Welcome to Faith United Methodist Church -
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Published on: 7/25/2004
Last Visited: 7/25/2004
Luci BlizzardDirector of Christian Ministry
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Luci Blizzard
I am excited to be a part of Faith UMC!Having just begun as Director of Christian Ministry in October 2003, I can already see that Faith has a very caring and "faith"ful congregation and staff.I look forward to being a part of the ministries and people here as well as growing in my own personal walk and faith.
Director of Christian MinistryAs Director of Christian Ministry, Luci is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in the specific areas of congregational care, outreach, visitation, volunteer ministries, missions, and communication.Supervision of and training volunteers in these areas is provided by Luci to insure success and spiritual growth while accomplishing the work of Faith as a body of Christ.Also, Luci is working closely with the staff and lay leaders to develop an equipping ministry where each member of the body is valued as having a purpose in God's kingdom; each with spiritual gifts and a place of service for the purpose of spreading the gospel and making disciples for Christ.
BiographyLuci is married to John who is a professor and artist-in-residence in the music department at Wingate University, plus John serves as Minister of Music at St. Stephen UMC in Charlotte.Luci has 2 daughters: Jennifer is a stay-at-home mom and works with autistic children; Michelle is a Guest Service Representative with Oakwood Corporate Housing.Also, Luci has 2 grandchildren, Tylor is 8 and Aria is 3.
Luci was a Registered Nurse for many years with an Associate Degree in Nursing from Lake City Community College in FL.She returned to school in 1997, graduating from Wingate University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Religious Studies.She then went to Duke University, The Divinity School receiving a Master of Divinity Degree in May, 2003.She is a candidate for ordination as an elder in the Charlotte District of the WNNC.