Incoming Leaders

The Free Methodist Church is committed to raising up new leaders within the church that seek to build new congregations, grow ministries that impact communities, and train the next generation of leaders serving with them.

Incoming Leaders

Wallace Nunneley, Leif

Elder, Incoming

Rancho Cucamonga, Cucamonga Christian Fellowship

Associate Pastor of Youth and Discipleship

I can’t remember the first time I experienced God. I’m one of the lucky ones who can’t remember a time before I experienced God, as I was raised in a family that introduced me to Jesus from birth. When I was a teenager, I once lamented to my grandpa about not having a powerful conversion story. My grandpa responded by saying, “Leif, you were raised on my knees. That’s the best testimony anyone could ever hope for!”

I was at camp when I was 9 years old and first heard I needed to ask Jesus into my heart, which I promptly did that day and every day for the next week! Though it was not the first time I began following Jesus, it was the first time someone presented it as a choice. I have continued to make that choice to follow Christ ever since.

How did the Spirit guide you to your current ministry and what has God called you to do through your ministry?

I can’t remember the first time I experienced God. I’m one of the lucky ones who can’t remember a time before I experienced God, as I was raised in a family that introduced me to Jesus from birth. When I was a teenager, I once lamented to my grandpa about not having a powerful conversion story. My grandpa responded by saying, “Leif, you were raised on my knees. That’s the best testimony anyone could ever hope for!”

I was at camp when I was 9 years old and first heard I needed to ask Jesus into my heart, which I promptly did that day and every day for the next week! Though it was not the first time I began following Jesus, it was the first time someone presented it as a choice. I have continued to make that choice to follow Christ ever since.

How did the Spirit guide you to your current ministry and what has God called you to do through your ministry?

I can’t remember the first time I experienced God. I’m one of the lucky ones who can’t remember a time before I experienced God, as I was raised in a family that introduced me to Jesus from birth. When I was a teenager, I once lamented to my grandpa about not having a powerful conversion story. My grandpa responded by saying, “Leif, you were raised on my knees. That’s the best testimony anyone could ever hope for!”

I was at camp when I was 9 years old and first heard I needed to ask Jesus into my heart, which I promptly did that day and every day for the next week! Though it was not the first time I began following Jesus, it was the first time someone presented it as a choice. I have continued to make that choice to follow Christ ever since.

Event Information

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Boards and Committees

Free Methodists are a diverse group of believers, hailing from all walks of life. Our leadership across the Southern California conference mirrors that diversity through a commitment to an equal mix of clergy and lay leaders (non-clergy), the empowerment of traditionally underrepresented people, and the engagement of communities across the broad socioeconomic spectrum that makes up Southern California.

Superintendents

Superintendents provide for vision alignment and implementation, leadership development, and guidance for the administration and growth of the church.

Board of Administration

The standing administrative committee of the conference, established to create and manage policy of the entire conference within the limits of the Book of Discipline.

Nominating Committee

Responsible for preparing for the annual conference a list of nominations for positions vacated by either resignation or expiration of terms.

Ministerial Education & Guidance Committee

Responsible for qualifying, guiding, counseling, and mentoring candidates for ordination as they prepare for ministry.

Ministerial Appointments Committee

Responsible for appointing qualified ministers to ministries and monitoring progress and growth.

Kingdom Ministry Group

Develops sustainable and vital Free Methodist Societies by sponsoring church planting projects and caring for societies requiring revitalization.

Finance Committee

Reviews and recommends action on all matters concerning financial actions of the local church and the conference at large.

The Management Group

Provides oversight for The Management Group, a for-benefit corporation of the FMCSC that provides bookkeeping and administrative services for eligible ministries.

Membership

We like to say that “it’s good to belong.” Within the Free Methodist Church, our elders are members of a ministerial tradition that seeks to disciple effective church leaders and grow ministries.

Incoming Leaders

Join us in welcoming our new Ministerial Candidates and incoming Elders for 2021.

Ministerial Members

Meet our elders serving throughout Southern California and beyond.

Memorials

We remember those who have gone on to be with Christ and celebrate their impact on the Kingdom of God.

Greetings from Special Appointments

Not every elder is appointed to a traditional church ministry. Hear from elders who serve in unique ministries around the world.