Gayton Council & Task Group Leadership

Learn more about Gayton’s Councils and Task Groups, including their purpose, responsibilities, and the members who serve in these important leadership roles.

AGAPE, SPACE, Quest (ASQ) Board

Contact: asqboard@gayton.church

  • Hillary Billingsley - Staff Liason/Secretary
  • Kandra Brummett - SLC Liason
  • Kelly Chin - AGAPE/SPACE/Quest Financial Administrator
  • Anita Cox
  • Tracey Jameson
  • Daniel McKinney
  • Annette McMahan - SPACE/Quest Director
  • Chris Smith - Chair
  • Kristie Taylor
  • Paige Teague - AGAPE Director
Deacons
Serves the congregation through spiritual care, servant leadership, and support of the ministry work of the Senior Pastor.

Contact: deacons@gayton.church

  • 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
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.

Contact: dtg@gayton.church

  • Patti Billingsley - Worship Council Liason
  • Kandra Brummett - SLC Liason
  • Susan Eads - Liason
  • Rev. Bryon LePere - Staff Liason
  • Kristie Taylor
  • Rick Taylor - Missions Council Liason
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.

Contact: discipleshipcouncil@gayton.church

  • Tom Burgess - SLC Liason
  • Colleen Dennis
  • Bob Fowler
  • Melody Fowler
  • Stephanie Harpe
  • Wendy Jones
  • Rev. Jennifer Mullins - Staff Liason
Facilities 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.

Contact: ftg@gayton.church

  • Mitch Billingsley
  • Todd Fuller - Chair
  • Blaine Garrett - SLC Liason
  • Amory Holloway - Staff Liason
  • Scott Johnson
  • Kevin Knitter - Staff Liason
  • Bobby Smith
Human Resources 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.

Contact: hrtg@gayton.church

  • Ann Hill - SLC Liason
  • John Teague
  • Marica Barber
  • Seth Blizzard
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.

Contact: missioncouncil@gayton.church

  • Stacey Blizzard
  • Kevin Knitter
  • Rev. Bryon LePere - Staff Liason
  • Sami Maury
  • Eric Perkins - SLC Liason
  • Pete Shamburger - Chair
  • Rick Taylor
  • Angeline Tjahjo
Servant Leadership Council (SLC)
Provides spiritual and strategic leadership by guiding Gayton’s vision, goals, operations, and policies while supporting the Senior Pastor and aligning ministries with our Purpose, Vision, and Values.

Contact: slc@gayton.church

  • Kandra Brummett
  • Tom Burgess - Vice Chair
  • Lisa Deane - Secretary
  • Blaine Garrett
  • Anne Hill
  • Eric Perkins - Chair
  • Rev. Bryon LePere - Staff Liason
  • Ted Price
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Stewardship Task Group (STG)
Guides the church’s financial stewardship through budgeting, accountability, sound financial practices, and encouraging faithful generosity in support of God’s mission.

Contact: stg@gayton.church

  • Jamie Billingsley - Chair
  • Jim Carney
  • Kelly Chin - Staff Liason
  • Blaine Garrett - SLC Liason
  • Sylvia Hobgood
  • Faye Morauske
  • Dale Wright
Worship Council
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.

Contact: worshipcouncil@gayton.church

  • Patti Billingsley
  • Anna Bryant
  • Tim Crist - Chair
  • Stephanie Flanders
  • Vicki Olsen
  • Ted Price - SLC Liason
  • Matt White - Staff Liason