Lark considers everyone as her neighbor. from Claremont School of Theology, and an STM from Drew Theological School. He has lived in Valencia, Clarion, Franklin, New Castle, and Butler, and has made New Castle his home. He graduated with an M.Div. from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison NJ. EXTENSION & OTHER APPOINTMENTS for Church Revitalize. Jessica Brendler Naulty has served as the pastor of the UMC of Red Bank since 2014. In addition, he has a passion to preach and share encouraging messages. 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. Her ministerial passion includes serving Hispanic day laborers from surrounding areas, and Filipino and Korean parishioners. Thirty of these thirty-three appointment years have been served in the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference. As a person of faith, he believes in a holistic ministry of the people of God, and always stands for justice and growth. In both appointments, he was privileged to witness Gods power at work through the leaders and members of those churches to transform lives, making disciples of Jesus Christ. He has served Belvidere UMC, Broadway UMC, Port Colden UMC, and McCrea Memorial UMC in Port Murray. John is blessed with three sons, two daughter-in-laws, one granddaughter, and a wife who prays constantly. He received his M.Div in 2004 from the Theological School at Drew University. Clergy codes listed reflect the person's code as of the appointment date listed (or July 1 if not listed). Patrick Labenyimoh was born and raised in Nigeria, in the United Methodist tradition. She received her pastoral training at Princeton Theological Seminary. SY Lay Supply. Appointments are listed in the back of the Directory beginning on page 121. Rev. The congregations have worked together in various configurations for many years; they have decided to formalize the kindred spirit that already exists among them. He has passion for growing stewardship, working with congregations on models for vital ministry, and coaching. Braden Memorial United Methodist Church. He has been serving at Arcola Covenant Community, the church that he loves. He is also blessed to be the husband of Lins Rosado, his beloved Lina. John has an M.Div. Sean Seokman Park has been serving Korean Community Church of New Jersey as an associate pastor for about eight years. He is a graduate of Conemaugh Valley HS, class of 1983. Sarah Borgstrom Lee has been serving in ministry in Greater New Jersey for more than 10 years. She served as a short-term missionary in Papua, New Guinea before returning to the States to work in different secular positions. Serving in the heart of Cranberry Township, the congregations vision is to form a community where everyone is known by name, loved for who they are, and empowered to follow Jesus Christ. 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 enjoys music, especially playing the piano, guitar and drum, and sports. Abbreviations under the status column are as follows: AL Administrative Location Find out more information about events here! Amanda Mitchell grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania and came to Western Pennsylvania by way of Indiana University of PA where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. 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. The United Methodist Church (UMC) is a worldwide mainline Protestant . the bishop may appoint a "local pastor" to serve the pastoral appointment. Prior to ministry, John had thirty years experience in management, specializing in training, facility management, and conflict resolution. He then enrolled in Drew University Theological School where he earned a M.Div. Tiffany began serving in the Church when she was just fourteen as a worship leader. He has been serving as a pastor in GNJ since 2013, and his current appointment to Island Heights UMC began in 2016. Over the last two years she has been sharing Sunday morning messages with her home church. This is his second appointment on the Washington District. She has served at Neshanic, Sergeantsville, and Washington UMC. He earned a Bachelors degree in theology from the North Carolina College of Theology. He has 3 beautiful children, an excellent partner in ministry- his wife Jennifer, 2 cats, and a dog. 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. College Avenue UMC (CAUMC) is a new congregation formed from College Hill UMC and Beaver UMC. Bishop Elaine J.W. He has been serving the Hackensack United Methodist Church as a youth pastor since 2018, where he found himself growing with the community. William is a doctoral student in the Penn Chief Learning Officer Program at the University of Pennsylvania. She is also very passionate about writing and has spent the last four years teaching writing and research at Princeton University. Everyone Is Welcome. In his leisure, he likes to read, listen to podcasts, and hike with his wife, Emily, and two sons, Quentin, and Rhett. 11:03 AM on Jun 3, 2022 CDT. D) was born and raised in Mineral Point, PA in the Johnstown area). He is an alumnus of Princeton Theological Seminary, where he obtained a Master of Divinity degree. John R. Huey was born in Connellsville and grew up in Morrell. Ephesians 4:11-12 has framed his calling: to equip the saints to do the work of ministry. He uses his passion in arts and music to serve God wherever he can go. She has served various congregations over the past years as an educator, youth pastor, social worker and Bible instructor. She also graduated from Clarion University of PA with a BS in elementary education and a MS in special education. He loves kayaking and being outdoors and connecting with the communities he serves. 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. An experienced worship leader and musician, he has served multiple churches for over ten years. "Appointment" is the action taken by bishops. She wasnt raised in the church. 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. He returned to the United States in 2018, soon after Hurricane Maria devastated the island, bringing with him the Spanish language and culture of his parents, especially the Methodist and Evangelical traditions of his hometown. Her cross-cultural experiences have been formative in ministry, embodying the beauty in diversity and the harmony in differences. Intentional Missional Alignment Process Task Force, Staff-Parish Relations Committee Evaluation Video. He serves on the Delaware Bay District Committee on Ordained Ministry. In practice, an average would be that a pastor would serve 5 to 7 years at one location. His education is from Lycoming, Gordon Conwell, United, and the Mid-Atlantic Foundation Leadership Academy. This page will continue to post appointments as they are announced at the local church level. Born in Korea and raised in New Jersey, Charlie had taken his first steps as a full Korean-American in the streets of Jersey City when his family emigrated from Korea in 1987. 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. In her free time, she writes, reads and spends time with her family and friends. 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. Jim is a retired elder of the Eastern PA Conference. The beautiful Richardsonian inspired building was completed in 1902. She was raised in New York City. degrees from Methodist Theological University in Seoul, South Korea, and his M. Div. 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 from Palmer Theological Seminary and an M.A. She also earned a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary where she also received the Jagow Award for Excellence on Homiletics and Speech. He is a graduate of Asbury Seminary and was awarded the Denman Evangelism Award in 2021. These appointments will be effective July 1. The churches work well together as they bring the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to their communities. Melissa D. Shortridge, Superintendent 1298 Washington St. East, (PO BOX 764), Lewisburg, WV 24901 . He is married to Amanda and they have three daughters, Auden, Amelia, and Beatrice. Rebecca was born in Rome, N.Y. and lived in Massachusetts, North Dakota and New York while her father served in the Air Force, before settling in Santa Clara, California her senior year of high school. She previously served several local churches in GNJ and taught at Palmer Theological Seminary. Clifford and his wife, Sonia have three adult children and five grandchildren. He has been blessed to serve at Trinity in Spotswood (1999-2010) and Jackson Church (2010-present). Cameron and his wife, Kelsie celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary this year and have two children, Samuel and Matheson along with their dog, Tucker. Most recently, he completed a certificate program at Cornell University in Diversity & Inclusion. Eunji Lee was born and raised in South Korea. 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. She has a passion for making the Word of God accessible by presenting the Gospel in freshand creative ways. Noelle is a nurse in NICU at Emory Hospital. After graduating, he served Asbury UMC, Camden until 2020 when he was appointed to Fieldboot UMC. Han, as ever, enjoys coffee and donuts with the people he loves and spending time with them. Date Announced: October 2, 2022. He comes with wonderful gifts of teaching, preaching, and leading both in the local church and throughout the annual conference. He has servedat Archer United Methodist Church in Allendale since 2015 as the Assistant Pastor. Yoseb earned his Master of Divinity degree from Drew Theological School in 2014. The son of a United Methodist pastor, Eric has been nurtured in the rhythms, practices, and priorities of the churchs ministry throughout his life. She has a passion of inviting others to a deeper relationship with God and bringing diverse people together to carry out the work of Christ in the community. Iraida finds joy in listening to folk seeking God amid life circumstances. She is a graduate of United Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity and concentration in leadership and revitalization. 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. Ninabeth is married to Ken and they have three adult children, a cat, and two Golden Retrievers. 217 South Rankin Road, Alcoa, TN, 37701 P.O. Her call is to remind you that You are loved! and to make disciples of Jesus Christ, baptizing in his name. He could not have known then that God also had plans for him to take his first steps as a minister there. Bo received his BM in Guitar from Johns Hopkins University (Peabody) and MDiv. 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. They have two adult children, Alyson and Nathan. The nursery is at end of the hall on the right. She anticipates graduating in May 2022. Elis pastoral journey has helped him cultivate traditional and contemporary worship experiences, as well as a variety of church ministries. Andi Semler has served as the Director of Youth and Young Adults at Bridgewater UMC for the last three years, and Assistant Pastor at First UMC Westfield for the past year. In The United Methodist Church, clergy agree to serve where their bishop appoints them. Mark loves photography, biking, traveling with his wife Meredith, rock climbing with his daughter Elise, and laughing with his daughter Nora. He has a Masters of Divinity from Drew University. Marco has accumulated a wealth of experience in pastoral care of Methodist congregations, preaching, church music, community development projects, and education. She has remained in both, just a different context. Appointments in The United Methodist Church By: Rev. For a while, the congregation met at the schoolhouse until a building could be constructed. Tony is reimagining worship with a focus on multiplying small groups, virtual ministries, and community outreach. Sunghyuk has served Arcola Korean UMC in various ministries as an Assistant Pastor and is currently serving Wesley UMC in Edison as a Lead Pastor. He received his M. Div from Drew Theological School in 2014 and his B.A. Sharons call is a direct reflection of her spiritual journey that authenticates her witness to the promise of a new life in Christ. Neal Sharpe as Asset Assessment & Strategic Deployment Specialist for the PNW Trustees Appointments PNW Conference - Jun 29, 2020 0 He is a graduate of Drew University with a Master of Divinity. Schuyler Berdan has been working in ministry since 2008, and grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. He joined GNJ in 2019, serving as pastor at Pennsauken UMC and East Pennsauken UMC. Together, Nebo and Fairview are joyfully serving the Lord in hopes of changing lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ. In her downtime, she loves hiking, running, cooking, and spending time with her partner and family. The churchs core values are as follows: worship that glorifies God with its beauty and integrity; hospitality that reflects the transforming love of Jesus; diversity that bears witness to the expansiveness of Gods reign; and the making of disciples who are committed to the priorities of Jesus and shaped by the narrative of his life, death, and resurrection. Joyce currently serves as a Lay Servant in the Connellsville District. 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. He attended University of Hawaii and finished at NYU with a degree in English Lit. Finding its historical origins in the 1881 establishment of the Madison Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Christ Church NYC began its ministry at its present location (the corner of Park Avenue and 60th Street in Manhattan) in 1933. He has a passion for learning spiritual growths and the disciplines for congregational life. He currently serves on the District Committee on Ordained Ministry. 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. Please return packets to an usher. Yoseb Jeon is a relational pastor who is eager to see Gods abundant grace and love in our daily living. Wil is married to Ashley Wilson, a US-2 alum and Candler graduate. Blair and wife Joan have partnered in ministry for over twenty-five years with experience in Sunday school, VBS, drama ministry, and youth leadership. She started Lay Speaking in 1993, completed Licensing School in 1998 and was appointed that same year to the Dawson Charge. He is married to Heea Lee and they have two adorable kids, Evelyn and Henry. She is passionate about social justice and loves to read and to travel around the world with her family to better appreciate and understand her neighbors. She has served in various ministries from Pre-K to adult groups, most recently with West Grove UMC in Neptune and Old Frist UMC in West Long Branch. 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). She hopes to use her enjoyment of creativity and writing for the benefit of the church. She believes we can transform the world in Gods love one heart at a time. Along with this position, Eddie has served in ministry for 20 years in a number of capacities. He enjoys singing, listening to music and sports, especially table tennis and soccer. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Atmospheric Science and received an M.div from Drew Theological School in 2019. He is passionate about casting and sharing the vision with church members, identifying their gifts, and inviting them to the place where they can serve God and Gods people. He is a graduate of Westminster College (New Wilmington, Pa) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. 919-779-6115. The churches of the Connellsville Cooperative Parish Connellsville: Albright; Acme: Calvary; Davistown: Indian Head; Connellsville: Greenwood; Mill Run; Mount Salem; Normalville; Ohiopyle; Connellsville:Otterbein; Pennsville; Pleasant Hill; Connellsville: Wesley; and Dunbar: Wesleyserve communities around the Connellsville Area School District. 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. Chris and Jill have 1 daughter, Andi Jane and one son, Casey Scott. After high school, he worked as a home health aide until 1989 and then drove tractor-trailers until 2016. Patrick has had rich and meaningful multi-cultural experiences from his time as a student at Africa University to presently working for Drew Universitys Center for Civic Engagement. She graduated from Drew Theological School and completed a yearlong residency as a Chaplin at Georgetown University Hospital. He graduated from Hyupsung University in South Korea with Bachelor of Theology from Hyupsung University, and from Drew Theological School with an M.Div. The Norrisville United Methodist Church is a vital small membership congregation in the rural village of Norrisville in Crawford County. Richard and Paula have been married for 40 years. Greenock believes in taking everything to the Lord in prayer, giving thanks for Gods abundance. Located in the Pittsburgh suburb of Allison Park, the congregation's strength is its passion to reach out to others through missions. 800-849-4433 (Toll-Free) 919-773-2308 (Fax) NC Conference of. 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.) Onay served as a pastor in the Methodist Church in Cuba for 12 years and was ordained as an Elder there in 2009. from Boston University School of Theology. 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. Pastor Pedro helped lead Fieldboot UMC through their transition to online worship services and then hybrid services. He attended St. Francis University in Loretto, PA after attending high school. "Itinerancy" refers specifically to the commitment by pastors to go and serve wherever their bishops send them. Ivelisse G. Castellano-Bishop is a native of Puerto Rico. He enjoys talking sports and current events with friends. 400 South Eufaula Ave. Eufaula AL 36072. UMCPastor.org. She received a Th.M. After graduating from Connellsville High School in 1970, he studied Social Studies and took classes at Pitt and Fairmont State University, where he graduated in 1982. He also discovered his true passion for worship, a heart for missionary work, and social justice in a diversified setting. They are two different congregations, but share many similarities. He has been married to his wife Julie since 2012, and they have three young children. Originally from Franklinville, he earned his B.A. Sung Chun has a passion for worship, small group, community outreach, and mission. in Religious Education from New York Theological Seminary. She enjoys being together with family, mission experiences, steam trains, shelling, music, and creative arts. Gwiseok is a passionate and positive individual who tries to grow a loving congregation. Brandon is passionate about making disciples, growing disciples, developing vital congregations, empowering lay leadership, next gen ministry, and mission-driven social witness and engagement. He has two degrees from Boston University, a bachelors in hospitality administration and a Masters of Divinity. He is married to Pastor Jacki Pillot, pastor of Trinity UMC, Merchantville where they live with their two toddlers. She is also a mother and wife. His goal is to serve God to the best of his ability with Gods help. at Wesley Theological Seminary in DC and a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies at Drew University. Linda Applegate is a retired Elder in full connection from Lacey UMC. Sanggeun is passionate about how to grow spiritually in the works of the Holy Spirit and to live out Jesus-Centered life daily. Kendra was raised in Brockway and DuBois. Wil received his B.A. Kristine enjoys building lasting relationships with people within the church and within the community. A new graduate of Harvard Divinity School, Heather Wakefield grew up in small towns in Pennsylvania (Crawford County), West Virginia, and Southeast Ohio. Greenock is a casual, friendly and caring church. For many years they have been served by retired Associate Member Alice McClymonds, who retired once more in December 2021. Since then, Penns Woods church has joined with Christ to continue their mission ofKnowing Christ and making Him known.. 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. in 2017. Donald Smith, the Rev. He was raised in South Korea and earned a BS from Seoul National University, a M.Th. During Donna's ministry . Fromthere, he felt that God was calling him to full time ministry. He was appointed as Pastor at Venice Park UMC, Atlantic City, NJ on July 1, 2008. She is a graduate of Drew Theological School and received her M.Div in the spring of 2021. He also enjoys various types of art, including painting, music, photography, and going to museums. Pedro Pillot attended Asbury UMC, Camden from age eight. in English from Rutgers University. She is also a fun-in-law to three wonderful adults, and Babcia to five grandchildren. After graduating from high school, his path took him on the long road to becoming a licensed mental health therapist. While in seminary she led the youth ministry program at Broad Street UMC in Burlington and then transitioned into senior pastoral ministry in 2014.