Meets the fourth Tuesday of every month
Church Council is primarily responsible for creating and sustaining the congregation’s plan for discipleship. The Council Chair works with the Senior Pastor and the Directors of each of our functional ministries to build, implement and supervise a shared vision and strategic plan for Mount Olivet. The Council usually meets the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Rudy Barnes Chair, Kelly George, Amy Cole, Kevin Togashi, Helen Mavroidis, Kristen Nelson, Sara Keeling, Cindy Huber, Sam Hempel, Monte Campbell, Scott Rosen, Jose Collazo, Matt Summers, Greg Hitt, Tom Kilkenny (Walker Chapel), Monte Campbell, Kelly Barnes, Janet Oak, Kendra Slatt, Cynthia Nelson, Jim Dake, Roberta Jones, Jim McElfish, Zachary Pope, Jim Coates, Karen Lundy, Kenn Speicher, Stephanie Bekhor, Jeff Goodman, Marilyn Traynham, Tina Marcus, Linnea Carson, Evan Hannah, Jonathan Saint-Thomas, Jett McReynolds, Alexis Joyce
Adult Council
Rudy Barnes Chair, Kelly George, Amy Cole, Kevin Togashi, Helen Mavroidis, Kristen Nelson
Children's Council
Kendra Slatt Chair, Linnea Carlson, Alexis Joyce, Christina Danko, Ben Hallissy, Nina Hallissy, Maddy Holladay, Valentyna Ryan, Jennifer Sauter-Price
Lay Leaders are connectors, deep listeners, facilitators and liaisons between the laity, the clergy and the staff. Their job is to continually discern how God’s Spirit is moving and guiding the church, its programs and ministries; and to bring what they discover into dialogue. Each is assigned as an ex-officio member to ministry teams and committees.
Kelly George, Amy Cole, Kevin Togashi
Meets the first Monday of every month
The Staff Parish Relations Committee acts as a liaison between the Congregation and its staff and clergy so that Mount Olivet is equipped to support the accomplishment of church goals. SPRC sets employment policy, guides the work of the management team, and works to ensure that Mount Olivet is a fulfilling place to work. It provides guidance on staff priorities, job descriptions and evaluations, and compensation. Members of this committee cannot be related to a Mount Olivet staff member, and meetings are not open to non-committee members. SPRC usually meets the first Monday of the month.
Cindy Huber Chair, Sara Keeling, Brent Baxter, Brian Butler, Stephanie Kuhl, Steven Meek, Steve Neff, Drew Pathwick, Lou Phelps
Meets the first Monday of every month
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the supervision, oversight, and maintenance of all church-owned property, equipment and facilities so that we protect and preserve our physical property, administrative infrastructure and safety and security of the congregation and its missions. The Trustees help establish policies for the proper use of church facilities, develop disaster plans, oversee land acquisition, administer and invest all trusts of the church, and represent the church in all legal matters.
Sara Keeling, Marilyn Traynham, Dotty Dake, David Foster, Lee Moore, Mike Nelson, Lee Ressler, Rick Ritter, Ann Speicher
Meets the third Tuesday of every month
The Finance Committee develops and administers a coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies and procedures for the church. It provides financial direction and communicates the church’s financial condition to the Church Council. Specifically, the Committee compiles an annual budget and oversees the receiving and expenditure of church funds, making sure that the funds are properly accounted for. It oversees the audit, stewardship and capital campaigns, and works with the Trustees and property managers to fund capital improvement projects.
Sam Hempel Chair, Sara Keeling, Marilyn Traynham, Holly Carr, Kevin Glandon, Leah Murray, Roberta Jones, Mark Wray, Dotty Dake, Kelly Barnes, Sean Walsh, Cindy Huber, Rudy Barnes, Jim Dake, Sara Keeling
Stewardship is responsible for sustaining a culture of generosity among the Mount Olivet community. It meets on an as needed basis.
Kelly Barnes Chair, Jim Dake, Jeff Goodman, Sara Keeling, Marilyn Traynham, Holly Fletcher, Jim McElfish
Meets quarterly
The Enduring Gifts committee oversees and publicizes the endowment fund which is in place to sustain the current and future ministry and mission of Mount Olivet. They meet quarterly.
Jim Dake Chair, Ryan Brown, Eric Lucking, Karen Lundy, Steven Meek, Emily Tan
Meets the first Tuesday of every month
The Nominations & Lay Leadership Development (NLD) Committee helps members and friends of the congregation utilize their gifts for ministry through serving the church. The Committee oversees the identification, development and care for the volunteer leaders at Mount Olivet. Key initiatives include preparing the annual nomination slate and providing oversight of volunteer service and leadership development at the church. The Committee works throughout the year to name other leaders for the ministry that fulfill the mission of the congregation.
Sara Keeling, Marilyn Traynham, Monte Campbell, Helen Mavroidis, Sara Scarlett McDonnell
The Worship Ministry team is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the church services. This includes the implementation of worship themes and holy times of the year per the vision and direction of the Senior Pastor (e.g., Advent, Lent activities, etc.). The Team maintains coordinators for components of the service, to include ushers, acolytes, communion stewards, lay leaders, altar flowers, paraments and banners, etc. The Worship Ministry Team does not meet as a single body.
Stephanie Bekhor, Linnea Carlson, Jeff Goodman, Sara Keeling, Jonathan Saint-Thomas, Christian Danko s/b Christina Danko, Kevin Glandon, Joe McDonnell, Sara Meek, Cindy Newcomb, Debbie Roehl
Meets the second Tuesday of every month
The Witness and Welcome Ministry Team coordinates programs that help bring in new attendees and members and help them “plug in” to any church activity or aspect of church life of interest. The Team coordinates activities that foster support and nurture of the church members and caring for their needs. This includes following up with new visitors, creating fellowship activities and groups, providing for the sponsorship of new members, organizing greeters before and after worship services, coordinating coffee in the Gathering Space, staffing the Connecting Point, etc. They also strive to channel the gifts and talents of the church membership so that both members and visitors experience the life giving power of God’s family and become active participants in our community of faith.
Monte Campbell Co-Chair, Scott Rosen Co-Chair, Tina Marcus, Neela Babu, Shirley Beck, Erin Carnahan, Kelly George, Sherri Hunter, Debbie Roehl, Dan Santoro, Sarah Santoro
Meets the second Tuesday of every month
Vision Statement: Guiding Mount Olivet’s congregation to live out Christ's love by serving those within our community and beyond, and supporting mission efforts that transform lives through faith and compassion.
Mission Statement: Mount Olivet’s Outreach mission is to provide a vital source of support and empowerment within
our community and beyond, reflecting the love and compassion of Christ through practical assistance and meaningful engagement. The church strives to create a compassionate network that addresses immediate needs, fosters hope, and builds sustainable pathways to longer-term well-being and self-sufficiency. Further, the church strives to deepen its own understanding and awareness of the social needs in the communities we serve – so as to foster our culture of empathy, advocacy, and transformative action and to cultivate an informed and proactive church community that actively engages in addressing social challenges.
Jose Collazo Chair, Stephanie Bekhor, Roxanne Carnahan, Jim Coates, Barbara Feer, Andy Hallowell, Peter Joyce, Intan Parada, Stacy Porro, Kenn Speicher
Meets the first Thursday of every month
The Caretakers of God’s Creation Ministry team is dedicated to Mount Olivet’s environmental stewardship and expanding the important role of creation care. This Team conducts an annual survey to ensure Mount Olivet retains the Virginia Annual Conference’s Green Church status and award. The Team also provides counsel and resources to other teams and committees to enable environmentally friendly practices and help our members see the importance of Creation and Sabbath in their daily lives.
Matt Summers Chair, Sara Keeling, Mary Bell, Ryan Brown, Alice Burns, Todd Burns, Amy Cole, Jim McElfish, Karen McElfish, Emily Tan
Meets as needed
The History Ministry Team is responsible for preserving the historical record of the church and connecting our members with our church history to inform and energize the church mission. The Team manages the church’s records program so that the records of the church are appropriately created, preserved and made available for research. It also sponsors periodic programs that depict the social and spiritual contexts of our church and share compelling stories about the lives transformed by the church. The History Committee meets on an ad-hoc basis as necessary.
Monte Campbell Chair, Roy Beck, Howard Brown, Karen Brown, Roberta Jones, Charles Lundy, Cynthia Nelson, Jessye Ritter, Brice Smith, Wayne Wittig
Meets as needed
The Community Assistance Ministry team oversees efforts to serve a growing population of low-income residents in the greater Arlington community. The Team coordinates a variety of initiatives to inspire guests and non-members to consider making Mount Olivet their church home. Activities include monthly Community Assistance distributions during which local residents receive a hot meal, groceries, clothing, health screenings and gift cards for food and transportation, in addition to the opportunity to experience God’s love. Community Assistance meets monthly on a prearranged date.
Greg Hitt Co-Chair, Tom Kilkenny Co-Chair (Walker Chapel), Tina Marcus, Marilyn Traynham, Holly Carr, Allison Ibrahim, Arbora Johnson, Helen Mavroidis, Kim Mullin
Meets as needed
Kevin Togashi Chair, Sara Keeling, Mary Bell, Helen Mavroidis, Karen McElfish, Kristen Nelson, Intan Parada
Meets as needed
Sallie Wiley Chair, Stephanie Bekhor, Shirley Beck, Monte Campbell, Jim Coates, Stephanie Kuhl, Sara Scarlett McDonnell, Jim McElfish, Cynthia Nelson, Lou Phelps, Jessye Ritter, Johanna Tejada
Meets as needed
Justin Kopca Chair, Sara Keeling, Marilyn Traynham, Neela Babu, Ryan Brown, Brian Butler, Mike Cropper, Zachary Crowe, Jaydee Hanson, Greg Hitt, Alexis Joyce, Justin Kopca, Lee Moore, Charlie Mullin, Mike Nelson
Meets as needed
Sarah Young Chair, Sara Keeling, Tina Marcus, Marilyn Traynham, Ryan Brown, Brian Butler, Dotty Dake, Kevin Glandon, Kim Mullin, Mike Nelson, Lee Ressler
Have you ever wondered how to get more involved with the inner workings of the church? Mount Olivet welcomes your input! Most committees meet about once a month, but feel free to contact committee chairs with specific committee questions.
If you are interested in serving on or assisting a council, committee, or team, fill out the form below. Please note that for leadership, expressing your interest is the first step but it does not assure a nomination and placement.
(571) 447-3619contactus@mtolivet-umc.org1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22207Traditional Worship on Sundays at 9:15 AMThe Way on Sundays at 11:15 AM
