After graduating from Pennsauken High School in 2009, he attended Drew University College of Liberal Arts where he received a BA in Comparative Religion in 2013. 2022 Appointments and Retirements Bishop John Hopkins announces the following clergy appointments for the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church, effective July 1, 2022 (unless otherwise noted): 2022-2023 Appointment Book 2022 Extension and Appointments Beyond the Local Church Report January Announcements Other hobbies of Schuylers include cooking, baking, and most importantly singing. Ivelisses first career was financial analysis. Both of her parents are retired UMC Elders. Dutilh UMC was born in 1844 when two farming families started worshiping together in a barn. Appointment Announcements March 27, 2023. That's when United Methodists' General Conference created a disaffiliation plan for churches wishing to leave the denomination for "reasons of conscience" regarding its stance on . It was at Valley UM in Conneautville where he and his wife Kathy both taught and served as youth leaders. In 2020, she was commissioned as a Provisional Elder. James Lee previously served as senior pastor of Wesley UMC in South Plainfield, senior pastor of Conklin UMC in South River, associate pastor of Calvary Korean UMC, and the Manager of Visual Arts for the United Methodists of Greater New Jersey from 2016-2018. Cliff graduated from Palmer Theological Seminary, where he achieved a M. Div. Appointment Changes. Following the United Methodist tradition, we value and act upon the importance of mission in our local and global communities. The appointment may be to a pastoral charge or to special appointments beyond the local church. She is also the doting human to her dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. Our current quarterly theme is "Welcoming." 919-779-6115. All are Full-Time appointments unless otherwise indicated.) She knew she would not always stay in the classroom, but she anticipated she would remain in education, probably moving to administration. Names in all capital letters indicate new appointments. Evan was born and raised on the coast of Maine and loves the ocean, reading, spending time with his children, and music. The congregation is involved in youth and childrens ministry and feeding ministries that reach the whole community. Schuyler Berdan has been working in ministry since 2008, and grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. the church court noted that district superintendents have a duty to find out the preferences of their clergy during appointment season. He graduated from the University of Mount Union with a BA in Psychology and is also a graduate of Drew Theological School with a Master of Divinity degree. In her spare time she loves being with her family and friends, she enjoys getting out in nature and enjoying Gods beauty around her. First United Methodist Churchs core value is WE ARE ONE CHURCH! He also enjoys various types of art, including painting, music, photography, and going to museums. She relocated to Pittsburgh in 1993 with the Xerox Corporation, where she worked as a senior staff member in sales, staffing and development, and client operations. Ronell Howard was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and is a proud Razorback. Kendra was raised in Brockway and DuBois. We come from many branches of ChristianityReformed, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Roman Catholic, and Baptist, to name a fewand we also have seekers in . She is passionate about social justice and loves to read and to travel around the world with her family to better appreciate and understand her neighbors. Bay has completed the Course of Study through Methodist Theological Seminary of Ohio (MTSO), and is currently serving as a Full Time Local Licensed Pastor in the United Methodist Church. He is passionate about casting and sharing the vision with church members, identifying their gifts, and inviting them to the place where they can serve God and Gods people. He has a Masters of Divinity from Drew University. She believes that the church should be without borders and a welcoming place for everyone to find acceptance, love and respect. Rev. Charlie is passionate about visioning and looking to the future in ways that connect to the ever-changing world, while still holding true to our living Word of God. She has grown ministries wherever she has served. A blend of traditional and contemporary hymns are included in weekly worship . The churches are committed to doing ministry in their communities and together as a charge. Marco has accumulated a wealth of experience in pastoral care of Methodist congregations, preaching, church music, community development projects, and education. Kpadeh is versed in immigration issues, truancy, homelessness, parenting, and mental health counseling services. She hopes to use her enjoyment of creativity and writing for the benefit of the church. Javier has served for seven years in Puerto Rico and four years at GNJ. Raised in Mt. Pedro Pillot attended Asbury UMC, Camden from age eight. A demonstrated leader, he serves as a UMC Pastor and also serves on the GNJ Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministries. He has been serving at Hackensack UMC where he was nurtured to grow as a pastor since 2017. Yoseb earned his Master of Divinity degree from Drew Theological School in 2014. Schuyler is also an On-Site Project Manager for SGS & CO, and works at Sabra Dipping Company in White Plains, NewYork. Dr. Joy Arroyo grew up in Michigan in the Wesleyan tradition. Archives & History. He currently serves on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry. L. Jonathan Holston Resident Bishop South Carolina Annual Conference June 23, 2020 All Appointments | Effective July 1, 2020 Appointments By District 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. She is passionate about worship and teaching. He holds a B.A. Alans passions for the church include dynamic worship, nurturing Bible Studies in small groups, developing leadership (especially with youth and young adults), effective evangelism, world missions, and vital service of Christ and His church through Spirit-gifted ministry. He cannot stop praising God for how the Lord uses him to broaden the Kingdom of Heaven. He attended seminary at MTSO, graduating in 1998. photo: Paragould First UMC Read the stories Mission u She believes we can transform the world in Gods love one heart at a time. She and her husband Dave have a grown son and daughter. April 23, 2023. You can see who is currently appointed to a church by looking at the church page. The churches of this charge are Glen Hope, Irvona, and Coalport: First. His family consists of his beloved wife Diana and their children David and Gabriela. Calvary Church, she is an honors graduate of Wilkinsburg High and Geneva College (Christian Ministry Leadership B.S). He also studied a Ph.D. at Drew Theological School, majoring Early Church History. Today our congregation is composed of people of many countries the United States of America, England, Spain, Ireland, Canada, Germany, Ecuador, Mexico, Hungary, Guatemala, and others. Mark loves photography, biking, traveling with his wife Meredith, rock climbing with his daughter Elise, and laughing with his daughter Nora. She has a passion for making the Word of God accessible by presenting the Gospel in freshand creative ways. from Rutgers University, and when he finally answered the calling from the Lord, he was awarded with an M.A. She is aNative of Fort Smith, Arkansas who was raised in New York City and graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. Terry is a graduate of the Course of Study from Appalachian Local Pastors School in Barbourville, Ky. She studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School where she met her husband, Jin. After graduating, he served Asbury UMC, Camden until 2020 when he was appointed to Fieldboot UMC. She began her ministry in GNJ as the Worship Leader at Lifegate Church in Somers Point, NJ, and then became their Assistant Pastor. They have three grown children and four granddaughters. Kate holds an MDiv/MA in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary, as well as a BA in Religion from Houghton College. Only those ministerial members who are retired or who have been granted a sabbatical leave, a disability leave, or a leave of absence do not receive an appointment. Looking for a staff member? He comes with wonderful gifts of teaching, preaching, and leading both in the local church and throughout the annual conference. He enjoys running and time with his family. He is currently a Drew Theological Seminary MDiv student and a Bi-Vocational Pastor working at the local church in multicultural settings. Please contact Cynthia Williams for this appointment (cynthia.williams . He believes that God has called him to make devoted influencers and send them to the mission field. Sean is happily married to Jean Younglim Park, and a grateful father of two sons: Jimin and Joseph. He is blessed to have his wife, Yoonjung, and three lovely children, Chloe, Daniel, and Samuel as his life journey companions. He moved with his family to NJ in 2012 and started a new Hispanic congregation from scratch in Bound Brook UMC and later was appointed the Senior Pastor of the church. (1) The prospective appointee shall be informed prior to the appointment that the position under consideration is part of a multiple-staff ministry and shall be furnished an initial written job description approved by the committee on pastor-parish relations. Report inappropriate content. While serving in pastoral ministry Jim felt God's call to attend law school and use those gifts to support his ministry with the elderly and at-risk children. Mar 27, 2023. Later she went back to school and earned a BA in Human Development and has worked as a social worker for over 15 years. In her spare time, she is a quilter and a reader of mysteries. and D. Min. He graduated from Drew University with an M.Div. He came to the U.S in 2006 and served First Korean UMC in Cherry Hill for 9 years as an associate pastor, 4 years part-time, and 5 years full-time. She graduated from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 2003 with a Master of Divinity degree. from Eastern Theological Seminary, and a BA from Monmouth University. In 2011, Ivelisse answered her call to ministry and joined the MDiv Program at Drew Theological Seminary, graduating in 2015. In 2015 was received as a Full Elder of Greater New Jersey. He is a lifelong resident of Lawnside, NJ and has served the community for twenty-nine years as Councilman, and also as President of Council. Cameron and his wife, Kelsie celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this year and have two children, Samuel and Matheson along with their dog, Tucker. In addition, he has a passion to preach and share encouraging messages. She also obtained a Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry from the Boston Theological Institute. Jodie and her husband Jerry look forward to being apart of the Clarion community. Taegun Wang has been serving as the pastor in the United Methodist Churches in GNJ since 2000. He grew up in the projects and playedbaseball for Cardinal Spellman High. Jim enjoys walking, reading and spending time with his adult son Michael. Tiffany began serving in the Church when she was just fourteen as a worship leader. Along the way he received a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from Slippery Rock State College and worked as a local government administrator for the City of Altoona and the Borough of Clarion. June 19, 2013 / By Bishop Mark J. Webb. Dr. Sammy Arroyo and is blessed with a son, Gabriel and daughter, Adeline. Born in Korea and raised in New Jersey, Charlie had taken his first steps as a full Korean-American in the streets of Jersey City when his family emigrated from Korea in 1987. He has served in various ministry roles since 1999, and was ordained as an Elder in the Church of the Nazarene in 2009. Currently, Sugar Grove UMC is enthusiastically involved in the Pathways for Innovative and Intentional Ministry, the WPAUMC ministry enrichment program. Ivelisse has 2 sons, an additional son and daughter, and a 3-year-old grandchild. Married to her partner in ministry, Bill, she is mom to Jason, Casey and Jeanette. Blair and wife Joan have partnered in ministry for over twenty-five years with experience in Sunday school, VBS, drama ministry, and youth leadership. While appointment-making is a task that happens year-round, the majority of appointments are made during the months of January through . He has been married to his wife Julie since 2012, and they have three young children. The Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church will be starting 2021 off with the announcement of some exciting new leadership changes. Along with this position, Eddie has served in ministry for 20 years in a number of capacities. Upon graduation she served as a pastoral resident in the Transition into Ministry Program funded by the Lilly Endowment and was ordained in the American Baptist Churches USA of Metropolitan New York and became a United Methodist and received as an Elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. John Wesley Morrison has served GNJAC in pastoral and academic ministry for 38 years. Shawn has a passion for pastoral care and ministry. Kay has served on several boards: the Connectional Table, Ethnic Local Church Concerns, Palisades District Poverty Task, and is a circuit elder. He earned his M. Div. He enjoys music, especially playing the piano, guitar and drum, and sports. Esther Achi Gideon Achi Stephanie Ahlschwede Jim Akins Larry Alexander Joyce Allen Ashlee Alley Crawford Dena Allison Wayne Alloway Bailey Amtower Cheryl Anderson Jeni Anderson Mike Anderson Phil Anderson Russell Anderson Ninabeth Metcalf is an ordained elder in the UMC. Appointment Making in a Time of Mission 2023. Bo Hwan Wang was born in South Korea and moved to Maryland when he was ten years old. She is currently serving at Christ UMC. Click here to search by department. He is married to Radeyah Terrell and is the proud father of 5 beautiful children Kyla, Yohan, Ralph, Preston, and Ronald. Eunji firmly believes that one can experience the presence of God in a place where people gather in the name of Jesus, and that one can become a true disciple of Christ by worshiping, serving, and loving. Bishop Williamston has a bachelor of science in management and Christian ethics from Manhattan . Find out more information about events here! She raised two beautiful children, Joshua and Noelle. Brandon and his wife have two adult children. Re: Rapid covid test in Madrid, not at the airport. He is currently serving a 2-point charge in Newark at the Trinity and St. Matthews United Methodist Churches. She has served as the pastor for the Panther Valley Ecumenical Church and Knowlton UMC. Iraida finds joy in listening to folk seeking God amid life circumstances. Go to detail listing Sorted by Announced Date Search Appointments Larry Corner to Coalport Charge Announced: 04-23-2023 Ann Dixon to Luthersburgh/Mt. Michelle brings the gifts of fruit bearing multi-racial/multi-cultural ministries to GNJ Conference. Len has two kids, Zack and Brandon who both graduated in 2019 from Ferndale Area High School. (2) The pastor in charge shall be conferred with concerning the prospective appointee. Riverside UMC is located in Roulette, PA. Sugar Grove UMC also supports the community through the Manross fund. Gratitude is what Jim feels for the Lifegate Church for offering this opportunity to again pursue my passion and my calling. He was raised in South Korea and earned a BS from Seoul National University, a M.Th. He is married to Sandra, who has been his ministry partner and is now serving on staff at Central UMC-Linwood. In addition, Bo has been serving as a youth pastor at Calvary KUMC since 2018. 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. They have two adult children, Alyson and Nathan. 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. ABOUT. Joe is married to Denise with four amazing children: Gabby, Curtis, Paul, and Claire. Wil received his B.A. He adopted his familys multigenerational calling to extend Gods Kingdom and take care of His people. Create a policy that fits the needs and the ministries at the local church level. He planted a Korean church within a traditional English-speaking church where he conducted multicultural and multi-ethnic ministries centered around the Bible. Larry Corner grew up in Crawford County. She is also a mother and wife. However, the footnote added, "this is a far cry" from the Wisconsin Conference . Caleb has since served at Clymer Charge as a Campus Minister for IUP Campus ministry. (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church. The mission embraced by the congregation is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Butler, PA, and beyond. That string says, "remember me when you are considering Church of the Wonderful Opportunity UMC .". She also served for 5 years as a chaplain at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital and 6 years as a staff consultant for Ministry Architects. Click here for a listing of Clergy Code Abbreviations McKellar, John (FE) From: White's Chapel ( East) To: Withdrawn As a pastor, he has a passion for the outcast and the misfit and teaching hope in an age of uncertainty. 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. She worked as a research technician in the Cancer Research labs at Allegheny General for more than 20 yrs. View the complete list of 2022-2023 appointments as of July 1, 2022. Rev. 2022-2023 Mississippi Conference Appointments *Revised as of July 8, 2022. Len understands the intricacies of the small membership church, especially working within multi-point charges. Bishop Carter and the Cabinet announce the projected local church appointments for the 2023-2024 year. Bernie has cultivated a love for preaching, Bible study and pastoral caring for nearly 50 years of full-time pastoral ministry. He is an alumnus of Princeton Theological Seminary, where he obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Worship, education, and service to others are at the heart of who we are. NEWS. The congregation has a rich history dating back to the original settlement of became Wesleyville. He is married to Heea Lee and they have two adorable kids, Evelyn and Henry. While serving as a United Methodist pastor in Norwalk, CT, she facilitated the joining of two churches to form Cornerstone Community Church. Rev. Hyungkoo was born and raised in South Korea. God is calling the Owatonna United Methodist church to be a family that invites, cares for, and reaches out to all. Prior to that, he served as an associate English ministry pastor at KUMC of South Jersey, for young adults and college students. He obtained a master of social work from Monmouth University. She enjoys being together with family, mission experiences, steam trains, shelling, music, and creative arts. He has been serving as a pastor in GNJ since 2013, and his current appointment to Island Heights UMC began in 2016. As a native of South Korea, Michelle has served as the pastor of the First UMC of Ridgefield Park, in Ridgefield Park, NJ for 17 years. Anson believes that the Gospel is transformative; it can change individuals, communities, and the world for the better. He remains open to the Spirits call as he discerns and accepts this appointment at Johnstown First. First Church is a multi-campus, community-driven church located in Butler, Pennsylvania. Clergy (Appointed/Active) Use the search function below to find a person, or scroll through the list sorted last name. Eli is a dad and stepdad to four unique persons: Lianette, Ana Maria, Ezequiel, and Misael. Jessica is the proud mother of two amazing children, Alyssa and Kristie. She is ordained in the Wesleyan Church and received a Ph.D. in Practical Theology from Princeton Seminary, focusing on spiritual formation. For many years he served as a Certified Lay Speaker and filled the pulpit in many churches in the Crawford County area. Wils ministry began in Fargo, ND, serving as a US-2 missionary with Global Ministries from 2011-13. With his spouse, Rev. Previously, he served as the pastor at Cokesbury United Methodist Church and Fairmount United Methodist Church. Debbe graduated from Wesley Theological Seminary COS. She is passionate about ministries that connect the community with God by meeting people where they are in life. He is passionate about ministries of sharing the word of God, pastoral care, and building relationship with diverse people. Byungil (B-Young-il ) who was ordained as an elder at the GNJ in 2011, has served at Alloway & Canton UMC in Salem County, and Morganville UMC in Monmouth County. Han Kil Kim is currently serving Neshanic and Sergeantsville UMC. The Courtney Memorial Library provides Christian literature and great literature to the preschool, church, and community. from Union Theological Seminary in New York. The traditional service is on Facebook live. at the Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico with prior preparation in design and fine arts. Appointments. from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, M.Div. He loves to play a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, and bowling. He enjoys singing, listening to music and sports, especially table tennis and soccer. Jessica Brendler Naulty has served as the pastor of the UMC of Red Bank since 2014. Len Findley is a Local Licensed Pastor born in Windber Pennsylvania. Search by ZIP code or city/state to find a United Methodist Church near you. in 2016. Local churches and extension ministries of the Church provide the most significant arenas through which disciple-making occurs. Ronell Howard will be the new District Superintendent starting January 1, 2023, for the Central District which covers from Trenton, New Jersey to the Jersey Shore. He is a published author, has turned congregations around in growth, worked with justice issues, and helped build strong relationships that have transformed lives and made disciples of Jesus Christ. Through her work in youth ministry, Kristine has builtyouth programs into thriving ministries,helping each studentsee how they can connect with their community through their faith. The core values of the congregation best depict their vision for this ministry: Jodie is a native of New Castle and has been part of the United Methodist Church all of her life. Alan S. Darby is a South Jersey native, born in Ocean City and raised in Haddon Heights. Both congregations share an intentional discipleship plan that includes many short term small group studies, as well as promoting opportunities for service and witness. Previous to hearing her call to ministry, she worked for fifteen years as a molecular biologist. To supplement her income she also worked at several retail department stores. Pastor Ann Dixon will be serving as a co-pastor with Rev. Though not originally a family of pastors, they all heard their call to ministry at similar times. . Appointments effective July 1, except where noted. He enjoys talking sports and current events with friends. Feeling perfectly at home in either traditional or contemporary settings, he strives to worship, and lead worship, beyond any particular typecast. 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. He returned to the United States in 2018, soon after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, bringing with him the Spanish language and culture of his parents, especially the Methodist and Evangelical traditions of his hometown. She also graduated from Clarion University of PA with a BS in elementary education and a MS in special education. (Appointment date is July 1, 2022 unless otherwise noted) Newly released appointments in red Pastor To From Ahart, Nikena Logan-Woodbine, First (ALD) Logan Bales, Diane Douds, Christ-Lebanon-Selma and Keosauqua-Center Chapel-Stockport (GV) Douds, Christ-Lebanon-Selma and Keosauqua-Center Chapel-Birmingham-Stockport (GV) Bane, Anita Retirement (RP) Since September 2019, Marco serves as pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Asbury Park. Dawn Lynn grew up in Braddock Hills, PA and has been a lifelong United Methodist. 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. Nancy Shute. Have policy approved by Local church Trustees and/or Administrative Council. He is married to Amanda and they have three daughters, Auden, Amelia, and Beatrice. Since 2016, she has been appointed to Westmont UMC. Gina Kim has served in full-time ministry for over 24 years, as a youth pastor, associate pastor, senior pastor and district superintendent for the United Methodists of Greater New Jersey. Lark considers everyone as her neighbor. Disaster Donation. During his ministry he became a firm believer that church is something you do, questions about faith and God are good, and community can be built anywhere. . The appointment year typically begins on July 1; however, appointment changes can happen at any time. Linda previously served with the wonderful members of First Toms River and Cedar Grove, Toms River UMC. Erica (Milone) Munoz was ordained an Elder in Full Connection in 2012. He enjoys music, Baduk, table tennis, riding bike, camping, etc. Strategic . from Claremont School of Theology, and an STM from Drew Theological School. He graduated with an M.Div. He has been blessed with wonderful congregations that helped him grow as a pastor and a person. Prior to answering her call, she taught high school Environmental Science, and still finds joy and awe in the complexity of Gods amazing creation. . He is currently serving at St. Pauls UMC in Paulsboro. He heard Gods call at 21 after being discharged from the Navy and was led to teach Jr. high Sunday school. Our current building was built in 1910. New England Conference Center. When he finished preaching, he felt God's call to ordained ministry. The appointments will be fixed at the 2022 Annual Conference session in June and they are effective July 1, 2022. . Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and the Cabinet announce the following full-time clergy appointment changes to take effect July 1, 2021. Joshua and his wife, Songbee, are also pursuing their MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. As the name implies, the churches of the Allegheny River Charge, Kittanning:First, Union Ave, Ford Memorial and Manorville border the Allegheny River in the communities of Kittanning and Ford City. He has been serving the Hackensack United Methodist Church as a youth pastor since 2018, where he found himself growing with the community. After immigrating to the United States, he was appointed to Livingston Korean UMC in 2021, where he has been ministering to the members with love. from Drew Theological School, and is finishing his S.T.M from Drew Theological School. She currently serves on the Central district DCOM and as a member of the Board of Directors of United Methodist Communities and has previously served on the Board of Ordained Ministry and as chair of the Order of Elders. She was raised in New York City. Elis pastoral journey has helped him cultivate traditional and contemporary worship experiences, as well as a variety of church ministries. RELATED: For United Methodists' top court, 2024 is the new 2020 According to the latest tally by United Methodist News Service, nearly 2,500 congregations have disaffiliated from the denomination since 2019. Appointments/Assignments Appointments/Assignments 2023 Wheatland UMC District: Wyoming Pastor: LuAnne Cook-Ludwick, Lay Supply From: First Assignment Effective date: May-01-2023 St. Andrew UMC, Highlands Ranch & UMC of Eagle Valley, Eagle, CO District: Mile High Metro
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