TEAM
As with many churches, College Place is governed by an administrative body known as the Church Council. The council is made up of more than 25 church members, including administrative and ministry leaders — such as finance chair and security team leader — and at-large participants. The council and pastor meet once a month or every other month, depending on business needs. Council member terms may last one to three years.
2025 church council members include: Spud Woodward, council chair; Wes Hoekwater, staff-parish relations chair; Thomas Zachry, finance chair; Bill Juraschek, trustees chair; Beth and Andy Cain, GO Team chairs; Jodi Sanders, council treasurer; Rosemary Maulden, abiding memorials; Judy Chambless, INVITE Team chair; Luanne Nelson, GROW Team chair; Pam Seals, CARE Team/Social Concerns/Prime TImers chair; Tricia and Bud Coffman, 8:45 a.m. Worship Team; Irene Carter, 11 a.m. Worship Team; Stephanie Fullard, Women of Light chair; Arthur Sanders, Youth Leader; Chris Woodward, Communications Director; Mike Shannon, Security Team chair; Ruthie Blauvelt, Kathy Howard, Bud Coffman (also Methodist Men chair); Blanche Zachary, Phillip Corbitt, and Jackie Mobley — at-large members;;
STAFF
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Scott Stanfill
Senior Pastor
Start Date: June 2022
Prior Service: Pastor at Colquitt Methodist Church (2018-2022); Associate Pastor at Albany First Methodist Church (2013-2018)
Education: Masters of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary (June 2016); Bachelor of Science, Forest Environmental Resources, University of Georgia (May 2005)
Favorite Scripture: Matthew 28:20b
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: I enjoy being in God's creation, hunting, and fishing. I love spending time with my family, especially coaching my two children's recreational sports teams. And, of course, GO DAWGS!
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. M-Th
Contact: 912-265-4883;
Freda Johnson
Administrative Assistant
Duties: Handle all phone calls; gather and compile information for weekly bulletins; compose and send twice-weekly emails about events and important information; make copies for council and committees; schedule outside events; maintain a calendar of events.
Favorite Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: Spending time with family, crocheting
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. M-Th
Contact: 912-265-4883, cpmethch@gmail.com


Linda Kennedy
Finance Secretary
Start Date: July 2024
Duties: Payables, monthly reporting, contributions records.
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: Singing, reading, baking.
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. M-Th
Contact: 912-265-4883,
Chris Woodward
Communications Director
Start Date: Nov. 2024
Duties: Manage website, social media, advertising, worship-service technology (ie streaming, audio, visual, etc.)
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: Pickleball, kayakfishing, dog mom.
Hours: Part-time, working from home
Contact: 912-242-9828, lcdwoodward@gmail.com


Tori Sanchez
Children’s Ministry Director
Start Date: Jan. 2025
Duties: Planning and coordinating Children’s Church and other activities related to the children’s ministry, including VBS, family-related events, and Wednesday Bible studies.
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 147:4
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: Reading, chasing sunrises, and striving to learn new things.
Hours: Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings.
Contact: 912-230-7767,
Sophia Braswell
Nursery Worker
Start Date: Oct. 2024
Duties: feeding; changing diapers; maintaining a safe environment; interacting with children through games, stories, and play, and ensuring the nursery is clean and welcoming.
Favorite Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: Reading a good book with a cup of coffee.
Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays; additional evening hours when needed.
Contact: 912-399-4964, sgbraswell80@gmail.com


Matt Walsh
Worship Leader
Start Date: April 2022
Duties: Organize and lead contemporary worship team.
Favorite Worship Song: “Gratitude” by Brandon Lake
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: Playing guitar and mandolin.
Hours: 7:45-9:15 a.m. Sundays, flexible planning hours (working from home).
Contact: 912-222-5982, mattwalsh1220@gmail.com
Charleen Fisher
Pianist
Start Date: Sept., 2021
Duties: Play piano during the 11 a.m. service and for Monday evening choir practice; participate in special events as needed.
Favorite Hymn: “Blessed Assurance”
Favorite Hobby/Pastime: pickleball, tennis
Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays; 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays; additional times as needed.
Contact: 912-265-4883
