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While we all dread working on committees, they are a critical part of any church. Through committee membership, FUMC members lead, shape, and direct our church's future. Through the work of committees, we strive to become the church we commit to being in our Vision Statement.

This page serves three main purposes. First, it hopes to help you understand the committee structure we have in place today at FUMC Sevierville. Second, it tells you who is on those committees, so you know who to contact when you have an idea or concern—or to see what you've been volunteered for now! Click here for to see the membership of all committees. Finally, it keeps you posted on the decisions being made and the work being done in our committees.

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Committee name and purpose Link to meeting notes
Lay Leadership. This is the highest level committee in the church. It is chartered to oversee the activities of all other committees and provide leadership to the church as a whole. It meets monthly. Committee members include a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson as well as representatives from all other committees as well as staff. Lay Leadership notes
Staff Parish Relations (SPR) Committee. This committee serves as the church’s “personnel” committee. It interviews, hires, and evaluates staff and serves in an advisory capacity to the Bishop and District Superintendent regarding the appointment of our Pastor. The committee meets regularly with the pastor to communicate concerns. SPR assists the pastor and staff in assessing their gifts and setting priorities for leadership and service. Staff Parish Relations notes
Trustees Committee. Trustees oversee, maintain, and supervise all local church property. They are also responsible, in conjunction with the pastor, for all use of the church buildings and grounds. It oversees maintenance and all endowment funds and legal concerns. It is the legal body of the church. Trustee notes
Building and Grounds Committee. This committee focuses on ensuring that our building, grounds, and property are maintained and beautified as needed throughout the year. Building and Grounds notes
Parsonage Committee. This committee is responsible for all aspects of maintaining the parsonage. Parsonage Committee notes
Finance Committee.  Overseeing the finances of the church, this committee prepares a yearly budget which it submits to the church council for review and adoption. The committee also oversees a yearly stewardship campaign and ensures that other fund raising events are in place. Finance notes
Worship Committee. Works with the Pastor and Music Director to plan creative worship services and assists in planning and leading special services throughout the year. This committee also oversees lay leadership in the weekly worship. Worship Committee notes
Missions Committee. Plans the church’s ministry to the needy, poor and marginalized locally, regionally, and globally. Missions Committee notes
Evangelism Committee. This committee focuses on a comprehensive evangelism plan for the life of the church. They accomplish this in a variety of ways including training greeters, delivering bread to first time visitors, and advertising through the local media. Evangelism Committee notes
Education Committee. This committee coordinates the planning and implementation of our comprehensive Christian education ministry. This includes Sunday School for all ages and other educational programs. Education Committee notes
Children's Council. This council serves as advocates for all activities related to our children's ministries and their education. Children's Council notes
Adult Education Committee. Works with the pastor and others to plan and implement an adult education program for the church. Adult Education Committee notes
Church Family Council. This committee addresses the concerns and conditions of every member of our church family through various activities such as Wednesday evening meals, inter-service gatherings, new member activities, church picnics, and dinner groups. Church Family Council notes
Wednesday Night Alive Council. This council coordinates all planning for Wednesday Night Alive activities including dinners, activities, speakers, and more. Wednesday Alive Council notes
Youth Council. The Youth Council represents the youth in our congragation and gives them a vote on the Coordinating Council. Youth Council notes
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Last updated: 29 Dec 2008

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