Council and Task Group Leadership

Hillary Billingsley - Staff Liason/Secretary

Kandra Brummett - SLC Liason

Kelly Chin - AGAPE/SPACE/Quest Financial Administrator

Anita Cox

Annette McMahan - SPACE/Quest Director

Chris Smith - Chair

Kristie Taylor

Paige Teague - AGAPE Director

Contact: asqboard@gayton.church

The Deacon Body serves the congregation through spiritual care, servant leadership, and support of the ministry work of the Senior Pastor.

Jim Agee

Larry Belcher - Chair

Josh Bell

Steve Dowdy

Susan Eads

Lori Knitter

Rev. Bryon LePere - Staff Liason

Janet Letteer

Kim Price - Secretary

Lauren Raikes

Lisa Smith

Glen Young

Contact - deacons@gayton.church

The Discernment Task Group (DTG) helps identify and recommend church leaders by receiving nominations from the congregation and presenting candidates for deacons, church officers, trustees, and ministry councils for church approval.

Patti Billingsley - Worship Council Liason

Kandra Brummett - SLC Liason

Susan Eads - Liason

Rev. Bryon LePere - Staff Liason

Kristie Taylor

Rick Taylor - Missions Council Liason

Contact: dtg@gayton.church

The Discipleship Council helps create environments for spiritual growth by supporting discipleship communities, equipping leaders, and providing pathways for individuals to deepen their relationship with God.

Tom Burgess - SLC Liason

Colleen Dennis

Bob Fowler

Melody Fowler

Stephanie Harpe

Wendy Jones

Rev. Jennifer Mullins - Staff Liason

Contact: discipleshipcouncil@gayton.church

The Facility Task Group (FTG) assists the church with the care, maintenance, and administration of church property by helping oversee facilities, space usage, and policies related to the church buildings and grounds.

Mitch Billingsley

Todd Fuller - Chair

Blaine Garrett - SLC Liason

Amory Holloway - Staff Liason

Scott Johnson

Kevin Knitter - Staff Liason

Bobby Smith

Contact: ftg@gayton.church

The Human Resource Task Group (HRTG) assists the church with staff-related matters by supporting job descriptions, reviewing compensation and benefits, recommending personnel policies, and providing guidance on human resource needs.

Ann Hill - SLC Liason

John Teague

Contact: hrtg@gayton.church

The Mission/Evangelism Council helps share the Gospel through local, regional, national, and international mission efforts by developing outreach strategies, supporting mission education, and encouraging the church to demonstrate Christ’s love through word and action.

Stacey Blizzard

Kevin Knitter

Rev. Bryon LePere - Staff Liason

Sami Maury

Eric Perkins - SLC Liason

Pete Shamburger - Chair

Rick Taylor

Angeline Tjahjo

Contact: missioncouncil@gayton.church

The Servant Leadership Council (SLC) provides spiritual and strategic leadership for the church by guiding vision, setting goals, overseeing church operations and policies, supporting the Senior Pastor, and helping ensure the ministries of the church align with Gayton’s Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Kandra Brummett

Tom Burgess

Lisa Deane - Secretary

Blaine Garrett

Anne Hill - Chair

Eric Perkins - Vice Chair

Rev. Bryon LePere - Staff Liason

Ted Price

Contact: slc@gayton.church

The Stewardship Task Group (STG) helps guide the church’s financial stewardship by preparing the annual budget, promoting financial accountability, supporting sound financial management practices, and encouraging faithful generosity in support of God’s mission through the church.

Jamie Billingsley - Chair

Kelly Chin - Staff Liason

Blaine Garrett - SLC Liason

Faye Morauske

Dale Wright

Contact: stg@gayton.church

The Worship Council helps ensure that Gayton provides authentic and relevant worship experiences for guests and members by supporting worship planning, guiding worship ministries, and assisting in the development and implementation of worship services.

Patti Billingsley

Anna Bryant

Tim Crist - Chair

Stephanie Flanders

Vicki Olsen

Ted Price - SLC Liason

Matt White - Staff Liason

Contact: worshipcouncil@gayton.church