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Mari McCullough,
Director of Lay Mobilization and Small Group Development

Back in June of 2004 I began as the Director of Lay Mobilization and Small Group Development at First UMC Fargo. It was a newly developed position on the church's journey to be lay-driven and team based. My job is getting people involved, connecting them to a place to be in ministry. God prepares everyone for ministry. The church helps with faith development, support and equipping to answer their call to ministry, both in the church and in the world.

God prepared me for this work in many ways over the years. My work experience includes working in a church office as office manager/volunteer coordinator, volunteer coordinator at The Children's Museum as well as many volunteer positions in the public schools and community. My faith experience includes many years of Bible study starting in 1983 in college with very faithful roommates and continuing through my church affiliations in Denver, CO; Alameda, CA; here at First UMC Fargo and at the Presentation Prayer Center. My church experience is varied and includes: teaching Sunday School preschool through adult classes, leading youth groups, developing and implementing a contemporary worship service, serving as chairperson of the worship commission, beginning the Stephen Ministry program and training Stephen Ministers and other experiences in service to others.

I enjoy my work and feel blessed to be able to answer my call to ministry at First United Methodist Church.

All to God's Glory,

Mari