Meet our Leadership Board at PUMC
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The Leadership Board consists of 13 members, including the Senior Pastor. To contact the board, email Mark Scott, mscott59@aol.com, or contact Pastor Justin Williams, justinwilliams@powellumc.org.
Meet our Leadership Board Members
Tad Allen:
I joined PUMC in 2015.
I love that my wife and kids feel so comfortable and at home in the church, as well as our pastoral team’s knowledge and ability to relay that knowledge to the congregation.
Jeff Bernard:
I joined PUMC in 2018.
Our family is grateful to be part of this congregation. PUMC connects with our children in weekly gatherings, bell choir, and special events; me and my wife through bible study; and all of the family through worship and ministry. PUMC is a truly special congregation.
Steve Bettencourt:
I joined PUMC in 1991.
Throughout the ups and downs of life, Powell United Methodist Church has always been the people where my family experiences the love of the almighty and everlasting God as He comes to us through Jesus Christ.
Julie Lothes
I joined PUMC in 1994.
Bob Moranville:
I joined PUMC in 2009.
I love that PUMC is such a welcoming place. I feel uplifted when I go to church on Sunday morning and see so many smiling faces. I am also grateful to be a part of the effort the church puts into serving the community.
Carol Patitu:
I joined PUMC in 2023.
At PUMC there are many things that I love, but what I appreciate the most is the family atmosphere that I feel the minute I walk through the doors and throughout church, social time, Sunday School and beyond from the church family.
Kathy Perry, Board Vice-Chair:
I joined PUMC in 2002.
Being connected with hope-bringing people is what I like best about PUMC; there is a familial sense of belonging. I particularly love the wide ranging variety of small group opportunities where relationships are created, fostered, and deepened.
Tony Philipp:
I joined PUMC in 1993.
I like the connections I have made with other members over the years. I have also enjoyed the programs offered for people at all stages of life and the opportunities made available to my family to keep all of us engaged.
Ed Rainaldi:
I joined PUMC in 2009.
I appreciate how welcoming the people are at Powell and that lay people (adult, youth and children), clergy, and those that we serve have all brought me closer to God in many various and there own special ways.
Mark Scott, Board Chair:
I joined in PUMC 2002.
That there are so, so many ways this congregation, from the leaders, to the members, to the children, serve as living witnesses and servants to the faith, joy and love of Christ, and yet still open to expanding our reach. It’s truly humbling.
Nicole Tosoian:
I joined PUMC in 2010.
Being a member of our church feels like a warm hug. There are so many opportunities to serve others and grow in our faith, and it is beautiful to get to experience these things with people who feel like family. Our children’s and youth programs are building an amazing faith foundation in our young people and creating a safe space for them to confidently be themselves.
Dana Ullom-Vucelich:
I joined PUMC in 1997.
Getting to be part of Powell UMC for several decades has been a deep blessing. The wide variety of church offerings help build community and connectedness; personally my faith and friendships have grown in all places from committees to worship. I am thankful!