I. District Finance-Presiding Elder's Apportionment Committee
Along with overseeing the District's financial matters, this committee will look at the Presiding Elder's salary, upkeep, health insurance, key man insurance, travel (local and connectional), retirement, office and secretarial expenses, and other concerns relating to the Presiding Elder's office and function.

Appointed Members:

Rev. Noella Austin Buchanan
Rev. Frederick McCullough
Rev. Edmund E. Lowe, Sr.
Rev. Robert Shaw
Rev. Claudine E. Murphy
Rev. Beverly M. Stith

II. District Conference Program Committee
This Committee is requested to set the date and time for the District Conference, along with suggested topics and presenters for the District Conference. Work with calendars of all organizations and the St. Louis-Cape Girardeau District calendar.

Committee:

Rev. Robert Shaw

Rev. Claudine Murphy

Rev. Frederick McCullough

Rev. LaKisha Reece

Lay Members:

Ella Coe - Christ Our Redeemer

Dorothy Powell - Parks Chapel

III. District Church School Convention Program Committee
This Committee is requested to suggest programs to be implemented and has the responsibility for designing curriculum along with outlining the cost per person in attendance for the Church School Convention.

Committee:

Rev. Victoria Parker

Rev. Cassandra Gould

Rev. Janice Parker
Rev. Lori Beason
Rev. Rhoda Stuart

Rev. Brenda Jones

Lay Members:

Theresa Abernathy - Allen Chapel - Hannibal

Theresa Pool - St. John, StL

IV. St. Louis-Columbia District Ministry Committees (Suggested Coordinators)
The following persons will chair the St. Louis-Columbia District ministries for the 2009-2010 Conference Year:

Economic Development Fund: Rev. Edmund E. Lowe, Sr. and Brenda Simpson

Devotional Leaders: Revs. Mary Hull-Lovett, Latrina Young and Howard Abernathy
The "Devotional Leaders" at the call of the Presiding Elder, will provide leadership for devotions (song, Scripture, prayer) prior to all St. Louis-Columbia District worship services and meetings where practical. The "Devotional Leaders" will work in partnership with the "District Worship Leader" and "Prayer Ministry Coordinator" during the aforementioned events and worship services.

Prayer Ministry: Rev. Brenda Jones and Edith Reed
This ministry is responsible for the encouragement and empowerment of all persons in the St. Louis-Columbia District to participate in private and corporate prayer. The Coordinator will organize workshops and take on the leadership of organizing prayer circles within the District and, at the call of the Presiding Elder, coordinate a "prayer meeting" (a devoted period of time for members of the District to gather for prayer) prior to the following District events: Stewards' Dedication Services; District Conference; Church School Convention; specifically, and whenever practical. The "Prayer Ministry Coordinator" will work in partnership with the "District Worship Leader" and "Devotional Leaders".

Music Ministry: Rev. Frederick McCullough (Wayman), Demetrius Hatcher (Christ Our Redeemer); Michelle Keeper (St. John).

Stewardship Ministry: Rev. Edmund Lowe, Sr.
The "Stewardship" Coordinator will provide the leadership and assist Pastors and Lay in relation to what it means to be "good stewards" over God's ministry and ministries.

Women's Ministry: Revs. Cassandra Gould, Janice Parker, Beverly Stith
The "Women's Ministry" Coordinator will keep the District informed of activities, services and ministries of the local and Connectional "Women In Ministry"; and provide any needed assistance that is applicable to the female population of the District.

Youth Ministry: Revs. Lori Beason and LaKisha Reece
The "Youth Ministry" Coordinator will provide activities, services and ministries for the Youth to actively participate in District events. The Coordinator will also work in partnerships with the Church School Convention Committee and have an active role in the programmed events for the same.

Health Ministry: Revs. Regina Lowe and Cheryl Fair
The "Health Ministry" Coordinator will keep the District informed for activities, services, events and ministries pertaining to health within the communities and the Connectional Church.

Expansion Ministry (Church Planting): Revs. Robert Shaw and Claudine Murphy

Social Relations/Action: Revs. Victoria Parker and LaTrina Young

Outreach Ministry: Revs. Kisha Reese and Edith Reed

Evangelism: Rev. Fredrick McCullough and Rev. Mary Hull-Lovett