She began her seminary journey by attending Juvenat College at the age of 19 years. Rev. She is passionate about loving God, loving others, and making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.. 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. Contacting us. 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. Roeline Ramirezs passion for serving God started at 12 when she taught younger kids during Vacation Bible School. . She serves at Calvary (Kearny) and Wesley (Belleville). As commissioned, licensed, consecrated or ordained members of the covenant of ministry, let us offer ourselves without reserve to the responsibilities and opportunities of these appointments. Names in all capital letters indicate new appointments. 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. 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. Recent Appointments; Annual Conference . Jong Nam Kim was born in South Korea and spent 19 years in the countryside, which he still cherishes. He is passionate and skilled in practical research on effectively sharing the gospel in ministry. Appointment List | West Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church in Philosophy from New York University and went on to receive an M.Div from Drew Theological School, followed by an M.A. He is the Local Pastor at Plainville and in 2021 was also assigned to the Newfield UMC. Jisu is married to his wife Seonah, a fellow UMC candidate for ordained ministry, and together they have a 7-year-old daughter, Yoojin. 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. Click here to search by department. Nehemiah conducts a home for destitute children and orphans in India and visits that home twice a year. Dongkue Jee was born and raised in South Korea. Virginia Conference The United Methodist Church. He is currently serving at Morristown Korean UMC and will continue to do so in his new appointment. 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 Ministry TAC Matagorda UMC 3/1/2023, Curtis Matthys Buffalo UMC Rockdale, St. Johns 3/1/2023, Dick Dobbins Ext. Office. He has a passion for lifelong learning and has focused on continuing his education throughout his career. 0000043538 00000 n Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church Appointments and Retirements. 0000084177 00000 n Residents' Registration | Welcome Center - Universitt des Saarlandes Unless otherwise noted, all appointments on this page take effect on July 1, 2023. from Rutgers University. in Theology and Communications from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, and an M.Div. He has worked as a social worker at Fountain House in New York City, an agency that works with people with severe and persistent mental illness, and later worked at the Division of Youth and Family Services. He has a passion for grilling and smoking meats for family and friends. 2022-2023 Appointments Recently Release PDF Format - click here. 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. Clark Lynn Callender is a fourth-generation United Methodist pastor who has served in the GNJAC since 1990. When time permits, Jeannette enjoys spending time with friends and family. Permission to use the Cross and Flame must be obtained from the GCFA. Jin seeks to pursue a passion for Christ and compassion for others. Rev. Jacki is passionate about ensuring that believers of all ages feel welcome in worship. He has been married to Paola since 2016 and has two adult children living in California. He is married to Hanna(Haneul) Chae, and they have a cat named Lana. Frunzi has served as youth pastor of Calvary Korean UMC in East Brunswick and pastor of Sayreville UMC. Bishop and Cabinet Announce 2022-2023 Appointment Changes Jason Gattis will be appointed as senior pastor at First-Centenary United Methodist Church in Chattanooga and Rev. from Wesley Theological Seminary. in 2016. n behalf of Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson and the Virginia Conference Cabinet, please click on the button below for the April 2023 Projected Appointments. 0000031465 00000 n Nicole moved to GNJ in 2021 and began serving at St. Pauls in Bay Head. He is married to his wife Eunjung, a teacher and counselor, and they have a daughter, Grace, and a son, Justin. in English Literature, an M.A. Why I stayed: 'I am proud of our effort to be a community' L. Jonathan Holston Resident Bishop South Carolina Annual Conference June 7, 2021 All Appointments | Effective July 1, 2021 Appointments By District ISAM Congress 2023 - August 26-30 He is currently a member of Asbury Community Church a Methodist Ministry, in Woodlynne where he assists Pastor Blackwell, serving in various leadership roles. L. Jonathan HolstonResident BishopSouth Carolina Annual ConferenceJune 7, 2021, April 29th - 9 am - 4 pm & April 30 2 pm - 6 pm Click on the link below for complete information and registration link. He is a devoted husband to his wife Sooheui Kim and a loving father to their two children, Andrew and Hana. In his free time, Jisu enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and any sport that involves a round ball. He is married to Andrea for 36 years and has four sons; Charlie, Timmy, Cristian and Daniel. Unless otherwise noted, all appointments on this page take effect on July 1, 2021. 0000031757 00000 n 301 Pennsylvania Parkway Suite 300 Carmel, IN 46280. . 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. 3601 Amron Court 0000029169 00000 n 0000089280 00000 n He sees the church is at our best, when we are showing Christs love to others in our words and our actions. Learn more, Candidates sought for open positions at conference center. She has served several churches in the GNJAC as well as conference and district committees and is a trained leadership coach. trailer <<0C54CA74507A4D619489668A727B5A57>]/Prev 317623>> startxref 0 %%EOF 124 0 obj <>stream He happily shares his life with his beloved wife, Kelly, and their one-year-old child, Hesed. Jaeyoun is married to Yongsang (Aiden) Kwon, and they have three children: Ray, Irene, and Brandon. M. from Methodist Theological Seminary in Seoul, Korea, and an M.Div. 0000085458 00000 n In The United Methodist Church, clergy agree to serve where their bishop appoints them. Horeb in Warren, Asbury in Woodstown, and Trinity in Marmora. Oct. 12 Pastor Brian Berger, to Smithville UMC in Dunkirk, from Waters Memorial in St Leonard Aug. 3 []. 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. Stay up-to-date on important announcements, events and more. from Drew Theological Seminary. 0000086063 00000 n Jeanette M. Block is a retired Elder as of 2021. Read More. She is excited to see where God takes her and her family in this new season. Part-time and full-time clergy appointments sometimes occur outside the traditional appointment season. 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. Pastor Brown went on to serve for 18 years at various appointments throughout South Jersey. 0000000016 00000 n Nominations and associate professor over the past 45 years, has a passion for lifelong learning and has focu, tion throughout his career. She has a BA from Rutgers-Camden, and an M.Div. Virginia Conference The United Methodist Church. in Comparative Religion in 2013. SIGN UP. She received a B.A. Eusun Kim is honored to have served as a pastor since 1994 in various congregational settings. Rev. Appointments are for one-year periods. 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 in Christian Education from Ewha Womens University, an M.Div. George Lagos is a Licensed Local Pastor since 2020. as a pastor since 1994 in various congregational settings. & STM from Drew Theological School, and continued his studies in Th. His new hobbies include cooking, fitness, and playing with his grandson. 0000093507 00000 n Featured Article From the Bishop's Desk. 0000098225 00000 n Minkah believes in the Bible as the word of God and is dedicated to learning and sharing the love of God with others. 0000029412 00000 n Rev. and Ph.D. in Christian Education from Princeton Theological Seminary. 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. from Drew Theological School, where she studied Child Studies and Christian Education. Appointments. Contact. 2023 Annual Conference Listening Session for Recommendation #7 Jisun is married to Kenneth Jung and has three teenagers. Posted April 4, 2021. If you ever receive a letter from the Immigration Office or the BAMF (The Federal Office of Migration and Refugees), it is very important that you understand it completely . She loves spending time with family and friends and is the queen of spoiling her two dogs, Rocky and Robyn Fenty. These nations had a significant role in shaping the landscape, and they continue a sacred relationship Heeyoung lives with his wife, Daesun, and their two adorable sons, Ben and Luke. Last year, she and her husband welcomed their son, Levi. Appointment Changes - Susquehanna Conference - susumc.org he Virginia United Methodist Foundation will begin sharing its resources by awarding grant money, and is adding a second full-time staff person. M) and Canada Christian College and School of Graduate Theological Studies (M. Div). Sign up to receive our E-news and other communications. and graduated from New York University with a B.A. Born and raised on the Jersey Shore, Nicole graduated from Duke Divinity School with a Master of Divinity degree in 2021, while serving a two-point charge in the North Carolina Conference. Jisun is passionate about helping young disciples grow in their faith and has a special interest in pastoral care. "Clergy who withdraw from their annual conference membership by written request or by simply leaving their appointment have not surrendered their credentials unless . Peter Mantell is a second-career pastor, having spent 30+ years as a Business Analyst, Information Security Analyst, and Microsoft Excel expert. Brian Robinson is a life-long New Jersey resident. from Drew Theological School, a Th.M. He is passionate about teaching ministries of the church and believes that incarnation (aka relationship) is key to a meaningful and life-changing ministry. Eusun serves as the Chaplain alongside his fellow brethren of the Blue Knights NJ XV, a law enforcement motorcycle club, and is proud to be a member of the Skylands Walk to Emmaus community. Retired elder and member of greater New Jersey annual conference. 0000043162 00000 n She is passionate about delivering the Gospel, sharing the love of God, showing compassion, educating the next generation, and connecting with communities. Int. She lives with her husband Ho Jun, and 16-year-old daughter, Christina. His passion for social justice grew from his belief that Gods love and grace are available to all, regardless of their past, present, or future. 0000001855 00000 n Please enter your username or email address, you will receive a link to create a new password via email. Copyright 2023 Texas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. He currently serves as a pastor at Green Village UMC. 0000086756 00000 n His interests include traveling with Jay, motorcycle touring, and jamming. In 1971, he was drafted into the U.S. Army where he spent 9 years serving his country both stateside and abroad. She received a B.A. Their happy place is Ocean City,NJ. The Indiana Conference is committed to dismantling racism and building bridges to becoming the beloved community. He also loves rock music, fast boats and classic cars. 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 has a passion for inspiring worship and music ministry, as well as for ministries that serve children, youth, and young families. Rev. Houston, TX 77002 Read more, Connectional Ministries reorganization announced. Doug has a great love for serving people and teaching the Word of God. Prior to coming to the United States, ChangYong served as a staff member for the English Ministry of ChungDong First Methodist Church in Seoul, Korea and as a Youth pastor at Kun-Bit Methodist Church in Yong-In, Korea. He prays that it is Christ working in him as he begins his journey of pastoral ministry. Hyekyung Pauline Kang is a second-generation Methodist pastor with extensive experience serving as pastor-in-charge in various churches, including Mt. Classifieds. My name is Israel Gwatana, born and raised in Nigeria. Following this, he spent 37 years working for different branches of the Federal Government. %PDF-1.3 % Learn how to help. Want to share your event with others around the conference? Also, he served as pastor in his city, Bogot, for 8 years. He is married to Susan and they have four children. He continued his studies at Drew Theological School, where he earned a second M.Div. 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. Davids degrees include the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Religion, Masters Degrees in Divinity and Political Science, and the Doctor of Ministry. 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. 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. Rev. Most recently, she served as interim preaching pastor at the Bel Air, then Rising Sun, churches in Maryland. I love serving Gods people and have a strong desire to preach Gods Word. HaYoung Kang is a third-generation Methodist who believes in the transforming, liberating, and life-giving love of God. Since 2020, he has been serving Trinity UMC in South Amboy, NJ. 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. 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). From Bishop Sue: United Methodists can invest in the planet. She serves as a media technician at Drew Chapel interns as a media assistant at Denville Community United Methodist Church. Then opened a Computer Repair business which he has run since 2009. Her teaching experience includes positions at New York Theological Seminary and Methodist Theological University in Seoul, Korea. Phone: 573-441-1770 Coor 4/1/2023 Jacksonville New Church Start, Dick Dobbins Danville Retirement 5/1/2023, Morris Matthis Superintendent CN/Director, Retirement 6/1/2023 New Faith Communities, Ricky Ricks Greggton UMC Retirement 6/1/2023, Tony Vinson Superintendent SW Retirement 7/1/2023, Richard P. White Superintendent N/E Retirement 7/1/2023, Charles Anderson Superintendent NW Retirement 7/1/2023, Elizabeth Duffin Missouri City, FUMC Superintendent CN/SW 7/1/2023, Kip Gilts Assistant to Bishop Superintendent W, NW 7/1/2023, Romonica Malone-Wardley Superintendent SE Assistant to Bishop 7/1/2023, Steve Woody Superintendent W Superintendent N/E 7/1/2023, Vincent Harris Superintendent S Superintendent S/SE 7/1/2023, Lisa Callaway Houston, St. Phillips Retirement 7/1/2023, Rose Marie Veal Houston, Disciples Retirement 7/1/2023, Rodney Graves Beaumont, McCabe Roberts Retirement 7/1/2023, Amy Haralson Medical Disability Leave Retirement 7/1/2023, Dan Darby Ext Min TAC Retirement 7/1/2023, David Henry Ext Min TAC Retirement 7/1/2023, Carolyn McCall Livingston Houston, Mission Bend Retirement 7/1/2023, Rhenel Johnson Medical Leave Retirement 7/1/2023, Joseph Scott McKay Medical Leave Retirement 7/1/2023, Brandi Dudley (LM) Unappointed Palestine Grace, 7/1/2023 Oakwood Union/Teague Circuit, 5215 Main Street Through his ministry he has connected local churches to their communities by opening food pantries, moving worship outdoors into public areas (beachside, parks), and holding community based events. Part-time and additional appointments will be announced in the near future. 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. 0000089876 00000 n He is the Local Pastor at Plainville and in 2021 was also assigned to the Newfield UMC. Hyunsook Song is a passionate United Methodist Pastor who has spent over 20 years in ministry at various ministries including childrens ministry, womens ministry, music ministry and outreach programs. cultural significance for the Ni-U-Kon-Ska (Osage), Nyut^achi (Missouria), Minkah believes in the Bible as the word of God and is dedicated to learning and sharing the love of God with others. from Drew Theological School. Court rules on exiting clergy and churches - umnews.org His wife, Irene, is a concert pianist and piano teacher; he has two daughters: Samantha and Rachel, and a son-in-law: Matthew. He dreams and envisions of what a new multi-ethnic ministry could look like. in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University. The Missouri Annual Conference is located on the homeland of a diversity of Native American nations. Bishop Debra Wallace-Padgett and the Cabinet announce the following full-time clergy appointment changes to take effect July 1, 2022. from Methodist Theological University in Korea. in economics from Kyung-Hee University and worked in a corporation located in Seoul, as well as its overseas branch in Nicaragua. R.S.V.P. Don is a second career pastor and lifelong resident of New Jersey. Appointments - Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Home | Leadership Formation | Appointments Appointments One of the traditions of annual conference sessions is 'the fixing of appointments' by the presiding Bishop. He is married to his wife Eunjung, a teacher and counselor, and they have a daughter, Grace, and a son, Justin. Blog Detail - Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church In 2022, they celebrated their first grandsons first birthday, making the year particularly special for them. 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 He still believes it, because he believes in a joyful faith anchored in the power and love of Jesus Christ. 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. 2301 Rittenhouse St. Des Moines, IA 50321 | (515) 974-8900 | communications@iaumc.org. Gerald Muller is employed as a Licensed Professional Counselor for Time to Heal Counseling. View a full listing of this years events at the link. She is passionate for mission and outreach ministries that offer radical hospitality, welcoming all Gods children totheir place at the table as the Body of Christ. Pastor Doug is a retired Elder (July 2019) who has served the former SNJAC and the GNJAC for 23 years. Our team of communications experts from around the conference can assist you with questions about general communications, live streaming, social media, and video production. Address. On behalf of Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson and the Virginia Conference Cabinet, please click on the button below for the April 2023 Projected Appointments.
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