Faith Meets Action

The Church Council plays a vital role in supporting ministries, making key decisions, and ensuring the church stays aligned with its mission. From planning and budgeting to vision casting and problem-solving, this group works together to keep everything running smoothly.

Why Council Matters

The Chapel Hill Church Council is responsible for ensuring the church is operating with a shared vision and mission, empowering the ministry and administrative team to align their goals to furthering this vision, providing resources, and establishing the budget.

Our Council has adopted the Accountability Leadership format. This allows for more people to be involved in implementing the programs and ministries of our church.

Meet Our Members

Our Church Council is made up of individuals who bring unique gifts, perspectives, and a shared passion for serving.
Candie Kingma | Church Council Chair
  • Dave Buckner | Pastor
  • Bill Engle | Staff Parish Chair
  • Beth Opell | Finance Chair
  • Mike Oppy | UMM Representative, Communications, Vice-Chair
  • Mike Spence | Trustee
  • Tamara Dejak | Trustee
  • Jim Butts | Trustee
  • Mike Craig | Trustee
  • Steve Lovern | Trustee
  • Kay Twa | UWF Representitive
  • Brenda Gross | Secretary
  • Carolyn Olivier | Missions

Meet Our Members

Our Church Council is made up of individuals who bring unique gifts, perspectives, and a shared passion for serving.
Candie Kingma | Church Council Chair
  • Dave Buckner | Pastor
  • Bill Engle | Staff Parish Chair
  • Beth Opell | Finance Chair
  • Mike Oppy | UMM Representative, Communications, Vice-Chair
  • Mike Spence | Trustee
  • Tamara Dejak | Trustee
  • Jim Butts | Trustee
  • Mike Craig | Trustee
  • Steve Lovern | Trustee
  • Kay Twa | UWF Representitive
  • Brenda Gross | Secretary
  • Carolyn Olivier | Missions

Your Voice Matters

Church Council is required to meet at least quarterly. Church Council meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday of any month when actions from Church Council are required. The Church Council meetings are open and may be attended by members and friends of Chapel UMC. All may speak, but only Council members may vote. 

Your Voice Matters

Church Council is required to meet at least quarterly. Church Council meetings are scheduled on the 2nd Tuesday of any month when actions from Church Council are required. The Church Council meetings are open and may be attended by members and friends of Chapel UMC. All may speak, but only Council members may vote. 

Details That Guide Us

Transparency and clarity matter. These important documents help our church operate with integrity and accountability.

Details That Guide Us

Transparency and clarity matter. These important documents help our church operate with integrity and accountability.

Called to Lead?

If you feel called to serve, lead, and make a difference, the Church Council might be a place for you. We’re always looking for passionate individuals who want to grow in leadership and help guide our church into what’s next.