Fairview and Nebo take great pride in their churches being a training ground for pastors, helping them to grow, then praying for them as they move on to where God calls them to serve. United Methodism has an open itineracy. Wil has served as pastor of the First UMC of Freehold, NJ since 2018. Kendra Balliets calling to ministry was not her first vocation. She and her husband Dave have a grown son and daughter. She began her ministry in GNJ as the Worship Leader at Lifegate Church in Somers Point, NJ, and then became their Assistant Pastor. Clergy Appointments - ctcumc.org Having a passion for business, economic empowerment, and education, Anson holds a BS in Finance from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Deb Epley, currently pastor at Lester's Chapel in Columbiana, will become pastor of Talladega First United Methodist Church. Her hobbies are contemplative photography, golf, crafting, and fur baby Sally. 2022 Appointments | United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey 2022 Appointments November 13, 2022 Ronell Howard has been selected as the Central District Superintendent Rev. He comes with wonderful gifts of teaching, preaching, and leading both in the local church and throughout the annual conference. He believes people are important because for them Jesus came, died, and was raised. Her cross-cultural experiences have been formative in ministry, embodying the beauty in diversity and the harmony in differences. from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison NJ. He is a graduate of Asbury Seminary and was awarded the Denman Evangelism Award in 2021. Rev. The six congregations support each others ministries as well as cooperate together on many joint mission projects and worship experiences. Bo received his BM in Guitar from Johns Hopkins University (Peabody) and MDiv. Sue Jung Shin was born in Queens, NY, raised in Seoul, Korea, and lived in NJ for 18 years. She serves on GNJ agencies, is a circuit elder, candidacy mentor, and is in the final stages of a DMin at Drew. She previouslyserved as the Lead Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Piscataway, NJ. He is passionate about evangelism and church growth. In 2014 she was appointed to Aldersgate UMC in East Brunswick and has served as the Chair of the Raritan Valley District Committee on Ministry, Secretary of the GNJ Board of Pensions and Health Benefits and is currently a Circuit Elder in the Metro Highlands region. Appointments | Pacific Northwest UMC News Blog 2021 Appointments and Retirements - Northern Illinois Annual Conference Leslie was born at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Western Ohio and she grew up in Exmouth, Western Australia. Here is the low down on the process: United Methodist pastors are appointed to a church or churches on a yearly basis. Rev. At age twelve, his family moved to Pennsauken, NJ where his mother still lives. A devoted wife to her husband, Brian and mother to her children, Jessica, Courtney, and Nicholas, Sharon finds joy in creation, music, and movement. He has been a member of many choirs and finds that there is nothing like singing for the Lord. 0.81 km, 0.51 mi. Joseph is a senior in high school. Prior to that, she served Winslow, Elm, and Grace Union Churches. Ronell loves watching Korean dramas, drawing, painting, travel, and eating chicken wings. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Kate, and four children, Christina, Suze, Bridget & Micah. Jessica L. Spiker was born in Pittsburgh and raised in the Smithfield area, where she attends Smithfield United Methodist Church. 178 years later Dutilh UMC is a vibrant congregation seeking to make disciples of Jesus Christ who love God, love others, and love to serve. Worship shifted to online during the pandemic, and that has continued even as in-person worship has returned. John also successfully founded and operated two small businesses. After finishing his pre-dental studies at UPenn last year, Bo was accepted to study at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he plans to begin the DMD program in Fall 2022. She studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where she met her husband, Jin. Central Texas Conference UMC 2022 Appointment Updates . She is passionate about connecting with and meeting the needs of those in her congregation, and working collaboratively with her church to serve those in their local community. Greenock United Methodist Church is a growing congregation in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County. He earned a bachelors degree from Temple University in 1990 and an M.Div at Palmer Theological Seminary in 2011. Appointments - moumethodist.org Tiffany began serving in the Church when she was just fourteen as a worship leader. In the 1900s, a new building was constructed on property purchased on Savannah Gardner Road, where the present building is located. In 2020, she was commissioned as a Provisional Elder. SY Lay Supply. Tim is a storyteller who is passionate about storytelling and creativity in the worship experience, by integratinginnovative ways to communicate the Good News. He and his wife have three lovely daughters. Cross-racial and cross-cultural appointments are made as a creative response to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the church and in its leadership. Local pastors are often bi-vocational, living out their ministerial call in the local church and in their field of employment. Adam has been part of Savannah UMC since 1997, and is joined in ministry there by his wife Denise and daughter Grace. The Heartland Crossroads Cooperative Parish is a fellowship of six small town and rural congregations (Albion: Calvary; Conneautville: Valley; Espyville; Hickernell; Palmer and Franklin Center). She has served at Neshanic, Sergeantsville, and Washington UMC. He is currently serving at St. Pauls UMC in Paulsboro. He has been blessed with wonderful congregations that helped him grow as a pastor and a person. Andi and her soon-to-be husband are excited to step into a new season of marriage and ministry together! Chamberlain was previously. in 2003. Full-time and part-time licensed local pastors under appointment are . He enjoys music, Baduk, table tennis, riding bike, camping, etc. The Courtney Memorial Library provides Christian literature and great literature to the preschool, church, and community. He has served Belvidere UMC, Broadway UMC, Port Colden UMC, and McCrea Memorial UMC in Port Murray. from Drew Theological School. She will be replacing Hector Burgos who was elected a bishop and will be serving the Upper New York Conference. His family consists of his beloved wife Diana and their children David and Gabriela. She started Lay Speaking in 1993, completed Licensing School in 1998 and was appointed that same year to the Dawson Charge. She enjoys bringing people together in fellowship, journeying with people in their faith walk and helpingpeople grow into what God has called them. in 2017. Patrick has had rich and meaningful multi-cultural experiences from his time as a student at Africa University to presently working for Drew Universitys Center for Civic Engagement. She is a Stephen Leader and graduated from the Academy for Spiritual Formation in April 2016. Why do United Methodist pastors change churches? Yoseb earned his Master of Divinity degree from Drew Theological School in 2014. Chris and Jill have 1 daughter, Andi Jane and one son, Casey Scott. He received his MDiv from Wesley Theological Seminary, an MA in English from Duquesne University and did all of the coursework for a PhD in English at Duquesne but withdrew before the dissertation stage. degrees from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, South Korea, and his M. Div. Hyungkoo was born and raised in South Korea. Moon received an M.Div degree from Drew Theological Seminary and Th.M from Yonsei University. She previously served several local churches in GNJ and taught at Palmer Theological Seminary. The churches work well together as they bring the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to their communities. She enjoys watching Korean dramas with her husband Josh, and playing in the backyard with her two small boys, Jeremiah and Jonathan. Reverend Marco Depestre was born in Haiti to a family of nine children of the late Reverend & Mrs. Marco Depestre Sr. Called to ministry after a career in the field of agronomy, after theological training and ordination to ministry of the Word and Sacrament, he served as pastor in Jamaica and later in Haiti. Sharon has been serving as pastor of congregational care at Trinity, Hackettstown and as a Chaplain in hospice care. Bishop John Hopkins announces the following clergy appointments for the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2021 (unless otherwise noted): 2021 Appointment Book. Since 2020, Tiffany has served as the Pastor of New Egypt UMC and Cookstown UMC in Central New Jersey. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. Eight recovery groups use the church building during the week. Sung Chun Ahn was born and raised in South Korea in the Korean Methodist tradition. She has served in various ministries from Pre-K to adult groups, most recently with West Grove UMC in Neptune and Old Frist UMC in West Long Branch. Suzanne Katschke and the Rev. For most of his life, Ray has had a sense that God had placed a calling to some kind of ministry upon his life. (PTLP-R) Retired Part Time Local Pastor Serving Appointment (TBS) To Be Supplied * Indicates appointed or assigned in multiple places as a circuit or partnership . He is married to Amanda and they have three daughters, Auden, Amelia, and Beatrice. Jessica Brendler Naulty has served as the pastor of the UMC of Red Bank since 2014. Prior to answering her call, she taught high school Environmental Science, and still finds joy and awe in the complexity of Gods amazing creation. She also served for 5 years as a chaplain at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital and 6 years as a staff consultant for Ministry Architects. PDF APPOINTMENTS ASSIGNMENTS 2021- 2022 Fixed June 6, 2021 Bishop Sandra L Evan Dodge is an ordained Elder in Full Connection in the Greater New Jersey Conference. Nicole loves playing tennis, gardening in the summer, and cooking for people. Deborah Barnett has served local churches, several districts, and the conference in various ways as a lay person before becoming a pastor. She is also experienced in ministry with children, youth, and young adults. Looking for a staff member? Sunday worship is at 10 am during the summer. The New Hope Charge is located in the northern part of the Indiana District. Coolspring and Ramsaytown United Methodist Churches are located in the northern part of the Indiana district. Joyce attended the Course of Study at Methodist Theological Seminary. Iowa Conference: 2022-2023 Appointments (Recently Released) - iaumc.org He joined GNJ in 2019, serving as pastor at Pennsauken UMC and East Pennsauken UMC. Elis pastoral journey has helped him cultivate traditional and contemporary worship experiences, as well as a variety of church ministries. Iraida earned an M. Div. She has grown ministries wherever she has served. He has faithfully served at Tuckerton UMC, West Creek and Brookville UMCs, and Ballard UMC. She grew up in the Newton UMC and went on to receive a Bachelors of Music Education from WV Wesleyan College and a M.Div from the Boston University School of Theology. Appointments | Western PA Conference of The UMC From these disciplines meant to enrich the heart and mind of the Christian disciple, God empowers those disciples to reach out in reflecting Jesus light of hope and love to the individuals and the community that surrounds them. OUR LORD UMC - Welcome She is passionate about making the Scriptures come alive and have meaning for the daily lives of her congregation. John completed his undergraduate work at Geneva College in Public Relations/Crisis Management in 2019, and his Master of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2022. After seminary, Alan served as campus ministry staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and has served UM churches in Sharptown, Collingswood, Elmer, and Sicklerville. Sean is happily married to Jean Younglim Park, and a grateful father of two sons: Jimin and Joseph. Fromthere, he felt that God was calling him to full time ministry. in Theology from Valparaiso University and an M. Div. 217 South Rankin Road, Alcoa, TN, 37701 P.O. She is also the doting human to her dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. She and her husband, Matt, have two children, Madelyn 9 and Braelon 6, and a Goldendoodle named Hazel. Brandon and his wife have two adult children. Sunghyuk has served Arcola Korean UMC in various ministries as an Assistant Pastor and is currently serving Wesley UMC in Edison as a Lead Pastor. Find out more information about events here! She is currently serving at Christ UMC. They believe in "Outrageous Love and a Radical Hospitality.". He has been serving at Arcola Covenant Community, the church that he loves. In both appointments, he was privileged to witness Gods power at work through the leaders and members of those churches to transform lives, making disciples of Jesus Christ. New appointments posted to this page Tuesdays at 10 a.m. during appointment season, which often begins in mid-February and continues through early May. He enjoys pickleball, kayaking, and exercise. College Avenue UMC (CAUMC) is a new congregation formed from College Hill UMC and Beaver UMC. Yoseb Jeon is a relational pastor who is eager to see Gods abundant grace and love in our daily living. 2 . He believes that God has called him to make devoted influencers and send them to the mission field. Jacob was born in West Virginia and moved to Pennsylvania early in his childhood. John R. Huey was born in Connellsville and grew up in Morrell. P.O. Rick Owen will have new duties in their Cabinet-level appointments for the United Methodist North Alabama Conference. Numbers indicate year(s) in appointment. The goal each year is to match the gifts and graces of each pastor with the ministry needs of a particular congregation and community in a particular season. The Rev. She likes sports, music, and loves to cook. Daryl R. Penrod (a.k.a. Lark was born in Guyana South America and received her M.Div. Anson will be graduating with his M.Div from Drew School of Theology in May 2022. The Discipline, in 428.1 says, "A change in appointment may be initiated by a pastor, a committee on pastor-parish relations, a district superintendent, or a bishop." 3. Wayne is a loving husband to his wife, Kisha, and nurtures the education of his children: Jonathan, a 10th-grader, and Gabrielle, an architectural engineering student at Drexel University. March 13, 2017 . at the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico with prior preparation in design and fine arts. Ninabeth Metcalf is an ordained elder in the UMC. Dr. Sammy Arroyo and is blessed with a son, Gabriel and daughter, Adeline. Together, Nebo and Fairview are joyfully serving the Lord in hopes of changing lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Previous to hearing her call to ministry, she worked for fifteen years as a molecular biologist. He has served at the Sheakleyville Charge, Grand Valley Charge, Pittsfield Otterbein, Conneaut Lake Trinity, Greater Oil City UM Ministries (4 churches), and Erie Asbury UMC. Robyn has been bringing Gods Word to Gods people for over 35 years through worship, youth, kids ministry and teaching Sunday School. Susan E. Hitts From: Northern Waters District Harbor Springs UMC He is passionate about ministries of sharing the word of God, pastoral care, and building relationship with diverse people. These are different, yet related. Kristine Melius has spent over 15 years of her life working and serving in the United Methodist Church. Cliff graduated from Palmer Theological Seminary, where he achieved a M. Div. She believes that God wants us to be like the Good Samaritan, who was willing to move beyond their personal beliefs to help someone in need. He works towards fostering a benevolent community where all are welcome and belong. Part-time and full-time clergy appointments sometimes occur outside the traditional appointment season. SERVICES. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Africa University and has completed a yearlong internship at Mutare Provincial Hospital in Zimbabwe. She serves on the Metro-Highlands District Committee on Ministry, as a Circuit Elder, and on the Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-Religious Concerns. This is his second appointment on the Washington District. After graduating from Knoch High School, Matthew attended Slippery Rock University where he graduated with a BA in History. He has servedat Archer United Methodist Church in Allendale since 2015 as the Assistant Pastor. As a lifelong United Methodist, Scott Cliffton grew up serving in the church. Located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Allison Park, the congregation's strength is its passion to reach out to others through missions. NGUMC | Projected Appointments 2021 Finding its historical origins in the 1881 establishment of the Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Christ Church NYC began its ministry at its present location (the corner of Park Avenue and 60th Street in Manhattan) in 1933. Anson believes that the Gospel is transformative; it can change individuals, communities, and the world for the better. Denise Tiedemann has been serving the United Methodist Church for over 20 years. Sarah Borgstrom Lee has been serving in ministry in Greater New Jersey for more than 10 years. New Appointments: He received his M.Div in 2004 from the Theological School at Drew University. He is the son of The Rev. Michelle brings the gifts of fruit bearing multi-racial/multi-cultural ministries to GNJ Conference. Blair has a background in the performing arts and is also a landscape artist. He enjoys running and time with his family. from Drew Theological School. Epworth has an active Christian education program for adults and youth on Sunday and Wednesday afternoons. Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and the Cabinet announce the following clergy appointment changes to take effect July 1, 2022. . There is no more strategic resource at our disposal than creating a missional . Sammy Arroyo recently served as senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown. A new graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Heather Wakefield grew up in small towns in Pennsylvania (Crawford County), West Virginia, and Southeast Ohio. Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church. Abbreviations under the status column are as follows: AL Administrative Location Onay served as a pastor in the Methodist Church in Cuba for 12 years and was ordained as an Elder there in 2009. Linda J. Stephan From: Northern Waters District Traverse City Central UMC (Associate Pastor) To: Western Waters District Traverse City Central UMC (Lead Pastor). Charlie Kinch was born and raised in Somers Point, New Jersey, where he grew up and served in the local church (Lifegate UMC) throughout his life. She received her Bachelor of Theology from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, her Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School, and is currently studying a Master of Arts in Religion at Drew. She knew she would not always stay in the classroom, but she anticipated she would remain in education, probably moving to administration. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Connellsville Area High School. Sung Chun received his Bachelor of Theology at Methodist Theology University in Seoul, Korea, and his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School. Prior to ministry, John had thirty years experience in management, specializing in training, facility management, and conflict resolution. After receiving a BA from John Wesley College in Greensboro, NC, he completed work on an M.Div from Asbury Theological Seminary. He is married to Heea Lee and they have two adorable kids, Evelyn and Henry. Since coming to the US in 2014, He served as youth pastor at Monmouth Grace United Methodist Church in Eatontown for three years and is currently serving at Union Grove United Methodist Church and Willow Grove United Methodist Church since 2018. 2023 Appointments | United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey He was raised in South Korea and earned a BS from Seoul National University, a M.Th. He serves on the Board of Directors and Buildings Chair and has been a Youth Camp Director for the last 15 years for the West Jersey Grove Association at Malaga Camp. "Itinerancy" refers specifically to the commitment by pastors to go and serve wherever their bishops send them. Article IV) with the formation of open itineracy ( 425.1). McKnight houses the Amazing Scholars Academy Preschool, caringly teaching three- and four-year oldswho will be much more prepared for kindergarten than most students when they graduate. Eddie is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship at St. Johns UMC in Turnersville where he has served the last three and half years. He holds a Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School, a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary, and is currently completing post-graduate studies in pastoral care and counseling at Baptist Seminary of Kentucky. Cameron and his wife, Kelsie celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this year and have two children, Samuel and Matheson along with their dog, Tucker. from Wesley Theological Seminary. Rev Bruce Davis pastoral gifts and his passion for preaching Gods Word will assist this strong, laity-led congregation in continuing its important presence in its community. Kay and her husband Edvard are the proud parents of four children, and their beloved Pekehund, Sulli. He and his wife, Christy have a four-year-old son, Ben, and a dog named Scooby-Doo. Wils ministry began in Fargo, ND, serving as a US-2 missionary with Global Ministries from 2011-13. PDF Pastoral Appointments 2022-2023 - Sgaumc In her free time, Ronell lovesto travel, garden, draw/paint, and follow all things Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe. As a pastor, he has a passion for the outcast and the misfit and teaching hope in an age of uncertainty. After answering a call to ministry, Tony studied philosophy at Spring Arbor University and led student worship at the Jackson Interfaith Homeless Shelter. This ministry offers excellent, low-cost performing arts and enrichment classes to children of all ages, while building self-esteem and pointing all we do to Jesus Christ. Kristine enjoys building lasting relationships with people within the church and within the community. Andi Semler has served as the Director of Youth and Young Adults at Bridgewater UMC for the last three years, and Assistant Pastor at First UMC Westfield for the past year. New Appointments Archives - The Michigan Conference She has remained in both, just a different context. He serves on the Delaware Bay District Committee on Ordained Ministry. Eunjis bountiful pastoral experiences, ranging from children to adults, have made her passionate for multigenerational ministry that connects all ages collaboratively. He uses his passion in arts and music to serve God wherever he can go. Joe is married to Denise with four amazing children: Gabby, Curtis, Paul, and Claire. He will be graduating from Drew Theological School in the spring of 2022. PDF Pastoral Appointments 2021-2022 - Sgaumc from the United Theological Seminary. He attended University of Hawaii and finished at NYU with a degree in English Lit. D) was born and raised in Mineral Point, PA in the Johnstown area). She is also a mother and wife. Find the 2021 Clergy Move Schedule at " Clergy Move Day 2021 ." Han Kil Kim is currently serving Neshanic and Sergeantsville UMC. Schuyler is also an On-Site Project Manager for SGS & CO, and works at Sabra Dipping Company in White Plains, NewYork. He served as Associate Pastor of the UM Community Churches Charge for four years. They have two adult children, Alyson and Nathan. She also earned a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary where she also received the Jagow Award for Excellence on Homiletics and Speech. PDF Appointments - VAUMC Blair and wife Joan have partnered in ministry for over twenty-five years with experience in Sunday school, VBS, drama ministry, and youth leadership. Denise, along with her husband Joe, created Jackson Arts Ministry which serves the Jackson area. "Open itineracy means appointments . He graduated with an M.Div. He is blessed to have his wife, Yoonjung, and three lovely children, Chloe, Daniel, and Samuel as his life journey companions. OUR MISSION IS HELPING PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY BACK TO GOD . The Vacation Bible School is always a big hit with the children in the church and community, and our Peach Social and specialty fundraiser dinners are a community highlight. He has been serving as a Hospice Chaplain as well as in several churches as a Licensed Local Pastor. She has served as the pastor for the Panther Valley Ecumenical Church and Knowlton UMC. In his spare time, he enjoys being crafty, sewing, knitting, painting, and reading. The United Methodist Church PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS 2019-2020 (This is a list of the appointments as of 6/5/2019, the date the appointments were fixed.)