Joy Beach has for the last 16 years focused on non-profit work culminating in serving as Executive Director of a local non-profit. A graduate from Loras College in her home state of Iowa, she currently is a resident of the Madison area and clearly understands the daily challenges faced by her neighbors . She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she serves as an Eucharistic Minister as well as a member of the Social Action Committee.

Who We Are

The Christian Cooperative Ministry (CCM) was established in 1982 when representatives from churches in the Madison community met to develop a coordinated effort to deliver food and clothing assistance to people in need. This united effort enables CCM to provide a better array of services than any single church can offer.

CCM is governed by a Council composed of the pastor, a lay representative and alternative representative from each participating church. A Board of Directors is composed of Officers elected by the Council. We employ a Director to manage operations. CCM is primarily staffed by volunteers from Madison churches and the community. Local businesses and civic organizations also provide assistance in support of CCM's operation.

CCM Board Members

Joy Beach

Executive Director

Peggy Hickman

Board President

Peggy has volunteered at CCM since January 2013 after she retired from a career in communications and public relations. From 2014 to 2022, she was Vice President of CCM's Council. She is a member of City Road Chapel United Methodist Church in Madison where she has been involved in community outreach and children's ministries and has served on the church Council. Peggy is a longtime resident of Old Hickory.

Rita Parish

Board Treasurer

Sheryl Hall

Board Vice President

Pastor Sheryl Hall is currently the lead pastor at Matthews Memorial Methodist Church in Madison.

Rita Parish is the treasurer of the CCM council. She is a multi-generational volunteer. Her parents volunteered at CCM and they introduced Rita as a child to volunteering and CCM. Rita began volunteering full-time upon her July 2021 retirement from the medical field. She is a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church which have been a supporter for many years. In addition to CCM, Rita volunteers at Community Life Ride which provides Senior Citizens rides to various locations. When Rita is not volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. Rita enjoys meeting all the people and hearing all the stories from those we serve.

Theo Wellington

Board Secretary

A child of the space age, Theo graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a BS degree in astronomy. For the past 20 years involved in amateur astronomy and outreach. A volunteer NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador for 7 years, with programs to parks and libraries. Theo works on raising awareness of the importance of dark skies as an advocate for Dark Sky International. In general, enjoys being outdoors when not volunteering with the Christian Cooperative Ministry!