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Join us every Sunday at Lake Brownwood FUMC for a time of worship community. Experience uplifting music, inspiring messages, and a welcoming atmosphere as we come together to celebrate our faith. We look forward to seeing you there!
5751 Hwy. 279 Brownwood, TX 76801
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The One Board Model, also known as the Single Board Model, is a governance structure adopted by some United Methodist Churches to simplify decision-making processes and enhance communication. This model is based on ¶247.2 of the 2016 Book of Discipline and is designed to move churches from four administrative committees to one Leadership Board, which encapsulates all responsibilities and authority of the previous committees. The model aims to improve resource allocation, communication, leadership development, and alignment with the church's mission and vision. It is supported by the Healthy Church Initiative and is seen as a solution to the challenges of church governance, such as the difficulty of finding willing and able leaders to serve in leadership and membership positions on various committees.
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Pastor Gerald Gilkey
Gerald W. Gilkey
Gerald was born on February 26, 1964 to Henry and Willie Mae Gilkey. He is the youngest of twelve children. He grew up in Danville, a small town in northwest Arkansas. After high school, he attended college at the University of Central Arkansas where he met and married the love of his life, Stephania Howard Gilkey. They have been married for almost 42 years. They have four adult sons and one grandson.
Gerald completed an associate degree in electronic engineering technology in 1988. He served twenty years in civil service, retiring in 2016 after serving at four stateside and three overseas bases.
Being a life long United Methodist, he has served in numerous capacities within the Church. Some positions held are Sunday School teacher and superintendent, Lay Servant, Lay Speaker, Lay Delegate to Annual Conference, choir director, audio visual coordinator, and youth coordinator. He currently serves on the Conference Nominating and Lay Servant committees. He is the youth director at St. James and a Certified Lay Minister serving in the NWTX District. Gerald is a member of The Fabulous St. James Choir, and a member of the Abilene Celebration Singers.
He is an avid sports fan with college sports being his favorite. His favorite college teams are the Arkansas Razorbacks and Texas Tech Red Raiders. His NFL team is the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gerald enjoys traveling, fishing, playing board games, and spending time with family.