Rev. John Kronz (Biography)
John is a SC native from a military family. His heart was won over to Christ and the United Methodist Church by members of his local congregation when he was a child. He received a B.A. in history from Francis Marion University and his Masters in Divinity from Lutheran Southern Theological Seminary. John has served as a local pastor in two charges since 2019, and lives with his dog and two cats.
Pastor – Rev. John Kronz
The Pastor works as worship leader, preacher, and teacher; administrative leaders; vision keeper, laity equipper and community minister.
Choir Director – Miss Constance Flemming
Miss Constance is a native Lexingtonian, a graduate of Lexington High School and Howard University in Washington D.C with a degree in music education (vocal emphasis). She is a retired public school music teacher (35 years), and a church musician and music director. Dramatic Soprano soloist, pianist and organist for over 50 years. Proverbs 3: 5-6 is her life scripture.
Lay Leader – Donna Griffin
The lay leader represents the lay people in the congregation in working with the pastor for the mission and vision of the congregation. The lay leader works with the pastor and other leaders to launch and strengthen the ministries that build discipleship.
Church Council – Jerry Green, Chairman
The function of the Church Council is to coordinate, implement, and promote the ministries of the church. The Church Council shall act on behalf of the congregation in making decisions of the Church.
Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee – Ann Milligan, Chairman
The staff/pastor-parish relations committee functions somewhat like a human resources office.
Trustees – Max Young, Chairman
The board of trustees is entrusted with management of the property and facilities of the congregation.
Finance – Janet Deep, Chairman
The Finance committee is responsible for creating a budget for the ministry of the congregation and for developing a plan to raise adequate funds in support of the congregational needs.
Children/Youth Coordinator – Catie Johnson
Catie has a long history of working
with children both as a teacher and as a children’s ministry
director. She has a Master’s Degree in Children, Youth & Family
Ministry as well as a Master’s Degree in Religion. Catie is
married and has three children.
Additional Committees:
Lay Member to Annual Conference – Derrell Shipes
Church Treasurer – Gary Baker
Nurture and Discipleship (Worship) – Nancy Young, Chairman
Missions and Outreach – Ann Milligan, Chairman
Witness and Evangelism – Rev. John Kronz, Chairman
Recording Secretary for Church Council – Ann Milligan
Membership Secretary – Jim Potts
Financial Secretary – Sarah Leaphart
Building Committee – Charlie Deep, Chairman
Family Ministries Committee – Joyce Derr
Fundraising Committee – Clyde Sanders, Co-Chair, Gary Baker Co-Chair
Church Safety Committee – Max Young, Chairman
Cemetery Committee – Walker Meetze, Chairman
Children & Youth Ministry Committee – Sherri Owings, Chairman
Sunday School Coordinator – Sherri Owings
United Women In Faith – Clyde Sanders, President
United Methodist Men – Max Young, President