Council Membership

How We Form Our Church Council

At Rocky Mount Church, in alignment with the Global Methodist Church’s practices, our Church Council is composed of dedicated clergy and laity who help guide and support our mission and ministries. Members of the Church Council are elected by the local church’s Charge Conference, ensuring representation from both clergy and laypersons. The Charge Conference, made up of key church leaders and members, serves as the primary decision-making body and oversees these elections. 

Church Council members are chosen not only for their commitment to Christ and our church, but also for their spiritual maturity, leadership gifts, and willingness to serve. This structure is designed to ensure accountability, shared ministry, and effective oversight at the local level, reflecting our church’s connectional and collaborative governance.

Church Council 2026

Church Council Chair - Debby Dennis (2027)

Lay Leader - Tim Truesdell (2028)

Council Secretary (NV) - Mishael Hamrick

Staff Parish Relations Committee - TBD

Trustees Committee - Timothy Lattimore (2028)

Missions, Outreach, Witness Committee - TBD

Finance Committee - Nicky Watts (2027)

Women of the Rock Executive Chairperson - Robin Edwards

Men of the Rock Executive Chairperson - Karl Gerwitz

Youth Representative - Elijah Foster