David Lake was born in Franklin, Pa. and graduated from Franklin Jr. Sr. High School, where he felt his call to ministry during his senior year. Jimin is in college. In practice, an average would be that a pastor would serve 5 to 7 years at one location. Lark was born in Guyana South America and received her M.Div. Through their engaging worship, their sacrificial generosity, their gracious hospitality, and their creative outreach to their communities, these three congregations bear witness to the Gospel while creating the kind of Christ-centered environment where strong friendships can be built and where all are welcome. Since then, Penns Woods church has joined with Christ to continue their mission ofKnowing Christ and making Him known.. Michelle brings the gifts of fruit bearing multi-racial/multi-cultural ministries to GNJ Conference. 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. The son of a United Methodist pastor, Eric has been nurtured in the rhythms, practices, and priorities of the churchs ministry throughout his life. He graduated from Hyupsung University in South Korea with Bachelor of Theology from Hyupsung University, and from Drew Theological School with an M.Div. 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. in English from Rutgers University. 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. He served as Senior Pastor of St. Peters UMC in Ocean City, the UMC at Absecon, and St. Pauls UMC in Trenton (now part of Turning Point UMC). From an early age, God began speaking and moving in his life. Tiffany began serving in the Church when she was just fourteen as a worship leader. Yoseb earned his Master of Divinity degree from Drew Theological School in 2014. Rev. 400 South Eufaula Ave. Eufaula AL 36072. He has served at GNJs Praise Band, Walk to Emmaus CELE Spiritual Leader (Hispanic/Latin Community), GNJCUIR Board, Delaware Bay District DCOM member, Trinity First Hope Center VP, Communications Team President in Puerto Rico, and others. Joyce attended the Course of Study at Methodist Theological Seminary. Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and the Cabinet. He wants nothing more than to glorify God and to be a witness to the beautiful hope that Jesus Christ affords. He received his M. Div from Drew Theological School in 2014 and his B.A. Nebo Church was founded in 1877 and Fairview Church in Graysville was founded in 1848. 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. He attended University of Hawaii and finished at NYU with a degree in English Lit. In his leisure, he likes to read, listen to podcasts, and hike with his wife, Emily, and two sons, Quentin, and Rhett. Tony Nelsen was born and raised outside of Cleveland, Ohio. Adam has been part of Savannah UMC since 1997, and is joined in ministry there by his wife Denise and daughter Grace. His education is from Lycoming, Gordon Conwell, United, and the Mid-Atlantic Foundation Leadership Academy. During Donna's ministry . From the Bishop; Cabinet; 2023 Appointment Workbook; . Olive and Elton: Zion will join together as a charge as of July 1, 2022. Bud Fickley was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA where he graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. She and her husband Joe have four wonderful children. She and her husband Dave have a grown son and daughter. Han, as ever, enjoys coffee and donuts with the people he loves and spending time with them. Lark McCalman has been fortunately blessed and anointed to serve as pastor to the vibrant and Spirit filled congregation of Park Avenue St. Johns UMC since 2018. He is passionate about connecting the resources of God to the needs of people with faithful Christ followers. from Drew Theological School this Spring. Brenda Walker received her M.Div from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and was ordained in 2007. Donald Smith, the Rev. Brian earned his M.Div from Princeton Theological Seminary, an MBA from Rutgers Graduate School of Management, and a BA from Colgate University. She served as a short-term missionary in Papua, New Guinea before returning to the States to work in different secular positions. The congregation has participated in the ministries of the Northside Feeding Program, Global Links, and the Eastbrook Mission Barn, as well as food collection for local food banks and other as needed supportive ministry. Brad Chamberlain as Pastor of Magnolia United Methodist Church in Seattle, Washington beginning July 1, 2020. Throughout his upbringing, Andrews family was privileged to serve many churches throughout Western Pennsylvania. She enjoys watching Korean dramas with her husband Josh, and playing in the backyard with her two small boys, Jeremiah and Jonathan. Evan Dodge is an ordained Elder in Full Connection in the Greater New Jersey Conference. Jims father, also a pastor, led him to Jesus. 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. John married the love of his life and later went to law school in at Boston University. The congregations have worked together in various configurations for many years; they have decided to formalize the kindred spirit that already exists among them. Allen R. Hoke was born and raised in Mt. After finishing his pre-dental studies at UPenn last year, Bo was accepted to study at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he plans to begin the DMD program in Fall 2022. He has servedat Archer United Methodist Church in Allendale since 2015 as the Assistant Pastor. In 2020, she was commissioned as a Provisional Elder. Part-time and full-time clergy appointments sometimes occur outside the traditional appointment season. Joyce currently serves as a Lay Servant in the Connellsville District. He graduated with an M.Div. Wayne is a loving husband to his wife, Kisha, and nurtures the education of his children: Jonathan, a 10th-grader, and Gabrielle, an architectural engineering student at Drexel University. Charlie received his B.A. the bishop may appoint a "local pastor" to serve the pastoral appointment. She believes we can transform the world in Gods love one heart at a time. Marco has accumulated a wealth of experience in pastoral care of Methodist congregations, preaching, church music, community development projects, and education. He is blessed to have his wife, Yoonjung, and three lovely children, Chloe, Daniel, and Samuel as his life journey companions. She along with her husband Victor have two children, Joseph age 21 and Juliette age 16. Support of local community organizations and ministries is also an important aspect of their ministry. In addition to playing the piano, guitar, and drums, he is a vocalist. He has served at many places inlcuding Bountiful KUMC, Diamond Hill UMC, KUMC of South Jersey, Fort Lee Campus of Bethany KUMC, and Calvary KUMC in East Brunswick. 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. Our Lords United Methodist Church 5000 S. Sunnyslope Rd New Berlin WI 53151 Phone: 414-425-7030 office@ourlordsumc.org pastorkelly@ourlordsumc.org . So, it is written in the book of life that Charlie was prepared to share his life with the lives of fellow servants of the Lord, and his neighbors in Christ UMC of Jersey City. He joined GNJ in 2019, serving as pastor at Pennsauken UMC and East Pennsauken UMC. Dr. Sammy Arroyo and is blessed with a son, Gabriel and daughter, Adeline. Kristine enjoys building lasting relationships with people within the church and within the community. They are humbled that God would use them to equip spiritual leaders in Western Pennsylvania and in the world. He is an active ordained elder appointed at Fourth United Methodist Church, Millville. Sharons call is a direct reflection of her spiritual journey that authenticates her witness to the promise of a new life in Christ. Andi and her soon-to-be husband are excited to step into a new season of marriage and ministry together! Looking for a staff member? 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. John Inverso is an ordained elder and has served as the pastor of First UMC, Glassboro since 2017. He has been blessed to serve at Trinity in Spotswood (1999-2010) and Jackson Church (2010-present). from Drew Theology School. United States. He loves kayaking and being outdoors and connecting with the communities he serves. He obtained a master of social work from Monmouth University. Suzanne Katschke and the Rev. He has been blessed with wonderful congregations that helped him grow as a pastor and a person. He served as Associate Pastor of the UM Community Churches Charge for four years. 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. Javier has served for seven years in Puerto Rico and four years at GNJ. The Norrisville United Methodist Church is a vital small membership congregation in the rural village of Norrisville in Crawford County. He is also blessed to be the husband of Lins Rosado, his beloved Lina. Local pastors are often bi-vocational, living out their ministerial call in the local church and in their field of employment. Eric graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania (1988); a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina (1991); and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey (2001). Abbreviations under the status column are as follows: AL Administrative Location After receiving her call to ministry Christine started off preparing herself for her second career. Personal interests include music, sports, reading and spending time with grandkids. She served as a Local Pastor there under Rev. Anson believes that the Gospel is transformative; it can change individuals, communities, and the world for the better. Her hobbies are contemplative photography, golf, crafting, and fur baby Sally. He enjoys music, especially playing the piano, guitar and drum, and sports. He has led youth ministry in two United Methodist churches and was leader for campus ministry at NJIT, Rutgers-Newark, and Essex County College. It is comprised of the Sykesville: Grace, Pleasant Valley and Falls Creek United Methodist churches. Abbreviations under the status column are as follows: AL Administrative Location She served as lead pastor at West View and Homestead Park UMC, and as a staff member at Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community and St. Pauls UMC. ____ _____ United Methodist Church, not . Gratitude is what Jim feels for the Lifegate Church for offering this opportunity to again pursue my passion and my calling. 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. 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. She has served as the pastor for the Panther Valley Ecumenical Church and Knowlton UMC. Reverend Marco Depestre was born in Haiti to a family of nine children of the late Reverend & Mrs. Marco Depestre Sr. Called to ministry after a career in the field of agronomy, after theological training and ordination to ministry of the Word and Sacrament, he served as pastor in Jamaica and later in Haiti. Previously, he served as the associate pastor at Central UMC in Linwood, NJ. She is ordained in the Wesleyan Church and received a Ph.D. in Practical Theology from Princeton Seminary, focusing on spiritual formation. 2023 Appointments | United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey Appointments 2023 Appointments February 26, 2023 Brian Robinson has been appointed to First UMC - Millville Brian Robinson is a life-long New Jersey resident. Rayis a committed follower of Jesus and a Certified Lay Servant/Speaker who retired after 40 years at Du-Co ceramics. 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. Denise, along with her husband Joe, created Jackson Arts Ministry which serves the Jackson area. She is married to the Rev. She has served various congregations over the past years as an educator, youth pastor, social worker and Bible instructor. Susan E. Hitts From: Northern Waters District Harbor Springs UMC Under Alices ministry they have come to value personal relationships, biblical preaching and community ministry. She is a graduate of Drew Theological School and received her M.Div in the spring of 2021. Search by ZIP code or city/state to find a United Methodist Church near you. Evan was born and raised on the coast of Maine and loves the ocean, reading, spending time with his children, and music. 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. Shehas completed coaching training, is actively coaching several clergy, leads a PaCE group and is a circuit elder. Prior to that, he served as an associate English ministry pastor at KUMC of South Jersey, for young adults and college students. He relaxes by fishing and going on nature walks and is also an avid runner. They enjoy time with family and friends. Nicole Oh was born in Seoul, Korea, and moved to Michigan in her teen years when she also met Christ. Upon returning to New Jersey, Christine served churches in the Freehold area, western Hunterdon County, and in Gloucester County. Kay identifies community outreach, spiritual formation, and pastoral care as some of her gifts in ministry. Melissa Rynders, Missional Strategist and Superintendent of the East District, announced that Bishop Carlo Rapanut intends to appoint Rev. While serving as a United Methodist pastor in Norwalk, CT, she facilitated the joining of two churches to form Cornerstone Community Church. 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. from Methodist Theological Seminary in Seoul, a M.Div from Drew Theological School, and a S.T.M. She previously served as a childrens pastor and is currently serving as a youth pastor at Olivet UMC. Christine is a loving aunt to two nieces, one nephew, and now three grand-nieces and one grandnephew. For many years they have been served by retired Associate Member Alice McClymonds, who retired once more in December 2021. Married since 2002 to Melody, who is also a United Methodist pastor, Jim has taught Disciple as well as classes in Wesleyan heritage for several years in the local church and in the district school of lay servant ministries. William is a doctoral student in the Penn Chief Learning Officer Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Patrick Labenyimoh was born and raised in Nigeria, in the United Methodist tradition. Blair and wife Joan have partnered in ministry for over twenty-five years with experience in Sunday school, VBS, drama ministry, and youth leadership. Adam was born in Pittsburgh and spent his entire life in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. In her downtime, she loves hiking, running, cooking, and spending time with her partner and family. Gwiseok Lee was born and raised in South Korea. His wife (of 45 years) has helped him grow as a person of faith, a husband, a father and grandfather, a friend and a pastor. She began her ministry in GNJ as the Worship Leader at Lifegate Church in Somers Point, NJ, and then became their Assistant Pastor. 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.) Joseph is a senior in high school. Kendra Balliets calling to ministry was not her first vocation. GET IN TOUCH. 10:00AM | Sunday School (Suspended) 11:00AM | Worship Services . from Drew Theological School, and is finishing his S.T.M from Drew Theological School. Jung Ung Moon is a church planter, great preacher, spiritual leader and church developer. Wils ministry began in Fargo, ND, serving as a US-2 missionary with Global Ministries from 2011-13. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. Richard and Paula have been married for 40 years. Jana Purkis-Brash is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Stewardship Foundation of GNJ. In 2015 was received as a Full Elder of Greater New Jersey. He graduated with a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Grove City College. He and his wife have three lovely daughters. He has served in local church ministry for 21 years in a variety of roles. Rev. Braden Memorial United Methodist Church. Byungil has been married for 23 years to his wife Hyenjung Moon, and has two children, Jane and Chloe, both are college students. Sean is happily married to Jean Younglim Park, and a grateful father of two sons: Jimin and Joseph. In his spare time, he enjoys being crafty, sewing, knitting, painting, and reading. 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. Intentional Missional Alignment Process Task Force, Staff-Parish Relations Committee Evaluation Video. In her free time, Kay enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She previously has worked as a youth minister in the Warwick United Methodist Church and in the Hillsdale United Methodist Church. Her dissertation title is Relational Realism and Theopolitics: A Post-Oppositional Theology of Social Identities. She and her husband, a UMC clergy, have been serving several churches together for the last 26 years. Scott and his wife, Amanda, have six children and love camping and going to the beach. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from Connellsville Area High School. He earned a Bachelors degree in theology from the North Carolina College of Theology. Several capital improvements have been made over the last few years, including air conditioning in the sanctuary and a large kitchen renovation. Iraida finds joy in listening to folk seeking God amid life circumstances. He has completed Clinical Pastoral Education (Level 1) at Morristown Medical Center. Projected Appointments 2021. Tim is a storyteller who is passionate about storytelling and creativity in the worship experience, by integratinginnovative ways to communicate the Good News. Sunghyuk Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea, and spent his elementary years in La Palma, California. She previously served several local churches in GNJ and taught at Palmer Theological Seminary. Linda J. Stephan From: Northern Waters District Traverse City Central UMC (Associate Pastor) To: Western Waters District Traverse City Central UMC (Lead Pastor). A devoted wife to her husband, Brian and mother to her children, Jessica, Courtney, and Nicholas, Sharon finds joy in creation, music, and movement. Iraida is a Certified Spiritual Director, a Lewis Community Leadership Fellow, and a Spiritual Inventory Certified Practitioner. Joel Garrett grew up in New Castle, PA and is a graduate of Shenango High School. Zachary Taylor has served as pastor of New Hope Penns Grove since 2018. Leslie was born at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Western Ohio and she grew up in Exmouth, Western Australia. Nebo and Fairview United Methodist churches are both small membership congregations in rural Greene County. 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. He has served Belvidere UMC, Broadway UMC, Port Colden UMC, and McCrea Memorial UMC in Port Murray. As a rookie retiree, Brandon Cho will begin his new ministry at Old FUMC with faith and dedication. He has M. Div. 11:03 AM on Jun 3, 2022 CDT. Greenock is a prayerful and loving congregation, where welcoming all into Gods family is the foundation of everything they do for the Kingdom. 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. Jessica L. Spiker was born in Pittsburgh and raised in the Smithfield area, where she attends Smithfield United Methodist Church. Over the last two years she has been sharing Sunday morning messages with her home church. She received her Master of Divinity From Drew Theological Seminary. 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. A new graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Heather Wakefield grew up in small towns in Pennsylvania (Crawford County), West Virginia, and Southeast Ohio. Denise was instrumental as part of a church-plant and a church revitalization effort. The Discipline, in 428.1 says, "A change in appointment may be initiated by a pastor, a committee on pastor-parish relations, a district superintendent, or a bishop." 3. He is married to Amanda and they have three daughters, Auden, Amelia, and Beatrice. He was raised in South Korea and earned a BS from Seoul National University, a M.Th. Marissa was born and raised in California and attended California Lutheran University where she attained her B.S. 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. He uses his passion in arts and music to serve God wherever he can go. He then enrolled in Drew University Theological School where he earned a M.Div. Click here to view the 2022-2023 appointments (pdf) - Last update: 6/13/2022 at 11:45 a.m. Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; RSS; Offices/Staff. Article IV) with the formation of open itineracy ( 425.1). Her undergraduate degree is from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. from Claremont School of Theology, and an STM from Drew Theological School. Prior to answering her call, Janice worked in theatre, receiving a Bachelor of the Arts from West Virginia Wesleyan College and an MLitt in Play Writing from the University of Glasgow. Neal Sharpe as Asset Assessment & Strategic Deployment Specialist for the PNW Trustees Appointments PNW Conference - Jun 29, 2020 0 Erica (Milone) Munoz was ordained an Elder in Full Connection in 2012. 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. Greenock believes in taking everything to the Lord in prayer, giving thanks for Gods abundance. from Drew Theological School. in Secondary Education and History from Rowan University, and M.Div. Pictorial Directory Clergy: You may make changes online to your address and phone numbers by visiting https://unity.vaumc.org/ and use your EVC Username and Password to access. After answering a call to ministry, Tony studied philosophy at Spring Arbor University and led student worship at the Jackson Interfaith Homeless Shelter. Children under 5 are welcome to the Nursery. He attended Princeton Theological Seminary and focused on political theology and philosophy. in Biological Sciences and Computer Information Systems. Deborah Barnett has served local churches, several districts, and the conference in various ways as a lay person before becoming a pastor. Ordained in the Baptist tradition in 2007, Richard has pastored Tried Stone Baptist Church in Aliquippa, Mt. Christ United Methodist Church of North Huntingdon is a faith community in Westmoreland County, serving North Huntingdon, McKeesport, White Oak, Coulter and Penns Woods. The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a worldwide mainline Protestant . John has an M.Div. Ninabeth Metcalf is an ordained elder in the UMC. She is married to Chong and they have a son, Mathew who is married to Ellen. Mark has served churches in Washington, DC, Chicago, IL, Jersey City, and Hoboken, NJ. Box 50517, Fort Worth, Texas 76105. Since 2017, Charlie has been appointed to both Malaga and Porchtown UMC. Richard Owens was born and raised in Coraopolis, PA and surrendered his life to Jesus in 1991. March 13, 2017 Pastor . Elis pastoral journey has helped him cultivate traditional and contemporary worship experiences, as well as a variety of church ministries. She received her pastoral training at Princeton Theological Seminary. Gary Capen as Associate Pastor, less than full-time, at Gold Canyon United Methodist Church, Gold Canyon, AZ, effective February 1, 2023, per 346.1 and 357.6 of the 2016 United Methodist Book of . Blair has a background in the performing arts and is also a landscape artist. As a pastor, he has a passion for the outcast and the misfit and teaching hope in an age of uncertainty. 700 Waterfield Ridge Place. As a lifelong United Methodist, Scott Cliffton grew up serving in the church. 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. In 1972, John Suh moved from South Korea to South Bronx, NY. Eddie is currently serving as Pastor of Discipleship at St. Johns UMC in Turnersville where he has served the last three and half years. i am new here. Fairview and Nebo take great pride in their churches being a training ground for pastors, helping them to grow, then praying for them as they move on to where God calls them to serve. Appointments are for one-year periods. 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. Appointment or Charge Name Clergy/Pastor Name Status Appt Years Coastal District Superintendent David W. Thompson FE 5 Akin Memorial UMC Richard E. Turner RE 8 919-779-6115. Throughout her time in ministry, Andi has worked hard to develop thriving youth ministry and adult small group programs. Croyle: Mt. Eli has a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Technologies and holds a masters degree in Environmental Health. Denise Tiedemann has been serving the United Methodist Church for over 20 years. They have three children, and eight grandchildren. She is a graduate of United Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity and concentration in leadership and revitalization. She also graduated from Clarion University of PA with a BS in elementary education and a MS in special education. Married to her partner in ministry, Bill, she is mom to Jason, Casey and Jeanette. Robyn has been bringing Gods Word to Gods people for over 35 years through worship, youth, kids ministry and teaching Sunday School.