Lexington District

Rev. Mark Girard, Lexington District Superintendent  
mgirard@lexumc.com
 Mark graduated from Franklin County High School, EKU, and Lexington Theological Seminary. He was ordained Elder in 1984. He has served Mt. Hebron UMC (Mercer County), Southern Hills (associate), Wesley Foundation E.K.U., Harrodsburg UMC, Asbury UMC (Covington), and as Superintendent of Ashland District. Within the Connection, Mark has served as Chair of DCOM in Danville, Frankfort and Covington Districts, the Registrar and Chair of Board of Ordained Ministry in the former Kentucky Conference, on the Board of Ordained Ministry of Kentucky Annual Conference, as chair of the DCOM Work Team, on the Higher Education Committee, the Episcopacy Committee, and the Aldersgate Camp Committee.

Mark has been married to Karen for 32 years. Their daughter, Anna, just finished law school at UK.

Rev. Susan Skaggs, Children's Ministry Coordinator

sskaggs@lexumc.com

Rev. Susan Skaggs is an ordained deacon with a heart for children's ministry.  She works with local churches to develop quality children's ministry and leadership.  Susan will gladly visit your church, talk with your children's leaders, and provide suggestions on space usage, programming, and outreach projects.  Just shoot her an email to let her know you are interested!  Susan is married to Lyn; they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren.

Chrysanthia Carr-Seals, Children's Ministry Coordinator

cseals@lexumc.com

Jessica Wells, Ministry Assistant

jwells@lexumc.com

Jessica assists Rev. Mark Girard and provides the District with communication concerning events, prayer requests, and administrative needs.  She is also the reigstrar for the District Committee on Ordained Ministry and the resource person for candidates for ministry and local pastors.  Jessica is married to Stephen and they have 2 boys.