woodmont's 2015 nominee slate
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Nominees for Leadership at WoodmontTRANSCRIPT
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L.A. Galyon Years of Membership: 5 Past/Current Capacities
Served: Woodmont Christian Preschool, Finance & Pastoral Relations Committees; The Nashville Food Project.
Occupation: Investment Banker
Most fond of at WCC: The family environment.
Family: Spouse - Martha Galyon. Children - Hallie and Mae Mae.
Board Member at LargeOfficer - Treasurer
2015 Leadership Nominees, Woodmont Christian Church
Annual Congregational Meeting, Sunday June 21, 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Sarah Drury Years of Membership: 19 Past/Current Capacities
Served: Christian Education, New Member Assimilation Committee, Elder, Africa Mission Trip, Sunday School, VBS teacher.
Occupation: Appraiser Most fond of at WCC: Its
a warm, accepting place - diversity is welcome.
Family: Spouse - Mark Drury. Children - Caroline and Kate.
Board Member at Large, contd Dana Reynolds
Years of Membership: 24 Past/Current Capacities
Served: Pastoral Relations Committee, WTB, RITI, Leadership Woodmont, former Deacon.
Occupation: Corporate Accounting
Most fond of at WCC: The strong Sense of Community.
Family: Spouse - David Reynolds. Children - Jack and Tyler.
Isse Waddey Years of Membership: 8 Past/Current Capacities
Served: Nominating, Finance, Stewardship Committees; Sunday School, Nursery, Holiday Programs.
Occupation: Healthcare Most fond of at WCC:
Everything! Small Groups, Youth and Childrens Ministers/Ministries, the people & the engagement!
Family: Spouse - Alex Waddey. Children - Hudson, Briggs, and Rex.
Elder
Marcella Derryberry Years of Membership: 8 Past/Current Capacities Served:
Deacon, CWF circle leader, Sunday School teacher, Restore facilitator, small group leader, RITI, CURE.
Occupation: Attorney Most fond of at WCC: Welcoming
congregation and opportunities to serve. Family: Spouse - Jack Derryberry
Mark Drury Years of Membership: 19 Past/Current Capacities Served:
Personnel Committee, former Deacon, Sunday School teacher on occasion.
Occupation: Communications Director
Most fond of at WCC: We are always seeking to learn from each other as well as sharing and serving.
Family: Spouse - Sarah Drury. Children - Caroline and Kate.
Anne-Marie Farmer Years of Membership: 12 Past/Current Capacities Served: CWF past president
and circle leader, WCC Board of Directors, Stephen Minister, Deacon, VBS volunteer.
Occupation: Adjunct Faculty Vanderbilt Law School
Most fond of at WCC: This church family wraps its arms around, encourages, comforts, and supports its members as a true family.
Family: Spouse - Jonathan Farmer. Children - Henry and George.
Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and reputable individuals, and I will appoint them as your heads. Deuteronomy 1:13
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Woodmonts Mission - Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
Elder
Charlie Brinkley Years of Membership: 3 Involvement: Habitat
for Humanity, WTB, Pumpkin Patch, Bible Study participant.
Most fond of at WCC: The mission, people and spirit.
Occupation: Banker Family: Spouse - Sherry.
Andrew Chelton Years of Membership: 4.5 Involvement: Youth Group
Sponsor, Morgan Scott Mission Trip, TNFP.
Most fond of at WCC: The people and sense of family.
Occupation: Mortgage Loan Originator at F&M Bank
Family: Spouse - Stephanie.
Ellen Cochran Years of Membership: 39 Involvement: Deacon
of WCC 2005-2008, Volunteer at Interfaith Dental Clinic.
Occupation: Registered Dental Hygienist
Most fond of at WCC: I love that WCC teaches us to love and not judge.
Family: Spouse - Rob.
Billy Crawford Years of Membership: 14 Involvement: Finance
Officer, Treasurer, Deacon, TNFP.
Occupation: Banking Most fond of at WCC: A
friendly and welcoming church, many service opportunities.
Family: Spouse - Tracy. Children - Will, John and Ben.
Stephanie Chelton Years of Membership: 5 Involvement: Youth Group
Sponsor, The Bridge, WTB, TNFP.
Most fond of at WCC: The many opportunities for fellowship and service.
Occupation: Registered Dietitian
Family: Spouse -Andrew.
Deacon
John Hobby Years of Membership: 40 Past/Current Capacities Served:
Evangelism, Education, Outreach, Property, Environmental Concerns, Membership, and Visitation Committees; Fellowship events, RITI, Mobile Meals.
Occupation: Retired from TDOT Most fond of at WCC: Freedom
of thought and love and care for each other.
Family: Spouse - Martha Hobby. Children - Steve and Greg.
Fran Stewart Years of Membership: 38 Past/Current Capacities Served: Elder,
Deacon, Graduate /Leader of Leadership Woodmont, The Bridge. Stewardship and Nominating Committees (Chair/Member), Search Committees for interim/senior ministers, small groups, Heavenly Helpers.
Occupation: Director of the Junior School at Montgomery Bell Academy
Most fond of at WCC: I just love our congregation. So many people from different backgrounds can find a church home here. We are diverse in thinking and style,loving in nature, and generous with our time, talent, and treasures.
Family: Spouse - Cyril Stewart. Children - David, Sarah and Scout (3 month old English Setter).
Faye Tevebaugh Years of Membership: 46 Past/Current Capacities Served: WCC Board,
Finance and Nominating Committees, CWF president, Deacon, circle leader, TNFP, Heavenly Helpers, started WCCs Clothing Room, Guatemala and Morgan Scott mission trips, Grief Group leader, Nashville Chamber of Commerce Presidents Committee, Board Member - Bethlehem Center and Trevecca College.
Occupation: Owner, Retail Shop and Teacher Most fond of at WCC: Family atmosphere,
small groups, respect in diversity, close relationships among members, love for God and each other, committed staff.
Family: Spouse - Hal Tevebaugh. Children - Emily Faye Bailey, Sarah Elizabeth Bailey, William (Bill) Snodgrass, Jr., Edwin Christopher Bailey (deceased).
Rob Cochran Years of Membership: 43 Involvement: Youth Group
Sponsor, previous Deacon, South Hall Renovation, Leadership Woodmont Class.
Most fond of at WCC: The responsibility to ask tough questions in search of the individuals relationship with God.
Occupation: Architect, General Contractor
Family: Spouse - Ellen.
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Deacon Christy Crider
Years of Membership: 18 Involvement: Childrens
Choir - Former Director, Gospelaires Band, Mock Trial Team Coach - Harpeth Hall, Nashville Childrens Theater Board Member, Spiritual Journeys Sunday School Class.
Occupation: Attorney Most fond of at WCC:
Friendships with others who are on their spiritual journeys, meaningful and inspirational sermons, children/youth ministries.
Family: Spouse - Marcus. Children - Cole and Lydia.
Ray Dickerson Years of Membership: 25 Involvement:
Outreach, Finance and Planning Committees; RITI, WTB, Habitat for Humanity, Christmas in July.
Occupation: Retired Most fond of at WCC:
Christian atmosphere and outreach programs.
Family: Spouse - Sandy. Children - Scott and Melanie Oliva.
Sandy Dickerson Years of Membership: 25 Involvement: Board
Secretary, Chair of Publicity Committee, WTB.
Occupation: Marketing and Public Relations
Most fond of at WCC: Friendliness at WCC and the outreach/caring for the community.
Family: Spouse - Sandy. Children - Scott and Melanie Oliva.
Heather Douglas Years of Membership: 3 Involvement: Pumpkin
Patch, Habitat for Humanity, RITI, WTB.
Occupation: Attorney Most fond of at WCC: The
people and welcoming atmosphere.
Family: Spouse - Shane. Children - Chloe and Lillian.
Tom Dovan Years of Membership: 3 Involvement: WTB, Deacon,
Habitat for Humanity, Co-facilitator Sunday School Pathways Class.
Occupation: Orthopaedic Surgeon
Most fond of at WCC: The people and families.
Family: Spouse - Laura. Children -Katie, Andrew and Walker.
Randy Drinnon Years of Membership: 4 Involvement: WTB. Occupation: Sales Most fond of at WCC: The people and families. Family: Spouse - Laura.
Children - Mary.
Josephine Durbin Years of Membership: 4 Involvement: New
Member Assimilation and Communications Committees.
Occupation: Online Marketing Manager, HCA
Most fond of at WCC: The fellowship.
Family: Spouse - Aaron.
Aaron Durbin Years of Membership: 4 Involvement: TNFP,
Habitat for Humanity Occupation: AVP, U.S. Bank Most fond of at WCC: The
warmth and welcoming of the Woodmont Congregation.
Family: Spouse - Josephine.
Kristen Greer Years of Membership: 4 Involvement: WTB,
Co-Chaired WCPS Fundraiser, Sunday School Volunteer.
Occupation: Homemaker Most fond of at WCC:
The warm and welcoming Community, youth programs, opportunities to get involved and bible study.
Family: Spouse - Chad. Children: Mary Hayes, Kate and Caroline.
Pam Groom Years of Membership: 22 Involvement: Childrens
Committee/Education Division, Sunday School teacher, companions in Christ, RITI Co-Chair.
Occupation: High School Teacher
Most fond of at WCC: The spirit of kindness humility and service.
Family: Spouse - R.W. Children - Anna Kathryn and Taylor.
Don Hart Years of Membership: 18 Involvement: Chancel
choir, Woodmont consort, handbell choir, RITI.
Occupation: Musician (arranger/composer)
Most fond of at WCC: The many faith backgrounds of those who worship here and how we are all embraced.
Family: Spouse - Kathy.Children - Patrick and Justine.
Sara Kate Hooper Years of Membership: 22 Involvement: Deacon,
Leadership Woodmont, Youth Steering Committee, RITI, TNFP, Haiti and Morgan Scott Mission Trips, Youth Intern.
Occupation: Licensed Professional Counselor
Most fond of at WCC: The churchs commitment to outreach and serving others through the love of Christ.
Family: Spouse - Russell.
Woodmonts Mission - Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.
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Deacon Mari-Kate Hopper
Years of Membership: 12 Involvement: Childrens
Sunday School assistant, TNFP volunteer.
Most fond of at WCC: I love the people! We are a vast and diverse group who together create a loving and supportive environment that fills my soul.
Family: Children - Harrison Christopher and Wills.
Joel Hysmith Years of Membership: 3 Occupation: Sales Most fond of at WCC:
Mindset of not dividing, but unifying Christians with different backgrounds. My wife and I both grew up in Jackson, TN. We have lived in Nashville for over 9 years and look forward to serving and growing with WCC in the years to come.
Family: Spouse - Lindsey. Children - Harper.
Jerry Johnson Years of Membership: 2 Involvement: Special
Olympics, Nashville Zoo, TCASN, Oasis, Books from Birth.
Occupation: Managing Director, UBS Financial Services.
Most fond of at WCC: Wonderful environment, friendly, caring and open.
Family: Spouse - Cathy. Children - Claire, Halle, Grace and Max.
Erik Milam Years of Membership: 1.5 Involvement: WTB. Occupation: Financial
Planner Most fond of at WCC: 9:30
Worship, couples groups. Family: Spouse - Michelle.
Children - Grace.
Kristen Newman Years of Membership: 2 Involvement: Regular
Bridge creative team member, Habitat for Humanity, Morgan Scott Project, Youth Sponsor.
Occupation: Hotel Sales Manager
Most fond of at WCC: I love the community and family that Ive found at Woodmont.
Jeremy Pratt Years of Membership: 7 Involvement:
Woodmont Kids, Woodmont Music
Most fond of at WCC: The Mission and Core Values.
Family: Spouse - Catie. Children - Eva and Miles.
Sara Anne Quinn Years of Membership: 2 Involvement: Woodmont
T.R.I.P.S., Youth Sponsor. Occupation: Attorney at
Butler Snow LLP Most fond of at WCC:
The people - and that all together we can seek God, share love and serve others.
Family: Spouse - Stephen. Children - Cecilia.
Rebecca Robinson Years of Membership: 3 Involvement: Missions
Team Committee, Habitat for Humanity, RITI.
Occupation: Training Coordinator, TN Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics
Most fond of at WCC: The loving, welcoming, and faithful community which WCC provides to each person that walks through the door.
Family: Spouse - Mike.
Mike Robinson Years of Membership: 3 Involvement: Co-Chair,
Habitat for Humanity, RITI, Morgan Scott Mission Trips.
Most fond of at WCC: WCC is a missional church and we show Gods love each and every day.
Family: Spouse - Rebecca
Sarah Schuyler Years of Membership: 36 Involvement: Evangelism,
Nursery, Sunday School teacher, former Deacon.
Occupation: Teacher, Oak Hill
Most fond of at WCC: Everything! The Ministerial staff, Clay and the Administrative Staff!
Family: Spouse - Thom. Children - Tallu, Roy and Luke.
Laura Stephan Years of Membership: 2.5 Involvement: Sunday
School, Life group leader, WTB.
Occupation: Professor/Instructor
Most fond of at WCC: The many faith backgrounds of those who worship here and how we are all embraced.
Family: Spouse - Scott.Children - Luca, Grace and Cristian.
David Todd Years of Membership: 2.5 Most fond of at WCC: The
Mission and Core Values. Family: Spouse - Renee.
Children - Grace and Bailey.
Woodmonts Mission - Growing Disciples of Christ by Seeking God, Sharing Love and Serving Others.