Administration



		Henry "Hank" Wilkins, IV Senior Pastor Bachelor of Arts, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Humane Letters Office: (870)536-6366 Fax: (870)536-6327 ________________________________________________________________________ Staff Mr. Johnny Stephens Minister Dinah Marshall Minister of Administration & Outreach Administrative Assistant/ johnnystephens@stjamespinebluff.org Children, Youth Choir Advisor dinahmarshall@stjamespinebluff.org Ministerial Staff Rev. Edna Morgan Rev. David Morgan Ministerial Staff (Associate) Ministerial Staff (Associate) revednamorgan@stjamespinebluff.org revdavidmorgan@stjamespinebluff.org Rev. Renisha Ward Minister Ramon Stewart Ministerial Staff (Associate) Youth Director/ Tape Ministry renishaward@stjamespinebluff.org ramonstewart@stjamespinebluff.org Rev. Linda Duncan Minister Kim Jones-Sneed Ministerial Staff Ministerial Staff minlindaduncan@stjamespinebluff.org kimjonessneed@stjamespinebluff.org Supporting Staff Mr. Harrison Johnson Mr. Ariston Jacks Web Site Coordinator Church Photographer harrisonjohnson@stjamespinebluff.org aristonjacks@stjamespinebluff.org Mrs. Teresa Moka Mr. Quinton Spencer Liturgical Dance Ministry Tape Ministry teresamoka@stjamespinebluff.org quintonspencer@stjamespinebluff.org Mr. Keith Brooks Mr. Larry Gragg Church Office Staff Sunday School Superintendent keithbrooks@stjamespinebluff.org larrygragg@stjamespinebluff.org Mr. Don Scott Ms. Kim Brown Facilities Coordinator Women's Inspirational Dance donscott@stjamespinebluff.org kimbrown@stjamespinebluff.org Ministerial Staff who have accepted the call and are in training: Min. Michelle Morgan Min. Patricia Donald michellemorgan@stjamespinebluff patriciadonald@stjamespinebluff.org Min. Jacob Hurley Min. Andrew Wilson jacobhurley@stjamespinebluff.org andrewwilsonIII@stjamespinebluff.org Min. Mark Jones Min. Kenyetta Jones markjones@stjamespinebluff.org kenyettajones@stjamespinebluff.org Music Staff Minister Jimmy Mosby Wyland Bolden, Bass Minister of Music wylandbolden@stjamespinebluff.org jimmymosby@stjamespinebluff.org Mr. Darnell Cann-Ward, Woodwinds Minister Mark Jones, Keyboard darnellcannward@stjamespinebluff.org markjones@stjamespinebluff.org Mr. Jonathan Burks, Drummer jonathanburks@stjamespinebluff.org Rites of Passage Mentor/ Tutorial Staff Ms. Anita Burgos Ms. Princess Gray Saint James Site Coordinator Belair Elementary School Site anitaburgos@stjamespinebluff.org princessgray@stjamespinebluff.org ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Political campaign Activity Policy Under the Internal Revenue Code, all tax exempt church organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, and political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elected public office. Contributions to political campaign funds or public statements of position (verbal or written) made on behalf of the organization in favor of or in opposition to any candidate for public office clearly violate the prohibition against political campaign activity. THEREFORE, IT IS THE POLICY OF SAINT JAMES; IT’S OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATION TO ADHERE STRICTLY TO THIS PROHIBITION. Violation of this prohibition will result in a revocation of our tax-exempt status. ANY VOTER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PUBLIC FORUMS MUST BE CONDUCTED IN A NON-PARTISAN MANNER. IT IS THE POLICY OF SAINT JAMES THAT ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ELECTORAL PROCESS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. INDIVIDUALS HAVE THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE AS THEY SEE FIT BEYOND THIS CHURCH AND NOT INVOLVING OR OTHERWISE LINKING SAINT JAMES IN ANY WAY. It is our intention to make our policy stricter than IRS Code requires because of past concerns about political activity. Therefore, all leaders (staff and board members) shall not make partisan comments in official organization publications or at official functions. To avoid potential attribution of their comments outside of organization functions and publications, organization leaders who speak or write in their individual capacity are encouraged to clearly indicate that their comments are personal and not intended to represent the views of the organization. Candidates: When a candidate is invited to speak at an organization event as a political candidate, SAINT JAMES will take steps to ensure that: We will provide an equal opportunity to the political candidates seeking the same office, We will not indicate any support of or opposition to any candidate. This will be stated explicitly when the candidate is introduced and in communications concerning the candidate’s attendance. We will not host nor participate in any political fundraising activities. Equal Opportunity to Participate: In determining whether candidates are given an equal opportunity to participate, Saint James will consider toe nature of the event to which each candidate is invited, in addition to the manner of presentation. Any time a candidate is invited, every possible action to insure fairness and equality will be taken to assure neutrality. Depending on the facts and circumstances, and organization may invite political candidate to speak at its events without jeopardizing its tax-exempt status. Political candidates may be invited in their capacity as candidates, or individually (not as a candidate). Any invitation to speak given to any candidate for any Saint James function shall be approved by the Administrative Committee. This is to ensure that NO violations of this policy occur intentionally or unintentionally. When Saint James invites several candidates to speak at a forum, we will require the following: Questions for the candidates will be prepared and presented by an independent nonpartisan panel, Topics discussed by the candidates will cover a broad range of issues that the candidates would address if elected to the office sought and are of interest to the public, Each candidate will be given an equal opportunity to present his or her views on the issues discussed, Candidates will not be asked to agree or disagree with positions, agendas, platforms or statements of Saint James officers or administration, and The moderator will not comment on the questions or otherwise imply approval or disapproval of any candidate. Non-Candidates: If political candidates are invited to speak in a non-candidate capacity, Saint James will ensure that: The individual speaks only in a non-candidate capacity, Neither the individual nor any representative of Saint James makes any mention of his or here candidacy or the election, and No campaign activity occurs in connection with the candidate’s attendance. In addition, Saint James will clearly indicate the capacity in which the candidate is appearing in will not mention the individual’s political candidacy or the upcoming election in the communitarians announcing the candidate’s attendance at the event. This policy is posted prominently in the staff office area and the multipurpose room. Additional copies are available in the secretary's office.