In The United Methodist Church, clergy agree to serve where their bishop appoints them. The Rev. By WV UMC Admin. Fill out the support form. After that, she volunteered in various ministries at Obando Central UMC in the Philippines. The Congress aspires to bring together over 250 attendees at one of the world's largest pulmonary drug delivery and respiratory health conferences. Less than a week after a judge declined to intervene, representatives of the United . 2020 Appointments After deep prayer and consultation with the Cabinet, Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling has made the following appointments. Jong Nam Kim was born in South Korea and spent 19 years in the countryside, which he still cherishes. from Methodist Theological University in Korea. from Wesley Theological Seminary. Kevin graduated from the Course of Study at Wesley Theological Seminary and has been in pastoral ministry since 2000. 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. With roots as a PK of a United Methodist pastor in the New York Conference, Kil Jae served in various churches in the New York and New Jersey areas since 1988, working with children, youth and young adult ministries until he was appointed full time to North Hunterdon UMC (2005) and Teaneck UMC (2008). I love playing soccer and basketball. She is taking her Master of Divinity at Drew Theological School. Ministry TAC Matagorda UMC 3/1/2023, Curtis Matthys Buffalo UMC Rockdale, St. Johns 3/1/2023, Dick Dobbins Ext. from Rutgers University. She is a graduate of Stockton University where she majored in Literature Education and minored in Ancient Greek. Don loves finding God in unexpected places, especially in popular culture. In 2019, she was appointed to Trinity UMC where she has been serving since. 0000030841 00000 n He received a BA degree in Christian Ministries from Messiah College in 2000 and graduated from New Brunswick Theological Seminary in May 2010. . Ehlers and her husband Bill have three children: Charlie and his wife Juliet; Jane and her fiance Jason; and Harry as well as their two dogs, Benny and Angus. in Christian Education from Ewha Womens University, an M.Div. Eusun Kim is honored to have served as a pastor since 1994 in various congregational settings. Jeannette completed two bachelors degrees, one in Health and Physical Education teaching and the other in Computer Science. Rev. Prior to attending seminary, Andrew graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in accounting from Georgian Court University, where he currently serves on the Alumni Advisory Council for the School of Business and Digital Media. 0000093507 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. Rev. His pastoral vision is for the church to become one body of Christ in unity, serving neighbors and walking toward justice as Jesus hands and feet. Rev. 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. Loves visiting members and helping them grow their faith in God. Hartsville District LSM [], PLEASE NOTE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Cornerstone UMC- 2697 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill Trinity UMC- 22 E Liberty St, York St. Johns UMC- 130 Tom Hall St, Fort Mill Attendance of [], Spartanburg District Lay Servant Spring Classes April 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 2023 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Beaumont UMC 687 N. Liberty St. Spartanburg, SC Click on the following link [], Beginning in 2007 each local church in the South Carolina Annual Conference was expected to write and maintain a Safe Sanctuary Policy and to review it annually. With over five years of experience as a youth pastor at Arcola Korean UMC, Jisu was appointed as an associate pastor in 2020. Jeanette has also been actively involved in the communities to which she has been appointed. 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 Max Kuecker (District Superintendent Supply) to serve interim at Chicago: Epworth/Granville He is currently a member of Asbury Community Church a Methodist Ministry, in Woodlynne where he assists Pastor Blackwell, serving in various leadership roles. Brian has served his local congregation as a, n adult Sunday School teacher, Lay Leader, He was a member of the gospel quartet, In His Name. Brian, has a heart for those on the margins of society and believes. 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. HaYoung enjoys listening to rock-n-roll music and practicing Taekwondo. in Theology and Communications from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, and an M.Div. She was commissioned as a Provisional Elder in 2022. in Comparative Religion in 2013. She holds a B.Th. I am currently in my second year of my M. Div at Drew University. Jill has served in ministry through chaplaincy, camping, and youth ministry before serving in the Greater NJ Conference as a pastor. and Phillip. 0000089876 00000 n Pauline holds a B.A. He spent a year as a youth missionary in Korr, Kenya, cooperating with Korean Food for Hungry International in 2016. Retired elder and member of greater New Jersey annual conference. He earned his bachelors and masters degrees from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, South Korea and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Drew Theological School. She has developed a robust pilgrimage program for youth and families as they explore sacred spaces where the work of the church meets the needs of the world. Connect. in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University. She has a BA from Rutgers-Camden, and an M.Div. 80 0 obj <> endobj xref Appointments. Doug has a great love for serving people and teaching the Word of God. 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. 0000001196 00000 n She and her husband, Matthew, both born and raised in New Jersey, share their home with their two cats, Hux and Hanx. His influence has been spread throughout Latin America and the United States through his articles and essays (mainly in Spanish) in which he has approached social topics of the 21st century. Last year, she and her husband welcomed their son, Levi. He received his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School in January 2021 and obtained his Local Pastor License on April 17, 2021. He is the Local Pastor at Plainville and in 2021 was also assigned to the Newfield UMC. Daewoung, a native of Incheon, South Korea, is dedicated to fostering exceptional worship experiences and nurturing the growth of young followers of Jesus Christ. 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. Kaskaskia, and other Native American nations. Joseph Date of Move: Jul-01-2023 To: Whatcoat UMC and Delaware District Superintendent District: Delaware From: Delaware District Superintendent District: Delaware Barnett, Rev. 0000000016 00000 n Appointment Changes - Susquehanna Conference 2023 - 2024 Appointment Changes It is the intention of Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi and Bishop Sandra L. Steiner Ball to set these appointments as of July 1, 2023* (*other effective date as noted) As of April 17, 2023 Pastor Gary D. Allshouse from Gatchelville-Crossroads, York to Paxton, Harrisburg Through Gods boundless grace and love, Daekyung is called to support and care for the community, using digital ministry and pastoral care to spread the love of Jesus and transform lives. M. from Methodist Theological Seminary in Seoul, Korea, and an M.Div. Coor. Stay up-to-date on important announcements, events and more. The Missouri Annual Conference is located on the homeland of a diversity of Native American nations. He has a passion for teaching and preaching, and a special love for studying the scriptures. Part-time and full-time clergy appointments sometimes occur outside the traditional appointment season. 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. He draws inspiration from his pioneering parents, Bishop Hae-Jong, and Wha-Sei Park, who are the source of his Christian formation. David Gaitn was born in Bogot, Colombia. Michael Kim is an experienced United Methodist pastor who has been serving churches since 1997, with nearly twenty years of full-time pastoral ministry. Contributed photo / Church representatives gathered Saturday at Central United Methodist Church in Knoxville to ratify the disaffiliation of 264 churches in the Holston Conference of the United . She will be replacing Hector Burgos who was elected a bishop and will be serving the Upper New York Conference. He has a background in education, having taught college students in Korea and Myanmar. Tori Flath has served as a pastor at Minotola UMC for six years, four of which she also served at Piney Hollow UMC. A graduate of ECWA Theological Seminary in Jos, Nigeria, and currently rounding up my MA in theological studies at Princeton Seminary. His hobbies include bike riding, singing, and enjoying the outdoors. YoungHak Lee (he/him/his) is a passionate United Methodist minister who has spent 12 years in various ministries, including Army chaplaincy, campus ministry, youth and childrens ministry. I was also a guidance and counseling teacher. Melissa Rynders, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the East District, announced that Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut intends to appoint the Rev. Ehlers began her ministry as Morrow Churchs Director of Educational Ministries, where she combined her passion for the highest-quality religious education and her commitment to help people live out their faith. George Lagos appointed to Franklinville UMC in addition to Plainville UMC George Lagos is a Licensed Local Pastor since 2020. She is passionate about delivering the Gospel, sharing the love of God, showing compassion, educating the next generation, and connecting with communities. Jill enjoys the beach, game nights, Broadway, travel, and abiding friendships. HyunHui Kim was born, raised, and educated in South Korea. United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey, Pathways for Fruitful and Healthy Ministry, 2021 United Methodists of Greater New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, from, his graduate degree, a Master of Divinity, from. She loves spending time with family and friends and is the queen of spoiling her two dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. He is blessed with three ladies in his life: his wife and ministry partner. 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. Rev. Toll Free: 877-774-2700. She enjoys walking, hiking, bicycling and yoga. Jisun is passionate about helping young disciples grow in their faith and has a special interest in pastoral care. Featured Article From the Bishop's Desk. Sungwoo Kim has served the Korean Methodist Church for over 10 years as a youth ministry pastor and associate pastor. He is passionate about preaching and sharing encouraging messages, believing that the gospel can bring hope to life. Looking for a staff member? In the Virginia Conference, we are: 1,000+ churches 308,490 members . April 17, 2023 . Heeyoung Lim holds an M.Div. 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. Before ministry, Shirley owned and operated a sales and customer service training and consulting business. 0000094037 00000 n Blocks first appointment was in 2000 as the assistant pastor to the Pinelands Charge and she retired from Cape May UMC. The Missouri Annual Conference in the United States. My wifes name is Blessing, and we are blessed to have a beautiful daughter named. He has served on many boards within the conference. Dave is married to his wife, Wen-Ling Lai, who serves as a hospice chaplain, and has two children. from Seton Hall University and has studied at Palmer Theological Seminary for commissioning as a Deacon. Minho Cho is an experienced pastor who has served in various churches, including Arcola Korean UMC, Appenzeller Memorial Nairi UMC, and Mendham UMC. 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. Rev. North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church. as a pastor since 1994 in various congregational settings. She has a background in Education(M.Ed) and holds M.Div from South Korea and 2nd M.Div from Drew Theological School. from Drew. Our team of communications experts from around the conference can assist you with questions about general communications, live streaming, social media, and video production. United Methodist Clergy are appointed on a year-to-year basis; usually from July 1 until June 30. from Drew Theological SChool. Appointment Announcements March 27, 2023. Though David, Nishat, and their two dogs have enjoyed the past two years of happy retirement at Lake Mohawk, he is excited to return to ministry with the people of the Barryville UMC. After serving churches in Dunellen, Linden, Montgomery, Succasunna and Somerville, David retired in 2021 to his hometown, Sparta, NJ. He draws inspiration from his pioneering parents, Bishop Hae-Jong Kim and Wha-Sei Park, who are the source of his Christian formation. His passions are preaching, teaching, and pastoral care. Contact. He arrived in the United States in 1999 and built a successful construction business. Woo Lim Kwak, a native of South Korea, holds a bachelors degree in Theology from Methodist Theological University in South Korea and an M.Div. "Clergy who withdraw from their annual conference membership by written request or by simply leaving their appointment have not surrendered their credentials unless . Prior to his ministry, he worked as a social worker. She is passionate about pastoral care and the teaching ministry of the church. 0000086063 00000 n Find information concerning the Special Called Annual Conference on May 6, 2023. He has served in various roles, including as a Liturgy/Worship research assistant and pastoral intern at Drew Theological School, Christian Education Minister at Woodbridge UMC, and as lead pastor of First United Methodist Church of Montclair and Verona since July 2021. 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. After ordination, she was appointed as their Associate Pastor for Children, Youth and Education Ministries. disciple-making, Jesus-seeking, generous, justice-seeking, world-changing people of God called The United Methodist Church. He earned a B.A. 0000029169 00000 n Isaac Minkah is a pastor from Ghana, West Africa who currently resides in the United States. and Th. 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. Michael has served at various United Methodist churches, including Korean Community Church, Dingmans Ferry, Waldwick, Fair Haven and Oceanport, Roseland United Methodist Church, and Hope Center in Fairfield, NJ. Doug and his wife Joann have four children and one grandchild. Their happy place is Ocean City,NJ. Rene Yon Pak is a bi-cultural and bi-lingual Korean-American. April 2023 Projected Appointments; Virginia United Methodist Center Offices and Staff. Pastor Kevin, or PK loves the outdoors and being in Gods creation. Her ministry focuses on coaching, leadership development,and maintaining meaningful Christ-centered relationships with people at all levels of the church and community. Doug has been in part-time ministry since 1996 and full-time ministry since 2005, retiring 2022. Brian has served his local congregation as an adult Sunday School teacher, Lay Leader, choir member and other roles. 0000088079 00000 n Usually, you will receive this document when you move in. Appointments are required for research or tours of the museum to ensure scheduling availability. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Complementary Certificate in Ecumenical Studies from the Bossey Ecumenical Institute of the World Council of Churches in Switzerland. Her teaching experience includes positions at New York Theological Seminary and Methodist Theological University in Seoul, Korea. Jill Hubbard-Smith is a lifelong Methodist rooted in love for the Divine and neighbor. Fax: 573-441-1780. Minkah believes in the Bible as the word of God and is dedicated to learning and sharing the love of God with others. (Trinity College BA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School M.Div.). Minkah is currently pursuing an, at Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey. He has been married to his wife Julie since 2012, and they have three young children. (804) 521-1100, Request to Advertise Event with Conference. is passionate about preaching, teaching, and nurturing ministries. Words calling for action as found in our United Methodist Social Principles. Appointment is required via e-mail or telephone. She looks forward to using her spiritual gifts with the church family at Mount Tabor UMC. She feels called to do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can She believes creative worship and expression deepens our sense of Gods presence in us and in the world. Jeannette Zajac believes that church is family, and her passions include outreach, mission work, visiting with the homebound, and working with youth. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Theological and Philosophical Studies in Religion at Drew Universitys Graduate Division of Religion. The church members deeply value family, and LKUMC has grown despite the pandemic. Jin has been in ministry with diverse groups of people, from young families to seniors of various cultural backgrounds. Currently, David is serving as a Seminarian at Chatham UMC, while he finishes his Master of Divinity at Drew University Theological School in May 2023. Peter and his wife Anna have three amazing children and three even more amazing grandchildren Emmett, Joshua, and Riley. She successfully completed 3 units of clinical pastoral education at Morristown Medical Center focusing on hospice and palliative care patients. in Theology and Communications from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, and an M.Div. 2023/24 Appointments. Prior to coming to the U.S.. served in childrens ministry and music ministry in Methodist churches in Incheon, South Korea. from RutgersUniversity. Oct. 12 Pastor Brian Berger, to Smithville UMC in Dunkirk, from Waters Memorial in St Leonard Aug. 3 He has lived in South Korea, India, the Philippines, and the U.S. and received theological education from Drew Theological School and Yale Divinity School. He and his wife Bonnie have four children ranging in age from 10 to 38, three of whom are adopted through the foster system. %PDF-1.3 % Mar 27, 2023. Int. Jisun is married to Kenneth Jung and has three teenagers. Min. 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. Jisu is married to his wife Seonah, a fellow UMC candidate for ordained ministry, and together they have a 7-year-old daughter, Yoojin. She holds two masters degrees, one in Software Engineering and an M.Div. He is the author of the book Inmersion, in which he reflects on some Latin American Contextual Theologies. from Drew Theological School. Also, he served as pastor in his city, Bogot, for 8 years. I love serving Gods people and have a strong desire to preach Gods Word. Learn how to help. in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Leadership from Fordham University. Unless otherwise noted, all appointments on this page take effect on July 1, 2023. David Tillisch is a native of New Jersey who is passionate about leading churches to be incubators of disciples and engaged servants of their communities. from Drew Theological School. 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. 0000042928 00000 n Annual Conference Registration is Now Open! 980 Madison Avenue Norristown, PA 19403 Ph: 800-828-9093 Fax: 610-666-9093 Email. He served as pastor to the Frankford Plains, Delaware Valley, and First Blairstown UMCs. Jins wife, Nicole, currently serves at Fourth UMC in Millville. Rev. 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. in Organizational Management and an M.A. Gerard enjoys music, writing poems, and working on finishing his book on worship. 0000085458 00000 n She previouslyserved as the Lead Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Piscataway, NJ. Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email. 10330 Staples Mill Road She is the ninth of ten children. The name has changed various times: American Methodist Historical Society (1856-1943), Baltimore Conference . Virginia Conference The United Methodist Church. He has served in various churches in the New York, New Jersey, Virginia, and Korea; focusing on preaching, Bible study, and pastoral care and counseling. 0000096814 00000 n Address. Shawn Date of Move: Jul-01-2023 To: New Life Community and Burrisville Charge District: Upper Shore From: Port Deposit: Cokesbury All Rights Reserved. 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. . Peter Mantell is a second-career pastor, having spent 30+ years as a Business Analyst, Information Security Analyst, and Microsoft Excel expert. cultural significance for the Ni-U-Kon-Ska (Osage), Nyut^achi (Missouria), Shes involved in children and youth ministries at Trinity UMC in Jersey City and First UMC in Union City. Jin seeks to pursue a passion for Christ and compassion for others. He is an avid backyard chef and enjoys grilling and cooking for family and friends. I am from Zimbabwe. 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. P.O. Subscribe. He is married to Jacqueline Pillot, who is also a pastor, with whom he has three young children. Hyekyung Pauline Kang is a second-generation Methodist pastor with extensive experience serving as pastor-in-charge in various churches, including Mt. Daekyung served as a youth pastor, army assistant chaplain, and media intern at ChungDong First Methodist Church in Korea from 2014 to 2022. In her free time, Ronell lovesto travel, garden, draw/paint, and follow all things Star Wars and Marvel Cinematic Universe. Kevin has been serving his various communities as a volunteer firefighter and a police and fire service Chaplain, along with being a disaster response coordinator in the conference. Born and raised in India and appointed to serve in the United Methodist Church in the year 1982 at Troy Annual Conference and the credentials recognized by Troy conference and later transferred to former Northern New Jersey Annual conference. to Greenwood District Office (gwdist@umcsc.org) by May 10, 2023. Recent Appointments; Annual Conference . She is excited to see where God takes her and her family in this new season. We'll keep you updated on what's going on in our conference and throughout The United Methodist Church. Missouri Annual Conference Mission, Vision and Values. He received his undergraduate degree, a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance, from the Manhattan School of Music, and his graduate degree, a Master of Divinity, from Princeton Theological Seminary. In his free time, Andrew can be found singing loudly in the car or watching Star Wars. He is married to his wife Eunjung, a teacher and counselor, and they have a daughter, Grace, and a son, Justin. 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. During his chaplaincy and CPE training at Overlook Medical Center, he was blessed with the birth of his two children, and he remains grateful to the hospital. June 21 Davids degrees include the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion, Masters Degrees in Divinity and Political Science, and the Doctor of Ministry. He continued his studies at Drew Theological School, where he earned a second M.Div. Kang is a third-generation Methodist who believes in the transforming, liberating, and life-giving love of God. Prior to ministry he worked for UPS, Verizon and IBM. His wife, Irene, is a concert pianist and piano teacher; he has two daughters: Samantha and Rachel, and a son-in-law: Matthew. 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 holds and Ed.D. Sammy Arroyo recently served as senior pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Hightstown. Ehlers also established the SOMA Center for Peace and Justice, a ministry for restorative justice, to divert youth from the criminal justice system, where she is a restorative practice trainer. He has a Presbyterian dog named Calvin and views church, family and golf as Gods special gifts to the world. Glen Allen, VA 23060 She received a B.A. David and Nishat are the proud parents of one daughter, Alia, her husband, Ryan, and grandparents to an aspiring toddler, Emrys. Since then, Pedro has served as pastor of four churches. ChangYong Shin is a committed pastor with extensive experience in pastoral ministry and theological education. and Ph.D. in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary. The Indiana Conference is committed to dismantling racism and building bridges to becoming the beloved community. Henriella Charles Griffin was born in Limbe Haiti, November 5th from devoted late father, Pastor Vitey Charles and First Lady Jeanne Odernier.