UMCRM

Committees are chaired by members of the UMCRM Board of Directors and made up of Association members and others with relevant expertise. Please contact a committee chair if you are interested in serving.

Member Services – Chair:  Sarah Ratz 
The Member Services Committee creates valuable services for Association members, communicates that value to and recruits prospective members, and provides for Association member care.

Education – Chair:  Gary Lawson
The Education Committee provides direction and input for the full spectrum of educational needs of Association members including the UMCRM Certification program, Sustainable Pathways, webinars in collaboration with Discipleship Ministries, National Gathering workshops, partnership with Compass Points, professional coaching and internships/apprenticeships.

Event Design Team – Chair:  Cat Holbert
The Event Design Team creates and implements the National Gathering, the primary education, training, professional and spiritual development, worship, fellowship, renewal event for all involved in United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministry.

Development – Chair:  Lisa Jean Hoefner
The Development Committee coordinates and ensures implementation of the fundraising activities of the Association. Members of this committee must have an understanding of best practices of development and have experience fundraising in the camp and retreat ministry context, including branding, case statements, annual fund, endowments, and evaluation.