Servant Leadership

Servant leadership at SouthLake Church is absolutely inspiring! The focus on servant leadership creates an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our leaders truly embody the principles of servant leadership by prioritizing the needs of the congregation and community above their own. This approach fosters a sense of unity and collaboration that is simply unmatched. By practicing servant leadership, SouthLake Church has cultivated a vibrant, supportive community where members are encouraged to grow and serve one another.

Budget & Finance

Generates annual budget proposal for officer action, monitors expenditures, account balances and overall financial health. Advises session and deaconate on financial matters. Reports financial condition to congregation periodically.

Members (*Team Leader)

  • Ken Barna*

  • Carl Kunkle

  • Ruthy Houser

  • Mary Randolph

  • Greg Long

  • Jake Slavik

  • Dave Benson

  • Ben Hargett

Global Missions

Organizes annual missions conference / emphasis, coordinates on-going mission prayer activities, elevates missions awareness throughout the year, recommends to Session candidates for missions support.

Members (*Team Leader)

  • Buck Clanton*

  • Mary Randloph

  • Bruce Hyland

  • Jed Belvin

Discipleship

Members (*Team Leader)

John Boone*

Hailey Benson

Bekah Hoskins

Alexa Wallace

Jill Piteo

Lauren Smith

Mark Clark

Tim Bowen

Julie Bowen

Facilitates discipling ministries: Sunday School (children and adults), small groups, Bible studies, VBS, nursery, etc.

Communication

Members (*Team Leader)

  • Danny Brooks

  • James Smith

  • Sadie Lovallo

  • Abby Piteo

Maintains SouthLake’s online presence and social media, assists with photos, newsletters, flyers and other print communications, generates banners, signage and other efforts to promote our ministry in the wider community.

Community Life

Members (*Team Leader)

  • Lisa Barna*

  • Erin Hargett

  • Iris Wallace

  • Carla Hord

  • Judy Boozer

  • Kim Clark

  • Carol Burgin

  • Laura Thompson

  • Jan Boone

Coordinates fellowship events, meals (including bereavement and special needs), receptions, etc.

Outreach

Members (*Team Leader)

  • Ron Simons

  • Brock Osborn

  • Jordan Hoskins

  • Charles Burgin

  • Dan Houser

  • Julie Bowen

  • Tim Bowen

Initiates and oversees word and deed gospel outreach to the community beyond the walls of SouthLake Church, e.g., Disaster Response, Mercy Ministries, Easter Sunrise Service.

Inreach

Members (*Team Leader)

  • Jane Hyland*

  • Karen Smith

  • Jan Boone

  • Kristy Nerness

Promotes and enhances pastoral care within the congregation, visitation, cards, member recognition, prayer groups, assimilation ministries, etc.

Tech

Members (*Team Leader)

  • Ian Johnson*

  • Andrew Hord

  • Laura Smith

  • Matthew Smith

  • James Smith

Operates audio/video/lighting equipment for church services and other events. Produces online live-streaming broadcasts. Coordinates equipment maintenance and purchase.