She received a B.A. By authority of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, I hereby fix these appointments for the South Carolina Annual Conference for the 2021-2022 conference year. He has a great passion for spreading Gods word and sharing his faith in Christ with others. General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of The United Methodist Church. To make an appointment contact +49 (0) 681/501-00 or zab@lava.saarland.de. He is also an avid fisherman who enjoys bowling and golf. Jaeyoun is married to Yongsang (Aiden) Kwon, and they have three children: Ray, Irene, and Brandon. I love serving Gods people and have a strong desire to preach Gods Word. Blocks first appointment was in 2000 as the assistant pastor to the Pinelands Charge and she retired from Cape May UMC. Click here to fill out a form. Pending clergy appointments are posted to the Missouri Conference website after local congregations have been informed about upcoming moves. Jill is married to Garry and together they celebrate the gift of three amazing children, Adam, Hannah, and Lydia. She is passionate about pastoral care and the teaching ministry of the church. I worked in the education sector for ten years and have experience with children from Elementary to High school. Rev. Jong Nam Kim was born in South Korea and spent 19 years in the countryside, which he still cherishes. April 17, 2023 . Peter Mantell is a second-career pastor, having spent 30+ years as a Business Analyst, Information Security Analyst, and Microsoft Excel expert. Prior to his arrival to the United States, he served as an intern pastor and assistant pastor for youth and young adults at Sangdong Korean Methodist Church for seven years. He still believes it, because he believes in a joyful faith anchored in the power and love of Jesus Christ. The United Methodist Church, For the complete January 1, 2023 clergy appointments. He was a member of the gospel quartet, In His Name. Brian has a heart for those on the margins of society and believes in the gospels transformative power to change individuals and communities. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and spending time with family and friends. He is a devoted husband and father to two boys. 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. My name is Jacqualine Chipongo. Frunzis dedication to pastoral ministry, passion for social justice, and experience in social work have shaped his ministry and led him to bring the kingdom of God to daily life and experience. He dreams and envisions of what a new multi-ethnic ministry could look like. Jin has been in ministry with diverse groups of people, from young families to seniors of various cultural backgrounds. She has a BA from Rutgers-Camden, and an M.Div. Glen Allen, VA 23060 The Indiana Conference is committed to dismantling racism and building bridges to becoming the beloved community. he Virginia United Methodist Foundation will begin sharing its resources by awarding grant money, and is adding a second full-time staff person. M. from Methodist Theological Seminary in Seoul, Korea, and an M.Div. 7 min read. Clergy who leave The United Methodist Church do not surrender their clergy credentials unless they are facing some other disciplinary action, the denomination's top court ruled. He is married to Susan and they have four children. He was called to ministry after successful careers in retail sales management and distribution, computer programming, and consumer products sales analysis, and pursued his Master of Divinity degree at Drew University School of Theology. Featured Article From the Bishop's Desk. 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. Sungwoo Kim has served the Korean Methodist Church for over 10 years as a youth ministry pastor and associate pastor. Joseph Date of Move: Jul-01-2023 To: Whatcoat UMC and Delaware District Superintendent District: Delaware From: Delaware District Superintendent District: Delaware Barnett, Rev. We'll keep you updated on what's going on in our conference and throughout The United Methodist Church. Learn how to help. Rev. Dr. Russell Busch, chair of the Board of Directors Grants Committee, and Dave Thompson, president of the Foun-dation, announced the formation of the grants initiative, approved by the Board While in days past, this was when and where pastors and churches learned about these appointments, the electronic age has taken away a lot of that suspense. In order to register, you will need to present a valid passport or personal ID and a document called "Wohnungsgeberbesttigung" from your landlord. He prays that it is Christ working in him as he begins his journey of pastoral ministry. . David longs to witness people love and worship God as they come into communion with the Living Christ. Davids degrees include the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion, Masters Degrees in Divinity and Political Science, and the Doctor of Ministry. His new hobbies include cooking, fitness, and playing with his grandson. 30006u;2-?L|`:jjmzXwH7Z5. He continued his studies at Drew Theological School, where he earned a second M.Div. Nicole loves spending time with family and friends, making music, reading, spending time in Gods creation with her dog, Lilo, and continuing to live into her call. Clark Lynn Callender is a fourth-generation United Methodist pastor who has served in the GNJAC since 1990. from Drew Theological School, a Th.M. After moving to NJ, she has been deeply involved in the life and ministry of Morristown United Methodist Church, where she served as a student intern from 2018 to 2019 and has been leading the Sunday School ministry since 2022. enjoys listening to rock-n-roll music and practicing Taekwondo. She is a happily married child of God, blessed with a beautiful daughter Katherine and a wonderful son Thomas, with a grandchild on the way. Recent Appointments; Annual Conference . Gerald is currently attending Drew University School of Theology working toward his Master of Divinity Degree. Find information concerning the Special Called Annual Conference on May 6, 2023. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops ; . Pastor Adrian holds a bachelors degree in human biology from the Philippines and is graduating with a Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School. She lives with her husband Ho Jun, and 16-year-old daughter, Christina. 80 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000042928 00000 n 0000085308 00000 n 0000043538 00000 n June 21 Bishop Wallace-Padgett adds, "What a blessing it is to serve the churches and clergy of the Holston Annual Conference. Part-time and additional appointments will be announced in the near future. The Iowa Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Loves visiting members and helping them grow their faith in God. He enjoys challenging himself and derives pleasure from exploring the question, Why? Shirley is a retired elder in the Church of the Nazarene, having served in Vineland, NJ, Philadelphia PA, and West Chester, PA. For five years she was Urban Missions Director for Philadelphia and Camden counties. Words calling for action as found in our United Methodist Social Principles. She has a passion for inspiring worship and music ministry, as well as for ministries that serve children, youth, and young families. Minkah believes in the Bible as the word of God and is dedicated to learning and sharing the love of God with others. Served two churches in Troy conference and 4 churches in greater New Jersey. Michael has received ecclesiastical endorsement for prison ministry and currently volunteers at Newark and Rahway State Prisons. Hes a diehard fan of the Flyers and the Eagles, but his favorite team is the one on which his son plays. A graduate of ECWA Theological Seminary in Jos, Nigeria, and currently rounding up my MA in theological studies at Princeton Seminary. Houston, TX 77002 from Wesley Theological Seminary. She enjoys walking, hiking, bicycling and yoga. Developing sermon series is one of his favorite pastoral tasks. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the denominations disaster-response arm, has now received more than $27 million to help people affected by Russias invasion of Ukraine. He is a man of prayer, faith, and belief in miracles, and has a strong desire to unite people and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. 0000088079 00000 n from Seton Hall University and has studied at Palmer Theological Seminary for commissioning as a Deacon. He is a churchman who believes that the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holiness message is the most relevant message for our world today. He sees the church is at our best, when we are showing Christs love to others in our words and our actions. 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. from RutgersUniversity. from Methodist Theological School in South Korea and pursued his Doctor of Ministry at New York Theological Seminary. Rev. Sammy Arroyo recently served as senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown. 0000001792 00000 n He is married to Hanna(Haneul) Chae, and they have a cat named Lana. He enjoys playing tennis, golf, jogging, walking, and hiking. At Morrow Church, Rev. and associate professor over the past 45 years, has a passion for lifelong learning and has focu, tion throughout his career. Prior to coming to the U.S.. served in childrens ministry and music ministry in Methodist churches in Incheon, South Korea. Virginia Conference The United Methodist Church. In fear and trembling, David is ready to boldly spread the good news of Christ risen to all. He received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, from, his graduate degree, a Master of Divinity, from. 0000031757 00000 n He is an avid backyard chef and enjoys grilling and cooking for family and friends. Presently, she also works as a high school English teacher and volunteers with Stocktons apologetics club. Rev. in English Literature, an M.A. He received a BA degree in Christian Ministries from Messiah College in 2000 and graduated from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in May 2010. Brgeramt / Einwohner-Meldeamt: (Citizen Center / Residents' Registration Office): Gerberstrae 4 (Rathauskarree) 66111 Saarbrcken buergeramt@saarbruecken.de Office hours: Mon + Tues: 7.30 am - 3 pm Wed + Fri: 7.30 am - 12 noon 0000085831 00000 n from Drew Theological School and a B.A. She intends to use her digital ministry skills to create a welcoming environment in the church that allows people of all generations to connect with God beyond time and place. Appointments - Wisconsin Conference of the UMC Appointments Homepage Churches, Districts & Clergy Appointments Appointments to Local Churches since July 2, 2022 Appointments to Local Churches since July 2, 2022 (4/19/2023) Appointments to Local Churches as of July 1, 2022 Appointments to All Wisconsin Local Churches Click here for the appointment list as it appears in the 2020 Conference Journal Cho, Anna From: Personal leave To: Vermont Hills UMC Date Announced: 04-03-2023 Date of Move: 07-01-2023 Greathouse, Lowell From: Retired To: Portland First UMC (quarter-time) Date Announced: 03-27-2023 Date of Move: 05-01-2023 Amos, Nancy From: leave Following his mission, he served as a youth preacher at Hannam-dong Korean Methodist Church in Seoul until June 2019. Annual Conference Registration is Now Open! Over the past twenty years, Don has served in various churches throughout Gloucester, Salem, and Ocean counties within the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. He draws inspiration from his pioneering parents, Bishop Hae-Jong, and Wha-Sei Park, who are the source of his Christian formation. Although he is just beginning his pastoral ministry, David praises the Lord for all He will do with David for the good of all who love the Lord. Int. He and his wife Jooree have two sons, Moses and Phillip. Find resources by visiting the Resources page, the Digital Hub, and the Center for Clergy Excellence. She holds a B.Th. and Th. Mailing Address. Toll Free: 877-774-2700. Prior to beginning a career in human services, he worked in the corporate world while earning a MA Counseling from Montclair State University. He enjoys engaging with the community and has a love of all Gods people. Before ministry, Shirley owned and operated a sales and customer service training and consulting business. 0000094037 00000 n He spent a year as a youth missionary in Korr, Kenya, cooperating with Korean Food for Hungry International in 2016. Jill enjoys the beach, game nights, Broadway, travel, and abiding friendships. The Cross and Flame is a registered trademark, and its use is supervised by the from Drew Theological Seminary. Kevin Davis is a second career pastor having answered the call to pastoral ministry while serving as a law enforcement officer. Presently Ronell is a part of the Metro Highlands Regional Team working to develop clergy and congregations in that region and overseeing A Journey of Hope to end the sin of racism for GNJ. April 2023 Projected Appointments; Virginia United Methodist Center Offices and Staff. By WV UMC Admin. Sungwoo also believes that through worship, serving, and love, people can become true disciples of Christ. Along with being a die-hard Knicks fan, her two other greatest joys are her daughter Alexis and nephew Zachary. Since then, Pedro has served as pastor of four churches. He holds an M.Div from Methodist Theological School in South Korea, as well as a Master of Church Ministries from Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas. 0000089280 00000 n He enjoys various hobbies such as tennis, wood crafting, walking, napping, and enjoying a cup of coffee while speculating about life. Since 2020, he has been serving Trinity UMC in South Amboy, NJ. He counts on the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ! She has served the First Korean UMC of Cherry Hill from 2014 as an associate pastor. He is the father of a six-year-old girl, Laura Camila. Phone: 317-924-1321 Fax: 317-735-4228. They have two grown children and three grandchildren. Coor. 0000084931 00000 n On behalf of Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson and the Virginia Conference Cabinet, please click on the button below for the April 2023 Projected Appointments. Despite serving as an elder in various UMC churches for the last 22 years, Jin Oh continues to discover that Gods ministry is full of mystery, without a one-size-fits-all formula. Young Cheol Jun, a native of South Korea, earned his M.Div from Methodist Theological School in South Korea and pursued his Doctor of Ministry at New York Theological Seminary. Baltimore-Washington Conference UMC News and Views 2021 Appointments Posted by on May 03, 2021 After deep prayer and consultation with the Cabinet, Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling has made the following appointments. The church members deeply value family, and LKUMC has grown despite the pandemic. As a Basic Lay Servants instructor in the Meadowlands District, Lay Servants are encouraged to be faithful-creative workers for Christ. Rev. One of the traditions of annual conference sessions is the fixing of appointments by the presiding Bishop. Jacki has been in ministry in GNJ since 2016, when she served as a student intern through Mosaic Ministries in the Northern Shore. 0000085458 00000 n We commit to honor this distinctive cultural heritage in our fulfillment of the 0000098846 00000 n Born in Barbados, she is a proud alumna (graduate) of Kingsborough and Baruch Colleges of the City University of NY and Drew Theological Seminary where she graduated with a Master of Divinity. She has a background in Education(M.Ed) and holds M.Div from South Korea and 2nd M.Div from Drew Theological School. %PDF-1.3 % Yeeuns passion is to spread the word of God and promote intergenerational worship experiences in the church. He holds and Ed.D. ChangYong Shin is a committed pastor with extensive experience in pastoral ministry and theological education. 0000098462 00000 n He is eager to learn how to better serve each day so that all things are done for the glory of God. On the day of the appointment you will receive your registration certificate, which you need for example to open a bank account or for the . Last year, she and her husband welcomed their son, Levi. Phone: 713-521-9383 Having worked in corporate for thirty-five years and serving in the US military as a member of USMC a Viet Nam veteran and member of the NJ Army National Guard for 22 years. and Phillip. with the lands on which our local churches and our Conference facilities are located. South Georgia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS 2022-2023 (These are the appointments as of August 20, 2022 after the disaffiliation vote of the Called Annual Conference with the disaffiliated churches removed from the listing.) Witnessing the transformative power of the gospel firsthand, he strives to create a Christ-centered and Spirit-led faith community that embraces people of all backgrounds and beliefs. as a pastor since 1994 in various congregational settings. These nations had a significant role in shaping the landscape, and they continue a sacred relationship Gerald lives with compassion for all children of God and enjoys meeting people exactly where they are in life and sharing the Gospel according to the needs of individuals and/or groups. s hobbies include music, auto restoration, and cycling. Nominations Henriella Charles Griffin was born in Limbe Haiti, November 5th from devoted late father, Pastor Vitey Charles and First Lady Jeanne Odernier. Find out more information about events here! The Missouri Annual Conference He is the Local Pastor at Plainville and in 2021 was also assigned to the Newfield UMC. Oct. 12 Pastor Brian Berger, to Smithville UMC in Dunkirk, from Waters Memorial in St Leonard Aug. 3 from Drew Theological School. & STM from Drew Theological School, and continued his studies in Th. My name is Israel Gwatana, born and raised in Nigeria. Jins wife, Nicole, currently serves at Fourth UMC in Millville. Usually, you will receive this document when you move in. Melissa Rynders, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the East District, announced that Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut intends to appoint the Rev. She successfully completed 3 units of clinical pastoral education at Morristown Medical Center focusing on hospice and palliative care patients. He and his wife. She is currently serving Faith Community UMC in Bayville and Lakehurst UMC in Lakehurst. The Missouri Annual Conference is located on the homeland of a diversity of Native American nations. He has served as a lead pastor at the True Light KUMC and as an associate pastor at Korean Community of NJ in Englewood and the Westwood UMC. His research and journalistic contributions have added voices to the political, theological, and social discussion in the places where he is consulted, raising important questions regarding human behavior and proposing evaluation topics to improve communities. Daewoung, a native of Incheon, South Korea, is dedicated to fostering exceptional worship experiences and nurturing the growth of young followers of Jesus Christ. He has served alongside marginalized communities in Zambia and the Philippines as a Global Missions Fellow and has been on mission trips in Hong Kong and South Korea. Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and the Cabinet announce the following full-time clergy appointment changes to take effect July 1, 2022. Shawn Date of Move: Jul-01-2023 To: New Life Community and Burrisville Charge District: Upper Shore From: Port Deposit: Cokesbury Prior to coming to the U.S., HaYoung served in childrens ministry and music ministry in Methodist churches in Incheon, South Korea. Please share the information with the VAUMC and well include it on an interactive map. 0000086063 00000 n Jeanette M. Block is a retired Elder as of 2021. grateful to the hospital. from Drew Theological School, where she studied Child Studies and Christian Education. She is excited to see where God takes her and her family in this new season. She serves as a media technician at Drew Chapel interns as a media assistant at Denville Community United Methodist Church. While serving as a United Methodist pastor in Norwalk, CT, she facilitated the joining of two churches to form Cornerstone Community Church. . Appointment List | West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church Home | News | Appointment List Appointment List Posted February 6, 2023 By WVUMC News It is the intention of Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball to appoint (or assign) the following persons effective July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted.