Conference Leadership
Florida Conference Lay Organization
Serving the Kingdom Through Leadership, Stewardship, and Christian Service
2025–2027 Administration
Brother Donald L. Russell
President
Florida Conference Lay Organization
2025–2027 Administration
Providing leadership and vision for the Florida Conference Lay Organization while advancing the mission of Christian service, stewardship, and lay engagement.
Honored Leadership
Serving Across Conference, District & Connectional Levels
Brother John W. Love
Eleventh Episcopal District President
2025–2027 Administration
Brother Charlie Nichols
Connectional Lay Chaplain
2025–2027 Administration
Executive Leadership Team
Conference Officers
Dedicated leaders serving the Florida Conference Lay Organization.
Sister Carolyn Hill
1st Vice President
Sister Yolanda Foxx-Palmer
2nd Vice President
Sister Jennifer Lawson
3rd Vice President
Sister La'Tasha Jones
Treasurer
Sister Marrie W. McQueen
Financial Secretary
Sister Rebecca Pittman
Director of Lay Activities (DOLA)
District Lay Presidents
Marianna District
Sister Patricia McCallister
Quincy-Monticello District
Brother Henry L. Love
Tallahassee District
Sister Mary B. Silva
Pensacola-Panama City District
Brother Charlie Nichols
"Let all things be done decently and in order."
1 Corinthians 14:40
Conference Committees
Serving Through Ministry & Administration
The work of the Florida Conference Lay Organization is carried forward through dedicated committees that support stewardship, legislation, education, benevolence, and organizational excellence.
Stewardship & Finance
Committee Chair
LaDonna Hogue
Purpose
Supports financial planning, stewardship initiatives, and fiscal accountability throughout the conference.
Members
- PMPatricia McCallister
- HLHenry Love
- MSMary Silva
- CNCharlie Nichols
- LJLa'Tasha Jones
- MMMarrie McQueen
Scholarship/Awards
Committee Chair
Carolyn Hill
Purpose
Administers scholarship programs and recognizes distinguished service to the lay organization.
Members
- DPDorothy Barbara Patterson
- LJLa'Tasha Jones
- ABAshley Blakely
- AMAnnie McCelvy
- RPRebecca Pittman
Constitution & Bylaws
Committee Chair
Cassandra Jenkins
Purpose
Ensures organizational governance aligns with constitutional standards and bylaws.
Members
- SMShephard Myrick
- CJCatherine Johnson
- YFYolanda Foxx-Palmer
- CJConnie Jenkins-Pye
Legislation
Committee Chair
Yolanda Foxx-Palmer
Purpose
Drafts and reviews legislation for conference consideration and denominational advocacy.
Members
- HBHarriet Blank
- RJRaymond Jackson
- CJCassandra Jenkins
AMEV-Alert
Committee Chair
Dorothy Barbara Patterson
Purpose
Mobilizes prayer, advocacy, and support for critical national and international concerns.
Members
- AOAllen Owens
- SRSharon Russell
- CMCassandra McAway
Lay Benevolence
Committee Chair
Jennifer Lawson
Purpose
Demonstrates Christian compassion through charitable giving and community outreach.
Members
- RRRosa Robinson
- MMMarrie McQueen
- DGDorise Griffin
- TTTina Toombs