REV. MARGARET WALKER, holds a B.A, degree in Bible and History from Milligan College, a Master's from Union and post graduate work from Emmanuel School of Religion, the University of Oklahoma, and Samaritan Institute of Religious Studies. She has been actively serving as a pastor since 1964 and pastor of MCC churches since 1982. She has been a mentor and teacher to five clergy candidates. Her skills include preaching; teaching; pastoral care; mentoring and coaching; managing and supervising individuals in educational situations; small and medium church growth and development; strategic planning; relationship and recovery counseling; property procurement, renovation, and expansion. January 1, 2007 was the beginning of her 43rd year in ministry.

REV. CONNIE MANGIN holds advanced degrees in administration, counseling and education from the University of Mississippi, Louisiana Tech University, and Abilene Christian University. She has completed theological studies at Abilene Christian University, St. Stephens College and Trinity International University. Rev. Mangin has been a part of Metropolitan Community Churches since 2000. Her skills include: credentialed as a conflict resolution specialist; leading groups to identify and assess systemic issues; writing outcome based objectives and goals for accomplishment of identified target areas; and experience in leading groups in a variety of situations which require assessment of current status and resulting visionary projections.

Julie Hardin, Senior Deacon