The Newman Student Leadership Team
The Newman Council is our student-run planning board composed of committees that are responsible for the spiritual activities, social events and service opportunities at our center. These students provide leadership and facilitate programs that enrich the Catholic experience at Truman State University.
If you are interested in planning and directing programs at Newman, learn more about our committees and consider joining the Newman Council.
Executive Committee
The “Exec” team coordinates the Newman Council’s overall program operations. Executive positions include: President, Vice President, and Publicity Chair.
President: Kayl Gough
Vice President: Abigail Lootens
Publicity Chair: Kate Powell
Ministry Committees
The Ministries host committee meetings, retreats, fun events, and various social opportunities for the Newman community.
Men’s Ministry: Julian Schmidt
Women’s Ministry: Christin Newton
Liturgy and Music Ministry
The Liturgy Committee is responsible for coordinating Masses and recruiting Mass volunteers.
Committee Chair: Ben Schlitz & Sophie Anderson (Music) and Shannon King (Liturgy)
Publicity Committee
The Publicity Committee publicizes Newman events. Newman’s publicity usually takes the form of Mass announcements, this website, social media, and campus publicity.
Committee Chair: Kate Powell
Service Committee
The Service Committee engages in community outreach, specifically by hosting service days and helping the community in various ways.
Committee Chairs: Nathan Kever
Social Committee
The Social Committee plans and runs social activities such as BBQs, dances, coffeehouses, and movie nights. The social committee coordinates Newman’s participation in Homecoming, Family Day, and Finals Week. This committee provides exciting opportunities for involvement with the campus and getting Newman’s face around the University.
Committee Chairs: Megan Neimeyer & Sarah Cecil
Faith Formation Committee
The Faith Formation Committee provides a variety of opportunities for spiritual growth to members of the Newman community consisting of liturgy and faith based experiences for everyone!
Committee Chairs: Alayna Witte and Rachel Gerke