Leadership at Mayflower Church

Mayflower practices “shared ministry,” affirming that each member of this community is a minister both within and beyond the walls of the church by virtue of their baptism. We covenant with one another and with the wider United Church of Christ to walk together in this journey of faith. We agree to share the decision-making responsibilities of being a church, as well as the joy of serving in mission, side-by-side. We welcome all to become involved through use of their abilities, time, and resources. Every program, group, or emphasis within our congregation is sustained by the involvement of interested members.

Our Staff
Rev. Sarah Campbell, Team Lead Minister
Rev. Howard K. Bell, Interim Associate Minister
Rev. Gretchen Deeg, Lilly Foundation Resident Minister
Dana Blanck, Youth Ministries and Children’s and Youth Choir
Julie Champ, Resource Development Coordinator
Maureen Day, Business Administrator
Nancy Grundahl, Adult Choir
Kitty Henderson, Administrative Assistant
Tom Kapaun, Facilities
Debbie Keyes, Friday Morning Out
Shirley Poliquin, Evening Hostess
Margaret Shreves, Director, Mayflower Early Childhood Center
Dorothy Williams, Organist
Rachel Williams, Acting Director of Children and Families Ministries

Mayflower Council
Mayflower is governed by a 9-member Council who operate under a policy governance model. The Council sets broad goals and strategic priorities based on the mission and vision approved by the congregation. Council members represent the whole church (rather than a specific group or ministry). The day-to-day operations are overseen by the Leadership Team, consisting of the Team Lead Minister, Business Administrator, Resource Development Coordinator, and Interim Associate Minister. These individuals engage and leverage staff, groups, committees, and individuals in fulfilling the goals.

2011–12 Council
Dick Sellers (Moderator)
Steve Marchese (Associate Moderator)
Ellen Baker
Maureen Engelhardt
Char Galbraith
Kevin Johnson
Beth Kittelson
Kathy Lafayette
Teddie Potter

• Click here for the mission, vision, goals and strategic priorities for Mayflower Church.
• Click here for Mayflower's bylaws.
• Three sets of parameters established by Council guide the church's operations: governance parameters, Council-Leadership Team parameters, Leadership Team parameters.
• Click here for the councilor position description.
• Click here for the leadership team description.