Following are the members of the Church Council of FUMC Sarasota. These volunteers are the elected leadership for the church, offering their time, talents, and expertise to ensure that the church remains dedicated to its mission to "Love God. Love People. Make Disciples of Jesus Christ."
Kara Altice-Montes - Church Council Chair
Tony Kenworthy - Lay Leader and Lay Delegate
Leah Pittard - United Women of Faith Representative
Bonnie VanOverbeke - Early Care Center Board Chair
Rev. Dr. Sam Wright - Senior Pastor
Rev. Woody Woodward - Associate Pastor
Terry Neeley - Staff-Parish Committee Chair
Sally Altman - Board of Trustees Chair (Board elects)
Paul Goedecke - Finance Committee Chair
Jim Kauffmann - Perpetual Foundation Chair
Tom Pruitt - Treasurer
Donna Shane - Worship Representative 8:30 a.m.
Donna Merrifield - Worship Representative 11:00 a.m.
CG Kauffmann - Missions Chair
Jayne Cory - Council Recording Secretary
Paul Goedecke - Music Representative
John and Amy Warren - Children and Youth Representative
Bill Grimes - At-Large Member