Leadership

The Council of Stewards provides lay leadership and oversight for the mission and ministry of Jasper First Methodist Church. These faithful servants help guide worship, discipleship, care, finance, facilities, and outreach so that we may grow in love of God and neighbor.

Charge Conference

Monday, October 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Historic Sanctuary

Council of Stewards

Rev. James Johnson

Senior Pastor

Jim Brakefield

SPRC

Jim Clark

Finance

Matt Franklin

Trustees

Doug Hartley

Lay Leader / Lay Delegate to Annual Conference / Chair of Council

Brandy Hill

Children

Joette Kelly Brown

Youth

Iris Jarvis

Nurture

Julie Cowen

Witness / Missions

Marianne Rojas

Communication

Haig Wright III

Discipleship

Gail Johnson

Prayer

Mark Williams

Celebration Worship

Lisa Miller

Traditional Worship

Linda Murphy

Christian Welcome

Classes

2026

  • Doug Hartley
  • Linda Murphy
  • Julie Cowen
  • Haig Wright III

2027

  • Jim Brakefield
  • Gail Johnson
  • Matt Franklin
  • Jim Clark
  • Marianne Rojas

2028

  • Brandy Hill
  • Joette Brown
  • Iris Jarvis
  • Lisa Miller

Lay Leadership (Nominating)

2026

  • Doug Hartley
  • Tamara Matthews
  • Mary Beth Barber

2027

  • Rachel Miller
  • Cliff Rhodes
  • Dave Chandler

2028

  • Robin Brasher
  • Debbie Sanders

Officers

Cherie Woodard

Altar Guild

Jane Johnston

Treasurer