Mississippi Conference The United Methodist Church 2013 Official Journal and Yearbook Volume 1

The POWER of We 2013 Journal Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church Uniting The Mississippi Conference (1972) and The North Mississippi Conference (1973)

Twenty Fifth Session

held in Jackson, MS at Jackson Convention Complex June 7-9, 2013

Journal Editor — Garry Ruff Conference Secretary — Trey Harper Assistants — Leslie Bounds and Hope Cooley Statistician — Rex Wilburn All photos courtesy of the Mississippi United Methodist Communications Table of Contents Welcome from Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr...... 4 Welcome from Dr. Dora Washington, Annual Conference Chair...... 5 Welcome from Rev. Trey Harper, Annual Conference Secretary...... 6 Section I - Administration A. Annual Conference Officers ...... 7. B. Conference Leadership Council...... 8 C. Annual Conference Leadership Groups...... 11 D. Institution Trustees and Directors...... 15 E. District Boards and Committees...... 30 F. Tellers...... 36 Section II - Business of the Annual Conference A. Minutes of the Daily Proceedings...... 37 B. Condensed Minutes...... 53 C. Appointments...... 73 Section III - Financial and Administrative Ministries A. Council on Finance and Administration...... 87 B. 2013 and 2014 Apportioned Mission Shares Budget...... 95 C. Board of Trustees...... 110 D. Board of Pensions...... 111 E. Board of Medical Benefits...... 121 Section IV - Ministry and Agency Updates A. Connectional Ministries Reports...... 123 B. Clergy and Ministerial Services ...... 135 C. Other Reports...... 139 Section V - Historical A. Memoirs...... 149 B. Rolls...... 167 C. Historical Table...... 179 Section VI - 2013 Mississippi United Methodist Annual Conference A. Special Guests...... 181 B. 2013 Mission Offering...... 183 C. “Power of We”...... 184 D. 25th Anniversary of the Merger of the Annual Conference...... 186 E. Emma Elzy Award and the Recognition of the Born of Conviction Signers...... 190 F. Awards and Recognitions...... 192 Section VII - Resolutions A. Constitutional Amendments...... 195 B. Regular...... 197. C. Property...... 201 Section VIII - Conference Directory and Rolls A. Clergy Directory and Service Records...... 211 B. Diaconal Ministers, Deaconesses and Lay Members of the Annual Conference...... 289 Section IX - Rules and Policies A. Standing Rules of the Annual Conference...... 301 B. Clergy Behavioral Policy...... 306 C. Parsonage Guidelines...... 308 D. Clergy Vacation and Days Off Policy...... 311 E. Safe Sanctuaries Policy...... 311 4 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Welcome to the 2013 Mississippi Annual Conference Journal

I welcome you to this 25th edition of the Journal of the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. This Journal is the recording of the proceedings, minutes, accountings and records of the 2013 Annual Conference Session held June 6-9, 2013 at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson, Mississippi. Our theme for the Annual Conference was “The POWER of We” based on this scriptural passage:

“Those who accepted Peter’s message were baptized. God brought about three thou- sand people into the community on that day. The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. A sense of awe came over everyone. God performed many wonders and signs through the apostles. All the believers were united and shared everything. They would sell pieces of property and posses- sions and distribute the proceeds to everyone who needed them. Every day, they met together in the temple and ate in their homes. They shared food with gladness and simplicity. They praised God and demonstrated God’s goodness to everyone. The Lord added daily to the community those who were being saved.” – Acts 2:41-47 The Common English Bible

It is our hope that as you read the pages of this journal you will sense the excitement in the Jackson Convention Complex that was generated by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. This was evi- dent when we worshipped together, held holy conferencing, reviewed our faithfulness to God, sought to hold each other accountable to God’s desire for the Church, fellowshipped with our sisters and brothers and received prayers from the 450 plus youth that gathered for NEXUS (our youth annual conference). The Holy Spirit was also present when we gave of our financial gifts, witnessed the ordering of ministry, gave thanks to faithful ministers and laity that are now with Christ, celebrated with our retirees, fixed the appointments of pastors, and then witnessed as persons were born anew to the Christian community. You may ask, “Did we do all that?” Yes, we did. We did it all through “The POWER of We.”

Blessings, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. Resident Bishop, The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 5

Pre-Conference Letter from Dr. Dora S. Washington, Chairperson

Dear Clergy and Lay Members of the Mississippi Annual Conference,

In a few days you will be arriving in Jackson for the twenty-fifth session of the Mississippi Annual Conference. Our Conference Planning Committee has been busily working to enable all of you to come together to cel- ebrate “THE POWER OF WE” through holy conferencing.

Our gathering will take place at the Jackson Convention Complex June 6-9 with a full day of pre-conference work- shops on Thursday for both lay and clergy members. Do go online to register for the workshops of your choice. Although registration information is enclosed in your pre-conference packet, please note that early registration will be available at the convention complex beginning at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 5. Parking spaces are located adjacent to the complex.

Opening worship and Holy Communion will begin at 9:30 a. m., Friday June 7, followed by the laity and clergy executive sessions. Updated information will continue to be published in the Circuit Rider and on the Mississippi Conference website, www.mississippi-umc.org. Upon opening the page, please click on the Annual Conference 2013 icon to find the latest information.

We are looking forward to your attendance and hope that you are as excited as we are about your coming.

Blessings and A Safe Journey, Dora S. Washington, Chairperson Annual Conference Planning Committee 6 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Letter from Trey Harper, Conference Secretary

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story—those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, those he gathered from the lands, from east and west, from north and south.” – Psalm 107: 1-3

Greetings to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. For those of us blessed to have gathered together for the 25th Session of the Mississippi Annual Conference; I know you join me celebrating the amazing ways that God’s Spirit moved in our midst and transformed our hearts. I believe Wesley would have truly been proud of the way that WE put the “holy” back in con- ferencing.

To this end, we are indebted to Bishop Swanson for his leadership and his teaching; and to the countless individuals who gave of their time and talents to make our time together as easy and flawless as possible. Whether greeters out front or technicians hidden in the back, these amazing servants are truly owed our deepest gratitude.

As I have reflected on our time together in Jackson, I was most touched how this year, in particular, was more than a time of business and worship. It was a time for us to celebrate, not only God’s blessings in the lives and ministries of our churches, but to honor our story as the People Called United Methodists in Mississippi. Together we honored the brave men and women who 200 years ago faced the trials and tribulations of this land with a faith that could not be shaken. It is upon their witness that we stand today. Together we continued to celebrate the healing of once broken relationships as we paid tribute to the courage of the signers of the Statement of Conviction that called us to be a church that was a light in a time of darkness. Together we mourned the loss of faithful members of our Family and celebrated the “new birth” of believers by “water and the Spirit.”

Together, WE celebrated our story and it is our hope that the changes made to our Annual Conference Journal do the same. Included in these pages are the usual directories, reports and business of the church that help us to keep track of our work. But it is also our sincere prayer that these pages contain the story of this redeemed people...the story of the Power of WE.

Grace and Peace, Rev. Trey Harper, Secretary Mississippi Annual Conference The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 7

Section I

Administration A. Annual Conference Officers Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. [email protected] P.O. Box 931, Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 948-4561 Conference Lay Leader Timothy Crisler [email protected] 2 Pintail Cove, Raymond, MS 39154 (601) 857-0401 Administrative Assistant to the Bishop Timothy Thompson [email protected] P.O. Box 931, Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 948-4561 Director of Communications & Connectional Ministries Connie Shelton [email protected] P.O. Box 1147, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515 Director of Financial Administration/Treasurer/ Conference Benefits Officer David Stotts [email protected] P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515 Director of Ministerial Services Jimmy Carr [email protected] P.O. Box 1147, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515 Conference Secretary Trey Harper [email protected] P.O. Box 556, Eupora, MS 39744 (662) 258-2611 Minutes Secretary Andrew Owen [email protected] 5988 S. Pollard Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 Journal Editor Leslie Bounds [email protected] 4001 Glenn Wycke Cove, Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 573-8500 Statistician Rex Wilburn [email protected] P.O. Box 429, Bruce, MS 38915 (662) 983-2418 Auditor Horne CPA Group, Jackson Chancellor Clifford B. Ammons United Methodist Women, President Sarah Sanders [email protected] 2734 Canterbury Rd., Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 328-7634 United Methodist Men, President Donald Beard [email protected] 6246 Winthrop Circle Jackson, MS (601) 354-0515 Methodist Foundation, Executive Director Martha Scarborough [email protected] P.O. Box 2415, Ridgeland, MS 39158 (601) 948-8845 Conference Board of Pensions, Liaison Officer Byrd Hillman, Jr. [email protected] 25274 Highway 19 North, Kosciusko, MS 39090 (662) 289-2484 8 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

B. Conference Leadership Council District Abbreviations BRO - Brookhaven MER - Meridian STA - Starkville EJA - East Jackson NAL - New Albany TUP - Tupelo GWD - Greenwood SEA - Seashore WJA - West Jackson HAT - Hattiesburg SEN - Senatobia

1. Officials Chair/President...... Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. Vice-Chair...... Tim Crisler, Conference Lay Leader Recording Secretary...... Trey Harper, Conference Secretary Statistician...... Rex Wilburn Director of Communications and Connectional Ministries...... Connie Shelton

2. District Superintendents BRO...... Wayne Webster, P. 0. Box 629, Brookhaven, MS 39602 (601) 833-1619 [email protected] EJA ...... Victoria L. White, 860 E. River Place, Ste 101, Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 944-0776 [email protected] GWD...... Mattie D. Gipson, 107 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930 (662) 453-0878 [email protected] HAT...... Cynthia Cross, P. 0. Box 2057, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 264-9181 [email protected] MER...... Billy N. Owen, 6210 Highway 39 North, Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 483-6221 [email protected] NAL...... John Moore, P. 0. Box 686, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-7733 [email protected] SEA...... Heather Hensarling, P.O. Box 6586, Gulfport, MS 39507 (228) 604-2300 [email protected] SEN...... Andrew (Andy) Ray, P. 0. Box 220, Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-5865 [email protected] STA...... Embra K. Jackson, P. 0. Box 1329, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-0198 [email protected] TUP ...... Jimmy Barnes, P. 0. Box 3957, Tupelo, MS 38803 (662) 842-8477 [email protected] WJA...... Henderson Rasberry, 860 E. River Place, Ste 101, Jackson, MS 39202 (601) 944-0776 [email protected]

3. District Lay Leaders BRO...... Sarah Lloyd, 320 Curran Avenue, Brookhaven, MS 39601 (601) 833-8334 [email protected] EJA ...... LaToya Redd, 102 Caine Circle, Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 825-5415 [email protected] GWD...... John McClay, 2317 Short Street, Greenville, MS 38703 (662) 334-2756 [email protected] The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 9

HAT...... Dwight Yates, 1185 Bolton Loop Rd, Beaumont MS 39423 (601) 784-2252 [email protected] MER ...... Kiah Hitt, 1671 Hwy 482, Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-2662 [email protected] NAL...... Dr. James Herod, 82 Hwy 7 North Abbeville, MS 38601 (662) 236-3730 [email protected] SEA...... Robert Sharp, 19525 Old River Road, Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 234-3387 [email protected] SEN...... Blair Jernigan, 370 Deer Run, Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 609-8659 [email protected] STA...... James Woodard, 411 ML King Drive, Eupora, MS 39744 (662) 320-2020 [email protected] TUP ...... Bobby Thomas, 31 CR 415, Tishomingo, MS 38803 (662) 255-6158 [email protected] WJA...... Jim Golden, 380 Golden Lane, Vaughan, MS 39179 (662) 673-9391 [email protected]

4. Connectional Ministries Director of Communications and Connectional Ministries: Connie Shelton [email protected], (601) 354-0515 Adult/Older Adult Ministries Nora Roberts 234 Kiowa Dr., Madison MS 39110 Archives and History Jerry Williams P.O. Box 4584, Meridian, MS 39304 (601) 483-9134 Camping Ministries David W. Carroll [email protected] (601) 353-691 Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns Steve Casteel [email protected] (601) 924-6671 Church and Society TBN Communications-Chair Chris Blount [email protected], (601) 364-3598 Board of Discipleship Chris McAllily P.O. Box 1, Shannon, MS 38868 (662) 767-3317 Health and Wellness Lisa Hicks [email protected], 77 St Andrews Cir, Hattiesburg MS 39437 (601) 544-7327 Higher Education & Campus Ministry Ricky James [email protected] , 621 Duling Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216 (601) 899-1495 Hispanic Ministries TBN Laity (Board of) Timothy Crisler [email protected], 2 Pinetail Cove, Raymond MS 39154 (601) 857-0401 Lay Servant Ministries Cheryl Denley [email protected] (662) 562-5865 Mission Outreach Lou Ann Staggs [email protected] (662) 538-6042 Native American Ministry Beth Miller 10 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Rural Life Rex Wilburn [email protected] 662-983-2418 Standing Rules David Beckley [email protected] (662) 252-2491 Status and Role of Women Susannah Carr [email protected] UMCOR Wayne Napier [email protected] (228) 216-2560 United Methodist Men President Donald Beard [email protected], 6246 Winthrop Circle Jackson, MS, (601) 362-6846 United Methodist Women President Sarah Sanders [email protected], 2734 Canterbury Rd., Columbus, MS 39705 (662) 328-7634 UMVIM David Newton

5. Financial and Administrative Ministries Director of Financial Administration/Treasurer: David Stotts [email protected], P.O. Box 1201, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515 Episcopacy Committee Sallie Whiteside [email protected] 662-323-6154 Finance and Administration Giles Lindley [email protected],306 Lameuse, Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 374-2840 Board of Medical Benefits Curtis Bray [email protected], (662) 328-7224 Pensions Tim Prather [email protected], P.O. Box 854, Tupelo MS 38802 (662) 407-0078 Trustees Ed Jones [email protected], 38 Wintergreen Rd. Madison, MS 39110 (601) 853-9634

6. Ministerial Services Director of Ministerial Services: Jimmy Carr [email protected], P.O. Box 1147, Jackson, MS 39215 (601) 354-0515 Equitable Compensation (Commission on) Jim Fisher [email protected], (228) 762-5222 Board of Ordained Ministry Vicki Loftin Hughes [email protected], P. 0. Box 1009, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 582-5557 Residence in Ministry Kevin Carter [email protected], (601) 591-0811

7. Vital Congregations Administrative Assistant to the Bishop: Timothy Thompson [email protected], P. 0. Box 931, Jackson, MS 39205 (601) 948-4561 Church Revitalization Maxine Bolden [email protected], (601) 594-6368 Commission On Religion and Race Kathy Price [email protected], (601) 485-6166 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 11

New Church Development Bryan Collier [email protected], (662) 844-3310 Parish and Community Ministries Nevells Vandburg P.O. Box 686, New Albany, MS 38652 (662) 534-7733 Small Membership Church Gary Howse [email protected], (601) 637-0072

C. Annual Conference Leadership Groups Annual Conference (Boards, Committees, Commissions, Etc.) Communications & Connection Archives & History Clergy: Dwight Prowell Laity: Deborah McIntosh, Mary Beth Bounds, Kay Barksdale

Board of Discipleship Chris McAlilly, Chair Clergy: Vera Hall, Oscar McGough Laity: Bobby Brewer, Michael Hedgepeth, Merry Jones, Sarah Kinney, Sally Rule Older Adult Ministries Laity: Nora Roberts, Steve McAlilly Adult Ministries Clergy: Jeffie Gatlin Children’s Ministries Clergy: Dawn Flowers, Ginger Holland Laity: Minnie Leeper, Kris Dorra Education & Leadership Development Laity: Carolyn McGehee Evangelism Clergy: John Foster, William Johnson, Anzette Thomas Laity: Larry White Spiritual Formation Clergy: Becky Youngblood Young Adult Ministries Clergy: Terry Hilliard, Chris McAlilly Worship & Music Clergy: Wayne Webster Laity: Sarah Hillman, Bob Peden

Board of Laity Tim Crisler, CLL Kiah Hitt, Blair Jernigan, Latoya Redd, Bobby Thomas, James Woodard, Dwight Yates, John McClay, Sara Lloyd, Robert Sharp, James Herod, Martin Butler

Camping Ministries David Carroll, Chair Clergy: David Carroll, Johnny Crosby, David Cumbest, Joe Garvin, David Huffman, Catherine Larsen, Robbie Murden, Jim Petermann, Pat Ward, Keith Williams, Eddie Willis 12 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Laity: Garland Brent, Jonas Crenshaw, Joe Davis, Susanne Gill, Minnie Leeper, China Ray Prewitt, Lydia Smith, Mollie Stewart, Jimmy Travis, Darrell Whitaker, Jerome Grubbs, Linda Hankins Ex-Officio: Mike Howington

Church & Society Clergy: Warren Black, Bruce Case, Heather Hensarling, Gloria McKinney, Kenny McGill Laity: Margaret Gipson, Erin Summerlin, Fawn Keen

Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns Clergy: Steve Casteel, Roger McGrew, Jonathan Speegle

Peace with Justice Clergy: Justin White, Dawn Flowers Laity: Renee Sappington

Restorative Justice Laity: Bettye Coggin

Communications Clergy: Mattie Gipson, Vicki Landrum, Carolyn Webster, Ray Daniel Laity: Kay Barksdale, Josh Gray, Matthew Joyner, Kindalin Moses, Renelda Owen, Cynthia Laird, Lee Anne Venable, Erin Barham

Connectional Leadership Team Clergy: Connie Shelton, DC&C; David Carroll, Robert Cook, Denise Donnell, Trey Harper, Bob Rambo, Eddie Rester, Joe May, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. Laity: Tim Crisler, CLL; Janice Baxton, James Herod, Sam O. Morris IV, Steve Vinson, Phil Hardwick, Latoya Redd

Disabilities Clergy: Eric Pridmore Laity: Scott Crawford, Ginny Boydston (Meth. Rehab), Representative from UMSS

Higher Education & Campus Ministries Clergy: Johnny Crosby, John Foster, Hugh Griffith, Frank Haynes, Vickie White, Shawn Foles, Adam Gordon, Brenda McCaskill, Ricky James, Beth Miller, Frank Newell, Carl Jackson, Harold Manning, Reed McCaleb Laity: David Stotts, Matthew Collier, Pat Dye, Ashley Hewitt, Renelda Owen, Dora Washington, John Jameson Rogers

Hispanic Ministries Clergy: Harold Robinson, Rayford Woodrick

Journal Clergy: Trey Harper, Garry Ruff, Rex Wilburn Laity: Leslie Bounds, Patricia Battle

Lay Servant Ministries Clergy: Clarence Cox Laity: Debbie Andrews, Gordon Marie Crowe, Ryan Grayson, Tommie Hart, Richard Henley, Alberta Hendrix, Sarah King, Carol Pruitt, Laura Tedder, Billie Willhite

Mission Outreach Clergy: Ed Moses, David Newton, Peggy Gipson, Eric Sanford, Gary Thompson, Sarah Windham Laity: Bill Glover, Ellen Short, Lou Ann Staggs, Kathy Kriese, John Reed The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 13

Native American Ministry Clergy: Beth Miller, Donny Riley

Personnel Clergy: Zachery Beasley, Sheila Cumbest, Olivia Martin, Billy Owen Laity: Marty Polk, Pat Whitlock, Steve McAlilly

Resolutions & Petitions Clergy: Larry Haggard, Joey Shelton, Trey Harper, Stephen Sparks Laity: Latoya Redd

Standing Rules Clergy: Allen Dearing, Trey Harper, Stephen Sparks Laity: David Beckley, Joyce Funchess

Status on Role of Women Clergy: Erin Grant, Cary Stockett, Susannah Carr Laity: Erie Stuckett, Leland Davis, Michael Gator, Nan Moak, Natasha Randle, Mary Simpson, Sonya Dubose

UMCOR/Disaster Response Clergy: Wayne Napier, Darrell Sanderson Laity: Beth Dean, Barry Rushing, Jeannie Owens

UMVIM Clergy: David Newton, Larry Patrick Laity: Nathan Hickerson

Finance & Administration Conference Finance & Administration Clergy: Fred Britton, Grover Glen, Louis Johnson, Geoffrey Joyner, Keith Keeton, Giles Lindley, Mitchell McDonald, Rusty Keen, Martha Williams Laity: David Dillard, George East, Ray Gafford, John Harper, Laura Kinney, Sharolyn Miller, Red Moffat, David Olds, Billy Proctor, Pat Smith, Brent Wilson

Medical Benefits Clergy: Curtis Bray, Stephen Cook, Libby Piazza, Ron Thomas Laity: Linwood Driver, Eric Elam, Barbara Nalley, Sue Sullivan, Cheryl Webb, John Webb, Joseph Guess

Pensions Clergy: Joe Landrum, A.J. Murray, Tim Prather, Ray Stokes Laity: John Brian Jones, Cynthia Magee, Sheila Malone, H.V. Neill, Jennifer Webber, Mary Tate Pannell, Richard Topp

Trustees Clergy: Rickey Haynes, Mitchell Hedgepeth, Brad Hodges, Rachel Pitts Laity: Bonnie Dillon, Clarence Evans, Ann Herod, Ed Jones, Ellen Short, George Verrall, Robert Carter

Ministerial Services Board of Ordained Ministry Clergy: Tommy Artmann, Loye Ashton, Wayen Bass, Maxine Bolden, Eddie Brown, Ever Jean Burt, Warren Coile, Julie Collins, Larry Creel, Jimmy Criddle, Cynthia Cross, Amy Daniels, Dorothy Dickson- Rishel, Claire Dobbs, Darian Duckworth, John Foster, Larry Hilliard, Barbara Hite, Dixie Holder- Cummings, Gary Howse, Vicki Hughes, Sherry Johnson, David Lowery, Karie Sue McCaleb, David McCoy, Tommy Miller, Robbie Murden, Steven Owens, Allison Stacey Parvin, Andy Pearson, Tom 14 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Potter, Eric Pridmore, Roger Puhr, Joe Ranager, Ed Temple, Todd Watson, Rusty White, Bob Whiteside, Willie Williams, Earl Wilson, Pamela Cameron, Andy Johnson, Lyn Mote, Jeff Pruett Laity: Jaye Bradley, Billie Graham, Kathy Marlow, Leroy Nash, Bill Scott, Jane Simmons, Cathy Stewart, Phil Sutphin, Earnestine Varnado, Jane Watts, Marty Wiseman

RIM Council Clergy: Kevin Carter, Larry Creel, Allison Dickerson, Carl Grubbs, Larry Hilliard, Raigan Miskelly, Kim Parker, John Richardson, Annie Travis, Mike Hicks Laity: Mary Carter, Janis Roberts, Robert Sledge

Equitable Compensation Clergy: Jim Fisher, Fitzgerald Lovett, Hong-sik Yoo, Mike Hicks Laity: John McClay, Dorothy Redd, John Reed

Vital Congregations Church Revitalization Clergy: Ricky Bishop, Maxine Bolden, Rob Hill, John McCay, Ada Williams, Richard C. Wells, Jr. Laity: Yolander Jones, James Woodard

Episcopacy Clergy: Cynthia Cross, Rod Dickson-Rishel, Claire Dobbs, Danny Rowland, Emma Ward Laity: Turner Arant, Sondra Bell, Tim Crisler, Chris Howdeshel, Aubrey Lucas, Ryan McGough, Lydia Roby, George Washington, Sallie Whiteside

Episcopal Residence Clergy: Joey Shelton Laity: Richard Dickson, Beth Hartness, Suzette May

Ethnic Local Church Concerns Laity: Willie Jim McClendon

Health & Welfare Ministries Clergy: Terry Armstrong, Vicki Baldwin, Brian Gordon Laity: Lisa Hicks, Grady Marlow, Jerry Nance

New Church Development Clergy: Bill Beavers, Bill McAlilly, Stephen Sparks, Sapada Thomas, Brian Collier, Jim Taylor, John Hugh Tate Laity: Carla Palmer Allen, LaSonya Debose, Ben Wax, Jr.

Parish & Community Ministries Clergy: Neville Vanderburg

Religion & Race Clergy: Lister Bowdoin, Goyo De la Cruz, Tanya Edwards-Evans, Theon Johnson, Kathy Price Laity: Elsie Kirksey, Bernice Sykes, Daphne Regina Yarbrough

Small Membership Church Clergy: Sam Burton, Calvin Cosnahan, Gary Howse Laity: Dwight Yates The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 15

D. Institution Trustee/Directors 1. Camping Ministries Lake Stephens United Methodist Camp, Oxford Board of Directors Richard Barrett Claire Dobbs Joey Lott Kathleen Smith Bill Beavers Pat Dorr Mark McAnally Pat Ward Max Billingsley Adam Gordon Doug McClure Milt Whatley Stephen Bond Larry Haggard Vance Phillips Ada Clay Dixie Holder Cummings Caty Larsen Anna Polsgrove Ed Woodall Amy Daniels Minnie Leeper Carla Proctor Eddie Willis

Ex-Officio Members Pat Barrett Jerry Beam David Carroll Frank Haynes James E. Swanson, Sr.

Wesley Pines, Conference, Retreat, and Camping Retreat, Gallman Board of Directors Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Rev. Will Dowling Mr. Stephen Bishop Rev. John Branning Rev. David Cumbest Mrs. Susan Gannaway Rev. Pamela Cameron Mr. Garland Brent Mr. Dale Hart Ms. Jana Jobe Mrs. Beverly Gabbert Mrs. Lisa French Rev. Geoffrey Joyner Rev. Kevin Trantham Rev. Lisa Garvin Rev. James Milner Mr. Larry Swales

2. Health & Welfare Ministry Institutions The Baddour Center Inc., Senatobia Board of Directors Executive Director – Parke Pepper Chairperson – Wayne Godwin Vice-Chairperson – Bailey Meeks Secretary – Judy Starkey Treasurer – Bill Davenport J. Stanley McNeese Wayne Godwin Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Bailey Meeks Sharon Perry Paul Baddour Kristen Montgomery Judy Starkey Jonathan Hancock Don Baddour Parke Pepper Mike Landrum Jim Ainsworth Paul Baddour, Jr. Andy Ray Marian Miller David Peck Steve Casteel Sarah Sanders Bill Davenport Phil Swift Alan Callicott Jeff Switzer Timothy Crisler Shea Veazey Margy Graham Hope Morgan Ward

The Children’s Home, Jackson Board of Directors Turner Arant Ross Henley Danny Thomas Ex-Officio Robert Bradford John Hudson Tom Wagner Hope Morgan Ward Betty Chatham H. Charles Langford Michael Ward Vicky Espy Bertram Mortimer Allen Wood Kirk Graves Vivian Presley Tommy Woods Henderson Rasberry Edward E. Woodall 16 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

United Methodist Senior Services of Mississippi, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Rev. Timothy Beard Marilyn Agnew Steve Corban Rev. Fred Brown Rev. Jimmy Barnes Rev. Jimmy Criddle Bennie Daniels, Jr. Rev. Jimmy Carr Kevin Doddridge Paula E. Drungole Robert E. Coker Hamp Dye Newt Harrison Juanita Floyd Rex Gillis Frank A. Riley, Jr. Joe Frank Lauderdale Rev. Mattie Gipson Sue Thompson Betty McGee Alice Gorman Rev. Dorothy Townsend Margaret McKenzie Lloyd Gray Carolyn Tyson Van Ray Nell Gray Barbara Stewart Tina Holland Rev. Chris Young Jolee Hussey Rev. Joe May Mark Scarborough Betsy Whitehurst

Officers Chair: William “Bill” D. Scott III Vice-chair: Bennie Daniels, Jr. Secretary: Lloyd Gray Assistant Secretary: Loretta Wadlington

MMSS Ancillary Services, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Hamp Dye Marilyn Agnew David Brevard Alice Gorman Paula Drungole Bennie Daniels, Jr. Cynthia Parker Frank Riley, Jr. Lloyd Gray William D. Scott III Bill West Frank M. Patty, Jr. Chris Young Sarah Sanders

United Methodist Senior Services of Tupelo Area, Inc. United Methodist Senior Services Health Care, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Clyde Biddle Bobby Daniels William Armistead Juanita Floyd Jim Diffee Randy Burchfield Amy McFerrin Tina Holland Scott Hendrix Ann Milam Cheryl Penson Patricia Lawson James Sloan

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Jerry South, Executive Director The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 17

United Methodist Senior Services of Clarksdale Area, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Sam Burton Jean Owen Bob Ellard Diane Eubanks Manuel Peters Thomas H. Scipper Hal Fiser Woody Sawyer Scott Spradling Charles Langford Linda Schmitz Maggie Tyner Everett Youngblood

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating officer Mary Wilkinson, Executive Director

United Methodist Senior Services of Columbus Area, Inc. United Methodist Senior Services of the Golden Triangle Area, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Fred Brown Doris Bankhead Kathi Bean Ira Carter Freida Burt James Gatewood Ellender McClure Dennis Holliman Chris Latimer Sammie St. John Jeannie Sansing Sandra Woodard Sarah Sanders Bill West

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Stan Maynard, Executive Director

Aldersgate Retirement Community, Inc. – Lauderdale Senior Services, Inc. Meridian Senior Services, Inc. – Aldersgate Personal Care, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Ann Alexander Mary Anderson Phillip Brooks Larry Hilliard Jonathan Bell Billy Estes Chris Lauderdale Christine Riley Maurice H. Hall, Jr. Susan Ledbetter Mark A. Scarborough Jeremy Hill Larry Pupa Sue Thompson Ronnie Walton

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Lawona Broadfoot, Executive Director & Regional Director – South

Hattiesburg Area Senior Services, Inc. Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Julian Davis Rebecca M. Grantham Ted Alexander Susan Donohue Frank Gunn Franklin Browne 18 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Willie Sims Willis H. Lott, Jr. Linda Donnell Sidney L. Whitley Richard G. Topp Betsy Rowell

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Kim J. Pittman, Executive Director

Seashore Campgrounds Retirement Home, Inc. Gulf Oaks Methodist Manor, Inc. Seashore Personal Care Center, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Greg Cronin Kaye Bernheim Harry Allen George East Huntley Biggs Dennis Brooks Ralph Hode Mike Gusa Edgar Gilmore Margaret McKenzie Dorothy McEwen Phillip Heidelberg Mary Sunderman Walter Taylor Barbara Stewart

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Beth Joachim, Executive Director

Greene County Retirement Systems, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Shelly Eubanks Johnnie Denmark David Allen Jimmy Holcomb Debra Helton G. L. Dearman Diane Shoemaker Fred Hight Betty Leydecker Phillip Price

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Catherine Bradley, Executive Director

United Methodist Senior Services of Jackson Area, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Stephen Handley Leo Boolos, Jr. Vickie Mascagni Libby Mahaffey Jackie Granberry Bob Mayo Vernon Muse Freddie Logan Curtis Moffat Frank Thomas John C. Stepan Joyce Pully Isla Tullos Carol Walker Larry Swales

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Kay Higginbotham, Executive Director The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 19

United Methodist Senior Services of Clay County, Inc. Dugan Memorial Home, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Glenda Brinkley Norma C. Atkins Jim Helveston Bill Burris Larry Barton Mary Jo Hill Gene Childress David Cheatham Bruff Sanders Brett Miller Patty McBrayer Deborrah M. Wray Cheryl Sundbeck Judy Shirley

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Shelley Tuggle, Executive Director

United Methodist Senior Services of Desoto County, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Clay Davis Jackie Collinsworth Kevin Doddridge Herman Freeman Jean Dickerson Connie Haynes Sandy Slocum Doug Hardin Harmon Massey Charles Smith Joe Frank Lauderdale Milton Nichols Betty Stoker Bill Speck Sue Poff

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Marsha Brasher, Executive Director

Martha Coker Home, Inc. Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Janice Adams Penny Jackson Beverley King Priscilla Harper Betty Nickels Frank M. Patty, Jr. Dan McLeod Hank Remington Van Ray Mary Wilkerson Steve Roark Rita Sanders

Ex-Officio Members William “Bill” D. Scott III, Chairman, MMSS Stephen L. McAlilly, President/CEO Alan Brown, Vice Pres./Chief Operating Officer Julie Hoffman, Executive Director

3. Higher Education & Campus Ministry Institutions A. United Methodist Related Institutions Millsaps College Board of Directors Trustees Lisa Garvin, Joey Shelton, Geoffrey Joyner, Warren Black, Zach Beasley, Jerry Beam, Heather Hensarling, James E. Swanson, Sr. 20 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

United Methodist Laity Trustees Maurice Hall, Randy James, James A. Coggin, Murray Underwood, Mack Varner, Don Mitchell, Vaughan McRae, William Yates At-Large Trustees (* indicates additional United Methodist trustees) Paul Benton, Tom Fowlkes*, Jay Lindsey, Mike McRee, Bobby Robbins, Mark Freeman, Will Goodman*, Peder Johnson, Bud Robinson, Steven Smith, Mike Sturdivant, Jr., Bill Bynum*, Richard Hickson, Eason Leake*, Cooper Morrison, Monica Harrigill*, Toddy Sanders, Will Flatt, Cris Glick, Richard Mills, James A. Graves*, Charles R. Latham, Jean N. Medley, Donna Ruth Roberts

Rust College, Holly Springs Trustees Dr. Joe Bailey Dr. Adolph Harper Leone Medin Thomas Brown Dr. Joe May Dr. William Nelson

B. Wesley Foundation Directors Wesley Foundation, Alcorn State University Class of 2014 Mr. J.E. “Sam” Price, Dr. EL Vaughn, Dr. Lola Brown, Mrs. Esther Perryman, Dr. Cassandra Vaughn, Attorney George W. Britton, III, Leslie Crosby

Class of 2013 Ms. Debra Sturgis Stamps, Ms. Charlene Tate, Mr. Ronald McLaughlin, Rev. Dorothy B. Williams, Mr. Patrick Morgan

Class of 2012 Mr. Jack Walters, Mr. Wayne A. Stirgus, Rev. Charles Edward Moses, Mr. Robert Holloway, Rev. Richard Tillman, Attorney Vivian Toussaint, Mr. Eric James

Honorary – Life Members Rev. Dr. JD Tillman, Mr. Timothy Crisler, Dr. Henry Clay, Attorney Warren Cox, Mr. Joe Dockins, Mrs. Bonnie M. Dillon, Mr. Larscie Ellis, Dr. Willie F. Jackson, Mr. Waldo James, Mr. Sidney J. James (Deceased)

Wesley Foundation, Delta State University Board of Directors Chair – Bruce West Director – Stephen Ludlam Asst. Director – Kayla Frazier Student Rep. – Matt Williams Eddie Amelung Rev. Dixie Holder-Cummings Judy Ledford Dawn Carver Rev. Barry Dickerson Stephen Ludlam Joanne Crews Kayla Frazier Matt Williams Rev. Hugh Holder-Cummings

Wesley Foundation, Gulf Coast Advisory Board (MGCCC-JD & USM-GC) Class of 2013 Andi Moore, Kay Hewes-Vice Chairman, Vicki Pace

Class of 2014 Barbara Warren, Mildred Roy, Pat Hensley The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 21

Class of 2015 Adgie Course, Mary Beard-Secretary, Tom Hill

Class of 2016 Sarah Pinarci, Delores Goudy

Pastors Rev. Dorothy Dickson-Rishel-PPR Chairman, Rev. John McCay

Students Matthew Collier-USM-GC

Ex-Officio Janis Slade-Campus Minister TBA-MGCCC-JD Faculty Sponsor Pat Smith-USM-GC Faculty Sponsor Tom Rishel-USM Faculty Sponsor TBA-MGCCC-JD President Steven Boucher-USM-GC President Rev. Heather Hensarling-District Superintendent

Honorary Jack Ramsey, Bruce Hoyt, Belinda Hardy, Elaine Tinsley, Doris Pilgrim, Joyce St. John

Wesley Foundation, Jackson State University Board of Directors Winston Anderson, Georgia Bates, Luther Bates , Rev. DeMario Benson, Cynthia Brumfield, Kathryn Bryant, Hope Bynum, Rev. Robert Cook, Rev. Stephen Cook, Maudine Eckford, Clarence Evans, Connie Fitzhugh, Chandra Fraizer, Vern Gavin, Angela Gobar, Dewey Handy, Michael McCullum, Iley Mohamed, Dwight Presley, Emily Sanford, Ruth Williams

Wesley Foundation, Mississippi State University Board of Directors Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Charleen Carroll Ketrina Cannon Phyllis Benjamin Ed Curtis Bob Crabtree Barbara Crawford Frances Hays Lisa Lindley Debra Fairbrother Pat Dye Sally Laughlin Tim Muzzi Clint Graves Rosella Goddard Gaye Lindsay Marty Wiseman Jack Newell Anna Hood Doyle Pendley Linda Wells Charlotte Newell Jim Read Gart Windham Eloise Shannon Bart Williams Genesis Stallings Cynthia Williams Mary Stokes Miles Veasley Ann Walker Diane Wall Bobbie Walton Johnny Walton Ex-Officio Life Rev. George Buell George Verrall Rev. Hugh Griffin Kay Verrall Rev. Embra Jackson Eddie Lee Jones David Shumaker 22 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Wesley Foundation, Mississippi University for Women Board of Directors Chairperson – Sally Pearson Vice-Chair – Melissa Gilmore Secretary – Kathy Butler Treasurer – Cathy Glover CMRC Chair – Sammy Townsend Property Chair – Max Cullum Publicity – Harry Rodgers Hospitality Chairs – Ruth Rast, Debbie Mason & Evelyn Elliot Class of 2013 James Allen, 1507 Forest Hill Drive, Columbus, MS 39701 (FS) H: 245-1217 [email protected] Lee Burdine, 421 Northdale Dr., Columbus, MS 39705 (LC) H: 328-7420 W: 328-0444 Cell: 425- 2345 [email protected] Evelyn Elliott, 86 Bryant Road, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H: 574-2289 [email protected] Debbie Mason, 914 6th Ave. N, Columbus, MS 39701 (LC) H: 328-4346 W: 327-1517 C: 574-5295 [email protected] Max Cullum, 4772 Ridge Road, Columbus, MS 39705 (LC) H: 327-5070 C: 549-4201 cullummax@ yahoo.com Danny Watson, 415 Justin Circle, Columbus, MS 39705 (LC) H: 327-5157 C: 386-2506 dannynco- [email protected] Keith Shelton, 6434Liberty Road, Ethelsville, AL (at large) C: 662-425-9410 sheltons_photo@hotmail. com Lillian Wade, 608 9th Street N, Columbus, MS 39701 (LC) H:662-3288012 C: 662.251.8012 mlh- [email protected]

Class of 2014 Sally Pearson, 822 Pine Circle, Starkville, MS 39759 (FS) W: 329-7301 Cell 251-9120 sallybsa@ aol.com Harry Rodgers, Jr., 19 Brookwood Cove, Columbus, MS 39705 (LC) H: 327-1830 Cell 662-386-7007 [email protected] Kathy Butler, 224 11th Street S, Columbus, MS 39701 (alumna) 601-954-6904 [email protected] Jessica Horton, 523 6th Avenue S., Columbus, MS 39701 (alumna) C: 662-722-8103 jhorton51110@ gmail.com Mary Anne McAdams, 1005 11th Ave. N., Columbus, MS 39701 (alumna) C: 901-494-7225 mary- [email protected]

Class of 2015 Carolyn Allen, 1787 Hwy. 182 East, Starkville, MS 39759 (LC) H: 323-3790 Melissa Gilmore, 513 Thornton Drive, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H:327-1202 Cell 425-9499 [email protected] Margaret Sharp, 1224 Steens Vernon Rd., Steens, MS 39766 (LC) H:327-1389 [email protected] Kay & Sammy Townsend,637 Donna Lane, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H: 327-1436 Cell: 251-4119 [email protected] Debbie & Larry Swartz, 16 Fairway Drive, Columbus, MS 39705 (FS) &(LC) H: 327-5604 W: 241-7620 [email protected] Ruth Rast, 119 Gaylane Drive, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H: 574-2804 [email protected] Mary Byron, 907 Tuscaloosa Rd., Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) H: 329-1464 James Siegle, 513 Cypress St. Columbus, MS 39701 (LC) H: 662-557-9363 Cathy Glover, 194 Quail Ridge, Caledonia, MS 39740 (LC) H: 356-6723 W: 328-4000 C: 574-6025 [email protected] Lena Mae Duncan, 462 Hotty Toddy Dr, Caledonia, MS 39740 (LC) H: 662-356-6732 dlenaduncan@ cableone.net The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 23

Robin Carpenter, 169 Drake Circle, Columbus, MS 39702 (LC) C: 662-574-7550 robinshawncarpen- [email protected] Susan Cooper, 57 Maddie Cove, Steens, MS 39766 (LC) [email protected]

Ex-Officio Members Tony Proctor, P. O. Box 32, Columbus, MS 39703 (P) W:328-5252 [email protected] Embra Jackson, P. O. Box 1329, Starkville, MS 39759 (DS) W:662-323-0198 embrajackson1@gmail. com Curtis Bray, 3754 County Rd. 30, Ethelsville, AL 35461 (P) H:205-658-2834 Cell 549-2277 [email protected] Jonathan Speegle, 1123 College St., Columbus, MS 39701 (P) H:327-6130 W:328-7895 Cell: 889-7000 [email protected] Todd Lemmon, P. O. Box 1, Caledonia, MS 39740 (P) W: 356-9023 C: 662.386.9833 bro_todd@ hotmail.com Diane Lemmon, 519 Airline Rd., Columbus, MS 39702 (P) W: 328-8644 Cell: 662.803.9830 broth- [email protected] Andy Pearson, 822 Pine Circle, Starkville, MS 39759 (P) W: Cell 251-9010 [email protected] Fred Brown, 722 Military Rd., Columbus, MS 39701 (P) H: 328-4939 W:327-4978 Gail Griffith, 224 11th Street South., Columbus, MS 39701 (Director) H:243-1470 W: 328-1998 C:386-1031 [email protected] James Black, 927 Steger Rd., Columbus, MS 39701 (P) H:327-4175 C: 549-9281 jamesmblack@ bellsouth.net Raigan Miskelly, P. O. Box 32, Columbus, MS 39703 (P) C: 662.213.2336 W: 328-5252 raigan- [email protected] Sarah Windham, 1230 Oak Drive, West Point, MS 39773 (P) C: [email protected] Erin O’Mary, 224 11th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701 (Student) C: 205-495-2266 ewomary89@ hotmail.com Emma Rabalais, 224 11th Street South, Columbus, MS 39701 (Student) C: 228-342-8582 egrabalais@ myapps.muw.edu

Honorary/life members of Board Billy Pounds, 205 Dorrich Estates, Booneville, MS 38829 Home: 662-728-0484

Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Valley State Board of Directors Chair – Todd Davis Campus Minister Relations Chair – Andy Wilson Secretary – Dorothy Laurenzo Treasurer – Dr. Billy Rhodes Mr. Turner Arant Dr. Preston Boles Rev. Maxine Bolden Dr. Clemon Baker Mr. Terrell Cobb Rev. Ada Williams Mrs. Dorrise Baker Rev. Peggy A. Gibson Rev. Terry Williams Mr. Rayford Horton

Wesley Foundation, University of Mississippi Board of Directors Chair – Mr. Rayford Horton Secretary: Rev. Peggy Ann Gibson Treasurer – Dr. Preston Boles Todd Davis Ed Morgan Rev. Edie Willis Dorothy Laurenzo Dr. Billy Rhodes Andy Wilson 24 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Wesley Foundation, University of Southern Mississippi Board of Directors Rev. Mark Anderson Rev. Mike Hicks Kim Newell George Stark Rev. Tommy Artman Julie Howdeshell Frank Newell Nancy Steen Meta Blanchard Susan Howell Mary Peters Jason Townsend Travis Carpenter Rev. Vicki Hughes Tim Prather Jonathan Wallace Mikai Dickerson Scot Jones Sean Priebe Roy Windham Doug Donohue Frankie Lee Rev. Eddie Rester Luke Gallaspy Dr. John Meyer

Wesley Foundation, University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast Campus Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Kay Hewes Patricia Berry Cindy Lowe Matthew Collier Andi More Joanie Henckell Dot Moore Pat Hensley Vicki Pace JD Matta Barbara Warren Sarah Pinarci Ex-Officio Honorary Life Rev. Bill McAlilly Belinda Hardy Janis Slade Bruce Hoyt Pat Smith Jack Ramsey Debra Watson Joyce St. John Elaine Tinsley

Wesley Foundation, Coahoma Community College Board of Directors Mrs. Earnestine Landfair – Board Chair Mrs. Jacquilin S. Edwards – Secretary Ms. Toya H. Matthews – Treasurer

Mr. John Starlin, Mr. Donell Harell, Dr. Vivian Presley, Ms. Lorraine Cancer, Mr. Vernon Rencher, Mrs. Shirley Saddler, Mrs. Vickie H. Espy

Wesley Foundation, Copiah-Lincoln Community College Board of Directors Chair – Mike Calhoun Campus Minister Relations Chair – Mary Stewart Secretary – Joshua Wilson Treasurer – Richard Baker Richard Baker, John Bozes, Mike Calhoun, Stephanee Gatlin, Ron Kitchen, Sarah Loks, Pat Smith, Joshua Wilson

Wesley Foundation, East Central Community College Board of Directors Chair – Debbie Boggan Campus Minister Relations Chair – Beth Reeves Debbie Boggan Bill Lovett Dr. Phil Sutphin Rev. Theodore Cole Gloria McRae Tracy Tinsley Gail Fulton Beth Reeves Warren Willis The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 25

Wesley Foundation, East Mississippi Community College Board of Directors John Lyle Briggs, Dr. Owen Gordon, Chris Gully, Lucy Hull, Cheryl Sparkman

Wesley Foundation, Hinds Community College-Utica Campus Board of Directors Velma Butler, Melissa Dixon, Rochella Sanders, Bobby Vinson, Joan Vinson

Wesley Foundation, Holmes Community College-Goodman Board of Directors Chair – Nancy Lowe Campus Minister Relations Chair – Dr. Detra Bishop Treasurer – Annie Williams Dr. Detra Bishop, Rosaylne Davis, Nancy Lowe, Terry Moore, Annie Williams

Wesley Foundation, Holmes Community College-Grenada Board of Directors Jason Anding Judy DeHart Rev. Fredrick Fluker Rev. Tom Plotter Glenn DeHart Mattie Edmond Judy Harris Bernice Richardson

Wesley Foundation, Itawamba Community College Board of Directors Dr. Doyce Gunter, Dr. Bronson Prochaska, Vicki Hussey, Rev. Ron Schwake, Rev. Jimmy Criddle, Jimmy Langley, Jameson Rogers, Stephen Cramblitt, Cay Lollar, Kathleen Smith, Wade Holland, Wesley Partin, Rev David McCoy, Jada Mills, Pam Wheeler, Thomas Griffith, Chad Mims, Leah Richardson, Cully Hartsell, Rev. Jimmy Barnes, Rev. Darrell Sanderson

Wesley Foundation, Jones County Junior College Board of Directors President – Ed Smith Treasurer – RaLeen Haynes John Burks, Chad Garick, RaLeen Haynes, James Holifield, Gwen Magee, Ed Smith

Wesley Foundation, Meridian Community College Board of Directors President – Rev. Cynthia Cross Vice-President – Rev. Paul Knight Treasurer – Ms. Whitney Hodges Secretary – Ms. Suzanne Grafton Rev. Cynthia Cross, Ms. Suzanne Grafton, Rev. Terry Lynn Hilliard, Ms. Whitney Hodges, Rev. Paul Knight, John Reeves

Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Delta Community College Board of Directors Chair – Mrs. Theory Smith Campus Minister Relations Chair – Mrs. Cassie Pennington Secretary – Dr. Lenard Fouche Rev. Ben Ashford, Dr. Lenard Fouche, Mrs. Cassie Pennington, Clair Pitts, Mrs. Theory Smith 26 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus Board of Directors Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Kay Hewes Patricia Berry Cindy Lowe Matthew Collier Andi More Joanie Henckell Dot Moore Pat Hensley Vicki Pace JD Matta Barbara Warren Sarah Pinarci Ex-Officio Honorary Life Rev. Bill McAlilly Belinda Hardy Janis Slade Bruce Hoyt Pat Smith Jack Ramsey Debra Watson Joyce St. John Elaine Tinsley

Wesley Foundation, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston Campus Board of Directors Chairs – Mr. & Mrs. Larry Haley Vice-Chair – Mrs. Nicci Wangerin Campus Minister – Heidi Adams Secretary – Ms. Suzanne Guthrie Heidi Adams Ms. Suzanne Guthrie Sarah Nix Ms. Marjorie Batson Mr. Larry Hayley Dale Vuyovich Ricardo Bolton Mrs. Larry Hayley Ms. Merline Walker Matthew Collier Charles Harris Mrs. Nicci Wangerin Rev. Stacy Douglas Rev. Elijah Mitchell Ms. Naomi William Callie Wiygul

Wesley Foundation, North East Community College Board of Directors Chair – Rev. Barry Male Director – Wes Schrickel Hale Aust Bob Grisham Aston Portis Rev. Ricky Bishop Rev. Jason Harms Rev. Barry Male Susan Cartwright Rev. Ann Kaufman Wes Schrickel Jessica Forbus

Wesley Foundation, North West Community College Board of Directors Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Amber Burke Greg Freeman Denise Anglin Kris Dorr Max Billingsley David Guyer Mary Lipscomb Horace Hankins Ellen Glosson Rev. Ray Owens Dr. Gary Thompson Linda Hankins James Smith Jennifer Williams Robin Thompson Beth Owens Richard Sadler The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 27

Wesley Foundation, Pearl River Community College Board of Directors Chair – Susie Rogers Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Lynda Cumberland Wayne Alexander Sambo Gentry John Nienaber Rev. Bill Matthews Susie Rogers Marjory Thrash Robin Nix Ruth Watson Jon Williams

Wesley Foundation, Southwest Community College Board of Directors Chair – Rev. Skip Atchison Director – Rev. Greg Pittman Treasurer – Laurie Steele Rev. Skip Atchinson, Rev. Allen Dearing, Rev. Phil Gerber, William Harris, Jr., Christopher Hart, Rev. Greg Pittman, Laurie Steel

4. Mission Outreach (Global) Ministries Bethlehem Center, Jackson Board of Directors President – Terri Harris Vice-President – Stephen Cook Secretary – Megan James Treasurer – Carolyn Wakefield Honorary – James E. Swanson, Sr. Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Ex-Officio Cindy Casteel Judey Bogan Pat Courter Steve Casteel Stephen Cook Megan James Charlinda Florence Henderson Rasberry Kotesha Guidry Virginia Wilson Sarah Roberts Terrie Harris Jean Hudspeth Ann Johnson Techandra Johnson Darby Ray Carolyn Wakefield

Edward Street Fellowship Center Board of Directors Co-Chairpersons – Iva Brown & Micky Chapman Co-Chairperson Elects – Laurie Stetelman & Bill Youngblood Secretary – Leah Cambell Treasurer – Nanci Youngblood Travis Bolster Alice Fink Alice Provost Eric Waldron Iva Brown Dorothy Garner Clarence Putnam Rob Webb Judy Brown Peggy Gates Lilian Putnam David Wilson Leah Campbell John Gavin Sally Roberts Lelia Wilson Anita Carter Michael Hicks Billie Ann Russell Anita Word Micky Chapman Dorsetta Jordan-Monroe Robert St. John Bill Youngblood Lonette Cliburn Zeb Manning Laurie Stetelman Nanci Youngblood Douglas Donohue Marvin Morris 28 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Good Shepherd Community Center, Vicksburg Board of Directors Chairperson – Buddy Lofton Vice-Chairperson – Harry McMillian Secretary – Rosemary Spears Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Charlie Berger Jim Harper Buford Evans Sandy Berry Joe Gerache Bob Marr John Harrison Roberta Lovette Wayne McMaster Harry McMillan Jo Glyn Hunt Emma Roberts Johnnie Moss Pat Pierce Buddy Lofton Pat Simrall Jimmy Turner Ex-Officio Bob Ford Dr. Bob Morrison, Jr. Martin Pace Dr. Clark Williams

Moore Community House Inc., Biloxi Board of Directors President – James Crowell Vice-President – Kara Adams Secretary – Ann Smith Treasurer – Denise Antoine Kara Adams Linda Lightsey Ann Smith Denise Antoine Rev Bill McAlilly LaShundra Smith James Crowell Reilly Morse Carlos Wichy Joe Dawsey David Perkes Dr. Janice Wilson Linda Hyland Rev. Lindsey Robinson

St. Andrews Mission Community Center, McComb Board of Directors Executive Director – Ed Codding President – Vickie Webb Vice-President – Betsy Murrell Secretary – Lydia Beebe Treasurer – Pattie Bonner Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Lydia Beebe Jennifer Gholson Doug Ervin Pattie Bonner Virginia Goza Tina Brumfield Susan Hedges Andrea Sanders Betsy Murrell Kent Kebert Vickie Webb Nita Pounds Beula Rogers Serrie Smith Earnestine Varnado

Wesley House Community Center Inc., Meridian Board of Directors President – Mike Vick Vice-President – Thom Bittick Secretary – Robin Hull Treasurer – Frances Gail Jones The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 29

Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Roger Fant Thom Bittick Steve Gillespie Julia Bertrand David Goldman Jonda Henry Julia Green Nancy Davis Neil Henry Jennifer Kennard David Hall Bob Dilworth Lee Johnigan Helen Meyer David Hosch Maurice Hall Dixie LaBruyere Wesley Pepper Brian Hutton Robin Hull Carol Smith Ed Reynolds Kathy Luke Steve Murray Mike Vick Betty Vise Steve Reetz Ex-Officio Advisory Board Frances Gail Jones Rosie Bumpers Trey Long Elaine Byrd Billy Owens Harry Causey Thad Quarels Todd Clayton Marcia McElroy Bobby Sims

5. Other Institutions Mississippi United Methodist Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors Chairperson – Bishop James Swanson President – Rev. Rayford Woodrick Vice President – Rev. John C. Moore Secretary – Mrs. Rachel Perkins Executive Director – Mrs. Martha A. Scarborough Treas/Assist Sec – Miss Billie Spraberry

For 1 Year Term For 2 Year Term For 3 Year Term Class of 2013-14 Class of 2014-15 Class of 2015-16 Turner Arant Dr. Joe N. Bailey, III Howard E. Boone, Jr. Freddie J. Bagley Miss Leslie Bounds Rev. Zachary Beasley Eugene S. Clarke, III Rev. David W. Carroll Bryce Griffis C.D. "Red" Galey Henry Holifield Raymond Miller Rev. Mitchell B. Hedgepeth James L. McRae Dr. Fred McDonnell Rev. Geoffrey Joyner Rev. John C. Moore Rev. LaRue Owen Charles Leggett, Jr. John David Robinson Mrs. Rachel Perkins Sherman Muths, Jr. Ben Walton Jesse L. Ross, Jr. Mrs. Kelley Riley Dr. Acie Whitlock, Jr. Joe Charles Sanders Walker Sturdivant Rev. Rayford Woodrick Rev. Jeffery S. Shannon Dr. Ron Whitehead Emeritus Members Herman Hester Rev. Lamar Martin Rev. W.L. Wallace Rev. Prentiss Gordon C.R. Ridgway O.B. Walton, Jr.

Ex-Officio Bishop James Swanson, Chairperson Rev. Vickie White, District Superintendent Honorable Peyton Irby, Legal Counsel Rev. Giles Lindley , Conference CFA Chairperson, Rev. Connie Shelton, Conference Connectional Table Director 30 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

The United Methodist Hour Board of Directors Executive Director – Steve Casteel Chairperson – Frank McWhorter Vice-Chairperson – David Vowell Secretary – LaToya Redd Treasurer – Mary Ann McIlwain Class of 2012 Class of 2013 Class of 2014 Ex-Officio Carlolyn Hood Lee Burdine Judge Dawn Beam Mike Hicks Dr. Lisa Leek Rev. Mattie Gipson Bruce Calcote Martha Scarborough LaToya Redd Bob Lyles Rev. Stephen Cook Hope Morgan Ward Dr. Paul Talbot Dr. Eugene Owens Jeff Flathau Ron Wilikinson Rev. Eddie Rester Lindsey Lynchard Delmar Robinson Frank McWhorter Sykes Sturdivant David Vowell Lifetime Dee Abbott W.W. Blain Clay Davis John Dean, Jr. Mary Ann McCarty Katie Rose McClendon Billy Yates Rev. Jerry Mitchell J.R. Penick Jimmy Prince Dorotheann Roger Dr. Dan Thomas Dories Thompson

E. District Boards/Committees Brookhaven District District Officers Sarah Lloyd, Lay Leader Tommie Hart, Lay Speaking Charles Campbell, UMM Virginia Case, UMW TBA, UMYF District Committee of Ordained Ministry Skip Atchison, Warren Coile, Bonnie Dillon, Samuel Echols, Mike Evans, Keith Gaughf, Gene Horton, Ron Kitchens, John Kramer, Sarah Lloyd, Fitzgerald Lovett, AJ Murray, Greg Pittman, Jim Porter, Tim Sisk, Carolyn Webster, Scott Wright, Ed Youngblood District Trustees Jimmy Buchanan, Edward L. Brown, Charles Campbell, David Fahrner, Alfred Felder Melnee Frazier, Hemene Matthews Superintendency Larry Bridges, Ron Donegan, Keith Gaughf, Lula Mae Irvin, Fitzgerald Lovett, Charles Wood Buildings and Locations Susan Allen, Charles Bryant, Mike Evans, Connie Felter, Jim Hancock, Fitzgerald Lovett, Selber McShepard The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 31

Finance and Audit Tommie Hart, Jimmy Jones, Karen Sullivan District Mission Center Board Members Clergy: David Cumbest, Chris Richardson, Greg Pittman Laity: Charles Campbell, Sarah Lloyd, Jewel Dunnaway Exec. Director: Johnny Crosby New Church Development Robert Armstrong, Keith Gaughf, John Hudson, Mattie Jones, Fitzgerald Lovett, Jim Porter, Scott Wright

East Jackson District District Chancellor Steven Younger Finance & Trustees 2013-14: Roy Montz, Jim Genesse 2014-15: Buddy Noblin, Jim Taylor 2014-15: Keith Keeton, Melanie Woodrick District Officers District Lay Leader: LaToya Redd, District Lay Speaker: TBS, District Treasurer: Yolanda Parris Committee on Superintendency 2013-14: Susan Smith, David Carroll, Vicki Jones 2014-15: Stacey Parvin, Nancy McGuire, LaToya Redd, District Lay Leader 2015-2016: Haywood Hannah, Marcus Ellis Church Location & Building 2013-14: James Twiner, Robbie Murden 2014-15: Gordon Herring, Jim Matheny, John Wallace, LaToya Redd, District Lay Leader 2015-2016: LaToya Redd, District Lay Leader, John Wallace Committee on Ministry 2013-14: Gary Glazier, Robert Brown 2014-15: Joe Landrum, Rusty White, James Twiner 2015-2016: Lynette Little, Jim Matheny, Karie Sue McCaleb Laity: 2013-14: Dorothy Redd; 2014-15: Bill Clement; 2015-16: Bill McManus Ex-Officio: Kevin Carter, Stacy Parvin, Robbie Murden

Greenwood District Building and Locations Committee 2013: Rev Walter Goldsmith 2014: Rev Glenn Seefeld, Chair 2014: Rev Jack Wooten 2015: Rev Barry Dickerson 2015: Mrs Janie Mortimer 2016: Rev Terry Williams 2016: Dr Cassie Pennington Ex-Of Lay Ldr: Mr. John McClay Committee on Ordained Ministry 2013: Rev Maxine Bolden 2013: Mr. Leroy Nash 2014: Mrs. Jane Simmons 2015: Rev Tom Potter 2015: Rev Grover Glenn, Chair 2016: Rev Stephen Sparks 2016: Rev Steven Owens 32 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

DS: Rev Mattie Gipson Ex-Of: Mrs. Ann Gray Ex-Of: Rev Rusty Keen Ex-Of: Mr. John McClay Committee on Superintendency 2013: Mr. Turner Arant 2013: Rev Tom Potter 2014: Mrs. Annie Williams 2014: Dr. Billy Ray Stonestreet 2015: Mr. Walker Sturdivant 2015: Rev Ada Williams 2016: Mrs. Sally Rogers Lay Ldr: Mr. John McClay Trustees/Finance Committee 2013: Rev Willie Williams 2014: Dr. Joe Hayes 2014: Rev Mary Hutson 2015: Dr. Detra Bishop 2015: Mr. Charles Branch 2016: Mrs Katherine Carver Dist LLdr: Mr. John McClay Dist Treas: Mr. Larry Gnemi DS: Rev Mattie Gipson Dist Sect: Ms. Susan Clinkscales

Hattiesburg District District Officers Lay Leader: Dwight Yates Lay Speaking: Henrietta Brown UMM: Narvin Strahan UMW: Jimmie Jones Church Location and Building West Team: Mitch Guess, Leader & Chair; Bob Black, Mike Essary, Linda Dixon East Team: Donald Rogers, Leader; Johniel Henry, Louis Crumbley, Jr., Randy James District Superintendency Judy Milligan, Chair; Dwight Yates, Lay Leader; Trudy Cessna, Treasurer; Kim Kay, Secretary Class of 2013: David McCullen, Haskins Montgomery Class of 2014: Pat Holifield, John Gavin Class of 2015: Tim Prather, Patricia Sherman Finance and Audit David McCullen, Chair; Dwight Yates, Lay Leader; Trudy Cessna, Treasurer; Kim Kay, Secretary Class of 2013: David McCullen, Haskins Montgomery Class of 2014: Pat Holifield, John Gavin Class of 2015: Tim Prather, Patricia Sherman Ordained Ministry Chris Young, Chair; Trudy Cessna, Secretary/Registrar Class of 2013: Linda Dixon, David Slaughter, Vickie L. Moody, Chris Young, Sessions Polk Class of 2014: Dixie Holder-Cummings, James McRee, Ann McCullen, Amy Roller, Julie Collins Class of 2015: Vickie S. Baldwin, Bobby Brewer, Patrick Hutto, Louis Johnson, Mary Lynn Still The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 33

Meridian District District Committee on Ordained Ministry Larry Hilliard, Chair; Marvin Blanks, John Branning, Fred Britton, Ever Jean Burt, Gary Howse, Robert Hughes, Sarah King, Faye LaBoone, Elbrist Mason, Kenneth Owen, Bob Peden, Alan Randle, Charles Waddell, Davey Wilkinson, Martha Williams Trustees Carol Barham, Mary Ford, Clarissa Green, James Hall, John Johnson Bobby Martin, Marie Partridge, Mark Scarborough Superintendency Committee Phyliss Anderson, Renay Dawkins, Kiah Hitt, Josephine Hughes, Terry Hilliard, Mike McGreevy, Robert Turnage, Mary Walker, Martha Williams, Dan Willis Finance & Audit Nancy Crews, Sam Davis, Dorothy Grady, Maurice Hall, Cecil Johnson Van Lucas, Carolyn Morton, Cheryl Sparkman Church Location & Buildings Sam Anderson, Grant Brown, James Crotwell, Will Dowling, Owen Gordon, Freeman Jones Maxine Richardson, Janice Tinsley District Committee Larry Harms, Kiah Hitt, Sarah King, Shyeim Yates

New Albany District Laity: James Herod Barbara Adams, District UMW President Bob Kelly, District UMM President Linda Leatherwood, District Youth Coordinator Seth Male, District UMYF President Gordon Marie Crowe, District Director of Lay Servant Ministry Rev. Jim Petermann, District Disaster Response Coordinator Rev. Kenny McGill, District UMVIM Coordinator Committee of Ordained Ministry Bill Barksdale, Bobby Dailey, Claire Dobbs, Camille Galloway, Jimmy Glover, Ethel Grisham, Jason Harms, James Herod, Ann Kaufman, Trey Lambert, Chair, Jeff Lawrence, David Lowery, Barry Male, Hugh Tate, Eddie Willis District Superintendency Jerry Beck, Heath Coggins, Helen Dixon, James Herod, Ann Holmes, Jack Ivy, Kim Haynes, Kerry Powell, Eugene Stockstill, Buddy Wiltshire Finance Committee Barbara Gafford, Chair: Mary Tate Pannell, Lou Ann Staggs, Vance Witt Committee of Church Location and Building Phyllis Colson, Bill Glover, Kenny McGill, Vivien Richardson, Jimmy Watts Trustees Class of 2014: Rev. David Lowery, Larry Miller, Al Fenger Class of 2015: Jean Dillard, Kay Larson, Rachel Eaton Class of 2016: Butch Cobb, Dennis McGaha, Jim Jennings

Seashore District Disaster Coordinator: Rev. David Cumbest Lay Leader: Mr. Robert Sharp Lay Servant Ministry: Mrs. Sheila Gillies Missions Coordinator: Rev.David Newton UMM President: (Vacant) UMW President: Mrs. Linda Hyland 34 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Church Building & Location (Chair TBS), Rev. Tom East, Mr. Keith Wells, Mr. Robert Sharp, Rev. Bobby McGill District Board of Ministry Rev. Sheila Cumbest, Chair, Rev. Lindsey Robinson, Rev. Elijah Mitchell, Rev. Larry White, Rev. David Greer, Rev. Dr. Eric Pridmore, Rev. Betty Weaver, Rev. John McCay, III, Mr. Robert Harry, Rev. Oscar McGough, Mrs. Beth Dean, Rev. Dr. Dorothy Dickson-Rishel, Rev. Victor Chatham Finance (Mrs. Stacey Penny, Chair), Mr. Tom McCormick, Mr. Eric Chambless, Mrs. Melodye Luke, Rev. Robert Pittman, Mrs. Wanda Hurlbert, Mr. Robert Sharp Superintendency (Rev. Danny Dabbs, Chair), Rev. Dr. Denise Donnell, Rev. Phillip Heidelberg, Mr. Ted Hearn, Rev. Rod Dickson-Rishel, Ms. Alice Walker, Mr. Ed Blakeslee, Mr. Thomas Barnes, Mr. Robert Sharp Trustees (Rev. Dr. Kurt Appel, Chair), Mr. Larry Corban, Mr. Sidney Rushing, Mrs. Stacey Penny, Rev. Kevin Bradley, Rev. Len McRaney, Mr. Wayne Jones, Ms. Jerre Martin, Rev. Judy Longo Strategic Ministry Team Mrs. Sheila Gillies, Mr. Andre’ DeBose, Rev. Willie Gore, Rev. Oscar McGough, Rev. Leanne Burris, Rev. M. J. Kirby, Rev. LaSonya DeBose, Rev. Mary Ann Wiginton, Mrs. Margo Porter Board of Laity Mrs. Sheila Gillies, Mrs. Linda Hyland Youth Mrs. Jan Gum, Mr. Donald Gum

Senatobia District Committee on Superintendency Robert Maugh, Ruby Montgomery, Cyrus Owens, Leonard Cotton, Karen Sudduth, Joann Freeman, Greg Meek, Craig Shideler, Charles Simmons District Board of Trustees Hubert Foster, David Huffman, Rodge Rodgers, Rickey Haynes, John Veradi, Lynn Johnston, Thomas Murphy, Ray Urban Committee on Ministry 2013: Rev. Ozell Landfair, Rev. Joe Lawson, Rev. Adam Gordon, Rev. Tommy Stephenson, Robbie Sissell; 2014: Margaret Dicken, Rev. Don Lewis, Rev. Ed Moses, Rev. Jeff Switzer, Blair Jernigan Finance & Audit Barbara Broome, Jacobi Flynn, Robert Maugh, Billy Proctor, Carl Handy, Blair Jernigan, John Suddath, Ray Weatherly, Martha Comstock, Glenda Rhodes, Bill Thomas Church Buildings and Locations Susan East, Rich Galtelli, William Garrott, Stephen Gullett, Harold Hall, Blair Jernigan, Sam Jones, Melvin McClure, Robert McGraw, Lee Murphy, David Olds-CH, Juan Perez 2012-15 Leadership Lay Leader: Blair Jernigan Lay Speaker, Director: Billie Willhite Disaster Coordinator: Jeannie Owens United Methodist Men: Bruce Howell United Methodist Women: Edna Cave United Methodist Youth: Ben Larsen The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 35

Starkville District Committee on Ordained Ministry Rev. Fred Brown, Rev. Byrd Hillman (chair), Rev. Raigan Miskelly, Rev. David Meadows, Rev. George Buell, Dr. Sarah Sanders, Mrs Ann Walker, Rev. Byrd Hillman, Rev. Don Patterson, Rev. Trey Harper Rev. Bob Whiteside*, Dr. Marty Wiseman* Ex-Officio Members Rev. Eddie Lee Jones, Rev. Andy Pearson* *on CBOM Finance Committee Class of 2013: Rev. James Black (chair), Lenora Samuels, Mike Dowd Class of 2014: Rev. Stacey Parvin, Charles Hull, Ann Walker Class of 2015: Marilynn Ashford, Letitia Jackson Ex-Officio Member Mona Howell, District Treasurer Superintendency Committee Class of 2013: Rev. Fred Brown, Dr. Marty Wiseman, Mr. T. J. Tate Class of 2014: Rev. Rochelle Minor, Marty Crowder, Gail Griffith Class of 2015: Annie Kelly, Curtis Bray (chair), Elmarie Brooks Ex-Officio Mr. James Woodard, Katelyn Jackson Trustees Class of 2012: William Oakley, Rev. Trey Harper, Rev. Eddie Hinton Class of 2013: Ed Saunders, Rev. David Shumaker, Rev. Larry Haggard Class of 2014: George Verrall Church Location & Building Committee Class of 2013: Dr. Sarah Sanders, Rev. Ron Jefferson, Doyle Pendley Class of 2014: Rev. Antra Geeter, Rev. Anne Russell Bradley, Rev. George Buell Class of 2015: Maudie Benton, Mitzi Younger

Tupelo District Committee of Ordained Ministry Terri Armstrong Betsy Collums, Jim Curtis, Tim Green, Dianne Harris, GingerHolland, Jerrold Hood, B.B. Hosch, Minnie Leeper, Don McCain, Billy McCord, David McCoy, Gloria McKinney, Doyce Gunter, Truman Thompson Board of Trustees James Ford, Don Harrington, Cully Hartsell, Cliff Hodges, Carol Pruitt, Darrell Sanderson, Ellen Short, James White Committee on Superintendency Sharon Brooks, Charles Coggins, Bessie Givhan, Mary Jo Heard, Don McCain, Marty Polk, Truman Thompson, Rex Wilburn Finance Committee Terri Armstrong, Don McCain, Rose Roberts, Rex Wilburn, Darrell Sanderson Committee of Church Building and Location William Burdine, Melanie Clement, Gene Grubbs, Jim Langston, David McCoy, Rose Roberts, Darrell Sanderson, Danny Wilburn, Hershel Wiygul Leadership Team Debbie Andrews, Terri Armstrong, Jimmy Barnes, Charity Gordon, Bessie Conner, Arial Eddie, Elane Finley, Rob Grant, Ginger Holland, Don McCain, Ben Orr, John Reed, Rose Roberts, Darrell Sanderson, Ellen Short, Kathleen Smith, Bobby Thomas 36 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

West Jackson District District Chancellor Briggs Hopson, III 2013-2014: Joe May, Stephen Cook, Finance Chair 2014-2015: Alva Cobb, Tommy Dyson 2015-2016: Dale Yates, Trustee Chair, Larscie Ellis District Officers District Lay Leader: Martin Butler District Lay Servant: Laura Tedder District Treasurer: Yolanda Parris Committee on Superintendency 2012-2013: Will Wilkerson, Sherry Johnson, Jim Stirgus, Jr.; 2013-2014: Freddie Logan, Jennifer Tate, Wardell Leach; 2014-2015: Dell Hunt, Brenda Thromburg, Richard Robbins Church Buildings & Location 2013-2014: Susannah Carr; 2014-2015: Minta Davis; 2015-2016: Ron Gomillion Committee on Ministry 2013-2014: Walter Frazier; 2014-2015: Rob Hill, Registrar, Rachel Pitts; 2015-2016: Bruce Case, Chair Laity: 2013-2014: Pam May; 2014-2015: Trent Walker; 2015-2016: Nancy Ballard F. Tellers - 2013 District Clergy Lay Brookhaven District Frank Newell Connie Felter East Jackson District Leon Cooper Jean Harvey Greenwood District Ada Williams Miller Annie Williams Hattiesburg District Paul Roller* Marcelean Arrington Meridian District Kenneth R. Owen Obbie Riley New Albany District Ricky Bishop Cheri Hobson Seashore District Denise Donnell Bill Wilkerson** Senatobia District Mark Anderson Lee Murphy Starkville District Anne Russell Bradley TJ Tate Tupelo District John T. Foster John Reed West Jackson District Beth Miller Bill Johnson * Denotes Head Teller ** Denotes Assistant Head Teller The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 37

Section II

Business of the Annual Conference All photos courtesy of Greg Campbell, Greg Campbell Photography, Inc. A. Minutes Of The Daily Proceedings Friday, June 7, 2013 Communion Worship – 9:30 a.m. (Produced in part by Jeffery L. Virgil, II for The Circuit Rider)

“This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood…” (Luke 22: 19-20) The Opening Service of Worship for the 2013 Mississippi Annual Conference was fittingly a Service of Holy Communion this year, as Bishop Swanson’s declared this being the “Best way to officially usher in the conference session.” The setup of the service around the tables offered the opportunity for persons at each table to get to know those who joined together around the Lord’s Table. Bishop Swanson reminded that gathered that we are all in debt to a common Lord. One who came from Heaven, healed the sick, and raised the dead. The Bible says that some people did not like this so Holy Communion is served during the worship they hung him high, stretched him wide, and He died service Friday morning. just as He predicted. But each time we gather together and Remember, Christ is born anew in our lives as we seek to be Christ in the world. Opening Plenary – 2:00 p.m.

The conference gathered at 2:00 p.m. and sang “And Are We Yet Alive.” Dr. Dora Washington welcomed all present, saying that she could see that the assembly was enveloped by “the power of we.” On behalf of Bishop and Mrs. Swanson and the conference planning committee, she welcomed the assembly to the twenty-fifth session of the Mississippi Annual Conference. Bishop Swanson asked his wife, Mrs. Delphine Swanson, to the stage to recognize guests present. Mrs. Swanson asked Mmes. Mrs. Swanson pictured with the Bishops’ McAlilly, McAlilly, Morgan, and Lee, the wives of the Morgan and Lee as they receive gifts and greetings. bishops present, to the stage to receive gifts and greetings. Bishop Swanson greeted them and reported that Bishop Lee was not present that afternoon because he was attending the funeral of a member of a clergy family. Bishop Swanson recognized Dean Albert Mosley of Gammon Seminary and Jay Earheart Brown of Memphis Theological Seminary for their work in their seminaries. He then called on Dr. Anne 38 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Burkholder to give greetings from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Dr. Burkholder, the Associate Dean of Methodist Studies, spoke briefly about the state of Emory’s theological programs. She said that Candler’s mission was to educate faithful and creative leaders for ministry in the world. She reported that their students were 50% United Methodist, 50% women, and 24% African American, and that their median age was 27. She reported that there were three new major degree programs, including the Doctorate of Ministry degree (starting in 2014), and two masters degrees that Bishop Swanson gives roses to the First Lady Del- were being created to provide opportunities for phine to celebrate their wedding anniversary Friday persons called to ministry, but not to ordination. at Annual Conference. One is a Master’s degree in faith and public life, and the other is a Master’s degree in community leadership. She reported that the building campaign was in Phase II and that the new building to house the Pitts Library would be completed in late summer. She thanked the conference for its support of the Methodist Education Fund, which helps to underwrite the education of students of the thirteen official United Methodist seminaries, a fund on which Candler depends mightily. The Bishop recognized Ms. Sallie Whiteside, the chairperson of the Mississippi Conference Episcopacy Committee. She reported that the committee welcomed the new bishop. She reported on the bishop’s busy schedule and on his achievements. She reported that April 9, the committee met to support, counsel, and advise the bishop. She recognized the Swansons’ 27th wedding anniversary. The conference approved the report. Mr. Tim Crisler, Conference Lay Leader, addressed the conference about the conference theme, “The POWER of We.” He explained the importance of the connection implied by the word “we.” He told the story of the Little Red Hen, explaining that the church is seen frequently as a consumer church. He explained that a missional church, on the other hand, is more based on the story, “Stone Soup,” in which everyone takes a part in helping the church succeed. He said that in the consumer church, the attitude is, “I go to church,” but in the missional church, the attitude is, “I am the church.” The Bishop gave the State of the Church address as an invitation to the vision for the Mississippi Annual Conference. He began with the scriptural basis for the movement called “The POWER of We,” Acts 2:41-47. Timothy Crisler, Conference Lay Leader, addresses He explained that the book of Acts deals with the Annual Conference Friday afternoon. the transition from Jesus’s ministry to the min- istry of the church empowered by the Holy Spirit, without whom nothing can be done spiritually. He explained that during the course of our time together, he would be leading teaching sessions that would expound upon the 4 core values of this vision and that these teachings would be available on a free DVD that was to be used in four-to-six-week study within all local churches. Rev. Trey Harper (Conference Secretary) welcomed the members of the Conference and asked that if anyone was submitting anything from the floor, it must be in writing for the records. He reported that that day and the following day, the bar of the conference would be all the round tables as well as all the seats at the front and in the center. He said that in order to vote, members must be seated within the bar. He said that on Sunday, the bar would change to the center section of chairs. He said that the outer rows of chairs would remain all three days for guests of the Annual Conference. The conference approved the bar. Rev. Harper then put the tellers and Journal staff before the conference, and it approved them. He then put the printed tri-fold agenda before the conference as the offical agenda. This was also adopted. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 39

Next the reports of the Council of Finance and Administration, including the 2014 Budget were placed on the table as directed by the Standing Rules. In addition, in accordance with the Standing Rules, Rev. Harper placed the petitions and resolutions as recorded in the Pre-Conference Workbook and the printed Addendum on the table. He reported that Resolution No. 5 in the addendum was the proper resolution that was before the confer- ence. There was an additional resolution, No. 8, which was distributed at that time by the tellers. The conference received the resolutions and petitions for the table Rev. Rick Brooks (Meridian: St. Luke) rose to a point of information, asking what order was necessary to submit a resolution from the floor. Bishop Swanson informed him of the order. Rev. Brooks moved to suspend the rules to allow another petition. The motion was adopted by Rev. Trey Harper more than a two-thirds vote. Rev. Harper asked that the resolution be given in writing. Rev. Harper offered his appreciation to Brenda McGloster, Office Coordinator for Communication and Connectional Ministries, to the Communication Staff and to the district secretaries for their hard work and help with registration. He also recognized Trudy Cessna and Winna Seefeld, two retiring district secretaries for their years of service. Ms. Latoya Redd then introduced Bishop Swanson, for the first of his teaching sessions on the “Great Commandment of Love (Matthew 22: 37-39).” Ms. Latoya Redd introduced Rev. Ricky James to speak on the work of the Committee on Higher Education and Campus Ministries. The Committee has decided to move Itawamba Community College’s Wesley director from part time to full time status for the coming year. This is the second community college in addition to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston to go to full-time status. Community colleges are an important part of higher education in the State. He announced that the Conference Merit Award, which goes to any Mississippi United Methodist college student enrolled in a United Methodist col- Latoya Redd lege, was awarded to Ms. Jenna Johnson of Brandon, Mississippi. The Cooper Fund scholarship, awarded to any junior or senior student intending to enter the seminary, was awarded to Abby Herrington from Waveland, Mississippi, a senior at Millsaps College. Rev. James asked the conference to encourage the churches to pay their conference mission shares in full, so that they can continue to fund campus ministry as fully as possible. He asked conference to be aware of graduating seniors so that the connection can be made. Rev. John Moore (New Albany District Superintendent) asked Rev. James about the goals that the community colleges must meet to make full-time status. Rev. James responded that the goals were outlined in the bylaws. Rev. Mitchell Hedgepeth (West Jackson: Clinton First) reported that there was a Wesley Fellowship now present at Mississippi College, a predominantly Baptist college. Rev. Eric Sanford (West Jackson: Alta Woods) spoke about Advent Grants and the process in which churches can apply for this assistance for special mission projects. He also informed the body that to avoid some past confusion the name is being changed to Mission Grants for the coming year. The deadline for applications for the next set of Mission grants will be October 31st. Ms. Sarah Sanders, President of the Conference United Methodist Women, spoke about the active programs of United Methodist Women, including Mission U. Mr. Chris Blount, chair of the Communications Commission, spoke about recent changes in the work of the commission, including recognition of the Conference Communication staff. He recognized 40 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Steve Casteel for his leadership in this area. Mr. Donald Beard, President of the Conference United Methodist Men, reported that three hundred men attended the recent UMM retreat. The plans for another event in central Mississippi are under way as well as one in the summer and one in the fall. He also spoke about the importance of local UMM groups being chartered. Ms. Latoya Redd spoke on the Harry Denman Evangelism Award and announced its winners. The Award for Youth, presented by Rev. Embra Jackson, DS of the Starkville District and Carmen Sanders, Conference Youth Representative was awarded to Kelli Danielle Randle. The Harry Denman Award for Laity was presented by Rev. Jimmy Barnes (Tupelo District), Rev. Andy Ray (Senatobia District) and Mr. Tim Crisler (Conference Lay Leader) to two recipients: Kathleen Smith and Cheryl Denley. The Award for Clergy was presented by Rev. Vickie White (East Jackson District) and Rev. David Carroll to Rev. Theodore James “Ted” Giordano. Rev. Steve Casteel presented the Connectional Ministries report. He thanked the hundreds of vol- unteers who make Annual Conference possible. He thanked Bishop Bob Morgan for his mentorship. He also reminded the body that the Mission Shares for Connectional Ministries go straight to worthy causes and not administration and salaries. United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) Cootdinator, Rev. David Newton (Seashore: Wesley—Ocean Springs) introduced Sarah and Artur Rakhmankulova, who spoke on his planting a church in Moscow. They sent their greetings spoken in Russian and explained their work in building the Wesleyan tradition among the people of Russia. As Rev. Harper announced adjournment at 4:45 p.m., a video about the work of the Choctaw Mission was played for the body.

Mission Worship Service – 5:00 p.m. (Produced in part by Paige Swaim-Presley for the Circuit Rider)

The service opened in darkness with a single child in alb and cassock singing “This Little Light of Mine” with a candle, which grew in the second verse into a full band version with everyone present. Rev. Raigan Miskelly (Starkville: Columbus First) opened the service and led in the litany of confession. The band then led an arrangement of “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” followed by “Holy, Holy, Holy.” The band then sang “Holy, Holy, Holy” by Gary Oliver. With the congregation seated, the band sang “A Mighty Fortress” by Christy Nockels. The band then sang “Oh Draw Me Lord” by Todd Smith, Allan Hall, and Amy Perry, which accompa- A child sings “This Little Light of nied a reading of a litany followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The band Mine” during the opening of the then sang an arrangement of “Standing on the Promises.” Mission Worship Service. Bishop Swanson then presented the preacher for the service, Bishop Bill McAlilly, who thanked Bishop Swanson for the invitation. Bishop McAlilly spoke passionately about John 14:8-14. “Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these,” Jesus says to his fearful disciples in this passage. These greater things include sharing the light of Christ in our own churches’ neighborhoods. “We don’t want to see brokenness in our commu- nities, and we can’t believe that Jesus would call us to do greater things,” Bishop McAlilly explained. “But trust God, and God will show you how you Bill McAlilly, Resident Bishop of the Nashville, can do greater things.” He said that the words Tennessee Area, gives the Mission Worship “Greater things are yet to come” produce in him sermon. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 41 great hope. He ended his sermon with a prayer. During a time of reflection, the congregation was led by the band in Chris Tomlin’s “God of This City.” The members of the Mississippi Annual Conference began the mission of “greater things” by receiv- ing its annual mission offering at the invitation of Bishop Swanson, while Matt Redman’s “Sing Like Never Before” was played. This year’s offering will support the following three initiatives: discipleship formation for laity, creating new places for new people and partnering with the Eurasia area UMC to create new places for new people and in discipleship formation for laity. Bishop McAlilly offered the final word of Benediction.

Saturday, June 8, 2012 Conference Plenary – 8:10 a.m.

After some introductory music by Rev. Haywood Hannah (East Jackson: Greenwood Chapel and Wesley Chapel) and Mr. Nathan Woodward, Ms. Latoya Redd welcomed the conference to the second day. The congregation sang “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.” Bishop Swanson thanked Ms. Redd for her guidance through Annual Conference. He delivered his second teaching on, “The Great Commitment of Generosity.” He addressed the core value of generosity by reading Matthew 10:5a and 10:8b. He said that it was hard to fall in love with God and his people when one does not have a spirit of giving. After concluding, he reminded the conference about his reading list at the Cokesbury store. Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, reported that the Missions Service the previ- ous night had drawn a total of $140,186.32. Rev. Clint Ware (West Jackson: Clinton First) Bishop Swanson speaks on ‘Generosity.’ reported that the Missions Auction had made $7,200 by that point. Rev. Harper then cleared the bar of non-voting attendees. During this transition, the conference sang “Freely, Freely.” Rev. Harper announced that there were no changes to the Standing Rules for the year. Rev. Harper called Rev. Stephen Sparks, Chair of the Petitions and Resolutions Committee to bring before the body the petitions and resolutions that has previously been lain on the table. The motion was adopted. Rev. Sparks put Resolution 1, “Prayer,” before the assembly. The Petitions and Resolutions Committee recommended concurrence. Resolution 1 was adopted. He then put Resolution 2, “Housing/ Rental Allowance for Retired and Disabled Ministers,” before the assembly. The Petitions and Resolutions Committee recommended con- currence. It was approved. He then put Resolution 3, “Resolution to Establish Limited Service Churches,” before the assembly, reporting that it had been amended after the Pre-Conference Workbook was com- pleted. He said that in guideline 5, the word “or” was to be struck, with an insertion at the end, “or keep their membership at the limited service churches”; in guideline 6, he reported that the word “remaining” and the phrase “time limited Rev. Jerry Beam gives towards the Annual Confer- status is granted” had been removed and “limited ence mission offering. service churches” used in its place. He added at the end of the resolution, “Be it further resolved that all actions limited service churches shall be subject to approval of the local charge conference, the cabinet, and the bishop.” The Petitions and Resolutions Committee recommended concurrence. Rev. Mike Hicks (Hattiesburg DS) spoke in favor, assuring every- 42 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 one that the intent of the resolution was not to close a church, but to give an option other than closing, so that the church continues to be listed as a United Methodist congregation in the community. Rev. Jim Cox (Senatobia: Friars Point and Lula) rose to a point of information, asking whether the district superintendent needed to be present at the deciding charge conference. Bishop Swanson answered in the affirmative. Rev. Dennis Fink (Tupelo: Palmetto and Verona) rose to a point of information, asking why the voluntary nature of the resolution was not in the language of the resolution. Rev. Sparks answered that the word compel was also not in the language of the resolution. Mr. George Tutton (Starkville: New Zion) rose to a point of information asking for a repetition of the sixth part of the procedure. Rev. Sparks repeated it. Ms. Laurie Raborn (Brookhaven: Bude) rose to a point of information, asking how the confer- ence would publicize this option. Rev Sparks answered that it was outside the scope of the resolution, but he felt confident that the Bishop and Cabinet had a plan. Rev. Charles Bryant (Brookhaven: Hazlehurst Charge) spoke against the resolution, saying that sufficient research had not been conducted. Rev. Garry Ruff (Seashore: Cedar Lake) rose to a point of order, saying that he heard the previous statement from Rev. Bryant as a motion to table the resolution. Bishop Swanson answered that he could not make a motion after making a statement. Rev. Mike Childs (Starkville: Louisville First and Bevil Hill) moved to amend the motion to make explicit the voluntary nature of the option with addition of the words, “No church shall be compelled to become a limited stated church without their approval.” After the motion was seconded, Rev. Childs spoke in favor of amendment. Rev. Sparks spoke in favor of the amendment. The assembly approved the amendment. Rev. Rod Dickson-Rishel (Seashore: Long Beach First) rose to a point of information, asking if any consideration had been given to how outdoor signage for limited service churches would be handled, as it seemed problematic to have a normal sign for a church that does not meet. Bishop Swanson answered that the District Superintendent, with the help of the church, would decide those matters. Rev. Rebecca Smith (Starkville: Nanih Wayah, Middleton, and Vernon) rose to a point of information, asking how to handle people who do not want their names assigned to a nearby Methodist church. Rev. Hicks (Hattiesburg DS) answered that no one is forced to transfer membership. Dr. Charles Campbell (Brookhaven: Brookhaven First) rose to a point of information, asking if a lay speaker could be allowed to speak on Sundays. Rev. Hicks answered that this option would be addressed in a subsequent resolu- tion. Mr. Richard Gingles (Seashore: Long Beach First) rose to a point of information, asking if there was any way to reconsider a completed closing and become a limited service church. Rev. Hicks and Bishop Swanson indicated that the procedures of reopening would have to be followed. Mr. Paul Reese (Greenwood: Grenada Grace) called the question. The conference approved the resolution as amended. Rev. Harper, Conference Secretary, asked Rev. Sparks to pause the work of Resolutions and Petitions for a moment of prayer by the youth of the Annual Conference. Ms. Gracie Lemmon from the Starkville district spoke about NEXUS. Shawn Arrington (Meridian District), rep- resenting CCYM, read Hebrews 10:24–25a. Ben Larson (Senatobia District) prayed over the conference. Ms. Lemmon thanked the Bishop for his support for the youth and rec- ognized him as a member of CCYM, giving him a T-shirt. The youth then surrounded the assembly. Bishop Swanson thanked the youth for their prayer. Rev. Sparks, continuing the work of the Resolutions and Petitions Committee, put Resolution 4, “Guidelines for Establishing ‘Preaching Stations’ in the Mississippi Mississippi United Methodist Youth prays for the MS Annual Conference,” before the body. He Annual Conference Saturday morning. stated that the Committee has accepted an amendment in paragraph seven, “Be it further resolved that all actions related to preaching stations shall be subject to the approval of the local charge conference, the cabinet, and the Bishop.” Rev. Mike Childs moved that the resolution be amended to indicate that “No local church shall be compelled into that status, but must be approved by the local charge conference.” The amendment was adopted. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 43

Rev. Harold Robinson (Tupelo: Bailey Memorial and Vardaman) rose to a point of information, asking what provision would be made for not sweeping non-attending members into the corner. Rev. Hicks answered that there is no change of membership. Rev. Diane Woodall (Brookhaven District) rose to a point of information asking if local pastors would not be included in the appointment process for preaching stations. Rev. Hicks answered that a preaching station would not have the means to pay a local pastor’s salary, so a lay minister allows a church not to have to pay the Lift you hands up! Around 400 youth attend confer- minister. Rev. William Montgomery (Tupelo: ence NEXUS event. Thaxton) rose to a point of information, asking if finances were the primary issue the resolution sought to mend. Bishop Swanson answered that tthis was a determination of the local congregation. Rev. Dennis Fink (Tupelo: Palmetto) rose to a point of informa- tion, asking how many churches the resolution would affect at that moment. Rev. Hicks answered that it was difficult to say, but perhaps ten to fifteen churches out of entirety. Rev. Jim Cox (Senatobia: Friars Point and Lula) spoke in favor of the resolution, saying that many churches had little funds to take care of the facilities, much less a pastor. Dr. Bo Gabbert (Brookhaven: Meadville) rose to a point of information, asking if the cabinet had a minimal membership for determining this status. Rev. Hicks answered that the local church would make that decision. Ms. Gwendolyn Fink (Senatobia District) rose to a point of information, asking about how to teach the world the three categories of these churches. Rev. Hicks answered that a limited service church pro- vides that there would be a United Methodist presence still in that community with a sign out front that says that United Methodists are there and might be back there; whereas, a preaching station would not change the way a church functions, other than no longer having to have a paid pastor serving the con- gregation. Rev. Diane Woodall (Brookhaven District) spoke against the motion, saying that many voices would not be heard in the amount of time the body has had the resolution. Rev. Rayford Woodrick (East Jackson: Sharon) moved to amend the resolution by removing the “(SY)” from the second section, allowing the superintendent and the congregation to determine the best way to supply that church with a pastor. The body approved the amendment. Mr. Scott Broughton (Brookhaven: Sandy Hook) rose to a point of information, asking how apportionments at a preach- ing station would be handled. Rev. Hicks answered that there would be no more mission shares appor- tioned to a preaching station. Rev. Randy Youngblood (Brookhaven: Greendale) asked if these preaching stations would receive a delegate at conference. The Bishop answered that they would not. Rev. Jim Glass (Senatobia: Southaven First) rose Youth from the Mississippi Conference engage in a flash mob to a point of information, asking NEXUS gathering. whether provisions be made for these churches to receive the sacraments on a regular basis. Rev. Hicks answered that the church would be associated with another charge so that the sacraments would be avail- able. Jonathan Cagle (New Albany: Hopewell) rose to a point of information, asking if a retired local or elder is assigned to that church, he or she would be allowed to administer the sacraments. Bishop Swanson answered in the affirmative, but in the case of a retired local pastor, provision would need to be made, since that person has to have an appointment in order to exercise his or her licensing responsibility. Rex Wilburn (Tupelo: Bruce) asked what the effective date of the resolution would be. Hicks suggested that it would be the beginning of the following year. The conference approved the resolution. 44 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Rev. Sparks asked Rev. Joey Shelton (West Jackson: Galloway Memorial) to speak on Resolution No. 5, which appeared in the third section of the addendum. He read it in full. Rev. Allen Dearing (Brookhaven: Johnston Chapel) rose to a point of information regarding mission share funds, asking where the income would come from. Rev. Shelton answered that it would come from the funds from sold churches. Rev. Clint Ware (West Jackson: Clinton First) moved to amend the resolution to include a mission secretary in the task force. It was seconded. Rev. Ware spoke in favor of the amendment. Rev. Gene Bramlett (New Albany: Pine Flat) rose to a point of information, asking if the committee would have to change the number of people serving on it. Bishop Swanson answered affirmatively. Garry Ruff rose to a point of information about the wording of the amendment. The amendment was adopted. Mr. Willie Carter rose to a point of information, asking who would determine which church would get these funds. Rev. Embra Jackson (Starkville District Superintendent) answered the question. Mr. John Hennegan (West Jackson: Wells Memorial) rose to a point of information, asking what happens to non-mission share funds currently at the end of a fiscal year if they have not been spent. The chair recognized Mr. David Stotts, Conference Treasurer, who answered that those funds were temporarily restricted for future use for the committee only. Rev. Harold Robinson (Tupelo: Bailey Memorial and Vardaman) rose to a point of information, asking what impact the resolution would have on the previous two passed and asking if funds would be made available if one wanted to revitalize one of those churches. Rev. Jackson answered that the committee would make that determination. Rev. Neville Vanderburg (New Albany: Camp Ground, Ebenezer, and Walnut) spoke against the resolution, saying that processes were already in place to do everything the committee is designed to do without using the committee. Rev. Wayne Napier (Meridian: Hickory and Newton) rose to Retiring District Secretaries. L to R: Bishop Swan- a point of information, asking how the resolution son, Winna Seefield, Greenwood District, Trey would affect bodies that retain funds beyond fis- Harper, Conference Secretary and Trudy Cessna of cal years. Mr. Stotts answered that there would the Hattiesburg District. be no effect on those funds. Rev. Stephen Bittick (Senatobia: Byhalia) rose to a point of information, asking how much money the conference was talking about. Mr. Stotts answered that it was in the neighborhood of $650,000. The conference approved the resolution. Rev. Sparks put Resolution No. 6 “Increase Annual Conference Per Diem” before the assembly. Ms. Lisa Bozeman (Brookhaven District) moved to amend the resolution to set the per diem at cost for hotel lodging only. The amendment died for lack of second. Ms. Connie Coulson (Seashore District) moved to amend the amount for hotels from $60 to $80. It was seconded. Mr. David Stotts spoke against the amendment. Martha Scarborough spoke against the amendment, saying that when the per diem was set, it considered double occupancy. Ms. Lisa Bozeman (Brookhaven) raised to a point of information, asking about the nature of double occupancy. The amend- ment was not adopted. The resolution was then brought to vote and was adopted. Rev. Stephen Sparks yielded the floor for another postponement to the continuation of the work of Petitions and Resolutions. Bishop Swanson called for a five-minute break. Following the break, Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, invited Ed Jones to speak on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Rev. Jones spoke about the moving of the Conference office to the Briarwood Campus. He reported that the Wilson Annex had been con- verted into a comfortable meeting facility. The parsonage for the bishop was able to be renovated before they moved into it. He thanked Ms. Beth Harkness for her help in the episcopal residence and Bishop Swanson presented her a gift. He also thanked and gave a gift to Mr. Bob James, who was particularly active on the Board of Trustees. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 45

Mississippi Conference Bi-Centennial and Merger Celebration

Ms. Latoya Redd introduced the cel- ebration of the bicentennial of the Mississippi Conference and the celebration of the merger. Rev. Rick Brooks gave a presentation on the founding of the Mississippi Conference, dressed in period costume as Tobias Gibson. Rev. Rayford Woodrick and Ms. Bonnie Dillon then spoke on the establishment of the Mississippi conference and the history of the many streams of Methodism that became the United Methodist Church. Rev. Jerry Williams spoke on behalf of the Committee on Archives and History and pre- sented the Tobias Gibson Award to Ms. Virginia Rayford Woodrick and Bonnie Dillon share remem- Matthews. brances of our conference merger 25 years ago. Ms. Redd introduced Bishop Robert Morgan, former Episcopal Leader of the Mississippi Conference during the time of merger, who spoke about the history of the Conference and the merger. Ms. Redd invited Bishop Swanson to lead the congregation in singing the final verse of “This Is a Day of New Beginnings.” Bishop Morgan then introduced Ms. Joy Carr to read a poem about the merger. Bishop Swanson commended the presenters and planners of the historical celebration. He said that it was necessary not to let sleeping dogs lie, but to revisit even painful history so that the Holy Spirit can work through it.

Conference Plenary

Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, invited Rev. Vicki Loflin-Hughes, who spoke about the Board of Ministry. She recognized all who were to be commissioned later that evening, as well as the ordi- nands and the two deacons. Bishop Swanson addressed the ordinands, asking the traditional questions. Rev. Loflin-Hughes addressed the conference about the means of helping new clergy not be encumbered by so much debt. She then introduced Rev. Harry Hilliard, who recognized clergy celebrating fifty years of ministry. The retiring clergy were introduced with a video that featured the stories of each of the retiring clergy. Rev. Warren Coile recognized each of the retiring clergy. Bishop Swanson adjourned that morn- ing’s plenary with prayer at 12:45 p.m and a video detailing the work of the Red Bird Mission.

Memorial Service – 2:00 p.m.

The congregation gathered while Nathan Woodward played an arrangement of Jean Sibelius’s Finlandia on the alto saxophone and the pianist played an arrangement of “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Rev. Amy Roller then led the congregation in singing “For All The Saints,” which was followed by a responsive reading led by Rev. John Cornelius. Rev. Connie Shelton then read from Hebrews 12:1–3, and Rev. Alphonso Crump read from John 17:20–24. Rev. Amy Roller sang “Where Joy and Sorrow Meet,” by the band Avalon. Rev. Connie Shelton then delivered the sermon, entitled “The Power of Witnesses.” Bishop Swanson led a prayer of remembrance of God’s servants. Rev. Trey Rev. Connie Shelton delivers the message during the Harper, Conference Secretary, then read the memorial service. 46 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 names of all the deceased clergy and deceased clergy spouses. Mr. Tim Crisler, Conference Lay Leader, then read the names of the deceased lay members of the Annual Conference. Bishop Swanson recognized the loss of two Bishops who had previously served within Missisippi, then led a litany of remembrance and blessing. Congregational singing of “Come, Let us Join Our Friends Above” escorted the families of those remembered to a place to gather together with friends.

Conference Plenary – 2:45 p.m. Candles are lit in memory of those who have Following the service, Rev. Harper reset the passed. bar and the Mr. Brad Johnson led the congregation in “Marching to Zion.” Rev. Harper thanked Bishop Bill McAlilly for presiding over the body for a few minutes while Bishop Swanson was spending time with the families from the Memorial service. Rev. Steve Casteel, Director of Connectional Ministries, invited Dr. Robert Sharp to provide an update on the work of UMCOR in the years since Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Sharp said that the confer- ence’s connection had received over 180,000 volunteers who had helped with the disaster responses of the conference. Rev. Casteel introduced Ms. Beth Dean to speak about her staff that helps with the continuing work of Hurricane Katrina reconstruction. Mr. Matt Casteel spoke briefly about the Stop Hunger NOW mission. He reported that over six mil- lion meals had been prepared since 2009 in Jackson. Rev. Harper invited Mr. Steve McAlilly, Director of Methodist Senior Services to present his report to the Annual Conference. He introduced a video that explained the Sunday Fund, which takes care of elders who have outlived their resources. Bishop Swanson returned to the stage, thanked Bishop McAlilly for his leadership and then led a singing of Happy Birthday for Bishop Bill McAlilly. Rev. Joey Shelton, representing the Committee on Resolutions and Petitions, resumed the report He informed the body that Resolution #7 dealing the electronic distribution of the Annual Conference Journal had been withdrawn by the petitioner. He next introduced the tabled Resolution #8 on the existence of the death penalty in Mississippi. The committee moved that the petition be referred to the Conference Committee on Church and Society. Rev. Justin White (West Jackson: Wells Memorial) spoke against the referral, saying that it would be more powerful from the floor of the Annual Conference. Mr. John Hennigan (West Jackson: Wells Memorial) rose to a point of information, asking what the practical effect of the referral to the committee was. Rev. Shelton answered that he was approached by a member of the Committee on Church and Society that they felt that it fell in their domain, but either method would be acceptable. Rev. Don McCain (Tupelo: St. Mark) spoke in support of the referral, saying that the subject needed more consideration than the conference had time to give it. Mr. Buddy Nobblin (East Jackson: Christ) spoke against the referral. Rev. Lance Presley (Seashore: Nugent) spoke against referral, saying that if the body had not had enough time to discuss it, the resolution only affirmed what the Book of Discipline had said for a long time. The conference voted by standing vote of 373 to 302 not to refer the resolution. J. R. Hall (East Jackson: Monterey) moved to amend the resolution to remove the seventh clause, which said, “whereas, the current governor of the State of Mississippi, Phil Bryant, is a member of the United Methodist Church.” Rev. Lance Presley (Seashore: Nugent) spoke in favor of the amendment. The conference adopted the amendment by voice vote. Mr. Doug Heiser (East Jackson) spoke against the main resolution, saying that the statistics in the second clause were misleading. Rev. Rodney Henderson (West Jackson: Yazoo City First) spoke against the resolution, saying that the inmates should be lifted in prayer. Mr. Terry Moulton (Tupelo: St. Mark) spoke against the resolution. Rev. Phillip McDaniel (Starkville: Marvin Chapel and Pierce Chapel) spoke in favor of the resolution. Rev. Dawn Douglas Flowers (Seashore: Main Street) spoke in favor of the resolution. Rev. Gene Bramlett (New Albany: Pine Flat) spoke in favor of the resolution. The conference adopted the resolution by standing vote of 372 to 341 against. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 47

Rev. Harper introduced the General Conference Amendments and explained the balloting process. Bishop Swanson spoke to the Disciplinary considerations taken in voting to amend the constitution and the reasoning the member badges and balloting was handled as it was. The ballots were distributed and returned. The following votes were recorded on the various Constitutional Amendments voted by the 2012 General Conference. Proposed Amendment Number: Yes Number: No I 730 15 II 714 34 III 709 35 IV 695 36 Following the collection of all ballots by the teller staff, Rev. Harper turned to the item of Conference Nominations, making the motion that the body adopt the nominations as found in the Pre-Conference Workbook and Addendum, allowing the Secretarial Staff to make any appropriate additions or corrections as needed. The motion passed.

Service for the Ordering of Ministry – 7:30 p.m. (Produced in part by Heather Truett for the Circuit Rider)

Ordination by bishop can be traced back hundreds of years in Methodist history. Our long line of bishops began in 1784, with Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury. For us in the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, the long list of names has come to Bishop James Swanson, who presided over this year’s Service of Ordination. The Procession of the Clergy to the congre- gational singing of “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arranged Mack Wilberg. It was led by Rev. Barbara Hite and Rev. Theodore Williams. As is traditional, members of the retiring class process with the fire of the altar which will be carried out by members of the newly ordained orders. This year’s Ordination Class respresenta- tives were Christopher McAlilly and Linda Jane Watts. Deacons and Elders Following a greeting and responsive prayer led by Bishop Swanson, the congregation was led in a moment to Remember our Baptism and call into the common ministry of Jesus Christ. A Congregational sung response of the verses of “Borning Cry” orchestrated by Lynne K Pickett where intertwined throughout the service. Mr. Tim Crisler, Conference Lay Leader and Rev. Vicki Hughes, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry next presented those who were to be licensed, commissioned and ordained to Bishop Swanson, offering jointly the affirmation of both the assembled laity and clergy. Rev. Goyo De La Cruz, led the Prayer of Illumination, followed by a reading of Luke 4: 16-21 by Rev. Brad Corban. Bishop Swanson preached on “The Essential Nature of the Call,” challenging those of the new classes, as well as all assembled on our call to “proclaim good news to the poor...freedom for the prisoners... recovery of sight for the blind,[and] to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” The sermon was followed by congregational reading of The Creed of the United Church of Canada led by Rev. Pamela Buford. The Offeratory prayer was led by Rev. Ever Jean Burt to the choir anthem of “My Shephed Will Supply My Need” arranged by Mack Wilberg. Following the General Examination of all the candidates by Bishop Swanson, those who were receiv- ing their License for Pastoral Ministry came forward for examination and blessing. They were licensed to preach, conduct worship and perform other duties in a particular setting. They have completed licensing school, Orientation to Ministry and received an appointment to serve. The Bishop next received those who would become Associate Members. These are local pastors of at least forty years of age. They have completed at least four years of full-time service and the five year Course of Study or have a seminary degree. These men and women will be available for full-time service, 48 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

will be guaranteed an appointment, and will now have voice and vote in many aspects of our Annual Conference. Next Bishop Swanson invited those guest Bishops [Bishop Clay Lee, Bishop Robert Morgan, Bishop William McAlilly and Bishop Thomas Brown of the Fourth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Church]to join him for the Commissioning of Provisional Elders and Deacons. These men and women have completed at least Commissioned Members 50% of their seminary education, answered sixteen theological questions, written a six- week Bible study, prepared a video-taped sermon and met various other requirements to stand in this capacity. Following an examination and Prayer of Commissioning, the Bishops laid hands upon each minister praying God’s Spirit empower them for their ministry. The Bishops assembled remained for the Ordination of two candidates as Deacons in the United Methodist Church. These men and women are called by God, authorized by the church and ordained by our bishop to a lifetime of ministry of Word, Service, Compassion and Justice. They hold a special place in our churches, connecting the con- gregation to the community around and within. Like Jesus, they are called to serve all people, especially Liscense for Pastoral Ministry the poor, the sick, and the marginalized. Finally, we come to the ordination of those seventeen ministers for the Order of Elder in the United Methodist Church. These men and women have served as Provisional Elders for the past two years. They have been called by God, authorized by the church and ordained by our bishop to a lifetime of ministry of Word, Sacrament, Order and Service. Though called to serve all people in many ways, they will devote themselves primarily to the responsibility for preaching and teaching the Word of God and to Associate Members the pastoral leadership of the congregations to which they are appointed. Following a final sung congregational response, Bishop Swanson recognized Rev. Glenn Seefeld, retired Elder to receive the symbol mantle of ministry. Rev. Seefeld them passed this mantle to Rev. Sherry Judy, newly ordained Deacon in representation of the passing of the light of ministry from one gen- eration to the next. The Recessional Hymn of “O God, Beyond all Praising” arranged by Richard Prioulx. A final word of blessing was offered by Bishop Swanson and members of the ordination class.

Mississippi Annual Conference retirees are honored for their service. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 49

Sunday, June 9, 2012 Conference Plenary – 8:30 a.m.

As the body congregated, Mr. Nathan Woodward played some music on his saxophone. Rev. Wayne Webster thanked Mr. Woodward and the other musicians who made music throughout the conference, including Mr. Brad Johnson, who played the piano throughout the conference. Mr. Johnson then led the congregation in a verse of “Shall We Gather at the River.” Ms. Latoya Redd introduced Ms. Ginger Stevens, who spoke about the Wesley House Community Center. She reported that the Wesley House had multidisciplinary teams made up of law enforcement officers, social work- ers, and all the people it takes to deal with victimization, those of children, elderly abuse, vulnerable adults, domes- tic violence, and sexual assault. She reported that the program had created a safe place for victims of domestic violence, including a courtroom in which victims can feel safe while giving testimony against their aggressors. She reported that they had a detective on staff. She described the work of the Wesley House, and described that it was Nathan Woodward committed to ending human trafficking. Ms. Redd then introduced Bishop Swanson for a final teaching moment. He spoke on the third “Great,” the “Great Requirement of Justice”, a term that he said was quite misunderstood. He read Micah 6:8. He defined justice as a term that is akin more to the religious or spiritual term righteousness. He said that righteousness has nothing to do with moral living, but means living in right relationships with others and God. He said that justice is not the eye-for-an-eye retribution of the court system. Using the illustra- tion of the ending apartheid in South Africa, he called for an ending the human method of justice and establishing the more divine method, in which people are honest with the fact that all have sinned. He then spoke about the fourth “Great,” the “Great Commission of Apprenticeship” taken from Matthew 28: 18-20. He said that while God is forming each person, the process of shaping and working and forming is a witness to the world. He reminded the assembly that sometimes people will come to Christ through someone and that person will not even know it. Following a time of prayer, Bishop Swanson then spoke for a moment about Imagine No Malaria, saying that a ten-dollar net can save four lives in a country in which mosquitoes carry malaria. Ms. Redd thanked the Bishop for his teachings. She introduced Ms. Deborah Anderson and her son Javon to the stage. She spoke about her experience at The Barn at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College-Perkinston and how she was transformed to walk in the path of the Lord. Rev. Heidi Adams (Seashore: MGCCC-Perkinston Wesley Foundation) thanked her for sharing her story. She reminded people that all people are interwoven. Ms. Sara Sanders shared Ms. Anderson’s connection to UMW in that she was baptized during the Mission U event. Rev. Andy Ray (Senatobia District Superintendent) spoke about the progress of a new Spanish- language church planted in Horn Lake, Desoto County, and he presented a slideshow about it as well as introduced those ministers and laity involved in its establishment. Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, announced a short break to stretch while a video explaining the Vital Signs program.

Born of Conviction – 10:00 a.m.

After the break, Rev. Tim Thompson, Assistant to the Bishop, introduced Mrs. Myrlie Evers to present the Commission on Religion and Race Emma Elzy award to representatives of the twenty-eight signers of the 1963 “Born of Conviction” Statement, which declared the ministers’ disapproval of dis- crimination, the closing of public schools to create private schools with tax funds, and communism. He asked Rev. Keith Tonkel and Rev. Maxie Dunnam, two of the original signers, to accept the award 50 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

on their behalf. Rev. Dunnam thanked the conference for the recognition of the signers, many of whom left the state. He explained that many of the exiled signers went on to become presidents and deans of seminaries and district superintendents in other conferences, all tes- tifying to the notion that “God has outwited us.” He brought to attention the need to care for the poor as the great civil rights issue of the present. Rev. Thompson invited Rev. Stephen Cook and Rev. Kathy Price, the co-chairs of the Commission on Religion and Race, to read the names of the original signers, allowing each Representatives of the twenty-eight signers of the family to stand as each name was called. Rev. “Born of Conviction” Statement. Thompson then thanked Rev. Joe Reiff, the chair of the Religion Department of Emory & Henry College in Virginia, for his help in researching these signers. Rev. Thompson noted that Dr. Reiff was working on a book about the signers. Rev. Thompson then invited Bishop Swanson to read a letter of unity and faith in recognition of the life and work of Medgar Evers and presented it to Mrs. Evers. Mrs. Evers then addressed the conference, thanking it for the message of unity honoring Medgar Evers and his inspirational legacy.

Conference Plenary – 10:30 a.m.

Mr. Brad Johnson led the congregation in singing a verse of “Blessed Be the Tie that Binds Our Hearts in Christian Love” and “Amazing Grace.” Rev. Maxie Dunnam and Rev. Keith Tonkel accept- Rev. Embra Jackson, Starkville District ing the Emma Elzy award on behalf of the signers. Superintendent, introduced Rev. Joe May and Rev. Henderson Rasberry, who spoke about a seminary scholarship established in the memory of two distinct leaders in the church, Dr. Merlin Conaway and Dr. Henry Clay. Ms. Latoya Redd introduced Mrs. Lisa Hicks, who presented the healthy churches award for 2013 to Brookhaven: Monticello, Mount Pleasant, and New Zion; East Jackson: Morton, St. Matthew’s, and Walnut Grove; Greenwood: John Wesley and Samuel Chapel; Hattiesburg: Heritage, Laurel, and Oak Grove; Meridian: Cornerstone, St. Elizabeth, and Wesley Chapel; Starkville: Columbus, Eupora, New Bell Zion, Pleasant Hill, Rock Hill, St. James, and Wesley; and West Jackson: Benton and Central. Mr. David Stotts, Conference Treasurer, spoke on behalf of the Administrative Committee. He presented statistics on church giving, medical benefits, pensions, the conference-wide insurance program, and systematic giving. He spoke about the administration training sessions. He thanked Ms. Dorothy Ellis for her seventeen years of financial ministry and the eleven years she spent helping him. He then recognized the staff who assist in the work of the Conference Treasurer and Benefits Office. Mr. Stotts introduced Rev. Curtis Bray, Chair of the Board of Medical Benefits (Starkville: Shaeffer’s Chapel) who spoke briefly about the Conference Medical Insurance Plan. Rev. Bray showed a video about The Amazing Pace, the Conference walking initiative. The conference received the Board’s written report in the addendum. Mr. Stotts introduced Rev. Tim Prather, Chair of the Board of Pensions (Hattiesburg: Purvis and Talowah), who spoke briefly about the Pensions Program and Direct-Bill. The conference received the committee’s written report in the Addendum and Pre-Conference Workbook. Rev. Giles Lindley, Chair of the Council on Finance and Adminstration (Starkville: Starkville First) presented the written report of the CFA, including its recommendations and the budget. He announced that groups that receive mission shares would not have a special day offering. The conference received The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 51 the Council’s written report in the Addendum and Pre-Conference workbook and approved the Budget for the 2014 year. Rev. Lindley thanked Mr. Stotts for his service. Rev. Garry Ruff (Seashore: Cedar Lake) rose to a point of information on whether the recommen- dations on salary limitations and dissolution of property issued in the report had been accepted. Bishop Swanson answered that they were recommendations, not mandates. Bishop Swanson continued that these recommendations noted how the superintendents ought to work with the local churches on those matters. Rev. Jim Fisher (Seashore: Pascagoula First), speaking on behalf of the Equitable Compensation Committee, presented the committee’s report and moved to add three additional guidelines for receiving compensation support. The first was to provide documented proof of worship attendance. The second was to require each church or charge receiving equitable comp to attend some form of stewardship training to provide encouragement for those churches to become more self-sustaining. The third was an arrearage policy to help ministers and churches if they cannot meet the salary demands of the pastors. The Bishop split the question into three motions, and on considering each question, each recommendation was approved. Rev. Tanya Evans (Meridian: St. Peter and Wesley Chapel) rose to a point of information, ask- ing if the committee had sufficiently evaluated the size of churches in its figures. Rev. Fisher assured her that her concerns would be considered. The conference approved the report. Rev. Warren Coile (Brookhaven: Brookhaven First) spoke on behalf the Board of Ordained Ministry, recogniz- ing two local pastors, Anita Lawson (Senatobia: Red Banks and Victoria) and Daniel Darling (New Albany: Falkner, Friendship, and Golden Hill), with a certificate for completion of the course of study. This concluded the report of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Ms. Martha Scarborough, Executive Director of the Mississippi United Delegates look over items for the first Missions Marketplace Methodist Foundation, spoke on behalf Auction. of the Foundation, saying that its board of directors had led the Foundation into a place of excellence. She spoke briefly of the services offered by the Foundation and reminded the body that generosity can begin early in one’s life. Rev. Billy Owen (Meridian District Superintendent) spoke on district property resolutions. He drew attention to the resolutions printed in the addendum, where sixteen churches were being discontinued and two merged. The conference approved the resolutions. After reading the names of the churches, Rev. Owen offered a prayer of thanksgiving for the work of the congregations being disbanded. Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, announced that the Mission Marketplace had closed bidding, ending with a total of $10,777. He then moved that the Secretarial Staff be allowed to make editorial but not substantial changes as necessary in preparation of the Annual Conference Journal. The motion was adopted. Rev. Rusty Keen (Greenwood: Winona Moore Memorial and New Hope), vice chair of the Annual Conference Planning committee moved to hold Mississippi United Methodist Annual Conference 2014 at the Jackson Convention Complex. The motion was adopted. Mr. Brad Johnson led the assembly in “I Stand Amazed in the Presence.”

2013 Pastoral Appointments Bishop Swanson then spoke briefly about the appointments. He asked each District Superintendent to confirm one at a time that the appointments listed in the Special Edition of The Circuit Rider were correct for each district or to make any correction necessary. The final Appointment Listing would be published in the Annual Conference Jounral. Bishop Swanson then announced that Rev. Mike Hicks would be moving from the Office of District Superintendent into the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation, and presented a parting gift to him. Bishop Swanson recognized Rev. Steve Casteel’s work with the Conference, then recognized Tim 52 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Crisler to speak to the local churches on their reception and support of their ministers who would be coming or returning. Bishop Swanson then recognized Rev. Trey Harper, Conference Secretary, for his leadership of this his first Annual Conference in this position. He then offered a final prayer and dismissal of the conference to lunch. Service of Holy Baptism – 2:00 p.m. (Produced by Tamica Smith-Jeuitt for the Circuit Rider) The atmosphere was lively well before nearly 40 people—most of them children—made their way to the designated posts for baptism on the last day of the Mississippi Annual Conference 2013. A saxophonist and a liturgical dance group had people on their feet. A video presentation of baptisms from around the conference was played. Later there was singing from the choir that kept spirits lifted. Those witnessing this first-time service of the annual conference could be seen shouting praises, some with hands high in the air, others clapping and rocking to the music. Thirty-six-year-old Gerrold Mitchell of Anderson South United Methodist Church in Jackson was among those who were baptized. “I never took that step outwardly declaring my love for Christ and when the opportunity opened I just had to jump on it. I am just excited about the overall process this is awesome, that’s all I can say this is awesome,” said Mitchell. Gilda Macklin of Jackson had her 11-year-old son Casey baptized. “It was time, it was time. My friend is a member of Anderson South and she called me about it, and I said immediately ‘I’ll sign him up.’” When asked if he understood what the ceremony meant for him Casey said, “this is to wash away my sins and help me be a better person.” At the end of service, Bishop James Swanson, Sr. told the congregation that he wanted them to take home a positive message about annual con- ference stating: “Tell people you saw a new spirit. You saw people praising and magnifying God and that all is not dead, because you saw people being baptized in a pool; you saw new hope, and for as many people retiring, you saw that many people being ordained, commissioned and licensed. Let Photos, above: Two of the many who were bap- folk know that there is hope in the land not because tized at the Service of Holy Baptism. James Swanson showed up, but because the Holy Ghost has always been here and we’ve come to lift up the name of Jesus.” Swanson and members of the Cabinet lead the Sacrament of Baptism that included the multiple modes of Holy Baptism recognized by the United Methodist Church. People were given the choice of immersion, pouring or sprinkling. District Superintendents were stationed throughout the congregation with bowls of water for those gathered who wished to participate in the Reaffirmation of Baptism. Each pastor with a participating member being Baptized was invited to share in the service, a true celebration of God’s grace and awesome expression of the POWER of We. Following this service, the Bishop adjourned the Conference Sine Die. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 53

B. Condensed Minutes The United Methodist Church The Business Of The Annual Conference

The Minutes of the Mississippi Annual Conference, held in Jackson, Mississippi from June 7th through 9th, 2013, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. presiding. Date When Organized: June, 1989. Number of Session: Twenty-fifth. Part I - Organization And General Business 1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 619): Secretary? Arthur R. (Trey) Harper, III Mailing Address: 55 N Gold Street, Eupora, MS 39744 Telephone: (662) 258-2611 Email: [email protected] Statistician? Rex Wilburn Mailing Address: 106 Hillcrest Drive, Houston, MS 38851 Telephone: (662) 456-3564 Email: [email protected] Treasurer? David Stotts Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1201; Jackson, MS 39215 Telephone: (601) 354-0515 Email: [email protected] 2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated (¶603.1)? Yes 3. Bonding and auditing: What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amounts (¶¶618, 2511)? The Conference Treasurer’s Office and Conference employees in the headquarters building are covered under a $100,000 blanket fidelity fund. Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶617, 2511)? (See Journal Part 2.) 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? a. Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed? Council on Finance and Administration (¶ 611 ) Rev. Giles Lindley Board of Ordained Ministry (¶ 635 ) Rev. Vicki Hughes Board of Pensions (¶ 639 ) Rev. Timothy Prather Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶ 2512 ) Mr. Ed Jones Committee on Episcopacy (¶ 637) Mrs. Sallie Whiteside Administrative Review Committee (¶ 636) Scott Larsen b. Indicate the name of the agency (or agencies) and the chairperson(s) in your annual conference which is (are) responsible for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies (¶610.1): General Board of Church and Society? Church and Society: TBN General Board of Discipleship? Board of Discipleship: Chris McAlilly General Board of Global Ministries? Mission Outreach: Lou Ann Staggs Higher Education and Campus Ministry? Higher Education and Campus Ministries: Ricky James General Commission on Archives and History? Archives and History: Jerry Williams General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns? Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns: Steve Casteel General Commission on Religion and Race? Commission on Religion and Race: Kathy Price General Commission on the Status and Role of Women? Status and Role of Women: Susannah Carr United Methodist Communications? Communications: Chris Blount c. Indicate the conference agencies which have responsibilities for the following functions: Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶657)? Church and Society: TBD Disability Concerns (¶653)? Disabilities: Eric Pridmore Equitable Compensation (¶625)? Equitable Compensation: Jim Fisher Laity (¶631)? Board of Laity: Timothy Crisler 54 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Native American Ministry (¶654)? Native American Ministry: Beth Miller Small Membership Church (¶645)? Small Membership Church: Gary Howse d. Indicate the president or equivalent for the following organizations. Conference United Methodist Women (¶647)? United Methodist Women: Sarah Sanders Conference United Methodist Men (¶648)? United Methodist Men: Donald Beard Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649)? Board of Discipleship: Chris McAlilly Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)? Board of Discipleship: Chris McAlilly e. Have persons been elected for the following district boards and committees? Answer yes or no. 1. District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518)? Yes 2. Committees on District Superintendency (¶669)? Yes 3. District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶666)? Yes f. What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the annual conference? See Section I of the Journal 5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept their respective records according to the pre- scribed forms (¶606.8)? Yes 6. What is the report of the statistician? (See report, part II of the Journal.) 7. What is the report of the treasurer? (See Section III of the Journal.) 8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? (See part II of the Condensed Minutes for details.) 9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for pastors for the ensuing year (¶¶342, 625.3)? Full Connection – $34,186 Provisional (educational requirements of elder completed) – $31,435 Provisional (educational requirements of elder not completed) – $28,920 Associate – $28,920 Full Time Local Pastor – $26,605 10. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the district superintendents for the ensuing year (¶614.1a)? $1,449,025.00 11. a. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the pension and benefit programs of the conference for the ensuing year (¶¶614.1d, 1507)? $4,975,000.00 b. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year: 1. For the World Service Fund? $1,536,599 2. For the Ministerial Education Fund? $527,538 3. For the Black College Fund? $210,420 4. For the Africa University Fund? $47,088 5. For the Episcopal Fund? $448,684 6. For the General Administration Fund? $185,438 7. For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $41,237 12. What are the findings of the annual audit of the conference treasuries? (See report, Part II of the Journal.) 13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 659): a. Conference lay leader: Name: Timothy Crisler Mailing Address: 2 Pintail Cove, Raymond, MS 39154 b. Associate conference lay leaders: None c. District and associate district lay leaders: Brookhaven – Sarah Lloyd Seashore – Robert Sharp East Jackson – LaToya Redd Senatobia – Blair Jernigan Greenwood – John McClay Starkville – James Woodard Hattiesburg – Dwight Yates Tupelo – Bobby Thomas Meridian – Kaih Hitt West Jackson – Jim Golden New Albany – James Herod 14. What local churches have been: a. Organized or continued as New Church Starts or Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) El Pueblo - Seashore, Innovation - Seashore, Inglesia Cristiana Desoto County - Senatobia, Trinity Hispanic Ministry - East Jackson, Hope Ministries - Greenwood, Anderson South - West Jackson The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 55

b. Satellite congregations (¶259.5-10, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.c, d, or e) The Orchard – Oxford, New Albany c. Chartered: None d. Merged (¶¶2546, 2547) 1. United Methodist with United Methodist Name of First Church Name of Second Church Name of Merged Church Broadacres UMC Central UMC Covenant UMC 2. Other mergers (indicate denomination) None e. Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2549) (State which for each church listed.) 1. New Church Start (¶259.2,3) None 2. Mission Congregation (¶259.1a) None 3. Satellite Congregation None 4. Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) Church Name District Date Closed Shelby UMC Greenwood December 31, 2012 Desoto UMC Meridian July 1, 2013 Meridian: Bonita UMC Meridian July 1, 2013 Mt. Zion UMC Hattiesburg June 9, 2013 Pass Christian UMC Seashore June 30, 2013 Brooklyn UMC Hattiesburg December 31, 2012 Robinsonville UMC Senatobia December 31, 2012 Mt Carmel UMC New Albany July 31, 2012 Mount Pleasant UMC Brookhaven June 17, 2012 Sartartia UMC West Jackson June 9, 2013 McNair UMC Brookhaven September 3, 2012 New Covenant UMC West Jackson June 9, 2013 St.John’s UMC West Jackson June 9, 2013 Conway UMC East Jackson June 9, 2013 Flowood UMC East Jackson June 9, 2013 Morton: Ebenezer UMC East Jackson June 9, 2013 f. Relocated and to what address? None g. Changed name of church? (Example: “First” to “Trinity”) None h. Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 260)? None i. What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established? (¶206.b) None j. What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? (included in Question 16) 15. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference? (¶208) a. Federated Church None b. Union Church None c. Merged Church None d. Yoked Parish None 16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines? Meridian District: Cleveland charge will consist of Mt. Pleasant, Clark’s Chapel and Hopewell. Big Oak will stand alone. The Quitman: Grace - St. John Charge is separated into: St.John UMC and Quitman: Grace UMC. Meridian Haven - St. Mark charge will be divided and shall become Meridian Haven UMC, and Daleville: St. Mark UMC. The former Desoto Charge shall now be known as the Crandall- Hopewell charge. New Albany District: Remove Asbury: from the Baldwyn-Asbury Charge to stand alone as the Asbury Charge and the Baldwyn First Charge. Remove Hopewell and Indian Springs to each stand alone as the Hopewell Charge and the Indian Springs Charge. Senatobia District: The Panola Charge will be known as Cold Springs, Mt. Olivet, Terza charge. Fountainhead and Byhalia First will be placed together to become the Byhalia/Fountainhead Charge. 56 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Brookhaven District: Mt. Salem and St. Mary’s United Methodist Churches are joined in the Mt.Salem-StMary’s charge. Seashore District: Antioch, Pine Grove, and New Zion shall combine to form the Antioch, Pine Grove and New Zion charge. West Jackson District: Silver City will be transferred to the Greenwood District from West Jackson District. Louise UMC will stand alone. Tupelo District: Big Hill and New Chapel, Plantersville will stand alone. Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel Charge to be separated into Grady’s Chapel UMC and Tranquil UMC. Part II - Pertaining To Ordained Ministers and Local Pastors

(Note: A (v) notation following a question in this section signifies that the action or election requires a majority vote of the clergy session of the annual conference. If an action requires more than a simple majority, the notation (v 2/3) or (v 3/4) signifies that a two-thirds or three-fourths majority vote is required. Indicate credential of persons in Part II: FD, FE, PD, PE, and AM when requested.) 17. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶¶604.4, 605.6)? The character and conference relations of all clergy members have been reviewed by the Cabinet and the Board of Ordained Ministry, and those clergy found to be in good standing are approved for annual appointment. 18. Who constitute: a. The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v) Principals: Dayna Goff, Ada Williams, Scott Larsen Alternates: Fred Britton, Eddie Lee Jones b. The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d)? Parvin, Stacey (Chair) Brown, Eddie (South) Coile, Warren (South) Owens, Steven (South) Pruett, Jeff (South) Miller, Tommy (Central) Stewart, Cathy (Central) Watson, Todd (Central) Dobbs, Claire (North) Lowery, David (North) Nash, Leroy (North) 19. Who are the certified candidates (¶ ¶ 310, 313, 314) a. Who are currently certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry? Allen, Mark BRO 05/05/13 Smith, Greg NAL 02/02/13 Willis, Victor BRO 05/05/13 Williams, Donnie NAL 09/04/12 Lewellyn, Dennis BRO 05/05/13 Hill, Wayne SEN 03/02/13 Butler, Kathy EJA 2013 Davis, Johnny Earl SEN Feisel, Elizabeth Jane EJA 2013 Bridges, Kori STA 03/18/13 Gray, Josh EJA Davis, Thomas Eric STA 2012 Joiner, John Charles EJA 2011 Garner, Adam STA 03/18/13 Carter, Haley HAT Horton, Jessica STA 03/18/13 Foles, Shawn HAT Kopp, Aslinn STA 08/08/12 Knight, Jeremy HAT Priester Jr., Terry L. STA 2012 Watts, Mary HAT Skaggs, Jean STA 03/18/12 Wesley, Blair HAT Simmons, Michael Glenn STA 2012 Burcham, Sam NAL 02/02/13 Walton, Jeffrey Paul STA 2012 Cagle, Jonathan NAL 09/04/13 Hicks, Erin TUP Overstreet, Chelsey NAL 06/06/13 Adams-Wilson, Sara Jo WJA 2011 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 57

Barnes, Paul WJA Queen, Elizabeth WJA 2011 Edwards, Vernell WJA 2003 Ragland, Chandler WJA 2010 Galambos, Laura WJA 2011 Sorey, Katie WJA 2011 Griffin, Kimberly WJA 2001 Tedder, Laura Hogan WJA 2009 Perier, Bass WJA 2010 b. Who have had their candidacy for ordained or licensed ministry accepted by a District Committee on Ordained Ministry in another annual conference? (Include name of accepting conference.) David Dorn, Texas c. Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry? Turner, Shronda R. HAT 2013, Wells, Heather HAT 2012, Clayton, Elizabeth Sims NAL 09/30/12, Rancher, Jamie Ray NAL 05/07/13 d. Who are certified candidates in this conference serving in other conferences? None 20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now appointed? (¶315 —Indicate for each person the year the license was approved.): Craft, Sam* 20 93 BRO Satcher, Elbert 12 04 MER Dubose, Mike BRO Kennedy, Steven Paul 1 1 NAL Gibson, Curtis 2 06 BRO Caldwell, Lettie 95 SEA Poole, Bobby BRO Goodwin, John Jeffrey SEA Williams, Dorothy 7 11 BRO Graphenreed, Roy Chester 2 08 SEA Bennett, Kenny 2 08 EJA Heberg, Carl* 20 01 SEA Handy, Willie Lee* 20 97 EJA Henry, Domini Gammon 05 SEA Hanna, David 84 EJA Kilgore, Michael T. 2 03 SEA Jorge Eduardo 09 EJA Thornhill, June 03 SEA Navarrete, Jorge Eduardo 08 EJA Wiginton, Mary Ann (RL) 4 11 SEA Young, Kevin Sem Grad 99 GWD Williams, Phyllis 04 SEA Hartfield, Huston 20 95 HAT Williams, Rodeshia Romonia 09 SEA Triplett, Calvin K. 8 08 HAT Priester Sr., Terry SEN Deweese, Carl Sem. Grad MER Stokes, Jonathan Asbury 05 STA Downing, Carlotta 10 03 MER McAnally, Jason 08 TUP Kirtley, Frank 3 96 MER Morris, David 13 04 WJA Pollock, Clifford 14 01 MER Palmer, Carl 96 WJA 21. Who are approved and appointed as: (Indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded. Indicate what progress each has made in the course of study or the name of the seminary in which they are enrolled. Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five year course of study or the M.Div. (¶319.4)? PLEASE NOTE: Persons on this list must receive an episcopal appointment. (v) a. Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1) Armstrong, Robert N.* BRO Sappington, Larry Keith 20 0 EJA Broughton, Ronald Scott* 05 BRO Webb, Rob 02 EJA Caruthers, Joseph* BRO Bishop, Detra* Sem.Grad 11 GWD Crawford, Joseph 89 BRO Caufield, Chester Gordon GWD Felder, Joe (RL)* 17 BRO Collins, Johnny Lee* 20 03 GWD Hixon, Nance BRO Michael Dewayne Evans GWD Raborn, Laurie H.* BRO Hampton, Gary* 20 97 GWD Spencer, Eddie C. 0 04 BRO King Sr, Robert Louis (RL)* 20 03 GWD Steveline, David Lee BRO Marshall, Jack Wesley 0 06 GWD Thornhill, Bobby 6 03 BRO Pritchard, Veronica Kay GWD Wallace, James L. BRO Raine, Claude* 20 91 GWD Ware, Dexter* Sem Grad 13 BRO Reece, Ricky Lloyd* 16 04 GWD Haywood, Issach Hannah EJA Wooten, III, Jack* 20 84 GWD Campbell, Daniel 92 EJA Brewer, Bobby* 20 01 HAT Consahan, Brister Calvin EJA Chambers, Shirley 20 96 HAT Hall, Matthew 14 11 EJA Cornell, Ovee 11 06 HAT Lobin, Stan 14 02 EJA Deaton, Diana M. Baker* 20 01 HAT Nesbit, Jeffrey Christian 19 12 EJA James, Randy G.* 20 99 HAT 58 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Jones, Scot Anthony Asbury 12 HAT Pickering, Larry L.* 17 06 SEA King, Irvin C. 16 00 HAT Weaver, Betty* 15 05 SEA Mayo, Kelvin D. HAT Bowdoin, Lister 5 06 SEN Napier, Samuel O. 17 04 HAT Carpenter, Travis Asbury 04 SEN Wilson, David Brooks* 20 94 HAT Hart, Raymond Kenneth SEN Anderson, Samuel Napoleon 17 06 MER Scoggins, Dwayne 0 13 SEN Edwards, Walton Eddie 0 84 MER Black, Jr., James M. 10 04 STA Farr, William Clay MER Dowd, Thomas Michael 5 05 STA Hall, James* 20 06 MER McGrew, Matthew 04 STA Hare, James (RL) 4 86 MER Morris, James*. 20 92 STA Jones, Jimmy David 12 98 MER Smith, Rebecca 08 STA Moore, Dale Edwards* 18 03 MER Stallings, Michael* 20 99 STA Owen, Kenneth* 20 02 MER Thomas, Ronald D. 16 05 STA Pollock, Clifford MER Windham, Sarah 17 99 STA Price, Kathy * 16 07 MER Coggins, Charles Edward 11 04 TUP Rankin, Johnny 8 02 MER Davis, Frank TUP Sims, Jeffrey Michael MER Hunter, Lewis Michael EMCC 07 TUP Tubby, Danny Lee MER Lampkin, Stephen A.* 20 99 TUP Upshaw Jr., David MER Locke, Cecil Eric TUP Bishop, Ricky 8 06 NAL McDaniel, Phillip Murray TUP Diggs, Chris NAL McGrew, Sue Crowder* 20 97 TUP Downs, Walter 2 06 NAL Montgomery, William 17 01 TUP Falgout, Mark Scott 9 10 NAL Thomas, Sapada 1 04 TUP Ferguson, Annie 0 12 NAL Upshaw, III, Harrison F. (RL)* 20 TUP Forbus, Gregory Albert * 20 04 NAL Ward, Charles Patrick 0 08 TUP Hankins, Timothy Wayne 10 NAL Benson, Demario WJA Smith, Greg NAL Miller, Beth* 20 99 WJA Cooper, Leon L. SEA Howard, Timothy WJA Collette, Andy SEA Piccaluga, Troy Anthony 09 WJA Gore, Willie * SEA Sims, Kordell WJA Henderson, David Albert 4 09 SEA Stephenson, Tommy 20 96 WJA Hill Jr, Willie Lee* 20 98 SEA b. Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments) Assink, Michael 10 93 BRO Baxton, Craig, Sr. 13 EJA Bridge, Tyler Rende 5 07 BRO Herrington, Rufus Merle Sem. Grad. 09 EJA Cager, Brenda 12 08 BRO Hoskins, Glenn Albert* 20 00 EJA Calcote, Dennis* 20 05 BRO Jordan, Terry 8 98 EJA Cray, Ivan Stuart 4 09 BRO Koon, Milton Glenn 1 05 EJA Cutrer, George BRO Riley, Anthony EJA Hart, Michael David 3 10 BRO Shavers, James* 20 98 EJA Houston, Reed BRO Shepard, EJ* 20 02 EJA Irving, Johnny 13 BRO Taylor, Barbara 7 04 EJA Jones, Toby Maxwell 0 11 BRO Terrell, Dino 9 06 EJA Lamb, Jimmy Aaron* 20 93 BRO Beauchamp, Finis P GWD Magee, Ethel Hall 9 07 BRO Cartlidge, Robert L* (RL) 20 90 GWD McClinton, Jimmy* 20 92 BRO Cook, Juanita W.* 20 02 GWD Norrells, Jerry Donnell* BRO Elliott, Diane Moore 4 09 GWD Peters, Donald Lee BRO Forrest, James Earp 5 03 GWD Preston, Daniel* 20 BRO Herron, Oliver* 18 03 GWD Smith, Carl 15 04 BRO Jones, Mark Anthony MTS 03 GWD Terrell,Jesse 0 04 BRO Ross, James L* 20 96 GWD Thomas, Terry L.* 20 04 BRO Shepherd, Rickey Lee 14 06 GWD Tillman, Andre Richard* 18 99 BRO Tanner, Benton C. 20 00 GWD Woodall, Diane BRO Williams, Annie GWD Bayliss, Milford Gordon (RL)* 16 06 EJA Williams, Terry 6 08 GWD The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 59

Williams, Willie* 20 97 GWD Barkum, Sr., Nathaniel 6 08 SEA Beatty, Leonard A.* 20 04 HAT Barnes, Elvina (RL) SEA Cessna, Trudy (RL) 17 00 HAT Carlisle, Arthur SEA Crawford, Ray E. (RL) 16 02 HAT DeBose, LaSonya Turner 2 09 SEA Crawley, J. W. (RL) 20 91 HAT Dedeaux, Wilmer Nathaniel* 20 95 SEA Gray, Shandoya Gloria 1 11 HAT Fairley, Shirley 3 07 SEA Harrison, Don McKay* (RL) 20 95 HAT Handy, Richard F. 11 04 SEA Henderson, Delicia 0 06 HAT Johnson, Sr. Rapheal Donzell 2 11 SEA Manning, W. Z. (RL) 0 83 HAT Longo, Judy SEA McLaurin, William C. 11 11 HAT Lytle, Robert Oran 2 11 SEA McLean, Anne Clayton 4 04 HAT McGhee, Hollis 3 12 SEA Peyton, Llewellyn 11 10 HAT Peters, Marcus Anthony 7 09 SEA Pope, Madelien 8 06 HAT Smith, Marianne (PL) SEA Phillips, Claude D (RL) 20 72 HAT Tyndell, Edward (RL) 2 04 SEA Shows, Glenn* 20 98 HAT Milsted, William Neve 3 09 SEA Smith, Jody L. 8 01 HAT Barton, Troy 18 98 SEN Smith, Elbert Lavon* 20 02 HAT Brown, Kent Russell* 20 89 SEN Tillman, Stephen E (RL)* 20 01 HAT Bursi Jr, Charles* 20 02 SEN Williams, Jr., John Allen 2 11 HAT Cooksey, Christopher L. MTS 06 SEN Anderson, Lynne Elizabeth* 20 99 MER Fitzpatrick, Evelyn Ann 1 11 SEN Chambers, Mack* 20 96 MER Flemons, Herman 12 04 SEN Cole Sr, Theodore 16 99 MER Mason, Keith Tyrone 7 09 SEN Gully, Christopher Mark 2 08 MER McGough, John Ryan SEN Johnson, Kerry 4 08 MER Myers, Walter Raymond 11 04 SEN Kinslow, Willie* 20 00 MER Wages, Cecil Jerry (RL) 18 99 SEN Luke, Charles Rayner* 20 88 MER Ward, Eddie Eugene* 20 97 SEN Malone, Charlotte 7 07 MER Ward, Emma Sue* 20 97 SEN May, Lewis Douglas (RL)* 20 93 MER Anthony, Ronald 10 STA Nicholson, Sr., Lonnie* (RL) 20 00 MER Boyd, Franklin Lamar (RL) 8 07 STA Pollock, Benny Arthur* MER Boyd, Marty M. 2 09 STA Raley, Paul L* 20 63 MER Bradley, Anne Russell 16 05 STA Roberts, Terry MER Carroll, Howard (RL) STA Smith, Phillip (RL) 4 MER Forrest, Jimmy Lewis STA Taylor, Wayne (RL) 11 MER Forrest, Nelson 14 78 STA Tullos, Johnathan MER Gage, Roosevelt (RL) 19 STA Bonds, Jerry 8 06 NAL Geeter, Antra L. 09 STA Bramlett, Eugene Venable MTS 10 NAL Geeter, Lyndon B.* 20 00 STA Cagle, Jonathan NAL Hinton, Eddie* 20 01 STA Darling, Daniel Sean* 20 01 NAL Hinton, Jerry* 20 99 STA Dollar, Larry E* 20 81 NAL Jefferson, Ron* 20 99 STA English, David Olen Rust 12 NAL Kelly, Charles* 20 82 STA Ford, Rebecca Annette* 20 95 NAL Lawson, Rickey* 20 92 STA Gipson, Marvin Jean 20 82 NAL Little, Maggie 4 STA Glover, Jimmy Milton* (RL) 20 82 NAL Lowe, Franklin (RL) 6 STA Hodum, Nathan Asbury 13 NAL Malone, David 7 05 STA Kelly, Jerry Buchannan* (RL) 20 90 NAL McGrew, Matthew STA Lawson, Anita Wilburn 20 10 NAL Miller Jr, Robert Glenn 7 99 STA McGill, Charles K. 7 95 NAL Miller, Leon* 20 99 STA Parker, Jonathan McNeil Lowry NAL Minor, Rochelle Ashford Asbury 06 STA Quarles Sr., Marvin Marcus 5 08 NAL Pepper, Jeep (RL) STA Shelton, Early Michael* 20 86 NAL Richter, Raleigh Fitzgerald 16 07 STA Stone, Joseph Sr.* 20 87 NAL Scott, Sr., Robert Payne STA Vanderburg, Neville Sidney MTS 11 NAL Smith, Rebecca 8 STA Veasley, Mary Ann 17 96 NAL Shepperd, Scarlet Rebekah 7 10 STA Vick, Doyle O’Neal 11 NAL Sutphin, Cary 17 06 STA Williams, Donnie 13 NAL Threadgill, James (RL) 12 STA 60 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Threadgill, Jean (RL) STA Cook, Robert 3 07 WJA Wilson, Jerome 7 07 STA Ford, John Robert 6 09 WJA Arrington, Donald Ray 8 03 TUP Greene, David 0 04 WJA Cherry, Donnell* 20 97 TUP Hawkins, Jr., Sam (RL) 0 07 WJA Colyer, Phillip Dexter 10 94 TUP Johnson Sr., Derrick Tremell 5 11 WJA Cornett, Billy Wayne 4 09 TUP Johnson, Jr., Ralph Wayne (RL) WJA Fair, Lynn* 20 92 TUP Kinstley, Art (RL) WJA McIntosh, Maurice 0 TUP Piazza, Mary Elizabeth (RL) WJA Parks, Glenn 4 04 TUP Pope, Charles WJA Parker, Ethel TUP Robertson, Cleavearn (RL) WJA Riddle, Jeffery* 20 TUP Smith, Velma Norris WJA Wilburn, Danny 0 06 TUP Williams, Linda WJA Carroll, Sr., Robert 0 06 WJA c. Students from other annual conferences or denominations serving as local pastors and enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3, ,4)? None d. Students who have been certified as candidates in your annual conference and are serving as local pastors in another annual conference while enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.3) None e. Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶366.4, 367, 369.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.) None 22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)? Brown, Sandra Glenn 07/01/13 STA Miller, Thomas Coy 09/04/12 Casey, Kenneth 03/18/13 STA Newton, Don 05/29/13 NAL Cline, Kevin Joseph HAT Penick, Catherine 03/18/13 STA Dickson, Jan Rencher, Jamie Ray 05/07/13 NAL Kelly, Christopher 08/01/13 Stepney, Godfrey 03/28/13 SEA Porciello, Laurie 07/01/13 HAT Wells, Rick 05/29/13 NAL Malone, Viola 07/01/13 HAT Williams, Sheldon 07/01/13 GWD Matthews, Greg HAT 23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? Woodall, Diane L. BRO 05/05/13, Houston, Reed BRO 05/05/13 24. What ordained ministers or provisional members from other Annual Conferences or Methodist denominations are approved for appointment in the Annual Conference while retaining their conference or denominational membership (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate Annual Conference or denomination where membership is held. Indicate credential.) a. Annual Conferences: Finger, Larry OE Memphis; Fischer, Alicia Kim OD Missouri b. Other Methodist Denominations: Harrison, Ken OF/NAL MS Congregational Methodist; Rickman, Bryan Cary OE/EJA Wesleyan 25. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appoint- ments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Annual Conference while retaining their denominational affiliation (¶¶331.8, 346.2)? (v) (Designate with an asterisk those who have been accorded voting rights within the annual conference. Indicate credential.) Ayers, Margaret OF/WJA; Harper, Gary OF/BRO; Harrison, Kenneth OF/NAL 26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held.) a. With vote (¶586.4 [v])? None b. Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4) None NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference, list these persons in Question 40 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-39, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference. 27. Who are elected as associate members? ¶322 (v) (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27): McGough, Oscar Marion; Petermann, James Owen; Randall, Pamela Elaine Strawser The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 61

28. Who are elected as provisional members and what seminary are they attending, if in school? (under ¶¶322.4, 324, 325) a. Provisional Deacons under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c or ¶324.5?(v): Linda Jane Watts Garrett 2012 b. Provisional Elders under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b or ¶324.6 (v)); ¶ 322.4 (v 3/4) Bowen, Chadwick Duke 2012 Herring, Daniel Buford, Paulette Hoyle, Austin Coggins, Joe Leek, John Wesley Asbury DeDeaux, Ella Emory 2012 Phillips, Nathan Asbury Fitzpatrick, Lavert Truett, Jonathan Gossett, Dennis Weddle, Owen 29. Who are continued as provisional members, and in what year were they admitted to provisional membership, and what seminary are they attending, if in school (¶326)? a. In preparation for ordination as a deacon or elder? (¶326) Ashford, Tony PE McGill II, Charles Kenneth PE 2012 Emory Bailey, Jamie PE McGraw, Robert Allen PE 2011 MTS Barfield, Mark Eric PE 2008 Asbury Milo-Moultrie, Paula PE Becnel, Megan Grace PE 2012 Emory Napier, Bennie PE Bradley, Kevin PE Pepper, John Wesley PE 2010 MTS Bray, Curtis PE Powe Jr., Douglas PE Bullard, Adri Kaylin PE 2012 Vanderbilt Rambo, William Thomas PE 2012 Asbury Cuevas, Colby Uriah PE Asbury Schrickel, Anna Kristen Chipley PE 2012 Ford, Eddie Joe PE Schultz, David Glenn PE 2011 MTS Foretich, Stephanie PE Schwake, Ronald Lloyd PE 2008 MTS Grant, Erin Nichole PE 2009 Asbury Swaim-Presley, Paige Katherine PE 2010 Grant Jr., Robert Wilson PE 2012 Asbury Emory Haynes, Rickey Lynson PE 2010 MTS Talbert, Catrena Nicole PE 2010 Heath, Elaine PE Interdenominational Theo Long III, Jesse Francis PE MTS Thomas, Anzette Smith PE 2011 MTS Magee, Frenchye PE Duke Tollison, Jeffrey Myron PE 2011 MTS b. Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? (Indicate year) None c. Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (Indicate year) No one d. Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347) None 30. What ordained clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶348): (v) A person’s orders may be recognized when they are transferring their membership into your annual conference from f Christian denomination. A person who is listed in Q.30 must also be listed in either Q. 31 a or b, depending on the transfer status. Finger, Larry OE Memphis 31. What ordained clergy have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alpha- betically—see note preceding Question 27): a. As provisional members (¶347.3a,b)? (v) None b. As local pastors (¶347.3a)? (v) Collette, Andy Charles 32. Who are elected as members in full connection? (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27. Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 32-33 or 35, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 39 in a previous year.) (v 2/3): a. Deacons: Judy, Sherry Stanley; Kirby, Martha June b. Elders Bradley, Kevin Clyde Cruz, Goyo De la Bray, Curtis Lee Fleming-Jones, Anna Elise Buchholz, David Haynes, Christopher Frank Campos, Luz Marina Johnson III, Theon Lemure Carr, Perry Lincoln Klingenfus, Christopher Clayton Corban, William Bradford McAlilly, Christopher Thomas 62 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Moore, Harrell James White, Justin Warren Parker, Ryan Paul Yearber, Kevin Wilburn Speegle, Jonathan Scott 33. Who are ordained as deacons and what seminary awarded their degree? Or, if their master’s degree is not from a seminary, at what seminary did they complete the basic graduate theological studies?: (List alphabetically-see note preceding Question 27) a. After provisional membership (¶330)? (v 2/3) Judy, Sherry Stanley; Kirby, Martha June b. Transfer from elder?(¶309) (v 2/3) None 34. Who are ordained as elders and what seminary awarded their degree? a. After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 2/3) Bradley, Kevin Clyde Johnson III, Theon Lemure Bray, Curtis Lee MTS Klingenfus, Christopher Clayton Buchholz, David McAlilly, Christopher Thomas Campos, Luz Marina Moore, Harrell James Carr, Perry Lincoln Parker, Ryan Paul Corban, William Bradford Speegle, Jonathan Scott Cruz, Goyo De la Stokes, Jonathan Perkins Fleming-Jones, Anna Elise White, Justin Warren Haynes, Christopher Frank Yearber, Kevin Wilburn b. Transfer from deacon? (¶309) (v 2/3) None 35. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶365)? (v) Haynes, Rickey Lynson PE 1997 36. Who are readmitted (¶¶366-368 [v], ¶369 [v 2/3]): Cliff Burris FE, Pat Thompson FE, Davis Carrothers FE 37. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶358.7): (v) None 38. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶¶347.1, 416.5, 635.2m)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) Mosley, Albert Elder East Pennsylvania 07/01/13; Eaton, Susan Nabors Deacon Kentucky 07/01/13; Holmes, Jackie AM Louisana 07/01/13 39. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential.) None 40. Who have been ordained as a courtesy to other conferences, after election by the other conference? (See note preceding Question 27. Such courtesy elections or ordinations do not require transfer of conference membership.) a. Deacons? None b. Elders? None 41. Who have been transferred out to other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶416.5)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) White, Gilbert Elder 07/01/13; Tashiro, Paul Yukio Elder 10/01/12 42. Who are discontinued as provisional members (¶327)? (v). a. By expiration of eight-year time limit (¶ 327) None b. By voluntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) None c. By involuntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) None d. By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age after December 31, 2012 (¶ 327.7) None 43. Who are on location? a. Who has been granted honorable location (¶359.1)? 1. This year? (v) None 2. Previously? Buckley, Marjorie 06/22/10 Oxford-University UMC Cornelius, Michael Jr. 06/04/86 Lebanon UMC Eakes, Fredrick Hugh 06/94 Gong, Siu Ying 1995 Grace, Whitney Ford 06/08/05 Hudson, C Nolen 06/89 Jenkins, Sherry Crandall 06/08/08 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 63

Knighton, Wanda Lous 11/03/10 Loper, John Orville 06/92 McDole, William Davis 06/05/75 Monroe, Cathy Wells 06/14/06 Morrow Jr., Thomas Clark 06/15/91 Oliver Jr., Harrell Bufkin 06/15/91 Pittman, Thomas Franklin 06/96 Rosenkrans III, Duane Benjamin 1995 Rushing Jr., Charles Frank 06/01 Shaw, John Victor 07/01/07 White, Gilbert Edwin 07/01/13 b. Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶359.2) (Indicate date and appointment.) None c. Who has been placed on administrative location (¶360? 1. This year? (v) None 2. Previously? Brewer, Leland – RE – 06/95 HAT 44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶359.3) a. This year? (v) Thomas, Mitchell b. Previously? See previous Journals 45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶359.2)? (v) None 46. Who have had their conference membership terminated? a. By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶361.1, .4)? (v) None b. By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶361.2, .4)? (v) None c. By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶361.3, .4; 2719.2)? (v) None d. By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶354.12 )? (v) None e. By trial (¶2713)? None 47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶363.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective dates. Indicate credential.) Joe Reynolds 11/01/12-02/01/13 FE 48. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided): Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided) a. What associate members have died during the year? Effective: None Retired: None b. What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Effective: None Retired: None c. What elders have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Hamlin, Wayland 06/04/1949 06/03/2012 Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Anding, Robert E 03/17/13 Appleby Sr., William Franklin 06/20/28 11/06/12 Barefield Jr., Sam S. 06/16/12 Burton, Charles Henry 08/12/30 09//07/12 Heath, Herman Lester 03/18/13 Kates, Robert Lee 07/13/25 08/10/12 McCormick Jr., Martin Luther 06/15/22 12/12/12 McRaney Jr., Samuel 04/20/13 Morris Jr., Joseph Higgins 01/02/27 08/14/12 Shelly, Guss Jenkins 10/30/45 10/18/12 Skelton, George A. 04/04/22 05/31/12 Smith, Charles Edward 12/09/35 08/29/12 Story, Henry Gray (Hank) 01/01/33 10/04/12 64 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Strange, William A. 11/23/28 11/25/12 Townsend, James Albert 04/20/19 10/06/12 Walley Sr., C. Nelson 04/02/22 05/30/12 Wicker Jr., Richard F. 03/27/29 07/29/12 Williams, Jack 04/30/12 Youngblood, John Wesley 09/02/20 01/04/13 d. What deacons have died during the year? Effective: None Retired: None e. What local pastors have died during the year? Active: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Lowe, Barbara Ann 09/14/56 01/06/13 Perry, Billy James (Tupelo)1 Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Bullock, Ernest Edward 12/9/34 06/24/12 Killingsworth, Howard M. 02/01/34 08/24/12 Mason, Donald G. 11/05/36 12/02/12 McKee, Howard 05/27/24 01/12/13 49. What provisional or ordained members (elders and deacons) have received appointments in other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? Name Clergy Status Conference Where Appointed Appointment Fuquay, David FE Florida Dir. Higher Edu. & Min Fuquay, Rwth Samson FE Florida Assoc, Dir. Clergy Exc. Kaufman, Ann FE Memphis Pickwick UMC McCaskill, Brenda FE Nebraska Faith UMC Shrader, Michelle FE Western North Carolina Myers Park UMC Fink, Dennis FE Memphis 50. Who are the provisional, ordained members or associate members on leave of absence and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶354)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) a. Voluntary? 1. Personal, less than 5 years (¶354.2a 3) (v) Beam-Ingram, Alicia FD 06/19/12 Beam-Ingram, James FE 07/01/13 2. Personal, 5 years of more (¶354.2a 3) (v 2/3) Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference Miskelly, William Hall FE 06/22/10 Columbus: First UMC 3. Family, less than 5 years (¶354.2b 3) (v) Name Clergy Status Date Effective Charge Conference Lablanc, Sandy FD 05/15/13 McNair, Mark Jason 06/23/09 Clinton: First UMC 4. Family, 5 years or more (¶354.2b 3) (v 2/3) None 5. Transitional (¶354.2c) None b. Involuntary? (¶ 355)? (v 2/3) None 51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶352)? (v) (Give date when this relation became effective; indi- cate credential.) Claire Dobbs FE Oxford University; Rob Hill FE Broadmeadow 52. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions (¶357)? (v) Dearman, Phillip Steven FE 07/01/12; Dial, Stephen G. FE 06/01/89; Eddie Kirby FE 07/01/13; Pruett, Jeff FE 07/01/13; Samson, Tom L, FE 07/01/05; Joyner, Geoffrey FE 07/01/13 53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically giving full name— first, middle, last—in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 65

¶358.3, v 2/3) Deacons a. This year? Whited, Linda 03/20/13 b. Previously? See previous Journal. Elders a. This year? Name Date Effective Borders, Clifton Rodney 12/31/12 Daniel Jr., Ray Neal 07/01/13 Gibbs, Anjohnette 07/01/13 Glass, Jim 07/01/13 Gordon Jr., Hardy Owen 07/01/13 Gordon, Prentiss McCarton 07/01/13 Hite, Barbara Owen 07/01/13 Horton, Eugene L. 07/01/13 Massingill, Walter Lamar 07/01/13 McDonald, Mitchell Granville 07/01/13 Owen, George Randolph 07/01/13 Patrick, Larry Glynn 07/01/13 Ragsdale, Dural 07/01/13 Ross, Sally Fran 07/01/13 Seefeld, Glenn 07/01/13 Thompson, Truman Edward 07/01/13 Travis, Annie Louise 07/01/13 Willoughby, David James 07/01/13 b. Previously? None 54. What associate members have been retired (¶358): (List alphabetically giving full name-first, middle, last-in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effec- tive date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) a. This year? Name Date Effective Bryant, Wilbert Charles 07/01/13 Williams, Theodore Roosevelt 07/01/13 Washburn, Sammy Joe 07/01/13 b. Previously? None 55. What provisional members have been retired before January 1, 2013 (¶358, 2008 Book of Discipline): (Indicate credential. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶358.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶358.1, no vote required; under ¶358.2, v; under ¶358.3, v 2/3) a. This year? (NOTE: Provisional members who reach mandatory retirement age and have not retired by Jan. 1, 2013 shall be discontinued (¶ 327.7) and listed in Q. 42.) None b. Previously? None 56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5): a. This year? Name Date Effective Elvina Barnes 07/01/13 Boyd, Franklin Lamar 07/01/13 Brooks, David 07/01/13 Burghard, Louis 07/01/13 Crawley, Jean W. 07/01/13 Forrest, Jimmy 07/01/13 McDonald, Cecele 07/01/13 b. Previously? None 66 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

57. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference: a. By appointment category and conference relationship? (NOTES: 1. Where applicable, the question numbers on this report form corresponding to each category have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions. 2. For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, report as follows: ¶344.1a, c): the number of clergy members appointed within United Methodist connectional structures, including district superintendents, or to an ecumenical agency. ¶344.1b): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. ¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Annual Conference. Note: Report those in extension ministry in one category only. See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories.) Note: Those approved to serve as a local pastor, but not currently under appointment, are not counted as clergy members of the conference.

Categories Deacons in Full Connection Elders in Full Connection Provisional Deacons Provisional Elderss Associate Members & Affiliate Members with Vote Full-time Local Pastors Part-time Local Pastors Pastors and dea- cons whose primary appointment is to a 15 327 1 40 18 91 177 Local Church (¶¶331.1c, 339) (76, 78c) Deacons (in full connection and probationary (pro- visional)) serving 10 1 Beyond the Local Church (¶331.1a, b) (78a,b) Appointments to Extension Ministries 51 (¶316.1; 344.1a, c) (77a)

Appointments to Extension Ministries 15 (¶316.1; 344.1b, c) (77b)

Appointments to Extension Ministries 17 (¶316.1; 344.1d) (77c) The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 67

Categories Deacons in Full Connection Elders in Full Connection Provisional Deacons Provisional Elderss Associate Members & Affiliate Members with Vote Full-time Local Pastors Part-time Local Pastors Appointments to Attend School 6 (¶331.3) (79) Appointed to Other Annual Conferences 0 6 (49)

On Leave of 3 Absence (50a1, a2)

On Family Leave 2 (50a3, a4)

On Sabbatical Leave 2 (51)

On Medical Leave 6 (52)

On Transitional 0 Leave (50a5)

Retired (53, 54, 55) 22

Total Number, Clergy 55 457 2 40 18 91 177 Members

Grand Total, All Conference 800 Clergy Members

Note: Information on clergy by race and gender in the annual conference is available through the General Council on Finance and Administration at www.gcfa.org. 68 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Part III - Certification in Specialized and Certified Ministry Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, and LM. 58. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry? Black, Janis Lay Spiritual Formation Bourn, Kimberly Lay Christian Education Brown, Sandra Glenn Lay Spiritual Formation Downing, Carlotta Maria Lay Older Adult Ministry Holland, Beth Lay Youth Ministry Hooper, Mary Lloyd Lay Spiritual Formation Martin, Jason C. Lay Youth Ministry Robinson, Lindsey FE Spiritual Formation Ross, Shellie Lay Youth Ministry Shepherd, Jennifer L. Lay Spiritual Formation Shepherd, Mark D. Lay Spiritual Formation Stringer, William Terry Lay Spiritual Formation Williams, Annie F. Lay Spiritual Formation Williams, Becky Posey Lay Spiritual Formation 59. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.) Name Clergy/Lay Status Specialized Ministry Biedenharn, Dorothy Clare FE Spiritual Formation Braman, Diane Lynne * FD Spiritual Formation Carr, Susannah FE Spiritual Formation Casteel, Russell* Lay Camping Ministry Douglas, Stacy Joe FE Music Ministry Johnson, Sherry * FD Spiritual Formation Jones, Frances Gail Lay Music Ministry Larsen, Catherine Parker FD Christian Education Miller, Thomas Emory FD Youth Ministry Peden, Robert H. FD Music Ministry Rickman, Linda Aaron FD Christian Education Schloemer, Kaye Junkin Lay Christian Education; Evangelism Watts, Linda Jane PD Spiritual Formation Walker, Edgar J. DM Music Ministry Whited, Linda Robinson FD Christian Education 60. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 61. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 62. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? None Part IV - Certified Lay Ministry (¶(¶ 271, and 666.10 The Book of Discipline) 63. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 271, and 666.10)? (List alphabetically giving full name—first, middle, last—in that order, by district)? Jones, Preston MER Part V - Diaconal Ministers (Paragraph numbers in questions 65-72 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline) 64. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶2703.3)? (v) Principals: Joy Carr; Ed Walker Alternates: Pat Fielder; Dorothy Townsend 65. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None 66. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None 67. Who have had their conference relationship as diaconal ministers terminated by Annual Conference action (¶313.3)? (Under ¶313.3a, no vote; under ¶313.3b, v 2/3) None The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 69

68. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? a. Effective: None b. Retired: None 69. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/ sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) None 70. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): None 71. Who have returned to active status from extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v)? None 72. Who have taken the retired relatiofnship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) a. This year? None b. Previously? None Part VI - Appointments and Concluding Business 73. Who are approved for less than full-time service? a. What associate members, provisional, or full elders are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approval granted (for purposes of equitable compensation claim and pension credit) ¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506)? (v 2/3, after 8 years v 3/4): Alman, Mervyn Jonathan EJA 3 ½ Dye, James NAL 7 ¾ Burris, Clifford SEA Richardson, Chris Brooking BRO ¼ Coker, Hiram MER 1 ½ Watson, Douglas Monroe EJA 3 ¾ b. What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for appointment to less than full-time service (¶331.7)? Collins, Julie HAT ½ Leblanc, Andrew HAT ½ 74. Who have been appointed as interim pastors under the provisions of ¶338.3 since the last session of the annual conference, and for what period of time? Pat Ludam Water Valley: First 3 months 75. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Attach list. Include and identify Appointments Beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.) Anthony, Ronald 03/23/13 Moore, Dale 08/01/12 Jimmy Carr 10/01/12 Newsome, Burnell 01/02/13 Chambers, Shirley 04/01/12 Pepper, Jeep 11/25/12 Cuevas, Colby 01/01/13 Pope, Madelien 07/15/12 Flowers, Dawn 08/01/12 Price, George 04/01/13 Garvin, Elisabeth 10/01/12 Sibley, Judy 01/01/13 Hensarling, Heather 08/01/12 Smith, Deanna 07/01/12 Hillard, Terry 01/01/13 Tashiro, Paul Yukio 10/01/12 Hixon, Nance 11/06/12 Tate, Jerry 07/01/13 McAlilly, Bill 07/20/12 Ware, Dexter 08/01/12 McGraw, Robert 10/01/12 76. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? See attached appointments 77. What elders (full connection and provisional), associate members, and local pastors are appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year? a. Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶344.1a, c)? Webster, Wayne District Superintendent BRO Lovett, Fitzgerald District Ethnic Local Church BRO Newell, Frank Wesley Foundation - Co-Lin CC BRO Crosby, Johnny Camp Wesley Pines BRO Pittman, Gregory Wesley Foundation – SWCC BRO Stamps, Vera Hall Alcorn State University BRO White, Victoria L. District Superintendent EJA Hicks, Mike Associate Director, UM Foundation EJA 70 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Lord, Gerald GBHEM, Assoc. General Secretary EJA Fortiech, Stephanie Assistant Chaplain for Univ Worship-Emory EJA Morris, Sam Conference Evangelist EJA Gipson, Mattie D. District Superintendent GWD Keen, Steven Paul District Staff GWD Pitts, Rachel Wesley Foundation - MDCC GWD Bolden, Maxine Wesley Foundation - MVSU GWD Bishop, Detra Wesley Foundation - Holmes CC (Goodman) GWD Magee, Frenchye Epworth School South Africa GWD Walker, Marjorie Wesley Foundation – Holmes CC (Grenada) GWD Cessna, Trudy District Staff HAT Cross, Cynthia District Superintendent HAT Flowers, Roger Hattiesburg District HAT Howse, Gary Grace Network MER Owen, Billy Norman District Superintendent MER Taylor, Bruce Wesley Foundation - ECCC MER Bailey, Jamie Wesley Foundation – EMCC MER Hilliard, Terry Wesley Foundation – MCC MER Moore, John District Superintendent NAL Hensarling, Heather Kaye District Superintendent SEA Swaim-Presley, Paige District Staff SEA Burnett, Carol Moore Community House, Executive Director SEA Ray, Andy District Superintendent SEN Landfair, Sr., Ozell Wesley Foundation – CCC SEN Travis, Annie Rust College SEN Huffman, David Wesley Foundation - NWCC SEN Garrott, William Johnson, Jr. Approved Evangelist/New Church-Revitalization SEN Pepper, Doug Approved Evangelist SEN Jackson, Embra District Superintendent STA Griffith Jr., Hugh M. MS State Univ. Wesley Foundation STA Fuquay, David Florida Conference, Ex Dir of Campus Ministries STA Hillman, Adam Byrd Pensions Liaison STA Barnes, Jimmy District Superintendent TUP Foster, John T. Wesley Foundation - ICC TUP Hathorn, Dale Approved Evangelist TUP Vinson, Stephen UM Assn of Health & Welfare Ministries TUP Alexander, Martha Barksdale Foundation WJA Shelton, Connie Mississippi Conference WJA Rasberry, Henderson District Superintendent WJA Thompson, Timothy Administrative Assistant to Bishop WJA Reiff, Joseph T. Emory & Henry College WJA Robbins, James Richard Center for Ministry Course of Study WJA Sims, Kordell Seantez Wesley Foundation-JSU (Directory) WJA Youngblood, Rebecca Director, Center for Ministry WJA b. To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (344.1b)? Baker, Michael US Navy BRO Leverette, Walter US Navy BRO Stoglin, Richmond US Marine Corp GWD Talbert, Catrena US Army HAT Flowers, Roger Wesley Hosp HAT Parker, Ryan Paul Durham VA Medical Center HAT Cheney, Charlene Nicole US Army MER Young, Daniel Riley Hospital for Children NAL Biedenharn, Dorothy Clare East Jefferson Parish Hospital SEA Lofton, Toby Eugene Active Duty Army Chaplin SEA The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 71

Ranager, Joseph Methodist HC Systems SEN King, Marvin Morris Brown College STA Richardson, James NMMC Hospice TUP Armstrong, Terri Traceway Retirement Community TUP Wilson, III, Earl US Navy WJA c. To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d? (v 2/3) Brooking Richardson, Christine Hospice Ministries BRO Webster, Carolyn Fulgham Local Pastor’s Peer Learning Groups BRO Blackwell, Sylvia The One Foundation EJA Crump, A.W. Prof., Jackson State Univ. EJA Hall, John Robert Holmes Community College EJA Mosley, Albert Gammon WJA Payne, Nathan Joseph Atlanta Regional Hospital EJA Owen, Dorothy Dale North Atlanta Tri-Hospital HAT Parker, Ryan Paul N Carolina Conf (Durham VA Med Ctr) HAT Sellers, David Pine Grove Behav Health & Addict Services HAT Dickson-Rishel, Dorothy Memorial Hosp., Gulfport SEA Beasley, Zachery C. Rust College (Adjunct Faculty) SEN Lobasso, Michael Crossroads Hospice of Tennessee SEN Travis, Annie Louise Rust College (Chaplain) SEN McAnally, Earl Sanctuary Home Hospice TUP Smith, Casey American Family Association TUP Buchholz, David Hinds Community College WJA White, David F. Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary WJA Williams, Kristen Thresholds Counseling and Consulting WJA 78. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year? a. Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church (¶331.1a)? Ashton, Loye B. Tougaloo College EJA Braman, Diane Lynne Catholic Charities WJA Frazier, Walter L Grace Counseling Center WJA b. Through United Methodist Church-related agencies and schools within the connectional struc- tures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)? Garvin, Elisabeth Anne Mississippi Conference WJA Hutto, Patrick Wesley Foundation - USM HAT Carr, Jimmy Lee Mississippi Conference-Director Min Svcs WJA Johnson, Sherry Bryant Associate Director Center for Ministry Jackson, MS WJA Miller, Thomas Emory Director Good Shepherd Center Vicksburg, MS WJA Rollins, Felix Lloyd Consultant Africa University Dev. Office SEA Watts, Jane Center for Minstry WJA c. Within a local congregation, charge, or cooperative parish (¶331.1c)? See attached appointment list 79. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime appoint- ment is to attend school.) Name Clergy Status School Adams-Wilson, Jacob Dale Duke Foretich, Stephanie PE Gwinett Med Center Candler Richardson, John FE University South AL Smith, Dee Tuscaloosa AL Smith-Thomas, Anzette PE VA Hospital Woodard, Susan Pacifica Graduate Institute 80. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]? None 72 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

81. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit (¶1506.5), corrections or additions to matters reported in the “Business of the Annual Conference” form in previous years, and legal name changes of clergy members and diaconal ministers.) None 82. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? June 3-8, 2013, Jackson, MS The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 73

C. 2013-2014 Appointments

Appointment Codes DM Diaconal Minister oP Probationary (Provisional) Dr retired Diaconal Minister Member of Other Annual aF affiliate Member conference aM associate Member oF Full Member of Other PD Probationary (Provisional) Denomination Deacon rD retired Deacon in Full FD Deacon in Full Connection connection Fe elder in Full Connection re retired Full Elder PE Probationary (Provisional) ra retired Associate Member elder rP retired Probationary oa associate Member of Other (Provisional) Member annual Conference rl retired Local Pastor oD Deacon Member of Other FL Full Time Local Pastor annual Conference PL Part Time Local Pastor oe elder Member of Other lM certified Lay Minister annual Conference or sy supply Appointments other Methodist Denomination

Brookhaven District District Superintendent-H Wayne Webster Lovett -FE(3) -FE(2) Ebenezer-George A. Cutrer -PL(1) Adams-Gregory Pittman -FE(4) Fayette-Community-Jimmy Aaron Lamb -PL(5) Barlow-TBS Ronnie Morgan-SY (1) Felder-William Floyd Atchison -FE(6) Barlow-Michael Lynn Assink -PL(21) Foxworth-Reed Houston -PL(2) Barlow Circuit-Jerry Donnell Norrells -PL(2) Gallman-TBS Ronnie Morgan-SY (1) Barlow Circuit-Johnnie L Irving-PL(4) Georgetown-Providence-TBS Beauregard-Carl Smith -PL(12) Gloster-Dexter Ware -FL(2) Bethel-Ivan Stuart Cray -PL(6) Hazlehurst: First-Anna Elise Fleming-Jones Brandon Bay / St. James-Richard Andre Tillman -FE(1) -PL(3) Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai-Jackie Holmes -AM(1) Bridgeville Circuit-TBS Victor Willis Sr-SY (1) Hopewell(Wilkinson)-Toby Jones -PL(4) Bridgeville Circuit-TBS Timothy Willis Sr-SY Hopewell(Marion)-Tyler Rende Bridge -PL(7) (1) Johnston Chapel-David Lee Steveline -FL(1) Brookhaven: First-Warren Robert Coile -FE(2) Kokomo- TBS Ryan Freeman-SY (3) Brookhaven: Jackson Street-Ronald Andrew Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul-Selber Mae Kitchens -FE(4) McShepard -FE(1) Brookhaven: Kynett-Carolyn Fulgham Webster Liberty-Gary Harper -OF(3) -FD(1) Liberty Circuit-Jesse Terrell-PL(4) Bude-James L Wallace -FL(1) Lorman-TBS Dennis Lewellyn-SY(4) Centreville-Robert W. Thornhill -FL(3) Loyd Star: New Hope-Michael Edwin Lips -FE(2) Columbia Circuit-Orville Glenn Freeman Magnolia: First-Joe Girling Felder -RL(4) -AM(6) Magnolia: St. James-Ethel Hill Magee -PL(7) Columbia Valley-Hub Chapel-David Joseph Mallalieu-Michael D Hart -PL(2) Bryant -AM(6) McComb: Centenary-James Lauren Porter Columbia: First-Keith Dewayne Gaughf -FE(5) -FE(1) Crystal Springs-David Scott Wright -FE(1) McComb: Pearl River Ave-William Floyd Crystal Springs: New Zion-Lionel Fitzgerald Atchison -FE(6) 74 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

McComb: St. Paul-TBS Steve Willis Sr-SY(4) Sweetwater-TBS Mark Allen-SY(3) Meadville-William Timothy Sisk -FE(1) Tilton-Kevin Marcus Trantham -FE(3) Monticello-Michael Porter Evans -FE(1) Tylertown-TBS Linda Fox-SY(1) Mount Carmel-TBS Michael Havard-SY(2) Union Church-Johnnie L Irving-PL(3) Mt Pleasant-Adams-TBS Victor Willis Sr-SY(3) Union Church-TBS Steve Willis Sr-SY(3) Mt Pleasant-Adams-TBS Timothy Willis Union Church-Johnnie L Irving-PL(3) Sr-SY(3) Washington-Church Hill-Robert N Armstrong Natchez: Grace-Nance Hixon -FL(2) -FL(1) Natchez: Jefferson Street-John Marvin Kramer Wesson: Decell Memorial-Frank Michael Newell -FE(2) -FE(2) Natchez: Jefferson Street(Assoc)-John Wesley White Oak-Joseph Crawford -FL(6) Leek -PE(1) Woodville-Macedonia-Joseph Caruthers -FL(2) Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston-Daniel Glen Extension Ministry Speed -FE(1) Brookhaven Dist(Ethn Local Church)-Fitzgerald Natchez: St Johns-Jimmy Lee McClinton -PL(3) Lovett -FE(3) New Bethel / Oak Grove-Donald Lee Peters Camp Wesley Pines(Dir)-Johnny J Crosby -FE(2) -RL(2) Hospice Ministries(Chaplain)-Christine Brooking New Fork-Thirkield-Charles J D Tillman -RE(2) Richardson -FE(2) New Fork-Thirkield-Brenda Cager -PL(4) Local Pastor’s Peer Learning Groups(Dir)-Carolyn New Hebron / Bethesda-Eugene L Horton-RE Fulgham Webster-FD(2) (1) US Navy-Walter Norman Leverette -FE(26) New Hope Memorial-Terry Thomas -PL(10) US Navy(Chaplain)-Michael Ray Baker -FE(11) Pisgah-Laurie H. Raborn -FL(1) Wesley Fnd ASU(Dir)-Vera Hall -FE(8) Pleasant Grove-Joe Kitchens -AM(1) Wesley Fnd CoLin CC(Dir)-Frank Michael Pleasant Valley-Zion Ridge-Daniel Preston Newell -FE(2) -PL(6) Wesley Fnd SW CC(Dir)-Gregory Pittman Roxie-TBS Randy Youngblood-SY(2) -FE(2) Saint Mary’s-Mount Salem-Eddie C Spencer -FL(3) Deaconness/Home Missioner Sandy Hook-Ronald Scott Broughton -FL(4) St. Andrew’s Mission-Earnestine Varnado- Sartinville-William Dennis Calcote -PL(6) Deaconness St. Paul(Franklin)-Jerry Donnell Norrells -PL(4) Summit-Diane Woodall -PL(1) East Jackson District District Superintendent-Victoria Leigh White Carthage: Wesley Chapel-Craig Baxton-PL(1) -FE(3) Crossgates(Senior)-Allison Stacey Parvin-FE(2) Andrew Chapel-Harrell Booth Poole-RE(14) Crossgates(Assoc)-Allison Carr Dickerson-FD(6) Bellwether-John Hugh Tate-FE(7) D’Lo-Bethany-Adri Bullard-PE(2) Brandon: First(Senior)-Mitchell B. Hedgepeth- Drakes-Glenn Albert Hoskins-PL(10) FE(1) EJA Hispanic Ministry-Danny Campbell-FL(3) Brandon: First(Assoc)-Owen Ainsworth Evergreen-Edward Charles Moses, Sr.-FE(1) Weddle-PE(1) Fannin-Harold Claude (Rusty) White-FE(1) Brandon: The Pointe(Senior)-James Howard Florence: Marvin-Robert Elver Murden-FE(3) Taylor III-FE(5) Forest-Robert Paul McDonald-FE(2) Brandon: The Pointe(Assoc)-Todd Andrew Forest Charge-Anthony A Ashford-PE(3) Sanders-FE(4) Forest Grove-TBS Jerry Farr-SY(1) Brandon: Trinity-Delmar Wayne Bass-FE(2) Freeny-Sebastopol-James Minor Matheny-RE(3) Braxton-Hiram J. Coker-FE(1) Greenfield-Jeffrey Myron Tollison-PE(1) Burns-Gasque Chapel-Pleasant Hill-Douglas Green Grove-Dino Terrell-PL(8) Monroe Watson-FE(5) Greer Chapel-Haywood Isaac Hannah-FL(1) Canton-Kevin Andrew Carter-FE(1) Harrisville-Larry Keith Sappington-FL(6) Canton: First-Charles Joseph Landrum-FE(8) Holly Bush-Gary Hilton Knight-RE(6) Carthage: First-Keith Russell Keeton-FE(2) Homewood-Milton Glenn Koon-PL(3) Carthage: Greenwood Chapel-Craig Baxton High Hill/Carr-Henry Eugene Banes-RE(4) -PL(1) The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 75

Independence-Milford Gordon(Buddy) Bayliss- Pelahatchie: Little Zion-Robert Brown-FE(2) RL(2) Puckett-Jeffrey Myron Tollison-PE(1) Jackson: Christ(Senior)Robert Elliott Rambo- Raleigh-Unity-Dianne Powell Harms-RD(5) FE(1) Rexford-Larry Keith Sappington-FL(6) Jackson: Christ(Assoc)-John Charles Meador Rials Creek-Robert Steven Webb-FL(2) Jr-FE(6) Richland-James Colon Twiner-RE(4) Jackson: Christ(Assoc)-Frank Thompson Haynes- Ridgeland: First-Thomas W Sorrell-FE(6) PE(2) Sharon-James Rayford Woodrick Sr-RE(3) Jackson: Christ(Assoc)-Brister Calvin Shiloh-James Ronald McDougald-FE(3) Cosnahan -FL(1) Singleton-Marshall Jenkins-RE(2) Jackson: St. Mark’s(Senior)-Robert Noel Gill- St. James-Delmar Wayne Bass-FE(2) FE(4) Taylorsville: First-Bethel-Stanley Charles Lobin- Jackson: St. Mark’s(Music)-Sandra Lynn Perkins FL(3) Thomas-FD(18) Thornton Chapel-Charles Joseph Landrum-FE(8) Jackson: St. Mark’s(Assoc)-Jeffrey Christian Walnut Grove-Barbara Taylor-PL(2) Nesbit-FL(2) Wesleyanna-Adri Bullard-PE(2) Jackson: St. Mark’s(Children)-Karie Sue Extension Ministry McCaleb-FD(1) Assoc General Secretary(GBHEM)-Gerald Johnson Chapel-Anthony Riley-PL(1) Douglas Lord-FE(4) Kalem-Rufus Merle Herrington, Jr-PL(1) UM Foundation(Associate Director)-Mike Lena-Keith Russell Keeton-FE(1) Hicks-FE(1) Lillian Circuit-E J Shepard-PL(5) Asst. Chaplain/Emory Univ.-Stephanie Camille Lodebar-Mervyn Jonathan Altman-FE(5) Foretich-PE(2) Lone Pine-Bryan Cary Rickman-OE(2) Atlanta Reg Hospl(Emrg)-Nathan Joseph Payne- Madden-Barbara Taylor-PL(2) FE(20) Madison (Senior)-James Peter Genesse-FE(5) California-Nevada Conference (346.1)-Theon Madison(Assoc)-Linda Aaron Rickman-FD(3) Lemure Johnson, III-FE(2) Madison: St. Matthew’s (Senior)-David Wesley Conference Evangelist(344.1a)-Samuel O Carroll-FE(5) Morris-FE(1) Madison: St. Matthew’s(Assoc)-Helen Kimberly Holmes Community College-John Robert Hall- Parker-FD(8) FE(9) Madison: St. Matthew’s(Assoc)-Matthew Allan Jackson State University-Alfonso Hall-FL(3) Wadsworth(AW) Crump Jr-FE(10) Magee: First-Thomas Gene Jennings-FE(1) North Georgia Conf(346.1)-George Robert Mendenhall-Hiram J. Coker, Jr.-FE(1) Gary(Bert) Jr-FE(3) Monterey-John Robert Hall-FE(5) The One Foundation-Sylvia S Blackwell-FE(5) Morton: Christian Banner-Robert Carroll Sr-PL(4) Deacons Appointed Beyond the Local Church Morton: New Chapel-Dino Terrell-PL(5) Consultant for Spiritual Formation, Center for Morton: First-Gary Arthur Glazier-AM(4) Ministry-Jane Watts-PD(1) Mount Pleasant-James Earl Shavers-PL(5) Tougaloo College(Professor)-Loye B. Ashton- Mountain Ridge-Terry J Jordan-PL(5) FD(7) Pearl: First-Kelly Eugene Pope-RE(3) Student Appointments(2012 Book of Discipline Pearl: McLaurin Heights-Vicki Watkins ¶338.4 and ¶416.6) Landrum-FE(1) Gwinett Med Center-CPE-Stephanie Camille Pelahatchie: First-Gulde-Carol Lynette Little- Foretich -PE(2) FE(3) Greenwood District District Superintendent-Mattie D Gipson Barwick-Juanita W Cook -PL(4) -FE(3) Belzoni Circuit-Anjohnette W Gibbs -RE(26) Acona-Black Hawk-Enon-Ricky Lloyd Reece Belzoni: First/Silver City-John Anthon Maki -FL(10) -FE(3) Avon-Glen Allan-Raymond Anthony Benoit-Pace-Luther Moloy Robertson -FE(3) McDonald -FE(1) Binford Chapel-James Earp Forrest -PL(11) Barlow-Eddie Joe Ford -PE(2) Boyle-Linn-TBS Jeremy Funderburk-SY(1) 76 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Carrollton-Michael Dewayne Evans -FL(2) John Wesley-Walden Chapel-Detra Bishop Chapel Hill-Jack Wesley Marshall -FL(5) -FL(3) Cleveland: First-Barry Dale Dickerson -FE(3) Kilmichael Parish-William Garner Johnson Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel-Darian -FE(3) Elise Duckworth -FE(2) Leland-Lauren J Porter -FE(1) Columbiana-Midway-Robert Louis King Lexington: First-Earl Jack Wooten III-FL(7) Sr-RL(11) Martin Grove-James L Ross -PL(17) Drew-Glenn E Seefeld -RE(1) Merigold-Barry Dale Dickerson -FE(3) Durant: First-West-TBS David Bryant Cain- Minter City-TBS Steven Craig Holtz-SY(2) SY(2) Moorhead-Sunflower-Veronica Kay Pritchard Durant: First-West-TBS Jerry Clayton Tate- -FL(3) SY(2) Mound Bayou: Wesley-TBS Kenyun LaCale Ebenezer (Holmes)-Earl Jack Wooten III-FL(7) Johnson-SY(8) Ebenezer: Mt. Zion-Juanita W Cook -PL(5) Poplar Springs-Good Hope-Johnny Lee Collins Epworth-Eddie Joe Ford -PE(2) -RL(18) Galilee Treadwell-Gary Hampton -FL(3) Rollins-Willie Williams -PL(12) Georgeville-Terry Williams -PL(6) Rosedale-Gunnison-Diane Moore Elliott -PL(2) Glendora-Mary Ruth Hutson -FE(6) Ruleville Circuit-Claude Raine -RL(19) Goodman-Carl Wayne Grubbs -RE(2) Ruleville: First-Mary Ruth Hutson -FE(6) Greenville: First-Walter E Goldsmith -FE(2) Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion-Benton Curtis Greenville: Grace-Lauren J Porter -FE(1) Tanner -PL(11) Greenville: Revels-Mark Anthony Jones -PL(3) Shaw-Nellie Virginia Maki -FE(3) Greenville: Trinity-TBS Matthew Park Neff Sidon-Michael Dewayne Evans -FL(2) III-SY(2) Spring Grove-Rocky Hill-Walter Camp Hughley Greenwood: Decell-Robert L Cartlidge -RL(21) -RE(9) Greenwood: First-Valley Hill-Bradford E Spring Hill-Gary Hampton -FL(1) Hodges -FE(1) Union Memorial-Olivear Herron -PL(2) Greenwood: St. John’s-Billy Ray Stonestreet Vaiden-Finis P Beauchamp -PL(1) -FE(5) Vaiden: Haven-TBS Johnny Earl Davis-SY(4) Greenwood: Wesley-Steven Grant Owens Winona: Moore Memorial-New Hope-Steven -FE(1) Paul Keen -FE(3) Grenada: First-Thomas Lee Potter -FE(3) Carrollton:Vincent-Annie Williams -PL(1) Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs-Jack Wesley Winona:Haven -Ada Clay Williams Miller -FE(8) Marshall -FL(6) Extension Ministry Grenada: Vincent-Marjorie Walker -FE(1) Epworth School, S Africa-Frenchye Dionne Holcomb-Rickey Lee Shepherd -PL(8) Magee -PE(2) Hollandale-Chester Gordon (CJ) Caufield Greenwood District(Staff)-Steven Paul(Rusty) Jr-FL(1) Keen -FE(3) Indianola: Christ-Nellie Virginia Maki -FE(3) US Marine Corp(Chaplain)-Richmond E Stoglin Indianola: First-Chancellor Pope May -PE(2) -FE(8) Indianola: First-Stephen Lawrence Sparks -FE(4) Wesley Fnd HCC(Grenada)-Marjorie Walker- Indianola: First-Elisha Allen Bailey Jr-RE(26) FE(1) Indianola: Rasberry-Paulette Buford -PE(1) Wesley Fnd HCC(Goodman)-Detra Bishop- Inverness-Isola-Grover Cleveland Glenn III- FL(2) FE(6) Wesley Fnd MDCC-Rachel Evelyn Pitts -FE(12) Itta Bena: First-Billy Ray Stonestreet -FE(5) Wesley Fnd MVSU(Dir)-Maxine Simmons Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel-Maxine Simmons Bolden -FE(3) Bolden -FE(3) Hattiesburg District District Superintendent-Cynthia Ashford Cross Bay Springs-David Joe Slaughter -FE(5) -FE(1) Bay Springs Circuit-Shirley Chambers -FL(1) Antioch-Mark Eric Barfield -PE(1) Beaumont: Bolton Chapel-John Allen Williams Asbury-Andrew Thomas Stoddard -FE(4) Jr-PL(3) Bassfield-Glenn Shows -PL(5) Boyles Chapel- Hugh Holder-Cummings(Co Batson-TBS Richard Tapp-SY(12) Pastor)-RE(1) The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 77

Boyles Chapel-Dixie Hold-Cummings(Co Holders-Stephen E Tillman -RL(2) Pastor)-RE(1) Laurel: First-Robert Mark Anderson -FE(1) Buckatunna-Jesse F Long -PE(4) Laurel: Franklin-Christopher Clayton Klingenfus Carson-Kelvin Dwayne Mayo-FL(1) -FE(3) Cedar Grove-Sylvarena-Don M Harrison -RL(4) Laurel: Kingston-John Willis Cochran -RE(4) Chapel Hill-TBS Teresa Millsap-SY(1) Laurel: Mallalieu-Irvin C King -FL(1) Clara-Jesse Francis Long III-PE(11) Laurel: St. Paul-Johniel Henry-FE(2) Collins-Harold Roger Puhr -FE(5) Laurel: West Laurel-Arthur Allen King -FE(1) Dixie-Bobby L Brewer -FL(9) Louin-Read’s Chapel-Leonard A Beatty -PL(10) Dudley Chapel-TBS Lou Eva Hughes-SY(1) Lumberton Circuit-Claude D Phillips -RL(20) Ellisville: First-William Gregory Ducker -FE(1) Lumberton-Maxie-Joseph Herbert Cothen III- Eminence-Harold Roger Puhr -FE(5) FE(5) Fairfield-Billy Joe Hayes -RE(6) McLain-Leaf-James Edwards -RE(22) Gitano-Arthur Allen King-FE(1) McLain(Assoc)-Madelien Pope-PL(2) Goodhope-Glenn Shows -PL(2) McLain Circuit-J W Crawley -RL(1) Hattiesburg: Court Street-William Bradford McLaurin-Ray E Crawford -RL(12) Corban -FE(2) Mize-Loyal Glenn Howell -RE(8) Hattiesburg: Glendale-Roger A Flowers -FE(15) Montrose-Garlandville-TBS Joe Edward Hattiesburg: Grandview-TBS Todd Bradley- Garvin-SY(7) SY(1) Moselle-Timothy Terry Beard -RE(3) Hattiesburg: Heritage(Assoc)-Scot Jones -FL(4) Mount Olive-Jerry Bostick Beam -RE(2) Hattiesburg: Heritage-Thomas Elton Artmann Mount Olive (Jones County)-Timothy Terry Jr-FE(14) Beard -RE(2) Hattiesburg: Heritage(Assoc)-Andrew LeBlanc- Mount Olive: St. James-Llewellyn Corneal FD(3) Peyton -PL(3) Hattiesburg: Heritage(Assoc)-Nathan Phillips Mount Zion-Billy Joe Hayes -RE(8) -PE(1) New Augusta-Beaumont-Howard Lips Jr-RP(3) Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel-Linda Faye Dixon- Oakdale-Diana Maureen Baker Deaton -FL(2) FE(4) Oak Grove-Charles Christopher Young -FE(3) Hattiesburg: Main Street-Paul Douglas Roller Ovett-William C McLaurin -PL(3) -FE(3) Paulding-Arthur Louis Johnson -FE(5) Hattiesburg: Main Street-Linda Faye Dixon Petal-Daniel Herring -PE(1) -FE(5) Philadelphia-Mark Eric Barfield -PE(1) Hattiesburg: Main Street-Vicki Loflin Hughes Pleasant Grove-Randy G James -FL(13) -FE(8) Pleasant Valley-Delicia Henderson -PL(1) Hattiesburg: Main Street-Edgar Walker -DM(25) Prentiss-Santee-Charles Session Polk -RE(3) Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights-Susan Nabors Prentiss-Santee(Assoc)-David Wilson -FL(1) Eaton -FD(1) Providence-Jesse F Long -PE(4) Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights-Julie P Collins Purvis-Talowah-Timothy Thomas Prather -FE(3) -FD(2) Richton-Amy Pearson Roller -FE(3) Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Senior)-Thomas Sand Hill-Elbert Lavon Smith -PL(8) Edwin Rester -FE(8) Seminary-Diana Maureen Baker Deaton -FL(2) Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Assoc)-Julian State Line-David Alan Hill -FE(4) Lamar Davis Jr.-FD(9) Stringer-Old Bay Springs-Charles Ovee Cornell Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Assoc)-David -FL(2) Carey Sellers -FE(9) Sumrall-Hongsik Yoo -FE(3) Hattiesburg: St. John-Victoria Sizemore-Baldwin- Vossburg-Joe C Lofton -RE(7) FE(2) Wayne County Circuit-Jody L Smith -PL(13) Hattiesburg: St. John(Assoc)-Shandoya Gray Wayne Haven/Mamie C Weaver Memorial- -PL(3) Hugh Holder-Cummings(co pastor)-RE(1) Hattiesburg: St. Paul-Victoria Sizemore-Baldwin Wayne Haven/Mamie C Weaver Memorial- -FE(2) Dixie Hold-Cummings(co pastor)-RE(1) Hebron-W Z Manning -RL(6) Waynesboro: First-David Alan Hill -FE(4) Hebron (Wayne Cty)-Randy G James -FL(11) Waynesboro: Frostbridge-Carl Ezekiel Jackson Heidelberg-Joe C Lofton -RE(7) -AM(3) Hickory Grove-Samuel O Napier -FL(3) 78 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Waynesboro: Mt. Zion/Pleasant Ridge-TBS St. Joseph Hospital(Chaplain)-Dorothy Dale Calvin Johnson-SY(5) Owen-FE(25) Wesley Chapel-Annie McLean -PL(3) US Army(Chaplain)-Catrena Nicole Talbert Williamsburg-Lone Star-David Wilson-FL(2) -PE(3) Williamsburg-Lone Star(Assoc)-Kelvin Dwayne Wesley Hospital(Chaplain)-Roger A Flowers Mayo -FL(1) -FE(29) Winchester-Hugh Holder-Cummings(co pastor)- Deacons Serving Beyond the Local Church RE(1) Wesley Fnd USM(Dir)-Warren Patrick Hutto Winchester-Dixie Hold-Cummings(co pastor)- -FD(4) RE(1) Student Appointments(2012 Book of Discipline Extension Ministry ¶338.4 and ¶416.6) District Support Staff-Gertrude E. Cessna- Univ South AL-John Richardson-FE(1) RL(1) Memphis Conf(Christ UMC)-Larry Shane Deaconness/Home Missioner Stanford(346.1) -FE(3) United Methodist Women-Office of Deaconess N Carolina Conf(Durham VA Med Center- & Home Missioner(Exec for Community Supervisory Resident)344.1.b-Ryan Paul Relations Program)-Michael Scott Vickery- Parker-FE(1) Home Missioner(1) Pine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction CUMAC-Patterson, NH-Mollie Vickery Services(Spiritual Coord)-David Carey Sellers -Deaconness(1) -FE(3) Meridian District District Superintendent-Billy Norman Owen Meridian:Haven-Kathy Price -FL(1) -FE(3) Crandall-Hopewell-TBS Andrew Chapel-William Hilton Dowling Lake Charge-Bennie Kay Napier -PE(2) Sr-FE(2) Lake Circuit-Kerry Johnson -PL(5) Bethel-Hubert Rutherford Sr-RA(20) Lauderdale-Gary Lee Howse -FE(3) Bethel-James Chapel-Lonnie Nicholson Sr.- Lynville-Mellen-Christopher Mark Gully -PL(6) RL(15) Marion-George A Pugh-FE(2) Big Oak-TBS Ben Jones-SY(1) Meridian: Central-John Mark Branning -FE(1) Chunky-Lewis May -RL(1) Meridian: Central(Assoc)-Robert H. Peden- Cleveland Charge-Gilman DeWayne Warren FD(19) -FE(3) Meridian: Central(Assoc)-Tommy D Gilbert- Cokers Chapel-Larry Davis Wilkinson Sr-RA(3) RE(20) Cokers Chapel-David C Keller -RA(3) Meridian: Central(Assoc)-Dennis Gossett Collinsville-Thomas Alan Randall -AM(8) -PE(1) Concord-Charles E Waddell -FE(3) Meridian: College Park-Kenneth R Owen -FL(7) Cooks Chapel Mars Hill-Granville Mitchell Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap-Joseph Harry McDonald -RE(1) Reynolds -FE(1) Coopers Chapel-John Wesley Pepper -PE(2) Meridian: Hawkins Memorial/Suqualena-Walton Cornerstone-St. Elizabeth-Martha Marie Coffee Eddie Edwards -FL(5) Williams -FE(3) Meridian: Oak Grove-Jonathan Tullos -PL(1) Coy-Stallo-Creighton Delon White -FE(3) Meridian: Pilgrim Hill-Samuel Napoleon Daleville: St. Mark-Terry Roberts -PL(1) Anderson-FL(7) Daleville-Terry Hilliard-FE(2) Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive-Larry Hudson Decatur-Bruce Lynn Taylor -FE(5) Hilliard -FE(4) DeKalb Circuit-William Clay Farr -FL(1) Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive-Terry Lynn DeKalb Parish-Ever Jean Burt -FE(4) Hilliard -FE(3) DeKalb-Union-Jeffrey Michael Sims -FL(1) Meridian: St. Paul-Elbrist Mason -FE(2) Desoto-Quitman Circuit-Albert Shields Jr.-PL(2) Meridian: Wesley-Pamela Elaine Stewser Randall Desoto-Shubuta Parish-Johnny Rankin -FL(4) -AM(2) Elizabeth-Lauderdale: Pleasant Grove-TBS MS UM Choctaw Mission-TBS Alvis Holmes Preston Jones-CLM Styron-SY(2) Enterprise-Charles E Waddell -FE(3) MS UM Choctaw Mission-Daniel Lee Tubby Enterprise Circuit-James William Hare -RL(10) -PL(11) The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 79

Newton First/Hickory-Jesse Wayne Napier -FE(2) Scooba Circuit-Clifford A Pollock -FL(2) North Bend-Charles Rayner Luke -PL(10) Scooba-Binnsville-James Leo Bailey Jr.-PE(5) Pachuta-Earle Bryan Carrubba -FE(2) Shubuta Parish-Mack Arthur Chambers -PL(2) Philadelphia Parish-Peggy Ann Gibson -FE(3) Spring Hill-Paul L Raley -PL(31) Philadelphia Southside-Hope-H Owen Gordon St. John-TBS Cecil Scarborough-SY(1) Jr-RE(1) St. Matthew-Charlotte Malone -PL(2) Philadelphia: First-Henrys Chapel-Fred Shell St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel-Tanya Yvette Britton -FE(9) Edwards-Evans -FE(2) Pleasant Grove-Lynne Elizabeth Anderson Stonewall-James M. Hall -FL(3) -PL(12) Sylvester-Wesley Chapel-Jimmy David Jones Pleasant Hill-Richard C Williams -AM(3) -FL(2) Poplar Springs-TBS Buddy Cox-SY(1) Tabernacle-Willie A Kinslow -PL(5) Porterville-Charles Alfred Robbins -RE(14) Union-Mt. Zion-Dale Edward Moore -FL(2) Preston-Deemer-Bennie Arthur Pollock -RL(15) Wesley Chapel-George A Pugh-FE(2) Quitman: First-Mark E Covington -FE(3) Extension Ministry Shubuta-Ronald A. Stanley -RE(3) Grace Network-Gary Lee Howse -FE(6) Quitman: Grace-TBS Sidney Luvene-SY(1) US Army(Chaplain)-Charlene Nicole Cheney Rose Hill-David Wayne Taylor -RL(5) -FE(5) Rose Hill-Phillip Smith -RL(5) Wesley Fnd ECCC(Dir)-Bruce Lynn Taylor Rose Hill-Garlandville-Theodore Cole Sr-PL(14) -FE(5) Sageville-Pamela Elaine Strawser Randall Wesley Fnd EMCC-James Leo Bailey Jr.-PE(2) -AM(7) Wesley Fnd MCC-Terry Hilliard -FE(3) Sandtown-David Ronald Upshaw Jr-FL(4) New Albany District District Superintendent-John Clark Moore Hickory Flat-Doyle O’Neal Vick -PL(3) -FE(2) Hopewell-Jonathan Cagle-PL(2) Abbeville-Bobby Earl Dailey -FE(2) Indian Springs-TBS Rick Wells-SY(1) Abbeville-Marvin Quarles -PL(5) Ingomar-Mt. Zion-Brad Trayser Sartor -FL(3) Ailesville-Mary Ann Veasley -PL(5) Iuka: First-Jon Sheldon Kaufman -FE(7) Asbury-Robert Milton McCoy -RA(6) Iuka: North-TBS Ashland-William Vance Kemp -RE(19) Iuka: South-Aubrey Lindon Boren -RE(7) Baldwyn First-James Owen Petermann -AM(1) Iuka: South(Spring Hill) (Assoc)-TBS J B Belmont-Neville Sidney Vanderburg -PL(1) Burns-SY(10) Bethel-Jerry Buchannan Kelly -RL(13) Iuka: West-Charles Ronnie Goodwin -RE(3) Blue Mountain-Jerry Wayne Bonds -PL(7) Iuka: West-Larry E Dollar -PL(3) Booneville: Christ-Lebanon-Walter Downs Jumpertown-Jason Wayne Franklin -FE(5) -FL(4) Kossuth-Pleasant Hill-Charles Kenneth McGill Booneville: First-David L Lowery -FE(4) II-PE(3) Booneville: Grace/Thrasher-Kevin Wilburn Lafayette Central Parish-Eugene Venable Yearber -FE(4) Bramlett Jr.-PL(1) Carolina-Pisgah-Kerry Lee Powell -FE(4) Liberty-Jimmy Milton Glover -RL(4) Corinth: Box Chapel-Annie Reynolds Ferguson Mt Pleasant-Brownfield-Larry Finger -OR(3) -FL(2) Myrtle-Ebenezer-Eugene Hunter Stockstill -FE(2) Corinth: Christ-Danny Ray Rowland -RE(3) New Albany: Bethlehem-Paul Jeffrey Lawrence Corinth: First-Roger R Shock -FE(1) -FE(11) Corinth: Gaines Chapel-Mickey Trey Lambert New Albany: Calvary-Gregory Albert Forbus -FE(1) -FL(1) Corinth: Mt. Moriah-Jonathan McNeil Lowry New Albany: First-(Assoc) Anna Kristen- Parker -PL(4) Chipley Schrickel -PE(3) Crossroads-Danny Ray Rowland -RE(3) New Albany: First-Barry Lee Male Jr-FE(5) East Prentiss Parish-David Olen English -PL(2) New Albany: Glenfield-TBS Joshua Tate-SY(1) Falkner-Anita Wilburn Lawson -PL(1) New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary-Wilfred Thomas Golden Chapel-Old Bethel-Nathan Hodum Mayfield -FE(25) -PL(1) 80 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill(Assoc)-Marvin Jean Tippah Circuit-Mark Scott Falgout -FL(4) Gipson -PL(8) Tippah East Parish(Lowery)-TBS Kenneth Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill-Chris Carone Harrison-OF(1) Diggs -FL(1) Tippah East Parish-Early Michael Shelton -PL(28) Oxford: East-Donnie Williams-PL(1) Tishomingo South-Timothy Wayne Hankins Oxford: Oxford-University(Assoc)-Claire -FL(4) Elizabeth Dobbs -FE(10) Tishomingo Trinity-Charles Kenneth McGill Oxford: Oxford-University(Assoc)-Greg Smith- -PL(8) FL(1) Union West-Daniel Sean Darling -PL(1) Oxford: Oxford-University(Senior)-Warren C Walnut-TBS Morgan Spencer-SY(1) Black Jr-FE(18) Wheeler-Meadow Creek-Ricky Hugh Bishop Oxford: St Andrews-William Alford Barksdale -FL(5) Jr-FE(2) Extension Ministry Potts Camp-TBS Don Newton-SY(1) AL-West FL Conf-Jimmy Michael Boone(346.1)- Ripley: Adkins Chapel-Union Grove-James W FE(5) Dye -FE(13) Memphis Conf-Ann Kaufman(346.1)-FE(1) Ripley: First-Jason Edward Harms -FE(4) Riley Hospital for Children(Chaplain)-J Daniel Ripley: Moses Chapel-Joseph Lex Stone Young -FE(15) Sr-RL(11) Wesley Fnd Ole Miss-William Edward Willis- Ripley: St. Paul-Joseph Lex Stone Sr-RL(19) FD(4) Shady Grove(Corinth)-TBS Danny Estes- SY(1) Deaconness/Home Missioner Taylor-Rebecca Annette Ford -PL(19) NAL Dist Prog Coord-Lou Ann Staggs- Deaconness(13) Seashore District District Superintendent-Heather Kaye Gateway-Donald Lee Russell -RE(2) Hensarling -FE(2) Gautier: First-James Melvin Salter -FE(6) Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge-Harrell Gulfport: Burton Memorial-Chadwick Bowen James Moore -FE(3) -PE(2) Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem-Matthew Gulfport: First(Assoc)-Cliff Burris -FE(1) Leo Larry Pharis -FE(2) Gulfport: First-Charles Andrew Johnson -FE(7) New Zion-TBS Gulfport: First(Assoc)-Chadwick Bowen-PE(2) Antioch - Pine Grove-Hollis McGehee -PL(1) Gulfport: Handsboro-John Marion McCay III- Bay St. Louis: Main Street-Dawn Douglas Flowers FE(6) -FE(2) Gulfport: Haven Chapel-Wilmer Nathaniel Bay St. Louis: Valena C. Jones-Holmes Chapel- DeDeaux -PL(17) Bobby McGill -FE(20) Gulfport: Mt Pleasant-Lindsey Robinson-FE(7) Big Point-Rosedale-Charles Andrew Collette Gulfport: Ramsay Memorial-Nathaniel Barkum -FL(4) Sr.-PL(4) Biloxi: Beauvoir-Michelle Ke Bailey -FE(6) Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel-Phillip W Biloxi: First-Tony Dale Pounders -FE(1) Heidelberg -FE(5) Biloxi: Heritage-Sara Nell Bevill -FE(2) Gulfport: Trinity-Danny Neil Dabbs Sr.-FE(3) Biloxi: Leggett Memorial-Rachel Benefield-Pfaff Gulfport: Trinity(Assoc)-Leanne Bennett Burris -FE(2) -FE(3) Biloxi: St. Paul-Lindsey R. Robinson -FE(7) Hurley-David Henderson -FL(3) Bolton Chapel-Shirley Ann Fairley -PL(4) Leakesville-Victor R Chatham -RE(3) Bonnie Chapel-David B Greer -RE(1) Long Beach: Christ-Kurt Thomas Appel -FE(3) Byrd-Wesley-Larry L. Pickering -FL(4) Long Beach: First(Assoc)-Roy Benjamin Barlow Caswell Springs-Brian Francis Scott -FE(5) -FE(3) Cedar Lake-Garry Evan Ruff -FE(6) Long Beach: First-Roderick Elliot Dickson-Rishel Clermont Harbor-Richard F Handy -PL(4) -FE(5) Coalville-Len Edward McRaney -FE(1) Lucedale Circuit:St. James, Mt. Pleasant- Delisle: Mt. Zion-Ella Hall DeDeaux -PE(1) Rapheal Johnson-PL(1) Diamondhead-Oscar Marion McGough -AM(4) Lucedale Circuit: Wesley Chapel-Shirley Fayard Chapel-William Neve Milsted -PL(7) Fairley-PL(1) The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 81

Lucedale: First-Larry Gene White -FE(2) Red Hill-Arthur Carlisle -PL(3) Lucedale: Grace-TBS Edward Engel-SY(2) Roberts Chapel-James Earl Herndon -RE(6) Midway-Thomas Randolph East Jr-RE(4) Safe Harbor-David Lee Cumbest -FE(1) Mississippi City-Denise LaChelle Donnell -FE(5) Saucier-Paige Swaim-Presley-PE(1) Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial-David Lamar Shipman-Winborn Chapel-Gene Ford Vance Newton -FE(1) -FE(1) Moss Point: St. Paul-Robert E Pittman -FE(7) St. Rock-Elvina Thomas Barnes -RL(8) Nugent-Gavin Lance Presley -FE(4) Summerville-Davis Chapel-Willie Hill-FL(15) Ocean Springs: St. James-LaSonya Debose -PL(5) Sweetwater-Mark Anthony Peters -PL(4) Ocean Springs: St. Paul(Assoc)-Kevin Clyde Tanners Chapel-TBS Bradley -FE(2) Vancleave-Mt Pleasant-Mary Caroline Stewart Ocean Springs: St. Paul(Assoc)-Betty Weaver -FE(2) -FL(3) Waveland-Marianne Smith -PL(3) Ocean Springs: St. Paul(Assoc)-Sheila R Cumbest Weems Chapel-Leon L Cooper -FL(1) -FD(6) White Plains-Robert DeWitte Jones Jr-RE(13) Ocean Springs: St. Paul-Christopher Oris Wiggins: Bond-Robert O Lytle -PL(4) Cumbest -FE(7) Wiggins: First-Dayna Loretta Goff -FE(1) Ocean Springs: St. Paul(Assoc)-Martha June Wiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial-Elijah Mitchell Kirby-FD(1) -AM(6) Ocean Springs: Wesley-Ray Patrick Thompson Extension Ministry -FE(1) East Jefferson Parish Hospital-Dorothy Clare Pascagoula: Eastlawn-Clint Edward Ware Biedenharn -FE(5) -FE(1) Gulfport Memorial Hospital(Ctr for Behav Pascagoula: Faith-Edward A Tyndall -RL(10) Health)-Dorothy Jane Dickson-Rishel-FE(18) Pascagoula: First-Sherry Stanley Judy -FD(3) Moore Community House(Dir)-Alice Carol Pascagoula: First-James Albert Fisher -FE(4) Burnett -FE(10) Pascagoula-Gautier-Paula Vanessa Milo-Moultrie Seashore Staff-Judy Longo –PL(2) -PE(3) Seashore District(Staff)-Paige Katherine Swaim- Pass Christian: St. Paul-Ella Hall DeDeaux- Presley -PE(3) PE(1) US Army(Chaplain)-Toby Eugene Lofton -FE(6) Pearlington-Richard F Handy -PL(10) Wisconsin Conf-Gilbert Edwin White(346.1) Picayune: First-James Phelan Biedenharn Jr-FE(4) -FE(2) Picayune: Trinity-Megan Grace Becnel -PE(2) Poplar Head-TBS Jody Pittman-SY(1) Deacon Serving beyond the Local Church Poplarville-John Eric Pridmore -FE(3) Consultant to Africa Univ Development Office- Poplarville-Lisa Ann Pridmore -FE(3) Lloyd Rollins-FD(1) Poplarville Circuit-Willie Edward Gore -FL(4) Senatobia District District Superintendent-Samuel Andrew Ray Cockrum-Lewisburg-David Lamar Huffman -FE(3) -FE(5) Bakers Chapel-Michael Gregory Hazelrig Coffeeville-Stacy Joe Douglas -FE(1) -FE(1) Coldsprings-Mt. Olivet-Terza-Charles Harold Barton-TBS Michael John Pope-SY(1) Reed -FE(1) Batesville: First-Edwin Marshall Temple -FE(2) Coldwater-Arkabutla-Rickey Lynson Haynes Batesville: First(Assoc)-Travis Michael Carpenter -PE(11) -FL(3) Mt. Vernon-Tyro-Joseph Thaddus Ranager -FE(3) Batesville: St. Pauls-Kent Russell Brown -PL(14) Como-Wesley Chapel-Charles Thomas Atkins Byhalia-Fountainhead-Stephen Karl Bittick -FE(5) -FE(2) Courtland-Dwayne Scoggins -FL(2) Charleston-Tippo-Ellis Ray Branch -FE(1) Crenshaw-Michael Lobasso -FE(11) Clarksdale: First-Sheblon Andre Cotten -FE(5) Eudora-Gary Dewayne Thompson -RE(3) Clarksdale: Haven-Ozell Landfair Sr-FE(8) Free Springs-Troy Barton-PL(8) Clarksdale: St. Pauls-Sampson Spivey Burton Getwell Road-William Tramel Beavers -FE(13) II-FE(3) Getwell Road(Assoc)-Jonathan Darrell Wallace -FE(1) 82 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Greenleaf-Palestine-Raymond Kenneth Hart Pleasant Hill-David Charles Laird Jr-FE(9) -FL(1) Pope-Christopher Lee Cooksey -PL(5) Hernando-David Earl Cox -FE(1) Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove-Charles Wayne Hernando(Assoc)-Amy Lann Daniels -FD(13) Sheffield -RE(2) Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake-Cyrus Ray Owens Sardis-Davis Chapel-Charles D Simmons -FE(14) -FE(1) Holly Springs: Asbury-Zachary C Beasley Senatobia: First-Jeffery Lee Switzer -FE(6) -FE(1) Southaven: First-Harold B Hall Jr-FE(1) St. Marys-Evelyn Ann Fitzpatrick -PL(3) Trinity-Emma Sue Ward -PL(12) Strickland-McDonald-Herman Flemons -PL(10) Trinity-Eddie Eugene Ward -PL(12) Taylors Chapel-Keith Tyrone Mason -PL(7) Tunica: First-Robert Lawrence Maugh Jr-FE(4) Calvins Chapel-Zachary C Beasley -FE(1) Victoria-Red Banks-Walter Raymond Myers Holly Springs: First-Jeffre H Dalton -FE(1) -PL(1) Independence-Hebron-Jimmy C Glass -RE(1) Water Valley: First-Bethlehem-Robert Allen Lifespring-Rick Williams -FE(15) McGraw -PE(2) Hunter’s Chapel-Truslow-TBS William Wayne Water Valley: North Main-John Douglas Pepper Hill-SY(1) -FE(2) Love-Charles Joseph Bursi Jr-PL(12) Webb-Sumner-Cecil Jerry Wages -RL(14) Lula-Friars Point-James Raymond Cox -RA(5) Extension Ministry Lyon-TBS Howard Charles Langford-SY(16) Approved Evangelist-William Johnson Garrott Marks-Lambert-Lister Hasty Bowdoin -FL(3) Jr-FE(8) Mineral Wells-Scott Gregory Larsen -FE(13) Approved Evangelist-John Douglas Pepper Mineral Wells-Catherine Parker Larsen -FD(13) -FE(21) Minor Memorial(Assoc)-Ryan McGough-PL(1) Crossroads Hospice of TN-Michael Lobasso- Minor Memorial-Amanda Lea Gordon -FE(3) FE(9) Mt. Pleasant-TBS Michael John Pope-SY(1) Meth Hospl(Chaplain)-Joseph Thaddus Ranager New Church-Michael Gregory Hazelrig -FE(1) -FE(20) New Church-Luz Marina Campos -FE(4) New Church/Revitalization-William Johnson New Church-Goyo De la Cruz -FE(4) Garrott -FE(1) Oakland-James Clay Baker -RE(25) Rust College(Adjunct Faculty)-Zachary C Olive Branch: Maples Memorial(Assoc)-Adam Beasley-FE(1) Louis Gordon -FE(3) Rust College(Chaplain)-Annie Louise Travis Olive Branch: Maples Memorial-John W -RE(3) Sudduth Jr-FE(9) Wesley Fnd CCC(Dir)-Ozell Landfair Sr-FE(8) Olive Branch: Maples Memorial(Assoc)-Alecia Wesley Fnd NWCC(Dir)-David Lamar Huffman Kim Fischer–OD(346.1)(1) -FE(5) Pleasant Grove-Fredonia-TBS Kenneth White- SY(1) Starkville District District Superintendent-Embra Knox Jackson Columbus: First(Assoc)-Stylon Anthony Proctor II-FE(3) -FE(11) Ackerman: First-Edward Paul Saunders -FE(2) Columbus: New Hope-Sarah Faye Windham Ackerman: Mt. Hermon-Ronald S Jefferson -FL(2) -PL(15) Columbus: St. James-Fredrick Henry Brown Artesia-Walt Porter -RE(1) -RE(9) Brooksville Circuit-Jerry Louis Hinton -PL(7) Columbus: St. Stephens-James Merle Black Brooksville-Crawford-Howard N Carroll -RL(10) Jr-FL(10) Buffalo-Ethel-Leon Miller -PL(10) Columbus: Wesley-Diane Griffin Lemmon -FE(2) Caledonia-Flint Hill-William Todd Lemmon Covenant- Jonathan Speegle-FE(1) -PE(2) Crawford: Wrights Chapel-TBS Kori Bridges- Cedar Bluff-Siloam-Matthew McGrew -PL(3) SY(1) Columbus Circuit-Antra Geeter -PL(2) Ethel-Adam Byrd Hillman Jr-RE(13) Columbus: First-Elizabeth Vowell Miskelly -FE(2) Eupora: First-Arthur Ray Harper III-FE(7) Columbus: First(Assoc)-Anne Russell Bradley Eupora: Lebanon/Bellefontaine-Raleigh Fitzgerald -PL(9) Richter -PL(7) The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 83

Eupora: Liberty-Rochelle Minor -PL(1) Starkville: First(Assoc)-David Carl Shumaker Kosciusko Circuit-Ronald D Thomas -FL(1) -FE(5) Kosciusko: First-Donald Leslie Patterson -FE(6) Starkville: Griffin-Eddie Lee Jones -FE(12) Kosciusko: Wesley-Anthony Jerome Murray Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair-Jimmy Lewis -FE(1) Forrest -RL(1) Longview-Adaton-Benjamin Hartford Butler Starkville: New Zion-Tyrone Michael Stallings -FE(2) Sr.-FL(16) Louisville South-Larry Joe Haggard Sr-FE(9) Starkville: Rockhill-Jerome Wilson -PL(7) Louisville West-Thomas Michael Dowd -FL(9) Sturgis: Boyd Chapel-Roosevelt Gage -RL(11) Louisville: First-Michael Franklin Childs -FE(9) Sturgis-Big Creek-Oma Jean Threadgill -RL(5) Louisville: Hopewell-Charles Wesley Kelly -PL(7) Sturgis-Big Creek-James Cedric Threadgill -RL(5) Louisville: Maple Springs-David Malone -PL(8) Tibbee: Jones Chapel-Marty Boyd -PL(4) Louisville: Piney Grove-David Malone -PL(9) Webster Circuit-Nelson Forrest -PL(26) Louisville: Wesley-James Lamar Morris Sr-FL(5) Weir Circuit-Lyndon B Geeter -PL(13) Louisville: Whitehall-Justin Kyle Ivy -FE(2) Weir-Salem-Oma Jean Threadgill -RL(5) Maben-Scarlet Rebekah Shepperd -PL(5) Weir-Salem-James Cedric Threadgill -RL(5) Macedonia-Franklin Lamar Boyd -RL(2) West Point: Christ-Sarah Faye Windham -FL(4) Macon Circuit-Robert Glenn Miller Jr-PL(22) West Point: First-Jeffrey Stephan Shannon -FE(4) Macon: First-Andrew Nelson Pearson -FE(3) West Point: St. Paul-Maggie Little -PL(4) Macon: St. Paul Circuit-Robert Payne Scott Extension Ministry Sr-PL(12) FL Conf-Campus Ministries(Exec Dir)-David Earl Mathiston-Franklin Cordell Lowe -RL(12) Fuquay(346.1) -FE(2) McAdams-Bunyan Eugene Pepper -RL(2) Morris Brown College TRIO Prog-Marvin R King McCool-Doyle Ray Mitchell -RE(7) Sr-FE(43) Nanih Waiya-Rebecca Ann Smith -FL(2) MS Conf Pension Liaison-Adam Byrd Hillman NewBellZion-Eddie James Hinton -PL(8) Jr-RE(13) Noxapater-David William Meadows -AM(2) Trinity Place(Chap)-Earl G McAnally-FE(1) Noxubee Circuit-Rickey Ellis Lawson Sr.-PL(13) Wesley Fnd MSU(Dir)-Hugh Milton Griffith Palestine-Cary Lee Sutphin -PL(6) Jr-FE(19) Shaeffer’s Chapel-Curtis Lee Bray -FE(12) Shuqualak-Franklin Lamar Boyd -RL(1) Student Appointments(2012 Book of Discipline Shuqualak: Asbury-Ronald Anthony Jr.-PL(1) ¶338.4 and ¶416.6) Starkville: Aldersgate-George W Buell -FE(7) Pacifica Institute(student)-Susan Lee Woodard Starkville: First-William Giles Lindley -FE(3) -FE(2) Tupelo District District Superintendent-Jimmy Loyd Barnes Big Hill-TBS Antoinetta Ward-SY(1) -FE(4) Bruce/Shady Grove-Lannis Lee May -FE(1) Aberdeen: First-Leslie Keith Williams -FE(1) Shady Grove(Assoc)-Billy Q McCord -RE(11) Aberdeen: St. Mark-Sue Crowder McGrew Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial-Allen Standefer -FL(7) Dearing -FE(1) Aberdeen: St. Peter-Donald Ray Arrington Carolina-Lewis Michael Hunter -FL(3) -PL(3) Friendship-Harden’s Chapel-Darrell Wayne Aberdeen: St. Peter-Benjamin Wax -FE(38) Sanderson -AM(5) Aberdeen: St. Peter(Assoc)-TBS Alice Fulton: First-Phillip Wade Box -FE(4) Robertson-SY(1) Hamilton-Roger Farrell McGrew -RE(6) Algoma-Robert Wilson Grant Jr-PE(3) Houston North-Joe Miller Coggins -PE(1) Amory: First-Jimmie Earl Criddle -FE(2) Houston South-Stephen Anderson Lampkin Amory: St. Andrews-Brian Thomas Gordon -FL(8) -FE(1) Houston: First-Rex Alan Wilburn -FE(1) Amory: St. James-David Henry McCoy -FE(2) Mantachie-Ronald Lloyd Schwake -PE(3) Amory: St. Matthews-Brian Thomas Gordon Mooreville-Joseph Randall Lawson -AM(1) -FE(1) Nettleton: First-Shiloh-Cecil Eric Locke -FL(1) Becker-Greenbrier-Sammy Joe Washburn Nettleton: Palestine-Maurice Anthony McIntosh -RA(1) -PL(5) Belden-Danny Wilburn -PL(8) 84 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Nettleton: Pleasant Grove-Glenn Russell Parks Tupelo: Cornerstone-Virginia Jones Holland -RL(1) -FE(3) New Chapel-Plantersville-TBS Roger L Tupelo: First(Assoc)-Carol Lynn Bowman Mote Wilson-SY(1) -FE(2) New Hope Chickasaw-Donnell Cherry -PL(12) Tupelo: First(Assoc)-Colby Uriah Cuevas -PE(2) Okolona: First-Hillman Barlow Miller Jr-FE(4) Tupelo: First-James Richard Curtis -FE(3) Okolona: First(Assoc)-Bill Cornett -PL(1) Tupelo: First(Assoc)-George Sapada Thomas Okolona: Mount Pisgah(Assoc)-TBS Charles -FL(4) Anthony Lackey-SY(2) Tupelo: First(Youth)-Jonathan Corey Truett Okolona: Mount Pisgah-Perry Lincoln Carr -PE(5) -FE(4) Tupelo: Oak Hill-Donny Ray Riley -AM(10) Ozark-Phillip Murray McDaniel -FL(1) Tupelo: St. Luke-Frederick Lee (Rick) Brooks Plantersville-Lynn Fair -PL(16) -FE(6) Pleasant Valley-Guntown-Mont Dale Whitlock Tupelo: St. Mark-Donald Ray McCain -RE(2) -RE(2) Tupelo: St. Paul-Gloria Hogan McKinney -FE(4) Pontotoc: Fairview/Robbs-Erin Nichole Grant Tupelo: The Orchard-William Thomas Rambo -PE(3) -PE(6) Pontotoc: First-Milton Thomas Whatley -FE(1) Tupelo: The Orchard-Bryan Daniel Collier Pontotoc: Beulah Grove/McDonald -Maurice -FE(16) Smith -FE(6) Tupelo: The Orchard-Charles Patrick Ward – Pontotoc: Mt. Nebo/Pleasant Grove-Ethel Parker FL(6) -RL(2) Tupelo: Wesley-Raymond J Rooney Jr-FE(9) Pontotoc: Usher Valley-George Robert Pulliam Vardaman-Harold Doyle Robinson -RE(6) -RE(5) Verona-Palmetto-Francis Joseph Davis -FL(1) Prairie Mount-Phillip Colyer -PL(8) Extension Ministry Saltillo-Timmy Andrew(Tim) Green-FE(23) Amer Family Assoc(Staff)-Casey Marion(Buddy) Saltillo-Hebron-Edward Truman Thompson Smith Jr-FE(22) -RE(1) Approved Evangelist-Herbert Dale Hathorn Shannon-Christopher Thomas McAlilly -FE(4) -FE(10) Smithville-Charles Edward Coggins -FL(6) Memphis Conf-Dennis Fink(346.1)-FE(1) Snowtown-Lavert Fitzpatrick -PE(2) No MS Medical Center(Chaplain)-James W Spruell Chapel-Jeffery Earl Riddle -PL(3) Richardson -FE(20) Thaxton-Ecru-William Howard Montgomery Traceway Manor(Chaplain)-Terri Kay Armstrong -FL(9) -FE(16) Tranquil-Harrison F Upshaw III-RL(8) UMA(UM Assoc of Health & Welfare Min)- Grady’s Chapel-TBS Stephen Lee Vinson -FE(3) Tremont-Inge Mobley Halbert -RE(1) Wesley Fnd ICC(Dir)-John Thomas Foster -FE(6) West Jackson District District Superintendent- Clayton Henderson Clinton: First(Assoc)-Roy Reed McCaleb, Jr.- Rasberry-FE(5) FE(1) Anguilla-Grace-Tommy Stephenson-FL(1) Clinton: First(Assoc)-David Greene-PL(8) Asbury-Kingsley Chapel-Velma Norris Smith- Clinton: Lynch Chapel-John Lawrence Cornelius PL(3) Sr-RE(9) Benton Circuit-Robert Carroll Sr.-PL(4) Clinton: Seven Springs-Robert Cook-PL(6) Benton: Wesley Chapel-Sam Hawkins Sr.-RL(6) Clinton: St. Paul-Blessed Trinity-Paul Edward Benton-Midway-William Henry Wilkerson-FE(7) Luckett-FE(24) Bovina-John Norman Evans-AM(3) Couparle-Robert Carroll Sr-PL(4) Bradley Chapel-George Brantley Butler-RE(2) Edwards-Mary Elizabeth Piazza-PL(3) Cary: Goodman Memorial-Elizabeth A Miller- Ellison-Pickens-David Glenn Schultz-PE(3) FL(7) Fletchers Chapel-Bethany-Paul Ford Knight- Cayuga-TBS George Max McFarland Jr-SY(4) FE(2) Clark’s Chapel-Rachel Evelyn Pitts-FE(10) Flora-Bentonia-David Scott Carter-FE(9) Clinton: First-Steven Wayne Casteel-FE(1) Hermanville-Charles Ennis Pope, Jr-PL(2) Holly Bluff-TBS Grover Greer-SY(7) The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 85

Jackson: Aldersgate-Dwight Dee Prowell-FE(9) Utica-Carpenter-William Harold Manning-FE(5) Jackson: Alta Woods-Eric Christopher Sanford- Vicksburg: Crawford Street-Richard Carrington FE(5) (Cary) Stockett III-FE(5) Jackson: Anderson(Senior)-Joe Willie May- Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial-Mitchell Wayne FE(12) Cochran-FE(2) Jackson: Anderson(Assoc)-Detrick Johnson- Vicksburg: Hawkins-Susannah Grubbs Carr-FE(3) PL(4) Vicksburg: Hawkins-Thomas Emory Miller-FD(7) Jackson: Anderson(Assoc)-Linda Lindsey Vicksburg: Lynch Chapel-Rachel Evelyn Pitts- Williams-PL(4) FE(7) Jackson: New Church Start -Timothy Howard- Vicksburg: Porters Chapel-Donald Boyd FL(6) Williams-RE(1) Jackson: Briarwood-Ronald Gene Gomillion- Vicksburg: Wesley-John Robert (Bob) Ford-PL(9) FE(1) Yazoo City: First-Willis Ray (Bill) Poole-FE(5) Jackson: Broadmeadow-Robert Christopher Hill- Yazoo City: First (Assoc)-Pamela Jewel Cameron- FE(9) FE(3) Jackson: Central-Stephen Tyrone Cook-FE(6) Yazoo City: St. John’s-Ralph Wayne Johnson Jackson: Emmanuel-Thomas Martin Shreve- Jr-RL(3) RE(1) Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s-Rachel Evelyn Pitts- Jackson: Forest Hill-James David Milner-RA(7) FE(9) Jackson:Galloway Memorial(Senior)-John Joseph Extension Ministry (Joey) Shelton IV-FE(7) Austin Presb Theological Seminary-David Jackson:Galloway Memorial(Assoc)-Emily Lauren Franklin White-FE(9) Sanford-FE(6) Barksdale Foundation-Martha Alexander-FE(1) Jackson: Leavell Woods-Arthur Dean Kinstley- Center for Ministry(Dir)-Rebecca Carol RL(4) Youngblood-FE(10) Jackson: Middlebrook-Robert Edward Brown- Course of Study-James Richard Robbins-RE(4) FE(5) Emory & Henry College(Professor)-Joseph T. Jackson: Pratt Memorial-DeMario Benson, Reiff-FE(7) Sr-FL(2) FL Conf-Lakeland:Trinity-Rwth Samson Fuquay Jackson: St. Luke-George Richard James-FE(4) (346.1)-FE(2) Jackson: Van Winkle-Steven Charles McDonald- Gammon Theological Seminary(Pres)-Albert RE(2) Mosley-FE(1) Jackson: Wells Memorial(Senior)-Dennie Keith Hinds Community College(344.1)-David Tonkel-RE(45) Buchholz-FE(3) Jackson: Wells Memorial(Assoc)-Todd Owen Mississippi Conf(Adm Asst to Bishop)-Timothy Watson-FE(9) Charles Thompson, Sr-FE(3) Jackson: Wells Memorial(Assoc)-Justin Warren Mississippi Conf(Connectional/ White-FE(3) Communications Dir)-Connie Mitchell Shelton- Louise-TBS Julian W Crawford-SY(1) FE(1) Madison: Parkway Hills(Senior)-Jerry Bruce Case Nebraska Conf(346.1)-Brenda Ann McCaskill- Jr-FE(4) FE(1) Madison: Parkway Hills(Music)-Philip Karl Thresholds Counseling and Consulting-Kristen Messner-FD(5) Ruth Williams-FE(5) Madison: Parkway Hills(Assoc)-Austin Charles US Navy(Chaplain)-Earl Wilson III-FE(4) Taylor Hoyle-PE(1) W North Carolina Conf (346.1)-Michelle Marie Memorial: Bolton-David Buchholz-FE(3) Shrader-FE(2) Mount Olivet -Wesley Chapel-Britton Hoover Wesley Fnd JSU(Dir)-Kordell Seantez Sims- Maxwell Jr-RA(5) FL(1) Mt. Pleasant-Cleavern Ronald Robertson-RL(5) Pleasant Hill-TBS Laurie Cummings-SY(3) Deacons Appointed Beyond the Local Church Port Gibson-Margaret Ayers-OD(3) Catholic Charities-Diane Lynne Braman-FD(7) Raymond-Learned-Michael David Sahler-FE(7) Center for Ministry(Assoc Dir)-Sherry Bryant Redbone-John Norman Evans-AM(3) Johnson-FD(9) Redwood-Eagle Lake-Troy Piccaluga-FL(1) Emory University(346.1)-Elisabeth Ann Rolling Fork-Elizabeth A Miller-FL(7) Garvin-FD(1) Spring Ridge-Davis Carothers-FE(1) 86 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Good Shepherd Center(Dir)-Thomas Emory Student Appointments(2012 Book of Discipline Miller-FD(13) ¶338.4 and ¶416.6) Grace Counseling Center(Dir)-Walter L Frazier- Duke Divinity School-Jacob Dale Wilson-FE(2) FD(13) VA Hospital-Anzette Smith Thomas-PE(1) Mississippi Conf/Min Scvs Dir-Jimmy Lee Carr- Vanderbilt, Nashville-Gerald Liu-FE(7) RD(1) Revised as of June 28, 2013 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 87

Section III Finance and Administrative Ministries A. Council on Finance & Administration

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1. Organization and Responsibilities and Recommendations As defined in Section 611 of the 2012 Book of Discipline, the purpose of the Council on Finance & Administration shall be to develop and administer a comprehensive and coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies, procedures, and management services for the annual conference. The Mississippi Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall have an executive committee comprised of the following six individuals: council chair, council vice-chair, chairs of the sub committees on benevolence, clergy support, and administration, and the conference treasurer. The Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) has examined the financial and administrative policies and procedures of the annual conference, including the whole process of agency and institutional funding and apportioned mission share allocations for local churches. Herein are our recommendations of procedures and policies to be followed by the Mississippi Annual Conference.

2. Annual Conference Member Responsibility (2012 Discipline paragraph 247.14 & 251.2) Lay and clergy members of the Annual Conference have the disciplinary responsibility of interpret- ing the conference mission and ministry plan and budget adopted at Annual Conference to their congre- gations. This includes telling the story of our shared ministries across Mississippi and around the world and funding at 100% the apportioned mission share for each congregation. Before Annual Conference ■ Pray for your work as a member to Annual Conference. ■ Learn about the items that will be presented at Annual Conference by attending the pre-conference briefing and by studying the Pre-Conference Workbook. ■ Share this information with the leaders of your church so that you will be able to wisely engage as a member of Annual Conference. ■ Lead your local church governing body in studying the proposed Conference budget. Come to Conference prepared to ask questions, propose any changes that the governing body suggest, and be prepared to vote on the budget. After budget approval, be prepared to support the decision of the Annual Conference body. At Annual Conference ■ Attend the sessions of Annual Conference and learn all you can about the scope of our shared ministry through the United Methodist Church. ■ Be engaged in approving a budget that will fund our denominational shared ministries. After Annual Conference ■ Report to your local church council on actions of the Annual Conference as soon as possible, but no later than three months after the close of conference (Par. 251.2). ■ Interpret to your church and charge conference “…the importance of the apportioned mission shares, explaining the causes supported by each of them and their place in the total program of the church. The World Service Fund is basic in the financial program of The United Methodist Church. World Service apportioned mission shares represent the minimum needs for mission and ministry of the worldwide United Methodist Church.” Conference benevolences represent the minimum monetary needs for mission and ministry in the Mississippi Annual Conference (Par.247.14). 88 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

■ Support and encourage payment of your apportioned mission share at 100%. Payment in full of these apportioned mission shares is the first benevolent responsibility of each congregation (Paragraph 247.14). ■ Continue educating your congregation throughout the year about the ministries supported by the apportioned mission shares. Resources The following resources are available to help you interpret the apportioned mission shares to your church: ■ Annual budget tabloid prepared by the conference treasurer ■ Mississippi United Methodist web site www.mississippi-umc.org ■ Sharing God’s Gifts web site www.umcgiving.org 3. Conference Expenditures Internal control and accounting policies adequate to properly safeguard the assets of the conference have been examined by the CFA. The controls and polices are on file in the treasurer’s office and are available for review during normal business hours. CFA believes the controls and policies are currently adequate but the council pledges to review them annually and update them as the necessity is determined.

A. Annual Conference Per Diem Each pastoral charge shall provide for the lodging and meal expenses of their pastor(s), lay members(s), deacon(s) in full connection, and diaconal minister(s) attending Annual Conference. The clergy and diaconal ministers in special appointments shall have their expenses paid by the agency served. Per diem expense paid by the conference will begin with the opening session of Annual Conference and end with the closing session. Per diem expenses paid by the annual conference shall be at the following rate: sixty dollars ($60.00) per night for lodging when staying in a motel/hotel and ten dollars ($10.00) per meal. (Adjusted for 2013 Annual Conference Action.) There will be no reimbursement from the annual conference for travel. a. Retired Clergy b. Disabled Clergy c. Retired Diaconal Ministers d. Disabled Diaconal Ministers e. Conference Lay Leader f. District Lay Leaders g. Conference President of United Methodist Women h. Conference President of United Methodist Men i. Conference President of United Methodist Youth j. President or equivalent officer of Conference Young Adult Organization k. Chairpersons of all conference boards, committees, councils, and commissions, if laypersons l. District Presidents of United Methodist Men m. District Presidents of United Methodist Women n. District Presidents of United Methodist Youth o. Equalizing lay members, as named by the district p. Seminary students who are certified candidates for ministry and approved by the Board of Ordained Ministry, except those students who serve churches within the bounds of the conference. q. Special cases approved by the Cabinet, such as mission charges r. Conference and District Directors of Lay Speaking Ministries

B. Conference Compensation The pay period of clergy appointed at annual conference shall begin on July 1. Compensation is to be paid as earned. In no instance shall compensation be paid in advance by the conference or any entity amenable to the annual conference. Salaries of conference personnel, clergy and lay, shall be given priority and paid in equal monthly installments. Travel expenses in the work of the conference shall be paid on voucher at the rate estab- lished by the Internal Revenue Service for business miles. Staff persons on conference business shall The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 89 provide the following documentation: purpose of travel, mileage, copies of hotel bills, documentation for meals, receipts for car rental, parking, and tolls. In situations where staff persons are requested to travel outside the conference on conference related business, rental cars should be requested only when their use will be more economical than public trans- portation or when a special situation applies, e.g., excessive material to carry, out-of-the-way location, extensive local travel. If the roundtrip travel per mile exceeds the most economical airfare available for the date of travel at the time the travel request was submitted (plus airport-related ground transportation costs), the lesser amount will be reimbursed. The conference treasurer is hereby authorized to withhold funds from the salaries of annual confer- ence personnel for the purpose of investing said funds in tax deferred programs and for payment of salary reduction reimbursement plans in keeping with Internal Revenue Service policies when such request is made by conference personnel.

C. District Superintendents, Directors, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, and Senior Staff Level Compensation The Mississippi Conference shall provide equal compensation packages for the district superinten- dents. Compensation shall be defined as cash salary plus housing provisions. The cash salary amount is determined annually by the CFA and the housing and related provision is determined by the district. The district shall also maintain, equip, and fund the operation of a district office, including all ele- ments of compensation for a secretary or other lay/clergy employees. The compensation of the Director of Communications and Connection, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop, and Ministerial Services Director will be determined by the Conference Personnel Committee. None of these compensation packages shall exceed the District Superintendent’s compensa- tion package. CFA will determine the compensation of the Treasurer\Director of Finance and Administration. The salary shall be remitted either semi-monthly or monthly from the conference treasurer’s office. Non-exempt employee’s compensation shall be determined on a weekly basis as provide by the DOL and paid on a bi-weekly basis. Travel, continuing education, and reimbursable expenses shall be paid after vouchers have been submitted with appropriate documentation. There is an accountable reimbursement policy applicable to all conference employees. Salaries approved by Annual Conference will constitute maximum compensation. The appropriate personnel committee is hereby authorized to review and fix annual compensation by November 30 prior to the upcoming budget year and may adjust the amount as determined by economic conditions.

D. Moving Expense The church receiving a new pastor shall negotiate moving expenses of the pastor. The moving expenses of incoming conference personnel shall be paid from the conference administration fund. The moving expenses of an incoming district superintendent shall be paid by the district from district funds. Moving expenses for a retiring minister or a minister going on disability shall be paid by the confer- ence treasurer in an amount to cover his/her approved expenses as defined below in an amount not to exceed $1,800. The move of a minister’s surviving spouse and immediate family following the death of a minister serving an appointment shall be paid by the conference from the conference administration fund in an amount not to exceed $1,800. The conference payment will be limited to actual documented cost. A maximum of $1,800 will be available toward the prorated cost of moves outside the bounds of the conference. The allowable reimbursement will be based on mileage inside the conference bounds divided by the total mileage of the move. The approved costs as described above multiplied by the percentage will determine the reimbursable amount. Moving expenses can be paid within one year of retirement, disability, or death of ministers. The moving expenses for student pastors returning to the conference for an appointment shall be paid from their place of residence at the seminary to the annual conference line in an amount not to exceed $1,800. The local church receiving such pastor shall pay the moving expenses from the conference line to said local church parsonage. The conference payment shall be paid from the conference adminis- tration fund and shall cover the actual documented costs. The moving expenses of an effective member of another annual conference initiated by the bishop and the cabinet transferring into this conference shall be paid from the conference administration fund 90 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 from his/her place of residence to the annual conference line up to a maximum of $1,800. The local church receiving such transfer minister shall pay the expense from the conference line to said local church parsonage. If the minister initiates the move, he/she shall pay the expense to the conference line and the local church receiving such transferred minister shall pay the expense from the conference line to said local church parsonage.

E. Task Force Expenses The expenses of persons called by the bishop for meetings shall be referred to the CFA for funding at the usual rate for conference committee meetings unless otherwise provided.

F. Travel Reimbursement–Conference Committees and Boards Conference agencies, boards, and committees receiving church funds have both a fiduciary and stewardship responsibility to determine that all expenditures are reasonable, necessary, appropriate, and directly related to their mission. In compliance with IRS regulations the conference shall pay travel at the rate established by the IRS for charitable travel on a per-mile basis by the most direct route. No mileage is to be allowed for persons attending meetings who are otherwise allowed travel expenses in connection with their positions in the church. No mileage is to be allowed for persons attending meetings in the town of their residence. No mileage is to be allowed for persons attending conference committee meetings at Annual Conference who are members of the annual conference. It is strongly recommended that travel to meetings be by carpool. Travel shall be paid for conference meetings only if the meeting is within the bounds of the annual conference. Travel to out of conference meetings should be approved by the chairperson of the sponsoring conference committee, agency, or board. The following documentation shall accompany the request for reimbursement: purpose of travel, copies of hotel bills, documentation for meals, receipts for car rental, parking and tolls. Rental cars should be requested only when their use will be more economical than public transportation or when a special situation applies, e.g., excessive material to carry, out-of-the-way location, or extensive local travel. If the person to be reimbursed drives, and the round trip travel per mile exceeds the most economical airfare available for the date of travel at the time the travel request was submitted (plus airport-related ground transportation costs), the lesser amount will be reimbursed. No reimbursement will be made for lost time that is incurred by a person attending conference meetings. All in-travel meal subsidies shall be set at the maximum of $5 for breakfast, $5 for lunch and $5 for dinner. This does not apply to meals arranged by a board or agency during a meeting of the group. A group meeting all day or longer may arrange for a meal to be served at a higher cost if necessary. Any request for meal reimbursement, other than the allowances stated, must be accompanied by actual receipts. Cash advances shall be kept to a minimum. If an advance is needed, the request shall be made on the Conference Voucher, and approved by the chairperson of the sponsoring conference committee, agency, or board. Advances should be for specific trips or events and shall be settled by the person within one week of the termination of a trip or event. A form acceptable to the Internal Revenue Service to verify meeting travel expenses for income tax credit as a donation is available in the conference treasurer’s office. This can be used when travel expenses are not reimbursed.

G. Capital Expenditures As a matter of policy, the CFA will not include proposed capital building expenditures as a part of the regular budgetary process of the annual conference. Capital needs should be serviced through special appeals and/or capital campaigns. 4. Conference Operating Reserve/Authority To Borrow The Executive Committee of the CFA is authorized to use the conference reserves for emergency situations as determined by the committee. Additionally, the Executive Committee of CFA is authorized to borrow up to $500,000 for emergency needs and shall be reported to the full CFA at its next meeting. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 91

5. Formula for Establishing Apportioned Mission Shares The information provided by each local church at the end of the year shall be used to provide the statistical base for each church’s fair share of the conference mission share budget. The last two years of available statistical data will be used in computing a resulting fraction that will become the local church’s index, and represents its proportionate fair share of the budget. (Divide the average amount spent by the local church on the statistical line items 53 through 62 over the last two years by the amount spent by all churches in the conference on those items to compute the church’s index.) This index will apply to all line items with the exception of the Board of Medical Benefits Active plan. That line item shall be apportioned using the same base years and will be apportioned to churches with full time clergy as determined from the compensation package in effect on July 1 of the conference year prior to the confer- ence calendar year that the mission shares are being apportioned. Appeals for changes in Apportioned Mission Shares made because amounts were incorrectly reported shall be made to Council on Finance and Administration through the Conference Treasurer provided the church paid 100% of their prior year mission shares. The CFA will continue to study the Apportioned Mission Share formula to determine a fair and equitable allocation based on resources rather than expenditures. This supports the Stewardship emphasis of the Conference. A. The base shall be 2011 and 2012 statistical table lines: a. Line No. 53 Pastor’s Base Compensation b. Line No. 54 Appointed Associate(s) Base Compensation c. Line No. 55 Housing & Related Allowances Paid Appointed Pastor and Associate(s) d. Line No. 56 Payments to Appointed Pastor and Associate(s) for reimbursable plans e. Line No. 57 Amount of Non Accountable Plan Paid Appointed Pastor and Associate(s) f. Line No. 58 Deacon(s) Compensation and Benefits g. Line No. 59 Diaconal Minister(s) Compensation and Benefits h. Line No. 60 Other Staff Compensation and Benefits i. Line No. 61 Current Expenses for Local Church Program j. Line No. 62 Local Church Operating Expenses B. The Apportioned Mission Share for a new congregation shall be determined as follows: First full year after charter shall be a grace period. Apportioned Mission Shares shall be phased in over the next five years at twenty percent (20%) of the formula amount for the next year and increasing by twenty percent (20%) over each of the following four years. (A five-year phase in at 20 percent per year.) C. The CFA recommends the continuation of the Merit Award program.­ The categories to be rec- ognized are: (1) Churches paying 100 percent of every Apportioned Mission Share line item and 100% of Clergy Pension Invoices by the close out date of January 10, 2014 and (2) Churches that increased their giving percentage in 2013 over the 2012 percentage paid to apportioned missions shares. A generosity certificate signed by the bishop will be given by the district superintendent to each church qualifying for the Merit Award. 6. Church Grants All annual conference boards, committees, commissions, agencies or individuals related thereto, making application for General Church funds and/ or other grants administered by any conference, juris- dictional, or general agency of the United Methodist Church or any other entity, shall first furnish copies of such applications to those conference officers charged with the role of consultation in paragraph 719 of The 2012 Book of Discipline: the presiding bishop, the director of Connectional Ministries or equivalent, the Leadership Council, and the appropriate district superintendent(s). An accounting of actual use of funds must be presented to the conference treasurer’s office within 90 days of the final distribution of funds. 7. Investment Policy All funds of the annual conference under the control of the conference treasurer and CFA shall be invested under the direction of the Council on Finance and Administration with priority given to the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation. 92 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

8. Depository In accordance with Section 616 of the 2012 Book of Discipline, the conference treasurer is designated the authority by the CFA to designate a depository for all conference funds. 9. Local Church Bonding Local churches are reminded that all church treasurers and financial secretaries are now bonded under the conference-wide insurance program, provided the church has acquired their insurance through the conference wide plan. Any church that is not in the conference wide program shall provide at its own cost the bonding as required by the 2012 Discipline paragraph 258 (4) b. Churches not on the conference plan shall submit annual proof of Bonding to the Conference Treasurer. 10. Mailing Lists Mailing lists will be made available to United Methodist agencies and institutions from the Office of Communication and Connection as it is practical. 11. Special Appeals CFA urges institutions to work to encourage local churches to pay the Apportioned Mission Share before they request any special funding. Agencies and institutions that are not United Methodist must have approval from CFA to solicit funds within the conference. 12. Golden Cross Offering CFA recommends that Golden Cross Sunday be expanded to include the Clergy/Diaconal Fund in the following manner. Golden Cross Funds are in support of the health and welfare ministries within the annual conference. This offering shall provide financial support to care for sick persons, older persons, children and youth, and people with disabilities. Special emphasis shall be given to aiding those ministries that provide direct financial assistance to persons in need. Assistance for lay people shall be accessed through the Conference Communication and Connection office. Funds available for clergy families shall be administered in the Clergy/Diaconal Fund under the guidelines as established by the Mississippi Conference District Superintendents. This special Sunday offering shall be shared leaving half in the local church receiving the offering and the other half remitted to the conference treasurer’s office. The Conference Treasurer shall place 75% for lay assistance and 25% for clergy assistance through the Clergy/ Diaconal Fund. 13. 2013 and 2014 Special Day Offerings 2013 2014 January 20 January 19 *Human Relations Day January 27 January 26 Golden Cross Sunday February 24 Baddour Center March 3 March 2 Methodist Rehabilitation Center March 10 March 30 *One Great Hour of Sharing April 14 May 4 *Native American Sunday May 12 May 11 Mississippi Methodist Senior Services May 26 June 15 *Peace with Justice Sunday July 28 July 27 Conference Emergency Preparedness Sunday October 6 October 5 *World Communion Sunday November 24 November 30 *United Methodist Student Day *Denotes General Church Offering 14. Accountability of Agency/Institution Receiving Apportioned Mission Shares CFA follows a funding process that requires accountability, responsibility, and communication. During an annual review of agencies and institutions by the appropriate conference committee or table to which they relate, each agency and institution shall consider as part of their board responsibilities other funding options beyond conference Apportioned Mission Shares. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 93

The Council on Finance and Administration requires that each institution requesting funds of the next annual conference present a budget request as designed by the council for 2015, duly signed by the chairperson and secretary of the board of directors or trustees indicating that said budget has been approved by the governing body. The budget request is due by December 16, 2013. Boards, agencies, com- mittees, or institutions of the conference not presenting a formal request properly signed by December 16, 2013 will not be considered for funding by CFA for the 2015 budget. The amount made available for the conference programmatic operation shall be determined by the percentage of Apportioned Mission Shares received during the preceding year. Boards, committees, institutions, and agencies who receive turnaround funds and request an advance on their budgeted funds shall be approved by the executive committee of CFA and shall not exceed 90% of the percentage paid into the conference for their cause in the preceding year. All United Methodist agencies, community centers, camps, and affiliated institutions are strongly encouraged to develop donor support outside the Mississippi Conference budget. They are also encour- aged to keep administrative costs at a minimum percentage of the organization’s budget (as close to 20 percent as possible). 15. Agency/Institution Audits The CFA acknowledges the differences in audit, review, and compilation reports issued by certified public accountants. The following descriptions continue to be approved by CFA: A. Audit - A financial audit is a systematic examination of financial statements, records and related operations to determine adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, management policies, or stated requirements. The examination of the records includes analytical procedures and verification of pertinent source documents to substantiate the financial statements. An audit provides the highest level of assurance that financial statements are fairly stated. B. Review - A review involves inquiry and analytical procedures that provide the accountant with a reasonable basis for expressing limited assurance that there are no material modifications that should be made to the statements for them to be in conformity with generally accepted account- ing principles. There is no requirement for the accountant to gather any evidence to corroborate the inquiries and analytical procedures, unless he becomes aware that the information is incor- rect, incomplete or otherwise unsatisfactory. A review provides a limited level of assurance that the financial statements are fairly stated. C. Compilation - A compilation involves presenting in the form of financial statement information that is the representation of management without undertaking to express any assurance on the statements. To compile financial statements, the accountant should understand the industry and nature of the business in which the client is engaged, including the form of its accounting records, the qualifications of its accounting personnel, the basis on which the financial statements are to be presented, and the form and content of the financial statements. The accountant is not required to make inquiries or to perform any procedures to validate the information provided to them. A compilation provides a minimum level of assurance that the financial statements are fairly stated. Comparative financial statements, and the accompanying opinion of a certified public accountant, shall be presented by each agency/institution to the Council on Finance and Administration by May 15 each year. These statements must include a balance sheet, a statement of activity, a statement of cash flows, and a copy of the accounting firm’s management letter if one was provided. Statements contain- ing a comparison of budget to actual expenditures are required. Each agency/institution shall include a statement of mission and purpose and a general description of activities and outcomes. Disbursement of approved funding shall be contingent upon receipt of the previous years’ financial statements. Any dis- crepancies or irregularities noted by the auditor or the CFA audit committee must be corrected in order for funding to be released to the agency/institution. Audited statements will be required when annual Apportioned Mission Share revenue requested is $200,000 or greater. For entities with annual Apportioned Mission Share revenues requested of less than $200,000, the Audit Committee may accept an alternative engagement with a CPA. The alternative engagement will consist of reviewed or compiled financial statements (as defined above). The CFA Audit Committee may request additional agreed-upon procedures after review of the alternative engagement. 94 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

If a recipient of conference funds past year’s report is not available by May 15, a copy of an internally prepared report, along with an engagement letter from the CPA engaged to do the report shall be submit- ted. The internally prepared report shall at minimum be a Statement of Activities and Balance Sheet. This report must be presented by May 15. Regardless of budget, any agency required by federal or state law to have an audit will be asked to submit their audited statements to the conference. Only reviews or audits performed by an independent licensed CPA or CPA firm enrolled in a quality peer review program that received an unqualified opinion in its most recent peer review report will be accepted. No internal audits will be accepted. Failure to submit required financial statements by May 15 shall be referred to the full CFA Council and could result in the holding of all funds for the current year due the entity, beginning June 1, until such reports have been submitted and reviewed by the Audit Committee of the CFA. All United Methodist institutions affiliated with the Mississippi Annual Conference are required to submit financial statements to the CFA, even though funds are not received from the conference. The following are exempted from submitting the above-mentioned financial statements although a compilation statement from the reviewing body must be presented: ■ Campus ministry units, unless they are receiving conference capital campaign funds ■ Clergy Spouses The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 95

B. 2013 & 2014 Apportioned Mission Shares Budget

Report #2 Proposed 2013 2014 mission Shares mission Shares UM Number 1 Avenue of Giving 1* World Service $ 1,536,684 $ 1,536,599 MS UM Extended Ministry 2** Community Centers $ 252,000 $ 252,000 3** Methodist Children’s Home $ 125,000 $ 125,000 4** Choctaw Mission $ 64,000 $ 64,000 5** United Methodist Hour $ 52,000 $ 52,000 6** Baddour Center $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 533,000 $ 533,000 MS UM Conference Clergy Support 7 Board of Medical Benefits-Active Plans $ 3,300,000 $ 3,300,000 31 Board of Medical Benefits-Retiree Supplement $ 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000 32 Pre 82 Pension Plan Funding $ 300,000 $ 475,000 8 District Superintendents Fund $ 1,474,483 $ 1,449,025 9 Board of Ministry and Related Funds $ 356,150 $ 356,550 10 Equitable Compensation $ 234,125 $ 251,750 $ 6,864,758 $ 7,032,325 MS UM Conference Leadership Work Areas 11 Annual Conference Administration $ 1,813,296 $ 2,039,845 12 Congregational Development $ 888,770 $ 888,770 13 Communication and Connectional Ministries $ 554,350 $ 399,697 $ 3,256,416 $ 3,328,312 UM Higher Education Support 14 Campus Ministries (MS) $ 715,000 $ 715,000 15 Ministerial Education Funds (General Church) $ 521,131 $ 527,538 16 Millsaps College (MS) $ 320,000 $ 320,000 17 Black College Fund (General Church) $ 207,865 $ 210,420 18 Rust College (MS) $ 160,000 $ 160,000 19 Africa University (General Church) $ 46,517 $ 47,088 $ 1,970,513 $ 1,980,046 MS UM Camping and Retreat Centers 20 Camp Lake Stephens $ 128,000 $ 128,000 21 Camp Wesley Pines $ 128,000 $ 128,000 22 Seashore Assembly $ 100,000 $ 100,000 23 Gulfside Association, Inc. $ 32,000 $ 32,000 $ 388,000 $ 388,000 UM General Church Administration 24 Episcopal Fund $ 428,473 $ 448,684 25 Administration (General Church) $ 175,769 $ 185,438 26 Southeast Jurisdiction Programming (Jurisdiction) $ 129,886 $ 126,359 Report #2 Continued Next Page... 96 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

UM General Church Administration, Continued... Proposed 2013 2014 mission Shares Mission Shares

27 Interdenominational Cooperative Fund $ 40,737 $ 41,237 $ 774,865 $ 801,718 Budget Total $ 15,324,236 $ 15,600,000

*These funds are determined by General and Jurisdictional Conference. ** Funds restored to 2010 level by 2011 Annual Conference Action Fund numbers to the immediate left of the item corresponds with budget explanation on the following pages. The funds received in lines 1-8 and 16-29 are paid out as received and are know as turnarounds. These total $9,499,363 or 60.9% of the total mission shares. The conference fixed and controllable expenses are in funds 9 - 15 and total $ 6,100,637. Fixed expenses in these funds approximate 20% of the total budget. Report #3 Funding Report of the Conference Board of Pension Paragraph 1507 (2) of the 2012 Discipline states “the conference council on finance and administration shall report to the annual conference the amounts computed by the board that are required to meet the needs of the pension, benefit, and relief programs of the conference.” In accordance with that requirement, the following financial needs for the pension program are presented to the CFA. 1. Pre-82 Pension Program a. The past service rate for 2014 shall remain at $502 per service year. The 2012 General Conference required that any increase in the PSR will require immediate funding. For example, raising the PSR to $518 in 2014 would call for an additional payment of $428,556 on 12-31-2014. Given the financial position of the confer- ence, the Board feels that any increase causing additional payments will be unsustainable at this time. b. The payment for 12-31-2014 at the $502 PSR is $1,494,607. The funding of this payment shall come from the (1) direct invoicing of churches served by retired and SY clergy which is estimated to be $300,000 and (2) apportioned mission shares of $475,000 in 2014. The balance will come from current reserves. c. The direct invoice rate and computation base will be the same as charged to clergy in the active plans as described below. 2. MPP Program a. There are no additional payments for 2014. 3. CRSP Program-Full-time Clergy rate 15.50% a. The conference will cover all full-time clergy as defined by the General Board of Pension plan under the CRSP program. This plan provides a defined benefit and a defined contribution. The cost of this plan will be 15.50% billed to the salary paying entities. Below is the breakdown of the 15.50% billing rate. i. The defined benefit will be funded by billing the churches 9.25%. ii. The CRSP defined contribution plan provides a 2% of plan compensation for each clergy. The clergy are given the opportunity to receive up to an additional 1% if they will contribute up to 1% of their plan compensation to their UMPIP account. The billing rate to fund this defined contribution will be 3% and any amount of the 1% not matched by a clergy will remain in the fund for reserves. iii. The .25% shall continue to be billed to fund the reserve for the unpaid balances. b. Full-time clergy will be covered for the CPP welfare benefits of death and disability. The billing rate for this plan shall be 3%. c. The base on which the billing will be due shall be the total package of the clergy adjusted by a 25% increase of those clergy living in a United Methodist provided parsonage. 4. Defined Contribution for the less than full-time clergy rate 8% a. The conference shall provide a 5.75% defined contribution to the UMPIP account of each active clergy serving less than full-time. b. There shall be an additional billing of 2% to bill to all churches served by active less than full-time clergy to cover any market declines in their CRSP plan for the period 1-1-2007 to 12-31-2013. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 97

c. There shall be an additional .25% billed to each church to provide funding for the unpaid balances of this conference plan. d. The base for the compensation shall be the same as in 3 (c) above. This shall be funded by direct invoicing the amount to the local church served by the pastor. The funding for the full-time clergy represents a decrease in rate from 17.5% to 15.50% or a 11% decrease in billing rate. The less than full-time rate represents a decrease from 14.5% to 8% or a 45% decrease in billing rate. This funding plan does call for an increase in the apportioned mission shares from $300,000 to $475,000 because of the reduction in the billing rates as described above.

2014 Budget Requests Detailed Budgets for Line Items as Referenced

NUMBER 1 AVENUE OF GIVING Fund 1: World Service (Apportioned by the General Church) When United Methodist congregations pay their apportioned mission shares they participate in God’s work around the world and right in their own parish. The World Service Fund is the heart of our local churches’ ministry together. World Service is God’s people reaching out in love and compassion in the name of Christ. It repre- sents a call and a challenge to each United Methodist. As The Book of Discipline 2012 states, the full pay- ment of the World Service Fund is each congregation’s “first benevolent responsibility” (Paragraph 813). The World Service Fund provides basic operating resources to four general program boards and four general commissions. For 2013-2016, the four program areas’ primary focus are: 1. Leadership: enabling clergy and laity to develop the skills necessary for ministry in the 21st century through leadership education and development, with focus on the United States; 2. Church Growth: extending the outreach of the Church’s ministry and grow the Church by energetically starting new congregations; 3. Ministry with the Poor: partnering with the poor to seek justice and address the causes of human suffering that result from poverty; and, 4. Global Health: bringing healing, health, and wholeness through a concerted effort to end pre- ventable diseases of poverty such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Each is rooted in the Wesleyan Movement that values scripture, tradition, experience and reason; and each anticipates deep collaboration at every level of the church. The two new initiatives approved by the 2012 General Conference and funded through World Service are the Commission on Central Conference Theological Education and a Young Clergy Initiative. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $1,536,599. MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY Fund 2: Community Centers This apportioned mission share line item funds six community centers around the conference that provide vital ministry and service to children, youth, and adults. The centers serve the poor and disad- vantaged by offering affordable childcare, and after-school care and other children’s programs, training and educational opportunities, abuse prevention and intervention, summer enrichment, older adult services and other ministries. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $252,000.

Bethlehem Center, Jackson $48,000 Edwards Street Community Center, Hattiesburg 32,000 Good Shepherd Center, Vicksburg 52,000 Moore Community House, Biloxi 28,000 98 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Saint Andrews Mission, McComb 36,000 Wesley House, Meridian 56,000 MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY Fund 3: Methodist Children’s Homes The Methodist Children’s Homes plans to use the apportioned mission share to care for Mississippi’s abused and neglected children in a therapeutic residential care setting. Over 100 young people from all 82 counties are served by this faith based agency which allows the opportunity to share the Gospel with the children. Many of the children have never had any spiritual enrichment in their lives. The Leadership Team through the Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $125,000. MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY Fund 4: Choctaw Mission The Mississippi United Methodist Choctaw Mission is a caring ministry devoted to serving Christ and improving the condition of life for all persons. Our mission shares help them seek the enhancement and improvement of the total person: Body, Soul, Mind and Spirit. The Mission states that they feel privileged to share in a strong and meaningful connection with United Methodists as they endeavor to take the Gospel to the total person. Funding from the Annual Conference apportioned mission shares are approximately 40% of revenue for the programs and operation of the Choctaw Mission. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $64,000. MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY Fund 5: United Methodist Hour The United Methodist Hour lives out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ by lifting up the Greatest Commandment in both word and practice through six network stations and six local church stations in Mississippi, and parts of Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Pennsylvania. The United Methodist Hour fits within the purpose of the whole Body of Christ in helping to pro- vide “hands and feet” for the Gospel. To that end, the mission of the United Methodist Hour is three-fold: • Proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through the mediums of television and radio. • Resource the local church and annual conference through video and communication services. • Provide ministry opportunities through the United Methodist Hour Prayer Ministry and Serving Initiative. Through our television program, Time That Makes the Difference, and our radio programs, Time That Makes the Difference and Salt & Light, the United Methodist Hour of Mississippi, as the only television/ radio ministry of its kind in the United Methodist Church, is committed to providing high-quality programming that communicates the love of God, promotes grace and service, and lifts up the work of United Methodism around the world. The United Methodist Hour resources the annual conference by producing videos for the annual conference session and at other times during the year. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $52,000. MS UM EXTENDED MINISTRY Fund 6: Baddour Center The Baddour Center is dedicated to providing a model residential community for adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities in an environment that promotes maximum growth intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally, and vocationally. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 99

Apportioned mission share gifts from the churches will be utilized exclusively for scholarship assis- tance for the 170 adult residents from 22 different states. Thirty- four of these residents, along with nine day clients, are from Mississippi. The Baddour Center currently has 160 residents from 24 states. The Miracles is the Baddour Center’s single largest recruiting tool. Many churches have been blessed by the residents witness through music. Every church should contact the Center to schedule a perfor- mance of The Miracles. As a faith-based organization, the Baddour Center does not accept any federal or state funding. In order to compensate for the real costs not covered by tuition and vocational income, the Baddour Center relies heavily on the contribution of generous individuals, corporations and private foundations that share its vision and wish to invest in the lives of others The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $40,000.

MS UM CONFERENCE CLERGY SUPPORT Fund 7 and 31: Board of Medical Benefits The Board of Medical Benefits is charged with the responsibility of administering the plan as adopted by the Annual Conference. The complete report on current year recommendations may be found in Section IV of this workbook. Following is a description of the plan funding for the self-insured plan and the Medicare supplement plan.

Fund 7: Active Participants The Mississippi Conference has adopted a self-insured medical plan with both a basic PPO and a High Deductible Plan available to all full time clergy who are under 65 or non-Medicare eligible over 65. The conference has the responsibility for providing approximately 82% of the funding for this plan. Participants are required to fund part of the employee cost and the full dependent cost. Surviving spouses and dependents who were covered by this plan and who are under the age of 65 and whose clergy spouse was on the plan have access to this coverage. The apportioned mission share funding for this part of the plan is $3,300,000 and is shared among the churches with full time clergy effective July 1 of the previous year. The plan allows other clergy salary paying units of the Mississippi Conference to be participants in the plan by paying the full cost for the participants. No apportioned dollars go to funding the coverage of those participants.

Fund 31: Medicare Supplement At the 2012 annual conference a fully insured Medicare supplement plan was established for the clergy who meet the qualifications of Medicare and who meet the other requirements of the plan. The apportioned mission share dollars provide for a retiree credit based on years of service. Coverage for sur- viving spouses who were on the plan with their clergy spouse and whose clergy spouse died before 1-1-08 is funded by the apportioned mission shares. The apportioned mission share funding for this part of the plan is $1,200,000 and is paid by all churches. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $4,500,000. MS UM CONFERENCE CLERGY REPORT Fund 32: Pre 82 Pension Plan Funding The Board of Pension reminds us of the continued need to care for the unfunded status of the Pre-82 liability that has the responsibility of providing the funding for the pensions of those who served in years prior to 1982. The “O For A Thousand” program has produced funds from gracious givers but not in an adequate level to fund this liability over the next 8 years. The 2014 payment will be $1,494,607. This is an increase of $437,027 over the 2013 payment of $1,057,580 due to change in number of participants, interest anticipation and interest earning. The generosity of the 2012 conference offering of $274,931 enabled the increased payment sched- uled for 2014 to not require an increase in mission shares. Given the volatile market and the increasing number of retirees in the baby-boomers generation, the Conference Board expressed the need to continue to be vigilant and proactive in this matter. 100 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

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4,000 2,500 4,830 2,500 50,000 55,282 17,500 20,000 500,000 338,800 175,000 150,000 150,000 165,000 100,000 Budget 125,723 4,500,000 3,161,913 6,430,778 7,976,913 7,851,190 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Combined 2014 2,000 1,250 4,830 1,500 82,500 27,500 27,641 75,000 17,500 15,000 Self 500,000 338,800 175,000 150,000 165,000 125,723 Insured 3,300,000 2,219,206 4,439,962 5,834,206 5,708,483 2014 Budget $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ -

5,000 2,000 1,250 1,000 67,500 22,500 27,641 25,000 Fully 942,707 Insured 1,200,000 1,990,816 2,142,707 2,142,707

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ - 4,000 2,500 2,500 4,830 50,000 55,282 20,000 17,500 750,000 308,000 165,000 150,000 150,000 165,000 100,000 Budget 319,156 7,919,146 7,599,990 4,500,000 3,104,146 5,970,378 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Combined 2013 3,000 1,500 1,250 4,830 82,500 27,500 27,641 75,000 15,000 17,500 Self 750,000 308,000 165,000 150,000 165,000 319,156 Insured 5,834,206 5,515,050 3,300,000 2,219,206 4,036,329 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 2013 Budget -

5,000 1,000 1,000 1,250 67,500 22,500 27,641 25,000 Fully 884,940 Insured 1,200,000 1,934,049 2,084,940 2,084,940 Board of Medical Benefits Budget Information for 2013-2014

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Mission Shares from Local Churches Participant Payments DISBURSEMENTS: Medical & Rx Claims Interest Income Post Retirement Health Benefits Reinsurance Aggregate & Specific Administration-Third Party Admin. And Disease Management Wellness Rx Drug Rebate Total Receipts Total Wellness Rewards Wellness

Salaries And Benefits Legal Fees Actuary Audit Bank Charges Office Supplies Net Receipts Over (Disbursements) Bonding Fees Meeting Expense Total Disbursements Total The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 101

The 2014 change in the pension plan invoicing for less than full time appointments will cause the direct invoices to produce a smaller amount causing the apportioned mission share to increase. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $475,000.

MS UM CONFERENCE CLERGY SUPPORT Fund 8: District Superintendent Fund The District Superintendent Fund provides salary for cabinet and reimbursable business expenses for in district and cabinet work for the 11 conference approved districts. The 2013 salary level was increased 2% over 2012. The 2011 and 2012 salaries remained level. The Cabinet of the Mississippi Conference thanks the 2008- 2012 Annual Conference for adding a line item into the conference budget for the expenses that is necessary in the course of supervision of clergy. These funds are needed to pay salaries and other expenses. Examples of this need are when clergy are set aside by the cabinet, to pay salaries while clergy are out of the pulpit at the request of the local church, and to pay for evaluations, both psychological and medical. This fund exceeded the target of $100,000 in 2012. For this reason the budget for the supervisory fund is decreased to $3,000 for 2014. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $1,449,025. 2013 2014 Current Salary for 11 District Superintendents $937,882 $937,882 COLA (not to exceed 2.0% of salary) Determined in November 2013 18,764 Reimbursable expenses 201,957 208,032 Pension and Health Insurance 284,644 281,347 Supervisory Fund 50,000 3,000

MS UM CONFERENCE CLERGY SUPPORT Fund 9: Board of Ordained Ministry and Related Items This board’s primary task is for the enlistment and recruitment of ordained clergy and to credential such persons for ministry in the local church and beyond. The board cares for the needs of certified per- sons, diaconal ministers, local pastors, deacons, and elders. It shall, with the assistance of the local church committee on pastor-parish relations, conference agencies, and every ordained minister of the conference, enlist women and men of all races and ethnic origins and guide those persons in the process of education, training, and ordination, recommending colleges and schools of theology listed by the University Senate. A complete detailing of the board’s responsibilities is found in the 2012 Book of Discipline, ¶635. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $356,550. a. Executive Committee $ 11,800 b. Conference Relations $ 35,500 c. Health & Wellness $ 64,000 d. Interviews $ 7,750 e. Pastoral Growth & Development $ 60,000 f. Resourcing the Connection $ 11,500 g. Vocational Call & Nurture $ 124,000 h. Clergy Spouse $ 2,000 i. Moving Supplemental $ 15,000 j. Methodist Health Care $ 25,000 102 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

MS UM CONFERENCE CLERGY SUPPORT Fund 10: Equitable Compensation This commission provides support for full-time clergy serving as pastors in the charges of the annual conference by: (a) recommending standards for pastoral support; (b) administering funds to be used in base compensation supplementation; and (c) providing counsel and advisory material on pastoral support to district superintendents and committees on pastor-parish relations. The commission in consultation with the Council on Finance and Administration recommends to the conference its estimate of the amount required to support the schedule of minimum base compensation and supplements for the pastors. These dollars represent support to many small churches with potential for growth and in missional areas. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $251,750. a. Administrative Expenses $ 1,500 b. Program Expense – Salary Supplements $ 75,000 c. Program Expense – Coop/Exceptional Ministries $ 5,000 d. Prog. Exp. – Ethnic Congregational/Mission Dev $ 90,000 e. Program Expense – Unique Ministries $ 40,000 f. Clergy Pension Benefit billing $ 36,750 g. Program Expense – Contingency $ 3,500

MS UM CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP WORK AREAS Fund 11: Annual Conference Administration The Annual Conference is given the responsibility to resource the local church. The annual confer- ence administration is responsible for the operation of the Conference Center, trustee matters, conference secretary, conference statistician, the Council on Finance and Administration and the annual conference session. In prior budgets the annual conference session cost has been included in the Connectional Ministries Budget. It is now included in the administrative budget in item e below. The communications budget was transferred in 2013 to Communication and Connection from the Administrative Budget. To better align the costs, these rearrangements have been made in the 2013 and 2014 budget. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $2,039,845 (Detailed information follows). a. Conference Center Operation $ 207,500 b. Conference Secretary $ 6,880 c. Conference Statistician $ 4,575 d. Conference Trustees/Property $ 96,600 e. Annual Conference Administration $ 455,700 f. Bishop Discretionary Fund $ 5,810 g. Episcopal Residence $ 20,990 h. Staffing Business Reimbursable Accounts $ 101,000 i. Staff Compensation CFA Personnel Committee $ 262,974 j. Staff Compensation Personnel Committee $ 877,816

Annual Conference Administration Conference Center Operation Annual Dues $ 1,000 Audit 52,500 Bank Charges 10,000 Equipment Lease 40,000 Equipment Replacement 12,000 Office Supplies 29,000 Postage 10,000 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 103

Software Upgrades and Maintenance 45,000 Telephone 8,000 Total Budget $ 207,500

Conference Secretary Operational Expense $ 400 Sectretary Honorarium 3,000 Journal Editor Honorarium 1,500 Clergy Pension Benefit 480 Annual Conference Expense 1,500 Total Budget $ 6,880

Conference Statistician Honorarium $ 1,900 District Statisticians 1,600 Clergy Pension Benefit 380 Travel 695 Total Budget $ 4,575

Conference Trustees/Property Property and Liability Insurance $ 25,000 Office Utilities 21,600 Maintenance 20,000 Legal Fees 7,500 Janitorial Service 6,500 Abandonded Property Expense 15,000 Supplies 4,500 Meeting Expense 1,000 Total Budget $ 101,100

Annual Conference Administration Legal Expense $ 2,500 Memorials 1,200 Episcopacy Committee 1,000 CFA meeting expense 8,500 2014 Annual Conference Session 155,000 General/Jurisdictional Conference Expense - 2016 12,500 Contingency 275,000 Total Budget $ 455,700

Bishop’s Discretionary Fund Bishop’s Discretionary Fund $ 5,810

Episcopal Residence Insurance Expense $ 1,800 Repairs and Maintenance 15,000 Utilities 9,190 Furnishings and replacements 5,000 LESS: GCFA reimbursement (10,000) Total Budget $ 20,990

Staffing Business Reimbursable Accounts CFA Personnel Committee Staff $ 25,000 Conference Personnel Committee Staff 76,000 Total Budget $ 101,000 104 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Staff Compensation CFA Personnel Committee Actual 2013 Budget 2013 Budget 2014 Salaries $ 274,041 $ 254,881 $ 287,855 Taxes, Pension, Medical Insurance $ 79,356 $ 75,869 $ 85,682 Total CFA Personnel Budget $ 353,397 $ 330,750 $ 373,537 Less reimbursed by outside entities $(107,867) $(74,190) $(110,563) Net CFA Personnel 2013 Budget $ 245,530 $ 256,560 $ 262,974

Staff Compensation Personnel Committee Actual 2013 Budget 2013 Budget 2014 Salaries/Compensation/ Contractual Arrangements $ 353,397 $ 716,690 $ 711,747 Taxes, Pension, Health Insurance $ 704,287 $ 156,046 $ 166,069 Total Conference Personel Committee $1,057,684 $ 872,736 $ 877,816 Fund 12: Parish and Community Development Ministries

Total Apportioned Mission Share Request $888,770

New Places for New People (New Starts) $ 631,399 Church Revitalization (Transformation) $ 187,221 Small Membership Church Committee $ 70,150

In the area of New Church Development the focus in 2014 will be continued support of existing plants while preparing site, planter and context for upcoming new church starts. The goal is to begin three to five congregations over the coming five years. The mission share dollars in 2014 will create new places for new people which will fulfill the mission of the United Methodist Church to “make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.” In the area of Revitalization, we plan to encourage more outward bound ministry that both reclaims and renews the communities around our local churches and brings enhanced vision and renewed purpose to the congregations. We believe it will be beneficial to invest in churches located in transitional com- munities to avoid closing them and then work to re-establish them as vital congregations. In the area of Small Membership Church, we have three areas of emphasis. The first is providing the conference field share for each of the two Church and Community workers in the conference now assigned to St Andrews Mission in McComb and the Choctaw Mission in Philadelphia. Second, is the Parish Ministry Grants in the two areas (a) new, innovative ministry, usually with an outreach com- ponent and (b) Church Improvement Grants for refurbishing of facilities for the purpose of outreach ministry. These grants have a maximum of $5,000. Third is to host at annual conference the Small Membership Banquet where we honor the Small Membership Church of the year. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $888,770.

MS UM CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP WORK AREAS Fund 13: Communications and Connectional Ministries The 2013Annual Conference will make decisions on how WE will be in ministry on the Annual Conference level. The job of the Connectional Ministries Director is to align the resources with the mis- sion of the church. In order to provide both accountability and flexibility, the Connectional Ministries budget has been reconfigured to more aptly describe how funds will be spent to resource primary areas of responsibility and service. Because the final form of structure is yet to be approved, the budget will be configured in resourcing pools that are based on the past year’s expense performances for ministry groups and committees under the Connectional Ministries umbrella. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 105

The seven central areas of service are: 1. Making disciples: The staff and ministry groups for the Annual Conference will center on helping provide the local church tools to make and grow disciples. 2. Leadership development: The resources of Connectional Ministries that will be used to train and equip lay and clergy leadership at the Annual Conference, District and local church levels. Special atten- tion will be given to the Bishop’s initiatives and to needs discovered in the A2 indicator results. 3. Equipping congregations to serve communities: Where the Annual Conference will provide training and resources to help the local church serve in their communities and around the world in the name of Christ. 4. Connections: Connecting the local church to the District, Annual Conference, Jurisdictional Conf., General Conf., and the larger faith communities: Connectional Ministries will serve as a vessel to facilitate the sharing of resources between the general and local church. 5. Benevolences: Provide required oversight of Annual Conference Benevolent institutions. 6. Diversity: Monitor the diversity and inclusiveness of ministry and leadership throughout the Annual Conference and to provide strategic plans to improve both. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $399,697. b. Grants $ 113,257 c. Ministry $ 100,000 d. Travel $ 15,000 e. Events $ 40,000 f. Training $ 35,000 g. Resources $ 27,300 h. Communications $ 37,040 i. Dues $ 2,150 j. Contingency $ 10,000 k. Appalachian Ministry $ 3,000 l. J B Cain Archives $ 16,950

UM HIGHER EDUCATION FUND Fund 14: Mississippi Campus Ministries The mission of the Higher Education and Campus Ministry committee is to facilitate the Church’s involvement in higher education as a ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The mission is to involve all individuals related to higher education and to influence the direction of institutions of higher education, including speaking a prophetic word. Because life is sacred, the mission involves the whole person: body, mind, and spirit in relation to others and all of God’s creation. Toward this end, the final goal of United Methodist’s involvement in higher education is the transformation of persons and society into God’s image. The HECM committee provides the salary support for all of our campus ministry units. In 2014, we are planning funding for 24 campus ministers (8 full time and 16 part time). The committee provides administrative oversight to all 26 campus ministry units, and establishes guidelines by which all campus ministry units must operate. The committee works in collaboration with the local Wesley foundation boards and the cabinet in regards to personnel matters. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $715,000. a. Committee Expense $ 5,000 b. Statewide Wesley Retreat $ 20,000 c. Exploration/Next $ 5,000 d. Emerging Ministries $ 50,000 e. Salaries, Housing, Fringe Benefits $ 545,000 f. Training & Resources for Campus Ministers $ 12,000 g. Programming & Public Relations $ 40,000 h. Property Insurance $ 30,000 i. Accounting Review of Wesley Units $ 8,000 106 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

UM HIGHER EDUCATION FUND Fund 15: Ministerial Education Fund (Apportioned by General Church) The Ministerial Education Fund was established by action of the 1968 General Conference as a means of engaging the total membership of the church in an effort to equip annual conference, theologi- cal schools, and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry to meet the need for increased resources for the recruitment and education of persons for ordained ministry. Since 1976, programs related to both diaconal and ordained ministry have been eligible for funding. And, since 1996, programs related to recruitment and education of both deacons and elders have received support. Support is provided for the 13 United Methodist seminaries in the US and global initiatives through GBHEM, as well as local pastor courses of study, continuing education, and other programs that strength- en the ministry of every local church. The 25% retained by each annual conference directly supports ministerial education in that conference. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $527,538. UM HIGHER EDUCATION FUND Fund 16: Millsaps College Millsaps College is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the explora- tion of faith to inform vocation, and the innovative shaping of the social, economic, and cultural progress of our region. Millsaps serves a community of 833 undergraduate students and 70 graduate students representing 26 states outside of Mississippi and 20 countries outside of the United States. The Center for Ministry is a partnership between Millsaps College and the Mississippi United Methodist conference. It serves over 350 people from seven different conferences. Millsaps uses the conference mission shares to provide scholarships to deserving Millsaps students. Known as the John Wesley Scholarships, they are offered to Methodist students who are recommended for admission to Millsaps by their church. To earn the scholarship, a student must have a 3.5 or higher GPA and a 26 or higher on the ACT. The scholarships cover half of the tuition, fees, room and board. In the 2011-2012 year, 12 students were awarded the John Wesley Scholarships. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee and the Higher Ed and Campus Ministry Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $320,000.

UM HIGHER EDUCATION FUND Fund 17: Black College Fund (Apportioned by General Church) The 1972 General Conference established the Black College Fund as one of the apportioned general church funds. The objective of the fund is to provide financial support for institutions of higher educa- tion that historically served the educational needs of black students. More than $285 million has been raised since the fund was established to assist the programs and ministries of these schools. Our own Rust College is one of the recipients of these funds.

The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $210,420. UM HIGHER EDUCATION FUND Fund 18: Rust College Rust College is a historically black United Methodist college in Holly Springs. The college’s primary mission is teaching with a well-rounded program designed to acquaint students with cultural, moral, and spiritual values, both in theory and practice. The institution serves a dynamic multi-cultural interfaith community, supporting the entire Rust College family of faculty, staff, and students from 27 states and several foreign countries. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 107

In the most recent fiscal year, apportioned mission shares were used for current operations which included student scholarships, support of the United Methodist Minister and children of United Methodist Ministers. Rust College has the A’cappella Choir that is an excellent musical group who leads worship through voice and word. Every church should experience the music as have many churches nationwide. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee and the Higher Ed and Campus Ministry Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $160,000. UM HIGHER EDUCATION SUPPORT Fund 19: Africa University Fund (Apportioned by General Church) The 1988 General Conference approved a report of GBHEM providing for the establishment of a United Methodist university on the continent of Africa. By the time the 1992 General Conference convened, Africa University was a reality following the granting of a charter by the government of Zimbabwe. On March 23, 1992 the College of Theology and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources opened on a site near Old Mutare to 40 students from Burundi, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Congo, and Zimbabwe. Mississippi has endowed two scholarships with Annual Conference offerings in recent years. Dr. Aubrey Lucas, previous MS Conference Lay Leader and General Conference Delegate, has served as treasurer for the University. Numerous groups have made mission trips to the University and surround- ing area. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $47,088. MS UM CAMPING AND RETREAT CENTERS Fund 20: Camp Lake Stephens Camp Lake Stephens, a United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center near Oxford, Mississippi, is committed to being a place where children, youth, and adults can encounter God and respond in faith to God’s call to transform the world. This is accomplished by providing a full schedule of summer camps, retreats, and other events throughout the year. The apportioned mission shares provide about 8% of the total budget supporting operating expenses of the camp ministry and will primarily be used to support the salary expenses for the full time employees. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee and the Camping Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $128,000. MS UM CAMPING AND RETREAT CENTERS Fund 21: Camp Wesley Pines Camp Wesley Pines Conference, Retreat and Camping Center serves as primary United Methodist camp for central Mississippi in a beautiful setting near Gallman. Their mission is to assist in making disciples and growing disciples for Jesus Christ. With nearly 8,500 persons making use of Camp Wesley Pines in 2012, they touched lives all over the State of Mississippi and Louisiana. Camp Wesley Pines is able through their unique setting to reach out and touch lives of churched and non-churched persons by offering so many opportunities of growth. And when people come they discover that Wesley Pines is not only a special place but a place to discover and experience God. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee and the Camping Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $128,000. 108 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

MS UM CAMPING AND RETREAT CENTERS Fund 22: Seashore Assembly Seashore Assembly serves as the primary encampment for the Coast region. With a rich history spanning 140 years, Seashore Assembly serves as a place of renewal and growth for clergy and laity. Our primary calling and ministry is to create an atmosphere and programs that foster spiritual growth and empowerment cross-generationally. Our apportioned mission shares will help supplement over 11% of our operating budget mainly in the areas of deferred maintenance so as to prepare for record breaking use of the facility in 2014. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee and the Camping Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $100,000. MS UM CAMPING AND RETREAT CENTERS Fund 23: Gulfside Association, Inc. Gulfside Association, INC is located in Waveland, Mississippi. The Gulfside ministry is unique because since 1923 Gulfside Association, INC has been and still is an institution designed for and com- mitted to the commemoration of the contribution and heritage of Blacks in the historical Wesleyan tradition. They advocate for diversity and cultural development of all God’s people across the church. Although located in the bounds of the Mississippi Conference in the Seashore District, they are an agency formally of the Central Jurisdiction. They have a number of stake holders from across civic, religious, and denominational groups. Their history has been and still is service to all. They serve the Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, non-denominational, civic and community groups as well as the General Board of Discipleship, General Board of Global Ministries, and the United Methodist Rural Fellowship. Gulfside provides programs that further the development of ministries to the whole person through education, spiritual nurture and family support for all ages. Gulfside inspires, engages and transforms lives through six pathways to fruitful ministry. The Leadership Team through its Association of Mission Institutions and the Benevolence Sub Committee and Camping Committee has oversight responsibility for this budget request. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $32,000. UM GENERAL/JURISDICTIONAL Fund 24: Episcopal Fund (Apportioned by General Church) The Episcopal Fund, raised in accordance with paragraph 817.3 shall provide for the salary and expenses of bishops from the date of their consecration and for the support of retired bishops and surviv- ing spouses and minor children of deceased bishops. This support includes moving cost, health insurance, pensions and residences. The Episcopal Fund provides funding to all conferences for the operation of the Episcopal Area offices and partial funding for the Episcopal Residence. In 2014, Mississippi will receive $90,000. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $448,684. UM GENERAL/JURISDICTIONAL Fund 25: General Administration Fund (Apportioned by General Church) The General Administration Fund (paragraph 813) finances those general church agencies that are specifically administrative as contrasted with programmatic, missional, or ecumenical. The General Fund provides interpretation resources and the quadrennial general conference. Funding for General Council on Finance and Administration, General Commission on Archives and History, and Judicial Council is provided by these funds. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $185,438. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 109

UM GENERAL/JURISDICTIONAL Fund 26: Southeastern Jurisdiction Programming Mississippi and the 14 other conferences make up the Southeastern Jurisdiction. At the 2012 conference, the 2013-2016 budget was cut in half of the 2008-2012 budget because the agencies of the jurisdiction have become self-supporting programmatically. In the effort to move in this direction, funding for debt was included in the 2013-2016 budget for Lake Junaluska and Hinton Rural Life. Lake Junaluska is the home of the Intentional Growth Center and World Council of Methodism headquarters. The 2013-2016 budget of $4,435,156 provides for administrative work of the jurisdiction including the 2016 session and the debt retirement of $2,351,200. The Mississippi Conference is responsible for $259,771. The future apportioned mission shares will be reduced. In the event we have an over collec- tion, the funds will be placed in reserve for the 2017-2020 budget. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $126,359. UM GENERAL/JURISDICTIONAL Fund 27: Interdenominational Cooperation Fund (Apportioned by General Church) The Interdenominational Cooperation Fund provides basic support for ecumenical agencies through which the United Methodist Church participates in God’s mission in cooperation with other Christian communions. The POWER of WE supports this ministry through our apportioned mission shares totaling $41,237.

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C. Board of Trustees

A. Conference-Owned Property The Conference Trustees are entrusted with the care of all property that is in the service of the annual conference as a whole. These properties in Jackson consist of the United Methodist Building and the Episcopal Residence in Jackson. There are two permanent buildings constructed by the recovery efforts. They are owned by the conference and were built on land contractually leased for 35 years from Vancleave UMC and Nugent UMC. When the Katrina recovery efforts are complete, the buildings may be used by those local churches where the property was constructed. In the event of a future recovery need, the property by contractual lease will temporarily revert to those recovery efforts. The building at the Vancleave UMC location has been turned back to the church. The Nugent UMC location is still being utilized in the recovery effort. B. Conference Center The Conference Trustees received authority from the 2011 Annual Conference to study the vision and needs of the conference headquarters building in light of an offer to purchase it by Galloway Memorial UMC for mission uses. After thorough investigation, the Trustees recommend that the 2012 Annual Conference concur with their recommendation to receive the Briarwood UMC church property. The property was received and deeded in the name of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. The renovation began immediately after annual conference and the building was occupied November 12, 2012. The facility has turned out to be a wonderful use of the resources in providing excellent office and conference space as well as plentiful parking. Galloway Memorial UMC paid to the annual conference $602,616 and the cost of renovation at December 31, 2012 was $554,109. The balance of the funds has been placed in reserves to provide for the exterior painting and future upkeep of the building. C. Episcopal Residence The Episcopal Residence underwent major renovations during July and August 2012. All of the work was completed in time for the arrival of Bishop and Mrs. Swanson. The Trustees are working very closely with the Episcopacy Committee to maintain the residence is good repair. D. Insurance All properties of the conference are properly insured. The conference wide insurance program is adequate at the present time. The Trustees believe the conference as a whole is better protected as a result of the minimum coverage standards adopted in 2004 and the conference wide program adopted in 2005. A. J. Gallagher Risk Management located in Ridgeland, MS continues to provide the program adminis- tration and risk management services for the conference wide program. The conference wide program is financially stable and continues to insure 857 entities with a total insured value of $742,999,370. E. Minimum Coverage Standards The required levels of insurance approved at the 2004 Annual Conference are as follows: 1. Pastoral Professional Liability Limit Each Claim / Annual Aggregate $1,000,000 / $3,000,000 2. Directors and Officers Liability – Claims Made Coverage Limit Each Claim / Annual Aggregate $1,000,000 / $1,000,000 3. Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability (limit per accident) Leased Vehicles / Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles $1,000,000 4. Physical or Sexual Abuse Liability (Sexual acts liability) $1,000,000 5. Commercial Automobile Liability Church Owned Vehicles $1,000,000 6. Volunteer Liability Church Members With Respect to Duties As Such $1,000,000 7. General Liability $1,000,000 / $3,000,000 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 111

The churches that are not insured by the conference wide program shall be required to submit their declaration page proving that they are in compliance with the minimum coverage standards as a part of their charge conference reports. To provide protection for the conference and all of the churches of the conference, churches not in the conference wide program shall be asked to list the Mississippi Conference United Methodist Church as an additional insured on their policy and submit proof to the Charge conference. F. Abandoned and Discontinued Church Property Abandoned and discontinued church property that belongs to the conference is being studied and tracked to determine that conference approved actions are followed. G. Records and Legal Documents The legal documents and records are held in the office of finance in Jackson. Deeds to all churches are being collected by the District Superintendents and will be in the permanent file in the office of finance in Jackson. H. Debt on Conference Property There is no debt on any of the conference owned property. Dr. George E. Jones, Chair David Stotts, Conference Treasurer

D. Board of Pensions Report #1 Funding Paragraph 1507 (2) of the 2012 Discipline states “the Council on Finance and Administration shall report to the annual conference the amounts computed by the board that are required to meet the needs of the pension, benefit and relief programs of the conference.” This report is found in Report #3 in the Council on Finance and Administration report section. Pension Benefits and Liaison Offices The work of the Board of Pensions is carried out through David Stotts the Conference Benefits Officer who is also the Conference Treasurer. Working in the Conference Benefits Office is the Benefits Administrator, Larry Davis and Pension Liaison Officer, Byrd Hillman. The Conference Benefits Office interfaces with the General Board of Pension and assists the Bishop and Cabinet in pension matters. The office is also available to assist participants with questions that relate to pensions and health benefits. The benefits officer can be contacted through the conference treasurer’s office at 601-354-0515 or 866-647-7486 or at 320-A Briarwood Drive, Jackson, MS 39206. Unfunded Liability Virtually all of the United Methodist clergy appointed by the Mississippi Annual Conference prior to 1982 are covered by Supplement One to the Ministerial Pension Plan. All assets of the plan are available to pay all benefits of the plan regardless of the annual conference from which contributions came or under which the benefits accrued. However, because each annual conference controls certain benefit provisions of the plan, funding requirements are determined separately for each conference. Each year the Actuarial Department of the General Board of Pension values the benefits provided under the plan and review our conference funding plan. That General Board of Pension and Health Benefits approved plan may be read in its entirety in the conference Board of Pensions report # 4. Our liability increases when we increase the past service rate, and we reduce our liability when we make annual payments in accordance with our funding plan. Actuarial experience and investment performance are factors in this computation. Investment performance during the past year has challenged money managers to review long-term strategies. Your Board of Pension is studying various plans to maximize return on invested funds. The revised plans will acknowledge reduced rates of returns for the short-term. The 2012 General Conference passed legislation that requires the full funding of any increase in the per service year rate. The Board has reported to the Conference Council on Finance and Administration that it is electing not to increase the PSR in 2014 but to look at reserves and investment earnings in December 2014 to see if special grants can be made to those whose PSR is in the range of $502-$518. 112 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Funding for Pension Plan Must Be Paid in Full Each pastor and each church must understand the necessity of paying the Clergy Pension Benefit billing in full each year. Following is the text of The 2012 Discipline paragraph 639 (4) a and b. 4. Proportional Payment- The board shall compare the records of the amounts paid by each pastoral charge for the support of pastors and for pension and benefit programs, computing the proportional distribution thereof and keeping a permanent record of defaults of the churches of the conference that have failed to observe the fol- lowing provisions pertaining to proportional payment, and shall render annually to each church that is in default a statement of the amounts in default for that and preceding years. a) When the apportionment to the pastoral charge for the pension and benefits program of the annual con- ference has been determined, payments made thereon by each pastoral charge shall be exactly proportionate to payments made on the salary or salaries of the ordained minister or clergy serving it. b) The treasurer of the pastoral charge shall be primarily responsible for the application of proportional pay- ment; but in the event of the treasurer’s failure to apply it, the pastor shall adjust cash salary and payment according to the proper ratio, as provided above, before the pastor enters the respective amounts in the statistical repost to the annual conference. The conference board must fund the retirement payment to clergy in the Pre-82 Plan -Supplement One to CRSP, Ministerial Protection Plan (MPP) Annuities-Annuities of Supplement 3 to CRSP and in the Clergy Retirement Security Program Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plan. Surviving spouses and dependent children of deceased clergy may also be a recipient of benefits. The Conference Board of Pensions in their January 2013 meeting received a report of arrearages in 2010, 2011 and 2012 Clergy Pension Benefit invoicing. This information was forwarded to each district and may be seen in the following Report #5. Unpaid balances carry forward each year. It is the plan of the Conference Board of Pensions to keep careful records of non-payment and to contact district superin- tendents where this has occurred. An aggressive plan for collection has been provided to the Conference Benefits Office and the plan shall be followed. Arrearage information will be available for review in the Conference Benefits Office at the end of any month. Conference Action Requested for Past Due Direct Invoices The Board believes strongly that the benefits cost must be paid in accordance with the 2012 Discipline. It is the recommendation of the Board that no raise be offered to or accepted by a pastor who is serving a church with a past due balance in the direct invoice plan. The Board asks the 2013 Annual Conference to go on record concurring with this recommendation. The Board requests that the 2013 Annual Conference go on record recommending that the funds received from a church that is merging or closing be first applied to the unpaid direct invoices of the church. Investments The money of the Conference Board of Pension is invested with the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation, Hancock Bank, and General Board of Pension. All of our investments are made with the consent of the conference board. The operating account is at Trustmark National Bank. At year-end, we had general funds of $35,041 at Trustmark National Bank, $276,258 invested with the General Board of Pension, Superannuate funds of $1,041,789 invested at the General Board of Pension, $4,742,259 CRSP and Pre-82 Funds invested at the Mississippi UM Foundation, and $213,668 invested in the Leo Seal Fund at the Hancock Bank. Minister’s Personal Contributions Each minister is given the opportunity to participate in the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UM PIP) of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. Ministers can decide how much they want to invest each month. It can be tax paid or tax deferred. The minister may choose one of two ways to contribute the money: (1) salary reduction – The check must be sent by the church treasurer in order to qualify, and it should be so stated to the General Board. The amount is to be deducted from the W-2 form, and Social Security is not paid on this amount; the amount is not subject to income tax until withdrawn. (2) tax paid – Under this plan, the minister must pay income tax on the amount contributed but will not pay tax on interest received until it is withdrawn. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 113

If a minister moves he/she must make a new contract with the new church for his/her UM PIP and report it to the General Board. The Conference Board highly encourages every full-time participant to participate in the up to 1% matching portion of the CRSP defined contribution. Retired Ministers Rental/housing allowances. A resolution in regard to a rental/housing allowance has been prepared for action at this session of annual conference. Each retired minister is requested to study this resolution carefully. Let it also be emphasized that adequate records must be kept in order to justify expenses claimed. Should a retired minister die during the year, exclusion for rental/housing allowance is available with respect to the income of the minister during the time he or she was alive. However, the exclusion is not available to the surviving spouse. Moving Expense The Board has recommended to the Council on Finance and Administration that the moving expense for retirees moving to their retirement home be paid out of the Board of Ordained Ministry fund based on the guidelines that have been recommended by CFA. Special Arrangements for CPP and Death Benefit The conference Board of Pensions acknowledges that the benefits for clergy should be provided on an equal basis for all. Therefore, to be uniform in providing the CPP death and disability benefits, the Board recommends that all full-time clergy covered by CRSP be covered in the CPP program with the cost paid by the local employing unit. The board believes that coverage for death and disability should also be available to all eligible clergy who are on a covered leave status or Elders appointed to less than full time service. The coverage is avail- able through the General Board of Pension CPP program. The conference Board of Pensions recommends that the coverage be made available with the cost to be paid by the insured participant. Conference Authorization It is the policy of the Conference Board of Pension, through its treasurer, to place with the General Board of Pension or the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation such funds as it receives from time to time. Such funds are to be invested in the General Board of Pension or the Mississippi United Methodist Foundation for the use and benefit of said conference Board of Pension, to transfer among accounts an amount required for the monthly and annual payments to the General Board of Pension for the cost of our pension program. Education Programs on Pensions We encourage districts to initiate programs for education on the pension plans. The conference Board of Pension will be glad to arrange programming and education events to district ministers and their spouses, and to any called meeting of ministers and laypersons. Adequate time for full presentation and questions should be allowed. Contact the Conference Benefits Office to arrange one of these meetings. On August 19-20, 2013 we plan to offer The 3 “L” Academy again. This education event was started in 2009. The event will be highlighting (1) structuring the salary compensation package, (2) explana- tion of the available retirement plans, (3) workshops for those contemplating retirement within the next 5 – 7 years, (4) a lifetime planning seminar for interested pastors and their spouses and (5) various other information on connectional giving, stewardship, and wellness. This event will be in Jackson with speak- ers coming from the General Board of Pension, various general church agencies and other local resources. Gifts and Wills In 2009 the Board was notified of the inclusion of the pension program in the Leo Seal Trust. Since 2009 $204,218 has been received and is in the Hancock Bank. The original purpose of the gift was for building and equipment. The Board has received approval from the court system and trustee for the inter- est on the endowment fund to be transferred annually to the conference board of pension in an effort to begin to reduce the amount of the funding requirements. The conference Board of Pension will begin an education process of encouraging others (both lay and clergy) to add to this endowment through their wills. 114 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Social Security for Ministers Social Security is a vital part of a minister’s financial plan. This gives protection for retirement, disabil- ity, and survivor benefits, as well as Medicare. If a minister has any questions related to his/her relationship to social security, please contact your local social security office. “O For A Thousand” Program At the 2010 Annual Conference, the “O For A Thousand” program was announced. The Board hopes that all churches either as a church or as groups in the church will fund “O For A Thousand.” The Board expresses its gratitude to Bishop Ward for the 2012 Annual Conference offering dedicated to the Pre-82 Funding. The amount raised was $274,931. Because of this generous offering, the unanticipated added cost in the Pre 82 payment for 2014 can be funded. It is the pleasure of this board to serve those who serve each local church. Reverend Tim Prather, Chairman David Stotts, Conference Benefits Officer

Report #2 Conference Board Of Pension Budget For 2014, 2013, 2012 2012 Year End Results 2014 2013 2012 Actual Budget Budget Budget 12/31/12 Receipts: Pre 82 Mission Share Funding $ 475,000 $ 300,000 Direct Invoices For Pre 82 $ 300,000 $ 450,000 Clergy Pension Benefit Funding $ 4,495,000 $ 5,596,162 $ 5,486,433 $ 5,620,011 Less Than Full Time Pension Contributions $ 242,750 Less To Assistance Reserve $ (79,218) General Board Pension Grant = To CPP $ - $ 920,327 $ 907,122 Pre 82 Funds On Hand At Gbophb/Um Fndn $ - $ 160,894 $ 160,894 Other Interest $ 90,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,000 $ 75,455 Leo Seal Trust Disbursements $ 30,000 $ 61,000 $ 24,000 $ 77,016 Hancock Bank (Gain/(Loss) ) $ 12,393 Gifts To Pre 82 Liability- O For A Thousand $ 25,000 $ 50,000 $ 75,000 $ 303,572 Less: O For A Thousand Campaign Expenses Interest Gifts From Various Trusts $ 5,000 $ 12,000 $ 31,000 $ 3,478 Interest On Superannuate Endowment $ 100,000 $ 27,500 $ 80,000 $ 126,025 Interest On Pre 82 Funds $ 85,000 $ 110,000 $ 67,000 $ 98,326 Gain On Dif And Mas Accts Including Interest $ 60,000 $ 50,000 $ 54,380 Total Receipts $ 5,907,750 $6,731,662 $6,919,654 $ 7,359,454 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 115

2014 2013 2012 Actual Budget Budget Budget 12/31/12 Disbursements: Cost Of Pension Benefits CRSP-DB $ 2,384,975 $ 3,668,779 $ 3,645,779 $ 3,645,779 Pre 82 Payment $ 1,494,607 $ 1,057,580 $ 1,402,861 $ 1,402,861 CRSP-DC $ 870,000 $ 938,640 $ 920,327 $ 960,605 Less Than Full Time Pension Contributions $ 242,750 CPP $ 870,000 $ 938,640 $ 920,327 $ 907,122 Subtotal Cost of Pension Benefits $ 5,862,332 $ 6,603,639 $ 6,889,294 $ 6,916,367

Operating Expenses Liaison Officer $ 21,000 $ 21,000 $ 20,500 $ 20,481 Salaries And Benefits $ 34,281 $ 12,000 $ 12,000 $ 7,900 3 “L” Academy $ 20,000 $ 13,000 $ 13,000 $ 18,011 Travel Meals Meetings $ 16,000 $ 20,000 $ 15,175 $ 14,844 Professional Fees $ 11,500 $ 10,000 $ 10,000 $ 10,246 Payment To Dependent Children $ 4,300 $ 4,525 $ 4,525 $ 4,657 Annual Conf. Retirees Luncheon $ 7,500 $ 9,000 $ 9,000 $ 7,018 Bank Charges $ 7,000 $ 7,700 $ 7,700 $ 6,696 Dues $ 125 $ 125 $ 125 $ 125 Grave Markers $ 2,400 $ 2,400 $ 2,400 $ 824 Special Grants-& Gbop Payments $ 4,650 $ 4,575 $ 4,575 $ 4,613 Office Expense $ 10,500 $ 7,500 $ 6,500 $ 7,853 Per Diem Annual Conf- Surviving Spouses $ 1,500 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,315 Bad Debt Allowance $ 210,392 Subtotal Operating Expenses $ 140,756 $ 112,825 $ 106,500 $ 314,975 Total Disbursements $ 6,003,088 $ 6,716,464 $6,995,794 $ 7,231,342 Net Receipts Over (Disbursements) $ (95,338) $ 15,198 $(76,140) $ 128,112 116 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Report #3 Board of Pensions Item No. 1 Following are the conference claimants for the 2012-2013:

Minister of Conference Date of Death C. Nelson Walley May 30, 2012 George A. Skelton May 31, 2012 Wayland Hamlin June 3, 2012 Sam S. Barefield, Jr. July 16, 2012 Ernest Edward Bullock July 24, 2012 Robert Lee Kates August 10, 2012 Charles Edward Smith August 29, 2012 Charles Henry Burton September 7, 2012 Henry Gray Story October 4, 2012 James Albert Townsend October 6, 2012 Guss Jenkins Shelly October 18, 2012 William Franklin Appleby, Sr. November 6, 2012 William A. Strange November 25, 2012 Martin Luther McCormick, Jr. December 12, 2012 Howard Mckee January 12, 2013 Robert E. Anding March 17, 2013 Herman Lester Heath March 18, 2013 Samuel W. McRaney Jr. April 20, 2013 Jack Williams April 20, 2013 Esta Stanley Furr May 25, 2013 Ellus Ray Howard May 28, 2013 A Lamar Martin June 4, 2013

Deceased Spouses minister of Conference Date of Death Anita S. Gunter Doyce Gunter July 30, 2012 Sarah B. Shelton Thomas Edward Shelton August 2, 2012 Cassie L. Berry Lawrence J. Berry August 3, 2012 Mary Ann Brown Eddie David Brown August 7, 2012 Katherine Day Hartfield William Earl Hartfield August 17, 2012 Cleo T. Ramey James D. Ramey September 20, 2012 Bettye Hunter Richard W. Hunter September 28, 2012 Miriam Stamps McCafferty James T. McCafferty November 1, 2012 Lounett Gore Julian Andrew Gore November 9, 2012 Horace Clinton Deaton` Diana Baker Deaton November 11, 2012 Virgia Mae Bartee Harry Bartee November 25, 2012 Mattye M. (Pat) Humphries Joseph T. Humphries November 27, 2012 Maggie Killings Smith Willie G. Killings November 27, 2012 Tommie Lee McCormick Martin L. McCormick, Jr. November 29, 2012 Roxie Nelson Phillips Claude Douglas Phillips January 2, 2013 Katherine Howell James E. Howell, Sr. January 10, 2013 Carol W. Parker Clarence Parker January 10, 2013 Mary Eva Sue Cox James Raymond Cox January 11, 2013 Merlene Robertson Murray D. Robertson January 11, 2013 Jennie Ruth Crump Alfonso W. Crump, Sr. January 16, 2013 Issace N. Martin Alphanette B. Martin January 20, 2013 Helen Faye Sills Louis Wise February 12, 2013 Rebecca Brewer Bobby L. Brewer April 6, 2013 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 117

Item No. 2 Incapacity leave and renewal of incapacity leave are granted only if disability benefits are approved from the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) by the Disability Committee of the General Board of Pensions. We recommend that incapacity leave be granted to the following ministers: Carolyn Abrams Stephen A. DeVore Carlos Perez-Bonilla Larry Darnell Bolton Stephen G. Dial Thomas Lionel Samson Cora Crumble Fredrick Leon Gerber Richard Ray Sebren, Jr. John Clinton Burkes, Jr. Dale F. Glenn John Howard Staggs Harry Bryan Davis Thomas C. Hawks John Thomas Tucker Phillip Dearman Item No. 3 The Board of Pensions recommends that the following dependent adult children of deceased ministers be granted a child’s benefit based upon the pension credit of the minister:

Child Minister Years E. Dean Gemeny Edgar D. Gemeny 15.75 Beulah Irving William R. Irving 4.75 Isaac M. Leverette Harold Leverette 18.5 Virginia Presley Earl Presley 37.5 Item No. 4 The following ministers serving in Extension Ministries in 2012-2013 served with pension responsibility on the conference: Jimmy Lloyd Barnes Heather K. Hensarling Billy Owen Steven Wayne Casteel Richard Michael Hicks Henderson Rasberry Elisabeth Ann Garvin (ended Embra Knox Jackson, II Samuel Andrew Ray September 2012) Theon Johnson (ended August, Timothy Charles Thompson, II Mattie Gipson 2012) William Edward Willis Hugh Milton Griffith, Jr. John C. Moore Victoria Leigh White Warren Patrick Hutto William T McAlilly (ended July Wayne Webster Vera Hall-Stamps 2012) Item No. 5 The following ministers serving in Extension Ministries in 2012-2013 served with pension responsibility on the institution or agency served: Item No. 6 Martha Ann Alexander William Johnson Garrott Catherine Penick Kurt Thomas Appel John Robert Hall John Douglas Pepper Terri K. Armstrong Hubert Dale Hathorn James Lauren Porter Loye B. Ashton Brad ford E. Hodges Paige Katherine Swaim-Presley Michael Ray Baker Sherry Bryant Johnson Joseph T. Ranager Sylvia Blackwell Marvin R. King Joseph T. Reiff Dorothy Claire Biedenharn Michael Lobasso Chris Brooking Richardson Diane L. Braman Walter N. Leverette James W. Richardson Alice Carol Burnett Gerald Liu Felix Lloyd Rollins Johnny Crosby Toby Eugene Lofton Sallie Fran Ross Charlene Cheney Gerald Douglas Lord David Cary Sellers A W Crump, Jr. Frenchye Magee Casey Marion Smith, Jr. Dorothy Dickson-Rishel Earl McAnally Richard E. Stoglin Roger A. Flowers William H. Miskelly Annie Louise Travis Stephanie Camille Foretich Thomas Emory Miller Stephen L. Vinson Walter L. Frazier Samuel O. Morris David White Elisabeth Ann Garvin (begin Dale Y. Owen Kristen Williams October 2012) Nathan Joseph Payne Linda R. Whited 118 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Earl Wilson III Susan Lee Woodard Rebecca Carol Youngblood Jacob Dale Wilson J. Daniel Young The policy of the Board of Pension in determining pension responsibility for Extension Ministries is the pension responsibility lies with the salary-paying institution or agency. If the appointment’s sal- ary support is paid by the conference, then the pension responsibility belongs to the conference. If the appointment’s salary support is paid by the institution or agency, then the pension responsibility belongs to the salary-paying unit. Note that ministers who are serving in an Extension Ministry must assume responsibility to see that their pension is being cared for. The Board of Pension has entered into agree- ments with those extensions ministries who desire to cover their clergy by CRSP. The cost shall be paid by the extension ministry. Item No. 7 Annuity payments related to pre-1982 service in the Mississippi Annual Conference have been reviewed and have been found to be accurate. A copy of the detailed report has been filed with the Conference Benefits Officer, David Stotts, and is available for review upon request. Reverend Tim Prather, Chairperson David Stotts, CPA Conference Benefits Officer

Report #4 The Mississippi Annual Conference 2014 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan has been filed with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The funding plan incorporates, to the best of our knowledge, the conference’s obligations and funding of the following benefits provided to clergy and laity. The funding plan was signed by the Conference Benefits Officer and Conference Board of Pension Chair on May 1, 2013. CRSP DB, CRSP DC, MPP Annuities, MPP Future Annuities, Pre 1982, Post-Retirement Medical, Active Health, CPP, UMPIP, Less than full time clergy beginning 1-1-2014, and Moving Expense for retirees and those going onto disability medical leave The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits issued the following: Written Opinion of Mississippi Comprehensive Funding Plan The Funding Plan meets the standards for a Pre-82 funding plan as established by the General Board, and the requirements for a favorable opinion of a Funding Plan. Note: The statement above and any written opinion provided by the General Board do not imply any representation as to the ability or probability of the applicable Conference to fulfill the obligations included in the Funding Plan. This opinion was signed by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits in Glenview Illinois on May 17, 2013. A complete copy of the document is on file and available for review in the Conference Benefits Officer’s office and on line on the conference website under Finance and Administration Board of Pension. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 119

Report #5 Following are the past due Clergy Pension invoices as of 12-31-2012.

Entity# and Name Balance Entity# and Name Balance 1020 Brandywine $579.72 4041 Mount Zion (Bay Springs) $114.84 1070 Little Rock $348.00 4042 Spring Hill (Montrose) $2,617.98 1071 New Hope (Copiah) $73.95 4043 Warren Hill $2,308.93 1100 Brookhaven: Kynett $1,966.59 4070 Buckatunna $196.88 1110 Bude $243.82 4080 Chapel Hill $1,203.50 1112 Mount Vernon $273.45 4090 Clara $494.01 1130 Centreville $54.69 4115 Dudley Chapel $1,444.50 1131 White’s Chapel $109.38 4151 St John $1,949.56 1211 Community $942.48 4210 Hattiesburg: St Paul $14,126.58 1222 Natchez: St John’s $232.00 4302 Smith Chapel $1.26 1240 Foxworth $870.00 4380 Lumberton $868.44 1291 Gallatin $16.55 4381 Maxie $25.00 1292 St Morris $7,247.40 4420 Little Creek-Bolton Chapel $103.41 1370 Magnolia: St James $145.00 4422 Nebo $0.07 1400 Mccomb: Centenary $1,300.00 4625 Soules Chapel $1,305.00 1460 Mount Carmel $725.00 4630 Stringer $284.38 1500 New Fork $456.75 4663 New Hope $1,319.50 1502 Thirkield $616.25 4670 Wayne Haven $5,414.09 1530 New Hope Memorial (Marion Co) $112.38 4680 Mount Carmel $166.03 1586 Mount Salem $2,531.14 4700 Williamsburg $7,467.86 1590 Sandy Hook $802.08 4701 Lone Star $164.58 1591 Hopewell $4,130.39 5060 Collinsville $835.99 1600 Sartinville $8,941.64 5120 New Hope (Dekalb Circuit) $612.61 1610 St Paul (Franklin County) $2,684.40 5131 Dekalb: St Mark $4,371.40 1653 St James (Walthall) $4,946.25 5133 New Hope (Dekalb Parish) $5,527.66 2060 Canton $10,070.22 5140 Dekalb $620.58 2180 Florence: Marvin $1,012.63 5141 Union (Dekalb) $76.56 2190 Flowood $2,494.08 5160 Mount Levy $78.95 2200 Lynch Chapel (Forest) $5,461.28 5170 St. John $269.80 2202 Mars Hill $476.88 5171 New Mount Zion $539.12 2203 Sherman Hill $2,949.06 5220 Lake $536.99 2250 Greenfield $131.25 5223 Pleasant Valley $404.46 2430 Monterey $181.25 5230 Lake Central $76.98 2442 New Chapel $225.33 5231 Thrailkill $1,045.43 2491 Mount Pleasant $809.10 5232 Union Chapel $86.76 2492 Mountain Ridge $640.05 5270 Mars Hill $192.50 2530 Rexford $1,726.20 5370 Cornerstone Umc $5,013.03 2540 Rials Creek $738.17 5382 Mt Salem $1,469.42 2600 Taylorsville $4,806.64 5420 Meridian: St Peter $325.61 3040 Evans Chapel $3,496.65 5440 Great Spirit $6,842.15 3070 Binford Chapel $5,220.00 5452 Stallo $32.82 3121 Midway $2,356.21 5491 Mcgowan Chapel $71.09 3140 Durant: First $12,249.80 5512 Prairie Chapel $2,523.00 3161 Ebenezer: Mt. Zion $43.50 5520 Philadelphia: Southside $592.08 3220 Greenville: Trinity $328.14 5530 Pleasant Grove (Bailey) $29.00 3280 Grenada: Grace $8,750.10 5575 Quitman: Grace $2,549.19 3290 Grenada: Vincent $14,458.88 5590 Mount Zion (Newton) $203.00 3300 Holcomb $531.68 5593 Wesley Chapel (Rose Hill) $58.00 3320 Georgeville $869.90 5631 New Beginnings $544.60 3360 Indianola: Rasberry $14,602.19 5641 Silver Spree $2,943.38 3410 Leland $1,945.92 5642 Spring Hill (Shubuta) $810.11 120 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Entity# and Name Balance Entity# and Name Balance 5643 Sweet Pilgrim $757.44 9021 Rockport $130.50 5660 Spring Hill (Meridian) $342.32 9040 Baldwin $1,636.47 5670 New St. Matthew $566.00 9041 Drake Hill $172.86 5680 Stonewall $7,739.70 9042 Wesley (Brooksville) $229.68 5690 Suqualena $347.52 9045 Bellefontaine $1,312.50 5701 Wesley Chapel (Hickory) $211.46 9062 Mt Vernon $537.12 5710 Tabernacle $1,527.05 9110 Brownlee $2,157.60 5730 Wesley Chapel (Meridian) $1,141.13 9130 Columbus: Shaeffers Chapel $724.15 6010 Buford $5,336.96 9141 Wrights Chapel $58.00 6022 Salem (Oxford) $63.18 9200 Marvin Chapel $221.06 6080 Booneville: Christ $84.58 9201 Pierce Chapel $94.75 6110 Carolina $12.76 9220 Kosciusko: Wesley $2,264.40 6120 Corinth: Box Chapel $362.50 9240 Bell Chapel $1,264.01 6130 Corinth: Christ $3,799.34 9242 Zion Cypress $1,018.38 6181 Mt Nebo $40.02 9310 Macon: St Paul $913.33 6210 Hickory Flat $4,513.08 9311 Mt Moriah (Macon) $2,675.16 6280 Kossuth $135.93 9313 New Salem (Macon) $1,089.72 6360 New Albany: Mallalieu $2,582.16 9361 Mount Pisgah $124.69 6380 Oxford: Burns $23,737.97 9382 Plair $218.08 6381 Hammitt Hill $226.56 9400 Piney Grove (Louisville) $72.50 6401 Midway $72.50 9420 Shuqualak: Asbury $678.60 6421 Abbeville $1,638.00 9441 New Zion $437.50 6440 Potts Camp $4,080.24 9491 Piney Jordan $22.48 6441 Bethlehem $113.34 9492 Pleasant Hill (Starkville) $97.88 6460 Adkins Chapel $104.76 9522 Mt Salem (Weir Circuit) $34.80 6520 Walnut $29.00 9591 Pleasant Hill (Louisville) $0.75 7010 Cross Roads $331.65 10031 Athens $115.49 7036 Sweetwater $2,852.04 10061 Amory: St Matthews $65.63 7150 Clermont Harbor $285.90 10070 Amory: St James $940.24 7151 Pearlington $116.00 10101 Bethel $57.86 7170 Delisle: Mt Zion $423.63 10132 New Chapel (Nettleton) $489.42 7200 Gateway $6,343.57 10135 Ecru $328.13 7270 Gulfport: St Mark $16,877.04 10162 Quincy $87.00 7320 Long Beach: Christ $273.42 10203 Washington $41.76 7330 Long Beach: First $0.01 10214 Pleasant Grove (Trebloc) $199.50 7340 Mount Pleasant (Lucedale) $3,753.00 10241 Mt Olive (Houston) $532.80 7342 Wesley Chapel (Lucedale) $414.70 10260 Nettleton: Palestine $276.00 7400 Moss Point: St Paul $9,035.68 10265 New Chapel (Plantersville) $1,175.00 7410 Mount Pleasant (Vancleave) $66.63 10266 Big Hill $2,071.00 7415 Fayard Chapel $72.50 10360 Prairie Mount $275.26 7480 St. James (Ocean Springs) $117.31 10390 Smithville $436.30 7481 St. Mark $380.37 10460 Tupelo: St Paul $1,706.25 7482 St. Stephen $203.78 10465 Tupelo: The Orchard $3,800.04 8030 Batesville: St Paul $3,615.22 10481 Palmetto $443.52 8131 Mt Vernon $253.75 11030 Couparle $108.75 8170 Free Springs $148.63 11041 Midway UM Church $924.54 8282 Pleasant Grove $60.42 11050 Bolton Memorial $1,198.36 8321 Taylors $695.75 11091 Seven Springs $4,249.92 8400 Pope $69.42 11100 Clinton: First $2,726.18 8460 Life Spring $3,609.84 11120 Clinton: St Paul $2,352.48 8470 Southaven: First $9,426.32 11121 Blessed Trinity $9,134.28 8475 St Mary $328.50 11151 Bethany $218.75 8478 Strickland $1,963.48 11360 Louise $289.32 8501 Red Banks $1,546.04 11460 Vicksburg: Crawford Street $0.71 9020 Ackerman: Mt Hermon $130.50 11512 Lynch Chapel (Yazoo City) $159.35 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 121

Entity# and Name Balance Entity# and Name Balance 11540 Yazoo City: St Stephen $523.72 12042 Good Shepherd Center $157.50 12007 Seashore Dist $72.92 12053 Co Lin Wesley Fndn $46.19 12008 Starkville District $27.34 12059 Pepper Doug-CPP Only $221.25 12038 Camp Wesley Pines $3,000.52 Total Receivables $399,659.44 12040 4 M Ministries Rev. Jon Garrott $2,275.50

E. Board of Medical Benefits The Board of Medical Benefits is seeking to continue to provide a financially sound and diverse ben- efit plan for the PPO and HDHP plan. With the addition of Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Amazing Pace wellness and disease management program, the High Deductible Plan, and the dental and vision policies, the plan is a well-rounded program for managing health care and promoting wellness. The implemen- tation of the fully insured Medicare Supplement was very successful. The Board is recommending the continuation of the plan with no changes in plan design or eligibility. The rates for the self-insured plan for 2014 will not change. While there is much publicity about increased cost coming out of the Health Care Reform, the Board believes there is no need for change in rates for 2014. The ancillary fully insured programs (dental and vision) may experience a cost increase which will be passed on to the participants as they happen. The rates for the fully insured Medicare Supplement are not under the control of the Board or the Annual Conference. The Board has begun discussion about the renewal of the supplement for January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Reverend Curtis Bray, Chairperson David Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefits Officer The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 123

Section IV Reports A. Connectional Ministries Reports Connectional Ministries Four Major areas of aligning resources for the local church stand out in 2012-2013. 1. Advent grants were shared with over 50 ministries that helped live into the four Foci of the General Church. Each project recipient was asked to submit a follow-up report that has given us so many stories of “We” in our connection. Each grant was up to $2,500. God did a lot with that investment in our local congregations. The projects ranged from arts and children projects to homeless outreach. 2. The Russian initiative expanded to include a new relationship with Moscow. Our own Mississippi native, Sarah (Goodloe) Rakhmankulova and her husband Arthur are starting a home church in Moscow and have a vision for that community. We are partnering to make that vision a reality. The year 2013 will involve a formal covenant that will help fund and support this incredible couple in their service for the kingdom. 3. A search was completed for new communicators. Tamica Smith-Jeuitt and Jasmine Haynes have taken key leadership roles in rebuilding our communications (see communication report). 4. Rev. Mike Howington, recently join the communication and connectional ministries team as the conference coordinator of youth and family ministries. Howington officially starts in May and will spear- head the development of a family systems approach to our ministry. Our institutions in the benevolences of the conference savored the return to 2010 funding levels and many were dramatically affected. Our Board of Discipleship, under the leadership of Chris McAlilly has made significant strides in exploring the faith development process. Our Mission Committee is now driv- en by our district mission secretaries led by Lou Ann Staggs, our conference mission secretary. The district mission secretaries coordinated a Missions Marketplace Auction to benefit missions in their districts. We are pleased to report that there are emerging partnerships with Teach for America and the Mississippi Food Network. God is at work here! Rev. Steve Casteel, Director of Communication and Connection Mississippi Conference Lay Leader Report We greet you with friendship and brotherly love in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, trusting that the plans lain out for this year have been fully realized. I am pleased to have been your servant for the last twelve months working on assigned tasks and others delegated to me. Our task at this time is to analyze our plans going forward, separate our accomplishments from failures and formulate plans for more accomplishments for the year ahead. Certainly, if we as leaders fail to plan, then we plan to fail. I have tried my utmost to carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to me to the best of my ability. This year our work has centered around working to create a culture of call by engaging, equipping and empowering laity so that they might effectively partner with each other and their pastors to live out God’s call as they lead the church in transforming the world as disciples of Jesus Christ. In addition to holding regular meetings with different ministry teams, visiting and speaking at sev- eral district-wide events and local churches, I have also been blessed to have quarterly meetings with the district lay leaders, conference United Methodist Men president, United Methodist Women president and Young People president. Also on this quarterly conference call, I meet with the conference lay ser- vant ministries director discussing with all of the executive board of laity members matters that further the Mississippi Annual Conference’s vision to encourage people of all ages to grow in a spiritual journey with Christ. I have strived to create an atmosphere in which all the district lay leaders and laity of our conference feel free to express their feelings, thoughts and concerns to me, as your conference lay leader. 124 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

I am so grateful for the leadership of the executive board of laity of our conference. The executive board of laity, charged with the task of representing and advocating for the laity, embraced the challenges facing us prayerfully, and with the confidence that the God who has called us would resource us. We pray that as we work together as a conference, each person will find a purpose, a leadership role working and serving as an example to the people of God in how to serve the church and the world in the name of Jesus Christ. Your devotion to this calling inspires and encourages me greatly. I am extremely proud that this year we hosted our first annual conference-wide POWER of We – Laity, Learning and Leading Together Conference. Nearly 200 people gathered for the day-long event that included a sermon from Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. The keynote speaker was Dr. Joy Moore. Dr. Moore is a frequently featured preacher, bible study leader and teacher at workshops, conferences and worship services around the country. We all know that it takes a committed church community to ensure that the various programs and ministries run smoothly. Therefore, as your conference lay leader, I believe one way to measure this success is by increasing membership involvement. This year, I have been working with the laity discussing how their talents, gifts, interests and passions can be used on different teams and projects. I hope I was successful in peaking some of your interest in one of the ministry areas the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church has to offer. We offer a special “thank you” to our visionary director of connectional ministries and communica- tions, Rev. Steve Casteel, who has been very generous in sharing his knowledge and keen insight with us for the last seven years. He has been very patient with me and a true friend. Thank you Rev. Casteel. In addition to serving the Mississippi Annual Conference as your conference lay leader, I also repre- sent you as the vice president of the conference lay leaders for the Southeastern Jurisdiction. I meet with this group of leaders to collaborate and focus on ministries and issues that affect our jurisdiction as a whole. Lastly, I represent Mississippi on the general church level. I currently serve as one of the board of directors of The General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) for The United Methodist Church. I am one of 36 directors in the denomination. I am the only board member from Mississippi and one of nine in the Southeastern Jurisdiction, so it is truly my honor to represent and serve you in this capacity. By serving on this board, I get to help with the strategic planning of making sure the church global presence is truly from everywhere to everywhere. On the General Board of Global Ministries, I am a member of the board’s executive committee and currently serving as the chairman of CEIR (Committee on the Elimination of Institutional Racism). As I close this report, it truly has been a fruitful, remarkable and fast-paced year. It has been a real privilege and my pleasure to have served you this past year and may God bless and keep each and every one of you is my sincerest prayer. Timothy E. Crisler, MS Annual Conference Lay Leader

Committee on Episcopacy The Committee on Episcopacy met on August 18, 2012 for the purpose of electing officers and to plan for Bishop and Mrs. James E. Swanson’s arrival at the Episcopal residence. This meeting satisfied the Discipline’s mandate that this committee meet at least annually and elect officers. Sallie Whiteside, chair, conducted the meeting. Dr. Danny Rowland was elected vice-chair and Attorney Chris Howdeshell was elected secretary. Bishop and Mrs. Swanson arrived in Jackson on August 24, 2012. The newly renovated Episcopal residence was ready for occupancy. The kitchen had been stocked with food and supplies. Fresh flow- ers and a gift basket were provided by the Committee on Episcopacy. Mrs. Beth Hartness, chair of the Episcopal Residence Committee, supervised the renovation and assisted Bishop and Mrs. Swanson with getting settled in their new home. Mrs. Whiteside served as a member of the transition team which planned a Service of Worship cel- ebrating the assignment of Bishop Swanson to the Mississippi Area. The worship service and a reception were held on October 7, 2012 at Galloway Memorial United Methodist Church, Jackson, Mississippi. Mrs. Whiteside introduced Bishop Swanson at the worship service. A covenant meeting of the committee and Bishop Swanson was held on April 9, 2013. This meeting was held at the Wilson Hut on the campus of the new Episcopal Office and the MS Annual Conference headquarters. Bishop Swanson informed the Committee of his activities within the Mississippi Area The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 125 as well as out-of-conference commitments and responsibilities. The Committee on Episcopacy assured Bishop Swanson of their support. Mrs. Swanson was introduced to the members of the Committee on Episcopacy and joined them and Bishop Swanson for lunch. Sallie Whiteside, Chair, Committee on Episcopacy Communications and Connectional Ministries The Mississippi Annual Conference Communications division ended the year 2012 with great faith in God’s gift for the conference as it relates to communications in 2013. In October 2012, director of communications and connectional ministries, Rev. Steve Casteel hired a senior communications specialist and a web and social media specialist. Prior to this, significant staff cuts to his department narrowed activity to key conference projects that often hindered telling “our” story as the Mississippi United Methodist Church. Since the close of 2012, Steve and his team are moving in the direction needed to inform, inspire and engage our United Methodist members. A brief description of some of their work is outlined below. December 2012 kicked off District Communications Meetings: The gatherings were introductory meetings with the district superintendents (DS) and their staff which allowed the conference communications team to get an assessment of the best way conference communications can get messaging to the pews and to find out what communications resources are in the districts. Communications Connects With MS United Methodists: ■ The Mississippi United Methodist Conference website www.mississippi-umc.org: The website features conference contact information, news and events, plus financial and administration documents. ■ The Circuit Rider – a weekly, electronic news e-blast. The current average open rate amongst confer- ence readership is 32 percent, which is the highest average in the publication’s history. The open rate is also higher than the national average open rate of religious newsletters, which is 22.8 percent. ■ The Methodist Hour television broadcast—a weekly show airing on nine stations around the state and two stations in bordering states. ■ Facebook – The Mississippi United Methodist Conference page has over 260 likes and an average of three new likes a day. The page has a daily potential reach average of 112,000 people. ■ Twitter – The Mississippi_UMC page has over 100 followers that include several local churches, other conferences and general church agencies. ■ ConnecTText – a mobile text messaging service for subscribers. To date, there are over 530 subscrib- ers receiving alerts and updates about conference happenings, and materials and tools made available to local churches by various agencies of The United Methodist Church. ■ MY_MSUMC – This is the conference mobile app that features a prayer wall, media center direc- tory available for local churches, the latest issue of The Circuit Rider, a link to the UMTV YouTube chan- nel, events from the conference website, social media sites and more. ■ Emails to [email protected]—people can submit events and stories to this email which often serves as a two way communication. People can also contact communications via staff email address- es that are posted on the conference website or call the conference office at 601-354-0515. Communications Success: Communications has increased visibility and awareness of the Mississippi Annual Conference in publications of The United Methodist Church, social media and traditional media news coverage. United Methodists members have sent several emails and comments expressing positive thoughts concerning the continuing growth in conference communications. Task and Obstacles: The working relationship between the conference communication with districts communicators needs strengthening in some districts in order to share storytelling component of communications. Some districts have not identified a district communicator. Each district needs to provide a contact and be sure their representative understands their role. MS Annual Conference Communications: Tamica Smith-Jeuitt – senior communications specialist Jasmine Haynes – web and social media specialist Cindy Clark – graphic designer 126 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Anthony Thaxton – videographer Greg Campbell – photographer Brenda McGloster – project coordinator connectional ministries and communications Steve Casteel – director of communications and connectional ministries MS Commission on Communications Chairperson: Chris Blount Professional Development: ■ Senior communications specialist, Tamica Smith-Jeuitt and Jasmine Haynes, the web social media specialist attended the United Methodist Communications New Communicators Training (General Church) March 4-6 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. ■ Communications staff are attending monthly Public Relations Association of Mississippi (PRAM) meeting where they are being updated on the latest trends and best practices of the public relations and communications industry. Future Projects: The office of communications is discussing the production of a printed news publication for the conference. In closing, the conference communications team is excited about the infinite opportunities that 2013 holds to create faith-based dialogues with persons within and outside the Church and throughout the world. The communications division also aims to strengthen the connectional relationships of the near 1,100 churches in the Mississippi Annual Conference and engage them all in The POWER of We! Reverend Steve Casteel, Director of Communication and Connection

Ministries Camping Ministries Committee It is clean up and spruce up time at our United Methodist camps in Mississippi, as we prepare for a summer of camping ministry and hospitality. We are grateful to the annual conference for the restoration of 2010 mission share levels, which allows camp and retreat staffs to spend more of their time on ministry functions and less on fiscal survival. In addition to funding support, the best thing that the annual confer- ence can do is to publicize events and programs hosted by our camping and retreat venues. We invite you everyone to come to camp! We are most appreciative of the support of Bishop Swanson, who has not only stayed at our camps since arriving in Mississippi, but who has also been involved with host conference groups. As I write, summer camps are filling up at record numbers, new programs, such as the older adult ministry and environmental education programs through Camp Lake Stephens, are taking shape. New facilities, such as the remodeled Leggett Church at Seashore Assembly and a new camp store at Wesley Pines, are being completed. Plans for the future are being laid, such as in the planting of trees and the raising of funds. More importantly, lives are being changed, and disciples are being made to the glory of God and through The POWER of We. POSSIBLE ACTION ITEM: The Camping Ministries Committee, in cooperation with Baddour Center, requests to maintain a special offering date – Camping Ministries Offering on February 23, 2014, and Baddour Center Offering on September 21, 2014. David W. Carroll, Chairperson, Camping Ministries Committee [email protected] Camp Wesley Pines As we begin our 53rd year as a ministry of the United Methodist Church of the Mississippi Conference, Wesley Pines Conference, Retreat and Camping Center continues to be a refreshing space— a place of serenity where inspiration, peace and tranquility can be experienced by all. Wesley Pines is a place where new experiences of worship, prayer and singing are discovered in the outdoor settings of The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 127

God’s creation. Ropes courses, rock wall, archery, pottery, swimming, canoeing, nature prayer walk—all allow opportunity for spiritual growth in the midst of this beautiful setting. Nestled in the piney woods and on Lake Copiah at Gallman, MS, 30 minutes south of Jackson, Wesley Pines is more than a place, it is an experience—an experience where children and youth come and discover the fun of camping and recreation and leave with new skills, new friends and unforgettable memories. It is an experience where adults and groups come for renewal and strengthening of faith. As Jesus gave bread and fish to the disciples who in turn gave it to the thousands (John 6), Jesus con- tinues to work through human hands at Wesley Pines. With hundreds of volunteers, this year, eight roofs have been repaired; over 50 hours of dozer and chipping work has been completed on the grounds; over 110 gallons of ice cream made with a hit-and-miss John Deere 1940 engine; over 100 stumps have been removed; work on raised bed garden; prayer trail work; planted over 100 trees; entered a timber manage- ment program; over 200 gallons of paint have been applied as we spruce up the camp. Even with all the work that has been done, there have been over 300 rededications and professions of faith during summer camps; nearly 8,000 persons came through the gates at CWP last year; day camp for over 300 foster chil- dren; ministry to 250 senior citizens from East/West Jackson Districts; ministry with Catholic Search; 14 spiritual walks (Emmaus Family); 14 camps in eight weeks this summer including camps for Woodman of the World, American Lung Association, and Epilepsy Camps. It is an exciting time to see God ministering through CWP and invite your continued prayer and support of your camp as we strive to be good stewards not only of the grounds that comprise Camp Wesley Pines but of the many lives that God touches here. It is not just a place…it is an experience! Johnny J. Crosby, Exec. Director of Wesley Pines Conference, Retreat and Camping Center Seashore United Methodist Assembly (SUMA) The Seashore United Methodist Assembly (SUMA) has been active in past year as we strive to fulfill our vision to create an atmosphere and programs that foster spiritual growth and empowerment cross- generationally. As recovery continues on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, SUMA has been able to provide excellent resources for meeting space, retreats, and conferencing groups. Groups associated with Habitat for Humanity, Hands on Mississippi, Hope CDA, and other volunteer and church groups have been able to use the facilities at SUMA as their home away from home. In addition, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is now conducting basic law enforcement academy training on the grounds of SUMA. This has enabled Seashore Assembly to have a law enforcement presence and security on the grounds. The sheriff’s office is also providing SUMA with assistance in updating facilities. This includes work done in the cafeteria, the historic Van Hook Hall, the dorms, and the Leggett Memorial UMC parsonage. As the completion of the new sanctuary and fellowship hall at Leggett Memorial UMC is nearing completion, the Assembly is looking forward to having groups in ministry together use all available sites on the grounds of Seashore United Methodist Assembly as a special place and time to commune with the Lord in the beauty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Gulfside Association, Inc. Gulfside Association’s founder was the first African-American Bishop elected to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Bishop Robert E. Jones raised funds to purchase and build this educational and spiritual retreat facility. It was founded on the principle of education for Black boys and later expanded to a place for all God’s people. Gulfside Association was incorporated in 1923 and is located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Waveland, Mississippi. Programs Are The Power Of Who We Are 1. Poverty Elimination Initiative 2. Leadership, Community & Outreach Development Initiative 3. Rural, Urban & Small Church Ministry 4. Future is Bright (Ministry with Youth & Young Adults) ■ Contact: President/CEO Mollie M. Stewart P.O. Box 27 Waveland, MS 39576 | Office: 228- 467-4909 | Email: [email protected] 128 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Disaster Response and Recovery The Disaster Response Department has had a very busy year. We have responded to flooding, torna- dos, tropical storm/hurricane threats and hail damage. Mississippi has received disaster declarations in at least 30 counties this past year. Cleaning buckets, tarps and health kits have been provided to all affected areas. UMCOR has supported the conference with continued financial assistance. ERT and UMVIM teams have responded in the truest of example of the Methodist Connection. Camp Love in Gulfport has hosted over 300 volunteers and worked on 30 homes. Each district now has a disaster response coordinator and is working to ensure that each coordinator has a back-up person in place. ERT trainings were provided along with disaster assessment trainings. Rev. Wayne Napier, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator Beth Dean, Executive Director/MS UM Disaster Recovery and Community Outreach Commission on Religion and Race The goal of the Commission on Religion and Race is to assist our agencies, connectional ministries, and other church structures, insuring full and equal participation of all racial and ethnic constituencies in the total life and mission of the whole church. This has been the focus of the Commission on Religion and Race for this year of 2012-2013. The structure of the Commission for the Mississippi Annual Conference has been changed to include representatives from each of our districts as strategic planning takes place. This year we have listened, discerned, and prayed for direction. We have sought to take seriously the challenge of ensuring equality in all of our committees, and agencies. We have sought to speak for the voiceless, to take notice when there is difficulty, and to address issues of inequality as we monitor for inclusiveness. Our monitoring is much very much like blood pressure, blood sugar, or oxygen level monitors for the body. We have sought to lift up places where equality is being lived out and recognize those whose work has created a place of inclusiveness and sacred equality. We have sought to draw others into partnership and joint effort in this endeavor. We have sought to make training and resources for cultural competency, linguistics, strategic planning in areas of diversity available to all of our local churches. We have endeavored and will continue in the next conference year to address these issues as the work of the Commission on Religion and Race of The Mississippi Annual Conference. Rev. Kathy Price and Rev. Stephen Cook, Co-Chairs CORR Society of St. Andrew In the state of Mississippi, over 647,000 people or approximately 21.8% of the population do not have enough food for their family and are considered to be food insecure. This ranks Mississippi as the high- est state in the nation suffering from hunger. The goal of the Society of St. Andrew and the Mississippi Gleaning Network is to provide quality, nutritious food to these households. With the generous help of our partner churches, feeding agencies, and volunteers, the Mississippi Gleaning Network celebrated its most successful year with 3.2 million pounds of produce gleaned and distributed. This is the equivalent to approximately 10 million servings of nutritious, fresh produce being distributed to families, children, and the elderly population. This record-breaking year could not have been accomplished without the hard work and dedication of over 1,800 volunteers and 187 gleaning events. Throughout 2013 it is our goal to increase awareness about food insecurity by offering a wider variety of gleaning opportunities to mission volunteers, providing more pounds of nutritious produce to partnering churches and feeding agencies, and allow for easier access to nutritious produce for those who are food insecure. Without the help and support of the Mississippi Annual Conference, these goals would not be possible. Through The POWER of We the Society of St. Andrew and the United Methodist Conference can continue to be a blessing to others who are less-fortunate and needy. “WE” can bridge this hunger gap! Laura Sappington, Mississippi Development Coordinator The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 129

Advancing for Christ A major push was made in 2012 toward teaching “the connection” of United Methodism. Understanding how it all works together from the local church all the way to the general agencies makes us better stewards, stronger advocates and focused missionally. Reports from Global Ministries show that Mississippi shared over $40,000 more in gifts to The Advance in 2012 than ever before. As more Mississippi Methodists learn about this totally accountable and connectional way to support Methodist missions, it can only continue to grow. Doctor’s Jeff and Ellen Hoover and Rev. Alex and Brenda Awad, were in Mississippi itinerating with the churches which support them in a covenant relationship. All are United Methodist Missionaries—the Hoovers serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Awads in Palestine (Bethlehem). United Methodist Missionaries itinerate to supporting churches every three years and are available during those times to share about their work to any church who invites them. The greatest need in Mississippi Methodist Missions in 2012, like previous years, continued to be the need for a complete and accessible document or web page about the mission agencies in Mississippi and projects supported outside of Mississippi. A booklet is now available for downloading along with a good bit of additional information on the nadist.org website thanks to Mrs. Cheryl Farr, a Deaconess candidate who donated her time to provide this. The mission leaders including district mission secretaries contin- ued to work toward an active and maintained link to our conference web site with more comprehensive information so that people in Mississippi and all over the world can “connect” with the work our centers are engaged in and see how Methodists in the most generous state in America work together for the good of those who love the Lord. Lou Ann Staggs, Mississippi Conference Mission Secretary Health And Welfare Ministries In 2011, the Mississippi Conference entered into a population health consultation with the Center for Health (General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits). As a result of this study, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward named and commissioned health and wellness ambassadors from each district at annual conference, 2012. A retreat was held in February of 2013 at Camp Wesley Pines with several of the ambas- sadors, Lee Burdine (Amazing Pace), Jimmy Carr (Ministerial Services), Rev. Becky Youngblood (Center for Ministry) and Lisa Hicks, Conference Health Navigator attending. The Rev. Dr. Shelly Brooks from the Center for Health lead the event. The District Health Ambassadors are seeking to help educate clergy and families about ways to improve health and wellness through district newsletters, district and local church events and The Circuit Rider – The POWER of We. The Greenwood District Health ambassadors, Dr. Detra Bishop and the Rev. Annie Williams have been especially involved in education and promoting health and wellness in the Greenwood District. A two day retreat was held in 2012 for PK’s (Preacher’s Kids) ages 9-12, hoping to help encourage and strengthen clergy families. Also, at Annual Conference 2012, the Fun Run Walk was held. Eighteen Healthy Church Awards were presented to churches recognizing and celebrating their health and wellness ministries. These awards will once again be awarded to churches in 2013 who seek to improve the health and wellness of clergy and laity. Lisa Hicks, Mississippi Conference Health Navigator [email protected] Commission on Archives and History Work is underway to publish the long-lost manuscripts for Volumes III and IV of John Griffing Jones’ A Complete History of Methodism as Connected to the Mississippi Conference. Written between 1876 and 1878, the manuscripts were lost for more than 100 years. In 2009, Henry Scott and Rosemary Scott Ainsworth donated the manuscripts to the J.B. Cain Archives in memory of their grandmother Mary Holloman Scott. These manuscripts are an eyewitness account of the MS Conference from 1847 to 1869 and are a continuation of the first two volumes written by Rev. Jones. Dr. Walter Howell, the editor expects the publication will be ready in 2014. Millsaps College Archives staff is to be commended for their tireless effort in bringing this to fruition. 130 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

The J.B. Cain Archives of Mississippi Methodism and Millsaps College Archives are located within the Millsaps College Library. In addition to transcribing the J.G. Jones manuscripts, the Archives respond- ed to more than 900 reference requests during the year, hosted numerous visiting scholars and authors, and provided assistance to local church historians, clergy and laity. J.B. Cain Archives is the repository for conference records and records of closed churches, providing preservation and access to materials that tell the story of Mississippi Methodism. The conference historical materials have been housed at Millsaps since 1898 when Bishop Galloway and others formed the first MS Methodist Historical Society. All the SEJ Archives and History and Historical Society meetings have been attended by the A&H chair and the President of the MS Conference Society. The A&H chair is currently serving on the budget and investment committee. The work of the A&H and the Historical Society are linked together and is a benefit to the MS Conference. • Contact Info: Rev. Jerry Williams - [email protected] or Debra McIntosh - 601-974-1077 Rev. Jerry Williams, Chairperson Mississippi Methodist Historical Society It should be noted; in 2013 we celebrate the 200th meeting of the Mississippi Conference. Although no Bishop was able to attend a Mississippi Conference meeting until 1816 because of the danger of trav- eling through the Mississippi territory during the Indian Wars, the Conference met for the first time at Rev. Newit Vick’s house in Jefferson County, Nov. 1, 1813. Rev. Samuel Sellers was elected president and William Winans, secretary. All the business of an annual conference except ordination was conducted. Over the years, both 1813 and 1816 have been considered the “first” Mississippi Annual Conference meeting. In 1878, the numbering of the conferences was adjusted to reflect 1813 as the First Annual Conference. A group of about 40 international visitors will tour the J.B. Cain Archives of Mississippi Methodism at Millsaps College in October 2013. A delegation from Kwansei Gakuin University in Nishinomya, Japan, is coming to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of their university by Bishop Walter R. Lambuth. Their visit coincides with the Lambuth Day Observance held Oct. 3 at Pearl River Church in Madison County. This event, hosted by Madison UMC and the Mississippi Conference Historical Society annually, honors the legacy of four generations of Lambuth family members who were Methodist missionaries in China, Japan, and worldwide. Kwansei Gakuin is a Christian university of more than 26,000 students today. Work is continuing on the development of a quarterly email through the conference web-site. This will enable the sharing of preservation work being done at the local level. Email addresses will continue to be collected for this project. ■ Contact: Mr. James Earl Price - [email protected] or Debra McIntosh - 601-974-1077 Submitted by James Earl Price, President Higher Education & Campus Ministry Mississippi United Methodist Campus Ministry continues to be a ministry that is a beacon of light to ouWe are proud to partner with you to offer ministry and to spread the good news of Jesus Christ on 26 public college and university campuses in the state of Mississippi, as well as our two historic United Methodist institutions Rust and Millsaps colleges. Campus Ministry continues to be a vital ministry in our MS Annual Conference and a leader in the General Church. We are extremely grateful for the HECM Committee and its hard work and decisions that help support and equip our campus ministry. Additionally, we thank Rev. Frank Haynes, our Conference staff person for Young People’s Ministries. He has offered tremendous leadership for our Wesley Units. Frank will be transitioning into full-time local church ministry June 2013 and we wish him well in his continued service to the church. Our ministries would be impossible without our gifted and passionate campus ministers who love, care and disciple their students. So, we invite you to continue being in prayer for them. We rejoice in the opportunity to move Itawamba Community College to full-time status for the upcoming year. This is our second community college to move to full-time, which reflects both the fruitfulness of ICC and the increasing opportunities on our community college campuses. Finally, we are grateful for the many churches that continue to sup- The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 131 port Wesley Foundations with their prayers, gifts, and service beyond mission shares. Rev. Ricky James, Chair, Higher Ed and Campus Ministries Rust College of Holly Springs, Mississippi Established in 1866 by the Freedmen’s Aid Society of the Methodist Church on a former slave auction site, Rust College reached another milestone in the 2012-2013 academic year – the 147th Anniversary of its founding. This achievement in and of itself is one that alumni, students, faculty, staff and supporters from every arena can be particularly proud. Rust is the oldest of 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities established after the Civil War by the Methodist Church still in existence today serving more than 1,000 students annually from Mississippi, 27 states and several foreign countries. Rust’s mission continues to be in tune with the church’s overall philosophy – doing no harm, doing good and staying in love with Jesus Christ as we serve the young people who look to Rust as their bridge to a better tomorrow through education. Rust College religious ife is a diverse community providing the administration, faculty, staff and students sacred space to be fellow travelers on a journey of faith that leads to transformation of the indi- vidual and the world. The Office of the Chaplain oversees religious life activities, coordinates training for student minis- ters, and provides counseling for administration, faculty, staff and students. Religious life provides opportunities for weekly Sunday school, worship, prayer, bible study and small group study to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The entire campus regu- larly engages mission projects to include HIV/AIDS awareness, breast cancer awareness, healthy lifestyle challenges that affect obesity, high blood pressure and heart disease. Religious Emphasis Week highlights the core values of the college, engages personal reflection and growth, encourages interfaith dialogue and enlightens our corporate journey of faith. Informed by Christian tradition, Rust College religious life strives to be an ambassador for Jesus Christ to a diverse higher education community. Grounded in the Wesleyan tradition, religious life is the place where “tomorrow’s leaders are students today.” Students who will be and do “all the good they can, by all the means they can, in all the ways they can, in all the places they can, at all the times they can to all the people they can, for as long as they can.”

Highlights for 2012-2013 year include: ■ Three Rust College social work students spent part of their summer in India-Anna Johnson of Madison, Mississippi, Dominique Smith of Victoria, Mississippi and Cusi De la Cruz of Southaven, Mississippi working at three different homes in Kottayam, assisting children of prisoners and troubled youths, as part of their social work internship credit. These students were accompanied by Dr. Gemma Beckley, Chair of the Department of Social Work at Rust College. Dr. Beckley spent time researching the effects of incarceration on the children of prisoners. Dr. Beckley returned to India in December 2012 as a keynote speaker for the International Conference on Social Protection: Perspectives and Policies. ■ The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation will provide a grant of $124,000 to the Rust College General Scholarship Fund for 2013-2014. ■ The College ended the 2011-2012 fiscal year with a balanced budget for the 44th consecutive year. ■ Rust College received a grant for $145,000 from the Hearin Foundation to support needy students seeking financial aid. ■ Rust College expanded its online learning opportunities to include the educational needs of all students. This initiative is specifically targeting non-traditional, off-campus adult learners. Registration is open for online courses at Rust College in each of its major divisions: Education, Business, Humanities, Science & Mathematics and Social Science. These classes are available for the second module of the semester fall 2012. ■ The Rust College Division of Education, under the leadership of Dr. Leon Howard, chair, scored high marks during the Annual Process and Performance Review, which was completed in July. The Teacher Education Report indicated Rust College met all process and performance standards, as required by the Mississippi Department of Education. ■ Dr. Kenneth E. Jones has been named Chair of the First Year Experience (FYE)/COPE Center, with supervisory responsibility for the office of Student Support Services. He also has been asked to serve 132 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

as director of the Quality Enhancement Plan, an aspect of the College’s preparation for reaffirmation of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). ■ English majors, Naomi Rahn and Joshua Stampley Gardner, participated in the Mid-South Undergraduate Research Conference October 12 and 13 at Southern Arkansas University. The papers dealt with “Considering the Ethics of Slavery Today” and “The Range of Genealogical Materials Available on the Internets.” ■ Rust College Division of Social Sciences chair and professor of Political Science, Dr. A. J. Stovall, has been named the 2012 Mississippi Humanities Faculty of the Year for Rust College. He was nominated by President David L. Beckley and selected by the Mississippi Humanities Council, who chooses one fac- ulty member at each higher education institution in the state. He was chosen based on his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to Rust College. ■ Rust College Division of Education Professor, Dr. James E. Herod, and senior Elementary Education major Senetria S. Dowsing of Holly Springs, were selected to attend the 2012-13 Higher Education Appreciation Day – Working for Academic Excellence (HEADWAE) Program on February 12, 2013. The HEADWAE award is presented by the Mississippi Association of College and Universities. ■ Social Work Program reaffirmed by the Council on Social Work Education. As you, our friends of the United Methodist Church, continue to uphold your promise of educa- tional opportunity established many years ago, we, the members of the Rust College family, will uphold the promise made by our founder, Rev. A. C. McDonald in 1866, “to do not hothouse work” but will work to build men and women morally, spiritually and academically sound. We are thankful to you for your prayers and financial support. Without it we would not have been able to sustain quality academic pro- grams or offer scholarship assistance to needy students. Again, thank you for your commitment to “our” legacy established 147 years ago. Your continued support is essential as we endeavor to build a stronger legacy for this generation and those in years to come who will look to Rust and our great church for higher educational opportunities. Rust College expresses thanks for the dedication and leadership of the following Trustees from the Mississippi Conference: Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr., Mr. Charles Leggett, Jr., Dr. Dora Washington, Mr. C. F. Brittenum, Dr. Jimmy Carr, Dr. Earnest L. Henry, Dr. Joe Bailey, Mr. John W. Johnson, Dr. William Nelson, Reverend Edward C. Moses, Mr. John R. Arnold, Dr. Henry C. Clay, Dr. Mary N. Mosley, Mr. John McCarty, Rev. Milton Whatley and Rev. Fredrick H. Brown. David L. Beckley, President

Millsaps College As a United Methodist-affiliated institution of higher education, Millsaps College is dedicated to academic excellence, open inquiry and free expression, the exploration of faith to inform vocation and the innovative shaping of the social, economic and cultural progress of our region. Millsaps is implement- ing a new strategic plan focused on extending the college’s influence “across the street and around the globe.” Millsaps students are engaged in Mississippi through programs to foster the spiritual and ethic development of students, including the Faith and Work Initiative and the 1 Campus 1 Community Program. The Faith and Work Initiative is a program of classes and internships that help students explore and reflect on questions of meaning, purpose and service in work and create connections between aca- demic learning and personal, professional and spiritual growth. 1 Campus 1 Community builds on the commitment to service taught by long-time, legendary chaplain, Rev. Don Fortenberry by creating mutual relationships and partnerships with the underprivileged Midtown neighborhood. Students partner with families, schools, community organizations and businesses to transform the community through direct work and advocacy and are, in turn, transformed by their experiences. In addition, this year Millsaps welcomes a new chaplain, the Rev. Chris Donald, a member of the Virginia Annual Conference, to coordinate spiritual life on campus, minister to United Methodist students and sustain the historic ties between Millsaps and The United Methodist Church. United Methodist students meet weekly as the Wesley Connection, hosted by different local United Methodist congregations, as well as in the weekly St. Luke’s Bible study. United Methodist students are also sup- ported financially at Millsaps: 12 students receive the prestigious John Wesley Scholarship (a total of over $215,000 in aid) and seven students receive $1,000 scholarships from the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation along with $3,000 in matching aid from the College. For United Methodists The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 133 in Mississippi and beyond, Millsaps continues to serve the church as an institution that promotes the Wesleyan heritage of social justice, commitment to freedom of thought, welcoming acceptance and inclu- sion of all people and critical reflection on the most important questions in life. Rev. Christopher Ross Donald, College Chaplain

Related Agencies The Mississippi United Methodist Foundation The POWER of We was very evident in 2012 at The Mississippi United Methodist Foundation. In addition to our SHORT TERM FUND, established over 40 years ago, at the request of many of our churches we began a LONG TERM FUND to provide an investment option designed to achieve long term growth of capital for our investors. We currently have 882 accounts in our traditional SHORT TERM FUND which is currently paying an interest rate of 2%. There are 158 accounts in our new LONG TERM FUND, which resulted in a return of 7% for the year. When our churches and institutions of the Annual Conference combine their assets through invest- ing with The Foundation, it manifests dramatically The POWER of We in increasing our investment options in a way that an individual church could not accomplish. The Foundation staff has made numerous presentations in local churches to explore Stewardship, Financial Planning, Estate Planning, and “Leaving a Legacy of Love.” Providing information and inspira- tion to create transformation has benefited many churches across the Conference. The Foundation has been a resource for the Board of Ordained Ministry’s RIM groups in providing speakers and resources for our beginning clergy. In 2013 we are planning three events in the Fall of the year, featuring Bishop James Swanson as the speaker and workshop leader in the area of Generosity, in the North, Central and Southern parts of the Conference. Lake Junaluska Assembly, Inc. On June 25, 1913 the first conference was held at Lake Junaluska, NC. Several thousand people attended the event focused on raising awareness and money for the missionary movement of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Despite having no lodging facilities, no completed dam, but a nearly finished auditorium the participants were deeply inspired and gave generously for the work of the church. In today’s dollars $3.5 million were raised for missions. What a wonderful beginning that was for this amazing place that has served the United Methodist Church and its predecessor bodies for 100 years. We have much to be thankful for and we have much to be hopeful for as we celebrate our centennial year. How grateful we are for the partnership we have had over the years with the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church and with the annual conferences associated with it. We began as a place to serve the Church and we continue to do so today. While the relationship between Lake Junaluska and the SEJ continues to evolve we are excited about our ability to continue to strengthen the UMC through fulfilling our mission to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind, and body. Thank you for the generous support you have provided to Lake Junaluska over these 100 years with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your witness. The year 2012 was a wonderful year for Lake Junaluska. The highlight of the year for all of us was the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference held in July. What a thrill it was for all of our staff to be responsible for providing great Christian hospitality as the delegates selected five new Bishops of the United Methodist Church. Financially, 2012 was a very good year for us. While we received $750,000 less in operational apportionment support than we did in 2009 we ended the year with a balance of nearly $100,000. The main message we tried to convey to the delegates who attended the SEJ Conference was that we have been good stewards of the resources that were provided. One symbolic and functional reflec- tion of our mission of renewal was the presence of 100 new Lake Junaluska branded rocking chairs spread throughout the campus. Thousands of hours of renewal have taken place in these rockers in the last year. The future is very bright for Lake Junaluska. Not only did we balance our budget in 2012 we are off to a great start in 2013 and believe that can continue to provide high quality service and experiences while 134 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

living within our means. We have a renewed commitment to Christian hospitality. Our vision document states that we want to be the standard against which other organizations measure themselves for Christian hospitality. We have improved greatly in this area but we will get much better. We are streamlining sys- tems and focusing extensively on the needs and desires of our guests. A campus master plan has been approved by our board of directors that will include an addition to and renovation of historic Lambuth Inn, the complete renovation of Jones Dining Hall, the completion of the renovation of the Terrace Hotel, and the replacement of the Harrell Center. The first and most important project is Lambuth Inn. We will be adding a conference center to the north side of Lambuth that will accommodate up to 400 people. In addition, all of the sleeping, meeting, eating, and gathering spaces will be renovated. It is our hope that we can break ground on this project in 2013 and have it completed in early 2015. Another very significant event occurring in 2013 may be the transfer of municipal services from Lake Junaluska Assembly to the town of Waynesville. Waynesville and Lake Junaluska have been inex- tricably linked together from the beginning and this transfer of municipal services is being pursued as a culmination of a year long process engaging all property owners and the leadership of the Southeastern Jurisdiction. The “DNA” of Lake Junaluska will not be changed as a result of this transfer, formally known as annexation. Pick up a copy of our 2013 program book, if you do not already have one. Peruse its pages to relive some of the great history of Lake Junaluska and read about our bright future. Review the numerous activities planned for our centennial year and determine when you can come and visit us this year to be transformed and renewed in soul, mind, and body. Jack Ewing, Executive Director and CEO Hinton Rural Life Center The Hinton Rural Life Center is a mission agency of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church and located in the Smoky Mountain Conference with a budget of $1.2 million. The Hinton Center, a year round Christian retreat, is located on breathe-taking Lake Chatuge on the North Carolina-Georgia line. The retreat has a wide range of accommodations including houses with lake views, the mountain lodge, hermitage cottages, group retreat houses, and RV sites. Whether you’re looking for overnight accommodations for private retreat and renewal or seeking facilities for a church group, Hinton is sure to have something for you. Our retreat includes multiple conference rooms, a serene setting for weddings and receptions, a Fair Trade and Local Artisan Gift Shop, dining rooms, trails, complimentary wi-fi service, a lake-side pavilion with dock, indoor and outdoor chapels, and a rocking chair porch over- looking beautiful Lake Chatuge! Perhaps the best thing about staying at Hinton is your opportunity to pay it forward. The revenue generated through Hinton Center accommodations helps to fund housing repairs, firewood ministry, and programming that focus on building healthy and effective communities of faith. These core ministries include: Small Membership Church Consultation, First Parish Project (FPP), Volunteer Mission Experience, Self-Help Affordable Housing, Firewood Ministry, and the hospitality of our Conference and Retreat Center. Providing over 13,000 overnight stays last year alone, we were able to provide time for rest, reflection, and renewal for guests in a place that is embraced by God’s creation. For over 100 families of Appalachia in the small western corner of North Carolina, we were able to send God’s love through volunteers who helped make the houses warmer, drier, and safer. In the winter, our staff and volunteers delivered firewood to over 30 families in our community who often make a choice between heat and food or heat and medicine. In addition to these ministries listed above, Hinton has been meeting the needs of small membership and rural life congregations for fifty two years. In the 1950’s and 1960’s, we encouraged these congrega- tions learn to establish Sundays Schools, in the 1970’s and 1980’s we assisted congregations to reinvent worship and praise services, in the 1990’s and after the turn into the 21st Century, we consulted with these congregations to develop clergy and laity leader skills, lay speaker and presentation skills, innovative teaching and learning skills for those of all ages. Today Hinton Center Consultants are collaborating with these congregations through district and other organizational means to build sustainable congregations. Congregations are being equipped to understand their identity, the Calling from God, reconnecting with their local community and neighbors and meeting the most underserved needs locally. Congregations all across the Southeast are responding joyfully to fan the Methodist flame to spread God’s reign right there in the local areas. These congrega- The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 135 tions are the backbone of our North American witness and critical for the contagious Methodist move- ment to continue. For more information about Hinton Center, please go to our website at www.hintoncenter.org or fol- low the QR Code on your mobile device! To support our ministries, donations can be sent directly to the Hinton Center or offered through The Advance #731372. Thank you for your support. Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb B. Clergy and Ministerial Services Equitable Compensation Committee Our commission is tasked with the responsibility to be advocates for all full-time pastors serving within the Mississippi Annual Conference by: (a) recommending conference standards for pastoral support; (b) administrating funds to be used in base compensation supplementation; and (c) providing counsel and advisory materials on pastoral support to both district superintendents and committees on pastor-parish relations. This is not an easy task, but, it is one that this commission takes to heart. We have worked hard to make sure that our decisions concerning pastoral support are as equitable as possible. For many of our churches financial stability continues to be a challenge. Our Conference and this Commission continues to seek ways to be helpful while being good stewards of the money entrusted to us. We have tried to be faithful in our work. We covet your prayers and support and yes, even sug- gestions that would be helpful in our work. We recognize that we don’t have all the answers to the problems we face, and yet, with God’s help and your prayer support, we continue to strive to better serve our annual conference in every way. We give thanks to Bishop Swanson and the Cabinet for their efforts in working with this commis- sion; and especially to the Rev. Mike Hicks, our Cabinet Representative for the last four years, who has brought so much wisdom and knowledge to this committee. We will miss his effective leadership as he moves on to other ministries. We also give heartfelt thanks and welcome Rev. Jimmy Carr, Director of Ministerial Services as he serves as an ex-officio member of this commission. And most of all, we give thanks to the members of this commission, both laity and clergy, who give their best in serving the annual conference in this way. Thanks to all of these who make our task possible!

Jim Fisher, Chair. ECC Compensation Ranges and Guidelines Classifications of Clergy Compensation For 2013 base compensation shall be: ■ Full Connection $34,186 ■ Provisional (education requirements for elder completed) 31,435 ■ Provisional (education requirements for elder not completed) 28,920 ■ Associate 28,920 ■ Full-Time Local Pastor 26,605 The policy of this Commission is to supplement no more than 25% per appointment and there- fore the local charge is strongly encouraged to pay an amount at least equal to the following in each category: Note: See Charge Qualifications, B.1 ■ Full Connection $25,640 ■ Provisional (educational requirements for elder completed) 23,577 ■ Provisional (educational requirements for elder not completed) 21,690 ■ Associate 21,690 ■ Full-Time Local Pastor 19,954 Local churches without a parsonage are encouraged to consider providing a housing allowance in addition to the required minimum compensation. 136 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Qualifications for Receiving Supplementary Compensation Support The qualifications listed below shall apply to all churches requesting Equitable Compensation support: ■ Average worship attendance for the charge shall be equal to or greater than average wor- ship attendance (previous calendar year) of churches across the Conference. PROOF OF ATTENDANCE SHALL BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION. ■ Percentage of appointments paid by the charge shall be equal to or greater than the aver- age percentage of apportionments paid (previous calendar year) by the churches across the Conference. ■ A pastor must live within the bounds of the charge to which he/she is appointed. Pastors serv- ing charges without a parsonage or one member of a clergy couple may be exempt from this requirement by Executive Committee action in consultation with the Cabinet. ■ A pastor must work at least 40 hours on his/her charge and no more than 15 hours per week at any other employment/ This must be certified by the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee of the charge and the district superintendent. ■ Pastors (local pastors, associate members and elders) who have completed educational require- ments must meet the continuing education requirements set by the conference Board of Ordained Ministry. Local Pastors must meet educational requirements as established by The Book of Discipleship and Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. ■ Pastors must hold a valid local pastor’s license. ■ Those serving a church or charge of less than three churches employing more than one person on its professional staff, including the pastor, will not be eligible for a compensation supple- ment. ■ Every church and clergy that receives any category of Equitable Compensation shall attend every two years a seminar on stewardship presented by The Mississippi United Methodist Foundation. Arrearage Policy on Equitable Compensation ■ The Annual Conference shall protect the local church full-time pastor and Annual Conference from any potential impending arrearage whereby the full-time local pastor is unable, due to financial constraints, to receive his/her regu- lar payroll or housing allowance. Once the local church treasurer is aware of any such situation, notification shall be given to the pastor, lay leader and appropriate chairs of local church committees. It shall be the responsibility of the chair of the staff parish relations committee to investigate the financial situation and seek remedies. No remedy shall include a reduction of the pastor’s compensation for the cur- rent Conference year. ■ If it is determined that the local church is facing a poten- tial long-term financial crisis, then the chair of the staff parish relations committee shall notify the local pastor and district superintendent of a need for a subsidy grant on equitable compensation or change in pastoral compensation/ appointment for the following Conference year. ■ Should the situation arise that a pastor’s compensation has been delinquent for more than thirty (30) days, it shall be responsibility of the district superintendent to notify the Commission on Equitable Compensation, with power given to that committee, to seek resolution of the issue. This may or may not include the fact that the local church is already receiving a subsidy grant from the Committee on Equitable Compensation and such factor shall be taken into account. ■ Other measures may be taken if the local church is delinquent in compensation for more than thirty (30) days, especially in The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 137

light of the pastor’s direct billed pension and benefits. The Conference Treasurer may begin a process whereby a written payment plan with the local church shall be developed, so that the Conference receives full payment of pension and ben- efits by the end of the Conference Year. ■ All discretionary spending (any expense not requiring pay- ment under contractual or conference obligations) shall be suspended until the District Superintendent, Treasurer, the Staff Parish Relations Committee agree on a remedial plan. ■ Under no circumstances will the local church’s real prop- erty be mortgaged to pay for current or budgeted expenses, including arrearages, nor may the sale of any such property be used for arrearage (¶2543 The Book of Discipline). ■ It is the responsibility of the local church to provide mini- mum compensation for its appointed clergy, but it is equally the responsibility of the full-time pastor to provide evidence of an arrearage by proper documentation as required by the treasurer. A one-year statute of limitations will be enforced for any such claims. Categories of Equitable Compensation and Qualifications The following are the four categories of Equitable Compensation and the qualifications of each. These qualifications are in addition to those listed above which apply to all categories of Equitable Compensation. 1. Salary Supplement: a. Charges must pay at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the equitable compensation scale for the current pastor serving the charge. b. No charge will participate in the fund if it reduces the compensation level below the previ- ous year, unless such a reduction is deemed justifiable by the Commission after recommen- dation by the District Superintendent in writing. c. The church or charge must have at least 150 members and/or three churches on the charge. d. Charges with pastors receiving supplementary support will have a service of worship every Sunday, with due consideration for adequate services for each church. e. The charge whose minister receives supplementary support will provide a minimum of two (2) weeks paid vacation, including two (2) Sundays annually for the minister; and will pro- vide expenses for a guest minister or lay speaker in the minister’s absence. f. Salary Supplement grants are limited to five successive years. 2. Cooperative Ministries: a. The “director” or “coordinator” must be a full conference member who has other clergy persons under his/her supervision. The clergyperson serving as “director” or “coordinator” must live within the bounds of the parish. b. The maximum amount that the Equitable Compensation Commission may provide per year for this support is $1,200 over the maximum Equitable Compensation support. If the direc- tor is not receiving regular Equitable Compensation supplements, a maximum of $3,600 annually may be available. c. Before funding will be granted for successive years, the director shall submit an annual evaluation of the progress of the ministry made the previous year. d. In no case will Equitable Compensation funds be used to support a minister beyond 150 percent of the applicable Equitable Compensation scale. e. There is no limit to the number of years a cooperative ministry may receive support. 3. Ethnic Congregational Development: a. Church shall articulate special leadership needs in an ethnic congregation. b. A maximum of $10,000 per project may be allocated annually. For each additional year that approval is granted, the funding will be reduced by 25 percent from the beginning sup- port figure. 138 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

c. The pastor must be a seminary graduate or have experience and proven ability to produce in the area of the particular need. d. The Cabinet must approve the projects. e. Ethnic Congregational Development grants are limited to four successive years. 4. Unique Ministries: a. This category is designed to give additional support for “special situations” by providing Equitable Compensation for a pastor assigned by the bishop to serve an unusual appoint- ment in which the charge cannot pay an adequate compensation. b. Requests for funding will be initiated and approved by the bishop and Cabinet. The request will identify the uniqueness of the church and the specific qualifications of the pas- tor. In addition, the request will identify the specific goals for advancement in ministry, which the grant is anticipated to enable. c. Funding for a Unique Ministry will be decided annually by the Commission on Equitable Compensation. d. Unique Ministries grants are limited to six (6) successive years of funding for the approved project For each additional year that approval is granted, the funding will be reduced by fifteen (15) percent of the beginning support figure. If a situation arises which does not meet the guidelines but falls within the realm of responsibility of the Commission on Equitable Compensation, funding may be made available from the Contingency Fund of the Commission on Equitable Compensation. Board of Ordained Ministry We entered our quadrennial work with a new executive committee, new ministerial staff persons, and a dynamic new bishop. As we continue to cultivate seeds planted and watered by the previous board, staff persons, and bishop, the Board of Ordained Ministry of the Mississippi Conference (BOM) anticipates great fruitfulness toward a culture of clergy effectiveness. With much prayerful discernment, we continue our work of enlisting and credentialing, and continually equipping called, healthy, resilient servant leaders. Our primary guiding question remains: how can we create a culture of clergy effectiveness in which all appointed clergy (1) willingly take responsibility for a life-long learning path and (2) are held accountable through the appointive process for life-long intentional continuing education? At the direction of Bishop James Swanson, the BOM has convened a Joint Episcopal/BOM Task Force to facilitate a unified vision and strategy among the Cabinet, BOM, and Center for Ministry. The first meeting of this Task Force revealed strong consensus for our work together as well as our desire to cast the vision of fruitful clergy in the Context of “The Power of We”. As we move to the Clergy Executive Session, we must share a unified vision of all leaders working together. The Board of Ministry is charged by the Discipline to guide the conversation and to give oversight. The Cabinet and the Center for Ministry each have vital roles to play. Together we can move positively toward becoming a “learning conference” in Mississippi. The work of this Joint Task group will continue to be guided by questions of whose voices we need to hear, what is the question, the why of vision. We want every clergy to engage his or her continuing education journey to learn basic, practical skills as well as to be strengthened spiritually. We want the events we offer to provide encouragement as well as challenge. We recognize that one size does not fit all. The leadership of the Board of Ministry for the new quadrennium began their journey in Dallas Texas with intensive training. We continued with monthly extended executive committee conversa- tions to establish ongoing priorities for this quadrennium as well as to act on other pending matters. In addition to an overall priority of providing support and accountability for clergy effective, the BOM Executive Committee identified at least two more priorities: 1. Supporting the critical work of the District Committees on Ministry and 2. Developing an intentional plan for Young Adult Clergy Development. The working subcommittees of the BOM, established in the previous quadrennium, have continued to function well: ■ With a “learning mindset”, we were led by the Interview Team subcommittee to process the largest number of candidates for commissioning and ordination ever. Special attention was given to minimum standards for grammar in written work and to addressing the increased challenge of candidates who require not only financial review but ongoing support as they walk toward financial health prior to ordination. ■ The Health and Wellness subcommittee has designed a “proactive” required quadrennial ethics training which will be highly engaging. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 139

■ The Board sponsored a second year of Transition Workshops, required for those moving from one appointment to another. They were well attended with 154 total participants (102 moving clergy) as follows: Oxford University – 34 moving clergy, 2 spouses, 3 district staff, 4 team members; Hattiesburg Heritage – 31 moving clergy, 2 spouses, 2 district staff, 2 team members; Jackson Anderson – 37 moving clergy, 8 spouses, 5 district staff, 6 team members. ■ Over 100 persons attended a candidacy mentor training event held in Jackson on January 18 and facilitated by Meg Lassiat of GBHEM. ■ The Subcommittee on Conference Relations continued their diligent work of listening, caring, and discerning. ■ Pastoral Growth and Development will be a crucial part of the Joint Task Force work and will focus on developing one or more assessment tools to be used by pastors in getting helpful feedback. ■ Vocational Call and Nurture has been organizing visits to seminaries and will plan to visit all three in three years. New initiatives include inviting churches to adopt a seminary student and partnering with camping ministries and Wesley Foundations. The Task Group on Financial Health was established to work with all candidates for ministry with the goal of helping our future clergy have less debt. ■ The work of Residency in Ministry continues to receive oversight and remain connected with the overall work of the BOM. I am honored and privileged to serve as chair of this 50+ member board at such an exciting time in the life of our conference. We welcome the energy and vision of Bishop James Swanson and seek to follow his lead and remain in sync with his challenges to us. Rev. Vicki Loflin Hughes, Chair of the Board of Ordained Ministry (BoOM) Residency In Ministry The Residency In Ministry program is in a ministry format that is set up to aid Provisional Members of the conference to maturity. The Residency In Ministry program is designed by the Conference Board of Ministry to provide Provisional Members of the Mississippi Annual Conference with support and guid- ance thru theological development, spiritual formation and skill acquisition. The 2012 Discipline states, “Provisional members are on trial in preparation for membership in full connection in the annual confer- ence as deacons or elders. They are on probation as to character, servant leadership, and effectiveness in ministry.” (paragraph 327) We are called to be accountable in the life of our community one to each other, directly or indirectly. This process is made available through peer groups, mentoring, spiritual retreats, and encouraging Christian habits in the life of our Provisional Members. We appreciate Rev. Kim Parker who leads the mentoring program with the residents as well as the mentors who give personal attention to our ministers on a regular basis for the entire time they are in provisional membership. We are grateful for Rev. Raigan Miskelly and the Peer Group leaders who meet regularly with the Residents allowing them to continue their theological education though study and reflection. Special thanks goes to Mrs. Janis Roberts a member of St. Matthews UMC in Madison for her tireless work in running the Lay Onsite Visitor program. Over 70 lay persons visit the Residents in their appointments allowing the leaders in the ministry settings to evaluate the effectiveness of the Residents. It is indeed a joy to be involved with the RIM program and work with the ministers of our church! The Rev. Kevin A. Carter Chair of the Residents In Ministry Council C. Other Reports Africa University In 2012, twenty-seven annual conferences invested in Africa University at the level of 100% of their general church asking for the Africa University Fund (AUF). Other annual confer- ences increased their support and the overall effort pushed giving to the AUF to a new record of 93.35%. The generosity of local congregations is a tremendous blessing to Africa University. The students, faculty and staff rely on the church’s ongoing investment, through the AUF, to provide for the day-to-day and operational expenses of the institution. The university is profoundly grateful to the Mississippi Conference for investing 80% of its asking to the AUF. The conference fell short of a 100% 140 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

investment in the AUF by $9,071, which is almost enough to cover tuition fees for four stu- dents for a year. This year, please encourage your local congregation to give generously. Africa University is relying on the Mississippi Conference to close the gap and bring its annual investment in the AUF to 100% or higher. Demand for an Africa University education is growing. More than 1,200 qualified appli- cants sought admission in August 2012. The university had space for only about 400 freshmen. Currently, women account for 52% of the total enrollment, which stands at 1,386 students. In addition, 25 African nations are represented in the student body. Scholarships and financial aid grants are vital to access. More than 90% of the students at Africa University need assistance—scholarships, financial aid grants and work study—in order to pay their tuition and other fees. For the vast majority, a direct or endowed scholarship award made possible by your generosity is their only means of attending university. Throughout 2012, the 20th anniversary celebrations highlighted the crucial role that Africa University is already playing in the life of our global church. The Rev. Dr. Laishi Bwalya, for example, is superintendent of the Zambia Provisional Conference and a member of the Connectional Table of The United Methodist Church for 2013-2016. Across Africa, more than 4,700 graduates are helping to eradicate hunger, poverty, disease, conflict and hopelessness. For its third decade of ministry, Africa University is focusing on accessibility and impact. Increasing the availability of scholarships for students and developing online distance learning programs are the uni- versity’s highest priorities as it seeks to equip more Africans to change lives and transform communities. In supporting the AUF, the Mississippi Conference helps to keep the lights on and ensure that Africa University has dedicated faculty to inspire, train and nurture a generation of new leaders. Your gifts provide scholarships for needy students, vital teaching resources and a great learning environment. We thank you for believing in, praying for and investing in Africa University. Help us to continue making disciples of Jesus Christ who uplift communities and grow the church in Africa. Thank you for your investment in the “School of Dreams”—Africa University: Changing Africa: Learning here. Living here. Leading here. Serving God. All the time. Everywhere. James H. Salley, Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Camp Lake Stephens Greetings from Camp Lake Stephens! This past year has been an incredible year for our ministry. God continues to bless and amaze us in so many wonderful ways here at Camp Lake Stephens. Here are a few highlights from the past year: ■ Summer Camp – last summer we had 1,607 campers participate in one of our summer camp pro- grams. These numbers represent our largest summer ever! Last summer we also started a traveling Day Camp Program and a 3-Week Leadership Training Program for Sr. High Youth. ■ Year Round Programming – this past year we saw growth in our year round programming for children, youth, and adults of all ages. We began a new Children’s Retreat in the Fall, sponsored Youth Retreats, Confirmation Retreats and provided day events and trips for our older adults. ■ Capital Improvements – this past year we have continued to make improvements to our buildings and grounds. We have installed new pathways in our main camp, built a new Challenge Course (high and low ropes), renovated our old Library into new meeting space, renovated interior of our Infirmary, and built new patio and pergola next to our Administration Building. As you can see, it has been a busy year at Camp Lake Stephens! We celebrate the accomplishments listed above, but most importantly, we celebrate that God continues to use these sacred grounds to build the Kingdom. As we look forward, here is a list of some upcoming events that we want to make sure you all know about: September 21-22 Jr. High Spiritual Life Retreat September 28-29 Sr. High Spiritual Life Retreat October 5-6 Children’s Spiritual Life Retreat October 14-17 Older Adult Trip to Passion Play in Eureka Springs The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 141

November 5 Older Adult Fall Fling November 22-25 Jr. and Sr. High Backpacking Trip December 30-January 1 Overflow January 17-19 Confirmation Retreat January 24-26 Confirmation Retreat February 28-March 2 Student Minister Training Thanks to the Mississippi Annual Conference for all the support you provide Camp Lake Stephens. Please pray for God’s continued guidance and blessings. Darrell Whitaker, Executive Director Candler School of Theology Candler School of Theology prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world. Our commitment to authentic discipleship and relevant ministry enables us to develop uniquely well-rounded leaders who are challenged academically, encouraged spiritually, and immersed in Christian service from the first day they arrive on campus. As one of the 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church, Candler is grounded in the Christian faith and shaped by the Wesleyan tradition. As one of seven graduate professional schools of Emory University, Candler provides a rich context for learning and formation supported by the exten- sive resources of a top-tier research university. As a school located in the metropolitan area of Atlanta, Candler offers a learning environment that reflects the highly diverse communities of our 21st century world. There is no better place for ministry preparation that addresses our major denominational priorities: developing leaders, starting and growing churches, ministry with the poor, and improving global health. Candler’s student body continues to reflect the diversity and breadth of the Christian faithful. Our enrollment stands at 478, with 365 seeking the Master of Divinity, 50 the Master of Theological Studies, 30 the Master of Theology, 18 the Doctor of Theology, and 15 enrolled as Special, Non-Degree students. The student population is 32 percent U.S. ethnic minority, 10 percent international, and 50 percent women. Half of MDiv students are United Methodist, with forty-three denominations represented in all programs. The median age of our entering class of MDiv students is 27, with 58 percent under thirty. Candler remains steadfastly committed to making theological education financially feasible, dedicat- ing nearly $5 million to financial aid. Eighty percent of eligible students received Candler-based financial aid, with the average award covering 66 percent of tuition. Construction preparations for the second phase of the Candler’s new building got underway at the end of 2012 thanks to an extraordinary gift of $15 million from the O. Wayne Rollins Foundation. The new building, which will house Pitts Theology Library, community space, additional classrooms and offices, group study areas, and the Wesley Teaching Chapel, will be completed in late spring of 2014 in time for Candler’s Centennial Celebration. Candler’s phase one building was named in memory of Rita Anne Rollins, the first grandchild of the foundation’s namesake, in honor of its generous financial gift. Candler had an excellent presence at the 2012 General Conference in Tampa. In addition to my attendance, Associate Dean Anne Burkholder took a class of 20 students so they could learn firsthand about United Methodist governance. Assistant Dean Mathew Pinson and Dr. Alice Rogers attended as delegates, and the Candler Singers, directed by Barbara Day Miller, performed at the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry reception and the plenary session. We continue to emphasize preparing our students for leadership in an increasingly global context, and now offer 19 academic exchanges with theology schools across five continents and 15 countries, including many related to The United Methodist Church. In addition to our ongoing summer internship program with the Methodist Church in the Bahamas, this year’s travel seminars included the Middle East and World Methodist Evangelism Institute evangelism seminars to Zimbabwe, Peru, and Israel. Our public events supported our commitment to strengthen the church by offering opportunities for clergy and lay people to hear fresh, new voices. Last fall we hosted Christian activist and bestselling author Shane Claiborne for two major addresses, “Jesus for President” and “Resurrecting Church,” with nearly 1,000 in attendance. Our Spring Conference, “The Singing Church,” gathered experts to lead an exploration of the best practices and emerging trends of congregational song. Candler draws considerable strength and inspiration from its relationship with The United Methodist Church. Our ability to fulfill our mission of educating faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries in 142 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 the world depends upon your support, gifts, and prayers. Thank you for the countless ways you advance this vital ministry in the life of our denomination. Visit us in person in Atlanta or online at candler.emory.edu to see firsthand how Candler prepares real people to make a real difference in the real world. Jan Love, Dean and Professor of Christianity and World Politics Drew University Theological School Drew Theological School, deeply rooted in its United Methodist heritage, is a place that empowers its students to conceive and implement dynamic ministries. Drew offers the MDiv, MA, MAM, STM, DMin, and PhD degrees, as well as certifications in Camp and Retreat Ministry, and Spiritual Formation. Academically rigorous and spiritually engaging, Drew develops religious leadership prepared for these ever-changing times. Drew welcomes people of all faiths, but we are particularly interested in building up the United Methodist ethos that is part of our historic Wesleyan heritage. Drew offers 100% tuition scholarships to all United Methodists who meet all admissions requirements and have a 3.2 undergraduate GPA or higher. In June 2012, I was pleased to welcome to Drew’s campus representatives from 8 of the 13 United Methodist seminaries, staff members from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, one Bishop, and representatives from three annual confer- ences. We hosted the first annual conference on Theological Education and Clergy Health co-sponsored by the Center for Clergy and Congregational Health and Wholeness at Drew and the Center for Health of the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. This three-day conference addressed issues of the current poor state of clergy health in relationship to Theological Education in order to begin to understand the impact of seminaries on students’ health. It was also my pleasure to host the September 2012 Theological Conference at Drew entitled, The Future of Christian Spirituality and Interreligious Interaction in honor of Dr. Pyun, Sun Hwan. Over the course of the three days, an array of speakers from the U.S., Korea, and other countries engaged attendees and one another on topics such as “Interreligious Dialogue Versus Interreligious Theology,” “The Future of Comparative Theology,” and “Interreligious Theology, Liberation, and the Church.” It was also a great pleasure to welcome alumni/ae back to campus for the Tipple Vosburgh lectures in the fall. This year’s topic was “Faith, Race, and Politics” which provided opportunities to hear the voices and visions of activists, scholars, and church leaders responding to this unique and timely dilemma. Creative, cutting-edge, inclusive, multi-cultural, social justice ministry is part of the legacy of Drew, and I am proud to be associated with it! Below are just a few other ministries that make me proud to be associated with Drew. Building up the United Methodist Connection I have enjoyed meeting Bishops and many Boards of Ordained Ministry to convey our desire at Drew to be a resource to the entire denomination. I am particularly pleased that Drew is hosting a January Term class taught by UM Bishops. This past January, Bishop Peggy Johnson of the Eastern PA and Peninsula Delaware Conference, taught a class entitled, Topics in Pastoral Care: Disabilities and the Church. Her class led worship recently in chapel and shared just how important this course was in forming a compassionate, inclusive and prophetic vision for the church. In January of 2014, Bishop Jane Middleton will teach a class on Ministry and Health. United Methodist Liaison at Drew The Rev. Jeff Markay continues to work with our UM students by introducing them to the leaders and resources within our denomination. He helps them navigate the process toward commissioning and ordination as well as with issues of discernment. We have monthly UM Lunches to meet with bishops, and leaders of the general agencies, conferences and connection. United Methodist Deacon Liaison at Drew We are also grateful to have the Rev. Susan Worrell as the Deacon Liaison on campus who shares resources and wisdom with those hearing a call to the Ministry of the Deacon in the UMC. Bishop in Residence: Bishop Ernest Lyght It was with great joy and excitement that I announced the appointment of Retired Bishop Ernest S. Lyght as the Bishop-in-Residence at the Theological School beginning March 1, 2013. I anticipate this appointment to continue until 2015. In this position, Bishop Lyght will teach and mentor students and be a presence on campus. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 143

National Shalom Ministry of the UMC Communities of Shalom, now in its 6th year at Drew, completed its curricular redevelopment of ShalomZone Training, which is now available through a cadre of certified national and regional trainers under the leadership of national director, the Rev. Dr. Michael Christensen. Center for Clergy and Congregational Health and Wholeness In October 2012 Dean Ginny Samuel made a presentation to members of the AUMTS (Deans and Presidents of the 13 United Methodist Seminaries) about the state of clergy health. She was accompanied by a staff person from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, Anne Borish, and together they invited AUMTS members to participate in the longitudinal study. While there was a unanimous support for this study, thus far Drew and Duke Divinity School are the two participating seminaries. We expect that more seminaries will join the study in the coming years. This collaborative effort will support efforts to make needed changes in the structures and programs of an MDiv degree to encourage and support students’ attention to their own health and well being. In February we launched the Seminary to Ministry longitudinal study in partnership with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. This study will track MDiv students during their time in seminary and for the first five years in ministry. Results of the survey will be helpful to faculty in its revi- sion of the MDiv curriculum as it informs them about the realities of student health and well being while they are at Drew. We at Drew look forward to working with the good and faithful people of the UMC as we forge deeper friendships in the shared ministry of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. For more information about Drew, please visit us at: www.drew.edu or click on the QR code below:

Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan, Dean, Drew University Theological School Duke Divinity School The academic year 2012–2013 has been a time to set a vision for the future of Duke Divinity School and to clarify our mission of serving Jesus Christ and His church. This has been the first full academic year of the full-term appointment of Dean Richard Hays and Executive Vice, Dean Laceye Warner. Our academic programs continue to train talented, committed men and women for ministry. Our centers, pro- grams, and initiatives continue to build bridges between the work of the Divinity School and the needs of the church, academy, and the world. But we have identified challenges to our central mission of preparing future leaders for the church, and we have also identified steps that we can take to meet those challenges in this year and the years ahead. One of the greatest challenges we face is helping students financially afford a seminary education. Like nearly every other seminary and divinity school, our students face rising costs and limited means to pay for their tuition and expenses. Ninety percent of our students qualify for financial aid, yet we are cur- rently unable to provide enough aid to meet their needs. This has resulted in our students being forced to take out student loans. Among those who graduated in 2012 with student loans from their divinity school education, their average student-loan debt was $44,500. For men and women who desire to enter ministry, whether as pastors or nonprofit service or hospital chaplains, this amount of debt is a tremendous burden and inhibits their ability to pursue vocations that are not financially lucrative. We believe that it is critically important for the future of the church to have pastors and leaders who are trained and formed by both rigorous academics and a deep commitment to Scripture and the rich tradition of the church. Duke Divinity School is participating in the comprehensive campaign launched by Duke University in 2012, Duke Forward. We have designated almost half of our overall campaign fun- draising goal for student financial aid. We want to remove the barrier of finances from qualified students receiving an education at Duke Divinity School, and we want to eliminate the burden of student-loan 144 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 debt from graduates being able to follow their calling into ministry. To date, the campaign has received $15 million toward our goal of $36 million for student financial aid. Duke Divinity School continues to welcome energetic, diverse, and talented students to our degree programs. In 2012, our total enrollment was 650 students: 449 are enrolled in the M.Div. degree program; 50 in the M.T.S.; 18 in the Th.M.; 44 in the Th.D.; 36 in the D.Min.; 27 in the M.A.C.P.; 14 in the M.A.C.S.; and 12 who are special students Forty-one percent of our students are United Methodist, with an additional 18 percent from other Wesleyan traditions. Fifteen percent are Baptist, 9 percent are Anglican or Episcopal, 6 percent are Roman Catholic, 5 percent are Presbyterian, with the remaining 6 percent from other denominations or nondenominational churches. Our faculty at Duke Divinity School continues to demonstrate excellent scholarship and passion for the church. Anathea Portier-Young, associate professor of Old Testament, received one of 10 Manfred Lautenschlaeger Awards for Theological Promise (formerly known as the John Templeton Award for Theological Promise). This prestigious international prize honors the most outstanding doctoral or first postdoctoral books; Portier-Young received the award for her book, Apocalypse against Empire: Theologies of Resistance in Early Judaism (Eerdmans, 2011). Lauren Winner, assistant professor of Christian spiritual- ity, received several awards for her book Still: Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis. It was named a “Best Book of 2012” in the religion category by Publishers Weekly, and Christianity Today awarded it Book of the Year honors in the spirituality category. Other faculty awards include Henry Luce III Fellowships for both Richard Lischer and Paul Griffiths, a grant from the Lilly Endowment for Mark Chaves, and a Lilly Theological Research Grant for Kate Bowler. In addition to their prestigious academic work, our faculty members have participated in projects that demonstrate the intersection of faith and theology with pressing issues in our world today. Ellen Davis and Norman Wirzba received a grant to support a conference on food security in Africa. Douglas Campbell co-directed the Restorative Justice Studio with the Duke Center for Civic Engagement, which brings together members of the Divinity School community and local Durham community practitioners of restorative justice. Esther Acolatse co-taught a Duke Law course that traveled to Ghana to meet with religious leaders and women’s rights groups about proposed legislation that would alter spousal intestate succession and property rights. These are only a few examples of the wide participation of our faculty across Duke University, the Durham community, and the global church. Several new faculty joined us in 2012. Luke Bretherton was appointed associate professor of theo- logical ethics and senior fellow with the Kenan Institute for Ethics. His current area of research focuses on the intersection between Christianity, grassroots democracy, responses to poverty, and patterns of interfaith relations. Craig Dykstra joined the faculty as research professor of practical theology and senior fellow at Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. Since 1989 he has served as senior vice president for religion at Lilly Endowment. Luke Powery was named dean of Duke Chapel and associate professor of the practice of homiletics at Duke Divinity School. His teaching and research interests include preaching, worship, pneumatology, performance studies and culture, particularly expressions of the African diaspora. Meredith Riedel was appointed assistant professor of the history of Christianity. She has a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford and studies the medieval Middle East, especially military and diplomatic interactions between Christendom and Islam. Beth Sheppard became the new director of the Divinity School Library and associate professor of the practice of theological bibliography. She has degrees in library science and a Ph.D. in biblical studies, and she publishes in both fields. Two additional new faculty members began their service with us in January 2013. Jeffrey Conklin-Miller earned his Th.D. from Duke Divinity School and was named assistant professor of the practice of Christian formation. He also is the director of the Master of Arts in Christian Practice degree program. David Marshall joined us as an associate professor of the practice of Christian-Muslim relations and the director of the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies. He is a priest in the Church of England and has served as chaplain to the Archbishop of Canterbury, and he holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Studies from Birmingham University. In addition to the research and work of our faculty, our departments, centers, initiatives, and programs engaged with the church and social issues in 2012. To increase our ability to provide spiritual and ministe- rial formation for our students, Susan Pendleton Jones was appointed associate dean for United Methodist initiatives and ministerial formation. Her role allows the Divinity School to participate in substantive con- versation with the bishops, boards of ordination, and divinity students. Matthew Floding was appointed director of field education and ministerial formation, particularly to work with our non-United Methodist students as they prepare for ministry. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 145

The work of the Clergy Health Initiative received national attention this year for its findings about health interventions for clergy. Their research has indicated that preventive care programs for clergy must be done in the context of their beliefs, congregations, and institutional structures. To implement this, the Clergy Health Initiative has launched Spirited Life, a multi-year health initiative funded by The Duke Endowment. The first group of participants, who completed the program in 2012, lost significant amounts of weight and lowered their risk for metabolic syndrome. Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts presented director Jeremy Begbie and London-based con- cert pianist Cordelia Williams in a two-piano concert in Goodson Chapel featuring Olivier Messiaen’s Visions de l’Amen. They first performed this work during the Holy Week celebration at Kings College Chapel at the University of Cambridge in England. Representatives including faculty, students, and friends of Duke Divinity School collaborated with colleagues in Cambridge on both theological and artis- tic projects. In January 2013 they sponsored “Engaging Eliot: Four Quartets in Word, Color, and Sound,” an event that featured art, music, and theological conversation inspired by T. S. Eliot’s masterpiece, Four Quartets. Duke Chapel hosted an exhibition of paintings by artists Makoto Fujimura and Bruce Herman, and Jeremy Begbie played with Duke’s own Ciompi Quartet in a performance of a new piece, “At the Still Point,” composed for the event by Christopher Theofanides. The Center for Reconciliation hosted leaders from China, Korea, and Japan for three days of meet- ings and conversation. Participants included Lung-kwong Lo, president of the Methodist Church of Hong Kong, and Nora Bynum, associate vice provost for global strategy and programs and managing director for Duke Kunshan University and China initiatives. The meetings followed a year-long engagement with Christian leaders in Asia to assess the possibility of beginning a reconciliation project in the region mod- eled after the Summer Institute held at Duke and the African Great Lakes Initiative Leadership Institute held in Uganda. Leadership Education at Duke Divinity introduced a new service called Generative Solutions, designed to equip institutions with a process for doing research, defining challenges, and proposing experi- ments in order to move forward in the face of complex institutional situations. Faith & Leadership (www. faithandleadership.com), the online journal of LEADD, had more than 200,000 unique visitors this year. The Divinity School Library has received a $110,000 grant from the State Library of North Carolina for the digital project, “Religion in North Carolina,” which will be a collection of primary materials of religions bodies in North Carolina. Project partners are other libraries at Duke University and the librar- ies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University. The collection will preserve and provide access to 8,000 volumes of the main materials of religious bodies from every county in the state. We remain deeply grateful for the relationships among the United Methodist Church, this Annual Conference, and Duke Divinity School. We look forward to working with you in the task of preparing men and women for Christian ministry. To learn more about Duke Divinity School, please visit our website at www.divinity.duke.edu. Dean Richard B. Hays Gammon Theological Seminary Gammon Theological Seminary, located in Atlanta, GA, is the United Methodist constituent member of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), a consortium of six historically African American theological schools. Gammon/ITC is a co-educational, professional graduate school of theol- ogy. Its faculty personifies vigorous scholarship, rigorous academic discipline, and significant research in the service of the church and other communities in the world. Gammon/ITC is the world’s premier resource for black church scholarship and faith-based solutions to the spiritual and socio-economic chal- lenges confronting the African American community and beyond. Founded in 1883 by the Methodist Episcopal Church and with assistance from the Freedman’s Aid Society, today Gammon Theological Seminary is one of the 13 theological schools of the United Methodist Church. The faculty and administration of Gammon/ITC create an environment in which critical thinking, investigative reflection, decision making, and responsible action are fostered. Gammon/ ITC is a member of the Atlanta University Center Complex, the world’s largest enterprise of African American higher education. It is also a member of The University Center of Georgia and the Atlanta Theological Association. The school is fully accredited by the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 146 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Gammon/ITC offers the following degree programs: the Master of Divinity, the Master of Arts in Religious Education, the Master of Arts in Church Music, the Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) in Pastoral Counseling, and the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.). There are also a number of dual degree programs offered in cooperation with seminaries and schools in the Atlanta Theological Association. Admission is open to qualified men and women of the United Methodist Church. Because of the support of this Annual Conference, Gammon/ITC students carry on a proud tradition. They are taught to think independently and communicate effectively. They are also challenged to become involved in finding solutions to problems that affect the human condition, and to become active in the community beyond this campus. Additionally, graduates of this institution are encouraged to maintain a lifelong desire for intellectual growth, spiritual development, and the acquisition of skills for the practice of ministry. Gammon/ITC has had a very exciting and busy year living out its mission, which is to recruit, sup- port and educate pastors and leaders for the United Methodist Church. Included below are just a few of the examples of how this great historic institution of the church has lived out its mission and furthered its vision: 1) In last year’s report to this Annual Conference, we shared the great news of Gammon enrolling its largest entering class on record in the fall of 2011. This record was shattered as Gammon enrolled an even larger first year class in the fall of 2012. In fact, under the leadership of the current President, Dr. Albert D. Mosley, Gammon has experienced over an 80% increase in enrollment, and the average age of entering students continues to be younger and younger. Gammon is privileged to serve as a training ground for the next generation of prophetic leaders who will engage in the process of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. 2) In August of 2012, Gammon hosted its first ever Racial Justice Institute. The Racial Justice Institute is a component of the Gammon Center for the Study of Religion and Race (a program funded by a generous grant from the General Commission on Religion and Race). Over 35 college students, profes- sors, social activists, and community leaders from around the country gathered on Gammon’s campus for a week-long intensive immersion experience that explored issues of health care reform, unemployment, affordable housing, immigration policy, and marriage/gender equality. The Racial Justice Institute con- cluded with a very successful Immigration Reform Rally on the steps of the Georgia State Capitol using GCORR’s theme – “Drop the I-Word: No Child of God is Illegal.” The Racial Justice Institute enabled Gammon to continue its great work of addressing issues of cultural competency, advocacy and education in areas that further racial justice and equity. 3) This past fall, in advance of the 2012 Presidential Election, Gammon launched a comprehensive Voter Registration/Voter Education Campaign in the Atlanta University Center. This campaign enabled Gammon students to register students at Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark-Atlanta University, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. In addition to registering to over 500 previously unreg- istered college students, Gammon also sponsored a series of Issues Sessions that were designed to enlighten voters about the prevalent social, political, and economical issues in advance of them participating in the election process. Gammon Theological Seminary is extremely grateful to this Annual Conference for your support of theological education, and for your commitment to ensuring that God’s church will be served by persons who are called and trained to lead us forward. Dr. Albert Mosley, President-Dean Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary In 2013, Garrett-Evangelical celebrates 160 years of creating skilled, bold, and articulate leaders for the church, the academy, and the world. We remain committed to our core purpose: to know God in Christ and, through preparing spiritual leaders, help others know God in Christ. Garrett-Evangelical was established in 1853, the first Methodist seminary in the Midwest. Last fall the seminary welcomed 107 new students, raising total fall enrollment to 390—the third consecutive year of increase. More than 30 religious traditions, four continents, 12 countries and 32 states are represented in the student body. Currently 2 students from the Mississippi Conference are enrolled in the various degree programs at the seminary. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 147

Garrett-Evangelical awards more than $2 million in institutional financial aid each year and has full tuition scholarships for students who maintain a 3.3 GPA or above and are registered candidates for UM ministry. The Rueben P. Job Endowed Chair in Spiritual Formation is one of the first chairs in spiritual forma- tion at Protestant seminaries. The seminary’s program includes a specialized Master of Arts in spiritual formation and evangelism and a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction. Other special programs include Plus, a two-year executive education program in non-profit leadership sponsored by Garrett-Evangelical and Northwestern University; Intersection, an continuing education option incorporating readings, online presentations, and reflection on contemporary issues of life and min- istry; and a D.Min. program with tracks in Congregational Leadership, African American Congregational Leadership, Spiritual Direction, and Mission in the Contemporary United States. We are grateful to serve The United Methodist Church and the church at large. Philip A. Amerson, President Memphis Theological Seminary Memphis Theological Seminary (MTS) is an ecumenical graduate school of religion that provides theological education for 300+ students each semester, representing close to 30 denominations. The semi- nary is accredited by SACS and ATS and is approved by the University Senate to prepare ordained leaders for the United Methodist Church. In any given semester, total enrollment includes 25-35% Methodist students, by far the largest denominational percentage. In addition to the seminary’s core curriculum, many courses are offered specifically for Methodist stu- dents. Some of those that have either been taught recently or are planned for upcoming semesters include: ■ Early Methodism: History, Doctrine, & Polity ■ American Methodism: History, Doctrine, & Polity ■ The Means of Grace in the Wesleyan Tradition ■ Evangelism and Discipleship in the Wesleyan Tradition ■ Models of Wesleyan Pastoral Leadership ■ Women in Methodist History ■ Pastoral Care in the Wesleyan Tradition MTS also offers these and all of our courses to auditors, which is a convenient and relevant way for United Methodist clergy to earn CEUs and lay people to enhance their skills and knowledge. Of the full-time teaching faculty of 13, four are United Methodist (an increase of two from 2012): Dr. Lee Ramsey, Professor of Pastoral Theology and Homiletics; Dr. Andrew C. Thompson, Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Wesleyan Studies; Dr. John Kilzer, Director of the Theology & Arts program; and Rev. Billy Vaughan, Director of the Formation for Ministry program. Dr. Thompson graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, AR, and received his Master of Divinity from Vanderbilt Divinity School. In the last academic year, he has completed the Th.D. degree from Duke University. Dr. Thompson’s service to MTS includes teaching in the areas of historical theology and Wesleyan studies. He also serves as the liaison to the UM annual conferences that MTS borders, and he acts as academic advisor to many UM students attending the seminary. Dr. Thompson also works with the UMC in Arkansas as the appointed Wesley Scholar for the conference, a position that involves serving on conference committees, speaking at area events, and writing a regular column in the Arkansas United Methodist newspaper. United Methodist adjunct faculty includes Dr. David Bush, Dr. Bradley Gabriel, Dr. Jonathan Jeffords, Dr. Herbert Lester, Dr. Ron McDonald, Dr. Scott Morris, Dr. Stephen Shapard and Dr. Fred Smith. Rev. Emily Matheny, associate pastor of Christ UMC in the Memphis-Asbury district, serves on the MTS Board of Trustees, along with Rev. Tom Bell, recently retired District Superintendent of the North Alabama Conference. United Methodist laypersons include Harvey Ferguson from the Mississippi Conference and Nancy Vernon from the Arkansas Conference. Thus, each Annual Conference served by MTS has a representative on the Board of Trustees. In addition, two District Superintendents in the Memphis Annual Conference are MTS alumni: Rev. Sandra Leatherwood Clay (Asbury) and Rev. Steve Cavitt (Dyersburg). 148 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Jesus taught us the importance of a solid foundation for any building. Here at MTS, we are building faith and skills for ministry in the men and women God is calling to serve the church. It is my prayer and my commitment that we build on the solid foundation of the gospel, staying grounded in tradition and open to the Spirit. We are grateful for your partnership and support in this essential work. Daniel J. Earheart-Brown, Ph.D. President and Professor of Theology

Wesley Theological Seminary, Washington, DC As a new residence hall rises on the home campus, Wesley is building an institution that fosters vital churches for the next generation. We have developed a vision for what the church of the future should be, and have become a new kind of seminary. More than a good graduate school, we have become like a research university dedicated to serving the church. The Lewis Center for Church Leadership continues to expand its programs and the readership of the premier online resource for churches: Leading Ideas. Through the Center, we are administering three new programs funded by grants from the Lilly Endowment. The first program enables us to continue our Lewis Fellows program, an intensive post-seminary leadership training initiative for young clergy. The second will reach pastors, five to ten years beyond seminary. They will engage with thought leaders in Washington, D.C. on the subjects of courage, doing good well, generosity and well-being to help expand their field of vision and lead their churches to engage more effectively in their communities. The third program takes a hard look at the economic challenges facing future ministers. We will conduct research into our graduates’ debt, analyze information about current compensation packages, and review the con- sequences of debt on the well-being of graduates. We will review our own economic and funding strategies and improve institutional practices while creating educational programs that better prepare future pastoral leaders as managers of personal and congregational finance. Wesley is actively recruiting the kind of students who want to be Disciples of Jesus Christ and trans- form the world at all levels of ordained and lay ministry. We have continued to increase financial aid while holding down the cost of tuition. We launched a new 36-hour Master of Arts degree in the fall which uses a flexible curriculum to enable students to acquire a basic theological education. Wesley has entered into two dynamic partnerships this year. The first is with the Center for Discipleship at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, and makes unique lay study courses developed by Wesley in its Wesley Ministry Network available to the public on a large scale. And, Wesley is now partnered with Pfeiffer University and Union Presbyterian Seminary to make it possible for United Methodist students to complete their Master of Divinity degrees at Union Presbyterian Seminary’s Charlotte, NC campus. Rev. Dr. David McAllister-Wilson, President The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 149

Section V Historical A. Memoirs Clergy Rev. Samuel W. McRaney, Jr. 1931-2013 Rev. Samuel (Sam) Warren McRaney, Jr. was the son of Samuel W. McRaney, Sr. and Emily Cook McRaney born on August 29, 1931 in the Lone Star community of Covington County, Mississippi. Sam felt and answered the call to ministry at an early age. Prior to graduating from Lone Star High School he was serving a couple small Methodist Protestant Churches before uniting with the Lone Star United Methodist Church. While attending Mississippi Southern College (USM) in Hattiesburg he served the Waynesboro and Glendale Circuit, the Hattiesburg Circuit and the Pleasant Grove and Topeka Charge in Lincoln County earning the Bachelor of Science degree in 1956. Annual Conference of 1957 he received the Deacon order. He earned the Bachelor of Divinity degree from Candler’s School of Theology, Emory University in Atlanta, GA December 1958. During Annual Conference June 1960 he received the Ordination of Elder in the Methodist Church becoming a member of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. In addition to the above listed appointments in the Mississippi conference he was appointed and served the following: Seminary-Eminence Charge, Buckatunna-State Line, Philadelphia (Jasper County) , Flora-Bentonia, Handsboro, Adams, Homewood, Montrose, Goodhope-Santee, Goodhope-Oakdale, Felder Church, and the Hopewell-Sandy Hook charge. He retired from active ministry at Annual Conference June 1996. During Annual Conference in 2006 he was recognized as being in ministry fifty (50) years. The night of April 20, 2013 Sam passed away at the Jefferson Davis Community Hospital in Prentiss. Funeral services were held at the Prentiss United Methodist Church with the Rev. Sessions Polk, the Rev. Allen Winstead and the Rev. David Price officiating. Interment followed at the Lone Star Cemetery in Covington County. Survivors include his wife Carolyn McRaney, 39 years, four (4) sons Richard McRaney/ Sonja of Seminary, Rev. Len McRaney, FE in the Mississippi Conference/ Patricia, Biloxi, Sam McRaney, III/ Kelly of Gulfport and Kenny McRaney/Chrissy of Saucier. A host of grand and great grandchildren. Three (3) step children, Theresa/Steve Byrd, Prentiss, David Peavy, Gulfport and Mark Peavy, Hattiesburg. Submitted by Carolyn McRaney

Rev. Jack Williams 1923-2013 Bro. Jack Williams, Sr. of Corinth, Mississippi died April 20, 2013. Hee was born in Conway, Ark., on January 8, 1923 and moved to Lexington, MS in 1928 where he graduated from high school and attended Mississippi State University prior to volunteering for military service. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Air Corps. After the war he owned and operated an electrical appliance business in Lexington. After answering God’s call to become a minister, he attended Millsaps College, getting his Local Preacher’s License in 1949 and graduating from Millsaps with honors in 1951. His Master of Divinity Degree was earned at Duke Divinity School, Duke University. Bro. Williams served the following appointments in the former North Mississippi Conference (later the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church); Swiftown-Calle-Morgan City; Goodman First; Tupelo, St. Mark-Oak Hill; Corinth, Gaines Chapel; Marks; Iuka, First-Mt. Evergreen; Pontotoc First; Macon First; Tupelo, St. Luke; Aberdeen First; Mantachi-Shiloh; and Booneville, Liberty. While in Tupelo, he worked as a volunteer with hundreds of men and women at Harbor House of Mooreville in alcohol and drug rehabilitation. He was also a member of the first board of directors of the American Family Association, missing only one board meeting in 33 years. 150 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

After serving under Methodist Conference appointments for 53 years, he often “filled the pulpit” for various pastors in northeast Mississippi and Tennessee. He said it was “to the glory of God” that he “never experienced burn out” and wanted to preach “until his toes turned up”. During the years under appointment, he also served on several boards within the conference. He said his most enjoyable conference work was serving for eight years an chairman of the Conference Board of Pensions. During this time, he wrote many articles on pensions, and helped raise several million dollars for pensions. Working with Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Company, a thorough study was made of pensions in the North Mississippi Conference. The Purpose was to fully fund pensions for current and future retired ministers. Jack is survived by his wife of 67 years, Vetrice Moore williams. Other survivors include Jack Williams, Jr. and his wife, Nancy of Olive Branch, Vetrice Delores Azary and her husband, Doug of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Angela Carol Griffin and her husband, Jason of Pickwick, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Cheryl Warren Williams and husband, Keith Warren, Brett A. Smith and wife, Leslie Smith, and Greg N. Azary; eight great-grandchildren, T. J. Griffin, Trevor Griffin, Wesley Stricklin, Corey D. Livesay, Andrew K. Warren, Lainey Smith, Alexandria Robinson and Taylor Robinson; and one great-great-grandchild, William Robinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Marvin Williams, Sr. and Annie Ruth Reynolds Williams; brothers, Lyman Delbert Williams, Thomas Marvin Williams, Jr. and James David Williams; and one sister, Ruth Murphy. Submitted by his family

Rev. Herman Lester Heath 1925-2013 Herman L. Heath was born on November 12, 1925 at Montgomery, AL. He died March 18, 2013 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. He graduated from Cordova High School in 1943. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Millsaps College in 1959, and a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University in 1962. Rev. Heath served in numerous churches in Mississippi and Georgia. He was a member of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church for over 50 years. He lives a good life, retired in 1991. He devoted his service to others. Submitted by his wife, Joyce P. Heath

Rev. Robert Eugene Anding 1921-2013 Robert Eugene “Bro. Bob” Anding was born in Crosby, MS on August 25, 1921, the son of a bridge builder and blacksmith. He grew up in many southern Louisiana and Mississippi towns as his family moved from one construction site to another. Bro. Bob passed away in Ridgeland, MS on March 17, 2013 at the age of 91 after a lifetime of serving God, country and his fellow man. Bob started his formal education at Southwest Junior College, milking cows morning and night to pay his tuition. He was a graduate of Millsaps College, Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, Mississippi College and did graduate work at Mississippi State University. Rev. Anding was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in the European Theater as a combat infantry sergeant in WWII. After leaving the service he was active in the VFW and Lions Club. Bob met the love of his live, Billie Jean Brewer, while a student at Southwest. They married in 1947 and celebrated their 65th anniversary in 2012. Their marriage was a model to all who knew them, with its combination of genuine affection, humor, give-and-take, and respect for each other. Bob was an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church and taught philosophy, religion, sociology, and ministerial studies for many years at Millsaps, where he mentored several generations of Mississippi pastors. He was the director of the Town and Country department at Millsaps which fostered the development of ministerial students and regularly attended services with his student pastors to help them with their charges. Bob had a great interest in the history of all religions and was known for his vast knowledge of all things spiritual. After retiring from Millsaps, he taught Bible and religion at Hinds Junior College. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 151

Bob was an avid gardener, an amateur printer, collected coins, rocks and petrified wood, and enjoyed flint knapping, that is making arrowheads. As a lifelong backyard birder, he enjoyed feeding and watching the birds. With three sons in the Boy Scouts, he was active scouter and served as an assistant scout master for Troop 32 at Wesley Methodist Church. Bro. Bob was one of the founders of the Goodwill Industries in Jackson and was on the board of directors for many years. He was always compassionate and focused on helping others. Bob served at many churches including Galloway, Capitol Street, Braxton, Bolton, Bond, Monticello, Flowood, Richland and Florence. His congregations enjoyed historically correct, theologically sound but more importantly, short sermons. He was loved and admired for his humor, kindness, generosity and love of Christ. Brother Bob is survived by his wife of 65 years, Billie Jean, and their three children: James (Barrington, IL), Skipper (Ridgeland, MS) and Charles (Madison, AL); three grandchildren: Jason, Blake and Emily; and his sister Nellie Ray Crawford. Submitted by his family

Rev. Howard McKee 1924-2013 May 27th l924 (Kemper Co., Ms.) January 16th 2013 (Lauderdale Co , Ms) “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus” was the song my Dad chose to frequently sing over the last few weeks of his life. We found that amusing since he decided to follow Christ over 40 years before his death. However the next line to the song, could have been his theme song – “No turning back, no turning back.” His commitment to Christ was without exception or question; and because of that we know that he is with the Christ that he loved so much. Not long after accepting Jesus as his Lord and Savior, Dad obeyed God’s call to minister to the lost. Together he and my precious mother, Lucy “put their hands to the plow and never looked or turned back.” Sometime the road was not an easy one but they knew that following Jesus and trying to reach others for Him was the most important job in the world. Consequently my dad served numerous churches in the East Ms. area. We are so very proud of the life they lived and the sincerity with which they served the Lord. To the many friends they made along the way, we thank you for the love shown to them. God blessed us so much with such fine parents and hopefully our dad’s legacy of following Jesus with no turning back will live on through all generations. Submitted by his family

Rev. John Wesley Youngblood 1920-2013 John Wesley Youngblood was born on September 2, 1920 in Jefferson County, Mississippi, the fifth of ten children of W. Frank and Alice Cammack Youngblood. He graduated from Jefferson County High School and farmed with his family until becoming a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as a pharmacist mate and operating room assistant on board ships in the Pacific Theatre, thus beginning a long career of caring for others. He and five of his brothers were deployed simultaneously during the war, four in the Pacific and two in Europe. All returned home; four of them then entered ministry in the United Methodist Church. Wesley attended Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, where he met Louise Havard from Lucedale, MS. In 1949 they graduated, married, and moved to Georgia where he enrolled in Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. While a student, he served churches in Macon, GA. The family returned to Mississippi in 1952 and served churches in Duck Hill, Carrollton, Grenada, Moorhead, Eupora, Olive Branch, and Sardis in the former North Mississippi Conference of the UMC. In 1972, Wesley joined the chaplain’s staff at Methodist Hospitals in Memphis, where he remained until his retirement in 1985. His ministry continued even then; he served as minister of visitation for First UMC in Senatobia, MS and St. Matthew’s UMC in Madison, MS. Those to whom he offered guidance and comfort over the years, including many colleagues in ministry, remember him with gratitude and great fondness. 152 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Wesley was a much beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law, and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Louise, and his son, Bill Youngblood, six of his siblings and five of their spouses. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca Youngblood of Jackson, MS and Judy Youngblood of Byhalia, MS, his daughter-in-law, Marla Y. Voyles of Olive Branch, MS, grandsons John and Brian Rodgers of Byhalia, granddaughter, Casey Y. Tuminello of Brandon, MS, four great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters. He also leaves his brothers and sisters-in law Claude and Ollie Mae Youngblood and Ed and Betty Youngblood of Union Church, MS, his sister and brother-in-law Edith and Robert Dennard of Macon, GA, and several generations of nieces and nephews in great number. His family cherished him for his sense of humor, his loving, teasing manner, his attentive curiosity about each individual, his giftedness as a gardener, his fudge, and his depth of faith. His life bore witness to the firm foundation established in Jesus Christ and his Church. Wesley died on January 4, 2013. A service of Death and Resurrection was held on January 9 at St. Matthew’s UMC with the Rev. Carole Cotton Winn of Slidell, Louisiana, and Randy Youngblood, his nephew, officiating, assisted by the Rev. David Carroll. He was buried beside his wife, his parents and siblings in the Union Church Cemetery in Jefferson County, MS. Submitted by Rev. Rebecca Youngblood

Rev. Martin Luther McCormick, Jr. -2012 Born in Hamburg, MS on June 15, 1922, Rev. McCormick was the son of a Methodist minister, Rev. M. L. McCormick, Sr. and his loving mother, Vada Lee McCormick, He graduated from Gardner High School (Laurel, MS), Copiah-Lincoln Junior College, Millsaps College and completed graduate work at Emory University. Rev. McCormick served four years in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. McConnell. After his military service and finishing college, M. L. and his wife, Tommie Lee, moved to Meridian, MS where he was secretary-comptroller at Hardin’s Bakeries Corporation. Active in the community, M. L. was president of the Meridian Junior Chamber of Commerce, director of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and national director of the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was president of Meridian Lion’s Club and national director of the Mississippi Jaycees. M. L. was a faithful member of Central United Methodist Church. In 1955 he was named Meridian’s Young Man of the Year. M.L. said that he felt the Lord call him into ministry in his early years. He stayed active in the church but didn’t yield to the call until later. He began his ministry at Kingston United Methodist Church in Natchez, MS and continued his service at Richland UMC, Justice Heights UMC (Laurel), Magnolia UMC, Prentiss UMC, Richton UMC, Caswell Springs UMC and Gautier UMC. Rev. McCormick intended for Gautier to be his final pastorate. In 1992 the Orange Grove UMC and the Pecan UMC asked him to be their supply minister. Rev. McCormick worked toward merging the two congregations and by 1994 the congregations had organized and constructed the Midway UMC. Rev. McCormick faithfull served Midway for 12 years and was honored when the church named the new family center the M. L. McCormick Family Life Center. Rev. McCormick’s official final retirement was in June, 2004 but he continued to serve. During his ministry Rev. McCormick received many awards and served on various committees within the United Methodist Church. At Gautier he was selected as Outstanding Clergy of the Year and was the recipient of the Harry Denman Award for evangelism. He served as chairperson of the Board of Global Ministries, Council on Ministries, Mission Priority Committee, Program Coordinating Committee and on the Board of Ordained Ministry. Rev. McCormick served four churches that were recognized as Church of the Year in their districts. In addition to his church leadership, M. L. was active in community and service organizations. He coached Little League, Dixie Youth and Babe Ruth baseball. He was vice-president of the Jones County Chapter of the Red Cross, President of Rotary Clubs in Prentiss and Richton and president of interfaith ministerial associations in Laurel, Magnolia and Prentiss. Rev. McCormick was on the Salvation Army advisory board and the Chamber of Commerce in Prentiss. In 1984 he was named Jefferson Davis County’s Outstanding Citizen. He served for two years as chaplain for the Gautier Civitan Club and was on the Jackson County Foster Care Review Board. Rev. McCormick died on December 12, 2012 in Gautier, MS Submitted by his children The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 153

Rev. William Franklin Appleby, Sr. 1928-2012 William F. “Bill” Appleby was born June 20, 1928 in Drew, Mississippi. As a child, Bill moved fre- quently before his family settled in Eupora. He graduated from Eupora High School, and soon heard God’s call to pastoral ministry. Bill then set out on a road of preparation that took him to Millsaps College [B. A.], Candler School of Theology [M. Div], and Methodist Theology School [D. Min.]. Through the years, Bill served as a pastor and as a leader in the former North Mississippi and then the merged Mississippi Annual Conferences. Bill served churches large and small; he served as a Conference staff member; he was Superintendent of the Tupelo District; he was instrumental in developing county- wide parish ministry cooperatives; he became director of the Conference Council on Ministries. He also served God and the United Methodist Church beyond Mississippi through the SEJ and numerous national boards and agencies. In 1953 Bill married Betty Smith. They were a wonderful ministry team and were blessed with two children: Frank and Libby. However, in 1985, Betty died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Bill almost lost the will to go on. But in 1986, God brought Minna Hayes Gilbert into Bill’s life. Minna brought new joy into Bill’s life, and the two were married in November 1986. When Bill retired, he and Minna moved to Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. There they both became actively involved in Long’s Chapel UMC and in the Junaluska community. Bill and Minna enjoyed 26 wonderful years of marriage before Bill died on November 6, 2012. He was remembered with a memorial service at Long’s Chapel UMC at Lake Junaluska and with a Service of Death and Resurrection at First United Methodist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Bill was a caring pastor who also had a great gift of administration. Bill possessed a tremendous energy level and used to say: I’ll WEAR OUT but I won’t RUST OUT! Bill was one of the most knowledgeable people in Methodism; he was a “walking Book of Discipline” who was deeply loved and respected through- out the Church. Perhaps Bill’s greatest contribution was being a tremendous mentor to young pastors. Bill fell in the Appleby driveway in the spring of 2012. He was hospitalized and in therapy for months. Through it all, Bill bore witness to God’s faithfulness with the words of the great hymn: It is well with my soul! We thank God for Bill’s life and witness. Submitted by Dr. Bob Rambo

Rev. Guss Jenkins Shelly 1945-2012 The youngest of five children, Guss Jenkins Shelly was born October 30, 1945 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Gus and Annie Belle Shelley. He died October 18, 2012 at his home in Amory, Mississippi. Guss graduated from McAdams High School in rural Attala County; attended Wood College; and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Mississippi State University. He studied at Candler School of Theology at Emory University and was awarded a Masters of Divinity degree while serving an appointment at Bright Star United Methodist Church in Douglasville, Georgia. In June 1966, Guss married Sarah Ann Powell. They have three children: Robert (Amy), Paul (Amy), and Zora (Mark). They also have seven grandchildren. Guss was preceded in death by one grandson. Guss answered the call to preach while a student at Mississippi State University where he worked in the dairy barn to pay for his education. He served as pastor on the Eupora Circuit, Crawford, Bright Star (Douglasville, Georgia), Longview/Adaton, Durant, St. Andrews (Amory), St. Luke (Tupelo), Gulfport, and Grenada. Guss also served as the District Superintendent of the Senatobia District for six years. Guss was never asked to leave any appointment and he always felt that God would send him where he needed to serve. He was a gifted storyteller who wove tales of life experiences, family, and friends into his sermons. He also shared his stories through numerous Ramblings in his church newsletters and later submitted some to the Tombigbee Country magazine. Guss was an avid gardener who could grow more in his backyard than most could grow on an entire farm. He was always willing to share the bounty of his gardening whether it was vegetables or flowers. Guss loved people and he never met a stranger. When asked where he was from he would reply, “Zemuly – Beat 4 Attala county. Attended school at McAdams. Shopped in Kosciusko. Mailing address 154 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 was Sallis. Went to the doctor at Thomastown. And caught the bus or train in Durant.” He was a simple country boy who was proud of his roots and where he was from. Guss leaves a legacy of young ministers who turned to him for guidance and words of wisdom. All who knew Guss have fond memories and each has a story that they could tell about him. Submitted by Sarah Shelly

Rev. Henry Gray Story 1933-2012 The Reverend Henry Gray Story, 79, died at Magnolia Regional Health Center, on Thursday, October 4th, 2012, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 1, 1933 in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was the son of The Reverend Nolan Doyle and Ethel Story. On December 2, 1959, he married the love of his life, and the wind beneath his wings, Jeanette McCalla of Corinth, Mississippi; they were married for 47 years. She preceded him in death on January 10th, 2007. Reverend Story was a graduate of Blue Mountain College and Memphis Theological Seminary. He was a member of the Mississippi Methodist Conference and of the United Methodist Church and served churches there for 44 years. He is survived by his three children, Kim (Ray) Wallace of Memphis, Tennessee, Kathy (Glenn) Fowler of Corinth, Mississippi, and Jeff (Deni) Story of Wilmington, North Carolina. He is also survived by a special sister and brother in-law Gail and Joe Doty of Corinth; his grandchildren Kristen, Hunter, J.B., Mitchell, Will, Lilli, Emma, Jack, Shelly, Erin, Elizabeth, Adrienne, Ryan, Nigel; and great grand- children Jude and John. Hank served faithfully, those 44 years, he loved his calling and the one he served, and he left many footprints in the hearts of his church families. He loved to sing for our Lord, and enjoyed preaching, teaching and studying the word. One of his favorite bible verses was John 3:16 and he taught us “For God so Loved the World (It was a great love), He gave his only begotten Son (It was a great gift), that who so ever believeth in Him should not perish but have ever lasting life (It was a great promise). The scripture tells us in 3 John 1:4 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth”… He taught us the way, the truth, and the life. It was well with his soul as the crowd of angels gathered to welcome him home to heaven. It was our highest honor and blessing to be his children. Submitted by his daughter, Kathy Fowler

Rev. Charles Edward Smith 1935-2012 The Reverend Charles E. Smith, 76, died at North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. He was born December 9, 1935 in Union County. He is the son of the late William and Essie Smith. Charles married Louise Bolen on December 9, 1960. They were married 51 years. They have four children, Frances (Glenn) Walker, Charlsie Smith, David (Julia) Smith, and Paul (Bridget) Smith. They have three grandsons Greg Walker, Luke Smith, and Cohen Smith. Charles graduated from Center High School in 1955. He attended Wood Junior College, Blue Mountain College and Emory Theological Seminary. He served the United Methodist Church for 45 years. He pastored churches in Lafayette, Attala, Oktibbeha, Marshall, Clay, Itawamba, Tippah, Lee and Union. Charles took disability in 1994 due to post polio syndrome, but continued to fill-in for several years. At the time of his death, he was actively serving Lowry United Methodist Church. He was described by many as an amazing man. He had polio when a young child (right arm and hand paralyzed). He surprised many with his ability to drive a stick shift truck, ties his shoes and necktie and many other things. He was a man who loved God, his family and the church with everything in him. He will be missed by his family, church family and his conference friends. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me that day and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” (II Timothy 4:7-8) Submitted by his family The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 155

Rev. Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr. 1929-2012 The Rev. Dr. Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr. passed away at 9am on Sunday, July 29, 2012. Dr. Wicker was a naval aviator, chaplain, pastoral counselor, and author who lived an extraordinary life that spanned 83 years. Born in Benton County to Richard Fenton Wicker and Willie Thomas Dunn Wicker on March 27, 1929, he grew up on a farm near Winborn, Mississippi. Dr. Wicker was the President of his class at Potts Camp High School for four years and co-valedictorian. Through the “Wings of Gold” program, Dr. Wicker joined the Navy at the age of seventeen to become a Naval Aviator. Though he had not yet learned to drive an automobile, he learned to fly fighter and attack aircraft in Pensacola, Florida in 1948. Dr. Wicker was a night attack pilot during the Korean War, flying thirty-nine sorties off several air- craft carriers. In November and December of 1950 he flew cover support as the U.S. Marines fought their way out of the Chosin reservoir. He was a proud member of the Chosin Few Association until the end of his life. He earned several citations for bravery. Upon returning from the war, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi in 1952, majoring in English. While attending the University he met and later married Alice Louise Zeller, of Hazlehurst, Mississippi. Dr. Wicker studied at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in 1955. Upon completion and ordination as a Methodist Minister Dr. Wicker returned to the Navy, beginning what was to be a long career as a Navy Chaplain. Dr. Wicker served the Navy and his church in many countries (and in several oceans) around the world including three tours of duty assigned to the U.S. Marine Corp. Dr. Wicker completed his studies at the McCormick Theological Seminary of the University of Chicago, obtaining his Doctorate of the Ministry in 1974. His thesis was on the subject of organizational ministry, explaining how to set up pastoral structures that would serve the needs of naval and other com- munities. From 1975-1983 he was stationed at numerous bases in the Norfolk area as Senior Chaplain. Dr. Wicker retired from the Navy with the rank of Captain in 1983 and the he then began a second career as a pastoral counselor. Dr. Wicker also contributed to his community at Community Methodist Church in Kempsville, in Virginia Beach serving where and when needed. In his later years one of his favorite contributions was the children’s sermon that he conducted with the younger participants seated around him at the front the sanctuary. Dr. Wicker also greatly enjoyed his fellowship with the Norfolk Suburban chapter of the Lions Club. Dr. Wicker was also an avid genealogist, authoring several books on the Wicker and Allen families. He is survived by his brother William Walter Wicker of Waxahachie, Texas, his sons Richard (wife Kiki), Stephen (wife Sarah), and David, and his grandchildren Sofia, Alexander, Sebastian, and Elena. Dr. Wicker was predeceased by his youngest brother Ralph Thomas Wicker, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Nella Wicker. Submitted by his family

Rev. Ernest Edward Bullock 1934-2012 Edward Bullock, a retired United Methodist minister, passed away peacefully in Laurel on Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Reverend Bullock was born December 9, 1934 and was raised in Jones County and attended Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee and Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri . In earlier years, he pastured in the Church of the Nazarene in Mississippi, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Florida. The last years of his ministry were with the United Methodist Church, including churches in Stringer, Old Bay Springs, Seminary, and West Laurel. Edward is survived by his wife, Betty Hutchison Bullock. His life is celebrated by children Sonya Quintana and husband Gabe of Sarasota, Florida; Stacey Harris of Austin, Texas; Lyle Bullock and wife Beth of Nokomis, Florida; Chris Harris of Houston, Texas; Bart Bullock and wife Sherry of Estero, Florida; Beth Sullivan and husband Johnny of Laurel, Mississippi; and Adam Bullock and wife Cynthia 156 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 of Fernandina Beach, Florida. His grandchildren are Emma, Ruby, and Zane Bullock and Payton and Preston Sullivan. He is remembered by special friends Julia Jones and Robby Robinson of Houston, Texas. Edward was preceded in death by parents JB Bullock and Bessie Dyess Bullock; mother-in-law Jewel Hutchison West; brother Charles Bullock; sister Betty Ousley; and grandson Parker Sullivan. The service was officiated by Reverend Brian Gordon and long-time friend Reverend Freeman Jones. Submitted by his wife, Betty

Rev. Sam S. Barefield, Jr. 1925-2012 The Rev. Sam S. Barefield, Jr, 86, died June 16, 2012, at home in St. Petersburg, FL. The Rev. Barefield was a retired Methodist Minister with the Mississippi Conference. He led with reason and calm to bring an end to segregation in the 1950s. Mississippi Southern President Emeritus Dr. Aubrey Lucas and Asbury Theological Seminary Chancellor Dr. Maxie Dunnam, “along with other Methodist vision- aries who studied at Southern during the 1950s, attribute great influence to the teachings and leadership of the Rev. Barefield, who was at that time Wesley Foundation Director of Southern.”1 According to J.T. Reiff in his Conflicting Convictions In White Mississippi Methodism: The 1963 “Born Of Conviction” Controversy2, seven of the 28 signing Methodist pastors of the seminal document, authored by Maxie Dunnam and O. Gerald Trigg, “were influenced by the remarkable ministry of Sam Barefield at the Wesley Foundation at Mississippi Southern College during the 1950s.”2 The Rev. Barefield was born on December 19, 1925 in Laurel, Mississippi to Dinah Deavours and Sam S. Barefield, Sr. He grew up in Hollandale, Forest and Hattiesburg, where he came under the tutelage of the Rev. Dr. Jim Sells at Court Street Methodist Church. He attended Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, where he became engaged to Mary Nell Sells, whose father, the Rev. Irl Sells (Jim Sells’ brother) was Secretary of Education for the Mississippi Conference and pastor in many circuits and par- ishes throughout the state. After graduating from Millsaps in 1946, he studied at the School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA and then Hartford Theological Seminary in Hartford, CT. While there, he and Mary Nell spent two years as diversity educators with Lisle Fellowship. After next serving as Wesley Foundation Director at Mississippi Southern, Sam pursued a doctorate in English Literature at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, which led to employment with the Methodist Publishing House, TRAFCO (the Methodist Television, Radio and Film Commission) and United Methodist Communications, where he helped bring to life a revolutionary information hotline, InfoServ. In 1966, Sam’s and Mary Nell’s family were among the first to join Edgehill Methodist Church, the first racially-integrated Methodist congregation in Nashville, in part to assure their children were exposed to different backgrounds and cultures. In addition, Sam was an author, painter, a poet, a gold- smith and a gardener, and trained and showed Bonsai trees for many years. Throughout his life, he stood up for the rights of racial and sexual minorities. The Rev. Barefield was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Mary Nell Sells, and his brother, MS State Representative Stone Deavours Barefield, Sr. Survivors include his children, Bethany Anne (David) Bogart (Pebble Beach, CA), Samuel Steven (Kyu Yamamoto) Barefield, III (St Petersburg, FL) and Irl Sells Barefield (Berkeley, CA); three grandchildren, Edward Samuel (Jennifer) Bogart (Seoul, Korea), Ryan Spruance Bogart (San Francisco, CA) and Dean Sells Bogart (Pacific Grove, CA); and eight nieces and nephews. Submitted by his family Note to editor: for sources, please refer to the following. 1 See Wikipedia pages for Aubrey Lucas and Maxie Dunnam. 2 Methodist History, 49:3 (April 2011)

Rev. Wayland Hamlin 1949-2012 Wayland Hamlin was born September 6, 1949 in Shady Glen, Ohio and went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the age of 62. He joined the Army at a young age. After training in Korea he soon departed for Vietnam, 25th Inf. Division, where he was wounded and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart among others. When he returned back to the States, he became a Drill Sergeant at Fort Campbell, KY. Wayland married his The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 157 sweetheart, Naomi June Grooms of Latham, Ohio October 6, 1968 and they quickly began their family of two boys and two girls. When he was 40 years old, he rejoined the military as Chaplain, where he was able to minister help to thousands. He served with the U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserves retiring as Colonel. He was activated in support of Desert Shield, Desert Storm and activated three times, deployed twice, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 1974, Wayland became a minister, pastoring in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee and Mississippi for 40 years. In Mississippi, he pastored churches at Hinds, Riverside, Walnut, Campground, Ebenezer, Oak Grove,Bethlehem, Clinton, Benton, Midway, Epworth and Taylorsville. He loved learning, books and reading, attending Circleville Bible College, Circleville, OH, Wesley Biblical Seminary, Jackson, MS, Reformed Theological Seminary, Clinton, MS, with many degrees. He was known to be a “people person” and servant leader, always enjoying being with others. Many speak of his soothing voice and him being so easy to talk with, giving him an inroad to many counseling and helpful sessions with people in need. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and the farm that he’d got to enjoy his last year. He is welcomed in Heaven by two children, his first born, Julie Renee and his youngest son, Elbert Brian, his parents, Woodrow and Miley Hamlin. Wayland is survived and dearly missed by his wife, Naomi June; son, Wayland Jay; daughter, Angela Dawn Maily and son-in-law, Sean; and seven grandchil- dren, Matthew, Noah, Ava, Brian Luke, Chloe, Caleb and Elli; two brothers and two sisters. He is laid to rest on the family farm in Pelahatchie, MS, until that Great Day when our Lord comes to gather His own! Submitted by Naomi June Hamlin

Rev. George A. Skelton 1922-2012 George Alva Skelton was born April 4, 1922, to Will S. and Neacy Turnage Skelton. He was the youngest of eleven children. He graduated from Enterprise High School in 1939. He enlisted in the Army on February 3, 1940 and was honorably discharged on July 10, 1942. During 1940-1942, he served and was a charter member of the Air National Guard Observation Squardron 153. On November 28, 1943, George married Helen Gower. Four children were born of this union: George Barry, Kay, Paula, and Cindy. George was elated that his son George Barry also answered the Lord’s call to preach. Helen went to be the her heavenly Father on July 2, 2007. George worked at Sears for several years until he answered the Lord’s call to preach. He served his Lord as a minister for fifty-two years at approximately fifteen churches. He officially retired on June 26, 1999, while at Porterville UMC. He still filled in for others and preached his last sermon on September 3, 2006. He was a retired Elder of the UMC Mississippi Annual Conference. George was a member of the Hamasa Temple, here he served as Chaplain. He was a life member and Chaplain of American Legion Post 21. He was also a life member of Disabled American Veterans Post 56. On July 19, 2008, George married Johnetta Buchanan. We had four wonderful years together until his death on May 31, 2012. It was my honor to be his wife. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Submitted by his wife, Johnetta

Rev. Joseph Higgins Morris, Jr. 1927-2012 “His life was filled with love through giving, caring, and helping. His life, as such, was a wonderful example of God’s love through Jesus Christ.” Submitted by his family 158 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Rev. Charles Nelson Walley 1926-2012 C. Nelson Walley was born April 2, 1926, the youngest of six surviving children of Nathan and Emma Walley of Sand Hill, Mississippi. Nelson sustained an injury while playing high school basketball. After numerous surgeries, he was left with an immobile right knee for the remainder of his life. Some may have considered him handicapped, but he never let that leg affect him when it came to doing most anything he wanted to do. After graduating high school in Sand Hill, Nelson attended Jones County Junior College and was graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He completed Course of Study at Emory University. Nelson faithfully and effectively served the Mississippi Annual Conference for sixty-one years. His places of service included: Broad Street, Hattiesburg (1951-52); Oak Ridge, Vicksburg (1952-54); Fletchers Chapel and Bethany, Yazoo City (1954-56); Community Chapel-Church Hill, Fayette (1956- 58); Redbone, Vicksburg (1958-60); Enterprise (1960-63); Monticello (1963-68); Ridgeland (1968-71); Petal (1971-77); Morton (1977-79); Epworth, Jackson (1979-84); McLaurin Heights, Pearl (1984-86). In 1986, Nelson was appointed to Broad Street a second time and pastored that congregation from 1989 until retirement from full-time ministry in 1991. During this time he led them to relocate to West Hattiesburg, which became a new congregation: Heritage United Methodist Church. His leadership skills then reached a new level, showing great influence under difficult circumstances. In retirement Nelson served the Hebron church for sixteen years, while also serving as Minister of Visitation at Heritage. He continued his work at Heritage until 2011. Nelson was loved and admired by those who knew him for his quick wit and his love of fun. A newspaper column once called him “that soft spoken, deep voiced, tall, lanky ex-basketball star with the stunning shock of white hair and the slow halted walk due to a basketball injury that rendered one leg stiff.” The only inaccuracy in that reporting was the word slow; Nelson could outpace anyone. Rev. Walley left this world and took up residence in his heavenly home on May 30, 2012. His funeral was held at his beloved Heritage United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, with his sons, Mr. Charles N. Walley, Jr.; Rev. Dr. David M. Walley; and Rev. Dr. William H. Dowling, Sr., officiating; assisted by the pastor, Rev. Dr. Tommy Artmann. Nelson is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Evelyn; one sister, Velma Brewer; his sons, Charles (JoDee), David (Ellen), and Will Dowling (Angela). He also is survived by eight grandchildren: Christina Hidalgo (Greg); Christopher Walley (Misti); Rachel Walley Woodard (John), Daniel Walley, Josiah Walley, William Dowling, Nathan Dowling, and Jason Dowling. Additionally, he is survived by five great- grandchildren: Eli Walley, Curtis Hidalgo, Nathan Hidalgo, Braxton Lewis, and Charleigh Noel Walley. We who have been touched by his love, care and Christ-like witness now celebrate the entrance into eternal life one extraordinary man of God, a treasured friend, beloved husband, devoted father and caring Papa. Submitted by his family The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 159

Spouses Rebecca E. Brewer 1948-2013 Rebecca “Becky” Estell McSwain Brewer was born on November 30, 1948 at Methodist hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. She was called home on April 6, 2013 at 64 years old. She was the youngest of three sisters born to Wilfred and Daisy McSwain of New Augusta where she graduated from New Augusta High School in 1966 and went one year at Jones County Junior College. Becky married Bobby L. Brewer in April 1967 and they had three children, Teresa Brewer Rentsch of Tabor, SD, Crystal Mosley of Hattiesburg and Jason Brewer of Gulfport. Becky’s husband Bobby was called into the ministry in 2000 and she became a pastor’s wife and the job suited her well. They served 5 years on Jefferson Davis County at Carson, Good Hope and Mt. Zion UMC. Since 2005 they have been at Dixie UMC in Hattiesburg. She loved working with the children of the church teaching Sunday School and confirmation classes and the music ministry, leading the choir and working with the United Methodist Women where she served on the district board. Becky loved to sew and embroidery and made Baptism clothing for her grand- children and close friends, Becky was an encourager to her husband and will be missed in the ministry on the church and in the his life. Submitted by her family

Isaac Napolean Martin 1922-2013 Isaac Napoleon Martin, 90, husband of Rev. Alphanette B. H. Martin, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 in Nashville,TN, where he was a respected businessman in the community and a Retiree of Tennessee State University. Isaac Napoleon Martin was born in Columbia, TN, on July 15, 1922 to Martha Frierson Martin and Frank Martin. He was a faithful member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN, until his wife received an appointment in Bolton and Edwards, MS and he joined Kingsley Chapel United Methodist Church in Edwards as an Associate Member. Isaac Napoleon Martin enjoyed being a Pastor’s husband. He used to laugh and joke about how when he and Alphanette would go and visit churches, the Ushers would escort him to the pulpit instead on his wife. He would tell them “My wife is Rev. Martin, not me.” He was very supportive of his wife and all that she does in her ministry. Isaac Napoleon Martin is survived by his wife of 37 years Rev. Alphanette B. H. Martin and their only child, daughter Doristiene Martin, both of Raymond, MS. Submitted by wife, Rev. Alphanette B. H. Martin and daughter, Doristene Martin

Jennie Ruth Crump 1913-2013 Jennie Ruth Scott Crump Calbert was born November 12, 1913, in Meridian, MS, to Thomas Charles and Mary Elizabeth Hill Scott. On June 13, 1948, Jennie Ruth Scott married Rev. Alfonso Wadsworth Crump, Sr., a Mississippi Conference United Methodist minister, who passed away August 29, 1975. Together they had one son named Alfonso Wadsworth Crump, Jr. She received her B. A. in English from Rust College of Holly Springs, MS; a Certificate in Christian Education from Scarritt College of Nashville, TN; and her Master of Education degree from Tuskegee Institute in Tuskegee, AL. In pursuing further study, Mrs. Crump attended Denver University in Colorado, Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, the University of Southern Mississippi, and the University of Mississippi. In 1978, Rust College awarded her a Doctorate of Letters. Throughout her life, Mrs. Crump demonstrated a significant dedication to God and education, her faith informing her role as an educator. A lifetime member of the United Methodist Church, Jennie Ruth Crump served on the local, district, and national levels of the United Methodist Conference. Following the merger and integration of the United Methodist Mississippi Conference, she was the first African American president of the United Methodist Women. As conference Director of Youth, she served as president of the National Council of Youth Workers, district president of the Meridian District’s Women’s 160 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Society of Christian Service (WSCS), and president of the conference for two quadrenniums. Three times a delegate to the General Conference, Mrs. Crump served on the Commission of Programs and Agendas, the General Board of Evangelism, the Ecumenical Affairs Program Council, and the Committee on Membership Manuals and Investigation of the Methodist Publishing House. As an employee of the Meridian Public School System, Mrs. Crump began her career in education in the Mississippi Association: Teachers in Colored Schools. In 1945, she accepted the role of principal of Wechsler Elementary and Junior High School. In addition, she was the Coordinator of Early Childhood Education for Meridian Public Schools, served as historian of the Mississippi Association of Children Under Six (MACUS), and was a member of the Public Policy and Legislative Committees. Additionally, she was president of the Independent State YMCA Board, a member of the MACUS Public Policy and Legislative Committee, chairperson of the Committee for Writing the 1980 Kindergarten Legislative Bill, member of the Southeastern Jurisdiction Legislative Task Force, and both the 1979 and the 1980 Dean of the Mississippi Conference School of Christian Mission. Jennie Ruth Crump was Rust College Alumni of the Year and served as a Rust College Trustee Associate and a Trustee of Wood Junior College. Mrs. Jennie Ruth Scott Crump Calbert died Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. She is survived by her son Alfonso Wadsworth, Jr., daughter-in-law Lois Artis Waters Crump, and four grandchildren – Lois Alfonsine, Helen Jeanette, Alfonso Wadsworth, III, and Christopher Henry; additional family, the Meridian Public School Teachers and Administrators, the Mississippi Conference United Methodist Women, students, and friends. Submitted by her family

Merlene Robertson 1930-2013 Merlene Wells Robertson was born on February 20, 1930, in Waynesboro, Mississippi, to Frank and Maybelle Wells. She attended Central High School in Waynesboro where she was a star basketball player and valedictorian of her class. As a member of Big Rock Methodist Church in Waynesboro, she learned to love and be loyal to the Methodist faith. Whether she was plowing Ole Jack, the mule, as a teenager to save the farm, supervising people at Wells -Lamont, or being a clerk at the health department, her leadership skills were very evident. Being a skilled seamstress, she created many masterpieces for the public. Her most enjoyable “job” was loving, cultivating, and teaching her great-grandson, Cameron who renamed her “Ma”. Merlene later married Rev. Murry Robertson, the very light of her life. She enjoyed the many churches (Hopewell, Sandy Hook, and the Indian Mission) that they served. On Friday, January 11, 2013, sur- rounded by her loving family, she passed into eternal life to be with her beloved Murry. She is survived by two daughters, Teri (Villa) Phillips of Purvis and Dawn (Bill) Dear of Waynesboro; four stepchildren, Alton Robertson, Lydia Cathey, Trinia Cowart, and Paul Robertson; three grandchil- dren, Villa Phillips, ll of Purvis, Wendy (Allen) Pugh of Petal, and Lace (Ben) Harrison of Waynesboro; Four great-grandchildren, Cameron Phillips, Madison Pugh, Brennan Harrison, and Myles Pugh; one sister, Franzine (Guy) Taylor of Waynesboro; and a host of nieces and nephews. Submitted by her daughter, Teri

Roxie Nelson Phillips 1924-2013 Roxie Elizabeth Phillips was born June 7, 1924 to George and Nannie Nelson in Wilmer, Alabama. In October 1941, she married Claude D. Phillips and three children were born to this union–Delores, Lorenzo, and Claude, Jr. Claude and Roxie also adopted and reared three grandchildren as their own— Phyllis, Demetrius, and Tyler. Roxie was a devoted member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in Lucedale, Mississippi and worked faithfully in the church. She worked most of her life as a beautician until her health began to fail. Roxie was preceded in death by her parents, George and Nannie Nelson; two children, Lorenzo and Claude, Jr.; two brothers and six sisters. Roxie departed this life on January 2, 2013. She is survived by her devoted husband of 71 years, Rev. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 161

Claude D. Phillips; two daughters, Delores Mann and Phyllis (Keith) McDonald; two sons, Demetrius Phillips and Tyler Phillips; one devoted daughter in law, Mary Phillips, eight grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, and a host of family and friends. Submitted by her family

Tommie Lee McCormick -2012 Tommie Lee was born in Lumberton, MS to Tom and Hattie Tennent. After graduating from high school in Yazoo City, Tommie Lee attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL. In 1991. She was chosen as South Mississippi’s representative of Huntingdon College. While attending Huntingdon, she met and marriet her husband, M. L. McCormick, Jr. Tommie Lee taught school in Jackson, MS while her husband finished his degree at Millsaps College. Mrs. McCormick and her husband moved to Meridian, MS where she devoted herself to raising their children and supporting civic activities. She was president of the Marion Park Elementary PTA, member of the Meridian Garden Club, American Association of University Women, the Meridian Jaycettes and Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. On Mother’s Day in1954, she was recognized as Meridian’s Outstanding Mother. After her husband, the Rev. M. L. McCormick, entered the ministry, Tommie Lee continued her involvement with civic, church and youth activities. She organized, taught and directed the preschool program at Richton United Methodist Church. She was a junior high math teacher, interior designer and office manager at Beacham Memorial Hospital in Magnolia, MS. Mrs. McCormick’s God given talents were integral in her church ministries. She was pianist, choir director, bible study teacher and Sunday school teacher for many congregations. She served as president for the United Methodist Women and a district officer for the Seashore District United Methodist Women. Tommie Lee designed and made seasonal banners for church services and organized the creating of Chrismon ornaments for several churches. After serving churches in the Jackson County area, Tommie Lee and her husband decided to retire in Gautier, MS. While in Jackson County, Tommie Lee was an active member of the Gautier Civitan Club. Her association with the Civitans led her to become a vol- unteer with the Jackson County Special Olympics. In 1991, Tommie Lee was nominated by the Civitan Club as a Jackson County Volunteer of the Year. Mrs. McCormick was an advocate on the Jackson County Foster Care Review Board, a membership volunteer for the Community Concert Association, a member of the Gautier Friends of the Library and a member of the Duchess de Charmont Chapter of the DAR. For many years she was a neighborhood volunteer for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Gautier, where she and her husband had ministered to the congregation prior to retirement. Tommie Lee had a passion for reading and received great joy when working in her yard, planting and caring for flowers. Tommie Lee died on November 29, 2012 Submitted by her children

Mattye M Humphries 1921-2012 Mattye (Pat) Hood Humphries, daughter of Dora and E. J. Hood was born September 4, 1921 in Webster County, Mississippi and died November 27, 2012 in Carrollton, AL. Pat was the devoted and loving wife for 69 years of Reverend Joseph Thomas Humphries, a Methodist minister in the Mississippi Conference, who preceded her in death in 2011. They had three children: Beverly H. Jones (Warren) of Washington, DC and Robin H. McDaniel (Jeff) of Akron, AL. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth, who died in 1981. She was also the mother-in-law to Jo Bell Livingston of Gallatin, TN. Pat made a welcoming home and had many close friends in every community where they lived and served, including Ethel, Moorhead, Corinth, Cleveland, Greenwood, Amory and Leland. Upon retire- ment, Pat and Joe were invited to live at Wister Gardens in Belzoni, Mississippi, and manage the beauti- ful public gardens, which they did for 12 years. Pat was an avid gardener and an award-winning flower arranger. While in her 70s, she surprised her children with a written memoir of her life which gave personal observations of a childhood in rural Mississippi in the 1920s and 1930s; a lifetime being the wife of a Methodist minister; and a recounting of their extensive international travel. 162 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Pat was also a loving grandmother to Courtney Jones Wilson (Peter) from Reston, VA; Catherine Honore-Jones (Philippe) from Strasbourg, France; and Adam McDaniel from Atlanta, GA. She had four great grandchildren: Jonas and Paige Wilson and Solan and Cecilia Honore-Jones. Submitted by her daughter, Beverly H. Jones

Louise Wicker 1931-2012 Louise Zeller Wicker passed away peacefully in the early morning of November 26, 2102 at the age of 81. Born in Jackson, Mississippi October 29, 1931, she was the eldest daughter of Raymond B. Zeller, M.D., and Elenor Gehrels Zeller. She was raised in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, and was Valedictorian of her graduat- ing class at Hazlehurst High School. She then went on to attend the University of Mississippi, obtaining a B.A. in English Literature and was a member of the Kappa Delta sorority. While at the University of Mississippi she met her late husband Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr., a naval aviator, Korean War veteran and later Navy Chaplain and Doctor of Ministry. Louise traveled the world as a Chaplain’s wife serving communities in Texas, Mississippi, Florida, South Korea, Tennessee, California, Guam, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Louise taught special education for two years on Guam, later moving to an elementary classroom. She later obtained a Masters of Education at Old Dominion University, specializing in the teaching of reading and taught English at Tidewater Community College. She also was a reading specialist in the Norfolk Public Schools in the 1970s. The Wickers settled down in Kempsville, Virginia Beach in 1975. Both Louise and her husband contributed to the ministry of Community United Methodist Church in Kempsville for over thirty years. Louise was an avid genealogist, and active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Mayflower Society, the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century, the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, the New England Genealogical & Historical Society, the National Genealogical Society, and Jamestown Society. She was past Regent of the Adam Thurgood Chapter of the DAR from the 1989-1992 and named Honorary Regent as well as holding a multitude of other offices. Louise was the President of the Suffolk Chapter, Colonial Dames, 17th Century, 1997-1999 Louise is survived by her sons Richard (wife Kiki), Stephen (wife Sarah), and David, and her grand- children Sofia, Alexander, Sebastian and Elena. She is also survived by her four sisters Josephine Megehee (husband Dan), Beverly Herring (husband James), Dorothy Knight (husband Robert), and Stephanie Zeller, and her sister-in-law Nella Wicker (husband Walter). She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, the Reverend Dr. Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr. Submitted by her family

Virgia Mae Bartee 1903-2012 Virgia Taylor Bartee slipped away peacefully in her home in Canton on November 25, 2012. She was born on December 17, 1903 to the Reverend Prince Albert and Bertha Ann Taylor in Meridian, MS the third of fourteen children born to this union. Virgia was a graduate of Haven Teachers College and Jackson State University. While attending Haven, she met Harry B. Bartee whom she married following a stint in the United States Army and his graduation from Gammon Theological Seminary. Harry Bartee served in the Mississippi Annual Conference (Central Jurisdiction) until his death in 1963. Throughout their marriage, Virgia was a loyal partner in their ministry often serving as Pianist, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader and Program Organizer. They were the parents of five children. Their children received Christian nurturing and were encouraged in the pursuit of scholarship and good citizenship. The home was always a welcoming place where children and youth from the church and community could meet, enjoy the many books in the home, play the piano, practice for school and church performances, hymn singing, sharing in a meal and enjoying wholesome recreation. Virgia participated in the struggle to achieve voting rights and was one of the first poll watchers in Madison County. As one of the “foot soldiers” in the civil rights movement, she was fortunate enough to meet Martin Luther King, Jr. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 163

Virgia’s passion for teaching came early in her life. Following her graduation, from Haven, she started teaching. She even taught some of her siblings and cousins and later, her own children. Her experience ranged from teaching 6 grades in a one room schoolhouse to serving as Principal in a County secondary school. Her teaching career in the Mississippi Public School System covered a span of more than 40 years. She was a successful teacher who welcomed the most challenging cases considering no student incapable of learning. To her credit, there are doctors, lawyers, ministers, teachers, mayors, other professionals and citizens who have contributed significantly to society. Virgia was a lifelong, loyal Methodist. Methodism is the thread that was woven throughout her life. Her early education started with her parents and continued in Freedman’s Aid Bureau schools established by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her secondary school was a Methodist Episcopal Church institution. Her grandfather and father were Methodist Ministers. She was in attendance at every Annual Conference over the last three decades until age 106. At the time of her death, she was a member of Canton United Methodist Church where she had given many years of service, generous in moral and financial support and being an enthusiastic booster in the construction of a new Church building. Stalwart, exemplar, hero, mentor, shining star. She has left an indelible mark on several generations in her family of four surviving children, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, former students, colleagues and countless others whose lives she touched across the decades. Submitted by Ruth Gray

Lounett Gore 1909-2012 Lounett Gore was born March 11, 1909 in Laurel Mississippi to the late Jeremiah and Sadie Jones Barnett. She received her formal education at Mt. Olive School and Tougaloo College of Mississippi. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Julian A. Gore, a United Methodist pastor. Celebrating 60 years of Marriage, God gave six children to this union. She was a faithful church member of Smith Chapel United Methodist Church of Laurel Mississippi where she served as a choir member, choir director, Sunday School teacher, Bible Studies teacher and a member of the United Methodist Women. For over forty years she worked tirelessly with her husband, Rev. Julian A. Gore after his passing she worked with her youngest son pastor Willie Gore in the United Methodist Church until 2010. Lounett Gore transitioned November 09, 2013 at the Confort Care Nursing Home in Laurel Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband and three children. Submitted by her family

Miriam Stamps McCafferty 1925-2012 Miriam Stamps McCafferty departed this life on November 1, 2012, in Greenville, Mississippi. Born March 25, 1925, in McComb, Mississippi, she was valedictorian of the McComb High School Class of 1943. She attended Millsaps College where she majored in English literature and studied French. She graduated with a B. A., summa cum laude, in 1946. An accomplished pianist, organist, and alto singer, she also played French horn in the Jackson symphony and was a member of Chi Omega Fraternity. In 1947, she earned a Master’s in Library Science from the University of North Carolina. That same year she married World War II Marine Corps veteran and ministerial student, James Thomas McCafferty, Jr. While James studied at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Miriam worked as government documents librarian for the Atlanta Public Library. Upon her husband’s graduation and ordination as a deacon (and, later, elder) in the Methodist Church, the couple served local Methodist churches in North Mississippi, including Caledonia, Vaiden, West, Emory, Bowling Green, Tupelo Wesley, Marks, Iuka, Clarksdale St. Paul’s, Leland, New Albany, Indianola, and Amory. They also served Summit United Methodist Church. During that time, Miriam worked as a public school librarian in Clarksdale, Greenville, and New Albany, and as a city librarian in Indianola. Upon her husband’s retirement, the couple moved to McComb, Mississippi, where her husband died in 2001. Miriam had a superior mind, was a voracious reader, and loved opera. She was a member Centenary United Methodist Church, the Cecilian Circle, the Nautilus Club, and the 13 Club, a group of high school girl friends who met on a regular basis throughout their lives. 164 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Miriam was predeceased by her parents, her husband, and one brother, the late B. G. Stamps, of Titusville, Florida. She is survived by her daughter Susannah McCafferty Sanders, son-in-law Jan Boykin Sanders, grandson Andrew Thomas Sanders and his wife, Celeste Willis Sanders, great-granddaughters Mary Wennerlund and Ann Margaret Sanders, all of Greenville, Mississippi; granddaughter Ann Claire Sanders Achey and husband Elias Achey, great-granddaughter Miriam Margot) and great-grandson Eli Achey, all of Grand Haven, Michigan; son, James T. McCafferty III, daughter-in-law Malinda Hamilton McCafferty, granddaughters Sarah Ruff McCafferty, Martha Hamilton McCafferty, and Miriam Margot McCafferty, all of Jackson, Mississippi; granddaughter Elizabeth Leigh McCafferty, Ft. Worth, Texas; and grandson Daniel Jackson McCafferty, Houston, Texas. Miriam was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She patiently taught her children through precept and example. While living in the Delta throughout the turbulent 1960s, Miriam was always a quiet, stable, and courageous example of Christian charity for her family, friends, parish, and community. She modeled servanthood and demonstrated every day of her life an unswerving commitment to duty, caring for her mother and her husband in their later years. Miriam never would have called attention to herself in anything she did, but her many good works are known to God. It is fitting and, no doubt, providential, that she died on All Saints Day. Submitted by her family

Mary Ann Casey Brown 1947-2012 Mary Brown, wife of retired Elder Eddie Brown, was born in Gulfport, MS. She died at our home in my arms in Columbia, MS. Rev Fred Brown, pastor of St. James UMC, did the eulogy. She was buried at New Hope UMC cemetery in Marion County. We were married on July 9, 1967 to this union we had 3 girls Marrietta, Pamela, Erica and one son Wayne. Together we served Wiggins, MS, Oxford, MS 1984-1987, Columbia, MS 1992-2001, Greenwood, MS 2001-2004, Laurel, MS 2004-2008, Columbia, MS 2008-2011 and Foxworth, MS 2008-2012. Mary was a loyal employee for many year with various companies, including, Orleans Furniture, Wal-mart of Columbia, and as Manager of Danvers Restaurant in Oxford. She was an out going person who loved sharing meals with her friends and spending time with grand and great grandchildren. Mary was a great supporter of her husband’s ministry, serving faithfully as a “First Lady” Submitted by her husband, Elder Eddie Brown

Anita Schumpert Gunter 1935 - 2012 Anita Schumpert Gunter joined her Lord Jesus Christ and her loved ones who preceded her on July 30, 2012 in Tupelo, Mississippi. She was born in Brewer, Mississippi on February 28, 1935, the fifth child of Clyde Robert and D’Arca Johnston Schumpert. When she was less than a year old, Anita contracted a potentially fatal illness which she struggled with for over a year. While Anita was deathly ill her mother prayed that God would heal Anita, and give her a normal life. Her mother promised that in thanksgiv- ing for that healing she would encourage Anita to give her life in Christian service through some type of mission work. Anita recovered and grew up as a normal child in a family of seven children, living on a farm in the Brewer, Mississippi community and attending the Brewer Methodist Church, located between Tupelo and Shannon Mississippi. After graduating from Shannon High School, Anita entered Itawamba Junior College. After gradu- ating from IJC she transferred to Florence State College (Now University of North Alabama [UNA]) and graduated with honor. While in school at Florence she met Doyce Gunter, who was already serving rural Methodist Churches as a student pastor. Anita graduated a year ahead of Doyce, and taught school a year while Doyce was completing his college degree. On June 1, 1958, Anita and Doyce were married. She assisted him in getting his seminary education at Candler School of Theology. During the last fifteen months that Doyce was in seminary, Anita and Doyce served as house parents and Chaplin in the North Georgia Methodist Children’s home. They then returned to North Alabama Conference where they served as a rural “pastoral team.” Anita was The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 165 always a team mate to Doyce in any assignment that he was given. Together they led the way in establish- ing the “Upper Sand Mountain Parish” in North Alabama; serving as the Director of Hinton Rural Life Center in Hayesville, N. C., serving several rural circuits in Mississippi, and serving as president of Wood College in Mathiston, Mississippi. During the 54 years that Doyce and Anita were married many churches said to them, “You are the best ministry team we have ever had.” Anita’s mother had encouraged Anita to “give her life in Christian service through mission work.” Anita did the mission work by her husband’s side in the rural areas of the southeast, mainly in Alabama and Mississippi. Anita is survived by her husband, Doyce W. Gunter, one son, Timothy A. Gunter, one daughter, Nancy Carol Gunter, one brother, and three sisters. Submitted by her husband, Doyce

Harriet P. Weaver 1917-2012 Harriet Poland Weaver, a resident of Quincy, Massachusetts, since 1973, died July 3, 2012, after a brief stay at Wingate nursing home in Reading, Massachusetts. Her heart gave out at age 95, though her loving spirit never did. She carried out the Methodist tradition of “good works” in countless ways, large and small, throughout her life and was the embodiment of grace and kindness. Mrs. Weaver was born in 1917 in North Scituate, Massachusetts, where she and her four siblings grew up. A graduate of Simmons College in Boston and the Simmons College School of Social Work, she held several held social work positions in New England before marrying and starting a family. She met her husband, the late Rev. Dr. Irvin W. Weaver, when he was a graduate student at Boston University. She lived for a number of years in Columbus, Mississippi, and Montevallo, Alabama, where Dr. Weaver, taught philosophy and religion at MSCW and the University of Montevallo. Summers were spent at the Weavers’ family home in Mountville, Georgia. After the death of her husband in 1965, Mrs. Weaver taught at the University of Montevallo and in an elementary school in Chilton County, Alabama. In 1973 Mrs. Weaver returned to Massachusetts to be closer to her children, sisters, and brother and again held jobs in the field of social work. She continued her professional interests even after retiring, volunteering at Interfaith Social Services, the Quincy library, and a family literacy program. She had a lifelong passion for the natural world, especially birds. Her Quincy house overlooked a salt marsh and she spent many happy hours watching the birds that came to her feeder or dove for food in the marsh. Mrs. Weaver was also an avid reader, despite the challenge of failing eyesight in later years. Mrs. Weaver is survived by a son, Irvin W. (Bucky) Weaver of Boxborough, Mass., and a daughter, Sarah V. Weaver, of North Reading, Mass., as well as various nieces and nephews. Submitted by her daughter, Sarah 166 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

In Memoriam

We regret that a memoir was not available for the following persons: Clergy: Rev. Charles Henry Burton Rev. Howard M. Killingsworth Rev. Robert Lee Kates Rev. Barbara Ann Lowe Rev. Donald G. Mason Rev. William A. Strange Rev. James Albert Townsend Spouses: Patricia Clark Helen Faye Sills Mary Eva Sue Cox Katherine Howell Carol W. Parker Maggie Killings Smith Horace Clinton Deaton Anne M. Brant Cassie L. Berry Sarah B. Shelton Bettye Hunter Cleo T. Ramey Katherine Day Hartfield

And in loving memory, we dedicate this page to them. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 167

B. Rolls 1. Roll of Deceased Full Connection and Full Time Local Pastors Since Merger (1989)

Note: For a listing of deceased clergy (Full Connection) prior to June, 1989, please refer to the 1989 Journal. For a listing of deceased clergy (Full Connection and Full Time Local Pastors) from June 1989 through December 2009, please refer to the 2011 Journal.

Birth Death Date/Place Date/Place Steele, Macon Henry (LP) 04/13/11 08/03/89 Harrell, John A. 11/11/1894 08/19/89 Alexander, Robert D. 05/24/31 08/30/89 Pontotoc Courtney, John W. 12/03/03 Simpson Cty 09/27/89 Florence Nix, John Paul 03/16/12 11/19/89 Moore, John Inman 9/5/1898 Biloxi 11/19/89 Ocean Spg Presley, Earl 08/19/09 Vaughn 12/07/89 Jackson Prewitt, O. Thomas 4/14/1899 Ackerman 12/11/89 Jackson Stuart, James K. 11/06/22 Logan Ct.,T 01/01/90 Crisler, Joseph C. 4/15/1894 01/10/90 Nelson, Alfred L. 7/12/1889 Crystal Spg 01/23/90 Jackson Young, Roosevelt 02/28/23 02/10/90 Landrum, Hollis T. 08/17/23 Harelston 02/19/90 Jackson Pigott, Charles H. 09/15/32 Meridian 03/29/90 Jackson Stephens, Kenneth (LP) 07/07/62 Saginaw, MI 04/05/90 Memphis,T Lowery, Thomas G. 12/10/04 Carroll Cty 04/21/90 Carroll Stephenson, W. M. 03/16/20 McComb 05/09/90 Vicksburg Brantley, Miriam G.(AM) Conway, MS 06/28/90 Kosciusko Roberts, Q. C. 07/06/18 Vancleve 10/01/90 Gulfport Cowan, Lucius 02/06/02 Cowan, FL 10/23/90 Hattsbg. Duke, Charles D. 07/24/20 Sandersville 11/07/90 Jackson Dillard, John Harmon 11/06/11 Clark Cty. 11/10/90 Canton Russell, Paul Eugene 11/10/25 Sardis 11/22/90 Greenwood Richmond, John W. 07/08/08 Lexington 12/13/90 Cameron, Roger 08/30/19 Shubuta 12/23/90 Beaugard Cumberland, Lonnia A. 03/18/19 Philadelphia 01/03/91 Yazoo City Peden, Harold 08/12/28 Philadelphia 01/08/91 Pearl Bailey, A. W. 7/1/1888 Coldwater 02/08/91 Greenleaf Ashmore, Charles E.(LP) 8/3/32 Lowndes Cty. 02/20/91 Pickens Wise, Louis (LP) 04/30/91 Verona Felder, Hugh R. 02/25/38 Felders 05/08/91 Felders Byrnes, Percy Shields 06/19/91 Elliott, Ocel Lex 1910 Itawamba Cty. 06/19/91 Lowndes Cty Long, Robert Lee, Sr. 06/21/91 Leggett, J. W., Jr. 10/11/07 Allen 07/18/91 Jackson Epps, Dunlap (LP) 03/09/03 Biloxi 09/05/91 Victoria Grisham, Roy Arnold 1905 Tippah Cty. 09/11/91 Montg. Al Snow, Presley (LP) 1909 10/01/91 Foster, Arthur (AM) 10/22/91 Waycross, Ga Pittman, Issac C. Sandy Hook 11/21/91 Lindsey, Jordan Allen 10/06/12 Brandon 12/11/91 Milry, Al Shelton, Thomas E. 05/08/10 Lamar Ct., Al 12/26/91 Columbus Bridges, Lewis 08/28/34 Lena 02/07/92 Picayune 168 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Grantham, W.E., (LP) 02/14/92 Lafayette, LA Granberry, Seth W. 02/18/13 Wesson 03/07/92 Yazoo City Hill, B. F. (LP) 02/05/05 Copiah Cty. 04/09/92 Bender, Nolan L. (LP) 08/10/09 Jasper Cty. 04/21/92 Laurel Scott, Harry L. (LP) 09/18/07 Doloroso 04/24/92 Vicksburg Hollingsworth, Rudolph 11/02/36 Carthage 05/19/92 Meridian Twitchell, James O. 07/29/12 Kosciusko 05/27/92 Drew Gallman, Andrew F. Sr. 1910 Centerville 06/16/92 Jackson Johnson, Allen Levi 08/30/14 Pearlington 09/01/92 Moss Pt. Allen, Smith Willie 08/02/09 Ripley 10/16/92 Memphis Stokes, Billy F. 1943 Homewood 11/02/92 Homewood McLelland, William C. 07/23/15 Hattiesburg 11/15/92 Jackson Hensen, William Howard 1929 Boonville 12/07/92 Boonville Hinson, James Noel, Sr 08/04/08 Nettleton 12/30/92 Carrollton Griffith, Walter Exo 09/15/06 Warren Cty. 03/01/93 Vicksburg Holloman, Garland H. 08/08/93 Dement, Frank 07/17/11 Meridian 08/24/93 Hattiesburg Beadle, Marvin Wallace 08/02/93 Metarie, LA Brown, Harris A. 02/15/06 Marion Cty 09/14/93 Columbia Lowery, Donald (LP) 10/29/93 Lane, Edwsard M. 11/15/93 Harris, James C. 08 Edwardsville, AL 11/16/93 Biloxi Joyner, William O. 09/07/28 Lauderdale 12/12/93 Kemper Ct Graham, John Harry 04/06/15 Corinth 01/06/94 Holly Spg Price, John Calvin 03/01/22 Magnolia 01/10/94 Columbia Dean, Harvill F. (LP) 01/08/94 Richards, Saint Joseph 02/21/49 04/03/94 Corinth Norton, Lawrence E. 10/29 Meridian 04/06/94 Magee Coleman, Lee Calvin 04/26/94 Louisville Coleman, Victor S. 03/15/13 Welden, LA 05/21/94 Seminary Thomas, Robert (AM) 10/09/41 Bruce 06/05/94 Bruce Harden, Lloyd S. 06/14/94 Geralds, Albert Lee 10/14/09 Yazoo City 06/16/94 Enterprise Payne, Charlemagne P, Sr. Hallettsville, Tx 07/30/94 Waco, TX Moorehead, Clay 04/04/13 Benton Ct. 08/16/94 Hickory Fl Grisham, Marshall Dean 11/21/13 Wheeler 08/31/94 Friendship Howell, James E. (AM) 03/16/21 Lucedale 09/13/94 Refuge Rencher, Ollie L. 08/20/1894 Scooba 10/17/94 Holly Spgs Clay, Wilmer H. 12/07/20 Kemper Ct. 11/01/94 Jackson Whitenton, George 06/13/20 Marianna, AK 11/23/94 Meridian Jordan, Frank Sumrall 11/25/94 Sumrall Fillingame, Don L. (AM) 08/27/28 Dixie 12/20/94 Dixie Stokes, Wilmer V. 04/13/03 Guntown 01/10/95 Brewer Kennedy, William D. (LP) 07/30/30 Magee 02/14/95 Biloxi Turnage, James, Sr. 08/06/19 Indinola 03/27/95 Jeff Davis Waugh, William David 10/06/12 Sallis 06/13/95 Taylorsville Walker, James A. 05/03/25 Green Ct., Ky 08/02/95 Jackson Reeves, Harry G. 07/18/20 Amite Ct. 08/10/95 Monticello Upton, Ottis 04/22/29 Bushnell, Fl 10/18/95 Kemper Ct. Jones, J. Melvin 07/20/11 Lackney, Tx 11/19/95 Lakeland, Fl Hudson, Grady (AM) 1911 Hackleburg, AL 12/06/95 Belmont Ellis, Ralph J. 04.25/13 Meridian 12/21/95 Natchez Brantley, Otho M. 08/29/10 Newton Ct. 01/01/96 Jackson Chaffin, Robert (AM) 08/24/42 Prentiss Ct. 10/12/96 New Albany Grisham, James R. 02/26/14 01/14/96 Tupelo Johnson, Joseph S. (LP) 01/29/96 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 169

Cantin, George Witte 02/15/96 Oxford Moore, John Weems 04/01/02 Gallman 03/01/96 Biloxi Scott, Roy T. (LP) 03/11/96 Lincoln Ct. Styron, Richard J. (LP) 12/28/14 Smith Ct. 03/20/96 Brandon Nix, Amos (AM) 01/13/31 Leakesville 03/31/96 Moss Point Truman, Michael T. 08/27/00 Nedeau, MI 04/23/96 Piqua, OH Welch, Horace T. 1908 05/06/96 Jackson Johnson, Lee B. (LP) Prentiss 05/15/96 Pascagoula Potts, Charles L. 05/20/31 Potts Camp 05/17/96 Potts Camp Edwards, Estes (LP) 06/11/96 Gladney, Earle (LP) 02/13/21 Nettleton 06/21/96 Nettleton Tickell, Bobby Ray 07/05/33 Vicksburg 07/03/96 Knight, Connie M. (LP) 12/25/49 Union 07/09/96 Vicksburg Franklin, Charles Ray 12/08/24 Gallman 07/17/96 Crystal Springs Curtis, George W. 08 Choctaw Ct. 07/28/96 Elizabeth, KY Bailey, Berry Benton 09/28/08 Coldwater 08/26/96 Tupelo Wynn, Porter 01/01/02 Gallman 09/09/96 Smith, Walter D. 03/28/09 Jackson 09/23/96 Ripley Duke, Frederick 07/23/11 Allen, AL 10/18/96 Jackson, AL Hazlip, Bryant (LP) 11/25/96 Payne, John P. 09/23/11 Braxton 11/30/96 Carpenter Doggett, Blanton M. 1917 Kossuth 12/07/96 Picayune Robertson, Murry D. 03/31/30 Sallis 12/24/96 Foxworth Willoughby, James Evon 07/17/21 Carson 12/26/96 Jackson Rogers Jr., Clair Landis 09/14/13 Metcalf, CA 01/16/97 Columbus Richerson, William R. 11/16/12 Sara 02/10/97 Bullard, GA Blumer, Ed H. 08/15/02 Cestos, OK 02/26/97 Adams Tate, Rayford F. 01/04/08 03/02/97 Greenwood Minty, William R. (AM) 09/16/31 Ft. Dodge, IO 05/17/97 Mullins, Greek L. (AM) 12/07/33 Cascilla 07/17/97 Oliver, Gilbert 03/11/14 Matherville 07/17/97 Meridian Coleman, Aarchie B. (AM) Vicksburg 07/03/97 Meadville Williams, Burwell E. 08/08/97 Columbia Burnett, Marshall E.,Sr. 04/06/06 DeKalb 08/08/97 Meridian Purvis, Rupert (LP) 07/09/97 New Albany Stewart, Dudley (LP) 09/10/97 Hazlehurst Bishop, Audie C. 09/24/97 New Albany Randle, Charles L. 11/03/21 Vaiden 10/09/97 Pontotoc Lander, Percy W., Jr. 11/05/27 Kreole 10/24/97 Caswell S. Rushing, Lesley Wayne 05/28/32 Kokomo 08/31/97 Calif. Parke, Cecil William (AM) 03/13/38 Elec. Mls. 10/27/97 Escatawpa Dabbs, Joe 12/02/97 Holliday, James S. 08/11/20 Shannon 12/07/97 Jackson Johnson, Rosweitha Elliot 12/26/97 Wiggers, Charles Campbell 11/11/26 Indianola 01/19/98 Oxford Walley, Joseph Edward (AM) 02/17/98 Tourville, Elizabeth A. 02/26/98 New Albany Haley, W. C. (LP) Nesbitt 03/10/98 Como Benson, James E. 01/27/28 Meridian 03/21/98 Meridian Hopper, Jack Thaddeus (LP) 04/10/98 Arnett, Charles 09/08/26 05/03/98 FlRdUMC Ray, Crawford Love Caldonia 07/05/98 Amory Heard, Linda Faye 1949 09/11/98 Gilbert, Russell Jackson 08/04/18 09/13/98 Meridian Waters, Louis, Jr. 10/15/98 Newton Baker, John Leland 01/01/19 Stone Ct. 10/17/98 Jackson 170 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Thornton, Robert Andrew 01/19/98 Wilson, Edward Baxter 01/13/99 Batesville Barron, Claude Edward 12/21/44 L.Rock, Ar 02/04/99 Noxapater Mabry, William Leslie Greenwood 02/20/99 Durant Fair, Harold Loyd 08/02/24 Tyronza, Ar. 03/08/99 Nashville Holston, Wilton, Sr. 12/22/29 Bond 03/10/99 Bond Himebrook, Robert R. 03/19/99 Holder, James H. Jr. 04/07/99 S. Haven Hegwood, Jerome Kerry 06/08/14 Tyler, TX 04/22/99 Waynesboro Lindsey, Merrill W. 02/25/11 Holly Spgs 04/29/99 Marshallc. Whitehurst, Barry Gibbs 09/20/29 Wakefield 05/13/99 Cockrum Park, David Franklin 07/21/44 Memphis 05/21/99 Rucker, Daniel H. 07/07/07 Cara 06/25/99 Lampton McCurley, Thomas L. Jr. 07/09/99 Peden, Milton Jay 09/18/15 Philadelphia 08/04/99 Winona Branning, Billy Joe 08/07/36 Sandtown 11/01/99 Sandtown Speck, William Edward 05/23/24 Sherman 01/11/00 Blue Spgs Smith, Aubrey B. 03/12/15 Liberty 01/26/00 Liberty Appleberry, C. E. 01/30/00 Dement, W. D. 01/30/00 Miller, W. T. 1913 02/07/00 Hickory Gr Williams, Jester C. 10/27/24 Greenwood 03/13/00 Perkins, James Q. 04/05/00 Dickson, Nathan A. 09/10/18 Hattiesburg 04/08/00 Columbia Lewis, A. D. 05/11/07 Natchez 04/15/00 Pontotoc L. B. Robinson 1913 Forrest C. 04/29/00 Brookhaven Sharp, Marshall E. 11/18/06 Scott C. 05/15/00 Sebastopol Lawrence, B. M. 05/25/02 Farmhaven 05/18/00 Union Ch. McClung, George (Sonny) 11/16/39 Newnan, GA 06/03/00 Jackson Volmer, Elmer 01/16/30 Chicago, IL 06/16/00 Seminary McBride, G. Huff 07/15/12 Richton 06/27/00 Laurel Scott, Ellis Winston 09/19/01 07/08/00 Carter, Malcom Ross 02/07/31 Hattiesburg 07/08/2000 Gulfport DeWeese, C. Edward, Jr. 05/04/1930,Bay City, TX 09/02/00 Zachary, LA Sampley, Charles W. 09/02/19 AL 10/10/00 Vidalia, GA Slay, James Dudley 11/18/08 Purvis 10/22/00 Turner, Coleman Adelbert 08/08/08 Clinton 11/11/00 Clinton Gilmore, Merle Quincy 04/16/15 Hazelhurst 11/13/00 Dexter, W.T. 1924 Tishomingo C. 2000 Iuka Miller, Charles Leroy 10/03/15 Choctaw C. 2000 Wheat, Frank 07/18/36 Bay St. Louis 04/04/01 Greenwood Walding, Lonnie M. 1922 07/05/01 McCafferty, James T., Jr. 06/14/20, Starkville 07/20/01, McComb Hyde, Rowland 11/14/24, Lafayette Co. 08/01/01, Iuka Ponder, L. P. 08/04/01 Moody, James 08/05/01 Roberts, James A. 01/11/41, Summit 09/28/01, Hattiesburg Wroten, James D., Jr. 08/30, Ripley 10/09/01, Jackson Allen, Clarence 10/10/01 Johnson, Claude W. 07/04/28, Kilmichael 10/13/01, Jackson Wolfe, Thomas H. 12/06/31, Philadelphia 10/30/01, Hattiesburg Simmons, William 11/15/01 Boone, Norman U. 02/06/11, Wanita, MS 11/20/01, Brookhaven Foster, Charles 12/14/ 01 Boyer, Robert L. 01/11/02 Dolloff, Leavitt A. 06/06/29, Winthrop, MA 01/18/02 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 171

Huffman, Robert M. 09/26/36, Pelahatchie 02/08/02, Hattiesburg Patrick, William D. 03/01/02 Palmer, Louis D. 1915 04/13/02, Moss Point Taylor, Lee Allen 1966 04/26/02 Thompson, George K. 06/02/15, Taylorsville 04/01/02, Collins Allie Mitchell Frazier 06/04/02, Harold L. Miller 06/22/02, James P. Perry 08/03/02, Julius A. McRaney 08/31/02 William O. Marble 1948 09/14/02 Roy A. Givins, Sr. 02/09/10 Simsboro,LA 10/19/02 Robert Thomas Welch 1936 10/23/02 Bruce Dodge, Sr. 11/09/02 Robert Minor Matheny 06/22/16 Matherville 11/26/02 Meridian F. L. Pendleton 01/01/03 Earl Howard 1920 02/17/03 Meridian R. Stewart Smith 1917 02/20/03 / Jackson Cawthon Bowen Burt 03/04/03 Curtis Lott 02/04/1930 Bassfield 03/08/03 J. C. Christian 1924 04/03/3 John Thomas Webb 1929 Meridian 04/18/03 Tipton, IN Clifton Whitlock 1925 Meridian 04/23/03 Jackson J. D. Ramey, Jr. 05/03/03 John Henry Jones 03/31/16 05/05/03 Jack M. Nabors 05/06/03 George Reese, Jr. 05/14/03 Joseph Roland Ballow 05/20/03 John Willard Legett, III. 05/26/03 Bishop, Jr., Allen David 09/38 06/22/03 Broadus, Lars 11/10 04/08/04 Lewis, Floyd 03/27/04 Bullock, Joseph Wells 03/15/04 Youngblood, Hollis 1918 03/08/04 Boyer, Charles 02/02/04 Nay, Robert 12/13/03 Savarese, Sr., Ralph 12/02/03 Speed, Larry Curtis 02/26/39 11/15/03 Howard, Robert 1920 10/18/03 Goodwin, Benjamin M. 07/21/03 Oxford Cessna, William 06/26/03 Rowe, Jr., William M. 05/28/03 Jones, John Henry 05/05/03 Grisham, James E. 06/18/38 Tippah County 05/23/04 Iuka Garrison, William Gray 11/30/35 06/03/04 Hill, Dennis Kenneth 09/28/48 Laurel 06/27/04 Walton, Roger Bernard 11/03/18 07/30/04 Lott, William Robert, Jr. 09/14/26 Amory 08/30/04 Memphis Abel, Ferrel Leon 08/18/16 09/17/04 Street, Harold Monroe 09/01/18 10/22/04 Hartfield, William Earl 01/11/24 Lamar County 11/02/04 Phillips, Walter M. 09/26/23 11/17/04 Schultz, A. Miller 01/01/23 Anguilla 12/13/04 Pennington, Walter B. 09/19/23 Franklin Com. 12/22/04 Starkville Muse, George D., Jr. 11/19/30 01/29/05 Holden, Wilton R. 11/30/32 Vancleave 02/13/05 Jackson Chatham, John William Jr. 02/27/24 Meridian 03/03/05 Starkville 172 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Clark, Albert Gladwin 07/06/19 Drew 03/24/05 Hubbard, Robert Kellis Jr. 07/26/26 Aliceville, AL 03/25/05 Starkville Wasson, Resa Elijah 09/22/06 Atalla County 04/30/05 Tupelo Davis, Cliford Elder Jr. 07/22/23 Guntown 07/11/05 Tupelo Hagler, Donald Webster 12/08/54 Clio, AL 07/12/05 Troy. AL Conoway, Merlin Dean 03/20/35 Amory 08/06/05 Tupelo Hearn, Mary Monday 08/23/05 Grisham, Betty Marie 08/31/05 Hunter, Richard Warren 06/20/28 Birmingham, AL 09/24/05 Little Rock, AR Jackson, Daniel Timothy, Sr. 05/14/08 10/09/05 Jackson, James Willard Jr. 10/31/42 Memphis, TN 10/17/05 Memphis, TN Brooks, Truman D. 09/27/21 Independence, MS 11/21/05 Memphis,TN Salley, Jerry 11/23/05 Landrum, Stanley Barnett 01/30/25 Walnut Grove 12/04/05 Smith, Clarence Jude 11/01/41 Coldwater, KS 01/14/06 Vancleave Elliot, James Farrar 03/20/06 Hathorn, Howard Lee 03/30/06 Bowie, Harry J. 04/19/06 Hollowell, Thomas Linder 08/29/42 LaFayette Co. 05/05/06 Oxford Taylor, Wendel P. C. 05-17-06 Miller, Owen 05/21/06 Busby, Leslie D. “Pete” 12/03/19 06/23/06 Gaddy, LaFayette Shaw 11/08/15 Allen, AL 06/28/06 Grove Hill, AL Meadows, Archie L. 09/24/14 07/09/06 Andress, Robert Edward 02/27/27 Andalusia, AL 07/23/06 Jackson Johnson, Thomas Murphy 12/12/37 Yazoo City 08/11/06 Equality, AL Camp, B. Frank 03/02/31 Skene 09/19/06 Raliegh Wallace, Hubert Gill 04/29/15 10/12/06 Harrell, Arnell N. 07/01/16 10/16/06 Oliver, Algernon M. 04/23/18 Yazoo City 11/02/06 Pensacola, FL McCord, Wayne Vincent 08/30/47 Memphis, TN 12/10/06 Greenville Barlow, Hubert 12/18/06 Kitchens, L. C. 09/13/32 Ozark 01/18/07 Red Bay, AL Bridewell, Joseph Albert 09/09/14 01/24/07 Humphrey, John D., Sr. 02/17/18 Tippah Co. 02/18/07 Tupelo Earls, Ray Clark 06/17/35 Steele, MO 02/26/07 Grammer, Glenn Roland 09/14/25 03/31/07 Mills, William G. 12/04/34 McLean. IL 04/26/07 Columbus Watts, Marie A. 03/21/42 Hattiesburg 05/04/07 Jackson Hedgepeth, Hiram Jessie 02/09/34 Lawrence Co. 05/24/07 Lucedale Jackson, B. P. 11/02/22 06/26/07 Pickens, William Ford 03/23/28 Chickasaw Co. 07/05/07 Tupelo Breland, William 11/24/19 Steep Hollow 09/01/07 Stone County Miller, Rush Glenn, Sr. 01/18/20 Philadelphia 10/03/07 Wood, Huey Edward 12/04/21 New Albany 10/13/07 Boonville Collier, Clinton Joe 08/24/14 10/18/07 Jeter, Doc 09/30/21 11/02/07 Howell, Elder, Sr. 06/25/24 Lucedale 11/06/07 Lucedale Thomas, John Edward, III 07/03/37 Woodville 11/24/07 Killingsworth, Jesse C. 03/11/21 Hazlehurst 12/02/07 Burns, Addie Leroy 04/24/34 01/25/08 Cottrell, Harry Lee 05/24/20 04/09/08 Wiginton, Henry Leaton 08/09/25 Tippah Co. 04/20/08 Burton, Riley Elbert, Jr. 05/08/40 Sandtown 05/02/08 Meridian Tartt, Harry Charles 10/10/1908 Biloxi 05/12/08 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 173

Ellis, Robert Lee, Jr. 05/15/19 05/13/08 Jones, Mary Claudell 01/09/36 05/31/08 Dickerson, Gordon E. 01/09/25 Johnson Station 07/02/08 Hattiesburg Earnest, Charles Edward, Jr. 09/25/22 Chickasaw Co. 07/03/08 Tupelo Barham, Ronald Jerry 02/07/43 Florence, AL 07/20/08 Meridian Flemming, George Harold Sr. 12/09/15 Theadville 08/06/08 Ridgeland Mainers, William Selby 04/30/27 Henderson, TN 09/09/08 Senatobia Alsworth, Marion Selby 01/27/27 Meridian 09/21/08 Jackson Hudnall, Helen Faye Junkin 03/10/46 Jackson 09/30/08 Natchez Jones, George Elliot 08/15/15 McComb 11/17/08 Dallas, TX Phillips, Burnell 04/22/22 12/28/08 Baylot, Sylvia McGuffie 04/16/40 Rosedale, MI 01/09/09 Tupelo Williamson, Dolphus Paul 10/07/27 Union 01/16/09 Hattiesburg Freeman, Gaston Howard, Jr. 09/29/27 Meridian 03/04/09 Jackson McLean, Oliver Talmadge 08/21/31 Whiteville, NC 03/27/09 Gulfport Lewelling, Otis George 07/20/37 04/19/09 Moss Point James Eckford Henry 04/10/25 Starkville 08/27/09 Starkville Bobby Joe Shell 09/15/43 08/31/09 Grady Sowell 09/10/28 09/25/09 William Don Sparks 01/27/43 10/05/09 Frances Louise Cotton 10/03/29 10/06/09 Danny Harold Minnix 02/14/46 10/09/09 Robert Ford 10/10/09 Jewell Galloway Babb, Jr. 08/24/24 Alcorn County 11/11/09 Corinth Tommy Maurice Murphy 12/30/41 Natchez 11/11/09 Attala County Earnest Andrew Smith 08/25/13 11/13/09 James Robert Stauddy 08/04/20 Bentley 11/15/09 Holcomb Johnny Q. C. James 04/27/23 Moselle 11/27/09 Greenwood Floyd William Price 07/20/27 Meridian 12/13/09 Meridian John Henry Morrow, Jr. 11/10/22 Bentonia 12/14/09 Ridgeland Samuel Jay Hull 05/17/27 Kemper County 01/24/10 DeKalb Roy Harmon Biggers 06/01/44 Meridian 01/28/10 Louin Cecil Brandt Jones 06/21/34 Vicksburg 02/04/10 Hattiesburg John William Hearty, Jr. 03/17/21 02/15/10 Patsy Alexander Elmore 11/05/29 02/19/10 Arthur John Roebuck 07/09/29 Framingham, MA 03/10/10 Jackson Roy Everett Bonner 09/01/18 Toxey, AL 03/25/10 Meridian Edwin Ayres Spencer, Jr. 11/20/20 Myrtle 04/05/10 Oxford John Kennedy Colenberg 11/16/60 04/26/10 John Floyd Carter 08/20/16 04/28/10 Denson Cromwell Napier 12/27/28 Seminary 05/09/10 Jackson Hollis Wesley Bryant 11/04/15 Ashland 05/11/10 Senatobia John M. Pettigrew 05/23/10 William Warren Watkins 07/16/27 Florence 05/23/10 Ridgeland Homer Clyde Peden 10/28/20 Philadelphia 07/24/10 Collins Benjamin Charles Nelson 09/28/39 Memphis 08/05/10 Memphis William Thomas Gober 07/09/33 08/08/10 Judge R. Clark 08/27/10 Thomas Bertrand McCallister 05/28/41 Marks 08/27/10 Jackson Andrea Kersh Johnson 07/17/42 Jackson 10/01/10 Sam Lee, Jr. 03/13/28 11/01/10 Kenneth Ray Sissell, Jr. 10/17/25 Water Valley 11/01/10 Senatobia William Arthur Pennington, Jr. 03/11/37 Aberdeen 11/29/10 Cleveland James Robert Dabbs 08/23/32 01/02/11 Clovis V. Wright 08/15/29 Newton Co. 01/03/11 Meridian Harold Norman Holliday, Sr. 12/11/33 Learned 02/11/11 Mobile, AL 174 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Girlee Fortenberry Magee 02/17/11 John Thomas Wilson 03/15/28 04/03/11 Joseph Thomas Humphries 11/07/17 04/24/11 Tuscaloosa, AL Rose Mary Hayes Williams 10/01/44 05/15/11 Max D. Lightsey 03/25/1950 07/01/2011 Lockett Alton Wasson, Sr. 01/01/1911 07/29/2011 Bobby Ray Cain 08/17/1936 08/19/2011 David Eugene Rhea 07/12/1933 09/04/2011 Prentiss Harry Hawkins 04/05/1933 09/09/2011 Israel Lucas Rucker 03/10/1927 12/12/2011 Jon Belton Walter 12/27/2011 George Barry Skelton 02/12/1944 01/06/2012 H.C. Hill 02/03/1927 01/17/2012 Arthur Lewis, Jr. 10/29/1948 01/27/2012 Martin Dwain Whitehurst 10/20/1948 02/06/2012 Benjamin H. Ashford, Jr. 02/12/1930 03/21/2012 Maston Levi Prewitt 01/05/1925 03/22/2012 Dean Everette Jones 10/24/1943 04/02/2012 James Dudley Brown, Sr. 11/10/1931 04/04/2012 William E. Harrison 01/19/1931 05/24/2012 Charles Nelson Walley 04/2/1926 05/30/2012 George A. Skelton 04/04/1922 05/31/2012 Wayland Hamlin 09/06/1949 06/03/2012 Sam S. Barefield, Jr. 12/19/1925 06/16/2012 Ernest Edward Bullock 12/09/1934 07/24/2012 Richard Fenton Wicker, Jr. 07/29/2012 Robert Lee Kates 08/10/2012 Joseph Higgins Morris, Jr. 08/14/2012 Howard M Killingsworth 02/01/1934 08/24/2012 Charles Edward Smith 12/09/1935 08/29/2012 Charles Henry Burton 08/12/0930 09/07/2012 Henry Gray Story 01/01/1933 10/04/2012 James Albert Townsend 10/06/2012 Guss Jenkins Shelly 10/30/1945 10/18/2012 William Franklin Appleby, Sr. 06/20/1928 11/06/2012 William A. Strange 11/25/2012 Donald G. Mason 11/05/1936 12/02/2012 Martin Luther McCormick, Jr. 06/15/1922 12/12/2012 John Wesley Youngblood 09/02/1920 01/04/2013 Barbara Ann Lowe 01/06/2013 Howard McKee 05/27/1924 01/13/2013 Robert Eugene Anding 08/25/1921 03/17/2013 Herman Lester Heath 11/12/1925 03/18/2013 Jack Williams 04/20/2013 Samuel W. McRaney, Jr. 08/29/1931 04/20/2013

2. Surviving Spouses — Mississippi Conference *Denotes new entry Ainsworth, Claudine (Ainsworth, W. Earl)- P.O. Box 126, Marion, MS 39342 (601) 485-8924 Alexander, Anne H. (Alexander Sr., Robert D.)- 409-D Hwy 9 S., Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 489-3724 Alexander, Beulah B. (Alexander, Robert Ford)- 210 Birmingham St., Louisville MS 39339 (662) 773-6126 Allen, Helen L. (Allen, Preston B.)- 319 23rd Ave., Meridian, MS 39301 (601) 693-3203 Allen, Sophia M. (Allen, Clarence)- P. O. Box 1063, West Point, MS 39773 Alsworth, Ellen (Alsworth, Marion Selby)- 312 Shiloh Oaks Rd., Pelahatchie, MS 39145 (601) 546-2271 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 175

Anderson, Bobbie Ruth (Spinks, Willie Clifton)- 114 Ollie Lawrence Rd., Lucedale, MS 39452 *Anding, Billie Jeanne (Anding, Robert E.) - 410 Orchard Park, Apt 13 Ridgeland, MS 39157 *Appleby, Minna (Appleby, W.F.) - PO Box 841 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 Appleberry, Mary Louise (Appleberry, Clifton E.)- 44 Wood Boyd Rd., Tylertown, MS 39667 Arinder, Ava Ann (Arinder, Robert Neil)- 11008 Turtle Creek Lane, Frisco, TX 75035 Ashmore, Ora Grace (Ashmore, Charles Edwin)- 640 Highway 42, Sumrall, MS 39482 Babb, Bernice (Babb, Jewel Galloway) – 1505 E Clover Ln., Corinth, MS 38834 (662) 287-9156 Bailey, Nelda Frances (Bailey, James Leo)- 811 Fallwood Dr., Columbus, MS 39701 Barham, Carroll (Barham, Ronald Jerry)- P.O. Box 718, Collinsville, MS 39325 (601) 626-8997 Barlow, Barbara (Barlow, Hubert) 5040B Beatline Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560 (228)868-2638 Barron, Dorothy Marie (Barron, Claude Edward)- 7825 Jackson Rd., Beaumont, TX 77706 (409) 861- 2197 Baylot, Erwin, Sr. (Baylot, Sylvia McGuffie)- 7107 Hwy. 27, Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 636-2705 Bearden, Emma Jean (Bearden, Oland S.)- P. O. Box 1042, Hurley, MS 39555 Benson, Alice (Benson, James E.)- 5412 31st Place, Meridian, MS 39305-1517 (601) 482-3745 Biggers, Emily (Biggers, Roy Harmon) – 3125 CR 16, Louin, MS 39338 (601) 764-4972 Bonds, Jewell B. (Bonds Sr., John C.)- P.O. Box 173, Roxie, MS 39661 Bonner, Margaret (Bonner, Roy Everett) – 341 Kirklin Rd., Tylertown, MS 39667 (601) 876-4578 Boyer, Marcia (Boyer, Robert Lee)- 9829 Pokia Way, Diamondhead, MS 39525 (228)365-9038 Branning, Linda (Billy Joe)- 12991 Road 610, Philadelphia, MS 39350 (601) 656-2604 Bridges, Frances (Bridges, Lewis)- 4110 Hwy 80, Lawrence, MS 39336 Brown, Azalee (Brown, Sr., James Dudley) - 1055 Hemphill Ave. NW Atlanta, GA 30318 Bryant, Elizabeth (Bryant, Hollis) - 507 Greer Rd., Coldwater, MS 38618 (662) 233-2480 Buie, Martha (Buie, John)- 304 Varick St., Jersey City, NJ 07302 * Betty Bullock, 704 Kettering Dr, Cedar Park, Texas 78613 *Burton, Faye (Burton, Charles H.) - 1028 South Pat Harrison Crystal Springs, MS 39059 Burton, Jean F. (Burton, Riley Elbert) 440 Lawrence Hazel Rd., Lawrence, MS 39336 (601) 683-2420 Busby, Shirley (Busby, Leslie “Pete”)- 450 Bethel Rd., Enid, MS 38927 (662) 647-5779 Byrne, Judith R. (Nicholas, Bruce L.)- 14550 Rialto Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017 Cantin, Flora King (Cantin, George Witte) Carter, Elizabeth Hahn (Carter, Ross)- 12408 Cypress Dr., Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 831-4579 Chatham, Betty Jane (Chatham, John William “JW”)- P.O. Box MU, Mississippi State, MS 39762 Clay, Bettie (Clay, Wilmer H.)- 25 Autumn Hill Pl., Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 956-6274 Coleman, Bobbie M. (Coleman, Archie)- 538 Coleman Ct., Auburn, AL 36830 Coleman, Edrel Kelly (Coleman, Victor S.)- 1451 Hayworth Rd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Collier, Loyce (Collier, Clinton Joe) P.O. Box 425, Morton, MS 39117 (601) 732-8786 Conoway, Mary (Conoway, Merlin Dean)- 1010 Buchanan St., Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 842-8041 Cottrell, Louella (Cottrell, Harry Lee) 207 Marshal Manor, Marshal, AR 72650 (870) 448-5472 Cumberland, Mary (Cumberland, Lonnie A.)- 526 E.10th St., Yazoo City, MS 39194 (662) 746-9319 Dabbs, Delia (Dabbs, James R.) – 125 Summit Ridge, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 264-2294 Delmas, Francis (Delmas, James H.)- 111 Pittman Circle East, Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 939-9547 Denton, Dorcas G., 9501 Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53224 Dexter, Betty Sue (William Thomas)- Box 114, Iuka, MS 38852 (662) 423-1777 Dodge, June (Dodge, Bruce Kenneth)- 3209 North 11th St., Ocean Springs, MS 39564 Dolloff, Acka (Dolloff, Leavitt A.)- 101 Lee Ann, Hazelhurst, MS 39083 Earnest, Lois (Earnest, Charles Edward))- 301 Pinehill Dr., Aberdeen, MS 39740 (662) 369-6566 Ellis, Rhoda Frances (Ellis, Ralph)-5401 Brownlee Rd., Stone Mountain, GA 30087 (770) 923-8963 Erby, Bertha (Erby, Shepard) Fair, Agnes Hunt (Fair, Harold L.)- 853 General George Patton Road, Nashville, TN 37221-2571 (615) 646-2246 Fillingame, Bobbie Jo (Fillingame, Don L.)-3421 Cecil Dr., Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 936-6376 Garrison, Peggy (Garrison, William)- P. O. Box 113, Etta, MS 38627 Gilmore, Vera Mae (Gilmore, M.Q)- Box 643, Pelahatchie, MS 39145 (601) 854-8564 Givens, Ellen (Givens, Roy A.)- 16741 Hwy 485, Vicksburg, MS 39180 Gober, Sandra (Gober, Willian T.) – c/o Kim Davis, 3112 Brittany Place, Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 712-0444 176 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Goff, Minnie V. (Goff, Will Garfield)- Box 415, Stonewall, MS 39363 (601) 659-7322 Grantham, Eleanor B. (Grantham, William Elria) Grisham, Hilda (Grisham, James E.)- 1811 Independence Square, Iuka, MS 38852 Gunn, Evelyn (Gunn, Clyde)- 9251 N. Carlotta Lane, Brown Deer, WI 53209 *Hamlin, June (Hamlin, Wayland) – 720 Stegall Road, Pelahatchie, MS 39145 (601) 316-8615 Harper, Jessie Mae (Harper, Benjamin F.)- P.O. Box 471, Kosciusko, MS 39090 Harrell, Katherine (Harrell, Guy)- Rt. 1, Box 50, Madison, MS 39110 Harrell, Lena Mae (Harrell, Arnell N.) - P.O. Box 611, Starkville, MS 39760 (662) 323-8414 Harrison, June (Harrison, William E.) – 1502 Valley Road, Tupelo, MS 38804 Hathorn, Clyde Whiteside (Hathorn, Howard Lee)- 2429 Lawndale #309, Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 840-1401 Heard, Jr., Major (Heard, Lynda Faye)- 837 Fairwood Dr., Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 226-3151 *Heath, Joyce (Heath, Herman L.) - 2413 23rd Avenue Meridian, MS 39301 Hedgepeth, Orell (Hedgepeth, Hiram Jessie) - 112 Basin Refuge Rd., Lucedale, MS 39453 (601) 947- 7287 Henry, Maxine (Henry, James Eckford) – 180 West Point Rd., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-5760 Henson, Elizabeth I. (Henson, William Howard)- 5906 Lynnbrier Ave., Memphis, TN 38120 Hill, Ellen W. (Hill, D. Kenneth)- #1 Southern Meadows, Lawrenceville, IL 62439 (618) 943-1445 Hill, Minnie B. (Hill, H. C.) – P. O. Box 951 Lucedale, MS 39452 Hinson, Frances (Hinson Sr., James Noel)- 93 Oakridge, Boyle, MS 38730 Holden, Jane (Holden, Wilton R.)- P. O. Box 25, Marion, MS 39342 (601) 482-8063 Holliday, Joan B. (Holliday, Harold N Sr.) – Arrington Park, 7070 Grelot Rd. #418, Mobile, AL 36695 (251) 639-1592 Hollingsworth-Morgan, Nancy C. (Hollinsgworth, Rudolf)- 3266 Hwy 613, Lucedale, MS 39452 Holston, Shirley (Holston, Wilton S.)- 227 Allstate Drive, Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 956-7488 Holyfield, Vivian J. (Holyfield, Sr., Orrey C.)- 303 Alexander Rd., Long Beach, MS 39560 Hopper, Vanda N. (Hopper, Jack Thaddeus) Howell, Addrianna (Howell, Elder, Sr.) 3200 Sally Parker Rd., Lucedale, MS 39452 (601)947-7149 Hubbard, Sara (Hubbard, Robert K.)- 404 McKinley, Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-2493 Hudson, Corrine (Hudson, Grady)- 2800 West Main St., #10-A, Tupelo, MS 38801 Huffman, Imogene (Huffman, Robert M.)- 173 Somerset Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 264-6303 Humphrey, Pat (Humphrey, John D., Sr.) - 2800 W. Main St., Cottage 204-B, Tupelo, MS 38801 (662) 841-0131 Hunter, Faye C. (Hunter, Charles Andrew)- 416 South 35th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Jackson, Molly (Jackson Jr., James Willard)- 208 Womack Rd., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-4387 James, Cassie (James, Johnny Q. C.) – P.O. Box 636, Greenwood, MS 38935 (662) 455-6348 Jeter, Bertie (Jeter, Doc) 231 CR 526, Ripley, MS 38663 (662) 837-9537 Johnson, Gloria Fox (Johnson, Thomas Murphey) – 1142 AL Hwy. 259, Equality, AL 36026 (334) 541- 4673 Johnson, Larry Darnell (Johnson, Rosweitha)- 984 Old Conley Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30354 (404) 361-7242 Johnson, Walter Stephen (Johnson, Andrea Kersh) 106 Bainbridge Ln., Madison, MS 39110 (662) 436-9131 Jones, Ann (Jones, James L.)- 1100 Pace Parkway, Mobile, AL 36693 Jones, Janet (Jones, Dean Everette) – 333 West Broad Street, West Point, MS 39773 Jones, Jewel (Jones, Cecil Brandt) – 103 Candlewick Rd., Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 271-2306 Jones, Lacy Lee (Jones, Champinoise)- 107 CR 52816, Heidelberg, MS 39439 (601) 787-3637 Joyner, Betty A. (Joyner, William O.)- 5876 Lockwood Dr., Meridian, MS 39305-9772 Judge, Carmelite (Judge, James Ray)- 5302 N. 41st St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 Kennedy, Sue (Kennedy, William)- P. O. Box 227, Yazoo City, MS 39194 *Killingsworth, Tiny (Killingsworth, Howard M.) - 917 Kraner Lane Brookhaven, MS 39601 King, Emma K. (King, C. L.)- 3858 N. Wabash, Jackson, MS 39213 Kitchens, Geraldine (L. C. Kitchens) - P.O. Box 692, Belmont, MS 38827 Landrum, Erna M. (Landrum, Hollis T.)- 407 Lake Forest Dr., Vicksburg, MS 39183 (601) 638-5005 Landrum, Louise (Landrum, Stanley B.)- 607 Barkley Dr., Hamilton, TX 76531 Leggett, Carol (Leggett, III, J. Willard)- 644 Magnolia Cir. Gulf Shores, AL 36542 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 177

Lewelling, Yvonne (Lewelling, Otis George)- 2701 Dogwood Ln., Moss Point, MS 39562 (228) 588-6583 Lewis, Rena (Lewis, Jr., Arthur) - P. O. Box 274 Amory, MS 38821 Loftin, Mary B. (Loftin, Rex L.)- 5800 Old Providence Rd., Apt. 5303, Charlotte, NC 28226-6881 (704) 362-0460 Lott, Ann (Lott, William Robert)- 1 Savannah Square Dr., Cottage #11, Savannah, GA 31406 Lott, Doris (Lott, Curtis M.)- 3064 Yorktown Rd., Vicksburg, MS 39180 (601) 636-2593 Lowery, Martha R. (Lowery, Donald R.)- 9113 Forsythia Dr., Pascagoula, MS 39581 Mabry, Helenstine (Mabry, William L.)- P. O. Box 89, Durant, MS 39063 Marble, Nicki (Marble, William O.)- P. O. Box 712, Bay Springs, MS 39422 (601) 764-3925 Martin, Peggy (Martin, Billy G.)- 402 Lake Forest, Vicksburg, MS 39180 Matheny, Emily (Matheny, Robert Minor)-6600 Poplar Springs Dr., #D301, Meridian, MS 39305 601- 482-6911 McCallister, Mary Louise (McCallister, Thomas Bertrand)- 607 Westland Dr., Winona, MS 38967 (662) 222-2258 McGlowan, Alberta (McGlowan, James Thomas) McLelland, Wilma (McLelland, William C.)- 104 Linden, Clinton, MS 39056 (601) 924-1622 *McRaney, Carolyn (McRaney, Samuel W. Jr.) - PO Box 603 Prentiss, MS 39474 Mills, Betty (Mills, William G.) - 101 Northwood Dr., Louisville, MS 39339 (662) 773-6910 Minnix, Mary (Minnix, Danny Harold) – 138 Bentley Dr., Tupelo, MS 38804 Minty, Marty (Minty, Bill)- 61 Perry Place, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Moorehead, Wilma (Moorehead, H.C.)- 798 Williams Rd., Byhalia, MS 38611 Moragne, Elsie C. (Moragne, Herbert A.)- 46 Tatum Camp Rd., Purvis, MS 39475 *Morris, Nan (Morris, Joseph H.) - 3393 Suger Grace Valley Harriman, TN 37748 Morrow, Marion (Morrow, John Henry, Jr.) – 600 S Pear Orchard Rd. Apt. 329, Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 956-9699 Mosley, Mary Nell (Mosley, John Wesley)- 72 Chickasaw St., Starkville, MS 39759 (662) 323-2418 Mullen, Mary Frances (Mullen, Greek L.)- 1127 Redgrass Rd., Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 665-1528 Murphy, Margaret Ann Higgason (Higgason, Paul Lavert)- 1300 CR 14, Myrtle, MS 38650 (662) 538-9833 Nabors-Wolfe, Jackie (Nabors, Jackie Moore)- P. O. Box 828, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 (828) 452-7176 Napier, Jean (Napier, Denson) – 1510 Northlake Cir., Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 957-9526 Nelson, Lilla Ruth (Nelson, Benjamin Charles)- P.O. Box 333, Becker, MS 38825 (662) 257-6464 Newell, Florida B. (Newell, Wisdom)- Box 2081, Shubutta-Eucutta Rd., Shubuta, MS 39360 Nix, Alberta (Nix, Amos)- P. O. Box 8412, Moss Point, MS 39563 473-6195 Nix Ford, Patricia Lee (Nix, John Paul)- 222 Monterey Dr., Naples, FL 34119 Oliver, Dee (Oliver, Algernon M.) - 10100 Hillview Rd., Pensacola, FL 32514 (850) 476-9065 Park, Carey (Park, David)- P. O. Box 262, Houlka, MS 38850 Parke, Patricia (Parke, Cecil “Bill”)- P. O. Box 206, Guin, AL 35563 (205) 468-2139 Peden, Elsie (Peden, Milton Jay)- 4866 Buggs Ferry Rd., Macon, MS 39341 Peden, Juanice (Peden, Homer)- 217 Methodist Blvd. Apt 248 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (601) 392-2220 Peden, Louise Moeller (Peden, Harold G.)- 233 Moore St., Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 932-2421 Pendleton, Irene (Pendleton, F. L.)- 13009 Hwy 51, Hazelhurst, MS 39083 Pennington, Jackie Strickland (Pennington, William Arthur Jr.)- 707 Tenth Ave., Cleveland, MS 38732 (662) 843-8139 Perry, Bernice (Perry, James “Perk”)- 419 Shady Acres Road, Tupelo, MS 38804 (662) 841-2932 Phillips, Margie (Phillips, Burnell)- 431 Point Dr., Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 955-7933 Pickens, Alice Louise (Pickens, William Ford) 2251 CR 402, Houston, MS 38851 (662) 447-5791 Pittman, Sallie B. (Pittman, Isaac C.)- 1405 Rowan Ave., Columbia, MS 39429 Potts, Joann (Potts, Charles)- 4621 Bell Wood Dr., Olive Branch, MS 38654-6220 Prewitt, China Ray (Prewitt, Maston Levi) – 443 Adams Ave Eupora, MS 39744 Price, Etta Watts (Price, John Calvin)- Box 609, Foxworth, MS 39483 Ranager, Elizabeth L. (Ranager, Walter C.)- P. O. Box 720, Madison, MS 39130 Randolph, Bobbie Jean (Randolph, James David)- P. O. Box 23611, Jackson, MS 39225 Rankin, Anna B. (Rankin, Haney May)- c/o Mary Evans, P. O. Box 155, Pearlington, MS 39572 Ray, Carrie P. (Ray, Douglas M.)- 18600 Steel St., Detroit, MI 48235 178 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Ray, May Evelyn (Ray, Crawford)- P.O. Box 512, Amory, MS 38821 (601) 256-3417 Reese, Martha (Reese, George S.)- 118 Gillespie Dr., Indianola, MS 38751 Reynolds, Maxine (Reynolds, Lemuel H.)- 13198 Quitman Meridian Hwy., Meridian, MS 39301 Rhea, Frances (Rhea, David Eugene) – 715 Oak Hill Drive Oxford, MS 38655 Rice, Edith (Rice, Willard Clois)- 3751 Johnville Hwy, Lake City, SC 29560 (843) 386-6806 Roberts, Jane (Roberts, James Alver)- 2120 County Line West, Summit, MS 39666 Roebuck, Rosemarie (Roebuck, Arthur John) – 125 Whiperwill Rd., Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 992-9528 Rogers, Marjorie Woods (Rogers, Benjamin)- 300 Airline Rd., Apt C-1, Columbus, MS 39703 Rogers, Mary E. (Rogers, Landis)- Box 334, Columbus, MS 39703 (662) 328-3624 Rucker, Velma (Rucker, Israel Lucas) – 2541 Elkhorn Drive Decatur, GA 30034 Rushing, Eunice (Rushing, Leslie Wayne)- 950 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA 94550 Russell, Barbara (Russell, Paul Eugene)- 203 Briarwood Cir., Greenwood, MS 38930 Salley, Peggy (Sally, Jerry Lee)- P O Box 73, Lyon MS 38645 (662) 627-3440 Scarborough, Jannie B. (Scarborough, Preston)- 1432 Highway 587, Morgantown, MS 39483 Shaw, Ruth C. (Straw, Brice Willie)- 306 Forest Blvd., Apt 2, Columbus, MS 39702 Shell, Johnny Ethel (Shell, Bobby Joe) 5933 Baxter Dr., Jackson, MS 39211 (601) 316-6319 *Shelly, Sarah (Shelly, Guss J.) - 703 James Street Amory, MS 38821 Sissell, Robbie Bray (Sissell, Kenneth Ray Jr.)- 222 North Heard St., Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562- 6282 *Skelton. Johnetta (Skelton, George A.) - 13 Buchanan Rd Porterville, MS 39352 Skelton, Pat (Skelton, George Barry) – P. O. Box 64 Lauderdale, MS 39452 Smith, Alice (Smith, Clarence Jude “CJ”)- 9801 Hidden Lake Rd., Vancleave, MS 39565 (228) 826- 4376 *Smith, Louise (Smith, Charles E.) - 1021 Morgan Drive New Albary, MS 39652 Smith, Beatrice (Smith, E. Binford)- 4663 Mill Pond Dr., Troy, MI 48095 (248) 528-3257 Smith, Frances (Smith, R. Stewart)- 1078 Cedar Hill Dr., Jackson, MS 39206 Smith, Pollie J. (Smith, Alexander) Sparks, Carolyn (Sparks, William Don) – 7586 Hwy 363, Mantachie, MS 38855 (662) 282-4066 Speck, Georgia M. (William Edward)- P. O. Box 216, Sherman, MS 38869 Speed, Charley Sue (Speed, Larry C.)- P. O. Box 184, Collins, MS 39428 (601) 765-0579 Spencer, Gladys (Spencer, Edwin Ayres, Jr.) – 100 Azalea Dr., Room 213, Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 234-7824 Stauddy, Scottie (Stauddy, James Robert) – 75 Darlene Cove, Grenada, MS 38901 (662) 417-2930 Stephens, Hillery Louise (Stephens, Kenneth Wilson)- P.O. Box 334, Winona, MS 38967 Stokes, Sallie M. (Stokes, Albert W.)- P.O. Box 143, Philadelphia, MS 39350 Suitor, Thelma (Suitor, Roy A.)- P.O. Box 7093, Meridian, MS 39305 Sutherland, Coralie M. (Sutherland, B.L.)- 1002 Lafayette Ave., Pascagoula, MS 39567 Taplin, Mamie (Taplin, Davis J.) Thomas, Bobbie Ruth (Thomas, Gaines M.)- 356 CR 39, Vossburg, MS 39366 Thomas, Margaret E. (Thomas, John Edward) 153 Timberton Dr., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 554- 3222 Thornton, Jr., Jamie C. (Thornton, Jr., Robert Andrew) Trammell, Ella (Trammel, Theodore)- 55 Gammon Ave., SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 Tucker, Vitha A. (Tucker, Ellis Eugene) Turnage, Evelyn A. (Turnage, James L., Sr.)- 7024 Highway 18, Utica, MS 39175 (601) 885-6718 Upton, Sarah Hail, (Upton, Ottis)- 3551 36th Ave., Meridian, MS 39307 (601) 482-3491 Vollman, Delma M. (Vollman, Elmer)- 150-A Crosby Rd., Seminary, MS 39479 (601) 722-9155 *Walley, Evelyn (Walley, Charles N.) - 246 Westover Drive Hattiesburg, MS 39402 Ward, Gladys (Ward, Geoffrey)- 7862 Fentress-Panhandle Rd., McCool, MS 39108 Waters, Mary Sue (Waters Jr., Louis)- 1882 Pecan Rd., Newton, MS 39345 (601) 727-3784 Watkins, Meta (Watkins, William Warren) – P.O. Box 820307, Vicksburg, MS 39182 (601) 638-4192 Waugh, Mattie Irene (Waugh, W.D. “Bill”)- 806 Leaf River Dr., Taylorsville, MS 39168 (601) 785-4381 Webb, Grace (Webb, John Thomas)- P. O. Box 615, Arcadia, IN 46030 Webb, Kayretha S. (Webb, Clyde)- Box 982, Leakesville, MS 39451 (601) 352-3286 Welch, Charlotte C. (Welch, Jr., Robert Thomas)- P. O. Box 542, Amory, MS 38820 (662) 256-3514 Wheat, Virginia (Wheat, Frank)- 433 Pinehurst Dr., Meridian, MS 39305 (601) 681-9287 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 179

Whitehurst, Carolyn (Whitehurst, Martin Dwain) – 924 Taylor Street, Corinth, MS 38835 Whitlock, Mettie Miller (Whitlock, Clifton)- 215 Walnut St., Ridgeland, MS 39157 Wiggers, Mary (Wiggers, Charles Campbell)- 1343 Higgins Tr., Pontotoc, MS 38863 (662) 509-8208 Wiginton, Mary Ann (Wiginton, Henry Leaton) 12227 Sheffield Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503 (228) 861- 1339 Williams, Opal (Williams, Burwell E.)- 12 Fortenberry Drive, Foxworth, MS 39483 *Williams, Vetrice (Williams, Jack) – 2202 Veston Drive Corinth, MS 38834 Williamson, Naomi (Williamson, James A.)- 214 Beaver Trail, Pelham, AL 35124 (205) 987-7391 Williamson, Sybil (Willliamson, Dolphus Paul)- 2039 Briarwood Dr., Laurel, MS 39440 (601) 408-2774 Wolfe, Carolyn (Wolfe, T. Hillman)- 200 Patton Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401 (601) 545-8545 C. Historical Table

A listing of the sessions of various Annual Conferences within the state held prior to 1989 can be found in the 1989 edition of the Journal, pp. 385-392.

Sessions of the Mississippi Annual Conference since Merger of the former Mississippi and North Mississippi Conferences in 1988:

Date Place Bishop Secretary

1989 June 22-26...... Jackson...... Robert C. Morgan...... Curtis Moffat . Carl Grubbs 1990 June 11-14...... Tupelo...... Robert C. Morgan...... Carl Grubbs . Curtis Moffat 1991 June 17-21...... Biloxi...... Robert C. Morgan...... Curtis Moffat 1992 June 8-11...... Jackson...... Robert C. Morgan...... Curtis Moffat 1993 June 7-10...... Jackson...... Marshall L. Meadors...... Curtis Moffat 1994 June 7-10...... Jackson...... Marshall L. Meadors...... Curtis Moffat 1995 June 5-9...... Tupelo...... Marshall L. Meadors...... Curtis Moffat 1996 June 10-12...... Jackson...... Marshall L. Meadors...... Curtis Moffat 1997 June 2-4...... Jackson...... Marshall L. Meadors...... Curtis Moffat 1998 June 1-3...... Jackson...... Marshall L. Meadors...... Curtis Moffat 1999 June 14-17...... Hattiesburg...... Marshall L. Meadors...... Curtis Moffat 2000 June 5-7...... Tupelo...... Marshall L. Meadors...... Curtis Moffat 2001 June 5-7...... Tupelo...... Kenneth L. Carder...... Jerry Beam 2002 June 2-5 Jackson Kenneth L. Carder (ill)...... Jerry Beam Clay F. Lee, Presided 2003 June 2-5...... Biloxi...... Kenneth L. Carder...... Jerry Beam 2004 June 1-4...... Biloxi...... Kenneth L. Carder...... Jerry Beam 2005 June 5-8...... Jackson...... Hope Morgan Ward...... Jerry Beam 2006 June 11-14...... Jackson...... Hope Morgan Ward...... Roger Puhr 2007 June 10-13...... Jackson...... Hope Morgan Ward...... Roger Puhr 2008 June 8-10...... Jackson...... Hope Morgan Ward...... Roger Puhr 2009 June 12-14...... Jackson...... Hope Morgan Ward...... Roger Puhr 2010 June 11-13...... Jackson...... Hope Morgan Ward...... Roger Puhr 2011 June 10-12...... Jackson...... Hope Morgan Ward...... Roger Puhr 2012 June 8-10...... Jackson...... Hope Morgan Ward...... Roger Puhr 2013 June 7-9...... Jackson...... James E. Swanson, Sr...... Trey Harper The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 181

Section VI 2013 Mississippi United Methodist Annual Conference A. Special Guests Rev. Harold D. Lewis, Sr. Director, Black Congregational Excellence Center for Congregational Excellence Rev. Harold D. Lewis led two workshops Thursday morning­ at the Living Faith event. He was the keynote speaker at the Small Membership Banquet Thursday evening. Rev. Lewis is a native of Greenwood, Mississippi. He holds the Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tougaloo College in Tougaloo, MS, and the Master’s of Divinity from Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia. He has served churches in the North Georgia, Mississippi and Baltimore- Washington Annual Conferences. He serves through the Center for Congregational Excellence in the Office of the Black Church and with the Office of New Church Development. Since his appointment to the Florida Annual Conference, he works to encourage and empower Black churches through the Black Church Symposium, quarterly workshops and seminars. He has organized the Black Church Strategic Team to assist with leadership training, planting and coaching Black churches. Harold has been awarded numerous awards and citations for his exceptional leadership abilities. In 2007, the National Council of Negro Women in Washington, D.C. awarded him the Community Leader of the Year Award. He holds active membership in a number of community and civic organizations includ- ing a Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, Life Member of Black Methodists for Church Renewal and the Capitol Hill Kiwanis Club. He is a stand-up Christian comedian with names and personalities such as Iceberg Flame, the only Pastor with a hot and cold name, Momma Lou and Deacon Neck-bone. He began performing stand-up comedy during his undergraduate years and has evolved into one of the most holy hilarious comedic per- formers on the scene. His Christian comedy has afforded him the opportunity to travel across the U.S. and abroad, performing for churches, conventions, convocations and the military USO. He and his wife Janet live in Lakeland, FL and they have seven God-given children and five grand- children. His personal coined philosophies on life are: 1. “Never let anyone else’s negative opinions of you become your reality” and 2. If you can laugh at it, you can live through it!”

Bishop William T. (Bill) McAlilly Resident Bishop of the Nashville Area Bill McAlilly, 56 years old, is the resident bishop of the Nashville Area, elected in July 2012. He has served in a wide variety of ministry settings in Georgia and Mississippi—from a small membership church in the Mississippi Delta to a new congregation in the suburbs of Memphis to a newly organized congregation in Madison, MS to a large membership congregation in Tupelo. In 2006, Bill was appointed to serve the Seashore District of the Mississippi Conference in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Bill leads with a pastor’s heart and with a vision for the reign of God. n Family Married to the former Lynn Barkley for 34 years Children: Chris and Millie McAlilly, grandson Thomas McAlilly; Laura and Nate Paulk n Ministerial Service 2012-present: Resident Bishop, Nashville Area, United Methodist Church 182 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

2006-2012: Seashore District Superintendent 2000-2006: First United Methodist Church, Tupelo, MS 1994-2000: St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, Madison, MS 1990-1994: First United Methodist Church, Philadelphia, MS 1986-1990: Organizing Pastor, Getwell Road United Methodist Church, Southaven, MS 1984-1986: Lambert United Methodist Church, Lambert, MS 1981-1984: First United Methodist Church, New Albany, MS, Associate Pastor 1978-1981: First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, GA, Minister with Youth n Education 1978-1981: Master’s Degree, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 1974-1978: B. A. in Religion, Millsaps College, Jackson, MS n Jurisdictional Conference Delegate 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012; Alternate 1996 n General Conference Delegate, 2004, 2008, 2012; Alternate, 2000 Task Force for Holy Conferencing n Annual Conference Board of Directors, United Methodist Senior Services Board of Trustees, Millsaps College Board of Directors, Mississippi Methodist Foundation Board of Ordained Ministry Design Team for the Residency in Ministry Program Chair, Conference Relations Committee, Board of Ordained Ministry Developed Transitions Seminar for Moving Pastors Chairperson, Evangelism Committee, North Mississippi Conference n Publications and Lectures Contributor to The Gift of Unity by Bishop Scott Jones Mississippi United Methodist Advocate Marcy Lectures, Candler School of Theology, with Tom Long, Lecture: Preacher as Person Mississippi Instructor for Course of Study: Pastor as Caring Person

Bishop Robert C. Morgan Robert C. Morgan was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He is married to Martha Storey of Ethelsville, Alabama. They have four children and seven grand- sons. Bishop Morgan was educated in the Birmingham Public Schools and graduated from Birmingham Southern College. He holds a Master of Divinity from Emory University, Candler School of Theology. He has been the recipient of six honor- ary doctorates in addition to one from his own alma mater, Birmingham-Southern College. He served four pastoral appointments in North Alabama. Additionally, he served five years as a district superintendent- Bishop Morgan was Senior Pastor of the Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church, Birmingham, for more than 10 years prior to his election to the episcopacy. The Southeastern Jurisdiction elected him a bishop of the United Methodist Church on July 19, 1984. He was assigned to the Mississippi Area of the United Methodist Church, where he served for eight years. During Bishop Morgan’s tenure in the Mississippi Area, the two former annual conferences of the area were merged into one statewide annual conference. In July 1992, he was assigned to the Louisville Area where he served until his retirement in September 2000. During his tenure in Kentucky, the Louisville and Kentucky Annual Conferences were merged into one annual conference. He was president of the General Board of Church and Society. He was a member of the Board of Discipleship and the General Board of Global Ministry. He served as president of the Council of Bishops during 1999-2000. He and Martha have returned to Birmingham. He is the Bishop-in-Residence at United Methodist related Birmingham-Southern College. In this capacity he is able to teach one course each semester as well as devote time for students. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 183

Although Bishop Robert Morgan has officially retired, his calendar remains filled with teaching, preaching and speaking engagements-all of which extend his more than 50 years of service to The United Methodist Church. His teaching and mentoring of students at BSC will impact the leadership of the church for years to come. Prior to his election as bishop in 1984, he served as pastor of four churches, as well as the District Superintendent of the Tuscaloosa District, all in the North Alabama Conference. He and his wife, Martha, have been married for 48 years, and they have four children and nine grandchildren. B. 2013 Mission Offering

“WE ARE CALLED by the risen Christ to go into the entire world to make disciples of all people. It is with joy that as the bishop of the 1,083 churches of The Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, I invite you to join with me in fulfilling this call. We have the opportunity to strengthen our ability to reach new people for Christ through giving to three amazing new endeavors outlined in this reading. I pray that you will ask the Lord to speak to your heart for full commitment to this journey.” – BISHOP JAMES E. SWANSON, SR.

2013 Mission Marketplace Total: $10,777.00 2013 Mission Offering Total: $140,186.32

Giving To… Creating New Leadership to Create New Places For New People Discipleship Formation for Laity This new and innovative approach will help laity to grow spiritually through the following: n Accountable Bible study n Equipping and inspiring personal evangelism n Being a spiritual leader without holding an official position in the church n Living a Christ like life from a Wesleyan model Creating New Places for New People The best way to reach new people for the Lord today is through creating new entry points into a new life in Christ. There are excellent opportunities for this in Mississippi through the following: n Discovering the people God has already gifted and called to plant new congregations 184 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

n Exposing gifted persons to some of the best practices of planting new churches that will help increase the rate of effectiveness in planting new congregations n Helping existing congregations and pastors discover that God is calling them to be parenting congregations for new churches n Helping Mississippi United Methodist respond to God’s call to share their resources to support the starting of new churches n Creating opportunities for Residence in Ministry for potential High Impact pastors Partnering with the Euraisia Area UMC The office of Connectional Ministries of the Mississippi Annual Conference has partnered with the Moscow, Russia UMC through Mississippi native Sara (Goodloe) Rakhman- kulova, who serves as the primary liaison for the Eurasia initiative for new places for new people and for discipleship formation of laity. Rakhmankulova is married to a Russian UMC pastor. Together they are on a mission to make disciples for Christ. How To Give Towards... Creating New Leadership to Create New Places For New People Sarah and Artur Rakhmankulova You are invited to offer your time and gifts towards the 2013-2014 Mississippi Annual Conference Mission Offering. Here is how to help. n Tell this story in your local churches and solicit contributions for this effort. n Seek out individuals that desire to make sacrificial gifts to this effort. n Be willing to speak to churches and individuals that need more information so we can increase our level of participation in the churches of our annual conference. n Be in prayer that the Lord will bless The Mississippi Annual Conference to share financial resources and give the conference added vision to be more faithful and fruitful in its goal to please God.

“I want to thank you in advance for the POWER of your prayers that has launched our mission offering for the 2013 and 2014 Annual Conference sessions.” – Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr.

C. “The POWER of We” Taken from an article written by Rev. Stephen Sparks for The Circuit Rider Most United Methodist bishops when moving to an annual conference develop a theme for their time as the Episcopal leadership. The POWER of We is not just another theme, slogan, program or plan. It is a whole lot more. It is a vision, a mission. Most importantly it is a set of core values that will form who we are as an annual conference and individual churches; transform the way we think about, plan and implement ministry and realign our focus back on the local church and community. It is not a program designed at the conference level, directed by the conference level leadership and sent to the local church. This is not a top down approach. However it is about living out the core values in our lives. This is a grass roots, bottom up, Holy Spirit-led, viral infusion of new DNA that spurs new thinking, new ideas, new ministry, new vision and new answers that starts with asking the right question locally and develop- ing answers and solutions that are inherently indigenous and contextual. The POWER of We is about transforming not only what we do and how we do it, but also inwardly transforming who we are. It is about being rightly oriented and rightly related, to God, to others and to ourselves. Over the last year Bishop Swanson has been following the Holy Spirit to develop these values and a process for infusing this new Holy Spirit inspired DNA of the Mississippi Conference. “We cannot expect a system to render different results unless it [the system] changes from within. The same is true for us as individuals,” said Swanson. Where then does this DNA come from? In his teaching, Swanson The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 185 speaks about the disciples in Acts 2. “After the resurrection the disciples were told by Jesus to wait until the Holy Spirit comes and sends the POWER. They were limited to doing a few things like elect- ing a successor to Judas but basically they were told to wait and pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to come. You see there is no we without the Holy Spirit. We cannot do anything unless it is empow- ered by the Holy Spirit,” Swanson added. What then are the core principles of the POWER of We? It is the great commandment- love; the great commitment-generosity; the great requirement-justice; and the great commission- apprenticeship. Love centers on rightly loving God, loving neighbor and appropriately loving ourselves. Generosity centers on our awareness of our own blessings by God that drives a willingness to share our blessings with others. Justice revolves around the idea that everyone can have the experience of the love of God and being in right relationship with Him. “There is something about being in love with others, one simply cannot say ‘I love you’ without being involved in their pain and suffering that is part of the human condition. In order for us to live out what it means to be in love with people, we will find ourselves involved bringing a sense of right relationship with others and with ourselves. It is not so much fighting for justice but rather the justice within that causes one to treat people the way that they would want to be treated. As one changes from within, then he or she will be compelled to help others,” said Swanson. One of the best examples Swanson offers is South Africa after apartheid. The people had the choice of continuing a system of an eye for an eye that would lead to more war and death but instead chose the path of truth and reconciliation. There can be no justice without truth. There can be no justice without reconciliation. Discipleship is focused not simply on an intellectual gaining of knowledge about God but apprenticeship to Him and being transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. It is something we live out and we experience being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. During district visits around the confer- ence, Swanson heard from people express- ing their desire to be more Christ-like. LOVE GENEROSITY Implementation of The POWER of We begins naturally in every church engaging Swanson’s teachings from annual conference in a constructive way over a four to six week period with the assistance of the teaching materials distributed to each church follow- ing Annual Conference. These teachings JUSTICE APPRENTICESHIP will inspire conversations on waiting to hear from the Holy Spirit. “For the disciples and people today, waiting on the Holy Spirit to move is the hardest part. In the disciples case, they waited and prayed ‘Come Holy Spirit’ and when He came, they went out and gave witness about the resurrected Christ,” said Swanson. “We are calling the church to pray around the idea. We cannot do this ourselves but only with the POWER of the Lord.” According to Swanson, this will start by changing the nature of our charge conferences in 2013 and 2014. Churches will be asked how they have executed these values. It also involves pastors reclaiming their role as resident theologian and teacher. “Laity will become more theologically grounded and confi- dent in the salvific experience. That is the contagious nature of good news,” Swanson explained. “Trust is the most important thing. We must trust that the Holy Spirit speaks to people in local settings. We but listen.” Last remarks from a man charged with leading one United Methodist Church with nearly 1,100 locations in Mississippi. 186 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

D. Bi-Centennial and Merger Celebration The 2013 Mississippi Conference celebrated the Bi-Centennial of the Conference and the 25th Anniversary of the Merger of the Mississippi Conference and North Mississippi Conference, forming the present Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church. When Bishop Francis Asbury held the South Carolina Annual Conference at Charleston in 1799, the Mississippi Territory had just been released from Spanish control, meaning that Protestant worship was no longer prohibited. After deliberation, Asbury appointed Gibson (age 27) to the Anson and Little Peedee Circuit, with the understanding that he was to serve there until spring, after which he would travel to the “Natchez Mission” in the Mississippi Territory to evangelize and establish a Methodist presence. When spring came, Gibson rode some 600 miles on horseback until arriving at the Cumberland River (near what is now Nashville). He sold his horse, purchased a canoe, and boated the Cumberland to the Ohio, then the Ohio to the Mississippi River, where he floated down with a group of “Kaintucks” down to Natchez. Gibson rode six miles from Natchez to Washington, the territorial capital, and with the help of his cousin Randall Gibson and Randall’s extended family and relations, quickly established his presence in the Mississippi. Tobias rode up and down the countryside, preaching from the settlements of Walnut Hills on the north to Loftus Heights on the south. On October 11, 1799, he organized the first Methodist “society” in the new territory. According to historian John G. Jones, there was not another Methodist presence within 400 miles. The first Mississippi annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1813. The 1989 Annual Conference was the first conference of the merged Mississippi Conference and North Mississippi Conference, forming the present Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church. CONFERENCE ‘89 It’s been a special week in Jackson town, A memorable occasion where Methodists abound. Joining together to form a new Conference, Praying and singing, exercising our conscience. It started back on Sunday night With coliseum filled, a beautiful sight. While Kathy danced and Mollie played, The choir did sing and people prayed. Our Bishop preached of a new Spirit coming, Of faith and love and a new day dawning. It was exciting, our hearts were stirred, We were encouraged at all that we heard. From there we moved on about our business, Reports and plans, occasional silliness. We heard it all, even though crowded, That the end would come, we sometimes doubted. The Miracles sang and blessed our hearts, The Bishops called for renewal to start. Ordination and missions, evangelism too, There were so many Bishops we didn’t know what to do. But it’s always fun to be with this bunch, Whether planning or talking or eating a lunch. For Methodists enjoy being together, Loving and caring, in spite of the weather. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 187

This was a time to celebrate, Two became one, a united state. We joined together both South and North With realigned structure, now sent forth. And Big Red will lead us — Is this man a saint? Don’t suggest it to Martha, because she might faint. The Cabinet is poised with all that they know, While the Council staff is ready to go.

So, congratulations, United Methodist friends, It’s almost time for this Conference to end. But let us not forget our call To spread the Word, joy and peace to all. It’s been good, sometimes great, Now back to congregations who wait. Let’s go back, tell what we’ve seen, Remembering always John 3:16. Go from this place, His message to share, Love and compassion, a willingness to care. May God bless each one of you, Let’s go to work, we’ve got a Church to renew!

— Rev. Jim Ormon (Reprinted from the ‘1989 Mississippi Conference Journal’)

Remembrances from Rayford Woodrick and Bonnie Dillon:

“Becoming One: Flowing Streams of Life and Grace” By Rayford Woodrick It seems possible, almost, that if one listens you can still hear the singing, thousands of voices raised in a celebratory hymn, “This is a day of new beginnings, time to remember and move on…” That was the “going forth” hymn for “Becoming One, Mississippi Methodism, Celebrate God’s Grace and Witness for Jesus Christ,” a Celebration of Union, and Opening Service of Worship for a newly merged Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. The service was attended by thousands of clergy and laity, in the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi, Sunday, June 11, 1989. The service, in which Bishop Robert C. Morgan, Resident Bishop of the Jackson Area, preached the sermon, was a celebration of the merger of the North Mississippi Conference and the Mississippi Conference which had been approved by each of the two conferences, voting sepa- rately at their respective sessions in 1988, 25 years ago this year. The spirit of the merger, and of the opening worship for the new conference, is reflected in the Litany for Uniting, as the bishop said, “Let us express our gratitude to our heavenly Father for the gift of a new beginning…,” and the worshippers responded, “With grateful hearts for all that has gone on before, and looking to new opportunities before us, we press on toward our high calling in Christ Jesus our Lord.” For All That Has Gone Before Former Mississippi Conference The merger which was celebrated in June of 1989 was the com- Bishop Bob Morgan speaks to ing together of streams of living water, flowing out of the grace of God delegates. through ministries of faithful men and women, sharing nourishment and 188 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

healing with the people of Mississippi through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Those living streams arose, and flowed, sometimes separately, but always seeking a confluence, a coming together, to better minister God’s healing and life. Methodists trace the beginning of the stream of ministry in the Wesleyan spirit in Mississippi to 1799. In January 1799, Bishop Francis Asbury, in a conference in South Carolina, called for a volunteer to go to the Natchez Territory. That call was answered by a young South Carolina volunteer missionary named Tobias Gibson. Gibson waited until the rigors of winter were over, then headed out by horseback, and boat, and finally by flatboat down the Mississippi River. He landed at Natchez, and made his way outside Natchez to Washington, where he organized what is recognized as the first Methodist Church in Mississippi. That first Methodist Society in Mississippi consisted of eight members, four men and four women, with two of those members being a man and wife, “negro slaves.” Before Gibson’s untimely death to illness, he had organized many other preaching places in Mississippi, and his death left others to take up the task. Which they did! The first Mississippi Conference was held in 1813, 200 hundred years ago this year. The North Mississippi Conference, in the northern half of Mississippi, was organized at its first session, in Water Valley, November 30, 1870, bringing together 124 preachers, from the Alabama Conference, the Mississippi Conference, and the Memphis Conference. From the very beginning, churches, and finally conferences, were formed for the Methodist work among Black people. The first Mississippi Methodist Church, at Washington, had two Black members, and other churches in this early period followed that same membership pattern. Tobias Gibson (Rick Brooks) delivers a message Perhaps the first conference serving Black during the Bi-Centennial & Merger Celebration. Methodists was the Mississippi Mission Conference, organized on Christmas Day of 1865, but by 1869 a new conference was formed, the Mississippi Conference. Canton, Mississippi was the birthplace of this conference, with the first session being held there at Asbury Methodist Church, January 7, 1869. It was not until 1891 that an Upper Mississippi Conference was formed, at Asbury Church in Holly Springs, Mississippi, February 5, 1891. During this same formative period, other Methodist churches were forming and organizing: Methodist Protestant; African Methodist Episcopal; African Methodist Episcopal Zion; and Colored (now Christian) Methodist Episcopal. Across the length and breadth of Mississippi, streams of living witness were flowing out of the faithful witness and service of Methodist people, mostly organized and working separately, but joined by a com- mon spirit, and a common commitment to one Lord, Jesus Christ. Yet, even during the long years of working separately, the pull of oneness in the Lord was at work. Coming Together The first major step toward “coming together” to have an appreciable impact on Mississippi Methodism was the unification of 1939. Meeting in April and May of 1939, the uniting conference brought together The Methodist Episcopal Church (northern), The Methodist Episcopal Church South, and The Methodist Protestant Church. The churches and conferences in Mississippi belonging to these three, became members of one denomination, The Methodist Church (with the exception of many Methodist Protestant churches in Mississippi, which refused to join in the united church). The major impact, however, came with the Uniting Conference’s creation of the Jurisdictional Conference system. Five geographical jurisdictions were created, but a sixth, which was nationwide, would include the Black conferences. So, while bringing conferences together in one church, in Mississippi the 1939 conference separated conferences, with two, the Mississippi and North Mississippi Conferences in the Southeastern Jurisdiction, and two, the Mississippi and Upper Mississippi Conferences being in the Central Jurisdiction, which meant, among other things, that 2 Mississippi Conferences would have a bishop elected in the Southeast, and 2 would have a bishop elected in Central. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 189

The 1968 General Conference formed The United Methodist Church from The Methodist Church, and the Evangelical United Brethren Church (there were no EUB churches in Mississippi). Notably, however, the 1968 Conference eliminated the Central Jurisdiction, thus placing all four Conferences in Mississippi in the same jurisdiction. It would be several more years before the change was effected in Mississippi, and a full merger between the North Mississippi and Upper Mississippi conferences into the North Mississippi Conference, and the two Mississippi conferences were fully merged into the Mississippi. Then, however, the four major Conference streams in Mississippi were two. Hardly had the ink dried on the documents creating just two conferences in Mississippi than there began to be proposals to merge into one conference. The first several of those proposals either failed to be approved, or studies were approved, but study committees never met. Then, in 1987, proposals to study the feasibility and possibility of merger in Mississippi were approved, upon recommendation of the two Episcopacy Committees. A Merger Study Committee, made up of laity and clergy from all segments of the two conferences began to work. The guiding principle for the study was that the local church should be the focus, while seeking to find ways to address the problems and opportunities of Mississippi as a whole, and develop holistic approaches to that ministry. And Then There Was One At the 1988 sessions of, first, the North Mississippi Conference, and, then, the Mississippi Conference, the Merger Committee’s report was voted on. The vote taken in North Mississippi was sealed, and then, after the Mississippi Conference had voted, Bishop Robert Morgan announced that the merger was approved. Now, there would be only one conference in Mississippi of The United Methodist Church. Then, an implementation committee set to work, charged with the responsibility of creating new Standing Rules, merging agencies and institutions, and making effective the action approved at the 1988 conferences. Their report was presented, and adopted, at the new The Mississippi Annual Conference. The “Becoming One” celebration was not the end of a process, but the beginning of one, in which the confluence of several vital streams of Methodist ministries became one, endowed with the strengths of that which had gone before, experiencing the “Power of We” which God gives us in working together, and flowing on to a fuller ministry of sharing the nourishing, life-giving love of God with Mississippians and the world. The fourth verse of the “going forth” hymn said, “Christ is alive and goes before us, to show and share what love can do. This is a day of new beginnings; our God is making all things new.”

Coming Together—25 Years Ago By Bonnie Dillon POWER of We! The first major step toward “coming together” in Methodism was the unifica- tion in May 1939, which united The Methodist Episcopal Church (northern), The Methodist Episcopal Church (South), and The Methodist Protestant Church, to form The Methodist Church. While this move placed four Methodist conferences in the same denomination in Mississippi, it took another step which was away from coming together, and created a new separation. The General Conference created the jurisdictional system, with five geographical jurisdictions across the country, and a sixth jurisdiction, the Central Jurisdiction, which was nationwide, and included most of the Black conferences of the church. So, after 1939, Mississippi had four Methodist conferences: Upper Mississippi and North Mississippi, and two Mississippi Conferences in the south—but they were split between two jurisdic- tions. The 1968 The General Conference formed The United Methodist Church, bringing together the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren CELEBRATING Church (there were no EUB churches in Mississippi). This conference also eliminated the Central Jurisdiction, mandating the transfer of the former Central Jurisdiction conferences into the geographical jurisdictions in which they were located. While it would be several more years before this change was finalized in Mississippi, ultimately a full merger of the two north Mississippi conferences, and the two south Mississippi conferences, would bring into being YEARS two conferences in Mississippi: North Mississippi and Mississippi. Now we were two.25 Almost immediately there began to be proposals to merge the conferences in Mississippi into one. In 1987 merger proposals were approved by both conferences, and a committee of 190 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 laity and clergy began to work, The guiding principle for the study was that the local church should be the focus, while seeking to find ways to address problems and opportunities for ministry in Mississippi. So WE merged in 1989, for some that was no easy task. My personal reflections about the work of the committees, (I served on) and my observations and feelings about merger. My personal feeling about the Merger was a sense of history. “History is knowledge, identity and power.” I felt coming together as one Conference that we had too much to lose. Change is frightening, too far to travel to meetings, not inclusive, the conference too large, no leader- ship role for Blacks, small churches left out - all kinds of negatives thoughts came to mind. I remember at a committee meeting I got so upset that I walked out of the meeting (one mind telling me to leave the UMC). A dear friend of mine came to the room where I was packing my things to leave. She told me to sit down, and began to talk with me saying “you will never solve a problem by walking away. If you leave the problem will be your problem, but if you stay and we work together (even if we don’t always agree) the problem will become our problem and as a group we will find a solution.” The strength of this merger is that we are united, much stronger as a church, benefits for all Clergy, greater efficiency and long-term mission work and making disciples for Jesus Christ. Thank God, and my friend, I stayed. Here’s the reasons why I stayed in the United Methodist Church: and I am so proud of our Coming together! n Our faith is active. We get our hands dirty as our hearts engage in service and relationships. n Every United Methodist church is connected through a network of gatherings, prayer, service, money, agencies and leadership. I would never want to serve in building God’s kingdom by myself. n I see God changing hearts and lives. Every Single Day. n I am fascinated by our founder John Wesley, whose only intention was to create a renewal movement inside the Church of England, not a new denomination. n We do our very best to love the person whose words we disagree with. n Our singular goal is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. n Our focus right now is leadership development, starting new churches, ending global poverty and global health issues. n Every time I meet United Methodist Children and Youth, I’m overwhelmed with the potential and hope of our new leaders in the future. Yes, there are pieces of our church that are broken. But given the space and responsibility, God will use these new leaders to move forward in new ways. n The way we view the world is perfect for the times we’re in. We hold things in tension. God is big enough for our questions and our disagreements. n Our hearts beat for grace and mission. n We’re real people. Serving a real God. In a real world that is in need of real love. Why do you stay? I stayed, because we have Come Together Under the Power of We!

E. Emma Elzey Award and Recognition of the Born of Conviction Signers The Emma Elzy Award encourages reconciliation by honoring an individual, group or institution that has shown outstanding achievement in race relations in Mississippi. The 2013 recipients of this award are the signers of the 1963 Born of Conviction Statement.

Born of Conviction (Note: The statement below was formulated by some of the younger ministers of the Mississippi Conference who are concerned over present trends of curbing the freedom of the pulpit. They repre- sent some of our best trained and most promising ministers. We feel they express the conviction of the vast majority of the clerical members of the conference. We suggest you read the editorial “Freedom of the Pulpit” on the opposite page.) • • • The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 191

Confronted with the grave crises precipitated by racial discord within our state in recent months, and the genuine dilemma facing persons of Christian conscience, we are compelled to voice publicly our convictions. Indeed, as Christian ministers and as native Mississippians, sharing the anguish of all our people, we have a particular obligation to speak. Thus understanding our mutual involvement in these issues, we bind ourselves together in this expression of our Christian commitment. We speak only for ourselves, though mindful that many others share these affirmations. Born of the deep conviction of our souls as to what is morally right, we have been driven to seek the foundations of such convictions in the expressed witness of our Church. We, therefore, at the outset of this new year affirm the following: I. The Church is the instrument of God’s purpose. This is His Church. It is ours only as stewards under His Lordship. Effective practice of this stewardship for the minister clearly requires freedom of the pulpit. It demands for every man an atmosphere for responsible belief and free expression. II. We affirm our faith in the official position of The Methodist Church on race as set forth in para- graph 2026 of the 1960 Methodist Discipline: “Our Lord Jesus Christ teaches that all men are brothers. He permits no discrimination because of race, color, or creed. ‘In Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith...’ (Galatians 3:26)” The position of The Methodist Church, long held and frequently declared, is an amplification of our Lord’s teaching: “We believe that God is Father of all people and races, that Jesus Christ is His Son, that all men are brothers, and that man is of infinite worth as a child of God.” (The Social Creed, Paragraph 2020) III. We affirm our belief that our public school system is the most effective means of providing com- mon education for all our children. We hold that it is an institution essential to the preservation and development of our true democracy. The Methodist Church is officially committed to the system of public school education and we concur. We are unalterably opposed to the closing of public schools on any level or to the diversion of tax funds to the support of private or sectarian schools. IV. In these conflicting times, the issues of race and Communism are frequently confused. Let there be no mistake. We affirm an unflinching opposition to Communism. We publicly concur in the Methodist Council of Bishops’ statement of November 16, 1962, which declares: “The basic commitment of a Methodist minister is to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This sets him in permanent opposition to communism. He cannot be a Christian and a communist. In obedience to his Lord and in support of the prayer, ‘Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven,’ he champions justice, mercy, freedom, brotherhood, and peace. He defends the underprivileged, oppressed, and forsaken. He challenges the status quo, calling for repentance and change wherever the behavior of men falls short of the standards of Jesus Christ.” We believe that this is our task and calling as Christian ministers. FINDING AUTHORITY IN THE OFFICIAL POSITION OF OUR CHURCH, AND BELIEVING IT TO BE IN HARMONY WITH SCRIPTURE AND GOOD CHRISTIAN CONSCIENCE, WE PUBLICLY DECLARE OURSELVES IN THESE MATTERS AND AGREE TO STAND TOGETHER IN SUPPORT OF THESE PRINCIPLES. Jerry Furr Marvin Moody Maxie D. Dunnam Keith Tonkel Jim L. Waits John Ed Thomas O. Gerald Trigg Inman Moore, Jr. James B. Nicholson Denson Napier Buford A. Dickinson Rod Entrekin James S. Conner Harold Ryker J. W. Holston N. A. Dickson James P. Rush Ned Kellar Edward W. McRae Powell Hall Joseph C. Way Elton Brown Wallace E. Roberts Bufkin Oliver Summer Walters Jack Troutman Bill Lampton Wilton Carter The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church’s Commission on Religion and Race chose to honor the group after reviewing several nominations for the award. The presenta- 192 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

tion took place on Sunday, June 9, during the 10:00 a.m. session of the Mississippi Annual Conference gathering at the Jackson Convention Complex in Jackson. The presentation of the 2013 Mississippi Annual Conference’s Emma Elzy Award cap- tured the attention of many people from outside the confer- ence, as Myrlie Evers, wife of slain civil rights Activist, Medgar Evers presented the award to the group of Mississippi Methodist ministers Above photo: Mrylie Evers; photos at left: who signed the Born of Maxie Dunnam (l) and Keith Tonkel (r) Conviction Statement. Mrs. Evers thanked everyone for remembering Medgar Evers, a man who felt no fear when it came to standing up and speaking out for righteousness and justice for all people, regardless of race, creed, or color. Bishop Swanson and Mrs. Evers presented the award to all 28 signers were represented with Maxie Dunnam and Keith Tonkel accepting the award on behalf of all the signers.

F. Awards and Recognitions

Virginia Matthews received the Tobias Gibson Award Recipients of the Harry Denman Award are from at Annual Conference. left, Ted Giordano, clergy; Cheryl Denley, laity; Kelli Randle, youth; and Katlen Smith, laity. n Harry Denman Awards — Clergy: Ted Giordano; Laity: Kathleen Smith and Cheryl Denley; Youth: Kelli Danielle Randle n Emma Ellzey Award — 28 Signers of “Born of Conviction” statement (see detailed article on page 190) n Tobias Gibson Award — Virginia Matthews n Small Membership Church of the Year — Sunflower UMC, Greenwood District n Healthy Church Awards — Benton UMC, Sunflower UMC was awarded the Small Membership West Jackson District; Central UMC, West Church of the year. Jackson District; Columbus First UMC, Starkville District; Cornerstone UMC, Meridian District; Eupora First UMC, Starkville District; Heritage UMC, Hattiesburg District; John Wesley UMC, Greenwood District; Laurel First UMC, Hattiesburg District; Monticello UMC, Brookhaven District; Morton UMC, East Jackson District; Mount Pleasant The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 193

UMC, Brookhaven District; New Bell Zion UMC, Starkville District; New Zion UMC, Brookhaven District; Oak Grove UMC, Hattiesburg District; Pleasant Hill UMC, Starkville District; Rock Hill UMC, Starkville District; Samuel Chapel UMC, Greenwood District; Saint Elizabeth UMC, Meridian District; Saint James UMC, Starkville District; Saint Matthews UMC, East Jackson District; Walnut Grove UMC, East Jackson District; Wesley Chapel UMC, Meridian District; Wesley UMC, Starkville District. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 195

Section VII Resolutions, Petitions and Action Items A. Constitutional Amendments Proposed Constitutional Amendment – I On April 30, 2012, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Tampa, Florida, the following Constitutional Amendment was adopted by a recorded vote of 865 Yes, 50 No (Calendar Item 211, DCA p. 2340). It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2008 Book of Discipline, Division One, ¶ 6, Article VI, (2012 Book of Discipline, Division One, ¶ 6, Article VI)) amend by addition as follows: After “it will” add “pray.” If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 6 (¶ 6) would read: Ecumenical Relations—As part of the church universal, The United Methodist Church believes that the Lord of the church is calling Christians everywhere to strive toward unity; and therefore it will pray, seek, and work for unity at all levels of church life: through world relationships with other Methodist churches and united churches related to The Methodist Church or The Evangelical United Brethren Church, through councils of churches, and through plans of union and covenantal relationships with churches of Methodist or other denominational traditions. Rationale I. (¶ 6) The proposed amendment acknowledges God’s action in conferring the gift of the Church by including praying for unity among the tasks of the Church. Vote Count YES: 730 NO: 15 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – II On May 1, 2012, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Tampa, Florida, the following Constitutional Amendment was adopted by a recorded vote of 731 Yes, 181 No (Calendar Item 205, DCA p. 2430). It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2008 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶ 14, Article II, (2012 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶ 14, Article II)) amend by deletion and addition as follows: After “shall meet” delete “in the month of April or May” and after “duly authorized committees.” add a new sentence, “The change in the preceding sentence shall become effective at the close of General Conference in 2016.” If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 14 (¶ 14) would read: The General Conference shall meet once in four years at such time and in such place as shall be determined by the General Conference or by its duly authorized committees. The change in the preceding sentence shall become effective at the close of General Conference in 2016. A special session of the General Conference, possessing the authority and exercising all the powers of the General Conference, may be called by the Council of Bishops, or in such other manner as the General Conference may from time to time prescribe, to meet at such time and in such place as may be stated in the call. Such special session of the General Conference shall be composed of the delegates to the preceding General Conference or their lawful successors, except that when a particular annual conference or missionary conference shall prefer to have a new election it may do so. The purpose of such special session shall be stated in the call, and only such business shall be transacted as is in harmony with the purpose stated in such call unless the General Conference by a two-thirds vote shall determine that other business may be transacted. 196 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Rationale II. (¶ 14) The proposed amendment would allow the General Conference to meet at other times dur- ing the calendar year on dates better suited for younger delegates and those with parenting responsibilities. Vote Count YES: 714 NO: 34 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – III On May 3, 2012, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Tampa, Florida, the following Constitutional Amendment was adopted by a recorded vote of 618 Yes, 306 No (Calendar Item 54, DCA pp. 2672-73). It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2008 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 32, Article I, (2012 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶ 32, Article I) amend by deletion and addition as follows: After “director of Lay” delete “Speaking” and add “Servant”. If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 32 (¶ 32) would read: The annual conference shall be composed of clergy and lay members. The clergy membership shall consist of deacons and elders in full connection, provisional members, associate members, and local pastors under appointment. The lay membership shall consist of professing lay members elected by each charge, the diaconal ministers, the active deaconesses, and home missioners under episcopal appointment within the bounds of the annual conference, the conference president of United Methodist Women, the conference president of United Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, district lay leaders, the confer- ence director of Lay Servant Ministries, conference secretary of Global Ministries (if lay), the president or equivalent officer of the conference young adult organization, the president of the conference youth organization, the chair of the annual conference college student organization, and one young person between the ages of twelve (12) and seventeen (17) and one young person between the ages of eighteen (18) and thirty (30) from each district to be selected in such a manner as may be determined by the annual conference. In the annual conferences of the central conferences, the four-year participation and the two-year membership requirements may be waived by the annual conference for young persons under thirty (30) years of age. Such persons must be professing members of The United Methodist Church and active participants at the time of election. Each charge served by more than one clergy shall be entitled to as many lay members as there are clergy members. The lay members shall have been for the two years next preceding their election members of The United Methodist Church and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election. If the lay membership should number less than the clergy members of the annual conference, the annual conference shall, by its own formula, provide for the election of additional lay members to equalize lay and clergy membership of the annual conference. Rationale III. (¶ 32) The proposed amendment removes the connotation that leadership training is only about preaching in order to develop skills and enhance the spiritual gifts of the laity. Vote Count YES: 709 NO: 35 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – IV On May 1, 2012, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Tampa, Florida, the following Constitutional Amendment was adopted by a recorded vote of 848 Yes, 57 No (Calendar Item 207, DCA p. 2431). It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2008 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 40, Article IV, (2012 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VII, ¶ 40, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows: Delete the first two words, “Changes in” and following “episcopal areas” delete “may be effected” and add “shall be determined” and after “and the central conferences” add “The authority of jurisdictional and central conferences provided herein is not circumscribed or limited by the authority provided to the College of Bishops to arrange a plan of episcopal supervision.” If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶ 40 (¶ 40) would read: The number, names, and boundaries of the annual conferences and episcopal areas shall be deter- mined by the jurisdictional conferences in the United States of America and by the central conferences The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 197 outside the United States of America according to the provisions under the respective powers and pur- suant to the respective structures of the jurisdictional and the central conferences. The authority of jurisdictional and central conferences provided herein is not circumscribed or limited by the authority provided to the College of Bishops to arrange a plan of episcopal supervision. Rationale IV. (¶ 40) The proposed amendment gives the power of boundary decisions to jurisdictional and central conferences, bodies that include lay persons. Vote Count YES: 695 NO: 36 B. Regular Resolutions Resolutions printed herein were adopted at 2013 Annual Conference Prayer WHEREAS, JESUS is The Supreme Model of praying to GOD THE FATHER (Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 5:12-16; John 17:1-26), and WHEREAS, JESUS paid the price of time of praying to GOD THE FATHER, morning and evening (Mark 1:35; Luke 6:12), and WHEREAS, the praying of JESUS TO GOD THE FATHER shows victories in The Kingdom of God (Matthew 14:19-21; Mark 5:1-20; John 11:38-45), and WHEREAS, JESUS shows us to be persistent in praying to GOD THE FATHER (Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 18:1-8), and WHEREAS, THE HOLY SPIRIT and JESUS pray to GOD THE FATHER in our behalf (Romans 8:26; 8:34), and WHEREAS, faithful praying by the disciples of JESUS, His mother, His brothers, and some devoted women helped to spark a flaming Pentecost and powerful Church (Acts 1:12-14; 2:1-47), and WHEREAS, praying to GOD THE FATHER as JESUS prayed is a way of showing dependence upon the HOLY SPIRIT (Luke 4:1-5), and WHEREAS, Bishop James E. Swanson, Sr. would welcome our prayers for his many needs and for his family, and WHEREAS, all our clergy with their families, all our laity with their families, and all our children and youth are standing in need of praying, and WHEREAS, the vital power of prayer has long been a tradition and discipline of all of those clergy and lay whose lives have been influenced by Rev. Johnny A. Dinas, who historically has presented this petition, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That we continue our noon daily prayer time for The United Methodist Church in Mississippi and beyond; whether our prayers are several seconds, minutes or longer in THE NAME OF JESUS: and that we depend upon THE HOLY SPIRIT to direct us in our praying for THE BODY OF CHRIST, and 2. That we earnestly ask our HEAVENLY FATHER’S help for the continued recovery and restoration of our brothers, sisters, youth, children and churches effected by the many storms, and 3. That we ask our pastors to inform The Church briefly from time to time about the 12:00 p.m. hour, urging their praying and 4. That any time during the last two weeks prior to Annual Conference each pastoral charge have some type of prayer meeting GLORIFYING GOD THE FATHER, GOD THE SON, AND GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT: asking His help as we face Annual Conference with faith, hope and love; and to give power to live the life of CHRIST in the world. Rev. Arthur R. (Trey) Harper, III Eupora First United Methodist Church 198 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Housing/Rental Allowance For Retired and Disabled Ministers WHEREAS, the religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church has and functions through ministers of the Gospel who are ordained or licensed; and WHEREAS, the practice of The United Methodist Church is to provide a parsonage or a rental allowance as part of the gross compensation for each of its active ordained or licensed ministers; and WHEREAS, pensions paid to retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers of The United Methodist Church are considered as deferred compensation and are paid to said retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers in consideration of previous active service; and WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized that the Mississippi Annual Conference is the appropriate organization to designate a housing/rental allowance for retired and disabled ordained or licensed ministers who are members of this conference; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. An amount not to exceed 100 percent of the pension payments received during the year of 2014 be and is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance for each retired and disabled ordained or licensed minister of The United Methodist Church who is or was a member of the Mississippi Conference at the time of his or her retirement; 2. This rental/housing allowance shall apply to each retired and disabled ordained or licensed min¬ister who has been granted the retired relation or placed on disability leave by the Mississippi Conference and whose name and relationship to the conference is recorded in the Journal of the Mississippi Conference and in other appropriate records maintained by the conference; 3. The pension payment to which this rental/housing allowance applies shall be the pension pay¬ment resulting from all service of such retired and disabled ordained or licensed minister from all employment by any local church, annual conference, or institution of The United Methodist Church, or of any former denomination that is now a part of The United Methodist Church, or from any other employer who employed the minister to perform services related to the ministry and who elected to make contributions to the pension funds of The United Methodist Church for such retired minister’s pension. Reverend Tim Prather, Chairperson, Board of Pension David Stotts, CPA, Conference Benefit Officer Resolution To Establish Limited Service Churches WHEREAS, the Mississippi Annual Conference has many churches with fewer than forty members averaging less than twenty people in worship; and WHEREAS, many of these churches are struggling for survival and are losing the battle on number of members and attendees by death and other causes; and WHEREAS, the Mississippi Conference wants to be sensitive to the needs and wishes of the people who love their church and desire to see the church buildings remain as a witness to God’s presence in their communities; and WHEREAS, a category of “Limited Service Churches” has been successfully used in the Peninsula- Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church since 1973; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a category of “Limited Service Churches” be established within the bounds of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church based upon the following guidelines: 1. All salaries and monies connected with the District and Annual Conference are removed. 2. The church drops out of the listing of churches to which pastors are appointed and shall be assigned to a charge conference of record to which a designated committee shall report annually. The Mississippi Conference Journal shall contain a listing of “Limited Service Churches” that includes the district in which the church building is located, the name and location of the church, and the year in which the church was placed on limited service, so that proper records will show the historic continuity of these churches. 3. The only services to be held in “Limited Service Churches” are weddings, funerals, homecomings or other special occasions. 4. One or more special services a year may be held with an offering received to be used for the upkeep The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 199 of the building. 5. The remaining members of the “Limited Service Churches” may either transfer their member- ship to become affiliate members of another United Methodist Church for regular worship and church involvement or may keep their membership in the limited service church. 6. The members shall become a special committee reporting to a nearby Charge Conference. This committee shall plan with the pastor of the nearby Charge Conference for weddings, funerals, and special services. The committee shall report each year to the nearby Charge Conference the number of services held, money received and expended, membership and other items as needed. 7. The designation of “Limited Service Churches” allows the possibility that, should population shifts bring new people into the area, the Mississippi Annual Conference may resume regular service is in the church. 8. Churches seeking Limited Service status shall submit the following to the Annual Conference through the District Superintendent: a. A copy of the deed for the property b. Specific directions for locating the property from a major highway c. An 8”x10” photograph of the church building d. A list of members and the church(es) to which their membership is transferred or to which affiliate membership is assigned 9. The Charge Conference to which a Limited Service Church is assigned will furnish the District Superintendent with the names of persons assigned by the Charge Conference to oversee the mainte- nance of buildings and grounds during the conference year. When there are no longer persons to be found for this responsibility, the Charge Conference may recommend to the District Superintendent that the property be declared abandoned. 10. Where conditions exist that indicate the buildings are no longer property maintained and where no report to the Charge Conference is made giving valid reasons for the continuation of Limited Service Status, the District Superintendent may bring the property before the Annual Conference to declare it abandoned without further consultation. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all actions related to limited service churches shall be subject to the approval of the local church conference, the cabinet, and the bishop; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no church shall be compelled to become a limited service church without the approval of the local church conference Submitted by the 2013 Appointive Cabinet Guidelines For Establishing “Preaching Stations” In The Mississippi Annual Conference BE IT RESOLVED that the Missisippi Annual Conference adopt the following guidelines for the establishment of preaching stations within the bounds of the Conference: 1. A “Preaching Station” is a church with minimal membership that is not growing or demon¬strating the ability to pay Pension Invoices and Mission Shares as determined by the District Superintendent. 2. The “Preaching Station” will be listed among the appointments as being served by a supply pastor. 3. All salary, Conference and District Mission Shares and Pension Invoices are to be discontinued, and any income directed to revitalization of the “Preaching Station.” 4. Sunday services will continue under the supervision of the District Committee on Lay Ministries or by other means as determined by the District Superintendent. 5. An Elder will be assigned to assist with essential pastoral needs requiring clergy. 6. There will be an annual evaluation coordinated by the Superintendent in conjunction with the District Board of Church Location and Building or other such district groups, and, when it appears feasible, the “Preaching Station” will resume ministry with an appointed salary and Mission Share and Pension Invoice obligations with an assigned number. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all actions related to preaching stations shall be subject to the approval of the local church conference, the cabinet, and the bishop; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no church shall be compelled to become a preaching station without the approval of the local church conference. Submitted by the 2013 Appointive Cabinet 200 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Vital Congregation Task Force WHEREAS, the Parish and Community Ministries and New Church Development Committee of the Mississippi Annual Conference has from time to time not expended all of their designated non mission share funds; and WHEREAS, those funds are deposited into the MS United Methodist Foundation annually by the conference treasurer BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. When designated non mission share funds remain unspent in the MS Conference Annual Budget for the areas of Parish and Community Ministries and New Church Development beginning with the calendar year 2013 and forward, that said funds be placed in an interest-bearing account at the MS United Methodist Foundation under the name of the Vital Congregation Task Force and 2. That an eight-member committee, known as the “Vital Congregation Task Force,” be selected to administer said funds for “approved” projects related to the ministries of the Annual Conference Committees and or groups. It will be composed of representatives of: a. New Church Development (1 member) b. Revitalization (1 member) c. Small Membership Church (1 member) d. District Mission Secretary (1 member) e. CF&A (2 members) f. the Cabinet (2 members) 3. That the purpose of the Vital Congregation Task Force shall be to assist congregations in the Conference to become vital by providing funding for unique mission projects that the committee deems to be examples of “Bright Spots of Ministry.” Grants are to be utilized for ministries that assist a church/ charge in becoming vital congregations based upon the areas of ministry as emphasized in the MS Conference’s “The Power of We.” BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Vital Congregation Task Force begin its ministry July 1, 2013 and continue until Annual Conference determines it is no longer needed and that the designated reserve funds on hand December 31, 2012 be transferred to that account. Submitted by the 2013 Appointive Cabinet Increase Annual Conference Per Diem WHEREAS, the annual conference shall provide per diem expenses for equalizing delegates, and WHEREAS, The Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall provide funding for the expenses of the Annual Conference, and WHEREAS, the annual conferenceper diem paid in 2004 was fifty dollars ($50.00) per night for lodging when staying in a motel/lhotel and five dollars ($5.00) per meal, and WHEREAS, the annual conference per diem set for 2013 is fifty dollars ($50.00) per night for lodg- ing when staying in a motellhotel and five dollars ($5.00) per meal, and WHEREAS, the annual conference per diem has not increased for more than ten years, and WHEREAS, the cost of motels/hotels and meals halved increase over the past ten years, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, meeting in Jackson, MS, 2013, set the annual conference per diem at sixty dollars ($60.00) per night for lodging when staying in a motel/hotel and ten dollars ($10.00) per meal. Submitted by Fitzgerald Lovett, Pastor, New Zion UMC, and Rev. James McRee, Retired member of Conference On the Existence of the Death Penalty in Mississippi WHEREAS, since the 1956 General Conference, the United Methodist Church has held that “We believe the death penalty denies the power of Christ to redeem, restore and transform all human beings. The United Methodist Church is deeply concerned about crime throughout the world and the value of any life taken by a murder or homicide. We believe all human life is sacred and created by God and therefore, we must see all human life as significant and valuable. When governments implement the death penalty (capital punishment), then the life of the convicted person is devalued and all possibility of The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 201 change in that person’s life ends. We believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and that the possibility of reconciliation with Christ comes through repentance. This gift of reconciliation is offered to all individu- als without exception and gives all life new dignity and sacredness. For this reason, we oppose the death penalty (capital punishment) and urge its elimination from all criminal codes;” and WHEREAS, the death penalty is often referred to as a deterrent for violent crime however, FBI statistics reveal that states with the death penalty have experienced an 18% to 46% higher murder rate since 1991 than states without the death penalty; and WHEREAS, the death penalty has not been applied equally in Mississippi in regards to race and sex. A woman has not been executed in Mississippi since 1944 and of the 21 executions since 1974, 15 have been white males; and WHEREAS, three people (Larry Fisher, Sabrina Butler, and Kennedy Brewer) have been exonerated from death row in Mississippi after being acquitted or having charges dismissed after spending a combined 18 years on death row for crimes they didn’t commit; and WHEREAS, the Mississippi Supreme Court can be unwilling to hear new evidence proving inno- cence as Kennedy Brewer was denied a new trial by the Mississippi Supreme Court despite DNA evidence tying another suspect to the crime and only received a new trial after a judge in Lowndes County ordered it. Brewer was exonerated through the same DNA evidence in 2008; and WHEREAS, Mississippi has no board in place to make clemency recommendations to the Governor and a Mississippi Governor has not pardoned a death row inmate since the return of the death penalty in 1976. WHEREAS, the Innocence Project reports over 200 people have been exonerated using DNA evi- dence since 2000 and 188 of the 200 have been African-American. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church call on Governor Phil Bryant and the members of the Mississippi Legislature to work towards the abolishment of the death penalty in Mississippi, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent by the Annual Conference to Chris Epps, Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, Jim Hood, Attorney General for the State of Mississippi, and Phil Bryant, Governor for the State of Mississippi; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we as an Annual Conference commit to being a strong voice for the abolition of the death penalty within Mississippi and the entire United States as called for in the Book of Discipline; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be released to all media outlets BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that we call upon Bishop James Swanson to initiate ecumenical conversation with denominational leaders within the State of Mississippi towards the abolishment of the death penalty in Mississippi. Submitted by: Shawn Foles, Justin White, Austin Hoyle, Ann Mesner, Lance Presley, Paige Presley, Joe Reiff, and Elaine Talbott Passed by vote count: 372 for; 341 against C. Property McNair United Methodist Church Brookhaven District WHEREAS, the McNair United Methodist Church has faithfully served God and its community for many years; and WHEREAS, the remaining members of the McNair United Methodist Church met in a duly called Church Conference on August 26, 2012 and voted to discontinue the congregation effective September 3, 2012; and WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and Cabinet of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, declares the McNair United Methodist Church to be discontinued; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of McNair United Methodist Church be trans- ferred to the congregation of their choice; 202 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the title to McNair United Methodist Church property shall be transferred to the Trustees of the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church for sale or disposition of the property, the building, and contents of the building as they shall deter- mine, reserving mineral rights, if any there be, for the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and the proceeds from such disposition be assigned to the New Church Development Commission in the Mississippi Annual Conference. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet

Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Brookhaven District

WHEREAS, the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church has faithfully served God and its com- munity for many years; and WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church met in a duly called Church Conference on June 17, 2012 and voted to discontinue the congregation effective June 17, 2012; and WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and Cabinet of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, declares the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church to be discontinued; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church be transferred to the congregation of their choice; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the title to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church prop- erty shall be transferred to the Trustees of the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church for sale or disposition of the property, the building, and contents of the building as they shall determine, reserving mineral rights, if any there be, for the Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and the proceeds from such disposition be assigned to the New Church Development Commission in the Mississippi Annual Conference. For the congregation: Hazel K. Carson, Administrative Chair Rev. John Branning Dr. H. Wayne Webster, District Superintendent Rev. Henderson Rasberry, Chair of Conference Trustees Conway United Methodist Church East Jackson District WHEREAS, the Conway United Methodist Church, East Jackson District, has faithfully served God and its members and its community for many years, and WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Conway United Methodist Church met in a duly called Charge Conference June 2, 2013 and voted to discontinue functioning as a United Methodist church; and WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Mississippi Conference, in session June 7-9, 2013 declares the Conway United Methodist Church to be discontinued; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the church property and buildings be deeded to the Conway Cemetery Association, upon verification of its status as a 501.C3 entity. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 203

Flowood United Methodist Church East Jackson District WHEREAS, the Flowood United Methodist Church, East Jackson District, has faithfully served God and its members and its community for many years, and WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Flowood United Methodist Church in a duly called Charge Conference June 2, 2013 voted to discontinue functioning as. a United Methodist church; and WHEREAS, the resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, in session June 7-9, 2013, declares the Flowood United Methodist Church to be discontinued; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the church property and buildings be transferred to the Trustees of The Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, and funds remaining, mission shares and benefits having been paid in full through 2013, be transferred to the Conference Trustees; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members’ church memberships be moved to a United Methodist Church of their choice. Bishop James E. Swanson Mike Hicks, Dean of Cabinet Billy Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Morton: Ebenezer United Methodist Church East Jackson District WHEREAS, the Morton: Ebenezer United Methodist Church- has ceased to be used, kept or main- tained as a place of divine worship, as confirmed in a conference November 13, 2013, and its property having been sold to the Fannie Byrd family;. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Morton: Ebenezer United Methodist Church be declared abandoned by The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church, in session June 7-9, 2013; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such members as may remain be transferred to a United Methodist Church of their choice, and any remaining funds, mission shares and pension benefits having been paid in full through 2013, be given to the East Jackson District of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Shelby United Methodist Church Greenwood District WHEREAS, Shelby United Methodist Church has faithfully served the community for many years; and WHEREAS, membership has declined to the point that continuation is financially impossible; and WHEREAS the Charge Conference of the Greenwood District voted on December 31, 2012, to discontinue services and to declare themselves officially closed; and WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and a majority of the Cabinet of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, in session June 6 - 9, 2013, declares Shelby United Methodist Church in the Greenwood District to be discontinued; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members of Shelby United Methodist Church transfer their membership to Merigold UMC, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the ownership and title of Shelby United Methodist be trans- ferred to the Mississippi Conference. Diane Elliot, Pastor Lyle Dilworth 204 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Brooklyn United Methodist Church Hattiesburg District WHEREAS, after long years of faithful service to God and the community, the Brooklyn United Methodist Church due to a decline in membership and finances is no longer able to maintain its ministry; and WHEREAS, a called church conference was held Tuesday, December 4, 2012, and WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the majority of the Cabinet of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Annual Conference declares the Brooklyn United Methodist Church to be discontinued effective December 31, 2012; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members of Brooklyn United Methodist Church be transferred to Dixie United Methodist Church; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all historical documents be transferred to the Conference Office of Archives and History; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the memorial fund established in the name of Daniel P. Gray by their Children and Grandchildren in the amount of $7,000 be transferred to the United Methodist Children’s Home. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Trustees of Brooklyn United Methodist Church dispose of all property and assets as directed by the officers of the church with final proceeds being used to establish a Scholarship Fund at the United Methodist Foundation of Mississippi in the name of Brooklyn United Methodist Church. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Jefferson Davis County Hattiesburg District

WHEREAS, after almost 200 years of faithful service to God and the community, the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church is no longer able to serve as an active congregation; and WHEREAS, a called Charge Conference was held Monday, December 17, 2012, and WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the majority of the Cabinet of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Annual Conference declares the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church to be discontinued effective June 9, 2013; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the remaining members of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church be transferred to Carson United Methodist Church; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all historical documents be transferred to the Conference Office of Archives and History; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Trustees of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church transfer all property and assets to the Mt. Zion Cemetery Association. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Desoto United Methodist Church Meridian District WHEREAS, The Desoto United Methodist Church, located in Clarke County, Mississippi, has had a long and proud history, and WHEREAS, The charge conference of the Desoto United Methodist Church voted on April 21, 2013, to close the church and thereby, voted to discontinue the church, and The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 205

WHEREAS, The district superintendent has recommended discontinuance of Desoto UMC and a transfer of its membership which has not been placed elsewhere within four months after closure to the Quitman First United Methodist Church, and WHEREAS, the district superintendent has recommended that the property be sold or transferred by the conference Board of Trustees with the mineral rights being reserved for the Mississippi Annual Conference, and: WHEREAS, said church holds a one third interest in the charge parsonage, they desire that their share be given to the remaining two churches, Hopewell and Crandall. WHEREAS, the consent to the discontinuance has been granted by the presiding bishop and a majority of the district superintendents and the district board of church location and building, and all proper disciplinary requirements having been complied with: BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED. That the Desoto United Methodist Church be discontinued effective July 1, 2013, and the property be assumed by the Annual Conference Board of Trustees while retaining the mineral rights for the Mississippi Conference, United Methodist Church . The proceeds of the sale of the church property is designated to be donated to be split between the United Methodist Children’s home and the Mississippi Choctaw Mission. The remaining churches on the charge will receive Desoto UMC’s interest in the jointly owned parsonage in equal shares. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Meridian: Bonita United Methodist Church Meridian District WHEREAS, The Bonita United Methodist Church, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, has had a long and proud history, and WHEREAS, The charge conference of the Bonita United Methodist Church voted on April 7, 2013, to close the church and thereby, voted to discontinue the church, and WHEREAS, The District superintendent has recommended discontinuance of Bonita UMC and a transfer of its memberships which has not been placed elsewhere by the member within four months after closure to the Marion United Methodist Church, and WHEREAS, the district superintendent has recommended that the real and personal property be transferred to the Meridian District Board of Trustees for disposition or transfer of said property with the mineral rights being reserved for the Mississippi Annual Conference, and WHEREAS, the consent to the discontinuance has been granted by the presiding bishop and a majority of the district superintendents and the district board of church location and building, and all proper disciplinary requirements having been complied with BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED. That the Bonita United Methodist Church be discontinued effective July 1, 2013, and the property be transferred to the Meridian District Board of Trustees while retaining the mineral rights for the Mississippi Conference, United Methodist Church. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Mt Carmel United Methodist Church New Albany District WHEREAS, the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church has existed since 1853 in Alcorn County, Mississippi offering the Gospel of Jesus Christ to its open-country Mt Carmel Community; and WHEREAS, over the last forty years the demographics of the area have drastically changed reducing the population of the community and the membership of the church; and WHEREAS, the Mt Carmel UMC has not been used for regular United Methodist worship services since 2009; and WHEREAS, the last two surviving resident members met in a Charge Conference called by the New Albany District Superintendent on Monday, June 25, 2012; and 206 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

WHEREAS, the duly authorized Charge Conference of the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church did receive and approve a motion that the Mt Carmel UMC be closed and cease to exist as a United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, the duly authorized Charge Conference of said church did receive and approve a motion for the properties of said church by Transfer of Deed be given to the Mt Carmel Community Cemetery Association; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bishop and Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church as authorized by The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church give consent to the closure of the Mt Carmel United Methodist Church effective July 31, 2012; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bishop and Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church as heretofore authorized give consent that the properties of the closed Mt Carmel UMC be conveyed by deed to the Mt Cannel Community Cemetery Association; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all expenses of said property conveyance be borne by the receiv- ing organization. Approved on: July 23, 2012 Bishop Hope Morgan Ward, Resident Bishop Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet John C. Moore, New Albany District Superintendent Pass Christian United Methodist Church Seashore District

WHEREAS, after long years of faithful service to God and the community, the Pass Christian United Methodist Church due to a decline in membership and finances is no longer able to maintain its ministry; and WHEREAS, a called church conference was held on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 1:30; and WHEREAS, this resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the majority of the Cabinet of the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference declares the Pass Christian United Methodist Church to be discontinued effective June 30, 2013; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the remaining members of Pass Christian United Methodist Church be transferred to First United Methodist Church, Long Beach, MS; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the land and property, including the parsonage located at 203 Oak Park Drive, Pass Christian, MS 39571 be vested in the Seashore District Board of Trustees, and that the cash on hand, including any Certificates of Deposit, will vest in said association for the upkeep of the property. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Robinsonville UMC Senatobia District

WHEREAS, Robinsonville United Methodist Church has faithfully served God and its community for one hundred sixteen years; and WHEREAS, the membership and attendance at Robinsonville United Methodist Church has been steadily declining over the past several years; and WHEREAS, they are not able to sustain the financial obligations; and WHEREAS, the remaining members of the Robinsonville United Methodist Church located in the Senatobia District of the Mississippi Annual Conference met in a special Church Conference on Sunday, December 9, 2012, to discontinue the congregation effective December 31, 2012. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in session in Jackson, Mississippi, June 7-9, 2013, declare the Robinsonville United Methodist Church discontinued; and The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 207

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the members be transferred to Eudora United Methodist Church; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the property and furnishing of the Robinsonville United Methodist Church be transferred to the trusteeship of the Senatobia District of the United Methodist Church, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proceeds from the sale of the building and property be designated in equal amounts to the New Church Development Fund in the Senatobia District and the Mississippi Conference. December 9, 2012 Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Andy Ray, Senatobia District Superintendent Resolution of Merger Broadacres United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church Starkville District

WHEREAS Broadacres United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church of Columbus MS, after prayerful consideration, approved by vote at their individual church conferences on April 24, 2013, to merge THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Central United Methodist Church, Columbus, MS and Broadacres United Methodist Church, Columbus, MS merge effective June 16, 2013 in accordance with ¶ 2546 of The 2012 Book of Discipline to form Covenant United Methodist Church. The plan of merger will include the following terms: Covenant United Methodist Church will meet at 618 31st Avenue North, Columbus, Mississippi. Covenant United Methodist Church will assume all responsibility, maintenance, and liability for the property. Any future decisions about the church property, formerly known as Central United Methodist Church, will be the responsibility of the successor church, Covenant United Methodist Church, and the Starkville District. In accordance with The 2012 Book of Discipline (¶ 2546.5), Covenant United Methodist Church will maintain all necessary archival material and records of Broadacres United Methodist Church and Central United Methodist Church. All current members of Central and Broadacres United Methodist Churches will be assumed by the Covenant United Methodist Church membership, unless they indicate their desire to move membership to another church prior to June 16, 2013. BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the first worship service will be held Sunday, July 16, 2013. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet New Covenant United Methodist Church, Byram West Jackson District

WHEREAS, the New Covenant United Methodist Church, Byrarn, in a Called Charge Conference, unanimously expressed a desire to cease functioning as a United Methodist church, and WHEREAS, subsequent to the Called Charge Conference and by its authority the church build- ings and property have been sold, and the financial assets, after fulfilling all outstanding obligations and indebtedness and having paid Mission Shares, have been turned over to The Mississippi Annual Conference for new church development, and WHEREAS, the church has ceased having services of divine worship or other congregational activi- ties, 208 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, in session June 7-9, 2013, declares the New Covenant United Methodist Church, Byram, to be discontinued. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet St. John’s United Methodist Church Clinton, Mississippi

WHEREAS, the St. John’s United Methodist Church, Clinton, Mississippi, West Jackson District, has faithfully served God and its members and its community as a vital and vibrant community of faith for more than forty years; and WHEREAS, the remaining members of the St. John’s United Methodist Church, in a duly announced Called Charge Conference, June 8, 2013, voted to discontinue functioning as a United Methodist Church; and WHEREAS, the resolution has the consent of the Bishop and the Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, in session June 7-9, 2013, declares the St. John’s United Methodist Church to be discontinued; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the church property be transferred to the Trustees of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church for disposition, with proceeds to be used for new church starts. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Satartia United Methodist Church West Jackson District

WHEREAS, the Satartia United Methodist Church, Satartia, Mississippi, in Yazoo County, has served God, its members, and the community faithfully and well, as proclaimers of the Gospel of Christ and servants of God’s love, for more than 140 years, and WHEREAS, in recent years attendance and membership have declined, and, despite repeated and diligent efforts on the part of the congregation to reverse them, the declines have continued, and WHEREAS, the remaining members of the congregation, after prayerful consideration, have con- cluded that they are unable to perform the ministries they would like to perform, and believe that it is time to transition to other phases in the life of the church, and WHEREAS, the remaining members of the congregation met in a duly called Local Church Conference, April 25, 2013, and voted in that conference to discontinue functions as a United Methodist Church, and WHEREAS, said resolution is in harmony with Discipline provisions, and has the consent of the Bishop and Cabinet of The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church, now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mississippi Annual Conference, in session June 7 - 9, 2013, declares the Satartia United Methodist Church to be discontinued; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Church property and buildings be transferred to the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, and the Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, for disposition of the property and assets, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that ownership of the house and property located in Satartia, Mississippi, owned solely by Satartia United Methodist Church, presently used as a parsonage for pastors of Satartia, Mt. Olivet, and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches, be transferred and deeded jointly to Mt. Olivet and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches, for continued use as a parsonage for Mt. Olivet and Wesley Chapel United Methodist Churches, and The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 209

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mineral rights for the church building and property be reserved for The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church. Bishop James E. Swanson, Resident Bishop Reverend R. Michael Hicks, Dean of the Cabinet Reverend Billy N. Owen, Secretary of the Cabinet Changes in Charge Lines Brookhaven: Mt Salem and St. Mary’s United Methodist Churches are joined in the Mt. Salem-St Mary’s charge. Meridian: Cleveland charge will consist of Mt. Pleasant, Clark’s Chapel and Hopewell. Big Oak will stand alone. The Quitman: Grace- St. John Charge is separated into: St. John UMC and Quitman: Grace UMC. Meridian:Haven -St. Mark charge will be divided and shall become Meridian:Haven UMC, and Daleville: St. Mark UMC. The former Desoto Charge shall now be known as the Crandall-Hopewell charge. New Albany: Remove Asbury from the Baldwyn-Asbury Charge to stand alone as the Asbury Charge and the Baldwyn First Charge. Remove Hopewell and Indian Springs to each stand alone as the Hopewell Charge and the Indian Springs Charge. Seashore: Antioch, Pine Grove, and New Zion shall combine to form the Antioch, Pine Grove and New Zion charge. Senatobia: The Panola Charge will be known as Cold Springs, Mt. Olivet, Terza Charge. Fountainhead and Byhalia First will be placed together to become the Byhalia/Fountainhead Charge. Tupelo: Big Hill and New Chapel, Plantersville will stand alone. Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel Charge to be separated into Grady’s Chapel UMC and Tranquil UMC. West Jackson: Silver City will be transferred to the Greenwood District from West Jackson District. Louise UMC will stand alone. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 211

Section VIII

Conference Directory A. Clergy, Diaconals, Deconesses Ministerial Service Records and Directory

Appointment Codes DM – Diaconal Minister oF – Full Member of Other DR – retired Diaconal Minister Annual Conference aF – affiliate Member rD – retired Deacon in aM – Associate Member Full Connection PD – Probationary Deacon re – retired Full Elder FD – Deacon in Full Connection ra – retired Associate Member FE – elder in Full Connection rP – retired Probationary PE – Probationary Elder Member oa – associate Member of rl – retired Local Pastor Other Annual Conference FL – Full-Time Local Pastor oD – Deacon Member of PL – Part-Time Local Pastor Other Annual Conference lP – other Local Pastor oe – elder Member of lM – certified Lay Minister Other Annual Conference sy – other Supplies – GCFA oP – Probationary Member of needs to receive information on assigned pastors Other Annual Conference Ethnicity Codes aa – african American na – native American asA – Asian American ot – other ha – hispanic American WA – White American ME – Multi Ethnic

1. Clergy Members of Conference Abrams,Carolyn Ann (Robert Lee): (FE) (AA) 01/07/49. PM-92; D-92; FC-95; E-95. Wiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial, 93-08; Family Leave, 06/08/08-10; Incapacity Leave, 10- . 324 Emerson Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 583-0390 .

Abrams,Robert Lee (Carolyn): (RE) (AA) 02/01/49. Retired. 324 Emerson Drive, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 583-0390 .

Alexander,Martha Ann: (FE) (AA) 12/06/49. PM-97; D-97; E-00; FC-00. Louisville: Wesley/Maple Springs, 98-2000; Mt. Pleasant/New Church/Middlebrook/Galloway Assoc., 2000-04; Middlebrook, 00-07; Operation Shoestring (Staff), 07-13; Barksdale Foundation, 13- . 316Waterfall Way, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 488-4373 212 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Alman,Rex (Zexa): (RE) (WA) 09/07/26. Retired. 5012 6th Pl, Meridian, MS 39305. / (601) 483- 6005 .

Altman,Mervyn Jonathan (Carol Lynette): (FE) (WA) 09/26/59. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, IL, 85-86; Foxworth-Kokomo, 86-87; Meridian, Wesley, 87-90/Union-Mt. Zion 89-90, Iuka, 90-93, Lyons/Jonestown, 93-94; Elain (North Arkansas), 94-96; Methodist Medical Center, 96-01; Central MS Medical Ctr. 01-04; Belzoni: First-Swiftown, 04-05; Mount Olive, 05-06. Ovett, 05-07. Moselle, 06-07; Voluntary Leave, 07-09; Lodebar (1/2 Time), 09- . 107 Church Street, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. / (601) 845-8012 [email protected].

Anderson,Lynne Elizabeth (William Jeff): (PL) (WA) 09/05/59. Porterville, 99-2000; Daleville Associate/Wesley Foundation MCC, 2000-02; Pleasant Grove & MCC Wesley, 02-6/30/12; Pleasant Grove, 6/30/12- . 11101 Gilbert Joyner Rd, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 480-1210/ (601) 737-5265

Anderson,Robert Mark (Melinda): (FE) (WA) 06/16/64. PM-89; D-89; E-92; FC-92. Rienzi-Blythe’s Chapel, 84-85; Ebenezer/Hebron/Coxburg, 85-87; Millsaps College, 85-87; Student, Candler School of Theology, 87-90; Grenada, St. John’s, 90-92; Friendship, 92-95; Verona/Palmetto, 95-99; Jumpertown, 99-02; Oak Grove, 02-11; Hernando, 11- . 1890 Mt Pleasant Rd, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 429-7026 / (662) 429-4324 [email protected].

Anderson,Samuel Napoleon (Viera Jean): (FL) (AA) 07/01/43. Grenada: Vincent, 05-07; Meridian Parish, 07-. 4820 25th St, Meridian, MS 39307. / (601) 693-1588 [email protected].

Anthony, Ronald: (PL) Shuqualak: Asbury, 3/23/13-. 188 Robin Street, Columbus, MS 39702 (662) 364-2841

Appel,Kurt Thomas (Claudia): (FE) (WA) 02/09/64. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Gulfport, First Associate, 95-99; Pass Christian/Long Beach: Christ, 99-04; Cargill Associates, 04- ; Long Beach: Christ, 04/08/11- . 2369 Park Place Dr, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 897-1625 / (228) 897-1625 [email protected].

Armstrong,Robert N (Gail M): (FL) (WA) 11/05/48. Pleasant Hill-Thornton, 00-05, Mount Olivet- Satartia-Wesley Chapel, 05-09; Iuka North, 09-13, Washington-Church Hill, 13- . 814 Highway 61 N Natchez, MS 39210. (601) 597-2677. [email protected].

Armstrong,Terri Kay: (FE) (WA) 01/03/63. PM-90; D-90; E-93; FC-93. Methodist Hospital, Memphis, 90-91; Eudora First, 90-92; Caswell Springs (assoc), 92-94; Methodist Hospital, Memphis, 94-97; Family Leave, 97-98; Traceway Retirement Community, 98. 1103 Nixon Dr, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 844-1441 x1002 / (662) 844-4727 [email protected].

Arrington,Donald Ray (Grace): (PL) (AA) 04/26/55. Memphis, 94-97; Family Leave, 97-98; Amory: St. James/Spruell Chapel, 02-09; Spruell Chapel, 09-11; Aberdeen: St. Peter (Assoc), 11- . 612 Cox St, Amory, MS 38821. (662) 651-4990 / (662) 256-3481 [email protected].

Artmann,Thomas Elton Jr (Paula): (FE) (WA) 12/07/53. PM-88; D-88; E-90; FC-90. Clinton First, Associate, -90; Jackson, Christ, Associate, 90-96; Magee, 96-2000; Hattiesburg: Heritage, 00. 3 Baracuda Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 261-3371 / (601) 264-4472 [email protected].

Ash,John Lowry III (Lenore): (RE) (WA) 08/07/24. Retired. 7401 Blackmon Road, Apt. 1801, Columbus, GA 31909. (706) 569-1762 .

Ashford,Anthony Alexander: (PE) (AA) 02/28/60. PE 11. Columbus Circuit, 03-11, Forrest Charge, 11- . 508 E 4th Street, Forest, MS 39074. (601) 469-3745 / (601) 469-7958 [email protected].

Ashton,Loye B.: (FD) (WA) . Trans. From New England Conf., 07. Tougaloo College (Professor), 07- . 51 Roundtree Circle, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 977-7944 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 213

Assink,Michael Lynn (Cindy): (PL) (WA) 04/17/51. Barlow, 93- . 2219 Norton-Assink Rd NW, Wesson, MS 39191. (601) 892-3770 / (601) 833-4187 .

Atchison,William Floyd (Glenae): (FE) (WA) 12/07/55. D in Prob. 02. Sartartia, 91-95; Mt. Pleasant, 95-96; Independence/Hebron, 96-98; Hickory Flat, 98-2000; Bethlehem, 2000-2003; Fletchers Chapel- Bethany, 03-08; Felder, 08- ; McComb: Pearl River Charge, 08- . 1061 Campground Circle, Summitt, MS 39120. (601) 684-8797 / (601) 249-4444 [email protected].

Atkins,Charles Thomas (Mary Jo): (FE) (WA) 10/18/51. XFER from Dekotas AC-98; Pisgah, 97-01; Star-Braxton 01–02; Greenville: First, 02-05; Columbia: First, 05-09; Como-Wesley Chapel, 09- . PO Box 277, Como, MS 38619. (662) 526-5256 / (662) 526-9225 [email protected].

Ayers, Margaret: (OF)

Bailey,Elisha Allen Jr (Ethel Lavell): (RE) (WA) 08/02/21. Retired. Indianola: First, 98- . PO Box 86, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 887-4446 / (662) 887-3505 .

Bailey,Grady Sullivan Jr (Jennie): (RE) (WA) 08/18/38. Retired. 96 Holmar Drive, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 829-9039 [email protected].

Bailey,James Leo Jr.: (PE) (WA) 12/12/56. PE 11. Scooba-Binnsville, 09-11; Wesley FND-EMCC, 11- . P. O. Box 56, Scooba, MS 39358. (662) 476-5525 / (662) 476-5525 [email protected].

Bailey,Michelle Ke: (FE) (WA) 05/10/65. PM-98; D-98; FE-01. Dunkirk-Bethel-Center, (N.IN), 96-99; Starr-Braxton, 99-2001; Gulfport: Ramsay Memorial, 01-1/1/08; Voluntary Leave, 1/1/08-. 2113 Pass Road, Biloxi, MS 39531. (228) 388-1478 / (228) 760-1955 [email protected].

Baker,James Clay (Jane L): (RE) (WA) 12/29/37. Retired. 7506 Eureka Rd, Courtland, MS 38620. (662) 563-8253 / (662) 563-8253 [email protected]. Baker,Michael Ray (Kathleen): (FE) (WA) 03/13/73. PM-98; D-98; FE-01. Bude, 99-02; US Navy, 02. 127 Stepping Stone Trail, Jacksonville, NC 28546. / (757) 589-1853 [email protected].

Baldwin,Victoria Sizemore (Conrad): (FE) (AA) 07/15/53. PM-91; D-91; E-93; FC-93. Brandon Bay, 91-92; St. Stephen, 92-93; North Texas Conference (426.1), 93-95; Leave of Absence, 95-96; Kosciusko, Wesley, 96-2001; Jackson: Central, 2001-2003; Senatobia District, 03-10; Hattiesburg: Court Street, 10-12; Hattiesburg: St. John, 12- ; Hattiesburg: St. Paul, 12-; District Staff, 12-. 609 Southern Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 583-1711 / (601) 797-9637 [email protected].

Banes,Henry Eugene (Elsie): (RE) (WA) 04/03/45. Retired. Homewood-High Hill-Carr-Henry, 10- . 1021 Highway 43S, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. (601) 546-2920 [email protected].

Barfield,Mark Eric: (PE) (WA) . Dekalb-Union, 10-13; Antioch, 13-; Philadelphia, 13-. 845 Lower Myrick Road Laurel, MS 39443. (601) 528-2590 [email protected].

Barksdale,William Alford Jr: (FE) (WA) 11/03/67. PM-94; D-94; FC-95; E-95. Madi¬son, First, Associate, 93-97; Conference Staff, 97-2003; Madison (Assoc), 03-12; Oxford: St. Andrews, 12-. P.O.Box 6, Oxford, MS 38655. (662)234-2503 [email protected].

Barkum,Nathaniel Taylor Sr. (Teresa): (PL) (AA) 01/27/71. Picayune Circuit (Assoc), 07-09; New Church Start, 09-05/01/10; Gulfport: Ramsey Memorial, 05/01/10- . 18025 Greenleaves Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503. (228)669-6258 / (228) 831-4291 [email protected].

Barlow,Roy Benjamin (Emily): (FE) (WA) 10/13/78. PE-05; FC-08; FE-08; Long Beach: First (assoc.), 05-09; Hurley, 09-11; Long Beach: First (Assoc), 11- . P. O. Box 375, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 863-9619 / (228) 806-2787 [email protected]. 214 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Barlow,Roy Nelson (Mary Lou): (RE) (WA) 01/28/25. Retired. 18824 Goff Farm Rd, Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 588-3229 .

Barnes,Jimmy Loyd (Bessie): (FE) (AA) 09/06/46. PM-97; D-97; FE-01. Nettleton: Palestine / Pleasant Grove, 95-2001; Okolona: Mount Pisgah, 01-06: Jackson: Central, 06-08; Tupelo: St. Paul, 08-10; Tupelo District, 10- . PO BOX 3957, Tupelo, MS 38803. (662) 842-8477 / (662) 205-4847 [email protected].

Barron,Columbus (Dorothy): (RE) (AA) 06/29/22. Retired. 780 Arnett Rd, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 773-6556 / (662) 773-6556 .

Barton,Troy (Laurie): (PL) (WA) 06/10/62. Love, 98-00; Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove, 00-04; Free Springs, 06-. 4432 Bloombury St, Southaven, MS 38672. / (662)429-3985 [email protected].

Bass,Delmar Wayne Sr (Jacqueline Evette): (FE) (AA) 01/11/60. PE-02, FE-05. Abbeville Charge, 99-02; DeKalb Parish, 02-10; Hattiesburg: St. John, 10-12 ; Hattiesburg: St. Paul, 10-12 ; Brandon: Trinity, 12-; St. James, 12-. 959 Lake Harbor Dr., Apt. 906, Ridgeland, MS 39157. DelmarBass@gmail. com.

Battiest,Charles Ray (Marietta Ruth): (RE) (NA) 09/29/43. Retired. 511 E. Laurel St., Hugo, OK 74743. (580) 326-7717 .

Baxton, Craig. (PL). Carthage: Greenwood Chapel, 13-; Carthage: Wesley Chapel 13-. 6167 Springridge Road Raymond, MS 39154. (601) 832-1263/(601) 371-0147.

Bayliss,Milford Gordon (Verna): (FL) (WA) 03/13/37. Retired. Longview-Adaton, 10-12; Independence-Milford, 12- ; Kalem-Milford, 12-. 302 Monterey Road, Richland, MS 39218. budbayl- [email protected].

Beam,Jerry Bostick (Sally): (RE) (WA) 09/26/41. Retired; Mount Olive, 12- . 201 Camelia Trail, Brandon, MS 39047. [email protected].

Beam-Ingram,Alicia Lynette (Jim): (FD) (WA) 10/09/68. FD-01. Florence: Marvin, 96-98; Hattiesburg: Main Street, Education, 98-2000; Cokesbury, 00-07; Piney Woods School (Chaplain), 07-10; Transitional Leave, 10-11; Family Leave, 11-12; Personal Leave, 12- . 520 Vine Street Apt 6B Flowood, MS 39232. (601) 665-3235. [email protected].

Beam-Ingram,James Carey (Alicia): (FE) (WA) 02/15/72. PM-98; D-98; E-00; FC-00. New Hope, 98-2003; Brandon, First Associate 2003-04; Pelahatchie: First-Gulde, 04-06: Wesleyanna, 06-10; Center For Ministry, 06-10; Columbus: Wesley, 10-12; Medical Leave, 13- . 610 Briarwood Lane Picayne, MS 39466. (601) 540-1614/(601) 798-7897. [email protected].

Beard,Timothy Terry (Marjorie): (RE) (WA) 06/13/49. Retired; Moselle, 12/11-; Mount Olive (Jones County), 12-. POB 83, Soso, MS 39480. (601)990-6551 [email protected].

Beasley,Zachary C (Sharon): (FE) (AA) 03/19/55. PM-90; D-90; E-92; FC-92. Morton Circuit, 83-85; Brandon Circuit, 85-90; Student, Candler, 87-90; Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel, 90-09; Canton, 09- ; Jackson St. Univ. Wesley Fdn., 09-13; Calvins Chapel, 13-; Holly Springs: Asbury, 13-; Rust College, 13- . PO Box 5098 Holly Springs, MS 38635. (228) 760-2022/(662) 252-3051. [email protected].

Beatty,Leonard A (Elaine): (PL) (WA) 11/19/55. Louin-Read’s Chapel, 04- . 4982 Hwy 15, Louin, MS 39338. (601) 425-4622 / (601) 739-3349 [email protected].

Beauchamp, Finis P (Gloria): (PL) (WA) 10/01/56. Flowood, 04-13; Vaiden, 13- . 332 Wild Cedar Pl, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 497-7384 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 215

Beavers,William Tramel (Becky): (FE) (WA) 03/14/54. PM-89; D-89; E-92; FC-92. Student, Candler (Student Pastorate, Fincher North Georgia); Lebanon, Christ-Wesley Director, NEMCC; Starkville, First, Associate, 93-2000; Getwell Road, 00. 7875 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS 38672. (662) 349-3680 / (662) 470-4293 [email protected].

Becnel,Megan Grace: (PE). Picayune: Trinity, 12-. 3019 Woods Road, Picayunne, MS 39466. (601)799-4567 / [email protected].

Belle,Preston Charles ( ): (RE) (AA) 10/26/26. Retired. P.O. Box 415, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 369-2093 / (662) 369-2093 .

Benefield-Pfaff,Rachel (Scott): (FE) (WA) 10/30/63. PM-88; D-88; E-91; FC-91. Gulfport: Handsboro, 99-06; Family Leave, 06-12; Biloxi: Leggett Memorial, 12- . 123 Bayou Circle, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 863-5170 [email protected].

Benson,Demario Sr. : (PL) (AA) 02/17/80. Saint Mary’s-Mount Salem, 10-12; Jackson: Pratt Memorial, 12- . 108 Pacific Circle, Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601)352-5685 / (601) 214-4874 demari- [email protected].

Beshell,Peckie Jill: (RD) (WA) 12/16/36. Retired. 4701 Lakeland Dr Apt 27A, Flowood, MS 39232. (601) 420-0101 [email protected].

Bevill,Sara Nell: (FE) (WA) 12/30/58. PM-91; D-91; E-93. Lewisburg / Hernando Associate 91-93; Jackson, Van Winkle, 93-95; GBGM, 95-04; Ridgeland: First, 04-06: Biloxi: Beauvoir, 06-08; New Church Start, 08-11; Vancleave-Mt. Pleasant, 11-12; Biloxi: Heritage, 12- . 111 Capri Place, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 392-4288 [email protected].

Biedenharn,Dorothy Clare (James P): (FE) (WA) 11/29/52. AM-02; E-06; FC-06. D in Assoc. 02. Redbone, 98-02; Mount Olivet-Satartia-Wesley Chapel, 02-05; Bovina-Edwards, 05-07; Independence– Hebron, 07-09; East Jefferson Parish Hosp, 09- . 631 Orion Street, Metairie, LA 70005. (504) 454-4840 / (504) 849-0654 [email protected].

Biedenharn,James Phelan Jr (Clare): (FE) (WA) 08/28/46. E-98; FC-98. Redbone, 96-98; Porter’s Chapel, 98-04; Jackson: Epworth, 04-07; Byhalia, 07-10; Picayune: First, 10- . P.O. Box 148, Picayune, MS 39466. (601) 798-4321 / (601) 798-7962 [email protected].

Bishop,Detra : (FL) . John Wesley/Walden Chapel, 1/12-. P.O. Box 647, Durant, MS 39063. (662)472- 2868 / (662)653-0588 [email protected].

Bishop,Donald Lee (Nancy): (RE) (WA) 12/08/47. Retired. 228 Francis Asbury Road, Waynesville, NC 28785. (828) 452-2398 [email protected].

Bishop,Nancy Faye (Donald): (RD) (WA) 08/02/46. Retired. 228 Francis Asbury Road, Waynesville, NC 28785. (828) 452-2398 [email protected].

Bishop,Ricky Hugh (Sharon): (FL) (WA) 03/18/53. Tishamingo South (co-pastor), 06-09; Wheeler/ Meadow Creek, 09- . 1308 Carrollville Ave., Baldwyn, MS 38824. (662) 231-6553 / (662) 365-8946 [email protected].

Bittick,Stephen Karl (Cassie): (FE) (WA) 09/14/65. PE-05; FC-08; FE-08. Fannin, 05-09; New Church Start, 09-12; Byhalia, 12- . 5520 Amanda Belle Drive, Southaven, MS 38672. (662) 996-1454 skbittick@ comcast.net.

Black,James Merle Jr (Charlotte): (FL) (WA) 08/19/52. Columbus: St. Stephen’s, 04. 927 Steger Rd, Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 327-4175 / (662) 327-4175 [email protected]. 216 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Black,Warren C Jr (Janis): (FE) (WA) 01/04/50. PM-76; D-76; E-79; FC-79. United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH, 74-77; Mississippi College School of Law, 77-78; Webb-Sumner, 78-82; Jackson, St. Luke’s, Associ¬ate, 83-84; Jackson, Pastoral Counseling Center, 84-85; Ridgeland, First, 85-92; Amory, St. Andrews, 92-96; Oxford: Oxford-University, 96. 424 S Tenth, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 234-5278 / (662) 236-2821 [email protected].

Blackman,Dalmer Leonard (Joan): (RA) (WA) 01/14/36. Retired. 897 CR 956, Iuka, MS 38853. (662) 423-2430 / (662) 423-2430 .

Blackwell,Ellis Jr (Joann): (RA) (AA) 08/12/37. Retired. PO Box 283, Hazelhurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-3548 .

Blackwell,Sylvia S: (FE) (WA) 08/09/62. PM-86; D-86; E-90; FC-90. Asbury Theological Seminary. 84-87; Alta Woods, Associate, 87-93: Madison, St. Matthew’s, Associate, 93-02; Leave-Family, 02-09; The One Foundation, 09- . 300 White Oak Landing, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 853-4972 / (601) 853-4972 [email protected].

Bolden,Maxine Simmons (Michael): (FE) (AA) 03/12/64. PE-04. E-07. FC-07. Greer Chapel, 04-11; Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel, 11- ; Wesley Fdn MVSU, 11- . P O Box 325, Itta Bena, MS 38941. (662) 254-9870 / (601) 594-6368 [email protected].

Bolton,Larry Darnell (Patsy N): (AM) (AA) . AM-86. Leakesville, 82; Enter¬prise Circuit, 82-84; Lake Circuit, 84-85; Bay Springs Circuit, 85-88; Mallalieu, 88-90; Riley Chapel, 90-93; Lampton New Zion, 93-94; Lucedale/Lauderdale, 94-95; Waynesboro Circuit, 95-97; Leave-Incapacity, 3/1/97-; Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel/MVSU, 8/11- . 107 Juanita Blackwell Dr, Beaumont, MS 39423. (601) 735-9233 .

Bond,John William: (RP) (WA) . Retired. 1512 Seacliffe Dr, Gautier, MS 39553. (228) 497-2470 [email protected].

Bonds,Jerry Wayne (Mary): (PL) (WA) 10/05/50. Blue Mountain, 07- . 357 CR 956, Iuka, MS 38852. (662) 423-3162 [email protected].

Booker,Linnie Juanita: (RA) (AA) 12/02/43. Retired. P.O. Box 162, Lexington, MS 39095. (662) 614-3430 [email protected].

Boone,Jimmy Michael: (FE) (WA) 01/23/56. PM-81, D-81, E-87, FC-87; Methodist Theological School in Ohio, 79-82; Iliff Charge, Crooksville, Ohio, 80-82; Rials Creek, 82-84; Walnut Grove, 84-89; Meridian:Druid Hills, 89-92; Gulfport: Burton, 92-96; Leave of Absence, 96-97; Tishomingo, 97-98; Administrative Location. 98-04. Readmitted Full Connection, 04; Voluntary Leave, 04-07; Alabama- West Florida Conf, 07. 2059 Collier Way, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405. (205) 247-2402 / (205) 366-1956 [email protected].

Borders,Clifton Rodney (Gloria): (FE) (WA) 08/15/45. OT-71; D-70 (North Alabama); E-72; FC-72. Candler School of Theology, 69-71; Retired. 2851 Hwy 471, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 896-3878 [email protected].

Boren,Aubrey Lindon (Lillian): (RE) (WA) 06/22/39. Retired. Iuka: South, 07- . 195 Graham Rd., Iuka, MS 38825. (662) 423-1027 [email protected].

Bowdoin,Lister H. (Sharon): (FL) (WA) 01/06/48. Bovina/Edwards, 07-11; Marks-Lambert, 11- . 718 Elm Street, Marks, MS 38646. [email protected].

Bowen,Chadwick Alan: (FL). Gulfport: First (Assoc), 12-; Gulfport: Burton Memorial, 12-. 2301 – 15 St., Gulfport, MS 39501. (228) 863-0047 [email protected].

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Bowie,John L (Gladys): (RE) (WA) 03/15/51. Retired. 1073 Rolling Hills Dr, Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601) 892-6020 / (601) 892-6020 [email protected].

Box,Dabney : (RA) (WA) 02/28/24. Retired. 1515 Munsford Dr. c/o The Magnolia Place, New Albany, MS 38652.

Box,Phillip Wade (Lisa B): (FE) (WA) 01/04/53. PM-80; D-80; E-85; FC-85. Houston, First, Associate, 73; Nanih Waiya, 74-78; Courtland, 79-86; Webb-Sumner, Glendora, 86-89; Shannon-Brewer, 89-2003; Booneville: First, 03-10; Fulton: First, 10- . 414 East Sheffield Rd., Fulton, MS 38843. (662) 862-9536 [email protected].

Boyd, Lamar. (RL). Shuqualak, 13-. 2165 Houston Thompson Rd Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 312- 1032.

Boyd,John Milton (Mary M): (RE) (WA) 02/15/39. Retired. Robinsonville, 09- . 9954 Old Hwy 61 S, Dundee, MS 38626. (662) 363-7082 / (662) 363-7082 [email protected].

Boyd,Marty (Shirley): (PL) (AA) 07/15/55. Tibbee: Jones Chapel, 10- . 1347 Pat Station Road, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 324-1294 [email protected].

Boyte,Rank William (Bonnie): (RE) (WA) 06/17/25. Retired. 1049 CR 82, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2793 / (662) 534-2793 .

Bradley,Anne Russell (Scott): (PL) (WA) 08/06/65. Columbus: First, 05- . 39 Fairway Dr, Columbus, MS 39705. (662) 328-5252 / (662) 327-5469 [email protected].

Bradley,Kevin Clyde (Jaye): (FE) (WA) 09/14/63. PE-10. Rosedale, 04-07; Big Point-Rosedale, 07-10; Gulfport: Trinity (Assoc), 10-11; Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc), 12/11- . 2248 Hwy 612, Lucedale, MS 39452. ((228) 990-1946 [email protected].

Braman,Diane Lynne (B.B. Watson): (FD) (WA) 05/23/67. PD-07, FD-10. Transitional Leave, 6/14/07-1/18/08; Catholic Charities, 08- . 404 Briars Bend, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 326-3736 / (601) 842-7599 [email protected].

Bramlett,Eugene Venable (Carolyn): (PL) (WA) 06/17/54. Layfayette Central Parish, 10- . 400 Park Drive, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 832-6616 [email protected].

Branch,Ellis Ray (Connie): (FE) (WA) 04/03/52. D-80; PM-80; FC-84. Benoit-Pace¬Longshot, 84- 86; Myrtle, 86-87; Moorhead-Sunflower, 87-89; Avon-Glen Allen, 89-90. Maben/Faculty, Wood Jr. College (90-92) Weir/Salem, Weir; Wood College, 92-97; Saucier, 97- 2001; Woodville-Macedonia, 01-07; Tunica: First, 07-10; Barton, 10- ; Mt. Pleasant, 10-13; Charleston-Tippo, 13- . PO Box 159 Charleston, MS 38921 (62) 647-8744/(662) 812-1541. [email protected].

Branning,John Mark (Traci): (FE) (WA) 06/07/74. PM-99; D-99. FE-02 . Pleasant Grove, 94-96; Coy, 96-04 ; Crystal Springs-Mt. Pleasant, 04-13; Meridian: Central, 13-. 321 Indian Hills Drive, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 720-8032 [email protected].

Brant,Robert Roy: (RE) (WA) 01/16/44. Retired. 1915 Princess Ann Dr., Corinth, MS 38834. (662) 396-2262 [email protected].

Bray,Curtis Lee (Pamela): (FE) (WA) 06/02/52. PE-10. Shaeffer’s Chapel, 02-10; Artesia, 10- . 3754 CR 30, Ethelsville, AL 35461. (662) 328-7224 / (205) 658-2834 [email protected].

Brewer,Bobby L : (FL) (WA) 11/28/48. Carson-Goodhope, 00-05; Dixie, 05-08/01/10 ; Brooklyn, 08/01/10- . 172 S Lake Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 582-8901 [email protected]. 218 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Brewer,Leland (Velma Jean): (RE) (WA) . Retired. Administrative Location, 6/95. 303 Kensington Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 264-8178 .

Bridge,Tyler Rende (Kristy): (PL) (WA) 10/17/77. Hopewell, 07- . 3631 Elmer Trail SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 833-1270 / (601) 823-8977 [email protected].

Brister,Charles Earl Jr (Mary Louise): (RE) (WA) 09/10/37. Retired. PO Box 256, Summit, MS 39666. (601) 276-7248 / (601) 276-7248 [email protected].

Britt,Willis Japthy Jr (Brenda): (RE) (WA) 08/12/42. Retired. 504 Springhill Crossing, Brandon, MS 39047.(601) 992-8738 [email protected].

Britton,Fred Shell (Angela): (FE) (WA) 08/28/58. PM-81; D-81; E-85; FC-85. Asbury Theological Seminary, 81-83; Glendale/Gillis Chapel, 83-85; West¬lake, 85-89; Laurel, Franklin 89-90; Raleigh- Unity, 90-93; Raymond/ Learned, 93-97; Epworth, 97-2000; Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial, 00-05; Philadelphia: First-Henrey’s Chapel, 05. 563 E Main St, Philadelphia, MS 39350. (601) 656-1376 / (601) 656-0311 [email protected].

Brooks,Frederick Lee (Lynn Loflin): (FE) (WA) 06/11/59. PM-87; D-87; E-90; FC-90. Seminary, Candler School of Theology, 87-88; Associate, Hat-tiesburg, Parkway Heights, 88-91; Brookhaven, Jackson Street-Hawkins Chapel, 90-92; Decatur, 92-97; Wiggins, First, 97-01; Bay St. Louis: Main Street, 01-08; Tupelo: St Luke, 08- . 1400 Clayton Avenue, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 842-6522 / (662) 842- 6817 [email protected].

Broughton,Ronald Scott (Amanda Keeton): (FL) (WA) 04/02/83. Nanih Waiya, 03-07; Mt. Pleasant, 07-10; Sandy Hook, 10- . 497 John Ford Home Road, Sandy Hook, MS 39478. [email protected].

Brown,D Elton (Juliette): (RE) (WA) 09/22/27. Retired. PO Box 93, Purvis, MS 39475. (601) 794-2136 [email protected].

Brown,Eddie David: (RE) (AA) 08/02/45. Retired. Lampton: St. Paul (copastor), 11- . 1114 Broadmoor Ave., Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-1080 / (601) 736-6331 [email protected].

Brown,Fredrick Henry (Emma Lee): (RE) (AA) 05/10/39. Retired. Columbus: St. James, 05. 727 12th Street N, Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 327-5847 / (662) 328-3637 [email protected].

Brown,Kent Russell (Janice V): (PL) (AA) 10/13/55. Ailesville, Associate, 97-2000; Batesville: St. Pauls, 00. 694 CR 225, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 561-1107 / (662) 259-2820 yawhookentbrown55@ rocketmail.com.

Brown,Robert Edward (Betty): (FE) (AA) 09/19/51. PM-02, E-04, FC-04. Shuqualak, Asbury (PTLP), 89-90; Rose Hill / Garlandville (SLP), 90-94; Oxford, Burns, 94-01; Forest Charge, 01-09; Jackson: Middlebrook, 09-12; Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 12-. 110 Meadow Pointe Cove, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 706-4735 [email protected].

Bryant,David Joseph (Charlotte): (AM) (AA) 01/01/48. AM 07. Saint Mary’s-Mount Salem, 95-08; Columbia Valley-Hub Chapel;, 08- . 5222 Brookleigh Dr, Jackson, MS 39272. (601) 373-6024 / (601) 373-6024 [email protected].

Bryant,Wilbert Charles Sr (Flo): (AM) (AA) 06/06/46. AM 95. Retired. 127 N Massengill St, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-4047 .

Buchholz,David Paul: (FE) (WA) 08/31/47. PE-10. Fletchers Chapel/Bethany, 08-11; Bolton: Memorial, 11- ; Hinds Community College, 11- . P O Box 70, Bolton, MS 39041. [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 219

Buell,George W (Patricia T): (FE) (WA) 01/08/50. PM-95; D-95; FC-99; E-99. Greenfield, 91-93; Courtland, 94-97; Horn Lake, New Hope, 97-02; Ackerman: First, 02-07; Starkville: Aldersgate, 07- . 820 Evergreen Street, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-4657 / (662) 323-5984 [email protected].

Buford, Paulette: (PE). Indianola: Rasberry, 13-. 105 Roberts Road Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 635-5049/(662) 380-1038.

Bullard,Adri Kaylin : (PE) . D’Lo-Bethany, 12-; Wesleyanna, 12-. 640 Hampshire Drive, Brandon, MS 39047. [email protected].

Burkes,John Clinton Jr (Linda Mills): (FE) (WA) 05/31/49. PM-88; D-88; FC-95; E-95. Houston, North, 86-89; Scarritt, 87-88; Asbury, 89-91; Wheeler, 91-92; Tranquil/Wren, 92-96; Hamilton, 96-98; Fairview Robbs, 98-2000; Tranquil Grady’s Chapel, 2000-2003; Greenleaf-Palestine, 03-06; Smithville, 06-08; Incapacity Leave, 08- . 2901 Confederate Ave, Tupelo, MS 38801. / (662) 840-8835 jlburkes@ bellsouth.net.

Burnett,Alice Carol (Jeremy): (FE) (WA) 08/27/56. PM-77; D-77; E-83. Duke University, School, 77-79; Union Theological Seminary, 80-82; Church and Community Worker-United Woodcutter Services, 82-83; Columbia. Marion / Walthall Cooperative Parish, 83-84; Wesley Fdn USM, 84-87; Orange Co Womens Center, Chapel Hill, NC, 87-89; Biloxi: Moore Community House, 89-2000; On Leave 00-01; MS Low IncomeChild Care Initiative, 01-02; Honorable Location(MS Low Income Child Care Initiative), 02-03; Moore Community House, 03- . P. O. Box 204, Biloxi, MS 39533. (228) 669- 4827 / (228) 669-4827 [email protected].

Burnett,Marshall Emmett Jr (Lynn): (RE) (WA) 04/06/06. Retired. 2051 Country Club Drive, Yazoo City, MS 39194. / (601) 879-8153 [email protected].

Burris,Clifton Louis (Leanne): (FE) (WA) 02/06/73. PM-03; E-06; FC-06. Morton: First, 03-06; Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min of Evangelism), 06-12; Gulfport: First, 13-. 2301 15 Street Gulfport, MS 39501. (228) 860-9118. [email protected].

Burris,Leanne Bennett (Cliff): (FE) (WA) 09/10/75. PM-03; E-06; FC-06. Morton: First, 03-06; Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min. of Missions and Children) 06-11; Gulfport: Trinity (Assoc), 11-. 5007 Lawson Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228)863-2717 / (228) 243-0355 [email protected].

Bursi,Charles Joseph Jr (Wanda): (PL) (WA) 03/15/57. Love Station, 02- . 115 Cross Creek Dr, Hernando, MS 38632. (901) 692-3434 / (901)692-3434 [email protected].

Burt,Ever Jean (Ben Unford): (FE) (AA) 06/02/44. PE-03; FC-08; FE-08; New Chapel-Big Hill, 99-05; Pontotoc Parish, 05-07; Greenwood: Wesley/Greenwood District (Staff), 07-10; DeKalb Parish, 10- . P.O. Box 365, Dekalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-9543 / (601) 743-9543 [email protected].

Burton,Franklin Gail (Linda Faye): (RE) (WA) 11/23/44. Retired. 10095 North Cockrum Drive, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 808-3411 [email protected].

Burton,Sampson Spivey II (Sandra): (FE) (WA) 07/25/60. PE-01; FC-04; FE-04; Brandon: First, Assoc./ Puckett, 01-04; Puckett, 01-08 / Braxton, 04-08; Shiloh, 08-11; Clarksdale: St. Pauls, 11- . 1012 West Second Street, Clarksdale, MS 38614. (662) 624-6893 / (662) 624-5155 [email protected].

Butler,Benjamin Hartford (Melissa Annette): (FE) (WA) 01/22/79. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Caledonia, 08-12; Longview-Adaton, 12- . 225 Longview Rd., Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 324-2308 revbenbutler@ gmail.com.

Butler,George Brantley (Carolyn): (RA) (WA) 06/01/36. Retired; Bradley Chapel, 12-. 6205 Hwy 433 W, Bentonia, MS 39040. (662) 755-0138 / (662) 755-0138 . 220 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Butts,Clovis G (Patricia): (RE) (WA) 08/02/31. Retired. 1757 Willow Branch Rd, Dickson, TN 37055. (615) 974-6542 .

Butts,Robert Yates (Kathleen Roberts): (RE) (WA) 11/17/32. Retired. 7036 N. Thunder Ridge Rd., Morgantown, IN 46160. (812) 597-4288 [email protected].

Cager,Brenda : (PL) (AA) 01/19/56. New Fork-Thirkield, 08- . 2425 Erie Lane NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 833-4398 .

Cain,Curtis Lamar (Mary): (RE) (WA) 02/16/46. Retired. 1315 Walnut St, Waynesboro, MS 39367. (601) 735-4249 [email protected].

Calcote,Loyd Versie (Shirley Ann): (RE) (WA) 07/25/34. Retired. Summit, 03-08, Mallalieu, 08- . 634 Big Springs Dr., Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 833-3838 .

Calcote,William Dennis (Brenda): (PL) (WA) 02/17/52. Mount Carmel, 04-06; Kokomo-Dennis, 06-08; Sartinville, 08- . 495 Calcote Road NE, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 532-6522 .

Cameron,Ludrick Himmon Jr. : (RE) (AA) 02/12/49. Retired. P O Box 462, Quitman, MS 39355. (604) 527-4051 .

Cameron,Pamela Jewel: (FE) (WA) 11/08/76. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Columbus: Wesley (Assoc.), 08-11; Yazoo City: First (Assoc), 11- . 1821 Glencrest, Yazoo City, MS 39194. (662) 251-7908 buttersreesecup@ gmail.com.

Camp,Cathron M (): (RA) (WA) 07/16/30. Retired. 98 CR 210, Oakland, MS 38948. / (662) 623- 9075 [email protected].

Campbell,Charles Burton (Candace Lynn): (RE) (WA) 03/01/51. Retired. P.O. Box 845, Purvis, MS 39475. (601) 554-5767 / (601) 447-5390 [email protected].

Campbell,Daniel (): (FL) (HA) . Forest: Trinity Mission Church, 11- . 302 Ruthledge Rd, Jackson, MS 39272. / (601) 732-1024 [email protected].

Campos,Luz Marina (Goyo): (FE) (HA) 09/19/61. PE-10. New Church Start (Hispanic Ministries), 09- . POB 1561, Southaven, MS 38671. / (662) 233-6070 [email protected].

Carothers,Davis Roy Jr (Mary Catherine): (FE) (WA) 04/19/55. PM 90; D 90; FC 96; E 96. Iuka Parish Associate, 73-74; Oklahoma Conference, 83-84; Belden, 84-85; Smithville, 85-89; Algoma, 89-91; Etta Salem, 91-93; Ethel, 93-97; Wesson-Decell, 97-00; Byram: New Covenant, 00-05; Greenville: Trinity,05-10, Voluntary Leave, 10-13; Spring Ridge, 13- . 1083 Davis Road Terry, MS 39170. (662) 931-6367.

Carpenter,Stephen Van Jr (Joann): (RE) (WA) 02/28/39. Retired. 25 Lakeview Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. / (228) 875-4675 [email protected].

Carpenter,Travis Michael (Elizabeth): (FL) (WA) 02/12/81. Brandon: First (Assoc), 07-11; Batesville: First (Youth), 03/01/11- . PO Box 797, Batesville, MS 38606. / [email protected].

Carr,Jimmy Lee (Joy T): (RD) (WA) 11/04/44. Retired. 2/31/10; Dir Min Services, 10-1-12 - . 102 Joy Lane, Brandon, MS 39042. ( 601) 715-4232. [email protected]

Carr,Perry Lincoln (Dessie): (FE) (AA) 04/20/52. PE-10. Pontotoc Parish, 04-06; Nettleton: Pleasant Grove, 06-10; Okalona: Mount Pisgah, 10- . PO Box 5264, Columbus, MS 39704. / (662) 369-6422 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 221

Carr,Susannah Grubbs (Todd): (FE) (WA) 05/11/71. PE 06; E-09; FC-09. Jackson: Galloway assoc., 06-08, Madison (Assoc), 08-11; Vicksburg: Hawkins, 11- . 3736 Halls Ferry Raod, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-2242 / (601) 619-6937 [email protected].

Carroll,David Wesley (Laura): (FE) (WA) 03/29/56. PM 81; D 81; E 85; FC 85. Seminary, 80-83; Corinth, First, Associate, 83-89; Columbus, First, Associate, 89-93; Winona, Moore Memorial, 93-98; Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 98-06; Jackson: Alta Woods, 06-09; Madison: St. Matthews, 09- . 7427 Old Canton Rd, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-9581 / (601) 605-0866 [email protected].

Carroll,Howard N (Carolyn M): (PL) (WA) 05/24/32. Retired. Brooksville-Crawford, 04- . 6961 Highway 397, Preston, MS 39354. (662) 677-3353 / (601) 677-3353 [email protected].

Carroll,Joseph William (Sue): (RE) (WA) 12/10/28. Retired. 2800 W Main St #305A, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 844-3477 / (662) 844-3477 [email protected].

Carroll,Robert Sr.: (PL) (AA) . Jackson: Harris Memorial, 06-10; Morton Circuit-Christian Banner, 10- ; Couparle, 10- . P O Box 13436, Jackson, MS 39236. / (601) 331-2029 .

Carrubba,Earle Bryan (Deanna): (FE) (WA) 04/05/47. E-2007; FC-2007;. Bellefountain/Chapel Hill, 98-99; Columbus: St. Stephens, 99-04; Cary: Goodman Memorial, Rolling Fork, 05-07; Ackerman: First, 07-12; Pachuta Charge, 12- . P O Box 63, Pachuta, MS 39347. / (601) 776-6396 [email protected].

Carter,David Scott (Sue Ellen): (FE) (WA) 07/12/61. PM 1990; D 1990; E 1993; FC 1993. Lynville- Meller Charge, 86-88; New Columbus-Hinton Charge (As-bury), 88-89; Wesley-Bethel Charge (MTS), 89-92; Byram, New Covenant, 92-98; Biloxi: Leggett, 98-2001; Sandy Hook-Hopewell, 01-05; Flora- Bentonia, 05. PO Box 289, Flora, MS 39071. (601) 879-8642 / (601) 879-0050 [email protected].

Carter,Kevin Andrew (Diane): (FE) (AA) 04/25/66. E-2007; FC-2007; St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel, 96-06; Evergreen, 06-13; Canton, 13-. PO Box 297 Canton, MS 39046. (601) 479-5089, [email protected].

Cartlidge,Robert L (Mildred): (PL) (AA) 07/04/44. Retired. Greenwood: Decell, 92- . 204 Westside Avenue, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 453-7692 / (662) 635-5124 [email protected].

Caruthers,Joseph (): (FL) () . Woodville-Macedonia 12- 250 Wolf St., Hickory Flat, MS 38633. / [email protected].

Case,Jerry Bruce Jr (Jen): (FE) (WA) 01/14/70. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. Meridian: Central Associate, 96-2001; Alaska Conf, 01-05; Hattiesburg: Court Street, 05-10; Madison: Parkway Hills (Senior), 10- . 111 Talon’s Point, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-2733 / (601) 453-0039 [email protected].

Case,John Morrison (Ellen): (RE) (WA) 02/14/36. Retired. 718 Nottingham Drive, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 236-3912 / (662) 236-3912 [email protected].

Case,Martin Alexander (Betty): (RE) (WA) 10/18/32. Retired. 518 Deer Creek Dr, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 281-8117 / (662) 281-8117 [email protected].

Cason,Wallace Bernard III (Marjorie): (FE) (WA) 07/18/46. OT 1973; E 1977; FC 1977. Greenville, First, Associate, 73-75; Houston, South, 75-77; Carolina, 77-80; South American Mission, 80-86; Wren-Tranquil, 86-92. Aberdeen, St. Mark, 92-94; Okolona, First and Parish Director, 94-99, St. Mark- Oak Hill, 99-04 ; Nettleton: First-Shiloh, 04-08; East Jackson Dist. Hispanic Ministry, 08-09; Kalem, 08- ; Forest: Trinity Mission Church, 09-01/01/10; East Jackson Hispanic Ministry, 01/01/10- ; Kalem. 01/01/10- ;Walnut Grove, 10- . 1914 Bob White Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 231-9368 / (601) 690-4050 [email protected]. 222 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Casteel,Steven Wayne (Cynthia Virginia): (FE) (WA) 11/13/55. OT 1979. E 1982. FC 1982. Candler School of Theology, 79-81; Mathiston-Mt Nebo, 77-79; Flower Ridge, 79-86; Pleasant Hill Bakers Chapel, 86-92; Morton, 92-96; Petal, 96-2001; Madison: St. Matthews, 01-06; Dir Connectional Min, 06-13; Jackson: Forrest Hill, 07-12; Clinton: First, 13-. 110 Mt Salus Rd Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 605-9051/(601) 317-5950.

Caufield,C.J. (): (FL) () . Greater New Jersey Conference, 12-13; Hollandale, 13-. 203 N Church St Hollandale, MS 38748. (601) 940-7272 [email protected].

Cessna,Gertrude E (): (RL) (WA) 12/14/38. Retired. District Staff, 13-. 88 Entrekin Ln, Purvis, MS 39475. (601) 794-5555

Chambers,Mack Arthur (Shirley): (PL) (AA) 12/25/53. Desoto-Quitman Circuit, 08-12; Shubuta Parish, 12- . 5 Florence Powe Dr, Buckatunna, MS 39322. (601) 410-9410 / (601) 410-9410 [email protected].

Chambers,Shirley (Mack Arthur): (FL) (AA) 10/26/54. McLain Circuit, 96-2002; Bay Springs Circuit, 02-08; Waynesboro Circuit, 08-11; Sylvester-Wesley Chapel, 11-12; Quitman Grace/St. John, 12-13; Bay Springs Circuit, 13- . 5 Florence Powe Dr, Buckatunna, MS 39322. (601) 410-8934 / pas- [email protected].

Chamblee,LaMar B (Susan): (RE) (WA) 02/22/38. Retired. 3755 Lake Village Cove South, Olive Branch, MS 38654. / (662) 890-5604 [email protected].

Chapman,Jerry D. (Diane Leggett): (RE) (WA) 08/17/46. Retired. 317 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. / (228) 860-4384 [email protected].

Chatham,Victor R (): (RE) (WA) 11/04/48. Retired. Leakesville, 11- . 2315 Jones Street, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 861-3123 / (228) 896-2217 [email protected].

Cheney,Charlene Nicole (): (FE) (AA) 09/08/81. PE-06, FC-09, FE-09; St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel, 06-09; US Army Chaplain, 09- . 102 Longwood Drive, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 701-5660 / (601) 924-2245 [email protected].

Cherry,Donnell (Katherleen): (PL) (AA) 07/06/55. Pontotoc Parish.- 02; New Hope Chickasaw, 02. 1023 CR 91, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-3544 / (662) 534-8492 [email protected].

Childs,Michael Franklin (Debra): (FE) (WA) 05/18/54. OT 1977; D 1977; E 1980; FC 1980. Student, 77-79; Horn Lake, 79-81; New Hope-Murrah’s Chapel, 82-87; Goodman, 87-90; Meadville, 90-97;; Houston: First, 97-05; Louisville: First, 05. PO Box 523, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 773-8064 / (662) 773-5539 [email protected].

Clay,Henry Carrol Jr (Effie): (RE) (AA) 06/08/28. Retired. 6658 Franklin Roosevelt Dr, Jackson, MS 39213. / (601) 981-1287 [email protected].

Cochran,John Willis (Ouida Joan): (RE) (WA) 06/16/39. Retired. Liberty, 01-03; Buckatunna-State Line, 03-10; Laurel: Kingston, 10- . 742 West 29th St, Laurel, MS 39440. (601) 636-2605 / johnwillisc@ comcast.net.

Cochran,Mitchell Wayne (Marcia): (FE) (WA) 10/07/66. PM 1992; D 1992; FC 1995; E 1995. North Georgia Conference, 91-93; Glendale, 93-96; Natchez, Lovely Lane/Kingston, 96-2000; Nugent, 2000- 2003; Jackson: St. Mark’s, 03-08; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 08-12; Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial, 12- . 2004 Highland Place, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-2605 / [email protected].

Coggins,Charles Edward (Ginny Lee): (FL) (WA) 04/18/44. Ebenezer (Holmes Co.), 02-04 ; Tupelo: Cornerstone, 04-08; Smithville, 08- . P. O. Box 93, Smithville, MS 38870. / [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 223

Coggins,Joe Miller (Dorothy): (PE) (WA) 11/25/58. Ozark, 08-13; Houston North, 13- . PO Box 151 Houlka, MS 38850. (662) 416-1014 [email protected].

Coile,Warren Robert (Linus): (FE) (WA) 08/09/62. P 1987; D 1987; E 1990; FC 1990. Seminary, Candler School of Theology, 87-88; Decell Memorial, 88-90; Benton-Midway, 90-95; Meridian, New Covenant, 95-97, Bolton Memorial, 97-Aug 04; Greenwood: St. John’s, Aug. 04-07; Itta Bena: First, 05-07; Amory: First, 07-12; Brookhaven: First 12- . P O Box 358, Brookhaven, MS 39602. (601) 833- 3519 / (601) 833-2429 .

Coker,Hiram J Jr (Cynthia S): (FE) (WA) 04/02/52. P 1989; D 1989: E 1992; FC 1992. Desoto Charge, 82-83; DeKalb Circuit 83-85; Montrose/Garlandville 86-87; Seminary, Candler School of Theology 87-90; Big Point/Wilson Springs, 90-¬93; Coalville/White Plains, 93-97; Long Beach, Christ- Pass Christian, 97-99; Natchez: Grace, 99-02; Voluntary Leave, 03/01/03-04; Montrose-Garlandville, 04-05; Voluntary Leave, 05-07; Meridian: Hawkins Memorial (3/4 time), 07-10; Voluntary Leave, 10-11; Chunky (1/2 time), 11-13; Braxton, 13- ; Mendenhall, 13- . 512 Oak Street Mendenhall, MS 39114 (601) 917-2290 [email protected].

Cole,Theodore Sr (Ida): (PL) (AA) 08/23/48. Rose Hill-Garlandville. 831 33rd St, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 483-8418 / (601) 483-8418 [email protected].

Collier,Bryan Daniel (Wendy): (FE) (WA) 06/16/68. PM 93; D 93; FC 96; E 96 . New Columbus (Kentucky), 91-94; Student, Asbury, 91-94; Tupelo, Wesley, 94-97; Asbury Seminary, 97-98; Tupelo: The Orchard, 98. PO Box 3216, Tupelo, MS 38803. (662) 844-3310 / (662) 690-6507 [email protected].

Collins,Julie P (Sid): (FD) (WA) 10/15/69. Trans. Fron Holsten Conf., 07. DREAM, 07-12, Hattiesburg: Parkways Heights (Assoc), 12- . 31 Glinda Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 545-2102 / [email protected].

Colyer,Phillip Dexter (): (PL) () 07/28/60. Prarie Mount, 06- . PO BOX 141, Ripley, MS 38663. / .

Cook,Juanita W (Fernando): (PL) (AA) 12/22/48. Mt. Zion 03-06; Vaiden: Haven, 06- ; Ebenezer: Mt. Zion, 09-10; Barwick, 10- . 544 CR 163, Coila, MS 38923. / (662) 237-4586 [email protected].

Cook,Robert (): (PL) (AA) . Clinton Seven Springs, 08- . 117 Stratford Dr, Madison, MS 39110. / (601) 856-7988 [email protected].

Cook,Stephen Tyrone (Erma Louise Robinson): (FE) (AA) 01/03/69. PE 02. E 05. Greenville: Revels, 00-08; Jackson: Central, 08- ; Wesley Fdn. JSU, 08- . 1831 Springridge Dr, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 355-7858 / (601) 957-5898 [email protected].

Cooksey,Christopher Lee (): (PL) (WA) 05/04/72. Mars Hill 03-06; Stonewall, 06-09; Pope Charge, 09- . 511 Main Street, Pope, MS 38658. (601) 479-5610 / (662) 563-9708 [email protected].

Cooper,Earl S (Mary Kathleen): (RA) (WA) 02/13/35. Retired. PO Box 667, Dumas, MS 38625. (662) 837-7030 / (662) 837-7030 .

Cooper,Leon L. (Kim): (FL) (AA) 05/08/55. St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley, 09-12; Greer Chapel, 12- 13; Weems Chapel, 13-. 204 N Jackson Ave Picayune, MS 39466. (601) 604-1879 [email protected].

Corban,William Bradford (Kathleen): (FE) (WA) 05/21/84. PE 11. Wesleyanna, 10-12; Hattiesburg: Court Street, 12- . 515 ‘Elizabeth Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39401. / (601) 845-6626 bradcorban@yahoo. com.

Corley,Kenneth (Glenda): (RE) (WA) 05/30/42. Retired. 4442 Hwy 342, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 489-1095 . 224 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Cornelius,John Lawrence Sr (Willie Jean): (RE) (AA) 03/07/43. Retired. Clinton: Lynch Chapel, 05. 6028 Westwind Rd, Jackson, MS 39206. / (601) 981-8715 [email protected].

Cornell,Charles Ovee (Virginia): (FL) (WA) 09/17/48. Mount Olive, 06-. 88 CR 7, Soso, MS 39480. (601) 797-3965 / (601) 729-8525 .

Cornell,David Brooks (): (FL) () . Stringer-Old Bay Springs, 12-. ,, . / .

Cornett,Bill W (Martha): (PL) (WA) 01/04/43. Greenwood Springs, 09-13; Okolona: First, 13- . 261 CR 1682, Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 842-2057 [email protected].

Cosnahan,Brister Calvin (): (PL) (WA) 02/12/56. Fayette-Community, 03-07; Vaiden, 07-13; Jackson: Christ, 13-. PO Box 4025 Madison, MS 39130. (662) 610-1352 [email protected].

Cothen,Joseph Herbert III (Teresa Ann): (FE) (WA) 12/05/48. PE 04; FC 08; FE 08 . Waterford – 2003; Louise-Silver City, 03-07; Carrolton, 07-09, Sidon, 07-09; Lumberton-Maxie, 09- . 505 West Main, Lumberton, MS 39455. (601) 796-8503 / (601) 796-3111 [email protected].

Cotten,Sheblon Andre (Ellen Annette): (FE) (WA) 02/18/55. PM-78; D-78; E-82; FC-82. Candler School of Theology, 77-80; Sandy Hook Charge, 80-81; New Pros¬pect Charge 81-84; Yazoo City, St. John 84-87; Star-Monterey, 87-90; Jackson, Van Winkle, 90-93; Big Point/Wilson Springs, 93-95; Meridian, Oakland Heights, 95-98; Aberdeen: First, 98-2003; Quitman: First-Shubuta, 03-06; Corinth: First, 06-09; Clarksdale: First, 09- . P O Box 1303, Clarksdale, MS 38614. (662) 624-8596 / (662) 624- 8262 [email protected].

Covington,Eugene (): (RE) (WA) 07/31/30. Retired. 70 Shamrock Dr, Laurel, MS 39443. / (601) 425-4767 .

Covington,Mark E (Kenda): (FE) (WA) 06/25/54. PM 1979; D 1979; E 1983; FC 1983. Fairfield, 72-73; Porterville Charge, 73-74; Southside, Philadelphia, 74- 76; Philadelphia, Jasper County, 76-78; Perkins School of Theology, 78-81; Megargel, TX UMC, 78; Rockwall, TX, (Associate), 79-81; Jackson, St. Luke’s (Associate), 81-83; Buckatanna/State Line, 83-86; Raleigh/Unity, 86-90; Jackson, Briarwood, 90-95; Disability, 95-96; Wayne County Asso¬ciate, 96-2000; Laurel: Kingston / Philadelphia, 00-10, Purvis-Talowah, 10-11; Quitman: First, 11- . 203 E Franklin St., Quitman, MS 39355. / markcov@ comcast.net.

Cox,David Earl (P Dale): (FE) (WA) 03/25/63. PM 1984; D 1984; E 1990; FC 1990. Asbury Theological Seminary, 85-88; Edwards, 88-89; Associate, Jackson, Christ, 89-2003; Meadville, 03-13; Hernando, 13-. 1890 Mt Pleasant Hernando, MS 38632. (601) 384-7494/(662) 429-4324. dcox@ ftcweb.net.

Cox,James Raymond: (RA) (WA) 01/15/39. Retired-12/31/06. Lula-Friars Point, 09- . 339 Ann Marie Dr, Southaven, MS 38671. / (662) 420-4804 revjc39@ comcast.net.

Crawford,Joseph (Sandra J): (FL) (AA) 09/11/51. McComb: St. Paul, 89-08; Pleasant Valley-Zion Ridge, 92-08; White Oak, 08- . PO Box 34, Kokomo, MS 39643. (601) 359-1061 / (601) 736-6166 [email protected].

Crawford,Ray E. (Jane Montgomery): (RL) (WA) 07/06/40. Retired; McLauren, 02- . 105 W Main Ave, Lumberton, MS 39455. / (601) 796-2525 .

Crawley, JW. (RL) McLain Circuit, 13-. 1114 Joe Wheeler Avenue Laurel, MS 39440. (228) 475-0182/ (228) 217-9226.

Cray,Ivan Stuart (Lisa): (PL) (WA) . Bethel, 08- . 2231 Goodwill Loop, Brookhaven, MS 39601. / (601) 823-3532 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 225

Creel,Lawrence Albert (Nancy): (RE) (WA) 10/03/47. Retired. 405 Asbury Trail, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 664-1065 [email protected].

Criddle,Jimmie Earl (Debbie): (FE) (WA) 10/25/76. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08 . Yazoo: First; Carolina, 05-08; Tupelo: First (Assoc), 08-12; Amory: First, 12- . P. O. Box 147, Amory, MS 38821. (662) 256-8486 / (662) 610-3509 [email protected].

Crosby,Johnny J (Connie Joan): (FE) (WA) 01/28/56. D 85; E 88; FC. 88. Wayne County Circuit, 75-77; Ovett Charge, 77-79; Williamsburg Charge, 79-83; Asbury Seminary, Mt. Olivet, KY, First, 83-86; Pleasant Hill/Salem, 86-90; Vancleave, 1990. Leave of Absence, 91-92: Gloster, 92-93; Brookhaven, Jackson Street, 93-97; Meadville, 97-2003; Decatur / WF ECCC, 03-19; Brookhaven District. 09-12; Camp Wesley Pines (Dir) 12-. PO Box 276, Gallman, MS 39601. (601)892-2341 / (601) 892-9076 [email protected].

Cross,Cynthia (Todd): (FE) (AA) 10/30/58. E 06; FC 06. Kosciusko: Barlow, 02-2003; Meridian: St Elizabeth-Daleville: St Mark, 03-06; Meridian: Haven, Daleville: St. Mark, 06-13; District Superintendent, 13-. 3412 11th Pl, Meridian, MS 39305. (662) 417-0340 / (601) 485-8747 preacher- [email protected].

Crumble,Cora (Sammie Lee): (FE) (AA) 06/30/50. PM 97; D 97; E 2000; FC 2000. Ripley, 98-02; Leave-Incapacity, 9/1/02- . 1172 CR 506, Shannon, MS 38868. (662) 767-3833 / (662) 767-3833 [email protected].

Crump,Alfonso Wadsworth Jr (Lois Artis): (FE) (AA) 01/04/50. PM 1973; D 1973; E 1978; FC 1978. Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA, 9/74-12/76; Wesley Foundation Director, JSU, 77-89; Morton Circuit, 78-82; Chaplain, University Medical Center, 1/79-12/79; Flowood, East Jackson- Greer Chapel Charge, 82-93; Wesley Foundation, JSU, 76-96; Director, Metro Ministries, 96-99; Greer Chapel/Taylorsville, 99-04 ; Jackson State University, 04-. 2428 Harriotte Ave, Jackson, MS 39209. (601) 979-2191 / (601) 948-5767 [email protected].

Crump,Willie Bernard (Alveria D): (RE) (AA) 11/17/36. Retired. 400 Laurel Hill Dr, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-5696 / (662) 323-5696 [email protected].

Cuevas,Colby Uriah : (PE) . Asbury (Student), 12- 13; Tupelo: First, 13-. PO Box 854 Tupelo, MS 38802. (859) 317-1919. colby.cuevad@ gmail.com.

Cumberland,Thomas Lane (Lynda Carolyn): (RE) (WA) 12/15/41. Retired. 3405 Hwy 53, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601) 795-3162 / (601) 795-3162 .

Cumbest,Christopher Oris (Sheila R): (FE) (WA) 11/26/62. PM 1989; D 1989; E 1992; FC 1992. Byrd- Wesley (Student) 84-87; Student, Duke Divinity School, 88-90; Clinton, First, Associate, 90-92; Flora- Bentonia, 92-97; Lucedale, 97-2001; Jackson: Alta Woods, 01-06, Coordinator of Church Recovery, 06-07; Ocean Springs: St. Paul, 07-. P. O. Box 909, Ocean Springs, MS 39566. (228) 875-5701 / (228) 588-1048 [email protected].

Cumbest,David Lee (Pattie): (FE) (WA) 09/19/54. PM 1993; D 1993; E 1997; FC 1997. Cary, 89-91; Chestnut Ridge (North Carolina), 91-95; Lumberton, 95-98; Kreole, 98-2003; Biloxi: Heritage, 03-10; McComb: Centenary, 10-13; Safe Harbor, 13- . 12000 Highway 63 Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 990- 4880. [email protected].

Cumbest,Sheila R (Chris): (FD) (WA) 12/05/61. D 97; FC 97. Jackson, Galloway, 9/90-6/94; Flora, 9/94-6/97; Lucedale, First, 97-2001; Jackson: Alta Woods / Leavell Woods, Assoc., 2001-04 ; Mississippi Conference, 03-08, Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc Min. of Christian Education and Adm), 08- . 17735 John Cumbest Road, Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 875-5701 / (228) 588-1048 [email protected]. 226 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Cupit,Thomas F (Edna): (RE) (WA) 06/18/23. Retired. 1909 Modeannia St, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 840-1947 / (662) 840-1947 [email protected].

Currey,George Todd Sr. (Betty): (RE) (WA) 05/01/28. Retired. PO Box 7, Eastaboga, AL 36260. / (256) 473-3181 [email protected].

Curtis,James Richard (): (FE) (WA) 03/28/52. PM 1981; D 1981; E 1985; FC 1985. Christ, Oxford, 78-80; Free Springs, 79-80; Student, Candler, 80-83; Horn Lake, 83-86; Hernando, First, Associate-Hinds Chapel, 86-90; Oxford, St. Andrews, 90-97; Iuka: First, 97-2001; Jackson: St. Mark’s, 01-07; Gulfport: Trinity, 07-11; Tupelo: First, 11- . PO Box 854, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 690-8100 / (662) 213-2822 .

Curtis,William Edwin (Faye): (RE) (WA) 05/03/30. Retired. 2015 Hickory St, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-1624 / (662) 323-1624 [email protected].

Cutrer,George A. (Ellie): (PL) (WA) . Georgetown-Providence, 10-13; Ebenezer, 13- . 6042 Enterprise Road, Summit, MS 39666. / (601) 250-0779 [email protected].

Dabbs,Danny Neil Sr. (Sara): (FE) (WA) 06/05/49. PM 6 87; D 6 87; E 6 91; FC 6 91. Algoma Charge, 85-89. Aberdeen, St. Mark, 89-92: Tupelo, St. Mark, 92-98; Oxford: St. Andrews/Abbeville, 98-2001; Hernando, 01-11; Gulfport: Trinity. 11- . 5007 Lawson Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 863-2717 / (228) 897-2463 [email protected].

Dailey,Bobby Earl (Michelle): (FE) (AA) 10/21/53. PM 91; D 91; E 94; FC 94. Pascagoula, St. Mark, 85-87; School in California, 87-88; Bay St. Louis, Valena C. Jones, 88-94; Hattiesburg, St. Paul/Mt. Olive, 94-95; Picayune Circuit, 95-05; Lampton: New Zion,-St. Paul, 05-08; Laurel: St. Paul, 08-09; Family Leave, 09-11; Clifford Temple CME, 11-12; Abbeville, 12- . 59 CR 198, Oxford, MS 38655. / (601) 236-5126 [email protected].

Dalton,Jeffre H (Rebecca Sue): (FE) (WA) 10/27/61. PM 1986; D 1986; E 1989; FC 1989. PM, 1986; D, 1986; E, 1989; FC, 1989; Shiloh, 00-06; Clarksdale: St. Paul, 06-08; Braxton, 08-13 : Mendenhall, 08-13; Holly Springs: First, 13- . PO Box 147 Holly Springs, MS 38635. (662) 402-6580. (662) 252-2194. [email protected].

Daniel,Ray Neal Jr (Annette L.): (FE) (WA) 07/25/54. PM 1976 D 1976; E 1983; FC 1983. Iliff School of Theology, 76-79; Retired. 705 East Quitman St Iuka, MS 38852. (662) 231-5455 rndjr1971@gmail. com.

Daniels,Amy Lann (John Edward): (FD) (WA) 08/22/68. PD 01; D 04; FC 04; Hernando, 01. 1890 Mt Pleasant Rd, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 429-7026 / (662) 429-8958 [email protected].

Darling,Daniel Sean (Kay): (PL) (WA) 08/18/68. Falkner, 01-13; Union West, 13-. 609 Glendale Rd, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2785/(662) 255-2485 [email protected].

Davis,Elvernice (Cynthia): (RE) (AA) 04/11/40. Retired. 3796 Merritt Street, Memphis, TN 38128. / (901) 380-0054 [email protected].

Davis,Francis Joseph (Carol Ann): (FL) (WA) 08/04/46. Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 04-10; Panola Charge, 10-13; Vernona-Palmetto, 13- . 106 Songbird Lane Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 810-7010/ (662) 561-2069 [email protected].

Davis,Harry Bryan (): (FE) (WA) 12/14/50. OT 85; D 85; E 88; FC 88. Houston-South, 77-82; Panola Charge, 82-85; Nanih Waiya Charge, 85-88; Shaw/ Delta State University-Wesley Foundation, 88-89; Lambert, 89-91; Lula, 91-93; luka, North, 93-95; Disability, 95-98; Hamilton 98-03; Leave-Incapacity, 03. PO Box 176, Hamilton, MS 39746. / (662) 343-9291 . The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 227

Davis,Julian Lamar Jr. (Melissa): (FD) (WA) 09/23/62. PD 05; FC 08; FD 08; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights (assoc), 05. 2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 544-7873 / (601) 467-2164 julian- [email protected].

Davis,Robert Jerry (Sherry): (RE) (WA) 08/10/42. Retired. 192 Arbor Ln, Columbus, MS 39702. (662) 327-1090 / (662) 327-1090 [email protected].

De la Cruz,Goyo (Luz): (FE) (Ot) 02/07/56. PE-10. Forest: Trinity, 02-09; New Church Startttttt- Hispanic Ministries, 09- . POB 1561, Southaven, MS 38671. / (662) 233-6070 [email protected].

Dearing,Allen Standefer (Debra): (FE) (WA) 05/05/51. PM 1982; D 1982; E 1985; FC 1985. Oral Roberts University, 82-83; Pass Christian, 83-85; Mt. Pleasant/ Red Hill, 85-88; Sandtown, 88-90, Mt. Pleasant, 90-92. Ruleville, 92-93; Avon-Glen Allan, 93-98; Marion / Pleasant Grove, 98-06; Johnston Chapel, 06-13; Calhoun City: Lewis Mem, 13-. PO Box 14 Calhoun City, MS 38916. (662) 628-5467/ (601) 341-8172 [email protected].

Dearman,Phillip Steven (Michele): (FE) (WA) 07/16/67. PM 1995; D 1995; FC 1997; E 1997. Ebenezer, Forsyth, GA, Emory, 92-93; Oxford East Charge MTS, 93-95; Durant: West, 95-98; Corinth: Christ, 98-99; Belzoni: First, 99-2003; Leland-Shaw, 03-05; Greenville: First, 05-08; Houston: First, 08-11; Water Valley: First-Bethlehem, 11-12; Medical Leave, 12- . 801 Frontage Road, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 836-8768 / (662) 473-0178 [email protected].

Deaton,Diana Maureen Baker: (FL) (WA) 02/17/50. Chapel of the Cross, Columbia –02; Independence 02-04; Mount Olive-Mize, 04-06; Pleasant Hill, 06-07; Carson-Goodhope, 08-12; Oakdale, 12-; Seminary, 12- . 662 Riley Rd, Columbia, MS 39429. / (601) 731-5134 [email protected].

Debose,LaSonya (Andre): (PL) (AA) 07/27/79. Ocean Springs: St. James, 09- . 4724 Weems Street, Moss Point, MS 39563. (228) 324-8988 / [email protected].

DeDeaux, Ella: (PE) Delisle: Mt Zion, 13-; Pass Christian: St Paul, 13-. 369 Grayson Ave Pass Christian, MS 39571. (228) 326-5301.

DeDeaux,Wilmer Nathaniel (Mary Helen): (PL) (WA) 10/08/49. Gulfport: Haven Chapel, 97. 1310 Mills Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501. / (228) 832-5977 [email protected].

Develin,Billy Earnest (): (RA) (WA) 09/23/45. Retired . 392 Cedar Drive, Columbus, MS 39705. / .

DeVore,Stephen Alan (June): (FE) (WA) 12/08/50. PM 89; D 89; E 93; FC 93. East Prentiss Parish, 87-89; Biglersville, 89-91; Algoma, 91-97; Belmont--Dennis, 97-02; Jumpertown, 02-05; Charleston- Tippo, 05-07; Iuka: North, 07-01/01/09; Incapacity Leave, 02/01/09- . 1910 West Quitman, Iuka, MS 38852. / [email protected].

Dial,Stephen Grady: (FE) (WA) 12/24/50. PE-78. FE-83. Student, Asbury, 79; Sparta (N.GA), 79-80; Jonesboro (Assoc) (N.GA), 80; Powers Ferry (Assoc) (N.GA), 80-82; Caledonia, 82-83; Ceder Bluff- Siloam, 83-85; Shuqualak, 85-86; Potts Camp, 87-88; Coldwater-Arkabutla, 88-89; Incapacity Leave, 06/01/89- . 129 Rock Port Drive, McDonough, GA 30253.

Dickerson,Allison Carr (Matt): (FD) (WA) 05/31/75. PM-01; FD 04; Tupelo: First (Youth), 01- 04 .Crossgates (Assoc.), 04- . 709 Water Oak Cv, Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 825-8677 / adickerson@cross- gatesumc.org.

Dickerson,Barry Dale (Grace): (FE) (WA) 07/29/49. PM 1975; D 1975; E 1978; FC 1978. Asbury Theological Seminary, 73-77; Jeff Davis Parish, 77-80; Ridge¬land, 80-85; Decatur, 85-90; Tunica, First, 90-94; Oak Grove, 94-2000; Columbia: First, 00-05; Water Valley: First-Bethlehem, 05-11; Cleveland: First, 11- ; Merigold, 11- . P O Box 130, Cleveland, MS 38732. (662) 843-3414 / (662) 843-2921 revbar- [email protected]. 228 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Dickson-Rishel,Dorothy Jane (Rod): (FE) (WA) 07/06/59. PM 1983; D 1983; E 1991; FC 1991. Perkins School of Theology, 83-86; Southwestern Medical Center, 86-87; Associate, Plymouth Park (N. Texas Conference), 88-90; Cedar Lake (Mississippi Conference, 90-91. Leave of Absence, 91-93; Gulfport Memorial Hospital, 93. 109 Beach Park Place, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 865-3204 / (228) 596-8504 [email protected].

Dickson-Rishel,Roderick Elliot (Dorothy Jane): (FE) (WA) 10/01/56. PM 1983; D 1983; E 1988; FC 1988. Appointed to attend school, 84-86; Para. 286.1, Plymouth Park UMC, North Texas Annual Conference, 86-90. Nugent, 90-2000; Mississippi City, 00-09; Long Beach: First, 09-12; Pass Christian: First, 12- . P. O. Box 375, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 863-9619 / (228) 863-2242 rod.rishel@fumclb. org.

Diggs,Christopher Carone (Lecha): (PL) (AA) 02/22/66. Indianola: Rasberry, 11-13; Oxford: Burns- Hammit Hill, 13- . 626 ML King Jr Circle Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 236-5988/ (662) 255-4121. [email protected].

Dinas,Johnny A: (RE) (WA) 03/25/21. Retired. 873 Windsor Rd, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 226-2755

Dixon,Linda Faye (Curtis): (FE) (AA) 07/04/60. PE-09. Hattiesburg: Main St. (assoc), 09- ;Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel, 10- . 612 S George Ave #4, Petal, MS 39465. (601) 544-8141 / (601) 467-4809 [email protected].

Dobbs,Claire Elizabeth: (FE) (WA) 11/17/75. PE-01. FE-04. Columbus: First (Assoc), 01-04; Oxford: Oxford-University (Assoc), 04-13; Sabbatical Leave, 13- . 119 Edgewood Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 234-5278 / [email protected].

Dobson,Jimmy D (Carol): (RE) (WA) 05/21/42. Retired. 2079 Hwy 15 S, Ovett, MS 39464. / (601) 428-4342 [email protected].

Dodd,William Sanford (Beverly): (RE) (WA) 02/10/46. Retired. 1645 Live Oak Drive, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 809-1416 / (662) 809-1288 [email protected].

Dollar,Larry E (Elaine): (PL) (WA) 07/04/48. Mt Pleasant-Brownfield, 83-11; Iuka: West (copastor), 11- . 261 Dunn Rd., Walnut, MS 38683. (800) 458-1560 / [email protected].

Donnell,Denise LeChelle (): (FE) (AA) 05/02/72. XFER-AME, 09; FC-09; E-09. Jackson: Broadmeadow assoc., 06-08; Greenville: Revels, 08-09; Mississippi City, 09-, 219 Courthouse Road, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 896-7626 / [email protected].

Douglas,Stacy Joe (): (FE) (WA) 10/27/59. D 97; FC 97. E-07; FC-07; Quitman, First, 86-87; Meridian, Poplar Springs Drive, 87-89; Natchez, Grace, 89-92; Greenwood, St. John’s, 92-95; Natchez, Grace, 96-97; Leave, 98-00; Adm/Outreach, Drew Theo. Sem., 00-04; Artesia-New Hope, 04-07; Macon: First, 07-09; Poplar Head-Saucier, 09-13; Coffeeville, 13- . 133 Morrison Street Coffeeville, MS 38922. (228) 832-1267/(228) 265-3102. [email protected].

Dowd,Thomas Michael (Charlotte): (FL) (WA) 07/02/46. Louisville West, 05. 506 Pontotc, Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 773-2242 [email protected].

Dowling,William Hilton Sr (Angela): (FE) (WA) 02/22/61. PM 86; D 86; E 89 FC 89. Memphis Theological Seminary, St. Charles/Pleasant Grove UMC, AR, 86-87; Leakesville, 87-89; Liberty, 89-90. Star/Braxton, 90-93; Fletcher’s Chapel/Bethany, 93-95; Johnston Chapel, 95-2000; Greenville: Trinity 2000-2003; Waynesboro: First, 03-06; Quitman: First-Shubutta, 06-08; Collins, 08-09; Eminence, 08-09; Woodville-Macedonia, 09-12; Andrew Chapel, 12- . 319 Fox Run Road, Meridian, MS 39305. / [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 229

Downs,Walter (Sheryl): (FL) (WA) 04/18/52. Liberty, 06-10; Boonville: Christ-Lebanon, 10- . 175 Old Trace Dr., Baldwyn, MS 38824. / (662) 401-8675 [email protected].

Ducker,William Gregory (Megan): (FE) (WA) 06/10/78. PM 08. FC 11. FE 11. Montrose 98-00; Hattiesburg: West Lake, 00-04; Pine Flat-Abbeville, 04-06; Iuka: North, 06-07; Americus Parish: Croosroads-Refuge, 07-09; Starkville:First (Assoc), 09-11; Avon-Glen Alen, 11-13; Ellisville: First, 13- . PO Box 59 Ellisville, MS 39437. (662) 694-1067. [email protected].

Duckworth,Darian Elise (): (FE) (WA) 12/05/81. PE-07. FE-10. Natches: Grace, 07-12; Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel, 12- . 1227 Deering Street, Cleveland, MS 38732. (662) 843-2306 / (662) 843-5766 [email protected].

Dye,Allen Millsaps Jr (Elaine M): (RE) (WA) 07/18/46. Retired. 202 Cypress Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614. (601) 956-4035 / (662) 624-2973 [email protected].

Dye,James W (Orber): (PL) (AA) 07/18/46. PM 1984; D 1884; E 1988; FC 1988. Louisville Circuit, 80-82; Ripley Circuit, 82-96; Columbus, St. James, 96-2000; Enterprise Circuit, 2000-2001; Ripley: Adkins Chapel-Union Grove, 01- ; ¾ time, 06-. 72 Hwy 356 W, Rienzi, MS 38865. (662) 423-3332 / [email protected].

Dyess,Arvah Eugene (): (RE) (WA) 03/20/24. Retired. 4251 Berlin Dr, Jackson, MS 39211. / (601) 362-9784 .

Earls,Denise Marie (): (RE) (WA) 06/17/35. Retired. 12104 Groth Court, Charlotte, NC 28277. / (704) 814-4739 [email protected].

East,Thomas Randolph Jr (Patricia Ann): (RE) (WA) 01/25/44. Retired. Hurley, 07-09, Midway, 10- . 4010 Meadow Oak Lane, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 475-1961 / [email protected].

Eaton, Susan Nabors: (FD)

Edge,Clarence Duane (Evelyn): (RA) (WA) 08/07/35. Retired. 264 CR 409, Rienzi, MS 38865. / (662) 462-7436 .

Edwards,James (Mary Frances): (RE) (WA) 07/29/41. Retired. McLain, 91- . 304 Sandy Run Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. / (601) 264-3280 .

Edwards,Walton Eddie (Marie): (FL) (WA) . Meridian: Hawkins Memorial, 09-11; Meridian: Hawkins Memorial/Suqualena, 11- . 25 Lake Eddins 16388B, Pachuta, MS 39347. / (601) 727-2163 waltoneed- [email protected].

Edwards-Evans,Tanya Yvette (): (FE) (AA) 04/23/62. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Benton: Wesley Chapel, 02-07; Kingsley, 03-07; Paulding, 07-09; Laurel: St. Paul, 09-12; Meridian: St. Peter/Wesley Chapel, 12- . 6308 Old Eight Street Road, Meridian, MS 39301. / [email protected].

Elam,Jimmy Bay (Ruth): (RE) (WA) 05/02/31. Retired. PO Box 1222, Raymond, MS 39154. / (601) 857-5246 [email protected].

Elliott,Diane Moore (Robert Edward): (PL) (WA) 08/27/46. Shelby, 09-12; Rosedale-Gunnison, 12- . 608 Ridgeway Avenue, Cleveland, MS 38732. / (662) 846-0259 [email protected].

English,David Olen (): (PL) () . Prentiss East Parish, 12-. 2 CR 7130, Booneville, MS 38829. / (662) 554-9932 .

Entrekin,Rod L (Ginny): (RE) (WA) 11/05/29. Retired. 711 Berkshire Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. / (601) 268-3830 [email protected]. 230 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Estess,Homer E (): (RE) (WA) 04/26/27. Retired. 170 Jim Dixon Rd, Vaughan, MS 39179. / (662) 673-8820 .

Evans,John Norman (Karen Sue): (AM) (WA) 10/11/48. AM 03. Jackson: Van Winkle, 99-11; Boniva/Redbone, 11- . 909 Kent Dr, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 924-4558 / (601) 924-4558 JMeesha@ aol.com.

Evans,Michael Porter (Betty): (FE) (WA) 10/10/67. PE-01, E-06, FC-06. Rice’s Chapel, 94-12/31/96; Longtown, 1/1/97-00; Potts Camp 00–02; Brookhaven: Jackson Street, 02-05; Shuqualak, 05-08; Pleasant Grove, 08-13; Monticello, 13- . 512 Brookhaven Street Monticello, MS 39654. (601) 587-2350/(601) 320-3547 [email protected].

Evans,Michael Dewayne (Shelley): (FL) (WA) 07/12/70. Ozark, 01-05; Pope Charge, 05-09; Cooper’s Chapel (FL), 09-11; Williamsburg-Lone Star, 11-12 ; Carrollton Charge 12-; Sidon 12-. P.O. Box 145, Carrollton, MS 38917. / (662) 237-6807 [email protected].

Everett,Dock (Mary): (RL) (AA) 10/12/37. Retired. New St. Matthew, 05- . PO Box 5104, Meridian, MS 39302. / (601) 826-1834 [email protected].

Fair,Lynn (Vicki): (PL) (WA) 02/02/51. Plantersville, 01- . 118 Scenic Cv, Saltillo, MS 38866. (662) 841-6479 / (662) 869-3110 [email protected].

Fairley,Shirley Ann (Willie Ray): (PL) (AA) 04/19/53. Bolton Chapel, 10-13; Lucedale Circuit, 13-. 124B Beatline Road, McLain, MS 39456. (601) 945-2841 [email protected].

Falgout,Mark Scott (Shelia): (FL) (WA) 09/27/54. Corinth; Box Chapel, 07-10; Tippah Circuit, 10- . 10150 CR 701, Ripley, MS 38663. / [email protected].

Farr,William Clay (Cheryl): (PL) (WA) 09/16/54. Oxford East, 09-13; DeKalb Circuit, 13- . 15321 Hwy 39 S DeKalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-5135/(601) 551-0201 [email protected].

Felder,Charles Bertram (Sherry): (RE) (WA) 02/26/39. Retired. 406 Idlewoods Lane, Ridgeland, MS 39157. / (601) 790-7320 [email protected].

Felder,Joe Girling (): (RL) (WA) 03/14/46. Retired. Magnolia: First, 10- . P O Box 413, Magnolia, MS 39652. (601) 783-2328 / [email protected].

Fink,Dennis E (Marilyn): (FE) (WA) 07/15/41. PM 1994; D 1994; FC 1997; E 1997. Nazarene Church (Including seminary), 70-92; Houston, North, 93-95; Jackson, Van Winkle, 95-99; Gloster, 99-02; Myrtle-Ebenezer, 02-08; Verona-Palmetto, 08-13; Memphis Conference, 13- . 3194 Munford Gilt Edge Rd Munford, TN 38058. (901) 837-0046/(662) 422-0323. [email protected].

Fisher,James Albert (Madge): (FE) (WA) 04/15/49. PM 91; D 91; E 94; FC 94. Poplar Springs (North Carolina Conference), 89-92; Grenada, Grace, 92-96; Caswell Springs, 96-06; Fulton: First, 06-10; Pascagoula; First, 10- . P. O. Box 371, Pascagoula, MS 39568. (228) 762-5222 / (228) 588-8539 jfisher@ fumcpascagoula.org.

Fitzpatrick,Evelyn Ann (Lavert): (PL) (AA) 09/28/65. Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys. 11- . 200 Higgins Trail, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 490-1234 [email protected].

Fitzpatrick,Lavert (Evelyn): (PE) (AA) 07/22/64. Okolona:Mount Pisgah (Assoc.), 08-12; Snowtown, 12- . 200 Higgins Trail, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 509-9676 [email protected].

Fleming-Jones,Anna Elsie: (FE) (WA) . PE 11. Long Beach: First (Assoc), 09-13; Hazelhurst: First, 13- . 4412 Woodlark Drive Jackson, MS 39211(228) 326-7201 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 231

Fleming,Claude LeRoy Jr (Janice): (RE) (WA) 10/05/35. Retired. 306 Will Ave, Philadelphia, MS 39350. / (601) 650-0041 [email protected].

Fleming,Eldridge E (Martha): (RE) (WA) 09/19/36. Retired. 2800 W Main St Cottage 203B, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 844-6430 / (662) 844-6430 [email protected].

Flemons,Herman (): (PL) (AA) 01/03/55. Holly Springs: Asbury-Strickland-McDonald. 201 County Road 108, Abbeville, MS 38601. / (662) 513-6019 [email protected].

Fletcher,T Russell Jr (Dianne): (RE) (WA) 03/02/42. Retired. POB 157, Paonia, CO 81428. (970) 527-3348 / (970) 527-4332 [email protected].

Flowers,Dawn Douglas (Alan Shawn): (FE) (WA) 10/10/79. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Wesley Foundation USM (Dir), 05-10; Union-Mt. Zion, 10-12; Bay St. Louis: Main Street, 8/1/12 - . P.O. Box 2897, Bay St. Louis, MS 39521. (228) 304-1792 [email protected].

Flowers,Roger A (Carol): (FE) (WA) 04/29/51. PM 1974; D 1974; E 1977; FC 1977. Asbury Theological Seminary, 74-76; Jackson, Christ, Asso., 76-78; Pelahatchie-Gulde, 78-80; Pleasant Grove- Winchester,80-84; Grace-Terry, 84-85; Hattiesburg: Glendale, 85 / Wesley Hosp, 98. P.O. Box 16509, Hattiesburg, MS 39404. (601) 268-8403 / (601) 268-3669 [email protected].

Forbus,Gregory Albert (Sidney): (FL) (WA) 05/04/54. Homewood, 04-06; Belmont, 06-13; New Albary: Calvary, 13-. 318 Tate Ave New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 454-7375 [email protected].

Ford,Eddie Joe (Fannie): (PE) (AA) 01/28/53. PE-10. Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys, 00-10, Snowtown, 10-12; Barlow, 12- ; Epworth, 12-. 792 Well Ext, Courtland, MS 38620. (662) 563-5216 / (662) 563-5216 [email protected].

Ford,John Robert (): (PL) (WA) . Vicksburg: Wesley, 05- . 206 Willow Way, Vicksburg, MS 39183. (601) 634-0506 / (601) 638-7004 [email protected].

Ford,Rebecca Annette (Gerald): (PL) (WA) 09/02/50. Oxford: South, 93-04; Taylor, 04. 568 CR 371, Water Valley, MS 38965. (662) 915-1791 / (662) 513-2082 [email protected].

Foretich,Stephanie Camille: (PE). St. Lukes Trng & Counseling Center (CPE) 12; Chaplain: Emory Univ, 9/1/12-. 756 Scott Blvd., Decatur, GA 30030. (706) 372-9860.

Forrest,James Earp (Annette): (PL) (AA) 10/19/57. Binford Chapel -05; Barwick, Binsford Chapel, 05. 702 Magnolia Drive, Winona, MS 38967. (662) 565-9999 / (662) 283-5610 pastorjamesforrest@ yahoo.com.

Forrest, Jimmy Lewis (Rosie Lee): (RL) (AA) 7/23/1943. Retired; Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair, 13-. 112 Academy Street Winona, MS 38967. (662) 283-3043/(662) 858-0003.

Forrest,Nelson (Maggie): (PL) (AA) 11/29/55. Webster Circuit, 87- . 116 Hazel Cir, Winona, MS 38967. (662) 294-0051 / (662) 283-1669 .

Fortenberry,Donald Peyton (Edna Kaye): (RE) (WA) 08/02/40. Retired. 4466 Hickory Ridge Rd, Jackson, MS 39211. / (601) 366-2611 [email protected].

Foster,John Thomas (Kimberly): (FE) (WA) 09/15/80. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Vardaman, 05-08, Fulton: First (Assoc.), 08-11; Wesley Fdn. ICC (Dir), 08- ; Houston: North, 11- . PO BOX 312, Houlka, MS 38850. / (662) 568-7474 [email protected]. 232 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Franklin,Jason Wayne (Leslie): (FE) (WA) 06/26/72. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Ozark, 98-01(mid year); Tupelo: Cornerstone – 01(mid year)- 04; Ingomar-Mt. Zion, 04-06; Starkville: First Associate, 06-09; Jumpertown, 09- . 888 Hwy. 4 W., Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 728-5016 / [email protected].

Frazier,Walter L (Terri): (FD) (WA) 02/27/68. PM 93; D 93; DFC 99. Student 93-94; Vicksburg: Crawford Street Associate, 94-95; Leave of Absence, 95-98; MS Methodist Rehab, 98-; Grace Counseling Center. 101 Hilda Marie St, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-5703 / (601) 631-0529 wal- [email protected].

Freeman,Orville Glenn (Bettie): (AM) (WA) 04/22/46. AM 02. New Augusta/Beaumont, 95-99; Bassfield, 99-2000; Antioch, 00-08; Boyles Chapel, 06-08; Columbia Circuit, 08- . 1959 Hwy 98E, Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-0720 / (601) 736-0720 [email protected].

Fulton,Travis Roland (Margaret Kuehnle): (RE) (WA) 09/07/42. Retired. 363 Lakeshore Drive, Ferriday, LA 71334. / (318) 757-1417 [email protected].

Fuquay,David Earl (Rwth): (FE) (WA) 10/03/73. PE-98; FC-01; FE-01; Clinton, First (Assoc), 99-2001; Jackson: Leavell Woods, 2001-03; Fund for Theol Ed, 04-06. University of Florida Wesley Fdn.- University UMC, 06-12; Florida Conference: Campus Ministries; 7/1/12- . 5022 NW 16th St, Gainesville, FL 32605. (352) 338-7929 [email protected].

Fuquay, Rwth Samson (David): (FE) (WA) 02/09/70. Trans. From New England Conf. 07. Crossgates, 03-08; Belzona: First, 08-09/01/09; Millsaps College (Chaplain), 09/01/09-7/1/12; Florida Conference- Assoc Dir Clergy Exc, 7/1/12 -. 715 Cornelia Ave Lakeland, FL 33815. (601) 316-9485.

Gage,Roosevelt (Chyleen M): (RL) (AA) 11/04/47. Retired. Sturgis: Boyd Chapel, 03- . 409 Jefferson St, Okolona, MS 38860. / (662) 786-1440 [email protected].

Gammill,Gerald (Johnnie): (RA) (WA) 10/27/31. Retired. Nanih Waiya, 11- . 2145 Old Hwy 12, Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 323-3730 .

Garnett,Natalie Marie (): (RA) (ME) 01/25/47. Retired. 19 South Rd, Monroe, LA 71201. / (601) 857-9696 .

Garrott,William Johnson Jr. (Jennifer Martin): (FE) (WA) 09/28/54. PM-84; D-84; E-86; FC-86. Student, Candler, 81-84; Iuka-North, 84-87; New Hope¬Murrah’s Chapel, 87-92. Ridgeland, 92-98; Ocean Springs: Wesley, 98-02; Approved Evangelist, 02-09; Tupelo: Sornerstone, 09-11; Longtown Charge, 11-13; New Church/Rev, 13- . POB 646, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 301-1748 jgarrott4@aol. com.

Garvin,Elisabeth Anne (): (FD) (WA) 07/21/71. PM-03, D-06, FC-06. Mississippi Conference, 03-05; Millsaps College, 05-09; Ministerial Services, 09-10/1/12; Emory University, 10/1/12 - . 1380 Chalmette Drive Atlanta, GA 30306

Gary,George Robert Jr (Kathy): (FE) (WA) 11/22/58. PM 1986; D 1986; E 1988; FC 1988. Newton, 86-89; Wood Junior College, 89-91; Conference Council Deployed Staff, Starkville District, 89-91; Magee, 91-94; MS Course of Study School, 94-2001; Flora-Bentonia, 01-05; Florence: Marvin, 05-07; Sabbatical Leave, 07-08; Sabbatical Leave, 08-10; N. Georga Conf., 10- . 5291 Campbellton Rd., SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. / (601) 792-2127 [email protected].

Gaughf,Keith Dewayne (Rhonda Renee): (FE) (WA) 05/29/66. PM 93; D 93; E 01; FC 01, Booneville: Christ-Lebanon / WF NEMCC, 01-09; Columbia: First, 09- . P O Box 585, Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-7121 / (601) 736-2073 [email protected].

Geeter,Antra (): (PL) (AA) 12/05/78. Shuqualak: Asbury, 06-12; Columbus Circuit, 12- . 321 North Church Ave., Apt. 4, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 617-2538 / [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 233

Geeter,Lyndon B (Thelma B): (PL) (AA) 11/04/64. Weir Circuit. 6485 Hwy 14, Macon, MS 39341. (662) 386-3374 / (662) 726-9747 [email protected].

Genesse,James Peter (Margaret): (FE) (WA) 11/27/58. PM 89; D 89; E 91; FC 91. Williamsburg Charge, 89-92. Boonville, Christ, 92-97; Jackson, Christ, 97-02; Long Beach: First, 02-09: Madison (Senior), 09- . 100 Post Oak Road, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-6058 / (601) 856-8091 jim@madi- sonumc.org.

Gerber,Philip Ray (Gretchen E): (RE) (WA) 06/28/42. Retired; Summit 12- 475 W. Bay St., Magnolia, MS 39652. / (601) 783-3146 [email protected].

Gibbs,Anjohnette W (Herman): (FE) (AA) 11/17/55. PM 1984; D 1984; FC 1986; E 1986. Student, Garrett, 80-83; Retired. PO Box 225, Greenville, MS 38702. (662) 247-1904 / (662) 335-7036 wowor- [email protected].

Gibson,Dan (): (PL) (WA) . Gallman 07-11; Gallman/Pleasant Ridge, 11- . PO Box 576, Crystal Springs, MS 39059. / (601) 573-9597 [email protected].

Gibson,Peggy Ann (): (FE) (AA) 05/16/52. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Ocean Springs: St. James, 06-09; Greenville: Revels, 09-11; Philadelphia Parish, 11- . 236 Water Avenue, Philadelphia, MS 39350. / [email protected].

Gilbert,Tommy D (Dot): (RE) (WA) 05/13/29. Retired. Meridian: Central, 94- . 724 Elmwood Dr, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 693-1521 / (601) 485-3415 [email protected].

Gill,Clinton (Phyllis): (RE) (WA) 09/25/33. Retired. 114 Kensington, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. / (601) 310-9475 [email protected].

Gill,Robert Noel (Currie B): (FE) (WA) 02/19/59. D 1984; E 1987. Candler School of Theology, 81-83; Youth Minister, Lawrenceville, Ga. First UMC, 81-83; Summit, Pisgah UMC, 85-89. Long Beach, Christ, 89-94; Lumberton, 94-95; Getwell Rd., 95-2000; Greenwood: St. John’s, 00-04; Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive, 04-10; Jackson: St. Mark’s (senior), 10- . 400 Grants Ferry Road, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 992-2131 / (601) 919-9770 [email protected].

Giordano,Theodore James (Mary Lanelle): (RA) (WA) 01/07/46. Retired. 3590 Hwy 80, Brandon, MS 39042.

Gipson,Marvin Jean (Margaret): (PL) (AA) 10/24/48. Retired. Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill Associate, 06-. 109 Price Hill Cove, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 816-9367 / (662) 234-9367 mmgipson1@bellsouth. net.

Gipson,Mattie D (Frank): (FE) (AA) 12/08/45. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. Laurel: St. Paul, 97-04; Hattiesburg: St. Paul, 04-10; Greenwood: Wesley, 10-11; Greenwood District (Staff), 10-11; Greenwood District, 11- . 107 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 453-0878 / (662) 453-5430 gwddist@ bellsouth.net.

Givens,Roy (Nyoka): (RE) (WA) 02/10/36. Retired. 27 CR 142, Quitman, MS 39355. / (601) 776-2589 .

Givhan,William Franklin Sr (Bessie Burnley): (RE) (AA) 11/04/33. Retired. 333 Hwy 41, Pontotoc, MS 38863. (662) 489-6934 / (662) 489-6934 [email protected].

Glass,Jimmy C (June): (FE) (WA) 07/16/50. (OE) Memphis Conf, 99-03. Trans from Memphis Conf., 03. Retired; Independence-Hebron, 13-; 6488 Evergreen, Southaven, MS 38671. (662) 349-0500 [email protected]. 234 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Glazier,Gary Arthur (Cindy): (AM) (WA) 07/30/65. AM-10. Tishomingo Charge, 06-06; Boonville: Grace, 06-10; Morton: First, 10- . 943 Morr’s Tullos Dr., Morton, MS 39117. (601) 732-6124 / gcglazier@ yahoo.com.

Glenn,Grover Cleveland III (Debra H): (FE) (WA) 12/07/50. PE-01; FC-04; FE-04; Aberdeen: St. Mark-Prarie, 01-03; Natl. Guard, 03-06; Seminary/Oakdale, 06-08; Inverness-Caile-Isola, 08- . PO Box 2, Inverness, MS 38753. (662) 265-5270 / (662) 265-5760 [email protected].

Glover,Jimmy Milton (Betty): (RL) (WA) 06/06/37. Retired. Liberty, 10- . 568 CR 5011, Booneville, MS 38829. / (662) 365-5543 [email protected].

Godbold,Robert R (Betty): (RE) (WA) 07/31/25. Retired. 406 W Longview, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-0479 / (662) 534-0479 [email protected].

Goff,Dayna Loretta (): (FE) (WA) 07/10/60. PM 98; D 98; E 2000; FC 2000 Natchez: Grace, 02-07; Sardis – Davis Chapel, 07-13; Wiggins: First 13- . PO Box 278 Wiggins, MS 39577. (601) 928-4600/(601) 597-8196. [email protected].

Goldsmith,Walter E (Carolyn): (FE) (WA) 01/09/51. OT-75; D-75; E-79; FC-79. Ashland, 74-78; Sunflower-Blaine, 78-81; Goodman, 82-87; Starkville, Aldersgate, 87-94; Poplarville, 94-2000; Columbus: Wesley, 2000-02; Pontotoc: First, 02-05; Houston: First, 05-08; Sandtown-Longino, 08-10; Byhalia, 10-11 ; Fountainhead, 11-12; Greenville: First 12- . POB 459, Greenwville, MS 38702. (662) 378-2344 / (662) 334-9837 [email protected].

Gomillion,Ronald Gene (Sheila): (FE) (WA) 12/13/57. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Harrisville / Rexford, 03-06; Madison Associate, 06-08; Anguilla-Grace, 08-13; Jackson: Briarwood, 13- . 320 Briarwood Drive Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 957-1881/(601) 613-0711. [email protected].

Goodwin,Charles Ronnie (Barbara): (RE) (WA) 12/05/48. Retired. Iuka: West (copastor), 11- . 517 CR 321, Iuka, MS 38852. / (662) 423-9835 [email protected].

Gordon,Adam Louis (Amanda): (FE) (WA) 09/14/81. PM 08. FC 11. FE 11. Boonville: First (Youth Assoc.), 08-11; Wesley Fdn-NEMCC, 09-11; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 11- . 6947 River Birch Road, Walls, MS 38680. (662) 895-2279 / [email protected].

Gordon,Amanda Lea (Adam): (FE) (WA) 04/20/78. PE-07. FE-10. New Albany: First (Assoc yth), 07-11; Minor Memorial, 11- . 6120 Goodman Rd., Walls, MS 38680. (662) 781-1333 / amandam- [email protected].

Gordon,Brian Thomas (Charity Ruth): (FE) (WA) 07/19/72. PM 97, D 97, FC 00, E 00. British Methodist Conference, 98-00; Gulfport: First Associate, 00-02; Corinth: Christ 02-03; Salem-Friendship- Union Hill, 03-07; Pearl: First, 07-09; Laurel: West Laurel, 09-12 ; Sandersville, 09-12, Gitano, 12-13; Amory: St Andrews, 13- Amory: St. Matthews, 13- . PO Box 535 Amory, MS 38821. (662) 825-0945. [email protected].

Gordon,H Owen Jr (Marie): (FE) (WA) 11/26/49. OT 1975; D 1972; E 1978; FC 1978. Retired; Philadelphia Southside/Hope, 13-. 2776 Fentress-Panhandle Rd McCool, MS 39108. (662) 312-6879. [email protected].

Gordon,Prentiss McCarton Jr (Sandra): (FE) (WA) 05/30/47. OT 1970; D 1970; E 1972; FC 1972. Retired. 226 Brook Ave Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 268-8501/ (662) 665-1663 pmgordonjr@gmail. com.

Gordon,Prentiss M Sr (): (RE) (WA) 12/23/25. Retired. 2328 Twin Gum Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 418-8216 . The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 235

Gore,Willie Edward (): (FL) (AA) 02/23/51. Laurel, New Faith, 95-97. Hattiesburg, St. Paul, 97-2001; Indianola, Rasberry, 2001-2003; Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s, 03-05; Lucedale Circuit, 05-10; Poplarville Circuit, 10- . 5 Moore Road, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601) 498-7943 / (601) 498-7943 .

Gossett, Dennis: (PE). Meridian: Central, 13-. 1216 66th Street Meridian, MS 39305. (919) 339- 5303.

Grant,Erin Nichole (Robert Wilson): (PE) (WA) 09/25/76. PE-09. Sumrall, 09-11; Pontotoc: Fairview-Robbs, 11- . 2806 Hwy 341S, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 760-0660 [email protected].

Grant,Robert Wilson Jr (Erin Nichole): (PE) (WA) 01/31/78. PM-08; Drew/Shelby, 07-09; Hickory Grove, 09-11; Algoma, 11- . 2806 Hwy 341S, Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 760-3499 rgrant131@gmail. com.

Gray,Shandora (): (PL) (AA) 10/16/52. Hattiesburg: St. John (Assoc), 11- . 1200 Hall Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 381-3514 / (601) 545-3394 [email protected].

Green,Timmy Andrew (Phyllis): (FE) (WA) 07/26/55. PM 5 30 88; D 5 30 88; E 6 18 91; FC 6 18 91. Memphis Theological Seminary, 85-89, Memphis TN; Wheeler- Meadow Creek (New Albany District), 82-86; Salem-Friendship¬ Union Hill (Tupelo-New Albany District), 86-91; Saltillo, 91. PO Box 146, Saltillo, MS 38866. (662) 869-2956 / (662) 869-1240 [email protected].

Greene,David (Kathy): (PL) (WA) 10/18/48. Clinton: First (Assoc), 06- . 105 Oakridge Cove, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 709-5618 / (601) 924-3017 .

Greenough,R Earl (Margie): (RE) (WA) 09/10/34. Retired. 19201 Park Ridge Drive North, Moss Point, MS 39562. / (228) 588-3406 [email protected].

Greer,David Booker (Sandra): (RE) (WA) 03/20/40. Retired; Bonnie Chapel, 13-. 3219 Dantzler Street Moss Point, MS 39563. (228) 285-1166/ (228) 983-9439. [email protected].

Greer,Tommy Charles Sr (Ruth): (RE) (AA) 01/08/42. Retired 1120 Kosciusko Rd, Philadelphia, MS 39350. / (601) 389-1059 [email protected].

Griffith,Hugh Milton Jr (Linda H): (FE) (WA) 02/23/64. OT 1989; D 1989; E 1992; FC 1992. Asbury Seminary, 87-90; Ocean Springs, Associate 90-92; Wesley Foundation MSU, 92. PO Box MY, Mississippi State, MS 39762. (662) 323-1778 / (662) 323-3393 [email protected].

Grubbs,Carl Wayne (Diane): (RE) (WA) 10/31/42. Retired. Pearl: First, 09-11; Goodman 12- . PO Box 2056, Madison, MS 39130. (601) 939-3548 / (662) 347-0874 [email protected].

Gully,Christopher Mark (Sherby): (PL) (WA) 03/06/73. Lynville-Mellen, 08- . 102 Zee Gully Rd, DeKalb, MS 39328. (601) 677-3550 / (601) 743-4733 [email protected].

Gunn,Jimmie (Betty): (RA) (WA) 01/01/31. Retired 11241 Hwy 494, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 626-8660 / (601) 626-8596 [email protected].

Gunter,Doyce Walton: (RE) (WA) 03/08/35. Retired. 2800 W Main St Cottage 201B, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 844-5166 / (662) 844-5166 [email protected].

Haggard,Larry Joe Sr (Eve): (FE) (WA) 05/07/48. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Yazoo City: St. John’s, 98-05; Louisville South. 101 Jordan Cir, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 803-5748 / (662) 773-6910 lhd357@ bellsouth.net. 236 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Halbert,Inge Mobley (Martha Jane): (RE) (WA) 09/29/35. Retired. Columbus: New Hope, 10-12; Shuqualak, 12-13; Tremont, 13- . 550 Main Street, Caledonia, MS 39740. (662) 356-6116 imhalbert@ peoplepc.com.

Hall,Harold B Jr (Renee): (FE) (WA) 10/29/68. PM 08. FC 11. FE 11. Cedar Bluff, 98-07; Nanih Waiya, 07-10; Coffeeville, 10-13; Southaven: First, 13- . 4744 W E Ross Parkway #46-204 Southaven, MS 38671. (601) 955-7170. [email protected].

Hall,James (Rila (Bootsie)): (FL) (WA) 01/29/48. Wheelrt/Meadow Creek, 06-09; Corinth: Christ- Crossroads, 09-11; Stonewall, 11- . P O Box 148, Stonewall, MS 39363. / [email protected].

Hall,John Robert (Dawn): (FE) (WA) 08/22/61. PM 85; D 85; E 88; FC 88. Oral Roberts University, 85-86; Jeff Davis Parish, 86-90; Goodman, 90-94; Biloxi, Heritage, 94-98; Ridgeland: First / Sharon, 98; Sharon, 01-; Lone Pine, 06-07; Holmes CC, 05-; Burns-Gasque Chapel-Pleasant Hill, 07-09; Monterey, 09- . 313 Arlington Cir, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 605-3372 / (601) 853-2096 [email protected].

Hall,Matthew (): (FL) () . Madison: St. Matthew’s (Assoc), 11- 408 Oak Park Cove, Pearl, MS 39208. / [email protected].

Hallberg,Loney Joe (Norma Lucille): (RE) (WA) 10/13/42. Retired. 225 Serene Hills, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. / (601) 579-2925 [email protected].

Hallford,Charles Robert (Alice Wofford): (RE) (WA) 08/29/45. Retired. 29378 Oakstone Dr., W, Daphne, AL 36526. / (251) 626-8228 [email protected].

Hampton,Gary: (FL) (AA) 07/30/59. Longview Circuit, 91-2001; Philadelphia: Phila. Parish, 2001-04; Sylvester-Wesley Chapel, 04-11; Barlow, 11- ; Galilee-Treadwell, 11-13; Spring Hill, 13- . 1255 Taylor Rd, Sturgis, MS 39769. (662) 312-2367 [email protected].

Handy,Richard F (): (PL) (WA) 01/29/47. Clermont Harbor-Pearlington, 04-07; Pearlington, 07- ; Clermont Harbor, 04/17/11- . 5019 Wood Street, Moss Point, MS 39563. (228) 671-1008 / (228) 990- 5281 [email protected].

Hankins,Bobby Wayne (Jo Ann): (RE) (WA) 03/31/39. Retired. Golden Chapel, 07- . 80 CR 1000, Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 728-0292 / (662) 728-0292 [email protected].

Hankins,Timothy Wayne (Theresa): (FL) (WA) 12/16/61. Tishomingo: South, 10- . 1025 Bud Isaiah Road, Mantachie, MS 38855. / (662) 282-5791 [email protected].

Hannah,Haywood Isaac (Flora H): (PL) (AA) 12/20/55. Galilee Treadwell, 00-06; Carthage: Wesley, 06-; Carthage: Greenwood Chapel, 12-13; Greer Chapel, 13-. 396 Chenoa Avenue, Carthage, MS 39051. (601) 267-8909 / (601) 267-3792 [email protected].

Hardin,William Douglas Sr (Carolyn M): (RE) (WA) 09/28/40. Retired. 1723 Mt Pleasant, Hernando, MS 38632. / (662) 429-7189 [email protected].

Hare,James William (Nobia): (FL) (AA) 10/04/40. Retired. Enterprize Circiuit, 04- . PO Box 98, Paulding, MS 39348. / (601) 727-7811 [email protected].

Harms,Dianne Powell (Royce): (RD) (WA) 09/14/46. Retired. Raliegh-Unite, 10- . 6335 Woodstock Dr, Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 832-2649 / (601) 982-9460 [email protected].

Harms,Jason Edward (Wendy): (FE) (WA) 11/11/71. PM-97; D-97; E-2000; FC-2000. : First, 98-2000; Ruleville/Glendora, 2000-2003; Meridian: Central, 03-07; Asbury, 07-10; Ripley: First, 10- . 114 Forest Gate Cr, Ripley, MS 38663. (662) 837-7183 / (662) 837-4953 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 237

Harper,Arthur Ray III (Heather M): (FE) (WA) 02/27/76. PE-2001; FE-04; FC-04; Carrollton, 01-07; Eupora: First, 07- . P.O. Box 556, Eupora, MS 39744. (662) 258-2611 / (662) 258-7291 harper8198@ gmail.com.

Harper,John Hamlin (Faye): (RE) (WA) 02/03/47. Retired. Lucedale: Grace, 11- . 161 Monterey Dr, Lucedale, MS 39452. / (601) 947-2155 [email protected].

Harrison,David Lee Sr (Karen Lea): (RE) (WA) 12/26/44. Retired. Port Gibson.Hermanville, 99- . 901 Church Street, Port Gibson, MS 39150. (601) 437-5258 / (601) 437-5258 davidlharrisonsr@gmail. com.

Harrison,Don M (Marilyn): (RL) (WA) 08/16/43. Retired. Cedar Grove-Sylvarena, 10- . 171 Townsend Rd, Mendenhall, MS 39114. / (601) 847-7360 [email protected].

Harrison,James Martin (Ginger): (RE) (WA) 02/14/43. Retired . 2987 Hwy 19 S, Meridian, MS 39301. / (601) 644-0348 [email protected].

Harrison, Ken: (OF). Tippah East Parish, 9/16/12-. 2990 CR 750 Dumas, MS 38625. (662) 512-8910.

Hart,Luther Mac (Bobbye): (RE) (WA) 07/24/25. Retired. 107 Neely Rd, Richland, MS 39218. / (601) 939-4832 [email protected].

Hart,Michael D (): (PL) (WA) . Mt. Carmel, 10-12; Mallalieu 12- . 4007 Hwy 51, Wesson, MS 39191. / (601) 695-5546 [email protected].

Hart,Raymond Kenneth (Donna): (FL) (WA) 02/03/56. Roxie, 94-97; Kossuth/Mt. Pleasant, 97-99; Stringer-Old Bay Springs, 99-2000; McLaurin, 2000-; Redbone - 04; Leakesville / Lucedale: Grace, 04-06; Adams, 06-10; Greenville: Trinity. 10-12; Boyle-Linn, 12-13 ; Drew, 12-13; Greenleaf-Palestine, 13- . 3016 Greenlead Rd Coldwater, MS 38618. (662) 233-4080/ (662) 721-0080. brudderkenny@aol. com.

Hassell,Charles E Jr (Janet): (RE) (WA) 03/12/37. Retired. 403B Faraday Trail, Sun City Center, FL 33573. (813) 634-1150 / (813) 634-1150 .

Hasselle,T Edward (Shirley): (RE) (WA) 06/20/31. Retired. 2185 Tanglewood Rd, Magnolia, MS 39652. (601) 783-6975 / (601) 783-6975 .

Hathorn,Herbert Dale (Jean): (FE) (WA) 01/19/54. PM-1990; D-1990; E-1993; FC 1993. luka, South, 88-92; Memphis Theological Seminary, 88-91; Pleasant Hill/Baker’s Chapel, 92-96; Pleasant Hill/Baker’s Chapel, 92-96; Corinth, Gaines Chapel, 96-2003; Approved Evangelist, 03. PO Box 369, Nettleton, MS 38858. / (662) 665-5474 [email protected].

Hawkins,Sam Sr. (): (RL) (AA) . Retired. Benton: Wesley Chapel, 07- . PO Box 24504, Jackson, MS 39225. (601) 665-5624 / .

Hawks,Thomas Carnal (Deborah): (FE) (WA) 12/18/44. OT-68; E-70; FC-70. Coffeeville, 79-81; Durant, 81-85; Verona-Palmetto, 85-89; Calhoun City, First, 89-94; Indianola, First, 94-99; Grenada: First, 99-2003; Fulton 2003-04; Fulton: First, 04-06; Walnut Grove/ Carthage: First, 06-10/01/08; Incapacity Leave, 10/01/08- . 102 Hillside Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 322-6960 tom_hawks73@ yahoo.com.

Hayden,Karen Koons (Dave): (FE) (WA) 07/14/71. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Grenada: First Associate, 96-98; USM Wesley Foundation, 98-2003; Jackson: Galloway Memorial, 03-05; Wesley Foundation USA, 05-06; McComb: Centenary, 06-10; MO Conf., 10- . 3601 Amron Ct, Columbia, MO 65202. (573) 441-1771 0 / [email protected]. 238 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Hayes,Billy Joe (Loretta): (RE) (WA) 02/17/35. Retired. Mount Zion, 06-08; Fairfield, 08- . 72 Calhoun Estates Rd, Laurel, MS 39443. / (601) 428-0322 [email protected].

Haynes,Frank Thompson (Andrea): (FE) (WA) 01/25/82. PE-09. MS. Conf. (Coord. Young Peoples Ministries), 09-12 ; Jackson: Christ (Associate), 11- ; MS. Conf. (Coord of Higher Ed/Campus Min/ Young Adult Min) 12- 732 Euclid Ave., Jackson, MS 39202. / [email protected].

Haynes,Rickey Lynson (Barbara): (PE) (WA) 04/17/52. Coldwater-Arkabutla, 06- . PO Box 428, Coldwater, MS 38618. (662) 562-9671 / (662) 562-4312 [email protected].

Hazelrig,Michael Gregory (Michelle D): (FE) (WA) 03/06/69. E 06, FC 06. Mt. Pleasant, 2000-2003; Avon-Glen Allan, 03-06; Vicksburg: Gibson Mem., 06-12; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 12-13; Bakers Chapel/New Church, 13-. 1851 Johnston Rd Hernando, MS 38632. (601) 415-4786. brogreg30@gmail. com.

Headrick,Joseph Harold (Clydean): (RE) (WA) 11/08/35. Retired. 1456 Blackberry Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. (805) 473-8703 / (805) 473-8703 .

Hedgepeth,Mitchell B (Catherine D): (FE) (WA) 07/23/59. PM-1984; D-1984; E-1987; FC-1987. New Augusta-Beaumont, 81-82; Candler School of Theology, 82-85; Poseyville(GA), 82-83; Bremen(GA), 83-85; Edwards, 85-88; Jack¬son, Galloway (Minister of Evangelism), 88-91. Florence, 91-98; Vicksburg: Hawkins, 98-04; Ocean Springs: St. Paul, 04-07; Clinton: First (Senior), 07-13; Brandon: First, 13- . 209 Mary Ann Drive Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 942-8700

Heidelberg,Phillip W (Sherrill): (FE) (AA) 01/26/54. PM-1978; D-1978; E-1980; FC-1980. Gammon Theological Seminary, 76-69; Picayune Circuit, 79-87; Biloxi, St. Paul, 87-94; Ocean Springs, Wesley, 94-98; Meridian: St. Paul-Haven Chapel, 98-02; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights 02-04; Brookhaven District, 04-09; Gulfport: St. Mark-Riley Chapel, 09- . P. O. Box 7664, d’Iberville, MS 39540. (228) 864-3927 / (228) 396-1847 [email protected].

Henderson,David Albert (Kimberly): (FL) (WA) 12/10/70. Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Min. of Congregational Care), 10-11; Hurley, 11- . P. O. Box 84, Hurley, MS 39555. (228) 588-6256 / (228) 218-6224 [email protected].

Henderson, Delicia: (PL) Pleasant Valley, 13-. PO Box 431 Heidelberg, MS 39439. (601) 787-3901/ (601) 329-9256.

Henry,David Ray (Deloris): (RE) (AA) 03/31/43. Retired. PO Box 6433, Laurel, MS 39441. / (601) 425-4470 [email protected].

Henry,Earnest Lee (Clara Pearl): (RE) (AA) 09/15/39. Retired. St. James, 12/01/10-11. 753 Wood Lake Dr, Jackson, MS 39206. / (601) 362-6873 [email protected].

Henry,Elijah Sr (Maureen): (RE) (AA) 12/25/46. Retired. 245 Hintonvill Road, Richton, MS 39476- 9141. / (601) 788-4633 .

Henry,Johniel Lee Jr (Gloria J): (FE) (AA) 07/10/78. PE-07. FE-10. Pontotoc Parish Assoc. 02-04; Amory: St. James/Spruell Chapel, 07-09; Amory: St. James, 09-11; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights (Assoc), 11-12; Laurel: St. Paul, 12- . 517 Jefferson St. , Laurel, MS 39440. (601) 434-7757 / (601) 434- 7757 [email protected].

Hensarling,Heather Kaye: (FE) (WA) 03/14/62. Trans. From NW Lousiana Conf., 02. Star-Braxton, 02-03; Wesleyanna / EJA Dist, 02-06; Jackson: St. Luke, 06-08; Bay St. Louis: Main Street, 08- 8/1/12; District Superintendent, 8/1-12 - . PO Box 6586 Gulfport, MS 39506. (228) 342-7575. hhensarling@ bellsouth.net. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 239

Herndon,James Earl (Carolyn): (RE) (WA) 07/15/38. Retired. Roberts Chapel, 08- . 23219 Hwy 63, Moss Point, MS 39562. / (601) 807-1877 .

Herod,Arthur: (RA) (AA) 12/16/23. Retired 03 CR 288, Abbeville, MS 38601. (662) 234-2055 / (662) 234-2055 .

Herring,Daniel (Emily ): (PE) (WA) 07/10/85. Brandon: First (Assoc), 09-13; Petal, 13- . PO Box 333 Morton, MS 39117 [email protected].

Herring,Howard (Jewel): (RA) (WA) . Retired. 379 Country Ln, Morton, MS 39117. / (601) 732- 8062 .

Herrington,Rufus Merle Jr.: (PL) (WA) 06/12/50. Louise.Silver City, 09-13; Kalem, 13- . 8320 Hwy 80 Morton,MS 39117 (662) 998-2470. [email protected].

Herron,Olivear (): (PL) (AA) 10/20/54. Epworth -12; Union Memorial, 12-. 3535 Springhill Road, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 834-1206 / (662) 455-2415 [email protected].

Hicks,Joseph B (Renea): (RA) (AA) 11/27/27. Retired. Morton Circuit, 03- . 604 Pea Ridge Rd, Florence, MS 39073. / (228) 202-7124 .

Hicks,Richard Michael (Lisa): (FE) (WA) 08/01/53. PM-1978; D-1978; E-1980; FC-1980. Candler School of Theology, 78-79; Hattiesburg, Main Street, Assoc., 79¬-81; West Laurel-Gitano, 81-84; Union- Mt. Zion, 84-88; Petal-Batson, 88-94; Jackson, Alta Woods, 94-99;; Tupelo: St. Luke, 99-08; Hattiesburg Distric, 08-7/1/2013; UM Foundation, 13- . 4002 Asbury Trail Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 467-9857.

Higginbotham,John Avon (Evelyn): (RE) (WA) 11/23/21. Retired. 110 Elm Trail, Brandon, MS 39047. / (601) 992-2432 .

Hightower,Thomas Edwin : (RE) (WA) 10/27/21. Retired. 5033 Deckard Dr, Jackson, MS 39209. (601) 636-2605 / (601) 636-3667 .

Hill,David Alan (Christina H): (FE) (WA) 06/28/51. PM-1993; D-1993; FC-1995; E-1995. Highland (N. Georgia Conference), 90-91; Bassfield, L.L. Roberts, 91-94; Laurel, Franklin/Gitano, 94-.99; Crystal Springs: First – Mt. Pleasant 99-04; Amory: First, 0-07; Indianola: First, 07-10; State Line, 10- ; Waynesboro: First, 10- . 100 Ron Lawson Drive, Waynesboro, MS 39367. (601) 735-4440 / (601) 735- 4334 [email protected].

Hill, Robert Christopher : (FE) (WA) 09/18/74. 05. Utica-Carpenter, 02-05; Jackson: Broadmeadow – 13; Sabbatical Leave, 13-. 4512 Brook Drive Jackson, MS 39206. [email protected].

Hill,Willie Lee Jr (Eddie Marie): (FL) (AA) 07/21/59. Summerville-Davis Chapel, 99. 1144-A Mt Pleasant Rd, Lucedale, MS 39452. (228) 475-0623 / (601) 947-6254 [email protected].

Hilliard,June Cook (Joe): (RD) (WA) 04/23/35. Retired. 317 Kingsbridge Rd, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 898-7186 [email protected].

Hilliard,Larry Hudson (Terry): (FE) (WA) 10/12/65. PM-96; D-96; FC-99; E-99. Vossburg, 91-94; New Albany: First, Associate, 94-97; Vancleave, 97-99. Texas Conference, 99-2000; Hurley, 2000-2001; Cockrum – Lewisburg, 2001-04; Nugent, 04-10; Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive, 10- ; Wesley FND-MCC, 11-12 P.O. Box 3333, Meridian, MS 39303-3333. (601) 485-5598 / [email protected].

Hilliard,Terry Lynn (Larry): (FE) (WA) 07/06/59. PE-04; E-07; FC-07;. Caswell Springs Associate, 00-01; Student, MTS & Getwell Rd., 01-04; Pass Christian: First, 04-09; Nugent (Assoc), 09-10; Family Leave, 10-11; Poplar Springs (Assoc), 11-1/1/13; Wesley FND MCC, 12- . PO Box 3333 Meridian, MS 39303 (601) 692-60328 240 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Hillman,Adam Byrd Jr (Sara): (RE) (WA) 05/17/34. Retired. Ethel / MS Conf., 01- . 25274 Hwy 19 N, Kosciusko, MS 39090. (662) 289-2484 / (662) 289-3578 [email protected].

Hinton,Eddie James (Darlene): (PL) (AA) 12/20/59. Shuqualak: Asbury, 01-06; Longview Circuit, 06-. 504 Aztec St, Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 323-4871 [email protected].

Hinton,Jerry Louis (Mary E): (PL) (AA) 09/07/60. Louisville: Hopewell, 99-07; Brooksville Circuit, 07- . PO Box 59, Ackerman, MS 39735. / (662) 285-6705 [email protected].

Hite,Barbara Owens (Richard L): (FE) (WA) 12/23/44. PM-2001. E 05. Retired. 819 Nicole Court Bon Terre, MO 63628 (601) 218-6255 [email protected].

Hixon, Nance: (RL) Grace-Natchez, 11/06/12 -. 4 Fatherland Rd Natchez, MS 39120

Hodges,Bradford E (Beth ): (FE) (WA) 11/13/55. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995. Kossuth, 89-94; luka, South, 94-97; Clinton, St. Johns, 97-2000; Jackson: Briarwood, 00-06; Mendenhall, 06-08; Greenville: First, 08-12; Trinity Place (Chaplain), 12-13; Greenwood: First-Valley Hill, 13- . PO Box 1870 Greenwood, MS 38935. (662) 453-2417/ (662) 822-4628. [email protected].

Hodum, Nathan: (PL) Golden Chapel-Old Bethel, 13-. PO Box 61 Golden, MS 38847. (662) 266- 3802.

Holder-Cummings,Dixie Rhetta (Hugh): (RE) (WA) 07/05/47. Retired. Boyles Chapel, 13-; Wayne Haven, 13-; Winchester, 13-. 484 Jimmy Ramey Rd., Waynesboro, MS 39767. (662) 588-5050 dhold- [email protected].

Holder-Cummings,Travis Hugh (Dixie): (RE) (WA) 12/15/45. Retired. Boyles Chapel, 13-; Wayne Haven, 13-; Winchester, 13-. 484 Jimmy Ramey Rd., Waynesboro, MS 39767. (662) 588-5051 dhold- [email protected].

Holland,Virginia Jones (Wade Allen): (FE) (WA) 09/29/61. PM-1990; D-1990; E-1992; FC-1992. Student, Candler 83-86; Staff, Conference Council on Ministries, 86-¬93; Oxford, University, Associate, 94-96; Cleveland, St. Luke/Shipman, 96-2000; Wesley Foundation Director DSU 1996-04; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 04-05; Wesley Foundation ICC; 05-06; Pontotoc: Fairview-Robbs, 06-11; Tupelo: Cornerstone, 11- . 114 N Brooks St., Pontotoc, MS 38863. / (662) 489-9222 gingerjholland@ hotmail.com.

Holliday,Samuel Gentry: (AF) 04/21/76. 205 John Southerland Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356. /

Holmes, Jackie: (AM). Hazelhurst: Mt Sinai, 13-. (318) 512-7777

Horton,Eugene L (Leslie): (RE) (WA) 06/22/47. PM-1983; D-1983; E-1986; FC-1986. Retired. New Hebron/Bethesda, 13-. PO Box 70 Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (662) 292-2572.

Horton,Jerry Smith (Jan): (RE) (WA) 10/06/41. Retired. 253 Pinebreeze Road, Columbus, MS 39702. (662) 368-8466 .

Hoskins,Glenn Albert (Michelle): (PL) (WA) 08/14/60. Flowood, 01-04; Drakes, 04. 4 Lamplighter Rd, Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 939-3425 / (601) 939-3425 [email protected].

Howard,Timothy Craig (): (PL) (AA) 11/25/70. Jackson: New Church Start, 08- . 106 Farrington Place, Jackson, MS 39110. (601) 371-3410 / (601) 605-9123 [email protected].

Howell,Hollis J (Mary Jo): (RE) (WA) 02/25/36. Retired. 152 A Hillard Howell Rd, Lucedale, MS 39452. / (601) 947-7727 . The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 241

Howell,Loyal Glenn ( ): (RE) (WA) 10/18/41. Retired. Mize, 06-. 501 2nd Ave SW, Magee, MS 39111. / (601) 867-3974 .

Howse,Gary Lee (Randy): (FE) (WA) 10/24/53. E-2007; FC-2007;. Moorhead/Sunflower, 2000-2003; Glendora / Ruleville: First, 03-08; Indianola: Christ, 08-11; Shaw, 08-11; Rural Life Coord., 08-11; Lauderdale, 11- . 8819 East Parkway South, Lauderdale, MS 39335. (601) 679-8806 / (601) 637-0072 [email protected].

Hoyle, Austin: (PE) Madison: Parkway Hills, 13-. PO Box 1721 Madison, MS 39110. (601) 831-5131

Hubbard,John Curtis (Norma L): (RE) (WA) 09/18/30. Retired. 555 Lakeridge Road, Grenada, MS 38901. / (662) 226-5014 [email protected].

Huffman,David Lamar (Amanda): (FE) (WA) 02/09/70. PM-94; D-94; FC-97; E-97. McLain, 91-92; Duke University Student, 92-95; Enterprise, 95-97; Taylorsville/Bethel, 97-2000; Mt. Olive/Mize 2000- 02; Richton-Sand Hill, 02-05; Jumpertown, 05-09; Cochrum-Lewisburg, 09- ; Wesley Fdn,-NWCC(dir), 09- . 4006 Hwy. 305 S., Hernando, MS 38832. (662) 416-5948 / [email protected].

Hughes,Vicki Loflin (Kevin): (FE) (WA) 10/07/59. PM 86 D 86; E 88; FC 88. Newton, 86- 90; Maben, 89-91; Magee, 91-96; UM Min. with Children & Famities, 96-¬97; Jackson, Galloway, Associate, 97-2001; East Jackson District, 01-06; Hattiesburg: Main Street, 06-. PO Box 1009, Hattiesburg, MS 39403. (601) 582-5557 / (601) 467-3304 [email protected].

Hughley,Walter Camp (Janis C): (RE) (WA) 10/28/43. Retired . 9431 Attala Road 3022, Kosciusko, MS 39090. / (662) 290-6830 [email protected].

Humphrey,John David Jr (): (RE) (WA) 11/22/41. Retired. 303 Smith St, Tupelo, MS 38801. / .

Hunter,Lewis Michael (June): (FL) (WA) 02/05/53. West Point: Christ, 07-10; Carolina, 10- . 40 MTD Drive, Nettleton, MS 38858. (662) 963-7530 / (662) 963-7530 [email protected].

Hutcherson,Virgil O (Elizabeth): (RE) (WA) 01/27/36. Retired. 124 Hemlock St, Mocksville, NC 27028. (336) 591-8036 / (336) 591-8036 .

Hutson,Mary Ruth (): (FE) (WA) 07/27/55. PE 06; E-09; FM-09. Walnut, 98-08; Glendora, 08- ; Ruleville: First, 08- . 108 S Chester Avenue, Ruleville, MS 38771. (662) 756-4922 / (662) 756-2816 [email protected].

Hutto,Warren Patrick (Lauren): (FD) (WA) 02/13/79. PD-06; FD-09; FC-09. Hattiesburg: Heritage Associate, 06-10; Wesley Fdn USM (Dir), 10- . 66 Shady Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 261-3371 / (601) 268-9491 [email protected].

Ingram,Cora Ford (Steve): (RE) (AA) 01/03/47. Retired. 290 S Line Street, Grenada, MS 38901. / (662) 229-9872 [email protected].

Ivy,Justin Kyle (Jessica): (FE) (WA) 02/10/83. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Corinth: Box Chapel, 04-07; Salem, Friendship, Union Hill, 07-12; Louisville: Whitehall, 12-. 5890 Hwy. 14 West, Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 779-2203 [email protected].

Jackson,Calvin Howard (): (RE) (AA) 07/14/24. Retired. 14269 Rippy Rd, Gulfport, MS 39503. / (228) 863-7776 .

Jackson,Carl Ezekiel (Paulette T): (AM) (AA) 12/30/55. AM-09. Meridian Parish, 99-07; Grenada: Vincent, 07-10; Brandon Bay/St. James, 10-11; Waynesboro: Frostbridge, 11- . 400 Spring Street, Waynesboro, MS 39367. / (601) 735-3445 [email protected]. 242 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Jackson,Embra Knox II (Rosia Gean Ousley Jackson): (FE) (AA) 02/05/53. PM-1985; D-1984; E-1987; FC-1987. Student, Gammon, 82-85; Hampton (N. GA), 84-85; Holmes County Parish, 85-86; Kosciusko, Wesley, 86-89; Starkville, Griffin, 89-92. West Point, St. Paul, 92-96; Jackson, Central, 96-2001; Metro Ministries, 2001-02; Jackson: Aldersgate, 02-05. Administrative Assistant to Bishop, 05-11; Starkville District, 01/01/11- . P. O. Box 1329, Starkville, MS 39560. (662) 323-0198 / (666) 232-4635 [email protected].

Jackson,George Carradine (Dorothy): (RE) (WA) 08/31/41. Retired. 9828 Silverwood Drive, Fairhope, AL 36532. / (251) 929-7771 .

James,George Richard (Megan): (FE) (WA) 04/21/82. PE-07, FE-10. Jackson: Christ (Assoc), 07-10; Jackson: St. Luke, 10- . 621 Duling Avenue, Jackson, MS 39216. / (601) 899-1495 ricky@stlukesjackson. org.

James,Randy G (Faye): (FL) (WA) 10/30/55. Louin/Read’s Chapel, 98-2001; Hebron (Wayne Cty) / Pleasant Grove, 01. 655 Bee Tree Rd, Richton, MS 39476. (601) 735-3244 / preachermanrj@yahoo. com.

Jefferson,Ronald S (Julia S): (PL) (AA) 07/13/50. Ackerman: Mt. Hermon, 99. 106 Cushman, Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 323-1218 .

Jenkins,Marshall Gilbert (Sandy): (RE) (WA) 08/24/43. Retired. Independence, 10-12; Singleton, 12- . 2917 Pine Ridge Drive, Pearl, MS 39208. / (601) 939-5510 [email protected].

Jenkins,Robert L (Pat): (RE) (WA) 04/08/32. Retired. 2105 Rosewood St, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 842-5088 / (662) 842-5088 [email protected].

Jennings,Thomas Gene Jr. (Rhonda): (FE) (WA) 08/17/66. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08. Tippah Circuit, 98-2001; Iuka: North, 01-06; Cleveland Charge, 06-08, Spring Ridge, 08-13; McGee: First, 13- . 203 2nd Ave NW McGee, MS 39111. (662) 423-8195 [email protected].

Johnson,Arthur Louis: (FE) (AA) 09/30/59. PM 99, D 99, E 03, FC 03. Tabernacle/Elizabeth, 98-2000; Quitman: Grace, 00-06; Kosiusko: Wesley, 06-09. Paulding, 09- . 689 Hwy 503, Vossburg, MS 39366. (601) 787-4495 / (601) 787-3009 [email protected].

Johnson,Charles Andrew (Kim): (FE) (WA) 09/09/67. PM-1993; D-1993; FC-1995; E-1995. Bold Springs (N. Georgia Conference), 91-93; Wesson, 93-96; Tylertown, 96-99; Center for Ministry, 99-04; Asbury, 04-07; Gulfport: First, 07-. 2301 15th St, Gulfport, MS 39501. (228) 863-0047 / (228) 863-6904 [email protected].

Johnson,Charles Robert (Jean E): (RE) (WA) 11/07/37. Retired. 57 Sequoia Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. (828) 452-9417 / (828) 452-9417 [email protected].

Johnson,Detrick (Karen ): (PL) (AA) 09/21/68. Jackson: Anderson (Assoc), 10- . 103 Buffalo Cove, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 321-2400 /60198 / (601) 924-1971 [email protected].

Johnson,Kenyun LaCale (): (PL) (AA) 08/02/75. Mound Bayou: Wesley, 06- ; Barwick, 08- P O Box 116, Rosedale, MS 38769. / (662) 759-6460 [email protected].

Johnson,Kerry (Linda): (PL) (AA) 09/28/55. Lake Circuit, 09- . P.O. Box 611, Decatur, MS 39327. (601) 635-4296 / (601) 635-4296 [email protected].

Johnson,Ralph Wayne (Louise): (RL) (WA) 08/28/32. Retired. Yazoo City: St. John, 11- . 2350 Milam St, Pearl, MS 39208. / (601) 939-3872 . The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 243

Johnson,Rapheal Donzell (Cynthia): (PL) (AA) 08/03/61. Pass Christian: St. Paul, 11-13; Lucedale Circuit 13- . 2124 Shadow Wood Circle, Gautier, MS 39553. (228) 497-3703 johnsonrapheal@bellsouth. net.

Johnson,Reynolds Felton (Bobbie Nell): (RE) (WA) 09/12/27. Retired 3160 Bethesda Rd, Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601) 892-1297 / (601) 892-1297 .

Johnson,Sherry Bryant (): (FD) (AA) 04/19/50. D-97; FC-97 Bethlehem Center; Center for Ministry, 05. 1706 D J Johnson Rd, Edwards, MS 39066. (601) 974-1436 / (601) 852-4354 sherry@centerformin- istry.com.

Johnson,Theon Lemure III: (FE) (AA) . PE 11. Jackson St. Univ, 11-9/1/2012; CA-NV Conf, 9/1/12 - . 1199 600 Williams Street Oakland, CA 94612 (601) 672-3808 [email protected].

Johnson,William Garner (Barbara): (FE) (WA) 10/01/46. E 06, FC 06. Free Springs, 97-2001; Courtland 2001-04; Tippah Circuit, 04-10; Kilmichael Parish, 10- . 204 Ridge Road, Kilmichael, MS 39747. (662) 262-7279 / (662) 262-7279 [email protected].

Jones,Barbara Ann (): (RA) (WA) 07/29/35. Retired. 414 Hemlock Dr, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 8734. / [email protected].

Jones,Eddie Lee (Merry): (FE) (AA) 06/02/44. Retired. Starkville: Griffin, 02- . 101 Ames Street, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-1363 / (662) 324-1060 [email protected].

Jones,Freeman (Ernestine): (RA) (AA) 01/19/40. Retired; Chapel Hill, 12-. 2773 CR 8, Heidelberg, MS 39439. / (601) 787-2273 [email protected].

Jones,Jimmy David (Barbara): (FL) (AA) 02/12/50. Chapel Hill, 6/98-12/98; Philadelphia Parish, 12/98-2001; Enterprise, 2001-04; Scooba Circuit, 04-12; Sylvester/Wesley Chapel, 12-. 1225 Hwy 503, Vossburg, MS 39366. (601) 727-7394 / (601) 727-7394 [email protected].

Jones,Manley W ( ): (RA) (WA) 06/03/37. Retired PO Box 821892, Fort worth, TX 76182-1892. / .

Jones,Mark Anthony (Claudia Terrissa): (PL) (AA) 03/09/63. Gautier / St. James (Assoc.), 2000- 2003;; Indianola: Rasberry, 03-11; Greenville: Revels, 11- . 1407 E John Cove, Greenville, MS 38702. (662) 335-3245 / (662) 537-4342 [email protected].

Jones,Robert DeWitte Jr (Marjorie): (RE) (WA) 03/28/32. Retired. White Plains, 01- . 4100 Washington Ave, Gulfport, MS 39507. / (228) 863-0730 [email protected].

Jones,Scot (Leigh Ann): (FL) (WA) 05/06/66. Hattiesburg: Heritage (Assoc), 10- . 37 Belletower Turn, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 261-3371 / (601) 325-1472 [email protected].

Jones,Susie Aline (): (RE) (WA) 03/14/49. Retired. 203 W. Thomas, Columbus, MS 39705. / [email protected].

Jones,Toby Maxwell (): (PL) () . Hopewell-MarsHill, 10-. 4690 Bogue Chitto Rd. SE, McCall Creek, MS 39647. / (601)551-2115 [email protected].

Jordan,Terry J (Naomi): (PL) (AA) 01/10/53. Dudley Chapel, 97-09; Mountain Ridge, 09- . 1773 Shiloh Road, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 825-5504 / (601) 735-4777 [email protected].

Joyner,William Geoffrey (Sue): (FE) (WA) 08/21/54. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO, 85-86; Sandersville-Glade Charge, 86-10/87; West Laurel-Gitano Charge, 10/87- 91. Purvis-Talowah, 91-97; Jackson, Broadmeadow, 97-00; Vicksburg: Crawford Street, 00-09; Tupelo 244 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

District, 09-10; Brandon: First (senior), 10-13; Medical Leave, 13- . 214 Legacy Drive Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 591-1406/ (601) 415-0115 [email protected].

Judy,Sherrill Stanley (Wesley): (FD) (WA) 04/25/52. PD 08. Pascagoula: First (Assoc), 08-10. Discontinued, 10. Readmitted, 11. Pascagoula: First (Ministry Asst), 11- . P. O. Box 371, Pascagoula, MS 39568. (228) 762-5222 / (228) 217-2026 [email protected].

Kaufman,Ann Bravender (Jon): (FE) (WA) 11/28/64. PM-96; D-96; E-98; FC-98. West Point: Christ, 96-98; Meridian: Oakland Heights 98-02; Magnolic–Fernwood 2002-04; Leave-Family, 04-05; Wesley Foundation CoLin CC, 05-06; Brookhaven district Staff, 06-07; Family Leave, 07/01/07- 08; Iuka: West, 08-11; Family Leave, 11-13; Memphis – Pickwick UMC, 13- . 408 W. Quitman, Iuka, MS 38852. (662) 423-9253 [email protected].

Kaufman,Jon Sheldon (Ann): (FE) (WA) 01/06/65. PM-96; D,96; E-98; FC-98. Cedar Bluff/Siloam, 96-98; Meridian: Wesley-Concord, 98-02; Felder / McComb: Pearl River, 02-07; Iuka First, 07- . 408 W. Quitman St, Iuka, MS 38852. (662) 423-6097 / (662) 423-9253 [email protected].

Keen,Steven Paul (Fawn): (FE) (WA) 07/15/59. PD-00, D-03, FC-03. transfer to FE-11. Eden/ Thornton/Pleasant Hill, 91-92; Eden/Thornton/Pleasant Hill/Yazoo City: First (Assoc), 92-93; Yazoo City: First (Assoc), 93-95; Amory: First (Assoc), 97-07; Tupelo District Program Staff, 04-11; Gilmore Memorial FDN, 06-11; Houston North, 09-11; Voluntary Leave (Transitioning to Elder), 09-11; Winona: Moore Memorial-New Hope, 11- ; Greenwood Dist (Staff), 11- . PO Box 467, Winona, MS 38967. (662) 283-3804 / (662) 283-1104 [email protected].

Keeton,Keith Russell (Emily): (FE) (WA) 06/08/79. E-2007; FC-2007; Batesville: First, 03-05; Belzoni: First-Swiftown, 05-08, New Church Start, 08-09; Brandon: St. Marks (Associate), 09-12; Carthage: First, 12- ; Lena, 13-. 204 East Frankin Street, Carthage, MS 39051. (601) 267-8815 [email protected].

Keller,David C (Peggy): (RA) (WA) 12/10/49. Retired. Cokers Chapel (Assoc), 11- . 3630 Linton Road, Meridian, MS 39301. / (228) 218-2885 [email protected].

Kelly,Charles Wesley (Annie Lee): (PL) (AA) 03/26/49. New Hope 87-93; Chickasaw 93-02; Brooksville Circuit, 04-07; Louisville; Hopewell, 07- . PO Box 559, Macon, MS 39341. (662) 726-2101 / (662) 726-2101 [email protected].

Kelly,Jerry Buchannan (Eunice): (RL) (WA) 04/08/43. Retired. Bethel, 97- . 40 CR 7200, Booneville, MS 38829. / (662) 728-3873 .

Kemp,William Vance (Geraldine): (RE) (WA) 03/30/26. Retired. Ashland, 95- . 480 Peyton Rd, Holly Springs, MS 38635. (662) 252-5590 / (662) 252-5590 [email protected].

King,Arthur Allen (Alison): (FE) (WA) 08/17/74. PM-2001. Byrd / Wesley, 2001-04; Prentiss-Santee, 04-06; Brookhaven: Jackson St., 06-10; Boyles Chapel, 10-13 ; Wayne Haven, 10-13 ; Winchester, 10-13; Gitano, 13-; Laurel: West Laurel, 13-. (601) 735-2056 [email protected].

King,Edwin Ralph Jr. (): (RE) (WA) 09/20/36. Retired. PO Box 55673, Jackson, MS 39296. (601) 984-6319 / (601) 366-5829 [email protected].

King,Irvin C (Cassandra): (FL) (AA) 03/26/62. Elizabeth, 00-03; Pleasant Valley, 03-07; Mount Olive: St. James, 07-08; McLain Circuit, 08-13; Laurel: Mallalieu, 13-. Po Box 723 Heidelberg, MS 39439. (601) 755-4671 [email protected].

King,Jack B (Ilah): (RE) (WA) 12/26/35. Retired. 212 Crescent Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. (828) 456-8046 / (828) 456-8046 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 245

King,Marvin R Sr (Lillie): (FE) (AA) 11/30/41. Ot 58. FC 70. Morris Brown College TRIO Prog., 70- . 2155 Highpoint Trail, Atlanta, GA 30331. (404) 739-1010 / (404) 344-3317 .

King,Robert H (Sandra): (RE) (WA) 02/02/35. Retired. 1341 Rawhide Circle, Elizabeth, CO 80107- 4103. / .

King,Robert Louis Sr (Ella W): (RL) (AA) 03/31/39. Retired. Columbiana-Midway, 03- . 190 St Marys Church Rd, Goodman, MS 39079. / (662) 472-2676 [email protected].

Kinslow,Willie A (Linda): (PL) (AA) 12/30/49. Wesley Chapel, 00-04; Desoto-Quitman Circuit, 04-09; Tabernacle, 09- . 7820 Melvin Rd, Gilbertown, AL 36908. (601) 323-0814 / (251) 843-2797 [email protected].

Kinstley,Arthur Dean (Nancy): (RL) (WA) 01/16/38. Retired. Jackson: Level Woods, 09/01/10- . PO Box 2035, Brandon, MS 39043. / (601) 825-5581 [email protected].

Kirby,Edwin Close (Martha): (FE) (WA) 12/27/73. PM-06; E-09; FM-09. Poplar head-Saucier, 06-09; Biloxi: First, 09-13; Medical Leave, 13- . 1074 Conley Circle Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 760-0938 [email protected].

Kirby,Martha June (Eddie): (FD) (WA) 10/07/74. PD-10. Biloxi: First (Coord. Children, Youth, and Family Ministries), 10-13; Ocean Springs: St Paul, 13- . 1074 Conley Circle Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 760-0939 [email protected].

Kitchens,Joe (Patsy): (AM) (WA) . AM -11. Trans from Ark Conf, 11. Tylertown, 11-13; Pleasant Grove, 13- . 1091 Pleasant Grove Drive SE Monticello, MS 39654. (601) 835-1889/ (601) 996-9192 [email protected].

Kitchens,Ronald Andrew (Amy): (FE) (WA) 05/30/78. Transfer in as PE, 09. FE-10. Brookhaven: Jackson St., 10- . 1107 North Jackson Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601. / (601) 833-2567 dr.ronkitchens@ hotmail.com.

Klingenfus,Christopher Clayton (Erin): (FE) (WA) 07/15/70. PE 11. Hattiesburg: Main St. (Assoc), 09-11; Laurel: Franklin, 11- . 1048 Euclid, Laurel, MS 39440. / (601) 261-7104 chris.klingenfus@gmail. com.

Knight,Gary Hilton (Janie): (RE) (WA) 11/06/48. Retired. Holly Bush, 08- . 531 Asbury Lane Drive, Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 351-8000 x4153 / (601) 624-1099 [email protected].

Knight,Paul Ford (): (FE) (WA) 02/09/60. E-2007; FC-2007;. Weir – Salem – 02-05; Potts Camp, 02-05; Gateway, 05-06; Marion/Pleasant Grove, 06-12; Fletcher’s Chapel-Bethany, 12-. 5711 Fletcher Chapel Road, Yazoo City, MS 39194. / (601) 746-1009 [email protected].

Koon,Milton Glenn (Diane): (PL) (WA) 12/08/46. Singleton, 02-07; Monteray, 07-08. Fountainhead, 08-11; Homewood-High Hill-Carr (Preaching Assoc), 11- . 110 Sunline Drive, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 825-7832 .

Koskie,Clarence Charles (Ann): (RE) (WA) 02/15/24. Retired. 102 Nichols Drive, Madison, MS 39110. / (601) 856-9316 .

Kottenbrook,Charles (Jenny Lou): (RE) (WA) 01/29/36. Retired. 3025 Cochiti Street NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144.

Kramer,John Marvin (Mary): (FE) (WA) 01/11/50. PM-88; D-88; E-91; FC-91. Fairview, 88-92; Meridian, Oakland Heights, 92-95; Carthage, First, 95-98; Ellisville: First, 98-2003; Oxford: St Andrews 246 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

03-12; Natchez: Jefferson Street 12-. P O Box 862, Natchez, MS 39121. (601) 442-3795 / jkramer@ bellsouth.net.

Laird,David Charles Jr (Cynthia): (FE) (WA) 10/27/53. E-05. Lumberton-Maxie, -05; Pleasant Hill, 05. POB 360, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-2324 / (662) 895-6281 [email protected].

Lamb,Jimmy Aaron (Charlotte Ann): (PL) (WA) 07/07/60. Bassfield/Oakdale, 96-97; Pleasant Grove, 97-04; Bethesda-Pleasant Ridge, 04-09; Fayette, 09- . PO Box 229, Cyrstal Springs, MS 39059. / (601) 892-0309 [email protected].

Lambert,Mickey Trey (Brandi): (FE) (WA) 10/23/72. E-2007; FC-2007; Kossuth-Pleasant Hill, 05-11; New Albany: Calvery/Mt. Olivet, 11-13; Corinth: Gaines Chapel, 13- . 1004 Pine Lake Drive Corinth, MS 38834 (662) 266-1685 [email protected].

Lampkin,Johnnie (William): (RE) (WA) 04/16/36. Retired. 1112 Nancy Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269. / (618)206-8478 [email protected].

Lampkin,Stephen Anderson (Judy): (FL) (WA) 12/29/52. Lynnville-Mellen, 2000-04; Aberdeen: St. Mark, 04-06; Houston: South, 06-. 200 HWY 47, Prairie, MS 39756. (662) 456-2110 / (662) 456-2110 [email protected].

Lampkin,William (Johnnie): (RE) (WA) 04/22/32. Retired. 1112 Nancy Drive, O’Fallon, IL 62269. / (618) 206-3478 [email protected].

*Landfair,Ozell Sr (Earnestine D): (FE) (AA) 09/25/55. PE-08. FE-10. Holmes County West, 87-92; Buffalo/Ethel, 92-97; Holmes County East, 97-99; Winona: Haven, 99-06; Clarksdale: Haven. 06- ;Wesley Fdn. Dir. CCC, 06- . 1101 Barnes Avenue, Clarksdale, MS 38614. (662) 902-7321 / (662) 624-6807 [email protected].

Landrum,Charles Joseph (Vicki): (FE) (WA) 06/05/53. D-1982; E-1985. Student Appointment, Byrd-Wesley Charge, 77-79; Hattiesburg, Main Street, Director Aldersgate Mission, 73-79; Emory University, 79-82; Scooba¬Binnsville, 82-83; Student, Sam Houston State University, 83; Leakesville, 84-85; Jackson, Trinity, 85-87; Meridian, Andrew Chapel, 87-89. Redbone, 89-94; Carrollton, 94-97; McAdams, 97-98; Acona/Black Hawk, 98-2000; DeKalb Circuit, 2000-2003; Madison, 03-06; Canton: First/Thornton Chapel, 06-. 3301 South Liberty, Canton, MS 39046. (601) 859-4621 / (601) 859-4790 [email protected].

Landrum,Vicki Watkins (Joe): (FE) (WA) 07/12/59. PM-97; D-97; FC-99; E-99. Carrollton Charge, 97-2000; Meridian: Central Assoc., 2000-2003; Jackson: Forest Hill, 03-07; Jackson: Christ (Assoc), 07-13; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 13-. 325 Mary Ann Drive Pearl, MS 39208 (601) 859-4790/ (601) 624-8734.

Larsen,Catherine Parker (Scott Gregory): (FD) (WA) 05/10/66. Diaconal-96; FD-99. Jackson: Galloway, 94-98; Pearl: First, 99-2001; Mineral Wells, 01. 8900 Centerhill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-2208 / [email protected].

Larsen,Scott Gregory (Catherine Parker): (FE) (WA) 12/05/66. PM-97; D-97; FC-99; E-99. Jackson: Galloway Associate, 97-98; Pearl: First, 98-2001; Mineral Wells, 01. 8900 Centerhill Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-2208 / [email protected].

Lawrence,Paul Jeffrey (Michelle): (FE) (WA) 12/31/66. E-2007; FC-2007; New Albany: Bethlehem. 1564 CR 81, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 538-7605 / (662) 534-2361 [email protected].

Lawson,Anita Wilburn (Joe): (PL) (WA) 08/14/53. Victoria- Red Banks, 06-13; Falkner, 13-. 275 Hwy 371 Mooreville, MS 38857 (662) 233-1358/ (901) 896-6726 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 247

Lawson,Joseph Randall (Anita): (AM) (WA) 09/08/48. AM 95. Winborn Chapel, 90-96; Aber¬deen, St. Mark, 96-2001; Johnston Chapel-Bogue Chitto, 01-05, Johnson Chapel, 05-06; Greenleaf-Palestine, 06-13; Mooreville, 13-. Po Box 130 Mooreville, MS 38857 (662) 844-2693/ (901) 896-6727 joe.law- [email protected].

Lawson,Rickey Ellis Sr. (Patricia A): (PL) (AA) 05/04/61. Columbus Circuit, 92-2001; Noxubee Circuit, 01. PO Box 994, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 603-4862 / (662) 620-2449 lawson8082@bellsouth. net.

LeBlanc,Andrew Lee (Sandy): (FD) (WA) 07/18/58. Crossgates (music), 09/01/09-11; Hattiesburg: Main St. (Assoc), 11-11; Hattiesburg: Heritage, 11- 210 Beverly Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 825- 8677 / (601) 718-7519 [email protected].

LeBlanc,Sandra (Andrew): (FD) (WA) 07/22/57. Crossgates (Assoc), 10-11; Hattiesburg: Main St. (Assoc), 04/01/11-13; Family Leave, 13- . PO Box 1009 Hattiesburg, MS 39403 (601) 718-7191

LeCornu,Clifton Mosley (Nancy): (RE) (WA) 04/14/38. Retired. 5085 Mt Zion Rd, Ferguson, NC 28624. (336) 973-7912 / (336) 973-7912 .

Lee,Benjamin F (Ruth): (RE) (WA) 10/16/30. Retired. 704 Hillshire Pl, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 840-3317 / (662) 840-3317 [email protected].

Leek, John Wesley: (PE). Natchez: Jefferson Street, 13-. 109 Creek Bend Rd, Natchez, MS 39120 (228) 369-9189

Leffler,Walter A Jr (Jeanette): (RE) (WA) 10/27/23. Retired. 85 Rudy Leffler Rd, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. / (601) 582-3323 [email protected].

Lemmon,Diane Griffin (William Todd): (FE) (WA) 03/23/57. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Pope, 01-05; Louisville: Whitehall, 05-09; Carrolton, 09-12 ; Sidon, 09-12; Columbus: Wesley, 12- . 519 Airline Road, Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-8644 / (662) 328-6259 [email protected].

Lemmon,William Todd (Diane): (PE) (WA) 03/26/63. PE 11. Free Springs(SP), 01-05; Louisville: First (Assoc.)(SP), 05-07; Freeny-Sabastopol (SP), 07-09; Drew(FL), 09-12; Caledonia-Flint Hill, 12- . PO BOX 1, Caledonia, MS 39740. (662) 356-9023 / (662) 855-0432 [email protected].

Leo,Don (Libbie): (RE) (WA) . Retired. 2913 Pimilico Dr, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. / (228) 872- 4817 .

Leverette,Walter Norman (Jannie): (FE) (AA) 06/27/50. PM-1973; D-1973; E-1976; FC-1976. Preston Deemer Charge, 10/67-5/68; Centeridge Daleville Charge, 5/68-5/69; Lake Charge & Walnut Grove, 5/69-12/69; Gammon Theological Seminary, M.Div., 9/72-6/75; Matthew UMC, Knoxville, TN, 10/72-5/73; Trinity Parish, Cleveland, TN, 5/73-3/74; Barrow Parish, Griffin, GA, 5/74-5/75; Crystal Springs, New Zion, 5/75-8/76; Navy Chaplain, 76-89; Chaplain Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA, 12/87- 91; US Navy. 706 Sunningdale Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057. (619) 532-6025 / (760) 433-8237 Walter. [email protected].

Lewis,Benjamin Franklin (Sally): (RE) (WA) 08/23/31. Retired. 3614 Northview Dr, Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 786-3305 / (601) 366-7296 .

Lewis,Donald Duncan (Ruth T): (RE) (WA) 06/15/38. Retired. 147 N Parkway, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 449-5720 / (662) 449-5720 [email protected].

Lewis,T W III (Julia): (RE) (WA) 05/27/31. Retired. 4408 Meadow Ridge Dr, Jackson, MS 39206. / (601) 362-6065 [email protected]. 248 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Lilly,Sale Trice Jr (Evelyn): (RE) (WA) 09/25/30. Retired. 1023 Pat Luckett Rd, Canton, MS 39046. (601) 859-4656 / (601) 859-4656 .

Lindley,William Giles (Lisa): (FE) (WA) 06/17/57. PM-1981; D-1981; E-1984; FC-1984. Duke Divinity School, 81-82; Philadelphia, First, Associate, 82-84; Laurel, Kingston, 84-88; Biloxi, Heritage, 88-94; Ellisville, 94-98; New Albany: First, 98-06; East Jackson District, 06-11; Starkville District, 01/01/10-11; Starkville: First, 11- . P. O. Box 2585, Starkville, MS 39760. (662) 323-5722 / (662) 324- 1255 [email protected].

Linton,Louis Paul ( ): (RE) (WA) 10/03/27. Retired. 1080 Burney Rd, Ackerman, MS 39735. (662) 285-3946 / (662) 285-3946 .

Lips,Howard Thomas Sr (): (RE) (WA) 11/26/20. Retired. PO Box 165, New Augusta, MS 39462. / [email protected].

Lips,Howard Jr (): (RP) (WA) 06/11/44. Retired. New Agusta-Beaumont, 11- . PO Box 165, New Augusta, MS 39462. / [email protected].

Lips,Michael Edwin (Earline N): (FE) (WA) 11/11/46. PE-2001. E 06, FC 06. Ovett-Mt. Olive, 94-96; Pleasant Grove – Winchester, 96-99; Tilton,99 -2001; Salem-Friendship-Union Hill, 2001-2003; Hamilton, 03-08; Seminary/Oakdale, 08-12; Loyd Star-New Hope 12- . 2216 Hwy 550, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601)833-9561 / (601) 833-2870 [email protected].

Little,Bruce David ( ): (RE) (WA) 11/11/40. Retired. 1061 Ashport Rd, Jackson, TN 38305. / (731) 660-6201 [email protected].

Little,Carol Lynette (Jon): (FE) (WA) 04/15/60. PM-1988; D-1988; E-1990; FC-1990. Associate, Meridian East End-Wesley/Director, Inner City Coopera-tive Parish, 87-89; Union-Mt. Zion-Mars Hill, 89-91. Corinth, First Associate, 91-93; Lula-Friars Point-Coahoma, 93-96; Bovina-Edwards, 96-05; Petal, 05-07; Florence: Marvin, 07-11; Palehatchie: First-Cuide, 11- . 107 Church Street, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. (601) 845-8028 / (601) 854-8012 [email protected].

Little,Maggie: (PL) (AA) 11/08/54. West Point: St. Paul, 08/01/01- . P. O. Box 80061, Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 615-9611 [email protected].

Liu,Gerald Chien: (FE) (As A) 05/12/78. PE-06. FE-10. Vanderbuilt Nashville, 07- . 2023 Convent Place, Nashville, TN 37212. / (615) 983-0065 [email protected].

Lobasso,Michael: (FE) (WA) 06/24/51. PM-1987; D-1987; E-1989; FC-1989. Student, Candler, 84-87; Vicksburg, Crawford Street, 87-90. Clinton, St. John’s, 90-93; Chapel Of The Cross-Baylis Chapel, 93-96; Leland/ Shaw, 96-2001; Rolling Fork / Goodman Mem., 2001-; Vaiden Charge -; Crenshaw / Sledge, 2003. 9946 White Poplar Drive, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (901) 382-9292 / [email protected].

Lobin,Stanley Charles (): (FL) (WA) 03/22/56. Independence, 04-08; D’Lo-Bethany, 08-09; Freeny- Sabastopol, 09-10; Ellison/Pickens, 10-11; Taylorsville: First, 11- . 221 Village Cove, Pearl, MS 39208. [email protected].

Locke,Cecil Eric (Brenda): (FL) (WA) . Shipman-Winborn Chapel, 08-13; Nettleton: First-Shiloh, 13- . 1587 Maple Road Nettleton, MS 38858 (662) 963-1443/ (601) 508-3536 clocke.pastor@gmail. com.

Loflin,Jack Milton (Jo): (RE) (WA) 07/10/34. Retired. PO Box 67, Star, MS 39167. / (601) 845-3543 [email protected].

Lofton,Joe C (): (RE) (WA) 07/31/41. Retired. Sageville, 06-07; Heidelberg/Vossburg, 07. P O Box 180, Heidelberg, MS 39439. (601) 787-3902 / (601) 787-3157 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 249

Lofton,Toby Eugene (Regina Ann): (FE) (WA) 12/18/67. E 06, FC 06. Collinsvile, 98-2003; Jackson: Broadmeadow,03-05; Poplarville, 05-08, National Guard (Chaplain), 08- . 58 Cottswold Lane, Spring Lake, NC 28390. (910) 907-5442 / (601) 260-0130 [email protected].

Long,Jesse Francis III (Rhonda): (PE) (WA) 10/05/65. PE-10. McLaurin, 96-2000; Coker’s Chapel, 2000-.04; Winchester, 04-10; Clara, 04- ; Buckatunna, 10- ; Providence, 10- . PO Box 30, Clara, MS 39324. / (601) 735-0034 [email protected].

Lord,Gerald Douglas (Joan): (FE) (WA) 08/05/44. PM-1973; D-1973; E-1978; FC,1978. Candler, Emory,73-77; ABLC to Candler School of Theology, 78-92; Exec Commission on Colleges. Assoc. General Secretary (GBHEM), 10- . 2126 Kodiak Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30345. (404) 679-4501 ext.521 / (404) 636-6373 [email protected].

Lovett,Lionel Fitzgerald (Ruby): (FE) (AA) 07/03/62. PM-92; D-92; FC-95; E-95. Cleveland, St. Marks, 88-89; Abbyville, 89-94; Yazoo City, St. Stephens, 94-2001; Hattiesburg: St. Paul 2001-04; Greenwood: Wesley / GWD Dist, 04-07; Jackson: Middlebrook, 07-10; MS Conf. (Dir. Ethnic Local Churches), 07-09; MS Conf (Coord Reconciliation & SBC21), 09-10; John Wesley-Walden Chapel, 10/16/09-11; Wesley Fdn. Holmes CC, 10-11; Crystal Springs: New Zion, 11- ; Brookhaven Dist (Ethn Local Church), 11- . 101 W Piazza, Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601) 323-7599 / (601) 892-2977 rev- [email protected].

Lowe,Franklin Cordell (Sara): (RL) (WA) 12/27/34. Retired. Mathiston, 02- . 396 CR 39, Houston, MS 38851. (662) 456-3678 / (662) 456-3968 .

Lowery,David L (Joy): (FE) (WA) 04/28/55. PM-97; D-97; FE-2001. Potts Camp, 96-2000; Williamsburg / Lone Star, 2000-04; Picayune: First, 04-10; Boonville: First, 10- . PO Box 235, Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 728-5773 / (662) 728-4673 [email protected].

Lowry,William T (Barbara): (RE) (WA) 06/04/30. Retired. PO Box 726, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. (704) 456-8505 / (828) 456-8505 [email protected].

Luckett,Paul Edward (): (FE) (AA) 02/28/52. PM-1983; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Craig-Cary Charge, 74-75; Bridgeville Circuit, 75-77; Brookhaven, Oak Grove-St. Paul, 77-78; Canton, Little Zion & Jackson, Harris Memorial, 78-80; Carthage, Wesley Chapel & Greenwood UMC, 80-81; Gammon Theological Seminary, 83-86; Clinton Circuit, 81-91; Clinton: St. Paul-Blessed Trinity, 91. PO Box 11564, Jackson, MS 39283. / (601) 906-8965 .

Ludlam,Pat W (Jennifer F): (RE) (WA) 02/29/48. Retired. 49 Jill Road, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 934-2279 / [email protected].

Luke,Charles Rayner (Cyndi): (PL) (WA) 04/06/54. Neshoba, Northwest (13): 3493 McDonald Rd, Preston, MS 39354. / (601) 677-2347 [email protected].

Lynch,Ellis (): (RL) (AA) 12/06/40. Retired. Barlow Circuit, 01/01/10-11, Salem, 11- . PO Box 955, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-4010 / (601) 894-4010 .

Lytle,Robert O (Deborah): (PL) (WA) 09/06/54. Wiggins: Bond. 10- . 11268 Creek Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503. / [email protected].

Magee,Ethel Hill (N.C.): (PL) (AA) . Magnolia: St. James, 07- . 709 Royal Street, Columbia, MS 39429. / (601) 736-4920 [email protected].

Magee,Frenchye Dionne: (PE) (AA) 09/30/66. PE-10. Rust College Chaplain, 10-11; John Wesley- Walden Chapel, 11- ; Wesley Fdn Holmes (Goodman), 11-12; Epworth School, South Africa, 12- . 1045 Alta Vista Blvd, Jackson, MS 39209. / [email protected]. 250 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Maki,John Anthon (Nell): (FE) (WA) 01/22/42. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1989; FC- 1989. Seminary, Oral Roberts University, 83-86; Cedar Lake/New Fayard, 87-90. Pachuta, 90-92. Durant West, 92-95; Americus Parish, 95-2000; Greenleaf-Palestine, 2000-2003; Big Point-Red Hill, 03-07; Tilton, 07-11; Belzona: First, 11-, PO Box 907, Belzoni, MS 39038. (662) 247-3612 / (662) 207-6099 johnmaki@juno. com.

Maki,Nellie Virginia (John): (FE) (WA) 08/20/47. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1989; FC-1989. Seminary, Oral Roberts University, 83-86; East End/Epworth, 87-90. Stonewall, 90-92. Pickens, 92-95; Americus Parish, 95-2000; Coldwater-Arkabutla, 2000-2003; Hurley, 03-07; Tylertown, 07-11; Indianola: Christ, 11- ; Shaw, 11- . PO Box 907, Belzoni, MS 39038. (662) 887-2067 / (662) 207-8499 johnmaki@juno. com.

Male,Barry Lee Jr (Sara): (FE) (WA) 08/19/68. PM-98-D-98; E-2000; FC-2000. Batesville: Assoc., 94-2001; Jackson: Christ, Assoc., 2001-04; Magee: First, 04-09; New Albany: First, 09- . P O Box 156, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2206 / (662) 534-4032 [email protected].

Malone,Charlotte (): (PL) (AA) . Quitman: Grace, 08-12; New St. Matthew, 12- . 551 Sweet Gum Bottom Rd, Meridian, MS 39301. / (601) 693-1817 [email protected].

Malone,David (Earlene): (PL) (AA) 05/21/67. Louisville: Piney Grove, 05-; Louisville: Maple Springs, 06-. 1278 Greenland Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 648-7425 / (662) 324-7736 david.malone3@ us.army.mil.

Manning,W Z (): (RL) (WA) 09/15/38. Retired. Clara Charge, 92-97; Mount Zion-Fairfield, 97-05; Hattiesburg: Grandview, 05-08; Hebron, 08- . PO Box 363, Ellisville, MS 39437. (601) 422-8287 / (601) 344-9203 [email protected].

Manning,William Harold (Teresa): (FE) (WA) 07/25/47. PM-03, E-06, FC-06. Barton, 2000-04; Bakers Chapel, 04-05; Friendship-Hardin’s Chapel, 05-09; Utica/Carpenter, 09- . P O Box 308, Utica, MS 39175. (601) 885-6152 / [email protected].

Marshall,Jack Wesley (Kellie Ann): (FL) (WA) 01/02/48. Chapel Hill, 08- ; Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs, 08- . PO Box 121, Carrollton, MS 38917. (662) 310-0005 / (662) 233-5518 [email protected].

Martin,Alphanette B: (RE) (AA) 09/07/40. Retired. 6405 Springridge Rd, Raymond, MS 39154. / (601) 373-1320 .

Martin,Altus Lamar ( ): (RE) (WA) 11/02/27. Retired. Peachtree Village, Apt S Old Brandon Road, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 933-0030 .

Martin,Murray Glenn (Patricia Ann): (RE) (WA) 08/04/35. Retired. 444 McNair Avenue, Brookhaven, MS 39601. / (662) 809-9366 [email protected].

Mason,Elbrist (Stella Mae): (FE) (AA) 06/06/56. E 06, FC 06. Clinton: St. Paul/Blessed Trinity Associate, 96-97; Vicksburg: Wesley, 97-01; Oxford: Burns / Hammitt Hill, 01-04; Clarksdale: Haven / WF CCC, 04-06; Brandon: Trinity, 06-12; Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 11-12; Meridian: St. Paul, 12-. 1210 28th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 482-3753 / [email protected].

Mason,Keith Tyrone (): (PL) (AA) 03/22/55. Holly Springs: Asbury-Taulor’s Chapel, 07- . POB 21, Holly Springs, MS 38635. / (662) 252-5161 [email protected].

Massingill,Walter Lamar (Joyce): (FE) (WA) 09/12/54. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Retired. 45 Nicklaus Trail, Petal, MS 39465. (601) 325-5925 [email protected].

Matheny,James Minor ( ): (RE) (WA) 10/05/55. Retired. Freeny-Sabastopol, 11- . 3396 Freeny Road, Carthage, MS 39051. / [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 251

Matthews,William Earl (Alice Leguay): (RE) (WA) 09/23/46. Retired; Tanner’s Chapel, 12-. 422 Beverly Drive, Biloxi, MS 39530. ( / [email protected].

Maugh,Robert Lawrence Jr (Celeste): (FE) (WA) 08/05/49. PM-2001; FE 2004. Picayune: Trinity, 2001-02; Vancleave-Mt Pleasant, 02-07; Aberdeen: First, 07-10; Tunica: First, 10- . POB 624, Tunica, MS 38676. (662) 363-2137 / (662) 363-2078 [email protected].

Maxwell,Britton Hoover Jr (Terry): (RA) (WA) 09/27/38. Retired-08. Mt. Olivett/Satartia/Wesley Chapel, 09- . 103 Bridgehollow Road, Canton, MS 39046. / (601) 856-3140 [email protected].

May,Chancellor Pope (Mallory): (PE) (WA) 06/15/78. PE-10. Yazoo City: St. John’s, 05-08; Noxapator, 08-12; Indianola: First (Assoc) 12- . 301 Sunflower Ave, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 887-4446 / [email protected].

May,Joe Willie (Suzette): (FE) (AA) 06/08/52. OT-1976; E-1979; FC-1979. Student, Candler, 75-77; Lexington, 77-78; Kosciusko, Wesley, 78-79; CCOM Staff, 80-86; District Superintendent, Cleveland District, 86-92. Meridian, St. Paul-¬Haven Chapel, 92-95; Adm. Asst ./ Dir. Ministerial Ser., 95-02; Jackson: Anderson, 02- . 120 Kristen Court, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 982-3997 / (601) 977-0035 joe@ andersonumc.org.

May,Lannis Lee: (FE) (WA) 09/26/53. PM-95; D-95; FC-97; E-97. Pleasant Hill, 95-2000; DeKalb- Union, 00-05; Anguilla-Grace, 05-08; Antioch, 08-10; Boyles Chapel, 08-10; Independence-Hebron, 10-13; Bruce/Shady Grove, 13- . PO Box 429 Bruce, MS 38915. (662) 983-2417/ (662) 292-6607. [email protected].

May,Lewis Douglas (Gloria Jean): (RL) (WA) 04/20/43. Retired. Meridian: Bonita, 03-13; Chunky, 13- . 8402 Cottonwood Drive Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 679-7237/ (601) 917-6177 may_1@bellsouth. net.

Mayfield,Wilfred Thomas (): (FE) (AA) 07/03/41. PM-97; D-97; E,02 New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary, 88. 634 Swaney Rd, Holly Springs, MS 38635.

Mayo, Dwayne: (FL) Williamsburg-Lone Star, 13-. (601) 519-1777

McAlilly,Christopher Thomas (Millie): (FE) (WA) 02/03/83. PE-10. Shannon, 10- . PO BOX 1, Shannon, MS 38868. (662) 767-3317 / (662) 767-3721 [email protected].

McAlilly,Roy D (Lorene): (RE) (WA) 12/14/29. Retired. 2800 W Main St, 301-B, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 620-6430 [email protected].

McAnally,Earl G (Marilyn): (FE) (WA) 12/16/53. E 0, FC 0. Belden-2003; St. Mark, Aberdeen 2003-04; Golden Chapel-Old Bethel, 04-06; Tishamingo Charge-Dennis, 06-10; 1/2 time, 07-10; Myrtle/ Ebenezer, 10-12; Hospice (Chaplain), 12-; Trinity Place, 13- . P O Box 148 Myrtle, MS 38650 (662) 988-2237 [email protected].

McCain,Donald Ray (Joan): (RE) (WA) 01/08/47. Retired; Tupelo: St. Mark, 12- . 615 7th St South, Amory, MS 38821. (662) 256-7702 / (662) 256-7702 [email protected].

McCaleb,Karie Sue McCarty (Reed): (FD) (WA) . PD-09. Natchez: Jefferson (Assoc), 09-13; Jackson: St. Marks, 13- . 503 Shenandoah Rd N Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 807-5998 [email protected].

McCaleb,Roy Reed (Karie Sue): (FE). Washington-Church Hill, 09-13; Clinton: First, 13-. 503 Shenandoah Rd N Brandon, MS 39047 (601) 807-4494 [email protected]. 252 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

McCaskill,Brenda Ann (Jeffery): (FE) (AA) 03/06/57. PE-09. Jackson: Pratt Memorial, 10-11/08/12; Nebraska – Faith UMC, 11-08/12- . 2330 North Chester Lincoln, NE 68521 (402) 805-4801/ (402) 601-1407. [email protected].

McCay,John Marion III (): (FE) (WA) 07/08/75. PM-2000; FE-2003. Bond, 94-98; Bond 99-2000; Shipman / Winborn Chapel, 2000-02; Gateway, 02-04; Picayune: Trinity, 04-08; Gulfport:Hansboro, 08- . 2333 Demaret Drive, Gulfport, MS 39507. (228) 896-7264 / [email protected].

McClinton,Jimmy Lee (Lillie): (PL) (AA) 06/10/60. Natchez: St. Johns, 11- ; New Hope, 11- . PO Box 135, Union Church, MS 39668. (601) 786-0666 / (601) 786-0666 .

McCord,Billy Q (Ann): (RE) (WA) 03/30/40. Retired. PO Box 337, Bruce, MS 38915. (662) 983- 2213 / (662) 983-2213 [email protected].

McCormick,James R (Patricia): (RE) (WA) 01/17/36. Retired. 1440 Oak Meadows Lane, Cumming, GA 30041. / (470) 253-7992 [email protected].

McCoy,David Henry (Brenda): (FE) (AA) 06/18/50. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Oktibbeha-Clay Parish, -05; Louisville:Wesley, 05-09; Kosciusko:Wesley, 09- . 703 Valley Road, Kosciusko, MS 39090. (662) 289-5027 / (662) 289-3317 [email protected].

McCoy,Robert Milton (Reba): (RA) (WA) 11/03/45. Retired . Baldwin: First-Asbury (Assoc), 08-12; Amory: St. James, 12- . 319 Johnson Ln, Baldwyn, MS 38824. / (662) 213-6400 [email protected].

McDaniel,Phillip Murray (Kim): (FL) (WA) 03/03/73. Kosciusko Circuit, 09-13; Ozark, 13- . 10229 Hwy 371 N Marietta, MS 38856. (662) 365-8645/ (601) 218-5825. [email protected].

McDonald,Granville Mitchell (Flora P): (RE) (WA) 08/05/48. PM (Readmitted) 83; D 71; E 87; FC 87. Retired. Cooks Chapel/Mars Hill, 13-. 254 Mac Drive Preston, MS 39354. (601) 513-6721

McDonald,Raymond Anthony (Cindy): (FE) (WA) 03/22/62. E-2007; FC-2007; Wayne Haven, 99-05; Spring Ridge, 05-08; Purvis-Tallowah, 08-3/1/10; Incapacity Leave, 3/1/10-6/21/10; Monticello, 10-13; Avon/Glen Allan, 13- . PO Box 127 Avon, MS 38732. (601) 383-2931. [email protected].

McDonald,Robert Paul (Clemmie Jo): (FE) (WA) 06/29/57. PM-89; D-89; E-94; FC-94. Coker’s Chapel, 80-81; Druid Hills, 81-82; Stonewall Wall, 82-84; Spring Ridge, 84¬87; Pascagoula, First, Associate, 87-89; Meridian, Fifth Street, 89-91; Saucier, 91-93; Ruleville, 93-95; Fletcher’s Chapel, 95-99; Bruce, 99-2001; Meridian: Bonita – Hickory – 2003; Columbus: Central, 03-06; Waynesboro: First, 06-10; Pelahatchie: First-Guide, 10-11; Forest, 11- . P O Box 68, Forest, MS 39074. (601) 469-2604 / (601) 469-2867 [email protected].

McDonald,Steven Charles (Clarisse): (RE) (WA) 11/09/52. Retired; Jackson: Van Winkle, 12-. 519 Wildberry Drive, Pearl, MS 39203. / (601) 853-1492 [email protected].

McDougald,James Ronald (Lynette): (FE) (WA) 11/18/52. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. McCool, 77-81; Grenada, First, Associate, 81-83; Student, Cand¬ler, 83-85; Lula, N. Georgia, 83-85; Columbus, Saint Stephen, 85-89; India¬nola, Christ, 89-91. Ocean Springs, Wesley, 91-94; Starkville: Aldersgate, 94-2003; Caledonia, 03-08; Trinity Place, 03-11; Shiloh, 11- . 2354 Shiloh Road, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. (662) 327-6716 / [email protected].

McGehee, Hollis: (PL). Antioch-Pine Grove, 13-. 7257 Hwy 57 S Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 384- 7066.

McGill,Bobby (Melinda): (FE) (AA) 02/18/49. E 06, FC 06. D-in Associate Membership-02 Bay St. Louis: Valena C. Jones-Holmes Chapel, 1996. 615 Cowart Holliday Rd, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601) 467-9629 / (601) 795-3153 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 253

McGill,Charles Kenneth II: (PE) (WA) 05/12/70. Lynville-Mellen, 04-07; Pleasant Hill, 07-11; Kossuth/Pleasant Hill, 11- . 189 CR 533, Corinth, MS 38834. (662) 416-1981 / (662) 416-1981 ckmc- [email protected].

McGill,Charles Kenneth (): (PL) (WA) 03/05/42. Crossroads, 92-98; East Prentiss Parish, 98-04; Hopewell-Indian Springs, 04-06; Tishamingo Charge: Boggs Chapel-Salem-Paradise, 06-07; Tishamingo Charge, 07- . 2100 Jacinto Rd, Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 728-4200 / (662) 728-4200 revmcgill@ aol.com.

McGough,Oscar Marion (Jackie): (AM) (WA) . PD 04, FD 07. Crossgates, 04-10; Voluntary Leave (Trans to Elder), 09-11; Diamondhead, 10- ;Voluntary Leave (Trans to AM), 11- . 5305 Noma Drive, Diamondhead, MS 39525. (228) 255-6888 / (228) 255-5838 [email protected].

McGough, Ryan: (PL) Minor Memorial, 13-. 6975 Scenic Hollow Road Walls, MS 38680. (601) 953-7599

McGraw,Robert Allen (Sheranne): (PE) (WA) 05/19/70. PE 11. Courtland Charge, 08-10-1-2012; Water Valley: First-Bethlehem, 13- . PO Box 288 Water Valley, MS 38965. (662) 934-0749 allenmc- [email protected].

McGrew,Matthew (Crista Nichole): (PL) (WA) 03/23/72. Eudora, 00-02; Greenwood Springs, 02-04; Longtown Charge, 04-09; Algoma, 09-11; Cedar Bluff-Siloam, 11- . 2407 Highway 47, West Point, MS 39773. / (662) 494-6440 [email protected].

McGrew,Roger Farrell (Sue): (RE) (WA) 02/10/44. Retired. 101 CR 97, Houston, MS 38851. / (662) 456-2019 [email protected].

McGrew,Sue Crowder (Roger): (FL) (WA) 09/24/45. Picayune: First Associate, 97-2000; Clinton: St. Johns, 00-06. Aberdeen: St. Mark, 07- 101 CR 97, Houston, MS 38851. (662) 369-8314 / (662) 456- 2019 [email protected].

McIntosh,David Alexander (Rosemary): (RE) (WA) 09/16/27. Retired. 5047 Sunnyvale Dr, Jackson, MS 39211. / (601) 898-7984 .

McIntosh,Maurice Anthony (Gloria): (PL) (AA) 02/19/59. Nettleton: Palestine, 09- . 30067 Wren Cemetery Road, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 489-1021 / (662) 256-5561 [email protected].

McKinney,Gloria Hogan (): (FE) (AA) 10/06/51. PM-98, D-98, FE-03. Pontotoc Parish, 98-05; Picayune Circuit, 05-09; Weems Chapel, 09-10; Tupelo: St Paul, 10- . 30488 Old Highway 41, Okolona, MS 38860. / (662) 256-4516 [email protected].

McLaurin,William C (): (PL) (WA) . Ovett, 11- . 119 Ned Dillard Rd, Heidelberg, MS 39439. / (601) 433-9826 [email protected].

*McLean,Anne (): (PL) (AA) 02/21/47. Picayune Circuit Associate, 06-07; Mount Olive: St. James, 08-11; Dudley Chapel, 11- ; Wesley Chapel, 11- .Picayune Circuit Associate, 06-07; Mount Olive: St. James, 08-11; Dudley Chapel, 11- ; 1022 Sandra Dr, Laurel, MS 39440. (601) 426-9626 / (601) 426-9626 .

McNair,Emma L (): (RE) (AA) 03/11/35. Retired. 153 Dace Town Rd, Ellisville, MS 39437. / (601) 477-2049 .

McNair,Mark Jason (Nancy): (FE) (WA) 05/06/66. PE-00. FE-03. Vardaman / Baylis Chapel, 97-98; Panola Charge, 98-01; Cooper’s Chapel 01-03; Friendship-Harden’s Chapel / WF ICC, 03-05; Cockrum- Lewisburg, Wesley Foundation NWCC, 05-09; Family Leave, 09- . 10225 Honey Ridge, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 838-2237 / (662) 838-3518 [email protected]. 254 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

McRaney,Len Edward (Patricia): (FE) (WA) 11/15/58. PE-07; FE-10. Stonewall, 97-04; Cleveland, 04-10; Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 10-13 ; Brookhaven District (Staff), 10-13; Coalville, 13-. 12298 Shorecrest Road Biloxi, MS 39532. (601) 938-7967 [email protected].

McRee,James Foch (): (RE) (AA) 03/15/19. Retired. 157 S Meridian Ave, Laurel, MS 39440. / (601) 428-8207 .

McShepard,Selber Mae (Everett): (FE) (AA) 01/05/46. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Jackson: Pratt Memorial, 05-10; Abbeville Charge, 10-12; Kosciusko: Wesley, 12-13; Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul, 13- . PO Box 1465 Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-6331/ (601) 405-1591. [email protected].

Meador,John Charles Jr (Katie): (FE) (WA) 11/19/73. PE 00. FE 03. Madison Associate, 2000-2003; Student, Asbury, Beeson Pastoral Ministry Program 2003-04; Madison Area New Ch Dev, 04-06: Ridgeland: First, 06—08, Jackson: Christ (Assoc), 08- . 216 Walnut Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 956-6974 / (601) 853-9071 [email protected].

Meadows,David William (Gloria): (AM) (WA) 04/17/53. AM-97; Wiggins, New Zion, 90-91; 93; Carrollton, 93-94; Lynville/Mellen, 94-96; Lake Charge, 96-98; Meridian: Fifth St./Lost Gap, 98-02; Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap, 02-09; Independence-Hebron, 09-10; Prentiss-Santee, 10-11; Fletcher’s Chapel/Bethany, 11-12; Noxapater, 12- . PO Box 2982, Noxapater, MS 39346. (662) 724-2461 / (662) 724-4812 [email protected].

Messner,Philip Karl (Ann): (FD) (WA) 05/31/57. PD-09. Madison: Parkway Hills (Music), 09- . P O Box 1721, Madison, MS 39130. (601) 856-2733 / (601) 941-5535 [email protected].

Michael,Sukumari Samuel (Anand): (RE) (Ot) 02/25/39. Retired. 672 Randall Circle, Pearl, MS 39208. / (601) 939-7265 .

Millender,Frank Ray (): (RE) (WA) 07/04/38. Retired. PO Box 865, Aberdeen, MS 39730. / (662) 447-0200 [email protected].

Miller,Claudell D (Georgia A): (RE) (WA) 04/17/25. Retired. 145 Owens Dr, Holly Springs, MS 38635. (662) 252-4330 / (662) 252-4330 .

Miller,Elizabeth A (Tommy): (FL) (WA) 08/01/52. Monterey, 00-07; Cary: Goodman Memorial, 07- ;Rolling Fork, 07- . 160 S. First St., Rolling Fork, MS 39159. (662) 873-4226 / (662) 873-8363 ainsmil@ earthlink.net.

Miller,Hillman Barlow Jr (Virginia): (FE) (WA) 07/13/48. E 06, FC 06. Jackson, Van Winkle, Associate, 96-97; Harrisville, 97-99; Harrisville-Rexford, 2000-2003; Tilton, 03-05; Lumberton-Maxie, 05-09; Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge, 09-10; Okalona: First, 10- . 108 S. McDonnell, Okolona, MS 38860. (662) 447-5943 / (662) 447-0200 [email protected].

Miller,Leon (Donna): (PL) (AA) 06/27/60. Louisville Circuit/Piney Grove, 97-04; Buffalo-Ethel, 04. PO Box 12, Weir, MS 39772. / (662) 547-6258 [email protected].

Miller,Robert Glenn Jr (Jan): (PL) (WA) 07/24/56. Macon Circuit. PO Box 445, Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-4751 / (662) 328-1491 [email protected].

Miller,Thomas Emory (Debby): (FD) (WA) 09/12/55. D-97; FC-97. Vicksburg: Hawkins Associate & Good Shepherd Center, 98-; Good Shepherd Center, 98. PO Box 8115, Vicksburg, MS 39181. (601) 636-7687 / (601) 634-6145 [email protected].

Mills,Leslie F (Celia): (RE) (WA) 02/07/31. Retired. 10370 Hwy 14 W, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 773-4159 / (662) 773-4159 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 255

Milner,James David (Clydia Yvonne): (RA) (WA) 06/14/35. Retired. Jackson: Forest Hill, 07- . 107 Linwood Dr, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 372-6438 / (601) 824-9012 [email protected].

Milo-Moultrie,Paula Vanessa (Edward): (PE) (AA) . PD-09. Trnsitional Leave, 10-11; Pascagoula- Gautier, 11- . 607 Hogan Street, Waveland, MS 39576. / (228) 469-0429 [email protected].

Milsted,Willaim Neve (Rachel): (PL) (WA) 12/23/50. Fayard Chapel, 07- . 1251 Fort Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 217-0373 / (228) 217-0373 [email protected].

Minor,Rochelle: (PL) (AA) 02/11/54. Starkville: Griffin (Assoc), 06-11; Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/ Plair, 11-13; Eupora: Liberty, 13- . 2203 New Light Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 769-6683 ashford- [email protected].

Miskelly,Elizabeth Vowell (Rocky): (FE) (WA) 09/14/76. PE 03. E 06. FC 06. Florence: Marvin, 03-05; Tupelo: First, 05-12; Columbus: First, 12-. PO Box 32, Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-5252 / (662) 245-1463 [email protected].

Miskelly,William H (Elizabeth Raigan): (FE) (WA) 01/14/61. PM-89; D-89; E-92; FC-92. Oxford, Christ 82-83; Leland-Arcola Associate 85-87, Student, Candler School of Theology (Decatur First Associate) 87-90; Vicksburg, Crawford Street Associate 90-92; Collins, 92-96; Hattiesburg, Heritage, 96-98; Cargill Associates, 98-10; Personal Leave, 10- . 5108 Coonewah Trail, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 680-1208 / (662) 842-4429 [email protected].

Mitchell,Doyle Ray (Marie): (RE) (WA) 02/05/42. Retired. McCool, 07- 8479 Attala Rd 5205, Ethel, MS 39067. / (662) 674-5862 [email protected].

Mitchell,Elijah (Miriam C): (AM) (AA) 04/21/47. AM-09. St. Rock 03-06; Seashore Mission, 04-07; Biloxi:Beauvoir (Assoc), 07-08; Wiggins: H.A. Brown, 08- . 200 N. Azalea Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577. (601) 928-9606 / (228) 234-2814 [email protected].

Mitchell,Thomas Jerry (Frankie): (RE) (WA) 10/17/40. Retired. 694 Hazelton Dr, Madison, MS 39110. / (601) 605-1080 [email protected].

Moffat,Warren Curtis (): (RE) (WA) 10/12/35. Retired. 41 Peppermill Drive, Madison, MS 39110. / (601) 605-6291 [email protected].

Montgomery,William Howard (Michelle): (FL) (WA) 01/14/71. Vardaman, -05; Thaxton-Ecru, 05. 10426 Hwy 336, Thaxton, MS 38871. (662) 419-2707 / (662) 419-2707 [email protected].

Moore,Dale Edward (Stephanie): (FL) (WA) . Meridian: Oak Grove, 03-8/1/12; Union-Mt Zion, 8/1/12. 100 Pine Crest Drive Union, MS 39365. (601) 485-3270/ (601) 917-0303 d_lmoore@bellsouth. net.

Moore,Doyle Levoy (Betty G): (RE) (WA) 06/25/33. Retired. 10300 Hwy 427, Philadelphia, MS 39350. / (601) 656-8588 .

Moore,Harrell James (Vicki): (FE) (WA) 10/06/62. PE 11. Leakesville, 00-04; Lucedale: First assoc., 04-06; Lucedale: Grace, 06-08, Lucedale: Grace/Tanners Chapel, 08-11; Americus Parish: Crossroads- Refuge, 11- . 2130 Ward Pineview Road, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 766-0730 / (601) 947-1806 har- [email protected].

Moore,Jesse: (RE) (WA) 10/22/34. Retired. 597 Malone Rd, Hernando, MS 38632. (662) 601-5022 .

Moore,John Clark (Nancy): (FE) (WA) 01/29/51. OT-1975; D-1975; E-1978; FC-1978. Schlater, 71-73; Columbus, First, Associate, 73-74; Student, Candler, 74-76; Senatobia, First, Associate, 77-80; 256 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Oxford University, Asso¬ciate, 80-82; Inverness-lsola, 82-85; Inverness-Caile-lsola, 85-86; Cleve¬land, St. Luke-Shipman’s Chapel, 86-89; Greenville, Trinity, 89-96; Clarks¬dale, First, 96-99; Senatobia District Superintendent, 99-2003; Mississippi Conference, 03-06; Crossgates, 06-12; New Albary District Superintendent, 12-. PO Box 686, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-7733 / (662) 538-0520 nadist@ bellsouth.net.

Moore,Noah Lee (Delilah): (RE) (AA) 02/02/52. Retired. PO Box 13954, Jackson, MS 39236. (601) 982-8624 / (601) 832-2556 .

Moore,Van Stephen (Mae Nell): (RA) (WA) 02/03/52. Retired. 40076 Old Columbus Road, Aberdeen, MS 39730. / (662) 213-7130 [email protected].

Morgan, Ronnie: (OF). Barlow, 13-; Gallman, 13-. 564 West Monticello Street Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 833-1875/ (601) 754-7558.

Morris,James Lamar Sr (Lavetta): (FL) (AA) 12/27/51. Carthage-Wesley-Greenwood Chapel, 93-96; Brookhaven, Kynett, 96-98; Meridian: St. Elizabeth-St. Mark, 98-02; Pelahatchie: Little Zion, 02-09; Louisville:Wesley, 09- . 101 Birmingham Street, Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 773-6153 jmorris113@ hotmail.com.

Morris,Joe Edward (Sandra): (RE) (WA) 11/09/42. Retired. 2506 Savery Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 844-3065 / (662) 844-8026 [email protected].

Morris,Samuel O (Judy Lane): (FE) (WA) 12/19/44. OT-1967 (Miss. Conf.); FC-1970. Meridian, 34th Ave., St. Andrews, 62-63; Hillsboro, 63-64; Philadelphia Ct., 64-66; (Local Supply); Alta Woods, Assoc., 70-73; Corinth, First, Assoc. (N. Miss.), 73-77; Shreveport, First; Assoc. (LA Conf.), 77-79; Starkville, First, Assoc. (North Miss.), 79-82; Leland, 82-86; Clarksdale, First, 86-89; Executive Director, United Methodist Hour of Mississippi, 89-95; Jackson, Galloway, 95-02; Columbus: First, 02-12; Approved Evangelist; 12-13; Conference Evangelist, 13-. 1768 Plantation Blvd Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 957- 2980

Morrison,Charles A Sr.: (RE) (WA) 10/15/44. Retired. 11443 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport, MS 39503. / (228) 831-1812 .

Moses,Edward Charles Sr: (FE) (AA) 08/14/53. PM-1984; D-1984; E-1987; FC- 1987. Memphis Theological Seminary, 83-85; Mt. Sinai Charge, 83-85; New Zion Charge, 85-92; Conference Staff, 92-2000; Biloxi: St. Paul-Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant, 00-07; Holly Springs: Asbury – Holly Springs: Asbury- Calvins Chapel, 07-13; Evergreen, 13- . 103 Mathis Rd, Crystal Springs, 39059. (662) 252-3051/ (662) 313-4905. [email protected].

Mosely, Albert: (FE). Gammon Theological Seminary, 13-. 653 Beckwith Street SW Atlanta, GA 30014. (215) 586-0577

Mote,Carol Lynn Bowman (W Ansel): (FE) (WA) 01/23/62. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; New Hope- Sweetwater, 05-12; Tupelo: First (Assoc), 12-. PO Box 854, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 690-8100 / (601) 695-9839 [email protected].

Murden,Robert Elver (Kristy): (FE) (WA) 02/18/72. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Gulfport: First (Assoc), 05-07; Vancleave – Mt. Pleasant, 07-11; Florence: Marvin, 11- . 214 North Church Street, Florence, MS 39073. (601) 845-7524 / (601) 845-7720 [email protected].

Murphy,Lendal Joyce (): (RA) (WA) 11/05/38. Retired. 7869 Attala Rd 2247, Ethel, MS 39067. (662) 674-5782 / (662) 674-5782 . The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 257

Murray,Anthony Jerome (Margie): (FE) (AA) 04/13/54. PE-08. Mount Olive: St. James, 04-06; Pleasant Valley, 07-08; Philadelphia Parish, 08-11; Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul, 11-13; Kosciusko: Wesley, 13- . PO Box 226 Koscuisko,MS 39090. (662) 289-3317/ (601) 270-2807. [email protected].

Myers,Walter Raymond (Janice): (PL) (WA) 10/23/47. Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove, 05-12; Fountainhead; 12-13; Victoria-Red Banks, 130. 6218 Chickasaw Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-3263 / (901) 831-6359 [email protected].

Nabors,Leonard Leslie Jr (Joy): (RE) (WA) 09/08/33. Retired. 250 Fairfield Drive, New Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 534-2926 .

Napier,Bennie Kay (Wayne): (PE) (WA) 01/10/54. PE-10, Long Beach: Christ, 10-11; Biloxi: Heritage (Assoc), 04/01/11-12; Lake Charge, 12- . 105 Russell Street, Newton, MS 39345. / [email protected].

Napier,Jesse Wayne (Bennie): (FE) (WA) 12/08/55. E 05. Buckatanna-State Line, 95-99; W. N. Carolina Conf. Haw River Charge (SP), 99-03; Iuka: West, 03-08; Baldwin: First-Asbury, 08-10; Biloxi: Heritage, 10-12; Newton First/Hickory, 12- . 105 Russell Street, Newton, MS 39345. / wbnapier@live. com.

Napier,Samuel O (Linda Kaye): (FL) (WA) 02/23/47. Hickory Grove, 03-08; New Agusta-Beaumont (PL), 08-11; Hickory Grove, 11- . 577 Union Church Rd, Seminary, MS 39479. / (601) 722-9665 sam- [email protected].

Nesbit,Jeffrey (): (FL) () . Jackson: St. Marks (Associate) 12-; 242 Lighthouse Lane, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 594-7083 / (601) 829-0041 Jeff_3 @comcast.net.

Newell,Frank Michael (): (FE) (WA) 03/18/83. PE-09. Fulton: First Associate/ Wesley Fdn. ICC, 06-08; Tupelo: Cornerstone, 08-09; Stringer - Old Bay Springs, 09-12; Wesson-Decell Memorial 12- ; Wesley Fnd CoLinn CC (Dir) 12-. PO BOX 95, Stringer, MS 39481. (601) 428-4112 / (601) 428-4112 [email protected].

Newton,David Lamar (Ruth Amanda): (FE) (WA) 07/18/63. PM-1988; D-1990; E-1992; FC-1992. Student, Candler School of Theology, 87-90. Pope, 90-93; Biloxi, Leggett, 93-98; Minor Memorial, 98-2001; Clarksdale: St. Pauls, 01-06; Diamondhead, 06-10; Ocean Springs: Wesley, 10- 13; Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial, 13-. PO Box 8704 Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 216-6567

Nicholson,Charles Warren Sr (Dimple): (RE) (WA) 10/03/36. Retired. 300 Crescent Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. / (828) 452-7728 [email protected].

Nicholson,Lonnie Sr. (Doris): (RL) (AA) 09/10/41. Retired. Bethel-James Chapel, 99- . 2114 8th Ave, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 485-5058 / (601) 485-5058 [email protected].

Norrells,Jerry Donnell (Eleanor): (PL) (AA) 07/31/64. Liberty Circuit, 99-2001; Barlow Circuit, 01-06; New Bethel/Oak Grove, 06-10; St. Paul (Roxie), 10- . 101 Hamilton Drive, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-0422 / (601) 894-0422 .

Norris,Edward Clyde (Barbara): (RE) (WA) 04/06/51. Retired. 3835 Misty Oaks Ln, Nesbit, MS 38651. / (901) 490-3718 [email protected].

Norris,Jerry Lane (): (RE) (AA) . Retired. 900 SCR Rd 124, Raleigh, MS 39153. / (601) 789-5633 .

Ormon,Jimmy Vaughn ( ): (RE) (WA) 10/30/41. Retired. 24 Windward Bluff, Starkville, MS 39759. (601) 408-1083 / (662) 324-8996 [email protected].

Owen,Billy Norman (Renelda): (FE) (WA) 12/13/55. PM-90; D-90; E-94; FC-94. Carolina, 88-92; Bethlehem, 92-97; Meridian, New Covenant, 97-98; Decatur, 98-2003; Cleveland: First / Merigold, 258 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

03-11; Meridian District, 11- . 6210 Hwy 39 N, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 483-6221 / billy@meridi- anumc.org.

Owen,Dorothy Dale (): (FE) (WA) 10/06/46. PM-1974; D-1974; E-1980; FC-1980. Candler School of Theology, 74-77; Wesley Foundation, 77-78; Emory Univ. Affiliated Hospitals, Inc., 78-82; William S. Hale Psychiatric Institute, 82-87; Duke University Medical Center, 87-90; St. Joseph Hospital, 90. 1360 Land O Lakes Dr, Roswell, GA 30075. / [email protected].

Owen,Frank LaRue (Marie): (RE) (WA) 03/29/46. Retired. P.O. Box 2415, Ridgeland, MS 39158. (601) 948-8845 / (601) 981-6962 [email protected].

Owen,George Randolph (Linda): (FE) (WA) 11/06/49. PM 72; D 72; E 75; FC 75. Asbury Theological Seminary, 72-74; Retired. 310 Cornerstone Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 559-9922

Owen,Kenneth R (Donna): (FL) (WA) 07/12/61. Oak Grove, 2000-2003; Desoto, Quitman:First- Shubuta 03-07; Meridian: College Park, 07-. 6020 Old 8th St Rd, Meridian, MS 39307. (601) 485-5262 / (601) 485-8505 [email protected].

Owens,Cyrus Ray (Jeannie): (FE) (WA) 02/16/54. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995. Rice Chapel/Early Grove, 88-90; Courtland, 90-93; Salem/Friendship/Union Hill Charge, 93-97; Coldwater/ Arkabutla, 97-00; Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake, 00. PO Box 274, Horn Lake, MS 38637. (662) 781-9357 / (662) 781-1571 [email protected].

Owens,Steven Grant (Diane): (FE) (AA) 09/24/63. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Pontotoc Parish-05-08; Snowtown, 05-08; Okalona: Mount Pisgah, 08-10; Weems Chapel, 10-13; Greenwood: Wesley, 13- . 109 Canary Cove Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 453-3807/ (662) 213-6741 [email protected].

Pace,Thomas L (Carolyn): (RE) (WA) 12/16/39. Retired. 1420 Ashley Rd, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 591-0773 .

Palmer,Deborah Minga (Carl): (FE) (AA) 03/01/56. PM-1989; D-1989; FC-1994; E-1994. Beauregard, 89; St. Mary’s, 89-90; Mount Sinai, 90; Leave of Absence, 90-91; Mount Sinai, 91-92; Vincent, 92-93; Jackson, Pratt, 93-97; Family Leave, 98-02; Honorable Location (Crystal Springs-New Zion), 02-04 ; Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill, 04-11; Incapacity Leave, 11- . 820 Locust Street, Marks, MS 38646. / [email protected].

Parker,Ethel (Robert): (RL) (AA) . Retired; Pontotoc Parish (Assoc), 12-. PO Box 463, Houston, MS 38851. (662) 456-5477 / (662) 456-3438 [email protected].

Parker,Helen Kimberly (): (FD) (WA) 05/08/70. PD 00; D 02; FC 02;; Corinth: First Associate, 95-98; Starkville: First, 99-06; Jackson: Galloway Associate Youth, 06-. 7427 Old Canton Road, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-9581 / (601) 665-4646 [email protected].

Parker,Ryan Paul: (FE) (WA) 08/28/82. PE 11. NC Conf, Concord&Seaboard, 11- . 913 Lancaster St Apt B, Durham, NC 27701. / (601) 408-0035 [email protected].

Parks, Glenn: (RL) Nettleton: Pleasant Grove, 13-. 30041 Central Grove Nettleton, MS 38858. (662) 256-9289/ (662) 315-1644.

Parvin,Allison Stacey (Dr. Bob): (FE) (WA) 11/02/68. PE-07; FE-10. Starkville First Associate, 06-09; Louisville: Whitehall, 09-12 ; Crossgates (Senior) 12-. 71 Glenway Place, Brandon, MS 39042. / [email protected].

Patrick,Larry Glynn (Betty Sue): (FE) (WA) 09/08/49. Transferred in from North Carolina, 01/26/01; Retired. 105 Susan Lane Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 697-9817/(662) 567-2534 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 259

Patterson,Donald Leslie (Terri D): (FE) (WA) 05/20/58. PM-84 (Western Pennsylvania Confer¬ence); D-6-14-84; E-6-18-91; FC-6-17-91. Trinity-Asbury, LLP (W. PA.), 1979; Mahaffey, LLP (W.PA.), 80-81; Asbury Theological Seminary, 81-85; Shippenville, (W. PA.), 85-87; MSU, PHD., 87-90; West Louisville, 88-90; 1990, Transfer conference membership to MS. from W.PA.; Bellefontaine/ Wood College, 90-91; Meridian Central, Associate, 91-94; Corinth, Christ, 94-98; Florence: Marvin, 98-05; Laurel: First, 05-08; Kosciusko: First, 08- . P. O. Box 1293, Kosciusko, MS 39090. (662) 289-1412 / (662) 289-1464 [email protected].

Payne,Nathan Joseph (Dinah): (FE) (AA) 09/05/50. Gammon Theological Seminary, 72-76; Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center, Jackson, GA, 76-81; Georgia Regional Hospital, 81-92; Newton County Emergency Service, 92-94; Atlanta Regional Hospital, 94- . PO Box 871021, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. (678) 570-3579 / (770) 922-1921 .

Pearson,Andrew Nelson (Sally): (FE) (WA) 04/18/55. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Macon: First, 04-07; Columbus: Wesley, 07-10; Columbus: New Hope, 08-10; Reformed Theological Seminary (student), 10-11; Macon: First, 11- . 822 Pine Circle, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 251-9010 / (662) 251-9010 [email protected].

Peden,Robert H. (): (FD) (WA) 09/18/52. FD 97. Meridian: Central, 94- . PO Box 1706, Meridian, MS 39302. (601) 693-1521 / (601) 485-3716 .

Pepper, Jeep: (RL) McAdams, 11/25/12, -. PO Box 6028 Bellefountaine, MS 39737. (662) 258-2888

Pepper,John Douglas (Laura): (FE) (WA) 05/11/58. P-1984; D-1985; E-1987-FC-1987. Student, MTS, 82-84; Bellefountaine; Panola / Appvd Evang, 93-12; Water Valley: North Main, 12-. 35916 Hwy 315, Batesville, MS 38606. / [email protected].

Pepper,John Wesley (Johanna): (PE) (WA) 04/07/84. Cedar Bluff-Siloam, 07-09; Longtown Charge, 09-11; Meridian: Central (Assoc), 11-12; Coopers Chapel, 12- . 294 Country Road 683, Quitman, MS 39355. / [email protected].

Perez-Bonilla,Carlos (Santee): (FE) (HA) . Meridian: Central Hispanic Ministry, 03-01/01/04; Leave- Incapacity, 01/01-04- . 3006 Cypress Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109. (216) 661-9716 / .

Perrine,Marilyn C (Ken): (RE) (WA) 01/04/44. Retired. 12 Stratford Place, Gulfport, MS 39503. / (228) 897-1612 .

Petermann,James Owen (Sally Ann): (AM) (WA) 01/09/57. Oxford: Christ/Cambridge, 98-04; Leave- Military, 04-05; Oxford: Christ-Cambridge, 05-10; Lafayette Central Parish, 10-13; Baldwin: First-Asbury, 13- . Po Box 146 Baldwin, MS 38824. (662) 816-3985 [email protected].

Peters,Donald L. : (PL) . New Bethel-Oak Grove 12- 543 Hwy 43 South, Columbia, MS 39529. / (601) 669-1743 [email protected].

Peters,Mark Anthony (Brenda): (PL) (AA) 01/29/63. Sweetwater, 10- . 964 Shirley Drive, Picayune, MS 39466. (601) 463-0249 / (601) 889-5907 [email protected].

Peyton,Llewellyn Corneal (Dorothy): (PL) (AA) 06/25/49. Dudley Chapel, 09-11; Mount Olive: St. James, 11- . PO Box 1640, Bay Springs, MS 39422. (601) 764-7109 / (601) 764-3207 .

Pharis,Matthew Leo Larry (Charlotte): (FE) (WA) 06/23/77. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08. Oxford: East, 98-01; Student, 2001-04; Hollandale, 04-07; Greenville: Hope Ministries (Co-pastor)/ Greenville: Revels (Co-pastor), 07-12; Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem, 12-. 1172 River Road, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 947-7888 / (601) 947-4558 [email protected]. 260 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Phillips,Claude D: (PL) (AA) 11/09/23. Retired. Lumberton Circuit, 95- . 294 Phillips Rd, Lucedale, MS 39452. / (601) 947-4365 [email protected].

Phillips, Nathan. (PE). Hattiesburg: Heritage, 13-.

Phillips,Patrick Leon (Alice): (RE) (AA) 01/29/44. Retired. 653 Ferncliff Drive, Jackson, MS 39211. / (601) 899-1692 [email protected].

Piazza,Mary Elizabeth (Tom ): (PL) (WA) . Edwards, 11- . 1105 Post Rd, Clinton, MS 39056. / (601) 924-0659 [email protected].

Piccaluga, Troy: (FL). Redwood-Eagle Lake, 13-. 65 Jeffers-Hollow Rd Redwood, MS 39156. (601) 842-4657.

Pickering,Larry L. (Brenda): (FL) (WA) 07/21/57. Wiggins: Bond, 07-10; Byrd-Wesley, 10- . 572 Big Four Road, Wiggins, MS 39577. (601) 772-9972 / (601) 716-6697 [email protected].

Pigott,Wilton D (Arva): (RE) (WA) 10/06/32. Retired. Daleville. 00- . 6221 16th Ave, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 482-6221 / (601) 482-6221 .

Pittman,Gregory (): (FE) (WA) 05/22/59. PM-96; D-96; E-98; FC-98. Forest, First Associate, 95-98; Sandy Hook/Hopewell, 98-02 Leave-Voluntary, 6/2/02-10, Adans, 10-12; Wesley Fnd SW CC (Dir) 12- . 2201Brumfield Rd SW, Summit, MS 39666. / (601) 567-2315 [email protected].

Pittman,Robert E (Penny): (FE) (AA) 07/24/49. PM-1994; D-1994; FC-1997; E-1997; Lumberton Circuit (LP), 08/01/80-12/31/82; Lumberton Circuit (SLP), 01/01/82-12/31/83; Lumberton Circuit (PTL), 01/01/84-06/15/84; Wesley Chapel (PTL), 84-85; Wesley Chapel (SLP), 85-88; Wiggins Circuit (SLP), 88-93; Lucedale: St. James (SLP), 93-94; Lampton New Zion, 94-03; New Zion, Senior Pastor, 03-07; Brookhaven District (Staff), 03-07; Moss Point: St. Paul, 07-. 3724 Davis Street, Moss Point, MS 39563. (228) 475-0814 / (601) 365-0815 [email protected].

Pittman,Warren Eugene (): (RE) (WA) 09/23/21. Retired. 2782 Star Landing Rd. E, Southaven, MS 38672. / (662) 429-2098 .

Pitts,Rachel Evelyn (): (FE) (AA) 06/20/46. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Clark’s Chapel, Wesley Foundation MDCC, 03-05; Yazoo City: St. Stephens, 05-07; Vicksburg: Lynch Chapel, 07- . PO Box 965, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 746-2878 / (662) 887-6547 [email protected].

Polk,Charles Sessions (Rebecca): (RE) (WA) 11/28/41. Retired. Hebron, 07-11; Prentiss-Santee, 11- . 136 Serene Hills, Hattiesburg, MS 39402-8534. / (601) 336-5680 [email protected].

Pollock,Bennie Arthur (Calli Mae): (RL) (AA) 01/01/35. Retired. Preston-Deemer, 00. 2704 Chilsolm Harbor Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 743-2519 / (601) 743-2519 .

Poole,Harrell Booth (Mary Nell): (RE) (WA) 07/16/30. Retired. Andrew Chapel, 00- . 466 Tower Rd, Pelahatchie, MS 39145. / (601) 546-2935 [email protected].

Poole,William Jennings (Sara Nell): (RE) (WA) 03/10/28. Retired. PO Box 463, Bude, MS 39630. (601) 384-6074 / (601) 384-4791 .

Poole,Willis Ray (Carolyn Ann): (FE) (WA) 04/17/45. PM-80; D-82; E-84; FC-84. Asbury Theological Seminary, 80-83; Roberts Chapel UMC, Nicholasville, KY, 81-83; Summit, Johnston Chapel, 83-91. McLaurin Heights, 91-¬97; Southaven/First, 97-97; Macon, 97-2001; Lucedale: First, 01-09; Yazoo City: First, 09- . PO Box 444, Yazoo City, MS 39194. (662) 746-7648 / (662) 746-8102 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 261

Pope,Kelly Eugene (Sherrell Gennet): (RE) (WA) 03/16/47. Retired. Freeny-Sabastapool, 10-11; Pearl: First, 11- . 104 Meadow Pointe Cove, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 591-1406 .

Pope, Madelien: (PL) McLain, 7/15/12-. 108 Elkin Lane Lucedale, MS 39452.

Porter,James Lauren (Beverly): (FE) (WA) 06/20/47. PM-92; D-92; E-94; FC-94 Jackson: Christ, 92-07; Hattiesburg: Heritage (Assoc), 07-10; Wesley Biblical Sem (Pres), 10-13; McComb: Centenary, 13- 2602 Arrowhead Drive McComb, MS 38649. (601) 680-0111/ (601) 988-3860. [email protected].

Porter,Lauren J: (FE) (WA) 01/17/73. Redwood-Eagle Lake, 01-05; Utica-Carpenter, 05-09; Jackson: Briarwood, 09-13; Greenville: Grace, 13-; Leland, 13- . PO Box 129 Leland, MS 38956. (662) 686-4286/ (601) 529-0274 [email protected].

Porter,Walt Leroy (Karen): (RE) (WA) . Retired. Artesia, 13-. Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-5224

Potter,Thomas Lee (Shannon Hausner): (FE) (WA) 12/02/63. PM 1987; D 1989; E 1992; FC 1992. Corinth, First Associate 89-91; Webb-Sumner-Glendora, 91-95; Ben-ton/Midway, 95-99; Friendship- Harden’s Chapel, 99-2003; Ripley: First-Blue Mountain, 03-07; Save Harbor, 07-11; Grenada: First, 11- . 161 Line Street, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 226-3148 / (662) 226-1144 [email protected].

Pounders,Tony Dale (Angie): (FE) (WA) 09/10/64. PM-96; D-96; E-98; FC-98. North Pontotoc Charge, 94-96; Wren/Tranquil/Grady’s Chapel, 96-2000; Iuka: West, 2000-2003; Corinth: Gaines Chapel, 03-13; Biloxi: First, 13-. 14220 Shrines Blvd Biloxi, MS 39532. (662) 665-1786 pounder7@ bellsouth.net.

Powell,Kerry Lee (Jennifer): (FE) (WA) 12/29/69. PE 06. FC 11. FE 11. Algoma, 00-06; Ingomar-Mt. Zion, 06-10; Carolina-Pisgah, 10- . 2001 Ninth St., Booneville, MS 38829. / (662) 554-3141 brokleep@ hotmail.com.

Prather,Timothy Thomas (Cheryl): (FE) (WA) 07/30/74. E-2007; FC-2007; Tupelo: First (Assoc), 04-08; Avon-Glen Owen, 08-11; Purvis-Talowah, 11- . PO Box 1118, Purvis, MS 39475. (601) 794-2968 / (601) 744-6118 [email protected].

Presley,Gavin Lance (Paige): (FE) (WA) 08/21/78. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Carolina, 08-10; Nugent, 10- . 13183 John Clark Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. (228) 832-6145 / [email protected].

Preston,Daniel (Patricia): (PL) (AA) 04/24/54. New Fork/Thirkield. 97-08; Pleasant Valley-Zion Ridge, 08- . 13 Thelma Ln, Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-5917 / (601) 736-5917 .

Price,David S (Nena): (RE) (WA) 07/25/46. Retired. 21 Blueberry Ln, Purvis, MS 39475. / (601) 467-0474 [email protected].

Price,James S: (RE) (WA) 01/17/33. Retired. 120 Harden’s Chapel Rd, Fulton, MS 38843. (662) 862- 5777 / (662) 862-5777 [email protected].

Price,Kathy (Don ): (FL) (WA) . Rose Hill, 07-10/16/09; Belzona: First, 10/16/09-11; Desoto, 11-13; Meridian: Haven Chapel, 13- . 4821 King Road, Meridian, MS 39305. (601) 485-6166 gracekprice52@ gmail.com.

Price,Thomas Douglas (Helvi): (RE) (WA) 09/05/32. Retired. 217 Eastside Ln, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 992-9002 [email protected].

Price,Tommie Eugene (Amaryllis): (RE) (WA) 07/12/34. Retired. 12213 Millstream Dr, Bowie, MD 20715. / (301) 464-8449 . 262 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Pridmore,John Eric (Lisa): (FE) (WA) 04/24/71. PM-96. D-96. FM-04. FE-04. Cary: Goodman Memorial / Rolling Fork / Vicksburg: Clarks Chapel, 02-04; Bolton memorial, Hinds Community College, 04-11; Poplarville, 11- . 202 W Church Street, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601) 795-4519 / (601) 795-6076 [email protected].

Pridmore,Lisa Ann (John Eric): (FE) (WA) 04/22/71. Transfer from NJ Conf, 02. Cary: Goodman Memorial / Rolling Fork / Vicksburg: Clarks Chapel, 02-04; Bolton Memorial, 04-11; Poplarville, 11- . 202 W Church Street, Poplarville, MS 39470. (601) 795-4519 / (601) 795-6076 [email protected].

Prince,Gilbert Hamilton (Pamela): (RE) (WA) 10/18/43. Retired. 8498 Club Drive, Lauderdale, MS 39335. (601) 681-8583 / (601) 632-9463 [email protected].

Pritchard,Veronica Kay (): (FL) () . Moorhead-Sunflower, 12-. 38573 Hwy 430, Coila, MS 38923. / (662) 834-2018 [email protected].

Proctor,Stylon Anthony (Lynn): (FE) (WA) 04/04/60. PM-88; D-88; E-91; FC-91. Louisville West, 82-85; Barton, 86; Stilesboro (North Georgia Con¬ference), 87-88; Kingston (North Georgia Conference), 88-89; New Albany, First, 90-92; Maben/Starkville Deployed Staff, 92-94; Jackson Deployed Staff, 94-95; Whitehall, 95-99; Columbus: Central, 99-2003; Columbus: First, 03. PO Box 32, Columbus, MS 39703. (662) 328-5252 / (662) 241-6732 [email protected].

Prowell,Dwight Dee (Patricia A): (FE) (AA) 02/24/54. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1981; FC-1981. Kosciusko Wesley, 80-82; Alcorn State Campus Ministry, 82-88; Clarksdale, Haven, 88-94; Starkville, Griffin, 94-02; Asst. to Bishop-Ministerial Serv., 02-04; US Army, 04-05; Jackson:Aldersgate, Wesley Foundation JSU, 05. 1270 Plantation Blvd, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 366-8071 / (601) 206-1891 [email protected].

Pruett,Jeffrey Grant (Christy): (FE) (WA) 05/11/61. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Tippah Circuit, 89-93; Pleasant Hill/Fisher’s Chapel (N. Georgia), 93-95; Guntown, 95-96; Diamonhead, 96-02; Pleasant Hill 2002-2003; Tupelo: First, Assoc, 03-05; Tunica: First, 05-07; Habitat for Humanity (LA Conf.), 07-11/30/07; Voluntary Leave, 11/30/07-5/31/08; Poplarville, 08-11; Lucedale: First, 11-12; Wiggins: First, 12-13; Medical Leave, 13- . 79 Spell Drive Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 716-6700

Pugh,George A : (FE) (WA) 11/24/44. PM 99; D. 99. Suqualena, 91-99; Pachuta, 99-; Marion, 12-; Wesley Chapel, 12-. PO Box 623, Marion, MS 39342. (601) 917-6284 / (601) 917-6284 gpatpcharge@ aol.com.

Puhr,Harold Roger (Frances): (FE) (WA) 09/15/57. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. Emerson Circuit (North Georgia) 94-97; Shipman/Winborn Chapel, 97-2000; Starkville: First, Assoc, 00-06; Caswell Springs, 06-09; Collins, 09- ; Eminence, 09- . P. O. Box 220, Collins, MS 39428. (601) 765-4906 / (601) 765-6987 [email protected].

Pulliam,George Robert (Mary): (RE) (AA) 06/07/43. Retired. Pontotoc Parish (Assoc), 09-13; Pontotoc: Usher Valley, 13- . 1415 Pinecrest Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 842-7437 [email protected].

Quarles,Marvin (Sharon): (PL) (AA) 05/04/61. Abbeville Charge, 09- . 153C CR 108, Abbeville, MS 38601. / (662) 234-0978 .

Quigley,Jason : (AF) (ME) 01/23/79. Retired . 19 Ashland Dr, Destrehan, LA 70047. / .

Raborn,Laurie H. (Mike): (FL) (WA) . Fayette Community (PL) 07-09; Bude, 09-12 ; Roxie (McNair) 12-13; Pisgah, 13-. 4192 Magnolia-Pisgah Rd Bude, MS 39666 (601) 684-1140/ (601) 303-4705. lau- [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 263

Ragsdale,Dural R (Jessica Denise): (FE) (WA) 10/25/47. OT-1977; D-1977; E-1979; FC-1979. Student, Asbury, 74-75; Student, Candler, 75-77; Retired. 2919 Drummond Street Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 738-5665/ (601) 738-0650 [email protected].

Raine,Claude (Earlean): (FL) (AA) 03/08/46. Ruleville Circuit, 95. 902 Stansel Drive, Ruleville, MS 38771. / (662) 756-4245 [email protected].

Raley,Paul L (Barbara): (PL) (WA) 10/13/45. Spring Hill, 82- . 6706 Zero Rd, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 479-6723 / (601) 482-3626 [email protected].

Rambo,Robert Elliott (Susan Marie): (FE) (WA) 11/12/55. PM-83; D-83; E-86; FC-86. Mathiston, 80-81; Oxford, South, 81-83; Student, MTS, 81-83; Wren, 83-84; Clarksdale, First, Associate, 84-88; Starkville, First, Associate, 88-¬93; Corinth, Gaines Chapel, 93-94; Ripley, 94-99; Clarksdale: First, 99-02; Clinton: First, 02-07; Starkville District, 07-01/02/10; Meridian: Central, 01/02/10-13; Jackson: Christ, 13- . 1612 Baywood Drive Madison, MS 39110. (601) 938-4404

Rambo,William Thomas (Merissa): (PE) (WA) 03/05/79. Tupelo: The Orchard (Assoc), 08- . P. O. Box 3216, Tupelo, MS 38803. (662) 844-3310 / (662) 871-6227 [email protected].

Ranager,Joseph Thaddus (): (FE) (WA) 12/11/59. PM-1983; D-1983; E-1993; FC-1993. St. Paul School of Theology, 83-85; Jackson, West Park, 85-86; Benton-Midway, 86-87; Lauderdale, 87-88; Leave of Absence, 88-91; Pas¬cagoula, Faith, 91-94; Mentorum, 94-95; Methodist Hospital Memphis, 95- ; Como Parish, 11- . 7201 Dunbarton Drive, Horn Lake, TN 38637. (901) 516-8446 / joseph.ranager@ mlh.org.

Randall,Pamela (Alan): (AM) (WA) 07/10/65. Wesley Chapel, 04-07; Sageville, 07-12; Meridian: Wesley, 12- . 9114 Church Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 479-1134 / (601) 626-8881 alanran- [email protected].

Randall,Thomas Alan (Pam): (AM) (WA) 07/20/57. AM-01; Pleasant Hill, 00-06; Collinsville, 06-. 9114 Church Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 479-1543 / (601) 626-8881 alanrandall2009@comcast. net.

Rankin,Johnny (): (FL) (AA) 11/20/60. Elizabeth-Lauderdale: Pleasant Grove, 08-10; Desoto- Shubuta, 10- . 1069 Whitestor Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 483-7772 / (601) 743-4595 johnny- [email protected].

Rasberry,Clayton Henderson (Sandra Lynn): (FE) (WA) 02/26/43. PM-Local License-64; D-68; E-70; FC-70. Barlow Charge, 63-67; Buchanon UMC/ Candler School of Theology, 67-71; Caswell Springs, 71-79; Eastlawn, 79-83; Leavell Woods, 83-88; Clinton, First, 88-96; District Superintendent, East Jackson District, 96-01; Madison, 01-09; West Jackson District, 09- ; East Jackson District (co), 10- . 860 East River Place, Suite 101, Jackson, MS 39202. (601) 944-0776 / [email protected].

Ray,Franklin Wilson (Carolyn Webb): (RE) (WA) 10/31/23. Retired. Moorhead-Sunflower. 03-. 310 Schley Street, Itta Bena, MS 38941-2014. (662) 246-5469 / (662) 254-9349 .

Ray,Glenn Dale (Joyce): (RE) (WA) 02/01/47. Retired. 1504 Indian Head Court, Marietta, GA 30062. (770) 428-2658 / [email protected].

Ray,Samuel Andrew (Katherine): (FE) (WA) 04/23/51. OT-1974; D-1974; E-1976; FC-1976. Merigold, 71-73; Student, Candler, 73-76; Mount Pleasant, 76-77; Pickens, First, 77-80; Lambert, 80-83; Lexington, First, 83-89; Clarksdale, St. Paul’s, 89-96; Philadelphia, First, 96-2000; Meridian District, 00-06; Tupelo: First, 06-11, Senatobia District, 11- . POB 220, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-5865 / (662) 560-5086 [email protected]. 264 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Reece,Ricky Lloyd (Ann): (FL) (WA) 05/16/58. Acona-Black Hawk-Enon. P O Box 865, Grenada, MS 38902. (662) 614-6387 / (662) 614-6387 [email protected].

Reed,Charles Harold (Amanda M): (FE) (WA) 10/12/59. PM 95; D 95; FC 99; E 99. Mathiston 79-80; Weir, 80-81; Eupora, 81-83; Belfountaine, 84-87; Shady Grove, 87-89; Disability 89-92; Falkner 92-96; Box Chapel, 96-2000; Avon-Glen Allan, 2000-2003; Pleasant Hill, 03-05; Tylertown, 05-07; Bakers Chapel, 07-13; Cold Springs-Mt Olivet-Terza, 13- . 36905 Hwy 315 Batesville, MS 38606 (662) 563- 0118/ (662) 561-5665 [email protected].

Reiff,Joseph T. (Betty C.): (FE) (WA) 04/16/54. PM-78; D-78; FC-81; E-81; Candler School of Theology, 78-80; Scooba-Binnsville, 80-82; Scooba-Binnsville and Porterville (copastor), 81-82; Jackson:Trinity, 82-85; Grad. Student, Emory University, 85-90; Emory and Henry College (Religion Professor), 90- ; Trans. to Holston Conf., 96; Trans to Miss. Conf., 07. Emory & Henry College P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 24327-0947. (276) 944-6784 / (276) 628-3740 [email protected].

Reiff,Lee H (Gerry): (RE) (WA) 07/06/29. Retired. 56 Siler Cir, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. (828) 456-6162 / (828) 456-6162 .

Rester,Thomas Edwin (Audra): (FE) (WA) 01/11/71. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99 Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 97-04; United Methodist Hour, 04-06; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights, 06-. 2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 544-7873 / (601) 582-9079 [email protected].

Reynolds,Joseph Harry (Linda): (FE) (WA) 12/30/53. PE 97. FC 01. FE 01. Itta Bena / Sidon, 97-2000; Durant-West-Emory, 2000-04 ; Coalville, 04-13; Meridian: Druid Hills/Lost Gap, 13-. 4005 23rd Ave Meridian, MS 39305. (228) 860-3661 [email protected].

Richardson,Christine Brooking (Kevin): (FE) (WA) 08/11/76. PE-02. FE-05; Wesson:Decell Memorial, 03-06; WF CoLin, 03-05; Family Leave, 06-12; Hospice Ministries (Chaplain) 12- . 1136 Hawthorne Drive, McComb, MS 39648. / (601) 250-0618 [email protected].

Richardson,James W (Tricia): (FE) (WA) 02/06/51. PM-91; D-91 E-93; FC-93. Oxford, East, 85-87; Christian Rest, 87-88; Shannon (North Georgia Conference, 88-90; Student, 90-91; Tupelo, Wesley, 91-94; Plantersville, 94-95; No MS Medical Center, 96. 830 S Gloster St, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 377-3439 / (662) 841-2460 [email protected].

Richardson,John (Jasmine): (FE) (WA) 01/10/81. E 06, FC 06. Stokesty Circuit, British Methodist Church, Darlington District; New Albany: First, 04-07; Birmingham Southern College (Chaplain), 07-10; Ellisville: First, 10-13 ; Wesley Fdn. JCJC (dir), 10-13; Unive Southern AL, 13- . PO Box 59, Ellisville, MS 39437.(601) 477-9339 [email protected].

Richter,Raleigh Fitzgerald (Shirley): (PL) (WA) 05/08/66. Lebanon, 07-; Belfontaine, 10- . 1091 Cumberland Rd., Maben, MS 39750. / (662) 263-8471 [email protected].

Rickman,Linda Aaron (Cary): (FD) (WA) 09/28/41. D-97; FC-97. Jackson: Christ, 97-03; Brandon: First, 03-11; Madison (Assoc), 11- . 100 Post Oak Road, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 856-6058 / (601) 991-3855 [email protected].

Riddle,Jeffery Earl (Sherell): (PL) (AA) 09/17/69. Aberdeen: St. Peter(Assoc), 03-11; Spruell Chapel, 11- . 109 Drake Ave, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 566-3000 / (662) 369-6731 jeffreyriddle@bellsouth. net.

Riley, Anthony: (PL). Johnson Chapel, 13-. PO Box 1424 Kosciusko, MS 39090. (662) 582-3877.

Riley,Donny Ray (Bonnie): (AM) (WA) 09/16/47. PM-96; D-96. Liberty, 89-93; Golden, 93-04; Tupelo: St. Mark, 04. 19 Wood Drive, Belmont, MS 38827. (662) 842-7463 / (662) 842-1245 rile2354@ bellsouth.net. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 265

Rollins, Lloyd: (FD). Africa University, 13-. 3903 Moss Drive Annandale, VA 22003. (703) 333-5260/ (703) 628-4214.

Robbins,Charles Alfred (Joann): (RE) (WA) 08/03/33. Retired. Porterville. 00- . 79 Pecan Ave, DeKalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-2603 / (601) 743-2603 [email protected].

Robbins,James Richard (Chere): (RE) (WA) 09/07/46. Retired. Center For Ministry, 10- . 279 Ingleside Drive, Madison, MS 39110. (601) 974-1488 / (601) 856-9076 [email protected].

Roberts,Eddie Frank (Miriam): (RE) (WA) 03/09/21. Retired. 204 Greenfield Drive, Greenwood, MS 38930. / (662) 451-7740 [email protected].

Roberts, Terry : (PL). Daleville: St. Mark, 13-. Rt 1 Box 52 Dekalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-9438/ (601) 604-6041.

Robertson,Cleavern Ronald (Brenda Dean): (RL) (AA) 04/27/46. Retired. Mt. Pleasant, 09- . 6663 Presidential Drive, Jackson, MS 39213. (601) 259-9248 / (601) 362-0853 [email protected].

Robertson,Luther Moloy (Demetria): (FE) (WA) 09/25/55. PE-05; E-08; FC-08; Lula-Friars Point, 03-09; Stonewall, 09-11; Benoit-Pace, 11- . P O Box 1, Benoit, MS 38725. (901) 626-5504 / (662) 742- 3281 [email protected].

Robinson,Harold Doyle (Vivian): (RE) (WA) 08/19/38. Retired. Vardaman, 08- . 324 S Jackson, Houston, MS 38851. (662) 456-6336 / (662) 456-2276 [email protected].

Robinson,Lindsey R (): (FE) (AA) 10/20/54. PM-84; D-84; E-88; FC-88. Appointed to attend Candler School of Theology, Emory Univer¬sity, 82-86; Laurel, Mallalieu Charge, 86-88; Hattiesburg, St. Paul/ St. James UMC, 88-94; Haven, 94-2000; Mississippi Conference, 00-07; Biloxi:St. Paul – Gulfport:Mt. Pleasant, 07-. P. O. Box 102, Biloxi, MS 39533. (228) 432-0247 / (228) 432-9605 .

Roby, Carlos M (Dean): (RE) (WA) 04/13/21. Retired. (601) 992-7021 .

Roller,Amy Pearson (Paul): (FE) (WA) 02/16/81. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Meridian: Central (Assoc), 07-11; Richton, 11- . PO Box 443, Richton, MS 39476. (601) 788-6709 / (601) 479-7743 brotheramy@ gmail.com.

Roller,Paul Douglas (Amy): (FE) (WA) 07/11/78. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Coker’s Chapel, 07-11; Hattiesburg: Main St. (assoc), 11- . PO Box 443, Richton, MS 39476. (601) 582-5557 / (601) 479-7710 [email protected].

Rollins,Felix Lloyd (Ann): (FD) (AA) 04/13/50. D-98; FC-98. Secretary, Disaster Relief, UMCOR, Bd. Of Global Ministries 98; Africa University, 98-09; International Relief & Dev. (Sr. Tech Adv on Relief), 09- . 3903 Moss Dr, Annandale, VA 22003. (703) 248-0161 / (703) 333-5260 rollins_lloyd@ yahoo.com.

Rooney,Raymond J Jr (Jill): (FE) (WA) 07/13/62. PE 92. FC 95. FE 95. Wheeler, 88-90; Salvisa (Kentucky Conf.), 90-93; Houston South, 93-97; /friendship/Harden’s Chapel, 97-99; Verona-Palmetto, 99-05; Tupelo: Wesley, 05- . 546 Road 41, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 842-2377 / (662) 840-2621 crank- [email protected].

Roseberry,Patricia Kersey (Glenn): (RE) (WA) 04/14/38. Retired. 9239 Laurel Hills S, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (901) 683-3521 / (662) 893-5264 [email protected].

Ross,James L (Bettye L.): (PL) (AA) 02/08/55. Vaiden: Haven-Martin Grove, 96. 106 Rose Cove, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 623-0220 / (662) 227-4586 [email protected]. 266 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Ross,Sally Fran : (FE) (WA) 10/18/47. PM-1991; D-1991; FC-1993; E-1993. Retired. PO Box 23815, Jackson, MS 39225-3815. (601) 856-7172 [email protected].

Rowland,Danny Ray (Marilyn): (RE) (WA) 02/17/51. Retired. Corinth: Christ-Crossroads, 11- . PO Box 245, Booneville, MS 38829. / (662) 462-7585 [email protected].

Ruff,Garry Evan (Nancy): (FE) (WA) 05/25/47. PE-09. Midway, 04-07; Cedar Lake, 08- . 8 Partridge Place, Long Beach, MS 39560. (228) 861-4981 / (228) 864-1596 [email protected].

Russell,Donald Lee (Joyce): (RE) (WA) 03/28/46. Retired; Gateway, 12-. 16020 South Swan Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. (228) 832-0135 / [email protected].

Rutherford,Hubert Sr (Mary): (RA) (WA) 09/19/30. Bethel. 8091 Okatibbee Dam Rd, Collinsville, MS 39325. (601) 626-8737 / (601) 626-8737 .

Ryan,Roy H (Doris): (RE) (WA) 01/28/30. Retired. 2800 West Main, LS 107, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 620-9926 / (662) 620-9926 [email protected].

Sabin,Paul (Linda): (RE) (WA) . Retired. P O Box 1000, Penney Farms, FL 32079. / (601) 856-4609 [email protected].

Sahler,Michael David (Debbie): (FE) (WA) 12/05/55. PM-91; D-91; E-93; FC-93. Nazareth (North Georgia Conference), 88-91; Laurel, Kingston, (Deployed Staff) 91-94; Tupelo, First, Associate, 94-99; Mineral Wells 99-2001; Petal UMC, 2001-2003; Forest / Walnut Grove-Harperville, 03-05; Forest, Harperville, 05-07; Raymond/ Learned, 07- . PO Box 64, Raymond, MS 39154. (601) 857-8051 / (601) 857-5910 [email protected].

Salter,James Melvin (Patricia): (FE) (WA) 02/02/52. PM-1986; D-1986; E-1989; FC-1989. Vanderbilt University, 84-87; Woodbine-Humphreys St. (Teen. Conf.) 85-87; Gulfport, First, Associate, 87-90. Byram-Terry, 90-92. West Laurel-Mt. Zion, 92-97; Purvis-Tallowah, 97-02; Kosciusko: First, 02-08; Gautier: First, 08- . P. O. Box 127, Gautier, MS 39553. (228) 497-1698 / (228) 497-2719 jamesandtricia@ cableone.net.

Sampley,Donald Lee (Mary Ethel): (RA) (WA) 04/06/43. Retired P O Box 263, Vaiden, MS 39176. / (662) 671-9108 [email protected].

Samson,Thomas Lionel: (FE) (WA) 06/09/58. PM-86; D-86; E-89; FC-89. Seminary, Candler, 85-87; Foxworth/Kokomo, 87-89; Shu¬qualak, 89-93; Noxapater, 93-96; Sandy Hook/Kokomo, 96-98; Union/ Mt. Zion, 98-02; Oceans Springs: Wesley 02-04; Cockrum-Lewisburg / WF NWCC, 04-05; Leave- Incapacity, 05- . POB 2312, Meriden, CT 6450. / (203) 237-5923 [email protected].

Sanders,Todd Andrew (Tammy): (FE) (WA) 04/23/64. PM 99; D 99. FE-03. Brandon: Crossgates Assoc., 00-03; Pearl: First, 03-07; Canton: First (Assoc), 07-10; Lone Pine, 07-08; Sharon, 07-08; Canton: First (Assoc), 07-10; Brandon: New Church, 10- . 108 Ridge Circle, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 591-1154 / (601) 829-9312 [email protected].

Sanderson,Darrell Wayne (): (AM) (WA) 01/30/55. AM-05. Greenwood Springs 92-02; Smithville, 02-06; Houston North, 06-09; Friendship-Harden’s Chapel, 09- . 4305 Peppertown Rd, Mantachie, MS 38855. (662) 862-5982 / [email protected].

Sanford,Emily Lauren (): (FE) (WA) 07/19/81. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Galloway (Assoc), 08- . 305 N Congress, Jackson, MS 39201. (601) 353-9691 / (601) 949-7992 [email protected].

Sanford,Eric Christopher (): (FE) (WA) 05/04/83. PE-07; FE-10. Hollandale, 07-09; Jackson: Alta Woods (Senior), 09- . 109 Alta Woods Blvd, Jackson,, MS 39204. (601) 372-6016 / (601) 949-7992 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 267

Sanford,William Herbert (): (RE) (WA) 04/11/32. Retired. PO Box 543, Petal, MS 39465. / (601) 248-8683 .

Sappington,Larry Keith (Laura): (FL) (WA) 05/08/65. Tippah Circuit 2000-04; Courtland, 04-08; Harrisville, 08- ; Rexford, 08- . POB 296, Harrisville, MS 39082. (601) 847-2289 / (601) 847-2289 lar- [email protected].

Sartor,Brad Trayser (Amanda ): (FL) (WA) 01/15/75. Ingomar-Mt. Zion, 11- . 1427 CR 101, New Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 534-9720 [email protected].

Saunders,Edward Paul (Angeline): (FE) (WA) 10/16/60. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995. Oakman (North Georgia Conference), 91-93; West Point, Christ, 93-96; Cooper Chapel, 96-97; Algoma, 97-2000; Meridian: Druid Hills, 2000-2002; Belmont / Dennis, 02-04; Belmont, 04-06; Morton: First, 06-08; Newton: First, 08-11; Newton Charge: Newton: First/Hickory, 11-12; Ackerman: First, 12-. PO Box 239, Ackerman, MS 39735. (662) 285-6254 / (662) 285-6655 [email protected].

Scarbrough,Bryan T (Jewell): (RE) (WA) 09/21/31. Retired. 257 CR 167, Randolph, MS 38864. (662) 414-7111 / (662) 414-7111 .

Scheuerman,Rosemary: (RD) (WA) . Retired. Brooks-Howell Home 266 Merrimon Avenue, Rm 233, Ashville, NC 28801. (828) 225-3062 .

Schott,Patrick Henry: (RD) (WA) 03/26/43. Retired. 2211 Glendale Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 584-6213 / (601) 584-6213 .

Schrickel,Anne Kristen Chapley: (PE). New Albany: First (Assoc), 8/11-. 206 Bankhead Street, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2206 / [email protected].

Schultz,David Glen (Lynne A): (PE) (WA) 09/27/57. PE 11. Ceder Bluff, 09-11; Ellison/Pickens, 11- . 6806 Vaughan Rd., Vaughan, MS 39179. [email protected].

Schwake,Ronald Lloyd (Angie): (PE) (WA) 10/29/64. PE-08. Senatobia: First, 03-08, Coy-Stallo, 08-11; Mantachie, 11- . P.O. Box 33, Mantachie, MS 38855. (662) 292-0799 / (662) 292-0799 ron- [email protected].

Scoggins, Dwayne: (FL). Courtland, 10/1/12-. PO Box 47 Courtland, MS 38620. (662) 563-1523/ (662) 292-1076.

Scott,Brian Francis (Charity D): (FE) (WA) 08/24/69. PE-02; FC-05 Gulfport: First, 02-05; Collinsville, 05-06; Pontotoc: First, 06-09; Caswell Springs, 09- . 18601 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 588-6546 / (228) 588-6702 [email protected].

Scott,Robert Payne Sr (Nellie Jean): (PL) (AA) 03/07/52. Buffalo/Ethel, 97-2000; Eupora: Liberty, 2000-2001; Macon: St. Paul Circuit, 04. 661 Franklin Rd, Goodman, MS 39079. (601) 364-1431 / (662) 472-2704 [email protected].

Sebren,Richard Ray Jr (Brenda Joyce): (AM) (WA) 12/24/51. AM-96. McCall Creek,/Tethel, 86-90; Harrisville, 90-93; Jeff Davis Associate, 93-00; Wessen: Decell Memorial, 00-04/01/02; Leave-Incapacity, 04/01/02- . 1612-A Simpson Hwy 469, Harrisville, MS 39082. / (601) 847-0285 [email protected].

Seefeld,Glenn E (Winna F): (RE) (WA) 06/26/43. PM-1986; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Retired.; Drew, 13-. 6974 CR 282 Lot 209 Greenwood, MS 38943. (662) 392-2450.

Sellers,David Carey (Thu Mai): (FE) (WA) 12/16/69. PE 03. E 05. New Hope-Sweetwater, 03-05; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Assoc), 05- ; Pinr Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services 268 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

(Spiritual Coordinator), 04/01/11- . 2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, Ms 39401. (601) 544-7873 / (601) 271-7874 [email protected].

Shamp,Bernard R (Dorothy): (RA) (WA) 08/03/30. Retired 217 Caledonia Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508-7776. / (337) 856-5006 [email protected].

Shannon,Jeffrey Stephan (): (FE) (WA) 12/15/60. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Seminary, Drew, 83-86; Courtland Charge, 86-90; New Hope, 90-96; Morton, 96-03; Ellisville: First, 01-10; Wesley Fnd JCJC, 03-10; West Point: First, 10- . 1007 Rich St, West Point, MS 39773. (662) 494-1658 / (662) 494-9203 [email protected].

Sharp,J A (): (RE) (WA) 03/17/26. Retired. Bonnie Chapel, 92- . 21020 Old River Rd, Vancleave, MS 39565. (228) 826-5706 / (228) 826-5706 .

Shavers,James Earl (Shornita): (PL) (AA) 09/26/58. Canton: Little Zion, 00-09; Mount Pleasant, 09- . 5914 Grants Ferry Rd, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 937-0239 / (601) 919-0753 [email protected].

Sheffield,Charles Wayne (Sharon Ann): (RE) (WA) 07/29/41. Retired; Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove, 12-. POB 609, Olive Branch, MS 38654. / (662) 230-3060 [email protected].

Sheffield,Thomas R (Ann): (RE) (WA) 05/29/34. Retired. Becker-Greenbrier, 01- . 345 Algoma Rd, Pontotoc, MS 38863. (662) 489-2659 / (662) 489-2659 .

Shelton,Connie Mitchell (Joey): (FE) (WA) 04/03/64. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99. Hattiesburg: Court Street, 97-99; United Methodist Hour, 99-05; Duke Divinity School, 05-1/1/08; Jackson: Galloway (Senior). 1/1/08-13; Dir. Connectional Min, 13- . 320-C Briarwood Drive Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 497-7480. [email protected]

Shelton,Early Michael (Connie): (PL) (WA) 10/08/50. Lowry Circuit, 97. 21341 Hwy 2 E, Ripley, MS 38663. / (662) 837-3464 [email protected].

Shelton,John Joseph IV (Connie): (FE) (WA) 10/10/60. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99 Hattiesburg: Court Street, 97-05; Duke Divinity School, 05-1/1/08; Jackson: Galloway (Senior). 1/1/08- . Galloway United Methodist Church 305 North Congress St, Jackson, MS 39201. (601) 353-9691 / (769) 233-8261 jshel- [email protected].

Shepard,E J (Yvonne): (PL) (AA) 06/04/59. Morton Circuit, 02-09; Lilian Circuit, 09- . 667 S Little River Rd, Forest, MS 39074. / (601) 469-5392 .

Shepherd,Rickey Lee (Bevelyn): (PL) (WA) 12/22/53. Holcomb, 06-. 1188 Childs Road, Holcomb, MS 38940. (662) 809-6104 / (662) 226-6104 [email protected].

Shepperd,Scarlet Rebekah (Tim): (PL) (WA) . Maben, 09- . 4370 Hwy 15 South, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 773-3503 / [email protected].

Shields,Albert (): (PL) () . Desoto-Quitman Circuit, 12-. 2208 29th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301. / (601) 482-7462 [email protected].

Shock,Roger R (Jan): (FE) (WA) 08/21/61. PM-01, E-04, FC-04. Meridian: Central (Youth), 00-07; WF MCC, 04-06; Tupelo: First (Youth), 07-09; MS Conf. (Dir. Of Youth and Adults), 07-09. Pontotoc First, 09-13; Corinth: First, 13- . 901 Fillmore Street Corinth, MS 38835. (662) 397-2626. roger@ onecallinc.com.

Shows,Glenn (Beth): (PL) (WA) 12/21/50. Soules Chapel, 99-02; Bond, 02-04; Hattiesburg: Grandview, 04-05; Carson-Goodhope, 05-08; Hickory Grove, 08-09; Bassfield, 09-12, Goodhope, 12- . PO Box 189, Sumrall, MS 39482. (601) 579-9493 / (601) 758-3943 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 269

Shows,Lester (Janet): (RA) (WA) . Retired. 9800 Briarcliff Dr, Moss Point, MS 39562. / (228) 474- 6345 [email protected].

Shrader,Michelle Marie: (FE) (WA) 11/04/71. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Wells Memorial (Assoc), 08-10; Gateway, 10- . Wesley Fdn GCCC, 11/01/10-11; West NC Conference, 7/1/12-. (601) 331-0476. [email protected].

Shreve,Thomas Martin ( ): (RE) (WA) 08/10/32. Retired. Jackson: Emmanuel, 13-. 105 Elgin Place, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 708-4054 [email protected].

Shumaker,David Carl (Kimberly): (FE) (WA) 01/03/72. PE-09. Starkville: First (Assoc), 09- . P. O. Box 2585, Starkville, MS 39760. (662) 323-5722 / (662) 323-6706 [email protected].

Simmons,Charles D (Frances): (FE) (WA) 06/02/50. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1986; FC-1986. Tishomingo, 75-78; Sledge, 78-79; Houston, North, 81-86; Noxapater, 86-90; Director, Winston County Group Ministry, 88-90; Friendship, 91-92; Carolina, 92-95; Fairview/Robbs, 95-98; Felder/Pearl River Avenue, 98-2000; Marks-Lambert, 00-11; Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial, 11-13; Sardis-Davis Chapel, 13- . PO Box 383 Sardis, MS 38666. (662) 487-2824/ (662) 927-0960 [email protected].

Sims,Jeffrey Michael (Rebeccca): (FL) (WA) 08/02/66. Philadelphia Southside-Hope, 09-13; Dekalb/ Union, 13-. 5373 Breckenridge Dr, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 693-2248 [email protected].

Sims,Kordell Seantez (Edlesha Sade Deyonna): (FL) (AA) 09/29/86. Franklin, 08-09 ; Galilee- Treadwell, 09-10; Grenada: Vincent, 10-13; Wesley Fnd Holmes CC(Grenada), 11-13; Wesley Fdn (JSU) 13-. 731B Wicklow Place Ridgeland, MS 39157. (662) 528-0841. [email protected].

Sisk,William Timothy (Lorie): (FE) (WA) 06/30/71. PM-99; D-99; FE-2001. Walnut Grove / Harperville, 99-02; Bakers Chapel 2002-2003; Starkville: Aldersgate, 03-07; Amory: St. Andrews, 07-13 ; Amory: St Matthews, 07-13; Meadville, 13- . PO Box 548 Meadville, MS 39653. (601) 384-2260/ (662) 315-3145 [email protected].

Skelton,George Barry (Pat): (RE) (WA) 02/12/44. Retired. P.O. Box 64, Lauderdale, MS 39335. (601) 776-5311 / (601) 562-6012 [email protected].

Slaughter,David Joe (Deborah): (FE) (WA) 02/25/58. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. New Hope, Carrolton, GA 94-97; Brookhaven: Jackson Street/Hawkins Chapel, 97-02; Diamondhead, 02-06; Laurel: Franklin-Gitano, 06-09; Bay Springs, 09- . PO Box 595, Bay Springs, MS 39422. (601) 764-2830 / (601) 764-2985 [email protected].

Smith,Carl (Malisia): (PL) (WA) 11/24/67. Beauregard, 02- . 4072 Fair River Dr, Sontag, MS 39665. (601) 835-9278 / (601) 833-1329 [email protected].

Smith,Casey Marion Jr (Carol): (FE) (WA) 07/12/51. PM-1978; D-1978; E-1981; FC. 1981. Columbus Central Associate, 80-82; Indianola, Christ, 82¬89; Verona, 89-93; American Family Association, 93-05; Treemont, American Family Association, 05. 126 CR 1063, Plantersville, MS 38862. (662) 844-5036 ext.218 / (662) 840-9069 .

Smith,Deanna (): (FE) (WA) 12/20/48. PE-07; FE-10. Kosciusko Circuit, 99-2003; Haw River Charge (Greensboro Dist. NC); Duke Seminary Student, 03-07; Sandersville, 07-09; Holandale, 09- . 203 N Church Street, Hollandale, MS 38748-3703. (662) 827-2918 / (662) 822-7211 deannasmith49@gmail. com.

Smith,Elbert Lavon (Jannis): (PL) (Other) 01/06/52. Providence, 02-06; Providence/Sand Hill, 06-. 56 Elbert Smith Drive, Richton, MS 39476. / [email protected]. 270 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Smith, Greg: (FL). Oxford: Oxford-University, 13-. 212 Shelbi Drive, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 234- 4220/ (662) 816-5763.

Smith,Jack Stigler Jr (Sally): (RE) (WA) 06/18/35. Retired. 490 Robin Rd, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 226-1122 / (662) 226-1122 [email protected].

Smith,James Thomas (Jo Ann): (RE) (WA) 01/21/37. Retired. 3721 Hwy 305 N, Olive Branch, MS 38654. / (662) 890-7232 [email protected].

Smith,Jody L (Paula): (PL) (WA) 09/15/71. Wayne County Circuit, 01-06; Salem, 06-. 171 Old River Rd, Waynesboro, MS 39367. / (601) 735-1003 [email protected].

Smith,Marianne (): (PL) () . Waveland, 11-. 446 Ballentine, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. / (228) 467- 1665 [email protected].

Smith,Maurice (Kathleen): (FE) (AA) 12/22/52. PE-09. Pontotoc Parish, 07- . 1306 Wilson Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 844-6021 [email protected].

Smith,Phillip (Marie): (RL) (WA) 01/09/40. Retired. Rose Hill: Rose Hill/Pleasant Grove, 09/01/09- . 5684 Vally Rd, Meridian, MS 39307. / (601) 693-3971 [email protected].

Smith,Rebecca Ann (Leotis): (FL) (WA) 03/22/54. Lake Charge, 07-12; Nanih Waiya, 12-. 820 Palmer Road, Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 773-9989 [email protected].

Smith,Rodney A (Jeanette): (RA) (WA) 05/09/41. Retired. Mount Olive (Jones County), 06-07; Moselle, 07-. 1203 Moselle Rd, Moselle, MS 39459. / (601) 582-2379 [email protected].

Smith,Velma Norris (): (PL) (AA) 02/12/54. Asbury/Kingsley Chapel, 11- . 3732 J.F. Kennedy, Jackson, MS 39213. / (601) 362-4606 .

Sorrell,Thomas W (Peggy): (FE) (WA) 06/13/48. OT; 1971; D-1971; E-1974; FC-1974. Student, Candler, 71-73; Grenada, Grace-Gore Springs-Tie Plant, 73-74; Carrollton, 74-77; Inverness-lsola, 77-80; Crenshaw-Sledge, 80-83; Pleasant Hill-Baker’s Chapel, 83-86; Horn Lake, 86-89; Monticello, 89-92; Pontotoc, First, 92-94; Petal, 94-96; Mississippi City, 96-2000; Jackson: Epworth, 2000-04; Newton First, 04-08; Ridgeland: First, 08- . 234 West Jackson Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 856-6456 / (601) 591-1576 [email protected].

Sparks,Stephen Lawrence (Holly): (FE) (WA) 08/24/71. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Tupelo: First, 05-06; Gateway, 06-10; Indoanola: First, 10- . 2 Morningside Drive, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 887-4446 / (662) 887-5326 [email protected].

Speed,Daniel Glen (Mary Margaret): (FE) (WA) 10/05/62. PM-1988; D-1988; E-1992; FC 1992. Antioch Church, Mentorium Charge Dec. 84-June 85; Ovett Charge, 85-86; Seminary, Duke Divinity School, 86-90; (North Carolina Conference); Helena 86-90; (Mississippi Conference); Laurel, Franklin, 90-94; Sandy Hook, 94-95; Bruce/Derma, 95-99; Corinth: Christ, 99-2000; Coalvllle, 2000-04; Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel, 04-06; Monticello, 06-10; Antioch, 10-13 ; Philadelphia, 10-13; Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 13- . 1227 Horseshoe Drive Natchez, MS 39120. (601) 442-2218/ (601) 443-3542. [email protected].

Speegle,Jonathan Scott (Lynn): (FE) (WA) . PE-10. Columbus: Central, 09-13; Covenant, 13- . 1123 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 889-7000

Spencer,Eddie C. (Betty): (FL) (AA) 09/01/62. Brookhaven: Kynett, 01/01/10-13 ; Mount Salem 12-13; St. Marys-Mt Salem, 13-. 310 Wild Wood Blvd, Jackson, MS 39212. (601) 373-7806 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 271

Staggs,John Howard (Lou Ann): (FE) (WA) 03/08/53. OT-77; D-77; E-80; FC-80. Student, Asbury, 77-79; Ashland, 79-80; Associate, Tupelo, First, 80-81; Student, Drew, 82-84; Ruleville, 84-88; Minor Memorial, 88-94; Eupora, 94-00; Disability, 00-01; Oxford: St. Andrews-Abbeville, 01-03; Aberdeen: First, 03-07; Incapacity Leave, 07- . 1146 CR 135 E, L-5, New Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 538-6042 [email protected].

Stallings,Tyrone Michael Sr. (Edith): (FL) (AA) 07/20/53. Ackerman, Mt. Hermon 1991-2001; Starkville: New Zion, 01. 51 Choctaw Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 324-0789 / (662) 324-9550 [email protected].

Stamps,Vera Hall (Kenneth): (FE) (AA) 06/01/75. PE 06; E-09, FC-09. Wesley Fdn. (Dir.) Alcorn Univ., 06-. PO Box 496, Lorman, MS 39096. (601) 877-9959 / (601) 786-6622 [email protected].

Stanford,Larry Shane (Pokey): (FE) (WA) 09/12/70. PM 94; D 94; FC 96; E 96. Justice Heights, 90-92; Student, Duke, 92-94; Hattiesburg, Heritage Associate, 94-96; Asbury, 96-04; Miss. UM Foundation, 04-06; Hattiesburg: Main Stree (teaching), 06-08; Conf. Congregational Dev. Consultant, 06-08; United Methodist Hour (preacher/program director), 06-09; Conf. Message and Media Team Leader, 08-09; AL/W FL Conf., 09-11; Memphis Conf-Christ UMC(346.1), 11- . 4488 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117. (901) 261-4315 / [email protected].

Stanley,Ronald A. (Marcia Jane): (RE) (WA) 07/02/46. Retired. 5228 Hwy 145N, Waynesboro, MS 39367. (601) 776-2637 / (601) 776-3161 [email protected].

Stephenson,Tommy (Lorraine): (FL) (WA) 08/19/50. Rials Creek, 01-06; Charleston – Tippo, 07-13; Anguila-Grace, 13-. 631 Front Street Anguila, MS 38721. (662) 647-1402. [email protected].

Steveline,David Lee (Alma): (FL) (WA) . Hazlehurst: First, 06-13; Johnston Chapel, 13- . PO Box 725, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (610) 925-0566 [email protected].

Stewart,Mary Caroline (): (FE) (WA) 10/06/59. PM-1994; D-1994; FC-1997; E-1997. Student, Duke University, 94-95; Yazoo City, First, Associate, 95-96; Moor¬head/Sunflower, 96-2000; Hispanic Ministries, 2000-02; Long Beach: First, 02-05; Raleigh-Unity, 05-08; Brookhaven District Staff, 08-10; Wesson: Decell Memorial, 08-12 ;Wesley Fdn. (Dir) Co-LinCC, 10-12; Vancleave-Mt. Pleasant, 12- . 13624 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS 39565. (228) 826-5968 / [email protected].

Stockett,Richard Carrington III (Mechelle): (FE) (WA) 07/08/62. PM-87; D-87; E-89; FC-89. Seminary, Asbury, 84-87; Hattiesburg, Main St., Associate, 87-91; Spring Ridge, 91-98; Carthage: First, 98 / Walnut Grove-Harperville, 04-05; Jackson: Christ, 05-09; Vicksburg; Crawford Street, 09- . 900 Crawford Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-5612 / (601) 636-2506 [email protected].

Stockstill,Eugene Hunter (): (FE) (WA) 11/17/66. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Tremont, 05-12; Myrtle- Ebenezer, 12- . Po Box 148, Myrtle, MS 38650. (662) 652-3562 / (662) 988-2237 ehstockstill@yahoo. com.

Stoddard,Andrew Thomas (Holly): (FE) (WA) 04/18/76. PE 03. E 06, FC 06. Boyle-Litton-Linn, 99-04; Coy-Stallo, 04-07; Ripley: First, 07-10; Asbury, 10- . 1331 Hwy. 42, Petal, MS 39465. (601) 545- 3006 / [email protected].

Stoglin,Richmond E (): (FE) (AA) 01/04/57. D-1978; PM-1978; E-1984; FC-1984 Federal Bureau of Prisons, 83. PO Box 171687, Arlington, TX 76003. (912) 451-5425 / (817) 784-3229 richstoglin@ sbcglobal.net.

Stokes,Ray Eldridge (Lynn N): (RE) (WA) 11/10/46. Retired. 1132 Clubhouse Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577. / (601) 928-3915 [email protected]. 272 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Stonestreet,Billy Ray (Madeline): (FE) (WA) 12/12/47. PM 73; D 73; E 76; FC 76. Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 72-75; New Hope UMC(GA), 72-75; Wilson Springs, 75-76; Coalville- White Plains, 76-80; Anguilla-Grace, 80-84; Hazlehurst, First, 84-87; Caswell Springs, 87-91; Beizoni, First, 91-97; Water Valley, First, 97-02; Clarksdale: First, 02-09; Greenwood: St. John, 09- ; Itta Bena: First, 09- . 1001 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 453-7522 / (662) 453-4441 stjohn2@ bellsouth.net.

Sudduth,John W Jr (Karen): (FE) (WA) 10/19/56. PM-91; D-91; E-94; FC-94. Forsyth/Mt. Zion (North Georgia Conference), 91-93; Coldwater, 93-97; Mineral Wells, 97-99; Tupelo: First, 99-05; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 05. POB 213, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-2279 / (662) 895-5146 john@ mapleschurch.org.

Sutphin,Cary Lee (Sylvia): (PL) (WA) 11/09/51. Bellfontaine, 06-08, Palestine, 08- . 101 Maid Marian, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 494-3640 / (662) 323-5628 [email protected].

Sutphin,Felix Asa (): (RE) (WA) 12/25/18. Retired. 1838 Cottage Ln, Meridian, MS 39305. / (601) 485-6224 .

Swaim-Presley,Paige Katherine (Lance): (PE) (WA) . PE 11. Nugent (Assoc), 10-13 ; Seashore District (Staff), 11-13; Poplar Head, 13- . Po Box 145, Biloxi, MS 39533. (228) 265-1106 paige.swaim@gmail. com.

Swain,Charles Eldred (): (RE) (WA) 06/10/21. Retired. 10600 Hwy 488, Carthage, MS 39051. / (601) 656-5419 .

Switzer,Jeffery Lee (Cindy M): (FE) (WA) 09/27/68. PM-1995; D-1995; FC-1997; E-1997. Tupelo: Cornerstone (formerly Lee Acres), 95-2001; Sandtown-Longino, 01-08 : Senatobia: First, 08- . 101 Tena Cove, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-5215 / (662) 562-8848 [email protected].

Sabin,Paul (Linda): (RE) (WA) . Retired. P O Box 1000, Penney Farms, FL 32079. / (601) 856-4609 [email protected].

Sahler,Michael David (Debbie): (FE) (WA) 12/05/55. PM-91; D-91; E-93; FC-93. Nazareth (North Georgia Conference), 88-91; Laurel, Kingston, (Deployed Staff) 91-94; Tupelo, First, Associate, 94-99; Mineral Wells 99-2001; Petal UMC, 2001-2003; Forest / Walnut Grove-Harperville, 03-05; Forest, Harperville, 05-07; Raymond/ Learned, 07- . PO Box 64, Raymond, MS 39154. (601) 857-8051 / (601) 857-5910 [email protected].

Salter,James Melvin (Patricia): (FE) (WA) 02/02/52. PM-1986; D-1986; E-1989; FC-1989. Vanderbilt University, 84-87; Woodbine-Humphreys St. (Teen. Conf.) 85-87; Gulfport, First, Associate, 87-90. Byram-Terry, 90-92. West Laurel-Mt. Zion, 92-97; Purvis-Tallowah, 97-02; Kosciusko: First, 02-08; Gautier: First, 08- . P. O. Box 127, Gautier, MS 39553. (228) 497-1698 / (228) 497-2719 jamesandtricia@ cableone.net.

Sampley,Donald Lee (Mary Ethel): (RA) (WA) 04/06/43. Retired P O Box 263, Vaiden, MS 39176. / (662) 671-9108 [email protected].

Samson,Thomas Lionel: (FE) (WA) 06/09/58. PM-86; D-86; E-89; FC-89. Seminary, Candler, 85-87; Foxworth/Kokomo, 87-89; Shu¬qualak, 89-93; Noxapater, 93-96; Sandy Hook/Kokomo, 96-98; Union/ Mt. Zion, 98-02; Oceans Springs: Wesley 02-04; Cockrum-Lewisburg / WF NWCC, 04-05; Leave- Incapacity, 05- . POB 2312, Meriden, CT 6450. / (203) 237-5923 [email protected].

Sanders,Todd Andrew (Tammy): (FE) (WA) 04/23/64. PM 99; D 99. FE-03. Brandon: Crossgates Assoc., 00-03; Pearl: First, 03-07; Canton: First (Assoc), 07-10; Lone Pine, 07-08; Sharon, 07-08; Canton: The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 273

First (Assoc), 07-10; Brandon: New Church, 10- . 108 Ridge Circle, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 591- 1154 / (601) 829-9312 [email protected].

Sanderson,Darrell Wayne (): (AM) (WA) 01/30/55. AM-05. Greenwood Springs 92-02; Smithville, 02-06; Houston North, 06-09; Friendship-Harden’s Chapel, 09- . 4305 Peppertown Rd, Mantachie, MS 38855. (662) 862-5982 / [email protected].

Sanford,Emily Lauren (): (FE) (WA) 07/19/81. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Galloway (Assoc), 08- . 305 N Congress, Jackson, MS 39201. (601) 353-9691 / (601) 949-7992 [email protected].

Sanford,Eric Christopher (): (FE) (WA) 05/04/83. PE-07; FE-10. Hollandale, 07-09; Jackson: Alta Woods (Senior), 09- . 109 Alta Woods Blvd, Jackson,, MS 39204. (601) 372-6016 / (601) 949-7992 [email protected].

Sanford,William Herbert (): (RE) (WA) 04/11/32. Retired. PO Box 543, Petal, MS 39465. / (601) 248-8683 .

Sappington,Larry Keith (Laura): (FL) (WA) 05/08/65. Tippah Circuit 2000-04; Courtland, 04-08; Harrisville, 08- ; Rexford, 08- . POB 296, Harrisville, MS 39082. (601) 847-2289 / (601) 847-2289 lar- [email protected].

Sartor,Brad Trayser (Amanda ): (FL) (WA) 01/15/75. Ingomar-Mt. Zion, 11- . 1427 CR 101, New Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 534-9720 [email protected].

Saunders,Edward Paul (Angeline): (FE) (WA) 10/16/60. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995. Oakman (North Georgia Conference), 91-93; West Point, Christ, 93-96; Cooper Chapel, 96-97; Algoma, 97-2000; Meridian: Druid Hills, 2000-2002; Belmont / Dennis, 02-04; Belmont, 04-06; Morton: First, 06-08; Newton: First, 08-11; Newton Charge: Newton: First/Hickory, 11-12; Ackerman: First, 12-. PO Box 239, Ackerman, MS 39735. (662) 285-6254 / (662) 285-6655 [email protected].

Scarbrough,Bryan T (Jewell): (RE) (WA) 09/21/31. Retired. 257 CR 167, Randolph, MS 38864. (662) 414-7111 / (662) 414-7111 .

Scheuerman,Rosemary: (RD) (WA) . Retired. Brooks-Howell Home 266 Merrimon Avenue, Rm 233, Ashville, NC 28801. (828) 225-3062 .

Schott,Patrick Henry: (RD) (WA) 03/26/43. Retired. 2211 Glendale Ave, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. (601) 584-6213 / (601) 584-6213 .

Schrickel,Anne Kristen Chapley: (PE). New Albany: First (Assoc), 8/11-. 206 Bankhead Street, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-2206 / [email protected].

Schultz,David Glen (Lynne A): (PE) (WA) 09/27/57. PE 11. Ceder Bluff, 09-11; Ellison/Pickens, 11- . 6806 Vaughan Rd., Vaughan, MS 39179. [email protected].

Schwake,Ronald Lloyd (Angie): (PE) (WA) 10/29/64. PE-08. Senatobia: First, 03-08, Coy-Stallo, 08-11; Mantachie, 11- . P.O. Box 33, Mantachie, MS 38855. (662) 292-0799 / (662) 292-0799 ron- [email protected].

Scoggins, Dwayne: (FL). Courtland, 10/1/12-. PO Box 47 Courtland, MS 38620. (662) 563-1523/ (662) 292-1076.

Scott,Brian Francis (Charity D): (FE) (WA) 08/24/69. PE-02; FC-05 Gulfport: First, 02-05; Collinsville, 05-06; Pontotoc: First, 06-09; Caswell Springs, 09- . 18601 Highway 63, Moss Point, MS 39562. (228) 588-6546 / (228) 588-6702 [email protected]. 274 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Scott,Robert Payne Sr (Nellie Jean): (PL) (AA) 03/07/52. Buffalo/Ethel, 97-2000; Eupora: Liberty, 2000-2001; Macon: St. Paul Circuit, 04. 661 Franklin Rd, Goodman, MS 39079. (601) 364-1431 / (662) 472-2704 [email protected].

Sebren,Richard Ray Jr (Brenda Joyce): (AM) (WA) 12/24/51. AM-96. McCall Creek,/Tethel, 86-90; Harrisville, 90-93; Jeff Davis Associate, 93-00; Wessen: Decell Memorial, 00-04/01/02; Leave-Incapacity, 04/01/02- . 1612-A Simpson Hwy 469, Harrisville, MS 39082. / (601) 847-0285 [email protected].

Seefeld,Glenn E (Winna F): (RE) (WA) 06/26/43. PM-1986; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Retired.; Drew, 13-. 6974 CR 282 Lot 209 Greenwood, MS 38943. (662) 392-2450.

Sellers,David Carey (Thu Mai): (FE) (WA) 12/16/69. PE 03. E 05. New Hope-Sweetwater, 03-05; Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights(Assoc), 05- ; Pinr Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services (Spiritual Coordinator), 04/01/11- . 2420 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, Ms 39401. (601) 544-7873 / (601) 271- 7874 [email protected].

Shamp,Bernard R (Dorothy): (RA) (WA) 08/03/30. Retired 217 Caledonia Drive, Lafayette, LA 70508-7776. / (337) 856-5006 [email protected].

Shannon,Jeffrey Stephan (): (FE) (WA) 12/15/60. PM-85; D-85; E-88; FC-88. Seminary, Drew, 83-86; Courtland Charge, 86-90; New Hope, 90-96; Morton, 96-03; Ellisville: First, 01-10; Wesley Fnd JCJC, 03-10; West Point: First, 10- . 1007 Rich St, West Point, MS 39773. (662) 494-1658 / (662) 494-9203 [email protected].

Sharp,J A (): (RE) (WA) 03/17/26. Retired. Bonnie Chapel, 92- . 21020 Old River Rd, Vancleave, MS 39565. (228) 826-5706 / (228) 826-5706 .

Shavers,James Earl (Shornita): (PL) (AA) 09/26/58. Canton: Little Zion, 00-09; Mount Pleasant, 09- . 5914 Grants Ferry Rd, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 937-0239 / (601) 919-0753 [email protected].

Sheffield,Charles Wayne (Sharon Ann): (RE) (WA) 07/29/41. Retired; Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove, 12-. POB 609, Olive Branch, MS 38654. / (662) 230-3060 [email protected].

Sheffield,Thomas R (Ann): (RE) (WA) 05/29/34. Retired. Becker-Greenbrier, 01- . 345 Algoma Rd, Pontotoc, MS 38863. (662) 489-2659 / (662) 489-2659 .

Shelton,Connie Mitchell (Joey): (FE) (WA) 04/03/64. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99. Hattiesburg: Court Street, 97-99; United Methodist Hour, 99-05; Duke Divinity School, 05-1/1/08; Jackson: Galloway (Senior). 1/1/08-13; Dir. Connectional Min, 13- . 320-C Briarwood Drive Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 497-7480. [email protected]

Shelton,Early Michael (Connie): (PL) (WA) 10/08/50. Lowry Circuit, 97. 21341 Hwy 2 E, Ripley, MS 38663. / (662) 837-3464 [email protected].

Shelton,John Joseph IV (Connie): (FE) (WA) 10/10/60. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99 Hattiesburg: Court Street, 97-05; Duke Divinity School, 05-1/1/08; Jackson: Galloway (Senior). 1/1/08- . Galloway United Methodist Church 305 North Congress St, Jackson, MS 39201. (601) 353-9691 / (769) 233-8261 jshel- [email protected].

Shepard,E J (Yvonne): (PL) (AA) 06/04/59. Morton Circuit, 02-09; Lilian Circuit, 09- . 667 S Little River Rd, Forest, MS 39074. / (601) 469-5392 .

Shepherd,Rickey Lee (Bevelyn): (PL) (WA) 12/22/53. Holcomb, 06-. 1188 Childs Road, Holcomb, MS 38940. (662) 809-6104 / (662) 226-6104 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 275

Shepperd,Scarlet Rebekah (Tim): (PL) (WA) . Maben, 09- . 4370 Hwy 15 South, Louisville, MS 39339. (662) 773-3503 / [email protected].

Shields,Albert (): (PL) () . Desoto-Quitman Circuit, 12-. 2208 29th Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301. / (601) 482-7462 [email protected].

Shock,Roger R (Jan): (FE) (WA) 08/21/61. PM-01, E-04, FC-04. Meridian: Central (Youth), 00-07; WF MCC, 04-06; Tupelo: First (Youth), 07-09; MS Conf. (Dir. Of Youth and Adults), 07-09. Pontotoc First, 09-13; Corinth: First, 13- . 901 Fillmore Street Corinth, MS 38835. (662) 397-2626. roger@ onecallinc.com.

Shows,Glenn (Beth): (PL) (WA) 12/21/50. Soules Chapel, 99-02; Bond, 02-04; Hattiesburg: Grandview, 04-05; Carson-Goodhope, 05-08; Hickory Grove, 08-09; Bassfield, 09-12, Goodhope, 12- . PO Box 189, Sumrall, MS 39482. (601) 579-9493 / (601) 758-3943 [email protected].

Shows,Lester (Janet): (RA) (WA) . Retired. 9800 Briarcliff Dr, Moss Point, MS 39562. / (228) 474- 6345 [email protected].

Shrader,Michelle Marie: (FE) (WA) 11/04/71. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Wells Memorial (Assoc), 08-10; Gateway, 10- . Wesley Fdn GCCC, 11/01/10-11; West NC Conference, 7/1/12-. (601) 331-0476. [email protected].

Shreve,Thomas Martin ( ): (RE) (WA) 08/10/32. Retired. Jackson: Emmanuel, 13-. 105 Elgin Place, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 708-4054 [email protected].

Shumaker,David Carl (Kimberly): (FE) (WA) 01/03/72. PE-09. Starkville: First (Assoc), 09- . P. O. Box 2585, Starkville, MS 39760. (662) 323-5722 / (662) 323-6706 [email protected].

Simmons,Charles D (Frances): (FE) (WA) 06/02/50. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1986; FC-1986. Tishomingo, 75-78; Sledge, 78-79; Houston, North, 81-86; Noxapater, 86-90; Director, Winston County Group Ministry, 88-90; Friendship, 91-92; Carolina, 92-95; Fairview/Robbs, 95-98; Felder/Pearl River Avenue, 98-2000; Marks-Lambert, 00-11; Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial, 11-13; Sardis-Davis Chapel, 13- . PO Box 383 Sardis, MS 38666. (662) 487-2824/ (662) 927-0960 [email protected].

Sims,Jeffrey Michael (Rebeccca): (FL) (WA) 08/02/66. Philadelphia Southside-Hope, 09-13; Dekalb/ Union, 13-. 5373 Breckenridge Dr, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 693-2248 [email protected].

Sims,Kordell Seantez (Edlesha Sade Deyonna): (FL) (AA) 09/29/86. Franklin, 08-09 ; Galilee- Treadwell, 09-10; Grenada: Vincent, 10-13; Wesley Fnd Holmes CC(Grenada), 11-13; Wesley Fdn (JSU) 13-. 731B Wicklow Place Ridgeland, MS 39157. (662) 528-0841. [email protected].

Sisk,William Timothy (Lorie): (FE) (WA) 06/30/71. PM-99; D-99; FE-2001. Walnut Grove / Harperville, 99-02; Bakers Chapel 2002-2003; Starkville: Aldersgate, 03-07; Amory: St. Andrews, 07-13 ; Amory: St Matthews, 07-13; Meadville, 13- . PO Box 548 Meadville, MS 39653. (601) 384-2260/ (662) 315-3145 [email protected].

Skelton,George Barry (Pat): (RE) (WA) 02/12/44. Retired. P.O. Box 64, Lauderdale, MS 39335. (601) 776-5311 / (601) 562-6012 [email protected].

Slaughter,David Joe (Deborah): (FE) (WA) 02/25/58. PM 96; D 96; FC 99; E 99. New Hope, Carrolton, GA 94-97; Brookhaven: Jackson Street/Hawkins Chapel, 97-02; Diamondhead, 02-06; Laurel: Franklin-Gitano, 06-09; Bay Springs, 09- . PO Box 595, Bay Springs, MS 39422. (601) 764-2830 / (601) 764-2985 [email protected].

Smith,Carl (Malisia): (PL) (WA) 11/24/67. Beauregard, 02- . 4072 Fair River Dr, Sontag, MS 39665. (601) 835-9278 / (601) 833-1329 [email protected]. 276 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Smith,Casey Marion Jr (Carol): (FE) (WA) 07/12/51. PM-1978; D-1978; E-1981; FC. 1981. Columbus Central Associate, 80-82; Indianola, Christ, 82¬89; Verona, 89-93; American Family Association, 93-05; Treemont, American Family Association, 05. 126 CR 1063, Plantersville, MS 38862. (662) 844-5036 ext.218 / (662) 840-9069 .

Smith,Deanna (): (FE) (WA) 12/20/48. PE-07; FE-10. Kosciusko Circuit, 99-2003; Haw River Charge (Greensboro Dist. NC); Duke Seminary Student, 03-07; Sandersville, 07-09; Holandale, 09- . 203 N Church Street, Hollandale, MS 38748-3703. (662) 827-2918 / (662) 822-7211 deannasmith49@gmail. com.

Smith,Elbert Lavon (Jannis): (PL) (Other) 01/06/52. Providence, 02-06; Providence/Sand Hill, 06-. 56 Elbert Smith Drive, Richton, MS 39476. / [email protected].

Smith, Greg: (FL). Oxford: Oxford-University, 13-. 212 Shelbi Drive, Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 234- 4220/ (662) 816-5763.

Smith,Jack Stigler Jr (Sally): (RE) (WA) 06/18/35. Retired. 490 Robin Rd, Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 226-1122 / (662) 226-1122 [email protected].

Smith,James Thomas (Jo Ann): (RE) (WA) 01/21/37. Retired. 3721 Hwy 305 N, Olive Branch, MS 38654. / (662) 890-7232 [email protected].

Smith,Jody L (Paula): (PL) (WA) 09/15/71. Wayne County Circuit, 01-06; Salem, 06-. 171 Old River Rd, Waynesboro, MS 39367. / (601) 735-1003 [email protected].

Smith,Marianne (): (PL) () . Waveland, 11-. 446 Ballentine, Bay St. Louis, MS 39520. / (228) 467- 1665 [email protected].

Smith,Maurice (Kathleen): (FE) (AA) 12/22/52. PE-09. Pontotoc Parish, 07- . 1306 Wilson Street, Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 844-6021 [email protected].

Smith,Phillip (Marie): (RL) (WA) 01/09/40. Retired. Rose Hill: Rose Hill/Pleasant Grove, 09/01/09- . 5684 Vally Rd, Meridian, MS 39307. / (601) 693-3971 [email protected].

Smith,Rebecca Ann (Leotis): (FL) (WA) 03/22/54. Lake Charge, 07-12; Nanih Waiya, 12-. 820 Palmer Road, Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 773-9989 [email protected].

Smith,Rodney A (Jeanette): (RA) (WA) 05/09/41. Retired. Mount Olive (Jones County), 06-07; Moselle, 07-. 1203 Moselle Rd, Moselle, MS 39459. / (601) 582-2379 [email protected].

Smith,Velma Norris (): (PL) (AA) 02/12/54. Asbury/Kingsley Chapel, 11- . 3732 J.F. Kennedy, Jackson, MS 39213. / (601) 362-4606 .

Sorrell,Thomas W (Peggy): (FE) (WA) 06/13/48. OT; 1971; D-1971; E-1974; FC-1974. Student, Candler, 71-73; Grenada, Grace-Gore Springs-Tie Plant, 73-74; Carrollton, 74-77; Inverness-lsola, 77-80; Crenshaw-Sledge, 80-83; Pleasant Hill-Baker’s Chapel, 83-86; Horn Lake, 86-89; Monticello, 89-92; Pontotoc, First, 92-94; Petal, 94-96; Mississippi City, 96-2000; Jackson: Epworth, 2000-04; Newton First, 04-08; Ridgeland: First, 08- . 234 West Jackson Street, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 856-6456 / (601) 591-1576 [email protected].

Sparks,Stephen Lawrence (Holly): (FE) (WA) 08/24/71. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Tupelo: First, 05-06; Gateway, 06-10; Indoanola: First, 10- . 2 Morningside Drive, Indianola, MS 38751. (662) 887-4446 / (662) 887-5326 [email protected].

Speed,Daniel Glen (Mary Margaret): (FE) (WA) 10/05/62. PM-1988; D-1988; E-1992; FC 1992. Antioch Church, Mentorium Charge Dec. 84-June 85; Ovett Charge, 85-86; Seminary, Duke Divinity The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 277

School, 86-90; (North Carolina Conference); Helena 86-90; (Mississippi Conference); Laurel, Franklin, 90-94; Sandy Hook, 94-95; Bruce/Derma, 95-99; Corinth: Christ, 99-2000; Coalvllle, 2000-04; Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel, 04-06; Monticello, 06-10; Antioch, 10-13 ; Philadelphia, 10-13; Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston, 13- . 1227 Horseshoe Drive Natchez, MS 39120. (601) 442-2218/ (601) 443-3542. [email protected].

Speegle,Jonathan Scott (Lynn): (FE) (WA) . PE-10. Columbus: Central, 09-13; Covenant, 13- . 1123 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701. (662) 889-7000

Spencer,Eddie C. (Betty): (FL) (AA) 09/01/62. Brookhaven: Kynett, 01/01/10-13 ; Mount Salem 12-13; St. Marys-Mt Salem, 13-. 310 Wild Wood Blvd, Jackson, MS 39212. (601) 373-7806 [email protected].

Staggs,John Howard (Lou Ann): (FE) (WA) 03/08/53. OT-77; D-77; E-80; FC-80. Student, Asbury, 77-79; Ashland, 79-80; Associate, Tupelo, First, 80-81; Student, Drew, 82-84; Ruleville, 84-88; Minor Memorial, 88-94; Eupora, 94-00; Disability, 00-01; Oxford: St. Andrews-Abbeville, 01-03; Aberdeen: First, 03-07; Incapacity Leave, 07- . 1146 CR 135 E, L-5, New Albany, MS 38652. / (662) 538-6042 [email protected].

Stallings,Tyrone Michael Sr. (Edith): (FL) (AA) 07/20/53. Ackerman, Mt. Hermon 1991-2001; Starkville: New Zion, 01. 51 Choctaw Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 324-0789 / (662) 324-9550 [email protected].

Stamps,Vera Hall (Kenneth): (FE) (AA) 06/01/75. PE 06; E-09, FC-09. Wesley Fdn. (Dir.) Alcorn Univ., 06-. PO Box 496, Lorman, MS 39096. (601) 877-9959 / (601) 786-6622 [email protected].

Stanford,Larry Shane (Pokey): (FE) (WA) 09/12/70. PM 94; D 94; FC 96; E 96. Justice Heights, 90-92; Student, Duke, 92-94; Hattiesburg, Heritage Associate, 94-96; Asbury, 96-04; Miss. UM Foundation, 04-06; Hattiesburg: Main Stree (teaching), 06-08; Conf. Congregational Dev. Consultant, 06-08; United Methodist Hour (preacher/program director), 06-09; Conf. Message and Media Team Leader, 08-09; AL/W FL Conf., 09-11; Memphis Conf-Christ UMC(346.1), 11- . 4488 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117. (901) 261-4315 / [email protected].

Stanley,Ronald A. (Marcia Jane): (RE) (WA) 07/02/46. Retired. 5228 Hwy 145N, Waynesboro, MS 39367. (601) 776-2637 / (601) 776-3161 [email protected].

Stephenson,Tommy (Lorraine): (FL) (WA) 08/19/50. Rials Creek, 01-06; Charleston – Tippo, 07-13; Anguila-Grace, 13-. 631 Front Street Anguila, MS 38721. (662) 647-1402. [email protected].

Steveline,David Lee (Alma): (FL) (WA) . Hazlehurst: First, 06-13; Johnston Chapel, 13- . PO Box 725, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (610) 925-0566 [email protected].

Stewart,Mary Caroline (): (FE) (WA) 10/06/59. PM-1994; D-1994; FC-1997; E-1997. Student, Duke University, 94-95; Yazoo City, First, Associate, 95-96; Moor¬head/Sunflower, 96-2000; Hispanic Ministries, 2000-02; Long Beach: First, 02-05; Raleigh-Unity, 05-08; Brookhaven District Staff, 08-10; Wesson: Decell Memorial, 08-12 ;Wesley Fdn. (Dir) Co-LinCC, 10-12; Vancleave-Mt. Pleasant, 12- . 13624 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS 39565. (228) 826-5968 / [email protected].

Stockett,Richard Carrington III (Mechelle): (FE) (WA) 07/08/62. PM-87; D-87; E-89; FC-89. Seminary, Asbury, 84-87; Hattiesburg, Main St., Associate, 87-91; Spring Ridge, 91-98; Carthage: First, 98 / Walnut Grove-Harperville, 04-05; Jackson: Christ, 05-09; Vicksburg; Crawford Street, 09- . 900 Crawford Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180. (601) 636-5612 / (601) 636-2506 [email protected].

Stockstill,Eugene Hunter (): (FE) (WA) 11/17/66. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Tremont, 05-12; Myrtle- Ebenezer, 12- . Po Box 148, Myrtle, MS 38650. (662) 652-3562 / (662) 988-2237 ehstockstill@yahoo. com. 278 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Stoddard,Andrew Thomas (Holly): (FE) (WA) 04/18/76. PE 03. E 06, FC 06. Boyle-Litton-Linn, 99-04; Coy-Stallo, 04-07; Ripley: First, 07-10; Asbury, 10- . 1331 Hwy. 42, Petal, MS 39465. (601) 545- 3006 / [email protected].

Stoglin,Richmond E (): (FE) (AA) 01/04/57. D-1978; PM-1978; E-1984; FC-1984 Federal Bureau of Prisons, 83. PO Box 171687, Arlington, TX 76003. (912) 451-5425 / (817) 784-3229 richstoglin@ sbcglobal.net.

Stokes,Ray Eldridge (Lynn N): (RE) (WA) 11/10/46. Retired. 1132 Clubhouse Drive, Wiggins, MS 39577. / (601) 928-3915 [email protected].

Stonestreet,Billy Ray (Madeline): (FE) (WA) 12/12/47. PM 73; D 73; E 76; FC 76. Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 72-75; New Hope UMC(GA), 72-75; Wilson Springs, 75-76; Coalville- White Plains, 76-80; Anguilla-Grace, 80-84; Hazlehurst, First, 84-87; Caswell Springs, 87-91; Beizoni, First, 91-97; Water Valley, First, 97-02; Clarksdale: First, 02-09; Greenwood: St. John, 09- ; Itta Bena: First, 09- . 1001 Grand Boulevard, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 453-7522 / (662) 453-4441 stjohn2@ bellsouth.net.

Sudduth,John W Jr (Karen): (FE) (WA) 10/19/56. PM-91; D-91; E-94; FC-94. Forsyth/Mt. Zion (North Georgia Conference), 91-93; Coldwater, 93-97; Mineral Wells, 97-99; Tupelo: First, 99-05; Olive Branch: Maples Memorial, 05. POB 213, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 895-2279 / (662) 895-5146 [email protected].

Sutphin,Cary Lee (Sylvia): (PL) (WA) 11/09/51. Bellfontaine, 06-08, Palestine, 08- . 101 Maid Marian, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 494-3640 / (662) 323-5628 [email protected].

Sutphin,Felix Asa (): (RE) (WA) 12/25/18. Retired. 1838 Cottage Ln, Meridian, MS 39305. / (601) 485-6224 .

Swaim-Presley,Paige Katherine (Lance): (PE) (WA) . PE 11. Nugent (Assoc), 10-13 ; Seashore District (Staff), 11-13; Poplar Head, 13- . Po Box 145, Biloxi, MS 39533. (228) 265-1106 paige.swaim@gmail. com.

Swain,Charles Eldred (): (RE) (WA) 06/10/21. Retired. 10600 Hwy 488, Carthage, MS 39051. / (601) 656-5419 .

Switzer,Jeffery Lee (Cindy M): (FE) (WA) 09/27/68. PM-1995; D-1995; FC-1997; E-1997. Tupelo: Cornerstone (formerly Lee Acres), 95-2001; Sandtown-Longino, 01-08 : Senatobia: First, 08- . 101 Tena Cove, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-5215 / (662) 562-8848 [email protected].

Talbert,Catrena Nicole: (PE) (AA) 09/20/80. PE 11. US Army (Chaplain), 11- . 1827 Club Parkway, Norcross, GA 30093. / (404) 992-6336 [email protected].

Tanksley,Perry (Suzanne): (RE) (WA) 09/15/28. Retired. 1501 Arlington, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 922-6907 / (601) 924-7966 .

Tanner,Benton Curtis (Doris): (PL) (AA) 12/13/60. Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion. 549 Waterworks Road, Eupora, MS 39744. / (662) 258-8580 [email protected].

Tashiro,Paul Yukio (Eiko): (RE) (As A) . Retired. Wesley Biblical Seminary, 06- . 6007 Lake Trace Cir, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 366-8880 132 / (601) 956-4453 [email protected].

Tate,John Hugh (Linda): (FE) (WA) 06/18/75. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Jackson: Christ (Assoc), 04-07; Metro Jackson: New Church, 07- . 2311 E Northside Dr, Jackson, MS 39211. (601) 573-0949 / (601) 362-5938 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 279

Taylor,Barbara (Chris): (PL) (WA) 11/11/58. Conway, 04-11; Jackson: Van Winkle, 11-12; Madden, 12-; Walnut Grove, 12-. 129 Stratford Dr, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 906-4679 / (601) 825-8181 maw- [email protected].

Taylor,Bruce Lynn (Susan): (FE) (WA) 03/11/52. PM 91; D 91; E 94; FC 94. Adams, 92-94; Madison: Parkway Hills, 94-04; Pascagoula: First, 04-06; New Albany: First, 06-09; Decatur, 09- ; Wesley FDN- ECCC, 09- . P. O. Box 236, Decatur, MS 39327. (601) 635-3219 / (601) 635-2729 revbtaylor@gmail. com.

Taylor,David Wayne (Mary Ann): (RL) (WA) 05/31/45. Retired. Rose Hill: Hopewell, 10/16/09- . P.O. Box 699, Stonewall, MS 39363. / [email protected].

Taylor,James Howard III (Anna): (FE) (WA) 02/02/78. PM 04; E 07; FC 07; Brandon: First (Assoc), 04-09; Brandon: New Church, 09- . 106 Switchmon Hill, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 591-1154 / jhtay- [email protected].

Temple,Edwin Marshall (Edee): (FE) (WA) 01/05/56. OT-79; D-79; E-82; FC-82. Keownville, 75-76; Oxford Parish, 76-78; Student, Candler, 78-80. Vaiden, 80-82; Wesley Foundation, Ole Miss, 82-84; Associate, Oxford, University, 83-84; Minter City/Schlater, 84-86; Nettleton-Shiloh, 86-90; Carthage, 90-¬95; Newton, 95-96; Amory, St. Andrews, 96-2001; Iuka: First, 01-07; Natchez: Jefferson Street, 07- 12; Batesville: First, 12- . PO Box 797, Batesville, MS 38606. (662) 563-4534 / (662) 563-3888 [email protected].

Terrell,Dino (Brenda): (PL) (AA) . Greengrove, 06- ; Morton Circuit, 09- . 4915 Rosehaven, Jackson, MS 39209. (601) 933-6280 / (601) 922-9786 [email protected].

Thomas,Anzette Smith: (PE) (AA) . PE 11. Greenwood: Wesley, 11-13; VA Hospital, 13-. PO Box 478 Brandon, MS 39043. (601) 307-2074 [email protected].

Thomas,George Sapada (Amy): (FL) (AA) 06/17/73. Corinth: Mt. Moriah, 04-10; Tupelo: First (New Church), 10- . 4261 CR 301, Tiplersville, MS 38674. (662) 587-3311 / (662) 993-8709 sapadat@ ripleycable.net.

Thomas,Ronald D (Ann): (FL) (WA) 06/07/47. Louisville West, 03-05; Columbos: Broadacres, 05-13; Kosciusko Circuit, 13- . P. O. Box 9552, Columbus, MS 39705. (662) 327-8434 [email protected].

Thomas,Sandra Lynn Perkins (): (FD) (WA) 11/11/60. FD 99. Jackson: St. Mark’s, 96- . 400 Grants Ferry Rd, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 992-2131 / [email protected].

Thomas,Terry (Della): (PL) (AA) 09/28/57. New Hope Memorial, 04- . 67 Thomas Ln, Columbia, MS 39429. / (601) 736-6086 [email protected].

Thompson,Edward Truman (Linda): (RE) (WA) 06/08/45. PM-98; D-98; E-2000; FC-2000. Retired; Saltillo: Hebron, 13- . 4342A Union Ave Nettleton, MS 38858. (662) 369-2519/ (662) 255-6333.

Thompson,Gary Dwayne (Robin Jane): (RE) (WA) 12/23/48. Retired. Eudora, 11- . 84 Forked Creek Parkway, Hernando, MS 38632. / (662) 404-1948 [email protected].

Thompson,Ray Patrick (Patti Ann): (FE) (WA) 07/02/59. PM-93; D-93; FC-97; E-97. Burns, 91-92; Antioch (North Georgia), 92-94; Laurel, Kings¬ton, 94-95; Handsboro, 95-99; Armed Forces Retirement Hm, 99-05; Trinity Hospice, 05-08; Long Beach: Christ/ Gulfport: Ramsey Memorial, 08-10; Gulfport: Burton Memorial, 10-13; Ocean Springs: Wesley, 13- . 8900 Old Spanish Trail Ocean Springs, MS 39564. (228) 297-7288 [email protected].

Thompson,Timothy Charles Sr (Betty): (FE) (AA) 10/21/59. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995. New Fork, 87-90; Hopewell (North Georgia Conference), 91 - 93; Itta Bena-Samuel/Wesley Director, 280 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

MVSU, 93-02; Meridian: Haven Chapel / Meridian: St Paul, 02-06; Meridian District, 06-11; MS Conf (Adm Asst to Bishop), 11- . 297 Red Eagle Circle, Ridgeland, MS 39157. (601) 948-4561 / (601) 853- 3620 [email protected].

Thornhill,Robert W. (June): (FL) (WA) 11/14/48. Mentorum, 03-11; Centerville, 11- . 7257 Hwy 57 South, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 945-2561 / [email protected].

Thornton,Henry T (Marty): (RA) (AA) . Retired. 105 Autumn Way, Clinton, MS 39056. (601) 924-4259 / (601) 924-4259 .

Threadgill,James Cedric (Oma Jean): (RL) (WA) 07/27/27. Retired. Weir-Salem, 02-05; Ozark, 05-08; Sturgis-Big Hill (co-pastor), 09- ; Weir-Salem (co-pastor), 09- . 4751 Ms. HWY 404, Eupora, MS 39744. / (662) 258-7072 [email protected].

Threadgill,Oma Jean (Jim): (RL) (WA) 11/17/33. Retired. Ozark (co-pastor), 07-08, Sturgis-Big Creek (co-pastor), 09- ; Weir-Salem (co-pastor), 09- . 4751 MS HWY 404, Eupora, MS 39744. / (662) 258- 7072 [email protected].

Tickell,Mary Lou (): (RE) (WA) 03/04/37. Retired. 704 North Pearl St., Iuka, MS 38852. / .

Tillman,Charles J D (): (RE) (AA) 06/11/39. Retired. Little Rock, 11- ; St. James, 11-12; New Fork 12- . 2575 Bedford-Tillman Rd, Roxie, MS 39661. (601) 384-5996 / (601) 322-0138 tillmanrealestate@ ftcweb.net.

Tillman,Harmon E Jr (Nona K): (RE) (WA) 12/20/28. Retired. PO Box 109, Winona, MS 38967. / (662) 283-5081 [email protected].

Tillman,Richard Andre (Latonia): (PL) (AA) 04/07/71. Mt Pleasant-Adams, 96-11; Brandon Bay / St. James, 11- . 28144 Hwy 28 East, Hazlehurst, MS 39083. (601) 894-4438 / (601) 894-4438 true2god04@ yahoo.com.

Tillman,Stephen E (Marion): (RL) (WA) 09/06/41. Retired. Gitano, 09-12; Holders, 12- . 2880 Hwy 29N, Soso, MS 39480. / (601) 729-2786 [email protected].

Tohill,Charles Brownie Sr (Irene): (RL) (WA) 12/11/34. Retired. Hickory Flat, 99-10; New Albany Glenfield, 10- . 1123 CR 246, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-8114 / (662) 534-8114 brownietoh@ aol.com.

Tollison,Jeffrey (Lacy Rae): (PE) (WA) 11/17/70. Boyle-Linn, 09-12; Union West (Salem-Frienship- Union Hill), 12-13; Greenfield, 13- ; Puckett, 13- . PO Box 207 Puckett, MS 39151. (662) 207-8994 [email protected].

Toney,Gerald Hobson (Irene Elizabeth): (RE) (WA) 05/01/33. Retired. 132 Easthaven Drive, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 260-8603 / (601) 260-8603 [email protected].

Tonkel,Dennie Keith (Pat): (RE) (WA) 01/15/36. Retired. 2019 Bailey Ave, Jackson, MS 39213. (601) 353-0658 / (601) 981-9867 [email protected].

Townsend,Dorothy Jean (): (RD) (AA) 06/07/37. Retired. 906 N Madison, Tupelo, MS 38804. / (662) 842-8622 [email protected].

Trantham,Kevin Marcus (): (FE) (WA) 11/09/71. PE 03; E-09; FC-09. Byrd-Wesley, 97-99; Belden, 99-01; Batesville: First, Assoc. 2001-2003; Greenville: Trinity, 03-06; Voluntary Leave, 3/17/06-12/31/07; Centerville, 08-11; Tilton, 11- . 663 Hulon Brister Rd, Jayess, MS 39641. (601) 587-4400 / (601) 587- 9450 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 281

Travelbee,John D III : (RA) (WA) . Retired. 1667 Irish Hill Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531. / (260) 804- 0681 .

Travis,Annie Louise: (RE) (AA) 12/02/47. PE 07. FC 11. FE 11. Retired. 150 Rust Avenue, Holly Springs, MS 38635. (662) 252-8094 / [email protected].

Truett,Jonathan Corey (Heather): (PE) (WA) 12/08/76. Tupelo: First (youth), 09- . PO BOX 854, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 690-8100 / (662) 372-0080 [email protected].

Tubby,Daniel Lee (Sybil): (PL) (NA) 03/27/57. MS UM Choctaw Mission. 13851 Hwy 491 N, Philadelphia, MS 39350. (601) 389-6343 / (601) 656-9911 [email protected].

Tucker,John Thomas (Pamela Ann): (FE) (WA) 02/01/49. PM-78; D-78; E-81; FC-81. Seminary, Candler School of Theology, 77-80; Vaughan, Ellison, 80-84; Gulfport, Nugent UMC, 84-88; Collinsville, 88-90. Plantersville, 90-94; Adams, 94-96; New Hope, 96-98; Leave-Incapacity, 98- . 29 Timber Ridge, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 540-0192 .

Tullos, Jonathan: (PL). Meridian: Oak Grove, 13-. 23 CR 328 Stonewall, MS 39363. (601) 416-1224/ (601) 659-3323.

Twiner,James Colon (Patsy): (RE) (WA) 09/01/42. Retired . 95 Hillview Court, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 939-1319 / (601) 720-2090 [email protected].

Twiner,Patricia Ward (James C): (RA) (WA) 08/05/42. Retired. 95 Hillview Court, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 720-0260 [email protected].

*Tyndall,Edward A (Carolyn): (RL) (WA) 11/12/34. Retired. Pascagoula: Faith, 05- . 13717 Hwy 57, Vancleave, MS 39565. / (228) 826-5957 [email protected].

Upshaw,David Ronald Jr (Nancy-Anne): (FL) (WA) . Jackson: Christ Associate, 06-10; Sandtown, 10- . 11950 Hwy 482, Philadelphia, MS 39350. (601) 656-7466 / (601) 656-1048 DavidUpshawis@ Gmail.com.

Upshaw,Harrison F III (Carey P): (RL) (WA) 12/06/37. Retired. Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel, 06-. 22515 HWY 45 N, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 256-9998 / (662) 256-9998 [email protected].

Van Every,Eugene Applewhite (Paula): (FD) (WA) 02/18/50. D-97; FC-97. Greenwood, First, 85-88; UM Children’s Home, 88-91; Ridgeland, First, 91-92; Baptist Children’s Village, 92-95; MS State Hospital Social Worker. 95-96; Millcreek/St. Mark’s, 96-98; Holly Bush, 98 / MS Band of Choctaw Indians, 00-08; Lone Pine. 08- ; Sharon, 08- . 555 Dixton Dr, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 259-8913 / (601) 992-0454 [email protected].

Vance,Gene Ford (Patty): (FE) (WA) 09/13/50. PM-1995; D-1995; FC-1997; E-1997. Hebron, 88-90; West Haven/Weaver, 90-94; luka, West, 94-2000; Oak Grove, 2000-02; Safe Harbor, 02-07; Pascagoula: Eastlawn, 07-13; Shipman-Winborn Chapel, 13- . 2199 Basin Central Road Lucedale, MS 39452. (228) 623-2780 [email protected].

Vanderburg,Neville Sydney : (PL) . Walnut, 10-13; Belmont, 13-. 32 Shady Cove Belmont, MS 38827. (662) 279-4938 [email protected].

Veasley,Mary Ann (Nelson): (PL) (AA) 12/27/54. Ailesville Charge, 09- . 6071 Attala Rd. 2247, Kosciusko, MS 39090. / (662) 289-6422 [email protected].

Vick,Doyle O’Neal (Ashley): (PL) (WA) 11/15/81. Tippah East (copaster), 10- . 250 Wolf Street, Hickory Flat, MS 38633. / (662) 507-5296 [email protected]. 282 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Vinson,Stephen Lee (Vicki): (FE) (WA) 08/22/54. Trans. From Pen. Conf., 07 . MS Meth. Senior Services, 07- . P. O. Box 1567, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 844-8977 x207 / (662) 842-8209 svinson@ mss.org.

Waddell,Charles E (Kathy): (FE) (WA) 05/01/54. PM-84; D-84; E-87; FC-87. Wesley Chapel-Oak Grove, 77-79; Mt. Olive-Ovett, 79-82; Candler School of Theology, 82-85; Hattiesburg, Oak Grove, 85-92; Forest Hill, 92-¬96; Collins-Eminence, 96-02; Columbus: Wesley, 02-03; Leave-Incapacity, 03-06; Prentiss-Santee, 06-3/1/10; Incapacity Leave, 3/1/10-11; Concord, 11- ; Enterprize, 11- . PO Box 155, Enterprise, MS 39330. / (601) 659-0700 [email protected].

Wages,Cecil Jerry (Kay): (RL) (WA) 11/28/38. Retired, 11/28/10. Tutwiller Parish, 01- ;Webb-Sumner, 00- . 103 Acorn Ln, Batesville, MS 38606. (662) 563-5860 / (662) 563-5860 [email protected].

Waits,James Leggett (Fentress): (RE) (WA) 12/11/35. Retired. ,, . / (404) 378-5999 .

Walker,Marjorie: (FE) (AA) 04/12/60. PM-1990; D-1986; E-1990; FC-1990. Student, Gammon Seminary, 84-87; Jackson, Aldersgate, 87-89; Kynett/ Pilgrim 89-91. Lampton-New Zion, 91-93; Pascagoula-Gautier, 93-95; Wesley¬Barlow, 95-96; Maxwell AFB, 96-99; VA Medical Center, 99-2000; Waynesboro Circuit, 2000-2002; Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel / WF MVSU, 02-11; Oxford: Burns/Hammitt Hill, 11-13; Grenada: Vincent, 13-; Welsey Fdn (HCC-Grenada), 13- . 212 Union Street Grenada, MS 38901. (662) 307-9017/ (662) 299-1433 [email protected].

Walker,Rogers: (RE) (AA) 02/03/20. Retired. PO Box 1591, Tupelo, MS 38802. (662) 844-1091 / (662) 844-1091 .

Wallace,James Larry (Sally): (FL) (WA) 06/23/48. Tishomingo: First, 04-05; Wheeler-Meadow Creek, 05-06; Pisgah, 06-13, Bude, 13-. 3459 Hwy 184 East Bude, MS 39630. (601) 384-5695/ (601) 395-1556 [email protected].

Wallace,Jonathan Darrell (Jessica): (FE) (WA) 09/28/81. PE-07; FE-10. Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights (Assoc), 07-12; Petal, 12-13; Getwell Road, 13-. 3218 Peachtree Southaven, MS 38671. (601) 466-3818

Wallace,Raiford Payne Jr (Gatha): (RE) (WA) 07/14/37. Retired. P.O. Box 26, Baldwyn, MS 38824. / (662) 365-5104 [email protected].

Wallace,William Lynn Jr (Ida): (RE) (WA) 10/21/21. Retired. 405 Manchester, New Albany, MS 38652. (662) 534-5972 / (662) 534-5972 .

Walter,Donald E (Patricia): (RE) (WA) 10/12/28. Retired. 916 Woodbridge Cr, Dilworth, MN 56529. / (218) 287-5370 [email protected].

Ward,Charles Patrick (Sarah): (FL) (WA) 05/05/82. Oxford: The Orchard (SY), 07-08 ; Oxford: The Orchard (FL), 08- . 85 Highway 334, Oxford, MS 38655. / (662) 255-8585 theorchardoxford@gmail. com.

Ward,Eddie Eugene (Emma Sue): (PL) (AA) 05/26/54. Lambert Circuit, 97-2003; Trinity, 03. PO Box 1281, University, MS 38677. / (662) 234-3016 [email protected].

Ward,Emma Sue (Eddie Eugene): (PL) (AA) 01/24/60. Lambert Circuit, 97-2003; Trinity, 03 POB 1281, University, MS 38677. / (662) 234-3016 [email protected].

Ware,Clint Edward (Cheri Ann): (FE) (WA) 05/22/71. PE 00. FC-02. Americus Parish: Crossroads- Refuge, 2000-2003; Hattiesburg: Main Street, 03-06; Avon-Glen Allen, 06-08; Clinton: First (Assoc), 08-13; Pascagoula: Eastlawn, 13-. 2502 Ingalls Ave Pascagoula, MS 39567. (601) 850-7568 clint.cheri@ yahoo.com. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 283

Ware, Dexter: (FL). Gloster, 8/1/12-. PO Box 157 Gloster, MS 39638

Warren,Gilman DeWayne (Carol Diann): (FE) (WA) 12/30/68. PE 06; E-09, FC-09. North Bend-New Hope, 2000-04; US Army, 04-05; Noxapator, 05-08; Shuqualak-Macedonia, 08-11; Cleveland Charge, 11- . 9642 HWY 495, South Dekalb, MS 39328. (601) 743-4550 / (601) 743-4550 kchsht11@hotmail. com.

Washburn,Sammy Joe (Linda): (RA) (WA) 07/31/50. AM 97. Tippah Circuit, 86-89, Smithville 89-2001; Mooreville, 01-13; Becker-Greenbrier, 13- . 213 Winchester Drive Amory, MS 38821. (662) 597-2073/(662) 213-9871. [email protected].

Watson,Douglas Monroe (Diane Lynn): (FE) (WA) 12/07/66. PM 94; D 94; E 00; FC 00. Batesville, First Associate, 93-94; Mentorum, 94-97; Pachuta, 97-99; Moss Point: Big Point-Wilson Springs, 99-02; Moss Point: Big Point-Red Hill, 02-03; Independence-Hebron, 03-07; Pearl: McLaurin Heights, 07- 08; Family Leave, 6/8/08-09; Burns-Gasque Chapel - Pleasant Hill (3/4 time), 09- . 404 Briars Bend, Brandon, MS 39042. / [email protected].

Watson,Todd Owen (): (FE) (WA) 03/24/65. PE 06; E-09; FC-09. Jackson: Wells Memorial, 05-06; Jackson: Wells Memorial/Clinton: St. John, 06-. 749 Willaneel Dr, Jackson, MS 39204. (601) 353-0658 / (601) 942-3690 [email protected].

Watts,Everette Ray : (RE) (WA) 02/03/26. Retired. Jackson: Emmanuel-Everett, 91- . 401 Garden Park Cove, Brandon, MS 39047. (601) 372-9424 / (769) 251-0359 [email protected].

Watts, Linda Jane: (PD) Center For Ministry, 13-. 35 Moss Woods Place Madison, MS 39110. (601) 853-8660/ (601) 613-1954

Wax,Benjamin (Hilda Marie): (FE) (AA) 12/07/42. OT-1970; D; 1970; E-1972; FC-1972. Ailesville, 65-66; Not Listed, 66-67; Indianola-Rasberry, 67-69; Columbus Circuit, 69-76; Aberdeen: St. Peter, 76. 60536 Smithville Rd, Smithville, MS 38870. / (662) 651-4556 [email protected].

Way,Joseph C (Ruth): (RE) (WA) 06/24/34. Retired. 3315 Parker Dr, Georgetown, TX 78628. / (512) 869-6507 [email protected].

Weaver,Betty (Phillips): (FL) (WA) 07/18/48. Gulfport: Trinity (Assoc), 06-11; Ocean Springs: St. Paul (Assoc), 11- . P. O. Box 909, Ocean Springs, MS 39566. (228) 875-5701 / (228) 875-1163 betty@ stpaulos.org.

Webb,Robert Steven (Sheila): (FL) (WA) 04/03/66. Mount Olive (Jones County) / Ovett, 02-05; Wayne Haven, 05-07; Williamsburg, 07-11; Cooper’s Chapel, 11-12; Rials Creek, 12- . 185 Rials Creek Road, Mendenhall, MS 39114. / [email protected].

Webster,Carolyn Fulgham (H Wayne): (FD) (WA) 09/27/49. D-97; FC-97. Vicksburg: Crawford Street, 97-2000; Edwards St. Fellowship, 2000-2003; Faith Junction, 03-05; Sartinville, 05-08; Summit, 08-13 ; Brookhaven District (Staff), 10-13 ; Wesley Fdn (Dir) SWCC, 11-; Brookhaven: Kynett, 10/1/12-. 422 Perkins Drive, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 818-0344 / (601) 823-0499 carolynwebster@rocket- mail.com.

Webster,H Wayne (Carolyn Fulgham): (FE) (WA) 05/02/49. PM-1979; D-1979; E-1981; FC-1981. Seminary, Candler School of Theology, 78-80; Oxford, South, 80-81; Coffeeville, 81-85; Associate, Starkville, First, 85-88; Olive Branch, 88-93; Meridian, Poplar Springs Drive, 93-97; Vicksburg, Crawford Street, 97-2000; Laurel: First, 00-05; Brookhaven: First, 05-12; Bookhaven 12- . 422 Perkins Drive, Brookhaven, MS 39601. (601) 833-3519 / (601) 833-2429 [email protected].

Weddle,Owen Ainsworth: (PE) (WA) . Central (Assoc), 12-13; Brandon: First (Assoc), 13-. 326 West Wood Place Brandon, MS 39042 (662) 648-9226 [email protected]. 284 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Whatley,Milton Thomas (Cindy): (FE) (WA) 10/09/54. PM-83; D-83; E-86; FC-86. Eupora Circuit, 79-81; Seminary, Memphis Theological Semi¬nary, 81-84; Oxford, North, 81-84; Carrollton, 84-86; Shaw-Delta State University Wesley Foundation, 86-88, Avon-Glen Allen, 88-89; Moorhead¬Sunflower, 89-91; Prentiss, 91-94; Gaines Chapel/Mt. Carmel, 94-96; Bay Springs/Sylvarena, 96-00; Forest: First, 00-03; Shannon, 03-05; Greenville: Grace, 05-07; Jackson: Epworth, 07-08; Greenfield, 07- ; Puckett, 08-09; Holly Springs: First, 09-13; Pontotoc: First, 13- . PO Box 308 Pontotoc, MS 38863. (601) 405- 5488 [email protected].

White,Creighton Delon (Catrina): (FE) (WA) 03/21/63. PE-08. Pelahatchie-Gulde, 99-04; New Albany: Calvary, 04-11; Coy-Stallo, 11- . 10101 CR 791, Preston, MS 39354. (662) 534-5144 / (601) 677-9563 [email protected].

White,David Franklin: (FE) (WA) 07/31/55. Leave-Voluntary, 01/01/96-02; Candler, 02-05, Austin Presbyterin Theological Seminary, 05- . Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary 100 E. 27th Street, Austin, TX 78705. (512) 404-4839 / [email protected].

White,Gilbert Edwin (Sharon): (FE) (WA) 10/12/51. PE-2004: E-2007; FC-2007; Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem -12; Wisonsin Conf, 12-. 7427 W Elm Street, Webster, WI 54893. (715) 416-2977 / [email protected].

White, Harold Claude (Donna): (FE) (WA) 11/19/51. PM-97; D-97; E-2000; FC-2000. Spring Ridge, 98-2003; Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial, 03-06; Richland, 06-07; Madison: St. Matthew’s (Assoc), 07-11; Magee: First, 11-13; Fannin, 13- . 1635 Cleary Road Florence, MS 39073. (601) 382-2322 crispycrit- [email protected].

White,Justin Warren: (FE) (WA) 01/18/84. PD-10. Nanih Waiya, 10-11; Starkville District (Staff), 10-11; Jackson: Wells Memorial (Assoc), 11- . 4523 Kings Hwy, Jackson, MS 39206. (601) 353-0658 / [email protected].

White,Kenneth Leon (Kim): (PL) (WA) 03/08/65. Longtown-Pleasant Grove, 02-05; Pleasant Grove, 05. 5212 Lyles Rd, Senatobia, MS 38668. (662) 562-9199 / (662) 562-9199 [email protected].

White,Larry Gene (Debbie): (FE) (WA) 01/02/55. PM-1984; D-1984; E-1986; FC-1986. Seminary, Asbury Theological Seminary, 82-84; Louise-Silver City, 84-87; New Hope-Sweetwater, 87-90; Antioch, 90-94; Escatawpa, 94-02; Wiggins: First, 02-12; Lucedale: First, 12-. PO Box 845, Lucedale, MS 39452. (601) 947-8132 / (601) 947-8448 [email protected].

White,Victoria Leigh (): (FE) (WA) 02/16/58. PM-1985; D-1985; E. 1988; FC-1988. Seminary, Vanderbilt, 83-86; Minister of Youth And Education. New Albany, First, 86-89; Wesley Foundation, Delta State University and Boyle, 89-95; Ruleville, 95-99; Tylertown, 99-.04; Byhalia-Fountainhead, 05-07; Greenwood District, 07-11; Senatobia District (Co), 10-11; East Jackson District, 11- . 860 E River Place Ste 101, Jackson, MS 39202. (601) 944-0776 / (601) 957-3868 [email protected].

Whited,Linda Robinson (Jim): (FD) (WA) 02/25/48. D-97; FC-97. Retired. 548 McMurray Drive, Nashville, TN 37211. (615) 749-6414 / (615) 833-5034 [email protected].

Whiteside,Hugh Smith (Vivian): (RE) (WA) 01/12/18. Retired. 947 Church (South), Louisville, MS 39339. / (662) 773-6115 .

Whiteside,Robert E (Sallie): (RE) (WA) 10/15/39. Retired. 1040 Robindale Road, Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 323-6154 [email protected].

Whitley,Clifton Reive Jr (Zetta): (RE) (AA) 04/12/33. Retired. 20385 Egypt Rd, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 369-4581 / (662) 369-4581 . The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 285

Whitlock,Mont Dale (Annette): (RE) (WA) 10/17/35. Retired; Guntown-Pleasant Valley, 12-. 4488 Union Ave., Nettleton, MS 38858. (662) 963-3850 / (662) 963-3850 [email protected].

Whitt,Sue Yeager (Jerry): (RE) (WA) 07/18/43. Retired. 355 Alexander St., Memphis, TN 38111. / [email protected].

Wicker,William H (): (RE) (WA) 01/11/30. Retired. 18 Nancy Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. / (601) 408-2774 .

Wilburn,Danny (Sandra): (PL) (WA) 03/18/67. Beldon, 06- P. O. Box 66, Belden, MS 38826. (662) 840-6900 / (662) 840-6900 [email protected].

Wilburn,Rex Alan (Pam): (FE) (WA) 04/11/62. PM 96; D 96; FC-99; E-99. Salem/Union Hill, 97-2001; Bruce, 01-13; Houston: First, 13-. 106 Hillcrest Drive Houston, MS 38851. (662) 631-5005/ (662) 983-0574

Wildmon,Donald E (Lynda): (RE) (WA) 01/18/38. Retired. 1208 Zentwood Rd, Tupelo, MS 38801. (662) 844-5036 / (662) 844-4677 .

Wilkerson,Jesse Glen (Claire): (RE) (WA) 11/05/41. Retired. 4204 Worthington Drive, Rogers, AR 72758. / (828) 456-2063 .

Wilkerson,William Henry (Ashley): (FE) (WA) 05/24/77. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Ocean Springs: St. Paul, 04-07, Benton/Midway, 07- . P O Box 29, Benton, MS 39039. (662) 673-9781 / (662) 673-2697 [email protected].

Wilkes,Waid Carroll (Beverly): (RE) (WA) 09/15/38. Retired. 8888 Bellridge, Olive Branch, MS 38654. (662) 890-5650 / (662) 890-5650 [email protected].

Wilkinson,Larry Davis Sr (Elizabeth): (RA) (WA) 10/15/48. Retired, 11. Cokers Chapel, 11- . 967 Bonita Dr, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 679-8806 / (601) 485-4264 [email protected].

Williams,Ada Clay : (FE) (AA) 12/07/49. PE-06. FE-10. Oktibbeha-Clay Parish, 03-06; Winona: Haven-Carrolton:Vincent, 06- . P O Box 562, Winona, MS 38967. (662) 283-4864 / (662) 283-6229 [email protected].

Williams, Annie: (PL). Winona: Haven-Carrollton: Vincent, 13-. PO Box 330 Goodman, MS 39079. (662) 472-2756/ (662) 417-8040.

Williams,Donald Boyd (Jorene): (RE) (WA) 02/27/36. Retired; Vicksburg: Porters Chapel, 13-. 250 Pimlico Drive Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 572-7484. [email protected].

Williams, Donnie: (PL). Oxford: East, 13- .16 CR 472 Oxford, MS 38655. (662) 202-7603

Williams,J Ron (Betty ): (RE) (WA) 05/10/37. Retired. 612 Meadowlane Dr, Aberdeen, MS 39730. (662) 319-6597 / (662) 319-6597 .

Williams,James Alexander Jr (Betty Bell): (RE) (WA) 06/25/47. Retired. 1573 Dupont Harts Chapel Rd, Poplarville, MS 39470. / (601) 403-9797 .

Williams,John Allen Jr (): (PL) () . Beaumont: Bolton Chapel, 11-. PO Box 48, Beaumont, MS 39428. / (601) 784-3727 [email protected].

Williams,Kristen Ruth ( ): (FE) (WA) 12/21/73. PM-98; D,98. Buckatunna / State Line, 99-2001; Gulfport: Trinity, 2001-2003; University of Mississippi, 03-08 : Inspirations Outpatient Counceling Ctr., 286 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

07-09; Thresholds Counceling and Consulting, 09- . 1801 Crane Ridge Drive, Suite A, Jackson, MS 39216. (601) 573-8642 / [email protected].

Williams,Leslie Keith (Beverly): (FE) (WA) 01/22/61. PM-1986; D-1986; E-1989; FC-1989. Mathiston, 81-84; Candler School of Theology, 84-87; Maben 87-89; Columbus, St. Stephen, 89-91; West Webster Parish/ Wood College, 91¬94; Maben, 94-98; New Hope, 98-2000; Pontotoc: Fairview/ Robbs, 00-06; Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs, 06-07; Chapel Hill, 07-08; Myrtle.Ebenezer, 08-10; Baldwyn: First, 10-13; Aberdeen: First, 13- . PO Box 93 Aberdeen, MS 39730 (662) 369-7519/ (662) 296-5198. [email protected].

Williams,Linda Lindsey (): (PL) (AA) . Jackson: Anderson (Assoc), 10- . 610 Oak Park Circle, Pearl, MS 39208. (601) 664-5260 / (601) 932-3767 [email protected].

Williams,Martha Marie Coffee (): (FE) (AA) 11/24/51. PE 05; FC 08; FE 08; Louisville: Wesley, 00-05; John Wesley-Walden Chapel, 05-; Wesley Fdn. HCC, 06-09; Meridian: St. Paul-St. Elizabeth, 09- . 1612 15th Street, Meridian, MS 39301. (601) 553-0663 / (601) 553-0663 [email protected].

Williams,Richard C (Janice F): (AM) (WA) 05/20/55. AM 02. Desoto Charge, 93-98; Coker’s Chapel, 98-2000; Rials Creek, 2000-02; Concord / Enterprise, 02-05; DeKalb-Union, 05-10; Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge, 10-11; Pleasant Hill, 11- . 5025 Zero Road, Meridian, MS 39301. / rcwhogan@ yahoo.com.

Williams,Rick (Marian): (FE) (WA) 06/14/55. PM-95; D-95; E-98; FC-98. Greenleaf/Palestine, 95-99; Southaven: Faith, 99-04; Lifespring. 8914 Greenbrook Parkway, Southaven, MS 38671. (662) 393-7973 / [email protected].

Williams,Sam Kelly (Janice): (RE) (WA) 07/05/39. Retired. 713 CR 505, Stephenville, TX 76401. (254) 968-4193 / (254) 965-2993 [email protected].

Williams,Terry (Helen J): (PL) (AA) 08/06/66. Georgeville, 08- . 100 Hodges Drive, Greenwood, MS 38930. (662) 299-1526 / (662) 455-7839 [email protected].

Williams,Theodore Roosevelt Jr: (RA) (AA) 02/17/41. AM 08. Retired. PO Box 444, Gulfport, MS 39502. (228) 452-7105 / (228) 864-4299 [email protected].

Williams,Willie (Renee): (PL) (AA) 11/04/55. Barwick/Tillman, 98-2002; Rollins, 02. PO Box 622, Webb, MS 38966. / (662) 375-8325 [email protected].

Williamson,Jerry Monroe (Ruth Elaine): (RE) (WA) 01/02/32. Retired. Madden, 98- . PO Box 35, Madden, MS 39109. / (601) 298-0864 .

Williamson,John Cecil (Julie): (RE) (WA) 11/16/31. Retired. 210 Woodlawn Rd, Starkville, MS 39759. (662) 323-7857 / (662) 323-6689 .

Williamson,Stirman L (Barbara): (RL) (WA) . Retired. Antioch-Pine Grove, 11- . 440 Merigold Drive, d’Iberville, MS 39540. / (228) 392-6319 [email protected].

Willis,William Edward (Allyson): (FD) (WA) 12/23/68. FD 05. Tupelo: The Orchard Associate, 2000- 04; Wesley Foundation DSU, 04-10; Wesley Fdn. Ole Miss, 10- . P O Box 755, Oxford, MS 38652. / [email protected].

Willoughby,David James (Joan Carolyn): (RE) (WA) 12/13/47. PM-74; D-74; E-77; FC-77. Retired. 110 Crimson Ln, Brandon, MS 39042. / (601) 824-2975 [email protected]. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 287

Wilson,David Brooks (Nan): (FL) (WA) 10/27/50. Retired; Prentiss-Santee, 13-; Williamsburg-Lone Star, 113-. 220 Yates Road, Collins, MS 39428. (601) 765-8741 [email protected].

Wilson,Earl III (Camilla): (FE) (AA) 06/11/71. PE 05. E-07; FC-07; Jackson: Anderson (Assoc), 05-10; US Navy (Chaplain), 10- . 311 Neville Circle, Oceanside, CA 92058. (760) 725-4954 / (601) 862-0263 [email protected].

Wilson,Jacob Dale (Margaret): (FE) (WA) 08/30/82. PE 08. FC 11. FE 11. Jackson: Alta Woods (Assoc), 08- ; Byram: New Covenant, 09-12; Duke Divinity School (Student), 12- . 204 Bordeaux, Clinton, MS 39056. / [email protected].

Wilson,Jerome (LaTanya): (PL) (AA) 12/08/61. Starkville: Rock Hill, 07- . 409 Airline Rd., Columbus, MS 39702. / (662) 328-6395 [email protected].

Wimberley,Audrey Rebecca (): (RD) (WA) 04/15/40. Retired. 2704 Brumbaugh Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564-5403. / [email protected].

Windham,Sarah Faye (Edwin): (FL) (WA) 02/15/56. Lake Charge, 00-07; Mamie C. Weaver, 07-09; Wayne Haven, 07-10; Providence, 09-10; West Point; Christ, 10-12; Columbus: New Hope, 12- . 1230 Oak Drive, West Point, MS 39773. / (662) 492-8966 [email protected].

Winstead,Henry Gladstone Jr (Anne): (RE) (WA) 07/30/37. Retired. 13 Dornach St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. / (601) 584-9412 [email protected].

Winstead,Roy Allen (Wilma): (RE) (WA) 06/06/35. Retired. 155 Forest Ridge Drive, Brandon, MS 39042. (601) 824-7721 / [email protected].

Wiygul,Glyn Owen (Martha): (RE) (WA) 06/07/29. Retired. 201 Pierce Town Rd, Fulton, MS 38843. (662) 862-4668 / (662) 862-4668 .

Wiygul,James Hershel (Faye): (RE) (WA) 12/31/27. Retired. 1411 Pinecrest Dr, Tupelo, MS 38804. (662) 680-4710 / (662) 680-4710 .

Wood,John Calvin (Gail): (RA) (WA) 03/02/39. Retired. 868 Anding/Oil City Rd, Bentonia, MS 39040. / (662) 755-8329 [email protected].

Wood,Ruth Mayhew (): (RE) (WA) 08/10/25. Retired. 620 Washington St, Booneville, MS 38829. (662) 728-3769 / (662) 728-3769 .

Woodall, Diane L.: (PL) Summit, 13-. 352 Freeman Rd SW Summit, MS 39666. (601) 657-5566/ (601) 870-0196

Woodall,Edward Eugene Jr (Rosemary Johnson): (RE) (WA) 07/16/40. Retired. 111 Acorn Ln, Batesville, MS 38606. (662) 563-4534 / (662) 563-3754 [email protected].

Woodard,Robert Thomas (Frances M): (RE) (WA) 12/28/31. Retired. 715 Greensboro St, Starkville, MS 39759. / (662) 323-6391 .

Woodard,Susan Lee (): (FE) (WA) 06/04/60. PM-1985; D-1985; E-1988; FC-1988. Seminary, Drew, 83-86; Pope Charge, 86-90. Wesson, 90¬93; Family Leave, 93-94; ACCOM Staff, 95-01; Alpha Project, 01; Pacifica Institute (Student), 12-. 1000 E Hickory St, Ellisville, MS 39437. / (601) 213-0453 wood- [email protected].

Woodrick,Herbert Lavelle (Patricia ): (RE) (WA) 03/27/30. Retired. PO Box 146, Philadelphia, MS 39350. (601) 656-8946 / (601) 656-8946 [email protected]. 288 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Woodrick,James Rayford Sr (Rosa Ann): (RE) (WA) 05/30/35. Retired. Sharon, 11- . 353 W Oak Leaf Ct, Ridgeland, MS 39157. / (601) 206-1443 [email protected].

Woodward,Jack Little (Nelda): (RE) (WA) 03/07/29. Retired. 5850 Kings Pl, Jackson, MS 39211. / (601) 957-0203 [email protected].

Wooten,Earl Jack III (April): (FL) (WA) 03/31/62. Clearmont Harbor / Pearlington, 95-2001; Buckatunna-Stte Line 2001-2003; Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge, 03-07; Ebenezer (Holmes)/ Lexington: First, 07-. 410 Spring Street, Lexington, MS 39095. (662) 834-1389 / (662) 834-2298 woo- [email protected].

Wright,David Scott (Denise M): (FE) (WA) 08/27/69. PM-98; D-98; FE-2001. Enterprise, 96-99; Benton / Midway, 99-2001; Byhalia-Fountainhead, 01-05; Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial, 05-11; Safe Harbor, 11-13; Crystal Springs, 13- . 406 West Marion Ave Crystal Springs, MS 39059. (601) 892-3609/ (228) 218-4391 [email protected].

Yearber,Kevin Wilburn: (FE) (WA) 04/15/68. PE-09. Homewood-High Hill, 07-10; Boonville: Grace/ Thrasher, 10- . 100 Mimosa Dr., Booneville, MS 38829. / [email protected].

Yeates,John Willie (Myra): (RE) (WA) 06/18/38. Retired. 2206 Finley Dr, Florence, AL 35630. (205) 760-4568 / (205) 670-0432 .

Yoo,Hongsik (Sunhee): (FE) (As A) 07/15/63. E 06, FC 06. Liberty, 03-07; Leave, 5/10/07-6/1/07; Desoto, 07-11; Sumrall, 11- . PO Box 276, Sumrall, MS 39482. (601) 758-0075 / (601) 758-3993 hong- [email protected].

Young,Charles Christopher (Rebecca Ann): (FE) (WA) 09/03/68. PM-1992; D-1992; FC-1995; E-1995. Tupelo, First Associate, 92-95; Ellison-Pickens, 95-99; Longview-Adaton, 99-04; Columbus: Wesley, 04-07; Vicksburg: Hawkins, 07-11; Oak Grove, 11- . 4915 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. (601) 264-8850 / (601) 264-9715 [email protected].

Young,David Ray (Belinda): (RE) (WA) 10/31/40. Retired . Kokomo, 08- . 341 Friendship Rd, Columbia, MS 39429. (601) 736-1969 / (601) 736-2182 [email protected].

Young,J Daniel (Rebecca): (FE) (WA) 09/07/52. OT-1975; D-1975; E-1979; FC-1979. Student, 75-78; Pontotoc, North, 78-79; South Tishomingo-Golden, 79-81; Student, Eden Seminary, 81-84; Chaplain, Cardinal Glennor Memori¬al Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 85-98; Riley Hospital for Children, 98. 9161 Sea Oats Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250. (317) 948-3888 / (317) 585-1449 [email protected].

Young,Paul Winford Sr. (Laura N): (RE) (WA) 03/10/37. Retired. 40 Susannah Ct, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745. / (828) 454-5301 [email protected].

Young,Willie (): (RL) () . Retired; Elizabeth-Lauderdale/Pleasant Grove, 12-. PO Box 565, Quitman, MS 39355. / (601) 776-2569 [email protected].

Youngblood,Rebecca Carol (): (FE) (WA) 12/06/51. OT-1977; D-1977; E-1980; FC-1980. Seminary, Candler School of Theology, 77-79; Associate, Greenwood, St. John’s, 79-83; Mt. Pleasant, 83-85; Oxford, South, 85-86; Cleveland, First-Merigold, 86-92; DS, Vicksburg-West Jack¬son District, 92-98; Sabbatical, 98-99; Hernando, 99-2001; Iliff Institute for Clergy/Laity, 01-04; Center For Ministry, 05. 1701 N. State St. PO Box 150041, Jackson, MS 39210. (601) 974-1488 / (601) 956-3532 rebecca@ centerforministry.com. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 289

B. Lay Members Of The Annual Conference Members And/Or Reserve Members Who Attended The 2013 Session * Denotes those registered at Annual Conference Brookhaven District Equalizing Members *Conference Lay Leader - Tim Crisler *Dist Lay Leader – Sarah Lloyd *Dist Lay Speaker – Tommie Hart *Dist UMW President - Virginia Dist UMM President - Case Dist UMY President – *Dist Young Adult (Age 18-30) – Abram Atchison *Dist Youth (Age 12-17) – Terra Lips

*Lisa Bozeman *Mike Corban *Connie Felter *Deirdre Floyd Juanita Franklin Laura Franklin *Ora Franklin John Hudson *Brad Johnson *Laurie Lewis

Lay Members of Annual Conference *Adams - James Laird *Mallalieu – Harold Weeks Barlow Circuit – Sidney McClinton *McComb: Centenary – David Yarborough *Bethel - Jerri Wallace *McComb: Pearl River Ave - Jewell Lovett *Brandon Bay / St. James – Steven Magee *McComb: St. Paul – Paul Brock Bridgeville-New Hope – Reginald Welch *Meadville - Bo Gabbert Brookhaven: First - Charles Campbell Monticello – Susan Martindale *Brookhaven: Jackson Street – Susan Allen Mount Carmel – Mike Havard Brookhaven: Kynett – Michael McNair *Mt Pleasant-Adams - Mary Trimble *Bude – Jan Corban *Natchez: Grace – Bobby Harmon *Columbia Circuit – Marion Ramey *Natchez: Jefferson Street – Linda Grafton *Columbia Valley-Hub Chapel - Bonnie *Natchez: Jefferson Street – Pam Middleton Dillon *Natchez: Lovely Lane-Kingston – Bonnie *Columbia: First – Glenda Prillhart Bryant *Crystal Springs-Mt. Pleasant – Nick Hoda * Natchez: St Johns - Vivian Toussaint *Crystal Springs: New Zion – Faye *New Bethel / Oak Grove – Kelly Magee Catchings-Pickett *New Fork/Thirkield – Debra Harris Ebenezer – Aimee Gilbert *New Fork/Thirkfield – Chris Cager Fayette-Community - Mary Everett New Hebron / Bethesda - Debbie Bush Felder – Suzette Blanton *New Hope Memorial - Veronica Harvey Georgetown/Providence – Doris Pickett *Pisgah - Loretta Easley Gloster – Bill Adams *Pleasant Grove - Connie Ard Hazlehurst: First – Wayne Cameron *Pleasant Valley-Zion Ridge – Haywood *Hazlehurst: Mt Sinai – Terry Bridges Crawford Hopewell - Sue Fortenberry *Roxie - Nancy Freeman *Hopewell Mars Hill – Jane Jones *Saint Mary’s/Mount Salem – Mattie Jones *Johnston Chapel – Diane Woodall Sandy Hook - Angela McMullin Kokomo – Betty Walley *Sartinville - Virginia Lambert *Lampton: New Zion-St. Paul – Joyce *St. Paul - Albert Brown Stepney Summit – William Harris Liberty - Cindy Edwards *Sweetwater – Lisa Smith *Lorman – Phillis Lewellyn *Tilton - Jewel Dunaway *Loyd Star: New Hope – Shirley Calcote *Tylertown – Don Rushing *Magnolia: First – Lem Mitchell *Union Church - Ruthie Stampley *Magnolia: St. James – Jackie Smith *Washington-Church Hill - Mac Blackwood 290 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

*Wesson: Decell Memorial – Stephanie *White Oak - John Crisler Duguid Woodville-Macedonia - W.C. Reed

East Jackson District Equalizing Members *Dist. Lay Leader - LaToya Redd Dist Lay Speaker - Richard Henley Dist. UMM President - Ira Kynerd Dist. UMW President – Rachel Cowling *Dist. UMY President - Mary Moffat Dist. Young Person (age 18-30) - *Dist. Youth (age 12-17) – Carmen Sanders

June Bragg *Bobbye Carter *Dessie Greer *Gay Huff *Ed Jones *Flosie Jones *Bob Matthews Duane O’Neil *Dorothy Redd *Martha Scarborough *David Stotts Sheary Swain *Melba Watkins

Lay Members of Annual Conference *Andrew Chapel - Bob Coy Jackson: St. Mark – Larry Swales Bellwether – James Maddirala *Kalem - Jean Harvey *Brandon: First - Martha Currie Lena – Kelly Langford *Brandon: First – Darlene Dotherow *Lillian Circuit - Terry Bates Brandon: The Pointe - Jason Greer Lodebar – Chuck Welch *Brandon: The Pointe – Bobby Pace Lone Pine – Linda Rayner *Brandon: Trinity – Erma Redd *Madison - Bob Hughes Braxton - Mable Everett *Madison – Patsy McCarty *Burns-Gasque Chapel-Pleasant Hill – *Madison: St. Matthew’s - Janis Roberts Brandy Richardson *Madison: St. Matthew’s – Micki Barnhill Canton - Alice Scott *Madison: St. Matthew’s – Melissa Canton: First - Belinda Roark Grantham Carthage: First - H. V. Neal *Magee: First - Roy Montz *Carthage: Greenwood Chapel - Marjorie *Mendenhall - Rita Johnson Smith *Monterey – Beth Smira Conway - Shelia Evans *Morton: First – Dianne Herring *Crossgates - Sheri Blankenship Morton: Christian Banner - Robert *Crossgates – Jorge Navarrete Jennings *Drakes – Doug Hiser Morton: New Chapel – Katie Nickson *Evergreen - Chan Smith *Mount Pleasant - Willie Myers *Fannin - Carol Tubbs *Mountain Ridge - Richard Gibson *Florence: Marvin – David Martin Pearl: First – Richard Ellis *Forest – Rhett Mitchell *Pearl: McLaurin Heights – Debbie Russell Forest Charge (Sherman Hill)– Annie *Pelahatchie: First/Gulde – Bob Phillips Curry *Pelahatchie: Little Zion – Shemecka *Freeny-Sabastopol - Beth Alford Johnson Green Grove – Mae Rankin Raleigh-Unity – Mary Edmond *Greenfield - Billy Manning *Rials Creek - Marlene Welch *Greer Chapel – Josette Moore *Richland – Linda McLendon *Harrisville - Bernice Rice *Ridgeland: First – Peggy Sorrell High Hill/Carr – Barney Finch *Sharon – Jim Woodrick *Holly Bush – Warren McKay *Shiloh – Gene Miller *Homewood - Janice Burt *Singleton - Marilyn Freeny *Jackson: Christ - Nancy Lockhart St. James – Arlesha Trigg *Jackson: Christ – Bennie Daniels Taylorsville: First/Bethel – Conrad *Jackson: Christ – Nancy McGuire Robertson *Jackson: Christ – Buddy Noblin *Walnut Grove - Marcie Phillips *Jackson: St. Mark – Dana Grant *Wesleyanna – Kathleen Clark *Jackson: St. Mark – Christy Jones The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 291

Greenwood District Equalizing Members * Dist Lay Leader - John McClay *Dist UMY President – Chaquana Long *Dist Lay Speaker – Ann Gray *Dist Youth (Age 12-17) – Jesse Potter *Dist UMW President – Jeanette Moore *Dist Young Adult (18-30) – John Kountz *Dist UMM President - Tommy Barrett

*Jason Adding *Charles Branch *Richard Cousino *Scott Crawford *Vera Latham *Stephen Ludlam *Linda Malone *Luella McClay *Earnestine Preston *Cindy Sturdivant *Meril Thomas *Annie Williams

Lay Members of Annual Conference Acona-Black Hawk-Enon – Gary Phillips *Hollandale - Robert Burford *Avon-Glen Allan – Danny New *Indianola: Christ – Debra Johnson *Barlow – Hubert Fleming *Indianola: First - Turner Arant *Barwick – Carl Morris *Indianola: First - Russell Black *Belzoni Circuit – Matilda Burns *Indianola: First – Robert Sledge *Belzoni: First – Rick Campbell *Indianola: Rasberry - Sterling Smith Benoit-Pace - Dale Ward *Inverness-Isola - Jim Sibley Binford Chapel - Leroy Nash *Itta Bena: Samuel Chapel – Lloyd Porchia *Boyle-Linn – Shirley Turner *John Wesley-Walden Chapel – Deneace *Carrollton – Linda McGregor Glover Chapel Hill - Mike Newsom *Kilmichael Parish – Barbara Johnson *Cleveland: First – ElizaBeth Beckham *Leland - Mark Weaver *Cleveland: St. Luke-Shipman Chapel – *Lexington: First – Pam Hooker Melba Washington *Martin Grove - Perryman Wright, Sr. *Columbiana-Midway - Cathey Curtis Merigold – Monica Parker *Drew – Fletcher Clark *Minter City - Hal Pleasants *Durant: First-West – Sara Starns Moorhead-Sunflower – Skipper Dodd Ebenezer (Holmes) - Webb OReilly Mound Bayou: Wesley – Jessie Lowry *Ebenezer: Mt. Zion - Carol Anderson *Poplar Springs-Good Hope - Bernell *Epworth - Frances Hodges Saffold *Galilee Treadwell - Sallie Rule *Rollins - Hull Franklin Georgeville – Kenny Wade *Rosedale-Gunnison – Anna Caffrey *Glendora - Sykes Sturdivant *Ruleville Circuit – Quintavious Potts *Goodman - Joy Donald *Ruleville: First – Ronald Terrell *Greenville: First - Conrad Longfellow *Shady Grove-Kilmichael: Mt. Zion - Hazel Greenville: Grace – Elva King Dorris *Greenville: Revels - Mary Ann Govan Shaw - Sarah Tapley *Greenville: Trinity - Jack McNeil Sidon – Basil King *Greenwood: Decell – Ollie Dillard *Spring Grove-Rocky Hill – Sarah Sasnett *Greenwood: First-Valley Hill - Robert Spring Hill – Dorice Buchanan McBryde *Union Memorial – Wilma Edwards *Greenwood: St. John’s - Tom Flanagan Vaiden - James Alford Greenwood: Wesley - Regina Lucas *Vaiden: Haven – Naomi Smith *Grenada: First – Renee Geiger *Winona: Moore Memorial-New Hope – *Grenada: Grace-Gore Springs – Paul Reese Stan Gilbert *Grenada: Vincent – DeNondrea Sims *Winona:Haven-Carrollton:Vincent – Tela *Holcomb – Donna Cummings Collins 292 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Hattiesburg District Equalizing Members *Dist Lay Leader – Dwight Yates Dist UMY President – *Dist Lay Speaker - Ryan Grayson Dist Youth (12-17) – *Dist UMW President – Jimmie Jones Dist Young Adult (18-30) – James Nelson *Dist UMM President – Marvin Strahan

*Trista Boudreaux *Mildred Calbert *Curtis Dixon *Erin Hicks *Lisa Hicks *Leslie Horton *James McCay Jolene Page *Mary Still *Brenda Wilkerson

Lay Members of Annual Conference Diaconal Minister – Mollie Vickery *Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights - Rebecca *Diaconal Minister - Edgar Walker Grantham Home Missioner – Michael Vickery Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Lee Anne *Antioch - Douglas Walters Venable *Asbury - Dawson Wilkerson *Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights – Fred Fisher Bassfield – Lindsey Jackson *Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights- Dawn *Batson – Margaret Miller Beam *Bay Springs Circuit - Marcelean Arrington *Hattiesburg: St. Johns – Shirley Anderson *Bay Springs-Holders – Haskins *Hattiesburg: St. Paul – Joann Wynn Montgomery Hebron - Melanie Wedgeworth *Beaumont: Bolton Chapel – Ronnie Hebron (Wayne Cty) - Margie Moseley Rankins *Heidelberg – Dennis Herrington Buckatunna – Janis Mason *Hickory Grove - Doug Miller Carson-Goodhope – Darlene Terrell *Laurel: First – Suellen Furlow *Cedar Grove-Sylvarena - Bobbie Britt *Laurel: Franklin – Ed Kissinger Chapel Hill - Deborah McFarland Laurel: Kingston - Jimmie Weems *Clara – Mike Britton *Laurel: Mallalieu - Anthony Lockhart *Collins – Larry Robinson *Laurel: St. Paul - Grace Amos *Dixie - Robert Stokes *Laurel: West Laurel – Kelly Tucker *Dudley Chapel – Debra Evers *Louin-Read’s Chapel – George Wilson *Ellisville: First – Gary Suddith *Lumberton Circuit - Henry Collins *Eminence – Angela Dossett *McLain – Charles Pope *Fairfield - James Buckhaults *McLain Circuit - Vickie Moody Gitano – Roberta Scott McLaurin – Patricia Rogers *Hattiesburg: Bentley Chapel – Eleanor Mize – Chuck Carter Goins Montrose-Garlandville - Elaine Beatty *Hattiesburg: Court Street – Laura *Moselle - Beth Hodges Goodwin-Wright *Mount Olive – Randy Williams *Hattiesburg: Glendale - Erskine Pou *Mount Olive (Jones County) – David Hattiesburg: Grandview - Wayne Sharp Senholtz *Hattiesburg: Heritage - Jane Hudson *Mount Olive: St. James - Alice Magee *Hattiesburg: Heritage - Jack Ramsey *Mount Zion – Jenny Graves *Hattiesburg: Heritage – Lydia Mitchell *New Augusta-Beaumont – Fred Roman Hattiesburg: Main Street - Debbie *Oak Grove – Wally Wesley Hammack Ovett - Peter Dennis *Hattiesburg: Main Street - Alice Provost- *Paulding – Ella Jones alt *Petal – Chris Adams *Hattiesburg: Main Street – Ron Reid *Philadelphia - Sherman Livingston *Hattiesburg: Main Street – Gene Smith Pleasant Grove – Laurie McGraw *Hattiesburg: Parkway Heights - Diane *Pleasant Valley - Gloria Pugh Fisher *Prentiss-Santee - Patricia Sessions *Providence – Rhonda Long The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 293

*Purvis-Talowah - Alvin Adams *Wayne Haven – Alison King *Richton - Marcus Stennett *Waynesboro: First - George Alsworth *Sand Hill – Jannis Smith *Waynesboro: Frostbridge – Debra Bender Sandersville - *Waynesboro: Mt. Zion/Pleasant Ridge - *Seminary – Erline Lips Brenda Mosley Soules Chapel - *Wesley Chapel - Jacqueline Evans State Line – Linda Lucas Wesley Fdn USM – Stringer-Old Bay Springs – Sue Sherman *Williamsburg-Lone Star - Jackie Worthy *Sumrall – Missy Kelly Winchester – Alison King *Wayne County Circuit – Paula Smith Meridian District Equalizing Members *Dist Lay Leader- Kiah Hitt *Dist UMY President – Shyeim Yates *Dist Lay Speaker - Sarah King *Dist Youth (12-17) – Shawn Arrington *Dist UMM President – Larry Harms *Dist Young Adult (18-30) – Torey Parker *Dist UMW President - Frances Gail Jones

*Hope Cooley *Buddy Cox *Ginger Grissom *Elaine Herber Elaine Herber *Mike Hollingsworth *Preston Jones *Sidney Luvene *Maxine Richardson *Terry Roberts *Raleigh Keeton, Jr. *Connie Walters *Mary Welch *Janice Williamson

Lay Members of Annual Conference Diaconal Minister – Pat Fielder *Meridian Parish – Cecil Scarborough Diaconal Minister – Freida Morris *Meridian: Bonita - Michael Jonas Diaconal Minister – Diane Wood *Meridian: Central – Lawrence Mason *Andrew Chapel – Howard Trawick *Meridian: Central – Jane Massey *Bethel - Mary Rutherford *Meridian: Central – Sabrina Williams *Bethel-James Chapel - Susie Harris *Meridian: Central – Mark Scarborough *Chunky – Sandy Thomas *Meridian: College Park – Libby Stokes *Cleveland Charge - Bill Howell *Meridian: Druid Hills-Lost Gap – Pete *Cokers Chapel - Peggy Lewis Lucovich *Collinsville – Rex Hiatt *Meridian: Haven Chapel - St. Mark - Cooks Chapel Mars Hill - Linda Madison Linda Templeton *Coopers Chapel – Chasity Hamrick Meridian: Oak Grove - Frances Kidd *Coy-Stallo – Janice Stokes *Meridian: Poplar Springs Drive – Nancy Daleville - Dan Holland Crews *Decatur – Phil Sutphin *Meridian: St. Paul- Josephine Hughes *DeKalb Circuit - DeWayne Hull *Meridian: St. Paul – St. Elizabeth – *DeKalb Parish - James Lloyd, Jr. Freeman Jones DeKalb-Union - Wendy Wade *Meridian: Wesley - Sherry Morgan Desoto – Durwood McNeal *MS UM Choctaw Mission –Susie Alex Desoto Charge – Glenda Weaver *Newton: First – Sue Ford *DeSoto-Quitman Circuit - Margie Keeton *North Bend – Windell Jackson *Desoto-Shubuta Parish – Mary McCarty Pachuta - Patsy Atwood *Elizabeth-Lauderdale: Pleasant Grove - *Philadelphia Parish – Obbie Riley Geneva Burton *Philadelphia Southside-Hope - Melanie *Enterprise – John Alston Brown Baysinger *Enterprise Circuit - Tiffany Hoze *Philadelphia: First-Henrys Chapel - Lake – Robert Kelly Rayford Williamson Lake Circuit - Thomas Evans *Pleasant Grove - Jeff Anderson *Lauderdale - Karen Rooney *Pleasant Hill - Judy Collins *Lynville-Mellen – Sherby Gully Porterville - Fred Stokes Marion – Judy Ainsworth *Preston-Deemer - Johnnie Amerson 294 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

*Quitman: First - Faye LaBoone Spring Hill – Toni Thompson *Quitman: Grace - Janice Tinsley *St. Matthew - Annie Elliott *Rose Hill - Perry Rich *St. Peter-Meridian: Wesley Chapel – Ken *Rose Hill: Garlandville - Andrew Weaver Richardson *Stonewall – Joe Oglesby *Sageville – Teresa Williams *Sylvester-Wesley Chapel – Bobby Buckley *Sandtown - Kiah Hitt Tabernacle - Sadie Martin *Scooba Circuit – Willie Carter *Union-Mt. Zion – Stephanie Moore Scooba-Binnsville – Cheryl Sparkman *Wesley Chapel – Bob Robbins *Shubuta Parish - Sherry McFarland New Albany District Equalizing Members *Dist Lay Leader - James Herod *Dist UMY President – Seth Male *Dist Lay Speaker - Gordon Crowe *Dist Young Adult (Age 18-30) – Candace *Dist UMM President – Bob Kelly Howard *Dist UMW President - Barbara Adams *Dist Youth (Age 12-17) – Sarah Ann Michael

*Kirk Bramlett Heath Coggins *Danny Estes *Cheryl Farr *Ray Gafford Doug Holland *Betty Laurderdale *Linda Weatherwood *Micheal Maxcy *Karen Moffitt *Heath Robinson *Mary Sloan

Lay Members of Annual Conference *Deaconess - Lou Ann Staggs *Iuka: West - Robin South *Abbeville - Sally Liggins *Jumpertown - Tina Moore * Ailesville – Eunice Carter *Kossuth-Pleasant Hill – James Moffitt Ashland – Larry Roberson *Lafayette Central Parish – Mary Lou Bonds *Baldwyn: First- Asbury – Debbie Collier *Lafayette Central Parish – James Watts *Baldwyn: First-Asbury – Sharon Gardner *Liberty – Wayne Owens *Belmont - Tommy Clark *Mt Pleasant-Brownfield - Ann Carothers Bethel - Brandon Derrick *Myrtle-Ebenezer - Hugh Tate Blue Mountain – Fred Race *New Albany: Bethlehem - Steve Coleman *Booneville: Christ-Lebanon – Sheryl New Albany: Calvary – Brian Browning Downs *New Albany: First – Wanda Johnson *Booneville: First - Tanya Finch *New Albany: First – Cheri Hobson *Booneville: Grace/Thrasher – Bob Kelly New Albany: Glenfield – Irene Tohill *Carolina-Pisgah - Betty Lauderdale *New Albany: Mallalieu-St Mary – Reyna Corinth: Box Chapel – Boyd Ferguson Shackelford Corinth: Christ – Peggy Treadway *Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill - Kenneth *Corinth: First – Barb Archer Wortham *Corinth: Gaines Chapel – Rachel Eaton *Oxford: Burns-Hammit Hill – Jimmie Corinth: Mt. Moriah – Mary Ratliff Smith Crossroads – Kermit Keenum *Oxford: East – Donnie Williams East Prentiss Parish - John Johnson *Oxford: Oxford-University - John Webb Falkner – Mandy Hall *Oxford: Oxford-University – Dorothy *Golden Chapel-Old Bethel – Jack Ivy Laurenzo *Hickory Flat – Collin Mills *Oxford: St Andrews – Andy Arant *Hopewell-Indian Springs – John Peebles *Potts Camp – Larry Cooper *Ingomar-Mt. Zion – Mary Lou Dodd *Ripley: Adkins Chapel-Union Grove – *Iuka: First - Herbert Thomas Marilyn Colyer *Iuka: North – Dorothy Farr *Ripley: First – Phillip Wilson *Iuka: South - Ray South *Ripley: Moses Chapel - Mary Campbell *Iuka: South – Sidney Whitehurst *Ripley: St. Paul - Helen Dixon The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 295

Shady Grove – Larry Ross Tishomingo Trinity - Bryan Southward *Taylor – Mac McManus Tishomingo Trinity – Deb Hawks *Tippah Circuit – Joyce Jones *Union West- John Porter Tippah East Parish – Ronnie Lindsey *Walnut – Martha Lee Wilson *Tippah East Parish – Vivien Richardson Wesley Fdn Ole Miss - *Tishomingo South – Dustin Brandon *Wheeler-Meadow Creek – Bill Glover Seashore District Equalizing Members *College Student Org Chair – Shawn Foles Dist UMW President – Peggy Hubert *Dist Lay Leader – Robert Sharp Dist UMY President – Vincent Macon *Dist Lay Speaker – Sheila Gilles *Dist Youth (12-17) – Diamond Flower *Dist UMM President – Ricky McLeod *Dist Young Adult (Age 18-30) – Christopher Dedeaux

*Heidi Adams *Betty McCarroll *Connie Coulson *Andre DeBose *Shawn Flowers *Jessie LeBatard *Barbara McCay *Jackie McGough *Rodger McRee *Delmar Robinson *Janis Slad *Bill Wilkerson

Lay Members of Annual Conference Diaconal Minister – Marian Martin *Gulfport: Riley Chapel – Glennie Caldwell *Americus Parish: Crossroads-Refuge – *Gulfport: St. Mark – Eloise Williams Barbara Dixon *Gulfport: Trinity - David Ishee *Americus Parish: Pleasant Hill-Salem – Bill *Gulfport: Trinity – Angie Powell Wilkerson *Hurley – Kenneth Smith *Antioch-Pine Grove: Cheryl Tootle Leakesville – Alma Douglas *Bay St. Louis: Main Street – Robert *Long Beach: Christ – Dianne Reed Delcuze *Long Beach: First – Marsha Bishop *Bay St. Louis: Valena C. Jones-Holmes Ch *Long Beach: First – Richard Gingles - Evelyn Wells *Long Beach: First – Tom Rishel *Big Point-Rosedale – Louis Morgan *Lucedale Circuit – Coe Alice Sturgis *Biloxi: Beauvoir – Kay Stone *Lucedale: First – Dayton Whites Biloxi: First – Bernice Sullivan Lucedale: Grace – Flora Brazell *Biloxi:First – John Sullivan *Midway - Don Harbison *Biloxi: Heritage – Leon Hubert Mississippi City – Elaine Tinsley *Biloxi: Leggett Memorial – Shirley Leist *Moss Point: Dantzler Memorial - Jackie *Biloxi: St. Paul – Mildred Roy Spires Bolton Chapel - Betty Clark *Moss Point: St. Paul - Shirley Thompson *Bonnie Chapel - Paul Andresen *Nugent – Laura Olier *Byrd-Wesley – Sharon Bonnecarrere *Ocean Springs: St. James - Ralph Waller Caswell Springs - Jean Goff *Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Douglas Barton *Cedar Lake – Stirman Williamson *Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Glenn Ferrell *Coalville – Ren Nalley *Ocean Springs: St. Paul – Tedder Flottman *Delisle: Mt. Zion – Leona Flot-Jacobs *Ocean Springs: St. Paul - Doug Somerville Diamondhead – Jane Lee *Ocean Springs: Wesley – Ann Lasalle *Fayard Chapel - Rachel Milsted *Pascagoula: Eastlawn – Winfred Morie *Gateway – Gretchen Breland *Pascagoula: Faith – Carolyn Tyndall *Gautier: First – Erin Horne *Pascagoula: First - Dewey Lane *Gulfport: Burton Memorial - Kay Gunter *Pascagoula: First – Joe Poole Gulfport: First – Mary East *Pascagoula-Gautier – Angela Haynes *Gulfport: Handsboro - Wanda Hurlbert Pass Christian : First – Merrye Brennan *Gulfport: Haven Chapel - Roland Barnes *Pass Christian: St. Paul – Angela Smith *Gulfport: Mt. Pleasant – Glenda Marshall Pearlington – Ann Taylor Gulfport: Ramsey Memorial – Gerald *Picayune: First - Bill Walley Gardner Picayune: Trinity - Susan Spiers 296 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

*Poplar Head – Etric Gartman *Sweetwater - Lettie Silas *Poplarville – Ethel Batson *Tanners Chapel – Tonya Hembree *Poplarville – Sarah Henry *Vancleave-Mt Pleasant – Drenda Johnson *Poplarville Circuit – Samantha Peters *Waveland – CeCe Collins *Red Hill – Jerry Herrington *Weems Chapel – Belinda Porter *Roberts Chapel - Carolyn Herndon *White Plains - Marge Jones *Safe Harbor - Keith DeAngelo *Wiggins: Bond – Jim Wemple *Saucier – Michelle Mills *Wiggins: First - Adam Pickering *Shipman-Winborn Chapel - Sandra Mathis *Wiggins: H.A. Brown Memorial – Jasmyn St. Rock – Shaniqua Williams Crear *Summerville-Davis Chapel - Annie Louise Mass Senatobia District Equalizing Members *Dist Lay Leader – Blair Jernigan *Dist UMW President - Edna Cave * Dist Lay Speaker – Billie Wilhite *Dist UMY President – Ben Larsen *Dist UMM President – Bruce Howell *Dist Youth (Age 12-17) – Cody Loudermilk

*David Beckley *Mike Dorr *Gwendolyn Fink *Nathan Hickerson *Grady Marlow *Kathy Marlow *Lyndel Massey *Taylor Mote *Lee Murphy *Louise Sadler *Richard Sadler *Betty Usry *Linda Weatherly *Ormond Wiggins *John Jones

Lay Members of Annual Conference Diaconal Minister - Carolyn Tyson *Holly Springs: Asbury-Calvins Chapel - Diaconal Minister - Rosemary Woodall Catherine Jefferson *Bakers Chapel - Sarah Thomas Holly Springs: Asbury-St. Marys – Cecil *Barton - Shirlie Pounders Lester *Batesville: First – Erin Nabors Holly Springs: Asbury-Strickland- *Batesville: First – Bob Wadsworth McDonald – Annie Wilson *Batesville: St. Pauls - Sarah Matthews Holly Springs: Asbury-Taylors Chapel – *Byhalia - Carolyn Burrow Susie Brown *Charleston-Tippo – Ramona Stephenson *Holly Springs: First – Jane Hubbard *Clarksdale: First – Maggie Sherard *Independence-Hebron – Mike Ferguson *Clarksdale: Haven - Shirley Saddler *Lifespring - Marian Williams *Clarksdale: St. Pauls – Wayne Winter *Longtown – Ray Urban *Cockrum-Lewisburg – Linda Treadway *Love – Randy Bain *Coffeeville - Mariana Coleman *Lula-Friars Point – Ruby Cavalio *Coldwater-Arkabutla – Debbie Baker *Marks-Lambert – Barbara Well *Como-Wesley Chapel – Robert Carter *Mineral Wells - Sheila Sneed *Como Parish – Wayne Crockett Mineral Wells - Stacey Aldinger *Courtland – Marcy Keith *Minor Memorial - Jerry McCarson Crenshaw - Mt. Pleasant – Rosemary Coopwood Eudora – Wayne McGregor *Oakland – Joy Mullen *Fountainhead - Janice Myers *Olive Branch: Maples Memorial – Rich Free Springs - Max Billingsley Galtelli *Getwell Road - Billy Proctor *Olive Branch: Maples Memorial – Harmon *Greenleaf-Palestine - Ray Weatherly Massey *Hernando – Alice Quimby *Panola – Michael Houpt *Hernando - Curtis Usry *Pleasant Hill - Margaret Crook *Hinds Chapel-Horn Lake – Beth Owens *Pope – Janet Roberson *Holly Springs: Asbury – Kelvin Buck Rice’s Chapel-Early Grove – Saundra Nunley The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 297

Rust College – *Victoria-Red Banks – Van Johnston *Sardis-Davis Chapel - Reid Dorr *Water Valley: First-Bethlehem - Barry *Senatobia: First - Linda Hankins Weeks *Southaven: First - Sue Poff Water Valley: North Main - Laura Pepper *Trinity – Toneca Wiggins Webb-Sumner – Kay Wages *Tunica: First – Pat Bibb Starkville District Equalizing Members Dist Lay Speaker – *Dist UMY President – Gracie Lemmon *Dist. Lay Leader - James Woodard *Dist. Youth (age 12-17) – Katelyn Jackson *Dist. UMW President – Sarah Sanders Dist. Young Person (age 18-30) – Dist UMM President – Andy Tentoni

*Marilyn Ashford *Elmarie Brooks Gwen Coffey *Gail Griffith *John Harper *Julia Jefferson *Percy Jones William Lloyd *Richard Woodward *William Oakley Matthew Reynolds *Hal Smith *Thomas Tate *Sallie Whiteside *Jimmie Whitt

Lay Members of Annual Conference Diaconal Minister – Len Bobo *Louisville: Hopewell - Sheila Graham Diaconal Minister – Betsy Hutchinson *Louisville: Maple Springs – Alvin Goss Diaconal Minister – Julia Jones *Louisville: Piney Grove - Nellie Yates Ackerman: First – Justin Markham *Louisville: Wesley - Laura Eichelberger *Ackerman: Mt. Hermon – Chester Carter *Louisville: Whitehall – Ada Woodward *Artesia – Deanie Forbes *Maben – Heath Ivy *Brooksville Circuit - Larry Tate *Macedonia – Darlene Black Brooksville-Crawford - Jewel Holcombe Macon Circuit - Morgan Douglass *Buffalo-Ethel - Thelma Winters *Macon: First – Mary Ann Gray Caledonia-Flint Hill – Bill Darnell *Macon: St. Paul Circuit - Sarah Bankhead *Cedar Bluff-Siloam – Marcia Black *Mathiston - Jessie Frye *Columbus Circuit – Kathy Gorham *McAdams - Mary Dalton *Columbus: Broadacres – Ann Thomas McCool - Ivey Burton *Columbus: Central – Rodney Glover Nanih Waiya – Peggy Stokes *Columbus: First – Lee Burdine *NewBellZion – Alberta Hendrix *Columbus: First - Si Thomas *Noxapater - Joan Parker *Columbus: First – Marc Amos *Noxubee Circuit - Mary Bland *Columbus: New Hope – Evelyn Elliott Palestine – Keith Thompson *Columbus: St. James - Yolander Jones *Shaeffer’s Chapel – Robin Carpenter *Columbus: St. Stephens – Charlotte Black Shuqualak - Robert Field *Columbus: Wesley – Dwain Stephens Shuqualak: Asbury – Brenda Davis *Crawford: Wrights Chapel - Catherine *Starkville: Aldersgate – Barbara Crawford Johnson *Starkville: First – Bill Jones Ethel - Marie Tanner *Starkville: First - Ann Walker *Eupora: First - Mary Lynn McCully *Starkville: Griffin - Kathi Wilson Eupora: Lebanon/Bellefontaine – Monette *Starkville: Lindsey Chapel/Plair – Kristen Pearson Self *Eupora: Liberty - Kase C. Pulliam *Starkville: New Zion – George Tutton *Kosciusko Circuit - Lavenia Miller *Starkville: Rockhill – Rena Rogers *Kosciusko: First – Jonathan McKinnon *Sturgis: Boyd Chapel - Deborah Edmond *Kosciusko: Wesley – Charles Hull *Sturgis-Big Creek – Eric Jackson *Longview-Adaton – Bart Williams *Sturgis-Big Creek – James Gregg *Louisville South – Becky Waddell *Tibbee: Jones Chapel - Clarence Brooks *Louisville West – Teresa Ingram *Webster Circuit - John W. Jones *Louisville: First – Louise Bookout *Weir Circuit – Gwendolyn Coffey 298 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

*Weir-Salem - Janet Alashti *West Point: Christ - Barbara Iles *Weir-Salem – Nancy Harber *West Point: First – Deborah Hinshaw Wesley Fdn MSU – *West Point: St. Paul – Aubrey Mitchell

Tupelo District Equalizing Members *Dist Lay Leader – Bobby Thomas Dist UMY President – Arial Eddie Dist Lay Speaker - Debbie Andrews *Dist Youth (12-17) – *Dist UMM President – John Reed *Dist Young Adult (18-30) – B.J. Mooney Dist UMW President – Bessie Conner

*Debra Lay *Carolyn Easley *Dianne Harris *Mary Heard *Jerrold Hood *Kyle Lampkin *Minnie Leeper *Jason Long *Willie McClendon *Tommy Monts *Emily Mote *Sandra Peoples *Mary Reed *Ellen Short *Ken Smith *Steve McAlilly

Lay Members of Annual Conference Diaconal Minister - Bessie Conner Pleasant Valley-Guntown - Mimi Diaconal Minister - Margaret Hight Blanchard Diaconal Minister - Addie Mae Jamieson *Pontotoc : McDonald/Beulah Grove – Diaconal Minister - Nell Krueger Angela Vaughn *Aberdeen: First – Loretta Milican *Pontotoc: Mt Nebo/Pleasant Grove – Eller Aberdeen: St. Mark – Faith West Givehan *Aberdeen: St. Peter - Barbara Howell *Pontotoc: Fairview/Robbs – Janis Crawford *Aberdeen: St. Peter - Bobby Sacus *Pontotoc: First – Jane Hardin Algoma – Reba Holloway Pontotoc: First – Lynne Tallant *Amory: First – Peggy White *Pontotoc: Usher Valley – Raymond *Amory: St. Andrews – Butch Grisson Wilson *Amory: St. James – Sylvia Hogan Prairie Mount - Tashunda Pruitt Becker-Greenbrier - Howard Moon *Saltillo - David Harris Belden – Lida Gilland *Shannon - David Powell Bruce/Shady Grove - Jerry Bryant Smithville – Dewey Hannon *Bruce/Shady Grove – Royce Tidwell *Snowtown – Lydell Smith *Calhoun City: Lewis Memorial – Judy Spruell Chapel – James Friend Carnaggio *Thaxton-Ecru – Sarah Holcomb *Carolina – Eugene Conwill *Tranquil-Grady’s Chapel – Carey Upshaw *Friendship-Harden’s Chapel - Tom Beane *Tremont – Greg Guth *Fulton: First – Laura Homan *Tupelo: Cornerstone – Jane Allsbrow *Hamilton – Karen Lampkin *Tupelo: First – Beverly McAlilly Houston North – Birdie Mae Burdine *Tupelo: First – Polly Bailey *Houston South - Ann Harrington *Tupelo: First - Buzzy Mize *Houston: First – Dana Leigh Norman *Tupelo: First – Tom Wicker *Mantachie – Chuck Wood *Tupelo: First – Beverly Williams *Mooreville - Arthur Reed Tupelo: Oak Hill – John Wigginton *Nettleton: First-Shiloh - Doug Adair *Tupelo: St. Luke – Ruben Hanson *Nettleton: Palestine - Carol Pruitt *Tupelo: St. Mark – Terry Melton *Nettleton: Pleasant Grove - Ripple Foster *Tupelo: St. Paul - Nettie Davis *New Chapel-Big Hill – Al Green *Tupelo: The Orchard - Philip Howell *New Hope Chickasaw - Tommie Gardner *Tupelo: The Orchard - Sallie Belle Howell Okolona: First – Johnna Corley *Tupelo: Wesley – Janet Violette *Okolona: Mount Pisgah – Jacqualyn Smith *Vardaman – Vivian Robinson Okolona: Mount Pisgah – Laurie Small *Verona-Palmetto - Jean Harden *Ozark - William Wilson Wesley FDN – JCC - Plantersville - William Phipps The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 299

West Jackson District Equalizing Members *Conf. UMM President – Donald Beard Dist. UMW President - Berenda *Dist. Lay Leader – Martin Butler Pendleton *Dist Lay Speaker – Laura Tedder *Dist. Youth (age 12-17) – Evan Cochran *Dist. UMM President - Sam Price *Dist. Young Person (age 18-30) – Abby Herrington

*Nancy Ballard Janice Baxton *Cheryl Haynes Richard Garley *Angela Griffin *Michelle Henty *Red Moffat *Melanie Morrow *Dorothy Portis *Claudia Scarborough *Sarah Shaw *Janis Roberts *Tony Carlisle May Merrell

Lay Members Elected by the Charge Conference *Diaconal Minister - Joy Carr *Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Jim Diaconal Minister - Kenneth Roberts Wilkirson *Anguilla-Grace - Merlin Richardson *Jackson: Leavell Woods – Nancy Nordan Asbury-KIingsley Chapel - Bobby Cooper *Jackson: Pratt Memorial – Velma Green *Benton: Wesley Chapel - Alva Cobb *Jackson: St. Luke - Babs Stauss *Benton-Midway – Virginia Matthews Jackson: Van Winkle – Cindy Beall *Bovina – Susan Bailey *Jackson: Wells Memorial – John Henegan *Bradley Chapel - Earlene Alexander *Jackson: Wells Memorial – Elaine Talbott *Cary: Goodman Memorial – Billy Johnson *Jackson: Wells Memorial – Bob Kersh Cayuga – Jamie Ross Louise-Silver City – Bill Alexander *Clinton: First – Margaret Davis *Madison: Parkway Hills - Ann *Clinton: First – Jack Sullivan Weissenborn *Clinton: First – Rachel Townsend *Madison: Parkway Hills – Charles Guess *Clinton: Lynch Chapel – Mayo Wilson *Memorial – John Scarborough *Clinton: Seven Springs - Deborah Bracey *Middlebrook – Alice Emanuel *Clinton: St. Johns – Jeannie Lane Millsaps College – Clinton: St. Paul-Blessed Trinity - Myram *Mount Olivet-Satartia-Wesley Chapel – Cooper Barry Peakich *Couparle - Ezra Phillips *Mt. Pleasant - Sharon Pepper *Edwards – Camille Lee Pleasant Hill – Jackie Taylor *Ellison-Pickens - Betty Moore Port Gibson - Bobby Greenlee Fletchers Chapel-Bethany - Pope May *Raymond-Learned - Fred Brooks *Flora-Bentonia – Harold Miller *Redbone – Sara Dionne *Hermanville – Mary Walls *Redwood-Eagle Lake – Linda Hanks Holly Bluff - Eldon Screws Rolling Fork – Gladys Miller *Jackson: Aldersgate - Emma Brooks-Smith *Spring Ridge - Stan Gill *Jackson: Alta Woods – Bessie Mizelle *Utica-Carpenter - Dale Yates *Jackson: Anderson - Donna McLaurin *Vicksburg: Crawford Street – Faye Jackson: Anderson – Cassaundra Wilkerson McCullum *Vicksburg: Gibson Memorial - Mary *Jackson: Anderson - Janice Thompson- Westbrook Jones *Vicksburg: Hawkins - Ann Perrier *Jackson: Briarwood - Tommy Dyson *Vicksburg: Porters Chapel - Buford Evans *Jackson: Broadmeadow – Scott Crawford *Vicksburg: Wesley – Clarence Dunmore *Jackson: Central – Iely Mohamed *Yazoo City: First – Hubert Hatfield *Jackson: Emmanuel - Brenda Thornburgh *Yazoo City: First – Rodney Henderson *Jackson: Forest Hill - Ed Harding Yazoo City: St. John’s – Janice Nelson *Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Kay *Yazoo City: St. Stephen’s – Eugene Fouche’ Barksdale Wesley FDN – JSU – Jackson: Galloway Memorial – Sherry Russum The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 301

Section IX

Rules and Policies A. Standing Rules The Mississippi Annual Conference

Preface “The Annual Conference, for its own government, may adopt rules and regulations not in conflict with the Discipline of The United Methodist Church;” (Par. 604, The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2008, hereinafter referred to as The Book of Discipline.) The Annual Conference is incorporated under the laws of the State of Mississippi as The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Incorporated, a non-profit corporation. All references to “Conference” or “Annual Conference” shall mean The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Incorporated. Rule 1: Rules of Procedure The Annual Conference shall be ordered by The Book of Discipline and Wesley’s Rules; otherwise, the latest edition available through The United Methodist Publishing House of Robert’s Rules of Order shall provide guidance. Annual Conference Membership & Expenses Rule 2: Conference membership shall consist of the following: A. Clergy Membership shall include those identified in The Book of Discipline B. Lay membership shall include those identified in The Book of Discipline. C. Equalizing lay and clergy membership: When necessary, additional at-large members, as certified by the conference secretary, shall be named by the district superintendent in consultation with the district lay leader, to assure an equal number of lay and clergy members as set forth in The Book of Discipline. These equalizing members shall include; Chairpersons of all Conference Boards, Committees, Councils and Commissions (if laypersons), District Presidents of the United Methodist Men, United Methodist Women, and United Methodist Youth; Conference Director of Lay Speaking, and District Directors of Lay Speaking. Priority shall be given to consideration and election of additional young adult and youth members. When the number to be elected is unequal to the number of districts, the district(s) with the larger memberships shall elect an additional member in order of size. The Annual Conference shall provide their per diem expenses. The Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall provide funding for the expenses of the Annual Conference. Rule 3: Committee on the Annual Conference The Bishop shall gather and convene this committee to develop the Annual Conference agenda, program, worship, and local arrangements. Annual Conference Order Rule 4: Annual Conference Order A. The basic Conference Order shall be established in compliance with The Book of Discipline. B. The Connectional Leadership Team of the Annual Conference will serve as the steward of the vision of the annual conference and focus on aligning the resources of the conference with the mission of the conference. That team will be composed of no more than 25 members. It shall include: Annual Conference Lay Leader (Convener), Resident Bishop, Conference Secretary, Director of Connectional Ministry and other leaders as determined by the nominating committee. (This team will serve in the role of BOD and BDGM.) 302 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

C. The following Operational Committees will serve to conduct the ongoing administration and mission of the Annual Conference in compliance with the current discipline. Mission and Ministry 1. UMVIM 2. Disaster Response 3. Mission Committee 4. Camping Ministries 5. HECM 6. CORR 7. Hispanic 8. Native American 9. SBC 10. Justice and Mercy 11. Christian Unity 12. COSROW 13. Church and Society 14. Parish and Community a. Small Church b. Revitalization c. New Church d. Grant Comm. Clergy and Lay Leadership 1. Board of Laity 2. Board of Ordained Ministry 3. Lay Speaking Ministry 4. A.C. UMW 5. A.C. UMM 6. CCYM Administrative Ministry 1. Episcopacy 2. Personnel 3. Nominations 4. Communications Commission 5. CFA 6. Trustees 7. Board of Pensions 8. Board of Medical Benefits 9. Equitable Compensation 10. Resolutions and Petitions 11. Standing Rules 12. AC Planning 13. Archives and History 14. Journal 15. Joint Committee on Incapacity 16. Disability Comm. D. The Conference Leadership Team may establish groups to resource the ministry and mission as needed as long as they are within the scope of the budget and foci of the conference. Annual Conference Reports Rule 5: Pastors’ Reports The pastors shall file the annual statistical report for each church served, as directed by the confer- ence statistician. Rule 6: Conference Committee on Standing Rules The committee shall review the Standing Rules annually and make recommendations regarding Standing Rules to the Annual Conference no later than the morning session of the second day. The The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 303 recommendations shall lie on the table to be considered and acted upon the next day. The committee shall be authorized to make non-substantive, editorial changes as needed. Rule 7: Reports and Resolutions A. Reports and resolutions originating in Annual Conference agencies to be presented to the Annual Conference for action shall be typewritten, in triplicate, and shall be in the possession of the Annual Conference office on the date set by the conference Leadership Council. B. Procedures: All resolutions and petitions presented to the Annual Conference which do not origi- nate in the cabinet or in one of the duly constituted conference councils, boards, commissions, committees, or agencies shall be sent to the conference secretary and to the conference office for printing in the conference workbook addendum no later than thirty (30) days prior to the opening session. Copies shall be in proper form, ready for printing, and may be sent electronically or by mail. These resolutions or petitions shall be referred to the conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions for concurrence, non-concurrence, amendment, or appropriate referral; and the commit- tee shall report back to the Annual Conference. These resolutions shall be sent to each district superintendent prior to the pre-conference briefings as practicable, to be distributed at that time to the voting members of the Annual Conference. C. Conference Action: The Conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions shall state its posi- tion concerning each resolution or petition and the rationale for such position at the time that the resolutions and petitions are first presented to the session of the Annual Conference. Resolutions and petitions shall lie on the table for at least 24 hours after being presented prior to being con- sidered by the Annual Conference. As each resolution or petition comes up for consideration, the conference Committee on Resolutions and Petitions shall again present its position and the underlying rationale. If present, the first and last floor speaker shall be the designated representa- tive for the person or organization that submitted the proposal, irrespective of any other limit placed by the Annual Conference on debate of the proposal. The conference committee shall make a statement after all floor speakers but prior to the final vote by the Annual Conference. Rule 8: Budget Changes at Annual Conference When any proposal is brought to the floor of annual conference to change the budget that is lying on the table and is approved, the amendment to the budget must be referred to CFA for a funding recom- mendation before the final vote on the budget is taken. Rule 9: Official Journal and Yearbook The Journal editor, under the direction of the conference secretary, shall be responsible for editing and publishing the Annual Conference Journal each year and shall be authorized to contract and draw funds from the Conference Administration Fund for the cost of preparing and mailing the Journal. The secretary shall recommend to the Annual Conference the material to be included in the Journal. All material to be published shall be in the hands of the conference secretary within seven days following adjournment of the Annual Conference. Electronic copies will be provided the clergy and laity members of the Annual Conference. Hard copies will be provided to retired ministers. Hard copies may be pur- chased by individual order. Rule 10: Memoirs Memoirs shall be published in the conference Journal for deceased ordained clergy, diaconal minis- ters, and local pastors, their spouses, and their dependent children. A bronze plaque is to be presented by the Conference Board of Pensions to the families of deceased clergy. Nominations & Elections Rule 11: Conference Committee on Nominations A. Each year between August 1st and December 31st, a period of self nomination shall be offered. Additionally, during this timeframe Connectional Ministries shall lead an ongoing process by inviting gifted persons to serve and called persons to respond to leadership responsibilities at the Annual Conference Level. 304 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

B. Beginning January of each year, the Nominating Committee will consider those who self nomi- nate and are nominated by Connectional Ministries. In the spring, the nominating committee will interview candidates for leadership on conference teams and committees. C. The committee shall make the following nominations for the Annual Conference: a secretary, a statistician, trustees of property, a lay leader, members of all quadrennial councils, boards, com- missions, and committees as specified by The Book of Discipline and Annual Conference Standing Rules. (See Rule 4, Parts C and D.) D. The committee, in making nominations, shall ensure inclusive representation on all councils, boards, and commissions; and may choose to add up to three additional persons on any board, commission, or committee to insure inclusiveness or expertise. E. The committee shall prepare and mail its quadrennial report to each member of the Annual Conference no later than twenty (20) days prior to the opening session of the Annual Conference; provided that amendments to the report shall be submitted in writing no later than the morning of the first full day of the conference; and provided further that, except for those nominations which require immediate election in order that the business of the Annual Conference session may proceed, the report shall lie on the table until the day following the completion of the report of the Committee on Nominations. F. Within 90 days, after the adjournment of Annual Conference all conference boards, committees, commissions, and councils shall meet and elect officers. The bishop shall appoint a convener and a nominating committee for those boards, committees, or commissions that are designated by the Book of Discipline to elect their own officers. Rule 12: Expectations of Conference Leadership Groups A. Tenure: Unless The Book of Discipline or institutional charters direct otherwise, no clergy or lay- person shall serve more than eight consecutive years on any quadrennial council, board, commis- sion, committee, or board of directors or trustees; further, each member shall not be renominated until four years has lapsed. B. Limitation of Membership: No clergy or layperson shall serve on more than one quadrennial body, provided that this rule does not apply to those committees which function only during sessions of the Annual Conference (Refer to Rule 10.R, 10.S, 10.T, 10.U), or to ex-officio mem- bers. C. Conflict of Interest: It is provided that members of committees are to avoid any conflict of inter- est in their service and therefore, any member who serves on a committee, commission, board or council who has a personal interest in or is a recipient of a grant, loan or other monetary award to either that member or to the church she/he serves, which is paid from that committee’s dis- bursements, shall not vote on considerations affecting his or her position and shall abstain from participating in the discussion regarding the same. D. Nominations from the Floor: The privilege of nominating from the floor shall be reserved for members of the Annual Conference. E. Attendance at Meetings: Elected members of a council, board, commission, or committee shall forfeit membership when they are absent from two consecutive regular meetings of which they have been duly notified, unless they have notified the chairperson of valid reasons for nonatten- dance. The Committee on Nominations shall be notified of such absences by the chairpersons before April 1, so that a replacement can be placed in nomination at the Annual Conference in accordance with Rule 11 of the Annual Conference Standing Rules. F. Open Meetings: The meetings of councils, boards, commissions, committees, and boards of direc- tors or trustees shall be open to all members of The United Methodist Church within the confer- ence. This rule does not apply to cabinet meetings. Those planning to attend a stated meeting shall give the chairperson at least a week’s notice, so that adequate space can be provided. Persons attending such meetings shall have the right to speak only with the permission of the body but shall not have the right to vote. The Board of Ordained Ministry shall hold executive sessions for the purpose of examining candidates for conference membership or other relationships under its jurisdiction. Boards of trustees or directors may vote to hold executive sessions when it is deemed necessary. G. E-meetings: Councils, boards, commission, and committees may use such technical means such as telephone conferences or secure Internet links to conduct electronic meetings, provided all The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 305

members have access to such means. Members shall receive adequate notice of such meetings, and recorded minutes shall be required. Annual Conference Staff Rule 13: Bishop’s Administrative Assistant The resident bishop may appoint a clergy member in full connection to serve as administrative assis- tant to the bishop. The bishop’s assistant shall be a member of the Cabinet and have the same limit on term of service as district superintendents. The administrative assistant to the bishop shall serve to fulfill such administrative functions as the bishop shall assign. The position shall be accountable to the bishop and the Conference Personnel Committee. Rule 14: Director of Ministerial Services The resident bishop may appoint a clergy member in full connection to serve as the director of Ministerial Services. The position shall be accountable to the bishop and the Conference Personnel Committee. Rule 15: Director of Connectional Ministries There may be a Director of Connectional Ministries. The director shall be accountable to the bishop and the Personnel Committee. The director shall exercise oversight and coordination to the conference Connectional Ministries staff, and work with the conference Leadership Council, the district staff, and local churches to promote relationships of ministry, service, and mission between and among local con- gregations for the fulfillment of the primary task of local churches, which is the making of disciples for Jesus Christ fir the transformation of the world. A limit to the term of service for the director shall be the same as district superintendents. The connectional ministries staff shall be charged with aligning the resources of the Annual Conference with its ministry and mission. Conference Finances & Property Rule 16: Fiscal and Administrative Policies The fiscal and administrative year of The Mississippi Annual Conference shall be from January 1 to December 31. The conference Council on Finance and Administration shall develop, maintain, and administer a comprehensive and coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies, procedures, and management services for the Annual Conference as set forth in Par. 611.1, The Book of Discipline. Rule 17: Capital Funds Campaigns There shall be only one Annual Conference capital funds campaign during two consecutive quadren- nia. The campaign may begin and end at any time during the eight-year period. No pay period may begin sooner than three years from the end of the previously designated pay period. Rule 18: Advanced Notice of Proposed Action When the board of trustees or directors of any institution belonging to, related to, or governed by The Mississippi Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, whether in whole or in part, or any persons or group of persons desiring the approval of authority of The Mississippi Annual Conference on any matter or proposed action concerning the properties or funds of the Annual Conference or institu- tion, the trustees, directors, or persons shall: A. File a written petition and resolution stating concisely the action that is desired and the reasons therefore, no less than sixty (60) days prior to the opening session of the Annual Conference. Copies shall be filed with the following: 1. The presiding bishop, 2. Conference secretary, 3. Chairperson of the Council on Finance and Administration; and 4. Chairperson of the related board or committee which has a responsibility and interest in the proposed action. B. A true copy of the proposal and resolution shall be mailed to the lay and clergy members of The Mississippi Annual Conference at least twenty (20) days before the opening of the conference. 306 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

C. No conference action shall be taken on any proposal concerning properties or funds of the Annual Conference or any of its institutions unless advance notice is given. Rule 19: Sale of Conference Property When Annual Conference abandoned property is sold, the mineral rights shall be reserved for the conference with any net proceeds received to be used by the Parish and Community ministry table. The Book of Discipline Par. 2548.3 indicates that the conference trustees are ultimately responsible for the disposition of any abandoned local church property within the bounds of the annual Conference. To help the conference trustees be efficient stewards of this responsibility, when the disposition of the property of a discontinued or abandoned church is handled locally or by the district trustees, a report of the completion of the sale/transfer and distribution of any funds shall be forwarded to the conference trustees for their records. Rule 20: Trustees/Directors of Conference Institutions All trustees or directors of institutions related to or belonging to The Mississippi Annual Conference shall be elected by the Annual Conference upon nominations made in accordance with the pertinent paragraphs of The Book of Discipline. When the election is otherwise provided for in the charter of an institution, this rule shall not apply; in which case, however, the names of the trustees shall be submitted to the Mississippi Annual Conference for ratification. The Camping Ministries Committee, in consultation with the trustees/directors of conference camping facilities, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the conference nominating process for selecting trustees/directors of those institutions. District Matters Rule 21: Number of Districts There shall be eleven (11) districts in The Mississippi Annual Conference. The districts shall orga- nize themselves according to the current Book of Discipline. Amendments

Rule 22: Standing Rules may be amended by a two-thirds vote of members present and voting at the Annual Conference, only after the proposed amendment has been presented in writing, and reviewed by the Standing Rules Committee. B. Mississippi Conference Clergy Behavioral Policy Policy on Professional Sexual Misconduct

Table of Contents I. Purpose II. Theological Foundation III. Definitions IV. Sexual Ethics V. Support Teams VI. Procedure for Reporting and Responding VII. Other Behavioral Policy I. Purpose A church professional (see definition in III.E.) is in a position of great trust, power, and responsibility. This provides the opportunity for unique relationships of grace and caring. Church professionals some- times violate the trust given them. Sexual misconduct is one of the gravest violations of this trust. This policy seeks to address the abuse of power by all church professionals, both men and, women, who engage in sexual misconduct. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 307

The intent is to provide guidance to both laity and clergy of the Annual Conference and the local church regarding sexual misconduct. It is both the ethical and legal responsibility of the Annual Conference to ensure that there are mechanisms for addressing grievances in matters of sexual misconduct. This policy, which includes procedures for complaints, will serve to guard against inappropriate behavior and will outline a means for handling grievances should sexual misconduct occur. II. Theological Foundation All persons are created by God. In the Genesis stories, as in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, it is affirmed that we are created in the image and likeness of God. God values human life, intending all women, men and children to have worth and dignity in all relationships with God and others. God calls us into covenant with each other in God. We are one connected body, holy in Christ, created equal. Where one part of the body is injured, physically, emotionally or spiritually, the entire body is rendered less than God’s intended wholeness. We are called to use our bodies, including our sexuality, in a respon- sible way. Sexual misconduct of any kind violates a person’s integrity and is an unjust use of status and power, and a sinful behavior against God and one another. The United Methodist Book of Resolutions (1996, p. 481) states: “Jesus was sent into this world that we might experience whole relationship with each other and God. `There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus’ (Galatians 3:28 RSV).” One who repents for sinful behavior is promised forgiveness. However, discipline should be dis- tinguished from forgiveness. A church professional guilty of sexual misconduct needs and may receive forgiveness and be offered avenues for redemption and change. And yet, the church must still take steps to protect the people of God.

III. Definitions A. SEXUAL MISCONDUCT occurs when a church professional engages in sexual contact or sexu- alized behavior with a congregant, client, employee, student, staff member or other person (adult, teenage or child) within the professional relationship, or misuses the professional relationship in unwanted behavior with any individual. Sexual misconduct includes sexual harassment and any form of criminal sexual conduct. Sexual misconduct includes inappropriate use of electronic communication (i.e. email, voice mail, Instant Messaging, internet websites) and any deliberate access of pornographic internet sites for the purpose of sexual gratification. B. SEXUAL HARASSMENT is any unwanted sexual advance or demand, either verbal, or physi- cal, which is perceived by what a reasonable person of the same sex as the accuser would perceive as demeaning, intimidating or coercive under the same or similar circumstances. “Sexual harass- ment must be understood as an exploitation of a power relationship rather than as an exclusively sexual issue. Sexual harassment includes, but it not limited to, the creation of a hostile or abusive working environment resulting from discrimination on the basis of gender.” (2004 The Book of Discipline, ¶161,I) Sexually oriented humor or language, inappropriate questions or comments about sexual behavior or preference, unwelcome or undesired physical contact, inappropriate comments about clothing or physical appearance, or repeated requests for social engagements are sexual harassment in a situation where there is an employment, mentor, or colleague relationship between the persons involved. C. COMPLAINANT is a person who communicates a concern regarding alleged sexual miscon- duct. D. GRIEVANT is a person who submits a written allegation of sexual misconduct. A grievant may be a parent or responsible party for a minor or an adult incapable of self-reporting. E. .For the purposes of this policy, a church professional is a clergy person, diaconal minister, or local pastor whose appointment is set by the Bishop. IV. Ethics Response Teams A. The purposes of the response teams: 1. To provide support to the complainant, the accused, and the congregation affected by allega- tions or incidents of misconduct. 308 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

2. To provide the complainant with a safe, non-threatening environment within the church fam- ily in which he/she can reveal allegations of misconduct and receive support, compassion, and direction. 3. To provide support, compassion, and direction for a person accused of misconduct. 4. To offer congregations affected by incidents of misconduct support and recommendations regarding care and healing for their community and the individuals and families involved. 5. To offer information about the misconduct policy to persons who are referred to the response team. B. The makeup of the response teams: 1. A response team or teams may be named by the Bishop. 2. A response team may consist of three or more persons who are sensitive to issues of sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse. A team may include church professionals (clergy or dia- conal), mental health professionals and lay persons. Members of a support team may be chosen from within and beyond the Mississippi Annual Conference. 3. Training on issues of misconduct shall be available and the names of persons receiving such training shall be made available to the Bishop. Such training shall be the responsibility of those to whom the Bishop assigns said responsibility. C. Structure and Function 1. A team may be instructed by the Bishop to respond to the needs of any or all of the following: complainant or grievant, the accused professional, the congregation. 2. A team will: a. explain the procedures available within the structures of the church for dealing with the problem; b. offer resources and consultation to the accused professional, the complainant and/or the con- gregation and assist in any appropriate manner; c. encourage the person making the allegation to keep a diary listing time, place, and nature of the offenses; d. support the person if they choose to submit a written grievance; e. accompany the person to meetings with the church authorities if he/she desires it.

V. Procedures for Reporting and Responding to Complaints of Misconduct A. Anyone who desires to discuss a concern regarding misconduct may contact their pastor, another United Methodist clergy person, a district superintendent, the Bishop, or a person trained to func- tion as a member of a Sexual Ethics Support Team. B. The provisions of Paragraphs 362, 413 and 2702-2706 of The Book of Discipline (2004) shall deter- mine the procedure. C. When an allegation of misconduct is subject to mandatory reporting requirements by the state (as in the case of a minor or an adult incapable of self-reporting), it shall be reported to the Bishop, and to the appropriate authorities and agencies. D. When appropriate the Bishop may utilize the services of one or more of the Ethics Response Teams. C. Parsonage Guidelines Adopted 1990 Parsonage Standards The Mississippi Conference Whereas, parsonage standards are needed to provide a uniformity so that ministers and churches may know what is expected of each other, to keep moving expenses with changing furniture and storage to a minimum, and to help clear the way for appointments to be made based upon abilities and gifts rather than upon size and needs of families - with the understanding that some churches provide housing allow- ances, but that these standards apply to most of the parsonages in the Mississippi Conference at the pres- ent - in order to provide an atmosphere by which clergy are able to care for their families and recharge for ministry and to provide economy, convenience and good will for both parsonage families and churches, the following guidelines are recommended as parsonage standards: The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 309

I. The parsonage should have: A. At least three bedrooms (four bedrooms, if possible) with ample closet space in each (double closets, if possible). In two story houses, one bedroom with a full bath should be on the ground floor. The parsonage should be accessible to persons with handicapping conditions B. At least two full baths with shower and tub facilities in each C. A family room or den. D. A living room separate from the den (if possible). E. Adequate room in the kitchen for family meals or a breakfast nook. F An adequate dining room. It would be best for the parsonage family for the dining room to be separate from the living room. G. Adequate kitchen cabinets with counter tops of standard heights. H. Adequate storage space. I. Dry storage, space large enough for extra mattresses, furniture, trunks, books, out-of-season clothes, etc. (Basements are not usually satisfactory.) J. Sufficient electrical receptacles, fire extinguishers and smoke detectors complying with building and/or fire codes. K. Modern energy efficient central heating system and central air conditioning, and an attic exhaust fan. These systems should be designed so that unused areas can be turned off. L. Insulation in ceilings, floors and exterior walls to meet current codes. M. Storm windows (or insulated windows) and storm doors. N. Garage or carport (double, if possible). O. Adequate security devices.

II. The pastoral charge should provide: A. Inside the house: 1. Appliances a. Frost-free refrigerator with freezer compartment b. Kitchen stove c. Standard water heater: 40 gallon minimum; quick recovery; energy efficient d. Washing machine e. Dryer f. Dishwasher 2. Basic furniture for each room, plus a. Chests b. Bedroom chairs c. Bookcases d. Lamps e. Curtains and draperies f. Carpeting or other floor covering for entire house Discarded furnishings and previously owned furnishings should not be placed in the parsonage. 3. Double sink in the kitchen 4. Telephone—either purchase a phone or pay base rental 5. TV cable connections B. Outside the house 1. Power lawn mower, in safe working condition, (if needed) 2. TV antenna (if cable not available) 3. Adequate outside lighting 4. Outside electrical receptacles

III. Care and maintenance A. The Trustees are responsible for care and maintenance. B. The parsonage family is responsible for routine care of the parsonage and grounds. C. The parsonage is to be mutually respected by the pastor’s family as the property of the church and by the church as a place of privacy for the pastor’s family. The chairperson of the Committee on Pastor-Parish Relations, the chairperson of the Board of Trustees, and pastor shall make an annual 310 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

review of the church-owned parsonage to assure proper maintenance. (2004 Book of Discipline, Par. 2532.4) D. Current inventory of furnishings should be kept. 1. The pastor and the church office (and/or the trustees chairperson) should each have a copy. For insurance purposes, a file should be kept in the church’s safety deposit box—photos of each rooms’ furnishings, purchase date and cost. 2. Gifts to the pastor and/or parsonage should be clearly designated. 3. The Trustees must approve and accept gifts for the parsonage. E. A book or file of pertinent information should be compiled by the parsonage family and kept in the parsonage. It should include: 1. Service and repair phone numbers. 2. Appliance invoices, warranties, repair information, etc. 3. Cleaning methods for carpets, draperies, walls, windows, and furniture . 4. Heating, cooling and plumbing systems warranties; manuals, and service records. F. Insurance equal to 90% of the replacement value of the house and furnishings should be carried as minimum, to be paid by the church/charge. Ministers are encouraged to provide for insurance on their personal property. G. The annual church budget should include adequate funds for maintenance. H. There should be an annual pest control inspection, and treatment if necessary. I. The parsonage should be kept well painted inside and outside. It is preferable that the painting of the parsonage interior coincide with the beginning of pastorates. J. The parsonage family is responsible for any and all damage done to the parsonage by their pets.

IV. Changes of pastors When an impending move is evident, the chairperson of the Trustees and the chairperson of the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee should meet at the parsonage with the pastor and inspect the parson- age using the following guidelines: A. A complete check of the inventory shall be made. B. Each room shall be inspected for needed repairs, refurbishings, paint, etc. C. The electrical, heating, cooling and plumbing systems shall be inspected. D. An evaluation of the structure, inside and outside, including furnishings, appliances and systems shall be made. E. The pastor shall provide information about the condition of appliances and systems that only the person living in the house would know. F. The Trustees shall arrange for needed repairs, refurbishings, painting, etc. G. The parsonage family shall leave the parsonage in a clean and sanitary condition (including the yard, attic and basement) All personal items shall be disposed of or removed from the premises. The parsonage family shall have repaired at their expense any damage due to negligence and/or pets. If a satisfactory solution/agreement can not be reached by the pastor and church on this matter, the District Superintendent shall be contacted and the superintendent shall appoint a committee of two ministers and two lay persons beyond this local charge to determine the extent of damage that is due to negligence. H. If at all possible, utilities should be in the church’s name with the parsonage address to avoid termination of services. While setting the process for the new pastor’s covenant meeting, also set a walk through of the parsonage. The outgoing pastor (and spouse), representatives of the Parsonage Committee (Trustees), representatives of the Pastor (Staff) - Parish Relations Committee, the incoming pastor (and spouse) and the District Superintendent shall participate in the walls through. Parsonage Standards Task Group Robert L. Carter, III, Merlin Conoway, Jean Cornelius, Lisa Hicks, Norma Hubbard, Marshall Jenkins The Cabinet Rev. Bert Felder, Dr. Carl Grubbs, Rev. Jerry Beam The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 311

D. Clergy Vacation and Days Off Policy Adopted as a Guideline June 2005 The Mississippi Annual Conference recommends that all charges of the conference provide their pastor(s) with paid annual vacation periods of at least the following schedule and make necessary finan- cial arrangements for pulpit supply during the pastor’s absence from the pulpit. Guidelines for vacation periods shall be based on the total credited years of service published annually in the conference Journal. This policy is for pastors serving appointments within the bounds of the Mississippi Conference. Regardless of years of service, part-time pastors and retired ministers serving under appointment are recommended to receive two weeks including Sundays annual paid vacation, with the charge responsible for pulpit supply. Conference Relationship Years of Service Vacation Time

Full-time Local Pastors in process, Attending the four-week Course of Study 2 weeks incl. Sundays Full-time Pastors (Full Members, Probationary Members, Assoc. Members, Full Connection Deacons, FTLP) 5 years or fewer 2 weeks incl. Sundays Full-time Pastors (Full Members, Probationary Members, Assoc. Members, Full Connection Deacons, FTLP) 6 to 10 years 3 weeks incl. Sundays Full-time Pastors (Full Members, More than 10 years 4 weeks incl. Sundays Probationary Members, Assoc. Members, Full Connection Deacons, FTLP) NOTE: “Years of service” refers to years of service in an annual conference(s) of The United Methodist Church, not years of service in the local church to which the pastor is appointed. These years of service include years under appointment to seminary or beyond the local church. Vacation time is on a conference-year basis. Vacation time not used in one year cannot be carried over into the next year. It should also be remembered that participation in camping programs and similar conference activities, plus time used for Continuing Education, as defined by The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church and according to the rules set by the conference Board of Ordained Ministry, shall not be considered as vacation time or used instead of vacation time. It is the joint responsibility of the pastor and the PPR committee to see that such participation does not become abusive and a hindrance to effective ministry within the local church. Meanwhile, it should also be remembered that we are a connectional faith and should expect to reasonably share our talents to uplift the whole Body of Christ where needed. Churches should encourage their pastor(s) to participate in physical exercise programs, good nutri- tion programs, and to get regular checkups with their doctors. Pastors and churches should work together to establish a days off policy which will accommodate church tasks while providing time for the pastor to maintain personal and spiritual health. E. Safe Sanctuaries Policy and Minimum Requirements for Conference Ministries and Guidelines for Local Church Ministries The 2006 Annual Conference approved a resolution that the conference “shall develop safety and risk-reducing policies and procedures for the purpose of providing protection to children, youth, and vulnerable adults that come to us, to staff and volunteers from unwarranted allegations of abuse, and to limit the extent of legal liability.” A task group developed the following policy, which will be presented at the 2007 Annual Conference for adoption. 312 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

Introduction Jesus said, “Whoever welcomes a child…welcomes me” (Matthew 18:5). He also said, “If any of you put a stumbling block before one of these little ones…it would be better for you if a great millstone were fasted around your neck and you were drowned in the depth of the sea.” (Matthew 18:6) Our Christian faith calls us to offer both hospitality and protection to those who cannot protect themselves. We affirm this responsibility for the safety of children at each child’s baptism by our congregational response, pledg- ing: “With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ, that this child, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.” (Book of Worship, Baptismal Covenant, Congregational Pledge, 11) Purpose Building on our theological and spiritual foundation, our purpose for establishing this policy and accompanying procedures is to demonstrate our absolute and unwavering commitment to create a safe environment that will foster the comprehensive health, growth and development of all within our charge and care. Intent As a Christian community of faith, the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, we pledge to conduct the ministry of the gospel in ways that foster the safety and spiritual growth of all. Nothing in this policy or procedure is designed to hinder or prevent the investigation of suspected, reported, or confirmed violation of any Mississippi criminal laws. We hereby declare our intent to: 1. Follow reasonable safety measures in the selection and recruitment of staff and volunteers. 2. Provide adequate training for staff and volunteers regarding the implementation of our policies and procedures. 3. Implement prudent operational procedures in all programs and events that will encourage the development of our adults and children. 4. Design a clearly defined procedure for reporting instances of injury, harm or abuse in accordance with the requirements of state and federal laws. 5. Respond with compassion and integrity to needs as they present themselves following incidents of harm, injury, or abuse. 6. Review our policies and procedures regularly to meet changing legal, health, and safety stan- dards.

Conclusion In all of our ministries, the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church is committed to demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ so that each person is “surrounded by steadfast love… established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.” (Baptismal Covenant II, United Methodist Hymnal, p.44). Definitions ADULT – Any person 18 years or older CHILD – Any person under the age of 18 CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES – Any activity or program for children or youth sponsored by the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, its local churches, or Conference affiliated ministries CONFERENCE – The Mississippi Conference of The United Methodist Church NATIONAL BACKGROUND CHECK – A Background check that includes ■ National Criminal Background Check ■ National Sexual Offenders Check ■ Social Security Number Verification RESIDENTIAL CAMPING – Any overnight event is considered residential camping. This includes but is not limited to residential camping settings, conference camps, a conference or district lock-in, youth related overnight events, or mission work outside the boundaries of your residential dwelling STAFF PERSON – Any person employed by the conference who is responsible for youth or children’s activities SUPERVISOR – The person who has direct and immediate oversight and responsibility for any event The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 313

VOLUNTEER – A person 18 years of age or older who assists in conducting youth or children’s activities under the supervision of a staff person VULNERABLE ADULT – Any person over 18 years of age with diagnosed diminished physical, mental, or emotional capacities 1. Selection and Recruitment of Staff and Volunteers 1.1 All persons employed to serve in a supervisory capacity for children/youth shall: 1.1.1 Be at least 21 years of age (in certain circumstances, such as Camp Wesley Pines and Camp Lake Stephens leadership, 18 years shall be the acceptable minimum age when combined with adequate training in the conference policies and procedures and competent oversight by a qualified adult, such as the camp director.) 1.1.2 No one shall be employed in a supervisory capacity unless he/she is at least four years older than the oldest student 1.1.3 Complete an application/commitment form 1.1.4 Provide three character references with full contact information 1.1.5 Demonstrate an active relationship with their local church for at least 6 months prior to employment 1.1.6 Be interviewed by the director of the ministry/program 1.1.7 Consent to a national background check 1.2 All volunteers serving in a supervisory capacity for children/youth shall: 1.2.1 Be at least 21 years of age 1.2.2 Complete an application/commitment form 1.2.3 Demonstrate an active relationship with their local church for at least 6 months prior to serving in a supervisory capacity 1.2.4 Be interviewed by the director of the ministry/program 1.2.5 Consent to a national background check 1.3 All volunteers serving in a helping capacity for children/youth shall: 1.3.1 Complete an application/commitment form 1.3.2 Be interviewed by the director of the ministry/program 1.3.3 Consent to a national background check 1.4 In the event that a substitute worker needs to be brought in under last-minute circumstances, that person must: 1.4.1 Complete an application/commitment form 1.4.2 Complete a basic orientation/training provided by the director or other supervisor before actually beginning work. 1.5 All information obtained from background checks will be received and reviewed by the Conference Director of Connectional Ministries or their designee, who may, in their discre- tion, share applicable information with the appropriate supervisory staff person(s). Additionally, if the record of a staff member or candidate for a staff position shows a criminal conviction, the Conference Director of Connectional Ministries or their designee will con- sider the employment on a case-by-case basis. Otherwise all such information will be held in confidence, except for any disclosure required by lawful court action. 1.6 Any prospective volunteer or candidate for a staff position with a conviction for a sex offense or abuse or neglect of a minor is prohibited from work with children or youth. All other convictions will be considered on a case by case basis. 2. Training 2.1 Training must be a mandatory component of each event’s design. The design team shall be responsible for assuring that adequate insurance for the specific event and/or activities either from the conference or the district is in place. 2.2 The design team must have a person available at the event who is trained and certified to receive any report of allegations of abuse and follow through according to the conference guidelines and the requirements of state law. 2.3 All workers shall be trained annually in safety, first aid, and child abuse prevention. 2.4 Training shall include information, explanation, and discussion of : 2.4.1 The annual conference policy 314 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

2.4.2 Behaviors or other indicators which may signal problems 2.4.3 Requirements of Mississippi law for reporting incidents of abuse 2.4.4 Procedures for response to incidents of abuse and for reporting incidents of abuse. 2.5 All persons serving as directors shall complete certification training for processing allegations and reports of child abuse. 2.6 All workers and leaders will sign a covenant to abide by the conference policy at the conclu- sion of each training prior to an event. 3. Operational Procedures for Programs and Events All district and conference ministries with children/youth shall be governed by these guidelines: 3.1 Two unrelated adults shall be present at all times. 3.2 If there are both male and female participants, then the adult leaders should also include both males and females. 3.3 The number of adult leaders and chaperones required for each event (above the minimum of two) will be set by the established conference ratios as follows: 3.3.1 Day Care/ Nursery Programs (In compliance with Mississippi State Regulations) Infants (Non-handicapped & Not Walking) 1 Adult to 5 Infants Toddlers (Walking, Non-handicapped) 1 Adult to 9 Toddlers 2 years of age 1 Adult to 12 Children 3 years of age 1 Adult to 14 Children 4 years of age 1 Adult to 16 Children 5 years of age 1 Adult to 20 Children 6 years of age & Older 1 Adult to 25 Children 3.3.2 Mixed Age Groups 6 weeks to 30 months 1 Adult to 5 Children 2 to 4 years 1 Adult to 8 Children 2 to 3 years 1 Adult to 10 Children 1 2 ⁄2 to 3 years 1 Adult to 12 Children 1 2 ⁄2 to 5 years 1 Adult to 14 Children 3 to 5 years 1 Adult to 16 Children Grades 1-4 1 Adult to 16 Children Grades 5-12 1 Adult to 20 Children 3.3.3 Residential Camping Grades 1-8 1 Adult to 10 Children Grades 9-12 1 Adult to 12 Children 3.4 In residential camping situations, the adult chaperone must always be the same gender as the campers he/she is supervising. 3.5 Unauthorized visitors/volunteers will not be allowed to remain with the group. 3.6 Participants will not be allowed to leave the designated meeting area without permission/super- vision. 3.7 During ministry events, one-on-one activities shall not be conducted “behind closed doors” or in an isolated area away from trained supervisory persons. 3.8 All ministry events will be carried out in appropriate locations with adequate equipment and trained adult supervisors present. 3.9 Registration materials for activities in which children are outside direct supervision of their parents/guardians shall require a signed written permission form that includes pertinent health information in order to participate. 3.10 If the participants are old enough to understand, they shall sign a covenant of participation listing rules for all trips, overnights, etc. The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013 315

3.11 This paragraph three (3) shall be advisory guidelines only, as applied to ministries in the local church and shall not be considered as requirement for the local church. 4. Reporting Incidents 4.1 All reporting of alleged incidents or actual incidents of child abuse must strictly follow Mississippi law. 4.2 A worker who has reasonable cause to suspect that child abuse has occurred should secure the safety of the child, if possible, and then immediately report the incident to the director/super- visor and the certified safety person of the ministry event. It is never the responsibility of a worker with children or youth to investigate allegations of child abuse. The director/supervisor and the certified safety person will then follow all appropriate procedures for reporting to the child’s parents or guardian, authorities of the annual conference and/or district, and local law enforcement and/or child protective service agencies. 5. Responding 5.1 A quick, compassionate and unified response to an alleged incident of child abuse will be initi- ated. All allegations will be taken seriously. 5.2 The Communications Director of the Mississippi Conference of the United Methodist Church, or her/his designee, is the only person authorized to make statements to representatives of the media. All requests for statements should be directed to the appointed Safe Sanctuaries person for the event. 5.3 Pastoral support will be available to all persons involved in the incident. Conclusion We take our policies to reduce the risk of child abuse seriously and are committed to their enforce- ment for the safety and security of all our children, youth, and those who work with them. All conference and district ministry events are required to comply with these policies. Each conference ministry event shall be subject to review by the Safe Sanctuaries Committee of the Conference Office of Connectional Ministries and the conference staff person related to that event. Each district ministry event shall be subject to review by the executive committee of the District Council on Ministries or its equivalent. Conference and district ministry events not sponsored by the Conference Office of Connectional Ministries or the district council or its equivalent will be subject to review by the team, committee, or board that initiates the event. Non-compliance with these policies shall result in potential loss of sponsorship by the Conference Office of Connectional Ministries, district council, or the sponsoring team, board, or committee. The Conference Office of Connectional Ministries shall review these policies and procedures at least biannually.

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Index A H Administration 7 Health and Welfare Boards 15, 129 Advance for Christ 129 Higher Education & Campus Ministry 12, 19, Africa University 139 130 Annual Conference Boards, Committees Hinton Rural Life Center 134 & Commissions 10 Hispanic Ministries 12 Annual Conference Leadership Groups 11 Historical Society 130 Annual Conference Officers 7 Historical Table - Sessions 179 Appointments 73 Apportioned Mission Shares 95 Archives and History, 11, 129 J Awards 190 Journal Committee 12 B L Budget 95 Laity Board 11 Lake Junaluska 133 Lay Leader Report 123 C Lay Servant Ministry 12 Camping Ministries 11, 15, 126, 140 Lay Members of Annual Conference 289 Candler School of Theology, 141 Leadership Council 8 Christian Unity 12 Church and Society, 12 Clergy Behavioral Policy 306 M Clergy Vacation Policy 311 Medical Benefits 13, 121 Communications, 12, 125 Memoirs Conference Directory 211 Clergy 149 Connectional Leadership Council 8 Spouses 159 Connectional Ministries 9, 12, 123 Memphis Theological Seminary 147 Constitutional Amendments 195 Millsaps College 132 Minutes Condensed 53 D Daily Proceedings 37 Daily Proceedings 37 Ministerial Services/Leadership Directory, Conference Ministries 101 Clergy Members 211 Mission Offering 183 Lay Members 289 Mission Outreach Boards 12, 27 Disaster Recovery 13, 128 Discipleship 11 District Boards/Committees 30 N District Lay Leaders 6 Native American Ministry 13 District Superintendents 6 Drew University Theological School 142 O Duke Divinity School 143 Ordained Ministry 13, 138 E P Episcopacy Committee 124 Parsonage Guidelines 308 Equitable Compensation 14, 135 Peace with Justice 12 Pensions 13, 96, 111 F Personnel Committee 13 Finance and Administration 10, 13, 87, 95 POWER of We - 184 Foundation 29, 133 The Mississippi Conference (SEJ) — 2013

R T Religion and Race 128 Tellers 36 Residency in Ministry 14, 139 Trustees 11, 13, 110 Resolutions and Petitions Property 201 Regular 197 U Rolls of Deceased Clergy 167 United Methodist Hour 30 Rust College 131 V S Vital Congregations 10, 14 Safe Sanctuary Policy 311 Volunteers in Mission 13 Seminary Reports 141 Senior Services 16 W Society of St. Andrew 128 Wesley Theological Seminary 148 Standing Rules 13, 301 Status and Role of Women 13 Surviving Spouses 174 Corrections To publish a volume of this size and detail without errors is virtually impossible. Would you please assist us by notifying us of any errors which should be corrected before the next edition? Your cooperation in calling this to our attention is both appreciated and helpful. Please forward your suggestions on how the Journal can be more useful and benefical to you.

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