Our Team
We’re a mix of coffee lovers, hymn singers, sermon writers, and chaos organizers — all united by a love for Jesus and this amazing community. Get to know the faces behind the ministry and the folks who keep things running (mostly) smoothly at Cave Spring UMC!
Meet Our Staff
Marley Stickler
Ministry Assistant
Caroline Harris
Child Care
Susie Metz
Child Care
Madeline Blanton
Child Care
Addie Weaver
Technology & Childcare
Mike Lawton
The executive council of the church works to discern God’s direction for ministries of the church and for congregation as a whole. Together this group works to plan the future of the church establish goals, create plans of action, and grow the church’s ministries. As the council leader, John works to provide a safe, sound, and equal space for the entire council. He makes sure the council is fulfilling its own goals as well as the mission of the church.
Robert Anderson
The lay leader represents the congregation and works with the pastoral staff to the congregation focus on their mission and vision and grow the ministries of the church. The lay leader also functions as a living example to the congregation of one who, “loves God and loves neighbor.” This individual will also work to make sure that the congregation is working within the community and the world as they participate in the Great Commission.
Wilson Hux
Staff Parish Relations Council (SPRC) Chair
The Staff Parish Relation Committee is a group of committed individuals who work to build a strong and positive relationship between the staff and the congregation. Together this team works to main a healthy staff life so that each pastor and staff member may grow in their ministry and personal spiritual life. As the leader, Wilson works as the primary connection for the team by leading the meetings, preparing meeting agendas, and ensuring all team action plans are completed.
Billy Boswell
Board of Trustees Chair
The trustees are the stewards appointed to supervise and maintain both the church’s physical property and the gifts made to the church. Together this group works to ensure that the church property, buildings, equipment, and gifts are used for the greater good of the church and towards the fulfillment of God’s will. As the leader of this team, Billy guides the trustees by overseeing the use and maintenance of all church property and planning for the long-term vitality of the church’s physical resources.
William Greer
Finance & Endowment Committee Chair
The Finance committee oversees the budget of the church, and grows, manages, and distributes the financial resources available to support the ministries of the church. They develop the congregation’s stewardship and monitor the church’s financial health. As the chair William guides the finance and serves as the liaison to the church staff, the pastors, and other ministry leaders to make sure the church has the resources to support its ministries.
Valley Ridge District Delegates
Sue Thurston, Sandra Hawes, Bo Sun, Debbie Jones, Theresa LePere, Joe Avery
These representatives connect the local church to the Valley Ridge District of The United Methodist Church. They attend district meetings and functions and communicate district needs and opportunities to the congregation. They encourage members of the local church to engage in ministry with our neighboring congregations.
Annual Conference Delegates
Anne Harrison, Rose McFarland
As representatives these individuals are the link between the local church and the Virginia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. These representatives attend Annual Conference, serve on the church council and other committees, and communicate any and all Annual Conference actions to the congregations.
ROBERT ANDERSON
The lay leader represents the congregation and works with the pastoral staff to the congregation focus on their mission and vision and grow the ministries of the church. The lay leader also functions as a living example to the congregation of one who, “loves God and loves neighbor.” This individual will also work to make sure that the congregation is working within the community and the world as they participate in the Great Commission.
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Cave Spring United Methodist
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