About Us
What We Believe
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;*
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic** church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Traditional use of this creed includes these words “He descended into hell.”
**universal
What does it mean to be a United Methodist Church?
The United Methodist Church is a disciple-making, inclusive, connectional church founded on Wesleyan theology of grace, anchored in Scripture and based in the life and teaching of Jesus Christ and the continuing movement of the Holy Spirit. For more information about the beliefs of the United Methodist Church, visit: https://www.umc.org/en/what-we-believe/ask-the-umc-faqs
Our Team
Rev. Dr. Jonathan Smith
Pastor
Rev. Stephanie Smith
Family Ministry Pastor
Wendy Doty
Church Administrator
Megan Hopkins
Children’s Director
Jodi Atkinson
Financial Secretary
Lisa Muldrew
Director of Traditional Music
Fred Wallace
Building Supervisor
Mark Murphree
Director of Modern Music
Kim Mitchell
Director of Pittman Park Education Center
Church Council
Pittman Park is governed by the Church Council. This group of nominated volunteers is joined by the church staff and meets regularly in a forum that is open to all.
2024 Church Council Members:
Church Council Chair
Chris Caplinger
Staff Parish Relations Committee Chair
(This committee oversees the church staff and pastors.)
Donna Bradley
Finance Committee Chair
(This committee administers the church budget.)
Bob Mikel
Board of Trustees Chair
(This group is responsible for the buildings and property.)
Randy Benefield and Nancy Malcom
Treasurer
(This person oversees transactions and financial statements.)
Kristie King
Pittman Park Education Center Chair
(This committee oversees the childcare center.)
Brittany Parham
Worship Team Leader
(This person manages alterscapes and worship service needs.)
Eileen Rice
Memorials Team Leader
Becky Avant
Mission Team Leader
(This committee manages outreach ministries.)
Deb Kee
United Methodist Women Representative
Patricia Duggan
United Methodist Men Representative
Earl Cashon
Children’s Ministry Team Leader
(This person represents the parents of Park Kids.)
Hayley Ward
Youth Ministry Team Leader
(This person represents the parents of Park Students.)
Rebecca Washington
Safe Sanctuaries Team Leader
(This person is responsible for Safe Sanctuaries compliance.)
Wendy Weaver
Youth Representatives
(These people represent Park Students.)
Alaina Landing
Lay Leaders
Tim Wall and Allison Wall
Members at Large
Sandy Smith and Regina Days-Bryan