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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
Melinda Shunk
melinda.shunk@arumc.org
Central District
Jessica Butler – FUMC Bryant
jessica@fumcbryant.org
Central District
Jill Dillman – Lakewood UMC
jdillman@lakewood-umc.org
Central District
Rochelle Gray – Lakewood UMC
rgray@lakewood-umc.org
Northeast District
Katie McLean – FUMC Batesville
katie.onceuponatime@gmail.com
Northwest District
Page Phillips – FUMC Russellville
page@russellvillefirst.org
Northwest District
Ashley McNeal – FUMC Fort Smith
amcneal@fsfumc.org
Southeast District
Christie Park – White Hall UMC
whumcpark@gmail.com
Southwest District
Peaches Smith – Haven UMC
peaches.smith@arumc.org
Southwest District
Michelle Wilkins – FUMC Hot Springs
mwilkins@fumchs.com
Karen Swales
Safe Sanctuary and Workshop Trainer
kswales@arumc.org
Kris Mickna
Early Childhood Education Director – Northwest District
kris@cumcrogers.com