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This website is an online resource for people who serve children and families within the local church.

It is designed to equip leaders, as well as communicate the power and blessings of a growing faith and committed discipleship for children of all ages.

For additional information, or to learn more about the Arkansas Conference UMC children’s ministries, contact your District Children’s Coordinator.

Conference Coordinator

Please contact Rev. Jim Polk at jim.polk@arumc.org.

Jessica Butler

Central District - FUMC Bryant
jessica@fumcbryant.org

Crystal Taylor

Central District - Highland Valley UMC
crystal@hvumc.org

Stephanie Dunn

Central District - FUMC Jacksonville
dunn.stephaniem@gmail.com

Katie McLean

Northeast District - FUMC Batesville
katie.onceuponatime@gmail.com

Christi Crawford

Northeast District - Cornerstone UMC
familyminister@cornerstoneumc.net

Page Phillips

Northwest District - FUMC Russellville
page@russellvillefirst.org

Ashley McNeal

Northwest District - FUMC Fort Smith
amcneal@fsfumc.org

Carissa Tarkington

Southeast District - FUMC West Memphis
carissa.tarkington@arumc.org

Christie Park

Southeast District - White Hall UMC
whumcpark@gmail.com

Tamira Wimbish

Southeast District - St. James UMC-Pine Bluff
tamira.wimbish@arumc.org

Peaches Smith

Southwest District - Haven UMC
peaches.smith@arumc.org

Shelly Burgess

Southwest District - FUMC Magnolia
shellyb@magnoliafumc.org

Karen Swales

kswales@arumc.org

Kris Mickna

Northwest District - Early Childhood Education Director
kmickna@centralrogers.com