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PASTORAL TEAM

Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III
Senior Pastor
drec3@stjamesumc.com

 

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Rev. Sherri Wood-Powe
Chief Ministry Officer
swoodpowe@stjamesumc.com

The CMO's role is to coordinate, provide oversight, and management of the ministries, ministry teams, and ministers of the church

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Dr. Laurice Valentine
Pastor of Congregational Care
lvalentine@stjamesumc.com

The Pastor of Congregational Care is responsible for the emotional well-being of the congregation through counseling, prayer, and visitation.

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Rev. John Macklin
Pastor of Evangelism and Visitation
jmacklin@stjamesumc.com

The Pastor of Evangelism and Visitation is responsible for ministries that seek to share the gospel beyond the walls of the church as well as visit the sick and shut-in.


Min. Tina Harris
Minister of Discipleship
tharris@stjamesumc.com

The Minister of Discipleship is responsible for coordinating and supporting all ministries that enhance and promote authentic faith development.

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Min. Robert Stewart
Youth Minister
robstewart@stjamesumc.com

The Youth Minister's responsibility is to develop and provide leadership for the educational, spiritual, and social ministries for youth in Grades 6-12.

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Rev. Emanuel Cleaver II
African American Leadership Development
ecleaverII@moumethodist.org

Rev. Emanuel Cleaver II serves as part-time assistant to the Bishop for African-American Leadership Development, and will continue to serve in the United States Congress as he has for the past five years.

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SUPPORT TEAM
 

Nyrobi Collins
Operations Manager
ncollins@stjamesumc.com

The primary role of the operations manager is to provide oversight and management of church administrative functions: mass communications, building usage, scheduling, and supervise the maintenance team.

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Chief Stewardship Officer
To be filled

The chief stewardship officer will manage, analyze and interpret financial data for the purpose of improving and maximizing overall financial performance of the church.


 

Nola Warmate
Church Secretary
nwarmate@stjamesumc.com

Provide administrative and organizational assistance to the operations manager.


 

Pamela Lee
Nursery Coordinator

Coordinate the operation of the Sunday Nursery.


 

April White
Assistant Nursery Coordinator

Coordinate the operation of the Sunday Nursery.

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MUSIC TEAM
 

Gloria Britton Ellis
Director of Music
gbrittonellis@stjamesumc.com

The music director’s responsibility is to oversee the entire sacred music needs of St. James and related worship celebrations and activities.


  Vickie Horton-Tucker
Children's Choir Director

  Robert Oates Jr.
Organist

  Justin McCoy
Drummer

  Laith Daniels
Youth Drummer

  Anthony Payne
Bass

  Tyrone Yarbrough
Audio/Visual & Bass
tyarbrough@stjamesumc.com

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MAINTENANCE TEAM
  Irene Heyward
Housekeeping

  Steve Heyward
Maintenance

  Gerald Boyd
Maintenance Assistant
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SECURITY TEAM
  Norman O'neal
Supervisor

  Craig Barnard
Robert Carrington
Alfred Luke
Byron Whitmore
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St. James United Methodist Church | 5540 Wayne | Kansas City, MO 64110 | 816.444.5588