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