The Church Council is the general governing body of SLUMC and envisions, plans, implements, and annually evaluates the mission and ministry of SLUMC. The time commitment is 7 meetings yearly.

The Advancement Committee ensures that SLUMC has the financial and other resources necessary to fulfill its mission and that the mission and programs are effectively communicated to the congregation and broader community. The time commitment is 6 meetings yearly.

The Board of Trustees provides supervision, oversight and care of all real property owned by SLUMC and serves as the board of directors of SLUMC’s legal existence. The time commitment is 4 mmeetings yearly.

The Finance and Operations Committee provides stewardship of SLUMC’s financial resources as well as counsel and oversight of SLUMC’s operations. The time commitment is 6 meetings yearly.The

The Lay Leadership Committee is charged with identifying, developing, deploying, evaluating and monitoring lay Christian spiritual leadership for SLUMC. The time commitment is 7 meetings yearly.

The Staff/Parish Relations Committee assists pastors and staff in maintaining holistic health and work-life balance, assessing their gifts, and setting priorities for leadership and service. The time commitment is 4 meetings yearly.

This team supports the ministries of Gethsemane, a campus of SLUMC, with clarity of vision, continuity of purpose and direction. GLT aligns with our “One Church – Multiple Campuses” model by having representation from both Westheimer and Gethsemane campuses serve on this team.

This committee reviews and evaluates plans, policies, procedures, contracts, and purchases related to the safe, healthy, and efficient operation and maintenance of the SLUMC infrastructure.

This team serves as a strategic developer for raising congregational awareness and active response to the needs of food, education, and community in our city.

The IT Committee, composed of church members who are professionals in the information technology industry, is responsible for providing oversight, recommendations to maintain the effective and secure operation of church technology systems. The Committee further serves as a steering body, helping to guide long-term technology planning and investment in alignment with the mission and strategic objectives of the church.

A lay delegate to annual conference represents their local congregation at Annual Conference, participating with voice and vote in decisions on ministry, mission, and governance. Delegates also bring back reports, resources, and inspiration to help connect their church with the broader work of the denomination. The dates of the 2026 Annual Conference are May 24-27, 2026

Committees are open to all members of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.

Committee membership is a way to offer one’s talents, expertise, and spiritual gifts to the church. It is expected that committee members will attend and be actively engaged at meetings and on committee projects. Most committees meet in person only.

The committees are enriched by members with various backgrounds and skill sets. However, there are some specific areas of expertise that are helpful on the committees:
Finance: finance, accounting, business management, insurance
SPRC: human resources, management, legal, insurance
Advancement: marketing, fundraising, communications
Trustees: real estate, legal, finance, insurance