Leadership Team

Cathy Derrick

Position: Secretary, Youth Team Lead
Email: cathyd@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Leadership Team, Youth Ministry Team
Cathy is the daughter of a Methodist pastor from Southern Indiana. She is a mother, grandmother, and retired educator. Cathy is a life-long United Methodist and serves PUMC as the Leadership Team Chair leading an amazing team of volunteers.
For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons….nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39 NIV

Cathy Derrick

Secretary, Youth Team Lead

Cathy is the daughter of a Methodist pastor from Southern...

Kelly Cain

Position: Discipleship Chair
Email: kellyc@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Discipleship Team, Leadership Team, Production Team, Youth Ministry Team

Kelly has been a member of Pittsboro United Methodist Church for one year, but have been attending for 3. She currently serves Pittsboro United Methodist Church as Student Ministries Chair and an active member of the Communications team. Kelly is a mother of two, Henry and Margot, and wife to Cody Cain. They live in Pittsboro, IN. We love the fellowship of our growing congregation, the wonderful message of loving like Christ, and being connected to our community through our PUMC.

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Philippians 4:8

Kelly Cain

Discipleship Chair

Kelly has been a member of Pittsboro United Methodist Church...

Cindy Newell

Position: Treasurer
Email: cindyn@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Administration, Leadership Team

Cindy grew up in Pittsboro and has lived there most of her life. Cindy is a medical forms filing manager at a major health insurance company. When not working, her hobbies include sewing and stitching crafts, puzzles, and serving in the church choir. She also serves as the treasurer for the church.

Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:12-14

Cindy Newell

Treasurer

Cindy grew up in Pittsboro and has lived there most...

Teresa Lucas

Position: Parish Relations Committee
Email: teresal@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Leadership Team

The responsibility of the SPRC is to work with staff members to ensure the mission statement of PUMC is realized. SPRC conducts staff evaluations, writes job descriptions and handles all personnel issues. In addition, I serve on the PUMC preschool board.

“You have filled my heart with greater Joy.”

Psalms 4:7

Teresa Lucas

Parish Relations Committee

The responsibility of the SPRC is to work with staff...

Tara Hendrey

Position: Finance Chair
Email: tarah.pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Administration, Leadership Team

Tara Hendrey serves as Finance Chairperson and acting Treasurer.  She has attended Pittsboro United Methodist Church since October 2021, when she moved to Pittsboro from Southern Indiana.  Prior to moving to Pittsboro, Tara served at Holland UMC on the Church Council, Finance Committee, Outreach Committee, Worship Committee, and wherever needed.  Tara comes from a long line of Methodists with her father serving as a pastor until his passing and her brother is currently serving as a pastor in the Indiana conference.  Tara resides in Pittsboro with her mother and her dog Chloe.  For fun, she enjoys reading, watching sports, and going to concerts.

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

Genesis 50:20, NIV

Tara Hendrey

Finance Chair

Tara Hendrey serves as Finance Chairperson and acting Treasurer.  She...

Alan Esko

Position: Trustee Chair
Categories: Administration, Leadership Team
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Alan Esko

Trustee Chair

Ric Miller

Position: Leadership Chair
Email: ricm@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Administration, Leadership Team
Ric Miller:

Ric Miller

Leadership Chair

Ed Cummings

Position: Lay Leader
Email: edc@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Administration, Discipleship Team, Leadership Team, Outreach Ministry, Youth Ministry Team
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Ed Cummings

Lay Leader

Brenda Schultz

Position: Outreach Chair
Email: brendas@pittsboroumc.org
Categories: Leadership Team, Outreach Ministry
Brenda Schultz:

Brenda Schultz

Outreach Chair