Peachtree City United Methodist Church is asking its members to help shape who leads the congregation next year — and this time, anyone can put their own name in the running.
The church has opened a nomination window for its Leadership Board, covering four areas: Finance, Trustees, Staff-Parish Relations, and Strategic Projects. The deadline to submit names is October 3, according to ptcumc.org.
What makes this cycle notable is the explicit invitation for self-nominations — a signal that the church wants to hear from members who may feel called to serve but haven't been tapped on the shoulder. The announcement encourages anyone curious about board service to reach out, even if they aren't sure they'll be selected.
By opening this process to our broader congregation, we hope to identify faithful leaders, gain a broader range of perspectives and encourage members who may be sensing a call to serve more deeply in the life of our church.— Angie Faulise, Vice Chair, Committee on Lay Leadership
The church is asking nominators to think about members who consistently live out their membership vows through 'prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness' — and who are actively committed to the church's stated mission of 'connecting our neighbors with the hope of the Gospel,' according to ptcumc.org.
Because the number of open positions is limited, not every submitted name will result in an appointment. The church was direct about that reality, noting it is not a judgment on any individual's faith or qualifications — the goal is to find the right combination of gifts and perspectives for the board as a whole.
Names can be submitted to Angie Faulise at joeandang2@gmail.com or to Lay Leader Eric Cooley at layleader@ptcumc.org. Those who want to learn more about what board service involves are also encouraged to reach out before deciding whether to submit a name.
Why it matters — Any PTCUMC member — including those who've never held a church leadership role — has until October 3 to influence who guides the congregation's finances, property, staffing, and long-term strategy.
Reported by ptcumc.org, visitpeachtreecity.com, fayette-news.net, peachtree-city.org, thecitizen.com
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