The United Methodist Church
Sharon J White is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in pastoral leadership and business consultancy. Currently serving as a Local Licensed Pastor and Certified Church Business Administrator at The United Methodist Church since October 2010, Sharon's responsibilities include human resources, change management, accounting, strategic planning, data analysis, and financial administration. Additionally, as the owner of Carousel Consultants since July 2000, Sharon has provided business consulting services. Previous roles include Financial Accounting Specialist at ACS Technologies, Startup Manager at Sciatica & Disc Center, and Director of FNFC Children's Ministry at Milford Church of God. Earlier career highlights include serving as Assistant Vice President at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and as a Merger & Acquisition Specialist at StorageTek. Sharon holds multiple degrees and certifications, including training from Emory University in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology from Georgia Highlands College.
The United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church has more than 12 million members globally and is in mission in more than 135 countries. It is the second largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., with about 33,000 churches. Our mission is making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Our tagline "Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors." embraces who we are and how we seek to put our faith in action. Learn more at UMC.org.