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. He is a graduate of Asbury Seminary and was awarded the Denman Evangelism Award in 2021. Javier has served for seven years in Puerto Rico and four years at GNJ. He has a passion for learning spiritual growths and the disciplines for congregational life. He graduated from Seton Hall with a B.A. She leads by example, whilst empowering others to grow and develop the skills necessary to be strong leaders. She was raised in New York City. He loves to play a variety of sports including baseball, basketball, soccer, and bowling. Eunji Lee was born and raised in South Korea. Charlie received his B.A. Andis philosophy of ministry can be described as Spirit-led, community driven, and relationally inspired. from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, M.Div. She is currently serving at Christ UMC. The United Methodist Church PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS 2021-2022 (This is a list of the appointments as of June 7, 2021 when the appointments were fixed.) 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. JacquelineLambert writes this about her journey in Lay Ministry: The Mount Hope/Pine Grove Charge is comprised of two small rural congregations that sustain vital ministries to their communities. Eddie is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship at St. Johns UMC in Turnersville where he has served the last three and half years. She graduated from Drew Theological School and completed a yearlong residency as a Chaplin at Georgetown University Hospital. She enjoys being together with family, mission experiences, steam trains, shelling, music, and creative arts. Appointments are listed in the back of the Directory beginning on page 121. degrees from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, South Korea, and his M. Div. He served as Associate Pastor of the UM Community Churches Charge for four years. 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. A new graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Heather Wakefield grew up in small towns in Pennsylvania (Crawford County), West Virginia, and Southeast Ohio. He has the heart to engage and increase the vitality of worship. Oak Lawn United Methodist Church on Sunday will self-appoint two LGBTQ staff members to pastor positions after their requests for appointments were rejected by the . Tiffany S. Murphy moved from the Midwest in 1995 to the East Coast to pursue her bachelors in music in Boston, and MDiv, DMin from Palmer Seminary. in Liberal Arts from SUNY, Old Westbury. Wil received his B.A. PDF APPOINTMENTS ASSIGNMENTS 2021- 2022 Fixed June 6, 2021 Bishop Sandra L Wil is married to Ashley Wilson, a US-2 alum and Candler graduate. Jim Kimmel was born and raised just outside of Indiana, PA, and spent the first 26 years of his life at Trinity UMC of Indiana, PA, where he was involved in the Sunday school, a certified lay speaker, and a Disciple Bible Study leader. Blair has a background in the performing arts and is also a landscape artist. Eli has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Technologies and holds a masters degree in Environmental Health. He retired in 2020. in English from Rutgers University. He is a graduate of Westminster College (New Wilmington, Pa) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Nicole has a strong passion for bringing Evangelism and outreaches into local churches. Eliezer Franqui was born in New Jersey and raised in Camuy, Puerto Rico. Sheenjoys stamping, knitting and gathering with friends over good food. In addition to playing the piano, guitar, and drums, he is a vocalist. Braden Memorial United Methodist Church. Appointments | Western PA Conference of The UMC United Methodists assign clergy for North Alabama - al.com Bruce Stollings was born in New Brighton, PA but as a preachers kid grew up in several towns in Western Pennsylvania. 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). and Th.M. Several building transitions occurred until the church settled into its current building on California Ave. in Pittsburghs North Boroughs of Avalon/Bellevue. He attended St. Francis University in Loretto, PA after attending high school. With strong lay leadership, the congregation enjoys close fellowship and vital worship. Vitas Healthcare, whose local office is in Cranberry Township, has more than 40 years of experience in hospice care and is the nations single largest single-source provider of end-of-life care. Looking for a staff member? Abbreviations under the status column are as follows: AL Administrative Location Sung Chun received his Bachelor of Theology at Methodist Theology University in Seoul, Korea, and his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School. Clifford has served in many roles within the United Methodist Church; President of the Board of Trustees, President of the Nehemiah Project, and currently serves as the vice chair on the conference Council of Finance and Administration. Eric spent his childhood and youth in three western Pennsylvania towns (Washington, Grove City, and Indiana) and graduated from Indiana Area Senior High School in 1984. Support of local community organizations and ministries is also an important aspect of their ministry. When the appointment is shared publically, it can be announced in the following manner: "It is anticipated that Bishop Bickerton will appoint (name) as pastor of (name) Church/Charge in (community)." It must be noted that the appointment is tentative until read and fixed by the bishop at the session of the Annual Conference. Michelle brings the gifts of fruit bearing multi-racial/multi-cultural ministries to GNJ Conference. 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. She feels finding new ways to share Jesus is her calling, because there is a lost world searching for something and God wants every Christian to do his or her part to bring them the truth of Jesus through the Word of God! She also has experience as a Circuit Elder, chair of COSROW, DCOM chair, BoOM chair and registrar. Appointments in The United Methodist Church By: Rev. 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. Later she went back to school and earned a BA in Human Development and has worked as a social worker for over 15 years. Josh enjoys spending time with his wife Kate, and four children, Christina, Suze, Bridget & Micah. She received her pastoral training at Princeton Theological Seminary. The congregation of Christ Church NYC is driven by the desire to impact the city of New York with its ministry and to recontextualize a Christ-honoring and distinctively Wesleyan spirituality for a postmodern, post-pandemic, and increasingly skeptical culture. New Appointments Archives - The Michigan Conference Rev. She received her bachelors degree from Clemson University and has an MA in Theater History and Criticism from Ohio University and an MS in Library and Information Studies from Florida State University. Ronell looks forward to working with churches and leaders in GNJ, as she will become more vital and culturally competent. In her free time, Ronell lovesto travel, garden, draw/paint, and follow all things Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe. 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. Most recently she has served as the lead pastor at DeBows UMC, Pleasant Grove UMC in Jackson and FUMC in Farmingdale. For the past 3 years, he has been the President of the Cranford Clergy Council and has joined with other local community leaders in developing the Cranford Equity and Inclusivity Initiative. She wasnt raised in the church. Cameron is passionate about building unique and meaningful communities rooted in the radical and humble love of Christ. Erica (Milone) Munoz was ordained an Elder in Full Connection in 2012. 803 Main Street. She has grown ministries wherever she has served. Sunday worship is at 10 am during the summer. Melissa Rynders, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the East District, announced that Bishop Carlo Rapanut intends to appoint Rev. He believes that the renewal of the Church in the Wesleyan tradition is to be found in recovering the beliefs and practices of the early Methodists: searching the Scriptures, understanding the basics and exploring the richness of the Christian faith (especially through Christian Believer study groups), following the General Rules, participating in small groups, and singing and meditating upon the rich hymnody of John and Charles Wesley. He and his wife have three lovely daughters. Appointment changes announced since the adjournment of the 2022 Arkansas Annual Conference (bold indicates new listings): Appointments take effect July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted. A graduate of Drew Theological School and a fourth-generation UM pastor, Jessica has a passion for helping others experience Gods love and growing into their best selves through worship, small groups, and mission. Joyce attended the Course of Study at Methodist Theological Seminary. Cameron and his wife, Kelsie celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this year and have two children, Samuel and Matheson along with their dog, Tucker. They have decided to formalize the kindred spirit that already exists among them. Brenda Walker received her M.Div from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and was ordained in 2007. This is his second appointment on the Washington District. Joseph is a senior in high school. Brian Roberts served GNJ as District Superintendent for 8 years, working with the Cape Atlantic District and other congregations. He and his wife, Christy have a four-year-old son, Ben, and a dog named Scooby-Doo. Upon returning to New Jersey, Christine served churches in the Freehold area, western Hunterdon County, and in Gloucester County. Nebo Church was founded in 1877 and Fairview Church in Graysville was founded in 1848. Together, Nebo and Fairview are joyfully serving the Lord in hopes of changing lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ. 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. Rev. John loves Disco, Salsa, and Barry White. Jim is a retired elder of the Eastern PA Conference. Since September 2019, Marco serves as pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Asbury Park. Ordained in the Baptist tradition in 2007, Richard has pastored Tried Stone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, Mt. Ninabeth is married to Ken and they have three adult children, a cat, and two Golden Retrievers. She was introduced to the church and to the UMC while attending Indiana Grace UMC as a college student. He is passionate about ministries of sharing the word of God, pastoral care, and building relationship with diverse people. from Drew Theological School, and is finishing his S.T.M from Drew Theological School. Growing up in a pastors home, Andrew watched and learned from his father, Rev. She hopes to use her enjoyment of creativity and writing for the benefit of the church. from Drew Theology School. Ivelisse has 2 sons, an additional son and daughter, and a 3-year-old grandchild. Bud Fickley was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA where he graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. 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. Neal Sharpe as Asset Assessment & Strategic Deployment Specialist for the PNW Trustees Appointments PNW Conference - Jun 29, 2020 0 Find out more information about events here! Korean United Methodist Church of Greater Washington: Younghoon Kim (3) OE . He has been serving at Hackensack UMC where he was nurtured to grow as a pastor since 2017. Monte is passionate about working with the youth in the community and finds joy in seeing the smiles on their faces as they encounter the Jesus that loves them. He is an alumnus of Princeton Theological Seminary, where he obtained a Master of Divinity degree. Leslie was born at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Western Ohio and she grew up in Exmouth, Western Australia. Throughout her time in ministry, Andi has worked hard to develop thriving youth ministry and adult small group programs. Her dissertation title is Relational Realism and Theopolitics: A Post-Oppositional Theology of Social Identities. Her research focuses on faith formation in households and the intersections of spirituality and well-being. In 2011, Ivelisse answered her call to ministry and joined the MDiv Program at Drew Theological Seminary, graduating in 2015. He has lived in Valencia, Clarion, Franklin, New Castle, and Butler, and has made New Castle his home. Taegun Wang has been serving as the pastor in the United Methodist Churches in GNJ since 2000. For a while, the congregation met at the schoolhouse until a building could be constructed. 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. Moon received an M.Div degree from Drew Theological Seminary and Th.M from Yonsei University. Or you may email any updates/corrections to LynHarding@vaumc.org Change Address Here Holston Appointment Information - Holston Conference of the United The Norrisville United Methodist Church is a vital small membership congregation in the rural village of Norrisville in Crawford County. He earned a bachelors degree from Temple University in 1990 and an M.Div at Palmer Theological Seminary in 2011. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. Tiffany began serving in the Church when she was just fourteen as a worship leader. Appointments - Arkansas Conference of the United Methodist Church While working towards his license in mental health, he began working for a community mental health agency. 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. 919-779-6115. McKnight UMC is located in the southern part of Ross Township high on a hilltop just east of McKnight Road in the McKnight Village neighborhood. Evan Dodge is an ordained Elder in Full Connection in the Greater New Jersey Conference. Her hobbies are contemplative photography, golf, crafting, and fur baby Sally.