Journal of the Annual Conference I

2017 journal of the Annual Conference i

JOURNAL of the Fiftieth Session of the WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

of THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Successor Conference to: North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church (1828) North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1869) Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (1879) Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South (1890) Western North Carolina Conference of The Methodist Church (1939) North Carolina Conference of the Central Jurisdiction of The Methodist Church (1939) North Carolina-Virginia Conference of The Methodist Church (1965)

June 23-25, 2017 George R. Stuart Auditorium Lake Junaluska, North Carolina

Edited for the Conference by Kimberly T. Ingram, Director of Ministerial Services and Conference Secretary Editorial Assistants: Erin Allen, G. Craig Allen, Adri Bullard-Rogers, Amy Coles, Karen Morgan, Marsha Bradley Patton, A. Owen Peeler, Kenneth E. Perry, Virginia Robinson, Barbara Rouse PO Box 18005, Charlotte, NC 28218 ii Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS VOLUME I Bishop Paul L. Leeland...... 5 Clergy Ordained as Elders and Deacons at 2017 Session...... 6 Clergy Commissioned as Provisional Members at 2017 Session...... 7 Local Pastors Recognized at 2017 Session...... 8 Clergy Granted Retirement at 2017 Session...... 9 2017-2018 Cabinet...... 11 I. CONFERENCE OFFICERS ...... 12 A. General Officers and Staff...... 12 B. District Superintendents and Staff...... 13 II. CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION...... 14 A. Quadrennial Election...... 14 B. Term Election...... 18 C. Other Groups...... 18 D. Treasurers to Whom Funds Should Be Forwarded...... 21 E. District Officers...... 22 1. Appalachian...... 22 2. Blue Ridge...... 22 3. Catawba Valley...... 23 4. Metro...... 24 5. Northern Piedmont...... 24 6. Smoky Mountain...... 25 7. Uwharrie...... 26 8. Yadkin Valley...... 26 III. CONFERENCE DIRECTORY...... 28 A. Honorary Members...... 29 B. Ordained Clergy, Provisional Members, Associate Members, and Local Pastors...... 29 C. Clergy Granted Honorable Location...... 92 D. Diaconal Ministers...... 93 E. Deaconesses...... 94 F. Mission Personnel...... 94 G. Lay Members of the 2017 Annual Conference...... 96 Ex-Officio Members...... 101 H. Surviving Spouses of Deceased Clergy and Diaconal Ministers...... 102 I. Clergy Service Records...... 106 IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS...... 144 A. 2017 Conference Speakers and Program...... 144 B. 2017 Conference Special Events...... 146 C. Daily Minutes...... 147 D. Certificate of Commissioning and Ordination...... 159 V. THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE...... 160 Part I. Organization and General Business...... 160 Part II. Pertaining to Ordained and Licensed Clergy...... 165 Part III. Certification in Specialized Ministry...... 182 Part IV. Certified Lay Ministry...... 183 Part V. Diaconal Ministers...... 183 Part VI. Appointments and Concluding Business...... 184 2 Western North Carolina Conference VI. APPOINTMENTS – 2017‑2018...... 188 A. Appointments of Clergy to Charges and Districts...... 188 B. Clergy in Appointments in Other Annual Conferences...... 206 C. Deacons in Full Connection and Provisional Members Appointed Beyond the Local Church...... 206 1. Through Non-United Methodist Agencies and Settings Beyond the Local Church...... 206 2. Through United Methodist Church-related Agencies and Schools within the Connectional Structure of The United Methodist Church...... 206 D. Elders, Provisional Members, Associate Members, and Local Pastors Appointed to Extension Ministries...... 207 1. Within the Connectional Structures of United Methodism...... 207 2. To Extension Ministries Under Endorsement by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry...... 208 3. To Other Valid Ministries...... 208 E. Clergy Appointed as Students...... 209 F. Diaconal Ministers...... 209 G. Deaconesses and Home Missioners...... 209 VII. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE...... 210 Part I. Plan of Organization...... 210 Part II. Rules of Order...... 215 VIII. REPORTS...... 219 A. Council on Finance and Administration...... 219 2018 Approved Budget...... 223 B. Conference Ministries...... 226 1. Connectional Table...... 226 2. Church Vitality Team...... 226 3. Justice and Reconciliation Team...... 227 4. Leadership Development Team...... 229 5. Mission Engagement Team...... 230 a. Disaster Response...... 230 b. Congo Partnership...... 230 c. Good Samaritan Clinic...... 230 d. Building Teams...... 230 e. Advance Specials for 2017-2018...... 231 f. Golden Cross...... 232 g. Mission Response Center...... 233 h. Project AGAPE...... 233 i. Wesley Community Development Corporation...... 234 6. Camp and Retreat Ministries...... 235 C. Conference Resource Center...... 237 D. Higher Education Institutions (WNCC UM-related)...... 238 1. Bennett College for Women President’s Report...... 238 2. Brevard College President’s Report...... 239 3. Greensboro College President’s Report...... 240 4. High Point University President’s Report...... 241 5. Pfeiffer University President’s Report...... 242 6. Bennett College Chaplain’s Report...... 243 7. Brevard College Campus Ministries Report...... 244 8. Greensboro College Religious Life Report...... 245 9. High Point College Chaplain’s Report...... 245 10. Pfeiffer University Chaplain’s Report...... 247 E. Council on Campus Ministry...... 248 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 3 F. Health and Human Services...... 250 1. Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc...... 250 2. Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc...... 250 3. Crossnore School & Children’s Home...... 251 4. Givens United Methodist Senior Ministries...... 252 5. UMAR-WNC, Inc...... 254 6. Chrysalis Counseling and Consultation Center...... 255 7. The Potter’s Touch...... 255 8. Sanctuary Counseling Services...... 256 G. Board of Laity...... 256 H. United Methodist Men...... 257 I. United Methodist Women...... 257 J. Conference Council on Youth Ministries...... 258 K. Board of Ordained Ministry...... 259 1. Local Pastors Completing Course of Study During the 2016-2017 Conference Year...... 259 2. Policy on Sexual Misconduct (Sexual Ethics)...... 259 L. Board of Pension and Health Benefits...... 260 1. Pension Program and Policies Proposal...... 262 2. Health Benefits Program and Policies Proposal...... 264 M. Conference Board of Trustees, Inc...... 266 N. Commission on Archives and History...... 269 O. Christians Engaged in Faith Formation...... 270 P. Commission on Communications...... 270 Q. Conference Staff Relations Committee...... 271. R. Committee on Episcopacy...... 271 S. Episcopal Residence Committee...... 272 T. Commission on Equitable Compensation...... 272 U Committee on Nominations...... 275 V. Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries of North Carolina, Inc...... 275 W. The Eugene M. Cole Foundation...... 275 X. The Finch‑Hunt Institute for Homiletical Studies...... 275 Y. The United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc...... 276 Z. RFD CDC...... 277 AA. Brotherhood/Sisterhood of Western North Carolina...... 277 BB. Convocation and Pastors’ School at Duke Divinity School...... 279 CC. The Duke Endowment...... 280 DD. The North Carolina Council of Churches...... 280 EE. The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry...... 281 FF. Hinton Rural Life Center...... 282 GG. Lake Junaluska Assembly, Inc...... 283 HH. United Methodist Schools of Theology and Universities...... 284 1. Boston University School of Theology...... 284 2. Candler School of Theology...... 284 3. Duke Divinity School...... 285 4. Gammon Theological Seminary...... 286 5. Methodist Theological School in Ohio...... 286 6. Perkins School of Theology...... 287 7. Southern Methodist University...... 287 8. United Theological Seminary...... 288 9. Wesley Theological Seminary...... 289 10. Africa University...... 290 IX. PETITIONS TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE...... 291 4 Western North Carolina Conference X. HISTORICAL MATERIAL...... 293 A. Historical Sketch...... 293 B. Conference Sessions: 1. Western North Carolina Conference of The Methodist Church...... 293 2. North Carolina‑Virginia Conference of The Methodist Church...... 293 3. Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church...... 294 C. Chronological Rolls of Current Clergy and Diaconal Ministers...... 295 1. Full Connection and Provisional Members...... 295 2. Associate Members...... 308 3. Local Pastors...... 308 4. Diaconal Ministers...... 311 D. Historical Data...... 312 1.a. New Churches Chartered...... 312 1.b. New Congregations Established...... 312 2. Churches Merged...... 312 3. Chartered Churches Discontinued/Abandoned...... 312 4. Churches Relocated...... 312 5. New Church Buildings...... 312 6. Churches Remodeled...... 312 7. Churches Dedicated...... 314 8. Parsonages Built, Remodeled, or Purchased...... 314 9. Parsonages Dedicated...... 315 10. Other...... 315 E. Deceased Clergy and Diaconal Ministers and Deceased Spouses of Clergy and Diaconal Ministers, 2016‑2017...... 316 F. Memoirs of Deceased Clergy and Diaconal Ministers, 2016-2017...... 317 G. Chronological Roll of Deceased Clergy and Diaconal Ministers...... 330 1. Full Connection...... 330 2. Provisional Members...... 337 3. Associate Members...... 337 4. Local Pastors...... 338 5. Diaconal Ministers...... 339 XI. 2016 COMPENSATION OF CLERGY IN APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES OR BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH...... 340 XII. TREASURY SERVICES DOCUMENTS...... 341 A. Report of the Annual Audit...... 341 B. 2018 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan Summary...... 368 INDEX...... 371

VOLUME II XIII. STATISTICAL REPORT FOR 2016 Condensed Report of the Statistician...... S-4 Statistical Tables by District 1. Appalachian...... S-6 2. Blue Ridge...... S-29 3. Catawba Valley...... S-56 4. Metro...... S-83 5. Northern Piedmont...... S-108 6. Smoky Mountain...... S-135 7. Uwharrie...... S-147 8. Yadkin Valley...... S-174 Recapitulation Tables...... S-206 Number of Members by Gender and Racial/Ethnic Category...... S-210 Number of Churches by Membership Size...... S-211 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 5

Bishop Paul L. Leeland, Ed.D. Resident and Presiding Bishop 2016- 6 Western North Carolina Conference CLERGY ORDAINED AS ELDERS AND DEACONS AT 2017 SESSION

Back row, from left: Cliff Wall, Ryan Snider, Louis Timberlake, Lauren Miller, Matt Morris. Front row, from left: Kim Collins, Andrea McCumber, Kaye Fry, Sarah Howell.

Back row, from left: Justin Lowe, Betty Brown, Jessica Dayson, Parker Haynes, Jeff Hamrick. Front row, from left: Monica Childers, Gary Camp, Dale Bost, Carter Ellis, Lauren Hill, Myer Dahn. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 7 PROVISIONAL MEMBERS COMMISSIONED AT 2017 SESSION

Back row, from left: Ellis Carson, Beau Linker, Johnny Lord, Luke Edwards. Front row, from left: Ben Floyd, David Blankenberg, Nikki Baten, Wendy Barnes.

Back row, from left: Brandon Wrencher, Stacey Lundy, Chad Shoaf, Lisa Rettew Front row, from left: Nikki Raye Rice, Kris Mares, Kayln Wiley, Kelly Shrader. 8 Western North Carolina Conference LOCAL PASTORS RECOGNIZED AT 2017 SESSION

Back row, from left: Joseph Hout, Juan Paredes, Rick Cobb, Linda Moore, Benjamin Adarkwah, Keith Lawson, Wesley Durrell, Vincent Murphy, Samuel Harris. Front row, from left: Evelyn Owen-Patterson, Roberta Berry, Cassandra Rawls.

Back row, from left: Baxter Slaughter, Garrett Collins, Robert Kropiwnicki, Kevin Kurtz, Felix Alvarez-Perez, William Brooks. Front row, from left: Brian Elwell, Caitlin Tremper, Donna Butler, Alan Pruitt, Jennifer Read Orr. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 9 CLERGY GRANTED RETIREMENT AT 2017 SESSION AND THEIR SPOUSES From left: Roger L. Green, Sandra S. McNiel, Perry S. Miller, and Karen F. Miller, Mary B. Gordon, and A. Frank Gordon, Keith L. Marsden, and Dianne W. Marsden, David R. Cash Sr., and Lynn W. Cash, F. Ronald Smith and Mrs. Terri Smith, Karen J. Rudd, Sandford L Giles Jr. and Susan S. Giles.

Back row, from left: Kelly A. Creekmur, Melvin K. Burton, Robert L. Cauble, C. Wayne Allen, Frank W. Buckner Jr., H. Joseph Conley Jr. Front row from left (Spouses): Roberta Burton, Jane Cauble, Anna Allen, Diane Buckner, Karen Conley.

Back row, from left: R. David Felts, Susan D. German, Larry E. Fitzgerald, Douglas W. Gager, Robert E. Dowling, Rodney H. Hagans, Jack L. Hileman. Front row from left (Spouses): Melinda Felts, Dennis German, Patricia Fitzgerald, Lana Gager, Debbie Dowling, Cheryl Hagans, Linda Hileman. 10 Western North Carolina Conference CLERGY GRANTED RETIREMENT AT 2017 SESSION AND THEIR SPOUSES

Back row, from left: Paul B. Revere, Randolph E. Powell, Jeffrey R. Ramsland, Warren W. Miller, Vance W. Lowe, Donald W. Mason, Gary L. Kling. Front row from left (Spouses): Dawn Revere, Elizabeth Powell, Karen Ramsland, Patti Miller, Cheryl Lowe, Hope Mason, Karen Kiser-Kling.

Back row, from left: Kyles Y. Wallace, Kathie C. Sherrill, J. Alexander Ward Jr., J. William Rintz, James L. Yow, Jeff Sweeney, David A. Wyant. Front row from left (Spouses): Randy Sherrill, Miriam Ward, Vicki Rintz, Susan Yow, Patti Sweeney.

Not pictured: Samuel Castro, Elizabeth F. Christian, Cathy A. Cook, David L. Gay, Kay W. Gottula, Virginia C. Herron, Charlene R. Hutchings, Craig A. Langston, Sarah T. Osmer, Kent L. Shrader, Rickey L. Spencer, Douglas L. Suggs, CherLue Vang. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 11 2017-2018 WNCC APPOINTIVE CABINET

Back row, from left: Bishop Paul Leeland; Rev. Laura Auten, Uwharrie; Rev. Amy Coles, Assistant to the Bishop; Rev. Randy Harry, Smoky Mountain; Rev. Mark Andrews, Metro; Rev. Mike Bailey, Yadkin Valley. Front row, from left: Rev. Angela Pleasants, Catawba Valley; Rev. Beth Crissman, Blue Ridge; Rev. Dr. Carl Arrington, Appalachian; Rev. Dr. Nancy Rankin, Northern Piedmont

2017-2018 WNCC EXTENDED CABINET

Back row, from left: Bishop Paul Leeland; Rev. Laura Auten, Uwharrie District Superintendent; Rev. Mark King, Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services; Rev. Amy Coles, Assistant to the Bishop; Rev. Randy Harry, Smoky Mountain District Superintendent; Rev. Dr. Michael Rich, Conference Director of Communications; Rev. David Snipes, President/CEO, United Methodist Foundation; Rev. Mark Andrews, Metro District Superintendent; Rev. Dan Pezet, Conference Director of Church Development. Front row, from left: Ms. Caroline Wood, Conference Director of Mission Engagement and Connectional Ministries; Rev. Angela Pleasants, Catawba Valley District Superintendent; Rev. Beth Crissman, Blue Ridge District Superintendent; Rev. Dr. Carl Arrington, Appalachian District Superintendent; Rev. Dr. Nancy Rankin, Northern Piedmont District Superintendent; Rev. Kim Ingram, Conference Secretary/Director of Ministerial Services; Ms. Jane Boatwright Wood, Conference Lay Leader; Rev. Mike Bailey, Yadkin Valley District Superintendent. 12 Western North Carolina Conference I. CONFERENCE OFFICERS A. GENERAL OFFICERS AND STAFF

General Phone: 704.535.2260 | 800.562.7929 General Fax: 704.567.6117 Mailing Address: PO Box 18005, Charlotte, NC 28218 (unless indicated below) Resident Bishop: Paul L. Leeland, Ed.D. PO Box 18750, Charlotte 28218 | O 704.535.2260 | F 704.535.9160 | [email protected] Assistant to the Bishop: Amy L. Coles D 704.714.2324 | F 704.535.9160 | [email protected] Conference Secretary and Director of Ministerial Services: Kimberly T. Ingram D 704.714.2354 | [email protected] Associate Secretaries: A. Owen Peeler, Marsha Bradley Patton Assistant Secretaries: Kathleen M. McAbee, George Eubanks Secretary Emeritus: Charles D. White, Jr. Associate Director of Ministerial Services: F. Annalee Allen D 704.714.2345 | [email protected] Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services: R. Mark King D 704.714.2323 | [email protected] Director of Church Development: Daniel L. Pezet II D 704.714.2352 | [email protected] Director of Communications: H. Michael Rich D 704.714.2329 | [email protected] Director of Human Resources: Kathy C. Odell D 704.714.2336 | [email protected] Director of Information Technologies: Kenneth G. Perry D 704.714.2322 | [email protected] Director of Mission Engagement and Connectional Ministries: Caroline C. Wood D 704.714.2345 | [email protected] Director of the Resource Center: Havaleh Havelka D 704.714.2350 | [email protected] Church Legacy Initiative Team Leader: W. Lyn Sorrells O 704.817.3990 | [email protected] Church Legacy Initiative Team Associates: Charlotte G. Brendel D 828.433.8072 | [email protected] Renee K. Easter D 336.239.1759 | [email protected] Angela B. Hollar O 704.817.3990 | [email protected] Conference Lay Leader: Jane Boatwright Wood 25 Danielwood Ct, Clyde 28721 | O 828.454.6800 | C 828.734.7894 | [email protected] Conference Chancellor: Greg Huffman Conference President, United Methodist Men: Neil Brown PO Box 406, Spruce Pine 28777-0406 | 828.765.6704 | [email protected] Conference President, United Methodist Women: Tonya Lanier 604 Adams St, Lexington 27292 | 336.243.1361 | [email protected] Conference President, Council on Youth Ministries: Molly Vanhoy 8115 Felts Rd, Catawba 28609 | 828.409.6687 | [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 13 B. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS AND STAFF

Appalachian (AP): Carl L. Arrington O 336.667.5401 | F 336.667.2911 | [email protected] 1710 Parkwood Dr, South Suite, Wilkesboro 28697 Church Vitality Strategist: District Office Administrator: Timothy K. Roberts Katie Hutton Martin | [email protected] C 336.293.3698 | [email protected] Blue Ridge (BR): Elizabeth M. Crissman O 828.254.8564 | F 828.254.0830 | [email protected] 27 Balm Grove Ave, Asheville 28806 Church Vitality Strategist: District Office Administrators: Robert L. Parsons Jr. Ruth D. Kapely (Clergy Relations) | [email protected] 828.606.3452 | [email protected] Debra H. Luther (Church Relations) | [email protected] Catawba Valley (CV): Angela A. Pleasants O 704.865.3580 | F 704.866.9792 | [email protected] 166 E. Main Ave, Gastonia 28052 Church Vitality Strategist: District Office Administrator: Kim S. Shockley Jana G. Alexander | [email protected] C 407.276.5114 | [email protected] Metro (ME): W. Mark Andrews O 704.525.3395 | F 704.525.4238 | [email protected] PO Box 5622, Charlotte 28299 | 3400 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte 28215 Church Vitality Strategist: District Office Administrator: Stephanie M. Hand Ravonda C. Britt | [email protected] C 704.724.2791 | [email protected] Northern Piedmont (NP): Nancy B. Rankin O 336.282.3711 | F 336.282.6311 | [email protected] PO Box 4523, Greensboro 27404 | 2307 West Cone Blvd, Suite 220, Greensboro 27408 Church Vitality Strategist: District Office Administrators: A. Maria King Lynne Gilbert (Church Relations) | [email protected] C 336.339.0504 | [email protected] Landa F. Wallace (Clergy Relations) | [email protected] Smoky Mountain (SM): Randolph H. Harry O 828.454.6820 | F 828.454.6810 | [email protected] PO Box 1269, Lake Junaluska 28745 | 125 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Junaluska 28745 Church Vitality Strategist: District Office Administrator: Sherrie B. Schork Kara A. Miller | [email protected] C 501.295.3910 | [email protected] Uwharrie (UW): Laura H. Auten O 704.983.1104 | F 704.986.0857 | [email protected] PO Box 1307, Albemarle 28002 | 403 North Third St, Albemarle 28001 Church Vitality Strategist, and Conference District Office Administrator: Camping Ministries Coordinator: Kimberly F. Hopkins (Office) | [email protected] Carroll Harris Missional Engagement Coordinator: C 704.379.1773 | [email protected] Kristina K. Mares C 270.543.9540 | [email protected] Yadkin Valley (YV): Michael F. Bailey O 336.725.4502 | F 336.723.6341 | [email protected] 1031 Reynolda Rd, Winston‑Salem 27104 Church Vitality Strategist: District Office Administrator: L. René Wilt Amy L. Johnson | [email protected] C 304.771.0123 | [email protected] 14 Western North Carolina Conference II. CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION A. QUADRENNIAL ELECTION ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE (nominated by the bishop) Chairperson, Pending...... MEMBERS: At Large: Saxon Scarborough, Carol Williams-Gilbert. Alternates: Kirk Hatherly, Clyde Penry

COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY Sandrea Williamson, Chairperson...... 6024 Tamannary Dr, Greensboro 27455 Charles Curtis, Vice-Chairperson...... 3885 Liberty Rd, Gold Hill 28071 Alan Keely, Secretary...... 3530 N Lakeshore Dr, Clemmons 27012 Nancy Keever Andersen, Archivist...... PO Box 18005, Charlotte 28218 MEMBERS: At Large: Jackie Bolden, Marsha Bradley Patton, Charles Curtis, Phyllis Dudley, Irma Ellwanger, Russ Ford, Louise Jones, Alan Keely, Peter McGuire, Rebekah Ralph, Randy Tarlton, Sandrea Williamson Conference Secretary: Kimberly T. Ingram Conference Archivist (without vote): Nancy Keever Andersen Assistant Conference Archivist (without vote): James L. Pyatt

COMMITTEE ON CAMP AND RETREAT MINISTRIES Tresca McSwain, Chairperson...... 301 South New Hope Rd, Gastonia 28054 MEMBERS: At Large: Andrew Brown, Kash Cassady, Kirk LeJeune, Kate May, Jill Rhinehart, Mark Weekley Conference Staff: Carroll Harris, UW Church Vitality Strategist, and Coordinator of Camp and Retreat Ministries

COUNCIL ON CAMPUS MINISTRY Benjamin G. Carson, Chairperson...... 450 Green Briar Rd, Boone 28607 Matt Morris, Vice-Chairperson...... 3601 St Charles Ct, Gastonia 28056 John Howard Jr., Secretary...... 53 Pine Grove Rd, Spruce Pine 28727 Ellis Carson, Treasurer...... 5608 Buckhaven Ct, Greensboro 27409 MEMBERS: At Large: Jill Alventosa-Brown, Paul Brown (Marketing), Elizabeth Carpenton, Benjamin Carson, Ellis Carson, Daniel Corpening (Accountability), Preston Davis, John Howard Jr., Heather Kilbourne, Eric Lanier, Brianna McLeod, Matt Morris, Julie O’Neal, Ethan Smith, Scott Smith Campus Ministers (without vote): Jessica Dayson and Andrew Mails Cabinet Representative: Michael F. Bailey, YV District Superintendent Conference Staff: Annalee Allen, Associate Director of Ministerial Services

CHURCH VITALITY TEAM Mike Fongemy, Chairperson...... 2448 Acadia Ct, Kannapolis 28083 Rob Hutchinson, Vice-Chairperson...... 134 Circle Dr, Thomasville 27360 MEMBERS: At Large: David Berrier, Chris Campbell, Mike Fongemy, Virginia Herron, Katie Hoover, Paulette Marbry, Kevin “Bird” McCormac, Jim Wollin District: (AP) Charlie Rivens, (BR) Kent Smith, (CV) Cindy Wechter, (ME) Dishawn Muldrow, (NP) Patricia Settle, (SM) Wayne “Wayner” Dickert, (UW) David Talbert, (YV) Rob Hutchinson Cabinet Representative: Nancy B. Rankin, NP District Superintendent Conference Staff: Daniel L. Pezet II, Director of Church Development; Timothy K. Roberts, AP Church Vitality Strategist; Sherrie B. Schork, SM Church Vitality Strategist 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 15 COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS Burt Williams, Chairperson �� 990 Sanford Dr, Morganton 28655 Walter Vaughan, Jr., Vice-Chairperson �� 7094 Beargrass Rd, Sherrills Ford 28673 Juston Smith, Secretary �� 190 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia 28052 MEMBERS: At Large: Michael Binger, Barbara Bowser, Earl Bradshaw, Kim Buckner, Carl Hughes, Mary Alice McMillan, Mark Muckler, Doug Peninger, James Smith, Juston Smith, Nagatha Tonkins, Walter Vaughan, Jr. Named by Commission: Burt Williams, TBD (3) Ex Officio:Ken Perry, Director of Information Technologies; Michael Rich, Director of Communications COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE STAFF RELATIONS Robert D. Upchurch, Chairperson...... 322 Gregg St, Archdale 27263 Matthew Burton, Vice-Chairperson...... 3700 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons 27012 Linda Young, Secretary...... PO Box 404, Catawba 28609 MEMBERS: Elders: Matthew Burton, Angela Hollar Deacon or Diaconal Minister: Nancy Miller Campbell Laity: Frances Almond, Robert Upchurch, Linda Young Ex Officio: Paul L. Leeland, Resident Bishop; Amy L. Coles, Assistant to the Bishop; Kathy Odell, Conference Director of Human Resources; Jane Boatwright Wood, Conference Lay Leader; Glenn Kinken III, President, Council on Finance and Administration CONNECTIONAL TABLE Paul L. Leeland, Resident Bishop, Co-Chairperson...... PO Box 18750, Charlotte 28218 Jane Boatwright Wood, Conference Lay Leader, Co-Chairperson...... 25 Danielwood Ct, Clyde 28721 Caroline C. Wood, Facilitator...... PO Box 18005, Charlotte 28218 Conference United Methodist Women President: Tonya Lanier Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services: Conference United Methodist Men President: Neil Brown R. Mark King Conference Council on Youth Ministries President: Conference Secretary/Director of Ministerial Services: Molly Vanhoy Kimberly T. Ingram Conference Board of Trustees President: Bob Wilhoit Director of Church Development: Daniel L. Pezet II Conference Council on Finance and Administration President: Director of Communications: Michael Rich R. Glenn P. Kinken III Director of Mission Engagement and Connectional Ministries: Conference Staff Relations Chairperson: Robert Upchurch Caroline Wood Board of Ordained Ministry Chairperson: Donald Jenkins President of the United Methodist Foundation, WNC, Inc: Church Vitality Team Chairperson: Mike Fongemy David Snipes Justice and Reconciliation Team Chairperson: Pamela Shoffner SM District Superintendent: Randolph H. Harry Leadership Development Team Chairperson: Dan Hester Elected Young Adult Clergyperson: Bradley Lisk Mission Engagement Team Chairperson: Brian Mateer General Church Connectional Table: Amy L. Coles, Dana Lyles COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY (BOD ¶636) Wanda Musgrave, Chairperson...... PO Box 11677, Charlotte 28220 Sanford “Sandy” Giles, Jr., Vice-Chairperson...... 120 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska 28745 Sarah McKinney, Secretary...... 2820 Old Greensboro Rd, Thomasville 27360 MEMBERS: Elected Clergy: Phillip B. Cole (Chairperson, Episcopal Residence Committee), Sanford “Sandy” Giles, Paul Milton, Andrea Smith Elected Lay Women: Jennie Boyd, Sarah McKinney, Wanda Musgrave, Jane Boatwright Wood Elected Lay Men: Roy Helm, Mark Hollar, Tom Jordan, Ed Welch Appointed by Bishop: Mary John Dye, Jack Ewing, Monica Palmer Members of Jurisdictional Committee (with vote): Jennifer Davis, Kim Ingram COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION Neal Jones, Chairperson...... 6000 Old Salisbury Concord Rd, Kannapolis 28083 Ann Aldridge, Vice-Chairperson...... 2542 Silverbrook Ct, Morganton 28655 John Crane, Secretary...... 2856 Colony Woods Dr, Gastonia 28054 CherLue Vang, Treasurer...... PO Box 396, Wingate 28174 MEMBERS: Clergy: Paul Bethel, Shirley Canty, Michael Gehring, Neal Jones, Mary Rowe Miller, Angela Toth, CherLue Vang Laity: Ann Aldridge, John Crane, Charlene Curtis, Kim Eller, Betty Jo Hardy, Sara Messer, Frances Williamson Assistant to the Bishop: Amy L. Coles Cabinet Representative: Elizabeth M. Crissman, BR District Superintendent 16 Western North Carolina Conference COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION R. Glenn P. Kinken III, President...... PO Box 718, Davidson 28036 George “Chuck” Wooten, Vice-President...... 968 Holly Hills Rd, Sylva 28779 T. Gregg Plott, Secretary...... 3519 Maiden Hwy, Lincolnton 28092 MEMBERS: Clergy: Richard W. Buffkin, Renee K. Easter, Leigh Anne Hagerman, Mandy N. Jones, R. Glenn P. Kinken III, Andy Langford, T. Gregg Plott, Louis D. Timberlake Laity: Spencer Disher, Alan Greer, Phillip Haire, Alger Harper, Louretta Howze, Bob James, Travis Last, Irish Spencer, George “Chuck” Wooten Ex Officio (without vote): Resident Bishop: Paul L. Leeland Assistant to the Bishop: Amy L. Coles Cabinet Representative: Randolph H. Harry, SM District Superintendent Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services: R. Mark King COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION H. Donnell FitzJefferies, Chairperson ...... 1128 Whisperwood Ct, Apt E, Greensboro 27407 MEMBERS: Clergy: Charlotte G. Brendel, Morris A. Brown, H. Donnell FitzJefferies, R. Naomi King; Alternates: Paul N. Milton, Patricia (Trish) Pegram, Gary C. Royals Diaconal Minister, Alternates: Mark H. Christy, Michael P. Dougherty, Sandra M. McGarrah Laity: Ann Ballard, Jesse Caldwell III, Torry Pinter; Alternates: Margaret Cox, Ray McKesson, Sally Kirby Turner JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION TEAM Pamela Shoffner, Chairperson...... 2309 Lourance Blvd, Greensboro 27407 Ray McKinnon, Co-Vice-Chairperson...... 5720 Brookfield Point Dr, Charlotte 28216 Brandon Wrencher, Co-Vice-Chairperson...... 402 E McCulloch St, Greensboro 27406 CONVENERS: African American Ministries: Ronnie Roseboro...... 1943 St James Church Rd, Denver 28037 Asian American Ministries: May Vang...... 4400 Creemore Dr, Charlotte 28218 Hispanic/Latino Ministries: Susan Suarez-Webster...... 9500 Covedale Dr, Charlotte 28270 Hispanic/Latino Ministries: Timothy Webster (non-voting)...... 9500 Covedale Dr, Charlotte 28270 Native American Ministries: Joel G. Locklear Jr...... 138 Aldergate Dr, Reidsville 27320 Religion and Race: Emmanuel Boakye-Yiadom...... 1625 Teddington Dr, Charlotte 28214 COSROW: Polly Pearson...... 903 South Caldwell Ave, Newton 28658 MEMBERS: At Large: Angel Alicea Feliciano, Jonathan Brake, George Coates, Keith Marsden, Ray McKinnon, Pamela Shoffner, Mason Siers, Daphine Strickland, Ashley White, Brandon Wrencher General Board of Church and Society: Otto D. Harris III Conference Staff: Stephanie M. Hand, ME Church Vitality Strategist; Kim Shockley, CV Church Vitality Strategist

BOARD OF LAITY Jane Boatwright Wood, President...... 25 Danielwood Ct, Clyde 28721 Kerri Frazier, Secretary...... 2051 Lake Lucas Rd, Sophia 27350 Martha Sharpe, Treasurer...... 419 River Rd, Stoneville 27048 MEMBERS: Laity: Ron Ballard, Kenneth Bumgarner, Kimberly Clarke, Kerri Frazier, Edna Johnson, Thomasina Lackey, Byong Lee, Jake Lowman, Vicki Moss, Christine Pharr, Martha Sharpe, Molly Welch Conference Lay Leader: Jane Boatwright Wood Conference Director of Lay Servant Ministries: Wade Loftin Conference Prayer Advocate: Don Hyler President, Conference United Methodist Women: Tonya A. Lanier President, Conference United Methodist Men: Neil Brown Vice President, Conference Council on Youth Ministries: Gracie Plyler District Lay Leaders: (AP) Shannon Sherfey, (BR) Fred Cantler, (CV) Doug Carpenter, (ME) Jatana Royster, (NP) Edd Bigham and Peggy Johnson, (SM) Sue Jones, (UW) Dale McCoy, (YV) Tom Bridges Cabinet Representative: Angela A. Pleasants, CV District Superintendent Conference Staff: L. Rene Wilt, YV Church Vitality Strategist 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 17 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TEAM Dan Hester, Chairperson...... 1900 Emerywood Dr, Charlotte 28210 Kari Howard, Vice-Chairperson...... PO Box 5659, Asheboro 27204 MEMBERS: David Beam, A. C. Brock, Marcia Conston, Anne Dooley, Parker Haynes, Faye Herbin, Dan Hester, David Hockett, Kari Howard, Innocent Justice, Colin Miller, Jody Seymour, Leesa Sluder, L. René Wilt, David Zietlow Conference Staff: Kimberly T. Ingram, Director of Ministerial Services MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM Brian Mateer, Chairperson...... 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte 28211 Marilyn Weiler, Vice-Chairperson...... 1131 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem 27104 Brenda Glad, Treasurer...... 1009 Boston Rd, Taylorsville 28681 MEMBERS: Richard Buff, Steve Cheyney, Alexis Coleman, Kim Collins, Catherine Cuthbertson, Luke Edwards, Brenda Glad, Brian Mateer, David Millsaps, Donnie Mitchem, Cynthia Nanney, Sherry Sink, Richard M. Weaver, Marilyn Weiler, Julie Wilburn-Peeler Conference Staff (without vote): Maria King, NP Church Vitality Strategist; Robert L. Parsons Jr., BR Church Vitality, Strategist; Caroline Wood, Director of Mission Engagement and Connectional Ministries COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS Bishop Paul L. Leeland, Chairperson...... PO Box 18750, Charlotte 28218 Kimberly T. Ingram, Secretary...... PO Box 18005, Charlotte 28218 MEMBERS: Elected Lay Members: (Women) Mildred Carter, Mary Allen Conforti; (Men) Henry W. “Hank” Dozier, Bob Shepherd Resident Bishop: Paul L. Leeland Assistant to the Bishop: Amy L. Coles Conference Secretary: Kimberly T. Ingram District Superintendents: (AP) Carl L. Arrington, (BR) Elizabeth M. Crissman, (CV) Angela A. Pleasants, (ME) W. Mark Andrews, (NP) Nancy B. Rankin, (SM) Randolph H. Harry, (UW) Laura H. Auten, (YV) Michael F. Bailey District Lay Leaders: (AP) Shannon Sherfey, (BR) Fred Cantler, (CV) Doug Carpenter, (ME) Jatana Royster, (NP) Edd Bigham and Peggy Johnson, (SM) Sue Jones, (UW) Dale McCoy, (YV) Tom Bridges Conference Lay Leader: Jane Boatwright Wood President, Conference United Methodist Men: Neil Brown President, Conference United Methodist Women: Tonya Lanier President, Conference Council on Youth Ministries: Molly Vanhoy BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY Donald Jenkins, Chairperson...... 2400 Dellabrook Rd, Winston-Salem 27105 Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, Vice-Chairperson...... 13816 Professional Ctr Dr, Ste 100, Huntersville 28078 Ann L. Duncan, Secretary...... 292 Meadowbrook Cir, Brevard 28712 George Ragsdale, Treasurer...... 700 South Main St, Belmont 28012 Gloria G. Hughes, Chairperson, Order of Deacons...... 5050 Hampton Rd, Clemmons 27012 Veranita Alvord, Chairperson, Order of Elders...... 1504 Colonial Ave, Reidsville 27320 Fredrick Cantler, Lay Member of Executive Committee...... 69 Greenville Hwy, Brevard 28712 Sue Anne Morris, Chairperson, Fellowship of Local Pastors & Assoc. Members...... 1426 Carolina Ave, Eden 27288 Kimberly T. Ingram, Registrar...... PO Box 18005, Charlotte 28218 Laura H. Auten, Cabinet Representative...... PO Box 1307, Albemarle 28002 MEMBERS: Elders in Full Connection: Veranita Alvord, Lauren Anderson, Laura Auten, Eileen Ayuso, Sherri Barnes, Pamela Blackstock, Randy Blanton, Fredrick Bowman, Mary Brown, Matthew Burton, Heidi Campbell-Robinson, Carol Carkin, Michael Carr, Miller Carter, Michelle Chappell, David Christy, Thomas Conder, Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, Beverly Coppley, Ann Duncan, Karen Easter-Bayne, Sharon Engebretson, Bradford Farrington, Lara “Willis” Greene, Kelley Groce, James Howell, Donald Jenkins, James Johnson, Linda Kelly, Uiyeon Kim, In-Yong Lee, Kenneth Lyon, Daniel Martin, Samuel Moore, Brenda Newman, Walter Pegues, Lonnie Pittman, Sally Queen, George Ragsdale, Joshua Sherfey, Randy Sherrill, Wesley Smith, Bradley Thie, A. J. Thomas, Keith Turman, Avery White Deacons in Full Connection: Laura Elliott, Michelle Foster-Beckerleg, Stephanie Hand, Bradley Hopper, Gloria Hughes, Kevin Turner, Carrie Wright, Linda Zastovnik Laity (including Conference Lay Leader) and Diaconal Ministers: Fredrick Cantler, Dennis Carroll, JoAnn Carter, Joyce Forth, Linda Masters, Melissa McGill, Pilar Perez, Kenneth Poe, Linda Pope, Jenny Reilly, Jatana Royster, Cindy Thompson, Lori Wilson Jane Boatwright Wood Associate Members/Local Pastors: Alexis Anthony, Sue Anne Morris Member, General Board: (ex officio with vote): Kimberly T. Ingram, Jane Boatwright Wood Associate Director of Ministerial Services (ex officio without vote): F. Annalee Allen 18 Western North Carolina Conference B. TERM ELECTION BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS Michael Watson, President...... 131 Franklin Plaza Dr #229, Franklin 28734 Sarah Kalish, Vice-President...... 118 E. Morgan St, Wadesboro 28170 Sandra McNiel, Secretary...... 3608 Rock Meadow Cir, High Point 27265 Lynne Gilbert, Treasurer...... 4821-B Tower Rd, Greensboro 27410 Frank A. Stith III, Health Benefits Committee Chairperson...... 257 Tillman Rd, Lake Junaluska 28745 R. Mark King, Conference Treasurer...... PO Box 18005, Charlotte 28218 MEMBERS: Terms to expire in 2020: Sandra McNiel, Sandra Moore, Stanley Roseboro Terms to expire in 2024: Amy Berrier, Robert S. Chiles Sr., Winifred Helton, Victoria Hunt, Sarah Kalish, Jearld Leonhardt, Albert Mills, Michael Watson Ex Officio (without vote): Lynne Gilbert, Treasurer; Frank A. Stith III, Health Benefits Committee Chairperson Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services: R. Mark King Cabinet Representative: W. Mark Andrews, ME District Superintendent CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INC. Bob Wilhoit, President...... 200 Worth St, Ste A, Asheboro 27203 Susan K. Irvin, Vice-President...... PO Box 2376, Davidson 28036 Tom Schnitzlein, Secretary...... 355 S Broad St, Mooresville 28115 MEMBERS: Terms to expire in 2020: Ed Ingle, Susan Irvin, Tom Schnitzlein, Sam Smith, Bob Wilhoit, Erna Womble Terms to expire in 2024: Steve Felts, Patrick Hamrick, Roslyn Harris, Eric Lane, Chad Shoaf, Earonita Strong Ex Officio (without vote): Resident Bishop: Paul L. Leeland Assistant to the Bishop: Amy L. Coles Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services: R. Mark King Cabinet Representative: Carl L. Arrington, AP District Superintendent C. OTHER BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. Thomas R. Lawing, Jr., Chairperson...... 2609 Valencia Terrace, Charlotte 28226 William K. Springs, Vice-Chairperson...... 2724 Shady Reach Ln, Charlotte 28214 Patricia G. Garrett, Secretary...... 301-J Mandalay Ct, Surf City 28445 Michael Sulhan, Treasurer/CFO...... 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte 28215 Suzanne Hodge Pugh, President/CEO...... 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte 28215 MEMBERS: Christopher Davis, Patricia G. Garrett, David J. Guilford, Martha D. Jones, Susan S. Keever, Thomas R. Lawing Jr., Joseph A. Lipe, Billy Maddalon, Blake Morris, Petrolia G. Norman, Joan Ramsey, William K. Springs, Robert Dee Vaughn Jr., Stanley Watkins, Mary E. Wilson BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ARBOR ACRES UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. Dale E. “Dek” Driscoll, Chairperson...... 2533 Warwick Rd, Winston-Salem 27104 Susan S. Schwartz, Chairperson-Elect...... The Cemala Foundation, 330 S. Greene St., Ste. 101, Greensboro 27401 Marian M. Douglas, Vice-Chairperson...... 2872 Galsworthy Dr, Winston-Salem 27106 Nancy S. Cannon, Secretary...... 2565 Club Park Rd, Winston-Salem 27104 Paul M. Wiles, Treasurer...... 3501 Stillwater Ct, Winston-Salem 27106 Andrew Applegate, President/CEO...... 1240 Arbor Rd, Winston-Salem 27104 MEMBERS: Class of 2017: Nancy S. Cannon, Dudley C. “Chan” Chandler Jr., Florence P. Corpening, Amy M. Egleston, James A. Gallaher, Susan R. Hauser, J. William McGuinn Jr., William T. Medlin III, Anita H. Ogburn, Steven L. Reeder, James A. Rousseau II, Susan S. Schwartz Class of 2018: Arthur L. Bloom, Marian M. Douglas, Dale E. Driscoll, Cynthia S. Graham, Lory Beth T. Huffman, Kay B. Johnson, Richard C. Spangler, Paul M. Wiles Class of 2019: Welborn E. Alexander Jr., Pamela H. Ball, Scott J. Gerding, David C. Hinton, Kathryn A. Nelson, Danny R. Newcomb, Drewry H. Nostitz, James M. Ruffin, William F. Sayers Ex Officio: Bishop Paul L. Leeland; Charles M. Duckett, Resident Council President; Michael F. Bailey, YV District Superintendent 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 19 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHRYSALIS COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION CENTER Brian C. Allen, President...... 1510 West Cone Blvd, Greensboro 27408 Amanda Kirby, Vice-President...... 2711-A Pinedale Rd, Greensboro 27408 Mary Lu Harmon, Secretary...... 33-A Aspen Drive, Greensboro 27409 Billy Crumley, Treasurer...... 1413 Heatherbrook Dr, High Point 27265 MEMBERS: Brian Allen, Diana Burns, Billy Crumley, Mary Lu Harmon, William Heintzelman, Christine Judge, Amanda Kirby, Brian Pearce; Jackie Selman Ex Officio: Gary L. Kling, Executive Director; Harry Long, Emeritis; Theo Vondracek, LPC, LMFT; Leigh Loftin, Office Assistant

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CONFERENCE BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD Joseph M. Westfall, President...... 273 25th Avenue NW, Hickory 28601 H. Donnell FitzJefferies, Vice-President...... 1128 Whisperwood Ct, Apt E, Greensboro 27407 Sarah B. Kalish, Secretary...... 118 E Morgan St, Wadesboro 28170 Roland T. Barnhardt, Executive Director ...... PO Box 1096, Belmont 28012 Robbie M. Carr, Administrative Assistant ...... PO Box 1096, Belmont 28012 Terry Gates, Co-Director of Laity...... 2435 Heavner Rd, Lincolnton 28092 Jack Young, Co-Director of Laity...... 1008 Westwood Ave, High Point 27262 MEMBERS: Class of 2018: Madeline D. Gray, K. Wesley Judy, Sarah B. Kalish, Joseph M. Westfall Class of 2019: W. Mark Andrews, Oliver W. Helsabeck, Donald A. Newman, J. Burton Williams Jr. Class of 2020: J. Zachery Christy, H. Donnell FitzJefferies, Terry Gates, Barbara B. Mayo Class of 2021: Otto D. Harris III, Rodvegas M. Ingram Sr., Sandra W. Ireson, Andrew B. McIntyre Ex Officio: James L. Pyatt (immediate past president) BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF CROSSNORE SCHOOL & CHILDREN’S HOME Carolyn Moretz, Chairperson...... 1779 8th Street Dr NW, Hickory 28601 Katheryn Northington, Vice-Chairperson...... 1511 Overbrook Ave, Winston-Salem 27104 Marilyn Williams, Secretary...... 2930 N Westmoreland Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 Ted Laporte, Treasurer...... 751 Edgehill Rd S, Charlotte 28207 Brett A. Loftis, CEO...... PO Box 249, Crossnore 28616 MEMBERS: Kim Barnhardt, John Blackburn, Bick Cardwell, Pamela Corbett, Carol Dabbs, Rush S. Dickson, Ray Edwards, Elizabeth C. Graham, B. Kelly Graves, Martha Guy, Eldridge “Redge” Hanes, Kathy Izard, Hunter M. Peak, Robert A. Quick, David P. Riggins, Traci Royster, Jean Ann Rushton, William Satterwhite III, Alex Stacy, John Stone, Iris Sunshine, Buddy Thomas, Peggy Troxell, Philip P. Vineyard, Quincy F. White Ex Officio: Bishop Paul L. Leeland; Michael F. Bailey, YV District Superintendent DISCIPLE BIBLE OUTREACH MINISTRIES OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. Mark C. Hicks, Executive Director...... PO Box 358, Oak Island 28465 Charles Crutchfield, Chairperson...... Cary, NC MEMBERS FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE: Ed Campbell, David Christy, Diane Ezzell, Randolph Harry, Craig Kirkpatrick, Joeff Williams Ex Officio: Neil Brown, President, Conference United Methodist Men Board of Advisors: Bishop Paul L. Leeland TRUSTEES OF THE EUGENE M. COLE FOUNDATION James C. Windham Jr., Chairperson...... 3509 Country Club Rd, Gastonia 28056 R. Anthony Orsbon, Vice-Chairperson...... 4201 Congress St, Charlotte 28209 Rebecca Douglas, Secretary...... 347 Hawks Moor Ct, Charlotte 28262 MEMBERS: Term to expire in 2018: James C. Windham Jr. Term to expire in 2019: Anthony Orsbon Term to expire in 2020: Rebecca Douglas 20 Western North Carolina Conference BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GIVENS COMMUNITIES Doris P. Loomis, Chairperson...... McGuire, Wood & Bissettee, P.A., PO Box 3180, Asheville 28802 G. Edward Towson III, Vice-Chairperson...... 7 Brookwood Rd, Asheville 28804 Joseph P. McGuire, Secretary...... McGuire, Wood & Bissettee, P.A., PO Box 3180, Asheville 28802 Donna A. Broadwell, Assistant Secretary...... 392 Vanderbilt Rd, Asheville 28803 Kenneth W. Swayze Jr., Treasurer...... 111 Finley St, Hendersonville 28739 Horace S. Jennings, Assistant Treasurer...... 27 Forest Rd, Asheville 28803 Gregory D. Hutchins, Immediate Past Chairperson...... PO Box 7647, Asheville 28802 Kenneth M. Partin, Chief Executive Officer...... 2360 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville 28803 MEMBERS Class of 2018: Ann H. Aldridge, Daniel B. Cook, Thomas A. Lesher, J. Lawrence McCleskey, Joseph P. McGuire, Clifton B. Metcalf, Della J. Watson, Armin L. Wessell Class of 2019: Annette P. Coleman, Kathryn D. Durity, Roger C. Hibbard, Horace H. Hunt, Ronald C. Leatherwood, Doris P. Loomis, J. Edgar McFarland, David C. Whilden Class of 2020: Kathryn M. Atkinson, Donna A. Broadwell, Jane H. Fuller, Kenneth M. Hughes, Horace S. Jennings, Dorothy J. Johnson, Josephine C. Pyatt Ex Officio: Lucian C. Rice, Medical; Florence E. Schwein, GE Resident Council Rep; Florence H. Shelor, GHF Resident Council Rep Honorary Life: William B. Cagle, Robert E. Shepherd, Hal F. Starnes, Alfred J. Whitesides Jr. Clergy: Robert M. Blackburn Jr., W. Michael Holder, W. Mark Ralls, R. Keith Turman, Christopher M. Westmoreland Conference Representatives: Paul L. Leeland, Resident Bishop; Elizabeth M. Crissman, BR District Superintendent; Randy H. Harry, SM District Superintendent

REPRESENTATIVES TO NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES Betty Jo Hardy, Robert R. Webb III

BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA PASTORS’ SCHOOL MEMBERS FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE: Terms to expire in 2017: Paul Brown, Otto D. Harris III Terms to expire in 2018: Jae Lee, Joe Westfall Terms to expire in 2019: Terry Matthews, Joshua Sherfey Terms to expire in 2020: Lauren Anderson, Kelley Groce BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SANCTUARY COUNSELING GROUP Martha K. Rick, Chairperson...... 9933 Russett Oak Ln, Charlotte 28277 Anna Hollifield, Secretary...... 725 Bertonley Ave, Charlotte 28218 Michael Berryhill, Treasurer...... 2003 Red Carpet Ct, Indian Trail 28079 MEMBERS: Michael Berryhill, Ginger Dickerson, David Gilliam, Anna Hollifield, Colin Hood, Andrew Nesbitt, Martha Rick, Heidi Starnes Ex Officio: Carl Arrington, AP District Superintendent; Angela Pleasants, CV District Superintendent; Mark Andrews, ME District Superintendent; Laura Auten, UW District Superintendent

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF UMAR–WNC, INC. Gil Middlebrooks, Chairperson...... 5350 77 Center Dr, Ste 201, Charlotte 28217 Parks Hunter, Vice-Chairperson...... 5350 77 Center Dr, Ste 201, Charlotte 28217 Billy Morton, Second Vice-Chairperson...... 5350 77 Center Dr, Ste 201, Charlotte 28217 Marilyn Garner, President/CEO, Secretary of the Board...... 5350 77 Center Dr, Ste 201, Charlotte 28217 Denise Shockley, Treasurer...... 5350 77 Center Dr, Ste 201, Charlotte 28217 Max Daniel, Past Chairperson...... 5350 77 Center Dr, Ste 201, Charlotte 28217 MEMBERS: Donna Frye, Theresa Hall, Parks Hunter, Tom Lawson, Gil Middlebrooks, Pat Mirabelli, Billy Morton Ex Officio: Bob King, Aaron Moss 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 21 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION, INC. G. Thomas Jordan, Chairperson...... 333 N Greene St, Ste 506, Greensboro 27401 David A. Snipes, President/CEO...... 13816 Professional Center Dr, Ste 100, Huntersville 28078 Robert B. Byrd II, Vice-President...... 201 S College St, Ste 2500, Charlotte 28244 Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, Assistant Vice-President...... 13816 Professional Center Dr, Ste 100, Huntersville 28078 Anne D. Martin, Secretary...... 250 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska 28745 Susan Cothern, Assistant Secretary...... 13816 Professional Center Dr, Ste 100, Huntersville 28078 Steve Wilson, Treasurer...... 401 S Tryon St, 2nd Floor, D1050-023, Charlotte 28202 Tammy Lehman, Assistant Treasurer...... 13816 Professional Center Dr, Ste 100, Huntersville 28078 Christopher W. Davis, Past Chairperson...... 445 S Main St, Ste 400, Davidson 28036 MEMBERS: Mark Bailey, Rob Byrd, Brad Chapman, David Guilford, Tom Jordan, Tom Latimer, Kenneth Lyon, Anne Martin, Bill Mileham, Wan- da Musgrave, Will Rucker, Jimmy Saine, Charles Smith, Cindy Thompson, Steve Wilson Counsel (without vote): R. Anthony (Tony) Orsbon Ex Officio (without vote): Bishop Paul L. Leeland; Amy L. Coles, Assistant to the Bishop; R. Mark King, Conference Treasurer; P. Glenn Kinken III, Chairperson, Conference Finance & Administration; Caroline Wood, Director of Mission Engagement and Connectional Ministries Honorary (without vote): Lacy Baynes, C. Harley Dickson, Royce O. Reynolds

D. TREASURERS TO WHOM FUNDS SHOULD BE FORWARDED Forward receipts for the following funds to R. Mark King, Conference Treasurer, PO Box 18005, Charlotte, NC 28218: 1. Annual Conference, District, Jurisdictional, 5. UMAR Sunday and General Church Apportioned Funds and Askings: 6. UMCOR Sunday 401. District Missional Engagement 402. District Benevolence Fund 7. Native American Awareness Sunday 403. District Congregational Vitality 8. Mother’s Day Offering for Aldersgate, Arbor Acres, 404. Conference Camping Ministries and Givens Estates 503. Episcopal Fund 9. Disciple Bible Outreach Ministry 504. District Operations Fund 505. Conference Administrative Support Budget 10. Project AGAPE 506. Equitable Compensation Fund 11. Peace with Justice Sunday 507. Clergy Medical Leave Benefits Fund 12. Children’s Home Sunday 508. Mission and Ministry 509. Intentional Interim 13. World Communion Sunday 513. Africa University Fund 14. United Methodist Student Day 514. Black College Fund 515. General Administration Fund 15. Youth Service Fund 516. Interdenominational Cooperation Fund 16. General Advance Specials (world, national, UMCOR) 517. Jurisdictional Administration Fund 17. Conference Advance Specials 519. Ministerial Education Fund 520. World Service Fund 18. World Service Special Gifts 2. Annual Conference Direct Invoicing of Benefits 19. World Hunger (all projects, including UMCOR) (includes pastor, spouse and family health benefit 20. Special gifts for constituent ministries in addition and clergy pension benefit) to above named Special Sunday offerings 3. Bishop’s Initiative for Africa University (WSSG #03 01 88) 21. Conference Mission Response Center 4. Human Relations Day 22. Medical Mission Teams 22 Western North Carolina Conference E. DISTRICT OFFICERS | 2017-2018

Note: Listed here are only those district officers confirmed, elected, or approved by the annual conference. Each district publishes a directory in which may be found listings of other district officers. 1. APPALACHIAN DISTRICT Lay Leader: Shannon Sherfey...... 191 Northwood Cir, Taylorsville 28681 | 828.632.7130, [email protected] Associates: Kenny Bumgarner, Dillon Culbreth, Amy Dunlap, Penny Ledbetter, Cathy Reed, Linda Taylor, Roberta Walker COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY: Chairperson: Owen Peeler...... 495 Hwy 194 S, West Jefferson 28694 | 336.877.3285, [email protected] Clergy Members: Naomi King, Mark Smith Laity Members: Kent Gaither, Donna Parks Hill, Gary McLean, Vermel Moore, Jeff Seaford, Maggie Tilly Ex Officio: Carl L. Arrington, District Superintendent; Shannon Sherfey, District Lay Leader COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY: Chairperson: Judy Davis...... 305 W Main St, Jonesville 28642 | 336.469.2768, [email protected] Clergy Members: David “Wes” Austin, Lori Anne Bowen, Ben Carson, Daniel Gaddy, Michael Gehring, Uiyeon Kim, Naomi King, Terry Matthews, Virginia Peurifoy, Karen Roberts, Mike Shuford, Amy Spivey, Jacqueline Tookey Laity Members: Martha Phillips, Linda Tate, Mary Umbarger, Kay Webb, David Wagner Ex Officio: Carl L. Arrington, District Superintendent; Shannon Sherfey, District Lay Leader; Katie Hutton, Registrar BOARD OF TRUSTEES/CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING: Chairperson: Rickey Mitchell...... 240 Ridge Rd, Boone 28607| 828-386-4203, [email protected] Clergy Members: Matt Emory, Ralph Lepley, Alan Rice, Laity Members: Kevin Brookshire, Pam Lewis, Bill Pope, William Sale, Cindy Sellers Ex Officio: Carl L. Arrington, District Superintendent; Shannon Sherfey, District Lay Leader; Katie Hutton, Registrar CHURCH VITALITY TEAM: Chairperson: Howard Fleming...... PO Box 413, Granite Falls 28630| 704.681.2722, [email protected] Clergy Members: Luke Edwards, Carrilea Potter Hall, David Hockett, Uiyeon Kim, Charlie Rivens Laity Members: Alice Dula, Ben Gatton, Mike Loftis Ex Officio: Carl L. Arrington, District Superintendent; Katie Hutton, District Admin; Timothy Roberts, Church Vitality Strategist MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM: Chairperson: Laura Beach...... 198 Blue Bird Ln, Boone 28607 | 540.420.0352, [email protected] Clergy Members: Laura Beach, Ben Carson, Judy Davis, Neill Shaw Laity Members: Matt Cooksey, Vickie Dancy, Scott Mitchell, Amanda Witherspoon-Morrow, Jim Swofford Ex Officio: Carl L. Arrington, District Superintendent; Shannon Sherfey, District Lay Leader; Katie Hutton, Registrar

2. BLUE RIDGE DISTRICT Lay Leader: Fred Cantler...... 153 S Rice St, Brevard 28712 | 828.399.1526, [email protected] Associates: None COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY: Chairperson: Cameron Kempson...... 56 Ormand Ave, Arden 28704 | 828.712.2229, [email protected] Members: Dennis Burleson, Mary Downes, Norman Guthrie, Ashley Crowder Stanley, Rich Magnuson, Doris Morrison, Leith Tate Ex Officio: Elizabeth M. Crissman, District Superintendent; Fred Cantler, District Lay Leader COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY: Co-Chairperson(s): Shelly F. Webb...... 563 Falls Creek Rd, Pisgah Forest 28768 | 828.772.5326, [email protected] Mike Holder...... 325 N Broad St, Brevard 28712 | 828.883.9025, [email protected] Clergy Members: George Davis, James Johnson, Amy Leachman, Joy Moss, Ross O’Neal, Jeremy Troxler, Rich Tuttle Laity Members: Steve Arnaudin, Joyce Forth, Cameron Kempson (Deaconess) Ex Officio: Elizabeth M. Crissman, District Superintendent; Fred Cantler, District Lay Leader; Ruth Kapely, Registrar BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING: Chairperson: Jim Alderman...... 94 Dogwood Hills Dr, Brevard 28712 | 828.883.2049, 828.231.6321, [email protected] Vice Chairperson: Bob Hensley...... 4309 N 226 Hwy, Bakersville 28705-0196 | [email protected] Members: McKenzie Dillingham, Joy Gardner, Neil Haynes, Dwight Hollifield, Dianne Johnston, Lane Mallonee, Anthony Taylor, Chester West, Jay Wright Ex Officio: Elizabeth M. Crissman, District Superintendent; Fred Cantler, District Lay Leader BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Chairperson: Phil Smith....505 Elk Mountain Scenic Hwy, Asheville 28804 | 828.253.3709, 828.230.3711, [email protected] Members: John Cowan Jr., Gerald Davis, Karen Doucette, Rob Parsons, Kent Smith, Doug Tallent, Phillip Tate, Beau Waddell Ex Officio: Elizabeth M. Crissman, District Superintendent; Fred Cantler, District Lay Leader 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 23 VITALITY TEAM: Chairperson: Kent Smith...... 9 Salem Church Rd, Weaverville 28787 | 828.645.6014, [email protected] Members: Karen Ballard, Neil Brown, Linda Davidson, Phillip Hurst, Tony Kapely, Laura Kirby, Lane Mallonee, Todd McCullough, Jeff McCumber, Joy Moss, Rob Parsons, Wes Sharpe, Kent Smith, Anthony Taylor, Cheryl Wallin Ex Officio: Elizabeth M. Crissman, District Superintendent; Fred Cantler, District Lay Leader STRATEGY TEAM/NOMINATONS COMMITTEE: Chairperson: Elizabeth M. Crissman...... 27 Balm Grove Ave, Asheville 28806 | 828.254.8564, [email protected] Chairperson: Fred Cantler...... 153 S Rice St, Brevard 28712 | 828.399.1526, [email protected] Members: Jim Alderman, Ron Ballard, Laura Kirby, Luke Lingle, Rob Parsons, Lucy Robbins, Kent Smith, Phil Smith, Rick Schilling, Sydnor Thompson, Cheryl Wallin, Shelly Webb 3. CATAWBA VALLEY DISTRICT Lay Leader: Doug Carpenter...... 3701 Sugar Spring Rd, Gastonia 28054 | 704.689.3368, [email protected] Associates: Eric Carswell, George Eubanks, Marie Moore, Polly Pearson, Keith Wilson COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY: Chairperson: Carrol Flack...... PO Box 536, Dallas 28034 | 704.922.3907, [email protected] Members: Doug Carpenter, Betty Brown, Diane Creasman, Ann Gregory, Gary Murdock, Albert Perkins, Mark Skillestad, Rhonda Wood, James Wright Ex Officio: Angela A. Pleasants, District Superintendent; Doug Carpenter, Lay Leader COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY: Chairperson: Sally Queen...... 1100 Heatherloch Dr, Gastonia 28054 | 704.864.3222, [email protected] Members: Ann Aldridge, Stephen Autrey, Teresa Blanton Shirley Canty, Ken Curtis, Judy Foster, David Hamlyn, Faye Herbin, Charles Kyker, Frances Marshall, Barbara Mayo, Al Mills, George Ragsdale, Jim Sanders,Tim Strickland, Amy Vaughan, Harold White Ex Officio: Angela A. Pleasants, District Superintendent; Doug Carpenter, Lay Leader; Jana Alexander, Registrar BOARD OF TRUSTEES/BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING: Chairperson: Ron Byers...... 115 Pilbury Dr, Shelby 28152 | 980.329.1404, [email protected] Terms to expire in 2017: Gary Garlow, TBD Terms to expire in 2018: Cynthia Spicer, Blake Trimble, TBD Terms to expire in 2019: Roy Byers, James Norwood, James Smith Terms to expire in 2020: David Rhyne, Ed Stephenson Ex Officio: Angela A. Pleasants, District Superintendent; Doug Carpenter, Lay Leader CHURCH VITALITY AND MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM: Chairperson: Shirley Canty...... 15349 Ballantyne Country Club Dr, Charlotte 28277 | 704.827.2726, [email protected] Members: Mitchell Boughman, Brian Deal, McDonald Foster, Bill Garrard, David Hiatt, Troy Howard, Betty Jacobsen, Bob Kerr, Monique Luckey, Molly Pekarek, Jill Rhinehart, Anita Sain, Debra Short, Stephen Shytle, Jim Tate, Raymundo Villanueva, Cynthia Wechter, Renita Williams Ex Officio: Angela A. Pleasants, District Superintendent; Doug Carpenter, Lay Leader; Kim Shockley, Church Vitality Strategist 24 Western North Carolina Conference 4. METRO DISTRICT Lay Leader: Jatana Royster...... 8227 Laurel Oak Ct, Harrisburg 28075 | 704.454.5333, [email protected] Assoc. Lay Leader: Kaylene Thompson....18 Fleetwood Dr SW, Concord 28027 | 704.786.1596, [email protected] Associates: Veronica Adams (South Charlotte), Dianne Beam (North Charlotte), Bruce Fowler (Central Charlotte), Michael Hartis (Kannapolis), Sharon McFadden (Union), Sandra Moore (Lake Norman), Tina Thompson (Concord) COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY: Chairperson: Hank Dozier...... 6540 Wickville Dr, Charlotte 28215 | 704.423.6010, [email protected] Terms to expire in 2018: Margaret Dabbs (Concord), Kris Peurifoy (Concord) Terms to expire in 2019: Jim Brookshire (Central Charlotte), Amelia Stinson-Wesley (Central Charlotte), Shawn Williams (North Charlotte) Terms to expire in 2020: Henry “Hank” Dozier, Jr. (South Charlotte), Bruce Gwyn (Concord), Carol Walters-Glenn (North Charlotte), Roger Burba (South Charlotte) Ex Officio: W. Mark Andrews, District Superintendent; Jatana Royster, Lay Leader COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY: Chairperson: Paul Thompson ...... PO Box 378, Huntersville 28070 | 704.785.7043, [email protected] Terms to expire 2018: Tony Bell (Concord), Ron Hartman (Kannapolis), Sandy Hieronymus (Central Charlotte), Monica Humpal (Lake Norman), Randy Sherrill (Lake Norman), Randy Wall (Concord) Terms to expire in 2019: Patience Brumley (Central Charlotte), Margaret Cox (Concord), Otto Harris (South Charlotte), Rhonda Hermann (Union), Mandy Jones (Concord), Donnie Mitchem (North Charlotte), Sam Moore (Central Charlotte), Shane Page (South Charlotte), Susannah Pittman (North Charlotte), Jatana Royster (Central Charlotte) Terms to expire 2020: Andrea Conder (Lake Norman), Talbot Davis (South Charlotte), Tom Stinson-Wesley (South Charlotte), Greg Gordon (Kannapolis), Bartune Sims (Central Charlotte), Alexis Coleman (Lake Norman), Tim Webster (Central Charlotte) Ex Officio: W. Mark Andrews, District Superintendent; Jatana Royster, Lay Leader; Ravonda Britt, Registrar BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING: Chairperson: Margaret “Micki” Fisher...... 6630 Old Providence Rd, Charlotte 28222 | 704.377.9000, [email protected] Secretary: Tam Wensil...... 3370 Roberta Church Rd SW, Concord 28027 | 704.782.3579, [email protected] Terms to expire in 2018: Christine C. Carelock (South Charlotte), Steve Medlin (Concord) Terms to expire in 2019: Paul Craig (South Charlotte), Phil Jones (Concord) Terms to expire in 2020: Mark Fishero (Central Charlotte), Bob Flippin (Union), Joel Gilland (North Charlotte), Julie Jernigan (Central Charlotte) Ex Officio: W. Mark Andrews, District Superintendent; Jatana Royster, Lay Leader BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Chairperson: Bill Cornett...... 319 Whitestone Rd, Charlotte 28270 | 704.376.6372, [email protected] Terms to expire in 2018: David Eaker (South Charlotte), Jerry Gaudet (Central Charlotte), Bruce Gwyn (Concord), Adam Love (Kannapolis), Fred Norman (Lake Norman), Marcus Portis (Kannapolis), Toni Ruth Smith (Concord) Terms to expire in 2019: Bill Cornett (North Charlotte) Terms to expire in 2020: Billy Towery (North Charlotte), Carol Walters-Glenn (Lake Norman) Ex Officio: W. Mark Andrews, District Superintendent; Jatana Royster, Lay Leader; Sam Smith, District Finance Chairperson CHURCH VITALITY AND MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM: Co-Chairperson(s): Scott Ireland...... 4817 Mossy Cup Ln, Monroe 28110 | 704.635.8453, [email protected] Joyce Brooks...... 6124 Rosebriar Ln, Charlotte 28277 | 704.542.0990, [email protected] Members: Bruce Berrier, John Boggs, Ryan Burkett, Mike Fongemy, Bruce Fowler, Sandra Moore, Lonnie Pittman, David Stroupe, Kirk Tutterow, Janice Wensil Ex Officio: W. Mark Andrews, District Superintendent; Ravonda Britt, Treasurer; Stephanie M. Hand, Church Vitality Strategist; Jatana Royster, District Lay Leader; Kaylene Thompson, Associate Lay Leader

5. NORTHERN PIEDMONT DISTRICT Co-Lay Leader(s): Edd Bigham...... 4914 Cade Rd, Climax 27233 | 336.674.1624, [email protected] Peggy Johnson...... 3415 Broken Oak Rd, Trinity, 27370 | 336.472.2990, [email protected] Associates: Karen Gilliam, Dee Gordon, John Hanner, Terry Howard, Wayne Jarrett, John Matthews, Pat Merricks, James Morehead, David VanHoy, Alex Williamson Other Members: Lynn Alexander, UMW President; Bonnie Burkett, Lay Servant Ministry; Phil Colvard, At-Large; Mary Belle Gilbert, Older Adult Ministry; William Waddell, UMM President; Ruth Williamson, Older Adult Ministry COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY: Chairperson: Patricia Shoffner...... 2247 NC 62 East, Julian 27283 | 336.685.4342, [email protected] Members: Roger Boyd, Vera Bullock, Chandra Caple, Pat Dixon, Cleveland Ellison, Steve Fleming, Renee Hayes, Tom Latimer, TBD Ex Officio: Nancy B. Rankin, District Superintendent; Edd Bigham, Co-Lay Leader; Peggy Johnson, Co-Lay Leader 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 25 COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY: Chairperson: Jonathan Marlowe...... 10970 US 158, Reidsville 27320 | 336.280.3048, [email protected] Members: Pam Blackstock, A.C. Brock, Sam Coleman, Pat Dixon, Matt Farabow, Michelle Foster-Beckerleg, Jason Harvey, Oliver Helsabeck, Rodvegas Ingram, Tom Jolly, Etta Marcellus, Sue Anne Morris, Robert Upchurch, Sandrea Williamson, Pat Wiseman Ex Officio: Nancy B. Rankin, District Superintendent; Edd Bigham, Co-Lay Leader; Peggy Johnson, Co-Lay Leader; Landa Wallace, Registrar BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING: Chairperson: Tom Gibson...... 1205 Fleming Rd, Greensboro 27410 | 336.292.5833, [email protected] Members: Glenda Bennett, Bonnie Burkett, Jim Gaylon, Randy Lewis, Ken Murray, Betty Smith, Dottie Troxler, TBD Ex Officio: Nancy B. Rankin, District Superintendent; Edd Bigham, Co-Lay Leader; Peggy Johnson, Co-Lay Leader BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Chairperson: Sandra McNeil...... 3608 Rock Meadow Cir, High Point 27265 | 336.841.7222, [email protected] Members: Jackie Astrop, Mike Brown, Edgar Fisher, Lynne Gilbert, J. D. Haynes, Ashley Thomas, Julia Willis, TBD Ex Officio: Nancy B. Rankin, District Superintendent; Edd Bigham, Co-Lay Leader; Peggy Johnson, Co-Lay Leader CHURCH VITALITY TEAM: Chairperson: Tom Jordan...... 2815 Northampton Dr, Greensboro 27408 | 336.230.0071, [email protected] Members: Glenda Bennett, Kimberly Clarke, Deane Dailey, Anthony Dillard, Lynn Hale, Wayne Hale, Alice Kunka, Donna Samuel, Patricia Settle, Jaidymar Alicea Smith, Chris Smith, Larry Smith, Ron Wilson Ex Officio: Nancy B. Rankin, District Superintendent; Edd Bigham, Co-Lay Leader; Peggy Johnson, Co-Lay Leader; A. Maria King, Church Vitality Strategist MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM: Chairperson: Brian Dodd...... PO Box 4523, Greensboro 27404 | 336.282.3711, [email protected] Members: Connie Carroll, Walter Childs, Dale Farlow, Wanda Lancaster, Rick LeBaube, Ed Lemons, David Milsaps, Helena Scales, Martha Sharpe, Herman Smith, Roger Southern, Pete Thompson Consultant: Max Kern Ex Officio: Nancy B. Rankin, District Superintendent; Edd Bigham, Co-Lay Leader; Peggy Johnson, Co-Lay Leader

6. SMOKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT Lay Leader: Sue Jones...... 427 Yellow Mountain Rd, Cullowhee 28723 | 828.226.4352, [email protected] Associates: None COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY: Chairperson: Sandy Giles...... PO Box 838, Waynesville 28786 | 828.456.9475, [email protected] Members: Lisa Bacon, John Berrong, Lawrence Braxton, Paul Brown, Sue Jones, Mike Jordan, Tim McConnell, Clay Morgan, Sue Nations, Nanette Renegar, Sarah Sanford Ex Officio: Randolph H. Harry, District Superintendent COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY: Chairperson: Kirk Hatherly...... PO Box 85, Hayesville 28904 | 828.557.0755, [email protected] Members: Alisa Ashe, Mary Brown, Richard Buff, Ginah Butler, Gladys Campbell, David Childers, Sandy Giles, Knox Hardin, Randy Lucas, Sherrie Schork Ex Officio: Randolph H. Harry, District Superintendent; Kara Miller, Registrar BOARD OF TRUSTEES/BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING: Chairperson: David Reeves...... PO Box 1267, Cullowhee 28723 | 828.508.5603, [email protected] Members: John Ferree, Sue Heckert, Larry Leatherwood, Lynda Leonard, Tim McConnell, Charles Penland Ex Officio: Randolph H. Harry, District Superintendent CHURCH VITALITY TEAM: Chairperson: Wayne Dickert...... PO Box 817, Bryson City 28713 | 828.488.2680, [email protected] Members: Jay Hinton, Jodi Hopkins, Nicole Jones, Sue Jones, Dawn Livingston, Justin Lowe, Joshua Morgan, Monty Williams, Jean Wright Ex Officio: Randolph H. Harry, District Superintendent; Sherrie Schork, Church Vitality Strategist MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM: Chairperson: Janet Greene...... 1999 Clark’s Chapel Rd, Franklin 28734 | 828.421.4571, [email protected] Members: Richard Buff, Carol Harper, Steve Miller, Linda Nash, Rose Rich, Allison Spruill, Bryan Wilson Ex Officio: Randolph H. Harry, District Superintendent; Sue Jones, Lay Leader 26 Western North Carolina Conference 7. UWHARRIE DISTRICT Lay Leader: Dale McCoy...... 999 Triplett Rd, Cleveland 27013 | 704.929.8281, [email protected] Associates: William Allen (Denton Area), Hazel Frick (Albemarle Area), Vicki Moss (Asheboro Area) COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY: Chairperson: Jim White...... PO Box 276, Stanfield 28163 | 704.888.4643 Clergy Members: Jamie Armstrong, Angel Christ Lay Members: Karen Coppley, George Hines, Corinne Nicholson, Amber Reynolds Ex Officio: Laura H. Auten, District Superintendent; Dale McCoy, Lay Leader COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY: Chairperson: Sherri Barnes...... 811 Grove St, China Grove 28023 | 704.463.3073, [email protected] Clergy Members: Aldana Allen, Rhonda Campbell, Fred Carpenter, Benny Clodfelter, Renee Easter, Randy Foster, Mary Hatley, John Franklin Howard, Sarah Kalish, Charles Lindquist, Johanna Miller, Gene Moore, Jim White, Carol Williams-Gilbert Lay Members: Betty Jo Hardy, Rachel Hill, Bill Noell, Richard Smith Ex Officio: Laura H. Auten, District Superintendent; Dale McCoy, Lay Leader; Kim Hopkins, Registrar BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING/BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Chairperson: Jim Pyatt...... PO Box 146, New London 28127 | 704.463.5669, 704.961.8450, [email protected] Clergy Members: Ron Dry, Renee Easter, Richard Gould, Charles Lindquist, David Miner, Jill Smith Lay Members: Tom Biby, Mark Eagle, Britt Newsome, Dixie Tyson Ex Officio: Laura H. Auten, District Superintendent; Dale McCoy, Lay Leader CHURCH VITALITY TEAM: Chairperson: Carroll Harris...... 5408 Nesbit Rd, Waxhaw 28173 | 704.379.1773, [email protected] Members: Jamie Armstrong, Sherri Barnes, Jay Belk, Charlie Curtis, Renee Easter, Lynda Ferguson, Sarah Kalish, Kathy Odell, James Pyatt, David Talbert Ex Officio: Laura H. Auten, District Superintendent; Dale McCoy, Lay Leader; Carroll Harris, Church Vitality Strategist MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM: Chairperson: Josh Britton...... 4115 Long Ferry Rd, Salisbury 28146 | 704.637.7343, [email protected] Members: Jay Belk, Alice Brunner, Benny Clodfelter, Kellie Crump, Deborah Matthews, Vickie Moss, Mason Siers, Norma Villagrana Ex Officio: Laura H. Auten, District Superintendent; Dale McCoy, Lay Leader; Kris Mares, Missional Engagement Coordinator 8. YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT Lay Leader: Tom Bridges...... 1134 Peabody Ct, Colfax 27235 | 336.993.0835 | [email protected] Associates: Jerry Beane, Debbie Berrier, Rick Cain, Reginald Ellerbe, Donna Ireland, Louise Jones, Tonya Lanier, Byron Shelton, Montessa Thomas, Anne Watkins Ex-Officio: Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent; Darlene Gardner, UMW President; Eddie Foster, UMM President; Amy Johnson, Director of Lay Speaking COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY: Chairperson: Amy Burton...... 306 S. Main St, Kernersville 27284 | 336.497.4632, [email protected] Members: Beverly Coppley, Rhita Newcomb, Martha Gwyn, David Howard, Donna Ireland, Deb Keaton, Mike Sizemore, John Sledge, Walt Williams Ex Officio: Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY: Chairperson: David Rorie...... 1510 Bunker Hill-Sandy Ridge Rd, Kernersville 27284 | 336.993.5429, [email protected] Clergy: Eileen Ayuso, Amy Burton, Sharon Engebretson, Robin Fitzgerald, Patrick Marion, Kate May, Mark Muckler, Tony Owens, Ivan Peden, Dale Sneed, Jennifer Stewart, Bruce Updyke, William Van Wieren Laity/Diaconal: Mildred Carter, Debbie Daniels, Earnest Hall, Lorraine Jordan, Jim Wilhelm, Sara Williams Ex Officio: Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent; Amy Johnson, Registrar BOARD OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING: Forsyth/Davidson Board: Chairperson: Perry Peterson...... 3508 Vest Mill Rd, Winston-Salem 27103 | 336.760.1411, [email protected] Members: Gary Camp, Michael Hardman, Kevin Hayes, Louise Jones, Daniel Miller, Jane Williams Davie/Yadkin Board: Chairperson: Chad Shoaf...... 193 Cherry Hill Rd, Mocksville 27028 | 336.250.2801, [email protected] Members: Jerry Banks, Barbara Bissette, Barbara Crotts, Richard Lasky, Tony Steele, Albert Tkach Stokes/Surry Board: Chairperson: Mr. John Hunt...... 1749 Shoals Rd, Pinnacle 27043 | 336.325.2235, [email protected] Members: Bud Cameron, Marvin Cavanaugh, Melanie Diamont, Janet Dixon, Louise Flynt, Frank Harris, Chad Motsinger Patricia Spicer Ex Officio: Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 27 BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Chairperson: Steve Carroll...... 207 Jim Barr Rd, King 27021 | 336.983.4171, [email protected] Members: Faye Diachenko, Louise Flynt, Steve Gentry, Bowen Houff, Mallory Oates, Keith Perrell Ex Officio: Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent CHURCH VITALITY TEAM: Chairperson: Duncan Martin...... 3664 Quaker Church Rd, Pinnacle 27043 | 336.416.0130, [email protected] Members: Susan Ewing, Wendee Goodman, Jim Graham, Rob Hutchinson, Dan Lyons, Tom Mabry, Suzanne Michael, Scott Osterberg, Harry Underwood, Julie Wilburn Peeler, Kale Yu Ex Officio: Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent; L. Rene Wilt, Church Vitality Strategist; Camille Roddy, Mission Engagement Chairperson MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM: Chairperson: Camille Roddy...... 5204 Larkspur Dr, Winston-Salem 27101 | 336.341.9221, [email protected] Members: Glenda Beauchamp, Tony Beauchamp, Rick Carter, Danny Garrett, Odell Miller, Julie Wilburn Peeler, David Williams Ex Officio: Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent; Amy Johnson, District Office Administrator 28 Western North Carolina Conference III. CONFERENCE DIRECTORY NOTES: • The capital letters following the name indicate the individual’s conference affiliation category: AF Affiliate Clergy Member AM Associate Member DC Deaconess DM Diaconal Minister DR Retired Diaconal Minister (consecrated under provisions of 1992 or earlier Discipline) FD Deacon in Full Connection FE Elder in Full Connection HON Honorary Member (Bishop) HL Honorable Location FL Full-time Local Pastor PL Part-time Local Pastor LS Student Local Pastor OA Associate Member of Another Conference OD Deacon Member of Another Conference or Methodist Denomination OE Elder Member of Another Conference or Methodist Denomination OF Full Member of Another Denomination OP Provisional Member of Another Conference OR Retired Member of Another Conference Serving an Appointment PD Provisional Member in Deacon Track PE Provisional Member in Elder Track RA Retired Associate Member RD Retired Deacon in Full Connection RE Retired Elder in Full Connection RL Retired Local Pastor RP Retired Provisional Member + Marks the names of the clergy and diaconal ministers who did not register as present at the 2017 session of the annual conference and did not send letters asking to be excused. • In phone numbers, the designation ‘O’ refers to office; ‘R’ to residence; ‘C’ to cell-phone number; and ‘F’ to fax number. • The two letters in parentheses preceding the appointments of the clergy, diaconal ministers, and deaconesses are the district abbreviations: (AP) Appalachian (BR) Blue Ridge (CV) Catawba Valley (ME) Metro (NP) Northern Piedmont (SM) Smoky Mountain (UW) Uwharrie (YV) Yadkin Valley • The name in parentheses is the name of the spouse. • The information concerning each person is presented in this sequence: Name (Spouse) – Category – (District) Appointment; Mailing Address; Telephone Numbers (Office, Residence, Cell, Fax); and e-mail address.

If information is listed incorrectly, is missing, or changes during the year, please log in to the administrative services website at www.wnccadmin.org and make the changes.

The 2017-2018 appointments (effective July 1, 2017) can be accessed at www.wnccadmin.org by searching a church. Ad interim appointments are updated at www.wnccadmin.org by searching “church” or “clergy.”

For an accurate search of a clergyperson or church, please use the searches available at www.wnccadmin.org. If you have questions regarding an appointment, please contact the Conference Secretary, Kim Ingram ([email protected]) or a district office at www.wnccumc.org/districts 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 29 A. HONORARY MEMBERS Carter, Kenneth H., Jr (Pam) - HON - Florida Area Resident Bishop 450 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815; C 828.550.5467; [email protected] Goodpaster, Larry M. (Deborah) - HON Retired Bishop; Bishop-in-Residence, Candler School of Theology Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 1531 Dickey Dr, Atlanta, GA 30322; O 404.727.0734; [email protected] Jones, L. Bevel, III - HON Retired Bishop c/o David Jones, 4871 Forestglade Cir, Stone Mountain, GA 30087 Kammerer, Charlene P. (Leigh) - HON Retired Bishop 529 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.452.0574 McCleskey, J. Lawrence (Margaret) - HON Retired Bishop PO Box 164, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.456.5078; C 828.550.1227; [email protected] Stockton, Thomas B. - HON Retired Bishop 1244 Arbor Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27104; R 336.464.1921; [email protected]

B. ORDAINED CLERGY, PROVISIONAL MEMBERS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, AND LOCAL PASTORS Abernethy, April B. (John) - FE - (CV) Abernethy Memorial (Rutherford College) PO Box 216, Rutherford College, NC 28671; O 828.879.8894; R 828.874.3474; C 980.295.9792; [email protected] Adams, Charles L. (Beverly) - RE - (NP) Retired 706 Golf House Rd W, Whitsett, NC 27377; R 336.449.9242; [email protected] Adams, Holly Cobb - FE - (AP) Hudson 1668 Dakota Dr, Hudson, NC 28638; O 828.728.4525; R 828.728.3556; C 828.302.4321; [email protected] Adams, Sharon L. - FE - (ME) Incapacity Leave 2518 Corinth Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 704.763.4941; C 336.430.9944; [email protected] Adams, T. Dixon (Margery) - RE - (CV) Retired 2548 Eagle Dr NE, Conover, NC 28613; R 828.459.9728; C 828.228.2660; [email protected] Adams, William G., Jr (Nora) - RL - (AP) Friendship (Boone) 113 Grady Cave Ln, State Road, NC 28676; O 336.468.0669; R 336.366.2386; C 336.468.0669; [email protected] Adarkwah, Benjamin B. (Eunice) - PL - (ME) Ghana Mission Assistant 4634 Cedar Rock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273; O 704.287.8761; R 704.287.8761; [email protected] Albert, Thomas W. (Billie) - RE - (YV) Retired 198 Conrad Cir, Lewisville, NC 27023; R 336.945.2919; [email protected] Albino, Candido (Pilar) - PL - (ME) Hickory Grove Assistant Pastor for Hispanic Ministry 6710 Iron Brigade Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269; O 704.782.1109; R 704.995.1471; C 704.995.2302; [email protected] Aldridge, Julian M., Jr (Becky) - RE - (ME) Retired 2440 Winterbrooke Dr, Matthews, NC 28105; R 704.847.8070; C 704.301.1819; [email protected] Alexander, Byron E. (Jana) - FE - (CV) May’s Chapel 1707 Mays Chapel Church Rd, Maiden, NC 28650; O 828.428.2416; R 828.970.7472; C 704.441.2183; [email protected] Alexander, Darren W. (Ellen) - FE - (NP) Covenant (High Point) 3914 Deerfield St, High Point, NC 27265; O 336.841.3242; R 336.971.5829; C 336.971.5829; [email protected] Allen, Aldana W. (Sonya) - FE - (UW) Providence (Salisbury) 8513 Lochinvar Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227; O 704.633.5326; R 704.280.9466; C 865.414.8338; [email protected] Allen, Brian C. (Elizabeth) - FE - (NP) Irving Park (Greensboro) 1611 Helmwood Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.288.2323; R 336.202.6928; C 336.202.6928; F 336.288.0895; [email protected] Allen, C. Wayne (Anna) - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 627, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 704.466.1369; C 704.466.1369; [email protected] Allen, D. Ronald (Donna) - FE - (SM) Transitional Leave PO Box 339, Candler, NC 28715; R 828.226.8771; C 828. 226.8771; [email protected] Allen, F. Annalee (Craig) - FE - (ME) Associate Director of Ministerial Services 3723 Lake Spring Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.535.2260; C 828.424.5723; [email protected] Allen, G. Craig, Jr (Annalee) - FE - (ME) Memorial (Kannapolis) 3723 Lake Spring Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.932.6711; C 980.439.1626; [email protected] Allen, Tony L. (Erin) - FE - (ME) Center (Concord) 3419 Brickwood Cir, Midland, NC 28107; O 704.782.1785; R 704.888.4150; C 704.699.6784; [email protected] 30 Western North Carolina Conference Allred, James G., Jr (Judy) - RE - (ME) Retired 40617 Millingport Rd, Richfield, NC 28137; R 704.463.5166; C 704.322.7843; [email protected] Almond, Lawana C. (Joseph) - PL - (SM) Qualla Parish: Cherokee Assistant PO Box 546, Cherokee, NC 28719; O 828.736.4684; R 828.736.4684; C 828.736.4684; [email protected] Altizer, Cole D. (Lindsay) - FL - (BR) Rosman - Selica 95 Church St Ext, Rosman, NC 28772; O 205.310.7411; R 205.310.7411; C 205.310.7411; [email protected] Alventosa-Brown, Jill D. (Vincent) - FE - (NP) Pastor of Congregational Care, West Market Street (Greensboro) 3718 Cardinal Downs Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.275.4587; R 336.665.1835; C 336.207.8595; F 336.632.4582; [email protected] Alvord, Alec M. (Dot) - RE - (BR) Retired 306 Oak Pl, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.424.0991; [email protected] Alvord, Veranita G. (Joe Tarpley) - FE - (NP) Morehead (Greensboro) 1504 Colonial Ave, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.288.9399; R 336.634.0782; C 704.517.4929; [email protected] Amason, James D. (Claire) - RL - (SM) Retired 230 Brown Cove Rd, Clyde, NC 28721; R 828.246.8172; C 828.648.4587; [email protected] Ammons, Dennis A. (Theresa) - PL - (YV) Mount Olive (Yadkinville) 1140 Muirfield Ave, Clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.463.5917; R 336.491.4123; C 336.491.4123; [email protected] Ammons, Gene - OR - (AP) Newland PO Box 1241, Linville, NC 28646; O 828.742.1031; R 828.742.1031; C 864.630.7059; [email protected] Anderson, Kenneth R. (Wanda) - FL - (BR) Newdale (Celo - Martin’s Chapel - Windom) 1555 State Hwy 80 S, Burnsville, NC 28714; O 828.260.3724; R 828.675.0071; C 828.260.3724; [email protected] Anderson, Lauren P. (Steve) - FE - (YV) New Home-Shady Grove 4411 Cheyenne Ct, Winston Salem, NC 27106; O 336.337.2238; C 336.337.2238; [email protected] Andrews, Harry F. - RE - (CV) Retired 305 W Main St, Maiden, NC 28650; R 828.705.1102; C 336.453.3062; [email protected] Andrews, W. Mark (Denise) - FE - (ME) District Superintendent - Metro 3400 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; O 704.525.3395; R 828.850.4021; C 828.850.4021; [email protected] Angel, Karen A. - OE - (NP) Level Cross (Randleman) 1502 Covered Wagon Rd, McLeansville, NC 27301; O 336.498.5522; R 336.675.0650; [email protected] Anthony, Alexis W. (Lynda) - FL - (ME) Greater Vision (NS) (Charlotte) 8835 Larchmont Cir, Charlotte, NC 28214; O 704.947.2882; R 980.430.5702; C 704.491.2628; [email protected] Arey, John V., Jr (Sandy) - FE - (ME) Executive Director, Sanctuary Counseling Group 7110 Edenberry Dr, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 704.375.5354; R 704.844.2799; C 704.258.1201; F 704.375.3069; [email protected] Arledge, Nathan D. (Molly) - OE - (ME) Myers Park Minister of Missions (Charlotte) 3900 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209; O 704.376.8584; R 919.943.6797; [email protected] Armfield, Edgar L., Jr (Cindy) - FL - (NP) Burnett’s Chapel (Greensboro) 5814 Old Randleman Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.674.6441; R 336.676.7121; C 336.239.5607; [email protected] Armistead, Roger A. (Diane) - OR - (ME) Friendship (Mount Pleasant) PO Box 1382, Mt. Pleasant, NC 28124; O 704.786.3335; R 704.788.3020; C 919.815.8249; [email protected] Armstrong, James M., Sr (Heli) - RE - (ME) Retired 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 828.734.7976; C 828.734.7976; [email protected] Armstrong, James M., Jr (Elizabeth Graves) - FE - (UW) First (Lexington) 310 S Main St, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.248.2886; R 336.248.2824; C 828.292.3966; [email protected] Arnold, Cynthia L. - FE - (BR) Counselor, A Caring Alternative (ACA) 108 Alpine Way, Asheville, NC 28805; O 828.774.7408; R 828.298.6114; C 828.774.7408; [email protected] Ar-Rahmaan, Willetta J. - OF - (CV) St. Paul (Newton) 6301 Dumont Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269; O 828.468.8061; R 980.224.9334; C 828.468.8061; [email protected] Arrington, Carl L. - FE - (AP) District Superintendent - Appalachian 1710 Parkwood Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697; O 336.667.5401; R 704.591.1988; C 704.591.1988; F 336.667.2911; [email protected] Ashe, Donald W. (Kate) - RE - (YV) Retired 131 Kerrybrook Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.768.4282; [email protected] Atkinson, Ruth B. (Dorsia) - RL - (ME) Retired PO Box 177, Landis, NC 28088; R 704.857.5851; C 704.857.5851; [email protected] Auman, J. Keith (Debra) - PE - (NP) Incapacity Leave 1754 Jackson Lake Rd, High Point, NC 27263; R 336.434.2819; C 336.688.2819; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 31 Auman, Jill Lindsey - FE - (NP) First (Fort Lauderdale) (Southeast Dist, Florida Conf) 101 S E 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315; O 954.463.3758; R 336.259.4757; C 336.259.4757; [email protected] Auman, Timothy L. (Heidi) - FE - (YV) Chaplain, Wake Forest University PO Box 7204, Winston-Salem, NC 27109; O 336.758.5017; R 336.259.9223; C 336.259.9223; F 336.758.3193; [email protected] Austin, D. Wesley (Lisa) - FE - (AP) Deerfield (Boone) 1186 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607; O 828.264.7130; R 828.337.2541; C 828.337.2541; [email protected] Auten, Laura H. (Jeff) - FE - (UW) District Superintendent - Uwharrie PO Box 1307, Albemarle, NC 28002; O 704.983.1104; R 704.685.7208; C 704.685.7208; F 704.986.0857; [email protected] Auten, Richard D. (Teresa) - FE - (ME) Triplett 2152 Triplett Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.663.4619; R 704.663.4658; C 704.351.7754; F 704.663.1691; [email protected] Autrey, Stephen L. (Marcy) - FE - (CV) Denver (Denver) PO Box 661, Denver, NC 28037; O 704.483.1601; R 336.608.9945; C 336.608.9945; [email protected] Avila-Ramirez, Rocio D. (Salvador) - FL - (ME) Weddington Assistant Pastor of Missions 1002 Camp Dubois Ct, Monroe, NC 28110; R 704.453.1640; [email protected] Aymer, Albert J. D. - RE - (UW) Retired 700 Wildwood Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146; R 704.636.8808; [email protected] Ayuso, Eileen M. (Michael) - FE - (YV) Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall) 6166 Spring Forest Dr, Pfafftown, NC 27040; O 336.969.4600; R 336.331.2730; C 336.331.2730; [email protected] Baca-Zuniga, Sonia N. (Oscar) - AM - (YV) Marvin (Winston-Salem) 258 Hope Crossing Dr, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.575.1933; R 336.764.5495; C 336.575.1933; [email protected] Bailey, Dewey A. (Barbara) - RE - (CV) Retired 606 Occoneechee Dr, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526; R 919.557.7314; [email protected] Bailey, Lloyd R. (Judith) - RE - (SM) Retired 4122 Deep Wood Cir, Durham, NC 27707; R 919.489.8731; [email protected] Bailey, Michael F. (Lauralee) - FE - (YV) District Superintendent - Yadkin Valley 1031 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; O 336.725.4502; R 336.419.0889; C 336.829.0157; [email protected] Bain, Tara Ebner (David) - FE - (ME) Family Leave 600 W Barnett Cir, Oceanside, CA 92058; R 704.362.4017; [email protected] Baird, L. William, Jr (Brenda) - RL - (YV) St. Mark - Germanton 1119 B Whisperwood Ct, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.339.9811; C 336.339.9811; [email protected] Baker, Charles W., Jr (Anne) - FE - (YV) Bethlehem (Advance) 321 Redland Rd, Advance, NC 27006; O 336.998.5083; R 336.207.7152; C 336.207.7152; [email protected] Baker, Kimberly B. (Keith) - PL - (BR) Bethel (Old Fort) - Old Fort 116 Apple Blossom Dr, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.289.0724; R 828.289.0724; C 828.289.0724; [email protected] Bales, Harold K. (Judy) - RE - (ME) Retired 5108 Delaney Dr, Concord, NC 28027; R 704.956.2540; C 980.621.6678; [email protected] Ball, Enoch G. - RL - (BR) Retired 510 Gorman Bridge Rd, Asheville, NC 28806; R 828.253.3008 Banyai, Peter D. (Jill) - RE - (BR) Retired 1401 Overlook Ridge Rd, Bishop, GA 30621; R 678.233.8251; C 678.233.8251; [email protected] Barbee, Joe E., Jr (Amy) - PL - (UW) Wesley Heights (Lexington) 570 Becktown Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.225.2918; R 336.998.6363; C 704.798.6704; [email protected] Barbee, William L. (Myrtie) - RA - (BR) Retired 413 E Parker St, Graham, NC 27253; R 336.228.8881 Barden, Anna L. - FD - (ME) Transitional Leave 909 Chipola St, Kannapolis, NC 28083; R 704.938.7562; C 704.236.0190; [email protected] Barden, Barbara J. (Mark) - FD - (ME) Myers Park Minister of Education (Charlotte) 1501 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207; O 704.295.4813; R 704.364.9158; C 704.619.8231; F 704.376.0423; [email protected] Barden, Lawrence E. (Martha) - RE - (ME) Retired 909 Chipola St, Kannapolis, NC 28083; R 704.938.7562; [email protected] Barden, Mark L. (Barbara) - FE - (CV) Central (Shelby) 903 Duke St, Shelby, NC 28150; O 704.487.6336; R 704.300.8326; C 704.300.8326; [email protected] 32 Western North Carolina Conference Barnes, John H. (Bonnie) - RE - (SM) Retired 240 Kilgore Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785; R 828.452.5501; [email protected] Barnes, Joshua H. (Wendy) - PL - (YV) Konnoak Hills (Winston-Salem) 1013 Mill Ave, High Point, NC 27260; O 336.788.7423; R 336.841.7705; C 336.816.8733; [email protected] Barnes, Sherri E. - FE - (UW) Director of the Pfeiffer Youth Theological Institute (YeTI) 229 Hillcrest Pl, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 704.463.3073; R 704.433.5233; C 704.433.5233; [email protected] Barnes, Wendy A. (Josh) - PE - (NP) Highland - Spring Hill 1013 Mill Ave, High Point, NC 27260; O 336.882.2136; R 336.841.7705; C 336.909.5439; [email protected] Barnhardt, Roland T. (Emilie) - RE - (YV) Retired 1900 Brantley St, Winston-Salem, NC 27013; R 336.723.5586; C 336.406.1879; F 336.766.5987; [email protected] Barr, Carl B., Jr (Betty Jo) - RE - (CV) Retired 2755 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054; R 704.864.9293; C 704.747.1600; [email protected] Barringer, Grady R. - RE - (ME) Retired 6964 Vinewood Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673; R 704.483.1316; C 704.562.2636 Bartley, Earlynne J. - FE - (CV) Chaplain, Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte Region 240 Salem Church Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.732.6146; R 704.240.8200; C 704.576.7787; [email protected] Bartoli, Leigh J. (Tom) - FD - (YV) Shady Grove Deacon Minister of Children’s and Preteen Ministry 167 Shady Grove Church Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107; O 336.769.2942; C 336.416.3925; F 336.769.0370; [email protected] Baten, Nicole R. (Andrew) - PE - (SM) Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford’s Chapel Associate 154 Hollyanne Pond Ln, Hayesville, NC 28904; O 828.389.2185; R 828.337.8777; C 828.337.8777; [email protected] Bates, Kevin T. - PE - (BR) Davis Chapel - Piney Mountain 36 Piney Mountain Church Rd, Candler, NC 28715; O 828.606.8063; C 828.606.8063; [email protected] Baxter, David L. (Ann) - RE - (SM) Whittier 388 Holston Village Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786; O 828.452.7951; R 828.452.7951; C 828.734.3918; [email protected] Beach, Laura M. (J.B.) - FE - (AP) Boone Associate (Director of Community Engagement) 396 Bluebird Ln, Boone, NC 28607; O 828.264.6090; R 540.420.0352; C 540.420.0352; [email protected] Beall, Erin J. - FE - (NP) Wesley Memorial Associate for Contemporary Worship and Adult Spiritual Formation 1225 Chestnut Dr, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.812.4815; R 678.332.6829; C 678.332.6829; [email protected] Beall, Thomas M., Jr - RE - (SM) Retired Givens Estates, 25 Wesley Dr, Apt 1, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.285.2565; C 828.448.1911; [email protected] Beam, David W. (Angie) - FE - (SM) First (Franklin) 66 Harrison Ave, Franklin, NC 28734; O 828.524.3010; R 828.399.0769; C 828.399.0769; [email protected] Beard, Douglas R., Jr (Doris) - RE - (ME) Retired 33 Federation Loop, Pawley’s Island, SC 29585; R 843.314.0033; [email protected] Beatty, Wayne A. (Becky) - RE - (CV) Retired 2982 Hunters Glen Trl, Gastonia, NC 28054; R 704.867.0156; [email protected] Beck, Bobby R. (Betty Jean) - RE - (YV) Retired 6935 Bridlewood Dr, Trinity, NC 27370; R 336.476.5262 Belk, James H. (Pam) - FE - (UW) Outreach Architect 3300 Plantation Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 704.787.0653; R 704.787.0653; C 704.787.0653; [email protected] Bell, Anthony L. (Sally) - FE - (ME) Cold Springs 2550 Cold Springs Rd, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.782.1811; R 704.782.2605; C 704.796.3616; [email protected] Bell, Paul J. (Jean) - RE - (UW) Retired PO Box 1152, Albemarle, NC 28002; R 704.982.5152; [email protected] Belles, Sarah L. - PE - (ME) Davidson Associate for Campus Ministry and Young Adults 233 S Main St, Davidson, NC 28036; O 704.892.8277; R 919.649.6443; C 919.649.6443; [email protected] Benfield, William G. (Nancy) - RE - (AP) Retired 122 N Elm St, Statesville, NC 28677; R 704.924.8838; C 704.928.5960; [email protected] Bennett, Chris J. (Sharon) - FE - (YV) Incapacity Leave 1025 S Fulton St, Salisbury, NC 28144; R 336.688.6747; C 336.688.6747; [email protected] Bennett, Glenda E. (Dennis) - FE - (NP) Mount Carmel (Reidsville) 1838 Crutchfield Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.939.9115; R 336.637.8564; C 336.655.8096; [email protected] Bennett, Susan Anne (Larry) - RE - (UW) Retired 1979 Continental Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30345; R 404.634.9837; C 864.542.7496; [email protected] Berry, Roberta J. - PL - (CV) New Hope (Iron Station) 2791 Warlicks Church Rd, Connelly Springs, NC 28612; O 828.397.2461; R 828.397.2461; C 828.582.3521; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 33 Berry, William F., II (Lynne) - FE - (YV) Incapacity Leave 20214 Bristol Mesa, San Antonio, TX 78259; C 336.782.1782; [email protected] Bethel, Paul A. - RL - (UW) Empire Circuit 910 Beaumont Ave, Greensboro, NC 27401; O 336.879.5991; R 336.253.0479; C 336.253.0479; [email protected] Beverly, Arnetta E. - RE - (UW) St. Stephen (Lexington) PO Box 1413, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.249.1813; R 336.907.3436; C 704.718.3839; F 336.272.5677; [email protected] Bevill, Terry D. (Laurel) - RE - (SM) Retired 165 Hawks Crest Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786; R 828.456.5528; C 704.692.5826; [email protected] Biggers, Edward L. - RE - (CV) Retired 1143 Adirondack Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052; R 704.671.2408; [email protected] Billings, J. Wayne (Carolyn) - RE - (NP) Retired 5608 Greenlee Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.288.9869; C 336.707.0351; [email protected] Binger, Michael A. (Marti Hatch) - FE - (CV) NC Regional Director, Society of St. Andrew 108 Ramblewood Dr, Mt. Olive, NC 28365; O 919.683.3011; R 919.750.7961; C 919.309.5402; [email protected] Bingham, Keith W. (Becky) - FE - (ME) St. Stephen (Charlotte) 6800 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 704.376.1824; R 980.474.1127; C 336.816.4344; [email protected] Bishop, Sheila B. (Bob) - RE - (BR) Bethlehem (Mill Spring) 166 Sir Gregory Dr, Shelby, NC 28152; O 336.479.4563; R 704.313.7142; C 336.479.4563; [email protected] Bissett, Jay W. (Monica) - FE - (CV) Maylo (Gastonia) 2010 Spencer Mtn Rd, Gastonia, NC 28504; O 704.824.3529; R 704.879.4959; C 828.493.8390; [email protected] Black, C. Clifton, II (Harriet) - FE - (YV) Professor, Princeton Seminary Princeton Theological Seminary, PO Box 821, Princeton, NJ 08542; O 609.497.7762; R 609.430.0506; F 609.497.7728; [email protected] Blackburn, Robert M., Jr (Sarah) - FE - (BR) Central (Asheville) 28 Slosman Dr, Asheville, NC 28806; O 828.253.3316; R 828.665.4414; C 828.989.9661; F 828.254.8796; [email protected] Blackstock, Pamela E. - FE - (NP) Union Memorial (Greensboro) 54 Scott Hollow Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103; O 336.273.4006; R 336.202.4920; C 336.202.4920; [email protected] Blair, C. Stephen (Libby) - RA - (YV) Retired 104 Royal Oaks St, Thomasville, NC 27360; R 336.476.0012; C 336.776.7096; [email protected] Blalock, John F., Jr (Jan) - RE - (BR) Retired 4502 Lake Jeanette Rd, Greensboro NC 27455; C 704.798.3145; [email protected] Blankenberg, David A. (Jill) - PE - (YV) East Bend - Stony Knoll 241 Brewer Cir, East Bend, NC 27018; O 336.699.2414; R 336.699.2414; C 704.650.8696; [email protected] Blanton, Randall M. (Gina) - FE - (CV) Aldersgate (Shelby) 1306 Wesson Rd, Shelby, NC 28152; O 704.487.8491; C 704.280.2330; F 704.843.5187; [email protected] Blanton, Teresa R. (Michael) - FL - (CV) Boiling Springs - Hoyle Memorial 229 Cabin Lake Dr, Bostic, NC 28018; O 828.429.6247; C 828.429.6247; F 828.397.6489; [email protected] Blanton, William N., Jr (Dee) - RE - (AP) Retired 175 Lakeview Rd, Newland, NC 28657; R 828.733.4798; [email protected] Blount, E. Richard, III (Karen) - PE - (UW) Central (Denton) 284 W 1st St, Denton, NC 27239; O 336.859.3502; R 704.576.8278; C 704.576.8278; [email protected] Boakye-Yiadom, Emmanuel K. (Janet) - FE - (ME) Ghana Mission - Hunter’s Chapel (Charlotte) 1625 Teddington Dr, Charlotte, NC 28214; O 704.965.6741; R 704.398.8493; C 704.965.6741; F 704.398.8493; [email protected] Boggan, Robert E., Jr (Pat) - RE - (ME) Retired 4512 Wilshire Ct, Gainesville, GA 30504; R 470.252.5935; C 704.236.4443; [email protected] Boggs, John S. (Anita) - FE - (ME) University City (Charlotte) 26 Hickory Hills Dr, Arden, NC 28704; O 828.450.8893; R 828.676.1124; C 828.450.8893; [email protected] Boliek, Allen P. (Jennifer) - FE - (AP) Baton-Littlejohn PO Box 2408, Lenoir, NC 28645; O 828.754.8744; R 828.728.0820; C 828.219.2076; [email protected] Bolyard, Roy V., Jr (Marge) - RE - (NP) Retired 7500 Henfree Dr, Summerfield, NC 27358; R 336.643.0155; [email protected] Bond, Erma M. (James) - RL - (SM) Maggie Valley Assistant (Maggie Valley) 4192 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751; O 828.926.4178; R 828.926.7610; C 828.421.7639; F 828.926.8036; [email protected] 34 Western North Carolina Conference Bost, Dale W. (Hannah) - FE - (AP) Mount Bethel (Hickory) 318 Telephone Exchange Rd, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.495.8941; R 828.495.7435; C 704.640.9942; [email protected] Boughman, Mitchell C. (Molly) - PE - (CV) Friendship (Connelly Springs) - Shady Grove 703 Burke St, Connelly Springs, NC 28612; O 704.608.6054; R 704.608.6054; C 704.608.6054; [email protected] Bowen, James E. (Debbie) - RE - (YV) Retired 5111 Gateway Place Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284; R 336.310.4415; C 336.848.4855; [email protected] Bowen, Lori Anne - FE - (AP) Foothills Cooperative Parish Director 2633 Clarks Chapel Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645; O 828.758.1658; R 828.572.0304; C 828.292.2534; [email protected] Bowers, B. Jason [Jay] (Erin) - FE - (NP) Jamestown Associate (Jamestown) PO Box 339, Jamestown, NC 27282; O 336.454.2717; R 336.887.0235; C 336.688.0797; F 336.454.1514; [email protected] Bowman, Fredrick B. (Kim) - FE - (ME) Faith (Mooresville) - St. Paul 1622 Meadowlark Landing Dr, Charlotte, NC 28216; O 704.488.7564; R 704.393.9026; C 704.488.7564; [email protected] Bowman, R. A. [Tony] (Carol) - FE - (CV) First (Hildebran) 8842 Shepherd Ct, Connelly Springs, NC 28612; O 828.397.6964; R 828.397.6939; C 828.502.9627; [email protected] Boyd, Betty N. - RA - (UW) Retired 3121 Nablus Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173; R 704.256.3615; [email protected] Boyd, Clark G. (Renita) - PL - (YV) St. Mary’s (Walnut Cove) 3901 Kim Dr, High Point, NC 27265; O 336.681.2628; R 336.862.4733; C 336.681.2628; [email protected] Boyd, Johnnie G., Jr - RE - (UW) Retired 4022 Pump Station Rd, High Point, NC 27260; R 336.883.1879 Bradley, David L. (Kathryn) - FL - (BR) Providence (Rutherford) 536 Providence Rd, Forest City, NC 28043; O 828.289.1581; R 828.289.1581; C 828.289.1581; [email protected] Bradley, Erman F. (Jan) - RE - (ME) Retired 714 Jerilyn Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212; R 704.537.3344 Bradshaw, Earl F. (Kim) - FE - (UW) Central (Albemarle) 810 Montgomery Ave, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.982.8158; R 704.982.0640; C 704.301.1135; [email protected] Bradshaw, Perry J. (Anna) - PL - (UW) Coburn Memorial - Main Street (Salisbury) 290 Old Foutz Farm Rd, China Grove, NC 28023; O 704.933.2534; R 704.855.2134; C 336.692.6060; F 704.436.3179; [email protected] Brake, Jonathan L. (Alisa) - FE - (YV) Centenary Assoc Min of Adult Spiritual Formation PO Box 658, Winston-Salem, NC 27102; O 336.397.1334; R 336.391.1226; C 336.391.1226; [email protected] Bramlet, Glenda M. (Michael) - PL - (CV) Westview (Hickory) 515 33rd St SW, Hickory, NC 28602; O 828.855.1074; R 828.855.1074; C 704.473.9658; [email protected] Brannock, Jane D. - FD - (NP) Transitional Leave 2602 Catherine Dr, Burlington, NC 27215; R 336.584.6231; C 336.339.3584; [email protected] Brantley, Cornelius F., Jr (Grace) - FE - (NP) Trinity Memorial - St. Mary’s (Trinity) PO Box 52/7110 NC Hwy 62, Trinity, NC 27370; O 336.431.1379; R 336.431.4759; C 336.250.8417; [email protected] Branton, T. Ray (Carolyn) - RE - (YV) Retired 1244 Arbor Rd, Apt A310, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.725.5751 Brashear, Brenda K. (John) - RA - (YV) Retired 946 Governors Cir, Lancaster, OH 43130; R 740.785.4236; [email protected] Braunschweiger, Brian D. (Judith) - PL - (ME) Cole Memorial (Charlotte) 12005 Dolomite Dr, Pineville, NC 28134; O 704.596.2356; R 704.341.8867; C 704.341.8867; [email protected] Bremer, Donald C. - OR - (BR) Cummings Memorial (Mills River) 360 Chipmunk Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739; O 828.891.9413; R 561.319.7270; C 561.319.7270; [email protected] Brendel, Charlotte G. (Leonard) - FD - (CV) Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate PO Box 162, Drexel, NC 28619; O 828.433.8072; R 828.433.8072; C 828.430.1312; [email protected] Bridgers, Peggy D. (Gary) - RE - (ME) Retired 3500 School House Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226; R 704.553.0602; C 704.621.0991; [email protected] Bridges, Jackie C., Jr (Marsha) - FL - (BR) Gilboa - Gilkey - Thermal City 187 Gilkey School Rd, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; O 828.287.3843; R 828.287.3843; C 828.442.1688; [email protected] Bridges, Tilden W. (Linda) - OR - (YV) Hanes Grove (Hamptonville) - Longtown (Yadkinville) 1004 Beecher Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27104; O 336.468.4151; R 336.747.0114; C 336.747.0114; [email protected] Briggs, Edwin A., Jr (Gini) - FD - (ME) Weddington Minister of Pastoral Care 13901 Providence Rd, Matthews, NC 28104; O 704.846.1032; R 704.844.2807; C 704.995.2776; F 704.849.7627; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 35 Briggs, Lynda T. (Michael) - FE - (BR) Incapacity Leave 1556 Holiday Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28739; R 828.595.2418; C 828.243.4958; [email protected] Briggs, Robert H. (Sheryl) - PL - (YV) Chestnut Grove (Mocksville) 2025 Lake Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.238.3440; R 336.475.9364; C 603.300.6803; [email protected] Bristol, H. Cowles, III (Missy) - FE - (AP) Millers Creek - Dunkirk 884 Wendover Rd, Statesville, NC 28677; O 336.838.8047; R 704.872.5555; C 704.880.8953; [email protected] Bristow, Marsha S. - PL - (CV) Pine Grove (Shelby) 111 Croft Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; O 704.678.6478; R 704.678.6478; C 704.678.6478; [email protected] Brittain, H. Wendell - RE - (BR) Retired 160 Brank Cove Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787; C 828.206.0870 Brittain, Julianne [Jan] (Cecil Donahue) - FE - (ME) Williamson’s Chapel 575 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117; O 704.664.3680; R 704.230.0949; C 336.508.0452; F 704.664.0939; [email protected] Brittain, Timothy B. (Becky) - RE - (SM) Retired 992 Moody Farm Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751; R 828.944.0633; [email protected] Britton, Joshua O. (Erin) - PE - (UW) Director, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center 1045 Mt Shepherd Rd Ext, Asheboro, NC 27205; O 336.629.4085; R 336.629.4085; C 704.254.2641; [email protected] Brock, A. C., Jr (Tammy) - FE - (NP) Leaksville (Eden) 222 Farrell St, Eden, NC 27288; O 336.623.3418; R 336.612.2687; C 336.687.0245; [email protected] Brooks, C. William - PL - (UW) Center (Troy) - Macedonia 446 Hensley Eller Rd, Misenheimer, NC 28651; O 336.981.5827; R 336.981.5827; [email protected] Brooks, Linwood C. (Joyce) - FE - (ME) Mouzon (Charlotte) 3100 Selwyn Ave, Charlotte, NC 28209; O 704.525.1326; R 704.542.0990; C 704.608.2327; [email protected] Brooks, Robert D. (Andrea) - FL - (AP) Director, Ashe Outreach / Nathan’s Creek 422 Nathan’s Creek School Rd, Crumpler, NC 28617; O 336.385.3663; R 336.977.1377; C 336.977.1377; F 336.385.1321; [email protected] Brookshire, James B. (Linda) - FE - (ME) Sedgefield (Charlotte) 3605 Roxborough Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28211; O 704.523.0077; C 704.232.4878; [email protected] Brower, Neal F. (Toni) - FE - (CV) Friendship (Fallston) PO Box 267, Fallston, NC 28042; O 704.538.9270; R 704.538.9097; [email protected] Brown, Alvin (Elizabeth) - RE - (NP) Retired 5407 Country Hills Dr, McLeansville, NC 27301; R 336.375.7033; C 336.549.1780; [email protected] Brown, Andrew D. (Jami) - FE - (NP) Mount Pleasant (Greensboro) 5120 Burlington Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405; O 336.697.0444; R 336.697.0444; C 704.787.2450; [email protected] Brown, Andrew W., Jr (Alice) - RE - (UW) Retired 532 E Lake Dr, Mocksville, NC 27028; R 336.753.6958; F 336.753.6958; [email protected] Brown, Betty B. (Thomas) - FE - (CV) Galilee-St. Paul’s (Kings Mountain) 318 Wooddale Dr, Dallas, NC 28034; O 704.922.7520; R 704.922.7520; C 704.747.2431; [email protected] Brown, Gary H. (Ann) - RE - (ME) Retired 215 Wrennewood Ln, Franklin, TN 37064; R 615.599.0436; [email protected] Brown, Hubert A. (Norma) - RE - (NP) Retired 938 Croyden St, High Point, NC 27262; R 336.885.7576 Brown, Mary W. (Alan) - FE - (SM) Andrews 32 Third St, Andrews, NC 28901; O 828.321.5216; R 828.321.5267; C 828.557.2773; [email protected] Brown, Michael B. (Page) - FE - (YV) Marble Collegiate Church 1 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001; O 212.686.2770; R 212.686.2770; C 336.413.4760; F 212.686.0652; [email protected] Brown, Morris A. (Pamela) - FE - (NP) Christ (Greensboro) 707 Westminster Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.299.1571; R 336.816.2270; C 336.816.2270; [email protected] Brown, Myra W. (Robert) - RE - (YV) Retired 213 Moore St, Thomasville, NC 27360; R 336.472.7482; C 336.239.3932; [email protected] Brown, Paul D. (Rebecca) - FE - (SM) Central (Canton) 54 Rivercrest Ct, Canton, NC 28716; O 828.648.7270; R 828.508.7023; [email protected] Brown, Peter L. - FL - (AP) Foothills Cooperative Parish Assistant 966 Maple Glen Dr, Conover, NC 28613; O 203.650.1404; R 203.650.1404; [email protected] Brown, Rebecca B. (Andrew) - FD - (SM) First (Waynesville) Minister of Discipleship and Evangelism 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786; O 828.456.9475; R 828.421.7033; C 828.421.7033; [email protected] 36 Western North Carolina Conference Brown, Rodney C. (Martha) - RE - (YV) Retired 411 Briarlea Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.768.5757; F 336.768.5933; [email protected] Brown, Thaddeus D. (Kristin) - FL - (ME) Harmony-Mount Carmel (Concord) 1059 Cambrook Ct, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.782.8237; R 704.791.2883; C 704.791.2883; [email protected] Brown, W. Ashby, Jr (Linda) - RD - (NP) Retired PO Box 339, Jamestown, NC 27282; R 336.869.8632; C 336.803.0732; [email protected] Brownworth, Russell J. (Elizabeth) - RL - (UW) Mount Zion - Pleasant Hill 167 Cedar Cir, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.309.0087; R 336.309.0087; C 336.309.0087; [email protected] Brubaker, Daniel L. (Mary Jo) - FE - (AP) Banner Elk 645 Old Farm Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604; O 828.898.5360; R 828.898.5360; C 828.260.4792; [email protected] Bruce, Bradley V. (Cynthia) - FE - (NP) Chaplain, US Army Active Duty 7108 Mallard Crossing Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587; O 910.243.2515; R 919.909.1492; C 919.909.1492; [email protected] Brumley, Patience S. - RD - (ME) Commonwealth (Charlotte) Deacon Associate 1820 Sunhaven Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262; O 704.596.2143; R 704.596.2143; C 704.596.2143; F 704.596.2356; [email protected] Bryant, John T. (Kathy) - FE - (CV) Hopewell (Sherrills Ford) 1512 Joe Johnson Rd, Catawba, NC 28609; O 828.478.9625; R 828.241.3739; C 704.903.2857; [email protected] Bryant, Katherine B. (Kris) - FE - (YV) Minister with Children, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church 3613 Broadsword Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; O 336.765.0294; R 336.293.6983; C 828.230.4209; [email protected] Bryant, Katherine R. (John) - PE - (CV) Family Leave 1512 Joe Johnson Rd, Catawba, NC 28609; O 828.241.3739; R 828.241.3739; C 704.438.2186; [email protected] Buckner, Frank W., Jr (Diane) - RE - (SM) Retired 425 Carrington Pkwy, Montgomery, AL 36117; R 334.467.9292; C 334.467.9292; [email protected] Buff, Richard L. (Kristin) - FE - (SM) Maggie Valley (Maggie Valley) 205 Setzer Cove Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751; O 828.926.8036; R 828.400.1711; C 828.400.1711; F 828.926.8036; [email protected] Buff, Wayne M. (Dianne) - RA - (CV) Retired 228 Mount Harmony Church Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090; R 704.538.8885 Buffkin, Richard W. (Mischael) - FL - (YV) Bethesda (Pine Hall) 149 Stone Moss Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; O 336.548.3099; R 336.971.3256; C 336.971.3256; [email protected] Bullard, John M. - RE - (ME) Retired 104 Hickman Ct, Spartanburg, SC 29307; R 864.582.8589; [email protected] Bunn, Dana M. (Joyce) - FE - (SM) Intentional Interim - First (Sylva) 60 Cowan St, Sylva, NC 28779; O 828.586.2358; R 336.301.5678; C 336.301.5678; [email protected] Bunn, Joyce H. (Dana) - FE - (SM) Central (Clyde) - Louisa Chapel (Clyde) 60 Cowan St, Sylva, NC 28779; O 828.627.2287; R 336.301.5684; C 336.301.5684; [email protected] Burleson, Dennis O. (Linda) - PL - (BR) Glenwood - Pleasant Hill (Marion) 226 Walker Rd, Nebo, NC 28761; O 828.803.5869; R 828.803.5869; C 828.803.5869; [email protected] Burleson, Erin E. (Sam) - PL - (BR) Wells Spring (Forest City) 177 Salem Church Rd, Bostic, NC 28018; O 828.245.9391; R 609.558.2064; C 609.558.2064; [email protected] Burleson, Samuel I. - OF - (BR) Salem (Bostic) 177 Salem Church Rd, Bostic, NC 28018; O 828.245.8518; R 609.558.2067; C 609.558.2067; [email protected] Burnette, Kristy H. (Dewayne) - FE - (AP) Liberty - Philadelphia 1210 Liberty Church Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636; O 828.246.4954; R 828.246.4954; C 828.246.4954; [email protected] Burr, Robert D., Sr (Kimberly) - PL - (UW) Ansonville PO Box 1409, Wadesboro, NC 28170; O 704.826.8470; R 704.694.2773; C 704.465.8501; [email protected] Burris, Angela D. (Anthony) - FE - (YV) Pleasant Grove (Thomasville) 809 Cooksey Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.475.1124; R 704.315.9886; C 704.315.9886; [email protected] Burton, Amy W. - FD - (YV) Main Street (Kernersville) Minister of Education 306 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.993.3411; R 336.497.4632; C 704.236.3160; F 336.993.6033; [email protected] Burton, George A. - RE - (NP) Retired PO Box 2387, Reidsville, NC 27323; R 336.908.4564; C 336.908.4564; [email protected] Burton, J. Matthew, Jr (Beverly) - FE - (YV) Clemmons 135 Bickerstaff Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.766.6375; R 704.618.4199; C 704.618.4199; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 37 Burton, John M. (Peggy) - RE - (NP) Retired 1891 Harrison Crossroad Loop, Reidsville, NC 27320; R 336.349.6910; C 336.932.0919; [email protected] Burton, L. Rodney (Lee Ann) - PL - (YV) Oak Grove (Mocksville) 1994 U.S. Hwy 158, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.751.2453; R 336.472.8453; C 336.848.4482; [email protected] Burton, Melvin K. (Roberta) - RL - (ME) Retired 245 Mellwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28214; R 704.394.5902; C 704.349.3325; [email protected] Bush, Sally K. (Russell) - FD - (BR) Programming Director, Givens Estates 14 Briarbrook Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732; O 828.771.2205; C 828.298.6364; F 828.271.6943; [email protected] Butler, Donna L. - PL - (UW) St. Luke (Asheboro) 316 Parkview Terrace Ln, Jamestown, NC 27282; O 336.898.8980; R 336.231.9918; C 336.898.8980; [email protected] Butler, J. Edward (Margaret) - PL - (ME) Mill Grove Assistant Pastor: Sun Valley Campus Pastor 8026 Jefferson Colony Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227; O 704.882.3770; R 704.545.8149; C 704.904.3358; [email protected] Byassee, James D. [Jason] (Jaylynn) - FE - (AP) Butler Chair in Homiletics and Biblical Hermeneutics, Vancouver School of Theology 185 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5V-1P7 CAN; O 336.667.5401; C 828.434.0842; [email protected] Byassee, Jaylynn W. (Jason) - FE - (AP) Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, First Baptist, Vancouver, Canada 185 E 21st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5V-1P7 CAN; O 336.667.5401; C 828.434.0920; [email protected] Byers, Charles H. - RL - (AP) Retired 405 S Cherry St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697; O 336.818.0840; R 336.818.0840; C 336.984.6699; [email protected] Byers, Roy T. (Janis) - FE - (CV) Hoey Memorial-Sulphur Springs 115 Pillbury Dr, Shelby, NC 28152; O 980.329.1404; R 704.487.6783; C 980.329.1404; [email protected] Byrum, M. Steven (Katharine) - RL - (BR) Retired 7607 Hunteroak Dr, Concord, NC 28027; R 704.787.9566; C 828.551.5367; [email protected] Cabe, Justin K. (Carol) - PE - (NP) Personal Leave 5415 Evergreen Ct, Climax, NC 27233; R 828.342.7926; C 828.342.7926; [email protected] Caldwell, Lynne Blankenship (Neill) - FE - (NP) Faculty, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Richmond VA 814 Westwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23222; R 804.321.3804; C 804.332.1326; [email protected] Calhoun, David P. (Ginger) - RE - (ME) Retired 1640 Tredegar Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284; R 336.745.1912; C 336.745.1912; [email protected] Calloway, James R. (Patricia) - RE - (ME) Retired 4601 Twynham Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226; R 704.595.7028 Cameron, Dennis W. [Bud] (Vickie) - PL - (YV) Franklin Heights-Maple Grove (Mount Airy) 428 S Frankllin Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030; O 336.786.4961; C 336.710.3506; [email protected] Camp, Gary L. (Tambra) - FE - (YV) Crews (Winston-Salem) PO Box 145, Purlear, NC 28665; O 336.723.0237; R 336.723.1272; C 336.413.5446; [email protected] Camp, R. Glenn (Nora) - RL - (BR) Retired PO Box 5001, Hendersonville, NC 28793; R 828.697.7744; [email protected] Campbell, Bel H. - RE - (UW) Retired Villa Maria, 32 White Bridge Rd #32, Nashville, TN 37205; C 615.739.0029; [email protected] Campbell, Christopher S. (Kennesha) - FL - (ME) Plaza (Charlotte) 10022 Atkins Ridge Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213; O 704.537.7302; C 502.533.5159; [email protected] Campbell, Diean J. (Richard) - RL - (SM) Retired 285 Cawood Ln, Clyde, NC 28721; O 828.734.2659; R 828.734.7714; C 828.734.2659; [email protected] Campbell, Jody B. - FL - (UW) Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet) PO Box 452, Lilesville, NC 28091; O 704.270.4010; R 704.270.4010; C 864.357.5724; [email protected] Campbell, Nancy Miller (Bill) - FD - (ME) Sharon Deacon Associate 4411 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211; O 704.366.9166; R 704.545.0132; C 704.577.8341; F 704.366.9920; [email protected] Campbell, Rhonda T. (Daniel) - OE - (UW) Prospect (Monroe) 6027 Prospect Rd, Monroe, NC 28112; O 704.764.3795; R 704.709.7156; C 919.931.9964; [email protected] Campbell, Richard H. (Diean) - RE - (SM) Retired 285 Cawood Ln, Clyde, NC 28721; R 828.734.2659; C 828.734.2659; [email protected] Campbell-Robinson, Heidi (Ron) - FE - (BR) St. Luke (Spartanburg Dist, SC Conf) and Pres, WaterRock Institute PO Box 625, Asheville, NC 28802; O 828.393.4190; C 704.293.3456; [email protected] Canty, Shirley L. (Joseph) - FE - (CV) Burge Memorial-Rock Hill (Mount Holly) 15349 Ballantyne Country Club Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277; O 704.827.2726; R 704.752.5770; C 704.231.7421; F 704.752.5770; [email protected] 38 Western North Carolina Conference Carkin, Carol P. (Jesse) - FE - (ME) Central (Concord) Co-Pastor 9601 Camberley Ave, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.786.4109; R 704.651.5883; C 704.651.5883; [email protected] Carl, David E., Jr (Judy) - OE - (ME) Big Spring (Charlotte) 204 Prince St #12, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.355.2000; R 704.575.0646; C 704.575.0646; [email protected] Carlton, Harrison M. (Nancy) - RL - (YV) Marvin (Winston-Salem) Assistant 3531 Manoa Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040; O 336.577.2825; R 336.946.1474; C 336.577.2825; [email protected] Carpenter, Fred E., Jr (Renee) - FE - (UW) Main Street (Albemarle) 601 Hazelwood Dr, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.982.5527; R 704.982.5526; C 828.230.8595; [email protected] Carpenter, Kelly P. (Lyn) - FE - (YV) Green Street (Winston-Salem) 820 Miller St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; O 336.722.8379; R 336.722.1447; C 336.407.2821; [email protected] Carr, Michael A. (Kellie) - FE - (CV) First (Mount Holly) 125 Oakland St, Mt Holly, NC 28120; O 704.827.4855; R 704.574.0888; C 704.574.0888; [email protected] Carroll, B. Tracy (Kenneth) - RE - (BR) Retired 3410 NC Hwy 80, Bakersville, NC 28705; R 828.688.4096; C 828.777.5188; [email protected] Carroll, Jackson W., Jr (Anne) - RE - (NP) Retired 8 Barratts Chapel Ct, Durham, NC 27705; R 919.384.2659; [email protected] Carson, Benjamin G. (Jennifer) - FE - (AP) FaithBridge (Blowing Rock) 194 Aho Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; O 828.295.8333; R 828.295.8333; C 336.681.3039; [email protected] Carson, Ellis K. (Terri) - PE - (NP) Mount Tabor (Greensboro) - Celia Phelps 3709 Groometown Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.292.8241; R 336.605.7966; C 713.376.0745; [email protected] Carter, Carroll C. - OR - (NP) Moriah - Holmes Grove (Greensboro) 709 Integrity Oaks Dr, Greensboro, NC 24701; O 336.908.4217; R 336.897.1617; C 336.908.2468; [email protected] Carter, Edward K. (Dianne) - FL - (UW) Pisgah (Asheboro) - Seagrove PO Box 31, Seagrove, NC 27341; O 336.873.7340; R 336.873.7340; F 336.879.8841; [email protected] Carter, Miller C., Jr (Howalina) - FE - (ME) Simpson-Gillespie (Charlotte) 1715 Oldbriar Ln, Charlotte, NC 28216; O 704.399.2717; R 980.207.4558; C 336.686.6222; [email protected] Carter, Richard L., Jr (Lynn) - FE - (YV) Main Street (Kernersville) Associate 306 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.993.3411; R 336.499.1493; C 336.457.4316; F 336.993.6033; [email protected] Carter, Robert L., Jr (Jean) - RE - (NP) Retired 4306 Quail Canyon Ct, Greensboro, NC 27410; C 336.207.6797 Cartner, J. Dwight (Carol) - RA - (YV) Retired 118 Avondale Dr, Lexington, NC 27295; R 336.248.4520; C 336.242.8518; [email protected] Cash, David R., Sr (Lynn) - RE - (YV) Retired 5034 Bartley Way, McLeansville, NC 27301; R 336.283.1563; C 336.283.1563; [email protected] Cash, Lynn W. (David) - RE - (YV) Retired 5034 Bartley Way, McLeansville, NC 27301; R 336.283.1565; C 336.283.1565; [email protected] Cassady, Tom L. (Jane) - RE - (ME) Retired 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 336.580.3797; C 336.580.3797; [email protected] Castro, Samuel (Nancy) - RE - (NP) Retired 426 Oak St, Madison, NC 27025; R 336.558.3691; C 336.558.3691; [email protected] Cauble, Robert L. (Jane) - RL - (UW) Retired 47342-B NC 731 Hwy, Norwood, NC 28128; R 704.474.5575; C 704.985.2718; [email protected] Champion, Buddy J. (Kathryn) - RE - (UW) Retired 14343 NC Hwy 82 E, Council, NC 28434; R 910.645.4118; C 910.874.5620 Chaney, Bobby J. (Lynn) - PL - (UW) Tabernacle (Trinity) - West Chapel Co-Pastor 3735 NC Hwy 22 N, Franklinville, NC 27248; O 336.707.2494; R 336.824.4040; C 336.707.2494; [email protected] Chaney, E. Lynn (Bobby) - PL - (UW) Tabernacle (Trinity) - West Chapel Co-Pastor 3735 NC Hwy 22 N, Franklinville, NC 27248; O 336.707.2554; R 336.824.4040; C 336.707.2554; [email protected] Chappell, Michelle D. - FE - (ME) Central (Charlotte) 6030 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212; O 704.536.9157; R 704.301.8824; C 704.301.8824; F 704.536.6401; [email protected] Chaput, Patricia Gifford (Emmett) - RE - (CV) Meadow (Maryville District, Holston Conference) 5540 J Riley West Dr, Greenback, TN 37742; O 704.813.3288; R 423.442.2001; C 704.813.3288; [email protected] Charlesworth, James H. (Jerrie) - RE - (YV) Retired 64 Mercer St, Princeton, NJ 08540; R 609.683.1422; [email protected] Cheek, H. Lee, Jr (Kathy) - FE - (YV) Dean of Social Sciences, East Georgia State College 131 College Cir, Swainsboro, GA 30401; O 478.289.2048; R 912.423.1880; C 912.423.1880; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 39 Cheyney, Stephen R. (Bridgett) - FE - (ME) Campus Minister, Charlotte 8840 University City Blvd, Cooperative Christian Ministry, Charlotte, NC 28213; O 704.659.1455; R 704.549.8291; C 704.779.1587; F 704.549.1202; [email protected] Childers, David W. (Sharon) - FE - (SM) Haywood Parish: Maple Grove - Elizabeth Chapel 434 Farley St, Waynesville, NC 28786; O 828.452.1955; R 828.452.1955; C 336.971.4195; [email protected] Childers, Monica C. (David) - FD - (CV) St. Luke’s (Hickory) Minister of Youth and College Age Adults 52 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.327.9837; R 828.313.2433; C 828.493.3179; [email protected] Childers, Wade H., Jr (Ruth) - RE - (CV) Puett (Dallas) 150 Waterwood Dr, Shelby, NC 28150; O 704.519.8125; R 704.519.8125; C 704.519.8125; [email protected] Chilton, Clark D. (Ann Marie) - FD - (YV) Clemmons Student Minister/Praise Service Leader 4340 Clarksburg Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.766.6375; R 704.641.8561; C 704.641.8561; [email protected] Chloe, Diron C. (Djenaba) - FE - (NP) Metropolitan (Greensboro) 3922 Pallas Way Apt 3B, High Point, NC 27265; O 336.275.4658; C 828.320.2682; [email protected] Choplin, Patricia P. (Denny) - RE - (YV) Retired 12112 Lake Way Ln, Yadkinville, NC 27055; R 336.679.8787; C 336.813.2704; F 336.677.3892; [email protected] Christ, Angel J. (Dale) - PE - (UW) Gilboa-Peachland PO Box 330, Peachland, NC 28133; O 704.272.8124; R 704.272.8124; C 336.687.2162; [email protected] Christian, Elizabeth F. (Walter) - RL - (NP) Retired 8482 Hwy 704, Madison, NC 27025; R 336.548.2657; C 828.301.3347; [email protected] Christian, Walter B. (Elizabeth) - PE - (NP) Mount Hermon (Madison) 8482 NC Hwy 704, Madison, NC 27025; O 336.427.3469; R 336.548.2657; C 828.423.7921; [email protected] Christy, David H. (Pam) - FE - (CV) First (Gastonia) PO Box 218, Gastonia, NC 28053; O 704.864.4371; R 828.400.4552; C 828.400.4552; [email protected] Christy, J. Paul (Jamye) - FE - (CV) First (Hickory) 935 1st Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.322.6058; R 828.323.3996; C 828.302.1643; [email protected] Christy, J. Zachery (Crystal) - PE - (SM) Plains 84 Holland Rd, Canton, NC 28716; O 828.648.3464; R 828.648.5075; C 828.508.2358; [email protected] Christy, Jamye C. (Paul) - RD - (SM) Retired 935 1st St NE, Hickory, NC 28601; R 828.323.3996; C 828.508.5502; [email protected] Church, C. James (Alyson) - FE - (ME) Roberta 3925 Cochran Rd, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.786.9215; R 704.918.4373; C 828.310.7891; [email protected] Cirulis, Marilyn H. (Marty) - RE - (ME) Retired 4310 Clymer Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269; R 704.509.4325; C 704.957.4203; [email protected] Clanton, Robert A., Jr (Faye) - RE - (AP) Retired 425 Oakhurst Rd, Statesville, NC 28677; R 704.924.7801; [email protected] Clapp, Ramona M. (Don) - RD - (CV) Retired 157 Whittington Ridge Dr, Taylorsville, NC 28681; R 828.632.5996; [email protected] Clardy, Kimberly Higgins (Aaron) - FE - (BR) Ebenezer - St. Mark’s 536 Ebenezer Church Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762; O 704.578.7174; R 704.578.7174; C 704.578.7174; [email protected] Clark, Mark W. (Patricia) - PL - (CV) Ebenezer (Denver) 205-B Rumley Ln, Statesville, NC 28625; O 704.876.2625; R 704.876.2625; C 704.657.2896; F 704.838.1430; [email protected] Clark, Robert M. (Tammy) - PL - (UW) First Street - Union Chapel (Albemarle) PO Box 696, Albemarle, NC 28002; O 704.991.5735; R 704.986.0205; C 704.991.5735; [email protected] Clements, John W., Sr (Sadie) - RL - (BR) Bethany (Fairview) 104 Jeanie Ave, Black Mountain, NC 28711; O 828.669.4992; R 828.669.7591; C 828.669.4992; F 828.669.4992; [email protected] Clifton, Larry B. (Gail) - RE - (ME) Retired 207 E Chase Ct, Greer, SC 29651; R 864.877.9664; C 864.607.7101; [email protected] Cline, Derek C. (Mitzi) - PL - (CV) Lebanon - St. Paul’s PO Box 2672, Hickory, NC 28603; O 828.244.5102; R 828.244.5102; C 828.244.5102; [email protected] Clodfelter, Benjamin C. (Patti) - RE - (UW) Bethany (Lexington) Associate 446 Shiptontown Rd, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.596.9768; R 336.596.9768; C 336.746.5076; [email protected] Clodfelter, James P., Jr (Marlana) - RE - (YV) Retired 175 Bethany Church Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107; R 336.769.4338; [email protected] Cloninger, Richard L. (Susan) - FL - (ME) Thrift (Charlotte) 13 Bowen Dr, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.392.9807; R 704.825.9118; C 704.689.1716; [email protected] 40 Western North Carolina Conference Clontz, Christopher M. (Amanda) - FE - (YV) Mount Pleasant (Thomasville) 6426 Old Greensboro Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.475.6757; R 336.880.8847; C 336.880.8847; [email protected] Clontz, Mark E. (Debbie) - FE - (ME) Bethel (Midland) 1873 Hill Pine Rd, Midland, NC 28107; O 704.888.2653; C 704.743.8082; F 704.888.0518; [email protected] Clough, Richard C., Jr (Sonja) - RE - (UW) Retired 44467 Field Rd, New London, NC 28217; R 704.724.3893; C 704.724.3893; [email protected] Clubb, Jesse J., Jr (Amy) - FL - (YV) Forsyth-Stokes 5390 Pine Hall Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052; O 336.595.2724; R 336.595.2724; C 910.573.6008; [email protected] Coates, George M. (Phyllis) - FE - (NP) Laughlin Memorial-Newlyn Street (Greensboro) 4210 Suffolk Trl, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.273.6073; R 336.294.2390; C 336.681.3440; [email protected] Coates, Phyllis K. (George) - FE - (NP) St. John’s (Greensboro) 4210 Suffolk Tr, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.299.3866; R 336.294.2390; C 336.508.0291; [email protected] Cobb, Rick L. (Amanda) - PL - (NP) Gibsonville (Gibsonville) Assistant 6047 McLeansville Rd, McLeansville, NC 27301; O 336.665.8003; R 336.697.5201; C 336.442.5108; [email protected] Cockman, Elijah A. (Joan) - RE - (BR) Retired 216 Turtle Ln, Hendersonville, NC 28791; R 828.696.3636; C 828.243.1751 Cogan, Bret R. - FE - (YV) Wesley Memorial (Winston-Salem) 1210 Bolton St, Winston Salem, NC 27103; O 336.765.8331; R 336.337.4955; C 336.337.4955; F 336.794.1000; [email protected] Cole, Phillip B. (Cheryl) - RE - (CV) Retired PO Box 1073, Denver, NC 28037; R 704.577.8576; [email protected] Coleman, Alexis S. (Jon) - FE - (ME) Davidson Associate for Missions and Membership 107 Auten St, Huntersville, NC 28078; O 704.892.8277; R 704.351.4605; C 704.936.9401; [email protected] Coles, Amy L. - FE - (ME) Assistant to the Bishop PO Box 18005 (3400 Shamrock Dr), Charlotte, NC 28218; O 704.535.2260; R 704.244.6401; C 704.244.6401; [email protected] Collins, Garrett J. (Samantha) - FL - (YV) Palmyra - Stokesburg 105 Ridge Rd, Walnut Cove, NC 27052; O 336.972.0113; R 336.972.0113; C 336.972.0113; [email protected] Collins, Gerald D. (Brenda) - RE - (NP) Retired 2102 Crescent Dr, Graham, NC 27253; R 336.578.0029 Collins, Gregory K. (Bonnie) - PL - (ME) Antioch-Wesley Chapel 1145 Afternoon Sun Rd, Stallings, NC 28104; O 704.201.9009; C 704.201.9009; [email protected] Collins, Joseph W. (Lynne) - FE - (CV) First (Cherryville) 601 N Pink St, Cherryville, NC 28021; O 704.435.6732; R 704.435.6792; C 336.972.0168; [email protected] Collins, Kimberly J. (Steven) - FD - (NP) Christ (High Point) Minister of Children and Youth 3788 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28403; O 425.778.2119; C 336.554.5787; [email protected] Collins, Michael W. (Ariel) - FE - (ME) Midway (Kannapolis) 2363 Mourning Warbler Ave, North Las Vegas, NV 89084; C 704.458.1880; [email protected] Collins, Shea Cranford (Brian) - FE - (ME) Community Counseling Coordinator, Hospice of Cabarrus County 108 Black Alder Ct, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.935.9434; R 704.654.8144; F 704.935.9435; [email protected] Collins, Vernon G. (Piper) - FL - (AP) Boone Assistant for Crossroads and Adult Discipleship (Boone) 395 Dogwood Knoll, Boone, NC 28607; O 828.264.6090; R 828.265.0351; C 828.719.8144; [email protected] Colson, J. David (Lynn) - RE - (BR) Retired 4393 Point Vista Pl SW, Shallotte, NC 28470; R 910.712.1689; C 910.249.6743; [email protected] Combs, Brian E. (Peyton) - FE - (BR) Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville) 24 Hawthorne Ln, Asheville, NC 28801; O 828.575.2477; R 828.246.4250; C 828.246.4250; [email protected] Combs, Janice F. - RE - (CV) Retired 7903 Smith Pond Dr, Denver, NC 28037; O 704.582.3103; R 704.582.3103; C 704.582.3103; [email protected] Combs, Stephen R. (Sandy) - FE - (UW) Salem (Albemarle) 20987 NC 73 Hwy, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.982.1671; R 704.982.2264; C 704.738.3088; [email protected] Compton, Hugh R. [Buddy] (Monte) - RA - (CV) Pisgah (Catawba) 1328 Mt. Ulla Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.791.1189; R 704.249.2497; C 704.791.1189; [email protected] Conder, Andrea R. (Tommy) - FE - (ME) St. Francis (Charlotte) 10600 Annalexa Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277; O 704.846.6177; R 704.223.1375; C 704.223.1375; [email protected] Conder, Thomas E., Jr (Andrea) - FE - (ME) Mill Grove (Indian Trail) 10600 Annalexa Ln, Charlotte, NC 28277; O 704.882.3770; R 704.213.3836; C 704.213.3836; [email protected] Conforti, Mark D. (Mary Allen) - FE - (UW) First (Salisbury) 217 S Church St, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 704.636.3121; R 704.216.1278; C 704.796.3182; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 41 Conley, H. Joseph, Jr (Karen) - RL - (AP) Retired 5015 New Hope Rd, Denton, NC 27239; R 336.857.2000; C 336.653.9262; [email protected] Connelly, Deborah V. (Richard) - PL - (ME) Elmwood 284 Red Dog Dr, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.746.7459; R 704.663.7024; C 704.746.7459; [email protected] Connelly, Patricia B. (Ken) - OD - (AP) Boone Director of Adult Ministries 237 Margot Rd, Boone, NC 28607; O 828.264.6090; R 828.386.4114; C 304.419.4212; [email protected] Conover, Anne C. (Cam) - FD - (NP) Rehobeth Minister of Education 4475 Rehobeth Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.292.3360; C 336.601.4029; [email protected] Conover, Cameron H., Jr (Anne) - RE - (NP) Retired 1519 Forest Hill Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.601.9522; C 336.601.9522; [email protected] Cook, Cathy A. (Ken Criffield) - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 624, Concord, NC 28026; R 704.707.5635; C 704.707.5635; [email protected] Cook, David A., Jr (Miriam) - FE - (BR) Etowah 14 Justin Dr, Etowah, NC 28729; O 828.891.4360; R 828.891.4699; C 336.906.0637; [email protected] Cook, Earl A., Jr (Betty) - RA - (CV) Retired 2508 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655; R 828.433.9620; C 828.217.4583; [email protected] Cooper, Ronnie D. (Paula) - PL - (NP) St. James (Sedalia)-Jackson (Brown Summit) 2009 Acorn Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.449.7174; R 336.370.1448; C 336.554.5748; [email protected] Cooper, Wiley (Emily) - OR - (BR) Mars Hill (Mars Hill) 1 Sherwood Rd, Asheville, NC 28805; O 828.689.2343; R 803.920.7301; C 803.920.7301; [email protected] Coppedge-Henley, Elizabeth O. (Jonathan) - FE - (ME) Chief Operating Officer, United Methodist Foundation 13816 Professional Center Dr, Ste 100, Huntersville, NC 28078; O 704.817.3990; R 704.759.0247; C 704.576.7447; [email protected] Coppedge-Henley, Jonathan D. (Elizabeth) - FE - (ME) The Connecting Road (Metro) (NS) 4644 Bournewood Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226; O 704.562.4311; R 704.562.4311; C 704.562.4311; [email protected] Coppley, Beverly B. (Jeff) - FE - (YV) Ardmore (Winston-Salem) 630 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; O 336.723.3695; C 704.999.2791; [email protected] Coppley, Jeffrey T. (Beverly) - FE - (YV) Maple Springs (Winston-Salem) 2569 Reynolda Rd, Winston Salem, NC 27106; O 336.722.7563; R 336.712.6158; C 336.712.6158; [email protected] Corle, Duane P. (Elizabeth) - FE - (BR) Christ (Weaverville) 118 Parsonage Dr, Asheville, NC 28804; O 828.645.5785; R 828.775.9773; C 828.775.9773; [email protected] Cornell, Brian J. (Katherine) - FE - (NP) Mount Vernon (Trinity) 9409 Archdale Rd, Trinity, NC 27370; O 336.431.7217; R 828.434.6995; C 828.434.6995; [email protected] Cornell, Katherine V. (Brian) - FE - (NP) Prospect (Archdale) - Pleasant Hill (Thomasville) 9409 Archdale Rd, Trinity, NC 27370; O 828.263.2035; R 828.263.2035; C 828.263.2035; [email protected] Corpening, Daniel M. (Jessica) - FE - (ME) Director of Field Education, Duke Divinity School Duke Divinity School - 105 Westbrook Bldg. Box 90969, Durham, NC 27708; O 980.298.3737; R 980.298.3737; C 980.298.3737; [email protected] Corriher, Arnold D. (Debbie) - RE - (ME) Retired 14332 Laurel Tree Ln, Huntersville, NC 28078; R 704.597.7755; [email protected] Cox, R. David - RE - (ME) Retired 439 Ashmont Ct, Asheboro, NC 27205; R 336.689.1616; C 336.689.1616; [email protected] Craddock, Ted B. (Jane) - RE - (BR) Retired 1063 Saint Michaels Ln, High Point, NC 27265; R 336.841.6237; C 336.848.0430; [email protected] Crady, Brian M. (Beth) - FE - (ME) Rock Grove (Salisbury) 1048 Shuping Mill Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146; O 704.279.0658; R 704.279.2466; C 336.970.3119; [email protected] Craig, Paul A., Jr (Laura) - FE - (ME) Matthews Executive Pastor 801 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105; O 704.847.6261; R 803.396.8450; C 704.578.7821; [email protected] Crain, Katherine K. [Kitty] (Samuel) - RD - (SM) Retired 290 Azalea Dr, Maggie Valley, NC 28751; R 828.926.0264; C 828.246.5014; [email protected] Cranfill, K. Rex (Donna) - RL - (AP) Retired 1401 Haire Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055; R 336.679.2706; C 336.244.7537; [email protected] Craven, Wesley E., Jr (Gail) - FE - (BR) General Evangelist 175 Dillon St, Chesnee, SC 29323; O 828.329.3797; R 828.329.3797; C 828.329.3797; [email protected] Crawford, Clarinda E. - OE - (NP) Flat Rock (Stokesdale) 8201 Newberry St, Stokesdale, NC 27357; O 336.643.1651; R 765.421.2832; C 765.421.2832; [email protected] 42 Western North Carolina Conference Creasman, Sharad H. + (Daphne) - FL - (BR) College Minister and Advisor to the President, Brevard College 159 W Main St Unit 1015, Brevard, NC 28712; O 828.884.8353; C 404.786.8644; [email protected] Creekmur, Kelly A. (Diane) - RL - (AP) Mount Zion (Lenoir) 2755 Blue Creek Rd, Lenoir, NC 28645; O 828.572.1429; R 828.572.1429; C 336.909.2558; [email protected] Crimmins, Casey C. (Tanya) - FL - (ME) Providence (Charlotte) Assistant 2123 Winthorp Ridge Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 704.366.2823; R 518.852.9964; [email protected] Crissman, Elizabeth M. (Kelly) - FE - (BR) District Superintendent - Blue Ridge 27 Balm Grove Ave, Asheville, NC 28806; O 828.254.8564; R 828.458.7277; C 336.266.4945; [email protected] Crissman, Kelly S. (Beth) - FE - (BR) Abernethy and Vision Steward/COO, Plowpoint 351 Beaverdam Loop Rd, Candler, NC 28715; O 336.226.0282; R 336.226.0282; C 336.266.5961; F 336.226.5894; [email protected] Cronk, Susan M. (Lawrence) - PL - (CV) Bollinger’s Chapel-Warlick’s Chapel 309 South Ave SW, Valdese, NC 28690; O 828.403.7029; R 828.403.7029; C 828.403.7029; [email protected] Crotts, Darren L. (Kimberly) - FE - (YV) Smith Grove 3706 US Hwy 158, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.998.3854; R 336.998.6171; C 336.909.1919; [email protected] Crow, Earl P., Jr - RE - (YV) West End (Thomasville) 2110 Widgeon Ct, WInston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.924.3575; R 336.924.3575; C 336.407.0777; [email protected] Crunkleton, David L. (Kimberly) - PL - (SM) Louisa Chapel (Macon Co.) 1421 Coweeta Church Rd, Otto, NC 28763; O 828.369.3201; C 706.490.0473; [email protected] Cummings, William P. - RL - (YV) Retired 4635 Hildebrand Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 336.468.4545 Cunningham, Brad R. (Renee) - FE - (ME) Union (Waxhaw) 6415 New Town Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173; O 336.284.2914; R 980.521.3531; C 980.521.3531; F 704.843.1603; [email protected] Curran, Jane M. - RE - (BR) Retired 20K Wesley Dr, Givens Estates, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.231.1516; [email protected] Currie, William C. (Carol) - RE - (YV) Retired 5640 Murray Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 336.924.4380; C 336.705.0204; [email protected] Curry, Ben W. - RE - (SM) Retired 400 Wesley Dr, # 67, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.442.2394; [email protected] Curry, James A. (Mildred) - RL - (NP) Retired 4033 Tutbury Dr, Jamestown, NC 27282; R 336.841.1571; C 336.880.5504; [email protected] Curtis, Charles H. (Patricia) - FL - (UW) Liberty (Gold Hill) - Rockwell (Rockwell) 3885 Liberty Rd, Gold Hill, NC 28071; O 704.279.3235; R 704.636.7106; C 704.201.5336; [email protected] Curtis, J. Kenneth (Mindy) - FE - (CV) Mount Pleasant (Sherrills Ford) 4145 Mount Pleasant Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673; O 704.483.3087; R 704.564.2368; C 704.564.2368; F 828.586.0273; [email protected] Curtis, Mark E. (Jennifer Cobb) - FE - (ME) Weddington Associate 13901 Providence Rd, Weddington, NC 28104; O 704.846.1032; R 704.519.9958; C 704.519.9958; [email protected] Cyre, Ashley C. (Katie) - PE - (NP) Hopewell (Trinity) 4540 Hopewell Church Rd, Trinity, NC 27370; O 336.431.9507; R 336.431.1859; C 336.416.8350; [email protected] Dahn, Myer Y. (Otee) - FE - (ME) Hickory Grove Associate (Charlotte) 1100 Wilann Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; O 704.357.4686; R 704.490.5454; C 704.490.5454; [email protected] Danley, Jack D. (Joan) - RE - (YV) Rockford Street (Mount Airy) 772 Nurse Rd, Ararat, NC 27007; O 336.374.5679; R 336.374.5679; C 336.406.8511; [email protected] Darr, Brian M. - FE - (ME) Carolinas Healthcare System, Social Worker/Chaplain 2369 Clodfelter Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107; O 704.330.0980; R 336.764.5014; C 704.330.0980; [email protected] Davenport, J. Paul (Angie) - RE - (SM) Retired 115 Pasco Loop, Waynesville, NC 28785; R 828.926.4138; C 828.371.0216; [email protected] Davis, Carol A. - RA - (CV) Retired 318 Somerset Dr, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; R 704.734.0862; [email protected] Davis, Don C. - RE - (YV) Retired 2261 Ashley Lake Dr, Lewisville, NC 27023; R 336.945.2537; [email protected] Davis, Donald D. (Merle) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 397, Ocracoke, NC 27960; R 252.928.2587 Davis, E. Vance (Janet) - RE - (NP) Retired 1362 Wallburg High Point Rd, High Point, NC 27265; R 336.869.4647; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 43 Davis, George M. (Billie) - PL - (BR) Emma (Asheville) - Elkwood (Asheville) 119 Red Oak Rd, Asheville, NC 28804; O 828.254.1246; R 828.254.1246; C 828.768.1240; [email protected] Davis, Joe B. - RE - (YV) Retired 314 Noralin Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27107; R 336.764.5897; C 336.830.6094; [email protected] Davis, John E., Jr (Grace) - RE - (SM) Retired 557 Auburn Park Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786; R 828.452.0910; [email protected] Davis, Judith Bors (Tom) - FE - (AP) First (Jonesville) - Ebenezer 305 W Main St, Jonesville, NC 28642; O 336.258.2424; C 336.469.2768; F 336.723.5840; [email protected] Davis, Minnie D. - RE - (NP) Retired 1838 Second Ave, #114, New York, NY 10128; R 347.257.2879; C 773.896.6547; [email protected] Davis, Preston A. (Dorsett) - FE - (NP) Chaplain, High Point University 302 Otteray Ave, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.841.9241; R 336.906.6259; C 336.906.6259; [email protected] Davis, Sarah Watkins (David) - FD - (CV) Myers Memorial Director of Communication and Evangelism 301 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054; O 704.864.3222; R 704.862.0245; C 704.460.1011; [email protected] Davis, Scott K. (Mary) - PL - (UW) Clear Springs - Siloam 236 Graham Davis Rd, Denton, NC 27239; O 336.460.0831; R 336.857.4334; C 336.460.0831; [email protected] Davis, Shelton D. (Justin) - FE - (CV) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group 807 South Point Rd, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.375.5354; C 704.375.5354; F 704.375.3069; [email protected] Davis, Talbot A. (Julie) - FE - (ME) Good Shepherd (Charlotte) 13110 Moss Rd, Charlotte, NC 28273; O 704.588.3309; C 704.282.6842; F 704.588.9358; [email protected] Davis, W. Gerald (Kathryn Quick) - FE - (BR) Groce (Asheville) 70 Fairway Dr, Asheville, NC 28805; O 828.298.7647; R 828.298.1259; C 828.989.9487; F 828.299.8780; [email protected] Dawkins, Homer C. (Evelyn) - RA - (YV) Withers Chapel 504 Willowview Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455; O 336.317.9518; R 336.282.9678; C 336.317.9518; [email protected] Day, Alice P. (Derek) - FE - (CV) Laboratory-Mary’s Grove 2896 Laboratory Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.240.8342; R 704.240.8342; C 828.734.4538; [email protected] Day, Betty Jeanne - RE - (NP) Retired 3805 Cranwell Ct, Greensboro, NC 27407; R 336.617.5245; C 704.929.8070; [email protected] Dayson, Darryl D., II (Jessica) - PE - (BR) Trinity - Berry Temple Associate (Asheville) 32 Mountain Terrace, Asheville, NC 28806; O 828.259.9106; R 704.689.4591; C 704.689.4591; [email protected] Dayson, Jessica L. (Darryl) - FE - (BR) Campus Minister, UNC Asheville 32 Mountain Terrace, Asheville, NC 28806; O 828.458.8848; R 828.458.8848; C 828.458.8848; [email protected] Dean, Eugene E., Jr (Sandra) - RE - (NP) Retired 5313 McLeansville Rd, McLeasnviille, NC 27301; R 336.622.4516; C 336.403.5087; [email protected] Deane, Thomas E. - OR - (CV) Concord (Catawba) 248 Taylor Cir, Granite Falls, NC 28630; O 828.478.3110; R 304.914.2129; C 304.914.2129; [email protected] DeBerry, Phillip, Jr (Nancy) - RE - (ME) Retired 636 Shawnee Dr, Charlotte, NC 28209; R 704.733.9272; C 336.587.4075; [email protected] DeHart, Walter L. - OF - (SM) 1365 NC 63 Hwy, Hot Springs, NC 28743; O 828.622.9336; R 828.622.9336; [email protected] Demorest, Deborah - PL - (BR) Balfour - Moore’s Grove 48 Kingswood Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792; O 828.551.4973; C 828.551.4973; [email protected] Denton, Rodney W. (Martha Jo) - FD - (YV) Memorial (Thomasville) Minister of Youth 27 Cub Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.472.7718; C 336.906.3036; F 336.472.8742; [email protected] Devoid, Benjamin F. (Sandra) - FE - (YV) Memorial (Thomasville) PO Box 428, Thomasville, NC 27361; O 336.472.7718; R 336.472.7179; C 704.618.9013; [email protected] Dickens, J. Gregory - FE - (BR) Oak Grove - Cedar Grove 1491 Oak Grove Church Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040; O 828.453.8270; R 828.453.8617; C 704.806.3344; [email protected] Dickert, Wayne L. (Joanna Foster) - FE - (SM) Bryson City 251 W Ridge Dr, Bryson City, NC 28713; O 828.488.2680; R 828.736.5295; C 828.736.5295; [email protected] Dickson, C. Harley, Jr (Inez) - RE - (ME) Retired 400 Wesley Dr, Apt 363, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.285.2499; [email protected] Dingus, William H. (Charlotte) - RE - (YV) Retired 300 Roy Martin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37615; R 423.477.0035 Dixon, Janet F. (Stephen) - FE - (YV) Pinnacle - Mount Zion (Pinnacle) 446 Brittany Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; O 336.682.6207; R 336.682.6207; C 336.682.6207; [email protected] 44 Western North Carolina Conference Dixon, Patricia M. (Jerry) - FE - (NP) Bethany (Franklinville) 3650 Bethany Church Rd, Franklinville, NC 27248; O 336.498.2769; R 336.495.0827; C 336.312.0382; [email protected] Dobson, Melanie L. + - FE - (ME) Myers Park (Charlotte) Associate 4336 Water Oak Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211; O 704.376.8584; R 919.724.3557; C 919.724.3557; [email protected] Dodd, Robert V. (Ann) - RE - (ME) Retired 9700 Wardlow Ct, Matthews, NC 28105; R 704.844.0432; C 704.747.7373; F 704.844.0432; [email protected] Dodson, Kimberlee J. (Marcus) - FD - (BR) First (Brevard) Minister of Education 325 N Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712; O 828.883.9025; R 828.862.3475; F 828.885.2347; [email protected] Dodson, Marcus L. (Kim) - FL - (BR) Chaplain, Transylvania Regional Hospital / Lake Toxaway 41 Ridgewood Pl, Brevard, NC 28712; O 828.862.6385; R 828.862.3475; C 828.553.0282; [email protected] Donahue, Cecil E. (Jan Brittain) - FE - (NP) Center (Greensboro) 3003 Latta Dr, Summerfield, NC 27358; O 336.643.7765; R 336.643.6011; C 336.209.5875; [email protected] Donnell, Shirley S. - RL - (NP) Retired 2101 Drexel Ct, Greensboro, NC 27405; R 336.274.1750; C 336.337.4626; [email protected] Dornsmith, Suzanne E. (Eddie) - FE - (ME) Forest Hill Associate (Concord) 10611 Hill Point Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262; O 704.782.1109; R 704.469.7703; C 704.787.5237; [email protected] Doser, William R. - RE - (ME) Retired 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 704.532.7389; [email protected] Dotson, Kelly R. - FL - (SM) South Macon (Asbury, Dryman’s Chapel) 1195 Brown Rd, Otto, NC 28763; O 828.369.8544; R 828.734.6548; C 828.734.6548; [email protected] Doub, Mary L. (Ron) - FD - (YV) Outpatient Therapist, Easter Seals UCP 132 Woodhaven Ln, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 704.881.0934; C 336.324.5819; F 704.881.0628; [email protected] Doub, Ronald D. (Mary) - FE - (YV) Hardison 132 Woodhaven Ln, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.751.5630; C 828.238.1290; F 704.881.0628; [email protected] Doucette, Karen C. (Michael) - PE - (BR) Bethesda (Asheville) - Community Pastor, Haw Creek Commons 19 Mann Dr, Asheville, NC 28805; O 828.337.1577; R 828.337.1577; C 828.337.1577; [email protected] Dougherty, Bernard G. (LaDonna) - RE - (NP) Retired 5504 Broadleaf Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358; R 336.644.9714; C 336.491.8840; [email protected] Dowdle, J. Oscar, Jr (Brenda) - RE - (SM) Retired 285 Francis Asbury Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785; R 828.456.1865; C 828.734.8649; [email protected] Dowdy, Anthony M. (Gail) - RE - (NP) Retired 1190 Quail Hollow Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284; R 336.918.8681; C 336.918.8681; [email protected] Dowling, Robert E. (Debbie) - RL - (UW) Retired 6027 Concord Church Rd, Ramseur, NC 27316; R 336.879.3419; C 336.963.0537; [email protected] Drum, Timothy C., II (Kristen) - FE - (NP) Chaplain, Spartanburg Methodist College 1711 Powell Mill Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301; O 864.587.4282; R 336.380.8271; C 336.380.8271; [email protected] Dry, Ronnie E. (Cindy) - PL - (UW) Green Memorial 26976 Burleson Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.474.4452; R 704.982.3193; C 980.622.7150; [email protected] Duckworth, Terry R. (Jan) - FE - (BR) Bethel (Asheville) / General Evangelist 426 Bull Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805; O 828.299.1943; R 828.299.1943; C 828.273.4188; [email protected] Dukes, Lee S., III (Minnie) - RE - (UW) Director and Pastoral Counselor, UMCPP 212 Arbor Dr, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.249.4576; R 336.249.4576; F 336.238.4587; [email protected] Duncan, Aaron T. - PL - (UW) Clarksbury (Thomasville) - Cotton Grove (Lexington) 1810 Lutheran Synod Dr, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 336.476.5926; C 828.432.6445; [email protected] Duncan, Ann L. (Nathan) - FE - (BR) St. Timothy (Brevard) 292 Meadowbrook Cir, Brevard, NC 28712; O 828.883.2985; R 828.505.6073; C 828.505.6073; [email protected] Duncan, David J. (Frieda) - FE - (CV) Pisgah (Lincolnton) 3191 Brady Hoffman Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.732.1990; C 828.432.6200; [email protected] Duncan, G. Michael (Debbie) - FE - (AP) Pisgah (Hiddenite) - Trinity (Statesville) 498 Hill Farm Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636; O 704.880.1048; R 704.876.0786; C 704.880.1048; [email protected] Duncan, Michael E. (Rebecca) - OF - (ME) McKendree (Mooresville) 317 N Ellis St, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 704.278.1888; R 540.641.4499; C 540.641.4499; [email protected] Dunker, Carl F. - RE - (UW) Retired 1723 Brook Dr, Asheboro, NC 27205; R 336.625.0176 Dunn, Teresa B. (David) - FD - (ME) Providence (Charlotte) Minister of Youth/College Students 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211; O 704.714.9371; R 704.442.8843; C 704.579.0549; F 704.365.6800; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 45 Durham, Donnie B. (Deborah) - FE - (AP) Stony Point PO Box 120, Stony Point, NC 28678; O 704.585.9982; R 704.585.6662; C 704.818.7755; F 704.585.9559; [email protected] Durham, James B., III (Judy) - RE - (BR) Retired 1011 Honor Heights Dr, Muskogee, OK 74401; R 918.683.5998; C 918.360.2940; [email protected] Durham, Larry E. (Becky) - RL - (NP) Retired 906 Law Rd, Pelham, NC 27311; R 336.388.2030; C 434.250.1997; [email protected] Durrell, Wesley T., Jr (Ruby) - PL - (YV) Central (Thomasville) 511 McAlister St, Walnut Cove, NC 27052; O 336.757.0225; R 336.757.0225; C 336.757.0225; [email protected] Duvall, John A. - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 3, Elk Creek, VA 24326; R 276.655.3942; [email protected] Dye, Mary John - FE - (ME) Mount Zion (Cornelius) 19600 Zion Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031; O 704.892.8566; R 704.871.0249; C 704.287.2405; [email protected] Eakes, R. Lee (Virginia) - RL - (BR) Retired 25 Faith Ln, Horse Shoe, NC 28742; R 828.891.2852; [email protected] Eanes, Ralph H., Jr (Meredith) - RE - (YV) Retired 201 Rosey Ln, Thomasville, NC 27360; R 336.882.5114; C 336.847.3733; [email protected] Earley, Katherine L. (Johnny) - RA - (BR) Retired 108 Plum Creek Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040; R 828.589.5057; C 828.261.6101; [email protected] Early, Jack J. (Nancye) - RE - (AP) Retired 9002 Hurstwood Ct, Louisville, KY 40222; R 502.426.6078 Easter Bayne, Karen L. (Nick) - FE - (ME) Dilworth (Charlotte) 605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203; O 704.333.4173; R 828.577.1660; C 828.577.1660; [email protected] Easter, Renee K. (Gary) - FE - (UW) Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate 5408 Nesbit Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173; O 336.239.1759; R 336.239.1759; C 336.239.1759; [email protected] Edwards, Frank H. - RE - (ME) Retired 6934 Pleasant Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211; R 704.364.3166; [email protected] Edwards, J. Keith (Anita) - FE - (NP) Rankin Memorial - Ward Street Mission (High Point) 964 Nottingham Rd, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.250.0020; R 336.250.5082; C 336.250.0020; [email protected] Edwards, Luke S. (Ginna) - PE - (AP) Boone Associate (King Street Campus) 225 Edgewood Dr, Boone, NC 28607; O 828.264.6090; R 828.263.2136; C 828.263.2136; [email protected] Eggers, Lee A. (Gail) - FL - (NP) Hickory Grove (Pelham)-Ruffin (Ruffin) 204 Broad St, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.939.7719; R 336.342.1158; C 336.552.3156; [email protected] Eller, Kenneth R. - RE - (YV) Retired 3545 Old Grist Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; R 336.766.8604; C 336.682.9224; [email protected] Elliott, Laura Alexander - FD - (YV) Executive Director, Soaring Unlimited 208 Cliffside Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28081; O 336.671.3809; R 336.671.3809; C 336.671.3809; [email protected] Elliott, Sara C. (Frank) - RE - (ME) Retired 4033 Brookwood Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 704.596.3770; C 704.578.7056; [email protected] Ellis, E. Carter - FE - (NP) Faithwalk (Gibsonville) 485 Brightwood Church Rd, Gibsonville, NC 27249; O 704.734.8598; C 704.734.8598; [email protected] Ellis, E. Lee (Evelyn) - RE - (UW) Retired 4885 Teal Ct, Randleman, NC 27317; R 336.328.5400; C 336.328.5400; [email protected] Ellis, L. Donald (Clara) - RE - (NP) Retired 3904 Talmaga Ln, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.294.7811; C 336.328.5400; [email protected] Ellison, William B. (Faye) - RE - (NP) Retired PO Box 381, Oak Ridge, NC 27310; R 336.643.9144; [email protected] Elmore, Anne M. (Jay Hale) - FE - (YV) Transitional Leave 236 N 2nd St Apt 1-A, Philadelphia, PA 19106; C 336.402.5900; [email protected] Elrod, Gary L. (Sandra) - FL - (YV) Mocks 181 Mocks Church Rd, Advance, NC 27006; O 336.998.5518; R 336.998.7471; C 336.416.7915; [email protected] Elwell, Brian A. - FL - (CV) Belwood (Kadesh, Knob Creek, St. Peter’s) 5701 Fallston Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090; O 704.312.6363; R 919.609.5943; [email protected] Emory, Matthew J. (Cathy) - FE - (AP) Shiloh (Statesville) - Wesley Chapel 448 Ostwalt Amity Rd, Troutman, NC 28166; O 704.528.5489; R 704.508.1498; C 704.883.4153; [email protected] Engebretson, Sharon R. - RE - (YV) Retired 4416 Cooper Cove Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; R 336.785.4725; C 336.971.7189; [email protected] 46 Western North Carolina Conference Englebreth, William R. (Judah Jones) - FE - (ME) Grace - Memorial (Monroe) 623 Wilora Landing Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212; O 704.560.2441; R 704.560.2441; C 704.560.2441; [email protected] Epps, John F. - RE - (NP) Retired 5603 Greenwich Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.856.0785; [email protected] Ervin, Billy N. (Talica) - FE - (ME) Fair View (Mooresville) 647 Langtree Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117; O 704.664.2880; R 336.466.1584; C 336.466.1584; [email protected] Ervin, Joe L. (Rosalyn) - RE - (CV) Retired 966 Royal Ct, Lincolnton, NC 28092; R 704.736.9794; C 704.736.9794 Erwin, John D. (Sandy) - FE - (YV) Center (Mocksville) - Salem 491 S Salisbury St, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 828.273.4445; R 828.273.4445; C 828.273.4445; [email protected] Eurey, Judy H. (Edward) - FE - (AP) Friendship (Statesville) 907 Friendship Rd, Statesville, NC 28625; O 704.876.2125; R 704.875.4590; C 704.880.5240; [email protected] Evans, Edward L., Jr (Samantha) - PL - (YV) Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons) Assistant 239 Mabel Hartman Ct, Clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.731.6616; R 336.764.5242; C 336.473.9864; [email protected] Evans, James H. (Barbara) - RA - (AP) Retired PO Box 298, Granite Falls, NC 28630; R 828.313.0345; C 828.850.5807; [email protected] Evans, Jerry T. (Joyce) - FE - (YV) Union Ridge (Winston-Salem) 1480 Norwich Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; O 336.788.2672; R 336.893.5831; C 336.580.7524; [email protected] Evans, Mark D. - FE - (ME) Incapacity Leave Not Available; [email protected] Evensen, Holly D. (Kyle) - FL - (ME) Moore’s Chapel (Charlotte) 10601 Moores Chapel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214; O 704.399.1632; R 704.663.3347; C 704.241.3706; [email protected] Everett, Alfonza (Stephanie) - FE - (NP) New Goshen (Greensboro) 6730 Alley Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358; O 336.274.6751; R 336.644.8917; C 336.210.4431; [email protected] Ewing, Susan H. (Curtis) - FE - (YV) Lewisville Associate 6290 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023; O 336.945.3203; R 336.766.4862; C 336.406.3931; [email protected] Fair, Leonard O. (Lisa) - FE - (AP) Trenton (Sound District, NC Conf) PO Box 225, Maury, NC 28554; O 252.253.0776; R 252.747.0756; C 252.253.0776; [email protected] Farabow, Matthew S. (Amanda) - FE - (NP) Christ (High Point) 1300 N University Pkwy, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.889.4777; C 336.782.0935; [email protected] Farrington, D. Bradford (Maggie) - FE - (AP) Campus Minister, Appalachian State 461 Howard St, Boone, NC 28607; O 828.264.9606; C 828.406.1745; F 828.278.0499; [email protected] Faughn, Elizabeth H. (Tom) - FE - (ME) Personal Leave 1551 Wares Gap Rd, Monroe, VA 24574; R 434.946.5331; [email protected] Feeser, Rosaleen C. (Charles) - RL - (BR) Retired 1 Pinehurst Ct, Etowah, NC 28729; O 828.891.4360; R 828.273.5744; C 828.273.5744; [email protected] Felts, R. David (Melinda) - RL - (AP) Retired 4993 NC Hwy 113, Laurel Springs, NC 28644; R 336.359.2344; C 336.657.4443; [email protected] Ferguson, Lynda L. (Keith Allen) - FE - (UW) First (Asheboro) 224 N Fayetteville St, Asheboro, NC 27203; O 336.625.2224; R 336.625.2033; C 336.318.5950; [email protected] Ferree, James W. (Doris) - RE - (YV) Retired 168 Brooks Landing Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 336.923.9807; C 336.255.4287; [email protected] Ferree, John K. (Anne) - RE - (SM) Qualla Parish: Cherokee - Olivet 194 White Dogwood, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; O 336.309.1016; R 336.250.1852; C 336.309.1016; [email protected] Finch, Margaret A. [Peggy] (David) - FE - (YV) Memorial Associate (Thomasville) 101 Randolph St, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.472.7718; R 336.472.0533; C 336.803.0296; F 336.472.8742; [email protected] Finsel, Nathan D. (Jessica) - PE - (ME) Trinity (Kannapolis) Education and Spiritual Formation Associate 416 E 1st St, Kannapolis, NC 28083; O 704.933.1127; R 704.762.9180; C 828.541.9716; [email protected] Fisher, Sarah P. (Robert) - PL - (AP) Mountain View (Statesville) - Wesley Chapel (Hamptonville) 1009 Fourth Creek Landing Dr, Statesville, NC 28625; O 304.433.0300; C 304.433.0300; [email protected] Fite, Ricky D. (Vivian) - RE - (CV) Retired 634 Victory Grove Church Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092; R 980.241.3820; C 980.241.3820; [email protected] Fitzgerald, Bernard R. - RE - (ME) Retired 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 704.532.7386 Fitzgerald, Christopher A. - FE - (AP) Wesley Memorial (Statesville) 120 Redeemed Ln, Harmony, NC 28634; O 336.409.1148; R 704.539.4750; C 704.873.8701; F 336.889.0262; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 47 Fitzgerald, John C. (Christine) - FE - (NP) First (High Point) 512 N Main St, High Point, NC 27260; O 336.812.4360; R 336.887.1144; C 704.534.6102; [email protected] Fitzgerald, Larry E. (Pat) - FE - (NP) Retired 3226 Fontana Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.273.6258; C 336.317.1085; [email protected] Fitzgerald, Robin Brown - FE - (YV) Prospect - Mount Pleasant 2833 Smithtown Rd, East Bend, NC 27018; O 336.682.6297; R 336.699.8081; C 336.682.6297; [email protected] Fitzgerald, Timothy E. - PL - (NP) Garrett’s Grove (Gibsonville)-Camp Springs (Reidsville) 520 Jonathan Ln, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.370.6162; R 336.370.6162; C 336.404.8244; [email protected] FitzJefferies, H. Donnell (Kathy) - FE - (NP) St. Matthews (Greensboro) 1128 Whisperwood Ct, Apt. E, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.272.4505; R 336.907.3342; C 704.267.3616; [email protected] Flack, Caroll A. (Brenda) - FE - (CV) First (Dallas) 401 N Oakland St, Dallas, NC 28034; O 704.922.3907; R 704.922.4185; C 704.678.5386; F 704.922.3971; [email protected] Flack, Michael E. (Laura) - FE - (YV) Union-Concord 310 Doub Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023; O 336.945.3691; R 336.909.5452; C 336.909.5452; [email protected] Fleming, Howard D. (Donna) - FE - (AP) First (Granite Falls) PO Box 412, Granite Falls, NC 28630; O 828.396.1011; R 828.396.2483; C 704.681.2722; [email protected] Floyd, D. Benjamin (Amy) - PE - (AP) Boone Associate (Blackburn’s Chapel Campus) 10001 NC Hwy 194 N, Todd, NC 28684; O 336.877.1706; R 828.545.7929; C 828.545.7929; [email protected] Fongemy, Michael F. (Caroline) - FE - (ME) Journey (NS) 2448 Acadia Ct, Kannapolis, NC 28083; O 704.938.4950; R 704.939.1008; C 704.490.9753; [email protected] Forbes, Virginia L. - RE - (ME) Retired 1226 Estates Ave, #2321, Charlotte, NC 28209; R 704.609.9404; [email protected] Ford, A. Gayle (Shelby) - RE - (UW) Retired PO Box 1828, Indian Trail, NC 28079; R 704.882.7640; C 704.989.2161; [email protected] Foretich-McKey, Stephanie C. - OE - (BR) St. Paul’s (Asheville) 32 Claxton Pl, Asheville, NC 28801; O 828.252.6512; R 919.920.7423; [email protected] Forga, Amy W. - PL - (SM) Pine Grove (Clyde) - Spring Creek 1580 Moody Farm Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751; O 828.550.6334; R 828.550.6334; C 828.550.6334; [email protected] Forrester, Jennifer L. (Robbie) - FL - (SM) Highlands Assistant 88 Homer Potts Rd, Highlands, NC 28741; O 828.526.3376; R 828.526.9554; C 828.342.1674; [email protected] Foster, W. Randall (Kenny) - FE - (UW) Tyro 4484 S NC Hwy 150, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.853.7459; R 336.853.7457; C 336.240.8825; F 336.853.7405; [email protected] Foster-Beckerleg, Michelle L. (Darryl) - FD - (NP) Covenant Minister of Congregational Care and Spiritual Formation (High Point) 1333 Trafalgar Dr, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.841.3242; R 336.442.3844; C 336.442.3844; [email protected] Foust, William N. (Christine) - FE - (YV) Center (Yadkinville) 1374 Center Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055; O 336.679.8247; C 828.578.2558; [email protected] Fouts, Sarah S. - RE - (BR) Dana (Dana) 1325 B 4th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739; O 828.729.8008; R 828.729.8008; C 828.729.8008; [email protected] Fowler, John W. (Liz) - FE - (BR) Higgins Memorial (Burnsville) 114 Glendale Ave, Burnsville, NC 28714; O 828.682.2835; R 828.682.8003; C 828.221.4646; [email protected] Fox, D. Bryan, Jr (Jeannie) - RE - (NP) Retired 204 Cahill St, Madison, NC 27025; R 336.427.3103; [email protected] Franklin, J. Keith (Amelia) - FE - (AP) New Salem (Statesville) 171 New Salem Rd, Statesville, NC 28625; O 704.872.6097; R 704.872.7295; C 336.466.7312; [email protected] Franks, Christopher A. (Sandra) - FE - (NP) Associate Professor of Religion, High Point University One University Pkwy, Drawer 39, High Point, NC 27268; O 336.841.4501; R 336.887.8996; C 336.848.0261; F 336.841.9004; [email protected] Freeman, George M. (Donna) - FE - (YV) Sedge Garden (Kernersville) 794 Sedge Garden Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.788.2297; C 336.995.1733; [email protected] Freeman, Gregory D. (Waneta) - FE - (YV) Harmony Grove - Sharon (Lewisville) 785 Reynolds Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023; O 336.712.0057; R 336.946.1102; C 704.575.8015; F 704.596.2356; [email protected] Freeman, Margaret Davis (James) - OD - (SM) First (Franklin) Deacon Associate 328 Angel Fields Rd, Franklin, NC 28734; O 828.524.3010; R 828.369.5200; C 706.714.2242; F 828.369.7967; [email protected] 48 Western North Carolina Conference Freeman, Patrick (Vera) - RE - (SM) Retired 15083 Hwy 82, Tahlequah, OK 74464; R 918.431.0266 Freeze, Amy Foley (Stephen) - FE - (ME) Director of Community/Faith Development, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity 114 Harvest Pointe Dr, Statesville, NC 28677; O 828.433.1100; R 828.437.9703; C 828.413.9209; [email protected] Friddle, Donna S. (Michael) - PE - (NP) Sandy Ridge - Northwood 143 Michael Dr, Stokesdale, NC 27357; O 336.665.0774; R 336.427.4813; C 336.402.0378; [email protected] Friddle, G. H. [Bart], Jr (Elizabeth) - PL - (NP) St. Paul (Greensboro) - Proximity (Greensboro) 1729 E Cone Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27405; O 336.450.6957; R 336.621.5266; C 336.549.3614; [email protected] Fritts, Robert E., Jr (Laura) - RE - (NP) Retired 628 Pugh Cemetery Rd, Crossville, TN 38571; R 931.456.9092; [email protected] Fry, Kaye H. (Frank) - FE - (NP) Mount Lebanon (Randleman) 149 W River Dr, Randleman, NC 27317; O 336.498.9405; R 336.498.4804; C 336.596.3667; [email protected] Fuentes, Clarissa Y. (Andres) - FE - (BR) Exec Dir, Project Salud y Paz, Guatemala 233 Slave Dr, Hayesville, NC 28904; R 828.389.6494; [email protected] Fulcher, J. Rodney (Nancy) - RE - (NP) Retired 433 Chester Woods Ct, High Point, NC 27262; R 336.887.1671; [email protected] Fulk, Joseph M., III (Elaine) - FE - (YV) Good Hope (Lexington) 212 Millstone Dr, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.764.4713; R 336.448.5024; C 336.655.4566; [email protected] Fulk, Joseph M., Jr (Dianne) - RE - (BR) Retired 5238 Fieldstone, Concord, NC 28925; R 980.255.8335; [email protected] Fulker, Gary R. (DeLeslie) - FL - (CV) Northbrook (Macedonia - Reep’s Grove) 2956 Ron Howard Ln, Denver, NC 28037; O 704.276.2971; R 704.483.1351; C 704.650.6172; F 704.483.6428; [email protected] Furr, Jimmie C. (Barbara) - RE - (UW) Wade-Hanna Chapel (Wadesboro) 59 Church St, Wadesboro, NC 28170; O 704.694.4529; R 704.694.4529; [email protected] Gaddy, Daniel W. (Susan) - FE - (AP) West Jefferson 228 Wade E Vannoy Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694; O 828.246.5292; R 336.846.7270; C 828.593.9429; [email protected] Gaddy, Debra L. - FE - (SM) Incapacity Leave 75 Dilworth Cir, Apt. 101, Asheville, NC 28806; R 828.707.0112; C 828.707.0112; [email protected] Gager, Douglas W. (Liliana) - RL - (UW) Retired 2549 Shady Grove Church Rd, Staley, NC 27355; R 336.622.6701; C 336.653.5338; [email protected] Galloway, Jimmy W. (Rosa) - RE - (BR) Dix Creek (Leicester) PO Box 283, Leicester, NC 28748; R 828.683.9837; C 704.473.0546; [email protected] Garner, Ronald M. (Megan) - FE - (YV) G3 (Winston-Salem) 4539 Deighton Ct, Winston Salem, NC 27106; O 336.926.2297; R 336.926.2297; C 336.926.2297; [email protected] Garrard, William R., Jr (Frances) - RE - (CV) Retired 472 22nd Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601; R 828.962.7566; C 828.962.7566; [email protected] Gaska, Beverly E. - RE - (YV) Liberty (Mocksville) 392 Old Cypress Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; O 336.404.9079; C 336.404.9079; [email protected] Gay, David L. (Georgene) - RE - (AP) Retired 171 New Salem Rd, Statesville, NC 28625; R 704.872.7295; C 828.413.7160; [email protected] Gaylord, Jonathan A. (Keri) - PE - (BR) Providence - West Marion 70 Providence Church Rd, Marion, NC 28752; O 828.738.3142; R 828.803.2475; C 828.803.2475; [email protected] Gehring, Michael J. (Rhonda) - FE - (AP) Broad Street (Statesville) PO Box 5426, Statesville, NC 28687; O 704.873.3279; R 704.872.5662; C 704.740.6273; F 704.873.8235; [email protected] Geiger, Sherron O. - RL - (SM) Mulberry (Otto) 900 Silo Branch Rd, Franklin, NC 28734; O 828.369.8890; R 828.369.8890; C 828.371.0653; [email protected] Gerhardt, William F. (Barbara) - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 340, Huntersville, NC 28070; R 704.875.6103; C 704.677.3002; [email protected] German, Susan D. (Dennis) - RE - (SM) Retired 44 Meadow View Rd, Franklin, NC 28734; R 828.342.7349; C 828.342.7349; [email protected] Gibbons, Charles F. - RE - (ME) Oak Grove (China Grove) PO Box 250, Woodleaf, NC 27054; O 704.278.1050; R 704.278.1050; C 704.813.9070; [email protected] Gibbs, Doris W. [Dottie] (Lewis) - RE - (BR) Retired 400 Wesley Dr, Apt. 253, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.285.2323; C 828.691.0724; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 49 Gibbs, Lewis C. (Dottie) - RE - (BR) Retired 400 Wesley Dr, Apt. 253, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.285.2323; C 828.285.2323; [email protected] Gibbs, Rex L. (Susan) - RE - (SM) Retired 773 Fox Run Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785; R 828.926.1254; C 704.477.6089; [email protected] Gibert, Ann S. (James) - FE - (ME) Webster Federated Church (Central Mass Dist, New England Conf) 46 Bennington St, Newton, MA 02458; O 704.578.7408; R 704.578.7408; C 704.578.7408; [email protected] Gibson, Thomas L. (Robin) - FE - (NP) Guilford College (Greensboro) 6114 Westwind Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.292.5833; R 336.299.2518; C 336.404.5499; F 336.299.8241; [email protected] Gibson, William D. (Traci) - FE - (NP) Director of Strategic Faith Community Development, Pacific NW Annual Conf 15810 SE 175th Pl, Renton, WA 98058; O 206.870.6834; R 425.528.2705; C 336.516.6240; [email protected] Giese, Kelly L. (Gill) - FE - (YV) Personal Leave 1033 Ridgeway Dr, East Bend, NC 27018; R 336.699.2697; C 336.710.4104; [email protected] Gilbert, Douglass W. (Patti) - RE - (NP) Retired 3603-B Wildflower Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.286.7094; C 336.202.8094; [email protected] Giles, Sanford L. [Sandy], Jr (Susie) - RE - (SM) Retired 566 S Haywood St, Waynesville, NC 28786; R 828.456.3382; C 828.421.7032; [email protected] Giles, Susan S. (Sandy) - RE - (SM) Dean of the Chapel, Lake Junaluska 120 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; O 828.400.7588; R 828.456.3382; C 828.400.7588; [email protected] Gilland, Jim C. (Glener) - RE - (UW) Retired 118 Covenant Woods Dr, Salisbury, NC 28144; R 704.603.4921; C 828.421.9248; [email protected] Glahn, Phyllis L. (Kenneth) - FD - (BR) St. Luke Deacon Associate (Spartanburg Dist, SC Conf) 3330 Robinhood Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29302; O 828.508.1062; R 828.508.1062; C 828.508.1062; [email protected] Glass, Beth D. (David) - RE - (BR) Retired 85 Maple Dr, Oriental, NC 28571; R 252.670.3488; C 252.670.3488; [email protected] Glover, Kendall C. - RL - (NP) Retired PO Box 3442, Greensboro, NC 27402; R 336.852.4625; [email protected] Gobble, Danny R. (Beth) - FE - (NP) Personal Leave 4115 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC 27407; R 336.299.3829; C 704.798.8574; [email protected] Godfrey, Carmen B. [Randi] - RA - (CV) Double Shoals - Rehobeth - St. Paul’s 6564 Flay Rd, Cherryville, NC 28021; O 704.434.8022; R 704.447.5162; C 704.685.7854; [email protected] Goforth, J. Curtis (Jennifer) - FE - (BR) Asbury Memorial (Asheville) 3 Woodthorn Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787; O 828.253.0765; R 828.484.8540; C 704.984.1434; [email protected] Golden, Jacob B., Jr - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 415, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 704.281.2223; C 704.281.2223; [email protected] Golden, Jonathan L. - FE - (CV) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group 705 8th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.322.6058; R 828.308.7794; [email protected] Goldston, Robert J. (DeLanie) - RE - (SM) Retired 57 Wayah Woods Ln, Franklin, NC 28734; R 828.369.6366; C 828.226.0773; F 828.369.3436; [email protected] Goode, Michael H. (Ellen) - FE - (ME) First (China Grove) 511 W Ketchie St, China Grove, NC 28023; O 704.857.9713; R 704.857.7454; C 704.775.9081; [email protected] Gordon, A. Franklin, Jr (Mary) - RE - (UW) Retired 3851 Tall Cypress Ln, Lenoir, NC 28645; R 828-989-5753; [email protected] Gordon, Gregory B. (Wanda) - FE - (ME) Jackson Park (Kannapolis) 329 St Joseph St, Kannapolis, NC 28083; O 704.932.0501; R 704.932.2321; C 704.775.6726; [email protected] Gordon, Mary B. (Frank) - RL - (UW) Retired 3851 Tall Cypress Ln, Lenoir, NC 28645; R 828-989-5753; [email protected] Gosnell, Arnold P. (Sarah) - FE - (YV) Farmington-Wesley Chapel 124 Cemetery Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.237.7106; R 336.940.2501; C 336.237.7106; [email protected] Gottula, Kay W. - RE - (UW) Retired 1217 Davis Dr, Apex, NC 27523; R 704.245.5833; C 704.245.5833; [email protected] Gould, Richard J. (Shelia) - RA - (UW) South Davidson (Alleghany, Lineberry, Pleasant Grove) 2210 Agner Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146; O 704.680.7327; R 704.431.4753; C 704.680.7327; [email protected] Gould, Shelia M. (Richard) - RL - (UW) Retired 2210 Agner Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146; R 704.431.4753; [email protected] Graves, Elizabeth L. (Jamie Armstrong) - FE - (ME) Epworth (Concord) 1030 Burrage Rd, NE, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.786.6184; R 704.782.9623; C 828.292.5293; [email protected] 50 Western North Carolina Conference Graves, James H. (Mae) - RE - (ME) Retired 4437 Dawnwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212; R 704.566.8564; C 704.437.1325; [email protected] Graves, Mae P. (Jim) - RL - (ME) Retired 4437 Dawnwood Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212; R 704.566.8564; C 704.737.1122; [email protected] Gray, Dennis L. (Patricia) - PL - (ME) Pine Bluff-Locust 1453 Main St E, Locust, NC 28097; O 704.781.5196; R 704.781.5196; C 704.783.6065; [email protected] Gray, Juan P. (Patricia) - RE - (NP) Retired 3300 Randleman Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.574.4411; C 904.316.2454; [email protected] Gray, Madeline D. - RE - (ME) Retired 4205 Blacktree Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226; [email protected] Green, David L. (Frances) - PL - (BR) Grace - Bell (Leicester) 2195 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806; O 828.284.7759; C 828.284.7759; [email protected] Green, Roger L. (Gwen) - RL - (NP) Retired 352 St Peter Church Rd, Randleman, NC 27317; R 336.498.4671; C 336.953.1692; [email protected] Greene, David S. (Willis) - FE - (CV) Salem (Denver) 23 W I St, Newton, NC 28658; O 704.483.5055; R 828.461.5910; C 828.461.5910; [email protected] Greene, Janet J. (Victor) - OF - (SM) Clark’s Chapel (Franklin) - Union (Franklin) 198 Dryman Rd, Franklin, NC 28734; O 828.421.4571; R 828.524.2798; C 828.421.4571; [email protected] Greene, Lara W. [Willis] (David) - FE - (CV) First (Newton) PO Box 926, Newton, NC 28658; O 828.464.8422; R 828.461.5918; C 828.461.5918; [email protected] Grice, Franklin W. (Claudia) - RE - (SM) Retired 95 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.456.3543; [email protected] Griffis, Thomas L. (Susan) - RE - (CV) Retired 950 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601; R 828.446.2057; C 828.850.4021; [email protected] Griffiths, Glenn S. (Judi) - RE - (YV) Retired 8035 Greenbelt Station Pkwy, Greenbelt, MD 20770; R 336.402.3955; C 336.402.3955; [email protected] Griswold, Nancy K. - FD - (CV) Transitional Leave 5 Pelican Ln, Edgewater, FL 32141; R 828.612.4030; C 828.612.4030; [email protected] Groce, Kelley Greene (David) - FE - (NP) Centenary (Greensboro) 2300 W. Friendly Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403; O 336.299.9643; R 336.285.5081; C 336.314.7351; F 336.643.3094; [email protected] Grogan, Jennifer W. (Steve) - FE - (NP) First (Randleman) 108 Shaw St, Randleman, NC 27317; O 336.498.3802; R 336.498.2540; C 336.906.0549; [email protected] Groome, James I., III (Marilyn) - PL - (NP) Shiloh (Liberty) 617 Rockspring Rd, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.688.5750; R 336.884.8206; C 336.688.5750; [email protected] Grubbs, Raymond L. (Debra) - RE - (CV) Retired 1515 Mockingbird Ln, Ste 412, Charlotte, NC 28209; R 704.214.2156; C 704.214.2156; [email protected] Guy, Charles R. (Becky) - RE - (ME) Retired 9519 Shumacher Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027; R 704.786.7712; C 704.792.4341; [email protected] Guy, David A. (Wanda) - RE - (ME) Retired 2001 Ash St SW, Supply, NC 28462; R 910.842.7108; C 910.209.5630; F 910.842.7108; [email protected] Gwyn, Bruce L. (Deborah) - FE - (ME) Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant) 8792 Valley St, Mount Pleasant, NC 28124; O 704.436.8845; R 704.436.6431; C 704.291.0212; F 704.843.1918; [email protected] Hacklander, Paul K. (Ashley) - FE - (SM) Incapacity Leave 8623 Brookings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269; R 828.230.3762; C 828.230.3762; [email protected] Hadley, R. Britton, Jr - RL - (UW) Retired 3911 Sages Ave, Indian Trail, NC 28079; R 704.219.6897; C 704.219.6897; [email protected] Hagans, Rodney H., Jr (Cheryl) - RE - (BR) Retired 587 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806; R 828.651.9398; C 704.223.0773; [email protected] Hagerman, Leigh Anne - FD - (ME) Providence (Charlotte) Executive Director 1900 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207; O 704.366.2823; R 352.702.6086; C 352.702.6086; [email protected] Hagler, Gerald C., Jr + (Dona) - PL - (ME) First (China Grove) Assistant 4338 Sapp Rd, Concord, NC 28025; R 704.782.7149; C 704.305.4103; [email protected] Hahn, Benny B. (Sunny) - RE - (YV) Retired 213 Newberry Ln, Durham, NC 27703; R 919.321.1478; [email protected] Hahn, Raymond J. - RE - (NP) Retired 5306 Perrou Ct, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.314.1548; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 51 Haines, Stephen D. (Nancy) - RE - (UW) Retired 1089 Tidewater Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146; R 704.431.4297; C 704.797.6435; F 704.637.2933; [email protected] Haire, Earle R. (Pat) - RE - (BR) Retired 105 Carriage Walk Ln, Hendersonville, NC 28791; R 828.696.9115; [email protected] Halipilias, Charles B. (Sally) - FE - (NP) Madison (Madison) 145 Keel Ct, Stokesdale, NC 27357; O 336.548.6658; R 704.425.0871; C 704.425.0871; [email protected] Hall, Carrilea Potter (Andrew) - PE - (AP) Broad Street (Statesville) Associate 1307 Knox St, Statesville, NC 28677; O 704.873.3279; R 828.226.4730; [email protected] Hall, L. Elaine (Berkeley) - FE - (CV) St. Matthews (Morganton) 201 Shady Rest, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.437.5420; R 828.263.2081; C 828.263.2081; [email protected] Hall, Raymond O. (Charlene) - RE - (ME) Retired 710 Deese Rd, Monroe, NC 28110; O 704.560.0335; R 704.560.0335; C 704.560.0335; [email protected] Hall, Ron L. - RE - (ME) Retired 147 Cypress Hill Ln, Holly Springs, NC 27540; R 919.586.7005; C 912.222.0746; [email protected] Hall, Wesley L., Jr - PE - (YV) Level Cross - Siloam 4201 Siloam Rd, Dobson, NC 27017; O 336.374.5373; R 336.755.0211; C 336.755.0211; [email protected] Hallyburton, Bobby R. - FE - (CV) Incapacity Leave 703 Burke St, Connelly Springs, NC 28612; R 828.396.3026; [email protected] Halstead, Jolynn [Jody] - PL - (BR) Sardis - Reeves Chapel 30 Fieldcrest Rd, Arden, NC 28704; O 828.667.5710; R 828.713.8437; C 828.713.8437; [email protected] Hamilton, Gregory A. (Cheryl) - FE - (ME) Shiloh (Concord) 6500 Ironkettle Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 205.913.3670; R 205.913.3670; C 205.913.3670; [email protected] Hamlyn, David M. (Leia) - FE - (CV) Friendship (Newton) 3803 Mt. Olive Church Rd, Newton, NC 28658; O 828.464.5408; R 828.464.0419; C 828.443.4255; [email protected] Hammett, G. Danielle - FL - (CV) Bethesda - Cramer Memorial - Lowell/Smyre PO Box 664, Lowell, NC 28098; O 336.239.7582; R 336.239.7582; C 336.239.7582; [email protected] Hammill, Terry L. - RE - (ME) Retired 6830 Constitution Ln, Charlotte, NC 28210; R 704.643.0203 Hammond, J. Harold - RL - (UW) Retired 3308 Happy Hollow Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205; R 336.629.0226; C 336.963.2569; [email protected] Hampton, Jennifer B. (Joseph) - FE - (YV) Sunrise (Lewisville) 309 Dorse Forest Trl, Lewisville, NC 27023; O 336.712.8000; R 828.413.2991; C 828.413.2991; [email protected] Hamrick, James R., II (Mishael) - FE - (ME) Rocky Mount 1739 Perth Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117; O 704.528.5525; R 704.528.0636; C 704.928.5120; F 704.528.0661; [email protected] Hamrick, Jeffery M. (Dawna) - FE - (AP) First (Troutman) 245 Wesley St, Troutman, NC 28166; O 704.528.5110; R 704.980.4231; C 828.429.5925; [email protected] Hamrick, Laura Beaver - FE - (UW) Central Associate (Monroe) 801 S Hayne St, Monroe, NC 28112; O 704.289.3186; R 704.244.4705; C 704.244.4705; [email protected] Hamrick, Patrick S. - FE - (ME) First (Charlotte) Pastor of Finance and Admin 501 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202; O 704.333.9081; R 704.244.4706; C 704.244.4706; [email protected] Hand, Dawn M. - FE - (ME) Foundry Executive Pastor and Chief of Staff (Greater Wash Dist, Balt-Wash Conf) 1500 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036; O 202.332.1010; C 704.533.0278; F 202.332.4035; [email protected] Hand, Stephanie M. (Chip) - FD - (ME) Metro Church Vitality Strategist 2535 RoundAbout Ln, Charlotte, NC 28210; O 704.525.3395; R 704.724.2791; C 704.724.2791; [email protected] Handy, Bruce H., Jr (Susan) - PE - (UW) Marshville PO Box 716, Marshville, NC 28103; O 704.430.8288; R 704.430.8288; C 704.430.8288; [email protected] Hannah, Lisa Hartzog (Joe) - FE - (BR) Personal Leave Not Available; C 828.545.8468; [email protected] Harbin, Christopher B. - OF - (ME) Kerr Street (Concord) 3405 Market View Dr, Davidson, NC 28036; O 704.782.4224; R 980.229.3693; C 980.229.3693; [email protected] Hardin, E. Wannamaker, Jr (Betsy) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 69, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.456.6720; [email protected] Harkey, Ellen S. (Luther) - RE - (UW) Retired 801 Wesley Dr, Salisbury, NC 28146; R 704.640.4474; C 704.640.4474; [email protected] Harrelson, Claudia G. - RE - (YV) St. Paul (Hamptonville) - Mountain Grove 2616 Buck Shoals Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020; O 336.468.4548; R 336.468.4548; C 704.668.9417; [email protected] 52 Western North Carolina Conference Harrill, Michael B., Jr (Sarah) - PL - (BR) Swannanoa - Tabernacle (Black Mountain) 1080 Friendship Rd, Statesville, NC 28625; O 828.686.5284; R 828.273.1069; C 828.273.1069; [email protected] Harrill, Michael B., Sr (Patricia) - RA - (BR) Retired 153 Rosey Ln, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; R 828.288.3848; C 828.447.3135; [email protected] Harris, Alanda B. (Roy) - PL - (UW) Grays Chapel Assistant 5056 NC Hwy 22 N, Franklinville, NC 27248; O 336.824.2463; R 336.626.7305; C 336.588.1128; [email protected] Harris, Bonnie P. - FE - (ME) Vanderburg (Mooresville) 1811 Charlotte Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.663.1960; R 336.817.3081; C 336.817.3081; [email protected] Harris, Michael L. (Carroll) - FE - (UW) Bethlehem (Waxhaw) 5408 Nesbit Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173; O 704.764.3602; R 704.376.2102; C 704.560.8797; [email protected] Harris, Nathan A. - OF - (YV) Brooks Temple 312 Beech St, Greensboro, NC 27401; O 202.288.4699; R 336.274.7912; C 202.288.4699; [email protected] Harris, Otto D., III (Stephanie) - FE - (ME) St. Mark’s (Charlotte) 5618 Alanhurst Pl, Charlotte, NC 28217; O 704.523.7483; R 980.299.4855; C 336.580.2338; [email protected] Harris, Robert M. (Joyce) - RE - (BR) Retired 178 Hill Farm Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636; R 704.876.3432; F 704.876.6255; [email protected] Harris, Samuel T. (Matilde) - FL - (UW) Coleridge (Concord, Maple Springs, Mount Olivet) 6027 Concord Church Rd, Ramseur, NC 27316; O 336.879.3419; R 864.978.4294; [email protected] Harris, Vincent A. - PL - (CV) Mott’s Grove 398 Fischer Rd, Fort Mill, SC 29715; O 828.478.5202; R 704.619.0756; C 704.619.0756; [email protected] Harrison, Susan H. (David) - PD - (ME) Fair View (Mooresville) Minister of Spiritual Growth PO Box 27, Mt. Mourne, NC 28123; O 704.664.2880; R 704.660.6918; C 704.657.6918; [email protected] Harry, Randolph H. (Kristen) - FE - (SM) District Superintendent - Smoky Mountain PO Box 1269, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; O 828.454.6820; R 828.944.0478; C 828.577.0745; F 828.454.6810; [email protected] Hart, James T., II (Caroline) - FL - (AP) Campus Pastor, The Crossnore School PO Box 7, Crossnore, NC 28616; O 252.294.8960; R 828.733.1183; C 252.294.8960; [email protected] Hartman, Ronald E. (Jacklynn) - FL - (ME) North (Kannapolis) 1309 N Main St, Kannapolis, NC 28081; O 704.932.5358; R 704.935.2572; C 980.293.6004; [email protected] Hartsell, Claude J. (Carolyn) - RE - (ME) Retired 814 Hidden Creek Cir, Salisbury, NC 28147; R 980.643.4184 Hartweg, Rhonda D. (Bob) - FE - (ME) Family Leave 3000 Low Gap Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28172; R 704.221.8317; C 704.221.8317; [email protected] Harvey, Jason W. - FE - (NP) College Place (Greensboro) 509 Tate St, Greensboro, NC 27403; O 336.275.3363; R 336.275.3363; C 336.517.7270; F 336.275.3364; [email protected] Hassel, Jeffrey A. + - FE - (ME) Executive Director for the Development of Indigenous Maya (Guatemala) 120 Harvard Dr, Hartsdale, NY 10530; O 914.948.1446; R 914.536.0135; C 914.536.0135; [email protected] Hatherly, Kirk L. (Darleen) - FE - (SM) First (Hayesville) PO Box 85, Hayesville, NC 28904; O 828.389.8413; R 828.389.8302; C 828.557.0755; F 828.389.8413; [email protected] Hatley, David B. (Janie) - PL - (UW) Mount Zion (Norwood) 28683B NC Hwy 73, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.983.2024; R 704.983.2795; C 980.621.0920; [email protected] Hatley, Mary T. (Matt) - FL - (UW) Cedar Grove (Norwood) 40468 S Stanly School Rd, Norwood, NC 28128; O 704.474.5723; R 704.474.4964; C 704.783.8225; F 704.793.4629; [email protected] Haverkamp, Keith R. (Sally) - OR - (BR) Bald Creek - Pensacola 140 Rhubarb Rd, Green Mountain, NC 28740; C 865.310.2771; [email protected] Hawk, J. Harry (Lavenia) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 327, Andrews, NC 28901; R 828.321.5109; [email protected] Hawkins, G. Lynn (Loretta) - RE - (AP) Retired 389 Birch Cir Dr, Hudson, NC 28638; R 828.572.1899; C 828.320.9123; [email protected] Hawkins, P. David (Judy) - AM - (AP) New River (Calvary - Zion) PO Box 1332, West Jefferson, NC 28694; O 828.429.3872; R 828.429.3872; C 828.429.3872; [email protected] Hawkins, W. Thornton (Evelyn) - RE - (SM) Retired 100 Wesley Dr, Apt 103, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.274.4419 Hayes, Jeanette T. - FE - (AP) Elkin-Jonesville 251 Lyles St, Elkin, NC 28621; O 336.526.2901; R 336.835.5007; C 336.314.2325; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 53 Hayner, Glenda D. (Mark) - FL - (BR) Nesbitt’s Chapel - Fairview Sharon 77 June Sayles Rd, Asheville, NC 28803; O 828.216.3696; R 828.216.3696; C 828.216.3696; [email protected] Haynes, B. Parker (Alisha) - FE - (ME) Myers Park Associate (Charlotte) 906 Ingraham Pl, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 704.376.8584; R 252.903.4129; C 252.903.4129; [email protected] Haynes, Donald W. (Joan) - RE - (UW) Retired PO Box 5470, Asheboro, NC 27204; R 336.625.9282; C 336.964.5354; F 336.625.9282; [email protected] Haynes, J. O’Neil (Donna) - FE - (BR) First (Forest City) 341 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043; O 828.245.6446; R 828.245.9040; C 828.674.5328; F 828.245.6601; [email protected] Haywood-Baxter, Ann G. (Richard) - FE - (YV) Chaplain, Boston Children’s Hospital 14 Westminster St, Somerville, MA 02144; O 857.218.4780; R 617.718.2379; C 617.721.7380; [email protected] Heafner, J. Patrick (Martha) - RE - (YV) Retired 280 Augur Hole Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540; R 919.552.9270; [email protected] Heafner-Heun, Susan A. (John) - FE - (ME) Inclusion Community (Mooresville) - The Vine (Charlotte) 2101 Belvedere Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205; O 704.860.5050; R 704.334.7348; C 704.860.5050; [email protected] Heath, Elaine A. (Randy) - FE - (BR) Duke Divinity School, Dean and Professor of Missional and Pastoral Theology PO Box 90968, Durham, NC 27708; O 919.660.3434; R 919.245.3137; C 214.399.3110; [email protected] Hedgecock, Abigail W. (Jeff) - FD - (UW) Transitional Leave 2711 Lansdale Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; R 704.707.6414; C 704.707.6414; [email protected] Hedgpeth, Edwin H. (Connie) - RE - (NP) Retired 901 N Church St, Zebulon, NC 27597; R 919.269.9117 Heermans, Elinor D. (Jan) - RD - (CV) Retired 195 Austin Ln, Stanley, NC 28164; C 704.840.8080 Heermans, Jan P. (Elinor) - RE - (CV) Retired 195 Austin Ln, Stanley, NC 28164; C 704.840.8081 Hefner, Phillip R. - OE - (CV) Denton’s Chapel 304 Redwood Pl, Lenoir, NC 28645; O 828.433.7985; R 210.416.0143; C 210.416.0143; [email protected] Hege, Jennifer A. (Adam) - FE - (AP) Transitional Leave 288 Holly Ln, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; R 828.404.8132; C 828.404.8132; [email protected] Hege, Tyler G. - PL - (YV) Salem (Mount Airy) - Epworth (Cana) 135 Myers Dr, Mount Airy, NC 27030; O 336.786.8989; R 336.786.8989; C 336.786.8989; [email protected] Hellams, Andrew T. (Audrey) - FL - (NP) Brown Summit-Friendship (Brown Summit) 1104 Blain St, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.656.7151; R 336.310.9545; C 803.361.9636; [email protected] Helsabeck, Oliver W. (Susan) - FE - (NP) Fairfield (High Point) 1511 NC Hwy 62 W, High Point, NC 27263; O 336.431.5743; R 336.434.1686; C 336.408.9041; [email protected] Henry, Theodore A. (Margaret) - PL - (AP) Pisgah (Linville Falls) - Linville 3758 US Hwy 221 S, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; O 828.773.2302; R 828.773.2302; C 828.773.2302; [email protected] Henson, Betty H. (Joe) - PL - (AP) Creston (Creston) 1150 Laurel Branch Rd, Vilas, NC 28692; O 828.297.3857; R 828.297.3857; C 828.773.7132; [email protected] Henson, Christopher D. (Summer) - FE - (YV) CPE Resident, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 113 Riverview Townhouse Dr, Advance, NC 27006; O 336.403.4875; C 336.403.4875; [email protected] Hepler, Lynda C. (Philip) - FD - (YV) Memorial Minister of Children and Families (Thomasville) 2159 Orchard Trl, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.472.9711; R 336.472.2944; C 336.687.3539; [email protected] Herbin, Faye L. - FE - (CV) Abernethy Memorial (Newton) 312 2nd Ave NE, Conover, NC 28613; O 828.464.2296; R 336.210.7754; C 336.210.7754; [email protected] Herin, Thomas J. (Miriam) - RE - (NP) Retired 707 Walker Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403; R 336.273.9876; [email protected] Hermann, Rhonda L. (Mike) - FD - (ME) Blair Road Deacon Associate (Mint Hill) 235 Withershinn Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262; O 704.545.6785; R 704.548.2499; C 704.724.3798; [email protected] Herold, John W. (Linda) - RE - (AP) Retired PO Box 2103, Lenoir, NC 28645; R 828.754.9651; [email protected] Herron, Robert E. - RL - (AP) Rocky Springs 221 Old Charlotte Rd, Taylorsville, NC 28681; O 828.352.9464; R 828.352.9464; C 828.352.9079; [email protected] Herron, Virginia C. - RE - (ME) Retired 2790 Old South Ct SW, Concord, NC 28027; R 704.796.5917; C 704.796.5917; [email protected] 54 Western North Carolina Conference Hershberger, Greg A. (Robyn) - FE - (SM) Hospice Chaplain, Vitas HealthCare 1368 Journeys End Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32223; O 904.228.7544; C 904.703.6448; [email protected] Hester, J. Daniel (Julie) - FE - (ME) St. Andrew’s (Charlotte) 1901 Archdale Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210; O 704.553.1327; R 704.552.8226; C 704.877.5973; [email protected] Hiatt, J. David (Mae) - FE - (CV) Park Street (Belmont) 107 Allen St, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.825.8480; R 704.461.8037; C 336.687.3439; [email protected] Hickerson, Darren H. M. (Christy) - PL - (YV) Sunrise Assistant (Lewisville) 550 Kelway Pl, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; O 919.698.2526; R 919.698.2526; C 919.698.2526; [email protected] Hileman, Jack L. (Linda) - RE - (YV) Retired 5104 Birnamwood Trl, Greensboro, NC 27407; R 336.856.9383; C 336.202.0846; [email protected] Hill, J. Eric (Keri) - FL - (SM) Pleasant Hill (Candler) - Rockwood (Canton) 56 Crabtree Mountain Rd, Canton, NC 28716; O 828.593.9226; R 828.593.9226; C 828.593.9226; [email protected] Hill, Lauren E. - FE - (UW) New Union (Asheboro) 1623 Idlebrook Trl, Asheboro, NC 27205; O 336.629.7247; R 336.250.1737; C 336.250.1737; [email protected] Hillman, Edgar L., III (Leslie Sladky) - FE - (BR) Director of Ministries, Givens Estates 2360 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803; O 828.771.2237; R 828.684.6513; C 828.551.3016; F 828.771.2232; [email protected] Hillyer, DeForest E., Jr (Bonnie) - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 873, Harrisburg, NC 28075; R 704.979.0774; [email protected] Hilton, R. Dale (Margie) - RE - (YV) Retired 6765 Old Valley School Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284; R 336.992.9891; C 336.403.7051; [email protected] Hinshaw, James E. - RE - (NP) Retired 419 Patterson Ave, Scottdale, GA 30079; R 404.508.4356; C 404.805.5127; [email protected] Hinson, Harrison L. (Wanda) - RE - (UW) Mount Carmel (Monroe) 1714 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28112; O 704.289.6908; R 704.283.0941; C 704.616.0780; [email protected] Hinson, Ronald B., II - PL - (NP) Bethel (Archdale) - Liberty Grove (Trinity) 139 W Lakefield Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.340.7538; R 336.340.7538; C 336.340.7538; [email protected] Hinton, Bradley T. (Meredith) - PE - (UW) Pine Grove (Albemarle) PO Box 206, Locust, NC 28097; O 704.982.3647; R 336.380.0000; C 336.380.0000; [email protected] Hinton, Meredith A. (Brad) - PD - (ME) Weddington Youth Minister PO Box 206, Locust, NC 28097; O 704.846.1032; R 336.926.4245; C 336.926.4245; [email protected] Hinton, Samuel R. (Gail) - RA - (NP) Retired 6196 Barmot Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455; R 336.644.6057; [email protected] Hitch, Gervase C. (Becky) - RE - (AP) Retired 138 Ravenscrest Dr, Statesville, NC 28625; R 704.380.2845; C 704.928.6940; [email protected] Hobson, Bruce G. (Ellen) - RE - (CV) Retired 1540 Lewis Farm Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; R 704.730.0488; [email protected] Hobson, David H. (Freida) - FE - (CV) Incapacity Leave 4018 Killian Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092; R 704.748.6988; C 828.429.3983; [email protected] Hobson, Freida H. (David) - AM - (CV) Crowell Memorial-Palm Tree 4018 Killian Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.735.8889; R 704.748.6988; C 828.429.3983; [email protected] Hochmuth, Douglas E. (Dee) - FE - (AP) Hiddenite 77 Northwood Cir, Taylorsville, NC 28681; O 336.914.1030; C 336.914.1030; [email protected] Hockett, David C. (Kim) - FE - (AP) Boone (Boone) 471 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC 28607; O 828.264.6090; R 828.355.9682; C 704.213.3763; [email protected] Hodgens, Robert H. - RL - (BR) Avondale-Cliffside PO Box 295, Cliffside, NC 28024; O 828.657.6761; R 828.657.6761; C 828.657.6761; [email protected] Hodnett, Moses E., Jr (Quylle) - RE - (NP) Retired 4415 Gray Wolf Way, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.852.0346; C 336.225.4061; [email protected] Holder, W. Michael (Kay) - FE - (BR) First (Brevard) 325 N Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712; O 828.883.9025; R 828.885.2566; C 336.953.4459; [email protected] Holland, Arthur R., III (Denna) - FE - (CV) Lafayette Street (Shelby) 726 Farm Rd, Shelby, NC 28152; O 704.487.8333; R 704.406.9778; C 336.225.5110; [email protected] Holland, Cornelius (Juanita) - RE - (CV) Retired 1541 30th St Ct NE, Conover, NC 28613; R 828.256.9921; C 828.234.2209; [email protected] Holland, Jimmie W. (Mary Frances) - RA - (AP) Retired 145 God’s Farm Dr, Statesville, NC 28625; R 704.872.7280 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 55 Hollar, Angela B. (Mark) - FE - (CV) Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate 3510 Stonemark Ct, Gastonia, NC 28054; O 704.817.3990; C 704.678.1005; F 704.827.1700; [email protected] Holliday, Boyd M. (Jean) - RE - (SM) Retired 29 Bomac Rd, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.564.3906; C 336.688.1426; [email protected] Hood, James A. (Linda) - FE - (ME) Opportunity House (Mission) 8900 Harris Rd, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.786.4020; R 704.786.8460; C 704.425.3443; [email protected] Hopkins, Jodi Lee (Donald) - PL - (SM) First (Canton) 2481 Poplar Gap Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743; O 828.648.8490; R 386.627.4675; C 727.282.2993; [email protected] Hopper, Bradley E. (Jennie) - FD - (ME) Matthews Minister of Missions and Young Adults 801 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105; O 704.815.1985; R 704.567.5452; C 704.942.1736; F 704.845.2830; [email protected] Hord, Jacob G. [Tripp], III - FL - (CV) First (Bessemer City) Pastor 3655 Trabert Ct, Gastonia, NC 28056; O 704.629.2800; R 704.477.7715; C 704.477.7715; [email protected] Horn, Kenneth A. (Peggy) - RE - (ME) Retired 140 Summerlea Dr, Charlotte, NC 28214; R 704.394.5944; C 704.661.4304; [email protected] Houck, H. D. (Kay) - RA - (BR) Retired 778 E Mill Creek Rd, Fleetwood, NC 28626; R 336.877.1729; C 828.778.0635; [email protected] Houser, Ervin H. (Pat) - RE - (UW) Retired 5274 Woodrun on Tillery, Mt Gilead, NC 27306; R 910.439.5857; C 336.408.8169; [email protected] Hout, Joseph T. (Lauren) - FL - (YV) Ardmore (Winston-Salem) Assistant 3136 Burke Mill Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27016; O 336.723.3695; R 336.501.0725; C 336.501.0725; [email protected] Howard, David P. (Deanna) - FE - (YV) Chaplain, Kernersville Medical Center 18 Cub Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.564.4815; R 336.307.3916; C 336.455.3615; [email protected] Howard, James C., III (Cheryl) - FE - (ME) Asbury (Huntersville) 117 Pineridge Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078; O 704.875.2486; R 704.458.8187; C 704.458.8187; F 704.875.2155; [email protected] Howard, John F., Jr - FL - (AP) Toe Valley (Mount Zion - Pine Grove) 53 Pine Grove Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777; O 336.707.9657; R 336.707.9657; C 336.707.9657; [email protected] Howard, John Franklin, Sr (Kari) - FE - (UW) Central (Asheboro) PO Box 5659, Asheboro, NC 27204; O 336.629.1425; R 336.707.8319; C 336.830.5031; [email protected] Howard, Kari L. (John Franklin) - FE - (UW) West Bend (Asheboro) PO Box 5659, Asheboro, NC 27204; O 336.625.5025; R 336.707.8319; C 336.707.8319; [email protected] Howard, Teresa K. (Dean Shelton) - FE - (YV) Personal Leave 109 Cedar Ln Apt. #4, Cedar Point, NC 28584; R 276.229.8127; C 276.229.8127; [email protected] Howard, Troy E. (Mary) - FD - (CV) First (Hickory) Minister of Youth and Missions 3625 5th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.322.6058; R 828.455.5396; C 828.455.5396; [email protected] Howell, G. Keith (Jerrie) - RE - (AP) Retired PO Box 162, Sparta, NC 28675; R 336.372.4177; C 336.972.2429; [email protected] Howell, James C. (Lisa) - FE - (ME) Myers Park (Charlotte) 1501 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207; O 704.364.1610; C 704.779.6328; F 704.295.4847; [email protected] Howell, James F., Sr - RL - (ME) Retired 11633 Asbury Chapel Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078; R 704.663.9997; C 704.663.9997; [email protected] Howell, Sarah S. - FE - (YV) Centenary Associate (Winston-Salem) 906 West St, Winston Salem, NC 27101; O 336.397.1348; R 704.779.4876; C 704.779.4876; [email protected] Howell, Vincent W. - OF - (YV) Centenary (Clemmons) 230 Pennywhistle Ln, clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.766.5987; R 336.893.5196; C 607.377.1866; [email protected] Howle, Richard A. (Elizabeth) - RE - (NP) Retired PO Box 1774, Jamestown, NC 27282; R 336.454.4745; F 336.884.4313; [email protected] Hoyle, Susan E. - OE - (NP) Centenary (Stoneville) - Hodgin Memorial PO Box 805, 211 Bryan St, Stoneville, NC 27048; O 336.709.5026; C 336.709.5026; [email protected] Hoyt, Ann L. (Steve) - RD - (BR) Retired 51 Cedarwood Way, Burnsville, NC 28714; R 828.208.6707; C 828.208.6707; [email protected] Hubbard, Norman A. (Susie) - RE - (NP) Retired 5006 Tower Rd Unit A, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 828.289.2136; C 828.289.2136; [email protected] Hudson, Karen R. (Ken) - FE - (NP) Personal Leave 1605 Kinloch Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27107; R 336.905.1098; C 336.905.1098; [email protected] Huffman, Lory Beth T. (Greg) - FE - (YV) Centenary (Winston-Salem) PO Box 658, Winston Salem, NC 27102; O 336.724.6311; R 828.612.2253; C 828.612.2253; [email protected] 56 Western North Carolina Conference Huffman, Robert E. (Lee) - RE - (YV) Retired 104 Briarwood Ct, Clemmons, NC 27012; R 336.766.0358; [email protected] Hughes, Christopher B. (Gloria) - FE - (YV) Yadkinville 2000 Walnut Crossing Run, Yadkinville, NC 27055; O 336.679.2243; C 704.438.1867; [email protected] Hughes, Gloria G. (Chris) - FD - (YV) Clemmons Minister of Discipleship and Lay Ministry and The Foundation for Christian Formation 2000 Walnut Crossing Run, Yadkinville, NC 27055; O 336.766.6375; C 704.438.2840; [email protected] Hume, Douglas A. (Jana Strukova) - OF - (UW) Associate Professor of Religion, Pfeiffer University 241 N 6th St, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.463.3132; R 276.494.4984; C 276.494.4984; [email protected] Humpal, Monica L. (Steve) - FD - (ME) Williamson’s Chapel Director of Growth Ministries 10947 Trout Creek Pl, Davidson, NC 28036; O 704.664.3680; R 704.787.8576; C 704.957.9556; [email protected] Humphries, James E. (Lisa) - FE - (ME) Christ (Charlotte) 17425 Glassfield Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078; O 704.392.3529; R 704.763.1827; C 704.763.1827; F 704.392.1622; [email protected] Humphries-Bivens, Patricia (Laurence) - RE - (ME) Retired 6107 Margaret Ct, Indian Trail, NC 28079; R 704.628.4268; C 704.860.3019; [email protected] Hunt, Judith F. (Chad) - FL - (ME) Matthews Assistant (Wesley) 1509 Golden Rain Dr, Matthews, NC 28104; O 704.815.1904; R 704.821.7740; C 704.516.8542; [email protected] Hunter, Billy V. - RE - (YV) Retired 4411 Old Town Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 336.722.4914 Hunter, Carol R. (Keith) - FE - (UW) Flag Springs (Asheboro) 3222 NC Hwy 134, Asheboro, NC 27205; O 336.629.5776; R 336.318.0654; C 336.870.4448; [email protected] Hunter, Guinnell C. - PL - (SM) Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford’s Chapel Assistant 346 Slave Dr, Hayesville, NC 28904; O 828.389.9077; R 828.389.6121; C 828.361.4645; [email protected] Hunter, Jonathan V. - FD - (UW) Placement Coordinator, Dept. of Social Services 3 Old Farm Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147; O 704.216.7914; C 704.433.1552; F 704.216.2112; [email protected] Hunter, Roger L. (Doris) - RE - (NP) Retired PO Box 242721, Charlotte, NC 28224; [email protected] Hunter, Thomas R. (Patsy) - FE - (AP) Ebenezer (Granite Falls) 5145 Ebenezer Church Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630; O/R 828.396.2017; C 828.238.6315; [email protected] Huntley, T. Maurice - FE - (NP) Incapacity Leave PO Box 654, c/o Tamica Huntley, Greensboro, NC 27402; R 336.275.3064; C 336.382.8610; [email protected] Hurst, Phillip M. (Diane Stamey) - FE - (BR) Tryon 195 New Market Rd, Tryon, NC 28782; O 828.859.9218; R 828.817.6918; C 828.817.6918; [email protected] Hutchens, Charles L. (Susan) - FE - (ME) Centenary (Mount Ulla) 620 Centenary Church Rd, Mt Ulla, NC 28125; O 704.663.2298; C 336.280.5313; [email protected] Hutchings, Charlene R. (Alan) - RE - (CV) Retired 493 26th Ave NE Unit D, Hickory, NC 28601; R 828.569.1399; C 828.612.3137; [email protected] Hutchinson, Robert J., Jr (Susan) - FE - (YV) Unity (Thomasville) 134 Circle Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.472.7348; C 336.209.1339; F 336.275.4589; [email protected] Hutchison, Amy B. - FL - (ME) Weddington Assistant Pastor of Evangelism 8034 Weddington Downs Dr, Weddington, NC 28104; O 704.846.1032; C 704.813.6918; [email protected] Imatha, Bahekelwa S. [Baim] (Matumaini) - PL - (NP) St. Peter’s - Ferree’s Chapel (Randleman) 2007 Fawnbrook Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455; O 336.545.6310; R 336.545.6310; C 336.897.9864; [email protected] Ingalls, Thomas E., II (Sherry) - PL - (ME) Vanderburg Assistant 155 Shepherd Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.663.1690; R 704.658.9652; C 704.201.0406; [email protected] Ingram, Barbara A. (Conley) - FE - (CV) Bereavement Coordinator and Counselor, WellStar Health Care System 1975 N Creek Cir, Alpharetta, GA 30009; O 470.245.9959; C 770.365.1927; F 404.785.2214; [email protected] Ingram, F. Edward (Kim) - FE - (CV) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group 313 Treeline Dr, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.685.2505; C 704.685.2505; [email protected] Ingram, Kimberly T. (Eddie) - FD - (CV) Director of Ministerial Services / Conference Secretary PO Box 18005, Charlotte, NC 28218; O 704.535.2260; C 704.685.2465; F 704.567.6117; [email protected] Ingram, Rodvegas M., Sr (Tamara) - FE - (NP) Salem (Reidsville) - St. John (Eden) 431 Price St, Eden, NC 27288; O 336.627.1286; R 336.627.1286; C 336.420.8346; F 336.272.4377; [email protected] Ingram, Tamara M. (Rodvegas) - PL - (NP) St. Stephen’s - Hayes Chapel (Madison) 431 Price St, Eden, NC 27288; O 336.420.8347; R 336.627.1286; C 336.420.8347; [email protected] Inlay, Donald E. (Ann) - RE - (BR) Retired 3091 Deering Dr NW, Salem, OR 97304; R 503.375.6399; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 57 Insley, Jeffrey R. - FL - (UW) Grace (Salisbury) - Bethel (Rowan) 106 Yorkshire Dr, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 704.637.7343; R 704.639.1233; C 704.640.3744; [email protected] Ireland, Scott E. (Patricia) - FE - (ME) Stallings 4817 Mossy Cup Ln, Monroe, NC 28110; O 704.821.8820; R 704.635.8453; C 704.451.7772; [email protected] Ireson, Charles H. (Sandra) - FE - (YV) Midway (Lexington) 9795 Old Hwy 52, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.764.0990; C 336.813.2925; [email protected] Ireson, Sandra W. (Chuck) - FE - (YV) Mount Olivet (Lexington) 136 Dixieanna Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27107; O 336.764.1079; R 336.813.2886; C 336.813.2886; [email protected] Irwin, Richard N. (Christine) - FE - (CV) Mountain View (Catawba) 1218 Balls Creek Rd, Claremont, NC 28610; O 828.241.4510; R 828.241.4050; C 828.270.6877; [email protected] Isenhour, Olin B. (Shirlie) - RE - (AP) Retired 1384 Old Mountain Rd, Statesville, NC 28625; R 704.871.2067; C 704.724.4913; [email protected] Isley, John J. (Carrie) - FD - (BR) Assistant Director, Camp Tekoa PO Box 160, Hendersonville, NC 28793; O 828.692.6516; R 828.692.6516; [email protected] Ison, Frank H. [Duke] (Vicki) - RE - (YV) Retired 115 Hollin Way, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.774.4715; F 336.274.2155; [email protected] Jackson, Charles E. (Pamela) - RL - (SM) Retired 341 Nursery Dr, Sylva, NC 28779; R 828.586.5939; C 828.507.2012; [email protected] Jackson, Sherry W. (Allen) - FD - (ME) St. Andrew’s Children’s Minister 4309 Windwood Cir, Charlotte, NC 28226; O 704.553.1327; R 704.541.7170; C 704.541.7170; [email protected] James, Dustin D. - PL - (YV) Fulton (Advance) 525 A Giles Rd, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.998.8117; R 336.245.4804; C 828.246.1495; [email protected] James, Ralph E., Jr (Mary Lou) - RE - (BR) Retired 10016 Goodview Ct, Raleigh, NC 27613; R 919.846.7969 James, Stephen D. (Vivian) - FE - (NP) Steve James Coaching, LLC 2966 S Church St Ste 206, Burlington, NC 27215; O 704.425.1197; R 336.603.6189; C 704.425.1197; [email protected] James, Timothy M. (Rachel) - FE - (NP) Lebanon (High Point) 3007 Wellingford Dr, High Point, NC 27265; O 336.882.9853; R 704.806.5251; C 704.806.5251; [email protected] Jarrett, Richard B. (Barbara) - RE - (NP) Retired 3 Montrose Ct, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.856.8603; [email protected] Jarrett, William R. (Kathy) - FE - (UW) Instructor, NC A-T and Randolph Community College 1484 Allen Ct, Asheboro, NC 27205; O 336.953.4565; R 336.521.4430; [email protected] Jarvis, Frank M. (Phyllis) - RE - (NP) Retired 4901 Westhaven Ln, Trinity, NC 27370; R 336.431.6843; [email protected] Jeffries, William T. (Terri) - RE - (ME) Retired 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211; R 704.554.8550; C 704.351.0719; [email protected] Jenkins, Donald (Denise) - FE - (YV) St. Paul (Winston-Salem) 2400 Dellabrook Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105; O 336.723.4531; R 336.723.8436; C 336.655.4297; F 336.723.6034; [email protected] Jessup, Belvin J. - RE - (NP) Retired 700 E Florida St, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.274.0028; C 336.420.2323; [email protected] Johnsen, Jeffrey W. (Kristina) - FE - (NP) Mount Pisgah (Greensboro) 2600 Pisgah Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455; O 336.288.3321; R 704.877.6833; C 704.877.6833; F 704.489.2488; [email protected] Johnson, C. Richard (Sandie) - RE - (CV) Retired 1600 Lake St, Gastonia, NC 28052; R 704.864.7628; [email protected] Johnson, Carl S. (Donna) - RE - (NP) Retired 1568 Cypress Pointe, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466; R 336.404.6733; C 336.404.6733; [email protected] Johnson, Ellen Sapp (Doug) - RD - (ME) Retired PO Box 211, Davidson, NC 28036; R 704.892.0089; C 704.995.4039; [email protected] Johnson, James S. (Jerrilyn) - FE - (BR) Director, Camp Tekoa PO Box 160, Hendersonville, NC 28793; O 828.692.6516; R 828.697.3286; C 828.674.7787; F 828.697.3288; [email protected] Johnson, Jeremiah L. (Alison) - FL - (UW) Hopewell (Peachland) 696 Lanier Rd, Peachland, NC 28133; O 704.272.7342; R 980.254.4475; C 980.254.4475; [email protected] Johnson, Kenneth M. (Evelyn) - RE - (SM) Retired 422 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.452.5475; C 828.508.0649; F 828.452.5475; [email protected] 58 Western North Carolina Conference Johnson, LaNell - RE - (YV) Retired 915 Madison Place Cir, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.310.4394; R 336.310.4394; C 704.675.6812; [email protected] Johnson, Nancy W. (Jimmy) - RL - (YV) Retired 3925 Union Hill Rd, East Bend, NC 27018; R 336.699.8116; [email protected] Johnson, Richard A. (Jan) - OR - (BR) Pleasant Grove Union 1 Hampton Ln, Weaverville, NC 28787; O 828.772.2348; R 828.772.2348; C 828.772.2348; [email protected] Johnson, Robin B. (Dessie ) - PL - (AP) Altamont - Jonas Ridge 6935 Hwy 183, Newland, NC 28657; O 828.737.9312; R 828.737.9312; C 443.983.6150; [email protected] Johnson, Stephen T. (Karen) - RE - (AP) Retired 140 Payne Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28083; R 123.456.7890; C 336.953.2358; [email protected] Johnston, Dianne R. (James) - PE - (BR) Snow Hill (Candler) 222 George’s Branch Rd, Candler, NC 28715; O 828.667.1171; R 828.667.9927; C 828.768.9927; [email protected] Jolly, Thomas G., Jr (Jean) - FE - (NP) Hinshaw (Greensboro) 3910 Gilmore Dr, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.299.6330; R 336.337.6992; C 336.337.6992; [email protected] Jones, Bruce M. (Tyra) - RE - (ME) Retired 1520 Calvin Hal Ln, Lake Wylie, SC 29710; R 704.607.4123; C 704.607.4123; [email protected] Jones, Judah L. (Bill Englebreth) - FE - (ME) Clinical Counselor and Director of SACOT-SAIL with Person-Centered Partnerships 623 Wilora Landing Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212; O 704.561.0920; R 704.567.0161; C 704.277.2204; [email protected] Jones, Kelley R. (Julie) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 1202, Canton, NC 28716; R 828.452.1637; C 828.550.4547; [email protected] Jones, L. Gregory (Susan) - FE - (SM) Williams Professor of Theology and Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School 3600 Dairy Pond Pl, Durham, NC 27705; O 919.613.5346; C 919.724.0695; F 919.660.3474; [email protected] Jones, Larry V. (Susan) - FE - (YV) Campus Minister and Director, Winston-Salem Wesley Foundation 4121 Tangle Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.306.3802; R 336.306.3802; C 336.306.3802; [email protected] Jones, Laura A. - RD - (SM) 115 Slick Ridge, Maggie Valley, NC 28751; R 317.379.8060; [email protected] Jones, Mandy N. (Neal) - FE - (ME) Forest Hill (Concord) 265 Union St N, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.782.1109; R 704.402.0286; C 980.221.9493; [email protected] Jones, Neal C. (Mandy) - FE - (ME) Mount Mitchell (Kannapolis) 6000 Old Salisbury-Concord Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28083; O 704.933.0155; C 704.775.5900; [email protected] Jones, Nicole H. (Stephen) - FE - (SM) Morning Star (Canton) 861 Morning Star Rd, Canton, NC 28716; O 828.648.2297; R 828.553.1587; C 828.553.1587; [email protected] Jones, Norman E., Jr (Kathryn) - FE - (CV) Salem (Morganton) 1206 Salem Rd, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.433.6600; R 828.980.4139; [email protected] Jones, Preston C., Sr (Queen Vashti) - RE - (UW) Retired 135 W Lakefield Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.230.2108; C 336.210.2450; [email protected] Jones, Roland R. (Irene) - RE - (NP) Retired 138 Rocky Rd, Lebanon, TN 37087; R 615.257.1270; [email protected] Jones, Steven R. (Brenda) - OF - (BR) Fruitland (Hendersonville) 445 Townsend Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792; O 828.674.9573; R 828.674.9573; C 828.674.9573; [email protected] Jones, Susan P. (Greg) - RE - (SM) Retired 3118 Wood Lake Dr, Waco, TX 76710; R 919.519.2300; C 919.519.2300; [email protected] Jones, Thomas H. (Brenda) - PL - (AP) Cool Spring PO Box 1117, Taylorsville, NC 28681; O 704.873.8462; R 828.632.7037; C 828.320.1653; [email protected] Jones, Trent L. (Emily) - PL - (CV) Christ (Hickory) Assistant (Lincolnton Campus) 4021 Hickory Lincolnton Hwy, Newton, NC 28658; O 919.770.5467; C 919.770.5467; [email protected] Jones, Wayne Marshall - RE - (ME) Retired 25 Sharon St, Apt 6, San Francisco, CA 94114; O 415.831.1537; R 415.621.2036; [email protected] Jordan, D. Michael (Margaret) - RE - (SM) Retired 313 Littleton Rd, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.452.4932; C 828.550.9880; [email protected] Jordan, Lynn G. (Larry) - PL - (YV) Midway Assistant (Lexington) 6008 Deer Hunter Ln, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.764.0990; R 336.408.1945; C 336.408.1945; [email protected] Jordan, N. Fred, Jr (Taffy) - RE - (UW) Retired 1300 Maxwell St, Salisbury, NC 28144; R 704.633.4514; C 336.467.0752; [email protected] Jordan, Tony J. (Wanda) - AM - (CV) First (Maiden) 301 N Main Ave, Maiden, NC 28650; O 828.428.8739; R 828.428.3271; C 704.433.2460; [email protected] Joyce, David C. + (Lynne) - FE - (BR) President, Brevard College Brevard College, 1 Brevard College Dr, Brevard, NC 28712; O 828.884.8264; R 828.884.8271; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 59 Joyce, Steve D. (Carol) - RE - (YV) Retired 1073 Buie Bodenheimer Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360; R 336.472.6403; C 336.317.0548; [email protected] Joyner, Marsha E. (Walter) - PL - (AP) Sandy Ridge (Statesville) - Snow Creek (Statesville) 6681 Emerald Isle Dr, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673; O 980.222.7283; R 980.222.7283; C 828.461.1122; [email protected] Judy, K. Wesley (Paula) - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 1310, Kannapolis, NC 28082; R 704.298.0760; C 704.298.0760; [email protected] Judy, Paula K. (Wes) - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 1310, Kannapolis, NC 28082; R 704.298.0760; [email protected] Justice, Innocent N. (Victoire) - FE - (NP) St. Paul - Wesley Chapel 1004 W Harrison St, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.342.3021; R 336.347.0159; C 704.712.0866; [email protected] Kalish, Sarah B. - FE - (UW) First (Wadesboro) 118 E Morgan St, Wadesboro, NC 28170; O 704.694.5179; R 980.278.8107; C 980.226.8623; [email protected] Karriker, Ronnie W. (Wanda) - RL - (CV) Retired 8313 Long Island Rd, Catawba, NC 28609; R 828.241.9082; C 828.850.7467; [email protected] Kaser Odor, Karen E. (Rick Odor) - FE - (ME) Chaplain, Hospice of Stanly and the Uwharrie 960 N First St, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.935.9434; R 704.935.9434; F 704.935.9435; [email protected] Kayler, Claude J. (Lorie) - FE - (YV) Main Street (Kernersville) 306 S Main St, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.993.3411; R 336.310.4366; C 336.212.3892; [email protected] Kayler, Ralph E. [Jack] (Claudette) - RE - (NP) Retired 5704 Kacey Meadows Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.632.1537; C 336.549.8237; [email protected] Keaton, Jessie Mae C. - FE - (BR) Incapacity Leave PO Box 1102, Forest City, NC 28043; R 828.245.4771; C 704.408.8469; [email protected] Keaton, Steven S. (Kimberly) - FD - (YV) Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) Associate 3543 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.765.5561; R 336.409.6711; C 336.409.6711; [email protected] Keen, J. Daniel - PL - (UW) Central Falls (Asheboro) 4576 Plantation Manor Dr, Randleman, NC 27317; O 336.495.7089; R 336.495.7089; [email protected] Keller, Lutz G. (Caroline) - RE - (CV) Retired 312 6th St SW, Conover, NC 28613; R 828.466.0225; [email protected] Kelley, David R. (Sheryl) - FE - (YV) Shiloh (Lexington) 871 N NC Hwy 150, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.787.5566; R 336.787.5917; C 336.816.2659; [email protected] Kelly, Karl A. (Martha) - RL - (BR) Retired 729 Kelly Rd, Forest City, NC 28043; R 828.657.4957; C 828.478.6515; [email protected] Kelly, Linda M. - FE - (AP) First (Lenoir) 309 Church St, Lenoir, NC 28645; O 828.754.4922; R 828.754.5284; C 828.450.3753; [email protected] Kennedy, Elise B. (Ben) - FE - (ME) Covenant (Charlotte) 217 Quality Dr, Mount Holly, NC 28120; O 704.392.3925; R 336.442.7708; C 336.442.7708; [email protected] Kennedy, M. Loy - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 31, Robbinsville, NC 28771; C 828.506.8426 Kerr, Robert L. (Linda) - FE - (CV) Rehobeth (Terrell) 4006 Hob Ln, Terrell, NC 28682; O 828.478.2518; R 828.478.3351; C 336.432.2574; F 828.478.2574; [email protected] Key, Joel T. (Faith) - RE - (NP) Retired 2126 Chestnut St Ext, High Point, NC 27262; R 336.885.1927; C 336.687.1250; [email protected] Key, Mark J. (Joy) - FE - (YV) Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) 3543 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.765.5561; R 336.923.8912; C 336.460.0165; F 336.629.6550; [email protected] Kiess, Marjory W. (Raymond) - PL - (BR) Alexander Chapel 15 Thistlewood Ct, Weaverville, NC 28787; O 828.779.2690; R 828.779.2690; C 828.779.2690; [email protected] Kiess, Raymond B. (Marjory) - PL - (BR) Clark’s Chapel 15 Thistlewood Ct, Weaverville, NC 28787; O 828.779.0015; R 828.779.0015; C 828.779.0015; [email protected] Kilbourne, Heather S. - FE - (AP) Bethlehem (Statesville) 607 Bethlehem Rd, Statesville, NC 28677; O 704.873.8284; R 828.439.3115; C 704.929.4323; [email protected] Kilbourne, Kathleen H. (Ed) - FD - (ME) Director, MAPT and Center for Deacon Education, Pfeiffer University 1515 Mockingbird Ln, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28209; O 704.945.7315; R 704.945.7315; C 803.367.8933; F 704.521.8617; [email protected] Kilgo-Martin, Denise S. (Dean) - FE - (SM) First (Hayesville) Associate - Sweetwater Campus PO Box 1125, Hayesville, NC 28904; O 828.389.8413; R 828.837.1270; C 239.293.9439; [email protected] Kim, Abraham (Sarah) - RE - (NP) Worthville (Randleman) 3615 Grindstaff Ave, High Point, NC 27265; O 336.880.1407; R 336.880.1407; C 336.880.1407; [email protected] 60 Western North Carolina Conference Kim, Heeyoung (Sookhee) - RE - (NP) Retired 1505 Bridford Pkwy, Apt 7E, Greensboro, NC 27407; C 336.601.0313; [email protected] Kim, Tae [Joseph] (Young) - PE - (NP) Lee’s Chapel - Carraway (Greensboro) 5300 Broadmoor Pl, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 404.543.7624; R 404.543.7624; C 404.543.7624; [email protected] Kim, Uiyeon (Hana) - FE - (AP) Trinity (Lenoir) 901 Seehorn St NE, Lenoir, NC 28645; O 828.758.7482; R 828.423.5108; C 828.423.5108; [email protected] Kimel, Larry L. (Diane) - RE - (CV) Retired 911 N Poplar St, Surfside Beach, SC 29575; C 704.609.0949; [email protected] Kimrey, Robert L., III - PL - (UW) Fountain Hill - Mount Moriah (Marshville) 36952 Kimrey Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.385.8250; R 704.991.2941; C 704.322.8390; [email protected] King, A. Maria (Guy) - FE - (NP) Northern Piedmont Church Vitality Strategist 6614 Alley Rd, Summerville, NC 27358; O 336.282.3711; R 336.339.0504; C 336.339.0504; [email protected] King, George D. (Ruth) - RE - (BR) Retired 2650 N Lizella Rd, Lizella, GA 31052; R 478.935.8938; [email protected] King, James C. (Annette) - FL - (CV) First (Valdese) 908 Laurel St NE, Valdese, NC 28690; O 828.874.0006; R 828.879.8234; C 704.798.9070; [email protected] King, R. Mark (Patricia) - FE - (ME) Conference Treasurer / Director of Administrative Services PO Box 18005, Charlotte, NC 28218; O 704.535.2260; R 980.335.2083; C 336.817.1169; [email protected] King, R. Naomi - FE - (AP) Bethel (Statesville) - Marvin (Stony Point) 1185 Sharon School Rd, Stony Point, NC 28678; O 704.749.4196; R 704.749.4196; C 704.749.4196; [email protected] Kinken, Mary Perkins (Glenn) - FE - (ME) Pastoral Counselor, LLC PO Box 3506, Huntersville, NC 28070; O 704.560.0525; R 704.992.2828; C 704.564.6575; [email protected] Kinken, P. Glenn, III (Mary) - FE - (ME) Davidson Executive Pastor PO Box 718, Davidson, NC 28036; O 704.892.8277; R 704.992.2828; C 704.564.6569; F 704.896.0941; [email protected] Kirby, Stephen H. (Judy) - RE - (AP) Retired PO Box 55, Union Grove, NC 28689; R 704.539.4780; C 704.880.6135; [email protected] Kirk, Theodore A. (Ruth) - RE - (BR) Retired 15 Wesley Dr, Apt G, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.277.4008; C 828.721.1231 Kiser, H. Stephen (Beth) - RE - (CV) Retired 1829 E Marion St Apt 801, Shelby, NC 28152; R 704.530.9845; C 704.530.9845; [email protected] Kling, Gary L. (Karen) - RE - (NP) Retired / Director and Pastoral Counselor, Chrysalis Counseling 612 Pasteur Dr, Ste 405, Greensboro, NC 27403; O 336.852.0626; C 336.253.1759; [email protected] Knoespel, John W. [Jack] (Laurie) - RE - (BR) Retired 475 S Church St Unit G, Hendersonville, NC 28792; R 828.447.1024; C 828.447.1024; [email protected] Knoespel, Laurie A. (Jack) - FE - (BR) Saluda - Columbus 475 S Church St Unit G, Hendersonville, NC 28792; O 828.755.6216; C 828.755.6216; [email protected] Knopp, Stephen G., II (Emily) - FE - (ME) Matthews Associate (801 South Campus) 801 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105; O 704.847.6261; R 704.815.1905; C 704.815.1905; [email protected] Kocher, Abigail W. (Craig) - FE - (NP) Family Leave 8813 Watlington Rd, Richmond, VA 23229; R 828.764.7040; C 828.764.7040; [email protected] Kocher, Craig T. (Abby) - FE - (NP) University Chaplain and Jessie Ball DuPont Chair of the Chaplaincy, University of Richmond 8813 Watlington Rd, Richmond, VA 23229; R 804.467.9216; C 804.467.9216; [email protected] Krall, Nancy M. - RE - (NP) Retired 5010 Nunley Knolls, Morganton, NC 27360; O 336.431.5712; R 336.313.6028; C 828.381.6225; [email protected] Kroeger, Emily D. (Michael) - PL - (ME) Assistant Pastor of Community Outreach, Memorial (Monroe) 8608 Anklin Forrest Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173; O 704.351.5027; R 704.351.5027; C 704.351.5027; [email protected] Kropiwnicki, Robert (Lauren) - PL - (CV) Christ (Hickory) Assistant (Fairgrove Campus) 1050 24th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.544.2299; R 828.544.2299; C 828.544.2299; [email protected] Kunka, Alice K. - OR - (NP) Christ (Greensboro) Deacon Associate 2606 Southern Gates Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.299.1571; C 919.599.0056; [email protected] Kuntz, Philip C. - OP - (NP) Bethel (Climax) - Julian (Julian) 2525 Fernwood Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408; O 404.626.8374; R 404.626.8374; [email protected] Kurt, Steven B. (Sandy) - PL - (ME) Commonwealth (Charlotte) 2733 Holt St, Charlotte, NC 28205; O 704.376.0842; R 704.376.0842; C 704.376.0842; [email protected] Kurtz, Joshua D. (Tara) - PL - (UW) Jordan Memorial (Ramseur) PO Box 848, Ramseur, NC 27316; O 336.423.9963; R 336.423.9963; C 336.423.9963; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 61 Kurtz, Karen C. (Michael) - FE - (BR) Montmorenci 12 Fairfield Terrace, Candler, NC 28715; O 828.667.1211; C 828.674.6099; F 336.643.2065; [email protected] Kurtz, Kevin D. (Leigh ) - PL - (ME) Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant) Assistant 2297 Fairport Dr SE, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.436.8845; R 704.497.3081; [email protected] Kurtz, Michael D. (Karen) - FE - (BR) Francis Asbury PO Box 67, Candler, NC 28715; O 828.667.3950; R 828.674.5807; C 828.674.5807; [email protected] Kuse, James R. (Kathy) - OR - (BR) Bright Hope Laurel 25 Parkview Dr, Candler, NC 28715; O 828.689.5486; R 828.633.6213; C 352.208.8680; [email protected] Kyker, Charles C. (Julie) - FE - (CV) Christ (Hickory) 1874 Twin Ponds, Hickory, NC 28602; O 828.294.6858; R 828.294.2325; C 828.294.6858; F 828.294.1743; [email protected] Kyker, Jacob C. (Andrea) - FE - (UW) Grays Chapel (Franklinville) 5056 NC Hwy 22 N, Franklinville, NC 27248; O 336.824.2463; R 336.824.4703; C 336.601.9414; [email protected] Lair, Robert E., Jr (Judith) - RE - (BR) Retired 101 Possum Trot Ln, Columbus, NC 28722; R 828.894.8744; C 704.562.9208; [email protected] Lakeson, Brenna N. - PD - (ME) Program Assistant, Central Outreach and Advocacy Center, Atlanta GA 934 Highland Lake Cir, Decatur, GA 30033; R 704.607.8045; C 704.607.8045; [email protected] Lakey, Christopher N. (Tamara) - FE - (AP) Harmony (Harmony) PO Box 450, Harmony, NC 28634; O 336.957.1972; R 336.957.1972; C 336.957.1972; [email protected] Lambert, Anthony E. [Andy] (Renee) - FE - (NP) Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge) 6703 Ashton Park Dr, Oak Ridge, NC 27320; O 336.403.1490; R 336.403.1490; C 336.403.1490; [email protected] Lancaster, Michael D. [Lanny] (Janet) - FE - (UW) Stony Hill 28996 Stony Hill Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.982.7211; R 704.982.2605; [email protected] Lancaster, Wanda H. (Robert) - FL - (NP) Gideon Grove - Palestine (Stokesdale) 2745 Gideon Grove Church Rd, Stokesdale, NC 27357; O 336.932.3364; R 336.644.1874; C 336.932.3364; [email protected] Lane, Eric R. (Beth) - FE - (ME) Mineral Springs (Monroe) 3411 Potters Rd S, Monroe, NC 28112; O 704.843.5905; R 704.843.2423; C 828.493.1474; [email protected] Langford, Sally O. (Andy) - FE - (ME) Davidson PO Box 718, Davidson, NC 28036; O 704.892.8277; R 704.701.2788; C 704.701.2788; [email protected] Langford, Thomas A. [Andy], III (Sally) - FE - (ME) Central (Concord) Co-Pastor 30 Union St N, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.786.4109; C 704.701.2778; F 704.786.4110; [email protected] Langston, Craig A. (Keven) - RE - (AP) Retired 2001 Fairview Cir, Wilkesboro, NC 28697; R 336.466.9111; C 828.302.1643; [email protected] Lanier, Eric E., Jr (Melanie) - PL - (ME) Pineville Assistant 8812 Statesman Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227; O 704.724.3479; R 704.545.3160; C 704.724.3479; F 704.687.5254; [email protected] Lanier, R. Sidney (Patty) - RE - (YV) Retired 204 Knobby Tree Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; R 336.831.4264; C 336.831.4264; [email protected] Larson, Mark D. + (Cathy Hasty) - FE - (ME) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group 605 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203; O 704.375.5354; R 704.334.7543; C 704.533.5731; F 704.333.1600; [email protected] Lassiter, Kristin D. (Frank) - FD - (BR) Bereavement Coordinator, Heartland Hospice 1125 Trentini Ave, Wake Forest, NC 27587; O 336.213.4973; R 336.213.4973; C 336.213.4973; [email protected] Latimer, C. Thomas, III (Jennie) - FE - (NP) Jamestown (Jamestown) PO Box 339, Jamestown, NC 28272; O 336.454.2717; R 336.938.0125; C 704.214.1571; [email protected] Lautensleger, Mary S. (Richard) - RE - (ME) Retired 9309 Mountain Aire Cir, Charlotte, NC 28214; R 704.910.5403; C 704.322.6075; [email protected] Lawhorn, Dianne Donald - FE - (ME) Spiritual Formation Associate, Lydia Group 1224 Sloans Mill Rd, Union Grove, NC 28689; O 704.873.4464; R 704.539.4112; C 704.576.1476; [email protected] Lawing, Luther H. [Bud], Jr (Billie) - RE - (BR) Retired 106 Camp Sapphire Rd, Brevard, NC 28712; R 828.883.8451 Lawing, Matthew R. - PD - (CV) Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator, New Century Hospice (Martinsville, VA) 1887 Ivey Church Rd, Maiden, NC 28650; O 704.473.2656; R 704.473.2656; C 704.473.2656; [email protected] Lawrence, David F. (Candace) - FE - (AP) Jefferson 129 E Main St, PO Box 7, Jefferson, NC 28640; O 336.846.9512; C 704.661.0117; [email protected] Lawson, Keith R. (Sherrie) - PL - (YV) Snow Hill Assistant (Danbury) 1327 Weldon Smith Rd, Lawsonville, NC 27022; O 336.593.3362; R 336.593.8065; C 336.408.3350; [email protected] 62 Western North Carolina Conference Lawton, James G., Sr (Naomi) - RL - (YV) Stony Knoll 3541 Spainhour Mill Rd, Tobaccoville, NC 27050; O 336.983.3560; R 336.983.3560; C 336.971.4372; [email protected] Lazarus, Brandon C. - OE - (ME) Memorial (Charlotte) 5511 Bannock Glen Dr, Charlotte, NC 28212; O 704.537.2060; R 865.603.1687; C 865.603.1687; [email protected] Leachman, Amy P. + (Jack) - FD - (BR) Central (Asheville) Minister of Congregational Care 311 White Pine Dr, Asheville, NC 28805; O 828.253.3316; R 828.989.9660; C 828.989.9660; [email protected] Lear, W. Joseph (Sue) - RE - (UW) Retired 121 Hickory Tree Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028; R 336.940.3516; C 336.782.9601; [email protected] Learson, Louise D. - PL - (CV) Brook’s Chapel - Mundy’s Chapel 6114 Farm Pond Ln, Charlotte, NC 28212; O 704.500.3944; R 704.500.3944; C 704.500.3944; [email protected] Leatherwood, J. Michael (Theresa) - RE - (SM) Retired 333 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.452.1999; C 336.906.2543; [email protected] LeBaube, Richard E. (Dianna) - FE - (NP) Mayodan (Mayodan) 710 Wilkins St, Mayodan, NC 27027; O 336.548.9508; R 336.548.2580; C 336.254.7010; [email protected] Lee, David J. - FE - (NP) Summerfield (Summerfield) 7624 Summerfield Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358; O 336.643.5126; C 336.552.0434; [email protected] Lee, David W. (Sibyl) - RA - (BR) Retired 227 Meadow Crossing Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; R 828.288.4172; C 828.289.6040; [email protected] Lee, Edward D. - RE - (CV) Retired 2316 New House Rd, Shelby, NC 28150; R 704.434.2125; [email protected] Lee, H. Jae (Aekyung) - FE - (ME) Calvary (Charlotte) 512 West Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203; O 704.333.3388; R 704.408.0909; C 704.408.0909; [email protected] Lee, In-Yong (Hee Soo Kim) - FE - (ME) Cokesbury (Charlotte) 1201 Shady Bluff Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211; O 704.537.5818; R 704.364.7628; C 828.989.9309; [email protected] Lee, Michael S. (Cathy) - PL - (UW) Giles Chapel-Cedar Falls 1077 Ball Park Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.629.5925; R 336.476.6609; C 336.688.0888; [email protected] Lee, Sharon T. (Keith) - FE - (UW) Incapacity Leave 625 Quaker Ln, Apt A, High Point, NC 27262; R 336.655.0567; C 336.655.0567; [email protected] Lee, Stephen F. - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 790, Davidson, NC 28036; R 704.896.3262; C 828.612.3008; [email protected] Lee, Thomas S., Jr (Margaret) - RE - (YV) Retired 610 Carrington Pl, Lewisville, NC 27023; O 336.945.0877; R 336.945.0877; C 336.414.7833; [email protected] Lee, Timothy A. (Jacqueline) - FL - (SM) Ranger-Tomotla 515 Hilltop Rd, Murphy, NC 28906; O 828.644.0191; R 828.320.3879; C 828.320.3879; [email protected] LeJeune, T. Kirk (Anna) - FE - (NP) Covenant Associate (High Point) 1526 Skeet Club Rd, High Point, NC 27265; O 336.841.3242; R 336.442.1294; C 336.442.1294; F 336.841.3283; [email protected] LeMaster-Smith, Shannon M. (Jonathan) - FD - (CV) Oak Hill Youth and Family Outreach Minister 3877 First Ct, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.433.5308; R 336.460.1769; C 336.460.1769; [email protected] Lemons, Evelyn McAdams - FE - (YV) Chestnut Grove (King) 1024 Volunteer Rd, King, NC 27021; O 336.983.9657; C 336.407.3396; F 336.969.4692; [email protected] Lemons, J. Barry (Donna) - FE - (NP) Mount Pleasant (Kimesville) 4255 Alamance Church Rd, Liberty, NC 27298; O 336.565.4812; C 336.239.5705; F 336.940.5502; [email protected] Leonard, Danny B. (Angela) - FE - (UW) Intentional Interim - Central (Monroe) 801 S Hayne St, Monroe, NC 28112; O 704.289.3186; R 336.345.2089; C 336.345.2089; [email protected] Lepley, Lynne M. (Ralph) - FE - (AP) Mount Bethel (Harmony) - Fairmount and Hospice Chaplain, Iredell County 373 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625; O 704.873.4719; R 704.883.9440; C 704.929.3247; [email protected] Lepley, Ralph J. (Lynne) - FE - (AP) Rose Chapel 373 Turnersburg Hwy, US #21 N, Statesville, NC 28625; O 704.876.4081; R 704.873.9888; C 704.929.3582; [email protected] Lewis, M. Renee - FE - (CV) Executive Director, Repay, Inc. 2213 Drexel Heights St, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.438.6218; C 828.234.3043; F 828.437.6225; [email protected] Lewis, Patricia A. (Barry) - RE - (BR) Retired 301 Pole Barn Dr, Asheville, NC 28806; R 828.670.7777; C 828.424.0993; [email protected] Lewis, Samuel M. - PE - (NP) Personal Leave PO Box 551, Liberty, NC 27298; R 336.455.1098; C 336.455.1098; [email protected] Light, W. Gregory (Doris) - RL - (NP) Retired 2429 Retriever Ln, Greensboro, NC 27455; R 336.282.5582; C 336.908.1630; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 63 Lindquist, Carl W. (Mary Beth) - RE - (NP) Retired 2909 Shamrock Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408; R 336.309.3111; C 336.309.3111; [email protected] Lindquist, Charles A., Jr - FE - (UW) Greer’s Chapel-Linwood 8195 Old Salisbury Rd, Linwood, NC 27299; O 336.302.1537; C 336.302.1537; [email protected] Lindsay, Sherise P. (Antonio) - PL - (YV) Piney Grove 179 Tuttle Rd, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.692.8674; R 336.784.9600; C 336.692.8674; [email protected] Lindsey, Carrol R. (Brenda) - RE - (SM) Retired 118 Lindsey Rd, Clyde, NC 28721; R 828.627.8149; C 828.734.5928; [email protected] Lineberger, Katie R. (Andy) - FE - (AP) Miami Campus Ministries ( Southeast Dist, Florida Conf) 4901 Biltmore Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146; O 305.284.1920; R 704.466.1692; C 704.466.1692; [email protected] Lineberry, Eric W. (Michaelene) - FL - (YV) New Union (Mocksville) 1436 Sheffield Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.492.7191; R 336.492.5367; C 336.464.6034; [email protected] Lingle, Luther E. [Luke], III (Andrea) - FE - (BR) Director of Community Development, Missional Wisdom Foundation 71 Willow Bend, Candler, NC 28715; O 828.989.6093; R 828.989.6093; C 828.989.9660; [email protected] Linker, Bobby R. [Beau] (Jennifer) - PE - (UW) Badin - Oak Grove 29386 Nelson Mountain Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 980.621.5865; C 980.621.5865; [email protected] Lisk, Bradley S. (Rebekah) - PE - (SM) Bethel (Franklin) 572 Cat Creek Rd, Franklin, NC 28734; O 828.342.8916; R 704.351.0295; C 704.351.0295; [email protected] Lloyd, I. Donnell (Mollie) - RE - (NP) Retired 142 NE 12th St, Oak Island, NC 28465; C 336.847.8967; [email protected] Locke, David A. (Ruby) - FE - (AP) Providence (Statesville) 1250 Old Mocksville Rd, Statesville, NC 28625; O 704.846.1032; R 828.381.8327; C 828.381.8327; [email protected] Locklear, Joel G., Jr (Ruth) - FL - (NP) Bethlehem (Reidsville) - Wentworth 138 Aldergate Dr, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.623.4072; R 336.361.3173; C 336.549.1851; [email protected] Logan, Thomas E. - RA - (CV) Retired PO Box 734, Newton, NC 28658; R 828.464.8171 Long, Harry G., Jr (Jane) - RE - (NP) Retired 1003 Pitt Pl, Greensboro, NC 27408; R 336.851.9301; [email protected] Long, James B., Jr - RE - (YV) Retired 1755 Park Terrace Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; R 336.771.0668; C 336.830.0596 Lookadoo, David G. (Cathy) - FE - (UW) Incapacity Leave 2317 Blain Rd, New London, NC 28127; R 704.685.7862; C 704.685.7862; [email protected] Looper, R. Daniel (Pat) - RL - (CV) 500 Lenoir Rd Apt 406, Morganton, NC 28655; R 828.438.5306; C 828.413.2545; [email protected] Lord, Johnny D., Jr (Angela) - PE - (NP) New Salem (Randleman) PO Box 313 - 663 New Salem Rd, Randleman, NC 27317; O 336.498.3936; C 336.409.3997; [email protected] Love, Adam C. (Tracy) - PE - (ME) First (Landis) 516 N Zion St, Landis, NC 28088; O 704.857.5041; R 704.856.8994; C 704.618.4629; [email protected] Love, Douglas L. (Carolyn) - RE - (SM) Retired 2535 Dutch Cove Rd, Canton, NC 28716; R 828.648.2075; [email protected] Love, John P. (Barbara) - FE - (CV) Center (Catawba) 4971 Sherrills Ford Dr, Catawba, NC 28609; O 828.241.4122; R 704.607.7029; C 704.607.7029; [email protected] Love, Tracy F. (Adam) - PE - (ME) Trinity (Kannapolis) Associate 516 N Zion St, Landis, NC 28088; O 704.933.1127; R 704.856.8994; C 704.618.4744; [email protected] Lovelace, William E. (Janet) - FE - (CV) Casar - Polkville PO Box 9, Polkville, NC 28136; O 704.538.5604; R 704.538.5604; [email protected] Lowder, N. Keith + - FE - (ME) Student (Gordon-Conwell Theological School) 2109 Eagle Pass Ct, Matthews, NC 28104; C 704.441.2935; [email protected] Lowder, Paul D. - RE - (NP) Retired 4632 Lake Jeanette Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455; R 336.545.3002; [email protected] Lowdermilk, Robert E., III (Kathy) - FE - (NP) Vice-President, Rockingham Community College 1333 Cotswald Terr, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.342.4261; C 336.432.3419; F 336.342.1809; [email protected] Lowe, David W. (Sharon) - PL - (UW) Love’s Chapel (Stanfield) 466 Doody Ave, Norwood, NC 28128; O 704.474.3450; R 704.474.3450; C 704.244.9596; [email protected] Lowe, Justin H. (Melissa) - FE - (SM) Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska) Associate PO Box 459, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; O 828.456.3993; R 828.246.1969; C 828.246.1969; [email protected] Lowe, Melissa D. (Justin) - PE - (SM) Haywood Parish: Francis Cove - Beaverdam 1269 Beaverdam Rd, Canton, NC 28716; O 828.246.1878; R 828.246.1878; C 828.246.1878; [email protected] 64 Western North Carolina Conference Lowe, Vance W. (Cheryl) - RE - (NP) Retired 314 Muirs Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.315.9480; C 704.798.1180; [email protected] Lucas, J. Randolph, II (Kathy) - FE - (SM) Highlands 196 Cherokee Dr, Highlands, NC 28741; O 828.526.3376; R 828.526.2465; C 828.371.2992; [email protected] Lundy, Stacey R. (Kevin) - PE - (UW) First (Salisbury) Associate 120 N Main St Apt 301, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 704.636.3121; R 336.906.1911; C 336.906.1911; [email protected] Lunsford, Cynthia K. [Cindy] (Warren) - FE - (AP) Henson’s Chapel-Mabel PO Box 471, Sugar Grove, NC 28679; O 828.297.6233; R 828.297.6233; C 828.891.2753; [email protected] Lunsford, Warren J. (Cindy) - PL - (AP) Little Laurel - Pleasant Valley - Sutherland PO Box 471, Sugar Grove, NC 28679; O 704.288.7378; R 828.297.6233; C 704.288.7378; [email protected] Luther, Jack D. (Carolyn) - RA - (UW) Retired 9236 High Pine Church Rd, Denton, NC 27239; R 336.857.2365 Lutz, R. R. [Jack] (Jane) - RE - (YV) Pilot View (Pilot Mountain) PO Box 1568, King, NC 27021; O 336.983.4719; R 336.983.4719; C 336.745.1311; [email protected] Lynn, Edmund R. - RE - (CV) Retired 1046 W Hwy 150 Byp, Lincolnton, NC 28092; R 704.735.9494; C 704.530.0562; [email protected] Lyon, M. Kenneth (Lydia) - RE - (ME) Retired 4104 Tellmont Ct, High Point, NC 27265; R 704.618.1263; C 704.618.1263; [email protected] Lyons, Daniel J. (Krista) - FE - (YV) Morris Chapel (Walkertown) PO Box 57, Walkertown, NC 27051; O 336.595.8101; R 336.595.2345; C 828.371.4932; [email protected] Lytle, Ronald J. (Ruth) - AM - (SM) Incapacity Leave 312 E Double Shoals Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090; R 704.418.3938; C 704.418.3938; [email protected] Mabry, Thomas C. (Adele) - FE - (YV) Shady Grove (Winston-Salem) 383 N Creekside Dr, High Point, NC 27265; O 336.769.2942; R 336.769.2942; C 336.260.5634; [email protected] Macdonald, Michael A. (Delaine) - FE - (BR) Black Mountain PO Box 517, Black Mountain, NC 28711; O 828.669.8248; R 828.357.5367; C 828.644.8553; [email protected] Mackey, James G. (Sandy) - RE - (BR) Retired 116 Bobcat Path, Marion, NC 28752; R 828.237.0134; C 828.424.1645; [email protected] Macon, Fred K. (Jean) - RE - (SM) Retired 513 Cokesbury Ln, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.505.3811; [email protected] Magnuson, Richard A. (Mary) - PE - (BR) Nebo - Snow Hill (Morganton) 148 Natures Way, Grassy Creek, NC 28631; O 828.584.9710; R 336.384.1186; C 704.560.0609; [email protected] Mahathey, Gary C. (Judith) - FE - (YV) Maple Springs (Winston-Salem) Associate 4935 Fleetwood Cir, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.722.7563; R 336.414.9572; C 336.414.9572; [email protected] Mann, Ronald J. (Rebecca) - RE - (AP) Retired PO Box 907, Jefferson, NC 28640; R 336.846.1740; C 336.239.3799; [email protected] Manning, C. Clay (Betty) - RE - (YV) Retired 1244 Arbor Rd, Apt 447, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.722.5561; C 336.830.2758; [email protected] Manuel, Carl L., Jr - FE - (YV) Burkhead (Winston-Salem) 3231 Blenheim Pl, Winston-salem, NC 27106; O 336.765.6590; R 336.893.5516; C 336.893.5516; [email protected] Mares, Kristina K. (Bill) - PE - (UW) Mount Tabor (Salisbury) and Uwharrie District Missional Engagement Coordinator 4960 Bringle Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28146; O 270.543.9540; R 704.637.5414; C 270.543.9540; [email protected] Margarita, Donald S. (Patricia) - RL - (AP) Retired 101 Bayswater Ct, New Bern, NC 28562; R 704.873.3046; C 828.980.2732; [email protected] Marion, Patrick A. (Wendy) - FL - (YV) West Forsyth 4565 Wenlok Ln, Pfafftown, NC 27040; O 336.922.3025; R 336.923.8415; C 336.239.5614; [email protected] Marlowe, Angela Rogers (Jonathan) - FE - (NP) Gethsemane (Greensboro) - Bethany (Summerfield) 100 NC 150 W, Greensboro, NC 27455; O 336.643.3519; R 336.280.3048; C 336.269.2733; [email protected] Marlowe, Jonathan D. (Angela) - FE - (NP) Midway - Chapel Hill (Reidsville) 10970 US 158, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.280.3048; R 336.280.3048; C 336.269.2424; [email protected] Marsden, Dianne W. (Keith) - RE - (YV) Retired 8 Waterline Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455; R 336.671.8407; C 336.671.8407; [email protected] Marsden, Keith L. (Dianne) - RE - (YV) Retired 8 Waterline Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455; R 336.813.1721; C 336.813.1721; [email protected] Marsh, James P., Jr - FE - (NP) Therapist, Rathbone and Assoc; ROP Pastor, AMYLA; 1908 Florida Ave NW #332, Washington, DC 20009; O 202.744.2044; C 202.744.2044; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 65 Marshall, Dennis B. (LaRue) - FE - (CV) Bethlehem (Claremont) 3231 Catawba St, Claremont, NC 28610; O 828.459.7480; R 828.292.7264; C 828.292.7264; [email protected] Marson, Richard A. - OR - (NP) Rehobeth (Greensboro) 1718 Chickadee Point, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.292.3360; R 336.781.3868; C 404.429.9737; [email protected] Marterre, Roxanne M. (Dr. Buddy) - PL - (YV) New Hope 3218 Pennington Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.491.1319; R 336.491.1319; C 336.491.1319; [email protected] Martin, Daniel G. (Anne) - FE - (NP) West Market Street (Greensboro) PO Box 870, Greensboro, NC 27402; O 336.275.4587; R 336.708.6015; C 336.708.6015; [email protected] Martin, Duncan G. (Meredith) - FE - (YV) Fairview (Pinnacle) 3664 Quaker Church Rd, Pinnacle, NC 27043; O 336.325.2498; R 336.416.0130; C 336.416.0130; [email protected] Martin, Jeffrey L. (Caren) - PL - (NP) Christ Assistant to Older Adults (High Point) 5111 Candlewick Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455; O 336.889.4777; C 336.207.1585; [email protected] Martin, Jim H., Sr (Loretta) - RE - (YV) Yadkin College 1524 Old Stagecoach Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055; O 336.787.4177; R 336.463.0001; C 336.473.7578; [email protected] Martin, Meredith P. (Duncan) - FD - (YV) Director of Program Excellence, Crossnore School and Children’s Home 3664 Quaker Church Rd, Pinnacle, NC 27043; O 336.721.7600; R 336.870.9484; C 336.870.9484; [email protected] Martin, Sammie L. (Ellen) - RE - (CV) Retired PO Box 67, Hildebran, NC 28637; R 828.397.6864; F 828.397.6864; [email protected] Martin, Sandra W. - RE - (AP) Retired 1337 Radio Rd, Statesville, NC 28625; R 704.872.8664 Martin, Stephen M. (Shirley) - RE - (NP) Retired 1109 Parish St, Greensboro, NC 27408; R 336.272.3063; C 336.312.3614; [email protected] Martinez, Melissa L. [Lisa] (Edward Davidge) - RD - (ME) Retired 9711 Watergate Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270; R 980.253.0005; C 980.253.0005; [email protected] Martinson, Jacob C., Jr (Libby) - RE - (SM) Retired 556 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.456.5457; [email protected] Mason, David O. (Elaine) - RE - (CV) Retired 2127 Powerline Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054; R 704.864.8070; [email protected] Mason, Deval M. (Barbara) - FE - (CV) Shiloh (Claremont) PO Box 444, Catawba, NC 28609; O 828.241.2981; R 828.241.1331; C 980.621.8001; [email protected] Mason, Donald W. (Hope) - RE - (UW) Retired 115 Northeastern Dr, Shelby, NC 28152; R 704.621.0155; C 704.621.0155; [email protected] Mathews, James R. (Cindy) - FL - (BR) Clinchfield (Marion) 151 Ridge Rd, Marion, NC 28752; O 828.559.2643; R 828.559.2193; C 704.860.5066; [email protected] Matlick, Christen H. + (Greg) - FE - (BR) Chaplain, Biltmore Company 14 Westwood Rd, Asheville, NC 28803; O 828.712.9143; R 828.274.0074; C 828.712.9143; [email protected] Matthews, Terry L. (Julie) - FE - (AP) First (North Wilkesboro) PO Box 1145, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659; O 336.838.2691; C 336.391.1610; [email protected] Matthews, Tony H. (Tanya) - FE - (CV) First (Lincolnton) 303 E Congress St, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.735.7489; R 704.240.8098; C 704.918.3585; [email protected] Maulden, Beverly M. - PL - (UW) Gold Hill - Zion (Gold Hill) 839 McGregor Dr NE, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.467.7201; R 704.786.8886; C 704.467.7201; [email protected] May, Katharine W. (Ken) - FD - (YV) Centenary (WS) Minister of Children’s Spiritual Formation and Education PO Box 658, Winston-Salem, NC 27102; O 336.724.6311; R 336.771.1046; C 336.486.0689; [email protected] Mayo, Barbara B. - FE - (CV) Glen Alpine PO Box 576, 410 Linville St, Glen Alpine, NC 28628; O 828.584.1292; C 704.995.7014; [email protected] McAbee, Kathleen M. (Gene) - PE - (CV) Table Rock 3625 Fish Hatchery Rd, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.437.8584; C 980.241.5786; [email protected] McAlhany, Caitlin M. - FL - (UW) Porter (Albemarle) - Randall (Norwood) 16357 Tyson Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 864.360.6267; R 864.360.6267; [email protected] McArn, Carl E. (Vida) - RE - (YV) Retired 901 Dogwood Ave, Richton, MS 39476; R 601.788.2901; [email protected] McCain, Kyle D., Sr (Jill) - PL - (ME) Harrison Assistant 6329 Bevington Pl, Charlotte, NC 28277; O 704.945.3286; R 704.576.0499; C 704.576.0499; [email protected] McCain, Robert M., Sr (Cynthia) - RL - (UW) Retired 101 E. Montcastle Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.274.8811; C 336.501.5678; [email protected] McCall, J. Phillip (Susan) - PL - (BR) Pinnacle (Nebo) 12650 Hwy 226 S, Union Mills, NC 28167; O 828.559.5841; R 828.559.5841; C 828.200.4178; [email protected] 66 Western North Carolina Conference McCauley, David A. - FE - (AP) Chapel Hill (Statesville) 119 Chapel Hill Ln, Statesville, NC 28677; O 704.873.4464; R 704.380.3523; C 828.261.5828; [email protected] McClellan, Hagan R., Sr (Norma) - OR - (YV) Elbaville (Advance) PO Box 992, Clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.366.7778; R 336.941.3512; C 336.366.7778; [email protected] McClellan, Michael D. (Mary) - RA - (UW) Retired PO Box 612, Oakboro, NC 28129; R 704.982.2264; [email protected] McClintick, Herbert E. (Sylvia) - RL - (NP) Retired 3100 Ellisboro Rd, Stokesdale, NC 27357; R 336.339.3344; C 336.339.3344; [email protected] McClure, Paul L. (Stephanie) - FE - (CV) Oak Hill (Morganton) 2239 NC 181, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.433.5308; R 336.908.6002; C 336.908.6002; [email protected] McCombs, Joseph A. (Joyce) - RE - (UW) Retired 1018 Bimelech Dr, Indian Trail, NC 28079; R 704.628.7180; C 704.860.3522; [email protected] McConnell, J. Timothy (Deborah) - PL - (SM) Long’s Chapel Assistant (Lake Junaluska) PO Box 1076, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; O 828.456.3993; C 828.508.2610; [email protected] McCorkle, Alexander - PL - (CV) Brevard’s Chapel (Denver) 300 Durham Rd, Stanley, NC 28164; O 704.483.7446; R 704.908.8135; C 704.308.9633; [email protected] McCormac, Kevin P. (Michelle) - FE - (UW) Bethel-Palestine 1830 Irish Potato Rd, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.791.4992; C 704.791.4992; [email protected] McCoy, Donald E. (Levonia) - FE - (NP) Bass Chapel - Raleigh’s Crossroads (Greensboro) 1305 Marboro Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.617.6869; R 336.273.6193; C 336.613.6426; [email protected] McCranie, G. Richard (Lia) - PL - (UW) Mount Shepherd (Asheboro) 652 McDermott St, Asheboro, NC 27205; O 336.953.0635; R 336.521.4076; C 336.953.0635; [email protected] McCrary, J. Stanley - PL - (CV) Hinton Memorial PO Box 1261, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; O 704.869.3553; R 704.739.6741; [email protected] McCullough, Todd H. (Amber) - FE - (BR) Hope (East Flat Rock) 2443 Spartanburg Hwy, East Flat Rock, NC 28726; O 828.697.6846; C 336.847.0750; [email protected] McCumber, Andrea A. (Jeff) - FE - (BR) Groce Associate (Asheville) 52 Parsonage Dr, Mills River, NC 28759; O 828.298.7647; R 828.289.6832; C 828.289.6832; [email protected] McCumber, Jeffery S. (Andrea) - FE - (BR) Mills River Associate 52 Parsonage Dr, Mills River, NC 28759; O 919.222.0993; R 919.222.0993; C 919.222.0993; [email protected] McDonald, Melinda W. - OF - (BR) Edneyville (Hendersonville) 121 Applewood Ln, Spartanburg, SC 29307; O 828.685.7344; C 864.205.2695; [email protected] McDowell, Charles L. (Kim) - RE - (CV) Retired 2316 N Sherwood Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602; R 229.242.5162; [email protected] McDowell, Martha H. H. - OF - (UW) Matton’s Grove-Richfield 48222 Wesley Chapel Rd, Richfield, NC 28137; O 336.817.4224; C 336.817.4224; [email protected] McElveen, A. Rimes, Jr (Kathryn) - FE - (ME) Director, Mere Christianity Forum 6 Dunwoody Ct, Travelers Rest, SC 29690; O 864.834.2228; R 864.834.7144; C 864.908.7892; [email protected] McElveen, Kathryn A. (Rimes) - FE - (ME) Leadership Coach 6 Dunwoody Ct, Travelers Rest, SC 29690; O 864.834.7144; R 864.834.7144; [email protected] McGee, Noah W. [Chip], III (Kassidy) - PL - (CV) Christ Assistant (Hickory) Statesville Campus 218 N Bost St, Statesville, NC 28677; O 828.294.6858; R 828.312.2624; C 828.312.2624; [email protected] McGill, John K. (Anita) - FE - (ME) Waxhaw 1604 Springfield Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173; O 704.843.3931; R 828.234.2063; C 704.843.3931; [email protected] McGuire, Peter R. (Kathy) - FE - (YV) Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare 120 Bessies Chapel Church Rd, Elkin, NC 28621; O 336.527.8095; R 336.403.8103; F 336.835.6808; [email protected] McHale, David F. (Eugenia) - FE - (CV) Plateau-Wesley Chapel 4946 W NC10 Hwy, Newton, NC 28658; O 704.462.1551; R 704.325.3351; C 828.803.7309; [email protected] McIntosh, Melvin D. (Anita) - RE - (ME) Retired 2832 Morris Ln, Denver, NC 28037; R 704.483.9270; C 704.770.8710; [email protected] McIntyre, Andrew B. (Brittany) - FE - (NP) Grace (Greensboro) 1903 Medhurst Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.272.2171; R 336.830.5487; C 336.830.5487; [email protected] McKelvey, Walter H. (Loretta) - RE - (ME) Retired 2325 Barrington Trace Cir SW, Atlanta, GA 30331; R 404.439.1887; C 770.596.9514; [email protected] McKenna, Casey L. (Dustene) - OF - (AP) Helton - Trinity 85 Dogwood Ln, Independence, VA 24348; O 276.233.7686; R 276.233.7686; C 276.233.7686; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 67 McKim, Dana A. (Pat) - FE - (CV) First (Morganton) 200 N King St, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.437.0921; R 828.475.0004; C 336.817.2676; [email protected] McKinney, Edward D. (Sarah) - FE - (YV) Fairview (Thomasville) 2876 Old Greensboro Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.475.3181; R 336.475.2557; C 336.609.2359; [email protected] McKinney, James L. (Linda) - RE - (AP) Retired 270 Hemlock Hill Rd, Boone, NC 28607; R 828.264.3753; C 828.964.6453; [email protected] McLain, T. Steven (Connie) - RE - (CV) Retired 123 Spruce St, Elkin, NC 28621; R 336.258.2045; C 336.425.3511; [email protected] McLawhorn, Robert T. (Barbara) - RE - (YV) New Mount Vernon 701 Third St, Spencer, Nc 28159; O 704.382.8635; C 704.682.8635; [email protected] McLeod, R. Wesley, Jr (Becky) - FE - (YV) Hanes-Hickory Ridge Administrative Charge 2530 Timber Ln, Greensboro, NC 27408; O 336.767.0380; R 336.540.0777; C 336.686.9437; [email protected] McMurry, Joseph C. (Beverly) - RE - (CV) Retired 807 Belwood Lawndale Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090; R 704.538.3036 McNaney, Lowell C. - FE - (ME) Crossroads 220 George W Liles Pkwy NW, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.707.1156; R 704.785.9205; C 704.706.4811; [email protected] McNeill, W. Kirk - RE - (AP) Retired 7221 Hwy 70 S, Unit 716, Nashville, TN 37221; C 910.568.9111; [email protected] McNiel, Sandra L. - RL - (NP) Retired 3608 Rock Meadow Cir, High Point, NC 27265; R 336.841.7222; C 336.848.0524; [email protected] McPhail, Crystal G. (Sebastian) - FE - (BR) Piramsens Charge, Germany South Conf. 3634 West Club Colony, Gastonia, NC 28056; O 828.772.1939; R 704.867.2470; C 828.772.1939; [email protected] McRacken, Mark E. (Anita) - PL - (UW) Ebenezer 314 S Magnolia St, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.929.7840; C 704.929.7840; [email protected] McVay, Sallyanne Irwin (Jeffrey) - FD - (BR) Programming, Givens Estates 300 Smith Knolls Rd, Fairview, NC 28730; O 828.271.6939; R 828.230.4065; C 828.230.4065; [email protected] Mears, L. Alan (Kami) - FE - (NP) Bethel (Oak Ridge) 8423 Haw River Rd, Oak Ridge, NC 27310; O 336.643.0509; R 828.246.4099; C 828.246.4099; [email protected] Medlin, William T., III (Sarah) - RE - (YV) Retired 218 Knollwood St, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.725.0844; C 336.602.9296; [email protected] Melton, David S. (Lynne) - FE - (ME) Providence (Charlotte) 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211; O 704.714.9363; R 336.317.0860; C 336.317.0860; F 336.275.4589; [email protected] Melton, Duane E. (Valerie) - PL - (ME) Bethpage Assistant (Kannapolis) 109 Fellowship Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081; O 704.932.5296; R 704.792.9425; C 704.467.7347; [email protected] Melton, Joe T. - RE - (CV) Retired 5212 Memory Ln, c/o Mary Lee Campbell, Durham, NC 27712; R 704.732.2837; C 919.471.1230 Melton, Larry M. (Carol) - RE - (BR) Retired 140 Ridgewood Dr, Marion, NC 28752; R 828.559.0179; C 828.803.7657; [email protected] Mendenhall, J. Ryan (Wendy) - PE - (YV) First - Trinity (Thomasville) 130 Maplewood Ave, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.476.4223; C 336.414.9296; [email protected] Michael, R. Blake (Molly) - FE - (UW) Professor, Ohio Wesleyan University Dept. of Religion, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, OH 43015; O 740.368.3828; R 740.362.6525; C 614.506.0318; F 740.368.2873; [email protected] Michael, Suzanne G. (Jimmy) - FE - (YV) New Hope (Winston-Salem) 1852 Banking St #9826, Greensboro, NC 27408; O 336.924.2975; R 336.924.2110; C 336.508.3934; F 336.924.4705; [email protected] Mikel, Fawn M. (Glenn) - OD - (CV) Central (Shelby) Director of Discipleship and Outreach 807 Phillips St, Shelby, NC 28150; O 704.487.6336; R 954.547.2593; C 954.547.2593; [email protected] Miles, Brandon K. (Sherry) - PL - (CV) St. James (Denver) 2818 Barrett Baxter Dr, Newton, NC 28658; O 828.449.7204; R 704.308.0395; C 828.449.7204; [email protected] Miller, Bobby R. (Karen) - FE - (AP) Sparta 2063 Fox Ridge Rd, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363; O 336.372.4441; R 276.579.2280; C 276.768.0670; [email protected] Miller, Carroll K. (Jennie) - OR - (BR) Concord (Marion) PO Box 128, Old Fort, NC 28762; O 828.527.2830; R 828.668.1077; C 828.527.2830; [email protected] 68 Western North Carolina Conference Miller, Daniel V. (Susan) - FE - (YV) Bethesda (Lexington) PO Box 764, Welcome, NC 27374; O 336.731.4285; R 336.731.4943; [email protected] Miller, Douglas W. (Mary) - FE - (YV) Canaan 1760 Shady Grove Church Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107; O 336.769.2782; R 336.460.0615; C 336.460.0615; F 336.824.2413; [email protected] Miller, Johanna C. (Larry) - FD - (UW) New Hope - Trinity (Monroe) 3218 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28112; O 704.283.1705; R 704.619.1980; C 704.619.1980; [email protected] Miller, Karen F. (Perry) - RE - (AP) Retired 4360 Milhaven Park Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 704.903.2997; C 704.903.2997; [email protected] Miller, Kevin C. (Katie) - FE - (CV) Messiah 4605 Reepsville Rd, Vale, NC 28168; O 704.276.2423; R 704.579.6971; C 704.579.6971; [email protected] Miller, Kimberly R. - OE - (NP) Mount Pisgah Associate (Greensboro) 2600 Pisgah Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.288.3321; C 567.644.4542; [email protected] Miller, Lauren A. (John) - FD - (BR) Gay Street Director of Discipleship (Three Rivers Dist, E. Ohio Conf) 18 N Gay St, Mt. Vernon, OH 43050; O 740.392.6626; R 404.444.0280; C 404.444.0280; [email protected] Miller, Mary Rowe (Doug) - FE - (YV) Mount Carmel (Winston-Salem) 4265 Ebert Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; O 336.788.4183; R 336.460.0616; C 336.460.0616; [email protected] Miller, Paige Ann (Alan) - FE - (ME) Faith (Indian Trail) 3739 Millington Ct, Monroe, NC 28110; O 704.882.6623; R 828.424.0703; C 828.424.0703; [email protected] Miller, Patt J. (Austella) - RL - (SM) Retired PO Box 903, Hayesville, NC 28904; R 828.389.6913 Miller, Perry S. (Karen) - RE - (AP) Retired 4360 Milhaven Park Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 828.446.4578; C 828.446.4578; [email protected] Miller, Rodney E. (Ileen) - RE - (UW) 776 S Oak Ridge Rd, Oakboro, NC 28029; R 704.931.3061; C 717.304.4068; [email protected] Miller, Roy L. (Kimberly) - PE - (CV) Highland (Hickory) 37 Tom Meadows Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636; O 828.327.8066; R 336.207.6445; C 336.207.6445; [email protected] Miller, Stephen W. (Robin) - FL - (SM) Snow Hill (Franklin) - Iotla 115 Hidden Meadow Ln, Franklin, NC 28734; O 828.400.9333; C 828.400.9333; [email protected] Miller, Warren W. (Patti) - RE - (UW) Retired 6 Arbor Dr, Lexington, NC 27292; R 336.549.6764; C 336.549.6764; [email protected] Milleson, Bart W. (Helen) - FE - (YV) Trinity (King) 309 Prince Albert Dr, King, NC 27021; O 336.983.5405; R 336.983.9563; C 336.686.3316; [email protected] Milliet, Corey C. (Michael) - PD - (ME) Matthews Assistant Youth Director 1223 Mountain Laurel Ct, Stallings, NC 28104; O 704.815.1941; C 504.250.1623; [email protected] Mills, Albert (Marian) - RE - (CV) Epworth-Mount Pleasant (Gastonia) 4913 Polo Gate Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216; O 704.263.4406; R 980.226.5583; C 704.562.1879; [email protected] Mills, Rickie W. (Betty Jo) - RE - (BR) Retired PO Box 1016, Black Mountain, NC 28711; R 828.669.4692; [email protected] Milton, Paul N. - FE - (NP) Memorial (High Point) 1327 Cedrow Dr, High Point, NC 27260; O 336.889.4501; R 336.885.8597; C 336.202.7272; [email protected] Milton, Sadye Joyner - RE - (NP) Retired 402 Barham Rd, Reidsville, NC 27320; R 336.951.1189; [email protected] Miner, David L., Sr (Lori) - FE - (UW) Shiloh (Granite Quarry) 309 Crowell Ln, Salisbury, NC 28146; O 704.279.2112; R 828.803.1372; C 704.691.5021; [email protected] Minus, Elizabeth C. - RD - (CV) Retired 224 Lovely Ln, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.285.2510; C 704.477.8708; [email protected] Mitchell, Luke A. (Kari) - FL - (YV) Hillsdale Assistant 5018 US Hwy 158, Advance, NC 27006; O 336.998.4020; R 336.998.4020; C 336.549.9252; [email protected] Mitchell, Rickey D. (Rita) - FL - (AP) Bethelview-Valle Crucis 240 Ridge Rd, Boone, NC 28607; O 828.386.4203; R 828.386.4203; C 828.850.8119; [email protected] Mitchell, Susan D. (Rob) - FE - (NP) Personal Leave 7701 Pinelawn Ct, Summerfield, NC 27358; O 336.549.9251; R 336.643.0129; C 336.549.9251; [email protected] Mitchem, Donnie S. (Danny) - FD - (ME) Psychotherapist, School Based Services, Carolinas HealthCare System 12407 Morning Creek Ln, Charlotte, NC 28214; O 704.575.4887; R 704.393.3114; C 704.502.0353; [email protected] Money, Dan B. (Kimberly) - FE - (NP) Muir’s Chapel (Greensboro) Associate 314 Muirs Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.299.1913; R 336.201.6759; C 336.250.1253; F 336.299.2846; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 69 Montfort, Russell T. (Ruth) - RE - (ME) Retired 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 704.523.3595 Montgomery, Gayle G. (Joe) - FE - (ME) Pastor, River Hills Community Church 104 Hamilition’s Ferry Rd, Lake Wylie, SC 29710; O 803.831.1615; C 704.277.3213; [email protected] Moore, A. J. (Cynthia) - FE - (UW) South River (Woodleaf) 11535 Cool Springs Rd, Cleveland, NC 27013; O 704.278.4089; R 704.278.2894; C 704.797.6066; [email protected] Moore, H. Eugene (Sandra) - RA - (UW) Oakboro (Oakboro) 32117 Millingport Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001; O 704.986.2574; R 704.986.2574; C 704.685.1066; F 704.824.1567; [email protected] Moore, J. Daniel (Lisa) - PL - (ME) Heath Memorial 2425 Goldmine Rd, Monroe, NC 28110; O 704.578.0916; R 704.578.0916; C 704.578.0916; [email protected] Moore, John A. (Pat) - FE - (ME) Incapacity Leave 10927 Harringham Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269; R 704.618.1977; C 704.618.1977; [email protected] Moore, Linda D. - PL - (NP) Zion Hill (Colfax) 823 NC 65 Hwy E, Walnut Cove, NC 27052; O 336.692.8106; R 336.692.8106; C 336.692.8106; [email protected] Moore, Lisa D. - PL - (AP) Scott’s Chapel 802 Stratford Rd, Troutman, NC 28166; O 704.657.7301; R 704.657.7301; C 704.657.7301; [email protected] Moore, Robert L. - RE - (ME) Retired 152 Hoot Owl Hollow, Sylva, NC 28779; R 828.586.8672; C 828.226.6065; [email protected] Moore, Samuel A. - PL - (UW) McCrary Chapel (Ramseur) 311 S Lasalle St Apt 35s, Durham, NC 27705; O 336.254.2504; C 336.254.2504; [email protected] Moore, Samuel H., Jr (Marva) - FE - (ME) Hickory Grove (Charlotte) 6401 Hickory Grove Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215; O 704.537.4686; R 980.430.5544; C 336.613.2009; F 704.986.0587; [email protected] Moore, Terry L. (Nancy) - FE - (ME) Weddington 13901 Providence Rd, Weddington, NC 28104; O 704.846.1032; R 704.663.4680; C 704.677.3995; F 704.849.7627; [email protected] Moore, Timothy S. (Amy Spivey) - FE - (AP) Assoc Dean/Campus & Cont Ed Coord, Pfeiffer University, Charlotte Campus 171 Orchard Ln, Statesville, NC 28677; O 828.389.9055; R 828.389.9055; C 828.557.6196; [email protected] Moran, Frances H. (Jeffery) - FE - (NP) Chaplain, Interim Healthcare, Hospice of Greenville, SC 616 Allison Cir, Anderson, SC 29525; O 252.847.5261; R 336.905.1766; C 336.905.1766; [email protected] Morasco, Bruce E. (Eileen) - PL - (UW) Mount Carmel (Lexington) 2372 Milling Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.909.2526; R 336.909.2526; C 336.909.2526; [email protected] Moreau, Anthony L. (Erin) - FE - (ME) Mount Zion Associate (Cornelius) 8408 Forest Shadow Cir, Cornelius, NC 28031; O 704.892.8566; C 828.447.8992; [email protected] Moree, Michael W. (Carolyn) - RE - (AP) Midway (Statesville) 178 Dula Loop, Taylorsville, NC 28681; O 828.244.6425; C 828.244.6425; F 828.464.3423; [email protected] Morgan, Caren Bigelow (John) - FE - (AP) Mount Hermon (Lenoir) - Cedar Valley (Lenoir) PO Box 625, Hudson, NC 28638; O 828.728.4690; R 828.728.7551; C 704.533.2899; [email protected] Morgan, Clay J. (Hazel) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 513, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.465.4449; C 336.596.9541; [email protected] Morgan, Linda Stack (Paul) - RE - (BR) Golden Valley 3826 B 16th St, NE, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.248.3060; R 828.256.7341; C 704.437.6666; F 828.256.0040; [email protected] Morphis, Eric W. - FE - (YV) Vanceboro (Sound District, NC Conf) 4846 Sylvia Ave, Farmville, NC 27828; O 252.244.1082; R 252.702.3882; C 252.702.3882; [email protected] Morris, Colston W. (Ametra) - OE - (CV) Durham-Philadelphia (Shelby) 555 Tribune Dr, Charlotte, NC 28214; O 704.904.8023; R 704.393.6596; C 704.904.8023; [email protected] Morris, Emmanuel S., Sr (Marilyn) - FL - (ME) North Davidson (Charlotte) 3400 Winterfield Pl, Charlotte, NC 28205; O 704.334.2550; R 704.536.2763; C 704.806.3803; [email protected] Morris, Jeremy S. (Laura) - PE - (BR) Weaverville Associate (Weaverville) 513 S Oconeechee Ave, Black Mountain, NC 28711; O 828.645.6721; C 828.230.2359; [email protected] Morris, Matthew C. (Kerri) - FE - (CV) Christ (Gastonia) 3601 St Charles Ct, Gastonia, NC 28056; O 704.864.5321; R 704.692.8017; C 704.692.8017; [email protected] Morris, Sue Anne (Charles) - FL - (NP) First (Eden) - Spray (Eden) 1426 Carolina Ave, Eden, NC 27288; O 336.635.8573; R 336.635.8573; C 336.552.6278; [email protected] Morrison, Ana C. - RL - (UW) Adonai Mission (Asheboro) 117 N High St, Asheboro, NC 27203; O 336.625.4888; R 336.626.0261; C 336.491.0235; [email protected] 70 Western North Carolina Conference Morrison, Donald G. (Catherine) - RL - (BR) Carson’s Chapel - Trinity (Nebo) 190 Tobacco Rd, Union Mills, NC 28167; O 828.287.4520; R 828.287.4520; C 828.980.2499; [email protected] Morrison, Hayward L. (Martha) - RE - (CV) Retired 1703 Kings Rd, Shelby, NC 28150; R 704.480.9886; C 704.974.1453; [email protected] Morrow, W. Leon (Yvette) - FE - (NP) Hickory Grove (Greensboro) 3729 Pemberton Way, High Point, NC 27265; O 336.299.8361; R 336.250.5774; C 336.250.5774; [email protected] Moss, Aaron W. (Emma Lou) - RE - (NP) Retired 4929 Woody Mill Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.674.9755; [email protected] Moss, Joy B. - FD - (BR) Skyland Deacon Associate 246 New River Dr, Fletcher, NC 28732; O 828.684.7283; R 828.777.5007; C 828.777.5007; [email protected] Moss, O. Ray (Betty) - RE - (ME) Retired 4872 Caremoor Pl, Kannapolis, NC 28081; R 704.938.6520; C 704.425.2230 Mosteller, Jamie B. (Tamela) - PL - (CV) Aldersgate (Shelby) Assistant 1048 Casar Lawndale Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090; O 704.487.8491; R 704.538.7008; C 704.692.9215; [email protected] Mouw, Karen V. (David) - RE - (BR) Retired 21 Mount Vernon Pl, Asheville, NC 28804; R 828.254.5012; [email protected] Muckler, Mark T. (Jill) - FE - (YV) Central (Mount Airy) 215 Robin Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030; O 704.763.9131; C 704.763.9131; F 704.528.0661; [email protected] Mullinix, G. Roland (Vicki) - RL - (AP) Retired PO Box 88, Newland, NC 28657; R 828.733.1994; C 828.387.0059 Murphy, Vincent P. (Dawn) - PL - (NP) Rankin Memorial - Ward Street Mission Assistant (High Point) 181 Walker Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.884.1609; R 336.476.0127; C 336.476.0127; [email protected] Murray, Jerry D. (Nancy) - RE - (YV) Retired 711 Bundaberg Ln, Rural Hall, NC 27045; R 336.377.9864; F 336.377.9864; [email protected] Murrow, Mitchell C. (Faye) - RE - (CV) Retired 206 Summit Ave, Mt. Holly, NC 28120; R 704.827.9181; C 704.575.0881; [email protected] Myers, Glenn L., Jr (Susan) - FE - (YV) First (Mocksville) 310 N Main St, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.751.2503; R 336.751.2305; C 336.870.0314; [email protected] Myers, Jimmy L. - FE - (YV) Personal Leave PO Box 2071, Advance, NC 27006; R 336.998.8203; C 336.782.9388; [email protected] Myrick, Cecil K. (Ellen) - RE - (BR) Retired 400 Wesley Dr, Apt 379, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.452.2591; [email protected] Nall, Jean K. (Danny) - RL - (NP) Retired 1311 Lexington Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403; R 336.272.1314; C 336.681.4658; [email protected] Nanney, Cynthia W. (Matthew) - FL - (CV) Oak Grove-Palm Tree-Pleasant Hill 1146 W Stagecoach Trl, Lawndale, NC 28090; O 704.538.6930; R 704.312.0279; C 704.297.8098; [email protected] Nations, J. Robert, Jr (Diane) - FE - (YV) Wake Forest: Department of Counseling 706 S Marshall St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; O 336.758.8625; R 336.306.9323; C 336.399.8258; [email protected] Needham, Edwin G. (Wanda) - RE - (YV) Retired 3400 Kilmurry Hill Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040; O 336.924.1094; R 336.924.1094; C 336.577.5178; [email protected] Newell, J. Keith (Laurie) - FE - (NP) Pleasant Union (Liberty) 2628 NC Hwy 62 E, Liberty, NC 27298; O 336.685.4093; R 336.685.4085; C 828.342.6077; [email protected] Newman, Brenda M. (Don) - FE - (NP) Muir’s Chapel (Greensboro) 314 Muir’s Chapel Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.299.1913; R 704.785.7948; C 704.785.7948; [email protected] Newman, Donald A. (Brenda) - FE - (NP) Woodmont (Reidsville) 1926 Richardson Dr, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.349.8773; R 336.637.4192; C 704.787.0792; [email protected] Newton, Michael E. (Kathryn) - RE - (UW) Retired 811 Del Rio Way Unit 501, Merritt Island, FL 32953; C 321.205.7393; [email protected] Nichols, Matthew A. - FL - (AP) Temple Hill-Roaring River 1311 Somers Rd, Ronda, NC 28670; O 828.448.1400; R 828.448.1400; C 828.448.1400; [email protected] Niroula, Santosh (Munna) - PL - (ME) Central (Charlotte) Assistant Pastor for International Outreach Ministry 5729-7 Cedars East Ct, Charlotte, NC 28212; R 980.729.3974; [email protected] Noble, Dori V. - PL - (BR) Pisgah (Rutherfordton) - Centennial (Union Mills) 594 Camp Ferry Rd, Mooresboro, NC 28114; O 815.405.4606; R 815.405.4606; C 815.405.4606; [email protected] Noblitt, H. Donald - RE - (ME) Retired PO Box 1226, Kannapolis, NC 28082; R 704.932.8716; C 704.783.5321 Noblitt, Joshua M. - FD - (ME) Therapist, Creative Approaches to Healing 781 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308; O 404.668.4952; R 404.981.0901; C 404.668.4952; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 71 Noell, Stuart L. (Lou Ann) - FE - (CV) New Covenant 14514 Lucia-Riverbend Hwy, Mt Holly, NC 28120; O 704.827.4468; R 704.951.8152; C 704.718.9657; [email protected] Nolan, David C. (Nancy) - FE - (AP) Grace Chapel 4336 Grace Chapel Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630; O 828.396.4252; R 828.212.1259; [email protected] Norona, Roldan F. (Lisbey) - FL - (ME) Matthews Assistant for Latino/Hispanic Ministry 8118 Woodway Oak Cir, Apt 1235, Matthews, NC 28105; O 704.847.6261; C 704.698.8028; [email protected] Northcraft, Suzanne B. (Julian) - RE - (YV) Retired 1244 Arbor Rd, B404, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.448.0563; C 336.287.7541; [email protected] Northrup, Paula B. (Stephen) - RE - (YV) Clemmons Associate 3700 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.766.6375; R 336.969.6730; C 828.228.1668; [email protected] Nowlan, R. Scott (Julie) - FE - (NP) West Market Street Associate (Greensboro) 302 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401; O 336.275.4587; R 336.674.9385; C 336.706.4879; F 336.275.4589; [email protected] Noyes, David C. (Sharon) - RE - (CV) Retired 1487 19th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601; R 828.322.2102; C 336.689.2312; [email protected] O’Brien, R. Michael (Martha) - RE - (UW) Retired 451 Woodend Dr SE, Concord, NC 28025; R 704.788.9298; C 704.425.1878; [email protected] O’Ferrell, L. Ray (Beth) - RA - (AP) Retired 220 Sweet Gum Ln, Salisbury, NC 28146; R 704.279.8968; [email protected] Ogburn, Richard L. (Kayce) - RE - (ME) Retired 17007 Bridgeton Ln, Huntersville, NC 28078; C 704.579.1942 Ogden, Wanda J. - RE - (YV) Retired 438 Carolina St, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870; R 252.537.3630; C 336.575.7874; [email protected] Ogle, A. Wade, Sr (Susan) - FE - (ME) Trinity (Charlotte) 6320 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216; O 704.399.1684; R 704.655.2841; C 704.456.8251; [email protected] Oliver, Marcia L. (Earnest) - PL - (NP) Bass Chapel - Raleigh’s Crossroads Assistant 3003 N O’ Henry Blvd, Greensboro, NC 27405; O 336.954.0533; R 336.954.0533; C 336.392.1316; [email protected] Ollis, Jock P. (Cheryl) - RE - (AP) Retired 16 Franklintown Rd, Spruce Pine, NC 28777; R 336.686.4734; C 336.686.4734; [email protected] Om, Samuel (Syvany) - FE - (ME) GBGM, Director of Resource Development in Cambodia PO Box 2493, Phnom Penh 3, Cambodia; R 980.333.4724; [email protected] O’Neal, J. Ross, Jr (Julie) - FE - (BR) Spindale PO Box 241, Spindale, NC 28160; O 828.803.2423; C 828.803.2423; [email protected] O’Neal, Julie E. (Ross) - PE - (BR) Kistler’s Chapel - Tanner’s Grove 195 Pleasant St, Spindale, NC 28160; O 828.803.4313; C 828.803.4313; [email protected] O’Neil, Carole M. - RE - (NP) Retired 806 Lawndale Dr, #5, Reidsville, NC 27320; R 336.634.1908; C 361.876.5455; [email protected] Orbison, Rachel C. [Millie] (Jerry) - RL - (ME) Retired 17104 Mooresville Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115; C 704.307.1548; [email protected] Orrell, Elizabeth H. (Dale) - FD - (YV) Waterfall Consulting and Coaching 130 Creekstone Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; O 336.971.8092; R 336.768.4785; C 336.971.8092; F 336.768.4300; [email protected] Ortigoza, David R. - FE - (ME) St. Andrew’s Associate Pastor, Cross-Cultural Ministry 2219 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217; O 828.507.0815; R 828.507.0815; C 828.507.0815; [email protected] Osborne, Anna V. - FE - (ME) Union Grove (Indian Trail) and CPE Residency - CMC Charlotte 515 Englewood St NE, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.753.4966; R 828.437.7325; C 704.701.9025; [email protected] Osborne, Barry P. (Judi) - RE - (NP) Retired 1803 Windsor Dr, High Point, NC 27262; R 336.882.4059; [email protected] Osborne, Clarence E., Jr (Donna) - AM - (CV) Bethel (Morganton) 1338 Bethel Rd, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.437.7325; R 828.437.7398; C 828.475.9270; [email protected] Osborne, William H., Jr (Jane) - RE - (UW) Retired 3206 Winged Foot Dr, Salisbury, NC 28144; R 704.637.1150; [email protected] Osmer, Sarah T. (Rick) - RE - (SM) Retired 158 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517; R 609.468.6010; C 609.468.6010; [email protected] Osterberg, Scott A. (Julia) - FE - (YV) New Story (NS) 262 Chandler Dr, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.469.1650; R 336.469.1650; C 336.469.1650; [email protected] Overcash, Peter A. (Christina) - PE - (NP) Faithwalk Associate / Chaplain, Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro 6211 Birdie Ct, Whitsett, NC 27377; O 704.792.4865; R 704.792.4865; C 704.792.4865; [email protected] 72 Western North Carolina Conference Overcash, Ronald A. (Betty) - RE - (AP) Retired 1143 Hartzog Ford Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694; R 336.887.9301; [email protected] Owen, P. Scott, Jr (Linda) - RE - (CV) Retired 1146 W Stagecoach Trl, Lawndale, NC 28090; R 704.312.3916; [email protected] Owen-Patterson, Evelyn B. (Mike) - PL - (BR) English Chapel (Pisgah Forest) 80 Misty Ln, Brevard, NC 28412; [email protected] Owens, Ned B. (Melissa) - RE - (BR) Lebanon 1786 Oak Grove Church Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040; R 828.453.9520; C 828.429.6212; [email protected] Owens, Tony G. - PL - (YV) Bethel (Mocksville) - Cooleemee (Cooleemee) 710 Fifth St, Spencer, NC 28159; O 704.798.4188; R 704.637.0027; C 704.798.4188; [email protected] Owens, Warren N. (Tracey) - FE - (BR) First (Marion) 249 Fleming Ave, Marion, NC 28752; O 828.652.7010; R 828.246.6001; C 828.246.6001; [email protected] Padgett, Frank L. (Allison) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 1, Cullowhee, NC 28723; R 828.743.9833; [email protected] Padgett, James E. [Eddie] (Joyce) - FL - (CV) West Casar (Clover Hill, Mount Moriah, New Home) 110 Red Tail Ln, Shelby, NC 28152; O 828.429.2908; R 828.429.2908; C 828.429.2908; [email protected] Page, C. Shane (Christie) - FE - (ME) Harrison 7826 Meadowview Ln, Charlotte, NC 29270; O 704.945.3280; R 980.209.0184; C 704.998.1339; [email protected] Page, Charles E. - RE - (NP) Retired 1244 Arbor Rd, A315, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.464.0674; C 336.264.0293 Paredes, Juan Julio - PL - (ME) Memorial and Aldersgate (Charlotte) Hispanic Assistant 1615 Deergreen Ln Apt D, Charlotte, NC 28262; O 704.537.2060; R 704.919.7767; [email protected] Parish, Peter R. (Peggy) - RL - (AP) Retired 600 Barr Rd, Piney Creek, NC 28663; R 336.877.8488; [email protected] Park, Phillip W. (Suzanne) - RE - (BR) Retired 253 Bay Hill Dr, Boiling Springs NC 29316; C 828.713.4473; [email protected] Parker, B. Joe (Ann) - RE - (UW) Retired PO Box 325, Thomasville, NC 27361; R 336.859.6061; C 336.803.2945; [email protected] Parker, M. Joe - RE - (AP) Retired 815 Seehorn St NE, Lenoir, NC 28645; R 828.754.5200 Parker-Reece, Beverly L. (Eric Reece) - FD - (SM) Robbinsville Deacon Associate 247 W Fort Hill Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771; O 828.479.8581; R 828.479.0187; C 704.451.6839; [email protected] Parks, Harold M. (Wanda) - PL - (AP) Grassy Creek (Grassy Creek) 169 Denise Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694; O 336.219.0298; R 336.219.0298; C 704.608.8805; [email protected] Parks, Sybil R. - FE - (NP) Gibsonville (Gibsonville) 507 Church St, Gibsonville, NC 27249; O 336.449.4810; R 336.529.3005; C 336.529.3005; [email protected] Parleir, Wayne B. (Elizabeth) - PL - (NP) Meadow View (Eden) 1004 Friendly Rd, Eden, NC 27288; O 336.623.8028; R 336.623.8028; C 336.932.0737; [email protected] Parsons, James C. (Alycia) - FE - (ME) Indian Trail 3012 Streamlet Way, Monroe, NC 28110; O 704.821.7273; R 704.989.9456; C 704.989.9456; [email protected] Parsons, Robert L., Jr (Ali Heston) - FE - (BR) Blue Ridge Church Vitality Strategist 1678 Maybank Rd, Saluda, NC 28773; O 828.606.3452; R 828.606.3452; C 828.606.3452; [email protected] Patterson, Jeffrey S. (Tammy) - FE - (NP) Wesley Memorial (High Point) 1225 Chestnut Dr, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.884.2204; R 336.413.7336; C 336.413.7336; [email protected] Patzfahl, Richard L. (Carol) - RE - (NP) Retired 664 New Haw Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28805; R 828.552.3000; [email protected] Payne, Ardis D. - RA - (YV) Retired 1708 W Lexington Ave, High Point, NC 27262; R 336.882.9329 Peden, Ivan H. M. (Carol) - FE - (YV) Lewisville (Lewisville) 201 Sonata Dr, Lewisville, NC 27023; O 336.945.3203; R 336.945.3301; C 336.689.0701; [email protected] Peeler, A. Owen (Mary) - FE - (AP) Bethany (West Jefferson) 196 A Fairway Heights Dr, West Jefferson, NC 28694; O 336.877.2801; R 336.877.3460; C 704.533.1396; [email protected] Peeler, David E. (Julie) - FE - (YV) Bethel (Winston-Salem) 2350 Bethel Church Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; O 336.765.8016; R 336.971.5829; C 828.450.2512; [email protected] Pegram, Jeremiah P. (Allison) - FE - (YV) Centenary Associate Minister of Evangelism and Engagement 2500 Wood Valley Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.724.6311; C 336.682.8591; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 73 Pegram, Patricia G. - FD - (ME) Studio 345 Connector/Expander 9614 Hampton Oak Ln, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 704.846.2564; R 704.846.2564; C 704.839.1624; [email protected] Pegues, Walter (Brenda) - FE - (BR) Addie’s Chapel (Marion) - Cross (Marion) 216 Henry Chapel Rd, Belmont, NC 28012; O 828.550.0510; R 704.825.4927; C 704.678.4781; [email protected] Pendleton, C. Jay - FE - (YV) Vice-Provost, Mercer University 1501 Mercer University Dr, Ofc of Academic Svcs, Penfield Anx, Mercer University, Macon, GA 31207; O 478.301.2078; R 478.757.1394; F 478.301.2015; [email protected] Pendleton, Keys S. (Becky) - RE - (BR) Sunshine (Bostic) 461 Oakgrove/Cloverhill Ch Rd, Lawndale, NC 28090; O 704.974.3403; C 704.974.3403; [email protected] Penland, David R. (Lisa) - RE - (BR) Retired 1895 Les Robinson Rd, Columbia, TN 38401; R 931.626.6526; [email protected] Penley, Charles C., Jr (Sharon) - RE - (NP) Retired 820 Rollingwood Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.763.0848; C 336.575.1174; [email protected] Penry, Clyde K. (Wanda) - RE - (CV) Retired 792 Planters Trace Loop, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576; R 843.651.8408; C 704.798.9075; [email protected] Penry, Melinda S. - FE - (BR) Powell and Lovell (Big Horn Wyoming District - Yellowstone Conference) PO Box 538, Bostic, NC 28018; O 336.255.2897; R 336.255.2897; C 336.255.2897; [email protected] Perdue, J. Randolph (Carolyn) - PE - (YV) First (Pilot Mountain) 315 Golf Course Rd, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041; O 336.368.4548; R 336.368.4070; C 336.300.6142; [email protected] Perez-Alvarez, Felix (Evelyn) - PL - (ME) Forest Hill Hispanic/Latino Assistant (Concord) 810 S Main St, Apt 116-B, Salisbury, NC 28144; C 980.643.6400; [email protected] Perkins, Albert O., Sr (Mary) - FE - (CV) Tucker’s Grove (Iron Station) 521 Crocker Rd, Kings Mtn., NC 28086; O 704.735.3713; R 704.739.6671; C 704.300.4994; F 704.730.1803; [email protected] Perkins, Merrill G. - RE - (ME) Retired 61 Eastcliff Dr SE, Concord, NC 28025; R 704.782.4751; C 704.996.0193; [email protected] Perkins, Paul F., Sr (Mary) - RE - (YV) St. James 2076 Rougemont Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.969.6359; R 336.869.3959; C 336.416.3304; [email protected] Perrell, Sybil J. - PL - (UW) Cleveland - Knox Chapel (Cleveland) 2175 NC 801 Hwy, Woodleaf, NC 27054; O 704.640.6872; R 704.278.2011; C 704.640.6872; [email protected] Perry, Ronald D. (Karla) - FE - (CV) Boger City (Lincolnton) 110 Woodvale Cir, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.735.7513; R 704.240.8571; [email protected] Peterson, Mary Lynne - FD - (AP) Cherokee Springs Minister of Spiritual Formation (Spartanburg Dist, SC Conf) 1058 Hopkins St, Spartanburg, SC 29307; O 864.580.5563; R 864.580.5563; C 864.529.1537; [email protected] Peterson, Vernon W. - OF - (UW) Trinity (Lexington) 902 S Main St, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.953.4565; R 336.953.4565; C 336.239.2320; [email protected] Petree, Joseph R. (Ginny) - RE - (NP) Retired 5321 Lake Vista Dr, Durham, NC 27712; R 336.643.5266; [email protected] Petree, Robert E. (Ruth) - PE - (CV) Personal Leave 7043 Old Shelby Rd, Vale, NC 28168; O 828.499.2533; R 828.499.2533; C 828.499.2533; [email protected] Peurifoy, Robert C. (Virginia) - RE - (AP) Retired 347 Woodbriar Dr, Sugar Grove, NC 28679; C 828.773.5547; [email protected] Peurifoy, Virginia B. (Robert) - PL - (AP) Chaplain, Medi Home Health and Hospice 347 Woodbriar Dr, Sugar Grove, NC 28679; O 828.265.3926; C 828.773.0718; F 828.264.2125; [email protected] Pezet, Daniel L., II - OE - (ME) Director of Church Development 9504 Renick Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031; O 704.535.2260; R 704.880.3176; C 704.880.3176; [email protected] Pharr, Philip A. (Dottie) - RE - (AP) Retired 185 Sunset Dr, Boone, NC 28607; R 828.265.3700; [email protected] Phillippi, Steven E. (Reina) - FE - (UW) Chandler’s Grove 2535 Blaine Rd, New London, NC 28107; O 336.461.9191; R 336.461.9191; C 980.328.7087; F 704.764.8949; [email protected] Phipps, Michael E. - PL - (BR) Fanning Chapel - Upward PO Box 1823, Mountain Home, NC 28758; O 828.674.1499; R 828.674.1499; C 828.674.1499; [email protected] Pierce, Kathryn Barba (Russ) - FE - (NP) Family Leave 3381 Connemara Trace, Lawrenceville, GA 30044; C 336.823.5943; [email protected] Pierce, Russell C. (Kathy) - FE - (NP) Interim Executive Director, Mission Engagement/Director of the Advance, GBGM 3381 Connemara Trace, Lawrenceville, GA 30044; O 800.862.4246; C 336.823.5723; [email protected] 74 Western North Carolina Conference Pillsbury, John C. (Paula) - FL - (YV) Shoals-Whitakers Chapel 307 Pilot Church Rd, Pinnacle, NC 27043; O 336.469.8518; R 336.325.2189; C 336.469.8518; [email protected] Pillsbury, Stephen W. - FE - (YV) Trinity (Winston-Salem) 3819 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; O 336.765.0150; C 336.239.7041; [email protected] Pillsbury-Taylor, Susan E. (Lee) - FE - (AP) Arbor Grove-Union 2257 Boone Trl, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659; O 336.973.3733; C 828.707.2444; [email protected] Pilson, Oscar C. (Eleanor) - OF - (YV) St. Paul (Kernersville) 2461 Waterwheel Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103; O 336.999.8192; R 336.768.0419; C 336.345.7322; [email protected] Pittman, P. Lonnie (Susannah) - FE - (ME) Assurance Co-Pastor (Huntersville) 9700 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078; O 704.391.9567; C 704.577.1397; [email protected] Pittman, Susannah B. (Lonnie) - FE - (ME) Assurance Co-Pastor (Huntersville) 9700 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078; O 704.391.9567; C 704.778.7344; [email protected] Pleasants, Angela A. - FE - (CV) District Superintendent - Catawba Valley 166 E Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052; O 704.865.3580; R 336.549.2792; C 336.549.2792; [email protected] Ploch, Carol S. (Richard) - RE - (BR) Retired 44 Acadia Pl, Waynesville, NC 28786; C 828.230.7883; [email protected] Ploch, Richard R. (Carol) - RE - (BR) Retired 44 Acadia Pl, Waynesville, NC 28786; C 828.230.5190; [email protected] Plott, T. Gregg (Kimberly) - FL - (CV) McKendree (Lincolnton) 3519 Maiden Hwy, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.735.4062; R 704.240.8191; C 704.860.9387; [email protected] Plowman, Edwin L. (Kathy) - RE - (NP) Retired 1712 Sims Pl, Lakeland, FL 33803; R 863.687.8845; [email protected] Plummer, C. Mark (Julie) - RE - (ME) Retired 1619 Crestgate Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173; R 704.243.4463; C 704.564.0453; [email protected] Poag, Lewis L. (Pat) - RE - (SM) Retired 385 Littleton Rd, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.246.0803; [email protected] Pollock, G. Lee (Alexis) - RE - (UW) Retired PO Box 572, Welcome, NC 27374; R 336.731.2094; [email protected] Ponder, Lucy Norton (Austin) - RA - (BR) Retired 6021 Six Mile Ln, Louisville, KY 40218; C 502.271.0333 Poole, Phillip T. (Ann) - FE - (NP) Director, Carolina Grief Care 3301 Olde Sedgefield Way, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.312.2158; R 336.852.4373; C 336.312.2158; [email protected] Pope, Alvin B. (Louise) - RL - (UW) Retired 114 Holiday Dr, Lexington, NC 27295; R 336.731.4721 Porter, Jack B. (Ruth) - RE - (BR) Retired 804 Shannondale Way, Apt 120, Maryville, TN 37803; R 865.980.8048; C 423.519.9716; [email protected] Porter, Stephen C. (Megan) - RE - (CV) Retired 22 Greeley St, South Portland, ME 04106; R 207.899.1209; [email protected] Porter, Timothy R. (Jane) - FE - (NP) Mitchell’s Grove (High Point) 104 Midland Ave, High Point, NC 27260; O 336.882.6657; R 336.882.0546; C 336.905.5943; [email protected] Portis, Marcus S. (Jan) - FE - (ME) Bethpage (Kannapolis) 108 Fellowship Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081; O 704.932.5296; C 336.971.4609; [email protected] Posey, William L. (Lea) - FE - (CV) First Associate (Hickory) 404 3rd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.322.6058; R 828.855.0742; C 386.647.6181; [email protected] Powell, C. Glenn, Sr (Ruby) - RA - (BR) Retired 29 Whispering Pines Dr, Marion, NC 28752; R 828.652.1346 Powell, Daniel N. - RE - (ME) Retired 115 Raintree Dr, Warner Robins, GA 31088; R 478.320.9278; [email protected] Powell, James L. (Deborah) - RE - (BR) Alexander - Gray’s Chapel 1251 Powell Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756; O 404.403.6177; R 404.403.6177; C 404.403.6177; [email protected] Powell, Randolph E. (Elizabeth) - RE - (UW) Bethlehem (Gold Hill) 7305 Untz Rd, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.267.1490; R 704.267.1490; C 704.267.1490; [email protected] Powell, Theodore A. - RE - (CV) Retired PO Box 1711, Shelby, NC 28151; O 704.471.1061; R 704.471.1061; C 704.466.8810 Precht, Joseph T. - FL - (ME) Williamson’s Chapel Assistant 245 Pintail Run Ln, Mooresville, NC 28117; O 704.664.3680; R 407.913.4757; C 407.913.4757; [email protected] Presley, G. A. (Kimberly) - PL - (CV) Covenant (Gastonia) PO Box 232, Newton, NC 28658; O 704.650.4437; R 828.215.2307; C 828.215.2307; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 75 Prichard, James O., Jr (Sonia) - FL - (YV) Delta 5993 NC 704 Hwy E, Sandy Ridge, NC 27046; O 336.871.4085; R 336.871.4085; C 336.486.7942; [email protected] Pruitt, P. Alan (Teresa) - PL - (NP) Fairgrove (Reidsville) 1398 Lovelace Rd, Pelham, NC 27311; O 336.349.8550; R 336.388.2751; C 336.514.0302; [email protected] Pryor, W. Douglas (Betsy) - FE - (YV) Friendship (Lexington) 1041 Byerly Rd, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.787.4040; R 336.406.0492; C 336.406.0492; [email protected] Purselle, Kerry B. (Richard) - RE - (BR) East Asheville (Asheville) 612 Sutton Creek Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768; O 828.553.7224; C 828.553.7224; [email protected] Puryear, Larry G. (Linda) - FE - (CV) Mead Memorial (Kentucky East Dist, Kentucky Conf) PO Box L, Russell, KY 41169; O 606.836.9274; C 606.922.3969; [email protected] Pyatt, James L. (Janet) - FE - (UW) New London (New London) and Assistant Archivist PO Box 146, New London, NC 28127; O 704.961.8450; R 704.463.5669; C 704.961.8450; [email protected] Pyles, Jerrianne C. (William) - PD - (CV) First (Mount Holly) Minister of Christian Education 1220 Silversmith Cir, Gastonia, NC 28056; O 704.827.4855; R 704.866.0254; C 704.813.8539; [email protected] Quate, Sharon E. - PL - (NP) Bethany (Liberty) - Staley (Staley) 1410 Town St, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.558.1140; R 336.558.1140; C 336.558.1140; [email protected] Quay, Gayle J. (Hilleary) - FD - (BR) Buncombe Street Minister of Educ. (Greenville Dist, South Carolina Conf) 200 Buncombe St, Greenville, SC 29601; O 864.232.7341; R 864.244.4018; C 864.350.6938; F 864.242.4478; [email protected] Queen, Barry L. (Melody) - FE - (UW) Ebenezer - Reeds (Lexington) 204 Northside Dr, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.787.4674; R 336.460.0467; C 336.460.0467; [email protected] Queen, Dolores B. (Tom) - RE - (CV) Retired PO Box 70, Connelly Springs, NC 28612; R 828.874.2358; C 704.692.4948; [email protected] Queen, Harry (Goldie) - RA - (CV) Retired 229 Sellars Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; R 704.445.4960 Queen, Sally W. (Kevin) - FE - (CV) Myers Memorial (Gastonia) 1100 Heatherloch Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054; O 704.864.3222; R 704.692.1259; C 704.692.1259; [email protected] Ragland, Chandler K. - OE - (BR) Avery’s Creek (Arden) 16 Fullam Dr, Arden, NC 28704; O 828.684.8126; R 662.571.9925; C 662.571.9925; [email protected] Ragsdale, George I. (Courtney) - FE - (CV) First (Belmont) 807 South Point Rd, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.825.2106; R 704.249.0645; C 704.249.0645; [email protected] Ragsdale, William R. (Annie Joe) - RE - (UW) Retired 514 Heilig Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144; R 704.630.0130; [email protected] Raiford, David G., Sr (Jeannie) - FE - (YV) Mount Pleasant (Tobaccoville) - Tabernacle 1941 Larkhill Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.983.2423; R 336.983.2423; C 336.970.3577; [email protected] Raines, James A. (Ina Belle) - RE - (NP) Vickrey (Greensboro) 3104 Northampton Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408; O 336.292.4392; R 336.292.4392; C 336.255.9434; [email protected] Rainey, Steven K. (Leslie) - RE - (YV) Retired 170 Longbridge Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284; R 336.595.6743; C 336.406.4853; [email protected] Ralls, W. Mark (Jennifer) - FE - (BR) First (Hendersonville) 204 6th Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739; O 828.424.1058; R 828.424.1058; C 828.424.1058; [email protected] Ralph, Rebekah J. (Robert) - PE - (YV) Mitchell’s Chapel 2536 Holcomb Rd, Boonville, NC 27011; O 828.734.4362; R 828.734.4362; C 828.734.4362; [email protected] Ramos, Francisco [Frank] (Deyanira) - AM - (UW) Brower’s Chapel - Calvary (Asheboro) 2331 NC Hwy 42 S, Asheboro, NC 27205; O 828.216.2569; R 828.216.2569; C 828.216.2569; [email protected] Ramsey, Daniel E. (Ann) - FE - (UW) Incapacity Leave 8269-24 Walter Combs Way, Stokesdale, NC 27357; R 336.707.5978; C 336.707.5978; [email protected] Ramsey, Gerald L. (Dottie) - RA - (CV) Lander’s Chapel (Lincolnton) - Myrtle (Gastonia) 1927 Kingston Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052; O 704.421.2702; R 704.421.2702; [email protected] Ramsland, Jeffrey R. (Karen) - RE - (SM) Retired 249 W Fort Hill Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771; R 828.479.8697; C 828.226.8137; [email protected] Randall, Rachel R. (Martin) - FE - (ME) Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator, Harbor Grace Hospice, Atlanta 1012 Sturbridge Dr, Durham, NC 27713; R 704.290.7006; C 704.290.7006; [email protected] Randolph, Richard D. (Wanda) - RE - (CV) Retired 9303 Marsh Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572; R 704.609.8538; C 704.609.8538; [email protected] Randolph, William B. (Janet) - FE - (YV) Director of Aging and Older Adult Min, GBOD 1908 Grand Ave, Nashville, TN 37203; O 615.340.7173; R 615.230.7520; C 336.429.7362; [email protected] 76 Western North Carolina Conference Rankin, Nancy B. (Terry) - FE - (NP) District Superintendent - Northern Piedmont PO Box 4523, Greensboro, NC 27404; O 336.282.3711; R 336.540.1060; C 704.363.1695; F 336.274.2155; [email protected] Ratcliffe, D. Wayne (Susan) - FE - (YV) Chaplain, United Hospice of Wilkes 6131 Germanton Rd, Rural Hall, NC 27045; O 336.667.0568; R 336.377.7134; C 336.813.5808; [email protected] Rawls, Cassandra R. - FL - (CV) Hartzell Memorial - McQueen’s Chapel (Hickory) 11 S Ervin Ave, Newton, NC 28658; O 828.324.2209; R 828.464.5759; C 828.409.6244; [email protected] Ray, Stephen J. (Holly) - FE - (BR) Fletcher 186 Fox Run Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792; O 828.684.7155; R 828.333.7067; C 828.228.1617; [email protected] Raynor, E. Michael - PL - (NP) Mount Pleasant (Greensboro) Assistant 103 Birch Creek Rd/ PO Box 443, McLeansville, NC 27301; O 336.697.0444; R 336.697.7307; C 336.708.8042; [email protected] Read-Orr, Jennifer D. (David) - PL - (UW) Tabernacle - Friendship (Albemarle) 8928 Whistlers Chase Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269; O 704.881.3873; R 704.881.3873; C 704.881.3873; [email protected] Reavill, Mark E. (Lynette) - PL - (YV) Asbury (Hamptonville) 774 Friendly Grove Church Rd, Millers Creek, NC 28651; O 336.981.4517; C 336.981.4517; [email protected] Reavis, Ernest A. [Sonny], Jr (Sharon) - FE - (BR) Biltmore (Asheville) 18 Braddock Way, Asheville, NC 28803; O 828.274.2379; R 828.424.1082; C 828.424.1082; [email protected] Reece, Eric A. (Beverly) - FE - (SM) Robbinsville 247 W Fort Hill Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771; O 828.479.8581; R 828.470.0187; C 704.915.2671; [email protected] Reed, Louis B. (Fredda) - RE - (ME) Retired 6809 Constitution Ln, Charlotte, NC 28210; R 704.553.7866 Reed, Ralph L. (Billie) - RE - (ME) Retired 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 704.532.4070 Reeves, G. David (Della) - FE - (SM) Cullowhee - Speedwell PO Box 3063, Cullowhee, NC 28723; O 828.293.9215; C 828.508.5603; F 828.293.9441; [email protected] Reeves, James R. (Robin) - RE - (SM) Retired 285 Reeves Cove Rd, Clyde, NC 28721; R 704.240.9359; [email protected] Reeves, Percival T. (Mayea) - FE - (ME) Sanctuary (NS) (Charlotte) 9317 Stanborough Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262; O 704.587.5657; C 704.941.1425; F 704.593.0443; [email protected] Rettew, Lisa K. (Richard) - PD - (BR) Executive Assistant to the Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina 9 S Oak Forest Dr, Asheville, NC 28803; R 828.651.0330; C 828.779.1048; [email protected] Revere, Paul B. L. (Dawn) - RL - (ME) Retired 5633 Craftsbury Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 704.567.9474; C 704.564.0599; [email protected] Reynolds, Virginia B. - OF - (NP) Christ Associate (Greensboro) 410 N Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.299.1571; R 336.337.9087; C 336.337.9087; [email protected] Rhinehart, Jill B. - FE - (CV) Central (Kings Mountain) 307 Downing Dr, Kings Mtn, NC 28086; O 704.739.2471; R 704.739.4228; C 704.929.3115; [email protected] Rice, Nikki Raye - PE - (UW) Wesley Chapel (Misenheimer) 46977 Wesley Chapel Rd, Richfield, NC 28137; O 704.983.2222; R 704.983.2222; C 828.238.5830; [email protected] Rice, Ronald A. [Alan], Jr (Debbie) - FE - (AP) Crossfire and Executive Director RFD CDC 1713 Beechwood Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055; O 336.463.1060; R 336.463.1060; C 336.239.1526; F 336.463.1061; [email protected] Rich, H. Michael (Rose) - FE - (SM) Haywood Parish: Faith / WNCC Director of Communications 141 4th St, Waynesville, NC 28786; O 828.316.7442; R 828.316.7442; C 828.316.7442; [email protected] Richards, Frank G., III - RE - (BR) Retired 221 River Trl, Apt H, Morganton, NC 28655; R 828.403.7597 Richards, Richard Q., III (Victoria) - RL - (SM) Retired 169 Frazer Rd, Franklin, NC 28734; R 828.371.7213; C 828.371.7213; [email protected] Richardson, Gary S. (Lorraine) - RE - (CV) Retired 107 Allen St, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.825.8480; R 704.825.2716; C 704.881.4154; [email protected] Richardson, Robert W. (Susan) - PL - (YV) G3 Assistant (Winston-Salem) 1685 Finwick Dr, Pfafftown, NC 27040; O 336.932.2036; R 336.932.2036; [email protected] Riffe, David (Joyce) - RE - (YV) Retired 1244 Arbor Rd, #138, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.761.2300; C 336.403.8435; [email protected] Riggs, Edna R. - RE - (ME) Retired 9005-H Topsail Cove Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078; R 704.997.5485; C 919.397.5782; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 77 Rintz, J. William (Vicki) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 162, Cashiers, NC 28717; R 828.743.3220; C 828.507.3136; [email protected] Rio, Amy J. - FE - (YV) Chaplain, Salem Academy and College 707B S Marshall St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; O 336.917.5087; R 336.315.2035; [email protected] Ritchie, B. Maurice (Dotty) - RE - (ME) Retired 1107 Watts St, Durham, NC 27701; R 919.682.7977; [email protected] Rivens, Charlie D., Sr (DeEtta) - FE - (AP) New Covenant (Lenoir) 426 Woodsway Ln NW, Lenoir, NC 28645; O 828.758.2757; R 828.754.9513; C 980.333.1930; [email protected] Rivens, Vera M. - RL - (CV) Retired 4109 Nevin Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269; R 704.491.0120; C 704.685.5747; [email protected] Roach, Robert E. (Becky) - RE - (CV) Retired 925 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601; R 828.446.0033; C 828.302.1643; [email protected] Robbins, Lucy B. - FE - (BR) Caroleen PO Box 187, Caroleen, NC 28019; O 828.657.6416; R 828.657.6416; C 828.289.9085; [email protected] Roberson, George W. (Susie) - RE - (UW) Retired 4210 Stepping Stone Dr, Durham, NC 27713; R 336.964.6301; [email protected] Roberts, Julie A. - FE - (CV) El Bethel - Grace (Kings Mountain) 116 El Bethel Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; O 704.739.9174; R 704.750.7301; C 828.234.0435; [email protected] Roberts, Karen H. (Tim) - FE - (AP) Wilkesboro 215 W. Cowles St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697; O 336.818.0552; C 336.293.3697; F 336.284.2914; [email protected] Roberts, Timothy K. (Karen) - FE - (AP) Appalachian Church Vitality Strategist 1710 Parkwood Dr, South Suite, Wilkesboro, NC 28697; O 336.667.5401; C 336.293.3698; [email protected] Roberts, William W. (Lisa) - FE - (UW) First (Norwood) PO Box 948, Norwood, NC 28128; O 704.474.4160; R 704.459.0280; C 704.677.6727; [email protected] Robertson, Tommy L. (Diane) - RA - (UW) Charlotte (Asheboro) 345 Marmaduke Cir, Asheboro, NC 27203; O 336.521.9107; R 336.521.9107; C 336.909.1414; [email protected] Robinson, George P. - RE - (YV) Retired 412 Stoneleigh Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 336.774.1325 Robinson, Ronald R. (Heidi) - FE - (ME) Chaplain/Professor, Wofford College 429 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC 29303; O 864.597.4051; R 864.583.2072; C 864.237.4051; F 864.597.4059; [email protected] Robinson, William C. (Mary) - RE - (ME) Retired 9318 Edwards Pl, Charlotte, NC 28227; R 704.573.2608; [email protected] Robison, Ellen - FD - (ME) Minister of Worship and the Arts, Riverside Church (New York) 126 W 96th St, Apt 2E, New York, NY 10025; O 704.771.8001; R 704.771.8001; C 704.771.8001; [email protected] Rochester, Nicholas L., Jr (Doris) - RE - (CV) Retired 200 South Fork Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079; R 704.435.6040; C 704.254.7795; [email protected] Rogers, Jerry T. (Diane) - PL - (AP) North Caldwell: Mount Olivet - Harper’s Chapel PO Box 6335, Hickory, NC 28603; O 828.334.8042; R 828.334.8042; C 828.334.8042; [email protected] Rollins, Robert W., Jr (June) - FE - (SM) First (Murphy) 364 Bella Loma Heights, Murphy, NC 28906; O 828.837.2718; R 828.837.2718; C 828.557.8734; [email protected] Romanat, Marianne McMasters (Kyle) - FE - (ME) Light of Christ (Charlotte) 9212 Bryant Farms Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277; O 980.355.0637; C 828.265.7585; [email protected] Romanello, Robert E. (Betty) - RA - (ME) Retired 8118 Crater Lake Dr, Indian Land, SC 29707; R 803.396.0901; C 704.340.2110; [email protected] Rorie, David M. (Ann) - FE - (YV) Bunker Hill 1510 Bunker Hill-Sandy Ridge Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.993.8132; R 336.993.5429; C 704.438.2219; F 336.993.0605; [email protected] Rose, Gail W. (Mark) - RD - (YV) Retired 276 Crepe Myrtle Cir, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 336.724.9196; [email protected] Roseboro, Ronnie E. (Susan) - FE - (CV) Ebenezer (Belmont) 1943 St James Church Rd, Denver, NC 28037; O 704.827.3366; R 704.483.3866; C 704.477.7350; [email protected] Rosenquist, Valerie B. - FE - (ME) First (Charlotte) 501 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202; O 704.333.9081; R 704.975.0762; C 704.975.0762; [email protected] Roten, Robert D. (Janis) - FE - (ME) Oak Grove (Charlotte) 6276 Alyssum Pl, Denver, NC 28037; O 704.596.4084; R 828.773.0995; C 828.773.0995; [email protected] Roth, Kenneth G., Jr (Linda) - RE - (ME) Retired 2735 Rolling Hills Dr, Monroe, NC 28110; R 704.288.1966; [email protected] 78 Western North Carolina Conference Roth, Linda B. (Ken) - RE - (ME) Retired 1500 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105; R 704.288.1966; C 980.253.5265; [email protected] Roth, William E. (Linda) - FE - (ME) Myers Park Associate (Charlotte) 1501 Queens Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207; O 704.295.4835; R 704.321.0443; C 704.301.1218; F 704.376.0423; [email protected] Rouse, Ellis L., Jr (Wanda) - RE - (YV) Retired 1035 Biloxi Ave, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.310.4543; R 336.310.4543; C 336.403.5637; [email protected] Routh, Donald W. (Blair) - RE - (YV) Retired 167 Hemlock St, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.403.9585; R 336.936.9178; C 336.403.9885; [email protected] Routh, Richard S. (Mary) - FL - (UW) New Hope (Asheboro) 4215 New Hope Church Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205; O 336.873.7523; R 336.873.7523; C 336.209.9075; [email protected] Rowe, John B. (Sarah) - FE - (ME) Pastoral Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Spiritual Direction 3103 N Myers St, Charlotte, NC 28205; O 704.490.4000; R 704.408.9060; C 704.408.9060; [email protected] Rowe, K. Douglas (Lynn) - RL - (UW) First (Lexington) Assistant 420 Country Club Blvd, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.248.2886; R 336.248.8390; C 336.239.6045; [email protected] Rowland, Terry L. (Vickie) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 1098, Hayesville, NC 28904; R 828.550.4193; [email protected] Royals, Gary C. (Debbie) - FE - (CV) First (Conover) 410 1st Ave N, Conover, NC 28613; O 828.464.4635; R 704.966.4658; C 704.787.0598; [email protected] Rudd, Karen J. - RE - (NP) Retired 504 Ralph Dr, High Point, NC 27263; R 336.880.4074; C 336.880.4074; [email protected] Rushing, Arval L. (Willie) - RL - (ME) Mill Grove Assistant (Midland) 7121 Alexander Farm Rd, Monroe, NC 28110; O 704.254.8275; R 704.753.5601; C 704.254.8275; [email protected] Rushing, Jeffrey J. (Janet) - FE - (ME) Westford (Concord) 264 Charter Ct SE, Concord, NC 28025; O 704.782.1423; R 704.782.1424; C 704.701.3156; F 704.788.1711; [email protected] Russell, G. David (Carolyn) - RE - (SM) Bethel (Waynesville) 65 Tosco Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786; O 828.736.6129; R 828.736.6129; C 828.736.6129; [email protected] Russell, Hugh W., Jr (Joyce) - PL - (BR) Big Sandy - Western Chapel 11 Overlook Dr, Leicester, NC 28748; O 828.400.4079; R 828.400.4079; C 828.400.4079; [email protected] Sailors, Roger R. (Pam) - RE - (UW) Retired PO Box 381, Terrell, NC 28682; R 828.478.9421; [email protected] Sain, Anita W. (Brian) - FE - (CV) Denver Associate (Denver) 7962 Golf Course Dr N, Denver, NC 28037; O 704.483.1601; R 704.425.9915; C 704.425.9915; [email protected] Salata, Rennie R. (Lauren) - FE - (BR) Acton (Asheville) 103 W. Farm Creek Dr, Asheville, NC 28806; O 828.667.2477; R 828.276.2352; C 828.276.2352; [email protected] Sammons, Harry D. (Jane) - FE - (YV) Dobson - Oak Grove (Mount Airy) 210 Wesleyan Dr, Dobson, NC 27017; O 336.356.8621; R 336.356.8404; C 336.408.7358; [email protected] Sampl, Richelle J. (Robert) - FE - (SM) Cashiers PO Box 533/1004 Hwy 107 S, Cashiers, NC 28717; O 828.743.5298; R 828.743.3220; C 336.341.2505; [email protected] Sanders, James K. - FE - (CV) Crouse-Pleasant Grove PO Box 43, Crouse, NC 28033; O 704.735.2443; R 704.747.2515; C 704.747.2515; [email protected] Sayer, Anthony R. (Cynthia Smith) - FE - (CV) Ebenezer (Vale) 8840 Cooksville Rd, Vale, NC 28168; O 704.462.2025; R 704.462.2025; C 828.712.8491; [email protected] Scalf, Harley D. (Jessica) - FE - (CV) Christ Associate (Hickory) 2416 Zion Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602; O 828.294.6858; R 828.308.6067; C 828.308.6067; [email protected] Scandale, Nicholas A., Jr (Libby) - RE - (NP) Retired 4907 Kingswood Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.312.7193; C 336.312.7193; [email protected] Scarborough, Saxon C. (Patti) - FD - (CV) First (Gastonia) Minister of Music PO Box 218, Gastonia, NC 28053; O 704.864.4371; R 704.869.8027; C 704.674.3370; F 704.864.2076; [email protected] Schilling, Richard S. (Suzanne) - FE - (BR) Mission and Ministry Officer, ABCCM 39 Finalee Ave, Asheville, NC 28803; O 828.259.5300; R 704.604.1888; C 704.604.1888; [email protected] Schnitzlein, Thomas H. (Cristy) - FE - (ME) Broad Street (Mooresville) 355 S Broad St, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.663.2161; R 704.360.4623; C 704.453.6813; [email protected] Schork, Sherrie B. (John) - FD - (SM) Smoky Mountain Church Vitality Strategist and Barnabas Ministries 1055 Winding Creek Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786; O 828.454.6822; R 828.456.6259; C 502.295.3910; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 79 Schulze, Andrew P. - OE - (NP) Mount Gilead (Sophia) 6806 Seattle Slew Pl, Whitsett, NC 27377; O 606.356.5265; R 606.356.5265; C 606.356.5265; [email protected] Schumpert, Tracy L. - OE - (UW) Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate (Wingate) PO Box 633, Wingate, NC 28174; O 704.233.4995; R 405.323.4425; C 405.323.4425; [email protected] Schwantes, Harold E. (Darlene) - RE - (CV) Retired 133 Waterwood Dr, Shelby, NC 28150; R 704.480.6690; C 704.616.2945; F 704.825.6175; [email protected] Scott, Jimmy A. (Betsy) - RE - (CV) Retired 929 Amherst Rd, Morganton, NC 28655; R 828.437.9482; C 919.413.8580 Scott, Larry W. (Selena) - RE - (NP) Groometown - St. Andrews (Greensboro) 5837 Rudd Station Rd, Brown Summit, NC 27214; O 336.291.8410; R 336.291.8410; C 336.520.0136; [email protected] Scott, Michael A., Jr (Julie) - PL - (ME) Grace - Memorial (Monroe) Assistant 1310 Saint Andrews Dr, Monroe, NC 28112; O 914.490.7709; R 914.490.7709; C 914.490.7709; [email protected] Scott, Robert K. [Buzz] - FE - (BR) Incapacity Leave 385B W Cameron Bridge Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718; C 828.243.6530; [email protected] Scott, Selena L. (Larry) - FL - (NP) Glencoe (Summerfield) 5837 Rudd Station Rd, Brown Summit, NC 27214; O 336.616.0017; R 336.251.8410; C 336.520.0136; [email protected] Scruggs, Sara J. - FE - (SM) Crabtree PO Box 16068, Asheville, NC 28816; O 828.627.6755; R 828.575.4064; C 828.575.4064; [email protected] Sefa, Craig J (McKenzie) - FE - (UW) The Arbor (Salisbury) 5485 Woodleaf Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147; O 980.328.3070; R 980.328.3070; C 980.328.3070; [email protected] Sefa, McKenzie M. (Craig) - FE - (UW) Central (Spencer) 5485 Woodleaf Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147; O 704.636.4101; R 980.328.3071; C 980.328.3071; [email protected] Self, Ann E. (Charles) - FE - (SM) Executive Director, The Village Green PO Box 2201, Cashiers, NC 28717; O 828.734.4487; R 828.734.4487; C 828.734.4487; [email protected] Sellers, Jackie (Brenda) - RL - (SM) Retired PO Box 566, Hayesville, NC 28904; R 828.389.3657; C 706.540.1449; [email protected] Seo, Jun Seok - OF - (NP) Greensboro Korean 5306 Ainsworth Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.549.7033; R 336.501.6989; C 336.501.6989; [email protected] Settle, Carl E. (Nel) - RE - (ME) Retired 7130 Bedford Ct, Indian Land, SC 29707; R 803.396.7875; C 704.231.3019; [email protected] Setzer, Philip H. (Marjorie) - FE - (NP) Mount Zion (Stokesdale) 3708 Ellisboro Rd, Stokesdale, NC 27357; O 336.548.4455; R 828.256.1422; C 828.238.4357; [email protected] Setzer, Ronald D. (Brenda) - RL - (BR) Pleasant Grove (Forest City) 3413 Eller Dr, Newton, NC 28658; O 828.578.6100; R 828.578.6100; C 704.221.3853; [email protected] Seymour, Joseph C. [Jody], Jr (Betsy) - RE - (ME) Retired 5480 Ashbury Ln, Davidson, NC 28036; R 704.784.3441; C 704.408.2529; [email protected] Sharp, Christy L. (Otto) - FE - (BR) First Associate (Hendersonville) 204 Sixth Ave W, Hendersonville, NC 28739; O 828.693.4275; R 828.687.1569; C 828.674.0721; [email protected] Sharpe, S. Wesley (Linda Poss) - FE - (BR) Skyland PO Box 697, Skyland, NC 28776; O 828.684.7283; R 828.779.4500; C 828.779.4500; [email protected] Shaw, S. Neill (Selwyn) - FE - (AP) Union Grove (Union Grove) 1339 Sloans Mill Rd, Union Grove, NC 28689; O 704.539.4394; R 704.539.4780; C 336.414.7704; F 828.438.9611; [email protected] Shepherd, Ben K. (Alice) - RE - (NP) Retired PO Box 181, Jefferson, NC 28640; R 336.689.0642; C 336.689.0642; [email protected] Sheppard, Dennis R. (Barbara) - OR - (UW) First (Denton) - Canaan (Denton) 308 Sowers Ferry Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 336.859.1880; R 704.431.4989; C 910.850.6704; [email protected] Sherfey, Joshua H. (Shannon) - FE - (AP) First (Taylorsville) 191 Northwood Cir, Taylorsville, NC 28681; O 828.632.2993; C 704.881.2488; [email protected] Sherrill, C. George (Jackie) - RE - (AP) Retired 228 Rumple St, Troutman, NC 28166; R 704.528.0651 Sherrill, Harry M. (Julene) - RE - (YV) Mount Herman-Hatcher’s Chapel 215 Sunrise Ave, Mt. Airy, NC 27030; O 336.320.3750; R 336.320.3750; [email protected] Sherrill, Howard D., Jr (Marian) - RE - (NP) Retired 3503 Deep Green Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.282.4075; C 336.409.5131; [email protected] Sherrill, Katherine Clontz (Randy) - RE - (CV) Retired 1451 Pine Needle Ln, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.572.9702; R 704.664.2093; C 704.572.9702; [email protected] 80 Western North Carolina Conference Sherrill, Keith M. (Emma) - FL - (CV) Kistler’s-Lawndale 117 E Stagecoach Trl, Lawndale, NC 28090; O 980.721.5467; R 704.312.6024; C 980.721.5467; [email protected] Sherrill, Randy N. (Kathie) - FE - (ME) Central (Mooresville) 214 N Academy St, Mooresville, NC 28115; O 704.664.5429; R 704.664.2093; C 704.677.0398; [email protected] Shives, Harold D. (Martha) - RE - (NP) Retired PO Box 4272, High Point, NC 27263; R 336.434.6348; [email protected] Shoaf, Chad H. (Kathy) - PE - (YV) Baltimore (East Bend) 1033 Ridgeway Dr, East Bend, NC 27018; O 336.961.6055; R 336.699.2697; C 336.250.2801; [email protected] Shoaf, Timothy F. - FE - (YV) Minister of Music, Pfafftown Christian Church 201 Kennen Krest Rd, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.924.9925; R 336.998.9533; C 336.692.5214; [email protected] Short, Debra N. - FE - (CV) Bradley Memorial (Gastonia) 1120 Westbrook Cir, Gastonia, NC 28052; O 704.865.9595; R 704.865.0136; C 704.604.1128; [email protected] Short, Jackie L. - PL - (CV) Trinity (Gastonia) 1120 Westbrook Cir, Gastonia, NC 28052; O 704.867.7830; R 704.865.0136; C 404.229.4023; [email protected] Shrader, Kelly R. (Jason) - PD - (UW) Milford Hills Director of Youth Ministries (Salisbury) PO Box 9, Misenheimer, NC 28109; O 704.636.0471; R 704.636.0471; C 704.663.9046; [email protected] Shrader, Kent L. (Robin) - RE - (UW) Retired 492 River North Blvd, Macon, GA 31211; R 478.365.8009; [email protected] Shuford, Michael A. (Donna) - FE - (AP) First (Elkin) PO Box 69, Elkin, NC 28621; O 336.835.2323; R 336.530.4213; C 828.226.3177; [email protected] Shuman, Donald L. (Margie) - RE - (AP) Retired 123 Golden Oak Dr, Statesville, NC 28677; R 704.380.4362; C 704.467.6876; [email protected] Shytle, Stephen L. (Stephanie) - FE - (CV) Catawba 112 2nd Ave NE, Catawba, NC 28609; O 828.241.4868; R 704.460.1513; C 704.460.1513; [email protected] Sides, Curtis L. (Carol) - RE - (CV) Retired 4228 Rocky Rd, Valdese, NC 28690; R 828.879.6262; [email protected] Sides, Malcome D. [Don] (Inabelle) - RE - (YV) Retired 4220 Clarksburg Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012; R 336.778.0656; C 336.407.0043; [email protected] Sides, Susan H. - RE - (UW) Retired PO Box 327, Albemarle, NC 28002; O 704.272.7570; C 704.533.4166; [email protected] Sifford, Stephen M. (Rosemary) - PL - (NP) Old Union (Sophia) 8238 Pleasant Hill Church Rd, Snow Camp, NC 27349; O 919.618.2198; R 336.376.0541; C 919.618.2198; [email protected] Sigmon, Kyle L. (Elise) - PD - (AP) Faithbridge (Blowing Rock) Associate 194 Aho Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605; O 828.295.8333; R 828.355.9407; C 828.265.7154; [email protected] Sigmon, Thomas R. (LaVon) - RE - (ME) Retired 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 704.532.7167; C 704.591.2396; [email protected] Silber, Robert C. (Karen) - FE - (CV) Executive Director, Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry 204 8th St NE, Conover, NC 28613; O 828.465.1702; R 828.638.1211; C 828.638.1211; [email protected] Sills, Lynnette J. - OF - (BR) Central (Asheville) Associate Minister of Children and Families 1610 Olmsted Dr, Asheville, NC 28803; O 828.253.3316; R 828.712.7119; C 828.712.7119; [email protected] Sills, Mark R. (Virginia) - RE - (NP) Retired 404 Boxwood Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.402.9160; C 336.402.9160; [email protected] Simmons, Gloria D. - RD - (ME) Retired 236 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025; R 704.784.9388; [email protected] Simonds, James S. (Cheryl) - OF - (NP) White’s Chapel (Liberty) 1011 Shalimar Dr, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.682.9649; R 336.682.9649; C 336.682.9649; [email protected] Simpson, Joel R. (Dani) - PE - (ME) Mount Zion Associate (Cornelius) 19600 Whilehaven Ct, Cornelius, NC 28031; O 704.892.8566; R 828.604.5238; C 828.604.5238; [email protected] Sims-Salata, Lauren R. (Rennie) - FE - (BR) First Associate (Brevard) 325 N Broad St, Brevard, NC 28712; O 828.883.9025; R 217.341.0520; C 217.341.0520; [email protected] Singleton, James C. (Barbara) - RE - (NP) Retired 24 Brookglen Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.299.2304; C 336.580.6219; [email protected] Sipe, Ashley Anne (Jonathan) - PE - (CV) Family Leave Address Private; R 980.875.0894; C 980.875.0894; [email protected] Sisk, Charles W. (Peggy) - RE - (CV) Retired 5636 Piedmont Rd, Morganton, NC 28655; R 828.437.6586 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 81 Skinner, Cheryl A. + (Kirk Tutterow) - FE - (ME) Mount Olivet (Concord) 1606 Eastwood Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28083; O 704.782.8846; R 336.813.2626; C 336.813.2626; [email protected] Skipper, C. Wyllene - RL - (BR) Teague’s Chapel 617 Lower Shut-In Rd, Hot Springs, NC 28743; O 828.622.7396; R 828.622.7396; C 828.206.7396; [email protected] Slater, Martha E. - RE - (ME) Retired 1533 Stellar Dr, Kenai, AK 99611; R 907.283.7868; C 704.472.4838; [email protected] Slaughter, Baxter B., III (Patricia) - PL - (YV) Bethel (King) 203 Forest View Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; O 336.813.5462; R 336.765.2207; C 336.813.5462; [email protected] Sloan, Benjamin D. - PE - (UW) Bethany (Albemarle) 1110 Autumn Ln, New London, NC 28127; O 704.982.3882; R 864.680.7053; C 864.680.7053; [email protected] Sloan, Cynthia W. (David) - RD - (ME) Retired 325 Meadowbrook Dr, Matthews, NC 28104; R 704.882.2864; C 704.619.4847; [email protected] Sluder, Deborah K. - RD - (ME) Retired 20 Oneida Hts, Huntingdon, PA 16652; R 814.643.4000; [email protected] Smith Pitts, Sarah (Myron) - FE - (NP) Camp Ground UMC (Gateway District, NC Conference) 1846 Purdue Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28304; O 910.867.9436; R 336.549.3091; C 336.549.3091; [email protected] Smith, Andrea F. (Scott) - FE - (ME) West (Mooresville) 6096 Jupiter Ct, Denver, NC 28037; O 704.661.6074; R 704.489.0485; C 704.661.6074; [email protected] Smith, Bruce W. + - FE - (ME) Associate Professor, University of New Mexico 13216 Pine Forest Pl, Albuquerque, NM 87111; O 505.277.0643; R 505.366.3766; F 505.277.1394; [email protected] Smith, Christopher A. (Jaidymar) - PE - (NP) Glenwood - Immanuel (NS) 2693 Minden Rd, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313; O 336.274.7086; R 336.681.6907; C 336.681.6907; [email protected] Smith, Christopher G. (Roxanna) - AM - (UW) Chapel Hill (Denton) 1374 Crousetown Rd, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.250.3617; R 336.250.3617; C 336.250.3617; F 336.859.5672; [email protected] Smith, David E., Jr + (Amanda) - FE - (YV) Union Chapel (Mocksville) 927 Rainbow Rd, Advance, NC 27006; O 336.972.2927; R 336.972.2927; C 336.972.2927; [email protected] Smith, Derald D. (Linda) - RA - (UW) Retired 22134 Hwy 109 S, Denton, NC 27239; R 336.859.0290; C 910.975.1458; [email protected] Smith, Dewey W. (Nellie) - RE - (ME) Retired 7225 Glen Brook Ln, Charlotte, NC 28269; R 704.598.9214; C 336.681.3618; [email protected] Smith, Donna Strickland - FE - (NP) Incapacity Leave 307 Parkview Terrace Ln, Jamestown, NC 27282; R 336.253.8854; C 336.253.8854; [email protected] Smith, F. Ronald (Terry) - RE - (ME) Retired 5707 Painted Fern Ct, Charlotte, NC 28269; R 704.817.7371; C 704.615.6186; [email protected] Smith, H. Dean (Gwen) - RL - (CV) Retired 800 Williamsburg Ct, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; R 704.730.1827 Smith, James E. (Mariam) - RE - (NP) Retired 141 Homestead Hills Cir, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; R 336.643.7495; C 336.554.6849; [email protected] Smith, Jesse R. (Camille) - PE - (ME) Huntersville - Reactivate: Reactivate Pastor and Huntersville Associate 3340 Balsam Tree Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269; O 828.312.2626; R 828.312.2626; C 828.312.2626; [email protected] Smith, Jill S. (Wayne) - FE - (UW) Christ (Salisbury) 120 Mitchell Ave, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 704.637.7843; R 704.737.8092; C 704.737.8092; [email protected] Smith, John-Palmer - RD - (ME) Retired 12001 Moonshadow Ln, Huntersville, NC 28078; R 704.948.6194; C 704.287.6975; [email protected] Smith, Juston R. - PE - (CV) First (Gastonia) Associate 902 S 14th St, Bessemer City, NC 28016; O 704.864.4371; R 704.853.9975; C 704.951.4181; [email protected] Smith, Karen H. - RE - (YV) Retired 549 Arbor Hill Rd, Apt. 46-A, Kernersville, NC 27284; R 336.432.3228; C 336.432.3228; [email protected] Smith, Kent C. (Jennifer) - FE - (BR) Salem (Weaverville) 9 Salem Church Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787; O 828.645.6014; R 828.645.6014; C 828.803.3597; F 828.652.1908; [email protected] Smith, LeGrand B., II (Jayne) - RE - (BR) Retired 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; R 828.251.5581 Smith, Marietta T. - RL - (AP) Retired 824 Meadowood Dr, Lenoir, NC 28645; R 828.758.8153; C 828.244.7990; [email protected] 82 Western North Carolina Conference Smith, Mark A. (Kim) - PL - (AP) Maple Springs-Charity 1667 Shoaly Branch Church Rd, Elkin, NC 28621; O 336.835.5045; R 336.957.3058; C 336.244.6752; [email protected] Smith, Matthew R. - PE - (ME) Personal Leave 325 Rehobeth Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173; C 518.775.7094; [email protected] Smith, Matthew S. (Joanna Hudson) - FE - (NP) Guilford College Associate (Greensboro) 1205 Fleming Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.292.5833; R 828.331.0763; C 828.331.0763; [email protected] Smith, Rhonda B. (David) - FD - (CV) First (Hickory) Minister of Music 4382 Magnolia Ln, Hudson, NC 28638; O 828.822.6058; R 828.728.5494; C 828.638.1941; [email protected] Smith, Robert M., Jr - RE - (NP) Retired 5300 Nantucket Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455; R 336.288.8970; [email protected] Smith, Timothy H. (Beverly) - RE - (YV) Retired 3108 McGee Ln, Monroe, NC 28110; C 704.254.4636 Smith, Toni Ruth Phillips (Wes) - FE - (ME) Harrisburg Co-Pastor PO Box 970, Harrisburg, NC 28075; O 336.688.1670; R 704.793.1163; C 704.455.2311; [email protected] Smith, Wayne R. (Ree) - RE - (CV) Retired 7504 Maude Stewart Rd, Willow Spring, NC 27592; R 919.552.2623 Smith, Wesley C. (Toni Ruth) - FE - (ME) Harrisburg Co-Pastor PO Box 970, Harrisburg, NC 28075; O 704.455.2311; R 704.793.1163; C 336.688.3352; [email protected] Sneed, Dale Peele (Connell) - FE - (YV) Saints Home-St. Andrew’s (Winston-Salem) 4260 Brownsboro Rd, Apt G5, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.788.3421; R 336.955.2362; C 828.308.8087; [email protected] Snider, Nathan T. (Margaret) - FE - (YV) Fair Grove (Thomasville) 305 Willowbrook Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.475.2598; R 336.476.4383; C 336.692.9549; [email protected] Snider, Ryan C. (Rebecca) - FE - (BR) Oak Hill (Candler) 90 Melton Rd, Candler, NC 28715; O 912.655.8602; R 912.655.8602; C 912.655.8602; [email protected] Snipes, David A. (Debbi) - FE - (ME) President/CEO, United Methodist Foundation 13816 Professional Center Dr, Ste 100, Huntersville, NC 28078; O 704.817.3990; R 704.895.4990; C 704.236.9718; F 980.422.0390; [email protected] Snow, Patrick T. - FE - (YV) Advance 1675 NC Hwy 801 S, Advance, NC 27006; O 336.998.7750; R 336.998.4352; C 336.406.1552; [email protected] Solano, Michael J. + (Leigh) - FE - (UW) Financial Analyst 12835 Hunting Arrow, San Antonio, TX 78249; O 210.696.2087; R 210.696.2003; C 210.385.4748; F 210.696.0203; [email protected] Sorrells, W. Lyn (Cheryl) - FE - (CV) Church Legacy Initiative Team Leader 13816 Professional Center Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078; O 704.817.3990; R 704.461.8805; C 704.678.8791; [email protected] Southern, Andrew A. [Drew] (Jamie) - FE - (YV) Cherry Street 813 Branchwood Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.993.5639; R 336.414.6983; C 336.414.6983; [email protected] Spencer, Alberta Y. (Mike) - RD - (ME) Retired 19322 River Falls Dr, Davidson, NC 28036; R 704.987.9295; C 704.408.5867; [email protected] Spencer, Kenneth B. (Kristi) - FE - (CV) Asbury (Lincolnton) 1555 Weatherwood Dr, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.735.6448; R 704.607.2907; C 704.607.2907; [email protected] Spencer, Rickey L. (Elizabeth) - RL - (YV) Retired 4617 Union Hill Rd, East Bend, NC 27018; R 336.699.6107; C 336.608.9998; [email protected] Spicer, Cynthia J. (Al) - FL - (CV) Beulah-Concord 355 Eaker Rd, Bessemer City, NC 28016; O 704.629.5420; R 704.629.5420; C 336.830.5984; [email protected] Spicer, Patricia B. (Charles) - PE - (YV) Snow Hill (Danbury) 1995 Snow Hill Church Rd, Danbury, NC 27016; O 336.593.3362; R 336.593.8358; C 336.314.1276; [email protected] Spivey, Amy C. (Tim Moore) - FE - (AP) Monticello (Statesville) 308 Island Ford Rd, Statesville, NC 28625; O 704.924.8322; R 704.980.4273; C 828.557.5471; [email protected] Sprinkle, Stacy A. (Jim) - FD - (NP) Transitional Leave 403 E Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282; R 336.905.7770; C 336.404.2109; [email protected] Spruill, Ellen L. - PL - (NP) St. John’s Assistant (Greensboro) 516 Leitzel Ave, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.272.5157; R 336.274.5062; C 336.707.0867; [email protected] Stanley, Ashley Crowder (Thomas) - FE - (BR) Mills River 137 Old Turnpike Rd, Mills River, NC 28759; O 828.891.7788; R 828.676.2775; C 828.230.7484; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 83 Stanley, Jason J. - LS - (NP) Fairview (Trinity) - Welch Memorial (High Point) 4748 Fairview Dr, Trinity, NC 27370; O 765.438.8107; R 765.438.8107; C 765.438.8107; [email protected] Stanton, Allen T. (Abby) - PE - (YV) Merritt’s Chapel (Fairway Dist, NC Conf) 306 Baucom St, Apex, NC 27502; O 919.515.4533; R 252.382.0889; C 252.382.0889; [email protected] Stanton, Donald S. (Barbara) - RE - (SM) Retired 312 Tillman Rd, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.456.3930 Staples, Lawrence W., Jr (Donna) - RE - (AP) Retired 902 Pennell St NE, Lenoir, NC 28645; R 828.754.8857; C 828.496.6524; [email protected] Stapp, T. Cayce (Amy) - FE - (NP) Church of the Resurrection Dir. Of Nat’l/Int’l Missions (Kansas City Dist, Great Plains Conf.) 12001 W 100th Ter, Lenexa, KS 66215; O 913.544.0734; R 913.322.6006; C 336.706.3130; [email protected] Starbuck, Timothy W. (Beth Ann) - FE - (YV) Bethel (Thomasville) 365 Cedarland Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.476.4222; R 336.590.2453; C 336.590.2421; F 336.246.4255; [email protected] Starnes, T. Paul, Jr (Judy) - RE - (SM) Retired 428 Lakeview Dr, Waynesville, NC 28785; R 828.452.3548; C 828.421.1051; F 828.452.3548; [email protected] Steagald, Thomas R. - FE - (ME) Hawthorne Lane (Charlotte) 501 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC 28204; O 704.332.8131; R 704.689.5956; C 704.689.5956; F 704.487.6976; [email protected] Steed, Roy G., Jr - RE - (NP) Retired 1573 Skeet Club Rd, Apt 346, High Point, NC 27265; R 336.781.6467 Steele, David L. (McKinnie) - RE - (NP) Retired 8224 Clear Brook Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615; R 919.397.8689; [email protected] Stein, John C. - FE - (ME) Zion (Monroe) 1521 Old Fish Rd, Monroe, NC 28110; O 704.753.1068; R 704.753.3605; C 704.929.6057; [email protected] Stephenson, W. Edward - RL - (CV) Arneys Fairview 2586 Holly Hills Ave, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.438.8660; R 828.438.8660; C 828.448.0497; [email protected] Stevens, Charles B., III (Pat) - RE - (CV) Retired 1200 River Hill Trl, Lincolnton, NC 28092; R 704.735.4514; [email protected] Stevens, Panzie M. - RL - (ME) Retired 6400 Treeline Pl, Charlotte, NC 28215; R 704.560.4222 Stewart, Jennifer W. - FE - (YV) Boonville 114 N Carolina Ave, Boonville, NC 27011; O 336.367.7122; R 336.367.7494; C 336.467.8024; [email protected] Stiles, Daniel P. (Marti) - RE - (SM) Retired 60 Monte Vista Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786; R 828.508.9452; C 828.508.9452; [email protected] Stine, Jared E. (Valerie) - FE - (NP) Wesley Memorial Associate for Congregational Care (High Point) 1225 Chestnut Dr, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.812.4813; R 336.804.4124; C 336.804.4124; [email protected] Stinson-Wesley, J. Thomas (Amelia) - FE - (ME) Pineville PO Box 3, Pineville, NC 28134; O 704.889.2022; R 704.889.1803; C 704.402.5552; F 704.889.2024; [email protected] Stinson-Wesley, S. Amelia (Tom) - FE - (ME) Director, World Connection for Women / Purcell (Charlotte) 805 Main St, Pineville, NC 28134; O 704.399.7257; R 704.889.1803; C 828.403.0516; [email protected] Stith, Frank A., III (Mary Elizabeth) - RE - (SM) Retired 257 Tillman Rd, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.452.6867; C 828.400.8986; [email protected] Stokes, E. Boyd (Jane) - RE - (UW) Retired 1923 Bayview Rd, Bath, NC 27808; R 252.923.7111; [email protected] Stokes, M. Darlene (Kenneth) - PL - (AP) Green Hill - Beaver Creek 107 Fairlane Dr, Stony Point, NC 28678; O 704.252.4099; R 704.585.6741; C 704.252.4099; [email protected] Stone-Butson, Patricia H. (John) - RE - (UW) Retired Scotia Village, 2200 Elm Ave, Box 1001, Laurenburg, NC 28352; R 910.506.4481; C 910.280.4792; [email protected] Stoneking, Carole Bailey (Hal) - FE - (NP) Dean/Professor, High Point University One University Pkwy, High Point, NC 27268; O 336.841.9168; C 336.317.2559; F 336.888.6392; [email protected] Stott, Norman M., Jr (Linda) - RE - (AP) Retired 523 Rock Port Channel, Port Aransas, TX 78373; R 720.233.7453; C 720.233.7453; [email protected] Strader, Pamela L. (Joe Wood) - FE - (NP) West Market Street Associate (Greensboro) 302 W Market St, Greensboro, NC 27401; O 336.275.4587; R 336.218.8598; C 336.457.0091; F 336.275.4589; [email protected] 84 Western North Carolina Conference Strahan, Paul E. (Lisa) - PL - (ME) Royal Oaks (Kannapolis) 1702 Central Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28083; O 704.933.2695; R 704.932.5606; C 704.245.4997; [email protected] Strange, Lee H. (Barbara) - RE - (YV) Retired 45 Serenity Hill Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; R 919.537.8642; C 336.402.1753; [email protected] Sturge, Robert H. (Mary) - RE - (ME) Mill Grove (Midland) 13924 Point Lookout Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278; O 704.578.4216; R 704.578.4216; C 704.578.4216; [email protected] Stutz, Loretta A. - RE - (UW) Retired 420 9th Ave c/o Allen Stutz, Salt Lake City, UT 84103; C 336.596.0947; [email protected] Suggs, Douglas L. (Patty) - RE - (YV) Retired 4435 Chebar Dr, Pfafftown, NC 27040; R 336.926.3038; C 336.926.3038; [email protected] Suggs, Patricia K. (Doug) - FE - (YV) Danbury Community Chapel 4435 Chebar Dr, Pfafftown, NC 27040; O 336.918.2974; R 336.918.2974; C 336.918.2974; [email protected] Sullivan, Dorothy L. (Bennie) - PL - (YV) Beulah - Zion (Mount Airy) 528 Goff Rd, King, NC 27021; O 336.528.9795; R 336.985.3912; C 336.401.1944; [email protected] Summers, Robert L. (Karen) - PL - (YV) Central Terrace (Winston-Salem) 577 Drumheller Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.777.8404; R 336.575.2275; C 336.575.2275; [email protected] Summey, R. Cliff (Estelle) - RE - (YV) Retired 1244 Arbor Rd, No. 157, Winston-Salem, NC 27104; R 336.721.3055; C 336.749.2339; [email protected] Summey, William G. (Sally) - RA - (UW) Retired 631 N 8th St, Albemarle, NC 28001; R 704.550.5641; [email protected] Surratt, Jimmie S. - PL - (UW) Asheboro Circuit (Cox Chapel, Mitchell, St. Mark’s) 2230 N Fayetteville St, Apt 16A, Asheboro, NC 27203; O 704.740.0164; C 704.740.0164; [email protected] Surratt, Raymond L. (Margaret) - RE - (ME) Retired 419 Salem Vista Ct, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; R 336.793.6693; C 336.793.6693; [email protected] Sutton, Wayne A. - RL - (SM) Reid’s Chapel (Murphy) 424 Woodland Ridge Dr, PO Box 113, Morganton, GA 30560; O 828.644.5351; R 706.374.2423; C 770.851.3679; [email protected] Swaim, Bobby G. (Linda) - RA - (AP) Retired 1849 Cheek Rd, Hamptonville, NC 27020; R 336.468.1172; C 336.240.0737; [email protected] Sweeney, Jeffery A. (Patti) - RE - (CV) Retired 908 Laurel St NE, Valdese, NC 28690; R 828.879.8234; C 828.261.5648; [email protected] Sweezy, Noel N. (Karen) - FE - (CV) First (Stanley) 217 N Main St, Stanley, NC 28164; O 704.263.2691; R 704.931.4105; C 704.685.2873; [email protected] Swing, Debra C. (Gary) - PD - (NP) First (High Point) Deacon Associate 6512 McLeansville Rd, McLeansville, NC 27301; O 336.812.4361; R 336.621.6762; C 336.908.9001; [email protected] Swofford, Melanie L. - FE - (ME) Chaplain, Cape Fear Valley Health System 6852 Woodmark Dr, Fayetteville, NC 28314; O 910.615.6105; C 910.633.2055; [email protected] Swofford, Melissa F. (Michael) - FD - (NP) Bethlehem (Climax) Deacon Associate PO Box 56, Climax, NC 27322; O 336.674.0155; R 704.619.0875; C 704.619.0875; [email protected] Swofford, Michael K. (Melissa) - FE - (NP) Bethlehem (Climax) PO Box 56, Climax, NC 27322; O 336.674.0155; R 704.516.6272; C 704.516.6272; [email protected] Symanski, Robert D. (Sheri) - FE - (YV) Director of Spiritual Life and Chaplain, Piedmont Crossing 100 Hedrick Dr, Thomasville, NC 27360; O 336.528.3430; R 336.528.3430; C 336.528.3430; [email protected] Sypole, Jeffrey H. (Laurie) - FE - (YV) Kingswood 7220 Foster St, Rural Hall, NC 27045; O 336.969.5437; R 336.969.5232; C 336.416.5869; [email protected] Tabler, Donald W. (Joy Ann) - OR - (NP) Eden-Mount Tabor (Madison) 141 Picnic Pl, Stokesdale, NC 27357; O 336.548.9333; R 336.520.0116; C 336.520.0116; [email protected] Talbert, D. David (Tammy) - FE - (UW) Bethany (Lexington) 434 Yachtsmans Point Dr, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.746.5076; R 336.798.2410; C 336.309.2942; [email protected] Talbert, H. L., Jr (Meryl) - FE - (AP) Incapacity Leave 3405 Somerset Pl, Statesville, NC 28625; R 704.818.6723; C 704.818.6723; [email protected] Talbert, Tamela R. (David) - FE - (UW) Macedonia 434 Yachtsmans Pt Dr, Lexington, NC 27292; O 336.798.3097; R 336.798.2410; C 336.309.2133; [email protected] Tang, Eric K. (Betsy) - PL - (YV) Mount Pleasant (Winston-Salem) - Shiloh (Germanton) 318 Fulp Farm Rd, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.314.1389; R 336.314.1389; C 336.314.1389; [email protected] Tanico, Lisa L. (Wade) - PE - (NP) First (Liberty) 6302 River Hills Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.622.4682; R 336.253.8672; C 336.253.8672; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 85 Tapper, Edward S. (Nancy) - RA - (NP) Retired 2305 Killarney Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.854.3903; C 336.549.7675; [email protected] Tarpley, T. Joseph, Jr (Veranita Alvord) - FE - (NP) Main Street (Reidsville) PO Box 338, Reidsville, NC 27323; O 336.349.3432; R 336.634.0783; [email protected] Tate, James P. - FE - (CV) Fairfield - Bethel (Denver) 712 Lake Montonia Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; O 704.739.6925; R 704.739.6925; C 704.473.1205; [email protected] Tate, Philip J. (Kay) - PL - (BR) East Marion PO Box 520, Marion, NC 28752; O 828.652.7414; R 828.652.0722; C 828.674.7288; [email protected] Taylor, Christina B. - OE - (NP) Oak Ridge Associate PO Box 113, Oak Ridge, NC 27310; O 336.643.4690; R 423.431.9947; C 423.431.9947; [email protected] Taylor, Elizabeth G. - FD - (YV) Queen Street Deacon Associate (Sound Dist, NC Conf) 906 Carey Rd, Kinston, NC 28501; O 252.527.2119; R 252.474.0681; C 252.474.0681; [email protected] Taylor, Jacquelyn H. (Bill) - FL - (CV) Bethel (Hickory) - St. John’s 78 28th St NW, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.327.4923; R 828.327.3211; C 828.921.1714; [email protected] Taylor, John L., Jr - FE - (AP) Mountain Valley Charge PO Box 339, State Road, NC 28676; O 336.414.5578; R 336.414.5578; C 336.414.5578; [email protected] Taylor, Peter J. (Suzanne) - RE - (AP) Retired 45 Gunter Dr, Waynesville, NC 28785; C 828.361.0468; [email protected] Taylor, T. Kevin (Jenny Hinson) - FE - (UW) Associate Professor, Pfeiffer University Pfeiffer University PO Box 960, Misenheimer, NC 28109; O 704.463.3168; C 980.581.9060; [email protected] Taylor, William R. (Jackie) - FE - (CV) Bess Chapel - Bethlehem (Lincolnton) 2741 Hwy 274, Cherryville, NC 28021; O 704.769.4210; R 704.769.4210; C 336.909.3428; F 336.998.6963; [email protected] Thie, R. Bradley (Deborah) - FE - (CV) Director, Thriving Rural Communities, Duke Divinity School 2 Paradise Pl, Durham, NC 27705; O 919.660.3423; R 828.234.3389; C 828.234.3389; [email protected] Thigpin, Yvonne M. - FD - (YV) Personal Leave 130 Vista Way Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284; R 336.391.3485; C 336.391.3485; [email protected] Thomas, A. J. (Ashley) - FE - (NP) Founding Director, Joyful Giving Group, LLC. 7825 NC 68 N, Stokesdale, NC 27357; O 704.607.9392; R 336.643.4289; C 704.607.9392; [email protected] Thomas, Ashley P. (A.J.) - FE - (NP) Stokesdale (Stokesdale) 7825 NC Hwy 68 N, Stokesdale, NC 27357; O 336.643.4850; R 336.643.4289; C 704.408.4248; F 704.896.0941; [email protected] Thomas, Donald R., Jr (Dianne) - FL - (NP) Mount Pisgah Assistant (Greensboro) 2600 Pisgah Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455; O 336.288.3321; C 336.847.5894; [email protected] Thomas, Dorothy B. - RA - (SM) Retired 245 Chapel Dr, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.452.9764; C 828.208.5561; [email protected] Thomas, J. Hurley, III (Mary) - RE - (YV) Retired 215 Valencia Cir, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; R 336.924.3433; C 336.970.0603; [email protected] Thomas, Kennette R. L. (Jonathan) - PD - (YV) Campus Chaplain, Surry Community College (Dobson) 101 Oaklawn Rd, Mt. Airy, NC 27030; O 336.386.3283; R 336.710.6323; C 336.710.6323; [email protected] Thomas, W. Preston, III (Grace) - PL - (AP) Minneapolis-Elk Park PO Box 112, Minneapolis, NC 28652; O 828.737.0307; R 828.668.6060; C 828.442.9861; [email protected] Thompson, Bradley A. - FL - (CV) Bethel (Dysartsville) - Mount Pleasant - Zion Memorial 505 Collett St, Morganton, NC 28655; R 828.443.1218; [email protected] Thompson, C. Sydnor, III (Kelly) - FE - (BR) First (Rutherfordton) 194 Honeysuckle Dr, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; O 828.287.3704; R 828.482.1042; C 828.337.6868; [email protected] Thompson, D. Alan, Jr (Myra) - PL - (ME) Center Grove - St. Paul (Concord) 3688 Camp Julia Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28083; O 704.791.2907; R 704.932.7947; C 704.791.2907; [email protected] Thompson, George E. (Pat) - RE - (SM) Retired 191 Highland Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786; R 828.246.9187; C 828.424.0676; [email protected] Thompson, H. Kyle (Lora) - FE - (ME) Sharon (Charlotte) 4411 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211; O 704.366.9166; R 704.867.5309; C 704.989.9651; [email protected] Thompson, Henry C. (Marizell) - RE - (NP) Retired 3503 Crosstimbers Dr, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.282.3999; [email protected] Thompson, Larry W. (Arleen) - AM - (AP) Christ Boulevard (Statesville) 2601 Fines Creek Dr, Statesville, NC 28625; O 336.283.1132; R 704.873.4654; C 336.283.1132; [email protected] 86 Western North Carolina Conference Thompson, Paul B. (Tammy) - FE - (ME) Huntersville - Reactivate: Huntersville Pastor PO Box 378, Huntersville, NC 28070; O 704.785.7043; R 704.785.7043; C 704.785.7043; [email protected] Thompson, Stephanie D. - FL - (SM) Hickory Knoll - Maiden’s Chapel 563 Belleview Rd, Franklin, NC 28734; O 828.369.9300; R 828.342.2700; C 814.657.1960; [email protected] Thore, W. Christopher (Becca) - FE - (NP) Pastor, First Wesleyan (High Point) FWC 1701 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 27262; O 336.884.1111; R 336.886.5673; C 336.888.4505; F 336.884.1101; [email protected] Thurman, James M. - RE - (SM) Retired 26 Hickory Hill Ln, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; R 828.456.3982; C 828.246.5229; [email protected] Tilley, Kent D. (Cynthia) - FE - (CV) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Presbyterian Psychological Services 112 Garrison Dr, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.554.9900; R 704.616.4226; [email protected] Timberlake, Louis D. (Kathryn) - FE - (NP) Christ Executive Pastor (Greensboro) 401 Wedgedale Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403; O 336.299.1571; R 706.614.1757; C 706.614.1757; [email protected] Tingle, Randall A. (Melissa) - FE - (SM) Supervisor of Pastoral Care, Covenant Health System, Knoxville 1901 Clinch Ave, Attn of Chaplains Office, Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN 37916; O 865.541.1235; R 865.640.0532; C 865.640.0532; [email protected] Tisdale, John K. (Judy) - FE - (NP) Associate Executive and Clinical Director, Lucy Daniels Center 9003 Weston Pkwy, Cary, NC 27513; O 919.677.1400; R 336.578.7489; C 336.266.0399; F 919.408.3306; [email protected] Tookey, Jack D. (Jacqueline) - FE - (AP) Alleghany - Grayson 355 Coleman Dr, Sparta, NC 28675; O 336.337.2343; R 336.299.2903; C 336.337.2343; [email protected] Tookey, Jacqueline E. (Jack) - FE - (AP) Mount Zion (Piney Creek) and Big Sigh Ministries 355 Coleman Dr, Sparta, NC 28675; O 336.337.0401; R 336.337.0401; C 336.337.0401; [email protected] Toth, Angela P. (Craig) - FE - (NP) Lowes - Mizpah (Reidsville) 3171 NC Hwy 87, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.349.8650; R 336.349.8650; C 336.500.1151; [email protected] Toth, Craig M. (Angie) - PE - (NP) Mount Carmel (Stokesdale) 3171 NC Hwy 87, Reidsville, NC 27320; O 336.500.1767; R 336.349.8650; C 336.500.1767; [email protected] Tout, C. Thomas (Linda) - OR - (SM) Shady Grove (Waynesville) 376 Higher Ground Ridge, Waynesville, NC 28785; O 828.926.3965; R 828.926.6215; C 828.550.4851; [email protected] Towery, J. Billy, Jr (Karen) - FE - (ME) Pleasant Grove (Charlotte) PO Box 681900, Charlotte, NC 28216; O 704.392.2387; R 704.399.0182; C 704.433.4928; [email protected] Trantham, Julia S. - FD - (SM) Cullowhee-Speedwell Minister of Education and Spiritual Development PO Box 1267, Cullowhee, NC 28723; O 828.293.9215; R 828.734.2186; C 828.734.2186; [email protected] Treece, Bradley D. (Cindy) - PL - (UW) Piney Grove (Denton) - Pleasant Grove (Trinity) PO Box 28, Rockwell, NC 28138; O 704.202.8079; R 704.202.8079; C 704.202.8079; [email protected] Treece, Elaine M. (Max) - PL - (ME) Pineville Assistant 8633 Nightingale Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226; O 704.889.2022; R 704.542.3191; C 704.451.0844; [email protected] Tremper, Caitlin M. - FL - (UW) First (Asheboro) Assistant 2230 N Fayetteville St Apt 15-E, Asheboro, NC 27203; O 336.625.2224; C 919.413.6527; [email protected] Trotti, Davi L. - FL - (UW) Bethel - Long Pine - Morven - New Hope PO Box 583, Morven, NC 28119; O 704.690.3554; R 704.851.9690; C 704.690.3554; [email protected] Troutman, G. Dale - RE - (YV) Retired 2361 Snider Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055; R 336.961.3134; [email protected] Troutman, Jacob C. [Ted], III (Lynda) - RE - (NP) Retired 210 Twin Lakes Ct, Sunset Beach, NC 28468; R 336.944.7598; C 336.944.7598; [email protected] Troxler, Jeremy I. (Margaret) - FE - (BR) Spruce Pine 11090 Hwy 226 S, Spruce Pine, NC 28777; O 828.765.7446; R 828.765.2723; C 828.467.8743; [email protected] Truell, Jimmy C. (Hilda) - PL - (YV) Dulin 140 Angus Ct, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.998.5409; R 336.240.0365; C 336.240.0365; [email protected] Tucker, Ann M. (Steven) - FD - (YV) Therapist, Family Services, Inc. 512 Harper St, Winston Salem, NC 27104; O 336.722.8173; R 336.765.5397; C 336.817.9964; [email protected] Turman, Donald W. (Ramona) - RE - (SM) Retired 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; R 828.254.4942; C 828.545.5407; [email protected] Turman, M. Catherine (Ted) - FL - (CV) West Lincoln (David’s Chapel, Hebron, Laurel Hill) 183 Howard Lingerfelt, Vale, NC 28168; O 704.276.1411; R 336.429.6403; C 336.429.6403; [email protected] Turman, R. Keith (Chan) - FE - (SM) First (Waynesville) 37 Country Club Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786; O 828.456.9475; C 828.545.1568; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 87 Turman, Theodore C. (Cathy) - RL - (CV) West Lincoln Charge Assistant 183 Howard Lingerfelt Rd, Vale, NC 28168; O 704.276.1411; R 336.429.0981; C 336.429.0981; [email protected] Turner, Carolyn R. (Ken) - RL - (SM) Retired 812 High Splendor Rd, Robbinsville, NC 28771; R 828.479.3161; [email protected] Turner, Charles M. (Connie) - RE - (YV) Bailey’s Chapel 126 N Wentworth Dr, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.753.0480; R 336.753.0480; C 336.317.0655; [email protected] Turner, Debra S. - PL - (NP) Matthews Chapel (Stoneville) 2862 Snow Hill Church Rd, Danbury, NC 27016; O 336.392.6551; C 336.392.6551; [email protected] Turner, Kevin A. (Cynthia) - FD - (ME) Davidson Minister of Music and Worship PO Box 718, Davidson, NC 28036; O 704.892.8277; R 704.987.8266; C 704.737.2454; [email protected] Turner, Sean C. (Tracy) - FE - (CV) Hill’s Chapel 532 Falls Ave, Granite Falls, NC 28630; O 704.827.9511; R 828.396.3718; C 828.493.6861; [email protected] Turnipseed, Robert L. [Lonnie] (Olive) - RE - (AP) Retired 775 Spring Ln, Lansdale, PA 19446; R 215.361.8118; [email protected] Tutterow, R. Keith (Pat) - RE - (AP) Retired PO Box 370, Newland, NC 28657; R 828.733.5473; [email protected] Tutterow, W. Kirk (Cheryl Skinner) - FE - (ME) Trinity (Kannapolis) 416 E First St, Kannapolis, NC 28083; O 704.933.1127; R 980.255.0620; C 980.255.0620; [email protected] Tuttle, Richard B. (Christine) - FE - (BR) Covenant Community 11 Flowering Cherry Dr, Asheville, NC 28805; O 828.298.8955; R 803.524.3946; C 803.524.3946; [email protected] Tuttle, Robert G., Jr (Dianne) - RE - (BR) Retired PO Box 1876, Fairview, NC 28730; R 828.628.0745; [email protected] Tyson, Charles E. - RE - (UW) Retired 337 Watkins St, Asheboro, NC 27203; R 336.625.0710 Tyson, Joseph B. - RE - (CV) Retired 8627 Clover Meadow Dr, Dallas, TX 75243; R 214.348.2534 Underwood, Sarah C. (Andy) - FE - (CV) Sharon (Shelby) 871 College Ave, Shelby, NC 28152; O 704.481.7482; R 704.481.7482; C 704.678.0813; [email protected] Upchurch, W. Lynn, Jr (Sylvia) - FE - (ME) Blair Road (Mint Hill) 3711 Cherrybrook Dr, Charlotte, NC 28227; O 704.545.6785; C 704.232.1166; F 704.545.0256; [email protected] Updyke, Bruce D. (Dawn) - FE - (YV) Love’s (Walkertown) 6860 Rangecrest Rd, Belews Creek, NC 27009; O 336.595.2114; C 336.793.7284; [email protected] Van Meter, Allan R. (Laura) - FE - (NP) Archdale (Archdale) 3511 Garrell St, Archdale, NC 27263; O 336.431.7111; R 336.434.0214; C 336.403.6792; [email protected] Van Wieren, Will, III (Megan) - FE - (YV) Pine Grove (Kernersville) 1117 Fairweather Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284; O 336.996.4834; R 336.904.0667; C 704.723.2004; [email protected] Vang, CherLue (Mang) - RE - (UW) Retired 700 Guthrie Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128; C 704.626.9101; [email protected] Vaughan, Amy R. (Walter) - FD - (CV) Marvin (Lincolnton) 7094 Beargrass Rd, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673; O 704.732.2910; C 704.740.5974; [email protected] Vergin, Mary Jane (James) - RD - (ME) Retired 6913 Thermal Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211; R 704.366.7339; F 980.343.3607; [email protected] Vickers, Jason E. + (Lacey) - FE - (ME) Professor of Theology & Wesleyan Studies, Asbury Seminary (Memphis Campus) 4106 Thelma Ave, Dayton, OH 45415; O 937.305.8077; R 937.280.3174; C 704.231.0663; [email protected] Vickers, Mark M. Norman - FE - (NP) Christ (Greensboro) Assistant - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown) 3101 Northampton Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408; O 336.632.4581; R 336.282.8730; C 336.327.2112; [email protected] Vilagos, TeresaMarie T. (Joe) - FE - (ME) Emergency Dept. Chaplain, Carolinas Medical Center 148 Rose St, Mooresville, NC 28117; O 704.355.0614; R 704.662.3492; C 704.658.5699; [email protected] Villagrana, Hugo (Norma) - OE - (UW) Polkton PO Box 36, Polkton, NC 28135; O 816.351.4195; R 816.351.4195; C 816.351.4195; [email protected] Villagrana, Norma Hickman de (Hugo) - OE - (UW) Polkton Associate and Director, Circles of Hope PO Box 36, Polkton, NC 28103; O 816.351.4232; R 816.351.4232; C 816.351.4232; [email protected] Villanueva, Raymundo (Brigida) - PL - (CV) St. Luke’s Assistant (Hickory) 52 16th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.327.9837; R 828.962.6862; C 828.962.6862; [email protected] Virtue, Janice A. (Dwight Deuring) - FE - (NP) Leadership Education, Consulting, Coaching 73 Seminole Dr, Franklin, NC 28734; O 919.452.2854; R 919.452.2854; C 919.452.2854; [email protected] Vlastakis, Catherine K. (Kirk) - FE - (YV) Main Street (Kernersville) Associate Pastor 124 Golden Bear Ln, Clemmons, NC 27012; O 336.993.3411; R 336.830.3012; C 336.830.3012; [email protected] 88 Western North Carolina Conference Vredenburg, Yvonne L. [Vonnie] - RE - (NP) Retired PO Box 677, Springville, NY 14141; R 336.687.5970; C 336.687.5970; [email protected] Vun Cannon, L. Lewis (Lois) - RE - (NP) Retired 5015 Tower Rd, Unit D, Greensboro, NC 27410; R 336.282.2239; [email protected] Wachs, W. Ronald (Loretta) - RE - (YV) Retired 721 Lakewood Dr, Siler City, NC 27344; R 919.742.2824; C 336.402.1874; [email protected] Walker, Priscilla B. (Richard) - RL - (CV) Retired 1526 W Cabaniss Rd, Shelby, NC 28150; R 704.487.1465; C 704.472.4351; [email protected] Wall, Clifford W. (Christi) - FE - (AP) Clarksbury (Harmony) 905 E. Memorial Hwy, Harmony, NC 28634; O 704.546.2473; R 704.546.2473; C 980.221.0597; [email protected] Wall, Randy L. (Ann) - RE - (ME) Ann Street (Concord) 4845 Renfrew Dr, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.584.5816; R 704.584.5816; C 704.789.3975; [email protected] Wallace, E. Lou - RE - (NP) Retired 201 Orange Dr, Elon, NC 27244; R 336.584.0671 Wallace, Kyles Y. (Janet) - RE - (NP) Retired 1526 Skeet Club Rd, High Point, NC 27265; R 336.687.7665; C 336.687.7665; [email protected] Walton, Nancy D. (Lin Walton) - OE - (BR) Trinity - Berry Temple (Asheville) 168 Carolina Bluebird Loop, Arden, NC 28704; O 828.253.5471; C 336.341.7612; [email protected] Wannemacher, Margaret R. (Ted) - FL - (AP) Warrensville PO Box 187, Warrensville, NC 28693; O 828.446.5556; R 336.384.3391; C 828.446.5556; [email protected] Ward, J. Alexander [Al], Jr (Miriam) - RE - (NP) Retired 450 Silver Creek Trl, Kernersville, NC 27284; R 336.497.4196; C 336.309.4862; [email protected] Ward, J. Roy (Maxine) - RE - (NP) Retired 608 Donnas Dr, Hampstead, NC 28443; R 910.328.1732; C 336.932.1050; [email protected] Warlick, Harold C., Jr (Diane) - RE - (NP) Retired 1506 Wickliff Ave, High Point, NC 27262; R 336.889.2413; C 336.848.1391; [email protected] Warner, Sherman B. (Beverly) - RA - (ME) South (China Grove) 102 Willow Rd, Salisbury, NC 28147; O 704.857.4010; R 704.639.9165; C 704.647.2282; [email protected] Warren, C. Mac (Lisa) - PL - (AP) Macedonia - Olin 2904 Lone Hickory Rd, Yadkinville, NC 27055; O 336.813.6732; R 336.463.2232; C 336.813.6732; [email protected] Warren, David L. (Katie) - RL - (BR) Retired 146 Westwood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804; R 828.251.1294; C 828.279.0694; [email protected] Warren, Jerry D. (Susan) - RL - (BR) Fairview - Antioch 214 Gebe Ln, Hendersonville, NC 28792; O 828.243.9980; R 828.622.0285; C 828.243.9980; [email protected] Watford, James L. - FE - (NP) Jamestown Associate (Jamestown) PO Box 339, Jamestown, NC 27282; O 336.454.2717; C 336.210.0753; F 336.454.1514; [email protected] Watkins-Griffith, Stacey R. (Scott) - FE - (BR) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group 134 Brightmore Cir, Rutherfordton, NC 28139; O 704.375.5354; R 828.288.1745; C 828.447.4949; [email protected] Waugh, Randolph P. (Brenda) - RE - (YV) Retired 715 Ryder Cup Ln, Clemmons, NC 27012; R 336.409.5311; C 336.409.5311; [email protected] Weaver, Erin Michelle - FE - (UW) Incapacity Leave 200 Castlewood Dr, Apt 817, Salisbury, NC 28147; R 828.246.2469; C 828.246.2469; [email protected] Webb, James T., Jr (Kathy) - FE - (YV) Brookstown 3560 Grandview Club Rd, Pfafftown, NC 27040; O 336.945.3029; R 336.923.2511; C 336.971.4968; F 336.945.3029; [email protected] Webb, Jerry S. (Theresa) - FE - (YV) Hillsdale 131 Sawgrass Dr, Advance, NC 27006; O 336.998.4020; C 336.813.2063; F 336.998.2647; [email protected] Webb, Nathan S. (Logan) - PL - (NP) Pelham (Pelham) PO Box 558, Ruffin, NC 27326; O 336.388.2931; R 336.813.4367; [email protected] Webb, Robert R., III - FD - (ME) Director, Rural Church, Duke Endowment 800 E. Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28202; O 704.927.2251; R 704.927.2251; [email protected] Webb, Shelly F. - FE - (BR) Executive Director, Transylvania Christian Ministries, Inc. 563 Falls Creek Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768; O 828.884.2866; R 828.772.5326; C 828.772.5326; [email protected] Webster, Susan Suarez (Tim) - PL - (ME) Central Assistant for Hispanic Ministry (Charlotte) 9500 Covedale Dr, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 704.536.9157; C 704.242.0914; [email protected] Webster, Timothy A. (Susan) - FE - (ME) Aldersgate - Grace (Charlotte) 9500 Covedale Dr, Charlotte, NC 28270; O 704.523.5052; C 704.579.2515; F 704.541.7710; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 89 Wechter, Cynthia S. (Tom) - FE - (CV) St. Luke’s Associate (Hickory) 3348 Brandon Rd, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.433.1100; R 828.855.2484; C 828.514.2142; [email protected] Weekley, George C. (Ellen) - RE - (SM) Retired PO Box 33, Cullowhee, NC 28723; R 828.586.6730; C 828.226.6183; [email protected] Weekley, J. Mark (Jennie) - FE - (NP) Pleasant Garden (Pleasant Garden) PO Box 188, Pleasant Garden, NC 27313; O 336.674.5711; R 336.482.1647; C 704.961.2993; [email protected] Weekley, James F. (Rosalyn) - RE - (CV) Retired 202 Davis Ln, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.829.5972; R 704.829.5972 Weeks, Thomas W. (Carol) - RE - (CV) Retired 1935 Hidden Valley Ave, Lincolnton, NC 28092; R 704.735.2072 Wegwart, Wayne G. (Peggy) - RE - (UW) Retired 1996 Becky Hill Rd, Lexington, NC 27295; R 336.787.5064; C 336.225.0593; [email protected] Weiler, Marilyn L. (John) - FE - (YV) Pine Grove (Winston-Salem) 1131 Jonestown Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; O 336.765.2569; C 336.416.8905; [email protected] Weisner, Roger D. (Cindy) - FE - (BR) Intentional Interim - Weaverville (Weaverville) 35 Church St, Weaverville, NC 28787; O 828.645.6721; R 336.575.3974; C 336.575.3974; [email protected] Welch, Martha B. (Curran) - RE - (SM) Peachtree (Maggie Valley) - Piney Grove (Waynesville) 77-2 Whitfield Way, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; O 828.734.2712; R 828.734.2712; C 828.734.2712; [email protected] Welch, Patrick P. (Gail) - RE - (BR) Retired 104 Sandpiper Palisades St, Hendersonville, NC 28792; R 336.202.6000; C 336.202.6000; [email protected] Welch, R. Curran (Martha) - RE - (SM) Fincher’s Chapel - Mount Zion 77-2 Whitfield Way, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745; O 828.564.6285; C 828.564.6285; [email protected] Wensil, Tamara D. (Bill) - FE - (ME) Rocky Ridge (Concord) 3370 Roberta Church Rd SW, Concord, NC 28027; O 704.782.3579; R 704.784.9712; C 704.677.2305; [email protected] West, Chester R. (Linda) - RE - (CV) Retired PO Box 1264, Drexel, NC 28619; O 828.448.2544; R 828.433.5488; C 828.448.2544; [email protected] West, Christopher A. (Misty) - LS - (UW) Franklinville-Rehobeth 133 Depot St, Franklinville, NC 27248; O 423.736.9445; R 423.736.9445; C 423.736.9445; [email protected] Westfall, Joseph M. (Lori) - FE - (CV) St. Luke’s (Hickory) 273 25th Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601; O 828.327.9837; R 704.310.1360; C 704.310.1360; [email protected] Westmoreland, Christopher M. (Kristin) - FE - (SM) Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska) 86 Arcadia Lake Dr, Clyde, NC 28721; O 828.456.3993; R 828.565.0339; C 704.519.9660; [email protected] Westmoreland, James R. (Barbara) - RE - (CV) First (Gastonia) Minister of Congregational Care 2437 Woodleigh Dr, Gastonia, NC 28056; O 704.864.4371; R 704.864.3941; C 704.718.8272; F 704.864.2076; [email protected] White, Ashley S. - PL - (YV) Mallalieu-Jones (Mount Airy) 224 Westdale Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; O 336.705.7207; C 336.705.7207; [email protected] White, Avery E. - FE - (CV) Rhyne Heights (Lincolnton) 520 Madison St, Lincolnton, NC 28092; O 704.735.6136; R 704.559.9942; C 704.559.9942; [email protected] White, Charles D. [Denny], Jr (Carol) - RE - (UW) Retired 22 Beauregard Dr, Spencer, NC 28159; R 704.638.0776; C 704.798.2947; [email protected] White, James K. (Nancy) - FE - (UW) Love’s Grove PO Box 276, 8435 Talley Rd, Stanfield, NC 28163; O 704.888.4643; R 704.888.2301; C 704.787.1127; F 704.888.4641; [email protected] White, James S. (Hannah) - RE - (AP) Retired 353 N Bost St, Statesville, NC 28677; R 704.873.7787; [email protected] White, Judith L. - RE - (ME) Retired 3041 Winding Waters Way, Raleigh, NC 27164; R 704.932.0251; C 704.640.0835; [email protected] White, William M., Jr - OF - (ME) Morrows Chapel (Mooresville) PO Box 986, Waxhaw, NC 28173; O 704.664.2646; R 980.355.2349; C 301.943.5982; [email protected] Whitener, Kelly A. (Leah) - PL - (CV) Ivey Memorial PO Box 36, High Shoals, NC 28077; O 704.736.1901; R 704.689.1796; C 704.689.1796; [email protected] Whitley, Aubrey L. (Gail) - RA - (UW) Retired 17849 Page Rd, Mount Pleasant, NC 28124; R 704.986.4620 Whitlock, Dwight E., Jr (Dotty) - RE - (BR) Retired 12 Greenleaf Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732; R 828.687.2682; C 828.242.1316; [email protected] Whittaker, Robert W. (Debra) - PL - (CV) St. Mark’s (Belmont) 327 Nixon Rd, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.825.8175; R 704.674.2437; C 704.674.2437; [email protected] 90 Western North Carolina Conference Whittington, Timothy L. (Linda) - FE - (ME) Unity (Kannapolis) 8505 Unity Church Rd, Kannapolis, NC 28081; O 704.932.7605; R 704.932.5209; C 704.773.5104; F 704.982.3882; [email protected] Wilbourne, H. Bryant (Jackie) - RE - (NP) Retired 6705 Fegan Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358; R 336.643.5563; C 336.314.9335; [email protected] Wilburn Peeler, Julie R. (David Peeler) - FE - (YV) Oak Forest 1074 Country Ln, Winston Salem, NC 27107; O 336.764.2949; C 336.707.5961; [email protected] Wiley, Kayln M. (Grady) - PD - (BR) Mills River Director of Christian Education 68 Mimi Loop, Clyde, NC 28721; R 828.400.5665; [email protected] Wilfong, Victor A. (Debra) - PE - (BR) Oakley (Asheville) 93 Winston Ave, Asheville, NC 28803; O 828.242.3696; R 828.242.3696; C 828.242.3696; [email protected] Wilhelm, Sylvia D. - RE - (YV) Retired 1315 Creekshire Way, #436, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; R 336.202.2891; [email protected] Williams, Craven E. (Judith) - RE - (NP) Triad Native American (Greensboro) 4204-B Blazing Star Ln, Greensboro, NC 27410; O 336.908.1484; C 336.908.1484; [email protected] Williams, Edwin W., Jr - RE - (YV) Retired 803 E 8th Ave, Johnson City, TN 37601; R 615.929.2595 Williams, G. DeVere, Jr (Cynthia) - OR - (SM) Fines Creek 64 Blue Jay Loop, Maggie Valley, NC 28751; O 843.617.5457; C 843.617.5457; [email protected] Williams, George E. (Gaile) - RA - (CV) Mount Harmony-Burke Chapel 2985 Woodstream Dr, Valdese, NC 28690; O 828.438.3735; R 828.438.3735; C 828.358.8783; [email protected] Williams, J. Burton, Jr (Sharon) - FE - (CV) North (Morganton) 990 Sanford Dr, Morganton, NC 28655; O 828.437.3852; R 828.403.1259; C 828.403.1259; [email protected] Williams, Phillip E. (Beverly) - RE - (NP) Retired 3007 Darden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407; R 336.316.1290; [email protected] Williams, V. Anthony (Melodie) - PL - (CV) Mount Beulah-Providence 2032 Cabin Ln, Stanley, NC 28164; O 704.483.3339; R 704.830.4899; C 704.830.4899; [email protected] Williams-Gilbert, Carol (George Gilbert) - FE - (UW) Milford Hills (Salisbury) 1630 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, NC 28144; O 704.636.0471; C 336.601.7678; [email protected] Williams-Ruebel, Aryn (Jay) - PE - (SM) Long’s - Cruso 1064 Coffee Branch Rd, Canton, NC 28716; O 828.648.0380; C 252.229.6766; [email protected] Wilson, Benjamin F. (Mary) - RE - (ME) Retired 3805 Whistlers Knoll Ct, Charlotte, NC 28227; R 704.573.2284 Wilson, Bryan A. (Stephanie) - FL - (SM) Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford’s Chapel 114 Cherrywood Dr, Hayesville, NC 28904; O 828.342.3466; R 828.342.3466; C 828.342.3466; [email protected] Wilson, Charles W., II (Karen) - FE - (ME) Matthews - Wesley 4704 Biltmore Forest Dr, Matthews, NC 28105; O 704.847.6261; R 336.848.5085; C 336.848.5085;[email protected] Wilson, Daniel R. (Michelle) - PE - (ME) Boger’s Chapel 12407 Old Camden Rd, Midland, NC 28107; O 828.342.2836; R 828.342.2836; C 828.342.2836; [email protected] Wilson, Earl, Jr (Doris) - RE - (YV) Retired 516 Galesburg Dr, Monroe, NC 28110; C 336.210.4266; [email protected] Wilson, J. Christian (Marianne) - RE - (AP) Retired 2001 Fountain Ridge Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517; C 336.314.1646; [email protected] Wilson, Kathleen M. (Ken) - RE - (SM) Retired 223 Mountain View Dr, Waynesville, NC 28786; R 828.452.5515; F 828.456.7560; [email protected] Wilson, Mitchell F. (Beth) - FE - (YV) Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons) 157 N First St, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.731.6616; R 980.622.6357; C 980.622.6357; [email protected] Wilson, Vickie M. (Danny) - PL - (ME) Park Avenue (Mooresville) 106 Osprey Ln, Mooresville, NC 28117; O 704.663.3683; R 828.342.2835; C 828.342.2835; [email protected] Wilt, L. Rene (Bob) - FD - (YV) Yadkin Valley Church Vitality Strategist 6811 Fairway Point Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269; O 304.771.0123; R 304.771.0123; C 304.771.0123; [email protected] Wingeier-Rayo, Diana (Philip) - FE - (ME) Family Leave 1902 Aves Cove, Pflugerville, TX 78660; C 512.806.4667; [email protected] Winstead, Michael E. (Wanda) - FE - (YV) Chaplain, St. Elizabeth Regional Health 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905; O 765.502.4106; R 765.477.7714; C 765.418.2918; [email protected] Wiseman, Robert W. (Lynda) - RE - (YV) Retired 1311 E Union St, Morganton, NC 28655; R 336.283.1034; C 336.283.1034; [email protected] 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 91 Wishon, Lisa L. - RE - (NP) Retired 2089 Salisbury Square, Winston-Salem, NC 27127; R 336.788.4197; C 336.466.4458; [email protected] Witty, Robert L., Jr - RE - (NP) Retired 6729 Lake Brandt Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358; R 336.643.9317 Wombough, William B. (Janice) - RE - (BR) Little Sandy 125 Reeves Rd, Leicester, NC 28748; O 828.683.0825; R 828.683.0825; C 704.308.0794; [email protected] Wood, Floyd J. - RA - (UW) Retired 9985 Cool Springs Rd, Woodleaf, NC 27054; R 704.278.0306; C 704.433.3238; [email protected] Woodard, Louis H. (Sandra) - RE - (BR) Retired PO Box 371, Little Switzerland, NC 28749; O 828.467.5791; R 828.765.9015; C 828.467.5791; [email protected] Woods, John C., Jr (Beth) - FE - (NP) Tabernacle (Greensboro) 5721 Methodist Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.674.2941; R 336.907.3235; C 336.480.4550; F 336.764.0993; [email protected] Wooten, Dana B. (Vickie) - RE - (UW) Retired 567 Caladium Ct, Kernersville, NC 27284; C 336.816.3495; [email protected] Wooten, Marilyn B. - RL - (ME) Pleasant Grove (Mineral Springs) PO Box 466, Mineral Springs, NC 28108; O 704.617.1023; R 704.617.1023; C 704.617.1023; [email protected] Worley, Edwin (Jewell) - RL - (BR) Retired 55 Camille Ln, Leicester, NC 28748; R 828.683.9487; C 828.713.6473; [email protected] Worthy, Carl M., Jr (Charlene) - RE - (NP) Retired 4712 Barrington Place Ct, Jamestown, NC 27282; C 336.202.3736; [email protected] Wortman, Manuel D. (Karen) - RE - (YV) Retired 1329 Beechwood Ln, Chapel Hill, NC 27516; R 919.942.3612; C 919.215.0480; [email protected] Wray, Leslee L. (Dan) - FE - (UW) New Mount Tabor (Richfield) 429 Gaddy Farm Rd, Mount Gilead, NC 27306; O 704.984.0066; C 704.984.0066; F 704.983.6662; [email protected] Wrencher, Brandon P., Sr (Erica) - PE - (NP) New Church Start (Northern Piedmont) 402 E McCulloch St, Greensboro, NC 27406; O 336.763.9359; R 336.763.9359; C 910.603.0199; [email protected] Wright, Carrie S. (Recil) - FD - (ME) Hawthorne Lane Minister of Worship Arts (Charlotte) 501 Hawthorne Ln, Charlotte, NC 28204; O 704.322.8131; R 803.207.9763; C 803.207.9763; [email protected] Wright, Wade E. (Anna) - RA - (AP) Retired 150 Vic Ct, Hiddenite, NC 28636; R 828.632.8784 Wyant, David A. (Denise) - RE - (CV) High Shoals - Iron Station 1214 Hidden Creek Cir, Hickory, NC 28602; O 704.222.3257; R 704.222.3257; C 704.222.3257; [email protected] Wyman, William C., Jr (Jacquie Turner) - RE - (ME) Retired 935 Greentree Dr, Charlotte, NC 28211; R 704.366.4363; [email protected] Wynn, Nina Weaver (Richard) - FE - (ME) Director of Community Outreach, Amity Group Foundation 1132 Linda Ln, Charlotte, NC 28211; O 704.900.5706; R 704.442.9010; C 704.301.1852; [email protected] Yarborough, Ellen S. - RD - (YV) Retired 1805 Bennett St, Raleigh, NC 27604; R 919.307.3256; [email protected] Yarbrough, Jack B. (Sylvia) - RE - (YV) Retired 525 Steeple View Ct #1, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; R 336.748.1063; [email protected] Yates, W. George (Nancy) - RE - (ME) Retired 1096 Scruggs Cir, Canton, NC 28716; R 828.476.6877; [email protected] Yeager, John W. (Aimee) - PE - (CV) Webbs Chapel 4457 Burton Ln, Denver, NC 28037; O 704.483.9434; R 352.278.0409; C 352.278.0409; [email protected] Young, C. Garland (Jane) - RE - (SM) Retired 3002 Black Elk Ct, Burlington, NC 27215; R 336.350.7178; [email protected] Young, C. Milton (Margaret) - RE - (BR) Retired 8 Beaverdam Knoll Rd, Asheville, NC 28804; R 828.253.6606; [email protected] Young, Charles A. (Donna) - PL - (CV) Brown’s Chapel 371 Fern Hill Rd, Troutman, NC 28166; O 704.902.0451; R 704.528.3164; C 704.902.0451; [email protected] Young, Charles S. [Sandy], III (Kelly) - PL - (UW) Cid-Fairview 19341 NC Hwy 109, Denton, NC 27239; O 336.250.1633; R 336.859.3825; C 336.250.1633; [email protected] Young, H. Claude, Jr (Betty Jean) - RE - (YV) Retired 5 Speyside Cir, Pittsboro, NC 27312; O 919.542.3302; R 919.542.3302; [email protected] Young, J. Shane (Amy) - PL - (YV) Cornatzer 130 Ridgehaven Pl, Mocksville, NC 27028; O 336.998.0687; R 336.751.3998; C 336.909.8630; F 336.751.0070; [email protected] 92 Western North Carolina Conference Yount, Paul W., Jr (Jean) - RE - (BR) Retired 151-A Lake Club Cir, Apt. A, Hendersonville, NC 28792; R 828.891.5074; [email protected] Yourse, Reginald [Rick] (Zata) - PL - (NP) Collins Grove (Greensboro) 7 Manard Ct, Greensboro, NC 27407; O 336.668.0529; R 336.547.0600; C 336.847.1453; [email protected] Yow, Erin Grot (Jonathan) - FE - (CV) South Point (Belmont) 510 South Point Church Rd, Belmont, NC 28012; O 704.825.4019; R 704.310.0490; C 704.310.0490; [email protected] Yow, James L. (Susan) - RE - (UW) Retired 4870 Polk Ford Rd, Stanfield, NC 28163; R 336.409.4220; C 336.409.4220; [email protected] Yu, K. Kale - OE - (YV) Mount Zion (Trinity) 4424 Edbury Ct, High Point, NC 27265; O 201.312.4825; R 201.312.4825; [email protected] Zastovnik, Linda S. - FD - (ME) Davidson Associate Minister for Adult Faith Formation PO Box 718, Davidson, NC 28036; O 704.892.8277; R 704.770.1858; C 704.770.1858; [email protected] Zuniga, Oscar F. (Sonia) - AM - (YV) New Hope (Winston-Salem) Assistant Pastor 258 Hope Crossing Dr, Lexington, NC 27295; O 336.427.3469; R 336.692.3085; C 336.692.3085; [email protected] Clergy registered at 2017 Annual Conference: 1,092 C. CLERGY GRANTED HONORABLE LOCATION

Baucom, Robert M., 706 Zane Perkins Dr, Lexington, NC 27292; Covenant (High Point) (NP) Baxter, Andrew D., 2114 Lockhart Dr, Charlotte, NC 28630; R 704.491.4768; [email protected]; Myers Park (Charlotte) (ME) Blanton, Thomas E., Jr, 2228 Russell Dr, Granite Falls, NC 28630; R 828.313.0960; [email protected]; First (Granite Falls) (AP) Brown, William K., 105 McLeod Ave, Belmont, NC 28012; R 704.829.7908; [email protected]; First (Mount Holly) (CV) Carter, Karen L., 1075 Ivey Rd, Apt F, Graham, NC 27253; C 336.264.7437; [email protected]; First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City) (CV) Carter, Pamela B., 801 Skyway Ct, Lakeland, FL 33803; First (Waynesville) (SM) Cates, Phillip K., 5516 Bridford Pl, Raleigh, NC 27613; R 919.866.1049; [email protected] Cirksena, Randall J., Jr, 324 E William St, Albert Lea, MN 56007; R 507.254.8752; [email protected] Clark, Linda H., 4819 Rollingwood Dr, Durham, NC 27713; R 919.544.2520; [email protected] Farabow, Karla V., 639 Ansley Way, High Point, NC 27265; R 336.682.7417; C 336.682.7417; [email protected]; Green Street (Winston-Salem) (YV) Fox, Debbie L., 626 Summit St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101; R 336.725.9260; [email protected]; Centenary (Winston-Salem) (YV) Fussell, David J., 4351-104 Anson Ln, Orlando, FL 32814; R 919.612.9443; [email protected] Greenawalt, Robert L., 5612 Lindenshire Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.676.9504; [email protected]; Tabernacle (Greensboro) (NP) Haire, William D., 107 Lexington Ct, Nashville, TN 37215; R 615.294.7900; [email protected] Hall, Elmer O., PO Box 233, Hot Springs, NC 28743; R 828.622.7206; Central (Asheville) (BR) Hamby, Joe A., 426 Mammoth Oaks Ln, Charlotte, NC 28270; R 704.367.1036; C 704.574.6154; [email protected]; First (Charlotte) (ME) Hemenway, Deborah G., 7700 Covey Chase Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210; R 704.552.2012; [email protected]; St. Andrew’s (Charlotte) (ME) Hemenway, Geoffrey C., 7700 Covey Chase Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210; R 704.552.2012; [email protected]; St. Andrew’s (Charlotte) (ME) Hill, Walter S., 5020 Waple Ln, Alexandria, VA 22304; R 703.855.2183; [email protected] Honbarger, Kevin L., 2820 Oakglade Ct, Matthews, NC 28105; R 704.844.2522; C 704.737.1158; [email protected]; Providence (Salisbury) (ME) Kendall, Lonnie M., 507 Apple Ridge Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406; R 336.271.2611; [email protected]; Dobson - Oak Grove (Mount Airy) (YV) Miller, Corey G., 3934 Burning Tree Ln, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; O 336.727.9976; R 336.924.0955; [email protected]; Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) (YV) Moran, Michael J., 4104 Waldenbrook Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407; R 336.855.1381; C 336.451.5297; [email protected]; Jamestown (NP) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 93 Novotney, Adele B., 68 Cottage Loop, Waynesville, NC 28785; R 828.734.9771; [email protected]; First (Waynesville) (SM) Overbey, Ancil, III, 1401 Rivermont Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054; R 704.953.2612; [email protected]; First (Stanley) (CV) Redmon, Thomas E., 760 Spaulding Heights Dr, Atlanta, GA 30350; R 678.852.9084; [email protected] Reimer, Timothy A., 6976 Thornberry Trail, Oshkosh, WI 54904; O 920.836.1793; R 920.836.1793; C 704.302.5678; [email protected]; Reynolds, Michael L., 4 Coventry Dr SE, Rome, GA 30161 Simpson, Thomas E., 200 Sparrow Springs Rd, Kings Mountain, NC 28086; R 704.739.6956; Epworth (Gastonia) - Mount Pleasant (Stanley) (CV) Smith, Mark R., 307 Ridgeway Dr, Greensboro, NC 27403; O 336.763.0900; C 630.200.6120; [email protected]; Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown) (NP) Smith, Reginald L., 162 E Jackson St, Coats, NC 27521; R 912.344.1332 Smith, Royce E., 109 Elm Dr, Asheville, NC 28805; R 828.298.8700; [email protected]; Groce (Asheville) (BR) Snyder, Melinda K. [Mindy], 221 Bridgewater Dr, Advance, NC 27006; R 336.998.4406; C 336.403.7288; [email protected]; Elbaville (Advance) (YV) Wallace, Jack D., Jr, 240 Oak Lea Dr, Conway, SC 29526; C 336.831.6813; [email protected]; Sunrise (Lewisville) (YV) D. DIACONAL MINISTERS

Allred, Edward W. (Martha) - DR - (NP) Retired 4658 Creekview Rd, McLeansville, NC 27301; R 336.342.5399; C 336.504.3537; [email protected] Bingham, Rebecca G. (Keith) - DM - (ME) Personal Leave 6800 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270; R 980.272.6311; C 336.816.4346; [email protected] Carmichael, M. Susan - DR - (BR) Retired 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; R 828.255.4689 Christy, Mark H. (LuAnn) - DR - (NP) Retired 1520 South Scales St, Reidsville, NC 27320; R 336.327.5106; C 336.327.5106; [email protected] Coble, W. Howard (Kitty) - DR - (NP) Retired 515 W Parkway Ave, High Point, NC 27262; R 336.884.8595; C 336.870.6873 Cox, Barbara A. - DR - (ME) Retired 6053 Wilora Lake Rd, Room # 424, Charlotte, NC 28212 Dougherty, Michael P. - DM - (NP) Director of Traditional Music, Hyde Park UMC (South Central Dist, FL Conf) 12616 Catamaran Pl, Tampa, FL 33618; O 813.253.5388; R 336.848.2301; [email protected] Hina, Peggy L. (Edward) - DR - (BR) Retired 1506 Walnut Ridge Rd, Brevard, NC 28712; R 828.884.4425; [email protected] Hitch, Janet M. - DR - (UW) Retired PO Box 243, New London, NC 28127; R 704.796.5570; C 704.796.5570 Lile, Rebecca K. (David Wangerin) - DM - (BR) Personal Leave 606 Brown Ave, Waynesville, NC 28786; R 828.246.0097; [email protected] McGarrah, Sandra M. (Bob) - DM - (ME) Environmental Educator, Charlotte YMCA 902 Morningstar Ln, Stallings, NC 28104; O 704.641.6847; R 704.641.6847; C 704.641.6847; [email protected] Morgan, Jean M. - DR - (BR) Retired 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; R 828.252.1931 Quick, Kathryn E. (Gerald Davis) - DM - (BR) Personal Leave 70 Fairway Dr, Asheville, NC 28805; R 828.298.1259; C 828.989.9489; [email protected] Ritch, Catherine - DM - (ME) Circuit Riding Musician Ministry PO Box 935, Indian Trail, NC 28079; O 704.641.3005; R 704.641.3005; C 704.641.3005; [email protected] Shinneman, Bonnie S. (Dean) - DR - (SM) Retired 9153 Yarrow St Apt 1621, Broomfield, CO 80021; R 303.403.2325; [email protected] Thompson, Mavis C. (Robert) - DR - (ME) Retired 3610 Randolph Rd, Rm 211, Charlotte, NC 28211 94 Western North Carolina Conference E. DEACONESSES Blevins, Barbara - DC - (BR) Retired 108 Montford Ave, Apt 7, Asheville, NC 28801; C 678.234.2615; [email protected] Carmichael, M. Susan - DC - (BR) Retired 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; R 828.255.4689 Chenault, Debra Sue - DC - (BR) Retired 252 Riverview Dr, Apt 1, Asheville, NC 28806; R 828.255.4854; C 828.775.6036; [email protected] Garrison, Nancy C. - DC - (BR) Retired 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; O 828.253.6712; [email protected] Jones, Esther - DC - (BR) Retired 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; R 828.254.8680 Kempson, Cameron - DC - (BR) Director of Education, SimplyHome, and Spiritual Director 56 Ormond Ave, Arden, NC 28704; O 828.335.3579; R 828.335.3579; C 828.335.3579; [email protected] Kirby, Laura - DC - (BR) Executive Director, Haywood Street Congregation 1 Linwood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804; O 828.575.2477; R 828.350.0833; C 828.545.8076; [email protected] Minick, Robin R. (Christopher) - DC - (SM) Leave of Absence 290 Chambers Rd, Waynesville, NC 28786; R 828.456.8198; [email protected] Morgan, Jean M. - DC - (BR) Retired 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; R 828.252.1931 Owens, Tracey S. - DC - (BR) Director of Activities, Brooks-Howell Home 249 Fleming Ave, Marion, NC 28752; O 828.253.6712; R 828.246.6006; C 828.246.6006; [email protected] Pittman, Deborrah - DC - (BR) Communication Technology/Web Design, Brooks-Howell Home 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801; O 828.779.7959; R 828.779.7959; C 828.779.7959; [email protected] Roller, Mary Lou (Earl) - DC - (ME) Retired 521 Woodberry Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732; [email protected] Ryde, Helen - DC - (BR) Southeastern Jurisdiction Regional Organizer, Reconciling Ministries Network 25 Maybelle Ln, Apt N, Weaverville, NC 28787; R 508.247.7818; [email protected] Williamson, Ruth H. - DC - (NP) Enrichment Activities & Spiritual Care Leader, Madison UMC/Rockingham Co. Outreach 1610 Lindsay Bridge Rd, Madison, NC 27025; C 336.613.1607; [email protected] Young, Linda M. - DC - (ME) Administrative Assistant, St. Paul (Mooresville) PO Box 404, Catawba, NC 28609; O 828.244.1846; R 828.241.2343; [email protected]

F. MISSION PERSONNEL 1. CHURCH AND COMMUNITY WORKERS AND OTHER PERSONS IN MISSION SERVING WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE CONFERENCE Active deaconesses named above, and Connelly, Brenda, 1863 Twin Ponds Dr, Hickory 28602 Morgan, Dwaine, 2650 Belshire Dr, Conover 28613 Sigmon, Vickie B., 437 E. Sprague St, Winston-Salem 27127 Zigbuo, Mary, Anson County, NC

2. CURRENT MISSIONARIES AFFILIATED WITH THE CONFERENCE Price, Debbie, 61 Vernon St, Keyser, WV 26726 Biswas, Clara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Gitobu Esther, Cambodia Hilderbrant, Randy, Director of Youth Ministries, The Jubilee Project, Sneedville TN Graner, Gordan and Ardell, Bolivia Lynch, Fran, Alaska Shutsha, Valentine Poto, Wings of Sharing Ministry, Democratic Republic of Congo Umembudi, Akasa Jacques, Wings of Sharing Ministry, Democratic Republic of Congo Baker, Jonathan and Donna, Democratic Republic of Congo Om, Samuel, Director of Educational Resource Development, Methodist Mission, Phnom Penh, Cambodia 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 95 3. RETIRED MISSIONARIES Alvord, Alec M. and Dorothy W., 306 Oak Pl, Asheville 28803-1930 Bigham, William O. and Martha E., PO Box 187, Liberty 27298 Connelly, Rick and Brenda, 1863 Twin Ponds Dr, Hickory 28602 Newman, Harry A., 3277 Tradition Circle, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 Swain, David L. and Betty S., Givens Estates, 24-C Wesley Dr, Asheville 28801 Turman, Donald W. and Ramona, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Woodcock, Everett and Vera, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Yount, Paul W., Jr., 322 S. Rugby Rd, Hendersonville 28791 Zarmer, Mary Frances, 1129 Carolina Village Rd, Hendersonville28792

4. ADDITIONAL RETIRED DEACONESSES, MISSIONARIES, AND HOME MISSIONARIES RESIDING WITHIN THE BOUNDS OF THE CONFERENCE Benson, Marilyn, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Bowden, Sara Frances, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Campbell, Barbara, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Campbell, Gladys, PO Box 8, Lake Junaluska 28745 Carmichael, M. Susan, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Carr, Maureen, 1680 Hendersonville Rd, No. B-08, Asheville 28803 Clark, Ruth, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Conerly, Robert H. and Beth J., PO Box 128, Sandy Ridge 27046 Craven, Margaret, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Crisologo, Loreto, 122 Far Horizons Ln, Givens Estates, Asheville 28803 Davis, Mary, Givens Estates, 520 Cokesbury Lane, Asheville 28803 Davis, Robert and Ella, 671 E. Lake View, Hayesville 28904 Estel, Grace, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Fischer, June, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Foster, Phyllis, 35 Three-Mile Knob Rd, Pisgah Forest 28768 Frazier, Hugh and Elizabeth, 129 Woodland Ln, Hayesville 28904 Gibbs, Lewis and Dottie, 126 Strawbridge Ct, Asheville, NC 28803 Goyne, James and Sarah, 5200 Vickrey Chapel Rd, Greensboro 27407 Hassing, Per and Ruth, 100 Wesley Dr, Nos. 702-703, Givens Estates, Asheville 28803 Hipkins, James, 266 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville 28801 Janzen, Ann, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Letzig, Betty, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Longstreth, Mary Z., Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Lundy, Elizabeth, 97 Lundy Ln, Waynesville 28786 Markham, Barbara, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Martin, Patricia K., PO Box 759, Lake Junaluska 28745 Phillips, Carlisle and Ruth, PO Box 921, Lake Junaluska 28745 Pittman, Deborrah, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Reddick, Beverly, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Rice, Mary, 251 Jones Cove Rd, Asheville 28805 Rogers, Agnes, Wesley Commons, 1110 Marshall Rd, Greenwood, SC 29646 Ruegger, Marjorie, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Scheuerman, Rosemary, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Smith, LeGrand B. & Jayne, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Smyth, Richard and Sylvia, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Stewart, Ruth, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave. Asheville 28801 Strunk, Leon and Martha, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Tyson, Dana, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Van Burnham, Amber, Wesley Dr, Apt. 15C, Asheville 28803 Wingeier, Douglas and Carol, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 Wray, Naomi, Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28801 96 Western North Carolina Conference G. LAY MEMBERS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1: APPALACHIAN Alleghany - Grayson: Jon Murphy, Altamont - Jonas Ridge: Karen Collins, Arbor Grove-Union: Savannah Holbrook, Banner Elk: Bob Von Nessen, Baton-Littlejohn: Janice Chester, Bethany (West Jefferson): Burt Prange, Bethel (Statesville) - Marvin (Stony Point): Jeff Carson, Bethelview- Valle Crucis: Wanda Winebarger, Bethlehem (Statesville): Jeff Morrow, Broad Street (Statesville): Bill Winters, Christ Boulevard (Statesville): Emma Ward, Clarksbury (Harmony): Carol Brazel, Cool Spring (Cleveland): Stephen Page, Crossfire: Betty Poe, Deerfield (Boone): Dana Holden, Elkin-Jonesville: Jane Madison, FaithBridge (Blowing Rock): Elise Sigmon, First (Elkin): Joan Sanders, First (Granite Falls): Lorraine Burns, First (Jonesville)-Ebenezer: Elsie Tivey, First (Lenoir): John Davis, First (North Wilkesboro): Brian Smith, First (Troutman): Sheila Dagenhart, Foothills Cooperative Parish: Sharon Bryant, Foothills Cooperative Parish: Kim Willis, Friendship (Statesville): Reggie Weisner, Grace Chapel (Granite Falls): Steve Zushin, Green Hill - Beaver Creek: Amanda Witherspoon-Morrow, Henson’s Chapel-Mabel: Robin Tyndall, Hiddenite: Bill Randlett, Hudson (Hudson): Terri Clark, Jefferson (Jefferson): Janice Henson, Liberty - Philadelphia: Sharon Ellis, Macedonia-Olin: Garry Revels, Maple Springs-Charity: Kim Lackey, Millers Creek - Dunkirk: Kenny Bumgarner, Monticello (Statesville): Faye Perry, Mount Hermon (Lenoir) - Cedar Valley (Lenoir): William Deal, Mountain Valley: Donna Dalton, Mountain View (Statesville) - Wesley Chapel (Hamptonville): Randy Miller, New Covenant (Lenoir): Alice Dula, Newland (Newland): Bob Stancil, North Caldwell: Mount Olivet - Harper’s Chapel: Darren Sides, Pisgah (Hiddenite) - Trinity (Statesville) : Kay Sherrill, Pisgah (Linville Falls) - Linville: Thomas Webb, Rocky Springs: Daniel Scott Mitchell, Rose Chapel (Statesville): Sara Blackwelder, Sandy Ridge (Statesville) - Snow Creek (Statesville): Linda Waugh, Shiloh (Statesville) - Wesley Chapel: Larry Campbell, Sparta (Sparta): Gayle Cobb, Stony Point (Stony Point): Larry Moose, Temple Hill-Roaring River: Donna Hill, Toe Valley: Martha Phillips, Trinity (Lenoir): Gary McLean, Union Grove (Union Grove): Kenny Edmisten, Warrensville: Ted Wannemacher, West Jefferson (West Jefferson): Jim Barlow, Wil- kesboro (Wilkesboro): Jan Taylor; At Large: Baton-Littlejohn: Linda Herold, Boone (Boone): Colette Krontz, Boone (Boone): Dustin Mailman, Boone (Boone): Maggie Tilley, Broad Street (Statesville): Allen Bost, Broad Street (Statesville): Maryette Bost, Broad Street (Statesville): Jane Campbell, Broad Street (Statesville): Malcolm Campbell, Christ Boulevard (Statesville): Wayne Ward, Crossfire: Harold Bowlin, Crossfire: Richard Current, Crossfire: Ruth Current, FaithBridge (Blowing Rock): Emily Hincher, Grace Chapel (Granite Falls): Margo Bowman, Grace Chapel (Granite Falls): Beverly Curtis, Hudson (Hudson): Sherry Summerlin, Monticello (Statesville): Jennifer Julian, Mountain Valley: Ruth Williams, New River Charge: Carolyn Moser, North Caldwell: Mount Olivet - Harper’s Chapel: Diane Rogers, Pisgah (Hiddenite) - Trinity (Statesville) : Joe Sherrill, Pisgah (Linville Falls) - Linville: Kay Webb, Sandy Ridge (Statesville) - Snow Creek (Statesville): Walter Joyner, Sandy Ridge (Statesville) - Snow Creek (Statesville): Greg Waugh, Spar- ta (Sparta): Talina Pipes, Stony Point (Stony Point): Micki Earp, Stony Point (Stony Point): Angie Moose, Stony Point (Stony Point): Bob Peoples, Toe Valley: Carolyn Garland, Union Grove (Union Grove): Jenny Mann, Union Grove (Union Grove): Joe Mann, Union Grove (Union Grove): Phyllis VanHoy, Warrensville: Dillon Culbreth, Wilkesboro (Wilkesboro): Jim Day, Wilkesboro (Wilkesboro): Pat Day; Youth Lay Member: Deerfield (Boone): Emma Austin, Mountain Valley: Ellie Berryman; Young Adult Lay Member: Boone (Boone): Stephen Fitch. Total (96) 2: BLUE RIDGE Abernethy (Asheville): Jean Fulbright, Acton (Asheville): Kenneth Baughn, Addie’s Chapel (Marion) - Cross (Marion): Connie Martin, Alexander - Gray’s Chapel: Patsy Johnson, Alexander Chapel (Asheville): Gary Seiler, Asbury Memorial (Asheville): Ellen Banks, Avery’s Creek (Arden): Ronnie McHone, Bald Creek - Pensacola: Sharon Wilson, Balfour - Moore’s Grove: Marian Baer, Barnardsville (Barnardsville, Mountain Valley, Pleasant Gap): Tim Buckner, Bethany (Fairview): Nancy Searcy, Bethel (Old Fort) - Old Fort: James Cannon, Biltmore (Asheville): Kylee Rose Frye, Bright Hope Laurel (Mars Hill): Rich Ashley, Carson’s Chapel - Trinity (Nebo): Robert Slough, Central (Asheville): Gene Charleton, Central (Asheville): Trudi Peters, Central (Asheville): Linda Sexton-Patrick, Christ (Weaverville): Laura Lever, Clark’s Chapel (Weaverville): Harriet Burnette, Clinchfield (Marion): Jim Arnold, Davis Chapel-Piney Mountain: Elaine Melson, East Asheville (Asheville): David Stovall, East Marion (Marion): Cline Pyatt, Ebenezer - St. Mark’s: Ed Eller, Edneyville (Hendersonville): Sandra Caldwell, English Chapel (Pisgah Forest): Nancy Owen, Etowah (Etowah): Dave Hudelson, First (Brevard): Steve Arnaudin, First (Brevard): Robert Hayward, First (Brevard): Greta Wolfe, First (Forest City): Becky Heath, First (Hendersonville): Joyce Forth, First (Marion): Danny Cook, First (Rutherfordton): Jimmy Dancy, Fletcher (Fletcher): Susan Goble, Francis Asbury (Candler): Pam Moser, Gilboa - Gilkey - Thermal City: Jackie Bridges, Glenwood - Pleasant Hill (Marion): Anita Herring, Glenwood - Pleasant Hill (Marion): Roxie Hoffman, Groce (Asheville): Mike Demos, Groce (Asheville): Debbie Ross, Higgins Memorial (Burnsville): David Cort, Hope (East Flat Rock): Mary Cash, Kistler’s Chapel - Tanner’s Grove: David McCraw, Lebanon (Mill Spring): Lynne Christiansen, Little Sandy (Leicester): Julius Abee, Mars Hill (Mars Hill): John Jalocha, Mills River (Mills River): Dianne King, Montmorenci (Candler): Leslie Cox, Nebo - Snow Hill (Morganton): Doris W Morrison, Newdale: Gwen Harris, Pleasant Grove (Forest City): Don Price, Providence - West Marion: Kevin Reinke, Providence (Rutherford): Lujuanna Clayton, Rosman - Selica: Maechel Patterson, Salem (Bostic): Kristin Austin, Salem (Weaverville): Phil Potter, Saluda - Columbus: Susan Johnson, Skyland (Asheville): Betsy Finger, Skyland (Asheville): Diane Rutledge, Snow Hill (Candler): Linda Barefoot, Spruce Pine (Spruce Pine): Sharon Drum, St. Paul’s (Asheville): Troy Hunnicutt, St. Timothy (Brevard): Mary Griffin, Sunshine (Bostic): Becky F. Pendleton, Teague’s Chapel (Marshall): Carolyn Frisbee, Trinity - Berry Temple (Asheville): Glen Parham, Tryon (Tryon): Patricia Roshaven, Weaverville (Weaverville): John Dankel, Wells Spring (Forest City): Roxie Simmons, Wells Spring (Forest City): Joann Whiteside; At Large: Central (Asheville): Ken Partin, Central (Asheville): Lynette Sills, East Marion (Marion): Jo Pyatt, Ebenezer - St. Mark’s: Carol Godfrey, First (Brevard): Jim Alderman, First (Brevard): Beecher Allison, First (Brevard): Shannon Allison, First (Brevard): Fred Cantler, First (Brevard): Jeremy Gibbs, First (Brevard): Liz Gibbs, First (Forest City): Judy Toney, First (Marion): Debra Boldon, First (Marion): Linda Davidson, First (Rutherfordton): Dan Smith, First (Rutherfordton): Todd Snaith, Haywood Street Congregation (NS) (Asheville): David Holland, Montmorenci (Candler): Lane Mallonee, New Hope (Rutherfordton): Luvenia Abrams, Newdale: David Styles, Providence - West Marion: Lincoln Pupoh, Providence - West Marion: Michelle Pupoh, Salem (Bostic): Caroline Wood, Salem (Bostic): Gary Wood, Snow Hill (Candler): Jim Barefoot, Spruce Pine (Spruce Pine): Bruce Ikard, Trinity - Berry Temple (Asheville): Mary Downes, Weaverville (Weaverville): McKenzie Dillingham, Weaverville (Weaverville): Joanie Strohm; Youth Lay Member: None; Young Adult Lay Member: None. Total (100) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 97 3: CATAWBA VALLEY Abernethy Memorial (Newton): Joel Herman, Abernethy Memorial (Rutherford College): Mike Baumberger, Aldersgate (Shelby): Rob Jackson, Aldersgate (Shelby): Richard Strachan, Arneys Fairview (Morganton): J Dianne Jamerson, Asbury (Lincolnton): John Withers, Belwood (Kadesh, Knob Creek, St. Peter’s): Lorinda Richard, Bess Chapel - Bethlehem (Lincolnton): Terry Laughlin, Bethel - Mount Pleasant - Zion Memorial: Ray Kiser, Bethel (Hickory) - St. John’s: Debbie Poovey, Bethel (Morganton): Donna Osborne, Bethesda - Cramer Memorial - Lowell/Smyre: Carolyn Helms, Bethlehem (Claremont): Lemmie Smith, Beulah-Concord: Al Spicer, Boger City (Lincolnton): Charles Reep, Boiling Springs - Hoyle Me- morial: Cari Bellairs, Bradley Memorial (Gastonia): Beverly Bradley, Brevard’s Chapel (Denver): Dana Pate, Brook’s Chapel - Mundy’s Chapel: Patricia Withrow, Brown’s Chapel (Catawba): Jakala James, Burge Memorial-Rock Hill: Jackie McClain, Casar - Polkville: Janet Sanders, Catawba (Catawba): Becky Brittain, Central (Kings Mountain): Jim Potter, Central (Shelby): Chris Mabry, Christ (Drexel): Judy Greer, Christ (Gastonia): Joel Wolfe, Christ (Hickory): Stephen Miller, Christ (Hickory): Bill Scott, Concord (Catawba): Jimmy Moore, Crouse-Pleasant Grove: Ellen Hoyle, Crowell Memorial-Palm Tree: Doyle Wyant, Denton’s Chapel (Morganton): Sandy Denton, Denver (Denver): Dianne White, Double Shoals - Rehobeth - St. Paul’s: Gary Melton, Durham-Philadelphia: William Charles Battle, Ebenezer (Belmont): Scott Laney, Ebenezer (Denver): Dennis Wilson, Ebenezer (Vale): Gene Brittain, El Bethel - Grace (Kings Mountain): Gwen Perkins, Epworth-Mount Pleasant: Frances Marshall, Fairfield - Bethel (Denver): Amy Edwards, First (Belmont): Pam Stowe, First (Cherryville): Ron Hovis, First (Conover): Gerald Loftin, First (Dallas): Ben Wilson, First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Angela Neal, First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Beth Patton, First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Davis Patton, First (Hickory): Wendy Hanigofsky, First (Hickory): Kelley Young, First (Hildebran): Gale Fulbright, First (Maiden): Lanny Shelton, First (Mor- ganton): John Greene, First (Morganton): Larry Taylor, First (Mount Holly): Rick Connell, First (Newton): Polly Pearson, First (Stanley): Karen Smith, First (Valdese): John Kiser, Friendship (Newton): Nancy Fulbright, Galilee-St. Paul’s: Bendatra McDowell, Glen Alpine (Glen Alpine): Delores Wall, Hartzell - McQueens: James Wright, Highland (Hickory): Kim Miller, Hill’s Chapel (Stanley): Jeff Hager, Hoey Memorial-Sulphur Springs: George Norville, Hopewell (Sherrills Ford): Elaine Jones, Ivey Memorial (Maiden): Marlene Ballard, Kistler’s-Lawndale: Bobby Hord, Laboratory-Mary’s Grove: Julia (Lynn) Cook, Lafayette Street (Shelby): Denna Holland, Lander’s Chapel (Lincolnton) - Myrtle (Gastonia): Vanessa Hester, Lebanon-St. Paul’s: Jean Dale, Marvin (Lincolnton): Ronnie Lawson, May’s Chapel (Maiden): Sally Barringer, McKendree (Lincolnton): Jerry Scronce, Messiah (Lincolnton): Heather Tompkins, Mount Beulah-Providence: Mary Connor, Mount Harmony-Burke Chapel: Britt Paige, Mount Pleasant (Sherrills Ford): Joyce Pruitt, Mountain View (Claremont): Doris Edmondson, Myers Memorial (Gastonia): Mike Rhodes, North Morganton (Morganton): Sharon Williams, Northbrook (Macedonia - Reep’s Grove): Mickey Brendle, Oak Grove-Palm Tree-Pleasant Hill: Joy Shuford, Oak Hill (Morgan- ton): John Rhyne, Park Street (Belmont): Michael Hoover, Pisgah (Catawba): Cindy Briles, Pisgah (Lincolnton): Richard Beeker, Plateau-Wesley Chapel: Loiselle Hedgepath, Puett (Dallas): Lynn Stubblefield, Rehobeth (Terrell): Gale Sherrill, Rhyne Heights (Lincolnton): Ricky Detter, Salem (Denver): Marie Moore, Salem (Morganton): Lara Autrey, Sharon (Shelby): Rhonda Wood, Shiloh (Claremont): Andy Hahn, St. James (Denver): Stanley Roseboro, St. Luke’s (Hickory): Elizabeth McDonald, St. Luke’s (Hickory): Frances Stafford, St. Luke’s (Hickory): Gary Stafford, St. Luke’s (Hickory): Jose Vazquez, St. Mark’s (Belmont): Monica Furtick, St. Matthews (Morganton): Melanie Whaley, St. Paul (Newton): Dorothy Lackey, Table Rock: Bruce Sisk, Trinity (Gastonia): Mark Hanna, Tucker’s Grove (Iron Station): John Gregory, Webbs Chapel (Denver): Emma Sherrill, West Casar (Clover Hill, Mount Moriah, New Home): Irene Houser; At Large: Aldersgate (Shelby): Gina Blanton, Aldersgate (Shelby): Burney Drake, Asbury (Lincolnton): Nicola Withers, Belwood (Kadesh, Knob Creek, St. Peter’s): Steen Richard, Bethel (Hickory) - St. John’s: Ronald (Pete) Ross, Bethesda - Cramer Memorial - Lowell/Smyre: Karen Smith, Boger City (Lincolnton): Robbie Combs, Boger City (Lincolnton): Shirley Combs, Boger City (Lincolnton): Carolyn Dysart, Boiling Springs - Hoyle Memorial: Beth Biggerstaff, Brevard’s Chapel (Denver): Vanessa McMillan, Brevard’s Chapel (Denver): Shakenna Tucker, Brook’s Chapel - Mun- dy’s Chapel: Keith Wilson, Brown’s Chapel (Catawba): Lois Flowers, Burge Memorial-Rock Hill: Torey Haynes, Central (Shelby): Lori Wilson, Christ (Gastonia): Molly Pekarek, Christ (Hickory): John Arney, Christ (Hickory): Samuel Johnson, Christ (Hickory): Angie Wright, Denver (Denver): Gary Garlow, Denver (Denver): Jeanie Strickland, Denver (Denver): Tim Strickland, Denver (Denver): Jud Taylor, Denver (Denver): Linda Taylor, Ebenezer (Belmont): Mark Hollar, Ebenezer (Belmont): William Myers, Ebenezer (Vale): Alice Rhoney, Epworth-Mount Pleasant: Jennifer Davis, Epworth-Mount Pleasant: George Eubanks, Epworth-Mount Pleasant: Betty S Luckey, First (Belmont): Kristen Surratt, First (Cherryville): Garrett Collins, First (Conover): Charmaigne Van Rooyen, First (Dallas): Neil Boyd, First (Dallas): Vickie Boyd, First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Jesse Caldwell III, First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Brian Elwell, First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Becky Greene, First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Skip McPhail, First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Eleanor Wixson, First (Lincolnton): Edward Campbell, First (Lincolnton): Gordon Hubbell, First (Maiden): Beverly Gail Jordan, First (Morganton): Kay Childres, First (Morganton): Ronny Childres, First (Morganton): Brown- ing Rochefort, First (Stanley): Kim Shockley, First (Stanley): Christopher Smith, First (Valdese): Janet Bjork-Colton, Friendship (Connelly Springs) - Shady Grove: Roberta Berry, Friendship (Newton): Dwin Caldwell, Galilee-St. Paul’s: Cheryl Perkins, Hartzell - McQueens: Judy Foster, Hartzell - McQueens: McDonald Foster, Kistler’s-Lawndale: Judy Gantt, Kistler’s-Lawndale: Stephanie Greene, Kistler’s-Lawndale: Terri Hord, Kistler’s- Lawndale: Carol Turner, Lander’s Chapel (Lincolnton) - Myrtle (Gastonia): Jim Hester, Lebanon-St. Paul’s: Ruth Jones, May’s Chapel (Maiden): Eddie Barringer, May’s Chapel (Maiden): Fred Langley, May’s Chapel (Maiden): Gail Langley, Messiah (Lincolnton): Janet Reep Morgan, Mount Pleasant (Sherrills Ford): Walter Vaughan, Myers Memorial (Gastonia): Jim Windham, Oak Hill (Morganton): Ann Aldridge, Oak Hill (Morganton): Jonathan LeMaster-Smith, Oak Hill (Morganton): Dorian Palmer, Salem (Denver): Jenny Reilly, Salem (Morganton): Courtney Causby, Sharon (Shelby): Ron Wood, St. Paul (Newton): Robert Coulter, St. Paul (Newton): Cassandra Rawls, Tucker’s Grove (Iron Station): Willie Mae Ervin, Tucker’s Grove (Iron Station): Ann Gregory, West Lincoln (David’s Chapel, Hebron, Laurel Hill): Hal Lingerfelt, West Lincoln (David’s Chapel, He- bron, Laurel Hill): Forrestine Sain; Youth Lay Member: Salem (Morganton): Marilyn Boykin, St. Matthews (Morganton): Keri Misenheimer; Young Adult Lay Member: First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City): Luke Christy. Total (192)

4: METRO Ann Street (Concord): Ed Shuffler, Asbury (Huntersville): David Orr, Bethel (Midland): Kevin Haigler, Bethpage (Kannapolis): Dianne Cartee, Bethpage (Kannapolis): Ched Hargett, Blair Road (Mint Hill): Christina Turner, Blair Road (Mint Hill): Paul Turner, Boger’s Chapel (Concord): Cathy Newsome, Calvary (Charlotte): Brenda Alexander, Centenary (Mount Ulla): Tom Corriher, Center (Concord): Susan Hicks, Central (Charlotte): Bob- bie Denny, Central (Charlotte): Don Irons, Central (Concord): Margaret Dabbs, Central (Concord): Wayne Dabbs, Central (Mooresville): Tommy Snipes, Christ (Charlotte): Sandy Lowder, Cokesbury (Charlotte): Chris Betts, Cold Springs (Concord): Annette Hammill, Cold Springs (Concord): 98 Western North Carolina Conference Bobby Hammill, Cole Memorial (Charlotte): Paula Veazie, Commonwealth (Charlotte): Rosemary Lands, Covenant (Charlotte): Michael Lowe, Crossroads (Concord): Jack Bower, Davidson (Davidson): Rebecca Cody, Davidson (Davidson): Walt Hazelrigg, Davidson (Davidson): Kathy Merk- Hazelrigg, Davidson (Davidson): Celia Porter, Davidson (Davidson): Frank Porter, Davidson (Davidson): Allison Shutt, Dilworth (Charlotte): Betty Hunter, Elmwood (Statesville): Wilda Brady, Epworth (Concord): Dianne Shepherd, Fair View (Mooresville): Talica Ervin, Fair View (Mooresville): Glenda Piper, Faith (Indian Trail): Keith Manus, Faith (Mooresville) - St. Paul: Fred Norman, Faith (Mooresville) - St. Paul: Donna Young, First (Charlotte): Matt Sanders, First (Charlotte): Jean Sperow, First (China Grove): Dora Greene, First (China Grove): Frank Greene, First (Landis): Midgie R Dial, Forest Hill (Concord): Grace Parker, Ghana Community Mission - Hunter’s Chapel: Rush Rivens, Good Shepherd(Charlotte): James- Michael Smith, Grace - Memorial: Pat Baucom, Grace - Memorial: Shelly Baucom, Grace - Memorial: Julie Scott, Harmony-Mount Carmel: Ken Thompson, Harrisburg (Harrisburg): Rebecca Douglass, Harrisburg (Harrisburg): Tim Prentice, Harrison (Pineville): Barbara Beem, Harrison (Pin- eville): Gina Skelton, Hawthorne Lane (Charlotte): Allison Stanley, Hickory Grove (Charlotte): Joe Howell, Huntersville (Huntersville) - Reactivate (Charlotte): William Kerns, Inclusion Community (Mooresville) - The Vine (Charlotte): Libby Robertson, Indian Trail (Indian Trail): Rebecca Gibson, Jackson Park (Kannapolis): William Hunter Fuller, Journey (NS): Patti Hunter, Kerr Street (Concord): Gerry Caughell, Light Of Christ (Charlotte): Neal Garnto, Matthews - Wesley: Teressa Clark, Matthews - Wesley: Earl Coggins, Matthews - Wesley: Hugo Hernandez, Matthews - Wesley: Jan Horai, Matthews - Wesley: Chad Hunt, Matthews - Wesley: John Ross, Memorial (Kannapolis): George Milstead, Midway (Kannapolis): Rodney Deloney, Midway (Kannapolis): Sharon Deloney, Mill Grove (Indian Trail): Jim Hill, Mill Grove (Indian Trail): Rhonda Hill, Mill Grove (Indian Trail): Jeff Hodge, Mineral Springs (Monroe): David Boyce, Moore’s Chapel (Charlotte): Debra Jordan, Mount Mitchell (Kannapolis): Donna Goodman, Mount Olivet (Concord): Dwight McBride, Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant): Carol Isenhour, Mount Zion (Cornelius): Deana King, Mount Zion (Cornelius): Sherry Washam, Mount Zion (Cornelius): Alex Weaver, Myers Park (Charlotte): Jennie Dugan, Myers Park (Charlotte): Julia Hite, Myers Park (Charlotte): Megan Lepore, North Kannapolis (Kannapolis): Jackie Hartman, Oak Grove (Charlotte): Brent Blumberg, Oak Grove (China Grove): Danny Barrett, Park Avenue (Mooresville): Shaleigh Russell, Pineville (Pineville): Gilda Bass, Pineville (Pineville): Keith Geohagan, Pineville (Pineville): Gloria Price, Pleasant Grove (Charlotte): Pat James, Providence (Charlotte): Jim Spears, Providence (Charlotte): Sue Spears, Purcell (Charlotte): Fred Parker, Roberta (Concord): Terri Little, Rocky Mount (Mooresville): Phil Stallings, Rocky Ridge (Concord): Ben Mabrey, Royal Oaks (Kannapolis): Robert Porter, Sedgefield (Charlotte): Marsha Bradley, Sharon (Charlotte): Pat Peacock, Sharon (Charlotte): Patsy Pea- cock, Shiloh (Concord): Libby Dutch, Simpson-Gillespie (Charlotte): Jeffrey Tucker, South (China Grove): Beverly Warner, St. Andrew’s (Charlotte): Anne Lisk, St. Andrew’s (Charlotte): David Lisk, St. Andrew’s (Charlotte): Dawn Lisk, St. Francis (Charlotte): Benton Kesler, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Teila Hand-Broadnax, St. Stephen (Charlotte): Ken Smith, St. Stephen (Charlotte): Amy Styers-Bissette, Thrift (Charlotte): Kathy Hammer, Trin- ity (Charlotte): Curtis Buchanan, Trinity (Kannapolis): Betsy Buchanan, Trinity (Kannapolis): Keith Moore, Triplett (Mooresville): Jim Murdock, Union (Waxhaw): Doug Byrum, University City (Charlotte): Ben Harton, University City (Charlotte): Drew Nivens, Vanderburg (Mooresville): Debbie Crouch, Vanderburg (Mooresville): Bradley Mills, Waxhaw (Waxhaw): Robert Horan, Weddington (Weddington): Dick Davidson, Weddington (Wed- dington): Julie Davidson, Weddington (Weddington): Thomasina Lackey, Weddington (Weddington): Cindy Westover, Weddington (Weddington): Marty Westover, West (Mooresville): Dawn Lynch, Williamson’s Chapel (Mooresville): John Dyer, Williamson’s Chapel (Mooresville): Keela Dyer, Zion (Monroe): Charles Medlin; At Large: Aldersgate - Grace (Charlotte): Irma Ellwanger, Aldersgate - Grace (Charlotte): Winifred Helton, Ann Street (Concord): Betty Lapish, Ann Street (Concord): Richard Lapish, Assurance (Huntersville): Peg Aldridge, Assurance (Huntersville): Joel Gilland, Assurance (Huntersville): Sam Smith, Assurance (Huntersville): David Zietlow, Bethel (Midland): Don Hyler, Bethpage (Kannapolis): Linda Young, Boger’s Chapel (Concord): Jim Ezzell, Boger’s Chapel (Concord): Libby Smith, Center (Concord): Bonita Dombroski, Center Grove - St. Paul (Concord) : William Beaver, Central (Charlotte): Kevin Eudy, Central (Concord): Margaret Cox, Central (Concord): Stephania Cude, Central (Concord): Cornelia Kerr, Central (Moores- ville): Debbie Smith, Christ (Charlotte): Lisa Humphries, Crossroads (Concord): Nancy Friend, Dilworth (Charlotte): Barbara Hearne, Epworth (Concord): John Shepherd, Fair View (Mooresville): Glenn Piper, Faith (Indian Trail): Yvonne Gritt, Faith (Mooresville) - St. Paul: Mary Jane Lytle, Faith (Mooresville) - St. Paul: Michael Moore, Faith (Mooresville) - St. Paul: Sandra Moore, Faith (Mooresville) - St. Paul: Petrolia Norman, First (China Grove): Tom Easterling, First (China Grove): Ellen Goode, Forest Hill (Concord): Shirley Hickok, Forest Hill (Concord): Judy McCord, For- est Hill (Concord): Ed Peurifoy, Forest Hill (Concord): Justin Snyder, Forest Hill (Concord): Dori Thurman, Good Shepherd(Charlotte): Tom Cole, Harmony-Mount Carmel: Kaylene Thompson, Harmony-Mount Carmel: Tina Thompson, Harrisburg (Harrisburg): Shirley Luce, Harrison (Pinev- ille): Patsy Sheppard, Harrison (Pineville): Ron Sheppard, Hickory Grove (Charlotte): Star Howell, Hickory Grove (Charlotte): Ron Royster, Hickory Grove (Charlotte): Wendy Russell, Huntersville (Huntersville) - Reactivate (Charlotte): Wanda Kerns, Inclusion Community (Mooresville) - The Vine (Charlotte): Carroll Harris, Jackson Park (Kannapolis): Nancy Litton, Light Of Christ (Charlotte): Denise Hembree, Matthews - Wesley: Julie Cochran, Matthews - Wesley: Laurie Little, Matthews - Wesley: Doug Nichols, Matthews - Wesley: Carolyn Pollack, Matthews - Wesley: Jon Pollack, Myers Park (Charlotte): Laurie Guy, Myers Park (Charlotte): Sandy Hieronymus, Myers Park (Charlotte): Melissa McGill, Myers Park (Charlotte): Ken Poe, Pineville (Pineville): Chip Eaker, Providence (Charlotte): Dale Bryant, Providence (Charlotte): Marcia Conston, Providence (Charlotte): Margaret Fisher, Providence (Charlotte): Bill Musgrave, Providence (Charlotte): Wanda Musgrave, Providence (Charlotte): Teresa Stewart, Purcell (Charlotte): Deborah Parker, Rock Grove (Salisbury): Mike Hartis, Rock Grove (Salisbury): Angela Roberts, Rocky Ridge (Concord): David Isenhour, Sedgefield (Charlotte): Linda Peterson, Shiloh (Concord): Laura Woodham, Simpson-Gillespie (Charlotte): Yvonne Stinson, South Tryon Commu- nity Mission (Charlotte): Ray McKinnon, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Ernest Dickey, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Nancy Dozier, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Hank Dozier, Jr., St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Telezee Foster, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Ella P. Hand, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Louretta Howze, St. Mark’s (Char- lotte): Horatio William Jones, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Michelene Mathews, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): James Russell, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Rasheda Sanders, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Zaire Shaw, St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Santrie Walls, St. Stephen (Charlotte): Tara Bobb, St. Stephen (Charlotte): Bailey Brislin, St. Stephen (Charlotte): Bill Cornett, St. Stephen (Charlotte): Steve Morris, Stallings (Matthews): David Barnes, Stallings (Mat- thews): Linda Barnes, Trinity (Charlotte): Cheryl Howard, Triplett (Mooresville): Tommy Carriker, Triplett (Mooresville): Marie Conn, Weddington (Weddington): Jennifer Cobb; Youth Lay Member: St. Mark’s (Charlotte): Ashlee Alyeah Hand; Young Adult Lay Member: None. Total (230) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 99

5: NORTHERN PIEDMONT Archdale (Archdale): Kay Nichols, Bass Chapel - Raleigh’s Crossroads: Angela Webster, Bethany (Franklinville): Gene Chapman, Bethel (Oak Ridge): Steve Everhart, Bethlehem (Climax): David Robb, Bethlehem (Reidsville) - Wentworth: Katherine Pasour, Brown Summit-Friendship: Frankie Wagoner, Burnett’s Chapel (Greensboro): Betty Aker, Centenary (Greensboro): Edna Johnson, Centenary (Stoneville) - Hodgin Memo- rial: Buddy Purdy, Center (Greensboro): Mamie Brown, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Jean Carter, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Gloria Jordan, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): William Parrish, Christ (High Point): Craig Kivett, Christ (High Point): Bill Simmons, Christ (High Point): Gary VanLandingham, College Place (Greensboro): Jan Nolen, Collins Grove (Greensboro): Herman Smith, Covenant (High Point): Jim McGee, Covenant (High Point): Caroline Steed, Covenant (High Point): Mark Steed, Eden-Mount Tabor: Tom McDermott, Fairfield (High Point): Amy Higgins, Fairview (Trinity) - Welch Memorial (High Point): Shawn Green, Faithwalk (Gibsonville): Rodney Crouse, Faithwalk (Gibsonville): Karen Sandridge, First (Eden) - Spray (Eden): Sue Myers, First (High Point): Grecia Sanniota, First (High Point): Richard Swartz, First (Randleman): Dawn Betts, Flat Rock (Stokesdale): Jill Joyner, Gethsemane - Bethany: Mark Lee, Gibsonville (Gibsonville): Van Moore, Gideon Grove - Palestine: Joe Deich, Grace (Greensboro): Tom Sibley, Greensboro Korean (Greensboro): Byung Ryul Lee, Groome- town - St. Andrews: Alan Groome, Guilford College (Greensboro): Linda Jobe , Guilford College (Greensboro): Tal Jobe, Hickory Grove (Greens- boro): Linda Weisthal, Hickory Grove-Ruffin: Phil Strader, Highland - Spring Hill: Louise Jackson, Hinshaw (Greensboro): Roy Grant, Irving Park (Greensboro): Ray Hanks, Jamestown (Jamestown): Margaret Dodson, Jamestown (Jamestown): Edwin Ingle, Jamestown (Jamestown): Mary Frances Stokley, Laughlin Memorial-Newlyn Street: Doris D Vincent, Leaksville (Eden): Fern Ragan, Lebanon (High Point): Bonnie Blair, Lee’s Chapel - Carraway (Greensboro): Sandy Ellington, Lowes - Mizpah: Keith Handy, Madison (Madison): Martha Sharpe, Mayodan (Mayodan): Marie Fox, Meadow View (Eden): Nick Parleir, Memorial (High Point): Joseph M. Alston, Metropolitan (Greensboro): Jackie Jeffers-Wright, Mitchell’s Grove (High Point): Connie Chambers, Morehead (Greensboro): Betsy Steele, Mount Carmel (Reidsville): Harold Underwood, Mount Hermon (Madison): Rick Bullins, Mount Lebanon (Randleman): Wanda Hilton, Mount Pisgah (Greensboro): Marc Bumgarner, Mount Pisgah (Greensboro): Jerry Snyder, Mount Pleasant (Greensboro): Carmen Deese, Mount Pleasant (Greensboro): Marty Surratt, Mount Pleasant (Kimesville): Debbie Black, Mount Tabor (Greensboro) - Celia Phelps: Earl Mebane, Mount Vernon (Trinity): Robert Upchurch, Mount Zion (Stokesdale): Andra Angel, Muir’s Chapel (Greensboro): Libby Wood, Muir’s Chapel (Greensboro): Nina Yeager, New Goshen (Greensboro): Hermeta Macklin, New Salem (Randleman): Shirley Day, Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge): James Lee, Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge): Rhonda Lee, Old Union (Sophia): Darrell Spillman, Pleas- ant Garden (Pleasant Garden): Virginia Faulk, Prospect - Pleasant Hill: Diane Nance, Rankin Memorial - Ward Street Mission: Vince Murphy, Rehobeth (Greensboro): Lynda Hodges, Rehobeth (Greensboro): Jim Rollins, Salem - St. John: Helena Scales, Sandy Ridge - Northwood: Karen Motsinger, Shiloh (Liberty): Roger Davis, St. James-Jackson: Rebecca Wright, St. John’s (Greensboro): Phyllis Dudley, St. John’s (Greensboro): Daniel Humble, St. Matthews (Greensboro): Albertina McGirt, St. Paul (Reidsville) - Wesley Chapel(Reidsville): Etta W Marcellus, St. Peter’s - Ferrees: Barbara Coble, St. Stephen’s - Hayes Chapel (Madison): Tracey Webster, Stokesdale (Stokesdale): Elaine Christopher, Summerfield (Summerfield): Barbara Martin, Union Memorial (Greensboro): Virginia Grier, Vickrey (Greensboro): Rick Leonard, Wesley Memorial (High Point): Kyle Brown, Wesley Memorial (High Point): Martha Jobe, West Market Street (Greensboro): Jack Upton, White’s Chapel (Liberty): Karen Strickler, Woodmont (Reidsville): Dianne Jennings, Worthville (Randleman): Patsy Wheeler; At Large: Archdale (Archdale): Gary Hunt, Archdale (Archdale): Mary Kidd, Bethlehem (Climax): Julia Willis, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Anne Dooley, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Tom Jordan, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Terry Rankin, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Cindy Thompson, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Linda Wilson, Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Ron Wilson, Christ (High Point): Jack Young, College Place (Greensboro): Matthew Johnson, College Place (Greensboro): Andrew Mails, College Place (Greensboro): Emily Saine, Covenant (High Point): Bertha McGee, Fairfield (High Point): Mary Martin, Faithwalk (Gibsonville): Sandy Simpson, First (Randleman): Gary Betts, First (Randleman): Ruthie Steinberg, Flat Rock (Stokesdale): Mike Friddle, Gibsonville (Gibsonville): Ann Moore, Gideon Grove - Palestine: Mahalia McGee, Glenwood - Immanuel (NS) (Greensboro): Leslie Caison, Hickory Grove (Greensboro): Yvette Morrow, Hopewell (Trinity): Janet Bledsoe, Jamestown (Jamestown): Connie Carroll, Jamestown (Jamestown): Dennis Carroll, Jamestown (Jamestown): Leonora Ingle, Lee’s Chapel - Carraway (Greensboro): Betty Durham, Main Street (Reidsville): Ivan Tarpley, Memorial (High Point): Frederick Jones, Metropolitan (Greensboro): Juanita Brown, Metropolitan (Greensboro): Darnese Waddell, Met- ropolitan (Greensboro): William Waddell, Midway - Chapel Hill: Ray Sparks, Mount Carmel (Reidsville): Vicki Walker, Mount Pisgah (Greensboro): Cody Johnsen, Mount Pisgah (Greensboro): Greg Light, Mount Pisgah (Greensboro): Vaughan Long, Mount Tabor (Greensboro) - Celia Phelps: Joseph Allen, Mount Tabor (Greensboro) - Celia Phelps: Lazelle E Free Sr, Mount Tabor (Greensboro) - Celia Phelps: Patricia Wiseman, Mount Vernon (Trinity): Yvette Cooke, Mount Zion (Stokesdale): Marjorie Setzer, Muir’s Chapel (Greensboro): Lynn Alexander, New Goshen (Greensboro): Pamela Shoffner, New Salem (Randleman): Bob Day, Pleasant Garden (Pleasant Garden): Carolyn Smith, Prospect - Pleasant Hill: Larry Nance, Rankin Memorial - Ward Street Mission: Dawn Murphy, Rankin Memorial - Ward Street Mission: Catherine Payne, Salem - St. John: Cleveland Ellison, Salem - St. John: Pat Merricks, Sandy Ridge - Northwood: Jimmie R Frazier, Sandy Ridge - Northwood: Amanda Kidd, St. John’s (Greens- boro): Andrea Humble, St. Matthews (Greensboro): Kimberly Clark, St. Matthews (Greensboro): Kathy FitzJefferies, St. Matthews (Greensboro): Coley Hooker, St. Matthews (Greensboro): Dana Lyles, St. Matthews (Greensboro): Myra Waddell, Triad Native American (Greensboro): Connie Locklear, Trinity Memorial - St. Mary’s (Trinity): Gerry Croker, Trinity Memorial - St. Mary’s (Trinity): Renee Hayes, Trinity Memorial - St. Mary’s (Trin- ity): Mae Keeton, Wesley Memorial (High Point): George McLarty, West Market Street (Greensboro): Lynne Gilbert, West Market Street (Greens- boro): Mary Belle Gilbert, West Market Street (Greensboro): Dave Johnston, West Market Street (Greensboro): Anne Martin, West Market Street (Greensboro): Leah Overman, West Market Street (Greensboro): Bill Sims, Woodmont (Reidsville): Paulette Marbry; Youth Lay Member: Faithwalk (Gibsonville): Kaylee Sandridge, Faithwalk (Gibsonville): Sara Sandridge; Young Adult Lay Member: Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown): Blake Cummings. Total (178)

6: SMOKY MOUNTAIN Andrews (Andrews): Beth Duncan, Bethel (Franklin): Ken Bowden, Bethel (Waynesville): Patricia Taylor, Bryson City (Bryson City): Catherine Gantt, Cashiers (Cashiers): David Dunaway, Central (Canton): Andrea McClure, Central (Clyde) - Louisa Chapel (Clyde): Diana Little, Clark’s Chapel (Franklin) - Union (Franklin): Catherine Stinson, Crabtree (Clyde): Beth Ferguson, Cullowhee - Speedwell: Drew Carnes, Cullowhee - Speedwell: Scarlette Pless, Fincher’s Chapel-Mount Zion: Helen Rogers, First (Canton): Nate Washington, First (Franklin): Norm Farrell, First (Hayesville): Cal- lie Moore, First (Hayesville): Matthew Waldroup, First (Murphy): Esther Manchester, First (Waynesville): Grady Wiley, Haywood Parish: Faith : Janie 100 Western North Carolina Conference

Benson, Haywood Parish: Francis Cove - Beaverdam: Mike Bostic, Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska): Tim Phelan, Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska): Denise Teague, Louisa Chapel (Franklin): Carolyn Maynard, Love’s Chapel (Sylva) - Webster (Webster): Joe P Rhinehart, Maggie Valley (Maggie Valley): Tina Oellerich, Martin’s Creek - Peachtree (Murphy): Janie Birchfield, Memorial - Patton (Franklin): Bonnie Bass, Morning Star (Canton): Alice Fisher, Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford’s Chapel: Perry Prewett, Peachtree (Maggie Valley) - Piney Grove (Waynesville): Keith Rogers, Plains (Canton): Sandra Garland, Pleasant Hill (Candler) - Rockwood (Canton): Bob Nash, Reid’s Chapel (Murphy): Gordon Stanton, Robbinsville (Robbinsville): Carol Lawson, Shady Grove (Waynesville): Joyce Porter, Snow Hill (Franklin) - Iotla: Donald Hurst, South Macon (Asbury, Dryman’s Chapel): Carol Harper, Whittier (Whittier): Lynn Swearengin; At Large: Andrews (Andrews): Rebecca Richards Guzman, Central (Canton): Linda Masters, Central (Canton): Allison Spruill, Central (Clyde) - Louisa Chapel (Clyde): Virginia Underwood, Clark’s Chapel (Franklin) - Union (Franklin): Jean Wright, Cullowhee - Speedwell: Jay Hinton, Cullo- whee - Speedwell: Jay Ruebel, Fincher’s Chapel-Mount Zion: Bill Bowers, First (Franklin): Chuck Mallonee, First (Franklin): Mike Watson, First (Sylva): Al Byers, First (Sylva): Peggy Hurt, Haywood Parish: Maple Grove - Elizabeth Chapel: Gail Powell, Hickory Knoll - Maiden’s Chapel: David Dewitt, Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska): Carrie Carpenter, Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska): Jason Smith, Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska): Jed Tate, Maggie Valley (Maggie Valley): Natalie Hawkins, Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford’s Chapel: Andrew Baten, Peachtree (Maggie Val- ley) - Piney Grove (Waynesville): Deborah Reed, Plains (Canton): Karen Bowman, Qualla Parish: Joyce Cooper, South Macon (Asbury, Dryman’s Chapel): John Harper; Youth Lay Member: Central (Canton): Ivey McClure; Young Adult Lay Member: Cullowhee - Speedwell: Hannah Van Hooser. Total (63) 7: UWHARRIE Badin - Oak Grove: Eddie Aiton, Bethany (Albemarle): Jackie Jernigan, Bethany (Lexington): Clara West, Bethany (Lexington): Jim West, Bethel - Long Pine - Morven - New Hope: Patti Poulnott, Bethel-Palestine: Sue Chandler, Bethel-Palestine: Benny Drye, Bethlehem (Waxhaw): Mary Alice Wilson, Brower’s Chapel-Calvary: Nancy York, Cedar Grove (Norwood): Craig Austin, Central (Albemarle): Susan Yow, Central (Asheboro): Vicki Moss, Central (Denton): JoAnne Harrold, Central Falls (Asheboro): J R Harrelson, Chandler’s Grove (New London): Margie Kimmer, Chapel Hill (Denton): Courtney Howard, Charlotte (Asheboro): Linda Parrish, Christ (Salisbury): Ruth Sides, Clarksbury (Thomasville) - Cotton Grove (Lexing- ton): Clarence Kinley Jr, Clarksbury (Thomasville) - Cotton Grove (Lexington): Janie Sink, Clear Springs - Siloam: Wayne Markham, Cleveland - Knox Chapel: Terry Jones, Coburn Memorial - Main Street (Salisbury): Barbara Mitchell, Coleridge: Steve Jones, Empire Circuit: Mary Ann Cheek, First (Asheboro): Ann Hoover, First (Denton) - Canaan (Denton): Belinda Covington, First (Lexington): Max Lanning, First (Lexington): B A Long, First (Norwood): Larry Hatley, First (Salisbury): Bill Noell, First (Wadesboro): Krista Herold, Flag Springs (Asheboro): Roy Edmonds, Giles Chapel-Cedar Falls: Tim Sink, Grays Chapel (Franklinville): Virginia Harrelson, Grays Chapel (Franklinville): Dennis Layton, Green Memorial (Norwood): Harry Stogner, Greer’s Chapel-Linwood: Don Berrier, Hopewell (Peachland): Mary Thomas, Jordan Memorial (Ramseur): Janet Elmore, Jordan Memorial (Ramseur): Tim Elmore, Liberty (Gold Hill) - Rockwell (Rockwell): Tangela Cameron, Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet): Judy Cox, Love’s Grove (Stanfield): Donna Smith, Macedonia (Lexington): Harry Lancaster, Main Street (Albemarle): Angela Cavender, Marshville (Marshville): Tammy Skinner, Matton’s Grove-Richfield: Hazel Morton-Frick, McCrary Chapel (Ramseur): Debbie Brown, Milford Hills (Salisbury): June Hundley, Mount Carmel (Lexington): Reginald Leonard, Mount Carmel (Monroe): Larry Creech, Mount Shepherd (Asheboro): Lori Trent, Mount Tabor (Salisbury): Terry Fries, Mount Zion (Bennett) - Pleasant Hill (Seagrove): David Hayes, New Hope (Asheboro): Doug Wise, New London (New London): Isaac Pyatt, New Mount Tabor (Richfield): Andrew Burleson, New Union (Asheboro): Brenda Hanes-Ham, Pine Grove (Albemarle): Dave Howard, Piney Grove - Pleasant Grove: James Stephen Manns, Pisgah (Asheboro) - Seagrove: Pat Voncannon, Polkton: Jordan Lee, Porter (Albemarle) - Randall (Norwood): Patsy Hurst, Prospect (Monroe): James Outen, Providence (Salisbury): Wanda Nichols, Salem (Albemarle): Cindy Newsom, Shiloh (Granite Quarry): Andy Hoffman, Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate (Wingate): Gina Scheller, South Anson (Pleasant Hill, Sandy Plains, Shiloh): Gail Whittington, South Davidson: Sue Hill, South River (Woodleaf): Barry Atwell, St. Luke (Asheboro): George Harrison, Stony Hill (Albemarle): Bill Randle, Tabernacle (Trinity) - West Chapel: Carolyn Scarborough, Tabernacle (Trinity) - West Chapel: Nancy Younts, The Arbor (Salisbury): Darlene Angel, The Arbor (Salisbury): Carol Julian, Trinity (Lexington): Amy Halverson, Tyro (Lexington): Philip Isenhour, Wade-Hanna Chapel: Steve Ennis, Wesley Chapel (Misenheimer): Lane Peeler, West Bend (Asheboro): Dennis Reinhardt, Woodleaf (Woodleaf): Heather Ratledge; At Large: Badin - Oak Grove: Kayla Aiton, Cedar Grove (Norwood): Ann Austin, Central (Albemarle): Mary Alice McMillan, Central Falls (Asheboro): Pam Harrelson, Charlotte (Asheboro): Craig Frazier, Charlotte (Asheboro): Kerri Frazier, Clarksbury (Thomasville) - Cotton Grove (Lexington): Re- becca Kinley, Clear Springs - Siloam: Linda Markham, Empire Circuit: Brenda Alston, First (Asheboro): William Hoover, First (Salisbury): Cindy No- ell, Grays Chapel (Franklinville): Doug Harrelson, Greer’s Chapel-Linwood: Emily Berrier, Greer’s Chapel-Linwood: Carolyn Potter, Jordan Memo- rial (Ramseur): Brenda Siers, Jordan Memorial (Ramseur): Mason Siers, Liberty (Gold Hill) - Rockwell (Rockwell): Aaron Cameron, Love’s Grove (Stanfield): Coy Blackman, Macedonia (Lexington): Janet Curtis, Milford Hills (Salisbury): Betty Jo Hardy, Milford Hills (Salisbury): Linda Tutterow, Mount Tabor (Salisbury): Shelia Fries, Pine Grove (Albemarle): Kathy Odell, Porter (Albemarle) - Randall (Norwood): Linda Waddell, Smyrna (Mon- roe) - Wingate (Wingate): Susan Hendrix, Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate (Wingate): Denise Henton, Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate (Wingate): Stormy Summers, Tabernacle (Trinity) - West Chapel: Allen Scarborough, Tabernacle (Trinity) - West Chapel: Terry Younts, Tyro (Lexington): Dawn Jenkins; Youth Lay Member: Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate (Wingate): Lena Bentley- Morton, Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate (Wingate): Chase Henton; Young Adult Lay Member: None. Total (116) 8: YADKIN VALLEY Advance (Advance): Dan Robertson, Ardmore (Winston-Salem): Steve Felts, Asbury (Hamptonville): Ricky Johnson, Baltimore (East Bend): Larry Wall, Bethel (Mocksville) - Cooleemee (Cooleemee): Jessa Spaxman, Bethel (Thomasville): Sarah Bowling, Bethel (Winston-Salem): Rey Rodri- guez, Bethesda (Lexington): Jerry Brinkley, Bethesda (Pine Hall): Ray Cassidy, Bethlehem (Advance): Carl Moser, Beulah - Zion (Mount Airy): Su- san Sullivan, Boonville (Boonville): Larry Vestal, Brooks Temple (Winston Salem): Robin Lindsay, Brookstown (Pfafftown): Roy Mendehall, Bunker Hill (Kernersville): Dee Burkepile, Burkhead (Winston-Salem): Kathy Lisle, Canaan (Winston-Salem): Keith Smith, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Laura Carmichael, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Andrew Epermanis, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Peter Epermanis, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Pamela Harris, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Lynn Lilley, Center (Mocksville) - Salem: Janice Meyer, Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons): Willie Everhart, Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons): Steve Long, Center (Yadkinville): Mary Lou Ring, Central (Mount Airy): Sandy Smith, Central (Thomasville): Catherine Hopkins, Central Terrace (Winston-Salem): James Corn, Chestnut Grove (King): Linda Black, Chestnut Grove (Mocks- 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 101 ville): Sheryl Briggs, Clemmons (Clemmons): Lawrence Fletcher, Clemmons (Clemmons): Robin Fletcher, Clemmons (Clemmons): Dale Jeanes, Clemmons (Clemmons): Terry Jeanes, Cornatzer (Mocksville): Amy Young, Crews (Winston-Salem): Charlene Owens, Danbury Community Chapel (Danbury): Marvin Cavanaugh, Dobson - Oak Grove (Mount Airy): Phyllis Biggs, East Bend - Stony Knoll: Penny Ruble, Fair Grove (Thomasville): David Smith, Fairview (Pinnacle): Faye Sams, Fairview (Thomasville): Sarah Hicks, First - Trinity (Thomasville): Aurelia Sink, First - Trinity (Thom- asville): Mike Tyler, First (Mocksville): Carolyn Cartner, First (Pilot Mountain): Julie Hill, Franklin Heights-Maple Grove: Jean Parries, Friendship (Lexington): Georgeanna Crotts, Fulton (Advance): Kay Swing, Good Hope (Lexington): Van Scott, Green Street (Winston-Salem): Greg McBride, Hanes-Hickory Ridge Administrative Charge: Wanda Lingle, Hardison (Mocksville): Vann Jones, Harmony Grove-Sharon: Glenda Beauchamp, Hillsdale (Advance): Sheila Kirkman, Hillsdale (Advance): Anne White, Level Cross - Siloam: Jerry Venable, Lewisville (Lewisville): Ron Darby, Lewisville (Lewisville): Nan Johnson, Liberty (Mocksville): Peggy Correll, Love’s (Walkertown): Richard Pegram, Main Street (Kernersville): Jack Barrier, Main Street (Kernersville): Liza Garner, Main Street (Kernersville): John Higgins, Main Street (Kernersville): Kristen O’Brien, Maple Springs (Winston-Salem): Marty Carlisle, Maple Springs (Winston-Salem): Elinor Starling, Marvin (Winston-Salem): David Webster, Memorial (Thomasville): Brenda Lyons, Memorial (Thomasville): Tim Lyons, Memorial (Thomasville): Prentice Weldon, Midway (Lexington): Jean Spainhour, Midway (Lexington): William Spainhour, Mitchell’s Chapel (Boonville): W.C. Brown, Mocks (Advance): Cindy McCoy, Morris Chapel (Walkertown): Lee Carpenter, Mount Carmel (Winston-Salem): Terry Fulcher, Mount Herman-Hatcher’s Chapel: Candace Dollyhite, Mount Olive (Yadkinville): John Lane, Mount Olivet (Lexington): Jim Bumgarner, Mount Pleasant (Thomasville): Bill Baughn, Mount Pleasant (Tobaccoville) - Tabernacle: Larry Bridges, Mount Pleasant (Winston-Salem) - Shiloh (Germanton): Jaclyn Nelson, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Steve Mann, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Mike Walker, New Home-Shady Grove: Jerry Beane, New Hope: Jane Leigh Venable, New Hope (Winston-Salem): Marilyn Pe- tree, New Hope (Winston-Salem): Jerry Stoltz, New Mount Vernon (Winston-Salem): Paul Ferris, New Union (Mocksville): Alisa Allen, Oak Forest (Winston-Salem): Betty Hughes, Oak Grove (Mocksville): Joyce McClamrock, Palmyra - Stokesburg: Mike Sizemore, Pilot View (Pilot Mountain): Philip Lane, Pine Grove (Kernersville): Sandy Letchworth, Pine Grove (Winston Salem): Polly Caudle, Pine Woods - Johnsontown (Thomasville): Betty Stone, Piney Grove (Advance): Florence Owens, Pisgah (Kernersville): Nelson Wilson, Pleasant Grove (Thomasville): Petra Halker, Prospect- Mount Pleasant: Ronnie Vanhoy, Saints Home-St. Andrew’s: Mary Jackson, Salem (Mount Airy) - Epworth (Cana): Junior Cockerham, Sedge Gar- den (Kernersville): Wayne West, Shady Grove (Winston-Salem): Reggie Bauguess, Shady Grove (Winston-Salem): Ruth Fine, Shiloh (Lexington): Odell Miller, Shoals-Whitakers Chapel: Eddie Brown, Smith Grove (Mocksville): Bobby Owen, Snow Hill (Danbury): Keith Lawson, St. James (Rural Hall): Vera Richardson, St. Paul (Winston-Salem): John Sledge, St. Paul-Mountain Grove: Doretha Wagoner, Stony Knoll (Dobson): Lynn Crouse, Sunrise (Lewisville): Karen King, Trinity (King): Michael Merritt, Trinity (Winston-Salem): Patrick Raynor, Union Ridge (Winston-Salem): Phylis Bar- ber, Union-Concord: Helen Gainsford, Unity (Thomasville): Leon Wessel, Wesley Memorial (Winston-Salem): Grant Emrick, West Forsyth (Doubs, Elm Grove, Pleasant Hill): Ray Lambert, Yadkin College (Lexington): Florence Payne Greene; At Large: Bethel (Mocksville) - Cooleemee (Cooleemee): Sue Cave, Bethel (Thomasville): Cathy Hunt, Bethesda (Lexington): Daniel Swain, Bethesda (Pine Hall): Elwood Mabe, Brooks Temple (Winston Salem): Hilda Holmes, Brooks Temple (Winston Salem): Dorothy Thomas, Brooks Temple (Winston Salem): Linda Thomas, Brooks Temple (Winston Salem): Montessa Thomas, Bunker Hill (Kernersville): Barry Burkepile, Cente- nary (Clemmons): Darlene Gardner, Centenary (Clemmons): John Gardner, Centenary (Clemmons): Josh Gardner, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Marsha Bledsoe, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Steve Reeder, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Sue Stephens, Centenary (Winston-Salem): Harry Un- derwood, Center (Mocksville) - Salem: Danny Cartner, Central Terrace (Winston-Salem): Ruth Corn, Danbury Community Chapel (Danbury): Nancy Cavanaugh, East Bend - Stony Knoll: Anne Watkins, Fairview (Pinnacle): Susan Poole, Fairview (Thomasville): Lorraine Jordan, Fairview (Thomasville): Sarah McKinney, Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall): Mike Ayuso, Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall): Martha Gwyn, Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall): Amy Johnson, Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall): Paul Johnson, Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall): David Orcutt, Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall): Shannon Orcutt, Fulton (Advance): Dawn Allen, Good Hope (Lexington): Buddy Todd, Hanes Grove (Hamptonville) - Longtown (Yadkinville): Allen Walker, Harmony Grove-Sharon: Kay Harper, Harmony Grove-Sharon: Robert Harper, Harmony Grove-Sharon: Donna Ireland, Hillsdale (Advance): Ken White, Level Cross - Siloam: Jamie Smith, Lewisville (Lewisville): Dean Nor- man, Love’s (Walkertown): Shirley Pegram, Marvin (Winston-Salem): Vickie Sigmon, Mitchell’s Chapel (Boonville): Carol Brown, Mount Carmel (Winston-Salem): Danny Garrett, Mount Pleasant (Tobaccoville) - Tabernacle: Patsy Bridges, Mount Pleasant (Tobaccoville) - Tabernacle: Judy Long, Mount Pleasant (Tobaccoville) - Tabernacle: Melvin Long, Mount Pleasant (Winston-Salem) - Shiloh (Germanton): Jody Freeman, Mount Pleasant (Winston-Salem) - Shiloh (Germanton): Paul Freeman, Mount Pleasant (Winston-Salem) - Shiloh (Germanton): Chris Raines, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Steve Anderson, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Donna Cooke, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Libby Craven, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Deb Keaton, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Ron Keaton, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Patsy King, Mount Tabor (Winston- Salem): Brenda Wills, Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem): Charles Wills, New Hope (Winston-Salem): Rick Cain, New Hope (Winston-Salem): Jimmy Michael, Pilot View (Pilot Mountain): John W Hunt, Pleasant Grove (Thomasville): Jennifer L Burton, Prospect-Mount Pleasant: David Williams, Prospect-Mount Pleasant: Sara Williams, Sedge Garden (Kernersville): Kevin Leonard, Sedge Garden (Kernersville): Jerry Young, Smith Grove (Mocksville): Robin Owen, Snow Hill (Danbury): Charles Spicer, Sunrise (Lewisville): Jayne Koeslin-Radionov, Trinity (King): Helen Milleson, Trinity (Winston-Salem): Pat Slaughter, Union-Concord: Janet Ford, Unity (Thomasville): Peggy Wessel, West Forsyth (Doubs, Elm Grove, Pleasant Hill): Peggy Lambert, Yadkinville (Yadkinville): Linda Baity, Yadkinville (Yadkinville): Mildred Carter, Yadkinville (Yadkinville): Betty Williams; Youth Lay Member: First - Trinity (Thomasville): Ty Thrift, Green Street (Winston-Salem): Kate Carpenter; Young Adult Lay Member: Bethel (Mocksville) - Cooleemee (Cooleemee): Darcy Ren. Total (203) CONFERENCE MEMBERS EX OFFICIO Conference Lay Leader: Jane Boatwright Wood District Lay Leaders: Shannon Sherfey (AP), Ron Ballard (BR), Doug President, Conference United Methodist Men: Neil Brown Carpenter (CV), Jatana Royster (ME), Peggy Johnson (NP), Sue President, Conference United Methodist Women: Tonya Lanier Jones (SM), Dale McCoy (UW), Tom Bridges (YV) President, Conference United Methodist Youth: Johnny Coppley Ex Officio: 20 Director, Conference Lay Servant Ministries: Wade Loftin Diaconal Ministers: Rebecca G. Bingham, Michael P. Dougherty Appointed Deaconesses: Barbara Blevins, Tracey S. Owens, 2017 Annual Conference Total Registration: 2,295 Deborrah Pittman, Helen Ryde, Ruth H. Williamson (Lay Members, 1,203; Clergy, 1,092) 102 Western North Carolina Conference H. SURVIVING SPOUSES OF DECEASED CLERGY AND DIACONAL MINISTERS Abernathy, Kathryn F. (David M. Abernathy), PO Box 5817, Huntington Burris, Kathy P. (Michael F. Burris), 29063 Herrin Grove Road, Locust, Beach, CA 92615 NC 28097 Adams, Bevely U. (Charles L. Adams), 706 Golf House Rd W, Whitsett, Burson, Margaret W. (Russell N. Burson, Jr.), 220 Ridge Rd, Waynesville, NC 27377 NC 28786 Addo, Linda P. (Peter E. A. Addo), PO Box 13356, Greensboro, NC 27415 Butler, Sarah A. (Douglas H. Butler), 4620 Beagle Run Ln, Winston- Allred, Ann M. (G. Howard Allred), 3212 Rolling Rd, High Point, NC 27265 Salem, NC 27106 Almond, Beatrice B. (William B. Farmer & Earl B. Love), 920 Butler, Shirley J. (William W. Butler), 2341 Robin Crest Dr, West Andersonwood Dr, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 Columbia, SC 29169 Andrews, Joan W. (Fletcher L. Andrews), 305 West Main St, Maiden, NC Byers, Cora T. (Morris J. Byers), 133 Kings Dr, Forest City, NC 28043 28650 Campbell, Jean L. (Claude L. Campbell, Jr.), 1617 Seabrook Ct, Arledge, H. Faye T. (David Carter Arledge), 719 Shadywood Lane, Gastonia, NC 28056 Hendersonville, NC 28792 Cantor, Jo Herring (Edward Davis Cantor, Jr.), 4227 Donnybrook Pl, Armstrong, Frances D. (Mack M. Armstrong), 1595 Angela Ct, Charlotte, NC 28205 Lincolnton, NC 28092 Cecil, JoAnn C. (J. Harley Cecil), 2304 Hideaway Ct, Raleigh, NC 27613 Armstrong, Margarethe P. (Heli) (James M. Armstrong, Sr.), 3800 Chappell, Mary Frances (Wallace D. Chappell), 4100 Crestridge Dr, Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215 Nashville, TN 37204 Austin, Meredith H. (Harold C. Austin), Deceased, August 2017 Charlton, Karin W. (David W. Carlton, Jr.), 7765 SE 174th Glen Leven Bailey, Ellen J. (Richard D. Bailey), 8000 Sunnyvale Ln, Charlotte, NC Loop, The Villages, FL 32162 28210 Cheek, Jennie P. (Talmadge C. Cheek, Jr.), 270 25th Ave NW, Hickory, Bailey, Kathryn T. (D. Edwin Bailey), 7908 Cress Ct, Oak Ridge, NC NC 28601 27310 Christy, Joan C. (John H. Christy, Jr.), 2755 Union Rd Room 112 Barrett, Mason M. (James S. Barrett), 134 Augusta Cir, Waynesville, NC Morningside Assisted Living, Gastonia, NC 28054 28786 Clayton, Eleanor B. (Robert L. Clayton, Jr.), 1906 SE 8th Street, Ocala, Bass, Marjorie S. (Bill E. Bass), 1406 Forest Park Dr, Statesville, NC FL 34471 28677 Clemmer, Agnes P. (A. James Clemmer), PO Box 15, Copperhill, TN Bearden, Frances D. (Bennie B. Bearden), 802 Wellington Hills Cir, 37317 Salisbury, NC 28147 Clinard, Bettie P. (Robert Miller Clinard), 1098 Woodcrest Rd, BSL, Beaty, Emily G. (F. Donald Beaty), 376 Birch Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025 Southport, NC 28461 Beck, Linda K. (Herman C. Beck), 2212 Meadowlark Rd, High Point, NC Clinard, Mintie D. (Billy W. Clinard), 13 Running Brook Dr, Canton, NC 27260 28716 Bellamy, Lucille M. (James S. Bellamy), PO Box 1257, Lake Junaluska, Clinard, Sara L. (Hubert C. Clinard), 2224 Cardinal Loop, Stanley, NC NC 28745 28164 Benfield, Kathy R.(H. Edwin Benfield), 620 Summey Farm Dr, Dallas, NC Clodfelter, Charlotte U. (William D. Clodfelter), PO Box 16723, Asheville, 28034 NC 28816 Berrier, Ann P. (Floyd L. Berrier), 121 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 Cloninger, Katherine S. (Kerry M. Fralic), 303 8th Ave NE, Conover, NC Biggers, Eleanor L. (Sherrill B. Biggers), 753 Treverton Dr, Matthews, NC 28613 28105 Clontz, Lila A. (Burvin L. Baucom), 1506 Biggers Cemetery Rd, Monroe, Black, Brenda F. (Eddie Lee Black), 307 Valley Brook Ln, Concord, NC NC 28110 28025 Cochran, Jo C. (J. Edgar Cochran), 1244 Arbor Rd #167, Winston-Salem, Black, Grace M. (Earl C. Black, Jr.), 159 Eastwood Village Dr, Bostic, NC NC 27104 28018 Coleman, Jo Anne C. (Howard L. Coleman), 2310 Monthaven Dr, Bogan, Gladys W. (Robert C. Bogan, Sr.), 131 Cedar Rd, Boiling Springs Durham, NC 27712 Lk, NC 28461 Combs, Shirley A. (Robert W. Combs), 938 Hunting Ave, Lincolnton, NC Bolyard, Marjorie R. (J. James Boles & Roy V. Bolyard, Jr.), 7500 28092 Henfree Dr, Summerfield, NC 27358 Cook, Elaine H. (Ervin S. Cook, Jr.), 308 Poplar St, Lincolnton, NC 28092 Boyd, Ann S. (Jasper (Jay) Boyd), 1001 Fenimore St, Winston-Salem, NC Cook, Elaine W. (Reece E. Cook, Jr.), 315 Hermance Ln, Mooresville, NC 27103 28117 Boyd, Betty N. (Sidney K. Boyd), 3121 Nablus Dr, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Cook, Jessie N. (Francis B. Cook), PO Box 1754, Clemmons, NC 27012 Bradley, Maxine R. (Paul M. Bradley, Jr.), 5428 Winters Way, Greensboro, Cooper, Florinda H. (Walter O. Cooper), 12100 Chancellors Village Ln, NC 27410 Apt 4305, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Bravender, Constance Hart (Paul E. Bravender), 1607 Whites Mill Rd, Cornelius, Jimmy (Doris Hill Cornelius), 104 S Westover Ave, Monroe, High Point, NC 27265 NC 28112 Briggs, Jean B. (Walter C. Briggs), 1428 Little Valley Ln, Lincolnton, NC Cox, Margaret M. (Abram J. Cox III), 254 Retriever Ct SE, Concord, NC 28092 28025 Brown, Diane H. (Richard A. Brown), 160 Cooper St N 16A, Hot Springs Crady, Patricia H. (Luther Crady, Jr.), 4280 Briar Creek Rd, Clemmons, Ntl Pk, AR 71913 NC 27012 Brown, Linda Nix (C. Dennis Brown), 451 Old Newfound Rd, Leicester, Creech, Jane C. (Harlan L. Creech, III), 417 Spy Glass Hill Pl, Salisbury, NC 28748 NC 28144 Bullard, Mabel B. (R. Bennett Bullard, Jr.), 1602 Hyde Park Dr, Asheville, Crowder, Barbara L. (Richard J. Crowder, Sr.), 400 Wesley Dr, #278, NC 28806 Asheville, NC 28803 Bumgarner, Miriam C. (George W. (Bill) Bumgarner), 1351 Susanna Davis, Martha H. “Jeannie” (C. Ray Davis), 6816 Bethany Church Rd, Wesley Dr, Box 203, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Wendell, NC 27591 Bumgarner, Peggy (Larry G. Bumgarner), 129 Bumgarner Ln, King, NC Davis, Patsy B. (Benjamin F. Davis), c/o Sarah Boggs, PO Box 282, 27021 Fallston, NC 28042 Bunch, Nancy M. (Robert P. Bunch), 1351 Susanna Wesley Dr, Box 106, Davis, Patsy R. (Charles T. Davis), 60 Cumberland Ct SW, Concord, NC Winston-Salem, NC 27104 28025 Burgin, Mary L. (William Grady Burgin, Jr.), PO Box 605, Lake Junaluska, Day, Tamar P. (Kenneth M. Day), 4235 Fox St, Randleman, NC 27317 NC 28745 Dean, Ruth Ann (Richard I. Dean), 550 Farrell Rd, Vandalia, OH 45377 Burnett, Laura C. (Robert L. Burnett), 3620 Hwy 21 N, Hamptonville, NC Dennis, Virginia F. (Bobby J. Dennis), 5106 Woodrun On Tillery, Mt 27020 Gilead, NC 27306 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 103

Denton, Jan S. (Mark S. Denton), 7056 Hwy 801 S, Mocksville, NC 27028 Head, Sue G. (Sidney A. Head, III), 1416 Scotland Ave, Charlotte, NC DuBose, Gladys E. (Horace M. DuBose III), c/o Stephanie Nicole Martin, 28207 7739 Nathan Ln, Seagrove, NC 27341 Heath, Ruth B. (Edward M. Heath), 5116 Oak Garden Dr, Kernersville, NC Duggins, Marylee F. (Joel W. Duggins), 5973 Four Winds Dr, Lilburn, GA 27284 30047 Heckard, Rebecca B. (Floyd L. Heckard), 48 E 50th St, Savannah, GA Dulin, Mary P. (Max W. Dulin), 353 Lambert Dr, Asheboro, NC 27203 31405 Eakes, Virginia L. (R. Lee Eakes), 25 Faith Ln, Horse Shoe, NC 28742 Hiatt, Mary H. (Emmett E. Hiatt, Jr), c/o David R. Hiatt, 302 Serenity Edmonds, Marg. Laquita (Oren R. Edmonds, Sr.), 108 Broadleaf Loop, Pointe Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284 Mooresville, NC 28115 Hill, Anna Marie (Fred A. Hill), 1680 Panther Creek Rd, Salisbury, NC Endicott, Iva C. (Raymond O. Endicott), 127 Far Horizons Lane, 28146 Asheville, NC 28803 Hilliard, Billie B. (Raymus F. Hilliard), 1351 Susanna Wesley Dr, Winston- Faggart, Dorothy B. (William B. Faggart), 1020 Autumn Ln, New London, Salem, NC 27104 NC 28127 Hinnant, Glenda E. (Coy L. Brown, Jr.), 909 Flicker Ln, High Point, NC Ferree, Lorene K. (Sulon G. Ferree), 301 Windemere Woods Dr, 27262 Nashville, TN 37215 Hipps, Kathryn M. (R. Haroldean Hipps), 1203 Shiloh Dr, Nashville, TN Ferrell, Susan W. (Gary L. Ferrell), PO Box 786, Taylorsville, NC 28681 37205 Finney, Mae M. (James W. Finney), 5729 Rena Rd, Hamptonville, NC Holland, Juanita A. (Cornelius Holland), 610 2nd Ave NE, Conover, NC 27020 28613 Fitzgerald, Laurie D. (J. Alton Fitzgerald), 1035 Davidson Cir, Mount Ulla, Hornbuckle, Mary O. (James P. Hornbuckle, Jr.), 610 2nd Ave NE, NC 28125 Conover, NC 28613 Fletcher, Cynthia C. (Larry Wayne Fletcher), PO Box 876, Valdese, NC Hoyle, Ada W. (Wayne E. Hoyle), 3902 Maiden Hwy, Lincolnton, NC 28690 28092 Forbis, Dorothy S. (William T. Forbis), 570 Ocala Dr, Winston-Salem, NC Hudgins, Linda P. (Walter E. Hudgins), 185 Towhee Trl, Tryon, NC 28782 27127 Hudspeth, Miriam E. (Powell L. Wilkins, Jr.), 168 Oak Summit Road, Foster, Penny H. (Gary Bruce Foster), 1002 S. NC Hwy 150, Lexington, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 NC 27295 Hull, Jo W. (James E. Hull), 5409 Southwind Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455 Foster, Ruth S. (Robert A. Foster), 1244 Arbor Rd #512, Winston-Salem, Hunter, Barbara M. (P. DeArmon Hunter, Jr.), 2503 Tinderbox Ln, NC 27104 Greensboro, NC 27405 Fowler, Lurline L. (James W. Fowler, III), 959 Heritage Hills, Decatur, GA Hutchinson, Louise C. (Orion N. Hutchinson, Jr.), 4215 Allistair Rd, 30033 Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Frazier, Sara G. (Richard T. Frazier), 8303 Lacewood Pl, Charlotte, NC Ingram, Anita K. (R. Allen Ingram), 905 E Memorial Hwy, Harmony, NC 28270 28634 Freeman, Nancy S. (Everett R. Freeman), 2098 Dean Ln, Lincolnton, NC Jacks, Eileen P. (W. Ralph Jacks), 513 Cokesbury Ln, Givens Estates, 28092 Asheville, NC 28803 Freshour, Hazel P. (Arelin R. Freshour), 192 Mountain Street, Marion, NC Jacobsen, Betty E. (Cletes A. Pope, Jr.), 511 Riverview Dr, Lowell, NC 28752 28098 Freshour, Lynda B. (Donald R. Freshour), 550 Plemmons Pl, Marion, NC Jamieson, Della Lee F. (Herbert M. Jamieson), 718 Cheddington Dr, 28752 Asheboro, NC 27203 Fulk, Lucy C. (Joseph M. Fulk, Sr.), 5027 Old Salisbury-Concord Rd, Johnson, Hazel B. (Timothy I. Johnson, II), 1403 Besor Place, NW, Kannapolis, NC 28083 Concord, NC 28027 Funderburk, Marian C. (Donald K. Funderburk), 1351 Susanna Wesley Johnston, Beverly A. (Eugene C. Johnston, Jr.), 69 Dellwood View Apt 2, Dr, Box 165, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Hendersonville, NC 28791 Gibbs, Sue J. (Phillip H. Gibbs), 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215 Jolly, Ina B. (John D. Jolly), 4916 Old Way Rd, Browns Summit, NC Godfrey, Carol S. (Guy H. Godfrey), 70 Lake View Dr N, Marion, NC 27214 28752 Jones, Sr., Frederick N. (Lillie M. Jones), PO Box 2372, High Point, NC Golden, Jane L. (Jacob B. Golden), 100 Wesley Dr, #512, Asheville, NC 27261 28803 Jordan, Rose Marie (William H. Jordan), 303 North Main St, Greer, SC Green, Kathy U. (Bobby E. Green), 1216 Neal St, Monroe, NC 28112 29650 Green, Wilma L. (John H. Green), 3143 Delbert Ln, Siler City, NC 27344 Joyner, Gaynelle G. (Albert L. Joyner, Jr.), 17089 W Friendly Ave #305, Griffin, Frances A. (G. Tony Griffin), 1555 Hwy 80 S, Burnsville, NC Greensboro, NC 27410 28714 Justice, Renee K. (Henry A. Justice), 4522 Dawnwood Dr, Charlotte, NC Griffin, Shirley M.(Robert T. Griffin), 303 Thornwood Rd, Jamestown, NC 28212 27282 Kale, Kathryn H. (John W. Kale), 5850 Cardinal Way, Greensboro, NC Groh, Mary S. (Dayle G. Groh), 7613 Surreywood Pl, Charlotte, NC 28270 27410 Grose, Ann H. (James Chalmus (JC) Grose, Jr.), 2445 S Lakeshore Dr, Keasey, Joy S. (Lester D. Keasey), PO Box 1821, Boone, NC 28607 Lake Junaluska, NC 28745 Kelly, Mary D. (R. Dean Kelly), 167 Flora Ln, Harmony, NC 28634 Haag, Mary P. (Wallace E. Ryals), 816 Dobson St, Kernersville, NC 27284 Kimball, Joan K. (William R. (Ron) Kimball, Jr.), 3974 Cobblestone Bend Hancock, Helen G. (Oros L. Hancock, Jr.), 5010 Smith Town Rd, Dr, High Point, NC 27265 Marshville, NC 28103 Kincaid, Mary Ellen (Eugene C. Kincaid), 13352 Old Compton Ct, Hand, Linda W. (Kenneth R. Hand), 3411 Mull Creek Ln, Claremont, NC Pineville, NC 28134 28610 Kingston Jr, Richard J. (Robin R. Kingston), PO Box 87, Mooresboro, Harlow, Dorothy T. (William C. Belcher), 1843 Forest Rd, Bedford, VA NC 28114 24523 Kirk, Nancy M. (Raymond H. Kirk, Sr.), 2237 Parkland Dr, Melbourne, FL Harris, Louise G. (William B. Harris, Jr.), 175 Ravens View, Boone, NC 32904 28607 Kirk, Ruth D. (Charles W. Durrant), 15-G Wesley Dr, Asheville, NC 28803 Harris, Ruby D. (Luther C. Harris), 13598 E Old Hwy 64, Lexington, NC Kitley, Julia G. (R. Marsden Kitley), PO Box 1162, Thomasville, NC 27361 27295 Kriewald, Diedra H. (Richard R. Hanner, Jr.), 214 Stanley Dr, Winchester, Harris, Sarah (Jo) (Jack D. Harris), 105 Russell St, Spartanburg, SC 29307 VA 22602 Haselden, Lillian (William T. Haselden), 271 Fred Dalton Rd, Franklin, NC Kwon, Soo-Hee P. (Kyoung-Ho Kwon), 3118 NC Hwy 86 North, 28734 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Hauser, Velma S. (Joseph J. Hauser), 1642 Regency Dr, Burlington, NC Lambeth, Faye M. (Larry L. Lambeth), 915 29th Ave, NE, Unit 343, 27215 Hickory, NC 28601 104 Western North Carolina Conference

Langford, Ann Marie D. (Thomas A. Langford), 881 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Osterberg, Scott A. (Susan F. Osterberg), 262 Chandler Dr, Lexington, Junaluska, NC 28745 NC 27295 Law, Judith Overby (Joe Alvis Law), 2688 Windy Crossing, Winston- Ottinger, Carol R. (Kelly B. Ottinger), 11180 Hwy 52, Rockwell, NC 28138 Salem, NC 27127 Outen, Hilda M. (Daniel K. Outen), 376 Auman Ave, Asheboro, NC 27205 Leonard, Marilynn J. (Gary W. Leonard), 2494 Burke Memorial Park Rd, Patterson, Dilcie D. (John J. Patterson), 120 Underhill St, High Point, NC Morganton, NC 28655 27260 Likins, Martha G. (William H. Likins), 905 Glenmary Ct, Nashville, TN Peacock, Nancy C. (Harold E. Peacock), 4733 Beechcrest Pl, Charlotte, 37205 NC 28269 Little, Carolyn A. (Gene H. Little), 5925 Bliley Rd, Richmond, VA 23225 Pepper, Yvonne S. (John A. Petty & Edgar F. Pepper, Jr.), 1233 E Cannon Little, Diana E. (Robert W. Little), 136 Fairway Hills Dr, Waynesville, NC Ave, Albemarle, NC 28001 28786 Pheagin, Marilyn S. (William H. Pheagin, Jr.), 706 Branton Dr, Shelby, NC Lockridge, Ida B. (Roy H. Lockridge, Jr.), 668 Woodland Hills W, 28152 Columbia, SC 29210 Pittard, Margaret S. (J. Leo Pittard), 2420 Farmbrook Rd, Winston-Salem, Lucas, Mary B. (Harold C. Lucas), 3107 Freeman Mill Rd, Greensboro, NC 27103 NC 27406 Pless, Lelia T. (W. H. Pless), Box 5259 Rubert Hull Ln, Blairsville, GA Lupton, Michael Mae (Carroll C. Lupton, Jr.), Deceased, August 2017 30512 Luther, Mary Powell (Joe E. Luther, Jr.), Deceased, May 2017 Pollock, Elizabeth S. (Henry M. Pollock), 451 Straw House Rd, Lyles, Barbara H. (Glenn L. Lyles), 3901 Red Hill Ct, Greensboro, NC Reidsville, NC 27320 27407 Powell, Anne B. (John James (J.J.) Powell), 1710 Powell Rd, Mill Spring, Maddox, Brenda F. (J. Edward Maddox), 2290 Northview Harbour Dr, NC 28756 Sherrills Ford, NC, NC 28673 Powell, Ruby P. (C. Glenn Powell, Sr.), c/o Terry Powell, 384 Hidden Magnuson, Phyllis C. (John A. Magnuson, Jr.), 410 Carbonton Rd, Lakes Ln, Waterloo, SC 29384 Sanford, NC 27330 Proffitt, Geneva M.(Baxter W. Proffitt), 634 E. Haymore St., Mt. Airy, NC Maness, Charlotte F. (J. Horace Maness), 2904 Greenwood Park Cir, 27030 Albemarle, NC 28001 Pryor, Aileen W. (Woodrow W. Pryor), 9509 Highgate Rd, Columbia, SC Marbury, Annette R. (Herbert L. Marbury), 3441 Charlemagne Dr, 29223 Decatur, GA 30034 Pyatt, Hilda A. (C. Dwight Pyatt), 1240 Arbor Rd, #151, Winston-Salem, Marcellus, Etta W. (Cecil H. Marcellus, Jr.), 311 N Washington Ave, NC 27104 Reidsville, NC 27320 Ralls, Aileen F. (Robert J. Ralls), 706 Bruton Pl N, Greensboro, NC 27410 Mashburn, Neil T. (Mark D. Mashburn), 2013 Middleham Dr, Kernersville, Reagan, Nancy H. (Ernest M. Reagan, Jr.), 427 6th Ave West, #A-11, NC 27284 Hendersonville, NC 28739 McCorkle, Frances L. (Donald R. McCorkle, Sr.), 812 Yellowstone Dr, Reep, Alice H. “Faye” (J. David Reep), 195 Ostwalt Amity Rd, Troutman, Charlotte, NC 28208 NC 28166 McDonald, Elizabeth W. (Thad L. McDonald, Jr.), 832 14th Ave NW, Reeves, Elizabeth P. (Joseph M. Reeves), 205 Country Club Circle, Hickory, NC 28601 Shelby, NC 28150 McLawhorn, Barbara F. (Robert T. McLawhorn), 701 Third St, Spencer, Reid, Anderine S. (Robert B. Crutchfield), 16 Periwinkle Ct, Greensboro, NC 28159 NC 27407 McLean, Doris S. (Thomas C. McLean), 4115 Rocky River Rd S, Monroe, Reid, Pamela W. (Jerry L. Reid Sr.), 527 Arlington Circle NW, Lenoir, NC NC 28112 28645 McMillian, Jo Ann C. (J. Wayne McMillian), 178 Gilda Dr, Mount Airy, NC Rice, Helen H. (M. Preston Hughes, Jr.), Deceased, September 2017 27030 Riley, Rosalie (C. Ronald Riley), 5617 McPherson Dr, Charlotte, NC McPherson, Martha P. (Luther B. McPherson), Deceased, September 28226 2017 Robinson, Cynthia P. (Arthur A. Robinson, Jr.), PO Box 363290, North McWhorter-McFarlan, Sara G. (John L. McWhorter), Givens Estates, 400 Las Vegas, NV 89036 Wesley Dr, Asheville, NC 28803 Rollins, Sue L. (Donald E. Rollins), 218 Williams St, Lexington, NC 27292 Miles, Celia H. (Louis Miles), 104 Clubwood Ct., Asheville, NC 28803 Rose, Stuart (Tracie C. Rose), 435 Trafalgar Place, Matthews, NC 28105 Miller, Austella C. (Patt J. Miller), PO Box 903, Hayesville, NC 28904 Roseman, Cheri B. (Mike D. Roseman), 429 St Luke Church Rd, Kings Miller, Opal H. (John James Miller), 1450 Arbor Road, #405, Winston- Mountain, NC 28086 Salem, NC 27104 Rosenquist, Valerie B. (Robert A. Mick), 1157 Brighton Place, Charlotte, Milner, Nan M. (Warner B. Milner), 2-F Wesley Dr, Asheville, NC 28803 NC 28205 Mitchell, Marcell H. (Robert P. Crawley), 28 Carolina Shores Pkwy, Rouch, Phyllis H. (Mark A. Rouch), 4343 Lebanon Rd, Hermitage, TN Carolina Shores, NC 28467 37076 Money, Marilyn A. (Delma Lee Money), 381 Sam Marion Rd, Pinnacle, Rowell, Gaile S. (Larry J. Rowell), PO Box 2527, Monroe, NC 28111 NC 27043 Rowland, Ruth (Charles L. (Chuck) Rowland), 7141 Charnel Ln, Climax, Moore, Carole H. (Kenneth R. Moore, Jr.), PO Box 1021 400 Gardenia St, NC 27233 Belmont, NC 28012 Roy, Grace Munro (C. Edward Roy), 15 College Row, Brevard, NC 28712 Moore, Sara Helen C. (Kenneth R. Moore, Sr.), 3800 Shamrock Dr, Rufty, Doris B. (John M. Rufty), PO Box 3, Franklinville, NC 27248 Charlotte, NC 28215 Rush, Wilma B. (Dallas M. Rush), 274 Hollin Way, Winston-Salem, NC Myers, Mildred V. (Benny T. Myers), 453 Arlee Cir, Concord, NC 28025 27104 Myrick, Ellen R. (Cecil K. Myrick), 400 Wesley Dr, Apt 379, Asheville, NC Rushing, Hazel R. (Jesse J. Rushing), PO Box 176, Locust, NC 28097 28803 Scott, Pauline F. (LeRoy A. Scott), 6107 Auburndale Dr, Greensboro, NC Neal, Janice Taylor (O. C. Hatcher, Jr.), 173 One Montgolfier Ln, 27410 Statesville, NC 28677 Sellers, Rosa H. (Liston Sellers, Jr.), 1605 Brannock Dr, Greensboro, NC Northington, Mary C. (James Allen Northington, Sr.), 1401 Patricia Dr, 27406 Thomasville, NC 27360 Shoaf, Marie A. (Kermit E. (Ebb) Shoaf), 139 River Ridge Ln, Statesville, Nunez, Max G. (M. Margaret Nunez), 3313 Chilham Pl, Charlotte, NC NC 28677 28226 Sims, Evelyne C. (Hugh D. Sims), Deceased, October 2017 Oakley, Dorthine M. (Robert L. Oakley), 22 Howard St., Apt. 103, Grafton, Slater, Martha E. (David R. Halliburton), 607 Frontage Rd, Kenai, AK 99611 WV 26354 Smisor, June H. (Harold N. Smisor), 4080 Peniel Rd, Tryon, NC 28782 Ochs, Evelyn L. (Glenn R. McCulley), 2201 Poole Ct, Winston-Salem, NC Smith, Ina K. (C. Bryce Smith, Sr.), c/o Doug Smith, 510 Myers Park Dr, 27106 Lexington, NC 27292 Oglesby, Patricia R. (Glynn A. Oglesby), 645 Winfred Dr, Orange Park, Smotherman, Arlene R. (D. P. Smotherman, Jr), 1103 Monticello St, FL 32073 Greensboro, NC 27410 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 105

Snow, Joetta M. (Otis L. Snow), 220 Raven Rd, Harmony, NC 28634 Wagoner, Nita P. (R. Gilmer Wagoner), 1244 Arbor Rd, Box 505, Winston- Spillman, Ouida Hayes (John P. Spillman, Jr.), 4603 Laurel Run Dr, Salem, NC 27104 Greensboro, NC 27410 Walker, Mozelle S. (Charles B. Walker), 1002 Springwood Ln, Archdale, Stadler, Shana M. (Leonard E. Stadler, Jr.), 6983 Maybank Hwy, NC 27263 Wadmalaw Island, SC 29487 Wallin, Joretta P. (Arthur J. Pearce), 7 Rhododendron Way, Candler, NC Steck, Todd R. (Reta D. Steck), 12606 Peyton Ct, Charlotte, NC 28262 28715 Stewart, Marsha H. (Benjamin W. Stewart), 920 Claybrook Cir, Gastonia, Warner, Carolyn P. (Joseph M. G. Warner), 1100 Marina Rd, Irmo, SC NC 28054 29063 Stokes, Genevieve G. (James C. Stokes), 925 New Garden Rd, 813 Fry Warren, Lucille C. (Garland L. Warren), 322 Nelson St, Kernersville, NC Hall, Greensboro, NC 27410 27284 Stokes, Marilyn T. (Charles D. Stokes), 1704 N 3rd St, Lanett, AL 36863 Watlington, Doris L. (Gary G. Watlington), 9797 Cherry Grove Rd, Stowe, Truelove S. (A. W. Stowe), 3708 Fagan Way, Charlotte, NC 28216 Reidsville, NC 27320 Strader, Carolyn (R. Harold Strader, Sr.), c/o Lynn Wilson, 244 Myrtle J Watwood, Willie Ruth H. (Harry L. (Skipper) Watwood, III), 2705 Tara Rd, Dr, Hurdle Mills, NC 27541 Monroe, NC 28112 Stratas, Jeanette R. (Jack G. Stratas), 481 Nance Rd, Denton, NC 27239 Weaver, Joan Krider (A. B. Weaver), Deceased, June 2017 Stroupe, Audrey B. (W. Clifton Stroupe), 775 Elkwood Ln, Denver, NC Wellons, Claire K. (Albert W. Wellons), 512 Pacific Estates Dr, Pacific, 28037 MO 63069 Swann, Helen O. (Marion M. Swann), PO Box 39, Boonville, NC 27011 Whaley, Gracealine P. (Wilbur F. Whaley), 143 Foxhound Run Rd, Aiken, Sweet, Betty B. (Worth A. Sweet, Sr.), 3800 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, NC SC 29803 28215 White, Bonnie Z. (William R. White), 1550 Venice Ave, Fort Walton Swinson, Lois K. (Jesse L. Swinson), 603 Long View Ct NE, Vienna, VA Beach, FL 32547 22180 White, Hannah G. (James S. White), 353 N Bost St, Statesville, NC Swofford, Elizabeth L. (Thomas H. Swofford, Jr.), 4931-E Tower Rd, 28677 Greensboro, NC 27410 White, Linda G. (James W. White), 5162 Powerhouse Rd, Morganton, NC Tapp, Kelly R. (Daniel D. Tapp), 8158 Mt Harmony Rd, Connelly Springs, 28655 NC 28612 White, Virginia S. (Clyde L. White), 2770 R R White Dr, Morganton, NC Taylor, Sadie M. (Habakkuk Taylor), 1743 West Lake Street, Chicago, IL 28655 60612 Wilkinson, Ann G. (Larry D. Wilkinson), 329 Crum Dr, Lake Junaluska, Temple, Barbara M. (Edward O. Temple, Jr.), 4219-C Aldershot Ct, NC 28745 Charlotte, NC 28211 Williams, Pansy H. (Grady H. Whicker), PO Box 430, Jamestown, NC Tolbert, Joy W. (Michael R. Tolbert), 600 Camden Place Dr, Winston- 27282 Salem, NC 27103 Wilson, Lonna M. (R. Alan Wilson), 5358 Denton Chapel Rd, Morganton, Trollinger, Susan N. (James T. Trollinger), 909 Fourth Ave, West, NC 28655 Hendersonville, NC 28739 Wimmer, Paige W. (Mark F. Wimmer), 10433 Franklin Turnpike, Dry Fork, Turner, Ann M. (Frank B. Turner), 1825 Upper Peachtree Road, Murphy, VA 24549 NC 28906 Winecoff, Wanda S. (George H. Winecoff), PO Box 866, Clyde, NC 28721 Turner, Emma S. (James D. Turner), PO Box 417, Shinglehouse, PA Wolfe, Fern H. (Robert G. Wolfe), 132 Dogwood Ln, Elkin, NC 28621 16748 Woodward, Corinne V. (Wayne W. Woodward), 1752 Waycona Dr, Varner, Martha S. (J. Hal Varner), 255 Beckford Dr, Lexington, NC 27295 Jackson, MS 39204 Vickers, Mark N. Norman (Susan E. Norman Vickers), 3101 Wright, Rebecca J. (Clarence E. Wright), 7618 Jackson School Rd, Northhampton Dr, Greensboro, NC 27408 Browns Summit, NC 27214 Wade, Carolyn B. (Lawrence L. Wade), 246 Laurel Ct, Winston-Salem, Young, Kathryn B. (Russell L. Young, Jr.), 41 Rolling Green Dr, NC 27127 Waynesville, NC 28786 Waggoner, Patricia B. (A. C. Waggoner), 1675 Manzanita Ave Apt 1-A, Young, Virginia (Robert T. Young), 12 Fairway Ridge, Lake Wylie, SC Chico, CA 95926 29710 106 Western North Carolina Conference I. CLERGY SERVICE RECORDS Abernethy, April B. - FE - 98 Oak Hill Asst (MA); 06 Bethel (Dysartsville); 11 Sharon (Shelby); 16 Abernethy Memorial (Rutherford College) Adams, Charles L. - RE - 68 St;69 Reidsville Cir;71 Mayodan;75 HP: Rankin Mem;81 Skyland;85 Cht: St Andrew’s;88 WS: Burkhead;92 Avl: Groce;94 Kmv: Mt Pleasant;03 Retired. Adams, Holly Cobb - FE - 05 Mgn: First Assoc; 09 Pisgah-St. Paul’s;12 Friendship (Iredell); 14 Hudson Adams, Sharon L. - FE - 88 FCy: Wells Spring-Mundy’s Chapel; 89 Tr as deacon in PM fmMissionary Baptist Church; 92 Gas: Epworth-Mt Pleasant; 99 Staff, General Board of Discipleship; 00 Columbus: M L Harris(South Georgia Conf); 03 LvAb; 04 Chaplain, Roosevelt Institute; 06 Eden: St John-Chapel Hill; 07 Gbo: Mt Tabor-Celia Phelps; 11 Mooresville: Faith-St. Paul; 16 Medical Leave Adams, T. Dixon - RE - 53 Draper;54 St;56 Pinnacle;58 Salem;61 Lee’s Chapel;66 KMt: Grace;68 SabLv;69 Sharon-Boiling Springs;73 Hky: First Assoc;80 SabLv;81 LvAb;82 Cht: Moore’s Chapel-Steeleberry;83 Cht: Moore’s Chapel;84 Cvr: First;92 Retired. Adams, William G. Jr - RL - 13 Friendship (Boone); 16 Retired/Friendship (Boone) Adarkwah, Benjamin B. - PL - 17 Ghana Mission Assistant Albert, Thomas W. - RE - 99 Union-Concord;00 Tr fm Eastern Pennsylvania Conf.;11 Retired Albino, Candido - PL - 09 Mint Hill: Blair Road Assist; 11 Concord: Forest Hill Assist; 16 Hickory Grove (Charlotte) Assistant Pastor Aldridge, Julian M. Jr - RE - 68 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;68 Highlands;72 Gbo: Bessemer;74 Cht: Sharon;81 MtA: Central;85 Mgn: First;89 Lexington Dist Supt;92 HP: Wesley Mem;97 Cht: Myers Park;03 Retired. Alexander, Byron E. - FE - 95 Ntn: First Assoc; 97 Abo: Central Assoc; 00 Concord (ST); 07 Hnt: Huntersville Assoc; 10 Greensboro: College Place; 11 Bond’s Grove; 13 May’s Chapel Alexander, Darren W. - FE - 00 Greer’s Chapel;06 Mkv: First Assoc; 10 Oak Forest; 17 Covenant (High Point) Allen, Aldana W. - FE - 12 Durham-Philadelphia (Shelby); 14 Providence (Salisbury) Allen, Brian C. - FE - 98 Gbo: Centenary Assoc;03 Tryon;05 Gbo: Irving Park. Allen, C. Wayne - RE - 75 Surry Cir;76 Mt Airy Cir;77 No Appt;79 Adm to Maine Conf;83 Tr fm Maine Conf;83 Todd;85 Mon: Central Assoc;91 New London;92 Sylva: First;96 Rft: First;00 SabLv;01 Frn: First;08 Sby: Aldersgate.; 13 Epworth (Concord); 17 Retired Allen, D. Ronald - FE - 74 Pine Grove; 75 No Appt; 76 St; 79 Crowell Mem-Palm Tree; 84 Millers Creek; 96 Catawba; 00 Chaplain, WestCare Health System; 16 Palliative Care Chaplain, Harris Regional Hospital (Duke Lifepoint) (formerly WestCare); 17 Transitional Leave Allen, F. Annalee - FE - 05 Sal: Park Ave; 07 Sal: Coburn Mem-Park Ave; 09 Downtown Salisbury Cooperative Parish; 11 Asheville: East Asheville; 16 Associate Director of Ministerial Services Allen, G. Craig Jr - FE - 09 Downtown Salisbury Cooperative Parish Assistant; 11 Elkwood-Fairview: Sharon; 13 Nesbitt’s Chapel-Fairview Sharon; 16 Memorial (Kannapolis) Allen, Tony L. - FE - 92 Wade-Hanna Chapel;94 Antioch-Bethel;95 Norwood Cir;02 New London.;11 Concord: Center Allred, Edward W. - DR - 97 Music (99 Music/Program), Gbo: Mt Pisgah; 10 Min. of Congregational Care and Older Adult Min, Mount Pleasant (Gbo); 13 Retired Allred, James G. Jr - RE - 68 St; 70 Stanfield; 74 WS: Mt Carmel; 80 Lake Norman; 84 Cht: Covenant; 91 Mount Pleasant (GR); 06 Retired Almond, Lawana C. - PL - 13 Qualla Parish Asst; 14 Qualla Parish: Cherokee Asst Altizer, Cole D. - FL - 16 Rosman-Selica Alventosa-Brown, Jill D. - FE - 97 St, Duke; 98 Lex: First Assoc; 03 Gbo: St Timothy’s; 15 Personal Leave; 15 Pastor of Congregational Care, West Market Street Alvord, Alec M. - RE - 65 Tr fm Rhodesia Conf;65 Pinnacle;67 Missionary to Rhodesia;77 Advance-Mocks;81 Wilkesboro;88 Marion Dist Supt;92 Conf Program Staff;00 Retired (03 /Conf Program Staff);04 Retired (07 /Cht: Homestead);08 Retired. Alvord, Veranita G. - FE - 94 St/Rico (North Georgia Conf); 95 Rico (North Georgia Conf); 98 Cht: Dilworth Assoc; 05 Sby: Hoyle Mem; 11 Francis Asbury; 16 Morehead (Greensboro) Amason, James D. - RL - 99 Rockwood; 01 Edneyville; 03 IncapLv; 09 Retired Ammons, Dennis A. - PL - 14 Mount Olive (Yadkinville) Ammons, Gene - OR - 15 Newland Anderson, Kenneth R. - FL - 02 Altamont-Jonas Ridge; 07 Toe Valley; 16 Newdale (Celo - Martin’s Chapel - Windom) Anderson, Lauren P. - FE - 02 South Petherton and Crewkerne Cir (British Methodist Church); 03 Jtn: Jamestown Assoc; 06 WS: Central Terrace; 09 Greensboro: Hickory Grove; 14 Good Hope; 16 Tabernacle Charge; 16 New Home-Shady Grove Andrews, Harry F. - RE - 73 St; 76 Discon; 86 Readm; 86 West Forsyth; 90 Unity; 95 Pleasant Union; 98 Shiloh (LE); 00 LvAb; 01 Instructor, The Cognitive Connection; 02 Mount Hermon (NE); 07 Northbrook (Macedonia - Reep’s Grove); 14 Retired Andrews, W. Mark - FE - 85 St; 86 Oak Hill (Candler); 92 Cht: Dilworth Assoc; 94 Bethlehem (Climax); 01 First (Belmont); 11 St. Luke’s (Hickory); 16 District Superintendent - Metro Angel, Karen A. - OE - 17 Level Cross (Randleman) Anthony, Alexis W. - FL - 97 Kelly’s Chapel;02 St James (CH); 03 Northeast Mecklenburg Mission (rename to Greater Vision) Arey, John V. Jr - FE - 75 St; 77 Knp: Trinity Assoc; 79 Mt Bethel; 81 St; 84 Richfield-New Mt Tabor; 85 Counselor (86 Dir, Human Enrichment), Pastoral CounselingService, El Paso, TX; 02 Clinical Services (08 Executive)Director, Methodist Counseling and Consultation Services; 16 Executive Director, Sanctuary Counseling Group (name change from MCCS) Arledge, Nathan D. - OE - 15 Myers Park Minister of Missions (Charlotte) Armfield, Edgar L. Jr - FL - 95 Cotton Grove; 14 Burnett’s Chapel (Gbo) - Old Union (Sophia); 16 Burnett’s Chapel (Greensboro) Armistead, Roger A. - OR - 12 Friendship Armstrong, James M. - RE - 54 St; 56 Tabernacle-Julian; 59 Tabernacle; 60 Cht: Thrift; 65 Cht: Trinity; 68 Cht: St Stephen; 74 Knp: Trinity; 76 Cht: Hickory Grove; 80 Hky: St Luke’s; 87 Sal: First; 89 Gbo: Mount Pisgah; 91 Retired (93 /Clyde: Louisa Chapel); 14 Retired Armstrong, James M. Jr - FE - 85 St; 86 Stv: Broad St Assoc; 89 Gas: Trinity; 93 Bryson City; 96 Cht: Hawthorne Lane; 03 Gbo: Centenary; 08 Len: First; 14 First (Lexington) Arnold, Cynthia L. - FE - 97 Table Rock;01 Jonesville-Ebenezer;05 Linwood; 09 Bessemer City: First;11 Denton’s Chapel; 13 Swannanoa-Tabernacle; 17 Counselor, A Caring Alternative (ACA) Ar-Rahmaan, Willetta J. - OF - 12 Newton: St. Paul Arrington, Carl L. - FE - 92 Tr as elder in FC fm AME Church; 92 Avl: Berry Temple-Wilson Chapel; 97 Cht: Simpson-Gillespie; 99 LvAb; 01 Minority Program Director, RAIN; 06 Dir of African American Mins, SEJ Staff.; 12 Chestnut Grove; 15 District Superintendent - Appalachian Ashe, Donald W. - RE - 59 St;61 Ntn: First Assoc;62 Monticello;63 Lowe’s;65 Snow Hill;68 WS: Mount Carmel;70 SabLv;71 Supernumerary;72 WS: Mt Pleasant- Tabernacle;73 Voluntary Location;89 Shiloh-Olivet;90 Readm;90 Shiloh-Mt Olivet;93 Mar: East Marion-West Marion;97 Retired/WS: Hanes;99 Retired. Atkinson, Ruth B. - RL - 01 Elmwood (08 Retired/).14 retired Auman, J. Keith - PE - 01 Old Union-Worthville; 11 Old Union-Fairview; 12 Incapacity Lv Auman, Jill Lindsey - FE - 85 St;86 Cht: Sharon Assoc;90 Cht: Myers Park Assoc;93 HP: Wesley Mem Assoc; Fairfield; 15 First (Fort Lauderdale) (Florida Conference) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 107

Auman, Timothy L. - FE - 82 St; 83 Cht: Dilworth Assoc; 87 Campus Minister, UNC Charlotte; 93 HP: Oakview; 98 Campus Minister, Winston-Salem; 03 Chaplain, Wake Forest Univ Austin, D. Wesley - FE - 01 Forsyth-Stokes;04 Oak Hill (AS).;11 Asheville: Abernethy; 15 Deerfield (Boone) Auten, Laura H. - FE - 89 St, Wesley; 90 Todd; 93 Edneyville-Fruitland; 95 Edneyville-Upward; 97 Crm: Cramer Mem; 03 HP: Lebanon; 08 Gas: Maylo; 15 District Superintendent - Uwharrie Auten, Richard D. - FE - 75 Rolling Hills-Grace;78 Rolling Hills;84 Lowe’s;88 Pleasant Grove (Tvl);98 Cht: Trinity; 10 Etowah; 14 Triplett (Mooresville) Autrey, Stephen L. - FE - 96 Sal: First Assoc; 97 Knp: North; 01 Francis Asbury; 02 St, Carolinas Med Ctr (02 /Richfield); 03 Norwood: First; 08 Walkertown: Morris Chapel; 12 Davidson Associate for Congregational Care and Adult Formation (15 Sr Assoc for Adult Faith Formation); 16 Denver (Denver) Avila-Ramirez, Rocio D. - FL - 16 Weddington Aymer, Albert J. D. - RE - 6/18/14 Trans frm Greater NJ Conf (Retired) Ayuso, Eileen M. - FE - 09 Winston-Salem: Green Street Assistant; 10 Executive Director, Shalom Min; 10 Walkertown: Mt. Olivet;11 New London; 15 Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall) Baca-Zuniga, Sonia N. - AM - 03 WS: Marvin Asst; 06 WS: Saints Home-Marvin Asst; 09 Winston-Salem: Marvin Bailey, Dewey A. - RE - 64 Cht: Gillespie;67 Cedar Falls-Central Falls;70 MtA: Franklin Heights;72 Newland-Elk Park;73 Grace Chapel-Ebenezer;77 HP: Oakview;83 Stv: Race St;85 Den: Central;87 Oak Hill (MA);92 Val: First;96 Mgn: St Matthews;98 Retired. Bailey, Lloyd R. - RE - 60 St; 61 Tr to North Iowa Conf; 73 Tr fm Iowa Conf; 73 Prof, Duke Div Sch; 99 Prof, Methodist and Mount Olive Colleges; 06 Retired Bailey, Michael F. - FE - 93 Francis Asbury; 94 Tr fm Memphis Conf; 95 Cht: St Francis; 98 American Protestant Church of The Hague, Netherlands; 02 Cls: Mount Zion; 12 Christ (Greensboro); 17 District Superintendent - Yadkin Valley Bain, Tara Ebner - FE - 03 Providence (Rutherford); 04 Cht: Providence Assoc; 10 Family Leave Baird, L. William Jr - RL - 02 Bald Creek-Pensacola; 04 Stokesburg-Germanton; 08 Retired/Germanton; 09 Retired/Bethel (King)-Germanton; 14 retired/St Mark - Germanton Baker, Charles W. Jr - FE - 86 St;87 Knp: Trinity Assoc;90 Lex: Trinity;94 Ccd: Kerr St;98 SabLv;99 Gbo: College Place;06 Elk: First.;11 Belmont: First; 14 Personal Leave ; 15 Bethlehem (Advance) Baker, Kimberly B. - PL - 16 Bethel (Old Fort) - Old Fort Bales, Harold K. - RE - 83 Tr fm Holston Conf; 83 Cht: First; 89 Avl: Central; 92 Conf Director of Ministries; 98 Salisbury Dist Supt; 03 Gas: First; 04 IncapLv; 09 Retired Ball, Enoch G. - RL - 62 Salem-Barnardsville Assoc; 64 Barnardsville; 67 Avl: Riverview; 71 Sardis-Reeves Chapel; 77 Bell; 92 Avl: Bethesda; 93 Retired (97 / Sardis); 99 Retired/Elkwood; 07 Retired Banyai, Peter D. - RE - 96 Old Fort-Bethel;97 Tr fm Dakotas Conf;97 Old Fort-Bethel/Addiction Counselor,Julian Keith Center;04 Old Fort-Bethel;05 Bethel (McDowell);06 Retired. Barbee, Joe E. Jr - PL - 16 Wesley Heights (Lexington) Barbee, William L. - RA - 73 Gbo: Proximity Asst;74 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;74 Salem-Imogene;76 MtA: Salem-Epworth;78 Mayodan;79 Len: Trinity-Mt Olivet;82 Unionville (Mill Grove-Zion);85 Rockwell;89 Francis Asbury;93 Retired. Barden, Anna L. - FD - 97 Education, Knp: Jackson Park; 98 Pre-School Teacher, Cht: St Andrew’s; 98 Children/Youth, CGr: First; 00 Education, Wdb: First; 01 LvAb; 02 Staff, Cokesbury; 13 Transitional Leave; 14 Personal Leave; 15 Bethpage (Kannapolis) Assistant; 16 Midway Director of Children’s Ministries; 16 Transitional Leave Barden, Barbara J. - FD - 88 Tr fm Florida Conf; 88 Education, Hky: First; 89 Education, WS: Burkhead; 92 LvAb; 93 Children’s and Youth Ministries, Ccd: Central; 96 Education, WS: Burkhead; 00 Education, Cht: Myers Park. Barden, Lawrence E. - RE - 53 St;56 Hiddenite;59 Pelham-Hickory Grove;63 Shiloh;69 Knp: Jackson Park;73 Stanley;78 Cht: St James;83 Gbo: Muir’s Chapel;86 Cht: Mouzon;88 Bmt: First;91 Knp: Bethpage;95 Retired. Barden, Mark L. - FE - 85 Haw River; 88 Hky: First Assoc; 89 Kvl: Main St Assoc; 92 New London; 96 WS: Burkhead; 00 Conf Program Staff; 11 Elkin: First; 17 Central (Shelby) Barnes, John H. - RE - 54 St;56 Mar: Clinchfield;59 Drexel;64 WS: Oak Summit;69 Stv: Race St;73 Jamestown;81 Cht: Sharon;85 WS: Maple Springs;90 Sby: Central;93 Cht: Hawthorne Lane;96 Retired. Barnes, Joshua H. - PL - 13 Hillsdale Asst; 15 No Appt; 16 Carraway (Greensboro); 17 Konnoak Hills (Winston-Salem) Barnes, Sherri E. - FE - 00 Sal: First Assoc; 03 Bethel (Rowan); 08 Marshville; 12 Assoc Pastor, Village Church and Asst Dir of Church & Community Relations, Pfeiffer Univ; 12 Village Church Associate and Assoc Dir of Church and Community Relations at Pfeiffer Univ; 16 Director of the Pfeiffer Youth Theological Institute (YeTI) Barnes, Wendy A. - PE - 16 Highland - Spring Hill Barnhardt, Roland T. - RE - 71 St;72 Avl: Central Assoc;76 Cht: Aldersgate;81 Brookstown;86 Summerfield;89 Hill’s Chapel;94 WS: Centenary Assoc;04 Brookstown;08 SabLv; 09 Centenary (LX); 12 Retired. Barr, Carl B. Jr - RE - 51 Eldorado; 55 Prospect-Pleasant Hill; 58 Shady Grove; 63 FCy: Pleasant Grove (67 -Alexander); 69 Ntn: Abernethy Mem; 79 MtH: First; 85 Gas: Bradley Mem; 89 Knp: Midway; 91 Hky: Highland; 93 Retired (05 /Gas: First Assoc); 12 No appt (retired) Barringer, Grady R. - RE - 53 Dellwood; 57 Sulphur Springs; 62 WS: New Hope; 67 HP: Calvary; 72 Knp: Bethpage; 79 Mt Pleasant (ST); 91 Retired (92 / McKendree); 98 Retired Bartley, Earlynne J. - FE - 01 Ccd: Forest Hill Assoc;02 Salem (AS);03 Covenant Community Assoc;04 FamLv;04 Hky: First Assoc; 11 Family Leave; 13 Chaplain, Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte Region Bartoli, Leigh J. - FD - 04 Shady Grove Assoc (LE); 2010 Deacon Assoc of Children’s and Preteen Ministries Baten, Nicole R. - PE - 17 Oak Forest-Hickory Stand-Ledford’s Chapel Assoc Bates, Kevin T. - PE - 15 Davis Chapel-Piney Mountain; Baxter, David L. - RE - 62 St; 64 South Randolph; 68 Hill’s Chapel; 72 Cht: St John’s; 74 Sunshine; 76 Concord-Sharon; 80 Gas: Covenant; 85 Cht: Wesley; 88 Bmt: Park St; 91 Knp: Trinity; 95 Clemmons; 02 Retired (03 /Whittier) Beach, Laura M. - FE - 11 Longtown; 15 Boone UMC Dir of Community Engagement and NETworX Coordinator, RFD-CDC; 17 Boone Associate (Director of Community Engagement) Beall, Erin J. - FE - 12 Myers Park Associate (Charlotte) (TiM); 14 Wesley Memorial Associate Pastor for Contemporary Worship and Adult Spiritual Formation Beall, Thomas M. Jr - RE - 76 St; 77 Maggie-Peachtree; 80 Hayesville Cir/ClayCo Parish Assoc; 85 Bethel (AS); 89 Glen Alpine; 98 Retired Beam, David W. - FE - 88 St;89 Stv: Broad St Assoc;92 Robbinsville;99 Cashiers; 09 Harrison;12 First (Franklin) Beard, Douglas R. Jr - RE - 56 St;59 Cht: Tuckaseegee Rd;63 Swannanoa;67 WS: New Hope;70 HP: Oakview;74 Boone;77 Gas: Myers Mem;81 Cht: Plaza;86 Cht: Commonwealth;91 Cht: Cole Mem;94 Retired. Beatty, Wayne A. - RE - 69 St;71 WS: Mount Tabor Assoc;73 Wesley Chapel;77 Waxhaw;80 Tvl: Bethel;85 Sal: Coburn Mem;90 Gbo: Asbury;95 Alb: Central;98 Cht: Christ;99 DisLv (IncapLv); 11 Retired Beck, Bobby R. - RE - 62 Avery;63 No Appt;64 Friendship;69 Union Chapel;71 HP: Northwood-St Timothy;72 HP: Northwood;78 Tvl: Johnsontown;83 Fairview (HP);84 Sal: Park Ave;90 Hopewell;92 HP: Ward St;95 Retired. 108 Western North Carolina Conference

Belk, James H. - FE - 08 Lex: Wesley Heights-St Timothy; 13 Pine Grove (Albemarle); 16 Outreach Architect Bell, Anthony L. - FE - 03 Tr fm Illinois Great Rivers Conf; 03 Avl: Central Assoc; 07 Avl: Central Executive Pastor; 12 Cold Springs Bell, Paul J. - RE - 81 Tr fmSouth GeorgiaConf;81 Stanfield;88 Stony Hill;00 Retired. Belles, Sarah L. - PE - 14 First Assistant (High Point); 15 Davidson Associate for Campus Ministry and Young Adults Benfield, William G. - RE - 60 St;62 Harmony;66 St;68 Alb: Central Min of Educ;69 Instructor (Asst Prof), Central College (Fayette, MO);81 Cht: Pleasant Grove Assoc;84 LvAb;84 Cht: St Stephen Min of Educ;85 Assoc Prof (93 Prof), Pfeiffer College (Univ);01 Retired. Bennett, Chris J. - FE - 84 Center Grove-St Paul;85 Richfield-New Mt Tabor;87 Discon;93 Reinstated;93 Greer’s Chapel-Mt Carmel Assoc;95 Greer’s Chapel;99 Hopewell (LE);05 Good Hope; 14 Incapacity Leave Bennett, Glenda E. - FE - 99 Mocksville Cir Asst;00 Rockingham Cir;04 Eden: Spray; 09 Lowe’s; 13 Lowes - Mizpah; 14 Mount Carmel( Reidsville) Bennett, Susan Anne - RE - 73 St, Garrett;74 Pastor Intern;76 Tr to Northern IllinoisConf;03 Tr fm South Carolina Conf;03 Therapist, The Spiral Way; 12 Retired Berry, Roberta J. - PL - 17 New Hope (Iron Station) Berry, William F. II - FE - 91 Abo: Giles-Charlotte;95 WS: Mount Tabor Assoc;98 Bethel-Chestnut Grove;00 Chestnut Grove;01 Oak Forest;03 WS: Central Terrace;06 IncapLv. Bethel, Paul A. - RL - 85 Abo: St Mark’s; 89 Red Bank-St Mary’s-St Paul; 95 St Mary’s-St Paul; 97 St James-Jackson; 04 Sby: Durham-Philadelphia; 06 Mad: St Stephen’s-Hayes Chapel; 11 No appt; 13 Empire Circuit; 16 Retired/ Empire Circuit Beverly, Arnetta E. - RE - 86 Chestnut Grove-Piney Grove; 92 Eden: St John-Chapel Hill; 98 Conf Director of Nurture/Ethnic Minority Ministries; 01 Northeast Dist Supt; 07 Conf Dir of Connectional Ministries; 08 Gbo: St Matthews; 16 Retired; 17 Retired/St. Stephen (Lexington) Bevill, Terry D. - RE - 99 Antioch-Bethel; 04 Fal: Friendship; 15 Retired Biggers, Edward L. - RE - 69 Richfield-New Mt Tabor;74 St;76 Abo: First Assoc;77 Badin;81 Summerfield;86 WS: Pine Grove;89 Mar: First;93 Mvk: First;98 Sedge Garden;03 Tvl: Memorial;07 Gas: Myers Memorial; 09 Retired Billings, J. Wayne - RE - 57 Warrensville;59 New London;61 Mineral Springs;63 St;66 Monticello (69 -Midway);70 Rehobeth;74 Cht: Belmont Park;79 Gbo: Muir’s Chapel;83 Mt Zion;86 Ccd: Forest Hill;89 Ntn: First;97 Retired. Binger, Michael A. - FE - 05 Ledford’s Chapel-Sweetwater Asst; 05 Sweetwater; 06 South Macon; 10 Belmont: St. Mark’s; 15 NC Reg. Dirc, Society of St. Andrew Bingham, Keith W. - FE - 74 St; 76 Edneyville; 80 Boonville-Mitchell’s Chapel; 86 Archdale; 92 Ccd: Epworth; 00 Cht: Memorial; 07 Lws: Lewisville; 14 St Stepehn (Charlotte) Bingham, Rebecca G. - DM - 77 LvAb; 79 Retired; 95 Teacher, Knp: Trinity; 00 Education, Cht: Cokesbury; 04 Education, Cht: Memorial; 07 LvAb; 07 Tutoring, Lvl: Lewisville; 11 Lewisville Preschool Teacher and Min of Visitation; 14 Personal Leave Bishop, Sheila B. - RE - 88 Old Union-Worthville; 89 Mill Spring; 92 South Rutherford Cooperative Ministries Co-Pastor; 94 Avery Parish; 96 Boiling Springs; 00 Stoneville; 04 Cht: Grace; 09 Charlotte: Aldersgate-Grace; 10 Shiloh (LX); 12 Cole Memorial-St. Luke (Charlotte); 13 Cole Memorial - Commonwealth; 14 Bethany (Albemarle); 15 Retired; 16 Retired/Bethlehem (Mill Spring) Bissett, Jay W. - FE - 06 Mitchell-Yancey; 09 Transferred from North Carolina Conference; 10 Pleasant Hill-Reeves Chapel; 12 Sardis-Reeves Chapel; 16 Ebenezer (Granite Falls); 17 Maylo (Gastonia) Black, C. Clifton II - FE - 80 St;86 Asst Prof, Univ of Rochester;89 Asst (93 Assoc, 97 Full) Prof, Perkins School of Theology;99 Prof, Princeton Theological Seminary. Blackburn, Robert M. Jr - FE - 80 Tr fm Florida Conf; 80 Fletcher; 83 Sby: Lafayette St; 89 Sedge Garden; 92 Way: First; 98 Avl: Central. Blackstock, Pamela E. - FE - 99 Empire Cir; 03 WS: Ardmore Assoc; 05 WS: St. Andrew’s; 09 Asheboro: St. Luke; 15 Union Memorial (Greensboro) Blair, C. Stephen - RA - 88 Saint Paul’s; 94 Centennial-Mt Hebron-Pisgah; 02 Center-Salem; 08 Rvl: Bethlehem-Salem; 14 retired Blalock, John F. Jr - RE - 95 St, Duke; 96 Rosman-Selica; 04 Rockwell; 09 Beulah-Concord; 13 Salem (Weaverville); 15 Retired Blankenberg, David A. - PE - 13 Oakdale (Jamestown); 16 Jamestown Assistant: Oakdale Campus; 17 East Bend-Stony Knoll Blanton, Randall M. - FE - 04 New Hope (MA); 07 Bonds Grove; 11 Macedonia (Lexington); 16 Aldersgate (Shelby) Blanton, Teresa R. - FL - 07 First Asst (Hildebran); 10 Boiling Springs-Hopewell; 12 Boiling Springs; 16 Boiling Springs - Hoyle Memorial Blanton, William N. Jr - RE - 52 St;53 Sandy;55 Helton;58 Mt Bethel;62 Mt Pleasant;67 Mgn: North;71 Hky: Highland;76 WS: New Hope;79 Asbury;83 Wel: Center;87 Stony Point;92 Retired (98 /Banner Elk);02 Retired. Blevins, Barbara - DC - 06 Caregiver, Community Care Partners, Asheville; 14 Retired. Blount, E. Richard III - PE - 11 Love’s Chapel-Oakboro 13 Wesley Heights-St. Timothy (Lexington); 14 Wesley Heights (Lexington); 14 Cotton Grove - Wesley Heights; 16 Central (Denton) Boakye-Yiadom, Emmanuel K. - FE - 03 Cht: Ghana Community Mission (04 Cls: Hunter’s Chapel-);08 Cht: Ghana Community Mission-Hunter’s Chapel. Boggan, Robert E. Jr - RE - 57 MtH: Aldersgate; 58 Fines Creek; 62 St; 66 Shady Grove; 69 Avl: Oakley; 73 WS: New Hope; 76 KMt: Central; 81 Cht: St Andrew’s; 85 Staff, CCOM; 88 Conf Program Staff; 92 Mon: Central; 95 Gbo: Guilford College; 97 Cht: Calvary; 02 Retired (03 /Cht: First Min of Visitation); 07 Retired Boggs, John S. - FE - 77 St; 80 Etowah; 87 Cullowhee; 91 LJ: Long’s Chapel; 95 Cht: Sharon; 01 Sby: Central; 08 Asheville Dist Supt; 12 District Superintendent - Blue Ridge; 16 Director of Vital Discipleship; 17 University City (Charlotte) Boliek, Allen P. - FE - 03 Har: Clarksbury;06 Mgn: St Matthews.;11 Baton-Littlejohn Bolyard, Roy V. Jr - RE - 75 Tr fm West Virginia Conf; 75 Dir, Triad Counseling Program;78 LvAb;83 Dir of Marriage/Family Therapy (The CounselingClinic), Greensboro Urban Min (98 /Bethany (GR));99 Morehead/Counseling Clinic;03 Morehead;05 Retired. Bond, Erma M. - RL - 97 Maggie-Peachtree Asst;03 MgV: Maggie Valley Asst(06 Retired/) Bost, Dale W. - FE - 01 Zion (Monroe); 04 Mount Tabor (Salisbury); 10 Friendship (Mt Pleasant); 12 Polkton; 16 Mount Bethel (Hickory) Boughman, Mitchell C. - PE - 15 Friendship-Shady Grove Bowen, James E. - RE - 71 Ansonville; 73 Alb: Tabernacle; 77 Polkville-Rehobeth; 80 Montmorenci; 83 Can: First; 87 Kvl: Pine Grove; 90 Sharon-Boiling Springs; 93 Gibsonville; 96 WS: Pine Grove; 01 Mount Olivet (SA); 06 Retired/HP: Christ Assoc; 07 Retired/Mt Gilead (HP)); 15 Retired Bowen, Lori Anne - FE - 06 Greer’s Chapel.;11 Lenoir: Colliers ; 15 Colliers - Gamewell - Whitnel Parish Director Bowers, B. Jason [Jay] - FE - 05 Jtn: Jamestown Assoc. Bowman, Fredrick B. - FE - 00 MtH: Burge Mem-Rock Hill; 07 Cht: Plaza; 13 Covenant (Charlotte); 16 Faith-St. Paul (Mooresville) Bowman, R. A. [Tony] - FE - 95 Thurmond;98 Matton’s Grove; 10 Hildebran: First Boyd, Betty N. - RA - 92 Polkton Co-Pastor;00 Ccd: Center Co-Pastor;01 Pilot View-Shoals-Whitaker’sChapel Co-Pastor;05 Pilot View-Shoals-Whitaker’s Chapel;05 Retired/Trinity (AL).; 13 No Appointment Boyd, Clark G. - PL - 14 Hayes Chapel - St. Mary’s; 17 St. Mary’s (Walnut Cove) Boyd, Johnnie G. Jr - RE - 68 Ramseur Cir; 69 Wells Spring-Brooks Chapel; 71 Elkin-Jonesville; 76 St Mary’s; 83 Mvl: Port City; 88 Raleigh’s Crossroads-Peace- Zion Hill; 97 Retired (08 /Abo: St Mark’s); 09 Retired Bradley, David L. - FL - 04 Providence (Rutherford) Bradley, Erman F. - RE - 55 St; 58 Groometown-St Andrews/Keeley Institute; 65 Cht: Myers Park Min of Pastoral Care and Counseling; 75 Cht: Homestead; 82 Stv: Monticello-Midway; 91 Fal: Friendship; 99 Retired Bradshaw, Earl F. - FE - 94 Morven; 01 Mill Grove; 17 Central (Albemarle) Bradshaw, Perry J. - PL - 01 Cooleemee; 10 Mt. Olive; 14 coburn Memorial - Main Street (Salisbury) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 109

Brake, Jonathan L. - FE - 00 Ccd: Central Assoc;02 Camp Ground;04 Len: Mount Hermon;07 Mocks; 11 WS: Centenary Assoc Adult Spiritual Form & Education Bramlet, Glenda M. - PL - 99 Fairview/Sharon-Sardis;01 Fairview Sharon-Laurel Hill;03 Bethany-Fairview Sharon; 09 Mount Airy: Rockford Street-Oak Grove;12 Matthews Chapel-Price; 13 Westview (Hickory) Brannock, Jane D. - FD - 94 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 94 Education, Gbo: Guilford College; 97 Children/Older Adults (05 Education/Children),Gbo: West Market St; 10 Aldersgate, Min of Christian Education & Spiritual Form (Corridor Dist, NC Conf); 16 Transitional Leave Brantley, Cornelius F. Jr - FE - 00 Mon: Grace-Union Grove; 04 Union Grove (AL); 05 Table Rock; 14 Trinity Memorial- St Mary’s (Trinity) Branton, T. Ray - RE - 75 WS:Centenary Minister of Music; 93 Retired Brashear, Brenda K. - RA - 04 Len: Mt Olivet (NW);05 Todd;08 Calvary-Zion; 09 Matthew’s Chapel-Price; 10 Snow Creek-Midway;12 Franklin Heights-Maple Grove (Mount Airy); 14 retired Braunschweiger, Brian D. - PL - 15 Cole Memorial (Charlotte) Bremer, Donald C. - OR - 16 Cummings Memorial; Brendel, Charlotte G. - FD - 05 Hky: St Luke’s Min of Education; 09 Transitional Leave; 10 Personal Leave; 11 Morganton: First; 11 Min of Discipleship Formation, First-Centenary (Chattanooga Dist, Holston Conf); 13 Congregational Vitality Strategist; 14 First (Morganton) Associate Pastor for Discipleship; 14 Aldersgate (Shelby) Associate; 15 First (Morganton) Deacon Associate; 17 Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate Bridgers, Peggy D. - RE - 93 St, Duke; 94 Cht: Memorial Assoc; 00 Cht: Commonwealth; 10 Retired/Cht: Commonwealth; 11 Charlotte: Commonwealth-First Hmong-Kilgo Cooperative Parish Associate; 13 Retired Bridges, Jackie C. Jr - FL - 96 Ebenezer-Glenwood (02 Ebenezer); 05 Balfour; 08 St Paul (Hamptonville)-Mountain Grove; 12 Bethel (Dysartsville); 16 Gilboa - Gilkey - Thermal City Bridges, Tilden W. - OR - 15 Longtown; 17 Hanes Grove (Hamptonville)-Longtown (Yadkinville) Briggs, Edwin A. Jr - FD - 94 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;94 Education, Hvl: First;04 Education (Pastoral Care),Weddington. Briggs, Lynda T. - FE - 86 Wade-Hanna Chapel;90 Cummings Mem;94 DisLv;95 Swannanoa-Tabernacle;96 Chaplain, Guardians of Care/Nesbitt’sChapel Assoc;96 Chaplain Guardians of Care/EnglishChapel/Nesbitt’s Chapel Assoc;97 Edneyville-Upward;99 Edneyville;01 Can: First;03 Spruce Pine;08 Black Mountain; 13 Incapacity Leave Briggs, Robert H. - PL - 08 Thomasville: Bethel Asst; 15 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove; 16 Chestnut Grove (Mocksville) Bristol, H. Cowles III - FE - 82 Chapel Hill-Christ; 85 Chapel Hill-Elmwood; 86 Avery’s Creek-Fanning Chapel; 94 Rose Chapel; 04 Catawba; 10 Bethlehem (ST); 17 Millers Creek-Dunkirk Bristow, Marsha S. - PL - 11 Pine Grove Brittain, H. Wendell - RE - 61 Avl: Trinity Assoc;64 Avl: Bethesda;67 Leicester;69 Grace-Dix Creek;71 West Jefferson;76 Montmorenci;80 Roberta;84 FCy: Pleasant Grove-Alexander;86 Morning Star;93 Acton;95 Tvl: West End;96 Retired/Barnardsville;02 Retired/Leicester;08 Retired. Brittain, Julianne [Jan] - FE - 89 St, Candler; 91 Salem-Clark’s Chapel (94 Salem); 98 New Salem (ST); 03 Gbo: Christ; 11 Williamson’s Chapel Brittain, Timothy B. - RE - 75 St;76 Coleridge;80 Casar;84 Kvl: Cherry St-Pine Grove;87 Cashiers;93 Christ (AS);97 Kingswood;99 Hudson.; 14 retired Britton, Joshua O. - PE - 14 Grace (Salisbury)-Bethel (Rowan); 17 Grace (Salisbury)-Bethel (Rowan) /Director, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center; 17 Director, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center Brock, A. C. Jr - FE - 88 Gbo: St Paul’s;91 In Mississippi Conf;92 Tr fm Mississippi Conf;92 Gethsemane;96 Bryson City;97 Bethany (LE);01 Assoc Chapel Dean/ Campus Minister, Greensboro College;04 Chapel Dean/Minister to Greensboro College;05 Bethlehem (GR).;12 Leaksville (Eden) Brooks, C. William - PL - 17 Center (Troy) - Macedonia Brooks, Linwood C. - FE - 82 HP First: Associate; 85 Trinity (Gastonia); 88 St. John’s (Charlotte); 92 First (Conover); 97 Harrison; 99 Leave of Absence; 03 Honorable Location; 13 Mouzon (Charlotte) Brooks, Robert D. - FL - 02 Mt Zion-Nathan’s Creek Asst; 05 Nathan’s Creek; 06 Ashe Outreach Ministry / Nathan’s Creek Brookshire, James B. - FE - 08 Knp: Memorial; 16 Sedgefield (Charlotte) Brower, Neal F. - FE - 81 St;82 Sal: First Assoc;83 Gideon Grove-Palestine;88 Rolling Hills;91 Cht: Duncan Mem;93 Concord-Sharon;94 Harmony Grove- Sharon;98 Fairfield;02 Gbo: St John’s; 10 Kannapolis: Jackson Park ; 15 Friendship (Fallston) Brown, Alvin - RE - 96 FCy: Wells Spring-Mundy’s Chapel;01 Tr to PM fm National Baptist Church;02 Gbo: Laughlin Mem;06 Len: Smith Mem-Harper’s Chapel.;12 Collins Grove (Greensboro); 15 Retired Brown, Andrew D. - FE - 98 St, Asbury;99 Robbinsville;02 Val: First;06 Crossroads Assoc;08 Cht: Hawthorne Lane.; 13 Wilkesboro; 16 Mount Pleasant (Greensboro) Brown, Andrew W. Jr - RE - 66 Browning Chapel;68 Abo: St Luke;76 Gbo: Union Mem;84 HP: Memorial;91 Conf Program Staff;92 Greensboro Dist Supt;00 Cht: Simpson-Gillespie;04 Retired. Brown, Betty B. - FE - 01 Dvr: Brevard’s Chapel.; 10 Brook’s Chapel; 14 Galilee- St. Paul’s (Kings Mountain) Brown, Gary H. - RE - 59 Liberty Cir;61 Sparta;64 Ccd: Center;69 Cooleemee;69 HP: Montlieu Ave;74 (Admin/Exec) Director, Methodist Counseling Ctr;93 Methodist Counseling Center;94 Davidson Assoc;96 Retired. Brown, Hubert A. - RE - 59 Center Grove;60 Landis;67 Mt Pleasant;76 New Salem-Cool Spring;79 New Salem;82 Cht: Pleasant Grove;92 HP: Christ;97 Retired (00 /Spring Hill);01 Retired; Brown, Mary W. - FE - 10 Charlotte: Morningstar Mission; 13 Andrews Brown, Michael B. - FE - 68 HP: St Timothy; 69 Kvl: Main St Assoc; 71 St;72 St/Gethsemane Assoc; 73 St;74 Mt Lebanon; 78 Wel: Center; 82 Stallings; 87 Boone: Boone; 92 Avl: Central; 98 WS: Centenary; 09 Marble Collegiate Church, NYC Brown, Morris A. - FE - 91 HP: First Assoc;92 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern BaptistChurch;94 HP: Mitchell’s Grove;99 Gbo: Grace;11 Mint Hill: Blair Road;12 Woodmont (Reidsville); 17 Christ (Greensboro) Brown, Myra W. - RE - 00 Cht: Memorial Assoc; 02 Indian Trail; 04 Lex: Trinity; 09 Thomasville: West End-Mt. Zion; 14 West End - Johnsontown; 16 Retired Brown, Paul D. - FE - 10 Gastonia: Covenant-Trinity; 13 Central (Canton) Brown, Peter L. - FL - 17 Foothills Cooperative Parish Assistant; Brown, Rebecca B. - FD - 10 Waynesville: First Min of Young Adults and Evangelism; 15: Waynesville: First Min of Discipleship and Evangelism Brown, Rodney C. - RE - 60 Tvl: Memorial Assoc;63 St;65 Tr to Holston Conf;67 Tr fm Holston Conf;67 Chaplain-Counselor (Counseling Director)(96 Counseling Consultant), RJ ReynoldsIndustries;97 Retired. Brown, Thaddeus D. - FL - 12 Harmony-Mount Carmel (Concord) Brown, W. Ashby Jr - RD - 91 Music, Tvl: Memorial; 93 Music, Jamestown; 14 Retired Brownworth, Russell J. - RL - 06 Bethany (HP);12 Retired; 12 /Mt. Zion-Pleasant Hill Brubaker, Daniel L. - FE - 06 Banner Elk (07 & Liberty). Bruce, Bradley V. - FE - 05 Jtn: Oakdale; 10 Student, CPE Moses Cone Hospital; 11 Chaplain, U. S. Army Reserves; 12 Chaplain, U. S. Army Active Duty Brumley, Patience S. - RD - 96 Psychiatric Nurse, Presbyterian Hosp; 98 Psychiatric Nurse, The Willows, Charlotte; 00 Nurse, Behavioral Health Ctr, Carolinas Med Ctr; 10 Retired; 11 /Charlotte: Cole Memorial-St. Luke Cooperative Parish Deacon; 13 /Cole Memorial - Commonwealth Deacon Associate; 15 / Commonwealth (Charlotte) Deacon Associate Bryant, John T. - FE - 11 Wesley Chapel (Stanly); 15 Hopewell (Sherrills Ford) 110 Western North Carolina Conference

Bryant, Katherine B. - FE - 03 Mills River Assoc; 05 FamLv; 07 Durham: Resurrection Assoc(NCConf); 09 Family Leave; 10 Winston-Salem Ardmore Assoc; 11 Min to Children and Youth, The Children’s Home; 12 Family Lv; 12 Min with Children, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Bryant, Katherine R. - PE - 11 Albemarle: Tabernacle-Richfield; 12 Matton’s Grove-Richfield; 15 Williamson’s Chapel Associate; 16 Family Leave Buckner, Frank W. Jr - RE - 78 St; 79 Dellwood-Shady Grove; 80 St; 84 Stv: Broad St Assoc; 85 Plateau-Wesley’s Chapel; 87 Asst (93 Assoc) Prof (92 / Chaplain),Huntingdon College; 94 Assoc (96 Full) Prof, Huntingdon College; 17 Retired Buff, Richard L. - FE - 01 Lilesville; 07 MgV: Maggie Valley Buff, Wayne M. - RA - 92 Elbaton;96 North Cleveland;00 Mt Moriah;03LvAb;07 Retired. Buffkin, Richard W. - FL - 06 East Bend;08 Kvl: Main St Assoc; 09 Mount Airy: Franklin Heights-Maple Grove; 12 Personal Leave; 14 Mount Pleasant (Winston- Salem); 15 Bethesda (Pine Hall) Bullard, John M. - RE - 55 St;62 Prof,WoffordCollege;01Retired. Bunn, Dana M. - FE - 94 Pisgah-Seagrove; 97 Hiddenite-Liberty; 04 Len: Whitnel; 08 Ran: First; 15 Archdale (Archdale); 17 First (Sylva) Bunn, Joyce H. - FE - 94 Education, Pisgah-Seagrove; 97 Education, Hiddenite-Liberty; 99 LvAb/Rocky Springs; 02 LvAb/HHCP: Carson’s Chapel-South River; 04 LvAb/HHCP: Carson’s Chapel; 04 Len: Trinity; 08 Trn: Fairview; 11 New Salem; 17 Central (Clyde)-Louisa Chapel (Clyde) Burleson, Dennis O. - PL - 06 Pleasant Hill (Marion); 16 Glenwood - Pleasant Hill (Marion) Burleson, Erin E. - PL - 17 Wells Spring (Forest City) Burleson, Samuel I. - OF - 17 Salem (Bostic) Burnette, Kristy H. - FE - 07 Alb: Tabernacle Asst; 08 Friendship (AL); 12 North (Kannapolis); 14 Liberty (Hiddenite) - Philadelphia Burr, Robert D. Sr - PL - 03 Wdb: First Asst; 04 Mon: Grace; 09 Ansonville Burris, Angela D. - FE - 01 Oak Ridge Assoc;02 Cht: Providence Assoc;04 FamLv;06 Cht: Duncan Memorial;08 Gas: First Assoc; 10 FaithWalk Church Planter;11 Granite Quarry: Shiloh; 16 Bethel (Winston-Salem) - Centenary (Clemmons); 17 Pleasant Grove (Thomasville) Burton, Amy W. - FD - 02 MtM: Fair View Min of Education;02 Cht: Dilworth Min of Education;07 TransLv;08 Kvl: Main St Min of Education. Burton, George A. - RE - 76 St;77 Mvl: Central Assoc;79 Mayodan;83 Ccd: Ann St;85 Pleasant Union-Julian;87 LvAb;89 North Macon Charge;91 Concord- Sharon;93 ChG: Oak Grove-South;97 Eden: Spray;99 West Lincoln;01 Gas: Faith;04 Mt Zion (NE);06 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove;08 Pinnacle-Mt Zion.;11 Retired Burton, J. Matthew Jr - FE - 83 Center; 85 Ccd: Center; 91 Cht: Plaza; 94 Can: Central; 99 Mon: Central; 11 Clemmons; 13 Clemmons - Bethel Cooperative Parish; 14 Clemmons Burton, John M. - RE - 54 Elmwood;57 Oak Ridge (60 -Morehead);63 Pleasant Hill;65 Missionary, Yuma Indian Reservation;68 Hayesville;71 Hudson;75 Mt Pleasant;82 Can: Central;85 Lewisville;89 Rvl: Main St;97 Retired (02 /Eden: Leaksville);02 Retired. Burton, L. Rodney - PL - 13 Fulton (Advance); 16 Oak Grove (Mocksville) Burton, Melvin K. - RL - 03 Pine Grove (GA);05 High Shoals-Iron Station;08 Love’s Chapel-Wesleyanna; 10 Charlotte: Thrift; 17 Retired Bush, Sally K. - FD - 77 Education, WS: Maple Springs;78 Education, Cht: Providence;82 LvAb;87 Consultant in Christian Educ;87 Asst Director, Resident Services, Givens Estates;03 Programming Director, Givens Estates. Butler, Donna L. - PL - 17 St. Luke (Asheboro) Butler, J. Edward - PL - 16 Mill Grove; Byassee, James D. [Jason] - FE - 03 Shady Grove (North Carolina Conf)/St, Duke; 04 Asst Editor, Christian Century; 08 Asst to Dean, Duke Divinity School; 11 Boone: Boone; 15 Butler Chair in Homiletics and Biblical Hermeneutics, Vancouver School of Theology Byassee, Jaylynn W. - FE - 03 New Hope-Purley (North Carolina Conf); 04 FamLv; 06 Winfield Community (Northern Illinois Conf); 07 FamLv; 09 Assoc Pastor, Trinity, Durham (North Carolina Conf); 10 Min of Ad Disc and Witness, Duke Memorial (North Carolina Conf); 11 Bethelview-Valle Crucis; 13 Director of Mission Pathways, WNC Conf; 15 Transitional Leave; 16 Tenth Kits Pastor of Neighbourhood Connections and Refugee Support, Tenth Church, Vancouver, British Columbia; 17 Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, First Baptist Church, Vancouver, Canada Byers, Charles H. - RL - 99 Harper’s-Cedar Valley-Mt Zion; 04 Lowe’s; 07 West Lincoln; 09 Retired; 13 Wesley Chapel (Hamptonville); 14 Retired only Byers, Roy T. - FE - 88 Randall-Bethesda;90 Abo: Giles-Charlotte;91 HP: Montlieu Ave;95 Oakdale-Vickrey;98 Cedar Grove-Sunshine;02 Bmt: Ebenezer;07 Bess Chapel-Bethlehem.; 14 Hoey Memorial-Sulphur Springs Byrum, M. Steven - RL - 05 Edneyville.;11 Asheville: Emma; 12 Retired. Cabe, Justin K. - PE - 14 Tabernacle Associate (Greensboro); 16 Personal Leave Caldwell, Lynne Blankenship - FE - 88 Brv: First Minister of Education; 93 Linwood-Cotton Grove; 95 Linwood; 96 Fcy: First; 99 Boger City; 02 High Point Dist Supt; 08 Richmond: Brookland (Richmond District, Virginia Conf) and Faculty, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology (09-11 also adjunct faculty at Union Presbyterian); 17 Faculty, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Richmond VA Calhoun, David P. - RE - 86 Tr fm North Alabama Conf; 86 Director-Manager, Camp Guilrock; 88 Gideon Grove-Palestine; 91 Tvl: Memorial Assoc; 95 Wkn: Love’s; 01 Midway (LE); 05 Wilkesboro; 09 Mount Mourne: Fair View; 14 retired Calloway, James R. - RE - 60 St; 62 Lex: First Assoc; 63 Admissions Counselor, HighPoint College (65 /HP: St Timothy); 66 Dir of Finance,High Point College; HP: St Timothy; 67 Dobson (70 -Stony Knoll); 71 Tvl: Unity; 73 Cht: Aldersgate; 75 Sal: Main St-Long St; 79 Francis Asbury; 81 Shiloh-Bethany; 84 Hvl: First Assoc; 90 Avl: Oakley; 95 Avl: Bethesda-Fanning Chapel; 97 Retired (99 -Cummings Mem); 00 Retired Cameron, Dennis W. [Bud] - PL - 86 Mt Airy-Surry Circuit Assoc;96 Mt Airy-Surry Circuit;99 No Appt;06 MtA: Salem-Epworth;15 Franklin Heights-Maple Grove (Mount Airy) Camp, Gary L. - FE - 07 Mt Zion (NW; 12 Crews (Winston-Salem) Camp, R. Glenn - RL - 00 Balfour-Moore’s Grove Asst; 01 Moore’s Grove-Upward; 09 Moore’s Grove; 10 Retired Campbell, Bel H. - RE - 95 Chaplain, Hospice of Davidson Co;96 Jonesville-Maple Springs;97 St, Methesco;98 Cht: Steeleberry-Aldersgate;00 Providence (SA);02 Swannanoa-Tabernacle;04 HP: Rankin Mem;05 LvAb;06 Chaplain, Odyssey Health/St. Thomas Hospital;08 LvAb;08 Retired. Campbell, Christopher S. - FL - 13 Plaza (Charlotte) Campbell, Diean J. - RL - 92 Sandy Ridge Assoc;95 DanburyCommunity Church;97 Bethel (MA);03 Reired(07 /Pine Grove-Spring Creek Asst).; 15 Fines Creek Campbell, Jody B. - FL - 09 Grace-Dix Creek; 10 Mitchell-Yancey; 13 New Hope (Rutherfordton); 16 Bethlehem (Mill Spring) - New Hope (Ruth’ton); 16 Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet) Campbell, Nancy Miller - FD - 86 Education, Cht: Cokesbury; 87 Counselor, Catholic Counseling Services; 05 TranLv; 05 Cht: Sharon Min of Spiritual Growth Campbell, Rhonda T. - OE - 15 Prospect (Monroe) Campbell, Richard H. - RE - 86 Webster Cir;88 South Macon;92 Bethel-Flat Rock;93 Sandy Ridge (NE);97 RCg: Abernethy Mem;01 Retired(07 /Pine Grove- Spring Creek).; 15 Fines Creek Campbell-Robinson, Heidi - FE - 84 Jamestown Assoc; 86 Couns, NC Bapt Hosp (87 /Randolph Hills); 88 Couns, NC Bapt Hosp; 90 Pastoral Psychotherapist, Meth CounsCtr; 94 Staff, Ctr for Psychotherapy and Spir Growth; 94 ExecDir, Michael Jordan Foundation; 95 LvAb; 98 Dir, LeadershipCharlotte (99 /Cht: Myers Park Min with Singles); 01 Cht: MyersPark Min Singles and Spir Formation; 03 General Evangelist; 06 Avl: Abernethy; 08 Hvl: First Assoc; 10 Exec Dir, WaterRock Institute; 11 Qualla Parish: Cherokee-Olivet and Pres, WaterRock Inst; 12 Pres, WaterRock Institute; 14 SC: St. Luke (Spartanburg) and Pres, WaterRock Institute Canty, Shirley L. - FE - 01 Tr fm New York Conf;01 Chaplain, Bennett College;02 Cht: Calvary;06 Gbo: Union Memorial;07 MtH: Burge Mem-Rock Hill. Carkin, Carol P. - FE - 05 HP: Christ Assoc; 10 Jamestown: Oakdale-Vickrey; 13 Sedgefield(Charlotte); 16 Central Associate (Concord) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 111

Carl, David E. Jr - OE - 00 New Hope (CH);07 Cht: Big Spring. Carlton, Harrison M. - RL - 09 Chestnut Grove-Piney Grove; 11 Piney Grove; 13 St. James Assistant (Rural Hall); 14 Retired/St. James Assistant; 16 Retired/ Marvin (Winston-Salem) Assistant Carmichael, M. Susan - DC - 61 Assoc Prof (85 Prof) of Christian Education, Pfeiffer College;86 Retired/Prof of Christian Education, Pfeiffer College;93 Retired. Carmichael, M. Susan - DR - 77 Assoc Prof (85 Prof) of Christian Education, Pfeiffer College; 88 Retired. Carnes, Mary M. - RP - 97 Hky: St John’s;99 Hopewell-Rehobeth;01 Center-Salem;02 IncapLv;06 Retired. Carpenter, Fred E. Jr - FE - 95 Grace-Dix Creek;99 Bell-Dix Creek-Grace;03 Francis Asbury.;11 Albemarle: Main Street Carpenter, Kelly P. - FE - 94 Tr fm North Indiana Conf;94 Gbo: West Market St Assoc; 98 Chicago: Clearing-Ashburn (Northern Illinois Conf);00 WS: Green St. Carr, Michael A. - FE - 07 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc; 10 Troutman: First; 17 First (Mount Holly) Carroll, B. Tracy - RE - 05 Spruce Pine Asst;06 Gilboa-Peachland; 10 Personal Leave; 11 Retired Carroll, Jackson W. Jr - RE - 63 Tr fm South Carolina Conf; 63 Dir, Methodist Student Work,Duke Univ; 65 St; 68 Prof, Candler Sch of Theol; 74 Dir,Church/ Min Program (Prof) /Coordinator (Dir) of Research,Hartford Sem; 88 Vice-President,(89 Interim President; 91 Distinguished Prof), Hartford Sem; 93 Prof and Dir,Ormond Ctr, Duke Div Sch; 00 Retired Carson, Benjamin G. - FE - 08 Gbo: Guilford College Assoc; 13 FaithBridge (Blowing Rock) Carson, Ellis K. - PE - 11 WS: St. Paul Asst; 14 Central (Thomasville); 16 Central (Thomasville) - St Stephen (Lexington); 17 Mount Tabor-Celia Phelps Carter, Carroll C. - OR - 17 Retired/Moriah Holmes Grove Carter, Edward K. - FL - 00 Bailey’s Chapel; 02 Mkv: Bethel-Bailey’s Chapel; 04 Eldorado; 08 Coleridge; 15 Pisgah-Seagrove Carter, Miller C. Jr - FE - 94 Trn: St Mary’s;99 Len: Smith Mem-Harper’s Chapel;06 Gbo: Metropolitan.; 14 Simpson-Gillespie (Charlotte) Carter, Richard L. Jr - FE - 06 Kvl: Main St Assoc. Carter, Robert L. Jr - RE - 63 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;63 Sby: Central Assoc;66 Glen Alpine;70 Cht: Grace;75 Cht: St Stephen;80 Salisbury Dist Supt;83 Charlotte Dist Supt;86 Lex: First;90 Gbo: Christ;92 Exec Director, Council for Higher Education;98 Retired. Cartner, J. Dwight - RA - 58 Germanton-Oak Grove;63 MtA: Franklin Heights;70 HP: Welch Mem;75 Gas: Maylo;82 Lex: Wesley Heights-St Timothy;88 LvAb;94 Retired (98 /West Forsyth);03 Retired. Cash, David R. Sr - RE - 85 Hky: St John’s; 88 Center-Pisgah; 98 Pleasant Union; 03 Knp: Midway; 11 Winston-Salem: Sedge Garden; 17 Retired Cash, Lynn W. - RE - 95 Brown’s Chapel-Mott’s Grove;98 Kmv: Mt Pleasant Asst;99 Bethel-Julian;03 Ccd: Kerr St;08 Ccd: Rocky Ridge.;11 Hardison; 15 Love’s (Walkertown); 17 Retired Cassady, Tom L. - RE - 56 Saluda;61 Oakdale;65 Cht: Plaza;69 Sylva: First;73 Gas: Myers Mem;77 WS: Maple Springs;81 Jamestown;85 Abo: First;89 MtA: Central;91 Gbo: Mount Pisgah;01 Retired. Castro, Samuel - RE - 05 Stl: Vida Nueva; 06 Tr fm California-Pacific Conf; 08 Stl: Vida Nueva/Gbo: Immanuel (NS); 14 Incapacity Leave; 15 Vida Nueva; 17 Retired Cauble, Robert L. - RL - 03 Richfield; 05 Nwd: First Asst; 11 Smyrna;12 Tabernacle (Albemarle)-Friendship; 17 Retired Champion, Buddy J. - RE - 77 Tr fm Louisiana Conf;77 Cht: Wesley;80 Tvl: Fair Grove;85 Can: Central;89 Lcn: First;92 LvAb;94 Fairview (LE);00 Centenary (SA);05 Retired. Champion, Stanley L. - FL - 01 Sal: Park Ave;05 Den: First-Canaan;06 IncapLv. Chaney, Bobby J. - PL - 16 Tabernacle-West Chapel Co-Pastor; Chaney, E. Lynn - PL - 16 Tabernacle-West Chapel Co-Pastor Chappell, Michelle D. - FE - 97 Rft: First Assoc; 01 Long’s-Cruso; 03 Rvl: First; 11 Charlotte: Central Chaput, Patricia Gifford - RE - 88 Level Cross-Ebenezer; 90 St, Duke; 91 LbAv; 93 HP: Northwood; 95 Ccd: Harmony-Mt Carmel; 99 Eden: Spray; 04 Cht: St John’s; 05 Cht: St Paul; 06 Can: First; 09 Belwood; 12 Retired; 14 /Buckner Memorial (Maryville Dist, Holston Conf); 15 /Meadow (Maryville Dist, Holston Conf) Charlesworth, James H. - RE - 70 Tr fm Florida Conf;70 Assoc Prof, Duke Univ;84 George L Collard Prof of New Testament, Princeton Seminary; 12 Retired. Cheek, H. Lee Jr - FE - 92 Ruffin; 84 Bethel-Flat Rock; 96 St, Catholic Univ; 97 Asst Prof (99 Prof), Brewton-Parker College;00 Prof, Lee Univ; 05 Prof, Brewton- Parker College; 09 VP, Brewton-Parker College; 10 Assoc VP, Athens State Univ; 11 Assoc. Dean, Gainesville State College; 12 Dean, School of Social Sciences, and Prof of Pol. Science; Univ of N. GA; 13 Chair of Social Sciences, East Georgia State College; 14 Dean of Social Sciences, East Georgia State College Chenault, Debra Sue - DC - 99 Making the Connection, Transylvania Co;03 Child Service Coordinator, Buncombe Co Health Ctr; 07 NoAppt. Cheyney, Stephen R. - FE - 01 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 01 Campus Minister, UNC Charlotte; 14 Campus Minister, Charlotte Childers, David W. - FE - 99 Advance;02 Snow Hill (NE);06 King: Trinity.; 13 Haywood Parish; 16 Haywood Parish: Maple Grove - Elizabeth Chapel Childers, Monica C. - FD - 14 St Luke’s (Hickory) Minister of Youth and College Age Adults Childers, Wade H. Jr - RE - 71 St;72 Pigeon Valley;76 Tr to Florida Conf;81 Tr fm Florida Conf;81 South Macon Charge;85 Cooleemee-Hardison;89 Abo: Brower’s Chapel;92 Mdn: First;97 Canaan;03 New Covenant; 10 Retired; 17 Retired/Puett (Dallas) Chilton, Clark D. - FD - 13 Clemmons ONE Student Ministries; 16 Clemmons Student Minister/Praise Service Leader Chloe, Diron C. - FE - 03 Ntn: St Paul; 2009 Christ Congregational Development Intern; 2010 Metro Charlotte (NS); 2012 University City (Charlotte) Associate for Evangelism; 13 Addie’s Chapel (Marion); 14 Metropolitan (Greensboro) Choplin, Patricia P. - RE - 98New Hope (NE);03New Home-Shady Grove;08 Retired/Yadkinville Assoc; 10 Retired only Christ, Angel J. - PE - 10 Charlotte (HP); 14 Gilboa-Peachland Christian, Elizabeth F. - RL - 13 Elkwood (Asheville);15 Fairgrove (Reidsville); 17 Retired Christian, Walter B. - PE - 07 Dana; 2011 Henderson Cooperative Parish Director; 15 Mount Hermon (Madison) Christy, David H. - FE - 90 Franklinville (91 -Rehobeth);94 Fair View;00 Ccd: Epworth;05 Can: Central.;12 First (Gastonia) Christy, J. Paul - FE - 88 St;89 Providence-Cool Spring;95 Mgn: North;01 Sylva: First;08 Highlands.; 16 First(Hickory) Christy, J. Zachery - PE - 14 Plains Christy, Jamye C. - RD - 91 Marriage/Family Counselor, Family Life Ctr, Statesville;92 Maternity Care Coordinator, Iredell Co Health Dept;95 LvAb;97 Mgn: First Min of Visitation;98 Faith Community Coordinator,Burke Co Dept of Social Services;01 Teacher, Valdese Elem Sch;01 LvAb;01 Elementary Sch Teacher, Jackson Co Schools (Scott’s Creek); 08 Elementary School Teacher, Jackson Co Schools (Blue Ridge); 11 Elementary School Teacher, Highlands School; 13 Retired Christy, Mark H. - DR - 90 Gbo: Mt Pisgah Assoc (LP); 96 Youth, Gbo: Mt Pisgah; 01 Staff, Camp Guilrock; 03 Manager, Greensboro Cokesbury Store; 04 Director, Camp Guilrock; 16 Woodmont Assistant Pastor for Missions; 17 Retired Church, C. James - FE - 78 Moravian Falls;79 Boone Cir;82 No Appt;84 Hopewell (AL);92 Gas: Faith;98 Hky: Highland;05 Ntn: Abernethy Mem.; 14 Roberta (Concord) Cirulis, Marilyn H. - RE - 83 Sulphur Springs; 83 LvAb; 84 Asst Dir, Pathways Ctr; 85 Assoc Dir of Housing, Gbo Urban Min/Liberty: Bethany; 86 Asst Program Dir, Gbo Urban Min; 89 WS: Mt Pleasant-Hanes; 93 Waxhaw; 97 Mvl: Broad St; 99 LvAb; 06 Family CenteredSpecialist, Institute for Family Centered Services; 08 Counselor,Methodist Counseling and Consultative Services; 11 Mental health practitioner, RHA Behaviorial Healthcare; 12 Retired. Clanton, Robert A. Jr - RE - 61 Macedonia;62 No Appt(St);63 St;65 Mt Hermon;66 Gethsemane;68 Laboratory-Lander’s;72 Gas: First Assoc;74 Gbo: Groometown-St Andrews;78 Knp: North;82 Fair View;86 Bethlehem (ST);91 Den: Central;95 Wdb: First;99 Wesley Chapel;03 Retired. Clapp, Ramona M. - RD - 83 Education, HP: Christ;85 Davidson Co Dept of Social Services;88 Education,WS: Ardmore;02 LvAb;03 Retired. 112 Western North Carolina Conference

Clardy, Kimberly Higgins - FE - 98 Car: First; 00 Oak Hill (AS); 04 Toe Valley; 07 Union-Pleasant Grove; 10 Union; 11 Bethel (Dysartsville); 12 Faith-Myrtle; 16 Ebenezer - St. Mark’s Clark, Mark W. - PL - 04 Stv: Scott’s Chapel-Philadelphia.14 No Appointment; 15 Ebenezer (Denver) Clark, Robert M. - PL - 15 First Street - Union Chapel (Albemarle) Clements, John W. Sr - RL - 05 Grace-Dix Creek; 07 Bell; 09 Bethany (AS); 12 Retired and Bethany (Fairview) Clifton, Larry B. - RE - 71 St;72 Knp: Royal Oaks-Mt Carmel;73 Knp: Royal Oaks;76 Sal: Park Ave;78 Oak Forest;81 SabLv;82 LvAb;85 Addictions Counselor/ Chaplain/TreatmentDir, Greenville Co;03 Retired. Cline, Derek C. - PL - 13 Friendship (Catawba); 14 St. Paul’s (Catawba); 16 Lebanon-St. Paul’s Clodfelter, Benjamin C. - RE - 72 St;74 Warrensville;76 Linwood-Cotton Grove;81 Mineral Springs;83 Riverbend-Snow Hill;88 LbAv; 90 Shiloh (LE); 98 Andrews/ Cherokee Co Parish; 04 Den: Central.;12 First (Wadesboro); 15 Retired/Bethany (Lexington) Associate Clodfelter, James P. Jr - RE - 62 Eldorado;65 Locust-Oakboro;66 No Appt;67 St;69 HP: College Village;72 Bethany-Gray’s Chapel;75 Gbo: Proximity;78 Pine Grove;82 Mt Pleasant;85 Tvl: Fairgrove;90 Williamson’s Chapel;93 Lex: Wesley Heights-St Timothy;95 Retired. Cloninger, Richard L. - FL - 07 St Paul’s (GA); 10 Gastonia: Myrtle-Lowell/Smyre;12 Bethesda-Cramer Memorial-Lowell/Smyre; 17 Thrift (Charlotte) Clontz, Christopher M. - FE - 98 Tyro Asst;01 Smith Grove;06 Mt Pleasant (LE). Clontz, Mark E. - FE - 84 Mt Carmel-Midway;88 Haw River;92 Stony Point;04 Bethel (Midland). Clough, Richard C. Jr - RE - 78 St; 79 Cedar Falls-Central Falls; 83 Sandy Ridge; 86 Mon: Memorial; 88 Badin; 94 Sby: Hoyle Mem; 02 Francis Asbury; 03 Cht: St Luke.; 11 Albemarle: Bethany; 14 Retired Clubb, Jesse J. Jr - FL - 00 Center Grove-St Paul; 2002 Saint Paul’s; 2003 St Paul-Mountain Grove; 2008 Eldorado.; 13 Forsyth-Stokes Coates, George M. - FE - 06 Gbo: Raleigh’s Crossroads-Peace Asst; 09 Triad Native American; 09 Greensboro: Laughlin Memorial; 11 Greensboro: Newlyn Street-Laughlin Memorial Coates, Phyllis K. - FE - 01 Peace-Zion Hill;02 Gbo: Raleigh’s Crossroads-Peace.;11 Trinity: St. Mary’s; 14 St John’s (Greensboro) Cobb, Rick L. - PL - 17 Gibsonville Assistant Coble, W. Howard - DR - 77 Music,HP:WesleyMem;96Retired. Cockman, Elijah A. - RE - 80 Adm as elder in FC fm Wesleyan Ch;80 Piney Mountain-Davis Chapel-Pisgah;81 Avl: Haywood St;83 Pleasant Grove;88 Tryon;91 Cht: Commonwealth;94 Retired. Cogan, Bret R. - FE - 90 Clemmons Assoc; 92 Tr as deacon in PM fm Friends Church; 94 Lowe’s; 99 Abo: First Assoc; 00 LvAb; 04 WS: Wesley Mem. Cole, Phillip B. - RE - 73 St;75 Cht: Belmont Park Assoc;80 Liberty-Concord;85 Avl: St Paul’s;89 Stallings;93 Lcn: First;97 MtA: Central;02 Clemmons;07 Marion Dist Supt.;12 Harrison; 13 Retired Coleman, Alexis S. - FE - 08 Cht: Homestead; 13 First (Landis); 15 Davidson Associate for Missions and Membership Coles, Amy L. - FE - 91 St, Duke; 92 Hopewell (LE); 96 HP: Covenant Assoc; 99 Fairview (NE); 09 Albemarle District Superintendent; 12 District Superintendent- Appalachian; 12 District Superintendent- Smoky Mountain; 15 Assistant to the Bishop Collins, Garrett J. - FL - 17 Palmyra-Stokesburg Collins, Gerald D. - RE - 74 Hayesville Cir/Clay Co Par; 78 East Macon Charge; 82 No Appt; 84 St; 86 Plains; 90 Avl: Acton; 93 Hudson; 99 Black Mountain; 08 Retired Collins, Gregory K. - PL - 07 ITr: Victory Native American; 10 Union Co. Parish Asst.;12 Antioch-Wesley Chapel Collins, Joseph W. - FE - 84 Gilkey-Thermal City-Gilboa;89 Cooleemee-Hardison;95 Den: Central;03 WS: Mount Carmel; 09 Mocksville: First; 13 Central (Shelby) ; 15 First (Cherryville) Collins, Kimberly J. - FD - 14 Minister of Children and Youth, Christ (High Point) Collins, Michael W. - FE - 88 Eden-Mt Tabor;89 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern BaptistChurch;93 King: Trinity;98 Gbo: Newlyn St;00 Missionary to Cambodia;03 Wesley Chapel;04 Conf Director, Volunteer Response; 10 Greensboro: St. John’s; 14 Midway (Kannapolis) Collins, Shea Cranford - FE - 03 MtM: Fair View Assoc; 05 Chaplain, Hospice Charlotte Region; 08 Community Counseling Coordinator, Hospice of Cabarrus County Collins, Vernon G. - FL - 11 Boone: Boone Assistant for Youth and Young Adults Colson, J. David - RE - 75 Bethesda; 76 No Appt; 84 Locust-Oakboro; 87 Eden: Spray; 91 Ccd: Center; 93 Gay’s Chapel; 97 Alb: First St; 02 Pisgah (WS); 06 New Mt Tabor; 10 Providence (McDowell); 12 Retired Combs, Brian E. - FE - 06 CPE Program, St Luke’s Center; 06 Adjunct Chaplain, GradyHospital; 07 Way: Faith-Francis Cove; 09 Asheville: Asheville Mission/UNCA Campus Minister; 10 Haywood St. Cong Combs, Janice F. - RE - 74 St; 75 Social Worker, Forsyth Co Dept of Social Services; 76 WS: Mt Tabor Assoc; 79 St; 80 Sylva Cir; 82 LvAb; 85 Exec Director, UM Service Ctrs; 90 LbAb; 93 St, Alabama A&M; 95 Mt Shepherd-West Chapel; 97 Trn: Trinity Mem; 01 KMt: Central; 07 Salem (CH); 11 Retired Combs, Stephen R. - FE - 95 Cht: St Luke; 99 Matthews Assoc; 06 Fletcher; 10 Salisbury: Milford Hills ; 15 Salem (Albemarle) Comer, David L. - RP - 99 Cool Spring-Mt Bethel;02 Tr to PM from Southern Baptist Church;03 Stv: Monticello;07 Retired. Compton, Hugh R. [Buddy] - RA - 92 North Iredell Charge;98 Grassy Creek;01 Albemarle Cir (02 Pine Grove);05 Mvl: Jones Mem.; 08 Mooresville: Park Ave. (church name changed);11 Retired;12 Pisgah Conder, Andrea R. - FE - 00 Lan: First;05 Ccd: Harmony; 10 Rocky Mount Associate; 17 St. Francis (Charlotte) Conder, Thomas E. Jr - FE - 99 Sal: Park Ave-Bethel;01 Bethel (Rowan);03 Ccd: Harmony;05 Lan: First;07 Knp: North;12 McKendree; 14 Vanderburg (Mooresville); 17 Mill Grove (Indian Trail) Conforti, Mark D. - FE - 03 Davidson Assoc;08 Prospect-Mt. Pleasant; 09 Morganton: Salem; 14 First (Salisbury) Conley, H. Joseph Jr - RL - 99 Snow Creek Charge; 07 Farmer; 17 Retired Connelly, Deborah V. - PL - 14 Elmwood Connelly, Patricia B. - OD - 15 Boone Director of Adult Ministries Conover, Anne C. - FD - 08 Center (NW) Min of Education; 10 Yadkinville, Minister of the Arts; 13 Rehobeth (GR) Min of Christian Ed Conover, Cameron H. Jr - RE - 85 St; 86 Sby: Hoyle Mem; 91 Wdb: First; 95 Gbo: Asbury; 99 LvAb; 99 General Evangelist; 01 Linwood; 05 Marshville; 08 Center (NW); 12 Retired; 13 /Rehobeth Assoc; 17 Retired Cook, Cathy A. - RE - 97 Collier’s-Baton; 99 Mountain View (Catawba Co); 02 Hope; 04 General Evangelist; 17 Retired Cook, David A. Jr - FE - 96 Kvl: Main St Assoc;98 Harmony Grove-Sharon;02 HP: Mitchell’s Grove; 09 Fairview (NE); 14 Etowah Cook, Earl A. Jr - RA - 63 Matton’s Grove-Zion;66 Mineral Springs;70 Gay’s Chapel;74 Mt Carmel;78 MtA: Franklin Heights;81 Mgn: Bethel-Oak Forest;85 Littlejohn-Gamewell;90 Harmony;92 New Hope-Trinity;95 Taylorsville;96 Mt Harmony-Burke Chapel;00 Retired (04 /Fairview (MA));05 Retired. Cooper, Ronnie D. - PL - 03 Gbo: St. Matthews Assoc; 2005 Gbo: Asbury Assoc; 2007 St James-Jackson. Cooper, Wiley - OR - 16 Mars Hill(Mars Hill) Coppedge-Henley, Elizabeth O. - FE - 96 HP: First Assoc;98 Gbo: Hickory Grove;02 Etowah Co-Pastor; 10 Charlotte: First; 13 Exec Dir of Reynolds Min United Methodist Foundation; 15 Chief Operating Officer, United Methodist Foundation Coppedge-Henley, Jonathan D. - FE - 96 St, UNCG; 97 Morehead; 99 HP: Mitchell’s Grove; 02 Etowah Co-Pastor; 10 Charlotte: First Assoc; 13 First (Charlotte); 15 Personal Leave; 16 General Evangelist; 16 General Evangelist/ Huntersville Associate; 17 The Connecting Road (NS) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 113

Coppley, Beverly B. - FE - 98 Stv: Broad St Assoc; 01 Chapel Hill (ST); 03 Cht: University City Assoc; 07 Lan: First; 12 Maple Springs Associate (Winston-Salem); 13 Maple Springs (Winston-Salem); 16 Ardmore (Winston-Salem) Coppley, Jeffrey T. - FE - 90 St, Garrett-Evangelical; 91 WS: Maple Springs Assoc/Marvin; 92 Harmony-Clarksbury; 97 Stv: Monticello-Midway; 01 Stv: Monticello; 03 Cht: Christ; 06 Cht: The New Room (NS); 07 Knp: North; 07 Knp: Bethpage; 12 Maple Springs (Winston-Salem) Corle, Duane P. - FE - 10 South Macon Charge; 2012 Christ (Weaverville) Cornell, Brian J. - FE - 00 HP: Christ Assoc; 05 Beaverdam-Piney Grove; 07 Gas: Christ; 10 Personal Leave; 11 Ashe-Watauga; 13 New River Charge; 17 Mount Vernon (Trinity) Cornell, Katherine V. - FE - 02 Centenary (WS) Min of Children & Families; 05 No Appt; 07 Gastonia: Christ Associate; 10 Henson’s Chapel-Mabel; 17 Prospect (Archdale)-Pleasant Hill (Thomasville) Corpening, Daniel M. - FE - 12 Assurance Associate (Huntersville); 16 Director of Field Education, Duke Divinity School Corriher, Arnold D. - RE - 72 St; 73 Williamson’s Chapel; 78 Harmony/Dir, North IredellCooperative Min; 81 Avl: Asbury Mem; 88 Cht: Wesley; 92 Skyland; 05 Cht: Hickory Grove; 13 Retired Cox, Barbara A. - DR - 77 LvAb;79 Retired;82 Education, Cht: St Paul;83 LvAb;84 Conf Audio-Visual Asst;85 Conf Media Ctr Librarian;91 Conf Media Ctr Asst;92 LvAb;98 Retired. Cox, R. David - RE - 68 St; 70 Hvl: First Assoc; 72 Chaplain, Western NC Hosp; 80 Chaplain, Black Mtn Facility for Mental Retardation; 82 Chaplain, High Point Regional Hosp; 01 LvAb;01 Gbo: Guilford College Assoc; 05 Abo: West Bend; 09 Roberta; 14 retired Cozad, Chad W. - FL - 14 University City Assistant (Charlotte) Craddock, Ted B. - RE - 68 St;71 Cht: St Paul Min of Educ;73 Cht: Chadwick;75 Gbo: West Market St Assoc;77 Pisgah-Trinity;83 Stony Hill;88 Knp: Royal Oaks;89 Wel: Center;99 Avl: Trinity;02 IncapLv; 11 Retired Crady, Brian M. - FE - 93 St, Duke/Butner: Community (North Carolina Conf); 94 Pisgah-Trinity; 97 Hky: Fairgrove; 00 Wkn: Morris Chapel Assoc; 03 New Mt Tabor; 06 WS: Crews; 12 Fairview (Thomasville);16 Rock Grove (Salisbury) Craig, Paul A. Jr - FE - 93 Cht: University City Assoc;06 Matthews Assoc; 12 Matthews Executive Pastor Crain, Katherine K. [Kitty] - RD - 01 Fincher’s Chapel-Mt Zion;03 Tr fm Memphis Conf;03 LvAb/Fincher’s Chapel-Mt Zion.;11 Retired Cramp, David R. - OR - 16 Covenant-Trinity (Gastonia); 17 Retired Cranfield, Billie W. - RP - 99 Friendship (SA); 10 Beaverdam-Piney Grove; 12 Retired. Cranfill, K. Rex - RL - 04 Maple Springs-Charity; 14 retired Craven, Wesley E. Jr - FE - 91 MtA: Salem-Epworth; 92 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern BaptistChurch; 96 Sandy Ridge (GR); 01 Balfour; 03 Tanner’s Grove; 05 Tanner’s Grove and General Evangelist; 16 General Evangelist Crawford, Clarinda E. - OE - 17 Flat Rock (Stokesdale) Creasman, Sharad H. - FL - 16 Brevard College, College Minister and Advisor to the President Creekmur, Kelly A. - RL - 09 South Davidson Charge; 15 Mount Zion (Lenoir); 17 Retirement Crimmins, Casey C. - FL - 17 Providence (Charlotte) Assistant Crissman, Elizabeth M. - FE - 99 Covenant Community Assoc; 00 Avl: Berry Temple/Covenant Community Assoc; 03 Avl: Berry Temple; 03 Congregational Health Specialist; 04 Cht: Light of Christ; 04 Vision Shepherd / President(CEO), Plowpoint, Inc.; 16 District Superintendent - Blue Ridge Crissman, Kelly S. - FE - 94 Cummings Mem; 96 Macon: Martha Bowman Assoc (South Georgia Conf); 99 Covenant Community Assoc; 03 Len: Mount Hermon; 04 Prayer Ministry, Plowpoint, Inc; 06 Vision Steward/COO,Plowpoint; 17 Abernethy (Asheville) & Vision Steward/COO, Plowpoint Cronk, Susan M. - PL - 12 Bollinger’s Chapel-Warlick’s Chapel Crotts, Darren L. - FE - 11 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove; 14 Smith Grove Crow, Earl P. Jr - RE - 55 St; 58 Mt Pleasant; 62 St; 64 Prof, High Point College(69 /Franklinville); 70 Prof, High Point College/Fairview; 71 Prof, High Point College/Franklinville; 73 Prof and Chairman, Dept of Religion, High Point College; 82 Prof, High Point College (Univ); 95 Retired (06 /WS: Hanes); 10 Retired only; 15 Retired/Mount Shepherd-West Chapel; 17 Retired/West End (Thomasville) Crunkleton, David L. - PL - 98 Macon Co: Maiden’s Chapel; 05 Louisa Chapel (Macon) Cummings, William P. - RL - 78 Roaring River;84 No Appt;94 Retired. Cunningham, Brad R. - FE - 04 CGr: First Assoc;07 Liberty (SA).;12 Liberty (Mocksville); 17 Union (Waxhaw) Curran, Jane M. - RE - 89 Bethel (AS); 92 Chaplain, Mountain Area (Care Partners) Hospice, Asheville; 07 Ministries and Program Asst, Givens Estates; 10 Retired Currie, William C. - RE - 66 Matton’s Grove-Zion;70 Rockwell;74 Mt Vernon;76 Spc: Central;83 West Jefferson;87 WS:New Hope;05 Retired/WS: Shiloh; 12 Retired Curry, Ben W. - RE - 72 Tr fm Florida Conf;72 Cht: Myers Park Assoc;80 St;80 Dir, Campus Ministry, UNC-Charlotte;83 Chaplain (86 /AsstProf), High Point College;89 Director of Campus Ministries,Miami Dist;92 Chaplain, The American Univ;96 LvAb;97 Madison;02 Mar: First;06 Retired/Webster Circuit;08 Retired. Curry, James A. - RL - 93 Abo:St Luke’s-StMark’s-Mitchell(Asheboro Cir)04 Retired (05 /Empire Circuit); 10 Retired only Curtis, Charles H. - FL - 10 Matthews Chapel-Price; 12 Liberty (Gold Hill);13 Liberty-Zion; 15 Liberty (Gold Hill) - Rockwell (Rockwell) Curtis, J. Kenneth - FE - 93 St, Candler; 94 Cht: Dilworth Assoc; 96 Hopewell (LE); 99 Bmt: South Point; 06 Drx: Christ; 08 Sylva: First; 12 Mount Pleasant (Sherrils Ford) Curtis, Mark E. - FE - 98 HP: First Assoc;01 Shiloh (Cabarrus);04 Gas: Bethesda;06 LvAb;07 Cht: University City Assoc;07 Zion (AL).;11 Weddington Associate Cyre, Ashley C. - PE - 13 Chaplain Resident, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; 14 Transitional Leave; 15 Hopewell (Trinity) Dahn, Myer Y. - FE - 10 Char: Hickory Grove Assistant; 13 Hickory Grove (Clt) Associate Danley, Jack D. - RE - 70 Stoneville Assoc; 71 Mt Airy Cir; 74 Shiloh-Olivet; 78 Gideon Grove-Palestine; 81 Pilot View-Shoals (82 -Whitaker’s Chapel); 90 Bethesda-Pine Hall; 99 Palmyra-Hickory Ridge; 03 WS: Northeast Winston;08 Bethlehem (ST); 10 Retired; 12 /Rockford Street (Mount Airy) Darr, Brian M. - FE - 02 Ccd: Central Assoc; 05 St, Cone Hosp; 06 St, UNC Charlotte; 10 Mt. Pleasant Associate (LX); 12 Transitional Leave; 13 Social Worker/ Chaplain, Burke Co Hospice; 14 Carolinas Healthcare System, Social Worker/Chaplain; Davenport, J. Paul - RE - 61 Creston-Green Valley Assoc;63 St;65 Helton;68 Oteen(69 -Azalea);70 WS: Ardmore Min of Educ;74 Oak Forest;78 King;81 Cold Springs;84 Sal: Milford Hills;88 Avl: Asbury Mem;92 WS: Crews;00 Rvl: First;03 Retired (04 /Davis Chapel-Fines Creek).; 15 Retired Davis, Carol A. - RA - 95 Mar: Addie’s Chapel;03 KMt: Galilee-St Paul’s.; 14 retired Davis, Don C. - RE - 55 West Yadkin;57 No Appt;58 St;60 Forsyth-Stokes;64 Dobson;67 Swannanoa (69 -Tabernacle);72 New Salem-Cool Springs;76 Gas: Bradley Mem;80 Cht: St Paul;82 Rvl: Woodmont;84 Mkv: First;88 Nwd: First;89 Hky: Highland;91 Tryon;95 Retired. Davis, Donald D. - RE - 67 St;69 HP: First Assoc;70 Lex: Wesley Heights-St Timothy;73 Andrews/Cherokee Co Par;78 Cht: Christ;84 HP: Christ;89 LvAb;90 Retired. Davis, E. Vance - RE - 62 St;64 Highlands;66 St;71 Supernumerary;72 Abo: First Assoc;73 Asst (82 Assoc) Prof,High Point College;88 Prof and Dean of the College, HighPoint College;92 Dean for Academic Affairs (95 Vice-President)and Prof, High Point Univ;06 Retired. Davis, George M. - PL - 04 Bell;06 Bell-Brown’s View;07 Brown’s View-Elkwood; 10 Aville: Bethel-Bethesda;15 Emma (Asheville) - Elkwood (Asheville) Davis, Joe B. - RE - 56 Creston-Green Valley Assoc;58 Boone Cir;59 Shiloh-Olivet;63 Cedar Falls-Central Falls;67 HP: Northwood;68 GrQ: Shiloh;72 Oak Forest;74 Ccd: Center;77 New Hope-Trinity;80 Laboratory-Lander’s Chapel;84 Swannanoa-Tabernacle;88 Stoneville;92 Shady Grove (LE);93 Retired. 114 Western North Carolina Conference

Davis, John E. Jr - RE - 61 St; 63 Mar: St Mark’s (64 -Concord); 65 Mgn: Salem; 71 Bmt: Park St; 76 Mur: First/Cherokee Co Par; 80 Stallings; 82 Kingswood; 88 Cvl: First; 91 MtA: Central; 95 Northeast Dist Supt; 96 Marion Dist Supt; 02 Retired (03 /Providence (Rutherford)); 03 Retired. Davis, Judith Bors - FE - 03 West Forsyth;04 Mitchell’s Chapel;07 WS: Centenary Assoc; 09 Moriah; 13 First (Jonesville)-Ebenezer Davis, Minnie D. - RE - 96 Ntn: The Newton Charge; 97 Tr fm Wyoming Conf; 98 St, Furman; 99 Boston: Church of All Nations (New EnglandConf)/St, Andover Newton; 02 Bolton (New England Conf)/St, BostonUniv; 03 Hky: Hartzell Mem-McQueen’s Chapel; 04 Faith in Action Ministries; 05 Development Dir, Napoleon Ave Project; 06 Chicago:St Mark Assoc (Norther Illinois Conf); 07 LvAb; 09 Retired Davis, Preston A. - FE - 11 Bessemer City: First; 13 Chaplain, High Point University Davis, Sarah Watkins - FD - 05 Gas: First Min of Children.; 14 Hawthorne Lane Minister of Outreach & Evangelism; 16 Hawthorne Lane Minister of Missions & Communications; 16 Myers Memorial Director of Communication & Evangelism Davis, Scott K. - PL - 13 Clear Springs-Siloam Davis, Shelton D. - FE - 01 Chaplain Resident, UNC Hospitals; 02 Chaplain, Gaston Mem Hosp; 04 Chaplain, Presbyterian Hosp Huntersville; 06 FamLv; 10 Therapist, Methodist Counseling & Consultation Services (MCCS); 16 Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group (name change from MCCS) Davis, Talbot A. - FE - 89 St, Asbury; 90 Mt Carmel-Midway; 99 Cht: Good Shepherd; 13 Good Shepherd-Zoar (Charlotte) Davis, W. Gerald - FE - 86 Tr fm North Alabama Conf; 86 Field Dir (90 Program Dir), Appalachia Service Project; 90 Salem; 96 Vanderburg; 02 Spindale; 07 Avl: Groce Dawkins, Homer C. - RA - 96 Ran: St Peter’s-Ferree’s Chapel;03 Gbo: Holmes Grove; 10 Withers Chapel; 15 Retired/Withers Chapel Day, Alice P. - FE - 98 Gas: Myrtle-Smyre (99 Gas: Myrtle-Lowell/Smyre);03 Can: First;06 FCy: Pleasant Grove.;11 Gamewell; 15 Brower’s Chapel-Calvary (Asheboro); 17 Laboratory-Mary’s Grove Day, Betty Jeanne - RE - 01 Cht: First Assoc;03 Cool Spring-Mt Bethel;06 Antioch-Bethel; 10 Retired Dayson, Darryl D. II - PE - 14 Haywood Street (Assistant); 15 St. Paul’s (Asheville); 17 Trinity - Berry Temple Associate (Asheville) Dayson, Jessica L. - FE - 14 Davis Chapel-Piney Mountain; 15 Campus Minister, UNC Asheville Dean, Eugene E. Jr - RE - 73 St;75 Cht: Pleasant Grove Assoc;78 Alb: Main St;83 Pisgah-Trinity;86 Spc: Central;92 Fairfield;98 Brookstown;04 Moriah (GR);08 Lib: First-Liberty Grove; 13 Retired Deane, Thomas E. - OR - 17 Concord (Catawba) DeBerry, Phillip Jr - RE - 73 St;74 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc;77 Peachland;81 Alb: First St;87 Ccd: Westford;89 Rehobeth (ST);98 Mvl: Central;08 Pleasant Garden.; 14 retired Demorest, Deborah - PL - 05 Pleasant Grove (AS); 2010 Moore’s Grove; 2011 Henderson Cooperative Parish Assistant (Balfour-Moore’s Grove); 16 Balfour- Moore’s Grove Denton, Rodney W. - FD - 97 Mount Zion Assoc;00 Simpsonville Minister of Youth (South Carolina Conf);04 Tvl: Memorial Assoc (Min of Youth). Devoid, Benjamin F. - FE - 85 Bond’s Grove-Marvin;87 Cht: Dilworth Assoc;90 Cht: Spencer Mem;92 Montmorenci;98 Cht: St Francis;06 Cht: Dilworth.; 14 Memorial (Thomasville) Dickens, J. Gregory - FE - 85 St;86 Salem-Clark’s Chapel;91 Dellwood-Shady Grove;94 Friendship-Mountain View;99 Cht: Kilgo;02 Sal: Grace;03 Ran: Mt Lebanon;06 HP: Oakview; 10 Prospect-Pleasant Hill; 13 Chapel Hill (Statesville); 17 Oak Grove-Cedar Grove Dickert, Wayne L. - FE - 10 Bryson City: Assistant; 11 Bryson City Dickson, C. Harley Jr - RE - 51 Coleridge;55 Sby: Aldersgate;59 Alb: Main St;64 Wdb: First;67 Waynesville Dist Supt;71 Lex: First;75 Cht: Providence;84 Gbo: West Market St;90 Greensboro Dist Supt;92 Exec Director (President), UM Foundation of WNC;97 Retired. Dingus, William H. - RE - 61 Farmer;63 Abo: Grace-New Union;66 Franklinville;70 Cooleemee;73 Ccd: Westford;77 Mt Pleasant-Pine Woods;00 Retired. Dixon, Janet F. - FE - 07 Prison Min Liaison, Disciple Bible Outreach/CPE Resident; 08 WS: Northeast Winston; 10 Kernersville: Cherry St-Hiatt; 12 Cherry St 13 Covenant-Trinity (Gastonia); 14 Mount Carmel (Monroe); 17 Pinnacle-Mt Zion Dixon, Patricia M. - FE - 82 Boone Cir; 83 LvAb; 85 WS: Hanes; 88 Gbo: Groometown-St Andrews; 94 Avl: Haywood St; 98 New London; 02 Gethsemane; 08 HP: Lebanon; 12 Bethany (Franklinville) Dobson, Melanie L. - FE - 14 Myers Park Associate (Charlotte) Dodd, Robert V. - RE - 69 St;71 Cashiers;73 Littlejohn-Gamewell;77 Gibsonville;83 Stanley;87 Cht: Hawthorne Lane;93 Gbo: Centenary;94 DisLv;95 Knp: Trinity;98 Bmt: Park St;02 IncapLv; 11 Retired Dodson, Kimberlee J. - FD - 95 Education, Brv: First;98 LvAb;06 Children’s Min, Brv: First;07 Brv: First Min of Education. Dodson, Marcus L. - FL - 95 Lake Toxaway (07 /Chaplain, Transylvania Hospital) Donahue, Cecil E. - FE - 81 St; 83 Rosman; 87 Ousley Assoc (North Georgia Conf); 89 LvAb; 91 Mars Hill (93 /Campus Minister, UNC Asheville); 96 Alexander Chapel-Pleasant Grove/Campus Min, UNC Asheville; 98 Rocky Mount; 03 Pleasant Union; 12 Mount Olivet (Concord); 14 Center (Greensboro); Donnell, Shirley S. - RL - 97 St Mary’s-St Paul;02 Asheville: First;03 No Appt;03 HP: High Point Mission (Ward St Mission) Asst/Ran:St Peter’s-Ferree’s Chapel;05 HP: Ward St Mission Asst;08 Retired. Dornsmith, Suzanne E. - FE - 11 Concord: Forest Hill Assoc Doser, William R. - RE - 56 St;58 New-Salem-Field;60 Bmt: St Mark’s;61 Clover Hill;64 Providence-Bethel;68 Ccd: Central Assoc;69 Mon: Memorial-Sutton Park;72 Lilesville;76 Advance-Mocks;77 SabLv;78 Retired (79 /Lcn: First Assoc);85 Retired. Dotson, Kelly R. - FL - 13 Long’s-Cruso Assistant; 14 South Macon Assistant; 15 South Macon; 16 South Macon (Asbury, Dryman’s Chapel) Doub, Mary L. - FD - 97 Education, MtH: First; 99 Education/Youth, Lcn: First; 01 Education, Bethlehem (GR); 04 Education, Grace Chapel; 05 Mount Bethel Min of Education (NW); 08 Rehab Therapist,Alexander Correctional Institution; 10 Outpatient Therapist, Easter Seals UCP Doub, Ronald D. - FE - 89 St, Asbury;90 Sal: Main St-Long St;93 Sal: Main St;94 Ebenezer (ST);01 Bethlehem (GR);04 Grace Chapel;08 Stv: Christ Boulevard. ; 15 Hardison (Mocksville) Doucette, Karen C. - PE - 12 Barnardsville Charge; 15 Bethesda (Asheville) - Haw Creek Commons Dougherty, Bernard G. - RE - 99 Gbo: West Market St Assoc;01 Tr fm East Ohio Conf;06 New Salem (HP); 11 Retired Dougherty, Michael P. - DM - 99 Tr fm East Ohio Conf; 99 Music, Tvl: Memorial; 02 Dir of Music & the Arts, HP: Wesley Memorial; 13 Dir of Traditional Music, Hyde Park UMC, FL Conf Dowdle, J. Oscar Jr - RE - 60 Cid;61 Tr fm North Mississippi Conf;61 Mt Carmel-Ebenezer;65 Mar: Clinchfield;66 Clyde;71 Cht: Central;76 Sedge Garden;81 FCy: First;87 Stv: Broad St;91 Director of Ministries, Givens Estates;01 Retired. Dowdy, Anthony M. - RE - 89 Tr as deacon and elder in PM fm Wesleyan Church; 89 Polkton; 92 Fairview (NE); 99 Weaverville; 03 Kingswood; 07 KMt: Central; 10 Stokesdale; 13 Retired; Dowling, Robert E. - RL - 98 Abo: Legend Park; 99 Franklinville-Rehobeth; 07 Pisgah-Seagrove.; 15 Coleridge; 17 Retired Draughn, William M. - RP - 02 Woodleaf;06 Williamson’s Chapel Asst;06 No Appt;07 Midway (ST); 08 Messiah; 12 Retired.;12 Knox Chapel; 13 Retired; Drum, Timothy C. II - FE - 07 Beaverdam-Piney Grove; 10 Brown Summit-Friendship; 14 Flat Rock (Stokesdale); 17 Chaplain, Spartanburg Methodist College Dry, Ronnie E. - PL - 13 Green Memorial Duckworth, Terry R. - FE - 85 Avery Parish Co-Pastor; 86 Gold Hill-Bethlehem; 89 Morehead; 93 Bethel-French Broad (94 Bethel); 98 Montmorenci; 00 General Evangelist; 15 Bethel (Asheville) - General Evangelist 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 115

Dukes, Lee S. III - RE - 72 St; 73 Lex: First Assoc; 77 Chaplain Intern, NC Baptist Hosp; 78 Grace-Hiatt; 79 Chaplain Resident, NC Baptist Hosp; 80 Dulins-Smith Grove; 81 Chaplain and Dir of Pastoral Care,Lexington Mem Hosp (94 /Methodist Counseling Ctr (ChrysalisCtr); 12 Dir of Pastoral Care, WFBH-LX and Dir/ Pastoral Couns, UMCPP&PC; 16 Retired and Dir/Pastoral Couns, UMCPP&PC Duncan, Aaron T. - PL - 13 South Macon Assistant; 14 No Appointment; 17 Clarksbury (Thomasville) - Cotton Grove (Lexington) Duncan, Ann L. - FE - 11 Shelby: Hoyle Memorial; 14 St. Timothy (Brevard) Duncan, David J. - FE - 79 Avery Par Assoc; 80 No Appt (St); 82 Mt Hebron-Centennial-Pisgah; 83 Sulphur Springs; 87 Dellwood-Shady Grove;91 Sardis-Reeves Chapel;92 Kvl: Pine Grove; 99 Knp: Mt Mitchell;02 Sby: Hoyle Mem; 05 Porter-Randall; 06 Glen Alpine; 12 Memorial-Patton; 14 Pisgah (Lincolnton) Duncan, G. Michael - FE - 81 Pleasant Hill-Trinity;84 Gold Hill-Bethlehem;86 Hayesville Cir/Par Assoc;89 Bethel-Piney Grove;91 Polkville-Rehobeth;96 Spindale;00 DisLv (IncapLv); 06 Pisgah-Trinity. Duncan, Michael E. - OF - 12 Woodleaf (Woodleaf); 17 McKendree (Mooresville) Dunker, Carl F. - RE - 74 Tr fm Central Illinois Conf;74 Farmer;76 Mt Vernon;81 Oak Forest;88 Gas: Bethesda-Smyre;90 Gas: Bethesda;93 Sal: Coburn Mem;95 Retired (97 /Abo: Legend Park);98 Retired. Dunn, Teresa B. - FD - 08 Providence: Min of Youth & College Students Durham, Donnie B. - FE - 80 Creston-Green Valley; 84 Old Union-Worthville; 88 Hiddenite (Hiddenite-Liberty); 97 Harmony-Clarksbury; 01 Mocks; 04 Tvl: Unity; 11 Stony Point Durham, James B. III - RE - 95 Brown’s View-Laurel Hill; 98 Avl: Haywood St; 99 Tr fm Central Texas Conf; 99 Bethel (AS); 00 Chaplain, NC Division of Prisons; 01 Toe Valley; 03 Balfour; 05 Snow Hill (AS); 06 V.A. Chaplain, Muskogee, OK; 11 Retired and VA Chaplain, Muskogee, OK; 15 Retired Durham, Larry E. - RL - 00 Wentworth; 07 Pelham; 16 Retired Durrell, Wesley T. Jr - PL - 17 Central (Thomasville) Duvall, John A. - RE - 59 Avery;63 Discon;66 Adm to Holston Conf;75 Tr fm Holston Conf;75 Creston-Green Valley;76 Tr to Holston Conf;82 Tr fm Holston Conf;82 Harrison-Marvin;85 Harrison;86 Vanderburg;89 Retired. Dye, Mary John - FE - 85 Bethel-Piney Grove; 87 Tr fm North Mississippi Conf; 89 Spruce Pine; 96 Knp: Jackson Park; 99 Archdale; 03 Cht: Hawthorne Lane;08 Statesville Dist Supt; 12 Mount Zion (Cornelius) Eakes, R. Lee - RL - 97 English Chapel; 01 Retired/English Chapel; 17 Retired Eanes, Ralph H. Jr - RE - 62 St;65 Oak Grove;67 WS: Burkhead Assoc;70 Cherokee;75 Cht: Covenant;80 Archdale;86 WS: Crews;88 HP: Lebanon;95 Rehobeth (GR);02 Retired (05 /Bethelehem (GR));05 Retired. Earley, Katherine L. - RA - 99 Saint Paul’s (NW);02 Pinnacle-Mt Zion;05 West Lincoln;07 Dobson.;12 Belwood; 14 retired Early, Jack J. - RE - 69 Tr fm South Dakota Conf;69 President, Pfeiffer College;71Exec Dir of Educational Affairs, American Bankers Assn;73President, Limestone College;79 Taylorsville;79 Exec Dir ofEducation, Stone Foundation;85 President, Kentucky Independent College Fund;93 Dir of Education, Napoleon Hill Foundation/Consultant, Sue Bennett College;95 Retired. Easter Bayne, Karen L. - FE - 99 Davidson Assoc; 01 Hun: Vermillion Community; 05 Gbo: Hickory Grove; 09 Brevard: St. Timothy; 14 Dilworth (Charlotte) Easter, Renee K. - FE - 04 Tyro Asst; 05 Gamewell; 11 Greer’s Chapel-Linwood; 15 Bethlehem (Waxhaw); 17 Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate Edwards, Frank H. - RE - 48 St;49 Old Union-Mt Lebanon;53 Gbo: Hinshaw Mem;58 Madison;63 Knp: Midway;67 Tvl: Fair Grove;72 Cht: Commonwealth;77 Moriah;82 Cvl: First;83 North Wilkesboro Dist Supt;88 Admin Asst to Bishop (/92 Charlotte Dist Supt);92 Admin Asst to Bishop;95 Retired. Edwards, J. Keith - FE - 99 Bald Creek-Pensacola; 02 Friendship (LE); 03 Tvl: Pine Woods; 12 Rankin Memorial (High Point); 13 Rankin Memorial-Ward Street Edwards, Luke S. - PE - 14 Boone Assistant (King Street Campus); 17 Boone Associate (King Street Campus) Eggers, Lee A. - FL - 04 Hickory Grove (NE); 12 Hickory Grove-Ruffin Eller, Kenneth R. - RE - 64 Todd;68 Piney Mtn-Davis Chapel-Pisgah;72 Ccd: Ann St;76 Liberty-Concord;80 Gas: Bethesda-Smyre;85 Gethsemane;88 Concord- Hopewell94 Asbury (GA);99 WS: Mount Carmel;03 Retired. Elliott, Laura Alexander - FD - 07 Experiment in Self-Reliance; 11 Chaplain and Church Liaison, The Children’s Home; 13 First (Morganton) Minister of Youth and Missions;15 Midway Associate (Kannapolis); 17 Executive Director, Soaring Unlimited Elliott, Sara C. - RE - 87 Cht: Chadwick-MtH:Aldersgate;91 Cht: Chadwick;96 Cht: Moore’s Chapel;99 LvAb;99 Retired. Ellis, E. Carter - FE - 13 First (Bessemmer City); 15 FaithWalk Ellis, E. Lee - RE - 67 Clover Hill-Oak Grove; 71 Rock Grove; 73 FCy: PleasantGrove-Alexander; 77 Lake Norman; 80 Trinity (CH); 84 Knp: Bethpage; 86 Moriah; 90 Kmv: Mt Pleasant; 94 WS: Mount Carmel; 99 Asbury (GA); 01 Retired/Mt Shepherd-West Chapel/General Evangelist; 02 Retired/General Evangelist; 08 Retired.; 14 retired/Mount Shepherd-West Chapel; 15 Retired Ellis, L. Donald - RE - 56 Webster;57 No Appt (St);58 St;60 Rockwood-Plains;62 Old Fort;63 Gbo: West Market St Assoc;67 Spruce Pine;69 Kvl: Main St;73 WS: Burkhead;77 Alb: Central;79 Gbo: Centenary;86 Hky: First;89 Mgn: First;91 Retired(92 /Gbo: Centenary Assoc);93 Retired. Ellison, William B. - RE - 64 St;66 Gbo: St Paul;69 Cht: Dilworth Assoc;74 WS: Crews;81 Gbo: Glenwood;88 Director, Camp Guilrock/Chaplain, TheEvergreens;91 Director, Camp Guilrock/Chaplain, Wesley LongHosp;93 Director, Camp Guilrock/Director, Family LifeCounseling Ctr;04 Retired. Elmore, Anne M. - FE - 05 Gbo: Bessemer;07 WS: Maple Springs Assoc.;12 Ward Street Mission (High Point);13 Pleasant Grove (Thomasville); 17 Transitional Leave Elrod, Gary L. - FL - 03 Thurmond;04 Forsyth-Stokes; 09 Winston-Salem: Union Ridge; 15 Mocks (Advance) Elwell, Brian A. - FL - 17 Belwood Charge Emory, Matthew J. - FE - 00 Mt Gilead-Mt Pleasant;07 Mt Gilead;07 Bethel-Marvin.;12 Shiloh (Statesville)-Wesley Chapel Engebretson, Sharon R. - RE - 02 Tr fm Illinois Great Rivers Conf; 02 Chaplaincy Director, Wake Forest Univ Baptist Med Ctr; 15 retired Englebreth, William R. - FE - 89 St, Duke; 90 MtA: Franklin Heights-Maple Grove; 92 Indian Trail; 97 Cht: Commonwealth; 00 Cht: St Paul; 03 Cht: Moore’s Chapel; 09 Monroe: Grace-Memorial English, Kevin E. - OR - 15 Moriah - Holmes Grove (Greensboro); 17 No Appointment Epperson, J. Sidney - OR - 99 Retired/McAdenville-West Cramerton; 06 Retired/McAdenville; 17 Retired Epps, John F. - RE - 72 Adm as elder in PM fm AME Church; 72 Lex: St Stephens; 74 Cht: St Mark’s (78 -Hunter’s Chapel); 81 Hky: Hartzell Mem-McQueen’s Chapel; 85 Cht: Simpson-Gillespie; 89 WS: St Andrews-Grace; 91 HP: Memorial; 97 WS: Saints Home-St James; 02 Retired Ervin, Billy N. - FE - 96 Gold Hill-Bethlehem;00 Ccd: Kerr St;03 Rock Grove;06 Millers Creek.; 14 Fair View (Mooresville) Ervin, Joe L. - RE - 49 Stokesdale Cir;55 Mt Pleasant;62 Spruce Pine;67 Boger City;83 Conf Dir of Extension Services;95 Retired. Erwin, John D. - FE - 98 Brown’s View-Laurel Hill-Fairview/Sharon;99 Brown’s View-Laurel Hill;01 No Appt;01 Sardis;06 Fanning Chapel-Sardis.;12 Center-Salem Eurey, Judy H. - FE - 05 Table Rock Asst; 06 Henson’s Chapel-Mabel; 10 Pisgah; 14 Friendship (Iredell) Evans, Edward L. Jr - PL - 11 Welcome: Center Asst; 16 Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons) Assistant Evans, James H. - RA - 88 Harper’s-Cedar Valley; 91 MountHermon (ST); 96 Providence(McDowell Co); 00 Retired Evans, Jerry T. - FE - 79 Rocky Springs;81 Webster Cir;83 Sandy;86 Mar: St Mark’s-Cross Mill;88 West Macon Charge;91 Messiah;94 Plateau-Wesley’s Chapel;00 Cummings Mem;03 Mt Zion-Nathan’s Creek;05 Mt Zion (Alleghany);07 Crouse-Pleasant Creek; 09 Lv of Ab;12 Bethesda (Pine Hall); 15 Union Ridge (Winston-Salem) Evans, Mark D. - FE - 94 Watauga; 96 Tr fm Iowa Conf; 02 WS: Sedge Garden Assoc; 04 Liberty-Concord; 06 Cht: St Francis; 14 Incapacity Leave 116 Western North Carolina Conference

Evensen, Holly D. - FL - 14 Moore’s Chapel (Charlotte) Everett, Alfonza - FE - 96 Chestnut Grove-Piney Grove;99 No Appt;00 Bethel-Liberty Grove;03 Madison Cir (NE);06 Gbo: Laughlin Mem; 09 Forest City: Wells Spring-Mundy’s Chapel; 13 New Goshen Ewing, Susan H. - FE - 95 St, Emory;96 Elbaville-Fulton;98 WS: Mount Tabor Assoc;04 FamLv; 11 Hillsdale Associate; 12 Personal Leave; 13 Mount Tabor (WS) Minister to Children; 16 Lewisville Associate Fair, Leonard O. - FE - 93 Stv: Broad St Assoc; 94 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 96 Mvl: Jones Mem; 05 FamLv; 08 Baton-Rhodhiss; 11 Shiloh-Wesley Chapel; 12 Personal Leave; 12 Mountain View-Wesley Chapel; 13 Liberty (Hiddenite); 14 NCC, Sound Dist: Mt. Herman (Lizzie) - Brooks Frizzelle (Maury); 16 Trenton (Sound Dist, NC Conf) Farabow, Matthew S. - FE - 92 St, Duke;96 WS: Centenary Assoc;01 Baltimore;04 Shiloh (LE);10 High Point: Christ Farrington, D. Bradford - FE - 00 Matthews Min of Youth; 05 Campus Min, Appalachian State Univ Faughn, Elizabeth H. - FE - 04 Cht: Wesley; 08 LvAb; 13 Bereavement Coor, Centra Hospice; 16 Transitional Leave; 17 Personal Leave Feeser, Rosaleen C. - RL - 01 Bethel (AS); 06 Rosman-Selica; 10 Retired; 12 /Etowah Assistant Felts, R. David - RL - 10 St. Mark (WS); 11 No appt; 12 Mt Zion (Piney Creek); 17 Retirement Ferguson, Lynda L. - FE - 03 St, Duke; 04 Salem (MA); 11 Bethlehem; 14 First (Asheboro) Ferree, James W. - RE - 49 Stv: Philadelphia; 55 Maxton-Beauty Spot; 57 Lumberton-BeautySpot; 63 WS: St Andrews-Walnut Cove; 65 Eastern Dist Supt; 68 Gbo: Union Mem-Celia Phelps; 69 Assoc Conf Program (CCOM)Director; 74 Gbo: St Matthews; 79 Gastonia Dist Supt; 84 Director, CCOM; 88 Winston-Salem Dist Supt; 95 Retired (99 /Cht: Simpson-Gillespie); 00 Retired Ferree, John K. - RE - 66 St; 68 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc; 74 Murphy Cir/Cherokee Co Par; 78 LJ: Long’s Chapel; 84 Oak Ridge; 89 Clemmons; 95 Hky: St Luke’s; 00 Lex: First; 06 MtAiry: Central; 12 Retired; 12 Retired/ Qualla Parish: Cherokee-Olivet Finch, Margaret A. [Peggy] - FE - 01 Tvl: Memorial Assoc. Finsel, Nathan D. - PE - 07 Mon: Memorial; 09 Ranger-Tomotla; 13 No Appt; 15 Trinity (Kannapolis) Education and Spiritual Formation Assistant Fisher, Sarah P. - PL - 17 Mountain View (Stateville) - Wesley Chapel (Hamptonville) Fite, Ricky D. - RE - 80 Eldorado; 82 No Appt; 83 Level Cross-Ebenezer; 84 No Appt (in North Texas); 86 St;88 Cht: Pleasant Grove Assoc; 89 Christ (SA); 92 LvAb; 92 Pisgah (GA); 97 New Covenant; 99 Cht: Central; 07 Cvl: First.; 15 Retired Fitzgerald, Bernard R. - RE - 46 Saluda; 50 St/Pinnacle; 51 Pinnacle; 53 Avl: Groce Assoc; 54 Avl: Groce; 57 Cht: Mouzon; 63 Lcn: First; 66 Cht: Providence; 70 HP: Wesley Mem; 79 Asheville Dist Supt; 81 Charlotte Dist Supt; 83 Cht: Myers Park; 91 Retired. Fitzgerald, Christopher A. - FE - 79 Rosman;83 WS: Mt Carmel;87 LvAb;90 Rocky Mount;98 Wilkesboro;05 HP: First. ; 15 Wesley Memorial (Statesville) Fitzgerald, John C. - FE - 85 Hebron;89 Center (GR); 93 Yadkinville; 97 HP: Covenant; 07 Boone: Boone.; 11 Charlotte: Providence ; 15 First (High Point) Fitzgerald, Larry E. - FE - 84 St James Parish; 92 Gbo: Bass Chapel-Collins Grove; 98 Gbo: Bass Chapel; 11 Greensboro: Mt. Tabor-Celia Phelps Fitzgerald, Robin Brown - FE - 04 Midway Assoc (LE); 08 Center-Salem; 12 Ebenezer (Lexington); 13 Pine Grove (Winston-Salem); 15 Prospect - Mount Pleasant Fitzgerald, Timothy E. - PL - 04 Zion Hill; 08 Ram: McCrary Chapel; 12 Garrett’s Grove-Camp Springs FitzJefferies, H. Donnell - FE - 86 St;87 Avl: Berry Temple-Wilson Chapel;92 Gbo: Metropolitan;01 Conf Director of Nurture/Ethnic Ministries;04 Cht: St Mark’s; 09 Brooks Temple-St. Stephen; 16 St. Matthews (Greensboro) Flack, Caroll A. - FE - 78 New Hope; 81 Glenwood-Providence; 86 Bethel-Palestine; 00 Dal: First Flack, Michael E. - FE - 06 Mills River Assoc.;11 Salem; 13 Concord-Union Fleming, Howard D. - FE - 95 Hky: First Assoc;99 Kvl: Pine Grove;07 Bethlehem (AL); 11 Granite Falls: First ; 15 First (Granite Falls) - Rhodhiss (Rhodhiss); 17 First (Granite Falls) Floyd, D. Benjamin - PE - 15 Central (Asheville) Daybreak Pastor; 15 No Appt; 17 Boone Associate (Blackburn’s Chapel Campus) Fongemy, Michael F. - FE - 04 Temple Hill;08 Crossroads Assoc (Kannapolis Campus); 13 Journey Forbes, Virginia L. - RE - 92 St, Duke;93 Bmt: Ebenezer;99 Cht: St Luke;03 Avl: HaywoodSt;04 Retired. Ford, A. Gayle - RE - 58 St; 60 Mtn Park-Grassy Creek; 64 WS: Hiatt-Grace; 67 Pisgah; 71 Abo: First Assoc; 72 Terrell; 77 Mgn: North; 81 Cht: Calvary; 85 Mt Pleasant (GR); 91 Ntn: Abernethy Mem; 95 Stallings; 00 Retired (02 /Ran: Mt Lebanon); 03 Retired (03 /Cht: Cole Mem); 04 Retired/Mon: Central Assoc; 14 Retired Foretich-McKey, Stephanie C. - OE - 17 St. Paul’s (Asheville) Forga, Amy W. - PL - 14 Pine Grove-Spring Creek Forrester, Jennifer L. - FL - 15 Highlands (Highlands) Assistant Foster, W. Randall - FE - 89 New Hope-Bethel;92 Christ (SA);98 Knp: Bethpage;06 Tyro. Foster-Beckerleg, Michelle L. - FD - 02 Warner Robins: Christ Min of Education and Evangelism (SouthGeorgia Conf); 02 WS: Ardmore Min of Education; 04 LvAb; 05 Jackson: Galloway Mem Min of Education (Mississippi Conf); 07 MS Conference Coordinator of Children and Family Ministries and Safe Sanctuaries; 09 HP: Covenant Min of Congregational Care Foust, William N. - FE - 02 Pisgah-Seagrove;07 Den: First-Canaan; 10 Tabernacle (LX); 14 Concord (Catawba); 17 Personal Leave; 17 Center (Yadkinville) Fouts, Sarah S. - RE - 04 Harper’s-Cedar Valley-Mt Zion; 09 Cedar Valley-Mt. Zion; 12 Retired; 16 Dana(Dana) Fowler, John W. - FE - 81 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove;83 Caroleen-Chase;87 Asbury (CH);93 Cashiers;99 Len: First;08 Frn: First.;12 First (Morganton); 17 Higgins Memorial (Burnsville) Fox, D. Bryan Jr - RE - 71 Knp: Trinity Assoc;74 South Randolph;80 GrQ: Shiloh;85 Tryon;88 Stokesdale;92 Gbo: St John’s;95 Lib: First-Liberty Grove;00 Gbo: Newlyn St;02 WS: Northeast Winston;03 Bethesda (NE);07 Retired. Franklin, J. Keith - FE - 86 Bmt: St Mark’s; 93 Ran: Mt Lebanon; 95 Tryon; 03 Moriah (GR); 04 Jefferson; 11 North Wilkesboro: First; 16 Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons); 16 Weaverville; 16 Medical Leave; 17 New Salem (Statesville) Franks, Christopher A. - FE - 04 Asst Prof, High Point Univ; 10 Assoc Prof of Religion, High Point Univ Freeman, George M. - FE - 77 St;79 Level Cross-Ebenezer;81 Mt Tabor;83 Seagrove;85 Bmt: South Point;86 Cht: Providence Assoc;91 Cullowhee;95 Avl: Biltmore;96 Brv: First;01 Oak Ridge;02 Hky: First;07 Gas: First.;11 Monroe: Central;17 Sedge Garden (Kernersville) Freeman, Gregory D. - FE - 82 St;83 Saint Paul’s;87 Pleasant Union-Julian;93 FCy: Pleasant Grove;97 Gbo: Lee’s Chapel;04 Cht: Cole Mem; 10 Lewisville: Harmony Grove-Sharon Freeman, Margaret Davis - OD - 07 Frn: First Min of Education; 10 Franklin: First Deacon Assoc Freeman, Patrick - RE - 91 Tr fm Kansas East Conf; 91 QuallaParish:Cherokee-Olivet; 99 Retired Freeze, Amy Foley - FE - 05 Ntn: First Assoc; 09 Mooresville: Broad Street; 13 Christ (Morganton); 17 Director of Community/ Faith Development, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity Friddle, Donna S. - PE - 13 Spring Hill-Welch Memorial; 16 Sandy Ridge - Northwood Friddle, G. H. [Bart] Jr - PL - 05 Gbo: St Paul; 15 St Paul-Proximity Fritts, Robert E. Jr - RE - 74 St;77 Piney Mtn-Davis Chapel-Pisgah;80 US Navy Chaplain;92 Bonds Grove-Marvin;94 Dellwood-Shady Grove;99 Pelham-Hickory Grove;02 Retired. Fry, Kaye H. - FE - 03 Cornatzer; 05 No Appt; 06 Discon; 07 Reinst; 07 Bethlehem (GR) Asst; 13 Cleveland - Knox Chapel (Cleveland); 13 Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet, Savannah); 16 Mt Lebanon (Randleman) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 117

Fuentes, Clarissa Y. - FE - 01 Gbo: St Paul; 03 Tabernacle Asst (GR); 04 St (CPE Resident); 05 Staff Chaplain, Grady Hosp; 08 Rural Life Chaplain, Hinton Rural Life Center; 11 UNC Asheville Campus Min; 15 Exec Dir Project Salud y Paz, Guatemala Fulcher, J. Rodney - RE - 89 Sandy Ridge;90 Midway Cir;91 Tr fm NorthCarolina Conf;92 WS: Oak Summit;97 WS: Northeast Winston;98 Retired. Fulk, Joseph M. III - FE - 10 Pilot View-Shoals-Whitakers Chapel; 13 Shoals-Whitakers Chapel; 16 Good Hope (Lexington) Fulk, Joseph M. Jr - RE - 80 St; 81 Lex: First Assoc; 83 Jonesville-Maple Springs; 90 Spindale; 96 Sylva: First; 01 Director of Ministries, Givens Estates.;11 Retired Fulker, Gary R. - FL - 02 Dvr: Bethel; 07 Lebanon (Denver); 16 No Appt; 16 Northbrook (Macedonia - Reep’s Grove) Furr, Jimmie C. - RE - 68 New Hope-Bethel; 73 Ansonville; 76 Sunshine; 79 Mgn: Bethel; 81 Northbrook; 84 New Hope-Trinity; 88 Fairview (HP); 92 Knp: Memorial; 94 Alb: Tabernacle; 96 Asbury (CH); 00 Retired/ Wadesboro: Wade-Hanna Chapel Gaddy, Daniel W. - FE - 88 Bethany (AL);93 Morning Star;94 Bright Hope Laurel/Madison Co Housing Project;95 LvAb;95 Murphy Cir I;96 LvAb;98 Shooting Creek Cir (Ledford’s Chapel-Sweetwater)/ClayCo Parish;01 LvAb;02 Ranger-Tomotla;05 Glencoe.;11 Clyde: Central; 14 Central (Clyde)-Louisa Chapel (Clyde); 17 West Jefferson Gaddy, Debra L. - FE - 97 Congregational Ministries (Min of ChristianEduc), Avl: Trinity;02 LvAb/Hvl: First Assoc;05 Hvl: First Assoc; 12 Incapacity Leave Gager, Douglas W. - RL - 08 Central Falls; 16 Retired Galloway, Jimmy W. - RE - 79 Newdale; 80 Adm as deacon in PM fm Southern Baptist Ch; 82 East Macon Charge; 83 US Army Chaplain; 87 Avl: Elkwood; 89 Balfour-Moore’s Grove; 94 Belwood;97 Camp Ground; 99 Northbrook; 04 South Macon; 06 Mt Harmony-Burke Chapel; 07 IncapLv; 13 Retired; 17 Retired/Dix Creek (Leicester) Garner, Ronald M. - FE - 00 Highlands Assoc;02 No Appt;04 WS: Mount Tabor Assoc; 11 WS: Mount Tabor, Meadlowlark Area Campus; 17 G3 (Winston-Salem) Garrard, William R. Jr - RE - 93 Rosman-Selica;96 WS: Wesley Mem;01 Taylorsville: First;03 Hky: St Luke’s Assoc/Bi-District (04 Statesville Dist) Coordof Hispanic Ministry;06 Hky: St Luke’s Assoc; 10 Retired Garrison, Nancy C. - DC - 08 Exec Director, Brooks-Howell Home; 15 Retired Gaska, Beverly E. - RE - 97 Pisgah-Trinity; 99 HP: Wesley Mem Assoc; 03 Avl: Asbury Mem; 06 Sparta; 08 Mt. Vernon; 10 Summerfield; 13 Mount Carmel (Reidsville); 14 Retired; 17 Retired/Liberty (Mocksville) Gay, David L. - RE - 92 Webster Cir;93 Snow Hill-Iotla;99 Oak Hill (MA);07 New Salem; 17 Retired Gaylord, Jonathan A. - PE - 14 Providence (McDowell); 16 Providence - West Marion Gehring, Michael J. - FE - 91 Tr fm North Arkansas Conf; 91 Cht: Providence Assoc; 94 Bethany (NW); 99 Can: Central; 03 Lcn: First; 11 Statesville: Broad Street Geiger, Sherron O. - RL - 09 Maiden’s Chapel; 11 Retired/Maiden’s Chapel; 13 No appt; 15 /South Macon Assistant; 16 /Mulberry (Otto) Gerhardt, William F. - RE - 69 St;71 Wesley Chapel;73 Pisgah-Trinity;77 Plateau-Wesley Chapel;83 Asbury (Char);86 LvAb;91 Chaplain/Counselor, ADDLife Addiction Services;92 Ccd: Central Assoc;97 Cold Springs;01 McKendree-Morrows Chapel (03 Retired/);05 Retired/McKendree; 12 Retired German, Susan D. - RE - 94 Ccd: Forest Hill Assoc;01 Knp: North;07 Vanderburg.; 14 Memorial-Patton; 17 Retired Gibbons, Charles F. - RE - 77 Shiloh-Bethany;81 Brv: First Assoc (82 /Assoc Prof;(85 /Campus Minister)), Brevard College;86 WS: Konnoak Hills;89 Drx: Christ;93 Sharon-Boiling Springs;96 Etowah;02 Bmt: Park St;08 Retired/ChG: Oak Grove. Gibbs, Doris W. [Dottie] - RE - 91 Gbo: St Paul; 93 Cht: Duncan Mem (94 /Director, Reach Out Ministries); 96 Balfour-Moore’s Grove; 97 Christ (AS); 04 Retired (05 /Wvl: First Assoc); 07 Retired. Gibbs, Lewis C. - RE - 64 Union Grove-Olin;66 Rhodhiss-Ebenezer;68 St;71 Hky: St John’s;73 Mt Olivet;79 Avl: Groce;84 Cht: St Stephen;87 Missionary to Kenya;89 Gbo: Centenary;93 Cht: Hickory Grove;96 Asheville Dist Supt;01 Retired. Gibbs, Rex L. - RE - 74 St;76 Saluda-Columbus;78 Sal: First Assoc;81 Mocksville Cir;84 Dellwood-Shady Grove;87 Mdn: First;92 New Salem;98 Bethel (Midland);04 Mineral Springs;06 Cht: Pleasant Grove; 10 Kings Mt.: Central; 16 Retired. Gibert, Ann S. - FE - 99 Huntersville Assoc; 03 Cht: St Paul; 05 IncapLv; 12 Personal Lv; 15 Webster Federated Church (Central Mass Dist, New England Conf) Gibson, Thomas L. - FE - 77 St;80 Pisgah (WS);84 Williamson’s Chapel;90 Wkn: Morris Chapel;95 Boone: Boone;00 Hky: St Luke’s;07 Gbo: Guilford College. Gibson, William D. - FE - 03 Redeemer’s Light Mission Asst; 03 Mount Pleasant Assoc (GR); 07 FaithWalk (NS); 15 Director of Strategic Faith Community Development of the Pacific Northwest Conf Giese, Kelly L. - FE - 04 Fellowship Church; 12 Baltimore (East Bend); 17 Personal Leave Gilbert, Douglass W. - RE - 60 Mbr of Memphis Conf;65 Tr fm Memphis Conf; 65 Shady Grove;67 Cht: Wesley Heights;69 Dir, WS Downtown Church Ctr;74 WS: Trinity;81 Mgn: North;85 Elk: First;90 Cht: Central;96 Avl: Biltmore;98 Gbo: Irving Park;00 Retired. Giles, Sanford L. [Sandy] Jr - RE - 80 St; 81 Wesley Par Co-Pastor; 82 Mgn: First Assoc; 87 Avl: Abernethy; 91 WS: Pine Grove; 96 Elk: First; 04 Albemarle Dist Supt; 09 Waynesville: First; 17 Retired Giles, Susan S. - RE - 09 Waynesville: Faith-Francis Cove; 13 Rockwood; 15 Dean of the Chapel, Lake Junaluska; 16 First (Waynesville) Associate & Dean of the Chapel, Lake Junaluska; 17 Retired/Dean of the Chapel, Lake Junaluska Gilland, Jim C. - RE - 54 Trinity; 56 St; 59 Hky: Bethel; 62 Rose Chapel; 65 Avl: Oakley; 68 Cullowhee; 73 Cht: Hawthorne Lane; 78 Brv: First; 80 Stv: Broad St; 84 Greensboro Dist Supt; 90 Cht: Providence; 98 Retired Glahn, Phyllis L. - FD - 97 Abuse Prevention Coordinator, KARE; 98 Case Mgr, Haywood Co Council on Aging/Dellwood Asst; 99 Case Mgr, Haywood Co Council on Aging; 99 Pastoral Asst, Dellwood; 01 Sylva: First Assoc (LayMinistry and Discipleship); 06 LvAb; 08 Activity Director,Arbor Terrace; 08 Activity Director,Brooks- Howell; 11 Transitional Leave; 12 Personal Leave; 12 Mars Hill; 16 Transitional Leave; 16 St. Luke Deacon Associate (Spartanburg Dist, SC Conf) Glass, Beth D. - RE - 86 St;87 MtA: Franklin Heights-Maple Grove;90 TempleHill-Roaring River;91 St, NC Bapt Hosp CPE;91 Chaplain, RoanokeMem Hosp;93 Exec Dir, Transylvania Christian Min (93 /LakeToxaway);94 Executive Dir, Transylvania Christian Min;00 LvAb;01 Bethesda-Pine Hall;02 Bethesda (NE);03 Porter- Randall;05 Retired/Mars Hill-Pleasant Gap;07 Retired/Mars Hill; 12 Retired Glover, Kendall C. - RL - 97 Peace-Zion Hill; 99 Chestnut Grove-Piney Grove; 05 Madison Cir Asst; 06 Wither’s Chapel; 07 Mitchell (08 -Cox Chapel); 09 Asheboro Circuit (Mitchell-Cox Chapel-St. Mark’s); 12 Retired Gobble, Danny R. - FE - 02 Providence (SA); 14 Personal Leave; Godfrey, Carmen B. [Randi] - RA - 91 Tabernacle (LE); 96 Sal: Coburn Mem; 99 Seaside Assoc(North Carolina Conf); 02 Bess Chapel-Bethlehem; 06 Retired; 17 Retired/Double Shoals-Rehobeth-St. Paul’s Goforth, J. Curtis - FE - 05 Badin-Richfield; 10 Mount Tabor-Woodleaf;12 Asbury Memorial (Asheville) Golden, Jacob B. Jr - RE - 76 St; 78 El Bethel-Hoey Mem; 80 Ccd: Center; 85 Pastoral Volunteer, Nicaragua; 86 WS: Children’s Home; 87 Cht: Spencer Mem; 90 Harrisburg; 01 Cht: Cokesbury; 04 SabLv; 05 LvAb; 06 Chaplain, Trinity Episcopal School; 13 Transitional Lv; 15 Retired Golden, Jonathan L. - FE - 80 St; 81 Avery’s Creek-Fanning Chapel; 86 St; 87 Mount Vernon; 92 Avl: Asbury Mem; 95 St, Loyola; 02 Hky: First Assoc/Therapist, Meth Couns Service; 04 Therapist, Methodist Counseling Center; 16 Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group (name change from MCCS) Goldston, Robert J. - RE - 54 West Macon;57 Tvl: West End;60 Mvl: Broad St;64 Abo: Calvary;67 Roberta;68 Retired;73 Alcohol Coordinator (Substance Abuse Counselor),Davidson Co Mental Health Center;89 Substance Abuse Counselor, Forsyth Psychiatric Assoc;94 Retired. Goode, Michael H. - FE - 92 Forsyth-Stokes;97 WS: Green St;00 Shady Grove (LE);07 Mount Pleasant (GR); 10 Huntersville; 13 Hickory Grove (Charlotte) ; 15 First (China Grove) Gordon, A. Franklin Jr - RE - 76 Laurel Hill-Brown’s View; 78 Murphy Cir/Cherokee Co Par; 82 Norwood Cir; 87 KMt: Grace; 91 Grace Chapel-Ebenezer; 98 Glen Alpine; 06 Montmorenci; 12 Gay’s Chapel (Salisbury); 16 The Arbor (Salisbury)(church name change); 17 Retired 118 Western North Carolina Conference

Gordon, Gregory B. - FE - 89 Knp: Royal Oaks;94 Cht: Commonwealth;97 Tvl: West End;05 Laboratory-Mary’s Grove; 09 Prospect-Mt. Pleasant; 15 Jackson Park (Kannapolis) Gordon, Mary B. - RL - 02 Glen Alpine Asst;06 Montmorenci Asst; 12 Gay’s Chapel Asst (Salisbury); 16 The Arbor Asst (Salisbury) (church name change); 17 Retired Gosnell, Arnold P. - FE - 06 Concord (LE); 2010 Lexington: Trinity;13 Centenary (Clemmons); 15 Farmington-Wesley Chapel Gottula, Kay W. - RE - 76 St; 78 HP: Northwood; 83 Cedar Falls-Central Falls; 87 Abo: Calvary; 91 Tvl: Trinity; 95 GrQ: Shiloh; 02 IncapLv; 17 Retired Gould, Richard J. - RA - 91 Shooting Creek Cir/Clay Co Parish;95 Beaverdam-Piney Grove;00 Hopewell (AL);07 Asbury (GA).;11 Retired; 12 Clarksbury (Thomasville); 15 South Davidson Gould, Shelia M. - RL - 03 Hopewell Asst (AL); 07 Asbury Asst (GA); 08 High Shoals-Iron Station (GA); 11 Retired; 15 /Clarksbury (Thomasville); 17 Retired Graves, Elizabeth L. - FE - 86 Stv: Broad St Assoc; 89 Gas: Myrtle-Bethea; 92 Gas: Myrtle-Southwest Gastonia; 93 Whittier; 96 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc; 03 Gbo: Centenary Assoc; 08 Littlejohn; 11 Hickory: Highland ; 15 Burkhead (Winston-Salem); 17 Epworth (Concord) Graves, James H. - RE - 81 Empire Cir;86 Raleigh’s Crossroads-Peace-Zion Hill;87 Cht: First Assoc;89 Cht: Simpson-Gillespie;95 Sby: Durham-Philadelphia;97 HP: Memorial;01 Statesville Dist Supt;08 Conf Program Staff; 10 Retired Graves, Mae P. - RL - 08 Mott’s Grove; 13 Retired; Gray, Dennis L. - PL - 14 Pine Bluff-Locust Gray, Juan P. - RE - 98 Avl: Berry Temple;99 Tr fm Western New York Conf;00 WS: St Andrew’s;03 Dean of Students, Edward Waters College;03 LvAb;08 New Goshen; 13 Retired. Gray, Madeline D. - RE - 95 Cht: Sharon Assoc;98 Gas: First Assoc;02 Cht: Kilgo;05 Brv: St Timothy;06 Centenary (LE); 09 Charlotte: Thrift; 10 Retired Green, David L. - PL - 14 Grace (Leicester)- Dix Creek; 16 Grace - Bell (Leicester) Green, Roger L. - RL - 00 Ramseur Circuit;08 Zion Hill.;11 Peace-Zion Hill; 16 Zion Hill (Colfax); 17 Retired Greene, David S. - FE - 93 St, Candler; 94 El Bethel-Hoey Mem; 98 WS: Central Terrace; 02 Gibsonville; 09 Newton: First; 16 Salem (Denver) Greene, Janet J. - OF - 09 South Macon Charge Asst; 12 South Macon; 15 Clark’s Chapel (Franklin) - Union (Franklin) Greene, Lara W. [Willis] - FE - 94 Lcn: First Assoc;98 WS: Union Ridge;02 Gibsonville Assoc; 09 Newton: First Assoc.; 16 First (Newton) Grice, Franklin W. - RE - 67 St;68 Fair View;73 Mgn: Zion Mem/Burke Outreach Min;77 Spindale;84 LJ: Long’s Chapel;91 Kvl: Main St;95 Brv: First;96 Northeast Dist Supt;01 WS: Ardmore;06 Retired. Griffis, Thomas L. - RE - 75 St;76 Etowah;78 Avl: Central Assoc;81 Grace-Hiatt;83 Yadkinville;88 Jefferson;95 Frn: First;99 Sal: First;07 Hky: St Luke’s.;11 Retired Griffiths, Glenn S. - RE - 79 Wade (81 -Hanna Chapel);86 Wesley Chapel;90 Tvl: Unity;95 Gbo: College Place;99 Kingswood;03 HP: Rankin Mem;04 Gbo: Lee’s Chapel;08 Retired. Griswold, Nancy K. - FD - 09 Nurse Anesthetist, Unifour Anesthesia Associates, P.A.; 15 St. Luke’s (Hickory) Deacon Associate; 17 Transition Leave Groce, Kelley Greene - FE - 91 St, Duke;92 St, Duke CPE; 93 Gbo: Guilford College Assoc; 01 Summerfield; 10 Lexington: First; 14 Centenary (Greensboro) Grogan, Jennifer W. - FE - 99 Tvl: Johnsontown;08 Mt Pleasant-Tabernacle.; 15 First (Randleman) Groome, James I. III - PL - 10 Mt Shepherd;12 Mount Shepherd-West Chapel; 13 Trinity (Lexington); 15 Matton’s Grove-Richfield; 17 Shiloh (Liberty) Grubbs, Raymond L. - RE - 91 Cht: Sharon Assoc; 93 Gas: Trinity; 96 Counselor (97 Assoc Dir), Presbyterian Samaritan Counseling Center; 04 Pastoral Counselor (06 Director), Balanced Life, Inc.; 16 Retired/ Exec Dir, Balanced Life, Inc.; 17 Retired Guy, Charles R. - RE - 75 Matton’s Grove-Zion; 78 Harrisburg; 82 Friendship; 84 Pisgah; 90 Knp: Mt Mitchell; 99 Ccd: Rocky Ridge; 08 IncapLv; 13 Retired Guy, David A. - RE - 82 Tr fm South Carolina Conf;82 Chaplain, Wesley Nursing Ctr;93 SabLv;94 Liberty-Zion;99 Gbo: Proximity;02 IncapLv;06 Retired. Gwyn, Bruce L. - FE - 87 Locust-Oakboro;95 Mocks;01 Millers Creek;06 Mineral Springs (07 -Heath Memorial).;12 Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant) Hacklander, Paul K. - FE - 77 WS: Maple Springs Assoc;79 Trn: Trinity Mem;84 Mars Hill;88 LvAb;92 Bright Hope Laurel;93 Avl: Groce Assoc;95 Avl: Acton;07 Andrews; 09 Incapacity Leave Hadley, R. Britton Jr - RL - 70 St, Emory; 72 Wingate; 76 Monroe: Central Assoc; 81 LvAb; 83 SurrMinOff; 04 Monroe: Central Asst (Evangelism); 14 Retired Hagans, Rodney H. Jr - RE - 77 Cedar Falls;79 Jamestown Assoc;80 Palm Tree (81 -Mt Harmony);83 Bethel-Shiloh;84 LvAb;86 West Yadkin;87 Avl: Bethesda;89 LvAb;91 Camp Ground;97 Spc: Central;02 Mount Pleasant (SA);04 LvAb;05 Avl: Trinity; 17 Retired Hagerman, Leigh Anne - FD - 14 Providence Exec. Dir Hagler, Gerald C. Jr - PL - 03 Mt Carmel Asst (SA);06 Mt Carmel (SA); 09 No appt; 11 Mt Carmel (SA); 12 No appt; 14 Pastor, Main Street Mission; 14 First (China Grove) Assistant; Hahn, Benny B. - RE - 99 Gbo: Greensboro Korean;01 Dobson-Stony Knoll;04 Tr fm SouthIndiana Conf;06 Dobson;07 Retired. Hahn, Raymond J. - RE - 52 Tr fm Kentucky Conf; 52 Hazelwood;54 Snow Hill-Iotla;56 Crabtree;59 Franklinville;63 HP: Ward St;67 Gbo: Calvary;71 Oak Ridge- Morehead;73 Oak Ridge;75 Ran: First;79 Bethany;83 LvAb;84 Lex: Christ Chapel-Ebenezer;90 Cedar Falls-Central Falls;91 Retired. Haines, Stephen D. - RE - 75 St;77 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc;79 Knp: Memorial;84 Bethany (NW);88 Sal: Milford Hills;94 Weaverville99 Gbo: Guilford College;07 Sal: First.;14 retired Haire, Earle R. - RE - 53 Gethsemane;57 Sedge Garden;61 Valdese;66 Sby: Aldersgate;71 Stv: Broad St;74 Salisbury Dist Supt;80 Lex: First;84 Hvl: First;90 Statesville Dist Supt;96 Retired. Halipilias, Charles B. - FE - 78 St;81 Abo: Central Assoc;82 Kistler’s Chapel-Tanner’s Grove;87 Providence (SA);89 Pelham-Hickory Grove;93 Cht: St James;96 Gas: Covenant;00 Avl: St Paul’s;02 Knp: Jackson Park; 10 Kimesville: Mt Pleasant;12 Mount Carmel (Winston-Salem) ; 15 Madison (Madison) Hall, Carrilea Potter - PE - 15 Broad Street Associate (Statesville) Hall, L. Elaine - FE - 09 Georgetown University, Chaplain in Residence (and Assoc. Min, Springfield, VA Conf); 12 Springfield Assoc (VA Conf); 13 Bethelview-Valle Crucis; 17 St. Matthews (Morganton) Hall, Raymond O. - RE - 84 Tr fm Rocky Mountain Conf; 84 Exec Director (President), The Methodist Home, Inc(Aldersgate RetirementCommunity); 07 Retired Hall, Ron L. - RE - 57 St;59 Asheboro Cir;60 Cedar Falls-Central Falls;61 Abo: West Bend;65 Gas: Faith;69 Gbo: West Market St Assoc;72 Avl: Central Assoc (Educ);79 Tr to North Georgia Conf;84 Tr fm North Georgia Conf;84 Cht: Myers Park Assoc;97 Retired. Hall, Wesley L. Jr - PE - 13 Morehead Assistant; 13 Level Cross-Siloam Hallyburton, Bobby R. - FE - 00 Mgn: First Assoc;01 Friendship-Shady Grove; 14 Incapacity Leave; Halstead, Jolynn [Jody] - PL - 14 Faith Community Nurse, Haywood Street Respite (as Deaconess); 16 Sardis-Reeves Chapel; Hamilton, Gregory A. - FE - 15 Shiloh (Cabarrus [Concord]); 17 Transferred from Tennessee Hamlyn, David M. - FE - 91 Murphy Cir I/Cherokee Co Parish;93 Farmer;97 Ran: Mt Lebanon;01 RCg: Abernethy Mem;08 Spruce Pine.; 13 Friendship (Newton) Hammett, G. Danielle - FL - 02 Boiling Springs;04 KMt: Grace;07 Franklinville-Rehobeth; 09 Mt. Carmel (SA); 09 Eden: Spray; 14 Shiloh (Liberty)-White’s Chapel (Liberty); 15 Shiloh (Liberty); 17 Bethesda-Cramer Memorial-Lowell/Smyre Hammill, Terry L. - RE - 58 St;60 Providence;64 Knp: Royal Oaks;68 Francis Asbury;73 Sylva: First;80 Cht: Mouzon;86 Avl: Biltmore;89 LvAb;90 Harrison;97 Retired. Hammond, J. Harold - RL - 90 Abo: Legend Park;93 Flag Springs-NewHope Assoc;97 Farmer;05 Retired (06 /Mt Shepherd); 10 Retired only; 11 Retired/ Franklinville-Rehobeth Hampton, Jennifer B. - FE - 11 Statesville: Broad Street Associate ; 15 Sunrise (Lewisville) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 119

Hamrick, James R. II - FE - 98 Rock Grove;03 Rocky Mount. Hamrick, Jeffery M. - FE - 12 West Forsyth; 17 First (Troutman) Hamrick, Laura Beaver - FE - 02 WS: Centenary Assoc;06 MtM: Fair View Assoc; 09 Eden: Leaksville Associate; 10 Badin; 14 Central Associate (Monroe) Hamrick, Patrick S. - FE - 92 Newton Mearns Assoc, Glasgow, Scotland;94 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc;96 Gethsemane;98 WS: Northeast Winston;02 Gbo: Asbury;06 MtM: Fair View; 09 Eden: Leaksville; 10 Albemarle: Main Street; 11 Executive Minister, Fountain Street Church (Michigan); 13 First Pastor of Finance & Administration Hand, Dawn M. - FE - 06 Matthews Assoc; 11 Chief Program Officer, Foundry (Greater Wash Dist, Baltimore-Wash Conf); 14 Foundry Executive Pastor/Chief of Staff (Greater Wash Dist, Baltimore-Wash Conf) Hand, Stephanie M. - FD - 08 Cht: Mouzon Min of Education; 09 Faith Community Outreach Coor, WISH; 11 Charlotte: Providence Deacon Associate; 14 Church Vitality Strategist; 16 Metro Church Vitality Strategist Handy, Bruce H. Jr - PE - 07 Shiloh (Cabarrus); 11 No appt; 14 Harmony (Harmony); 17 Marshville (Marshville) Hannah, Lisa Hartzog - FE - 03 Shiloh-Randolph;05 Shiloh (GR);06 Avl: Asbury Mem.;12 Montmorenci; 16 Oak Hill (Candler); 17 Personal Leave Harbin, Christopher B. - OF - 17 Kerr Street (Concord) Hardin, E. Wannamaker Jr - RE - 67 Tr fm South Carolina Conf; 67 Deerfield-Banner Elk; 68 Business Manager (70 Prof), Brevard College; 73 Avl: Oakley; 79 Blair Rd; 85 WS: Mt Tabor; 89 Cht: First; 95 Winston-Salem Dist Supt; 00 Hvl: First; 03 Retired Harkey, Ellen S. - RE - 89 Gold Hill-Bethlehem;93 Abo: Central Assoc;97 Spring Hill;00 Rockwell;04 Oak Grove-Palm Tree;06 Pisgah (WS);08 IncapLv. Harrelson, Claudia G. - RE - 80 St; 81 Len: First Assoc; 83 Davie; 86 Avery Parish Assoc (87 Avery Parish); 91 West Rowan; 95 Unity; 99 Beulah-Concord; 04 Sparta; 06 Stokesdale; 10 Union County Parish; 12 St Paul (Hamptonville)-Mountain Grove; 16 Retired/St Paul-Mountain Grove Harrill, Michael B. Jr - PL - 00 Bollinger’s Chapel-Warlick’s Chapel; 04 Pleasant Hill (MA); 05 Golden Valley-Pinnacle; 07 Nesbitt’s Chapel; 09 Bell; 10 Rocky Springs-Carsons Chapel; 13 Mountain View-Snow Creek; 15 Mountain View (Statesville) - Wesley Chapel (Hamptonville); 17 Swannanoa - Tabernacle (Black Mountain) Harrill, Michael B. Sr - RA - 77 Denton’s Chapel-Mt Pleasant (78 -Bollinger’s Chapel);79 Mt Moriah-New Home;84 Grassy Creek;86 Bethlehem-Bess Chapel (91 Bess Chapel-Bethlehem);93 Pelham-Hickory Grove;97 Friendship-Oak Grove;01 Oak Grove-Palm Tree;04 Shiloh (Cabarrus);07 Retired/KMt: Grace; 10 Retired only Harris, Alanda B. - PL - 02 Ran: St Peter’s-Ferree’s Chapel Asst;03 Abo: Asheboro Cir Asst;04 Abo: St Mark’s-Mitchell;07 Grays Chapel Asst. Harris, Bonnie P. - FE - 99 Tabernacle (LE);04 Gas: Trinity;07 Kvl: Pine Grove.;12 Center (Yadkinville); 17 Vanderburg (Mooresville) Harris, Michael L. - FE - 04 Newdale;07 Highlands Assoc;08 Cht: Kilgo.;11 Charlotte: Commonwealth-First Hmong-Kilgo Cooperative Parish; 13 Kilgo-St Luke; 14 The Vine UMC; 17 Bethlehem (Waxhaw) Harris, Nathan A. - OF - 16 Brooks Temple Harris, Otto D. III - FE - 04 WCv: St Mary’s; 07 Gbo: Union Memorial; 15 St Mark’s (Charlotte) Harris, Robert M. - RE - 63 Fairview (65 -Sharon-Nesbitt’s);76 Friendship/North Iredell Cooperative Min;81 Smithtown;85 Conf Approved (General) Evangelist;(95 /Nesbitt’s Chapel);98 Retired. Harris, Samuel T. - FL - 17 Coleridge (Concord, Maple Springs, Mount Olivet) Harris, Vincent A. - PL - 05 Cht: Plaza Asst; 2007 Cht: Sanctuary (NS) Asst; 13 Mott’s Grove Harrison, Susan H. - PD - 12 Fair View (Mooresville) Minister of Spiritual Growth; 16 Fair View (Mooresville) Minister of Spiritual Growth Harry, Randolph H. - FE - 96 Hopewell (GA) (98 -Rehobeth);99 BCy: First;06 Brv: St Timothy; 09 Cashiers ; 15 District Superintendent - Smoky Mountain Hart, James T. II - FL - 14 Altamont-Jonas Ridge; 17 Campus Pastor, The Crossnore School Hartman, Ronald E. - FL - 04 Roberta Asst;05 Discon;06 Reinst;06 Woodleaf; 10 Davis Chapel-Piney Mtn.; 14 North (Kannapolis) Hartsell, Claude J. - RE - 59 Camp Ground;60 New Hope-Bethel;62 Casar;65 Cooleemee;69 Pineville;73 WS: Central Terrace;77 Mvl: Broad St-Jones Mem;79 Mvl: Broad St;82 Gbo: Carraway;88 Knp: Bethpage;91 Cht: Covenant;93 Retired. Hartweg, Rhonda D. - FE - 04 Pelham; 07 Wingate; 11 Polkton Associate and Union County Mission; 12 Harrison Associate; 15 Family Leave Harvey, Jason W. - FE - 01 Mgn: First Assoc;04 Stv: Broad Sreet Assoc.;11 Greensboro: College Place Hassel, Jeffrey A. - FE - 94 HP: First Assoc;96 Love’s Chapel-Wesleyanna;99 Missionary to Lithuania;05 Gas: Maylo;08 Davidson Assoc; 12 Transitional Lv; 13 Personal Lv; 14 Executive Director for the Development of Indigenous Maya (Guatemala) Hatherly, Kirk L. - FE - 94 St, Duke;95 Avl: Groce Assoc;98 Mount Carmel (NE);05 Hsv: First. Hatley, David B. - PL - 01 Bethesda-Parkway;08 Mt Zion (AL). Hatley, Mary T. - FL - 05 Cold Springs Asst.; 17 Cedar Grove (Norwood) Haverkamp, Keith R. - OR - 17 Retired/Bald Creek - Pensacola Hawk, J. Harry - RE - 69 Shooting Creek Cir/Clay Co Par;73 Rockwood-Beaverdam;76 Lawndale-Double Shoals;80 Stony Hill;83 Taylorsville;88 Bryson City;93 Bethlehem (AL);96 Retired (97 /Shooting Creek Assoc);97 Retired/Andrews Assoc;03 Retired. Hawkins, G. Lynn - RE - 91 Harper’s-Cedar Valley;95 Len: Trinity-Mt Olivet;04 HHCP: Hiddenite-South River; 13 Retired. Hawkins, P. David - AM - 03 Table Rock Asst; 05 Ebenezer (MA); 09 Oak Grove (MA); 13 Oak Grove-Cedar Grove; 17 New River (Calvary - Zion) Hawkins, W. Thornton - RE - 52 St;54 Polkville-Rehobeth;56 Francis Asbury;60 Guilford College;64 Rvl: First;66 Mur: First;71 Can: Central;75 Cht: Pleasant Grove;77 Midway;80 Sal: Main St-Long St;85 Hsv: First/Clay Co Parish;92 Retired (95 /Francis Asbury);95 Retired. Hayes, Jeanette T. - FE - 98 Madison Cir Asst (NE);03 Garrett’s Grove-Camp Springs.;12 Elkin-Jonesville Hayner, Glenda D. - FL - 09 Fairview: Sharon; 10 Elkwood-Fairview: Sharon;11 Cummings Memorial;12 Cummings Memorial-Fanning Chapel; 13 Cummings Memorial; 16 Nesbitt’s Chapel-Fairview Sharon Haynes, B. Parker - FE - 14 Myers Park Associate (Charlotte) Haynes, Donald W. - RE - 54 Oakdale; 58 Union Grove; 62 New Salem; 66 Frn: First; 70 WS:Burkhead; 73 Abo: First; 77 Stv: Broad St; 80 Vice-Presidentof Institutional Advancement, St Paul School of Theology; 82 HP: Christ; 84 Mon: Central; 88 Conf Director of Ministries; 92 Charlotte Dist Supt; 95 Hvl: First; 96 Sal: First; 99 Retired (03 /Level Cross-Ebenezer); 03 Retired Haynes, J. O’Neil - FE - 74 Whittier Cir;76 Abo: West Chapel;80 Plains;86 Bryson City;88 Montmorenci;92 Bell-Leicester;98 Snow Hill (AS);05 Tryon; 10 Cold Springs;12 First (Forest City) Haywood-Baxter, Ann G. - FE - 01 CPE Resident, Duke;03 Pediatric Chaplain,Massachusetts General Hosp; 12 Transitional Leave; 12 Chaplain, Children’s Hospital Boston; 14 Chaplain, Boston Children’s Hospital (formerly CHB) Heafner, J. Patrick - RE - 62 St;64 Mgn: St Luke’s-Zion;67 Landis;71 Conf Coordinatorof Youth Min;73 Staff, CCOM;76 Cht: St Andrew’s;81 HP: First;84 Gbo: Irving Park;89 Cht: Memorial;93 WS: Maple Springs;97 Retired. Heafner-Heun, Susan A. - FE - 00 Mount Zion Assoc; 02 Gas: First Assoc; 07 Fairfield-Bethel; 09 Davidson Associate for Outreach and Nurture; 12 McKendree- Inclusion Community (NS); 17 Inclusion Community (Mooresville) - The Vine (Charlotte) Heath, Elaine A. - FE - 16 Duke Divinity School, Dean and Professor of Missional and Pastoral Theology Hedgecock, Abigail W. - FD - 08 WS: Centenary Minister with Children/Families; 11 Davidson Deacon Associate for Children’s Education; 14 Medical Leave; 17 Transitional Leave 120 Western North Carolina Conference

Hedgpeth, Edwin H. - RE - 75 Adm as deacon in PM fm Baptist Ch;75 Abo: Giles-Charlotte;78 Rockwell;81 HP: Montlieu Ave;83 Collier’s-Baton;87 Gas: Myrtle- Bethea;89 Mvl: Broad St;92 FCy: Pleasant Grove;93 Pleasant Union-Julian;95 Gbo: Proximity;97 Retired. Heermans, Elinor D. - RD - 91 Education, Davidson;93 Education, Cht: Hickory Grove; 09 Retired Heermans, Jan P. - RE - 73 St;76 Sal: First Assoc;78 WS: Children’s Home;85 Knp: Mt Mitchell;90 Salem (CH);07 Retired. Hefner, Phillip R. - OE - 16 Denton’s Chapel Hege, Jennifer A. - FE - 06 Hky: St Luke’s Assoc; 09 West Lincoln; 13 Antioch-Oak Grove; 15 First (Granite Falls) - Rhodhiss (Rhodhiss) Associate Minister of Outreach; 17 Transitional Leave Hege, Tyler G. - PL - 14 Bethel (King) - Mount Olivet (Walkertown); 15 Bethel (King) - Oak Grove (Rural Hall); 15 Bethel (King); 17 Salem (Mount Airy) - Epworth (Cana) Hellams, Andrew T. - FL - 12 Sandy Ridge (High Point); 16 Brown Summit-Friendship (Brown Summit) Helsabeck, Oliver W. - FE - 97 Forsyth-Stokes; 01 Center (NW); 06 Centenary (SA); 10 Yadkinville; 15 Fairfield (High Point); Henry, Theodore A. - PL - 12 Linville; 13 Pisgah-Linville Henson, Betty H. - PL - 01 Liberty-Piney Grove; 02 Elk Park-Liberty; 04 Liberty (MA); 07 Table Rock Asst; 12 No appt; 17 Creston Henson, Christopher D. - FE - 03 Wkn: Morris Chapel Assoc; 10 Smith Grove; 14 Incapacity Leave; 16 CPE Resident, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Student) Hepler, Lynda C. - FD - 10 Thomasville: Memorial Min of Children and Families Herbin, Faye L. - FE - 99 Tvl: Central; 10 Trinity: Trinity Memorial; 14 Abernethy Memorial (Newton) Herin, Thomas J. - RE - 68 St;72 Boone Assoc;74 Bunker Hill;80 Cht: St John’s;86 Director of Congregational Development, Charlotte Dist;93 Pineville;06 Gbo: College Place; 10 Retired Hermann, Rhonda L. - FD - 09 Charlotte: Dilworth Minister of Education; 12 First (Salisbury) Deacon Associate; 15 Blair Road Deacon Associate (Mint Hill) Herold, John W. - RE - 68 Carson’s Chapel-Fairview;69 Mt Hebron;71 No Appt;72 St;74 Wesley Par Assoc/Counselor, Rutherford Co Dept of MentalHealth;77 Avery Par Assoc;78 Hildebran;82 Len: Trinity-Mt Olivet;87 Plateau-Wesley’s Chapel;94 Beulah-Concord;99 Baton-Rhodhiss;02 Retired. Herron, Robert E. - RL - 01 New Hope-Bethel Co-Pastor; 03 New Hope-Bethel; 08 Liberty (ST); 13 Retired/Rocky Springs Herron, Virginia C. - RE - 97 Education, Cokesbury;00 Education, Knp: Trinity; 01 Knp: Trinity Assoc; 04 Alb: First St; 10 Concord: Harmony;12 Midway Associate (Narrow Gate Campus) (Kannapolis); 16 Opportunity House (Mission); 17 Retired Hershberger, Greg A. - FE - 98 Whittier;00 Providence (ST);03 Chaplain Resident, NC Baptist Hospital;05 Family Support Coordinator, Carolina Donor Services.14 :Personal Leave; 15 Hospice Chaplain, Vitas HealthCare Hester, J. Daniel - FE - 91 Cht: Memorial Assoc;95 Shiloh (Cabarrus);98 Mount Olivet (LE);04 Harrisburg.;11 Charlotte: St. Andrew’s Hiatt, J. David - FE - 09 Kistler’s-Lawndale; 14 Park Street (Belmont) Hickerson, Darren H. M. - PL - 17 Sunrise Assistant (Lewisville) Hileman, Jack L. - RE - 86 Boone Cir; 87 Tr fm Florida Conf; 89 Boone: Boone Assoc; 93 Alb: Main St; 95 Avl: Oakley; 01 Cold Springs; 02 Rehobeth (GR); 04 Coleridge; 08 Exec Director, Presbyterian Counseling Center; 14 Clinical Staff Director, Therapy Works Counseling, PLLC; 16 Retired Hill, J. Eric - FL - 15 Pleasant Hill (Candler) - Rockwood (Candler) Hill, Lauren E. - FE - 14 Student, CPE, CMC-NorthEast; 14 New Union (Asheboro) Hillman, Edgar L. III - FE - 81 St;83 Cht: Aldersgate;86 Rolling Hills;88 Lex: First Assoc;94 Fletcher;06 Rft: First.;11 Director of Ministries, Givens Estates; Hillyer, DeForest E. Jr - RE - 85 Avery Par Co-Pastor;86 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern BaptistChurch;86 Avery Parish;87 Matton’s Grove-Zion;89 Rockwell;95 Tvl: Unity;01 Mt Carmel (AL);04 Cht: Covenant;08 Retired. Hilton, R. Dale - RE - 61 Grace Chapel;64 Shiloh;66 No Appt;68 St;69 Oak Grove-Greater Mt Airy Par;72 Chapel Hill-Christ;79 Gray’s Chapel;84 Gbo: Proximity;89 Balls Creek;95 Gas: Bradley Mem;98 Retired/Kvl: Main St Min of Visitation;02 Retired. Hina, Peggy L. - DR - 77 Education, Brv: First;78 LvAb;82 Retired;93 Reactivated;93 Asheville Dist Program/Education Consultant;97 LvAb;98 Retired. Hinshaw, James E. - RE - 78 St, Duke; 79 Northbrook; 81 Mount Bethel (NW); 83 St, Emory; 87 Patient Rep, Dekalb Hosp; 89 Human Services Provider,Cobb- Douglas Counties; 91 Psychologist, Dekalb Crisis Intervntn; 96 Resident Volunteer, Open Door; 99 LbAv; 00 HonLoc; 03 Readm; 03 Counselor/Chaplain, Shepherd’s Inn, Atlanta Union Mission; 13 Transitional Leave; 13 Retired Hinson, Harrison L. - RE - 72 St;74 Hebron;75 Unionville;77 Fairview-Sharon-Nesbitt’s;81 Salem-Clark’s Chapel;85 Hildebran;88 Bmt: Ebenezer;93 Clm: Bethlehem;98 KMt: Central;01 Gas: Maylo;05 Waxhaw; 10 Retired; 17 Retired/Mount Carmel (Monroe) Hinson, Ronald B. II - PL - 15 Bethel (Archdale)-Liberty Grove (Trinity) Hinton, Bradley T. - PE - 13 Newdale (Burnsville); 16 Pine Grove (Albemarle) Hinton, Meredith A. - PD - 15 Spruce Pine Youth Missioner - Summit Student Ministries; 16 Weddington Youth Minister Hinton, Samuel R. - RA - 93 Bethany (HP);99 Stoneville;00 Lib: First-Liberty Grove;01 LvAb;06Retired. Hitch, Gervase C. - RE - 73 Mars Hill Assoc;75 No Appt;80 Bald Creek;80 Polkton;84 New London;91 Catawba;96 Sby: Lafayette St;04 Stv: Wesley Mem; 10 Retired;12 Snow Creek-Midway; 13 Midway (Statesville); 15 Retired Hitch, Janet M. - DR - 99ConfProgramStaff; 08Retired. Hobson, Bruce G. - RE - 63 Sheffield; 66 Tabernacle; 71 Gas: Trinity (73 /Crm: West); 77 Asbury (GA); 83 Dal: First; 89 Rehobeth; 95 Retired (96 /Pine Grove Co- Pastor); 99 Retired (00 /El Bethel); 05 Retired; 08 Retired/Trinity; 10 Retired Hobson, David H. - FE - 83 Albemarle Cir; 89 Toe Valley; 94 Oak Hill; 99 FCy: First; 06 Ccd: Forest Hill; 09 Hickory: Highland; 11 Salem (Denver); 16 Medical Leave Hobson, Freida H. - AM - 95 Fairview (MA);96 Table Rock Assoc/Fairview;97 Golden Valley-Pinnacle;02 FCy: First Assoc;05 FCy: Pleasant Grove;06 Ccd: Forest Hill Assoc; 09 Maiden: First;12 Crowell Memorial-Palm Tree; Hochmuth, Douglas E. - FE - 90 St, Asbury; 91 North Cleveland; 96 Eden: First; 01 Drx: Christ; 05 Bethesda (LE); 09 Winston-Salem: Mount Carmel; 12 First (Norwood); 16 Hiddenite Hockett, David C. - FE - 92 Haw River; 94 Gbo: Christ Assoc; 98 Gbo: St Timothy’s; 03 Sal: Milford Hills; 09 Concord: Forest Hill; 15 Boone (Boone) Hodgens, Robert H. - RL - 03 Edneyville; 05 Avondale-Cliffside; 12 Retired and Avondale-Cliffside Hodnett, Moses E. Jr - RE - 86 Elkin-Jonesville;90 Madison Cir (NE);93 WS: St Andrews-Grace (94 WS: St Andrew’s);00 Gbo: Mt Tabor-Celia Phelps;07 Eden: St John-Chapel Hill; 10 Thomasville: Central-Greensboro: Holmes Grove; 14 Randolph Charge; 15 Retired. Holder, W. Michael - FE - 84 St; 85 Elizabeth Chapel-Maple Grove; 91 Triplett; 95 Mar: First; 02 Abo: First; 12 First (Brevard) Holland, Arthur R. III - FE - 82 St;83 NWk: First Assoc;86 Salem;90 Prospect-Mt Pleasant;94 Lex: Trinity;98 Good Hope;05 Mount Carmel (NE); 09 Thomasville: Bethel; 13 Lafayette Street (Shelby) Holland, Cornelius - RE - 71 Randleman-St Peter’s;72 Collins Grove-Holmes Grove(74 /St Mary’s);76 Bass Chapel-Peace-Collins Grove;77 Bass Chapel-Collins Grove;82 New Goshen;88 Mvl: Port City;91 Hky: Hartzell Mem-McQueen’s Chapel;02 Retired/Hky: Hartzell Mem-McQueen’s Chapel;03 Retired; 09 Retired/Pilot Mtn: Lovell’s Chapel; 10 Retired Holland, Jimmie W. - RA - 68 Shoals;69 Fairview;72 Moravian Falls;76 Albemarle Cir;80 Palmyra-Hickory Ridge;83 Bethel-Marvin;85 Knp: Royal Oaks;88 Mount Tabor;94 Retired/Thurmond;95 Retired. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 121

Hollar, Angela B. - FE - 07 Bmt: Ebenezer; 16 Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate Holliday, Boyd M. - RE - 74 St; 76 MtA: Central Assoc; 79 Gbo: Grace Assoc; 82 St; 83 Gbo: Centenary Assoc; 87 LvAb; 91 Gbo: Hickory Grove; 96 Salem (AL); 98 Gbo: Bessemer; 05 HP: Rankin Mem; 12 Retired Hood, James A. - FE - 07 Bethel (Midland) Asst;08 Ccd: Kerr Street; 17 Opportunity House (Mission) Hood, Roy L. - RP - 92 Bald Creek (93 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern Baptist Church); 93 Bald Creek-Pensacola; 94 Balfour-Moore’s Grove; 96 Bethany (AS); 98 LvAb; 99 Retired. Hopkins, Jodi Lee - PL - 16 First (Canton) Hopper, Bradley E. - FD - 03 Staff, Mercy Ships; 05 Matthews Min of Missions/Young Adults Hord, Jacob G. [Tripp] III - FL - 16 First (Gastonia)- First (Bessemer City), Bessemer City Pastor; Horn, Kenneth A. - RE - 51 Ansonville; 53 Wingate; 55 Lilesville; 57 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc; 59 Cht: First Assoc; 61 Stony Point; 66 Granite Falls:First; 70 Gas: St John’s (Myers Mem); 73 Staff, CCOM; 88 Conf Program Staff; 97 Retired. Houck, H. D. - RA - 80 Moravian Falls;82 Fairview (AS);91 Piney Mountain-Davis Chapel-Pisgah(92 Hominy Charge);00 Retired/Avl: Bethesda;06 Retired. Houser, Ervin H. - RE - 64 North Davidson Assoc;65 Mt Pleasant;67 No Appt;68 St;70 Cedar Falls;74 HP: Highland;78 HP: Mitchell’s Grove;84 Bethesda;87 HP: Rankin Mem;95 WS: Trinity;02 Retired (02 /Nwd: First);03 Retired (04 /Oak Grove (AL)).; 14 retired Hout, Joseph T. - FL - 17 Ardmore Assistant (Winston-Salem) Howard, David P. - FE - 96 Bethel-Julian;99 Gbo: Mt Pisgah Assoc;06 Tempo Circuit, Lisbellaw, Methodist Church In Ireland; 09 High Point: Wesley Memorial Assoc; 11 Chaplain, Kernersville Medical Center Howard, James C. III - FE - 94 Cht: Native American Mission; 1995 Zoar/St, Erskine; 2006 Asbury (CH); 2007 Discon; 2007 Asbury (CH). Howard, John F. Jr - FL - 16 Toe Valley Howard, John Franklin Sr - FE - 84 Liberty Cir;88 Bethel-Snow Hill;91 West Macon;98 Gibsonville;02 Oak Ridge;06 WS: Ardmore; 10 Mount Pleasant; 16 Central (Asheboro) Howard, Kari L. - FE - 07 WS: Ardmore Asst; 2010 Mt. Pleasant Asst; 13 Mount Pleasant Associate (Greensboro); 16 West Bend (Asheboro) Howard, Teresa K. - FE - 07 Cedar Falls.;12 Giles Chapel-Cedar Falls; 13 Personal Leave; 16 West End-Johnsontown; 17 Personal Leave Howard, Troy E. - FD - 12 First (Hickory) Minister of Youth and Missions Howell, G. Keith - RE - 64 St;65 Creston-Green Valley;67 Millers Creek;70 St;73 Admin Officer (Director), New River Mental Health Ctr(83 /Thurmond);89 Director (and Chaplain), New RiverMental Health Ctr;98 Retired. Howell, James C. - FE - 80 St;81 Wesley Chapel; 86 Cht: Plaza; 91 Davidson; 03 Cht: Myers Park. Howell, James F. Sr - RL - 01 Asbury (CH) Asst (04 Retired/); 15 Retired Howell, Sarah S. - FE - 12 Centenary (WS) Asst Min of Worship and Spiritual Form; 14 Centenary (WS) Associate Howell, Vincent W. - OF - 17 Centenary (Clemmons) Howle, Richard A. - RE - 58 St;59 Tvl: Memorial Assoc;60 Bethesda;64 Sharon-BoilingSprings;68 Cht: Hidden Valley;73 Sal: Milford Hills;75 Can: Central;82 NWk: First;86 Eden: Leaksville;91 Jamestown;95 High Point Dist Supt;02 Retired (02 /Kvl: Cherry St-Hiatt);02 Retired (04 /HP: Wesley Mem Assoc. 13 Retired Hoyle, Susan E. - OE - 14 Centenary-Hodgin Memorial (Stoneville) Hoyt, Ann L. - RD - 06 Bvl: Higgins Mem Minister of Music;08 TransLv; 08 FUMC, Clover SC; 10 Transitional Leave; 10 Min of Music, Pensacola; 13 Transitional Leave; 13 Minister of Music, First Baptist Church; 15 Retired Hubbard, Norman A. - RE - 78 Seagrove;81 Hky: St John’s;83 Mount Vernon;87 Avl: Haywood St;92 Oak Hill (AS);00 Oak Grove (MA);08 Grace Chapel; 12 Pine Grove (Kernersville); 15 Retired Hudson, Karen R. - FE - 06 St, Duke (06 Ruffin/);07 Ram: Jordan Mem;08 HP: Montlieu Ave/Chaplain Asst, Lexington Mem Hosp; 09 High Point: Montlieu Ave- Welch Memorial;10 Personal Leave;11 Greensboro: Carraway-Proximity; 14 Personal Leave Huffman, Lory Beth T. - FE - 97 Hky: St Luke’s Assoc;03 Taylorsville: First; 10 Charlotte: Sharon; 12 District Superintendent (AP); 15 Centenary (Winston-Salem) Huffman, Robert E. - RE - 76 Grace-Hiatt;78 East Bend;82 Tvl: Unity;88 Brookstown;93 Avl: Abernethy;97 HP: First;99 Retired (02 /Wkn: Morris Chapel);02 Retired (02/ WS: Pine Grove);03 Retired. Hughes, Christopher B. - FE - 06 Village Church of Pfeiffer Univ; 09 Transfer from Alabama-W. Florida Conference; 09 Salisbury: Milford Hills; 10 The Foundation for Christian Formation; 11 Clemmons Assoc for Equpping Min and The Foundation for Christian Formation; 13 Clemmons - Bethel Cooperative Parish; 14 Bethel & Foundation for Christian Formation; 15 Bethel (Winston-Salem) - Centenary (Clemmons); 16 Yadkinville Hughes, Gloria G. - FD - 08 Director, viaCREATIVA/Christian Formation Foundation; 08 Conf Pgm Staff; 10 Transitional Leave; 10 Director and Co-Founding Partner, Foundation for Christian Formation; 11 Clemmons Deacon for Equipping Min and The Foundation for Christian Formation; 13 Clemmons Min of Discipleship & Lay Ministry and The Foundation for Christian Formation; Hume, Douglas A. - OF - 15 Associate Professor of Religion, Pfeiffer University Humpal, Monica L. - FD - 02 Huntersville Min of Education; 12 Williamson’s Chapel Dir. Of Growth Min. Humphries, James E. - FE - 99 St, Duke/Seven Springs (North Carolina Conf);00 Asbury (CH);06 Cht: Christ. Humphries-Bivens, Patricia - RE - 92 HP: Covenant Assoc; 96 Linwood; 99 Gas: Christ; 07 IncapLv; 12 Retired; Hunt, Judith F. - FL - 06 Matthews Asst. (Wesley) Hunter, Billy V. - RE - 56 Danbury Cir;61 Bunker Hill-Sandy Ridge;65 Spring Hill;69 Abo: West Bend;81 HP: Rankin Mem;87 Bvl: Higgins Mem;89 WS: Konnoak Hills;93 Retired. Hunter, Carol R. - FE - 07 HP: Covenant Asst; 09 Randleman: Mt. Lebanon; 16 Flag Springs (Asheboro) Hunter, Guinnell C. - PL - 03 Hickory Stand-Oak Forest Asst.; 17 Oak Forest-Hickory Stand-Ledford’s Chapel Asst Hunter, Jonathan V. - FD - 93 Education, Abo: Central; 96 LvAb; 98 Program Ministries, Stv: Wesley Mem; 98 LvAb; 01 Placement Coordinator, Rowan Co Dept of Social Services; Hunter, Roger L. - RE - 77 Mvl: Port City Assoc; 78 No Appt; 81 Madison Cir; 86 Len: Smith Mem-Harper’s Chapel; 92 Cht: St Mark’s; 97 Sby: Durham- Philadelphia; 04 Hky: Hartzell Mem-McQueen’s Chapel; 10 Reidsville: St. Paul-Wesley Chapel; 13 Retired. Hunter, Thomas R. - FE - 80 Mill Spring;83 Marion: St Mark’s-Cross Mill;86 Snow Hill;94 Elizabeth Chapel-Maple Grove;00 Granite Falls: First;11 Pilot Mountain:First; 17 Ebenezer (Granite Falls) Huntley, T. Maurice - FE - 77 Holmes Grove;78 WS: St Andrews;81 HP: Memorial;84 Brooks Temple-St Stephens;88 DisLv (IncapLv). Hurst, Phillip M. - FE - 87 Ruffin;91 Stokesburg-Germanton;92 Plains;97 Pleasant Hill-Reeves Chapel; 10 Tryon Hutchens, Charles L. - FE - 90 Pine Grove-Randall;91 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern BaptistChurch;93 Oak Grove (MA);96 Taylorsville: First;01 Bethany (LE);06 Rvl: Main St.;12 Bethlehem (Climax); 16 Centenary (Mount Ulla) Hutchings, Charlene R. - RE - 90 St, Duke;92 Shiloh-Wesley Chapel;97 Hky: Westview; 09 Laboratory-Mary’s Grove; 17 Retired Hutchinson, Robert J. Jr - FE - 99 Hvl: First Assoc;00 Tr fm Florida Conf;02 Northeast Guilford Mission (FaithWalk (NS));07 Gbo: West Market St Assoc; 09 Hardison;11 Thomasville: Unity Hutchison, Amy B. - FL - 14 Brown Summit-Friendship (Brown Summit); 16 Weddington Assistant Pastor of Evangelism Imatha, Bahekelwa S. [Baim] - PL - 15 St. Peter’s-Ferree’s Chapel (Randleman) 122 Western North Carolina Conference

Ingalls, Thomas E. II - PL - 15 Vanderburg Assistant Ingram, Barbara A. - FE - 86 St;87 Len: First Assoc;88 MtA: Central Assoc;89 WS: Ogburn Mem;92 Ccd: Ann St-Boger’s Chapel;98 Shiloh (Cabarrus);01 Fairfield- Lebanon;04 Midway Assoc(North Georgia Conf);07 St, Emory Health Care;08 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta; 11 Student, Care and Counseling Ctr of GA; 11 Bereavement Coor, WellStar Health Care System Ingram, F. Edward - FE - 93 St, Candler; 94 Sby: Central Assoc; 96 BCy: First; 99 Fal: Friendship; 02 Highlands; 07 Cht: First; 10 Sabbatical Lv; 11 Student, MSW program, Winthrop Univ; 12 Therapist, Methodist Counseling & Consultation Services (MCCS); 16 Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group (name change from MCCS) Ingram, Kimberly T. - FD - 94 Tr fm North Georgia Conf; 94 Education (Assoc), Sby: Aldersgate; 02 Highlands Assoc (Min of Discipleship and Outreach); 07 Conference Dir of Ministries with Young People; 08 Conf Secretary-Statistician/Ordained Ministry Registrar; 11 Director of Ministerial Services/Conference Secretary; Ingram, Rodvegas M. Sr - FE - 01 Gbo: Collins Grove; 10 Eden: St. John-Chapel Hill; 14 Salem - St. John Ingram, Tamara M. - PL - 14 St. Stephens (Madison); 17 St. Stephen’s-Hayes Chapel (Madison) Inlay, Donald E. - RE - 94 Avl: Central Assoc;95 Tr fmCalifornia-PacificConf;02Retired. Insley, Jeffrey R. - FL - 17 Grace (Salisbury) - Bethel (Rowan) Ireland, Scott E. - FE - 98 Christ (SA);02 Lakeshore Mission (Redeemer’s Light (NS)); 09 Williamson’s Chapel Associate; 11 Exec Dir of Reynolds Min, WNCC UM Foundation; 13 Stallings Ireson, Charles H. - FE - 90 Thurmond; 94 Mt Gilead-Mt Pleasant; 98 Oakdale-Vickrey; 01 Center (GR); 07 Canaan; 12 Mount Pleasant (Kimesville); 16 Midway (Lexington) Ireson, Sandra W. - FE - 06 Mizpah; 07 Mt Olive (LE); 10 High Point: Oakview-Spring Hill; 13 First-Liberty Grove (Liberty); 14 First (Liberty); 16 Mount Olivet (Lexington) Irwin, Richard N. - FE - 93 Murphy Cir I/Cherokee Co Parish;95 Long’s-Cruso;95 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;98 Campus Minister, Western Carolina Univ;04 Bmt: St Mark’s;07 Mountain View (Catawba Co). Isenhour, Olin B. - RE - 59 St;62 Ebenezer;65 Littlejohn-Gamewell;69 Bethlehem-Bethel;77 Cht: Mouzon;80 Asst Conf Treasurer-Business Mgr;82 Conf Treasurer-Business Mgr;88 North Wilkesboro Dist Supt;95 Eden: Leaksville;96 New Covenant;97 GrF: First;00 Retired (02 /Bethlehem (ST));03 Retired. Isley, John J. - FD - 09 Bethlehem Minister of Youth; 2009 Hendersonville: First, Youth Pastor; 13 Asst Dir Camp Tekoa Ison, Frank H. [Duke] - RE - 72 St;73 Rosman;75 Cht: Dilworth Assoc;83 Montmorenci;88 Weaverville;94 Huntersville;00 Cht: Dilworth;06 Greensboro Dist Supt; 12 Retired. Jackson, Charles E. - RL - 02 Hickory Knoll (03 Retired/);04 Retired (06 /Sweetwater); 10 Retired/Speedwell/Wesleyanna; 14 Retired Jackson, Sherry W. - FD - 03 Min of Education, Cht: Memorial; 03 Children’s Minister, Harrison; 08 TransLv; 09 Family Leave; 09 Min. of Christian Ed. Philadephia (South Carolina Conf); 11 Transitional Leave; 12 Personal Leave; 14 St. Andrew’s Children’s Minister; James, Dustin D. - PL - 09 Redeemer’s Light (NS); 0 Charlotte: Assurance Assoc; 10 Canton: First-Bell; 14 No Appointment; 16 Fulton (Advance) James, Ralph E. Jr - RE - 61 St;64 Prof, NCWesleyan College;83 LvAb;86Retired. James, Stephen D. - FE - 92 Tr fm New Mexico Conf; 92 Cht: Wesley; 95 Andrews/Cherokee Co Parish; 98 Ccd: Central: 03 Cht: Myers Park Assoc; 08 Conf Director of Connectional Ministries; 10 Conf Dir of Congregational Dev; 13 Steve James Coaching, LLC James, Timothy M. - FE - 08 Tabernacle (GR) Assoc.; 2012 Lebanon (High Point) Jarrett, Richard B. - RE - 55 Mineral Springs;56 Adm to West Virginia Conf;56 Mineral Springs;57 Member, West Virginia Conf;61 Tr fm West Virginia Conf;61 Oak Hill;65 Cht: Moore’s Chapel;69 Concord-Sharon;74 Lib: First;79 Mt Olivet;83 Pleasant Garden;86 Madison;93 NWk: First;97 Retired. Jarrett, William R. - FE - 90 Bollinger’s Chapel; 91 Sheffield (99 New Union); 99 Flag Springs; 11 Professor UNC-Charlotte and Randoph Comm Coll; 15 Trinity (Lexington) & Part-time Lecturer, UNC-Charlotte and Randolph Community College; 16 Trinity (Lexington) & Part-time Lecturer, NC A&T and Randolph Community College; 17 Instructor, NC A&T and Randolph Community College Jarvis, Frank M. - RE - 66 St;68 Discon;70 Readm;70 St;72 Coleridge;76 Palm Tree;80 Antioch-Oak Grove;84 Arcadia-Centenary;88 Gray’s Chapel;94 Tvl: Bethel;98 Rvl: Bethlehem-Salem;03 Trn: Fairview;07 Retired (08 /HP: Welch Mem). Jeffries, William T. - RE - 87 Tr fm New York Conf;87 Todd;88 Shiloh (Cabarrus);89 Gas: First Assoc;93 Cht: Myers Park Assoc;99 Cht: Providence Assoc.; 12 Retired Jenkins, Donald - FE - 93 Tr fm Tennessee Conf; 93 WS: St Paul Jessup, Belvin J. - RE - 62 Bass Chapel;65 Bass Chapel-Raleigh’s Crossroads;67 Abo: StLuke;69 St;71 Cht: St Mark’s;74 HP: Memorial;81 WS: St Paul;90 Gbo: Union Mem/Ethnic Church Consultant;91 Gbo: Union Mem/Holmes Grove;95 Tvl: Central/Gbo: Holmes Grove;99 Retired/Gbo: Holmes Grove;03 Retired; 10 Retired/Morrow’s Chapel; 12 Retired Johnsen, Jeffrey W. - FE - 93 Qualla: Cherokee-Olivet Assoc;96 Val: First;02 Dvr: Denver.; 16 Mount Pisgah (Greensboro) Johnson, C. Richard - RE - 91 Gilkey-Thermal City-Gilboa; 93 Gas:Myrtle-Smyre; 98 Casar; 01 Car: First; 03 Retired Johnson, Carl S. - RE - 73 St; 74 WS: Burkhead Assoc; 80 Waxhaw; 84 Rehobeth; 89 Mills River; 95 Mur: First/Parish Dir; 97 Sby: Central; 00 LvAb; 01 Avl: Groce; 07 Rvl: Woodmont; 12 Retired Johnson, Ellen Sapp - RD - 83 Education, Ccd: Central;84 Education, Sal: First;88 Tr to Tennessee Conf;93 Tr fm Tennessee Conf;93 Children’s and Family Ministries, Cht: Myers Park;99 Davidson Min of Christian Education; 11 Retired Johnson, James S. - FE - 93 St, Duke; 93 Jamestown Assoc; 97 Co-Director (99 Director), Camp Tekoa Johnson, Janet K. - OR - 14 Fairview-Antioch Johnson, Jeremiah L. - FL - 13 Morningstar Mission; 15 No Appt; 16 Hopewell (Peachland) Johnson, Kenneth M. - RE - 51 McKendree;52 New Mt Vernon-Shady Grove;55 Abo: West Bend;60 WS: Oak Summit;64 Avl: Asbury Mem;67 WS: Green St;70 WS: Green St/Exec Dir, Contact Min;71 Cht: St Andrew’s;74 Mvl: Central;77 Eden: Leaksville;81 Ntn: First;84 WS: Burkhead;88 Sby: Aldersgate;90 Gbo: Grace;94 Retired. Johnson, LaNell - RE - 84 Education, Gbo: Grace;87 Education (Programming), Sedge Garden;96 Education (Programming), Eden: Leaksville;01 LvAb/Level Cross-Siloam;04 Northbrook;07 Mount Hermon (NE); 10 Kistler’s Chapel; 13 Retired. Johnson, Nancy W. - RL - 00 East Bend Asst;01 No Appt;02 WS: New Hope Asst;07 No Appt;08 Hickory Ridge (WS); 09 No Appt; 10 Retired Johnson, Richard A. - OR - 15 Pleasant Grove Johnson, Robin B. - PL - 17 Altamont-Jonas Ridge Johnson, Stephen T. - RE - 80 Rockingham Cir; 84 Tvl: Johnsontown; 90 East Bend; 95 Ran: First; 01 First-Liberty Grove; 08 Mount Bethel (NW); 16 Retired. Johnston, Dianne R. - PE - 06 Montmorenci Asst; 07 No Appt; 08 Montmorenci Asst; 10 Pleasant Grove and Montmorenci Asst.; 12 Pleasant Grove; 14 Snow Hill (Candler): Associate; 15 Snow Hill Jolly, Thomas G. Jr - FE - 04 Gbo: West Market St Asst;06 Bethel-Julian; 10 El Bethel-Grace; 15 Hinshaw (Greensboro) Jones, Bruce M. - RE - 73 Kvl: Main St Assoc; 76 No Appt (St); 77 St; 79 WS: Mt Tabor Assoc; 82 Gas: Christ; 88 Davidson; 91 Cht: University City; 95 LvAb; 96 Cht: Eastway Christian Church; 99 River Hills Community Church.; 11 Transitional Lv;12 Spindale; 14 retired Jones, Esther - DC - 78 Nazareth Home;81 Receptionist-Hostess,Brooks-HowellHome;88Retired. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 123

Jones, Judah L. - FE - 89 St, Duke; 90 New Hope; 92 Director of Pastoral Care, The Methodist Home, Inc; 97 General Evangelist; 09 Clinical Counselor with SAIL; 12 Clinical Counselor/Dir of SACOT-SAIL with Person-Centered Partnerships Jones, Kelley R. - RE - 61 Abo: Giles-Charlotte;62 HP: College Village;66 Cht: Chadwick (70 -Tuckaseegee Rd);71 Cht: Covenant;75 Cvl: First;79 Way: First;83 Sal: First;87 Northeast Dist Supt;91 Mgn: First;95 Stv: Broad St;98 Cvl: First;02 Retired/Plains;06 Retired. Jones, L. Gregory - FE - 85 St, Duke; 86 Tr to North Carolina Conf; 98 Tr fm Baltimore-Washington Conf; 98 Dean, Duke Div School; Vice Pres and Vice Provost of Global Strategies, Duke Univ; 11 Professor of Theology, Duke Div School; 16 Executive Vice President and Provost, Baylor University; 17 Williams Professor of Theology and Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School Jones, Larry V. - FE - 10 Transferred from South Carolina Conf; 10 Campus Minister and Director Winston-Salem Wesley Foundation Jones, Laura A. - RD - 16 Transferred Retired Jones, Mandy N. - FE - 06 Rocky Mount Assoc (ST)/St, Hood; 06 Rocky Mount Assoc (ST); 08 Chapel Hill (ST); 11 Harmony: Clarksbury ; 15 Forest Hill (Concord) Jones, Neal C. - FE - 06 Grays Chapel Asst; 07 Mt Harmony-Burke Chapel; 10 Harmony: Harmony; 14 Union chapel-Chestnut Grove; 15 Mount Mitchell (Kannapolis) Jones, Nicole H. - FE - 10 Gilboa-Peachland; 14 Morning Star Jones, Norman E. Jr - FE - 07 Lilesville. 13 Trinity (Winstom Salem); 16 Salem (Morganton) Jones, Preston C. Sr - RE - 83 Tr fm Missouri West Conf;83 Cht: Simpson-Gillespie;85 Hky:Hartzell Mem-McQueen’s Chapel;92 WS: St Andrews-Grace/ AssocDirector, Wesley Foundation, Winston-Salem State;92 WS: StAndrews/Grace;93 New Goshen;98 Brooks Temple-St Stephen;01 Gbo: Metropolitan;06 Rvl: St Paul-Wesley Chapel;08 Retired; 10 Retired/Empire Circuit; 13 Retired Jones, Roland R. - RE - 84 Tr fm Memphis Conf;84 Pigeon Valley Cir (Long’s-Cruso);88 Lowe’s;92 Christ (AS);93 Cht: Trinity;98 Pleasant Garden;00 HP: Lebanon;03 Retired (07 /HP: Montlieu Ave);08 Retired. Jones, Steven R. - OF - 15 Henderson County Cooperative Parish Assistant: Fruitland; 16 Fruitland (Hendersonville) Jones, Susan P. - RE - 85 Durham: Trinity Assoc (NC Conf); 86 Tr to NC Conf; 98 Tr fm Baltimore-Washington Conf; 98 Director, Wesley Fellowship, Duke Univ; 99 Director, Special Programs, Duke Div School; 08 Director of Field Education, Duke Div School; 12 Assoc Dean for UM Iniatives and Ministerial Formation; 16 Retired Jones, Thomas H. - PL - 06 Cool Spring. Jones, Trent L. - PL - 14 Christ (Hickory) Assistant (Lincolnton Campus); Jones, Wayne Marshall - RE - 63 St;64 Asst Editor, Gen Bd of Missions;66 St;67 Assoc Director, HintonRural Life Ctr;69 Staff, Ecumenical Institute;86Retired. Jordan, D. Michael - RE - 71 St;72 NWk: First Assoc;76 Highlands;80 West Jefferson;83 Gibsonville;89 Stv: Wesley Mem;96 Abo: First;99 Rvl: Woodmont;07 Brv: First.;12 Central (Canton); 13 Retired. Jordan, Lynn G. - PL - 11 Dulin; 13 Arcadia;; 16 Midway Assistant (Lexington) Jordan, N. Fred Jr - RE - 69 St;70 Merrylea Parish Ch (Presbyterian), Glasgow, Scotland;71 Roberta;75 Salem;80 Bethany;84 Wkn: Morris Chapel;90 Elk: First;96 Cht: Hickory Grove;01 Brv: First;07 North Wilkesboro Dist Supt.;12 Coordinator of Camping Ministries; 13 Retired; Jordan, Tony J. - AM - 73 Eldorado;77 Elbaton;85 Bethel-Marvin;93 Puett-Mary’s Grove (94 Puett);99 Center (GR);01 Gay’s Chapel.;12 First (Maiden) Joyce, David C. - FE - 73 Oakboro;75 No Appt;76 Adm to NC Conf;84 Tr fm NC Conf;84 Chaplain, Pfeiffer Coll;85 Dir (87 Vice-Pres) for Inst Adv,Pfeiffer Coll;88 Asst Dean, Vanderbilt Div Sch;90 Consultant inCongreg Dev;90 Congreg Dev Campaign Director;92 Vice-President,Otterbein College;96 President, Union College;03 President,Ripon College; 12 President, Brevard College Joyce, Steve D. - RE - 72 Rolling Hills-Grace-Bethel; 74 Rolling Hills-Grace; 75 Lex: Christ Chapel-Ebenezer; 80 Sal: Rowan; 84 Mount Bethel; 88 Eden: First; 93 Vanderburg; 96 Stokesdale; 03 Kmv: Mt Pleasant; 08 Retired; 16 Retired/ Mt Zion (Trinity); 17 Retired Joyner, Marsha E. - PL - 00 BessCty: Bethea; 04 No Appt; 05 Shiloh-Mt Olivet (NW); 09 Fairmount-Sandy Ridge; 15 Sandy Ridge (Statesville) - Snow Creek (Statesville) Judy, K. Wesley - RE - 68 St;70 Lowell-McAdenville;72 Providence-Bethel;76 Glen Alpine;81 Badin;88 Mount Olivet (SA);01 Cht: Pleasant Grove;06 FCy: First; 12 Retired. Judy, Paula K. - RE - 83 St;84 Randall (85 -Bethesda);88 Richfield-New Mt Tabor;90 Bethel (SA) Assoc;91 Bereavement Care Coord/Chaplain, Hospice of Cabarrus Co;94 Knp: Royal Oaks;97 ChG: Oak Grove-South;02 Cht: Pleasant Grove Assoc;06 Messiah;08 Oak Grove (MA); 09 Personal Leave; 12 Retired. Justice, Innocent N. - FE - 13 Blair Road Associate (Mint Hill); 15 Cedar Grove (Norwood); 17 Wells Spring (Forest City); 17 St. Paul (Reidsville)-Wesley-Chapel (Reidsville) Kalish, Sarah B. - FE - 90 St, Boston;92 Cht: Sharon Assoc;93 Boone: Boone Assoc;95 Cht: First Assoc;98 New Home-Shady Grove;01 Mdn: First; 09 Charlotte: Cokesbury; 15 First (Wadesboro) Karriker, Ronnie W. - RL - 97 Stv: Scott’s Chapel-Philadelphia;04 Retired(04 /Providence (ST)) (05 Reinst);05 Providence (ST).; 13 Shiloh Assistant (Catawba Co.); 14 Retired Kaser Odor, Karen E. - FE - 96 Cht: Duncan Mem;97 Tr fm Pacific Northwest Conf;97 Center (NW);99 Rehobeth (GR) Assoc;01 WS: Wesley Mem;04 Knp: Mt Mitchell;06 LvAb;08 Hospice Chaplain, Cabarrus County; 14 Chaplain, Spiritual Support Serv, Hospice & Palliative Care of Cabarrus Co; 16 Chaplain, Hospice of Stanly and the Uwharrie Kayler, Claude J. - FE - 87 St; 89 Zoar-Cht: Aldersgate; 90 Cht: Southwest Mecklenburg Mission (Good Shepherd)-Zoar; 91 Cht: Good Shepherd; 99 Cht: Myers Park Assoc; 00 Tyro; 06 Covenant Community; 14 Main Street (Kernersville) Kayler, Ralph E. [Jack] - RE - 50 Lowell;51 Gas: West End;52 Polkville;52 St;53 Bmt: ParkSt;53 St;54 Level Cross;56 St;57 Stokesburg-Pine Hall;61Mills River;63 Cht: Cokesbury;67 HP: Ward St;70 Knp: Bethpage;72 Nwd: First;76 Gbo: St John’s;83 Boger City;87 Cht: StJames;93 Retired (96 /Stn: First Assoc);00 Ret/Gas: FirstAssoc;05 Ret/Stn: First;05 Retired. Keaton, Jessie Mae C. - FE - 99 Cht: First Assoc; 01 Cht: Covenant; 04 St, Asbury; 05 HP: Memorial; 13 St. Mark’s Charlotte; 15 Wells Spring-Pleasant Grove; 16 Medical Leave Keaton, Steven S. - FD - 99 Center (NW);01 Service in SC Conf; 05 Mount Tabor Minister of Student Ministries (Winston-Salem); 17 Mount Tabor Associate (Winston-Salem) Keen, J. Daniel - PL - 17 Central Falls (Asheboro) Keller, Lutz G. - RE - 83 St;84 Mgn: St Matthews;90 May’s Chapel-St Paul’s;98 May’s Chapel;99 LvAb;04 Emanuel UCC Lincolnton; 10 Transitional Leave; 10 Retired Kelley, David R. - FE - 99 Sal: Coburn Mem;02 Kvl: Main St Assoc;06 Mayodan; 09 May’s Chapel; 13 Shiloh (Lexington) Kelly, Karl A. - RL - 84 Mt Moriah-New Home; 86 Alleghany-Grayson; 91 Nebo-Pinnacle; 92 New Hope (MA); 93 Todd; 99 Prospect-Pleasant Hill; 04 Elbaville- Fulton; 08 Retired; 11 Retired/Pisgah (Rutherford); 15 Retired/Mount Hebron; 17 Retired Kelly, Linda M. - FE - 90 Sby: Central Assoc; 91 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 93 Asbury (CH); 96 Gas: Trinity; 97 Cht: St Stephen Assoc; 99 Matthews Assoc; 02 Gas: Bradley Mem; 07 Weaverville; 14 First (Lenoir) Kempson, Cameron - DC - Executive Director, LightShare, Inc.; 11 Client Care Specialist, SimplyHome, LLC; 16 Dir Marketing and Indep Residential Svcs, Brooks- Howell Home, and Spiritual Director; 17 Director of Education, SimplyHome, and Spiritual Director Kennedy, Elise B. - FE - 99 Pilot View-Shoals-Whitaker’s Chapel;01 Sandy Ridge (GR);06 Tyro Assoc;08 Tvl: Fair Grove; 09 Bethesda-Cramer Memorial;12 South Point (Belmont); 16 Covenant (Charlotte) 124 Western North Carolina Conference

Kennedy, M. Loy - RE - 59 Virginia Cir Assoc;60 Virginia Cir;62 Webster Cir;66 Robbinsville;71 Maggie-Dellwood;74 Acton;79 Hsv: First/Clay Co Par;85 LvAb;85 Love’s Chapel-Wesleyanna;93 Palmyra-Hickory Ridge;97 Pelham-Hickory Grove;99 Retired. Kerr, Robert L. - FE - 72 Mt Pleasant Assoc;74 Palmyra-Hickory Ridge;80 Lex: Christ Chapel-Ebenezer;84 Rolling Hills;86 Sardis-Reeves Chapel;91 Sby: Hoyle Mem;94 Morning Star;97 Rvl: Main St;06 Rehobeth (ST). Key, Joel T. - RE - 54 Gbo: St Paul’s;62 Andrews;65 WS: Wesley Mem;69 WS: Central Terrace;73 Avl: St Paul’s;79 Cht: Central;84 HP: Wesley Mem Assoc;92 Archdale;95 Retired. Key, Mark J. - FE - 80 St;81 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc;84 Trn: Trinity Mem;89 HP: Covenant;97 Conf Program Staff;02 Conf Director, Congregational Development/Evangelism;04 Abo: Central.;12 Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) Kiess, Marjory W. - PL - 03 Alexander Chapel. Kiess, Raymond B. - PL - 03 Clark’s Chapel. Kilbourne, Heather S. - FE - 05 Asbury-Longtown; 09 Longtown and Coor. Of Circles Initiative, RFD-CDC;11 Morganton: St. Matthews; 17 Bethlehem (Statesville) Kilbourne, Kathleen H. - FD - 95 Education, Cht: St Stephen; 97 Director, MCE Program, Pfeiffer Univ; 06 Director, MCE Program and Center Deacon Education, Pfeiffer Univ; 10 Director, MAPT and Center for Deacon Education, Pfeiffer Univ Kilgo-Martin, Denise S. - FE - 11 New Hope (Union); 13 New Hope - Trinity; 14 Hoyle Memorial (Shelby); 16 First (Hayesville) Associate - Sweetwater Campus Kim, Abraham - RE - 89 Tr as elder in FC fm Korean Methodist Church;89 Avl: Asheville Korean;92 Fairview (AS);96 Elkwood-Fairview/Sharon-Avl Korean;98 HP: Ward St;03 HP: Oakview;06 Knp: Mt Mitchell; 09 Greensboro: Proximity;11 Retired/Randleman: Worthville; Kim, Heeyoung - RE - 01 Gbo: Greensboro Korean;03 Tr fm Iowa Conf;04 Columbia Korean (South Carolina Conf); 09 Transitional Leave; 09 So Mang (New Hope); 13 Retired. Kim, Tae [Joseph] - PE - 08 Gbo: Greensboro Korean; 15 Lee’s Chapel (Greensboro); 17 Lee’s Chapel-Carraway (Greensboro) Kim, Uiyeon - FE - 06 Avl: Groce Assoc; 10 Brogden (NC Conf); 14 Trinity (Lenoir) Kimel, Larry L. - RE - 68 St;70 WS: Burkhead Assoc;71 East Bend;73 WS: Children’sHome;78 Gbo: Proximity;82 Cht: Providence Assoc;86 Gbo: College Place;89 Gas: Christ;96 Ccd: Central;98 Cht: Covenant;01 MtH: First.;11 Retired Kimrey, Robert L. III - PL - 14 Fountain Hill-Mount Moriah King, A. Maria - FE - 02 Frn: First Assoc; 07 Avl: Biltmore Assoc; 09 Winston-Salem: Centenary Associate; 13 Vickrey (Greensboro) and Congregational Vitality Strategist (NP); 14 Grace (Greensboro); 16 Northern Piedmont Church Vitality Strategist King, George D. - RE - 56 Tr fm North Alabama Conf;56 Prof, Brevard College/Brevard Cir Assoc;58 Prof, Clemson College;59 Voluntary Location;95 Readm;95 Retired (98 /Alexander Chapel-Pleasant Grove);99 Retired. King, James C. - FL - 96 Salem (MA); 04 Christ (SA); 15 Maylo (Gastonia); 17 First (Valdese) King, R. Mark - FE - 98 Cht: St Stephen Assoc/Admin; 00 Tr to PM fm Southern Baptist Church; 04 Cht: University City Assoc; 07 WS: Centenary Assoc; 09 WS: Centenary Ex Min; 13 Exec Minister, Marble Collegiate Church (NYC); 16 Conf Treasurer / Dir of Admin Services King, R. Naomi - FE - 01 Beaverdam-Piney Grove; 05 Christ (AS); 12 Bethel-Marvin Kinken, Mary Perkins - FE - 95 HP: Christ Assoc;00 Director of Development, World Connections for Women;02 Counselor, Methodist Counseling Ctr;04 FamLv;05 Counselor, The Counseling Center, Davidson; 11 Pastoral Counselor Kinken, P. Glenn III - FE - 94 St (Duke); 95 Tvl: Memorial Assoc; 04 Vice-President, UM Foundation; 07 Davidson Assoc. Kirby, Laura - DC - 11 Development Director, WNC AIDS Project; 13 Executive Director, Haywood Street Congregation Kirby, Stephen H. - RE - 91 St, Duke/Leesburg (NC Conf);92 Union Grove; 13 Retired. Kirk, Theodore A. - RE - 75 Seagrove; 78 Arcadia; 80 FCy: Pleasant Grove-Alexander; 84 Morning Star; 86 Avl: Oakley; 90 Hky: Westview; 92 Mgn: St Matthews; 95 Retired Kiser, H. Stephen - RE - 83 Bond’s Grove;84 New Hope;87 Lan: First;90 Littlejohn-Gamewell;91 Fair View;94 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor;97 Belwood;02 Centennial-Mt Hebron-Pisgah;03 Car: First;07 Lcn: Rhyne Heights; 09 Incapacity Lv; 15 Retired Kling, Gary L. - RE - 78 Tr fm Florida Conf; 78 Northbrook; 79 Cht: Memorial Assoc; 80 Haw River; 82 St; 83 Gbo: Muir’s Chapel Assoc; 84 HP: Ward St; 86 New Mount Vernon; 91 SabLv; 92 Davie; 97 Gbo: Carraway; 02 Director, Methodist (Chrysalis) Counseling Ctr; 17 Retired/Director and Pastoral Counselor, Chrysalis Counseling and Consultation Center, Inc. Knoespel, John W. [Jack] - RE - 76 St; 80 Cht: Belmont Park Assoc; 82 Denver-Lebanon; 87 Etowah; 92 Midway (LE); 94 Cht: Mouzon; 97 Stv: Wesley Mem; 01 Cht: Hickory Grove; 05 Cht: St Andrew’s; 11 Rutherfordton: First; 16 Retired. Knoespel, Laurie A. - FE - 98 Cht: Hickory Grove Assoc; 04 Cht: St Stephen Assoc; 08 LvAb;08 Zoar.;11 Salem; 13 Personal Leave; 13 Kistler’s Chapel; 16 Pine Woods (Thomasville); 17 Saluda-Columbus Knopp, Stephen G. II - FE - 06 Dvr: Denver Assoc.;12 Christ (Drexel); 13 Matthews Associate (801 South Campus) Kocher, Abigail W. - FE - 06 Community Minister, Duke Chapel.; 10 Transitional Leave; 10 Reveille Associate (VA Conf); 12 Family Leave; 14 Salem (Morganton); 16 Oak Ridge Associate; 17 Family Leave Kocher, Craig T. - FE - 01 Davidson Assoc; 03 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 03 Asst (04 Acting/ 05 Asst/ 07 Assoc) Dean of Chapel/ Dir of Religious Life, Duke Univ; 09 Univ Chaplain, Univ of Richmond; 16 Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge); 17 Transitional Leave; 17 University Chaplain and Jessie Ball DuPont Chair of the Chaplaincy, University of Richmond Kossan, Joseph E. - OR - 15 Salem-Epworth (Mount Airy); 17 Retired Krall, Nancy M. - RE - 84 Roaring River;86 No Appt;89 Lowell-West Cramerton;92 East Gaston;97 Nebo-Snow Hill;03 Lex: Wesley Heights-St Timothy;08 New Home-Shady Grove; 12 Old Union-Fairview; 13Retired/Fairview (Trinity); 15 Retired Kroeger, Emily D. - PL - 10 Matton’s Grove; 12 Mineral Springs-Pleasant Grove Assistant; 13 Pleasant Grove (Mineral Springs); 16 Assistant Pastor of Community Outreach, Memorial (Monroe) Kropiwnicki, Robert - PL - 17 Christ (Hickory) Assistant (Fairgrove Campus) Kunka, Alice K. - OR - 15 Christ (Greensboro) Deacon Associate Kuntz, Philip C. - OP - 17 Bethel (Climax) - Julian (Julian) Kurt, Steven B. - PL - 15 Commonwealth (Charlotte) Kurtz, Joshua D. - PL - 15 Jordan Memorial (Ramseur) Kurtz, Karen C. - FE - 01 Mt Carmel (SA);02 Ccd: Forest Hill Assoc/Mt Carmel;06 Oak Ridge Assoc.; 16 Montmorenci Kurtz, Kevin D. - PL - 17 Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant) Assistant Kurtz, Michael D. - FE - 84 Fairview (LE);90 HP: Mitchell’s Grove;94 Sal: Milford Hills;99 Ccd: Forest Hill;06 Oak Ridge; 16 Francis Asbury Kuse, James R. - OR - 16 Bright Hope Laurel Kyker, Charles C. - FE - 87 St; 88 Way: First Assoc; 90 Centenary (LE); 97 St, Asbury; 98 Hky: Christ; 05 Christ (Hickory) Kyker, Jacob C. - FE - 90 Webster Cir;91 Snow Hill-Iotla;94 Hayesville Cir (Hickory Stand-Oak Forest)/Clay Co Parish.; 14 Millers Creek - Dunkirk; 17 Grays Chapel (Franklinville) Lair, Robert E. Jr - RE - 67 Cht: St Mark’s; 69 Gay’s Chapel; 70 Smithtown; 74 KMt: Grace; 76 Avl: Asbury Mem;81 Tryon; 85 Marshville; 88 US Army Chaplain; 92 Cht: St John’s; 01 Retired. Lakeson, Brenna N. - PD - 16 Program Assistant, Central Outreach & Advocacy Center, Atlanta GA 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 125

Lakey, Christopher N. - FE - 03 Wilkesboro Assoc; 07 Wilkesboro Min of Program and Youth; 17 Harmony (Harmony) Lambert, Anthony E. [Andy] - FE - 86 St; 87 Mount Carmel; 92 Center; 97 General Evangelist; 06 NW District Director of Youth Ministry/Evangelism;08 Forbush Friends Mtg; 13 Mount Tabor (WS) Associate; 17 Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge) Lancaster, Michael D. [Lanny] - FE - 95 Abo: Giles-Charlotte; 96 Discon; 97 Reinst; 97 Old Union-Worthville; 01 Spring Hill; 02 New Mount Vernon; 08 Stony Hill (AL) Lancaster, Wanda H. - FL - 04 Gideon Grove-Palestine Lane, Eric R. - FE - 02 Ebenezer (Caldwell Co.).; 16 Mineral Springs (Monroe) Langford, Sally O. - FE - 80 St; 81 Lv of Ab; 82 Avery Par Assoc (Co-Pastor); 84 Maternity Lv; 84 LvAb; 86 Nashville: Belmont Assoc (Tennessee Conf); 89 St, Vanderbilt; 92 ChG: First Co-Pastor; 99 Cht: St Stephen Co-Pastor; 03 Salisbury Dist Supt; 11 Gastonia: First; 12 Assistant to the Bishop; 15 District Superintendent - Metro; 16 Davidson Langford, Thomas A. [Andy] III - FE - 76 St;78 Knp: Royal Oaks;80 St;82 Co-Pastor, Avery Par;85 Asst Gen Secy (Worship), Gen Board of Discipleship;92 ChG: First Co-Pastor;99 Cht: St Stephen Co-Pastor;03 Ccd: Central; 17 Central (Concord) Co-Pastor Langston, Craig A. - RE - 95 Tr fm Texas Conf; 95 Cht: Pleasant Grove Assoc; 97 Cht: Mouzon; 02 Eden: Leaksville; 08 Sby: Central; 13 First (Hickory); 16 Personal Leave; 16 Retired Lanier, Eric E. Jr - PL - 07 Pineville Asst. Lanier, R. Sidney - RE - 80 St; 80 El Bethel-Hoey Mem; 84 East Flat Rock; 92 Hsv: First/Clay Co Parish; 96 PMt: First; 00 Tabernacle (GR); 04 Stony Point; 07 Kingswood; 16 Retired. Larson, Mark D. - FE - 84 St; 85 Mt Carmel; 87 Gbo: Centenary Assoc; 89 Cht: First Assoc; 92 Mon: Grace; 94 Pastoral Counselor, Methodist Counseling & Consultation Services; 16 Pastoral Counselor, Sanctuary Counseling Group (name change from MCCS) Lassiter, Kristin D. - FD - 99 ChG: First Min of Pastoral Care; 00 Tr fm Holston Conf; 01 Fletcher Min of Children, Youth, and Music; 02 Elon: First Min of Education (NC Conf); 10 Family Leave; 11 Deacon, Princeton/Elevation UMCs (Goldsboro Dist, NCC) and Volunteer Coordinator, Hospice of Johnston County; 14 Princeton/Elevation Deacon (Capital Dist, North Carolina Conf) and Bereavement Coordinator, Heartland Hospice; 14 Bereavement Coord, Heartland Hospice; Latimer, C. Thomas III - FE - 82 St;83 Cht: Providence Assoc;88 Brv: St Timothy;94 Gbo: Grace;99 Gas: Myers Memorial;07 Avl: Biltmore; 09 Charlotte: St. Stephen; 14 Jamestown (Jamestown) Lautensleger, Mary S. - RE - 99 Nathan’s Creek;01 Ccd: Center;06 Stony Hill (AL);08 Cht: Covenant; 08 Lv of Absence; 09 Hickory Ridge; 10 Involuntary Leave; 10 Retired Lawhorn, Dianne Donald - FE - 00 Williamson’s Chapel Assoc; 02 Sharon (GA); 05 Cht: Hickory Grove Assoc.; 11 Chapel Hill (ST); 13 Spiritual Formation Associate, Lydia Group Lawing, Luther H. [Bud] Jr - RE - 57 St;59 Ansonville;62 Salem;65 St;66 Hosp Chaplain;66 Dean of Men (69 Dean of Student Affairs, 73 Asst Prof),Brevard College;73 Supernumerary;74 Registrar, Blue Ridge TechInst (75 /Cummings Mem);78 Pastoral Counselor/Cummings Mem);87 Cummings Mem;90 Hvl: First Assoc;96 Retired. Lawing, Matthew R. - PD - 11 Bethel (Midland) Deacon Associate; 13 Transitional Leave; 14 Student, C.P.E. Caromont Medical Center; 14 Student, C.P.E. New Hanover Regional Medical Center; 15 Transitional Leave; 16 Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator, New Century Hospice (Martinsville, VA) Lawrence, David F. - FE - 80 High Shoals-Iron Station;84 Gas: First Assoc;89 Sal: Grace;96 Bethlehem (AL);07 Faith (AL);11 Oak Hill; 17 Jefferson Lawson, Keith R. - PL - 17 Snow Hill Assistant (Danbury) Lawton, James G. Sr - RL - 98 Forsyth-Stokes Asst; 02 WS: Hanes; 05 Retired/WS: Hanes; 06 Retired/Stony Knoll (NE) Lazarus, Brandon C. - OE - 17 Memorial (Charlotte) Leachman, Amy P. - FD - 15 Central (Asheville) Minister of Congregational Care Lear, W. Joseph - RE - 73 Hebron;74 Mt Pleasant Par Assoc;75 Mt Pleasant-Tabernacle;77 US Army Chaplain;79 East Flat Rock;81 Unity;86 Asbury (CH);87 Can: First;90 Liberty-Concord;91 DisLv (IncapLv);03 Mt Olive;05 LvAb;Retired. Learson, Louise D. - PL - 12 St. James (Denver); 17 Brook’s Chapel - Mundy’s Chapel Leatherwood, J. Michael - RE - 68 St;71 Gbo: Grace Assoc;72 Hill’s Chapel;79 HP: Lebanon;83 Cht: Kilgo;89 Pineville;91 Eden: Leaksville95 Mon: Central;99 Lexington Dist Supt;05 Retired. LeBaube, Richard E. - FE - 02 Friendship (GR); 06 Flat Rock; 14 Mayodan (Mayodan); 16 Matthews Chapel - Mayodan; 17 Mayodan (Mayodan) Lee, David J. - FE - 06 Polkville; 09 Charlotte: Covenant; 13 Summerfield Lee, David W. - RA - 78 AsburyPar Assoc;81 Bethel-Shiloh;83 Mitchell-Yancey;02 Retired/Mitchell-Yancey;06 Retired. Lee, Edward D. - RE - 62 Murphy Cir;65 Rockwood-Haywood Mem;66 Rockwood-Beaverdam;69 Taylorsville;74 Concord-Sharon;76 Dobson-Stony Knoll;81 WS: Trinity;84 Spruce Pine;86 HP: Oakview;91 Dal: First;95 Retired (00 /Clover Hill-New Home);04 Retired/Boiling Springs-Hopewell;06 Retired. Lee, H. Jae - FE - 02 Brv: First Assoc; 05 Cht: Thrift; 08 Cht: Wesley; 13 Calvary (Charlotte) Lee, In-Yong - FE - 02 HP: So Mang Asst (03 /St, Duke);03 HP So Mang Assoc/TeachingFellow, Duke Div;04 Teaching Fellow/St, Duke;06 TeachingFellow, Duke Divinity School/St, Duke;07 Avl: St Paul’s.; 15 Cokesbury (Charlotte) Lee, Michael S. - PL - 08 Shady Grove Assoc (LX); 12 No appt ; 14 Oak Summit (Winston-Salem); 15 Mount Zion (Trinity); 16 Giles Chapel-Cedar Falls Lee, Sharon T. - FE - 02 HP: Wesley Mem Assoc; 08 New Mount Vernon; 12 Central (Denton); 15 Incapacity leave Lee, Stephen F. - RE - 70 Tr fm North Texas Conf;70 St;72 Sby: Central Assoc;73Bethany;77 Hky: St Luke’s Assoc;78 WS: Union Ridge;80 NewHope-Trinity;84 Friendship-Mountain View;88 Pelham-HickoryGrove;89 Flag Springs-New Hope;90 El Bethel-Hoey Mem;92 Tvl:Bethel;94 Badin;98 Bonds Grove-Marvin;02 Mountain View(Catawba);07 Crm: Cramer Mem; 09 Retired Lee, Thomas S. Jr - RE - 60 Tr fm North Alabama Conf; 60 Conf Director of Camping; 69 Conf Coordinator of Youth Ministries; 71 Lewisville; 75 Fletcher; 80 Abo: Calvary; 85 Shady Grove (LE); 92 Gbo: Bessemer; 96 Retired Lee, Timothy A. - FL - 15 Ranger-Tomotla LeJeune, T. Kirk - FE - 97 Jamestown Assoc; 02 HP: Covenant Assoc LeMaster-Smith, Shannon M. - FD - 13 Director of Ministries with Children and Youth Northbrook (Chicago Northwestern District, N. Illinois Conf); 15 Director of Children and Youth Ministries, Oak Hill; 17 Oak Hill Youth and Family Outreach Minister Lemons, Evelyn McAdams - FE - 93 Eden-Mt Tabor; 97 Sandy Ridge (NE); 99 Snow Hill (NE); 02 Knp: Mt Mitchell; 04 Tob: Faith; 10 Boone: Deerfield; 15 Chestnut Grove (King) Lemons, J. Barry - FE - 91 Friendship (LE);93 Tr as deacon in PM fm SouthernBaptist Church;97 Centenary (LE);02 Fairfield; 09 Bethlehem (LX) ; 15 Midway (Lexington); 16 Mount Pleasant (Kimesville) Leonard, Danny B. - FE - 89 St, Duke;90 Hky: First Assoc;95 Providence-Cool Spring;99 Lws: Sunrise; Eden: Leaksville;12 Pine Grove (Kernersville); 12 Grace Chapel (Granite Falls); 13 Wesley Memorial (Statesville); 15 Central (Shelby); Intentional Interim - Central (Monroe) Lepley, Lynne M. - FE - 88 St; 89 Clover Hill-Oak Grove; 91 Kvl: Cherry St-Hiatt; 92 Enka-Candler Co-Pastor; 97 Shiloh-Wesley Chapel; 99 Director,Leadership Dev, Statesville Dist (01 /Stv: Broad St Assoc); 01 Stv: Broad St Assoc; 02 Catawba Assoc; 03 Instructor, CatawbaValley Comm College / Chaplain, Mitchell College; 04 Chaplain, Mitchell College; 10 Hospice Chaplain, Iredell Co; 12 Mount Bethel (Turnersburg(Harmony)) and Hospice Chaplain, Iredell County; 15 Mount Bethel (Harmony) - Fairmount and Hospice Chaplain, Iredell County 126 Western North Carolina Conference

Lepley, Ralph J. - FE - 87 Friendship-Shady Grove;89 Mount Moriah-New Home;91 Forsyth-Stokes;92 Enka-Candler Co-Pastor;97 Chapel Hill-Elmwood;00 Chapel Hill (ST);01 Catawba;04 May’s Chapel; 09 Rose Chapel Lewis, M. Renee - FE - 96 St, Duke; 97 Ntn: First Assoc; 01 LvAb; 02 President, EGAP Ministries; 15 Exec Dir, Repay, Inc. Lewis, Patricia A. - RE - 85 WS: Union Ridge;89 Conf Program Staff;91 Mgn: North;95 North Wilkesboro Dist Supt;00 Stn: First;03 Gastonia Dist Supt.; 09 Winston-Salem: Sedge Garden;11 Retired; 12 Bright Hope Laurel Lewis, Samuel M. - PE - 14 Oak Grove (Mocksville); 16 First (Liberty); 17 Personal Leave Light, W. Gregory - RL - 11 Greensboro: Mt. Pisgah Assistant; 13 No appointment; 14 Retired Lile, Rebecca K. - DM - 98 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;98 Youth/Children, Black Mountain;98 LvAb. Lindquist, Carl W. - RE - 86 Tr fm Western New York Conf;86 Pres, National Foundation for the Study of Religion and Economics;88 Sandy Ridge (GR);89 Bethany-Macedonia;90 Bethany;93 Highlands;02 Mgn: First;06 Lex: First; 10 Sabbatical Lv;11 Retired Lindquist, Charles A. Jr - FE - 02 Farmer Asst; 2003 Mt Shepherd-West Chapel; 2006 West Chapel; 2008 Ram: Jordan Mem.; 15 Greer’s Chapel-Linwood Lindsay, Sherise P. - PL - 13 Brooks Temple - St. Stephen Assistant; 16 Piney Grove Lindsey, Carrol R. - RE - 67 Hayesville Cir;70 Harmony/North Iredell Cooperative Min;72 Snow Hill;77 Stony Point-Marvin;80 Cullowhee;87 FCy: First;92 Cht: Kilgo;93 Bmt: Park St;98 Lcn: First;03 Can: Central;05 Retired (08 /Peachtree (Haywood Co));08 Retired. Lineberger, Katie R. - FE - 09 Shelby: Aldersgate Assoc; 2013 Davidson - Assoc for Campus Ministry & Young Adults; 15 Clarksbury (Harmony); 16 Miami Campus Ministries (Florida Conference) Lineberry, Eric W. - FL - 10 Yadkin College; 11 Thomasville: Johnsontown; 14 New Union (Mocksville) Lingle, Luther E. [Luke] III - FE - 07 Education Coordinator, Burlington District; 10 Etowah Assoc; 12 Central Assoc (Asheville); 14 Church Vitality Strategist; 16 Personal Leave; 16 Director of Community Development, Missional Wisdom Foundation Linker, Bobby R. [Beau] - PE - 14 Badin - Oak Grove Lisk, Bradley S. - PE - 13 Ranger-Tomotla;15 Bethel (Franklin) Lloyd, I. Donnell - RE - 78 Harper’s-Cedar Valley; 79 Rehobeth; 84 Spindale; 88 Mkv: First; 93 Mount Zion; 99 HP: First; 05 Kvl: Main St; 08 Gbo: Centenary; 12 Incapacity Lv; 16 Retired Locke, David A. - FE - 07 Snow Creek-Moss Chapel (08 -Midway); 10 New Hope (MA); 13 Weddington Associate; 16 Providence (Statesville) Locklear, Joel G. Jr - FL - 09 Greensboro: Triad Native American;11 Greensboro: Triad Native American-Bessemer;12 Triad Native American-Glenwood; 14 Bethlehem (Reidsville); 16 Bethlehem (Reidsville) - Wentworth Logan, Thomas E. - RA - 82 Ramseur Cir;88 Mar: Addie’s Chapel;91 Ntn: St Paul-Mt Beulah-Providence;94 Retired. Long, Harry G. Jr - RE - 57 St;58 Tr to Florida Conf;61 Tr fm Florida Conf;61 Bethesda;65 Ran: First;70 Hky: First Assoc;73 Mdn: First;75 Gbo: Calvary;79 Gbo: Asbury Co-Pastor;79 SabLv;80 St;81 St/Friendship-Brown Summit;83 Chaplain, Cone Hosp(87 /Pastoral Counseling Services (Methodist Counseling Ctr));97 Retired. Long, James B. Jr - RE - 60 Shiloh;63 No Appt (St);64 St;67 Mars Hill;78 Kingswood;82 Wdb: First;85 Exec Director, The Children’s Home;03 Retired. Lookadoo, David G. - FE - 82 Mgn: Zion Mem-Bollinger’s Chapel;86 North Macon Charge;89 GrQ: Shiloh;95 Len: Whitnel;03 Lws: Harmony Grove-Sharon;97 Gas: Bradley Mem; 09 Incapacity Leave Looper, R. Daniel - RL - 06 Retired/Bethel (McDowell); 07 Retired/Golden Valley Co-Pastor; 09 Retired/No appt Lord, Johnny D. Jr - PE - 03 MHl: Blair Road Assoc.; 13 Palmyra - Stokesburg; 17 New Salem (Randleman) Lorton, Robert T. Jr - OA - 17 Farmer (Farmer, New Hope, Oak Grove) Love, Adam C. - PE - 13 Ann Street (Concord); 15 First (Landis) Love, Douglas L. - RE - 88 West Rowan;89 Tr fm East Ohio Conf;91 Oak Grove-Palm Tree;99 Avery’s Creek;01 Morning Star; 12 Retired. Love, John P. - FE - 00 Weddington Assoc;02 Tr fm North Central New York Conf; 09 Webb’s Chapel;12 incapacity lv; 13 Center (Catawba) Love, Tracy F. - PE - 15 Trinity Associate (Kannapolis) Lovelace, William E. - FE - 93 Pinnacle-Trinity;94 Pilot View-Shoals-Whitaker’s Chapel;99 Mar: East Marion-West Marion;05 Pine Grove (AL); 09 Casar-Polkville Lowder, N. Keith - FE - 04 Weddington Assoc; 11 Berkshire Surrey Borders Circuit, British Methodist Church; 16 Student (Gordon-Conwell Theological School); Lowder, Paul D. - RE - 53 St;54 Harmony;58 Cvr: First;63 Davidson;67 Gbo: West Irving Park;72 WS: Maple Springs;77 Ntn: First;81 Eden: Leaksville;86 Gbo: Grace;90 Blair Road;94 Retired. Lowdermilk, Robert E. III - FE - 74 St;76 Chaplain (80 Dean of Students), High Point College;82 LvAb;83 Campus Min/Dean of Student Dev, Catawba College;84 Campus Min/Asst Prof, Catawba College;88 Editorial Staff(Curriculum Planner), Gen Bd of Discipleship/UM Publ House;90 Asst Product Mgr (92 Mgr of Adult Markets), UM Publ House;92 Asst to Pres/Assoc (96 Full) Prof, Lees College;96 Dean/Asst Prof, Lees College;98 President, Wood College;03 LvAb;05 Exec Director, LIFT, Inc;06 LvAb;07 Vice Pres, Rockingham Community College. Lowe, David W. - PL - 17 Love’s Chapel (Stanfield) Lowe, Justin H. - FE - 13 Longs Chapel Associate for Ministries with Young Adults (Lake Junaluska); 14 Longs Associate Lowe, Melissa D. - PE - 13 Haywood Parish Assistant; 16 Haywood Parish: Francis Cove - Beaverdam Lowe, Vance W. - RE - 79 St;80 Dellwood-Shady Grove;84 Sandy Ridge;88 Marshville;96 Moriah;02 China Grove: First; 10 Greensboro: Muir’s Chapel; 17 Retired Lucas, J. Randolph II - FE - 91 South Davidson;97 Friendship (OE);02 Centenary (LE);06 Rock Grove.; 16 Highlands Lundy, Stacey R. - PE - 17 First (Salisbury) Associate Lunsford, Cynthia K. [Cindy] - FE - 08 Cummings Memorial; 10 Cedar Grove-Sunshine; 13 Marshville; 17 Henson’s Chapel-Mabel Lunsford, Warren J. - PL - 15 New Hope-Bethel-Long Pine; 16 South Anson (Pleasant Hill, Sandy Plains, Shiloh); 17 Little Laurel - Pleasant Valley - Sutherland Luther, Jack D. - RA - 69 Eldorado;73 Mocksville Cir;81 Pelham-Hickory Grove;86 Gay’s Chapel;91 Centenary (SA);98 HP: Highland-Northwood;02 Retired. Lutz, R. R. [Jack] - RE - 86 Palm Tree-Mt Harmony; 90 Tr as deacon in PM fm SouthernBaptist Church; 90 Palm Tree; 91 Eden: Spray; 94 Prospect-Mt Pleasant; 99 Friendship-Mountain View;03 Friendship (Iredell); 05 Retired (07 /Bethel (King)); 09 Retired/Mt Tabor (NE); 11 Retired; 13 /Pilot View (Pilot Mountain) Lynn, Edmund R. - RE - 55 Cleveland;58 Toluca;63 Reidsville Cir;67 El Bethel-Hoey Mem;69 Oak Grove-Unity;72 Gbo: St Paul’s;74 Bmt: Ebenezer;80 Sharon- Boiling Springs;83 Bethel (Midland);87 Boger City;91 Bmt: Park St;93 Retired. Lyon, M. Kenneth - RE - 73 Prog Dir, Rand-Abo YMCA; 75 Abo: Central Assoc; 75 Len: First Assoc; 76 Discon; 76 Len: First Assoc; 78 Readm; 78 Liberty Cir; 80 Gethsemane; 85 Rft: First; 91 HP: First; 95 Matthews; 13 Matthews-Wesley; 16 Retired Lyons, Daniel J. - FE - 95 St, Duke;96 Alb: Tabernacle;00 Montmorenci;06 Val: First; 10 Bethel-Clark’s Chapel;12 Morris Chapel (Walkertown) Lytle, Ronald J. - AM - 97 Ansonville;01 Laboratory-Mary’s Grove;05 Shiloh (Catawba Co).; 14 Hickory Stand-Oak Forest; 15 Medical Leave Mabry, Thomas C. - FE - 01 Crossroads Asst;02 South River;05 Christ (ST) Assoc.;12 Mineral Springs-Pleasant Grove; 13 Mineral Springs (Monroe); 16 Shady Grove (Winston-Salem) Macdonald, Michael A. - FE - 84 Tr fm Little Rock Conf; 84 Polkton; 88 Alb: Main St; 93 Mount Pleasant (SA); 99 Mvl: Broad St; 09 Andrews; 13 Black Mountain Mackey, James G. - RE - 83 Wingate;85 Friendship;87 US Army Chaplain;89 Sunshine;95 Mgn: St Matthews;96 Oak Grove (MA);00 Waxhaw;05 Cht: Kilgo;08 Elizabeth Chapel-Maple Grove.; 13 Grace Chapel; 13 Retired Macon, Fred K. - RE - 59 St;63 South Randolph;64 Campus Minister, UNC Greensboro;69 World Div, Gen Bd of Missions;70 Campus Minister, WesleyFoundation, Greensboro;71 Cht: Myers Park Min of Educ;75 West Forsyth;78 Rvl: Woodmont;82: Gbo: Grace;86 Brv: First;91 Asheville Dist Supt;96 Conf Director of Cong Growth and Development;97 Retired. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 127 Magnuson, Richard A. - PE - 02 Knox Chapel; 08 Rocky Springs-Carson’s Chapel; 10 Nebo - Snow Hill (Morganton) Mahathey, Gary C. - FE - 08 WS: Mount Tabor Min of Adult Education; 2011 WS: Mount Tabor Assoc; 2012 New Home-Shady Grove; 16 Maple Springs Associate (Winston-Salem) Mann, Ronald J. - RE - 71 Liberty Cir;72 Altamont;73 Helton;75 Albemarle Cir;76 New Hope;77 Eden: Meadow View;82 HP: Highland;85 Abo: Calvary;87 Spring Hill;91 Oak Grove (LE);95 Mt Carmel (LE);05 Retired (06 /Grassy Creek (Ashe));07 Retired. Manning, C. Clay - RE - 61 Bethany-Cotton Grove;63 Shoals;68 Old Union- Mt Lebanon;70 Trn: Trinity Mem;72 Virginia Cir (Fellowship);77 Gethsemane;80 Kmv: Mt Pleasant;85 RCg: Abernethy Mem;91 Retired. Manuel, Carl L. Jr - FE - 04 New Goshen;07 Tr fm AME Church;08 Mar: Addie’s Chapel.; 13 St. Paul (Reidsville)-Wesley Chapel (Reidsville); 17 Burkhead (Winston-Salem) Mares, Kristina K. - PE - 12 Mount Tabor (Salisbury); 17 Mount Tabor (Salisbury) and Uwharrie District Missional Engagement Coordinator Margarita, Donald S. - RL - 04 Clover Hill-New Home;06 Boiling Springs-Hopewell; 10 No appointment; 10 Moss Chapel; 11 Retired Marion, Patrick A. - FL - 05 Arcadia; 10 Cooleemee; 17 West Forsyth Marlowe, Angela Rogers - FE - 90 St, Candler;91 Mount Zion Assoc;97 Indian Trail;02 Christ (SA);04 Sal: Main St; 09 Gibsonville; 13 Gethsemane; 14 Gethsemane - Bethany Marlowe, Jonathan D. - FE - 93 St, Duke;94 Cht: Providence Assoc;97 Mon: Central Assoc;98 Prospect (AL);02 GrQ: Shiloh; 09 Gibsonville; 13 Midway (Reidville); 14 Midway - Chapel Hill Marsden, Dianne W. - RE - 75 St, Wesley;76 Wkn: Love’s Assoc;77 Tr to Southern New JerseyConf;97 Tr fm Wyoming Conf;97 Kingswood Min of Education;99 Farmington-Wesley Chapel;01 Arcadia-Mt Zion;05 Gbo: Carraway.;11 Pinnacle-Mt. Zion; 17 Retired Marsden, Keith L. - RE - 97 Tr fm Wyoming Conf; 97 Aftercare Coordinator, The Children’s Home; 98 Interim Dean of the Chapel, Greensboro College; 99 St, Columbia Pacific; 07 St, Wesley Seminary; 12 Transitional Leave; 13 Personal Leave; 17 Retired Marsh, James P. Jr - FE - 93 St, Duke; 94 Mgn: First Assoc; 00 Gen Board of Global Mins; 01 Intern, Church of the Savior; 03 Good Shepherd Ministries, Church of the Savior (04 /StGeorge Washington Univ); 08 St, George Washington Univ.; 09 Family Therapist MSA Adol Center and Justice Advocate (MCSR); 13 Therapist, Rathbone & Assoc; Pastor for Intentional Comm, Wesley Seminary; Rites of Passage Pastor, AMYLA; 15 Therapist, Rathbone & Assoc; Rites of Passage Pastor, AMYLA Marsh, W. Allen Jr - FL - 04 Bethelview (05 -Valle Crucis);08 Gilkey-Thermal City-Gilboa; 15 Centennial (Union Mills) - Gilboa (Rutherfordton) - Gilkey (Rutherfordton) - Mount Hebron ( Forest City) - Thermal City (Union Mills); 16 Medical/Incapacity Leave Marshall, Dennis B. - FE - 95 Advance;99 Cooleemee-Hardison;01 Hardison;06 Bethlehem (LE); 09 Bethesda (LX); 13 Bethlehem (Claremont) Marson, Richard A. - OR - 17 Retired/Rehobeth (Greensboro) Marterre, Roxanne M. - PL - 16 New Hope; Martin, Daniel G. - FE - 76 St;78 WS: Centenary Min of Youth;82 Tvl: Trinity;87 Center (NW);92 Bethlehem (LE);97 Ntn: First; 09 Hendersonville: First ; 15 West Market Stree (Greensboro) Martin, Duncan G. - FE - 09 Antioch-Oak Grove; 13 Ebenezer - Reeds (Lexington); 16 Fairview (Pinnacle) Martin, Jeffrey L. - PL - 03 Level Cross-Ebenezer; 05 No appt; 07 St, CPE Program, Alamance Hosp; 08 Leave of Absence; 11 HP: Christ Assoc to Older Adults; 15 Christ Asst to Older Adults Martin, Jim H. Sr - RE - 91 Reeds-Yadkin College;95 Tr as deacon in PM from Southern Baptist Church;95 Reeds-Yadkin College;97 Reeds;00 HP: Montlieu Ave- WelchMem;04 Retired; 11 Retired/Yadkin College Martin, Meredith P. - FD - 11 High Point: Wesley Memorial Deacon Associate of Mission, Evangelism and Engagement; 12 Pgm Dir Youth & Comm Services, Family Serv of Davidson Co.; 15 Director of Programs, Family Services of Davidson County; 16 Director of Program Excellence, The Children’s Home; 17 Director of Program Excellence, Crossnore School and Children’s Home Martin, Sammie L. - RE - 64 St;66 Alb: Parkway-Pine Grove;68 Providence-Bethel;69 Avery’s Creek;71 Laurel Hill-Brown’s View;73 Elkin Cir;75 Boone Cir;79 Harper’s-Cedar Valley;85 Mt Harmony-Burke Chapel;92 Nesbitt’s Chapel;95 Cht: Homestead;99 Retired. Martin, Sandra W. - RE - 91 St, Duke;92 Chapel Hill-Elmwood;97 Cooleemee-Hardison;99 Gainesville: Trinity Assoc (Florida Conf);00 LvAb;00 Retired. Martin, Stephen M. - RE - 73 Murphy Cir/Cherokee Co Par; 74 Mill Grove-Pine Bluff; 78 Matton’s Grove-Zion; 80 Albemarle Cir; 81 Ruffin; 86 Triplett; 91 GrF: First; 92 Abo: West Bend; 97 Gbo: Hinshaw Mem; 00 Pleasant Garden; 08 Eden: Leaksville; 09 Winston-Salem: Pine Grove; 13 Retired Martinez, Melissa L. [Lisa] - RD - 03 Aging Specialist (06 Regional Coordinator), CentralinaAgency on Aging; 14 Retired Martinson, Jacob C. Jr - RE - 76 Tr fm Florida Conf; 76 President, Brevard College; 85 President, High Point College (Univ) (03 Retired/ ); 04 Retired/President- Chancellor, High Point Univ; 05 Retired/Chancellor, High Point Univ; 06 Retired Mason, David O. - RE - 79 Tr fm North Georgia Conf;79 Mon: Memorial;83 Fairview (NE);87 Knp: Jackson Park;91 Bethlehem (ST);00 Gas: Covenant;05 Retired. Mason, Deval M. - FE - 92 Tr fm Kansas West Conf;92 South Macon;95 Marvin-McKendree;99 McKendree (GA);02 Roberta;07 Stony Point.;11 Winston-Salem: New Hope; 14 Shiloh (Claremont) Mason, Donald W. - RE - 04 Gas: Faith.;12 Central (Spencer); 17 Retired Mathews, James R. - FL - 12 Ivey Memorial; 16 Clinchfield Matlick, Christen H. - FE - 97 Avl: Central Assoc;08 FamLv.; 14 Chaplain, Biltmore Company; 15 Chaplain, Biltmore Company Matthews, Terry L. - FE - 77 St; 78 Kvl: Main St Assoc;81 St;84 WS: Ardmore Assoc; 85 St; 85 WS: Oak Summit; 90 WS: North Forsyth (Lws: Sunrise); 99 Mount Zion; 02 MtA: Central; 06 WS: Maple Springs;12 Central (Asheboro); 16 First (North Wilkesboro) Matthews, Tony H. - FE - 87 St; 88 Casar; 92 Long’s-Cruso; 95 Triplett; 00 Hill’s Chapel; 05 Mgn: North; 09 Fairfield-Bethel (Denver); 17 First (Lincolnton) Maulden, Beverly M. - PL - 16 Gold Hill - Bethlehem - Zion; 17 Gold Hill - Zion (Gold Hill) May, Katharine W. - FD - 05 WS: Maple Springs Min of Education; 12 Centenary (WS) Assoc of Children’s Spiritual Formation and Education Mayo, Barbara B. - FE - 98 Cht: St Stephen Min with Youth;00 Mount Zion Assoc; 06 Bmt: South Point.;12 Glen Alpine McAbee, Kathleen M. - PE - 01 Cullohwee Asst; 05 Crabtree; 09 Lincolnton: Rhyne Heights; 16 Table Rock McAlhany, Caitlin M. - FL - 17 Porter (Albemarle) - Randall (Norwood) McArn, Carl E. - RE - 81 Tr fm Holston Conf;81 East Flat Rock;83 Bethany;87 Fairview;89 Crouse (92 -Pleasant Grove);93 Bethel-Piney Grove;95 Albemarle Cir;97 MtA: Franklin Heights-Maple Grove;01 New Home-Shady Grove;03 Retired. McCain, Kyle D. Sr - PL - 11 Charlotte: Cole Memorial-St. Luke Cooperative Parish Assistant; 13 No appointment; 14 Harrison Assistant McCain, Robert M. Sr - RL - 06 Kvl: St Paul; 07 Withers Chapel; 10 Empire Circuit; 10 No appt;12 McCrary Chapel (Ramseur); 15 Retired McCall, J. Phillip - PL - 01 Pisgah (Avery);07 Pinnacle (MA). McCauley, David A. - FE - 92 New Hope;96 Gideon Grove-Palestine;00 New Salem (HP);06 Ebenezer (ST).;11 Zion; 13 Porter-Randall; 17 Chapel Hill (Statesville) McClellan, Hagan R. Sr - OR - 07 Retired/St Mark (WS); 10 Retired/Montlieu Ave-Welch Memorial; 12 Pisgah (Kernersville); 14 No appt; 17 Elbaville (Advance) McClellan, Michael D. - RA - 76 New Hope-Bethel; 82 South Davidson; 91 Friendship (SA); 96 Mon: Memorial; 04 Salem (AL); 10 Incapacity Lv; 16 Retired. McClintick, Herbert E. - RL - 02 Temple Hill-Roaring River; 04 Eden-Mt Tabor; 09 Eden; 11 Retired;12 Wentworth McClure, Paul L. - FE - 90 Richfield-New Mt Tabor;96 HP: Welch Mem;00 Plateau-Wesley’s Chapel;03 Cramerton: Cramer Memorial;07 Hopewell (AL).; 14 Rehobeth (Greensboro); 17 Oak Hill (Morganton) 128 Western North Carolina Conference

McCombs, Joseph A. - RE - 71 Altamont; 72 Table Rock; 74 No Appt (St); 75 St; 77 Mon: Memorial; 79 Unity; 81 Francis Asbury; 87 Prospect; 91 Abo: West Bend; 92 Stokesdale; 96 New London; 98 Gas: Faith; 01 Asbury (GA); 05 Hill’s Chapel; 07 Retired. McConnell, J. Timothy - PL - 01 Davis Chapel-Fines Creek;04 Hickory Knoll;08 Peachtree (Haywood Co); 12 Long’s Chapel Asst. (Lake Junaluska) McCorkle, Alexander - PL - 06 Brevard’s Chapel Asst; 09 Iron Station: Tucker’s Grove Assistant; 10 No appt; 11 Denver: Brevard’s Chapel McCormac, Kevin P. - FE - 06 Mount Pleasant Asst (SA); 08 Pine Bluff; 12 Pine Bluff-Locust; 13 West Associate; 14 Bethel-Palestine; McCoy, Donald E. - FE - 95 Madison Cir Assoc/Asst (NE); 98 Eden: St John-Chapel Hill; 06 Mvl: Faith-St Paul; 11 Greensboro: Bass Chapel-Raleigh’s Crossroads McCranie, G. Richard - PL - 16 Mount Shepherd (Asheboro) McCrary, J. Stanley - PL - 00 KMt: Galilee-St Paul’s Asst;01 Hinton Mem. McCullough, Todd H. - FE - 09 Morganton: First Assoc; 13 East Flat Rock: Hope; 16 Hope (East Flat Rock) & Home Repair Construction Mgr, Housing Assistance Corp; 17 Hope (East Flat Rock) McCumber, Andrea A. - FE - 13 Smyrna; 14 Hopewell (Peachland); 16 Groce Associate (Asheville) McCumber, Jeffery S. - FE - 13 Mineral Springs Associate; 16 Mills River Associate McDonald, Melinda W. - OF - 17 Edneyville (Hendersonville) McDowell, Charles L. - RE - 88 Avery Parish Assoc;89 Tr as deacon in PM fmSouthern BaptistChurch;91 Avery Parish;94 Messiah;01 Retired. McDowell, Martha H. H. - OF - 17 Matton’s Grove - Richfield McElveen, A. Rimes Jr - FE - 06 Tr fm North Georgia Conf; 06 Knp: Bethpage; 07 Dir, Mere Christianity Forum, Furman Univ. McElveen, Kathryn A. - FE - 02 Johns Creek Assoc (North Georgia Conf); 04 Bethelview Assoc (North Georgia Conf); 06 Knp: Bethpage Assoc; 07 FamLv; 10 Leadership Coach McGarrah, Sandra M. - DM - 97 Environmental Educator, Charlotte YMCA McGee, Noah W. [Chip] III - PL - 14 Christ Assistant (Hickory) McGill, John K. - FE - 03 Hky: Christ Assoc;05 Christ Assoc (ST); 09 Christ Asst. (Troutman);12 Concord (Catawba); 14 Waxhaw McGuire, Peter R. - FE - 97 South Davidson; 01 Center (ST); 04 MtA: Salem-Epworth; 06 (/Counselor, Insight Human Services); 06 Counselor, Insight Human Services; 07 Counselor, Synergy Recovery; 08 Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare McHale, David F. - FE - 89 McKendree (Stv);92 NoAppt (in NCC);95 St, Duke/Rock Creek-Flint Ridge (NC Conf);96 Bethel-Marvin;00 New Mt Tabor;03 Mt Pleasant (LE);06 Belwood; Cross-Ebenezer; 15 Plateau-Wesley Chapel McIntosh, Melvin D. - RE - 57 St;59 Morven;63 GrQ: Shiloh;66 Cht: First Min of Education;68 Tvl: Memorial Min of Education;73 Mgn: First Assoc/Min of Education;82 Cht: Myers Park Assoc;99 Retired. McIntyre, Andrew B. - FE - 09 Asheboro: West Bend; 16 Grace (Greensboro) McKelvey, Walter H. - RE - 79 Tr fm Holston Conf; 79 Gbo: St Matthews; 82 High Point Dist Supt; 88 Conf Program Staff; 89 Vice-President, UMPublishing House; 95 Cht: Simpson-Gillespie/Conf Ethnic Church Consultant; 97 President/Dean, Gammon Seminary; 10 Trasitional Leave; 10 Retired McKenna, Casey L. - OF - 11 Helton; 14 Helton - Trinity McKim, Dana A. - FE - 84 St;85 Matton’s Grove-Zion;87 WS: Mount Tabor Assoc;90 Fairgrove-Hickory Mission;92 Hky: Christ;98 Bunker Hill;03 Archdale; 09 Village Church, Pfeiffer Univ; 10 Village Church, Pfeiffer Univ and Minister to Pfeiffer Univ; 16 Village Church of Pfeiffer Univ / Minister to the University and Dir of Church and University Relations; 16 Village Church, Pfeiffer Univ / Minister to the University and Director Church & Univ Relations; 17 First (Morganton) McKinney, Edward D. - FE - 98 Avl: Groce Assoc;03 Gamewell;05 Arbor Grove-Union.;11 Glencoe; 16 Fairview (Thomasville) McKinney, James L. - RE - 58 Red Hill-Tipton Hill;59 Gilkey;63 Toluca;65 West Lincoln;66 Plains;70 Millers Creek;75 Taylorsville;79 Hickory Grove-Sedgefield Lakes;83 HP: Calvary;87 Gas: Covenant;92 Sby: LaFayette St;96 WS: Konnoak Hills;00 Retired (02 /Len: Mount Hermon Assoc);03 Retired (05 /Henson’s Ch- Mabel);06 Retired. McLain, T. Steven - RE - 71 Helton;73 Spring Hill;74 Rockwell;78 Gas: Myrtle-Mt Olivet;82 Ram: Jordan Mem;86 Fairview (HP);88 Ran: Mt Lebanon;89 Eden: Meadow View-Wentworth;90 Norwood Cir;92 Ebenezer-Glenwood;96 Arbor Grove-Union;02 Polkton;06 South Davidson; 09 Hickory: Bethel-St. John’s; 13 Retired. McLawhorn, Robert T. - RE - 66 Wade; 68 Discon; 91 Adm to PM; 91 St, Duke/Concord (NC Conf); 93 Bethel-Marvin; 96 Dulin-Smith Grove; 01 Woodleaf-South River; 02 Spc: Central; 08 Cht: Mouzon; 09 Winston-Salem: Central Terrace; 11 Temple Hill-Roaring River; 12 New Mount Vernon; 15 Retired/New Mount Vernon McLeod, R. Wesley Jr - FE - 88 Liberty Cir;93 Pinnacle-Mt Zion;00 Mt Zion (NE);04 New Hope (HP);06 Vickrey; 10 Winston-Salem: Hanes and Hickory Ridge McMurry, Joseph C. - RE - 61 Deerfield (64 -Banner Elk);66 Haw River;68 St;69 Haw River Cir;71 Stv: Boulevard;79 Knp: Bethpage;84 Gas: Myers Mem;94 Retired. McNaney, Lowell C. - FE - 88 New Salem; 94 Gas: Maylo; 95 Cabarrus Co Mission (Crossroads) McNeill, W. Kirk - RE - 67 Tr fm NC Conf;67 Gas: First Minister of Educ;77 Tr to Tennessee Conf;86 Tr fm Tennessee Conf;86 Dir of Sunday Sch Extension, Gen Board of Discipleship;89 Consultant for Special Projects, Gen Board of Discipleship;92 Cht: Moore’s Chapel;96 Exec Director (President),The Noetic Ctr;00 Retired (02 /West Jefferson).;11 Retired McNiel, Sandra L. - RL - 07 Bethel-Liberty Grove.; 14 Bethel (Climax)-Julian (Julian); 17 Retired McPhail, Crystal G. - FE - 01 Mkv: First Assoc; 06 Hardison; 09 Personal Leave;11 Swannanoa-Tabernacle and Navy Reserves Chaplain; 13 Chaplain, US Navy; 16 Piramsens Charge, Germany South Conf McRacken, Mark E. - PL - 15 Ebenezer (Mt. Ulla) McVay, Sallyanne Irwin - FD - 92 Education and Church Growth, Avl: Trinity;94 LvAb;94 Education, Etowah;96 Education, Avl: Groce;07 TranLv;07 Black Mountain Min of Education; 10 Transitional Leave; 10 Programming, Givens Est and Min with Children/Youth; AS:Asbury Mem Mears, L. Alan - FE - 06 LJ: Long’s Chapel Assoc.; 13 Long’s Chapel Associate for Project 2021; 14 DNA; 16 Bethel (Oak Ridge) Medlin, William T. III - RE - 68 Wade; 69 St; 72 Knp: Memorial; 76 Tvl: West End; 81 Clemmons; 86 NWk: First; 91 Cht: Hickory Grove; 93 WS: Ardmore; 01 Albemarle Dist Supt; 04 Gas: First; 07 Northeast Dist Supt; 08 Winston-Salem Dist Supt;12 District Superintendent -Yadkin Valley; 14 retired Melton, David S. - FE - 78 St; 79 Mar: St Mark’s-Cross Mill; 83 Mon: Memorial; 86 Messiah; 89 Can: Central; 94 Tvl: Memorial; 98 Way: First; 01 Gbo: West Market St; 15 Providence (Charlotte) Melton, Duane E. - PL - 06 Knp: Bethpage Asst. Melton, Joe T. - RE - 42 Avery;46 Whitnel;51 Abo: West Bend;55 Hky: Westview;60 Cooleemee;65 Tvl: Unity;71 Sal: Coburn Mem;75 May’s Chapel-St Paul’s;81 Oak Grove-Salem;83 Oak Grove;84 Retired. Melton, Larry M. - RE - 86 Sandy;87 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern Baptist Church;92 Swannanoa-Tabernacle;95 Bethel-Chestnut Grove;98 Clm: Bethlehem;04 Mount Bethel (NW);08 Retired. Mendenhall, J. Ryan - PE - 14 Franklin Heights-Maple Grove (Mount Airy); 15 Trinity (Thomasville); 17 First - Trinity (Thomasville) Meyers, Patty - AF - 11 Professor, Pfeiffer University Michael, R. Blake - FE - 72 St;79 Instructor(Asst Prof, Assoc Prof, 91 Prof),OhioWesleyanUniv. Michael, Suzanne G. - FE - 99 Oak Ridge Asst;00 Midway (GR);04 North Star Mission (NS);07 Center (GR); 14 Moore’s Chapel (Charlotte); 14 New Hope (Winston-Salem) Mikel, Fawn M. - OD - 17 Central (Shelby) Director of Discipleship and Outreach (OD) Miles, Brandon K. - PL - 16 Hinton Memorial Assistant; 17 St. James (Denver) Miller, Bobby R. - FE - 84 Hot Springs;86 Bald Creek;89 Friendship-Brown Summit;93 Center (GR);99 Jefferson;04 Andrews;06 IncapLv;08 Sparta. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 129

Miller, Carroll K. - OR - 03 Retired/Linville; 12 Concord (Marion) Miller, Daniel V. - FE - 97 Ruffin;01 Bethel (Oak Ridge).; 13 Bethesda (Lexington) Miller, Douglas W. - FE - 92 MtA: Franklin Heights-Maple Grove;97 Mayodan;00 Grays Chapel.;12 Canaan Miller, Johanna C. - FD - 08 Prospect (AL) Min of Education; 09 Mill Grove Min of Spiritual Dev; 17 New Hope - Trinity (Monroe) Miller, Karen F. - RE - 86 Tr fm Memphis Conf;86 WS: Burkhead Assoc;89 LvAb;91 Consultant in Congregational Dev, Salisbury Dist;92 Roberta;95 Francis Asbury;01 Asheville Dist Supt;07 HP: Covenant; 10 Statesville: Wesley Mem; 13 Jefferson (Jefferson) Miller, Kevin C. - FE - 12 Messiah Miller, Kimberly R. - OE - 17 Mount Pisgah Associate (Greensboro) Miller, Lauren A. - FD - 10 Wesley Chapel Dir of Christian Ed (North Georgia Conf); 11 First, Loveland CO (Rocky Mtn Conf) DCE; 15 Dir of Discipleship, Gay Street (Three Rivers Dist, E. Ohio Conf) Miller, Mary Rowe - FE - 92 Mt A: Rockford St-Oak Grove; 97 Sandy Ridge Assoc (NE); 99 Bethesda-Pine Hall; 00 Ram: Jordan Mem; 07 SabLv; 08 LvAb; 08 Sandy Ridge; 12 Trinity (Thomasville); 14 Trinity- Mt Zion; 15 Mt Carmel (Winston-Salem) Miller, Paige Ann - FE - 11 Mills River Assistant; 12 Mills River Associate; 16 Faith (Indian Trail) Miller, Perry S. - RE - 80 St;81 Tr to Memphis Conf;86 Tr fm Memphis Conf;86 Kvl: Main St Assoc;89 Ccd: Rocky Ridge;95 Avl: Asbury Mem;03 Weaverville;07 HP: Christ; 10 Claremont: Bethlehem 13 West Jefferson; 17 Retired Miller, Rodney E. - RE - 16 Transferred Retired Miller, Roy L. - PE - 06 Mt Moriah-Rehobeth; 10 Concord; 15 Highland (Hickory) Miller, Stephen W. - FL - 01 Rockwood; 13 Snow Hill (Franklin) - Iotla Miller, Warren W. - RE - 95 West Forsyth; 98 Eden-Mt Tabor; 04 Providence (McDowell); 06 Porter-Randall; 09 Rockwell; 15 Central (Denton); 16 Retired Milleson, Bart W. - FE - 82 St; 83 Tabernacle; 86 Good Hope; 90 Bethany (NW); 94 Gray’s Chapel; 00 Gbo: Hinshaw Mem; 08 Stallings; 13 Trinity (King) Milliet, Corey C. - PD - 15 Matthews (Matthews) Assistant Youth Director Mills, Albert - RE - 92 Brown’s Chapel-Mott’s Grove;95 Mooresville: Port City Charge;01 Gbo: Union Mem;04 Gas: Epworth-Mt Pleasant. 14 Retired/ Epworth- Mount Pleasant (Gastonia) Mills, Rickie W. - RE - 66 St;68 Cashiers;71 Yadkinville;76 Cold Springs;81 Stokesdale;88 Black Mountain;95 Ntn: Abernethy Mem;05 Retired. Milton, Paul N. - FE - 77 Empire Cir;79 Holmes Grove-Peace;82 Bass Chapel-Collins Grove;88 Rvl: St Paul-Wesley Chapel;95 Gbo: Union Mem;01 Brooks Temple- St Stephen; 09 Charlotte: St. Mark’s; 13 Memorial (High Point) Milton, Sadye Joyner - RE - 75 St Paul-Walnut Cove (St Mary’s) (77 /Dir, WesleyFoundation, NC A&T State Univ);78 Dir, Wesley Foundation/Gbo:St Matthews Assoc;78 Campus Minister, NC A&T State/Raleigh’sCrossroads;82 CampusMinister, NCA&T State Univ; 09 Retired Miner, David L. Sr - FE - 98 Mt Gilead-Mt Pleasant;00 Salem (AS);02 Prospect-Mt Pleasant (NE);06 Providence (McDowell); 10 Clover Hill-Mt. Moriah-New Home; 11 West Casar; 16 Shiloh (Granite Quarry) Minick, Robin R. - DC - 05 Coordinator, Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, Jackson Co; 06 Family Network Coordinator, Region A Partnership for Children, Waynesville; 12 Mental & Behavioral Health Clinician, Appalachian Community Services; 16 Bereavement Specialist, Haywood Hospice and Palliative Care; 17 Leave of Absence Minus, Elizabeth C. - RD - 92 Music, Sby: Aldersgate;97 Consultant, Gastonia Dist;98 Congregational Care, Sby: Aldersgate; 10 Retired Mitchell, Luke A. - FL - 14 Ardmore Assistant for Young Adults & Contemporary Worship; 15 Hillsdale Assistant Mitchell, Rickey D. - FL - 01 Moravian Falls;03 Dunkirk-Eschol;05 Creston-Green Valley; 17 Bethelview-Valle Crucis Mitchell, Susan D. - FE - 08 Abo: First Assoc; 13 Prospect-Pleasant Hill; 17 Personal Leave Mitchem, Donnie S. - FD - 11 Psychotherapist, School Based Services, Carolinas HealthCare System Money, Dan B. - FE - 99 Den: First-Canaan;05 Gbo: Muir’s Chapel Assoc. Montfort, Russell T. - RE - 52 St, Duke;53 Thomasville Cir;55 Pine Woods-Fairview;57 Davidson (CH);63 St (Duke);64 HP: First Assoc;65 WS: Burkhead;70 Cht: Dilworth;77 American Protestant Church, Bonn, Germany;80 Gbo: Christ;80 Tr to Tennessee Conf;94 Tr fm TennesseeConf;94 Retired (97 /HP: First);97 Retired. Montgomery, Gayle G. - FE - 01 Harrison Asst (02 Assoc);12 Trinity (Winston-Salem); 13 River Hills Community Church Moore, A. J. - FE - 03 Mountain View-Wesley Chapel; 2008 Bald Creek-Pensacola; 17 South River (Woodleaf) Moore, H. Eugene - RA - 83 Saluda-Columbus; 86 Old Fort-Bethel; 91 Mar: St Mark’s-Cross; 93 Car: First; 98 Bethel-Clark’s Chapel; 01 Ebenezer (ST); 06 Gas: Bethesda; 09 Porter-Randall; 13 Retired/ Love’s Chapel-Oakboro; 17 Retired/Oakboro (Oakboro) Moore, J. Daniel - PL - 12 Heath Memorial Moore, John A. - FE - 79 Empire Cir;80 Abo: St Luke’s-St Mark’s;83 Gbo: Mt Tabor-Celia Phelps;89 Gbo: Holmes Grove-Laughlin Mem (91 Laughlin Mem);94 WS: Saints Home-St James;97 Cht: St Mark’s;04 Cht: Cokesbury; 09 Incapacity Leave Moore, Linda D. - PL - 17 Zion Hill (Colfax) Moore, Lisa D. - PL - 08 Mvl: Faith-St Paul Asst; 10 No appt; 11 Burgess Chapel; 14 Scott’s Chapel Moore, Robert L. - RE - 58 St; 61 Mgn: St Luke’s;63 Gbo: West Market St Min of Youth (Assoc); 69 Cht: Plaza; 77 WS: Burkhead; 81 Avl: Trinity; 84 Sylva: First; 89 Mvl: Central; 94 Cht: St Andrew’s; 96 Retired. Moore, Samuel A. - PL - 15 McCrary Chapel (Ramseur) Moore, Samuel H. Jr - FE - 82 Ran: St Peter’s-Ferree’s Chapel; 90 Tvl: Central; 95 Rvl: St Paul-Wesley Chapel; 01 Gbo: St Matthews; 08 Northeast Dist Supt; 12 District Superintendent - Uwharrie ; 15 Hickory Grove (Charlotte) Moore, Terry L. - FE - 84 Mon: Benton Heights-Smyrna; 86 Whittier-Olivet (89 Whittier); 90 Bethel-Chestnut Grove; 95 Oak Ridge; 01 Williamson’s Chapel; 08 Weddington. Moore, Timothy S. - FE - 99 St, St Andrews, Scotland; 01 MtA: Salem-Epworth; 04 Campus Minister, Western Carolina Univ;08 Pastor, British Methodist Church; 09 Campus Minister, Young Harris College; 13 Dean of the Chapel, Minister to the College, and Asst Professor of Religious Studies; 15 Director of Collegiate Ministry Resources and Training, GBHEM; 17 Assoc Dean / Campus & Cont Ed Coord, Pfeiffer University, Charlotte Campus Moran, Frances H. - FE - 98 Pisgah-Seagrove;02 Abo: Calvary;04 HP: Montlieu Ave-Welch Mem;07 HP: First Assoc.; 14 CPE Residency - Vidant Medical Center (Greenville, NC); 15 Personal Leave; 17 Chaplain, Interim Healthcare, Hospice of Greenville SC; Morasco, Bruce E. - PL - 09 Mt. Carmel (LX) Moreau, Anthony L. - FE - 09 Nesbitt’s Chapel 13 Salem (Bostic); 15 Mount Zion Associate (Cornelius) Moree, Michael W. - RE - 89 Albemarle Cir; 92 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern Baptist Church; 93 Eden: First; 96 Millers Creek; 01 Knp: Midway; 03 First (Conover); 15 Retired/ Midway (Statesville) Moretz, F. Boyd - OR - 07 Wentworth; 10 no appt; 12 Shiloh (Germanton); 16 No Appt Morgan, Caren Bigelow - FE - 85 Cht: Steeleberry;89 LvAb;90 Crowell Mem-Palm Tree;93 WS: Maple Springs Assoc;97 Fam Lv;98 LvAb;99 New Union;02 Gbo: Carraway;05 Asbury (GA);07 Beaverdam-Piney Grove;07 Bmt: St Mark’s; 10 Waxhaw; 14 Mount Hermon - Whitnell ; 15 Mount Hermon (Lenoir) - Cedar Valley (Lenoir) Morgan, Clay J. - RE - 67 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 67 Table Rock; 69 Mar: Clinchfield-Nebo; 73 Wesley Parish Co-Minister (Assoc); 81 Crouse; 89 Avl: St Paul’s; 95 Can: First; 01 Wel: Center; 08 Retired 130 Western North Carolina Conference

Morgan, Jean M. - DC/DR - 77 Exec Director of Housekeeping, Brooks-Howell Home;87 Receptionist-Hostess, Brooks-Howell Home;92 Retired. Morgan, Linda Stack - RE - 87 Knp: North;89 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern Baptist Church;89 Mill Grove-Zion;91 Ansonville;97 Laboratory;01 Messiah;06 Har: Clarksbury;08 Moriah; 09 Retired/Golden Valley Morphis, Eric W. - FE - 95 Friendship (Catawba Co); 05 Christ Assoc (ST); 13 Incapacity Lv; 16 Good Hope (Lex); 16 Vanceboro (Sound District, NC Conf) Morris, Colston W. - OE - 13 Spencer Memorial Assoc (14 became North Davidson (Charlotte)) 16 Durham-Philadelphia Morris, Emmanuel S. Sr - FL - 01 Cht: Spencer Mem Co-Pastor; 2003 Cht: Spencer Mem-St James; 2009 Charlotte: Spencer Memorial (14 became North Davidson (Charlotte)) Morris, Jeremy S. - PE - 13 Aldersgate Associate (Shelby); 14 Withdrawn; 17 Readmitted; 17 Weaverville Associate (Weaverville) Morris, Matthew C. - FE - 12 Bethel (Franklin); 15 Christ (Gastonia) Morris, Sue Anne - FL - 04 Eden: First; 14 First (Eden)-Spray; Morrison, Ana C. - RL - 01 Abo: Adonai Mission; 16 Retired/Abo: Adonai Mission. Morrison, Donald G. - RL - 92 Carson’s Chapel (94-Trinity) Morrison, Hayward L. - RE - 67 Camp Ground; 72 Friendship; 76 Wingate; 78 Swannanoa-Tabernacle; 84 Beulah-Concord; 90 New Salem; 92 Hopewell (AL); 95 Bmt: South Point; 99 West Jefferson; 02 Retired Morrow, W. Leon - FE - 02 Gilkey-Thermal City-Gilboa; 08 Len: Whitnel; 14 Hickory Grove (Greensboro) Mosby, Tiajuana F. [Tina] - RP - 04 Abo: St Luke; 09 Triad UM Campus Ministry; 12 Retired Moss, Aaron W. - RE - 62 St;63 Crouse;66 Trn: Trinity Mem;70 Drx: Bethlehem;73 Drx: Christ;75 Laboratory-Lander’s;76 Cht: Oak Grove;80 ChG: First;86 Tabernacle (GR);00 Retired. Moss, Joy B. - FD - 13 Fletcher (Fletcher) Minister of Christian Education; 14 Skyland (Deacon) Associate Pastor Moss, O. Ray - RE - 55 ChG: South;58 Rock Grove;59 Bethany-Gray’s Chapel;63 HP: Welch Mem;67 Gbo: Inner City Min;72 BunkerHill/Yokefellow Prison Min;75 Regional Dir, Div of Youth Serv,State Dept of Human Resources;77 West Rowan;80 LvAb;83 Program Director/Chaplain, Daytona Beach Hosp;83 Chaplain/ Program Director, North Greenville Hosp;93 Retired. Mosteller, Jamie B. - PL - 15 Aldersgate (Shelby) Assistant Mouw, Karen V. - RE - 86 Tr fm Detroit Conf;86 Robbinsville;91 Elizabeth Chapel-Maple Grove;93 LJ: Long’s Chapel Assoc/WaynesvilleDist Consultant;95 Avl: St Paul’s;00 LvAb;07 Retired. Muckler, Mark T. - FE - 08 Rocky Mount Assoc (LN); 10 Charlotte: Mouzon; 13 Madison ; 15 Central (Mount Airy) Mullinix, G. Roland - RL - 59 Hildebran;60 Macedonia;61 St, Duke;64 Denton Cir;65 Cht: First Assoc;66 Hky: Bethel;69 Chaplain, HighPoint College;71 Banner Elk-Resort Ministry;74 Montmorenci;76 West Jefferson;80 Counselor, New River Mental Health;82 SurrMinOff;97 Linville;03 Retired. Murphy, Vincent P. - PL - 17 Rankin Memorial-Ward Street Mission Assistant (High Point) Murray, Jerry D. - RE - 48 St;49 Bmt: Ebenezer;53 Davidson;57 Avl: Groce;61 WS: Maple Springs;65 FCy: First;68 Statesville Dist Supt;73 Sal: First;76 WS: Marvin-Germanton;85 Gbo: Asbury;90 Retired/Dir, CriminalJustice and Mercy Ministries;99 Retired. Murrow, Mitchell C. - RE - 63 St;64 Mt Tabor-Yadkin;68 Bethany-Gray’s Chapel;72 Mt Vernon;74 Archdale Assoc;75 Gbo: Newlyn St;78 Gbo: Trinity;79 Gbo: Asbury Co-Pastor;79 Gbo: Asbury;85 BCy: First-Puett;87 MtH: First;01 Retired. Myers, Glenn L. Jr - FE - 77 St;78 Gold Hill-Bethlehem;80 West Rowan;83 Mineral Springs;91 Mount Pleasant (ST);97 HP: Christ;07 Ccd: Epworth.; 13 First (Mocksville) Myers, Jimmy L. - FE - 76 St; 78 Greer’s Chapel-Mt Carmel; 85 US Navy Chaplain; 88 St, UNCCH Law Sch; 91 SabLv; 92 Legal Mediator; 94 LvAb; 97 Reserve Chaplain, US Navy; 03 Chaplain, US Navy; 05 Reserve Chaplain, US Navy; 13 Transitional Leave; 14 Personal Leave Nall, Jean K. - RL - 98 Abo: Grace-New Union;04 FamLv;06 Gbo: Glenwood Asst; 10 Retired Nanney, Cynthia W. - FL - 14 Oak Grove-Palm Tree-Pleasant Hill Nations, J. Robert Jr - FE - 78 St; 80 WS: Burkhead Assoc; 82 Antioch-Bethel; 84 Cht: Myers Park Assoc; 88 Dir of Pastoral Services(91 Program Administrator), Charter Mandala Hosp; 92 WS: Centenary Assoc; 13 Union Grove (Union Grove); 14 Wake Forest Univ - Department of Counseling; 14 Providence (Statesville) & Wake Forest: Dept of Counseling; 16 Wake Forest: Dept of Counseling Needham, Edwin G. - RE - 54 St;57 Union Grove;58 Prospect;62 Tvl: Trinity;67 HP:College Village;69 Chaplain, Goodwill Indus;73 Hiatt/Chaplain,Goodwill Rehab Ctr;76 Union/Chaplain, GRC;79 Union/AsstAdministrator, Triad Home;81 Union/Asst Administrator andChaplain, Moravian Home;86 Hiatt-Union;88 Union- Harmony Grove;94 Union-Concord;98 Retired. Newell, J. Keith - FE - 81 St;82 Pinnacle;86 Stokesburg;88 /Danbury Community Ch;91 Mon: Rolling Hills;98 West Macon (Memorial-Patton).;12 Pleasant Union Newman, Brenda M. - FE - 86 Rockingham Cir;88 Maternity Lv;89 LvAb;90 Sandy Ridge Assoc;92 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc;94 Woodleaf-South River;01 Avery’s Creek;06 Mount Olivet (SA);12 Director of Congregational Vitality (Metro and Uwharrie); 14 St. Francis (Charlotte); 17 Muir’s Chapel (Greensboro) Newman, Donald A. - FE - 85 St; 86 Director, Hispanic Ministry; 87 Mt Hermon; 92 Cht: Spencer Mem; 94 Mount Tabor; 97 Gay’s Chapel; 01 Avl: Oakley; 06 Ccd: Center.; 11 Charlotte: Memorial; 17 Woodmont (Reidsville) Newton, Michael E. - RE - 97 Gas: Trinity; 04 Wesley Chapel (Stanly); 08 LvAb.14; retired Nichols, Matthew A. - FL - 16 Temple Hill-Roaring River Niroula, Santosh - PL - 17 Central (Charlotte) Assistant Pastor for International Outreach Ministry Noble, Dori V. - PL - 15 Pisgah (Rutherford); 16 Pisgah - Centennial Noblitt, H. Donald - RE - 61 Bald Creek;64 West Macon;68 Elizabeth Chapel-Maple Grove;72 Midland;74 Ccd: Harmony;79 Sandy Ridge (NE);83 Linwood-Cotton Grove;93 Retired. Noblitt, Joshua M. - FD - 06 Mitigation Specialist, Georgia Capital Defenders Office; 10 Capital Habeas Investigator, Federal Public Defender Office; 12 Transitional Leave; 13 Therapist, Creative Approaches to Healing Noell, Stuart L. - FE - 90 St, Asbury;91 Alb: Tabernacle;94 Eden: Spray;97 Waxhaw;00 Weddington Assoc;04 St, Asbury;05 Hky: Highland; 09 Archdale ; 15 New Covenant (Mt. Holly) Nolan, David C. - FE - 91 Farmington;95 New Mount Vernon;02 New Hope (HP);04 Beulah-Concord; 09 Bethel-Palestine; 14 Grace Chapel (Granite Falls) Norona, Roldan F. - FL - 12 Matthews Assistant for Latino/Hispanic Ministry Northcraft, Suzanne B. - RE - 90 Elbaton;92 Rosman;93 Shiloh-Mt Olivet;94 LvAb;97 WS: Marvin;98 Retired. Northrup, Paula B. - RE - 00 Mon: Central Assoc;04 Center (ST);11 Friendship (Iredell); 12 Clemmons Associate; 16 Retired/ Clemmons Associate Nowlan, R. Scott - FE - 78 St;80 Gbo: Muir’s Chapel Assoc;83 WS: Centenary Min of Youth;90 Gbo: West Market St Assoc. Noyes, David C. - RE - 74 St; 75 Harper’s-Cedar Valley; 78 Grassy Creek; 82 North Macon Charge; 86 Stoneville; 88 Centenary (SA); 91 Littlejohn-Gamewell; 97 Abo: West Bend; 02 HP: Highland-Northwood; 09 Thomasville: Fair Grove; 13 Retired. O’Brien, R. Michael - RE - 80 Tr fm Holston Conf;80 Barnardsville/Dean of Students,Mars Hill College;86 Dean of Students, Mars Hill College;87 Dean of Student Services, Lycoming College;92 Williamsport: Newberry (Central Penn Conf);93 Alb: Bethany;99 Mount Pleasant (SA);02 ChG: Oak Grove-South;04 Retired. O’Ferrell, L. Ray - RA - 73 Surry Cir;75 Minister to Society;77 LvAb;78 Pigeon Valley;80 Mitchell-Yancey Parish;82 New Hope-Bethel;86 Sal: Rowan (Christ);89 Rock Grove;92 Dulin-Smith Grove;96 Tabernacle (LE);99 DisLv (IncapLv);02 Retired. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 131

Ogburn, Richard L. - RE - 76 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;76 Abo: Central Assoc;79 Sandy Ridge;84 Eden: First;88 Roberta;92 Gbo: Newlyn St;98 Ccd: Kerr St;00 DisLv (IncapLv);07 Retired. Ogden, Wanda J. - RE - 80 Education, Hky: First;84 LvAb(St);86 St, SMU;88 Cht: Providence Assoc;90 Lcn: Rhyne Heights;95 Trt: First;00 WS: Crews;05 IncapLv; 14 Retired. Ogle, A. Wade Sr - FE - 97 Gilkey-Thermal City-Gilboa;02 Hil: First; 10 Charlotte: Trinity Oliver, Marcia L. - PL - 14 Bass Chapel - Raleigh’s Crossroads Assistant Ollis, Jock P. - RE - 85 Gbo: St Paul’s; 88 ChG: Oak Grove-South; 90 Can: First-Louisa Chapel; 92 Can: First; 95 Mills River; 02 Gbo: Muir’s Chapel; 10 Winston- Salem: Ardmore; 16 Retired Om, Samuel - FE - 02 Cht: Cambodian Mission;04 Tr fm Cambodian Evangelical Church; 10 Charlotte: St. John’s; 14 GBGM Missionary to Cambodia; 17 GBGM, Director of Resource Development in Cambodia O’Neal, J. Ross Jr - FE - 00 Liverpool South Cir Assoc (British Methodist Church);01 New Covenant;03 Littlejohn;08 Spc: Central; 11 Student, CPE, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center;12 Providence (McDowell); 13 Providence (Marion)-West Marion; 14 Spindale O’Neal, Julie E. - PE - 01 New Covenant Assoc; 03 Len: Collier’s; 08 Bethel (Rowan); 10 No appointment; 10 Salisbury: First, Assoc; 2011 Glenwood -St Mark’s; 14 Glenwood -St Mark’s -West Marion; 16 Kistler’s Chapel - Tanner’s Grove O’Neil, Carole M. - RE - 03 Davidson Assoc;04 St, Baylor Hosp, Dallas, TX;06 Chaplain, CHRISTUS/Spohn Health, Corpus Christi, TX; 11 Retired Orbison, Rachel C. [Millie] - RL - 01 Boger’s Chapel (03 /Ccd: New Hope Community Mission);04 CGr: Oak Grove-South;08 Knp: Royal Oaks; 10 Retired Orrell, Elizabeth H. - FD - 94 Education, Cht: Sharon; 00 Education, WS: Mt Tabor; 05 LvAb; 10 WS: Mt Tabor, Min of Spiritual Formation and Adult Min; 14 Waterfall Consulting and Coaching Ortigoza, David R. - FE - 04 Director, Hispanic/Latino Ministries, SEJAC (04 Tr fmMethodist Church of Brazil);04 Director, Hispanic/LatinoMinistries, SEJ and Waynesville Dist;07 Director, HispanicMinistries, Conference, SEJ, Waynesville Dist; 09 Canton: First and WNCC Director, Hispanic/Latino Ministries; 10 Charlotte: Cole Memorial;11 Charlotte: Cole Memorial-St Luke;12 Morning Star; 13 Personal Leave; 15 Memorial (Charlotte), Hispanic Ministry; 15 Memorial (Charlotte) and St Andrew’s (Charlotte), Hispanic Ministry; 16 St. Andrew’s Hispanic Ministry; 17 St. Andrew’s Assoc, Cross-Cultural Ministry Osborne, Anna V. - FE - 08 Gas: Covenant; 10 Balfour; 11 Downtown Salisbury Cooperative Parish; 14 Incapacity Leave; 16 Union Grove (Indian Trail) and CPE Residency - CMC Charlotte Osborne, Barry P. - RE - 68 St; 70 Franklinville; 71 HP:WesleyMemAssoc; 11 Retired Osborne, Clarence E. Jr - AM - 06 HP: Mitchell’s Grove Asst; 07 New Hope (MA); 10 Morganton: Bethel Osborne, William H. Jr - RE - 63 Shiloh; 64 No Appt; 65 St, Duke; 67 Sal: First Assoc; 70 Harrison-Marvin; 72 Huntersville; 78 Ccd: Epworth; 86 Clemmons; 89 HP: Christ; 92 Marion Dist Supt; 96 Salisbury Dist Supt; 98 (Admin) Asst to Bishop; 07 Retired Osmer, Sarah T. - RE - 77 Dellwood-Shady Grove Assoc; 78 Dir of Recreation, Lake Junaluska; 79 LvAb; 83 Dir of Placement, Candler Sch of Theol; 86 Dir of United Methodist Studies, Union Sem (Va); 88 St, Richmond Sem; 91 LvAb; 92 Director, Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton; 09 Executive Director, NAMI Mercer; 16 Retired Osterberg, Scott A. - FE - 96 Glencoe-Bethany; 98 Glencoe; 01 Littlejohn-Gamewell; 03 Yadkinville; 11 Hillsdale Associate (new campus); 13 New Story Overcash, Peter A. - PE - 05 Rockingham Circuit; 06 Alleghany-Grayson; 08 Mgn: Bethel-Oak Forest; 10 Mgn: Bethel; 10 Mt. Harmony-Burke Chapel; 12 Tabernacle Associate (Greensboro); 14 Student, C.P.E Alamance Regional Medical Center; 14 Personal Leave; 14 Faithwalk Associate; 15 Faithwalk Associate and CPE Residency (Moses Cone); 16 CPE Residency (Moses Cone); 16 Faithwalk Associate; 16 Faithwalk Associate / Chaplain, Hospice & Palliative Care of Greensboro Overcash, Ronald A. - RE - 58 Stokesdale Cir;62 Avondale-Henrietta;65 Ccd: Rocky Ridge;70 Gbo: Mt Pisgah;75 Rft: First;77 Cht: Plaza;78 Abo: Central;81 Elk: First;83 Wkn: Love’s;87 Cht: Cokesbury;92 Hky: St Luke’s;95 Retired/Boone: Deerfield;96 Retired. Owen, P. Scott Jr - RE - 71 St;72 Faith-Francis Cove;73 Discon;75 Richfield-New Mt Tabor;77 Readm;77 Farmer;84 Level Cross-Ebenezer;88 High Shoals-Iron Station;92 Prospect (AL);98 Ram: Jordan Mem;00 Mt Harmony-Burke Chapel;06 Oak Grove-Palm Tree; 09 Oak Grove-Palm Tree-Pleasant Hill; 13 Retired. Owen-Patterson, Evelyn B. - PL - 17 English Chapel (Pisgah Forest) Owens, Ned B. - RE - 66 Shooting Creek;69 Rockwood-Beaverdam;73 Bethesda;80 Tabernacle;86 Mount Zion;93 Cht: Memorial;00 Rft: First;04 Retired; 09 Retired/Lebanon (MA) Owens, Tony G. - PL - 06 Mkv: Bethel-Bailey’s Chapel; 12 Mocksville: Bethel; 17 Bethel (Mocksville)-Cooleemee (Cooleemeee) Owens, Tracey S. - DC - 14 Activities Coordinator, Brooks-Howell Home; 16 Director of Resident Services, Brooks-Howell Home; 17 Director of Activities, Brooks- Howell Home Owens, Warren N. - FE - 03 Kvl: Cherry St-Hiatt;06 Avery’s Creek; 11 Acton; 15 First (Marion) Padgett, Frank L. - RE - 72 Tr fm South Georgia Conf; 72 WS: Centenary Min to Youth; 77 Cht: Providence Min of Educ; 83 HP: Oakview; 85 Cht: St Paul; 88 South Mecklenburg Mission (89 Cht: St Francis); 93 Stallings; 95 Cullohwee; 03 Stn: First; 05 Retired Padgett, James E. [Eddie] - FL - 16 West Casar (Clover Hill, Mount Moriah, New Home) Page, C. Shane - FE - 03 Har: Harmony; 08 Cht: Myers Park Assoc; 13 Harrison Page, Charles E. - RE - 53 St;55 GrQ: Shiloh;60 Cold Springs;62 Gbo: St Paul’s;66 Sal: First Assoc;67 Stokesdale (69 -Mt Carmel);73 Gibsonville;77 Cht: Commonwealth;83 Cvl: First;88 Cht: Mouzon;89 Retired. Paredes, Juan Julio - PL - 17 Memorial and Aldersgate (Charlotte) Hispanic Assistant Parish, Peter R. - RL - 86 Roaring River;87 Helton; 05 Director, Camp Elk Shoals; 12 Retired. Park, Phillip W. - RE - 82 Locust-Oakboro; 84 Ccd: Harmony-Mt Carmel; 90 Pilot View-Shoals-Whitaker’s Chapel; 92 Mon: Memorial; 94 Bonds Grove-Marvin; 98 Liberty-Concord; 01 Mt Zion-Nathan’s Creek; 03 Cummings Mem; 04 New Hope-Trinity;05 New Hope (Union); 06 Asbury (GA); 07 Car: First; 12 Pleasant Hill- Emma; 15 Ebenezer (Old Fort) - Old Fort (Old Fort); 16 Retired Parker, B. Joe - RE - 66 St;68 Rhodhiss-Ebenezer;69 McKendree-Rocky Mount (70 /Dir,Lake Norman Min);72 Lawndale-Double Shoals;76 Sharon-Boiling Springs;80 Granite Falls-Rhodhiss;84 Gbo: St John’s;88 WS: Trinity;95 Wkn: Morris Chapel;98 Tvl: Pleasant Grove;06 Retired. Parker, M. Joe - RE - 65 St;66 Len: South-Mt Olivet;71 Vanderburg;75 Gbo: Lee’s Chapel;77 Catawba;84 Hudson-Mt Hermon;90 Stv: Race St;94 Concord- Hopewell;96 Retired (96 /Collier’s-Baton);97 Retired/Shiloh-Mariah’s Chapel;99 Retired. Parker-Reece, Beverly L. - FD - 05 Centenary (SA) Min of Education; 06 Cht: Pleasant Grove Min of Education; 11 Transitional Leave; 12 Asbury (Lincolnton) Min of Children and Youth; 13 Transitional Leave; 14 Youth Dev. Specialist, I Care; 15 Transitional Leave; 16 Boger City Minister of Discipleship; 17 Robbinsville Deacon Associate Parks, Harold M. - PL - 14 Grassy Creek (Ashe) Parks, Sybil R. - FE - 93 St, Emory;97 Kvl: Cherry St-Hiatt;01 Hvl: First Assoc;08 Wkn: Love’s.; 13 Gibsonville Parleir, Wayne B. - PL - 87 Sandy Ridge Assoc (NE);91 Eden: Meadow View-Wentworth Assoc;93 Eden: Meadow View. Parsons, James C. - FE - 03 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc; 07 Tvl: Trinity.;12 Indian Trail Parsons, Robert L. Jr - FE - 04 Cummings Mem; 07 Tr fm Florida Conf; 08 Saluda-Columbus; 17 Blue Ridge Church Vitality Strategist Patterson, Jeffrey S. - FE - 86 HP: Montlieu Ave; 90 Cht: Thrift; 95 Archdale; 99 Frn: First; 01 Sby: Aldersgate; 08 Kvl: Main Street; 14 District Superintendent - Yadkin Valley; 17 Wesley Memorial (High Point) 132 Western North Carolina Conference

Patzfahl, Richard L. - RE - 87 Tr fm Wisconsin Conf; 87 Exec Dir, Buncombe Co Council onAging (88 /Barnardsville);94 Exec Dir, Buncombe Co Council onAging/ Avl: French Broad;98 Exec Dir, Buncombe Co Council onAging/Leicester;01 Brown’s View-Leicester;02 Spring Hill;04 West Forsyth; 10 Mount Hermon; 14 retired Payne, Ardis D. - RA - 67 Stoneville Assoc; 68 Mocksville Cir; 73 Prospect-Pleasant Hill; 83 HP: Montlieu Ave; 86 Unity; 90 Ram: Jordan Mem; 94 Retired Pearce, William E. - AF - 98 Retired. Peden, Ivan H. M. - FE - 89 Tr as elder in FC fm Methodist Church of Southern Africa;89 Cht: Moore’s Chapel;92 HP: Wesley Mem Assoc;99 Cht: First;07 Tvl: Memorial.; 14 Lewisville Peeler, A. Owen - FE - 75 St; 77 Cht: Hickory Grove Assoc; 80 Sulphur Springs; 83 Avl: Haywood St; 87 Alb: First St; 92 GrF: First; 97 Cht: Pleasant Grove; 01 Stv: Wesley Mem;04 Sby: Lafayette St; 09 Bethany (West Jefferson) Peeler, David E. - FE - 06 Staff, 15-501 Homeless Ministry, Durham;07 Fair Grove (GR); 09 Snow Hill; 15 Campus Min, UNC Asheville; 15 Barnardsville Charge; 17 Bethel (Winston-Salem) Pegram, Jeremiah P. - FE - 12 Shady Grove Associate; 16 Centenary Associate Minister of Evangelism & Engagement Pegram, Patricia G. - FD - 08 Attorney, Methodist Peace and Justice Clinic; 11 Transitional Lv; 12 Personal Lv; 13 Stallings Minister of Community Outreach; 15 Studio 345 Connector/Expander Pegues, Walter - FE - 01 Brown’s Chapel-Mott’s Grove; 03 Tr as Elder in FC fmAME Zion Church; 04 Cht: Simpson-Gillespie; 14 Addie’s Chapel (Marion); 15 Addie’s Chapel (Marion) - Cross (Marion) Pendleton, C. Jay - FE - 80 St;81 Wesley Par Co-Pastor;83 Kvl: Cherry St-Pine Grove;84 LvAb;87 Chaplain (92 /Instructor;92 /Asst Prof), PfeifferCollege;94 Dean of Students/Asst Prof, Pfeiffer College;96 Deanof Students/Asst Prof, Salem College;00 Assoc Provost/Dean ofStudents, Texas Lutheran Univ;03 Assoc Dean (04 AssocVice-Pres;07 Assoc Provost;08 Vice-Provost), Mercer Univ. Pendleton, Keys S. - RE - 68 Pine Grove; 72 St;75 Sal: First Assoc; 76 Rockwood-Beaverdam; 79 Rockingham Cir; 80 Belwood; 84 Abo: West Bend; 88 Spindale; 90 Chaplain, Shelby Hospice (92 /St Paul’s); 94 Director, StFrancis Hospice, Greenville, SC; 96 Concord-Hopewell; 00 Hope; 02 Lcn: Boger City; 06 Tvl: Pleasant Grove; 10 Retired; 13 /Sunshine (Bostic) Penland, David R. - RE - 77 St;78 Etowah;80 US Army Chaplain;99 Bvl: Higgins Mem;01 Retired. Penley, Charles C. Jr - RE - 02 Antioch-Oak Grove;05 Tr as PE fm Southern Baptist Church; 09 Mayodan; 14 retired Penry, Clyde K. - RE - 74 Gbo: Proximity Asst;75 No Appt;76 Liberty Cir;78 Haw River;80 Center;82 Hvl: First Assoc;84 Nwd: First;88 Cht: St Paul;91 Mur: First/ Cherokee Co Parish;95 HP: First;97 Drx: Christ;01 Mount Bethel (NW);04 Alb: Central; 09 Gastonia: Myers Memorial; 13 Retired. Penry, Melinda S. - FE - 05 Fair Grove (GR); 2007 Fairfield Assoc; 2009 Linwood; 2011 Student, Chaplain Resident, Banner Desert Medical Center (AZ); 2012 Transitional Lv; 13 Grassy Creek (Surry); 14 Mountain Valley; 15 Salem (Bostic); 17 Powell and Lovell (Big Horn Wyoming District - Yellowstone Conference) Perdue, J. Randolph - PE - 11 Macedonia-Olin; 12 Clarks Chapel (Franklin); 15 First (Thomasville); 17 First (Pilot Mountain) Perez-Alvarez, Felix - PL - 17 Forest Hill Hispanic/Latino Assistant (Concord) Perkins, Albert O. Sr - FE - 83 Brown’s Chapel-Mott’s Grove;84 Lowesville (94 St James-Tucker’s Grove);02 ISt: Tucker’s Grove. Perkins, Merrill G. - RE - 55 Guilford Cir Assoc;58 St;60 Franklin Cir;62 Plains;66 Palm Tree;70 Cht: Aldersgate;73 Spindale;77 Sby: LaFayette St;83 Weddington;89 Ccd: Forest Hill;99 Retired (01 /Ccd: Ann St); 13 Retired. Perkins, Paul F. Sr - RE - 77 St/Mar: Addie’s Chapel;78 Mar: Addie’s Chapel-Brooks Chapel;79 Gas: Epworth-Kelly’s Chapel;81 Cht: St Mark’s-Hunter’s Ch;84 Gbo: St Matthews;90 WS: St Paul;93 Tr to Tennessee Conf;94 Tr fm Tennessee Conf;94 Gbo: Laughlin Mem;02 WS: Saints Home-St James;06 Retired/St James (WS). Perrell, Sybil J. - PL - 12 Faith Community Nurse, Carolina Medical Center NE; 14 Cleveland - Knox Chapel (Cleveland) Perry, Ronald D. - FE - 02 WS: Green St Min of Outreach; 03 Alb: Tabernacle; 06 Kvl: Cherry St-Hiatt; 10 Charlotte: Aldersgate-Grace; 16 Konnoak Hills (Winston- Salem); 17 Boger City (Lincolnton) Peterson, Mary Lynne - FD - 88 Education, Clemmons;90 Education, Mgn: First;92 Education, Boone: Boone;05 TranLv;05 Spartanburg: St. Paul Min of Education (SC Conf); 08 TranLv; 09 New Beginnings Min of Education (SC Conf); 11 TranLv; 12 PersLv; 16 Minister of Spiritual Formation, Cherokee Springs (Spartanburg Dist, SC Conf) Peterson, Vernon W. - OF - 17 Trinity (Lexington) Petree, Joseph R. - RE - 49 Cleveland;53 Newdale;56 HP: Wesley Chapel;58 Shiloh;58 Sandy Ridge;60 Chaplain, Alcoholic Homes;60 Prof, Colegio Methodista, San Jose, Costa Rica;63 Abo: West Chapel-West Side;65 Concord-Mary’s Grove;66 Conf (Approved) Evangelist;78 LvAb;86 Retired. Petree, Robert E. - PE - 03 Shiloh-Mariah’s Chapel; 05 El Bethel; 08 Plateau-Wesley’s Chapel; 15 Ebenezer (Vale) Youth Pastor; 16 Personal Leave Peurifoy, Robert C. - RE - 75 St;77 Shooting Creek Cir/Clay Co Par;81 Robbinsville;86 Bethlehem (LE);92 Avl: Trinity;99 Cht: Christ;03 Boone: Deerfield;05 LvAb;05 IncapLv; 16 Retired. Peurifoy, Virginia B. - PL - 03 Boone: Deerfield Asst; 05 No Appt; 08 Chaplain, High Country Hospice; 14 Chaplain, Medi Home Health & Hospice Pezet, Daniel L. II - OE - 17 Director of Church Development Pharr, Philip A. - RE - 62 St;65 Ebenezer;68 St;70 Asst Prof, Tennessee WesleyanCollege;72 Asst (83 Assoc) Prof, Pfeiffer College (83 /Boger’sChapel);85 Prof (86 Dept Chair), Pfeiffer College/Boger’sChapel;88 Prof,Pfeiffer College (Univ);00 Retired. Phillippi, Steven E. - FE - 86 Camp Ground;91 Rockwood-Beaverdam;95 Gas: Maylo;99 Qualla Parish: Cherokee-Olivet;07 Prospect (AL). ; 15 Chandler’s Grove (New London) Phipps, Michael E. - PL - 13 Fanning Chapel; 16 Fanning Chapel - Upward Pierce, Kathryn Barba - FE - 01-02 Harrison Associate; 02 Tr to Wyoming Conf; 08 Tr fm Wyoming Conf; 08 Avl: Oakley-Berry Temple Assoc; 10 Family Leave; 11 High Point: Wesley Memorial Associate Pastor for Adult Spiritual Formation; 14 Family Leave; 15 Granger Good Shepherd (North Dist, Indiana Conf); 17 Family Leave Pierce, Russell C. - FE - 01 Gilboa-Peachland; 02 Tr to Wyoming Conf; 06 Avl: Oakley; 08 Tr fm Wyoming Conf; 08 Avl: Oakley-Berry Temple; 10 HP: Wesley Memorial Exec Pastor; 14 Director of Donor Relations, Church World Service; 15 Senior Director of Funds Development, Church World Service; 17 Director of the Advance and Fundraising Strategies, GBGM; 17 Interim Executive Director, Mission Engagement, and Director of the Advance, GBGM Pillsbury, John C. - FL - 04 Bald Creek-Pensacola;08 Grassy Creek (Surry).; 13 Mitchell’s Chapel; 17 Shoals-Whitakers Chapel Pillsbury, Stephen W. - FE - 98 Mon: Central Assoc;00 Stallings;08 Wel: Center.; 16 Trinity (Winston-Salem) Pillsbury-Taylor, Susan E. - FE - 98 Long’s-Cruso;01 Tvl: Unity;04 Rehobeth (GR); 09 Asheville: Biltmore;12 Burkhead (Winston-Salem); 15 Arbor Grove-Union Pilson, Oscar C. - OF - 12 St. Paul (Kernersville) Pittman, Deborrah - DC - 11 Communication Tech/Web Design, Brooks-Howell Home Pittman, P. Lonnie - FE - 10 North Metro Charlotte; 11 Albmarle: Main Street; 11 Faith (Indian Trail); 16 Assurance (Huntersville); 17 Assurance (Huntersville) Co-Pastor Pittman, Susannah B. - FE - 10 Concord: Central Assoc; 16 First (Mount Holly); 17 Assurance (Huntersville) Co-Pastor Pleasants, Angela A. - FE - 99 Trn: St Mary’s; 00 HP: Covenant Assoc; 02 Wingate; 07 Cht: Central; 11 Mount Holly: First; 16 District Superintendent - Catawba Valley Ploch, Carol S. - RE - 96 Hvl: First Assoc; 00 Avl: Central Assoc; 03 IncapLv; 13 Retired. Ploch, Richard R. - RE - 00 Avl: Central Assoc;04 Swannanoa-Tabernacle.;11 Retired Plott, T. Gregg - FL - 06 Warrensville; 12 First (Gastonia) Senior Assoc Pastor; 14 Mckendree 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 133

Plowman, Edwin L. - RE - 68 St; 73 Instructor, High Point College; 79 Asst (88 Assoc) Prof, Florida Southern College; 92 Prof, Florida Southern College; 15 Retired Plummer, C. Mark - RE - 74 St; 76 Gold Hill-Bethlehem; 78 Mount Tabor; 81 HP: Welch Mem; 87 Stallings; 89 Cht: Kilgo; 92 DisLv; 95 Matthews Assoc; 99 Harrison; 09 Incapacity Leave; 16 Retired. Poag, Lewis L. - RE - 79 Cht: Myers Park Assoc; 81 Gbo: West Market St Min of Youth; 90 SabLv; 91 LvAb; 92 The American Church in Paris, France; 94 LvAb; 94 Interim Pastor, Int’l Community Church, Surrey, Eng; 95 LvAb; 96 Flower Mound: Chinn’s Chapel (North Texas Conf); 97 Palmyra-Hickory Ridge; 99 Bethany (NW); 09 Wilkesboro; 13 Retired Pollock, G. Lee - RE - 64 St;66 Gbo: Grace Assoc;69 Ccd: Center;74 Abo: Calvary;80 Midway;86 LvAb;88 Taylorsville;95 HP: Rankin Mem;03 Retired (05 / Bethlehem (LE));06 Retired. Ponder, Lucy Norton - RA - 66 Edneyville;72 Bethel;79 SabLv;80 LvAb;86Retired. Poole, Phillip T. - FE - 01 Jtn: Oakdale-Vickrey;05 Vickrey;06 IncapLv;07 Trn: Fairview;07 LvAb; 10 Counselor, Carolina Grief Care Pope, Alvin B. - RL - 65 Macedonia;69 Mt Pleasant;77 Spring Hill;78 No Appt;79 South Davidson;79 Farmington;81 No Appt;87 Mocksville Cir;93 Arcadia;97 Retired/Arcadia;99 Retired/Cid-Fairview;05 Retired. Porter, Jack B. - RE - 86 Tr fm Oregon-Idaho Conf; 86 Director-Manager, Camp Tekoa (91/Dana-Upward); 95 Director-Manager, Camp Tekoa/Dana; 99 Director of Camp and Retreat Ministries/Dana; 01 Retired/Dana; 07 Retired Porter, Stephen C. - RE - 99 Shiloh-Wesley Chapel;01 Tr fm Western New York Conf;01 Chestnut Grove;04 Vanderburg;06 LvAb; 09 Crowell Memorial-Palm Tree; 12 Retired. Porter, Timothy R. - FE - 79 Gbo: St Paul’s;82 Salem;86 Lex: First Assoc;88 Fairfield;92 East Flat Rock; 09 High Point: Mitchell’s Grove Portis, Marcus S. - FE - 76 Pine Woods;77 No Appt;78 Oak Grove;78 St;79 Cht: Hawthorne Lane Assoc;81 HP: Ward St;84 Bmt: St Mark’s;86 Ebenezer;90 Flag Springs-New Hope;95 Cold Springs;97 Yadkinville;03 WS: Bethel;05 Clemmons Assoc.;12 Bethpage (Kannapolis) Posey, William L. - FE - 13 First (Hickory) Associate; Powell, Daniel N. - RE - 73 St;74 Indian Trail;79 Sal: Main St-Long St;80 US Air ForceChaplain;02 LvAb;04 Retired. Powell, James L. - RE - 68 St; 74 Smoky Mtn Mental Health Clinic; 75 St; 79 Dept of Psychology, NC State Univ; 82 Affiliated Counseling and Psychological Services (Accord Psych Assoc)/PsychologicalStudies Institute (97 /Atlanta: Mary Branan (North GeorgiaConf)); 12 Retired; 14 Retired / Alexander -Gray’s Chapel Powell, Randolph E. - RE - 86 Gilboa-Peachland; 91 Wesley Chapel; 95 Ccd: Rocky Ridge; 99 Sal: Grace; 02 McKendree (GA); 08 Alb: Main Street; 10 South River; 17 Retired/Bethlehem (Gold Hill) Powell, Theodore A. - RE - 57 KMt: Galilee;59 Catawba Cir;60 FCy: Well’s Spring;61 Sby: Philadelphia-Brooks;65 Philadelphia-Hamlet;66 Philadelphia-Cool Springs;68 KMt: Galilee-St Paul’s;82 Burge Mem-Hinton’s Chapel;84 Burge Mem-Rock Hill;93 Retired/Brook’s Chapel; 10 Retired only Precht, Joseph T. - FL - 17 Williamson’s Chapel Assistant Presley, G. A. - PL - 10 Yadkin;12 New Hope (Iron Station); 17 Covenant (Gastonia) Prichard, James O. Jr - FL - 01 Grassy Creek (Surry); 2008 Balfour; 2010 Locust-Mill Grove; 2012 Sandy Ridge (Sandy Ridge)-Delta; 14 Delta; Pritchard, L. Paige - OR - 15 First (Sylva) - Wesleyanna: Wesleyanna Campus Pastor; 16 No appt Pruitt, P. Alan - PL - 17 Fairgrove (Reidsville) Pryor, W. Douglas - FE - 99 Lcn: Rhyne Heights;02 WS: Central Terrace;03 Oak Forest;06 Snow Hill (NE); 14 Friendship (Lexington) Purselle, Kerry B. - RE - 99 Brv: First Assoc; 02 Mbr of North Georgia Conf; 05 Tr fm North Georgia Conf; 05 Brv: First Assoc; 12 Retired; 17 Retired/East Asheville Puryear, Larry G. - FE - 78 St; 80 New Salem; 81 Gideon Grove-Palestine; 83 Mar: Clinchfield-Nebo; 84 KMt: Grace; 85 St; 87 Sulphur Springs; 87 Chaplain, US Bureau of Prisons; 08 Vanceburg (Kentucky Conf); 11 Mead Memorial (Kentucky East Dist, Kentucky Conf) Pyatt, James L. - FE - 84 St; 85 South Macon Charge; 88 Gethsemane; 92 Spc: Central; 97 Denver;02 Cvl: First; 07 Spindale.;12 Central (Mount Airy); 15 New London (New London) & Archives Associate Director Pyles, Jerrianne C. - PD - 14 First (Mt. Holly) Minister of Education Quate, Sharon E. - PL - 09 Reidsville: Woodmont, Asst; 10 no appointment in WNCC; 14 Bethany (Liberty)-Staley (Staley) Quay, Gayle J. - FD - 87 Tr fm Florida Conf;87 Education, Avl: Groce;93 Education, Weaverville;95 Education, Avl: St Paul’s;97 Buncombe St (Greenville Dist, South Carolina Conf), Director of Education; 04 Buncombe St (Greenville Dist, South Carolina Conf), Dir of Children’s Ministries Queen, Barry L. - FE - 92 St, Asbury;93 Providence (MA);96 Ccd: Center;00 Abo: Central Assoc.;11 Flag Springs; 16 Ebenezer-Reeds (Lexington) Queen, Dolores B. - RE - 83 St;83 Mt Hebron-Centennial-Pisgah;87 Lawndale-Double Shoals;90 Salisbury Dist Supt;96 Sby: Aldersgate;01 Retired (02 /Mount Hermon (NW));03 Retired. Queen, Harry - RA - 58 Wade;61 Pigeon Valley;65 Stokesburg-Pine Hall;70 Riverbend-Snow Hill;73 Cht: Moore’s Chapel-Steeleberry;75 Marshville;79 Beulah- Concord-Mary’s Grove;80 Beulah-Concord;84 Avl: Emma-Green;84 Cold Springs;91 Cht: Oak Grove;03 Retired. Queen, Sally W. - FE - 03 Sby: Aldersgate Assoc; 09 Rutherford College: Abernethy Memorial; 12 Associate Director of Ministerial Services; 16 Myers Memorial (Gastonia) Quick, Kathryn E. - DM - 90 Education and Pastoral Care,Ccd: Forest Hill;96 LvAb; 97 Education Consultant, Vanderburg; 02 LvAb. Ragland, Chandler K. - OE - 17 Avery’s Creek (Arden) Ragsdale, George I. - FE - 05 Burnley Cir (British Methodist Church);06 Prospect-Mt Pleasant (NE);08 Cht: Myers Park Assoc.; 14 First (Belmont) Ragsdale, William R. - RE - 65 St;67 Macon Cir;68 Hky: First Minister of Educ;69 Mayodan;71 Ecumenical Institute, Chicago;75 Waxhaw;75 DisLv;77 LvAb;81 Honorable Loc (91 Readm);90 Pinnacle-Mt Zion;93 Providence (SA);95 DisLv (IncapLv);05 Retired. Raiford, David G. Sr - FE - 05 Pilot View-Shoals-Whitaker’s Chapel; 10 Kannapolis: Mt. Mitchell; 15 Mount Pleasant-Tabernacle Raines, James A. - RE - 61 St; 61 Field Representative, Intervarsity Fellowship; 66 Discon; 83 Readm; 83 Farmington; 86 Approved Evangelist (86 / Gbo:Centenary Assoc); 89 WS: Union Ridge; 98 Retired (99 /Bethany [GR]); 14 Retired; 16 Retired/ Vickrey (Gboro) Rainey, Steven K. - RE - 74 St;76 NWk: First Assoc;79 Millers Creek;84 MtA: Salem-Epworth;91 Ran: First;95 Black Mountain;99 Mars Hill (02 -Pleasant Gap);05 WS: Centenary Min with Adults; New Union (LX);09 New Union (Mocksville); 14 retired Ralls, W. Mark - FE - 91 St, Duke; 92 St, Princeton; 99 Discon; 99 Readm; 99 Cht: Providence Assoc; 02 Brv: St Timothy; 05 Concord: Epworth; 07 Rochester: Asbury First (W. New York Conf).;11 Winston-Salem: Centenary; 15 First (Hendersonville) Ralph, Rebekah J. - PE - 14 Kistler’s-Lawndale; 17 Mitchell’s Chapel (Boonville) Ramos, Francisco [Frank] - AM - 96 Hispanic Community (Vida Nueva); 01 Tvl: First Assoc; 02 Cht: Memorial Assoc; 05 Conf Director (Coordinator) of Hispanic Ministries; 07 Ccd: Forest Hill Assoc; 09 East Flat Rock; 11 Avery’s Creek; 17 Brower’s Chapel - Calvary (Asheboro) Ramsey, Daniel E. - FE - 95 Mt Zion (NE); 00 Spindale; 02 Madison; 13 First (Asheboro); 14 Incapacity Leave; Ramsey, Gerald L. - RA - 82 BCy: Bethea; 84 High Shoals-Iron Station; 88 Bmt: South Point; 95 Cht: Thrift; 00 Cht: Purcell-Big Spring; 07 Retired/Cht: Purcell; 09 Retired Only; 14 Retired/Lander’s Chapel; 16 /Myrtle (Gastonia); 17 Retired/Lander’s Chapel (Lincolnton) - Myrtle (Gastonia) Ramsland, Jeffrey R. - RE - 07 Qualla Parish: Cherokee-Olivet;08 Tr fm Florida Conf; 11 Robbinsville; 17 Retired Randall, Rachel - FE - 12 Student, C. P. E Atlanta Medical Center; 12 Bereavement & Volunteer Coordinator, Harbor Grace Hospice, Atlanta Randolph, Richard D. - RE - 76 St;78 Old Union-Worthville;79 Hvl: First Assoc;82 Cht: Spencer Mem;87 Cht: Christ;94 Mvl: Central;98 Gbo: Christ;03 Cht: St Stephen; 09 Retired 134 Western North Carolina Conference

Randolph, William B. - FE - 87 Mvl: Jones Mem;88 Bethesda-Pine Hall;90 Tvl: Johnsontown;91 New Mount Vernon;95 WS: Green St;97 West Yadkin;98 Newell (West Virginia Conf);99 East Connellsville-Greenwood (Western Pa. Conf);02 LvAb;06 MtA: Rockford St-Oak Grove; 09 Chaplain, Redstone Highlands Senior Living Community (Greensburg, PA); 13 Director of Aging and Older Adult Min, GBOD Rankin, Nancy B. - FE - 83 St;84 WS: Mt Tabor Assoc;87 Cht: Oak Grove;91 Ccd: Central;96 Statesville Dist Supt;01 Cht: University City;04 Conf Director, Congregational Development;08 Mint Hill: Blair Road.;11 District Superintendent;12 District Superintendent - Northern Piedmont Ratcliffe, D. Wayne - FE - 96 Murphy Cir I Co-Pastor/Cherokee Co Parish;97 Avondale-Cliffside;99 Oteen-Azalea;02 FCy: Pleasant Grove;05 Crowell Mem-Palm Tree; 09 Ashe-Watauga; 11 Chaplain, United Hospice of Wilkes Rawls, Cassandra R. - FL - 17 Hartzell Memorial - McQueen’s Chapel (Hickory) Ray, Stephen J. - FE - 00 Sparta;02 Tr fm Western Pennsylvania Conf;04 Clm: Bethlehem; 10 Fletcher Raynor, E. Michael - PL - 16 Mt Pleasant (Gboro) Assistant Read-Orr, Jennifer D. - PL - 17 Tabernacle - Friendship (Albemarle) Reavill, Mark E. - PL - 07 Dunkirk-Mariah’s Chapel;11 Millers Creek Assistant;12 Asbury-Hanes Grove; 17 Asbury (Hamptonville) Reavis, Ernest A. [Sonny] Jr - FE - 95 Old Union-Worthville; 97 Abo: Giles-Charlotte; 99 HP: Oakview; 03 HP: High Point Mission (Ward St Mission); 12 Biltmore (Asheville) Reece, Eric A. - FE - 83 Webster Cir;86 Saluda-Columbus;89 Avl: Bethesda;92 Fountain Hill-Mt Moriah;96 Fairfield (CH);99 Fairfield-Lebanon;01 Glencoe;05 Centenary (SA);06 Webb’s Chapel; 09 Gastonia: Bradley Memorial; 13 Boger City (Lincolnton); 17 Robbinsville Reed, Louis B. - RE - 94 Tr fm Florida Conf; 94 Exec Director, Methodist Counseling Ctr (Counseling andConsultationServices);00 Retired. Reed, Ralph L. - RE - 43 WS: Mt Pleasant;49 Gbo: Bessemer;53 Knp: Midway;59 Cht: St James;64 Gas: Maylo;67 Can: Central;71 Avl: Trinity;77 Rft: First;81 Gas: Myers Mem;84 Retired. Reeves, G. David - FE - 81 St;82 MgV: Maggie-Peachtree;03 Cullowhee.; 14 Cullowhee - Speedwell Reeves, James R. - RE - 70 St;71 Missionary, Gen Bd of Missions;71 Crabtree Assoc;72 WS: Burkhead Assoc;74 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove;78 McKendree- Rocky Mount;84 Val: First;88 New Salem;90 Gas: Maylo;94 Denver;97 Pisgah (GA);01 Stv: Christ Boulevard;08 McKendree; 12 Retired. Reeves, Percival T. - FE - 94 Tr fm Louisville Conf;94 Cht: Plaza;07 Cht: Sanctuary (NS). Rettew, Lisa K. - PD - 17 Executive Assistant to the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of WNC Revere, Paul B. L. - RL - 05 Ebenezer (CH); 09 Ebenezer-St. James (LN);12 Morrows Chapel Reynolds, Joyce R. - OR - 11 Retired/Rhodhiss; 15 Retired Reynolds, Virginia B. - OF - 15 Christ Associate (Greensboro) Rhinehart, Jill B. - FE - 03 Stv: Monticello Asst;04 May’s Chapel Min with Youth;07 Stv: Monticello.; 16 Central (Kings Mountain) Rice, Nikki Raye - PE - 16 Wesley Chapel (Misenheimer) Rice, Ronald A. [Alan] Jr - FE - 81 St;82 Sardis-Reeves Chapel;86 Christ (AS);92 Congregational Development Campaign Director;92 Tyro;00 North Wilkesboro Dist Supt;07 Dir Rural Min and Community Dev/Crossfire.;11 Director of Rural Ministry/Crossfire-Mariah’s Chapel; 11 Exec Dir RFD CDC/Crossfire; 14 Exec Dir RFD CDC/Crossfire-Eschol; 15 Crossfire and Exec Dir RFD CDC Rich, H. Michael - FE - 85 St, Duke; 86 St, Catholic Univ; 87 St, Univ of Maryland; 90 Discon; 91 Readm; 91 LJ: Long’s Chapel Assoc; 93 Mayodan; 97 Dir of Communication, Mississippi Conf; 99 New Covenant; 01 Kobe Union Church, Kobe, Japan; 06 LvAb; 12 Love’s Chapel-Webster;12 Director of Congregational Vitality (Blue Ridge/Smoky Mountain); 13 WNCC Web & Communications Manager; 16 /Haywood Parish: Faith; 17 Haywood Parish: Faith / WNCC Director of Communications Richards, Frank G. III - RE - 69 St;70 Williamson’s Chapel;73 Friendship/North IredellCooperative Min;76 Ccd: Ann St;80 Fal: Friendship;84 Oak Grove;86 Mgn: Bethel-Oak Forest;87 LvAb;90 Therapist, Foothills Residential Program;92 Mt Harmony-Burke Chapel;93 LvAb;95 Cedar Grove-Sunshine;96 DisLv (IncapLv);07 Retired. Richards, Richard Q. III - RL - 07 Bethel-Clark’s Chapel Asst; 09 Retired; 15 /Martin’s Creek- Peachtree; 17 Retired Richardson, Gary S. - RE - 86 Warrensville; 91 Edneyville; 93 Campus Minister, Appalachian State Univ; 05 Friendship (Iredell); 11 Belmont: Park Street; 14 retired Richardson, Robert W. - PL - 16 Mt Tabor (WS) Assistant: G3 Campus; 17 G3 Assistant (Winston-Salem) Riffe, David - RE - 62 Tr fm West Virginia Conf;62 Dir, Wesley Foundation, Winston-Salem;68 Tr to Peninsula Conf;84 Tr fm Peninsula Conf;84 Campus Minister, Winston-Salem;98 Retired. Riggs, Edna R. - RE - 91 St, Duke;92 St, Duke CPE;93 Liberty Cir;95 Casar;98 Bell-Elkwood;99 Sparta;00 Cedar Falls-Central Falls;04 Antioch-Bethel;06 WS: Union Ridge; 09 Retired Rintz, J. William - RE - 77 St;79 Tabernacle;83 Alb: Main St;88 Tvl: Memorial Assoc;91 Knp: Midway;01 Hnt: Huntersville; 10 High Point: Covenant ; 15 Cashiers (Cashiers); 17 Retired Rio, Amy J. - FE - 91 St, Duke; 92 Avl: Haywood St; 93 Fam Lv; 95 Skyland Assoc; 98 Campus Min, UNC Asheville (04 /Pleasant Grove); 05 Campus Min, UNC Greensboro; 07 Chaplain, Salem College/Academy. Ritch, Catherine - DM - 97 Music, Cht: Pleasant Grove; 02 Circuit Riding Musician Ministry of Music and Writing Ritchie, B. Maurice - RE - 62 St;63 Dir, Wesley Foundation, ASU (66 /Banner Elk);67 Dir,Wesley Foundation, ASU;68 Special Appt;69 St;72 Instructor,Western Carolina Univ;73 Dir of Admissions and StudentAffairs, Duke Div Sch;78 Asst (85 Assoc) Dean (00 Coordinatorof Special Projects/Ormond Ctr Fellow), Duke Div Sch;01 Retired; 09 Retired/Chaplain, Div. of Pastoral Services, Duke University Medical Center; 13 Retired only Rivens, Charlie D. Sr - FE - 94 Ebenezer-Brevard’s Chapel; 01 Cht: South Tryon Community Mission; 12 Smith Memorial-Harper’s Chapel (Lenoir); 16 New Covenant (Lenoir) Rivens, Vera M. - RL - 98 Hinton Mem;01 New Goshen;03 Rvl: St Paul-Wesley Chapel;06 Sby: Durham-Philadelphia; 11 Retired Roach, Robert E. - RE - 73 St;75 New London;80 Ccd: Ann St;83 Mills River;89 Avl: Biltmore;95 Mgn: First;02 Marion Dist Supt;07 Hky: First; 13 Retired. Robbins, Lucy B. - FE - 12 First (Caroleen) Roberson, George W. - RE - 94 Midway (GR);00 Providence(McDowell Co);04Abo: First Assoc;08 Retired; 09 Retired/New Union; 10 Retired Roberts, Julie A. - FE - 02 Sby: Aldersgate Assoc; 03 MtA: Rockford St-Oak Grove; 06 Sandy Ridge-Delta; 12 Cedar Valley-Mt Zion; 15 El Bethel-Grace Roberts, Karen H. - FE - 06 Woodleaf;06 Liberty (LE).;12 Mount Olivet (Lexington); 16 Wilkesboro Roberts, Timothy K. - FE - 96 Lebanon; 97 Saint Paul’s (NW); 99 Mt Shepherd-West Chapel; 01 Tyro Assoc; 06 Smith Grove; 10 Lewisville: Sunrise; 15 Yadkinville (Yadkinville); 16 Appalachian Church Vitality Strategist Roberts, William W. - FE - 96 Haw River; 99 Hky: First Assoc; 02 Prospect (AL); 07 Triplett.; 14 Fairview (Pinnacle); 16 First (Norwood) Robertson, Tommy L. - RA - 76 Cid; 80 Discon; 85 Reinstated; 85 Morven; 88 Arcadia-Centenary; 90 Good Hope; 98 Stoneville; 99 Lex: Wesley Heights-St Timothy; 03 Farmington-Wesley Chapel; 07 IncapLv; 11 Newdale; 13 Retired; 14 /Charlotte (Asheboro) Robinson, George P. - RE - 56 St;58 Cht: Aldersgate;62 Sal: Milford Hills;67 Cht: St Andrew’s;71 Hvl: First;76 High Point Dist Supt;82 WS: Centenary;98 Retired. Robinson, Ronald R. - FE - 80 St (Duke);81 UM/Presbyterian Campus Minister, Duke Univ;82 WS: Mt Tabor Assoc;84 Burnett’s Chapel;85 HP: First Min of Educ;88 Cht: Myers Park Min of Youth(Assoc);97 Cht: Myers Park Assoc (Min of Educ;00 Assoc;01 Min of Parish Life);03 Chaplain/Prof, Wofford College; 11 Qualla Parish: Cherokee-Olivet and Chaplain/Prof, Wofford College; 12 Chaplain/Prof, Wofford College 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 135

Robinson, William C. - RE - 74 Abo: First Assoc;76 Alb: First St;81 Mon: Central Assoc;83 Cht: First Assoc;85 Counselor, Presbyterian SamaritanCounseling Ctr;92 Director, Pastoral Psychotherapy Services;94 Staff, Center for Psychotherapy and Spiritual Growth;96 Director, Pastoral Psychotherapy Services; 13 Retired. Robison, Ellen - FD - 11 CH: Myers Park Minister of Worship and the Arts; 16 Transitional Leave; 16 Riverside Church (New York), Minister of Worship and the Arts Rochester, Nicholas L. Jr - RE - 76 Wade; 79 Ansonville; 82 Alb: Parkway-Pine Grove; 86 Clover Hill-Oak Grove; 87 Bonds Grove-Marvin; 92 Cht: Steeleberry- Aldersgate; 98 Center (ST); 01 Harmony-Clarksbury; 03 Bethel-Palestine; 09 Mt. Carmel (AL); 14 Bess Chapel-Bethlehem; 15 Retired Rogers, Jerry T. - PL - 14 North Caldwell: Mount Olivet & Harper’s Chapel Roller, Mary Lou - DC - 86 Educational Asst, Cht: Belmont Park (University City);90 Educational Asst, Cht: Dilworth;92 Educational Asst, Blair Road;98 Study Leave;01 Director of Spiritual Formation, Cht: Providence;03 Retired. Rollins, Robert W. Jr - FE - 88 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;88 Cht: Aldersgate (88 Zoar- );89 Gbo: West Market St Assoc;91 Gbo: Irving Park;98 Stv: Broad St;04 Wdb: First.;12 First (Murphy) Romanat, Marianne McMasters - FE - 97 Boone: Boone Assoc;02 Blowing Rock (FaithBridge) Mission (NS);07 BRk: FaithBridge; 12 Light of Christ Romanello, Robert E. - RA - 96 Smyrna; 00 Badin (02 Retired/Badin); 03 Retired/Smyrna; 06 Retired/Marvin (AL); 12 Retired Rorie, David M. - FE - 81 Bond’s Grove;83 No Appt;86 Watauga;90 Jonesville-Maple Springs;95 Alb: Main St;08 Bunker Hill. Rose, Gail W. - RD - 97 Counselor andAsst TeamLeader,Children’s Home;01Retired. Roseboro, Ronnie E. - FE - 98 Mt Beulah-Providence; 2010 WS: Saints Home-St. Andrew’s; 16 Ebenezer (Belmont) Rosenquist, Valerie B. - FE - 96 Asst Dir, Rural Church Div, The Duke Endowment; 99 Adjunct Asst (2000 Assoc) Prof, Duke Div Sch/Asst (2000 Assoc) Dir, Rural Church Div, The Duke Endowment; 05 Hun: Vermillion Community (Lake Norman); 07 Tvl: Trinity; 07 Hill’s Chapel; 15 First (Charlotte) Roten, Robert D. - FE - 06 Zoar; 2008 Bethelview-Valle Crucis.; 2011 Hopewell; 15 Oak Grove (Charlotte) Roth, Kenneth G. Jr - RE - 69 Tr fm Northern Illinois Conf;69 Dir of Special Ministries,Salisbury Dist;72 St;73 Brv: St Timothy;79 Gbo: Christ Assoc;88 Huntersville;92 Cht: Cokesbury;01 Cht: Sharon; 10 Retired Roth, Linda B. - RE - 95 Chaplain, Presbyterian Hosp Matthews;96 Cht: Cokesbury Assoc;99 Chaplain, Presbyterian Hosp Matthews; 10 Retired Roth, William E. - FE - 98 Tr fm North Indiana Conf;98 WS: Centenary Assoc;99 Cht: Myers Park Assoc. Rouse, Ellis L. Jr - RE - 69 St;70 Sal: First Assoc;72 Harrisburg;75 Stony Hill-Randall;77 Stony Hill;80 Bunker Hill;86 Skyland;92 Lws: Lewisville;98 Gbo: Centenary;03 WS: Sedge Garden; 09 Retired Routh, Donald W. - RE - 70 St;71 Harper’s-Cedar Valley;72 Union Grove-Olin/NorthIredell Cooperative Min;75 Roberta;80 Bethesda;84 Mur: First/Cherokee Co Par;91 Bmt: First;98 Lws: Lewisville;03 Mkv: First; 09 Retired Routh, Richard S. - FL - 16 New Hope (Asheboro); Rowe, John B. - FE - 77 St;78 Ntn: First Assoc;81 Fairview;84 St;86 Davie;89 Counselor, NC Baptist Hosp;96 Director, Pastoral Counseling and Consultation Group;97 Davidson Assoc/Counselor, Methodist Center;03 Davidson Assoc.; 14 Pastoral Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Spiritual Direction Rowe, K. Douglas - RL - 05 Cid-Fairview;12 First (Lexington) Assistant; 16 Retired/First (Lexington) Assistant. Rowland, Terry L. - RE - 80 Avery Par Asst; 81 No Appt (St); 85 Alb: Tabernacle; 91 BessCty: First; 96 Burnsville: Higgins Mem; 99 Waynesville: Faith-Francis Cove; 07 LvAb; 08 Campaign Director, Church Funding Associates; 09 Lexington: Trinity; 10 Crabtree; 11 Retired/Crabtree; 17 Retired Royals, Gary C. - FE - 79 St; 80 Knp: Royal Oaks; 85 Brv: St Timothy; 88 Riverbend-Snow Hill (New Covenant); 96 Cht: St Andrew’s; 05 Jamestown: Jamestown;11 Charlotte Dist Supt.;12 District Superintendent - Metro ; 15 First (Conover) Rudd, Karen J. - RE - 87 St; 88 Clemmons Assoc; 90 Christ Chapel-Ebenezer; 92 Lv Ab; 93 St, CPE Program/Stokes (North Carolina Conf); 94 St, East Carolina Univ/Stokes (North Carolina Conf); 97 Psychotherapist, Nova High-Risk Services; 01 Psychotherapist, Randolph Co Mental Health (SandhillsMental Health); 10 Trainer/Coor of Intakes, Green Light Counseling Center; 13 Mental Health/Substance Abuse Care Coord, Sandhills Ctr. Rushing, Arval L. - RL - 81 Mon: Grace; 90 MillGrove-Pine Bluff; 07 Mill Grove; 08 Retired/Mill Grove; 10 Retired; 14 Retired/Union Grove (Indian Trail)-Mill Grove (Midland) Assistant; 16 /Mill Grove (Midland) Assistant Rushing, Jeffrey J. - FE - 83 Fountain Hill-Mt Moriah;92 Alb: First St;97 Con: Westford. Russell, G. David - RE - 90 Hayesville Cir; 92 Mount Carmel (NE); 98 Bryson City; 11 Retired; 15 Retired/Bethel (Haywood Co/Waynesville) Russell, Hugh W. Jr - PL - 13 Haywood Parish Assistant (P/T); 16 Big Sandy-Western Chapel Ryde, Helen - DC - 16 Southeastern Jurisdiction Regional Organizer, Reconciling Ministries Network Sailors, Roger R. - RE - 82 Warrensville; 86 Rocky Springs; 90 Lawndale-Double Shoals; 97 Morning Star; 01 Hky: Bethel-St John’s; 07 Concord (ST); 12 Marshville; 13 Retired Sain, Anita W. - FE - 08 Cht: Aldersgate; 09 Concord: Forest Hill Associate; 11 Asbury; 15 Denver Associate (Denver) Salata, Rennie R. - FE - 11 Asheboro: Giles Chapel;12 Long’s-Cruso; 15 Acton (Asheville) Sammons, Harry D. - FE - 92 Kvl: Cherry St-Hiatt; 97 Antioch-Oak Grove; 02 Advance; 08 Pisgah (WS); 12 Dobson - Oak Grove (Mt Airy) Sampl, Richelle J. - FE - 07 Glenwood-St Mark’s; 11 Student, Asbury Seminary; 12 Centenary (Clemmons); 13 Director, First UMC School & Childcare, Kissimmee, Fla Conf; 17 Cashiers (Cashiers) Sanders, James K. - FE - 00 Tvl: Pine Woods;03 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove;06 Jonesville-Ebenezer (ch name changed 07 Jsv: First-Ebenezer); 09 Crouse- Pleasant Grove Sayer, Anthony R. - FE - 87 Tr fm North Georgia Conf;87 Director of Shelter Ministry, Asheville-BuncombeCommunity Ministry;90 Saluda-Columbus;08 Avl: Abernethy.;11 Ebenezer; Scalf, Harley D. - FE - 15 Christ (Hickory) Associate; 17 Transferred from West Virginia Scandale, Nicholas A. Jr - RE - 97 Gbo: St Paul;01 Gbo: Muir’s Chapel Assoc;05 Oak Grove (LE);07 Gbo: Bessemer.;11 Retired/Greensboro: Groometown-St. Andrews Scarborough, Saxon C. - FD - 99 Tr fm South Georgia Conf; 99 Gas: First Minister of Music Schilling, Richard S. - FE - 11 Hickory: First Assistant; 13 Oakley (Asheville); 16 Oakley (Asheville) / Mission and Ministry Officer, ABCCM; 16 Mission & Ministry Officer, Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry (ABCCM) Schnitzlein, Thomas H. - FE - 08 Cht: St Stephen Assoc; 2011 Pine Grove; 13 Providence (Statesville); 14 Personal Leave;15 Broad Street (Mooresville) Schork, Sherrie B. - FD - 10 Assistant Min, Cullowhee; 11 Transferred from the KY Conf; 13 Barnabas Min, SM Dist; 13 First Dir of Equipping Min (Waynesville) and Barnabas Min (SM Dist); 15 Barnabas Ministries (SM Dist); 16 Smoky Mountain Church Vitality Strategist & Barnabas Ministries Schulze, Andrew P. - OE - 15 Mount Gilead (Sophia) Schumpert, Tracy L. - OE - 16 Smyrna(Monroe)-Wingate; Schwantes, Harold E. - RE - 85 Tr fm Western New York Conf;85 Crm: Cramer Mem;89 Ccd: Westford;93 KMt: Central;98 Gas: Bradley Mem;02 Wkn: Morris Chapel;08 Bmt: Park Street.;11 Retired Scott, Jimmy A. - RE - 75 St;77 Bethel-Shiloh;81 Glen Alpine;85 LvAb;86 Mgn: Zion Mem-Mt Pleasant;91 West Lincoln;99 Oak Grove-Palm Tree;01 Retired. Scott, Larry W. - RE - 01 Bethany-Staley; 02 Glenwood-St Mark’s; 07 Midway (GR); 13 Hiddenite-South River-Carson’s Chapel; 14 Hiddenite; 16 Retired/ Groometown - St. Andrews (Gboro) Scott, Michael A. Jr - PL - 15 Grace-Memorial (Monroe) Assistant 136 Western North Carolina Conference

Scott, Robert K. [Buzz] - FE - 82 Jamestown Assoc;84 Bethany-Macedonia;89 Bvl: Higgins Mem;96 LvAb;97 WS: Maple Springs;01 Covenant Community;06 IncapLv. Scott, Selena L. - FL - 12 Forsyth-Rockingham-Stokes Circuit Assistant; 13 hiddenite -South River -Carsons Chapel Assistant; 14 Hiddenite Assistant; 16 Glencoe (Summerfield) Scruggs, Sara J. - FE - 04 Kistler’s Chapel; 06 Avl: Bethel-Bethesda; 10 Farmington-Wesley Chapel; 15 Abernethy (Asheville); 17 Crabtree Sears, Paul A. - FL - 08 Hickory Knoll; 13 Hickory Knoll-Maiden’s Chapel; 17 Medical Leave Sefa, Craig J - FE - 12 Smyrna; 13 Pine Bluff-Locust; 14 New Hope - Trinity; 17 The Arbor (Salisbury) Sefa, McKenzie M. - FE - 11 Union; 17 Central (Spencer) Self, Ann E. - FE - 01 Atlanta: Northside Min of Evangelism (North Georgia Conf);07 Cht: First Assoc; 10 Rosman-Selica; 16 Executive Director, The Village Green Sellers, Jackie - RL - 99 Hayesville Cir (Hickory Stand-Oak Forest) Asst; 01 Ledford’s Chapel-Sweetwater (02 Ledford’s Chapel); 02 Ledford’s Chapel-Sweetwater; 05 Ledford’s Chapel; 16 Retired/Ledford’s Chapel; 17 Retired Seo, Jun Seok - OF - 15 Greensboro Korean Settle, Carl E. - RE - 99 Kannapolis: Unity; 02 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 11 Retired; 14 Mount Olivet (Concord); 14 retired Setzer, Philip H. - FE - 07 Fairmount-Sandy Ridge; 09 North Caldwell/Camp Carolwood; 14 Camp Carolwood Director; 15 Mt Zion (Stokesdale) Setzer, Ronald D. - RL - 00 Bethel-Marvin; 2007 New Hope (Union); 2011 Forest City: Pleasant Grove; 13 Wells Spring-Pleasant Grove; 15 Retired; 17 Retired/ Pleasant Grove (Forest City) Seymour, Joseph C. [Jody] Jr - RE - 71 St; 72 Sal: First Assoc; 75 Friendship; 79 Pilot Mountain: First ; 83 Ntn: Abernethy Mem; 87 Cht: St Stephen; 95 Gas: First; 03 Davidson; 16 Retired. Sharp, Christy L. - FE - 99 Skyland Assoc;06 Fam Lv.; 13 First (Hendersonville) Sharpe, S. Wesley - FE - 80 Saluda-Columbus;82 Oak Hill;86 Chaplain, Juvenile Evaluation Ctr/Christian Counseling Ctr;96 Avl: Emma/Counselor, Tri-District Ctr (Potter’s Touch);04 Covenant Community Assoc/Counselor, Potter’s Touch;08 Burnsville: Higgins Memorial/Counselor, Potter’s Touch; 08 Burnsville: Higgins Memorial; 17 Skyland Shaw, S. Neill - FE - 88 Mt Carmel-Midway; 90 HP: Lebanon Assoc; 93 Elizabeth Chapel-Maple Grove; 94 Avery’s Creek; 99 Sal: Milford Hills; 03 Bunker Hill; 08 WS: Pine Grove; 09 Morganton: North; 14 Union Grove (Union Grove) Shepherd, Ben K. - RE - 90 New Home-Shady Grove;98 Tvl: Bethel; Rehobeth (GR); 14 retired Sheppard, Dennis R. - OR - 16 First-Canaan (Denton) Sherfey, Joshua H. - FE - 00 Kvl: Main St Assoc; 02 Gbo: Hickory Grove; 05 Bethlehem (ST); 08 St, Duke; 10 Taylorsvlle: First Sherrill, C. George - RE - 65 Arbor Grove-Union;69 Smyre-Puett;71 Avl: Elkwood;72 Mar: St Mark’s-Cross Mill;74 Liberty-Concord;76 KMt: Grace;82 Triplett;86 Bmt: South Point;88 Tvl: West End;90 Grassy Creek;93 Retired. Sherrill, Harry M. - RE - 66 Harrisburg; 69 West Rowan; 72 MtA: Rockford St-Oak Grove; 79 Tyro; 84 Roberta; 88 WS: Crews; 92 Advance-Mocks; 95 Retired (96 /MtA: Rockford St-Oak Grove Assoc); 97 Retired (00 /MtA: Salem Epworth); 01 Retired (07 /Mt Herman-Hatcher’s Chapel); 12 Retired; 16 /Mount Herman- Hatcher’s Chapel Sherrill, Howard D. Jr - RE - 76 St; 79 Discon; 85 Readm; 85 Dir of Institutional Advancement (88 Dir of Alumni, Parent,Church Relations) (88 /Chaplain), Greensboro College; 89 Gbo:West Market St Assoc; 04 Bethlehem (LE); 05 Dir of Volunteer Services and Church Relations, Habitat of Greater Greensboro; 07 Campus Minister, UNC Greensboro; 09 Retired Sherrill, Katherine Clontz - RE - 80 St; 83 Ntn: First Assoc; 87 Caroleen-Chase (90 Caroleen); 91 Cht: Grace Co-Pastor (94 Cht: Grace); 00 WS: Burkhead;12 Webb’s Chapel; 17 Retired Sherrill, Keith M. - FL - 16 Webbs Chapel Assistant; 17 Kistler’s-Lawndale Sherrill, Randy N. - FE - 80 St;83 Len: First Assoc;87 Cliffside-Providence-Avondale;91 Cht: Grace Co-Pastor/Zoar;94 Cht: St Paul;00 WS: Konnoak Hills.;11 Mooresville: Central Shinneman, Bonnie S. - DR - 88 Tr fm North Texas Conf;88 Staff, Andean Rural Health Care;92 Interpreter of Hymnody and Coordinator ofPalestinianMinistries;93 Retired. Shives, Harold D. - RE - 69 Burnett’s Chapel; 84 Pisgah(WS); 97 Retired Shoaf, Chad H. - PE - 13 Cherry Street;15 Concord (Mocksville); 17 Baltimore (East Bend) Shoaf, Timothy F. - FE - 83 St;85 Abo: First Assoc;99 Minister of Music, Pfafftown Christian Church. Short, Debra N. - FE - 00 Cht: Pleasant Grove Assoc; 01 Tr fm Northern Illinois Conf; 02 Bonds Grove-Marvin; 04 Bonds Grove; 07 Roberta; 09 Hickory: Westview; 13 Bradley Memorial (Gastonia) Short, Jackie L. - PL - 14 Hickory Grove Assistant (Charlotte); 15 No Appointment; 17 Trinity (Gastonia) Shrader, Kelly R. - PD - 17 Milford Hills Director of Youth Ministries(Salisbury) Shrader, Kent L. - RE - 89 Director, Mt Shepherd Retreat Ctr (89 Tr fm Holston Conf); 16 Retired Shuford, Michael A. - FE - 78 Bald Creek; 80 Surry Cir; 81 Bald Creek; 85 No Appt; 86 Sby: Martin St; 87 No Appt; 88 Sulphur Springs; 00 Elizabeth Chapel- Maple Grove; 08 Nwd: First; 12 First (Sylva); 14 First (Sylva) - Wesleyanna; 16 First (Sylva); 17 First (Elkin) Shuman, Donald L. - RE - 73 St;74 Salem-Clark’s Chapel;78 Bvl: Higgins Mem;87 Pleasant Garden;98 Knp: Trinity;04 Stv: Broad St.;11 Retired Shytle, Stephen L. - FE - 11 New Hope-Bethel-Long Pine; 15 Catawba Sides, Curtis L. - RE - 61 St;63 Prospect;68 Bethany;70 Davidson (Tvl);73 Gethsemane;77 Mgn: Zion Mem/Burke United Christian Ministries;82 Oak Hill;87 Clm: Bethlehem;92 Hky: Westview;97 Littlejohn-Gamewell;01 Retired. Sides, Malcome D. [Don] - RE - 67 Oak Grove;69 Tvl: Johnsontown;74 Burnsville;78 Jonesville-Maple Springs;83 Mt Tabor (SA);88 Tvl: Unity;90 ChG: Oak Grove- South;93 WS: Mt Pleasant-Hanes;97 Retired. Sides, Susan H. - RE - 90 Antioch-Bethel; 94 Wade-Hanna Chapel; 96 Friendship (SA); 99 Alleghany-Grayson; 06 Polkton; 12 Incapacity Lv; 16 Retired Sifford, Stephen M. - PL - 16 Old Union (Sophia) Sigmon, Kyle L. - PD - 15 Faithbridge (Blowing Rock) Associate Sigmon, Thomas R. - RE - 59 Wesley Chapel;60 Shiloh-Wesley;61 No Appt (St);62 St;64 Williamson’s Chapel;67 Hky: Kool Park (St John’s);71 Newland-Elk Park;72 Cht: Duncan Mem/Special Mins;74 Cht: Cole Mem;79 Mt Zion;81 Staff, CCOM;85 Cht: Sharon;91 Gastonia Dist Supt;98 Conf Director of (Connectional) Ministries;05 Retired. Silber, Robert C. - FE - 00 McKendree (ST);01 Pisgah-St Paul’s; 09 Kannapolis: Mt. Mitchell; 10 Exec Dir, Eastern Catawba Coop Christian Min Sills, Lynnette J. - OF - 17 Central (Asheville) Associate Minister of Children and Families Sills, Mark R. - RE - 69 St;74 Director, High Point Urban Ministry;77 AssocDirector, Greensboro Urban Ministry;79 Director, Urban LifeCtr;82 Director, Greensboro Urban Ministry;85 Director (President), Human Services Institute;97 Exec Director, Faith in Action Institute (FaithAction); 11 Retired Simmons, Gloria D. - RD - 77 Coordinator of Interpretation and Field Service (CurriculumResources), Gen Bd of Discipleship;86 LvAb;86 Children’s andFamily Life Ministries, Gbo: West Market St;89 Program andEducation, Ccd: Central;93 Education, Cht: Trinity Presbyterian;96 Assoc Prof, Pfeiffer Univ;99 Min with Children and Families,St John’s Baptist, Charlotte;01 Retired. Simonds, James S. - OF - 15 White’s Chapel (Liberty) Simpson, Joel R. - PE - 14 Mount Zion Assistant (Cornelius) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 137

Sims-Salata, Lauren R. - FE - 12 First Associate (Brevard) Singleton, James C. - RE - 55 Alleghany-Grayson;57 Liberty Cir;59 Tvl: Johnsontown;61 US Army Chaplain;67 Mar: East;67 Shady Grove;72 Arcadia;73 Mt Pleasant-Tabernacle;75 Sandy Ridge;79 Fairfield-Randolph Hills;82 KMt: Grace;84 Mt Harmony;85 Ran: Mt Lebanon;88 Oak Forest;89 Retired. Sipe, Ashley Anne - PE - 15 First (Gastonia) Associate; 16 Family Leave Sisk, Charles W. - RE - 56 Macedonia;59 Lex: Erlanger-Pickett;60 St;65 Mt Carmel-Ebenezer;67 New Mt Vernon;72 Davie;75 Avl: Bethesda;82 Fairfield;88 Swannanoa-Tabernacle;92 Retired. Skinner, Cheryl A. - FE - 03 Abo: First Min of Youth and Children;05 WS: Centenary Min of Children and Families;08 Advance.; 14 Mount Olivet (Concord) Skipper, C. Wyllene - RL - 86 Hot Springs;89 No Appt;92 Little Sandy-Teague’s Chapel;96 Teague’s Chapel.; 14 retired/Teague’s Chapel Slater, Martha E. - RE - 91 Centennial-Mt Hebron-Pisgah;94 Barnardsville;95 South Macon Co-Pastor;97 South Macon;97 Chaplain, The Methodist Home (Aldersgate Retirement Comm);02 Chaplain, Presbyterian HomeCare-Hospice;04 Lawndale-Double Shoals;06 Double Shoals-Lawndale;08 UM Church of New Covenant (Alaska Missionary Conf); 11 Retired Slaughter, Baxter B. III - PL - 17 West Forsyth Charge Assistant; 17 Bethel (King) Sloan, Benjamin D. - PE - 16 Bethany (Albemarle) Sloan, Cynthia W. - RD - 03 Staff Chaplain, Carolinas Med Ctr;04 Staff Chaplain, Gaston Mem Hosp;06 Counselor, Dilworth Treatment Center; 08 Program Assoc/Field Coordinator, GBGM; 12 Transitional Leave; 13 Admissions Coor/Chaplain Charlotte Rescue Mission Dove’s Nest; 14 Retired; Sluder, Deborah K. - RD - 92 Education, Cht: First;95 Education, Huntersville;97 Education, Cht: St Stephen;00 Education, Cht: Sharon;05 Huntingdon: First Min of Education (Central Penn Conf); 09 Social Worker, J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital (Huntingdon, PA); 12 Transitional Leave; 13 Retired. Smith Pitts, Sarah - FE - 04 Gbo: Glenwood; 10 Palmyra; 13 Trinity UMC, Fayetteville (Gateway District, NC Conference); 16 Camp Ground UMC (Gateway District, NC Conference) Smith, Andrea F. - FE - 02 Mgn: North Min of Program and Music; 03 Williamson’s Chapel Min of Congregational Care; 07 LvAb/Williamson’s Chapel Assoc; 13 West (NS) Smith, Bruce W. - FE - 83 St; 85 Matthews Assoc; 87 Antioch-Bethel; 87 LvAb; 88 Chaplain, St John’s Mercy Med Ctr; 96 St, Arizona St; 06 Asst Prof, Univ of New Mexico; 10 Assoc Prof, Univ of New Mexico Smith, Christopher A. - PE - 14 Glenwood - Immanual Smith, Christopher G. - AM - 84 Abo: Giles-Charlotte; 86 No Appt; 91 Chapel Hill (Denton) Smith, David E. Jr - FE - 01 Dulin; 07 WS: Maple Springs Assoc; 07 Trn: Fairview; 08 WS: Bethel; 13 Love’s (Walkertown); 15 Personal Leave; 16 Union Chapel (Mocksville) Smith, Derald D. - RA - 86 Eldorado; 04 Chandler’s Grove; 15 Retired Smith, Dewey W. - RE - 78 St;79 Ntn: St Paul-Mt Beulah-Providence;83 KMt: Galilee-St Paul’s;92 Brooks Temple-St Stephen;98 New Goshen;01 HP: Memorial;03 US Army Chaplain;04 HP: Memorial;04 Conf Program Staff/US Army Chaplain;05 Conference Program Staff;06 Cht: St Paul; 09 Chaplain, US Army Reserves; 12 Retired. Smith, Donna Strickland - FE - 99 Fair View Assoc; 03 Sal: Grace; 08 Gbo: Hinshaw; 15 Medical Leave Smith, F. Ronald - RE - 83 Cht: Homestead; 85 Discon; 86 Sandy Ridge; 86 Readm; 86 Sandy Ridge; 89 Bethel (WS); 94 Stv: Race St (Hope); 00 Boone: Boone; 07 Cht: University City; 17 Retired Smith, H. Dean - RL - 90 Gas: Smyre;93 Gilkey-Thermal City-Gilboa;97 East Gaston;98 Retired for pension purposes;99 St Paul’s (GA);02 Retired/St. Paul’s (GA);06 Retired. Smith, James E. - RE - 67 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;67 Pinnacle;71 Marshville;75 WS: Green St;81 Pineville;85 Cht: Central;90 SabLv;91 Retired;93 Made effective;93 Ccd: Center;96 Retired. Smith, Jesse R. - PE - 09 Christ (Hickory) Assistant (Fairgrove Campus); 15 Reactivate Church(NS); 17 Reactivate Pastor & Huntersville Associate Smith, Jill S. - FE - 00 Cht: Assurance Assoc;02 FamLv;03 Cls: Mount Zion Assoc. ; 15 Christ (Salisbury) Smith, John-Palmer - RD - 93 Music and Outreach Ministries, Cht: First; 96 Music and the Arts (06 Nurture and Music), Davidson; 06 Music and the Arts, Cht: First; 10 Incapacity Leave; 15 Retired Smith, Juston R. - PE - 14 Belwood (Kadesh, Knob Creek, St. Peter’s); 16 First (Gastonia) Associate Smith, Karen H. - RE - 99 Lowe’s; 04 Tabernacle (LE); Thomasville: Pleasant Grove; 13 Retired. Smith, Kent C. - FE - 10 Marion: First; 15 Salem (Weaverville) Smith, LeGrand B. II - RE - 99 Tr fm Virginia Conf; 99 Retired. Smith, Marietta T. - RL - 99 Shiloh-Mariah’s Chapel;02 Len: First Assoc; 10 Retired/Len: First Assistant; 14 No appointment Smith, Mark A. - PL - 08 Roaring River-Eschol.;11 Dunkirk-Eschol; 14 Maple Springs-Charity Smith, Matthew R. - PE - 12 Bethlehem Associate (Waxhaw); 13 personal leave Smith, Matthew S. - FE - 08 Cashiers Assoc.; 13 Guilford College Associate Smith, Rhonda B. - FD - 13 First (Hickory) Minister of Music Smith, Robert M. Jr - RE - 60 St;61 Danbury;62 Smithtown;66 Harrison-Marvin;70 Davidson (CH);75 Sal: Milford Hills;80 Gbo: College Place;86 Ccd: Epworth;92 WS: Burkhead;96 Gibsonville;98 Retired. Smith, Timothy H. - RE - 83 Salem-Hopewell;87 Ran: First;91 Stv: Christ Boulevard;93 WS: Konnoak Hills;96 Wingate;98 Mon: Rolling Hills;07 LvAb;08 Retired. Smith, Toni Ruth Phillips - FE - 01 HP: First Assoc; 05 Hopewell (LE).; 11 Harrisburg Co-Pastor Smith, Wayne R. - RE - 62 St;64 Drexel;66 Tr to Louisiana Conf;68 Tr fm LouisianaConf;68 Sharon-Boiling Springs;69 Vocational Rehab Counselor;71 St;72 Field Supervisor;73 Research and Survey Specialist;77 LvAb;78 Hon Loc;90 Readm;90 Manager, Career Center;91 Manager, Corrections Education;92 Dean, Special Projects;98 Asst to President, Wake Tech Community College;99 Retired. Smith, Wesley C. - FE - 03 HP: First Minister of Youth; 05 HP: First Assoc/St, Duke; 07 HP: First Assoc; 08 Tvl: Johnsontown; 11 Harrisburg Co-Pastor Sneed, Dale Peele - FE - 01 Tr as elder in FC fm CME Church;01 Cht: Cokesbury Assoc;03 Mar: Addie’s Chapel;08 Rvl: St Paul-Wesley Chapel; 10 Hickory: Hartzell Mem-McQueen; 14 Durham-Philadelphia (Shelby); 16 Saints Home-St. Andrew’s (Winston-Salem) Snider, Megan L. - PL - 17 Pisgah (Kernersville) Snider, Nathan T. - FE - 94 Muldraugh-Bewlyville (Louisville Conf); 95 HP: Montlieu Ave; 00 Shiloh (LE); 04 Chestnut Grove; 12 Grays Chapel; 17 Fair Grove (Thomasville) Snider, Ryan C. - FE - 11 Plains; 14 Personal Leave; 15 Love’s Chapel-Webster; 17 Oak Hill (Candler) Snipes, David A. - FE - 94 Lex: First Assoc;98 HP: Wesley Mem Assoc;02 President, UM Foundation. Snow, Patrick T. - FE - 05 Bunker Hill Assoc; 09 Friendship (LX); 14 Advance Solano, Michael J. - FE - 89 Tr fm Alabama-West Florida Conf; 89 Mon: Benton Heights-Smyrna; 91 US Air Force Chaplain; 01 Financial Analyst, Primerica/ Reserve Air Force Chaplain; 17 Financial Analyst Sorrells, W. Lyn - FE - 82 St; 83 Abo: First Assoc; 84 El Bethel-Hoey Mem; 90 Lex: Wesley Heights-St Timothy; 93 Williamson’s Chapel; 01 Way: First; 09 Gastonia District Superintendent; 12 District Superintendent-Catawba Valley; 16 Church Legacy Initiative Team Leader Southern, Andrew A. [Drew] - FE - 01 Lcn: First Assoc; 03 Palmyra; 10 Tobaccoville: Faith; 15 Cherry Street 138 Western North Carolina Conference

Spencer, Alberta Y. - RD - 97 Education Consultant, West Union Co Cluster; 98 Education (Ministry Director); 03 LvAb; 04 Davidson Min of Education; 09 Davidson Min to Senior Adults; 13 Retired; Spencer, Kenneth B. - FE - 11 Hopewell; 15 Asbury (Lincolnton) Spencer, Rickey L. - RL - 00 Bethel (King); 02 Stokesburg-Germanton; 04 Level Cross-Siloam; 11 Ruffin; 12 Mount Herman-Hatcher’s Chapel; 16 No Appt; 16 Retired Spicer, Cynthia J. - FL - 13 Beulah-Concord Spicer, Patricia B. - PE - 10 Asst Pastor of Adult Ministries, W. Market St.; 14 Snow Hill (Danbury) Spivey, Amy C. - FE - 01 MtA: Franklin Heights-Maple Grove;04 Cashiers Assoc;08 Pastor, British Methodist Church; 09 Reid’s Chapel; 11 Family Leave; 11 Dir. Of Pgm Min, Hinton Rural Life Center; 16 Monticello (Statesville) Sprinkle, Stacy A. - FD - 06 Jmt: Jamestown Min of Education (08 tr fm Northern Illinois Conf); 17 Transitional Leave Spruill, Ellen L. - PL - 08 Gr: Mt Tabor Asst; 16 St. John’s Assistant (Greensboro) Stanley, Ashley Crowder - FE - 93 Tr fm Minnesota Conf; 93 Instructor, Duke Div Sch; 94 FamLv; 96 Avl: Biltmore Assoc; 98 Avl: Biltmore; 07 Asheville Dist Supt; 08 HP: Wesley Memorial; 11 Lilly Grant - TIM Director; 13 Mill’s River Stanley, Jason J. - LS - 15 Level Cross (Randleman); 16 Level Cross (Randleman) - Welch Memorial (High Point); 17 Fairview (Trinity) - Welch Memorial (High Point) Stanton, Allen T. - PE - 15 Institute for Emerging Issues, NCSU; 15 Merritt’s Chapel (Fairway Dist, NC Conf) and Institute for Emerging Issues; 16 Merritt’s Chapel (Fairway Dist, NC Conf) Stanton, Donald S. - RE - 91 Tr fm Detroit Conf;91 President, Oglethorpe Univ;95 Retired. Staples, Lawrence W. Jr - RE - 73 Gbo: Calvary Asst;75 St;78 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove;81 New Mt Vernon;86 Knp: Memorial;89 Len: First Assoc;02 Baton- Rhodhiss;08 Invol Lv;09 Retired Stapp, T. Cayce - FE - 06 Friendship (GR); 10 Church of the Resurrection Dir. Of Nat’l/Int’l Missions (Kansas City Dist, Great Plains Conf.) Starbuck, Timothy W. - FE - 95 St, Asbury;96 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove;00 Mitchell’s Chapel;04 Robbinsville; 11 Jefferson; 13 Bethel (Thomasville) Starnes, T. Paul Jr - RE - 59 St;61 Rock Grove;65 Oakdale-Burnett’s Chapel;69 Cht: Moore’s Chapel-Steeleberry;73 Midway;77 Cht: Pleasant Grove;82 Alb: Central;87 Abo: Central;90 WS: Maple Springs;93 Sby: Central;97 Hky: First;02 Retired. Steagald, Thomas R. - FE - 85 Tr as deacon in PM fm Southern Baptist Church;85 Forsyth-Stokes;88 Highlands;93 Mar: First;95 LvAb;96 Marshville;05 Stn: First; 09 Shelby: Lafayette ; 13 Hawthorne Lane (Charlotte) Steed, Roy G. Jr - RE - 61 Tvl: Johnsontown; 62 St; 66 Coleridge; 69 Gbo: Groometown-St Andrews;74 Rvl: Woodmont; 78 Gbo: Bessemer; 79 Rehobeth; 83 HP: Lebanon; 88 ChG: First;92 Gbo: Carraway; 97 Summerfield; 00 Retired Steele, David L. - RE - 71 St; 72 Cht: Sharon Assoc; 74 Tvl: Johnsontown; 76 Morehead;78 St; 87 Morehead Assoc; 92 LvAb; 95 Retired. Stein, John C. - FE - 99 Bess Chapel-Bethlehem; 00 Tr fm Missouri East Conf; 02 Vanderburg; 04 Hope; 05 Christ Assoc (ST); 05 Tvl: West End-Mt. Zion; 09 Mount Carmel (NE); 13 Zion (Monroe) Stephenson, W. Edward - RL - 09 Fairview;12 Arney’s Chapel-Fairview; 13 Arneys Fairview; 16 Retired/ Arneys Fairview Stevens, Charles B. III - RE - 69 St;72 Albemarle Cir;75 Millers Creek;79 Bethel-Marvin;83 Lcn: Rhyne Heights;90 Trt: First-St John’s;95 Hky: Bethel- Rhodhiss;99 Hky: Bethel-St John’s;01 Pisgah (GA); 10 Retired Stevens, Panzie M. - RL - 95 Mill Spring;00 Retired. Stewart, Jennifer W. - FE - 98 Blair Road Assoc;02 Arbor Grove-Union;05 Boonville. Stiles, Daniel P. - RE - 95 Fines Creek Cir; 99 Love’s Chapel-Wesleyanna; 01 Tr fm SouthernBaptist Church; 08 Retired/Bethel (Haywood Co); 12 Retired only; 16 /Wesleyanna (Sylva); 17 Retired Stine, Jared E. - FE - 13 Wesley Memorial Associate for Congregational Care (High Point); Stinson-Wesley, J. Thomas - FE - 92 Cedar Falls-Central Falls;97 World Mission, Australia/Vigilance of Cambodia;98 Mgn: St Matthews;06 Pineville. Stinson-Wesley, S. Amelia - FE - 92 St, Duke;93 Director, A Religious Response to Violence;95 Ran: Mt Lebanon;97 World Mission, Australia/Vigilance of Cambodia;98 St, Western Piedmont;99 Mgn: St Matthews Assoc;00 Director, World Connections for Women.; 14 Director, World Connections for Women and Smyrna; 15 Purcell (Charlotte) Stith, Frank A. III - RE - 64 St; 66 Smithtown; 70 Tyro; 71 Gbo: Christ Assoc; 76 Val: First; 81 Davidson; 85 Blair Road; 90 Sby: Aldersgate; 96 Hvl: First; 00 Greensboro Dist Supt; 06 Retired Stokes, E. Boyd - RE - 65 St;68 Bmt: St Mark’s;72 Abo: Brower’s Chapel;76 Trn: Trinity Mem;79 Taylorsville;83 Gbo: Hinshaw Mem;91 Alb: Central;95 Rvl: Woodmont;99 Abo: First;02 Retired. Stokes, M. Darlene - PL - 15 Green Hill - Beaver Creek - Burgess Chapel; 16 Green Hill - Beaver Creek Stone-Butson, Patricia H. - RE - 90 Mgn: North Assoc; 91 KMt: Grace; 97 Gilboa-Peachland; 01 Chaplain, Masonic Home, Oxford; 04 Chaplain, Hospice of Scotland Co; 07 Retired Stoneking, Carole Bailey - FE - 96 Tr fm Memphis Conf;96 Asst (98 Assoc/02 Full) Professor (02 /Department Chair),High Point Univ;07 Dean/Professor, High Point Univ. Stott, Norman M. Jr - RE - 76 St, Candler;78 Nathan’s Creek;79 Boone: Deerfield;82 Clinic Minister, City of Faith;84 St, Oral Roberts;96 Chaplain, University Village;99 LvAb;00 HonLoc;03 Readm;03 Longmont: Long’s Peak Assoc (Rocky Mountain Conf);04 LvAb;05 Wray (Rocky Mtn Conf); 15 Retired Strader, Pamela L. - FE - 88 Dir of Program Ministries, Arlington, Va (Virginia Conf);90 LvAb;91 Hickman Co Parish Assoc (Tennessee Conf);92 Nashville: Belle Meade Assoc (Tennessee Conf);93 Mocksville Cir;96 FamLv;97 Gbo: West Market St Assoc. Strahan, Paul E. - PL - 12 Royal Oaks (Kannapolis) Strange, Lee H. - RE - 73 St;75 Bethel-Shiloh;77 HP: First Assoc;82 Canaan;91 Kingswood;97 Gbo: Guilford College;99 LvAb;00 Director of Development, Senior Services;02 WS: Trinity; 12 Retired. Sturge, Robert H. - RE - 93 Tr fm Southern New Jersey Conf; 93 Cht: Sharon Assoc; 95 Cht: Wesley; 04 Chaplain, Air National Guard; 05 Union Grove (AL); 12 Union Grove-Mill Grove; 16 Retired; 16 /Mill Grove (Midland) Stutz, Loretta A. - RE - 99 Providence (ST); 00 Tr fm Tennessee Conf; 00 Cht: Thrift; 05 Mt Carmel (LE); 08 Incap Lv; 14 Retired. Suggs, Douglas L. - RE - 77 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 77 Alleghany-Grayson; 80 Abo: First Assoc; 82 Shady Grove; 85 LvAb; 88 Forsyth-Stokes; 91 St Mark and Chaplain, Triad Home; 93 Chaplain (Dir of Pastoral Care), Arbor Acres; 17 Retired Suggs, Patricia K. - FE - 77 Sparta (78 Shiloh-); 80 St; 87 Admin Asst, Jamestown; 87 Dir, Aging Initiatives (Assoc Dir (93 Director), Geriatric Ctr), and Asst (99 Assoc) Prof of Medicine, Bowman Gray Sch of Medicine (98 /WS: Marvin); 04 Congregational Health Specialist,WS Dist/ WS:Marvin; 06 Director of Congregational Services(06 Congreg Health Specialist), Plowpoint; 06 WS: Bethel; 08 Counselor, Taylor House Assoc; 09 Chaplain, The Prodigals Community; 11 Coach/Trainer for Clergy and Congregations; 11 St Mark and Coach/Trainer for Clergy and Congregations; 14 Coach/Trainer for Clergy and Congregations; 16 Elbaville (Advance) & Coach/Trainer for Clergy and Congregations; 17 Coach/Trainer for Clergy and Congregations; 17 Danbury Community Chapel Sullivan, Dorothy L. - PL - 03 Beulah - Zion (Mount Airy) Summers, Robert L. - PL - 16 Central Terrace (Winston-Salem); Summey, R. Cliff - RE - 55 Moravian Falls;56 Eldorado;57 St;60 Creston-Green Valley;65 Denton Cir;67 Fair View;68 Asst Chaplain, Lynchburg GeneralHosp;71 Gbo: College Place Assoc (73 /Morehead);75 Gbo: GraceAssoc/Morehead;76 Archdale;80 Ntn: Abernethy Mem;83 Rehobeth (GR);89 Frn: First;91 Cht: St Paul;93 Moriah;96 Retired (00 /Bethel (NE));00 Retired. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 139

Summey, William G. - RA - 82 Eldorado; 86 Pinnacle; 90 HP: Montlieu Ave; 91 Abo: Calvary (93 -Legend Park); 94 Abo: Calvary; 96 Providence (SA); 00 Alb: Tabernacle; 03 Badin; 05 St, Hood; 09 Personal Leave; 14 Retired. Surratt, Jimmie S. - PL - 12 Asheboro Circuit (Cox Chapel, Mitchell, St. Mark’s) Surratt, Raymond L. - RE - 78 St; 81 Farmington; 83 St; 85 Hopewell; 89 WS: Ardmore Assoc; 96 Cht: Northwest Mecklenburg Mission (Assurance); 01 IncapLv; 04 Fairfield-Lebanon; 07 Mount Olivet (LE);12 Shiloh (Lexington); 13 Broad Street (Mooresville); 15 Retired Sutton, Wayne A. - RL - 17 Reid’s Chapel (Murphy) Swaim, Bobby G. - RA - 75 Mar: Pleasant Hill-Bethel-Carson’s Chapel; 76 Mar: Pleasant Hill-Bethel (77 -Snow Hill); 80 Pleasant Hill-Snow Hill; 81 Level Cross- Siloam; 83 Sby: Hoyle Mem; 86 Dulin-Smith Grove; 92 Trn: Fairview; 03 Providence (ST); 04 LvAb; 05 Jonesville-Ebenezer; 06 Mt Carmel (AL); 08 Friendship (LX); 09 Retired; 14 /Wesley Chapel (Hamptonville); 15 Retired Sweeney, Jeffery A. - RE - 90 HP: Christ Assoc;91 Pisgah-Seagrove;94 Dobson-Stony Knoll;99 Alb: Bethany;05 Boone: Deerfield; Valdese: First; 17 Retirement Sweezy, Noel N. - FE - 94 St, Duke;95 Cannock Chase Cir Assoc (British MethodistChurch);96 Bmt: St Mark’s;04 Midlothian: First Assoc (Central Texas Conf); 09 Stanley: First Swing, Debra C. - PD - 15 First (High Point) Deacon Associate Swofford, Melanie L. - FE - 11 Chaplain, Cape Fear Valley Health System; Swofford, Melissa F. - FD - 09 Reading Specialist, McDowell County Schools; 13 Mt. Zion Dir. Of Children’s Min and Intergenerational Learning; 15 Centenary (Mt. Ulla) Minister of Adult Education; 16 Bethlehem (Climax) Associate Swofford, Michael K. - FE - 74 Matton’s Grove-Zion;75 No Appt;82 St;83 HP: Northwood;85 South Randolph (87 Flag Springs-New Hope);89 Fletcher;94 New Salem (HP);00 Pisgah (WS);02 Matthews Assoc;06 Mar: First; 10 Centenary; 16 Bethlehem (Climax) Symanski, Robert D. - FE - 00 WS: Maple Springs Assoc; 02 Robbinsville; 04 Mocks; 07 Cht: Oak Grove; 14 Bethel (Oak Ridge); 16 Personal Leave; 16 Director of Spiritual Life and Chaplain, Piedmont Crossing Sypole, Jeffrey H. - FE - 99 Abo: Brower’s Chapel;05 Level Cross-Ebenezer; 09 High Point: Highland-Northwood; 16 Kingswood Tabler, Donald W. - OR - 13 Eden-Mount Tabor Talbert, D. David - FE - 94 St, Duke;95 Oak Grove (LE);99 May’s Chapel;04 Christ (AS);05 Trn: Trinity Mem; 10 Bethany (LX) Talbert, H. L. Jr - FE - 94 Cht: Covenant Assoc;95 Lebanon;96 Antioch-Bethel;99 Bmt: Ebenezer;02 Fal: Friendship;04 Rose Chapel; 09 Granite Quarry: Shiloh;11 Center; 13 Incapacity Leave Talbert, Tamela R. - FE - 94 St, Duke;95 Farmington (96 Farmington-Wesley Chapel);99 FamLv;04 Christ Assoc (AS);05 Trn: Trinity Mem Assoc; 10 Denton: First- Canaan; 16 Macedonia Tang, Eric K. - PL - 15 Mt Pleasant (Winston-Salem)-Oak Summit (Winston-Salem); 16 Mt Pleasant (Winston-Salem); 16 Mt Pleasant (Winston-Salem)-Shiloh (Germanton) Tanico, Lisa L. - PE - 09 Muir’s Chapel Assistant (Greensboro); 11 Winston-Salem: Ardmore Assistant; 13 No appt; 14 Ardmore (Winston-Salem) Assistant; 16 Ardmore Assoc; 16 Personal Leave; 16 Danbury Community Chapel; 17 First (Liberty) Tapper, Edward S. - RA - 88 Farmer;91 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove;96 Abo: Calvary-Legend Park;97 Abo: Calvary;02 Retired/Mt Shepherd-West Chapel;02 Retired(07 /White’s Chapel); 11 Retired only;12 Mizpah; 13 Retired Only. Tarpley, T. Joseph Jr - FE - 98 McKendree (ST);00 Cht: Homestead;05 Sharon (GA).;11 Oak Hill; 16 Main Street (Reidsville) Tate, James P. - FE - 04 Marvin (GA); 17 Fairfield - Bethel (Denver) Tate, Philip J. - PL - 13 East Marion Taylor, Christina B. - OE - 17 Oak Ridge Associate (Oak Ridge) Taylor, Elizabeth G. - FD - 90 Education, Cht: Central; 90 Tr to North Carolina Conf; 95 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 95 Education, Clemmons; 02 LvAb; 02 Education; 07 Congregational Care/Adults Min,Tucker: First (North Georgia Conf; 08 TranLv; 08 New Bern: Centenary Min of Discipleship (North Carolina Conf); 11 Transitional Leave; 12 White Plains Min of Adult, Lay, and Family Ministries (NC Conf, Cary Dist); 13 Queen St Deacon Associate (Sound Dist, NC Conf) Taylor, Jacquelyn H. - FL - 02 Mvl: Central Assoc; 2003 Chapel Hill (ST); 2008 Len: Trinity.; 13 Bethel-St John’s (Hickory) Taylor, John L. Jr - FE - 71 St; 73 Ruffin; 75 Watauga; 79 SurrMinOff; 82 Readm; 82 Mon: Benton Heights-Smyrna; 84 Table Rock; 87 Mt Hebron-Centennial- Pisgah; 91 Arbor Grove-Union; 93 Antioch-Oak Grove; 95 Mill Grove-Zion; 97 Porter-Randall; 99 Lex: Trinity; 04 Mon: Memorial; 07 Bethesda (NE); 11 Wingate; 15 Mountain Valley Taylor, Peter J. - RE - 80 St; 81 New Salem; 85 King: Trinity; 91 Cht: Hickory Grove Assoc; 94 Bunker Hill; 96 Hsv: First/Clay Co Parish; 05 WS: New Hope; 11 West Jefferson; 13 Retired Taylor, T. Kevin - FE - 98 Farmville Assoc (NC Conf); 99 (/Chaplain, Cypress GlenRetirement Community); 99 Chocowinity (NC Conf)/Chaplain, CypressGlen; 00 Houston: Fair Haven Assoc (Texas Conf); 04 St, Cambridge Univ; 04 Instructor, RCCC/Youth Min, FirstBaptist, Albemarle; 05 St, Cambridge Univ; 09 Transitional Leave; 10 Adjunct Professor, Belmont Abbey College; 11 Adjunct Professor, Pfeiffer Univ; 12 Visiting Professor, Pfeiffer Univ; 14 Assistant Professor, Pfeiffer Univ Taylor, William R. - FE - 94 West Forsyth;95 Abo: Grace-New Union;98 Pisgah-St Paul’s;01 Shiloh-Wesley Chapel;05 Plateau-Wesley’s Chapel;08 Len: Colliers.;11 Mocks; 15 Bess Chapel-Bethlehem Thie, R. Bradley - FE - 98 New Hope (HP); 02 Cht: Steeleberry (Morningstar Mission); 05 Friendship (Catawba).;13 Director, Thriving Rural Communities Duke Divinity School Thigpin, Yvonne M. - FD - 89 Tr fm Louisiana Conf; 89 Education, Stv: Broad St; 90 Residential Counselor, Children’s Home; 12 Transitional Leave; 13 Personal Leave; Thomas, A. J. - FE - 05 Boone: Boone Assoc; 09 Charlotte: St. Paul (became Sedgefield); 13 Morehead (Greensboro); 16 Founding Director, Joyful Giving Group, LLC. Thomas, Ashley P. - FE - 07 St, CPE Program, Duke;08 Davidson Assoc.; 13 Stokesdale Thomas, Donald R. Jr - FL - 11 Greensboro: Mt. Pisgah; 12 No appt; 13 Mt. Pisgah Assistant (Greensboro) Thomas, Dorothy B. - RA - 99 Avl: Haywood St; 00 Tr fm Virginia Conf; 03 Retired/Bright Hope Laurel; 09 Retired/Pine Grove-Spring Creek; 13 Retired Only Thomas, J. Hurley III - RE - 67 St;69 Alb: Central Min of Educ;70 Stony Hill-Randall;75 Concord-Hopewell;79 Ccd: Kerr St;83 Frn: First;89 Gbo: Guilford College95 Lex: First;00 Winston-Salem Dist Supt;08 Retired. Thomas, Kennette R. L. - PD - 16 Campus Chaplain, Surry Community College Thomas, W. Preston III - PL - 91 Old Fort-Bethel; 94 Discon; 00 Reinst; 00 Minneapolis (04 -Elk Park) Thompson, Bradley A. - FL - 08 Mar: East Marion-West Marion; 13 Denton’s Chapel; 16 Bethel - Mt. Pleasant - Zion Memorial Thompson, C. Sydnor III - FE - 81 Wingate; 83 St; 85 Breckenridge: St Paul (Central TexasConf); 86 St; 87 Tr to Texas Conf; 90 Tr fm Texas Conf; 90 Whittier; 93 Ccd: Westford; 97 NWk: First; 05 US Navy Chaplain; 06 Mgn: First; 12 Chaplain, US Navy; 13 Myers Memorial (Gastonia); 16 First (Rutherfordton) Thompson, D. Alan Jr - PL - 08 Center Grove-St Paul. Thompson, George E. - RE - 67 St; 68 Wingate; 72 Shady Grove; 77 Gbo: Hinshaw Mem; 83 Boone: Boone; 87 Way: First; 92 Gbo: Christ; 98 Cht: Providence; 03 Charlotte Dist Supt; 11 Retired Thompson, H. Kyle - FE - 96 Mount Hermon (NW);01 Ran: First;04 Cht: Light of Christ; 12 Sharon (Charlotte) Thompson, Henry C. - RE - 66 St;68 South Randolph;71 Tvl: Trinity;75 Avl: Biltmore;86 Len: First;92 Sal: First;96 Albemarle Dist Supt;01 Gbo: Mount Pisgah;08 Retired. 140 Western North Carolina Conference

Thompson, Larry W. - AM - 90 HP: Northwood;92 Mt Shepherd-West Chapel;95 Boone Cir;98 Lilesville;01 Casar;05 Mar: East Marion-West Marion;07 Oak Grove (LE).;11 Union-Concord 13 Arobor Grove-Union; 15 Christ Boulevard (Statesville) Thompson, Mavis C. - DR - 77 Administrator, Wesley Nursing Ctr;82 LvAb;84 Interim Administrator, Asbury Care Ctr;85 LvAb;87Retired. Thompson, Paul B. - FE - 94 Mgn: First Assoc; 95 Hil: First; 02 Mills River; 13 Huntersville; 17 Huntersville - Reactivate: Huntersville Pastor Thompson, Stephanie D. - FL - 17 Hickory Knoll - Maiden’s Chapel Thore, W. Christopher - FE - 79 St;80 Lowe’s;84 Tyro;90 Cht: Calvary;91 Frn: First;95 Abo: Central;04 Cht: University City;07 Clemmons.;11 Jamestown: Jamestown; 14 Pastor, First Wesleyan (High Point) Thurman, James M. - RE - 58 Tr fm North Alabama Conf; 58 Mars Hill; 62 Highlands-Cashiers; 64 US Air Force Chaplain; 94 Clyde: Central; 98 Retired Tilley, Kent D. - FE - 99 Gas: Epworth-Mt Pleasant;03 Gas: Myrtle-Lowell/Smyre; 06 Pastoral Psychotherapist, Presbyterian Psychological Services. Timberlake, Louis D. - FE - 14 Christ Associate (Greensboro); 16 Christ Executive Pastor (Greensboro) Tingle, Randall A. - FE - 95 Tvl: Trinity;97 Macedonia (LE);04 Clyde: Central.;11 Supervisor of Pastoral Care, Covenant Health System, Knoxville Tippett, G. Hardy - OR - 05 Ret/Wvl: First Minister of Congregational Care; 16 Retired Tisdale, John K. - FE - 91 Burnett’s Chapel; 97 Assoc Director, (98 Director), Methodist Counseling Ctr; 02 Therapist, Ctr for Psychological and Family Services; 13 Assoc Exec & Clinical Director, Lucy Daniels Ctr Tookey, Jack D. - FE - 06 Bethel (King);07 Farmington-Wesley Chapel; 10 New Mt. Tabor; 15 Alleghany-Grayson Tookey, Jacqueline E. - FE - 96 St, Duke; 97 Cedar Falls-Central Falls; 00 Mt Pleasant (LE); 03 FamLv; 04 Oak Ridge Assoc; 06 Oak Forest; 10 Salem (AL); 15 Big Sigh Renewal Ministries; 17 Mount Zion (Piney Creek) and Big Sigh Ministries Toth, Angela P. - FE - 08 Stl: Centenary-Hodgin Mem; 14 lowes - Mizpah (Reidsville) Toth, Craig M. - PE - 08 Mt Zion (NE); 13 Mount Carmel-Mount Zion; 15 Mount Carmel (Stokesdale) Tout, C. Thomas - OR - 08 Retired/Shady Grove (WA) Towery, J. Billy Jr - FE - 94 Sby: Martin St; 95 Rockingham Cir; 99 No Appt; 00 Hoey Mem (00 -Sulphur Springs); 05 South River; 10 Charlotte: Pleasant Grove Tracy, Ross E. - NO - 02 Retired/Union Chapel; 13 Retired Only. Trantham, Julia S. - FD - 13 Cullowhee Minister of Education and Spiritual Development; 14 Cullowhee-Speedwell Minister of Education and Spiritual Development Treece, Bradley D. - PL - 16 Piney Grove (Denton) - Pleasant Grove (Trinity); Treece, Elaine M. - PL - 10 Pineville Assistant Tremper, Caitlin M. - FL - 17 First (Asheboro) Assistant Trotti, Davi L. - FL - 16 Bethel-Long Pine-Morven-New Hope Troutman, G. Dale - RE - 79 Webster Cir;81 Shooting Creek Cir/Clay Co Par;84 Whittier Cir (Whittier-Olivet);86 East Bend;90 Laboratory-Lander’s Chapel;97 Mdn: First;01 Trn: Trinity Mem;05 Retired. Troutman, Jacob C. [Ted] III - RE - 85 St; 86 Harrisburg; 90 WS: Centenary Assoc; 94 Blair Road; 08 Gbo: Mount Pisgah; 16 Retired. Troxler, Jeremy I. - FE - 02 Jersey Cir (British Methodist Church);03 MgV: Maggie Valley;07 Dir, Thriving Rural Communities, Duke Divinity School.; 13 Spruce Pine Truell, Jimmy C. - PL - 13 Dulin Tucker, Ann M. - FD - 83 Tr fm North Carolina Conf;)83 Education, Pleasant Garden;85 Eduction, WS: Maple Springs;87 Lv Ab;88 Resident Counselor (93 Team Leader;02 FamilyCounselor), The Children’s Home;02 LvAb;03 Counselor,Crossroads HealthCare;04 LvAb;07 Therapist, Old VineyardBehavioral Services; 09 Intake Coordinator, Community Resource Solution; 10 Therapist, Youth Opportunities, Inc.; 11 Transitional Lv; 12 Personal Lv; 13 Therapist, Family Services, Winston-Salem Turman, Donald W. - RE - 64 St; 66 Gen Board of Missions; 67 Hot Springs; 68 Yuma Indian Church; 68 Missionary to Indonesia; 72 Gen Boardof Global Ministries; 73 Newdale; 78 Cherokee (90 -Olivet); 91 Webster Cir; 91 Missionary to Indonesia;95 Rockwood; 99 Missionary to Indonesia; 06 Retired Turman, M. Catherine - FL - 05 Pilot View-Shoals-Whitaker’s Chapel Asst; 2008 East Bend-Stony Knoll; 13 West Lincoln; Turman, R. Keith - FE - 91 Faith-Francis Cove; 96 St, Asbury; 97 Hillsdale Mission (99 Hillsdale); 02 Missionary to Lithuania; 05 Director, Shared Ministries,Asheville Dist; 08 Skyland; 17 First (Waynesville) Turman, Theodore C. - RL - 99 Mount Airy-Surry Cir; 02 Beulah-Zion; 03 New Hope (NE); 16 Retired/West Lincoln Charge Asst; Turner, Carolyn R. - RL - 94 Robbinsville Assoc/Asst(06 Retired/ ); 14 retired Turner, Charles M. - RE - 71 St; 73 HP: First Assoc; 75 Ccd: Kerr St; 79 Rose Chapel; 83 Weaverville; 86 WS: Wesley Mem; 93 Cvl: First; 98 Mkv: First; 03 Lws: Lewisville; 07 Retired/ Mitchell’s Chapel; 13 Retired Only; 14 Retired/ Bailey’s Chapel (Advance); Turner, Debra S. - PL - 15 Fairview (Trinity); 17 Matthews Chapel (Stoneville) Turner, Kevin A. - FD - 11 Davidson Minister of Music Turner, Sean C. - FE - 10 Double Shoals-Rehobeth-St. Paul’s; 11 Transferred from British Methodist Church; 15 Hill’s Chapel Turnipseed, Robert L. [Lonnie] - RE - 52 St (56 Tr to Taiwan-Hong Kong Provisional Conf;76 Tr fm MethCh of Hong Kong);76 Exec Secretary, Ecumenical andInterreligious Concerns Division, Gen Bd of Global Ministries;82 Director, South Asia Office, National Council of Churches;93 Director, Church World Service, National Council of Churches;96 Retired. Tutterow, R. Keith - RE - 59 Warrensville;61 No Appt;62 St;64 Elk Park (69 Newland-);71 Voluntary Location;77 Banner Elk-Liberty-Piney Grove;80 No Appt;81 Readm;81 Banner Elk-Liberty-Piney Grove;91 Avery Parish Assoc;96 Altamont-Jonas Ridge;02 Retired (07 /Pisgah (Avery); 13 Retired Only. Tutterow, W. Kirk - FE - 94 St (Boston); 95 Table Rock; 97 Mar: East Marion-West Marion; 98 Mar: First Min Music, Youth, Children; 00 Alb: Central Assoc; 02 Jtn: Jamestown Assoc; 04 LvAb; 05 Pinnacle-Mt Zion; 08 Elbaville-Fulton.; 13 Trinity (Kannapolis) Tuttle, Richard B. - FE - 06 Cht: Good Shepherd Assoc; 10 Catawba; 14 Covenant Community (Asheville) Tuttle, Robert G. Jr - RE - 65 St; 69 New London-Bethesda; 71 Tr to RockyMountain Conf; 99 Tr fm Rocky Mountain Conf; 99 Prof, Asbury Sem; 07 Retired. Tyson, Charles E. - RE - 58 Wilkesboro Cir;62 Durham;67 Chaplain, SC Dept of Correction;70 Chaplain, Federal Correctional Institution (70 Texarkana, Tex;73 Milan, Mich;76 Butner);83 Chaplain, US Bureau of Prisons;90 Chaplain, Evans Center;91 Trinity Cir;94 Retired/Bethel-Liberty Grove;00 Retired. Tyson, Joseph B. - RE - 52 St;57 Drexel;58 Prof,SouthernMethodist Univ;98 Retired. Underwood, Sarah C. - FE - 90 Sandy Ridge (GR);94 Mt Pleasant-Tabernacle;99 Cht: Moore’s Chapel;03 Puett.;12 Abernethy Memorial (Rutherford College); 16 Sharon (Shelby) Upchurch, W. Lynn Jr - FE - 83 St; 85 Way: First Assoc; 88 Mount Pleasant (SA); 93 Lake Park (Faith); 07 Shady Grove (LE); 12 Blair Road (Mint Hill) Updyke, Bruce D. - FE - 08 Stokesburg; 11 Forsyth-Rockingham-Stokes Circuit; 13 East Bend-Stony Knoll; 17 Love’s (Walkertown) Van Meter, Allan R. - FE - 95 Julian/St, Duke;96 Sedge Garden Assoc;99 Puett;03 Stokesdale;06 Bethany (LE); 10 Lincolnton: Boger City; 13 Fair Grove (Thomasville); 17 Archdale Van Wieren, Will III - FE - 11 Kannapolis: Midway Associate; 15 Pine Grove (Kernersville) VanDerwerken, Mary C. [Molly] - RP - 02 Love’s Chapel-Oakboro;03 Avondale-Cliffside;05 Casar; 09 Greensboro: Groometown-St Andrews; 10 Retired/ Greensboro: Groometown-St Andrews; 11 Retired only Vang, CherLue - RE - 92 Tr fm Northern New Jersey Conf; 92 Cht: Hmong Congregation (Spencer Mem Assoc); 94 Cht: Hmong Mission (First Hmong); 06 Gas: Myrtle-Lowell/Smyre; 10 GBGM Missionary to Thailand; 13 Transitional Leave; 13 Center (Catawba); 13 Oak Grove-Palm Tree-Pleasant Hill; 14 Oak Grove (Charlotte); 15 Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate (Wingate); 16 Personal Leave; 17 Retired 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 141

Vaughan, Amy R. - FD - 11 Lincolnton: First Minister of Discipleship; 12 Transitional Leave; 12 Dir, UMAR Center; 14 UMAR Art Pgm Coord.; 17 Marvin (Lincolnton) Vergin, Mary Jane - RD - 01 Tr fm Baltimore-Washington Conf;01 Spanish Teacher, Charlotte-Meck Schools; 10 Retired Vickers, Jason E. - FE - 06 Asst Professor, United Seminary.; 15 Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Studies, Asbury Seminary (Memphis Campus) Vickers, Mark M. Norman - FE - 85 Student (Duke) PM; 86 Denton’s Chapel-Bollinger’s Ch; 88 Clt:Thrift; 90 Clt:Dilworth Assoc; 92 Leave of Absence; 96 Honorable Location; 15 Christ (Greensboro)-St. Timothy’s (Jamestown) Asst Vilagos, TeresaMarie T. - FE - 08 Chaplain Resident, Carolinas Medical Center;08 Chaplain Staff, Carolinas Medical Center; 10 Charlotte: Hawthorne Lane Assoc.; 11 Emergency Dept Chaplain, Carolinas Med Ctr. Villagrana, Hugo - OE - 16 Polkton Villagrana, Norma Hickman de - OE - 16 Polkton Associate & Director of Circles of Hope Villanueva, Raymundo - PL - 03 New Moravian Falls;06 No Appt;07 Grassy Creek (Surry) Asst.; 13 St. Luke’s (Hickory) Asst. Virtue, Janice A. - FE - 02 Tr fm North Texas Conf;02 Assoc Dean, Duke Div Sch; 09 Sr. VP Leadership Dev, UM Foundation; 15 Leadership Education, Consulting, Coaching Vlastakis, Catherine K. - FE - 01 Wests Forsyth Asst;02 Clemmons Assoc;05 NoAppt;07 Hickory Ridge (WS);08 Baltimore; 12 Family Leave; 15 Main Street (Kernersville) Associate Pastor Vredenburg, Yvonne L. [Vonnie] - RE - 78 Education, Gbo: Guilford College;79 Dir Education, HP: First;85 Education, HP: Welch Mem;86 Director, Assn for RetardedCitizens;89 Education, Midway;93 Chaplain, Hospice of thePiedmont;96 Education, Jamestown;00 St, Duke/Coleridge;03 St, Duke/Gbo: St Paul;05 LvAb/Gas: Covenant (06 FE);08 Cht: Thrift; 09 Personal Leave; 09 Incapacity Leave;12 Montlieu Ave.-Welch Memorial (High Point); 13 Retired. Vun Cannon, L. Lewis - RE - 56 Edneyville;62 Cht: Oak Grove;66 Bethlehem;70 HP: Lebanon;73 Rft: First;75 Wkn: Love’s;79 Rvl: Main St;83 Gbo: Mt Pisgah;89 Waynesville Dist Supt;95 Administrative Assistant to the Bishop;98 Retired. Wachs, W. Ronald - RE - 91 Coleridge;92 Tr as deacon in PM fm Christian Church;00 Bethesda-Pine Hall;01 Counselor,Wake ForestBaptist Med Ctr;08 Retired. Walker, Jeane S. - FL - 05 Burlington: Davis St Assoc (North Carolina Conf); 07 Avl: Acton; 09 Incapacity Leave Walker, Priscilla B. - RL - 99 Todd;05 Hoey Mem-Sulphur Springs.; 14 retired Wall, Clifford W. - FE - 12 Puett (Dallas); 16 Clarksbury (Harmony) Wall, Randy L. - RE - 91 Warrensville; 92 Tr fm North Carolina Conf; 95 Roberta; 02 Cold Springs; 10 New Covenant; 15 Retired/ New Covenant; 15 /Ann Street (Concord) Wallace, E. Lou - RE - 87 Bereavement andSpiritual CareManager,Hospiceat Greensboro;00 Retired. Wallace, Kyles Y. - RE - 76 St; 78 Spring Hill; 83 Rockwood-Beaverdam; 88 Bunker Hill; 94 Cht: Christ; 98 Tvl: Memorial; 03 Hvl: First; 08 Vol Lv; 09 Tabernacle; 15 Covenant (High Point); 17 Retired Walton, Nancy D. - OE - 15 Henderson County Cooperative Parish Assistant (Edneyville); 16 Edneyville (Hendersonville); 17 Trinity - Berry Temple (Asheville) Wannemacher, Margaret R. - FL - 06 Mt. Bethel (ST); 12 Warrensville Ward, J. Alexander [Al] Jr - RE - 71 Kvl: Main St Assoc;73 WS: Grace;74 No Appt;75 St;77 Crm: Cramer Mem;82 Black Mountain;88 Gas: Christ;89 Cht: Mouzon;94 Avl: Groce;00 Kvl: Main St;05 Waynesville Dist Supt.;11 High Point: Wesley Memorial; 17 Retired Ward, J. Roy - RE - 84 Rockingham Cir;86 Morehead;89 HP: Ward St;92 Mt Vernon;95 Lex: Wesley Heights-St Timothy;99 Linwood;01 Eden: First;04 Stoneville;08 Gethsemane; 13 Retired. Warlick, Harold C. Jr - RE - 90 Prof of Religion and Dean of the Chapel, High Point Univ; 91 Tr as deacon in PM fm Baptist Church; 91 Prof of Religion and Minister to the University(Dean of the Chapel), High Point Univ; 12 Retired Warner, Sherman B. - RA - 89 Davie; 92 Norwood Cir; 95 Sal: Coburn Mem; 96 Mocksville Cir; 00 Mkv: Bethel; 01 Retired/Mkv: Bethel; 02 Retired; 08 / ChinaGrove:South Warren, C. Mac - PL - 05 Dunkirk-Eschol;06 Hanes Grove; 09 Asbury-Hanes Grove;12 Macedonia-Olin Warren, David L. - RL - 97 Little Sandy; 00 Fanning Chapel; 02 Barnardsville-Mountain Valley; 05 Avl: Emma; 11 Retired/ Asheville: Asbury Mem Asst; 12 / Asbury Memorial Asst (Asheville); 16 Retired Only Warren, Jerry D. - RL - 03 Fruitland; 11 Henderson Cooperative Parish Assistant (Fruitland-Upward); 14 Retired/ Henderson County Cooperative Parish Assistance: Upward; 15 Retired/Henderson County Cooperative Parish Assistant (Dana-Upward); 16 Retired/ Fairview-Antioch Watford, James L. - FE - 81 Hky: First Assoc; 84 St, Catholic Univ; 98 St, Univ of Virginia; 99 St, Southern Methodist Univ; 01 LvAb; 02 Jamestown Assoc Watkins-Griffith, Stacey R. - FE - 94 FCy: First Assoc; 98 El Bethel-Hoey Mem; 00 St, Garrett-Evangelical; 04 FamLv; 11 Therapist, Methodist Counseling & Consultation Services (MCCS); 16 Therapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group (name change from MCCS) Waugh, Randolph P. - RE - 69 St; 71 Mon: Central Assoc; 76 Gbo: Christ Assoc; 79 Stv: Race St; 83 Cht: Memorial; 89 WS: Mount Tabor; 97 Gbo: West Market St; 01 WS: Maple Springs; 06 Retired/WS: Maple Springs; 06 Retired Weaver, Erin Michelle - FE - 11 Level Cross-Siloam; 13 Personal Leave; 13 Medical Leave; 14 First(Canton)-Bell(Leicester); 16 First (Salisbury) Associate; 16 Medical Leave Webb, James T. Jr - FE - 81 Denton Cir;84 Union Chapel-Chestnut Grove;88 No Appt;89 Cid;94 Oak Forest;01 Wkn: Love’s;08 Brookstown. Webb, Jerry S. - FE - 97 Tvl: Trinity;02 Hillsdale. Webb, Nathan S. - PL - 16 Pelham Webb, Robert R. III - FD - 07 Asst Dir, Rural Church Div, Duke Endowment; 10 Dir, Rural Church Div, Duke Endowment Webb, Shelly F. - FE - 92 St, Duke; 93 Davidson Assoc; 97 Brv: St Timothy; 02 Chaplain, Brevard College; 10 Aville: Oakley-Berry Temple; 11 Asheville: Oakley; 13 Exec Dir Transylvania Christian Ministries Webster, Susan Suarez - PL - 11 Charlotte: Central Asst for Hispanic Ministry Webster, Timothy A. - FE - 04 Harrison Assoc.; 16 Aldersgate-Grace (Charlotte) Wechter, Cynthia S. - FE - 10 Hickory: St. Luke’s Associate Weekley, George C. - RE - 66 Tr fm Virginia Conf;66 Director (Campus Minister),Wesley Foundation,WesternCarolina Univ;98 Retired. Weekley, J. Mark - FE - 94 Avl: Central Assoc; 97 Bethlehem (LE); 04 Tabernacle (GR); 09 Albemarle: Central; 11 Greensboro: Grace; 14 Pleasant Garden Weekley, James F. - RE - 65 Tr fm West Virginia Conf;65 Wingate;68 St;69 Wesley Chapel;71 Oak Grove;76 Bmt: Park St;83 LvAb;85 Bmt: Ebenezer (86 -McAdenville);88 Wkn: Love’s;92 Huntersville;94 Bethel (Midland);98 Rehobeth (ST);00 Retired/Cht: Steeleberry-Aldersgate;02 Retired/Cht: Aldersgate;08 Retired. Weeks, Thomas W. - RE - 58 McAdenville;64 Bald Creek;68 Bethel;73 Shady Grove;74 Dellwood-Shady Grove;77 Sandy;81 Bethel (AS);85 Sal: Main St-Long St;90 Pisgah-Trinity;94 Wesley Charge;97 Retired. Wegwart, Wayne G. - RE - 79 Tr fmNorth Carolina Conf;79 SouthDavidson;82Retired. Weiler, Marilyn L. - FE - 04 New Creation Mission (NS);05 WS: Ardmore Assoc; 07 Dulin; 11 Reidsville: First; 15 Hinshaw; 15 Pine Grove (Winston-Salem); Weisner, Roger D. - FE - 95 Cid; 98 Lex: Christ Chapel-Ebenezer; 02 Lex: Ebenezer; 04 Prospect-Pleasant Hill; 10 Mt. Vernon; 17 Weaverville Welch, Martha B. - RE - 95 Mgn: First Assoc; 97 Albemarle Cir Co-Pastor; 01 Abo: First Assoc; 04 Ran: First; 08 Drx: Christ; 12 Beaverdam-Piney Grove; 13 Retired/Peachtree (Maggie Valley)-Piney Grove; 142 Western North Carolina Conference

Welch, Patrick P. - RE - 83 St; 84 LvAb; 85 Dir, Ctr for Growth and Development; 88 Pastoral Counselor (Psychotherapist), Medical Park Assoc; 91 Grimesville- Warren’s Chapel (North Carolina Conf); 93 Gbo: Centenary Assoc; 98 Avl: Abernethy; 02 Moriah; 03 Cht: Oak Grove; 07 Lws: Harmony Grove-Sharon; 10 Incapacity Lv; 15 Retired Welch, R. Curran - RE - 93 Bethel (MA);97 Albemarle Cir Co-Pastor;01 Bethany (HP);04 Mt Vernon;08 RCg: Abernethy Memorial;09 Retired (Jan 1); 09 Retired/ Upward;11 Retired/Fincher’s Chapel-Mt. Zion Wensil, Tamara D. - FE - 00 Hopewell (ST).;11 Concord: Rocky Ridge West, Chester R. - RE - 2004 Concord (MA); 2012 Westwinds Ministry of Faith; 13 Retired. West, Christopher A. - LS - 16 Franklinville-Rehobeth Westfall, Joseph M. - FE - 86 Tr fm West Virginia Conf;86 Virginia Fellowship;87 Mgn: First Assoc;91 Canaan;97 Mount Pleasant (ST).;12 Shady Grove; 16 St. Luke’s (Hickory) Westmoreland, Christopher M. - FE - 98 Clyde: Central; 04 Cht: Assurance; 16 Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska) Westmoreland, James R. - RE - 69 Murphy Cir; 71 Tvl: Memorial Min of Youth (and Educ; 83 (Assoc); 87 Gas: First Assoc (Education); 12 Retired; 12 /First (Gastonia) Minister of Congregational Care White, Ashley S. - PL - 13 Piney Grove (Advance); 16 No Appt; 17 Mallalieu-Jones (Mount Airy) White, Avery E. - FE - 10 Aville: Groce, Assoc; 16 Rhyne Heights (Lincolnton) White, Charles D. [Denny] Jr - RE - 66 St, Duke; 72 Trn: Trinity Mem; 76 Gas: Covenant; 80 Sal: Milford Hills; 84 Cht: Christ; 87 Conf Secretary-Director of Research; 92 Conf Secretary-Ordained Ministry Registrar; 04 Conf Secretary-Statistician/Ordained Ministry Registrar; 08 Retired White, James K. - FE - 88 St, Asbury;90 Knp: Trinity Assoc;94 Stanfield;95 Love’s Grove. White, James S. - RE - 58 Farmer;61 Davie;63 Good Hope-Arcadia;69 Gas: Faith;77 WS: Konnoak Hills;81 Len: Whitnel;81 Gbo: Lee’s Chapel;97 Retired (00 / North Iredell Charge);07 Retired/Macedonia-Olin; 11 Retired only White, Judith L. - RE - 93 Morehead; 97 Sal: First Assoc; 00 Triplett; 07 Knp: Trinity; 13 Retired. White, William M. Jr - OF - 17 Morrows Chapel (Mooresville) Whitener, Kelly A. - PL - 16 Ivey Memorial; Whitley, Aubrey L. - RA - 81 Mon: Benton Heights;82 Ansonville;89 Friendship(Friendship-Oak Grove) (AL);97 New Hope-Trinity;04 Retired. Whitlock, Dwight E. Jr - RE - 60 St;62 East Bend;65 Hickory Ridge-Germanton;66 Shiloh;67 Avl: Trinity Assoc;71 Pleasant Hill;74 Gas: Myrtle;78 Lincoln Cir;82 MtA: Rockford St-Oak Grove;85 Balfour-Moore’s Grove;89 HP: Calvary;89 HP: Covenant Co-Pastor;90 Sal: Coburn Mem;93 Gas: Bethesda;97 Wesley Chapel;99 Retired. Whittaker, Robert W. - PL - 11 Belmont: St. Mark’s Assistant; 15 St. Mark (Belmont) Whittington, Timothy L. - FE - 95 Harper’s-Cedar Valley; 97 Harper’s-Cedar Valley-Mt Zion; 99 MgV: Dellwood-Shady Grove; 05 MgV: Maggie Valley Co-Pastor- Shady Grove; 05 Alb: Bethany;11 Unity Wiggins, Ellwood H. - NO - 10 Retired/Brown’s View-Laurel Hill; 14 No appt Wilbourne, H. Bryant - RE - 05 Morehead (05 Tr fm South Carolina Conf); 13 Retired. Wilburn Peeler, Julie R. - FE - 06 Gbo: Asbury; 09 Asheville: Central Associate; 17 Oak Forest (Winston-Salem) Wiley, Kayln M. - PD - 17: Mills River Director of Christian Education Wilfong, Victor A. - PE - 10 Grace-Dix Creek/Ministries Asst, Givens Estates; 14 Covenant-Trinity (Gastonia); 16 Oakley (Asheville) Wilhelm, Sylvia D. - RE - 86 St;87 Ntn: First Assoc;91 Stv: Monticello-Midway;96 Boone: Deerfield;03 WS: Pine Grove;08 Lexington Dist Supt; 12 First (Asheboro) 13 Aldersgate (Shelby); 16 Retired. Williams, Craven E. - RE - 95 President, Greensboro College; 96 Tr as deacon in PM fmSouthern Baptist Church; 10 Brown Summit; 10 Pine Grove; 11 Incapacity Leave; 12 Retired; 12 Retired/Fair Grove (Reidsville); 15 Retired; 17 Retired/Triad Native American (Greensboro) Williams, Edwin W. Jr - RE - 62 Tr fm North Mississippi Conf; 62 Hickory Ridge (64 Germanton- ); 65 Prof, Brevard College; 67 St; 72 Instructor, UNC Charlotte; 73 Instructor (76 Asst Prof, 83 Assoc Prof, 86 Prof), East Tennessee State Univ; 99 Retired Williams, G. DeVere Jr - OR - 16 Fines Creek Williams, George E. - RA - 79 Bollinger’s Chapel-Denton’s Chapel-Mt Pleasant; 82 Denton’s Chapel-Mt Pleasant; 86 Providence-Pleasant Grove (92 Providence); 93 Bess Chapel-Bethlehem; 99 Len: Collier’s; 03 Mgn: Zion Mem-Mt Pleasant; 04 Retired/Mgn: Zion Mem-Mt Pleasant; 15 Retired; 15 /Mount Harmony-Burke Chapel Williams, J. Burton Jr - FE - 97 Cht: Providence Assoc;99 Gbo: Glenwood;04 Macedonia (LE).;11 Kannapolis: Midway; 14 North (Morganton) Williams, Phillip E. - RE - 74 Boone Cir;75 Elkin Cir;78 Hiddenite;79 LvAb;84 Fairview;86 Rock Grove;89 Bethany (HP);93 Arbor Grove-Union;96 Swannanoa- Tabernacle;99 South Macon;04 Retired/Nesbitt’s Chapel;07 Retired. Williams, V. Anthony - PL - 10 Mt Beulah-Providence Williams-Gilbert, Carol - FE - 77 St; 79 Abo: Central Assoc; 81 Tr to Florida Conf; 86 Tr fm Florida Conf; 86 Hickory Grove-Sedgefield Lakes (89 Hickory Grove); 91 Gbo: West Market St Assoc; 95 HP: Lebanon; 00 Gbo: Irving Park; 05 Gbo: Guilford College Assoc; 08 Gbo: Lee’s Chapel; 15 Milford Hills (Salisbury) Williamson, Ruth H. - DC - 12 Enrichment Activities and Spiritual Care Leader, Madison UMC/Rockingham County Outreach Williams-Ruebel, Aryn - PE - 12 Love’s Chapel-Webster; 15 Long’s-Cruso Wilson, Benjamin F. - RE - 70 St;71 Mt Bethel;75 Prospect;79 Indian Trail;81 Messiah;83 Mt Olivet;88 Cht: Cole Mem;91 Cht: Calvary;97 Lcn: First;98 Alb: Central;04 Rft: First;06 Retired. Wilson, Bryan A. - FL - 15 Hickory Stand-Oak Forest; 17 Oak Forest-Hickory Stand-Ledford’s Chapel Wilson, Charles W. II - FE - 87 Tr fm Central Texas Conf;87 Matthews Assoc;92 Conf Program Staff;96 Cht: University City;01 HP: Wesley Mem;07 SabLv;08 LJ: Long’s Chapel.; 16 Matthews-Wesley Wilson, Daniel R. - PE - 10 Concord: Central Assistant; 13 Central Assistant (Online Campus) (Concord); 16 West (Mooresville) Associate; 16 Boger’s Chapel (Concord) Wilson, Earl Jr - RE - 73 Adm as elder in PM fm AME Church;73 Campus Minister,NC A&T State Univ (75 /Gbo: Laughlin Mem);77 Tr to Tennessee Conf;88 Tr fm Memphis Conf;88 Conf Program Staff;91 Brv: First;95 Charlotte Dist Supt;03 WS: Mount Tabor; 12 Retired. Wilson, J. Christian - RE - 70 St;75 Tr to Tennessee Conf;85 Tr fm Holston Conf;85 Asst Prof/Chaplain, Greensboro College;86 Asst;92 Assoc;97 Full Prof, Elon College (Univ);04 LvAb;05 NWk: First; 11 Retired Wilson, Kathleen M. - RE - 96 Way: First Assoc;00 Mayodan;02 Missionary to Alaska(Pastor, Unalaska);05 LvAb;06 Retired(07 /Way: First Assoc); 09 Retired Wilson, Mitchell F. - FE - 84 New Hope; 89 Denton’s Chapel; 92 Nebo-Snow Hill; 97 Bryson City; 98 Grace Chapel-Ebenezer (02 Grace Chapel); 04 Mount Pleasant (SA); 12 Centenary (Greensboro); 14 Weaverville; 16 Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons) Wilson, Vickie M. - PL - 09 Albemarle: Tabernacle Assistant; 11 Shiloh (Cabarrus) Assistant; 10/12/14 No Appointment;15 Park Avenue (Mooresville) Wilt, L. Rene - FD - 14 Church Vitality Strategist in WNC (OD from WV); 15 Transf from WV; Church Vitality Strategist-NP/YV; 16 Yadkin Valley Church Vitality Strategist Wingeier-Rayo, Diana - FE - 03 Mon: Central Assoc/Albemarle Dist Dir of Hispanic Min (03 Tr in FC fm Methodist Church of Mexico); 04 Director, Hispanic Ministries, Albemarle Dist; 05 Mon: Centro Cristiano Mission/Albemarle Dist Dir Hisp Min; 10 Matthews Associate; 12 Personal Lv; 12 Crossroads Assoc for Hispanic Min; 14 Associate at FUMC Denton (North Central Dist, North Texas Conf); 15 Family Leave 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 143

Winstead, Michael E. - FE - 80 St Paul’s;82 Center;87 Tvl: Trinity;91 Chaplain Resident, Duke Med Ctr;92 Chaplain, Lafayette Home Hosp, Lafayette, IN (07 St ElizabethRegional Health). Wiseman, Robert W. - RE - 90 Mt Gilead-Mt Pleasant;94 HP: Highland (95 -Northwood);98 Centenary (SA);00 Fairview (LE);08 Mvl: Central.;11 Winston-Salem: Konnoak Hills; 14 retired Wishon, Lisa L. - RE - 91 St, Duke; 92 Mill Spring; 93 Mt Harmony-Burke Chapel; 96 WS: Ardmore Assoc; 03 King: Trinity; 06 Cht: Mouzon; 08 Fairview; 12 Main Street (Reidsville); 16 Retired. Witty, Robert L. Jr - RE - 63 Lex: Erlanger;67 Hopewell;78 MtLebanon;83 Mayodan;89 Retired. Wombough, William B. - RE - 70 Tr fm Central New York Conf;70 St;72 Way: First Assoc;73 Shooting Creek Cir/Clay Co Par;77 Hiddenite;78 Salem-Clark’s Chapel;81 Pleasant Hill;85 Grace-Dix Creek;89 Knp: North;95 Antioch-Oak Grove;97 Davie;01 West Lincoln;03 IncapLv;04 Polkville;06 Retired; 09 Retired/ Double Shoals; 10 Retired/Little Sandy Wood, Floyd J. - RA - 68 Red Hill-Tipton Hill; 71 Burke-McDowell; 76 Camp Ground; 79 Elizabeth Chapel-Maple Grove; 80 North Macon Charge; 82 Grassy Creek; 84 Northbrook; 88 Liberty-Bethel; 92 Rock Grove; 98 Retired/Ebenezer (00 /Elmwood); 01 Retired/Ebenezer; 15 Retired Woodard, Louis H. - RE - 63 St; 65 Mar: St Mark’s; 67 Mon: Memorial-Sutton Park; 69 Shiloh-Wesley Chapel; 73 Fair View; 77 Bethel (Midland); 83 Huntersville; 88 Kingswood; 91 Pineville; 93 Cht: Kilgo; 99 Gbo: Asbury; 02 Retired/Newland; 15 Retired/ Mitchell-Yancey Parish: Bakersville; 16 Retired/ Mitchell-Yancey: Bakersville, Deyton Bend, Red Hill; 16 Retired/Bakersville; 17 Retired/Mitchell-Yancey: Bakersville Woods, John C. Jr - FE - 89 Tr fm South Georgia Conf; 89 St, Duke; 90 Cht: Sharon Assoc; 91 LvAb; 93 Durham: Resurrection Assoc (NC Conf); 95 Discon; 96 Readm; 96 Bethel-Flat Rock; 01 Mgn: North; 05 Midway (LE); 15 Tabernacle (Greensboro) Wooten, Dana B. - RE - 82 St;83 Gbo: Mt Pisgah Assoc;86 Boonville-Mitchell’s Chapel;94 WS: Bethel;03 Canaan;07 IncapLv; 12 Retired. Wooten, Marilyn B. - RL - 02 Mineral Springs (07 -Heath Memorial) Asst; 12 Cedar Grove; 15 Retired; 16 /Pleasant Grove (Mineral Springs) Worley, Edwin - RL - 79 Laurel Hill-Brown’s View; 92 Big Sandy-Western Chapel; 00 Sandy Mush Charge; 05 Big Sandy-Western Chapel; 10 Retired/Big Sandy- Western Chapel; 11 Retired Worthy, Carl M. Jr - RE - 68 St;70 Cht: Providence Assoc;75 Boonville-Mitchell’s Chapel’80 Gbo: Bessemer;86 Midway;90 Rvl: Woodmont;95 Gbo: Centenary;98 Jamestown;05 Lexington Dist Supt;08 High Point Dist Supt; 12 Retired. Wortman, Manuel D. - RE - 64 St;67 Julian;69 Campus Minister, UNC Greensboro;70 Dir, Wesley Foundation, Appalachian State Univ;75 Dir (Campus Minister), Wesley Foundation,UNC Chapel Hill;98 Exec Director, Council for Higher Education;03 Retired. Wray, Leslee L. - FE - 91 Mon: Central Assoc;95 Locust-Oakboro-Love’s Chapel;02 Stony Hill;06 Chaplain, Hospice of Stanly Co;08 Chaplain, Hospice of Stanly Co/Albemarle:Central Assoc; 10 Albemarle: Central Assoc and First Street, Pastor;11 Albemarle: First Street; 13 First Street - Union Chapel (Albemarle); 15 New Mount Tabor (Richfield) Wrencher, Brandon P. Sr - PE - 15 Pastor, Blackburn’s Chapel and Chaplain/Executive Director, Blackburn House; 16 Boone (Blackburn’s Chapel Campus) and Exec Dir, Blackburn Community Outreach, Inc.; 17 New Church Start (Northern Piedmont) Wright, Carrie S. - FD - 03 Tyro Minister of Music;06 Worship Arts/Outreach;07 Ft Mill: St John Minister of Music (South Carolina Conf).; 13 Hawthorne Lane (Charlotte) Minister of Worship Arts Wright, Wade E. - RA - 66 Mvl: Jones Mem;69 Deerfield;71 Hiddenite;77 Pelham-Hickory Grove;81 North Iredell: Harmony;83 Reeds;89 Len: Whitnel;91 Hky: Bethel-Rhodhiss;95 Retired. Wyant, David A. - RE - 81 New Hope;82 No Appt;84 St;86 Ebenezer-Glenwood;87 Burnett’s Chapel;89 Oak Forest;94 Rvl: First;00 PMt: First;07 Cht: Memorial.;11 Lincolnton: First; 17 Retired; 17 Retired/High Shoals-Iron Station Wyman, William C. Jr - RE - 92 Tr fm North Texas Conf; 92 Conf Treasurer-Director of Administrative Services; 11 Retired Wynn, Nina Weaver - FE - 93 South Lyon: First Assoc (Detroit Conf);95 LvAb;96 Cht: Duncan Mem Assoc;96 Cht: First Assoc;98 FamLv;98 Cht: First Assoc;99 FamLv;03 General Evangelist;05 Cht: St John’s; 10 Cht: St. John’s Assoc; 10 Personal Leave; 11 Cht: St. John’s Assoc; 14 Providence Associate (Charlotte); 17 Director of Community Outreach, Amity Group Foundation Yarborough, Ellen S. - RD - 89 Social Worker, The Children’s Home;91 Program Services Director, March of Dimes Triad Chapter;99 WS: Green St Minister of Church and Community Relations;01 Adjunct Clinician (Counselor/Mediator),Trinity Ctr, Inc;04 Retired(05 /WS: Green St Min of Congregational Care);08 Retired.; 13 Green Street Minister of Visitation (Winston-Salem); 15 Retired Yarbrough, Jack B. - RE - 58 Badin;62 Oak Grove;65 Francis Asbury;67 HP: Welch Mem;70 HP: Northwood/Dir, Contact;71 Dobson-Stony Knoll;76 Matthews;80 Sby: Aldersgate;84 Avl: Groce;85 Jamestown;91 Cht: Sharon;95 Len: First;99 Retired (00 /WS: Centenary Assoc); 10 Retired Yates, W. George - RE - 84 St;85 Cht: Homestead;90 Cht: St Stephen Assoc;97 Mur: First/Cherokee Co Parish; 10 China Grove: First; 15 Retired Yeager, John W. - PE - 14 First (Sylva) Assistant; 14 First (Sylva)-Wesleyanna Assistant; 15 Foothills Cooperative Parish (Colliers-Gamewell-Whitnel) Associate; 17 Webbs Chapel Young, C. Garland - RE - 58 St; 60 Macon; 65 Union (Messiah); 72 Bmt: First; 77 Ccd: Central; 83 Way: First; 87 Gastonia Dist Supt; 90 Gbo: West Market St; 97 HP: Wesley Mem; 01 Retired (03 /Wvl: First Assoc); 05 Retired Young, C. Milton - RE - 55 St;57 Elkwood-Sardis;60 East Flat Rock;64 Fair View;67 Canaan;72 Messiah;76 Mgn: Salem;81 WS: Konnoak Hills;85 Andrews/ Cherokee Co Par;92 FCy: First;96 Retired. Young, Charles A. - PL - 04 Mvl: Faith-St Paul Asst; 05 Brown’s Chapel. Young, Charles S. [Sandy] III - PL - 98 Denton Cir Asst;99 Clear Springs-Siloam; 12 Cid-Fairview Young, H. Claude Jr - RE - 51 St;52 Randleman Cir;56 Hayesville;61 Sedge Garden;65 WS: Maple Springs;69 Assoc Conf Program (CCOM) Director;73 Tvl: Memorial;78 Albemarle Dist Supt;79 Winston-SalemDist Supt;82 Editor, Church Sch Publications;86 Vice-Pres, UM Publishing House (88 /Book Editor);92 Retired. Young, J. Shane - PL - 05 Cornatzer. Young, Linda M. - DC - 16 Administrative Assistant, St. Paul (Mooresville) Yount, Paul W. Jr - RE - 48 Missionary to Japan;51 St;54 Cht: Providence;54 Harrison;55 Youth Secy, Gen Bd of Missions;56 Asst Secy, MissionaryPersonnel;60 Secy, Missionary Personnel;62 Dir, MissionaryOrientation Center;74 Dir, Ecumenical Ministries, St MatthewsArea Ministries;77 Dir, Overseas Personnel,National Council of Churches;94 Retired. Yourse, Reginald [Rick] - PL - 15 Collins Grove (Greensboro) Yow, Erin Grot - FE - 06 Knp: Trinity Assoc; 09 Weddington Assoc; 16 South Point (Belmont) Yow, James L. - RE - 80 St;80 Alb: Tabernacle;84 Mar: Clinchfield-Nebo;86 Oak Grove (MA);91 Mineral Springs;04 Knp: Trinity;07 PMt: First.;11 Albemarle: Central; 17 Retired Yu, K. Kale - OE - 17 Mount Zion (Trinity) Zastovnik, Linda S. - FD - 09 Transfer from the NW Texas Conference: 09 Harrisburg: Minister of Christian Education; 10 Mount Pleasant Deacon of Ministry; 16 Davidson Associate Minister (Adult Faith Formation) Zuniga, Oscar F. - AM - 04 WS: Northeast Winston Asst; 14 Mount Hermon - Vida Nueva; 15 New Hope (Winston-Salem) Assistantv 144 Western North Carolina Conference IV. DAILY PROCEEDINGS A. 2017 CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Bishop Leonard Fairley Bishop Lawson Bryan Kentucky Conference South Georgia Conference

Rev. Donald Jenkins Linda Ollis Taylor St. Paul UMC, Winston-Salem Laity Speaker, Avery County Bishop Paul L. Leeland Western North Carolina Conference

THURSDAY, 3:00 p.m. Executive Session of Clergy Members JUNE 22 ¶ 605.6 – “The actions of the clergy session shall be for and on behalf of the annual conference” FRIDAY, 7:00 a.m. Prayer Service...... Memorial Chapel JUNE 23 10:30 a.m. Opening Worship: Remember Your Baptism Bishop Leonard Fairley, Kentucky Conference, preaching Bishop Paul Leeland, liturgist 12:00 p.m. Lunch Recess 1:30 p.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session Opening Hymn and Prayer Call to Order Welcome from Lake Junaluska Procedural Matters, Elections for Conference, and Consent Calendar Plan of Organization and Rules Committee on Nominations Opening Remarks from Bishop Leeland Constitutional Amendments 3:00 p.m. Break 3:30 p.m. Order of the Day: Recognition of Retiring Clergy 4:15 p.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits Conference Board of Trustees Church Legacy Initiative and Cabinet Resolutions 5:30 p.m. Dinner Recess 7:30 p.m. Worship Service: Commissioning of Provisional Members Bishop Lawson Bryan, South Georgia Conference, preaching continued on next page 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 145

2017 Western NC Conference Annual Meeting continued

SATURDAY, 7:00 a.m. Prayer Service...... Memorial Chapel JUNE 24 8:30 a.m. Order of Morning Prayer 8:45 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Membership of the United Methodist Foundation of WNC, Inc. 9:15 a.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session Conference Council on Finance and Administration 2018 Conference Budget Petitions 10:30 a.m. Break 11:00 a.m. Worship Service: Celebration of Life Rev. Donald Jenkins, St. Paul UMC, Preaching 12:15 p.m. Lunch Recess 1:45 p.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session Committee on the Episcopacy 2:00 p.m. Board of Laity (including Laity Address, UMW, UMM, UMY) 3:15 p.m. Break 3:45 p.m. Conference Plenary – Business Session Reports and Presentations Crossnore School & Children’s Home Congregations for Children GBGM Awards Presentation Commission on the Way Forward Council on Campus Ministries Justice and Reconciliation Team Church Vitality: One Matters and Denman Awards 5:30 p.m. Dinner Recess 7:30 p.m. Worship Service: Ordination of Deacons and Elders Bishop Lawson Bryan, South Georgia Conference, preaching Bishop Paul Leeland, liturgist

SUNDAY, 7:00 a.m. Prayer Service...... Memorial Chapel JUNE 25 10:00 a.m. Closing Worship Service and Holy Communion Bishop Paul Leeland, preaching Special Music by the Junaluska Singers, Mary Wannamaker Huff, Director Fixing of the Appointments and Sending Forth Adjournment of the 2017 Annual Conference, sine die T USHERS FOR THE 2017 SESSION George Eubanks and Kathy McAbee, Co-chairpersons

Team A (Green) Team B (Yellow) Team C (Red) Kate Carpenter Midgie Dial Karen Doucette Sean Turner Kim Eller Cheryl Perkins Ricky Johnson Kris Peurifoy Rick Schilling Jim Tate Myra Waddell Renita Williams Chris Raines Ed Peurifoy Bob Hayward Pete Ross Mary Martin Kelly Creekmore Mike Walker Richard Gould Billy Martin Jill Smith Matthew Johnson Richard Routh Dennis Ammons Scott Hopkins Todd Snaith Linda Peeler Marcia Oliver Kathy Odell Leigh Bartoli Kimberly Hopkins Greta Wolfe Lane Peeler Jeff Martin Ruth Sides Nathan Harris Howard Fleming Neil Haynes Laura Beach Melissa Swofford Kay Webb Lisa Tanico Jennifer Julian Kim Shockley Dillon Culbreth Mick Raynor Wayne Ward Jimmy Howard Cindy Nanney Kristen Surratt 146 Western North Carolina Conference B. 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPECIAL EVENTS MONDAY, C2LJ Bicycle Ride...... Christ UMC, Hickory, N.C. to Lake Junaluska JUNE 19-21

THURSDAY, 10:00 a.m. Conference Board of Ordained Ministry...... Harrell Center, HC-202 JUNE 22 10:00 a.m. Conference Board of Trustees Meeting and Luncheon...... Terrace, T-319 11:00 a.m. Fellowship of Local Pastors & Associate Members Meeting and Luncheon...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 12:00 p.m. Extension Ministries and Beyond the Local Church Luncheon...... Kern Center, 11 Memory Lane 12:00 p.m. Hispanic/Latino Network Luncheon...... Lambuth Inn, Saville Room 2:00 p.m. Brotherhood/Sisterhood Meeting...... Terrace, T-213 6:00 p.m. Board of Ordained Ministry Dinner...... First UMC, 566 S. Haywood St. 6:00 p.m. Retiring Clergy Dinner...... Lambuth Inn, International Room 6:00 p.m. UM Rural Advocates Banquet and Support...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 8:00 p.m. Emory Club 5k at the Lake: Glow Run/Walk...... In front of Stuart Auditorium 9:00 p.m. Late Night with Ed Kilbourne...... Harrell Center, HC-105

FRIDAY, 7:15 a.m. Retired Clergy and Spouses Breakfast sponsored by JUNE 23 The Eugene M. Cole Foundation...... Lambuth Inn, International Room 8:00 a.m. Women in Ministry Breakfast...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 8:30 a.m. Fresh Expressions: Yoga Church, Hosted by Mouzon UMC and WNCC Vitality Team...... Kern Center, Lakeside Porch 9:15 a.m. Usher Training...... Stuart Auditorium, Near the Stage 10:00 a.m. Givens: Cookies on the Lawn...... Tent by the Lake near Stuart Auditorium 12:00 p.m. Asbury Seminary and Friends Luncheon, bring your own lunch...... Terrace, T-319 12:00 p.m. Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR)...... Jones Dining Hall, 238 N. Lakeshore Dr. 12:00 p.m. Chaplains’ Fellowship Luncheon...... Terrace, T-316 12:00 p.m. Fresh Expressions: Kayak Church, Hosted by River of Life and WNCC Vitality Team...... Kern Center, Recreation Hut 12:00 p.m. Givens: Pickin’ & Grinnin’...... Tent by the Lake near Stuart Auditorium 12:00 p.m. High Point University Alumni Luncheon...... Lambuth Inn, International Room 12:00 p.m. Interactive Mural by Art&Soul, drop by to paint your part...... Harrell Center, HC-202 12:00 p.m. Pfeiffer University Alumni and Friends Lunch...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 12:00 p.m. Sabbath Living Group Luncheon...... Lambuth Inn, Saville Room 2:45 p.m. Methodist University Ice Cream Social...... Harrell Center, HC-105 5:30 p.m. Candler Alumni and Friends Dinner...... Long’s Chapel UMC, 175 Old Clyde Hwy, Fellowship Hall 5:30 p.m. Evangelical Movement Dinner...... Lambuth Inn, International Room 5:30 p.m. Wesley Theological Seminary Gathering (bring your buffet dinner)...... Terrace, T-319 5:45 p.m. Duke Divinity School Picnic Dinner...... Nanci Weldon Pavilion, Outdoor Gym 6:00 p.m. Pool Party for Middle and High School Youth...... Aquatic Center, Pool 9:00 p.m. Late Night with Ed Kilbourne...... Harrell Center, HC-105 9:00 p.m. Reconciling Ministry Worship...... Memorial Chapel

SATURDAY, 7:30 a.m. CONAM Breakfast (Native American Ministries)...... Lambeth Inn, Saville Room JUNE 24 8:00 a.m. Interactive Mural by Art&Soul, drop by to paint your part...... Harrell Center, HC-202 12:15 p.m. Deacons, Diaconal Ministers, and Deaconesses Luncheon...... Harrell Center, HC-105 12:15 p.m. Gathering of Young Adult Laity at Annual Conference (bring your lunch)...... Terrace Hotel, T-319 12:15 p.m. Gordon-Conwell Alumni & Friends Luncheon...... Terrace Hotel, T-316 12:15 p.m. Greensboro and Bennett Colleges Luncheon...... Terrace Hotel, Auditorium 12:15 p.m. Vitality Team Luncheon: Thinking about a New Place for New People?...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 5:30 p.m. Hood Theological Seminary Alumni, Students, and Prospective Students Dinner...... Foundation for Evangelism, 125 N. Lakeshore Dr. 6:00 p.m. Fresh Expressions: Pub Church, Hosted by King Street Church and WNCC Vitality Team...... Boojum Taproom, 50 N. Main St., Waynesville 9:00 p.m. Late Night with Ed Kilbourne...... Harrell Center, HC-105

2017 journal of the Annual Conference 147 C. DAILY MINUTES THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2017 EXECUTIVE SESSION OF CLERGY MEMBERS – 3 P.M. CLERGY SESSION CONVENES: In compliance with ¶¶ 605.7 of The Book of Discipline (2016), Bishop Paul L. Leeland convened an executive session of the clergy members of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2017 in George R. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. After singing hymn 733 Marching to Zion, Bishop Leeland offered prayer. PERMISSION TO BE PRESENT: At the request of Bishop Leeland, the clergy members in full connection approved that the conference musicians, identified guests, and local pastors be allowed to be present during the executive session. BUSINESS QUESTION 17: Bishop Leeland supplied the proposed response for business question 17 in regard to the character of the eight District Superintendents. Then each of the District Superintendents affirmed the character of the clergy serving in their districts and business question 17 was approved. PRIVILEGE MATTER: Bishop Leeland spoke words of appreciation to the members of the Board of Ordained Ministry and requested that members present stand and be acknowledged with appreciation. BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY REPORT: The Rev. Donald Jenkins, chairperson of the board, presented the report. He welcomed Bishop Paul Leeland as the presiding bishop of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference, introduced and thanked members of the executive committee of the board. He requested prayer for the members of the Board of Ordained Ministry, especially because of the tough decisions that must be made in regard to candidates for ordained ministry and ordained clergy. Rev. Jenkins introduced and thanked the Rev. F. Annalee Allen, associate director of ministerial services; and, thanked the Rev. Kimberly T. Ingram, director of ministerial services and conference secretary. BUSINESS QUESTIONS: The Rev. Kim Ingram supplied the proposed responses for business questions 18-27, and in each instance where a vote was required, the members approved. In response to business question 25 the Rev. Dr. Keith Marsden affirmed the process and accountability for clergy received from other denominations in regard to adherence to the policies of “Safe Sanctuary.” ELECTION OF PROVISIONAL MEMBERS: The Rev. Ingram introduced and moved the election of three persons as provisional deacons and 13 persons as provisional elders in response to Business Question 28, and they were elected. (See Section V, Business of the Annual Conference, in the 2017 Journal) ELECTION OF FULL CONNECTION MEMBERS: The Rev. Ingram introduced and moved the election of three persons as deacons in full connection and 17 persons as elders in full connection, in response to Business Question 32. Following Bishop Leeland’s inquiry of the candidates, asking the traditional and historic questions and admonitions from The Book of Discipline (2016), and the ordinands’ responses with the prescribed responses, they were elected and greeted warmly by the clergy. The same persons just elected were approved for ordination as deacons or as elders in response to Business Questions 33 and 34. (See Section V, Business of the Annual Conference, in the 2017 Journal). BUSINESS QUESTIONS: Rev. Ingram supplied the proposed responses for business questions 35 to 47, and in each instance where a vote was required, the members approved, and the necessary votes were received. In response to business question 42 (c), the Rev. Carol Williams-Gilbert, acting chairperson of the administrative review committee, reported that the committee had reviewed the process for those persons proposed for involuntary discontinuance of provisional membership and affirmed that there had been a fair process. BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD: The Rev. James L. Pyatt, president, presented the report and described the ministry of the Broth- erhood/Sisterhood to show compassion and care to the families of deceased clergy members of the annual conference. He remembered the death of the Rev. Robert W. Combs, who had served as executive director for 17 years and was named executive director emeritus, in 2016. He introduced the Rev. Roland T. Barnhardt as the new executive director, who had served as interim executive director following the retirement of Rev. Combs. Rev. Barnhardt presented Bishop Leeland a certificate of honorary membership in the Brotherhood/Sisterhood and a plaque of appreciation to Rev. Pyatt for his two years of service as president. Rev. Pyatt introduced the Rev. Joseph M. Westfall as the newly elected president of the Brotherhood/Sisterhood. BUSINESS QUESTIONS: The Rev. Ann L. Duncan, secretary for the board of ordained ministry, supplied the proposed responses to business questions 49-72, 76, 77, and 80 and in each instance where a vote was required, the members approved. All other business questions were referenced for the body’s information. In response to business question 48, the Rev. Duncan requested the clergy to stand as she read the names of the members of the annual conference who had died since the last session and Bishop Leeland offered prayer. All of the business questions, considered as part of the executive session of the clergy, were approved as a whole. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Rev. Ingram, conference secretary, made necessary announcements, which included announcing that the retreat for elders is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2017. 148 Western North Carolina Conference ADJOURNMENT: Following the singing of hymn 369, Blessed Assurance, and a benediction by Bishop Leeland, the executive session of the clergy members adjourned at 4:11 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OPENS WITH WORSHIP AND BAPTISM REAFFIRMATION – 10:30 A.M. The Rev. Benjamin Parker Haynes, WNCC’s youngest 2017 ordinand led the call to worship, followed by the singing of the proces- sional hymn 3164 (Worship & Song), Down to the River to Pray. After an opening prayer given by Mary Longstreth, retired Mis- sionary, Brooks Howell Home, Asheville, and the reading of Luke 12:54-59 by the Rev. Melissa Lowe and Psalm 51:1-12 by the Rev. Ellis Carson, Maggie Tilley, Lazelle E. Free, Sr., Dave Holland, and Mary Downes offered prayers of the people. After an introduction by Bishop Paul L. Leeland and the reading of Ephesians 4:1-5 by the Rev. Lauren Sims-Salata, Bishop Leonard E. Fairley, Resident Bishop, Louisville Area, Kentucky Conference, preached the message, “One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism.” Bishop Fairley proclaimed that through baptism we receive new birth, a new status, and a new calling. We are water washed and spirit born people of God standing at the banks of the river of life. The Rev. David Snipes, President/CEO, United Methodist Founda- tion led A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada. David Johnston, West Market Street, Greensboro announced that the morning offering would benefit the Endowment Fund for Theological Education in the Central Conferences and he pledged a dollar for dollar match of the money received. Members of the United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts presented the offer- tory, Take Me to the Water, and Stephanie Bell Burke drew an offering of art on stage. Following the Doxology, Bishop Leeland introduced the act of baptismal reaffirmation and Bishop Fairley led the congregation in the renunciation of sin and profession of faith. Jane Boatwright Wood, conference lay leader led the thanksgiving over the water. While the Fellowship of United Method- ists in Music and Worship Arts provided music during the act of baptismal reaffirmation, the members of the order of deacon administered water to the congregation, signing them with the cross on the forehead. After the singing of the hymn 2248 (TFWS), Baptized in Water, Bishop Fairley pronounced the benediction and the conference recessed at 12:05 p.m.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE CONVENES – 1:30 P.M. CONFERENCE CONVENES: With Bishop Paul L. Leeland, resident bishop of the Charlotte Area, presiding, the Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church convened in the George R. Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, on June 23, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Following the singing of hymn 370, Victory in Jesus, and an opening prayer by Judy Foster, Hartsell Memorial UMC in Hickory, Bishop Leeland called the 50th 49th session of the conference to order at 1:30 p.m. WELCOME TO LAKE JUNALUSKA ASSEMBLY: Bishop Leeland introduced John “Jack” Ewing, executive director of Lake Junaluska, who welcomed the members of the annual conference to Lake Junaluska and reiterated the mission statement of Junaluska: “A place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through the renewal of soul, mind and body.” He highlighted the improvements and repairs made to the Lake’s facilities and grounds. Mr. Ewing reported that the July issue of Our State Magazine will feature an article on Lake Junaluska Assembly. His report concluded with a brief video produced to tell the story of Lake Junaluska as a place to reconnect, renew, and be transformed. VOTING BAR: The conference secretary moved and the conference approved that the voting bar, or legal limits, of the conference be set to include all of Stuart Auditorium, and that those voting should be seated within the bar unless other instructions are given in the case of a full house. EXPLANATION OF THE RED, YELLOW, AND GREEN CARDS: Bishop Leeland explained the colored cards provided at registration. The use of the cards will assist him to preside when members wish to be recognized to speak from the floor. To speak for an issue the conference member should lift the green card. In order to speak against a business item the member should raise the red card. If someone wishes to ask a question or raise a point of order, they will signal with the yellow card. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The conference secretary moved and the conference approved that the conference program as printed on pages four and five of the Supplement to the Program and Reports booklet, subject to necessary daily adjustments, constitute the official agenda of the 2017 conference session. REPORTS OF BOARD AND AGENCIES: The conference secretary moved and the conference approved that the reports of the conference boards and agencies as published in the Program and Reports booklet and the Supplement be ordered to record, insofar as they do not require conference action and provided that conference agencies be permitted to file late reports and/or corrections no later than June 30, 2017. GREETINGS TO THOSE MEMBERS ABSENT: The conference secretary moved and the conference approved that any action concerning conference members unable to attend because of illness or other family emergency be given directly to the conference secretary, and that the secretary write these absent members expressing the greetings and prayer concern of the conference. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 149 SECRETARIAL STAFF: The conference secretary nominated the following persons as members of the conference secretarial staff for the 2017 session, and they were elected: Marsha Bradley and the Rev. A. Owen Peeler, associate secretaries; the Rev. Kathy M. McAbee, and George Eubanks, Assistant Secretaries; and the Rev. Dr. Charles D. White, Jr. (Denny) as conference secretary emeritus. CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION: The Rev. Kimberly T. Ingram, conference secretary, reported that the list of petitions for the consent calendar is found on page 15 of the Supplement. The Rev. Ingram moved that the consent calendar, PETITIONS 4-17, 19, and 21 be adopted as printed, and it was approved. (The listing of petitions can be found in Section IX and additionally in Section VIII.) CONFERENCE RULES AND PLAN OF ORGANIZATION: The Rev. Ingram moved the adoption as amended and they were approved of the Conference Rules and Plan of Organization, printed in the Supplement, pages 46-54 and found in Section VII of the Journal. The changes were in Part I, Section C. Conference Organization, items 1.a. and 2; aligning the conference structure with current practice. An editorial change was made to Rule 27. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS: The conference secretary moved the adoption of the report of the committee on nominations for 2016-2020 ad interim, and the nominees were elected. The elections are found in Section II of the Journal. PRIVILEGE MATTER: Bishop Leeland made opening remarks to the members of the annual conference. What he hopes for the annual conference comes from the story of the call of David to be king by the prophet Samuel that the spirit will rush upon the people called United Methodist. The mission of the church is to make disciples and the focus for the next four years will be the Great Commission to baptize, teach, be obedient, and go. This session of the annual conference will remember our baptism. He reviewed his first year. He has spent several days in each of the eight districts and met with clergy and lay leadership. He indicated that making disciples will require shifting to an adaptive lifestyle that brings the church more into the communities where people live and he gave several examples. He thanked the conference for the welcome and hospitality that he and his wife Janet had received. The conference received his report with appreciation. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS: Bishop Paul Leeland introduced the five proposed constitutional amendments to the Constitu- tion of The United Methodist Church adopted at 2016 General Conference. Every annual conference will take a ratification vote for each constitutional amendment. The tally of the ballot for each amendment will be submitted and the total aggregate vote on each amendment will determine ratification. The amendments cannot be amended or changed. Presentations to inform the vote may be made. The Rev. Kimberly T. Ingram, conference secretary, gave instructions for the balloting. Only deacons and elders in full connection and lay members of the annual conference are eligible to vote. Rev. Ingram presented Constitutional Amendment I and its rationale, which would add a new paragraph 6 on gender justice between current paragraphs 5 and 6. Nate Washington, First Canton, Smoky Mountain District voiced disapproval of the second sentence. Bishop Leeland responded that word changes could not be made. Rev. Evelyn Lemons, Chestnut Grove, Yadkin Valley District, spoke against amendment 1. M. Lynne Gilbert, Northern Piedmont District, spoke in favor of the amendment. Ken Smith, Metro District, spoke against the theological and linguistic language of amendment 1. Rev. Dawn Hand, Metro District, spoke in favor of the amendment. Harold Underwood, Mount Carmel, Northern Piedmont District, spoke against the amendment. Rev. John C. Stein, Zion, Metro District, asked a question, Bishop Leeland responded. Rev. Kim Higgins Clardy, Ebenezer-St. Mark, Blue Ridge District, spoke in favor of the amendment. Rev. Carol Hunter, Uwharrie District, asked a question, Bishop Leeland responded. A vote was taken for or against Constitutional Amendment I. The Rev. Ingram presented Constitutional Amendment II and its rational, which would amend by addition and deletion for paragraph 4 adding “gender” and “ability” and deleting “status.” Angie Wright, Catawba Valley District, spoke against the amendment. Polly Pearson, convener for the Commission on the Status and Role of Women, Catawba Valley District, spoke in favor of the amendment. Rev. Harley D. Scalf, Catawba Valley District, spoke against the amendment. Rev. Brian C. Allen, Northern Piedmont District, moved to suspend the rules in order to end discussion and take the vote on the remaining four constitutional amendments. The motion received a second and the motion to suspend the rules was affirmed by the required 2/3 majority. Bishop Leeland instructed the conference members to mark their ballots for or against the constitutional amendments. 150 Western North Carolina Conference Rev. Holly Cobb Adams, Appalachian District, asked a question about Constitutional Amendment V. Bishop Leeland responded. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Kim Ingram, conference secretary, made necessary announcements. PRIVILEGE MATTER: Bishop Leeland recognized the Rev. Dr. James W. Ferree, who is attending his 68th annual conference meeting. The Rev. Jim C. Gilland was recognized as attending his 67th annual conference meeting. RECESS: Following a prayer by Robert Jarvis, conference musician, he then led the members of the conference in singing the Lord’s Prayer, and the conference recessed at 3:00 p.m.

ORDER OF THE DAY – 3:30 P.M. RECOGNITION OF RETIRING CLERGY AND SPOUSES Fifty-four clergy were recognized on the event of their retirement. The Rev. Sanford L. Giles Jr. spoke on behalf of the retirees. The Rev. Sarah S. Howell spoke in response on behalf of the 2017 class in full connection. Mike Watson, president of the Board of Pension and Health Benefits, the Rev. Monica C. Childers, a member of the 2017 class in full connection, Bishop Paul L. Leeland, Dale Bryant, Rev. R. Mark King, treasurer and director of administrative services, Rev. Kim Ingram, conference secretary, also participated. Retirees were presented with certificates and each spouse was given a rose. CONFERENCE RECONVENES: Pursuant to recess the conference reconvened at 4:15 p.m. with singing of hymn 334 “Sweet, Sweet Spirit” and prayer by Rey Rodriguez, member of Bethel (WS) and serving as lay supply at Mount Zion, Trinity (YV). CONFERENCE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS: Michael Watson, president, presented the report and moved adoption of PETITION 2, PART a: PENSION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES, and the petition was adopted. Mr. Watson presented and moved adoption of PETITION 2, PART b: HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAM AND POLICIES and the petition was adopted. CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Bob Wilhoit, chairperson, presented the report and moved adoption of PETITION 3: NEW CONFERENCE CENTER. Rev. Norman E. Jones, Jr., Salem, Catawba Valley District, moved to refer the petition to the Board of Laity and Mission Engagement Team for further study. Gail Fulbright, Catawba Valley District, asked a question about non-profit tax exempt status and Mr. Wilhoit and Rev. Mark King, conference treasurer, answered. Rev. Charles H. Curtis asked a question about the future housing of the conference archives and history, and Rev. Amy L. Coles, assistant to the bishop, responded. Rev. Byron E. Alexander spoke against the motion to refer. The motion to refer did not prevail. Bobby Hord, Catawba Valley District, asked a question and Mr. Wilhoit responded. Brent Blumberg, Metro District, asked a question and Rev. King answered. Rev. Julie A. Roberts, Catawba Valley District, asked a question and Mr. Wilhoit and Rev. King answered. Kylee Rose Frye, Blue Ridge District, asked a question and Rev. King responded. Rev. Lynn Blankenship Caldwell spoke in favor of the petition. Janet Morgan, Catawba Valley District, asked a question and Bishop Leeland answered. Craig Frazier, Uwharrie District, asked a question and then spoke against the petition. Rev. Brenna N. Lakeson, Metro District, asked a question and the Bishop responded. Rev. Donald W. Haynes, Uwharrie District, spoke in favor of the petition. Rev. J. Billy Towery, Jr., Metro District, asked a question and Mr. Wilhoit and Rev. King responded. Jennifer L. Burton, Yadkin Valley District, spoke against the petition. Petition 3 was adopted. ANNOUCEMENTS: The conference secretary made necessary announcements. RECESS: Following the singing of hymn 98, To God Be the Glory, the conference recessed at 5:23 p.m. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 151 EVENING WORSHIP COMMISSIONING OF PROVISIONAL MEMBERS – 7:30 P.M. The service of commissioning opened with a video presentation of the candidates to be commissioned introduced by the Rev. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, vice-chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry, who led the call to worship. Following the pro- cessional hymn 555, Forward Through the Ages, the Rev. Donald Jenkins, chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry, led A Covenant Prayer in the Wesleyan Tradition. The Rev. Dr. David Greene, licensing school coordinator, presented the 2017 class of licensed local pastors. Bishop Paul L. Leeland examined the local pastors and offered prayer. Bishop Leeland introduced The Right Reverend Jose McLaughlin, the bishop of the Western North Carolina Diocese of the Episcopal Church, and his wife Laura. After an introduction by Bishop Leeland and prayer and scripture reading of Genesis 28:10-18 by the Rev. Kimberly T. Ingram, Bishop R. Lawson Bryan, Resident Bishop, South Georgia Episcopal Area, South Georgia Conference preached the sermon “The Great Discovery,” based on Genesis 28. Bishop Bryan focused on verse 16, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.” He proclaimed that the candidates are commissioned to be curious and lead others to curiosity. The Rev. Annalee Allen, associate director of ministerial services, spoke the words of introduction and Rev. Jenkins presented the 2017 class of 16 persons to be commissioned for ministry. Bishop Leeland examined the candidates and following the singing of hymn 578, God of Love and God of Power, commissioned the newly elected provisional members for ministry. Each candidate who was commissioned received a cross and certificate of commissioning from the Board of Ordained Ministry, presented by the Rev. Jenkins. Rev. Robert McMichael, conference musician, song leader and Mr. Jarvis Wilson, conference musician, pianist/organist participated in the service. The service concluded with an unison blessing and benediction; and, the singing of hymn 159, Lift High the Cross. SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017 CONFERENCE PLENARY – BUSINESS SESSION – 8:30 A.M. ORDER FOR MORNING PRAYER: After singing hymn 57, Holy, Holy, Holy, The Reverends Teresa B. Dunn and Phyllis K. Coates led the service of morning prayer. Following an opening prayer, hymn 344, Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore, was sung. Psalm 95:1-7a was read and hymn 344, Spirit of the Living God sung. The Rev. Josh Sherfey, offered the prayers for the people with petition, silence, and response. Following hymn 420, Breathe on Me Breath of God, The Lord’s Prayer was recited. The service concluded with hymn 399, Take My Life, and a benediction. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION, INC.: The Rev. David A. Snipes, president and CEO, convened the annual meeting, welcomed Bishop Paul Leeland and began the annual report. He noted the mission of the Foundation to partner with people, churches and institutions to invest monetary assets to provide funds for ministry that makes a difference in the world. The Foundation’s diversified fund provided an 11% yield in 2016 and shows a 4% growth for 2017. Rev. Snipes introduced Christopher W. Davis, chairperson of the board, thanked him for his years of service to the foundation and presented him a certificate of appreciation for his years of service as board chairperson. Mr. Davis nominated the following for election to the board and they were elected: in the class of 2020 – Rob Byrd, Tom Jordan, Rev. Tom Latimer, Bill Mileham, and Cindy Thompson; in the class of 2018 – Will Rucker. Mr. Davis recognized and honored the legacy of the late Goldston Harris and Ted Sumner, who envisioned and implemented the creation of The United Methodist Foundation as an institution for developing and funding ministry. Finally, Mr. Davis introduced Tom Jordan, chair-elect, board of directors, who addressed the conference and then introduced Rev. Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, chief operating officer. Rev. Coppedge-Henley introduced Susan Cothern, as the new director of client relations. Next, Rev. Coppedge-Henley noted that $1,348,000.00 had funded ministry and mission projects in 2016-2017; and, she highlighted stories of the foundation including the Ghana Mission, Great Pastor/Great Administrator, and partnerships with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Wespath, and the Lilly Endowment. Tammy Lehman, chief financial officer, presented information about the clergy debt reduction loan program. Mr. Jordan presented the foundation’s tithe for 2017 in the amount of $20,000 for new faith communities to Bishop Leeland. The annual meeting of the Foundation adjourned at 9:24 a.m. CONFERENCE RECONVENES: Pursuant to adjournment the annual conference reconvened at 9:25 a.m. with a prayer by Shannon Sherfey, Appalachian District Lay Leader. REPORT OF CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION: The Rev. Dr. Glenn Kinken, president, presented the report of the Council on Finance and Administration and PETITION 1: 2018 CONFERENCE FUNDS AND FINANCIAL POLICIES and moved the adoption of items 1-19, and they were approved. Donna Friddle, Northern Piedmont District, asked a question about Golden Cross and the Rev. Dr. Kinken responded. The Rev. Dr. Kinken presented the proposed 2018 CONFERENCE BUDGET, moved its adoption and it was approved. The Rev. Dr. Kinken introduced the Rev. Dr. Mark King, treasurer and director of administrative services, who presented his first annual report to the annual conference. 152 Western North Carolina Conference PRIVILEGE MATTER: Rev. Dr. James W. Ferree asked if the annual conference was paying 100% of apportionments. Bishop Lee- land responded that the amount was closer to 90%. Rev. Ferree urged the conference to return to a time when 100% of apportionments were contributed. LEGACY CHURCH INITIATIVE: The Rev. W. Lyn Sorrells, church legacy initiative team leader, and the Rev. Angela B. Hollar, team associate, outlined the legacy church initiative supported by the Duke Endowment. This new ministry is designed to assist congregations to make faithful decisions about their future either to find a path to renewed vitality or to provide a legacy for future church development. A video testimony from Wanda Stillwell, lay leader Hebron UMC, Metro District, presented the story of how Hebron became a legacy church. CABINET RESOLUTIONS: The Rev. Amy L. Coles, secretary of the Cabinet, proposed adoption of the following resolutions on church discontinuance and abandonment, and they were adopted: Bessemer United Methodist Church, Guilford County, Northern Piedmont District (GCFA 294743, NP-015) Whereas, Bessemer United Methodist Church, Northern Piedmont District, has declined to 9 active members, and only a few live in the community where the church is located; and, Whereas, Bessemer United Methodist Church is no longer able to fulfill its mission and purpose as required by ¶201-2014 of The Book of Discipline (2012) of The United Methodist Church; and, Whereas, the presiding bishop, a majority of the cabinet of the Western North Carolina Conference, the Northern Piedmont district superintendent, and the Northern Piedmont District Board of Church Location and Building have given their consent to discontinue Bessemer, and declare it abandoned; therefore, be it Resolved, that Bessemer United Methodist Church be considered discontinued and declared abandoned effective January 31, 2017; and that the property be transferred to the Board of Trustees, Western North Carolina Conference, The United Methodist Church, Inc., which is hereby instructed to handle all property matters in accordance with ¶2549 of The Book of Discipline (2012) and the policies of the annual conference. Green Valley United Methodist Church, Watauga County, Appalachian District (GCFA 288046, AP-220.2) Whereas, the membership of Green Valley United Methodist Church, Watauga County, Appalachian District, has declined to 23 members with 8 persons in worship; and, Whereas, the church is financially unable to support the pastor’s salary and pension and district and conference apportionments, nor to maintain the buildings; and, Whereas, in meetings coordinated by the Church Legacy Initiative, the congregation determined that they could no longer fulfill the purpose and mission of the local church according to the 2016 Book of Discipline, paragraphs 201-204; and, Whereas, the Appalachian District Superintendent, the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents, and a majority of the Appalachian District Board of Church Location and Building have consented to the following action; therefore, be it Resolved, that Green Valley United Methodist Church be discontinued and declared abandoned effective June 30, 2017; and that the Board of Trustees, Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., be instructed to handle all property matters in accordance with ¶ 2549 of The Book of Discipline (2016) and the policies of the annual conference. Hebron United Methodist Church, Union County, Metro District (GCFA 292196, ME-250) Whereas, Hebron United Methodist Church, Union County, Metro District, has declined to fewer than 20 members, with worship attendance averaging 6; and, Whereas, the church is financially unable to support a pastor’s salary and district and conference apportionments, nor adequately maintain the buildings; and, Whereas, Hebron United Methodist Church is no longer able to fulfill its mission and purpose as required by ¶201-204 of The Book of Discipline (2012) of The United Methodist Church; and, Whereas, the presiding bishop, a majority of the cabinet of the Western North Carolina Conference, the Metro district superintendent, and the Metro District Board of Church Location and Building have given their consent to discontinue Hebron UMC, and declare it abandoned; therefore, be it Resolved, that Hebron United Methodist Church be considered discontinued and declared abandoned effective December 30, 2016; and that the property be transferred to the Board of Trustees, Western North Carolina Conference, The United Methodist Church, Inc., which is hereby instructed to handle all property matters in accordance with ¶2549 of The Book of Discipline (2012) and the policies of the annual conference. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 153 Laurel Hill United Methodist Church, Buncombe County, Blue Ridge District (GCFA 290940, BR-575) Whereas, Laurel Hill United Methodist Church, Buncombe County, Blue Ridge District, has declined to 3 members, with worship attendance averaging 3; and, Whereas, the church is financially unable to support a pastor’s salary and district and conference apportionments, nor adequately maintain the buildings; and, Whereas, Laurel Hill United Methodist Church is no longer able to fulfill its mission and purpose as required by ¶201-204 of The Book of Discipline (2012) of The United Methodist Church; and, Whereas, the presiding bishop, a majority of the cabinet of the Western North Carolina Conference, the Blue Ridge district superintendent, and the Blue Ridge District Board of Church Location and Building have given their consent to discontinue Laurel Hill United Methodist Church, and declare it abandoned; therefore, be it Resolved, that Laurel Hill United Methodist Church be considered discontinued and declared abandoned effective November 1, 2016; and that the property be transferred to the Board of Trustees, Western North Carolina Conference, The United Methodist Church, Inc., which is hereby instructed to handle all property matters in accordance with ¶2549 of The Book of Discipline (2012) and the policies of the annual conference. McAdenville United Methodist Church, Gaston County, Catawba Valley District (GCFA 293841, CV-415) Whereas, McAdenville United Methodist Church, Gaston County, Catawba Valley District, has declined to 6 members in worship attendance; and, Whereas, the church is financially unable to support the pastor’s salary, and district and conference apportionments, nor to maintain the buildings; and, Whereas, due to declining attendance, the church is unable to fulfill the purpose and mission of the local church according to the 2016 Book of Discipline, paragraphs 201-204; and, Whereas, the district superintendent, the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents, have consented to the following action; therefore, be it Resolved, that McAdenville United Methodist Church be discontinued and declared abandoned effective June 30, 2017; and that the Board of Trustees, Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. be instructed to handle all property matters in accordance with paragraph 2549 of the 2016 The Book of Discipline and the policies of the annual conference. Rhodhiss United Methodist Church, Caldwell County, Appalachian District (GCFA 300105, AP-310.2) Whereas, the membership of Rhodhiss United Methodist Church, Caldwell County, Appalachian District, has declined to 28 members with 15 persons in worship; and, Whereas, the church is financially unable to support the pastor’s salary and pension and district and conference apportionments, nor to maintain the buildings; and, Whereas, in meetings coordinated by the Church Legacy Initiative, the congregation determined that they could no longer fulfill the purpose and mission of the local church according to the 2016 Book of Discipline, paragraphs 201-204; and, Whereas, the Appalachian District Superintendent, the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents, and a majority of the Appalachian District Board of Church Location and Building have consented to the following action; therefore, be it Resolved, that Rhodhiss United Methodist Church be discontinued and declared abandoned effective June 30, 2017; and that the Board of Trustees, Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., be instructed to handle all property matters in accordance with ¶2549 of The Book of Discipline (2016) and the policies of the annual conference. Savannah United Methodist Church, Anson County, Uwharrie District (GCFA 292312, UW-275.4) Whereas, the membership of Savannah United Methodist Church, Anson County, Uwharrie District, has declined to 5; with no members attending Sunday morning worship; and, Whereas, the church is financially unable to support the pastor’s salary and district and conference apportionments, nor to maintain the buildings; and no one is available to serve as church officers; and, Whereas, the Uwharrie District Superintendent, the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents, and a majority of the Uwharrie District Board of Church Location and Building have consented to the following action; therefore, be it Resolved, that Savannah United Methodist Church be discontinued effective October 31, 2016; and because the original deed contains a reversionary clause which remains valid and in effect, ownership of the church property rightfully reverts to the heirs of Charles Ingram and Mary Davis. 154 Western North Carolina Conference Vance Memorial United Methodist Church, Avery County, Appalachian District (GCFA 297325, AP-770.3) Whereas, the membership of Vance Memorial United Methodist Church, Avery County, Appalachian District, has declined to 10 members with 9 persons in worship; and, Whereas, the church is financially unable to support the pastor’s salary and pension and district and conference apportionments, nor to maintain the buildings; and, Whereas, in meetings coordinated by the Church Legacy Initiative, the congregation determined that they could no longer fulfill the purpose and mission of the local church according to the 2016 Book of Discipline, paragraphs 201-204; and, Whereas, the Appalachian District Superintendent, the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents, and a majority of the Appalachian District Board of Church Location and Building have consented to the following action; therefore, be it Resolved, that Vance Memorial United Methodist Church be discontinued and declared abandoned effective June 30, 2017; and that the Board of Trustees, Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., be instructed to handle all property matters in accordance with ¶ 2549 of The Book of Discipline (2016) and the policies of the annual conference. The Village Church United Methodist Church, Stanly County, Uwharrie District (GCFA 289074, UW-500) Whereas, The Village Church United Methodist Church, Stanly County, Uwharrie District, is in a formal covenant with Pfeiffer Uni- versity; and, Whereas, students at Pfeiffer University are eligible to receive financial aid from the United States federal government, specifically Federal Work Study, and, Whereas, federal guidelines prohibit utilizing students who receive federal work study for any work inside the walls of a chartered Church, and, Whereas, Pfeiffer University has limited space outside of the Henry Pfeiffer Chapel for large group gathering space that includes a performance venue; and, Whereas, Pfeiffer University has been advised by financial auditors and a liaison from the United States Department of Education that moving away from using a chartered church for its campus ministry and as a teaching and learning space will eliminate compliance issues and potential compliance issues; and, Whereas, excellent campus ministry and weekly services of Christian worship will continue to happen at Pfeiffer University; and, Whereas, Pfeiffer University will be hiring a University Chaplain/Director of Church Relations to oversee campus ministry and who will work in cooperation with the newly named Francis Center for Servant Leadership and Faith Formation; and, Whereas, the Leadership Team of the Village Church has approved this in a charge conference action dated April 30, 2017; and Whereas, the district superintendent, the presiding bishop, a majority of the district superintendents and the President of Pfeiffer University have consented to the following action; therefore, be it Resolved, that The Village Church United Methodist Church be discontinued effective June 30, 2017; and, Be it further resolved, that the covenant between Pfeiffer University, Village Church, the Uwharrie District of the Western North Carolina Conference and the Bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of the UMC, be dissolved. Rev. Rebekah Ralph, Catawba Valley District, asked a question and Rev. Coles responded. PETITION 18: THE CELEBRATION OF THE HISTORIC 50TH ANNIVERSARIES: Rev. James L. Pyatt, assistant archivist, presented the petition and it was adopted. PETITION 20: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE ARREARAGE POLICY: The Rev. Neal C. Jones, chairperson, commission on equitable compensation, presented the proposal and moved its adoption. Rev. Duane P. Corle, Blue Ridge District, asked a question and Rev. Jones responded. Rev. Corle then moved to amend the petition by changing the word “may” in item 4 and item 5 to “shall.” The Corle amendment was adopted and the petition as amended was approved. ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Rev. Kim Ingram, conference secretary, made necessary announcements, including that the offering received at morning worship on Friday was $16,702.38. RECESS: The conference recessed at 10:10 a.m. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 155 WORSHIP SERVICE – CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE – 11:00 A.M. The Rev. Donald Jenkins, pastor of St. Paul UMC, Winston-Salem, Yadkin Valley District, was the preacher for this service. The sermon text was based on Psalm 90:5 and his sermon was titled, “Swept Away.” Kathi Graham and Leisa Stamey played the bagpipes and escorted the families in and out of the service. Bishop Paul L. Leeland; Rev. Robert McMichael, conference musician, song leader; Jarvis Wilson, conference musician, pianist/organist; and members of the 2017 class elected to full connection assisted in the service. During the Naming of the Saints, the lives of 19 clergy and diaconal ministers were remembered and celebrated, as well as the spouses of 26 clergy who died in the year.

CONFERENCE PLENARY – BUSINESS SESSION – 1:45 P.M. CONFERENCE RECONVENES: Following a prayer by Chris Raines, Shiloh (Germanton), Yadkin Valley District and the singing of hymns 368, My Hope Is Built and We Are Standing on Holy Ground the conference reconvened at 1:45 p.m. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY: Wanda Musgrove, chairperson, made the report. The committee readied the Episco- pal residence and welcomed Bishop and Mrs. Paul L. Leeland on September 1, 2016. She noted the three services of celebration held in October, 2016 to welcome the bishop, Bishop Leeland’s efforts to become familiar with the people and places of the annual conference, and his four guiding principles: transparency, consistency, trust, and encouragement. Ms. Musgrove requested Jack Ewing, executive director Lake Junaluska, to escort DeEtta Rivens, administrative assistant to the bishop, to the platform. Ms. Rivens was greeted by the conference and presented a gift in appreciation of her service. The Rev. Philip Cole escorted Mrs. Janet Leeland to the stage who was welcomed by the conference and given a gift of appreciation. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF LAITY: Jane Boatwright Wood, conference lay leader and president of the Board of Laity, presented the report. Ms. Wood noted that the mission of the board of laity is to model, assess, and advocate for the laity to fulfill the conference mission of making disciples and transforming the world. She thanked Bishop Leeland for including lay voices in the regular extended cabinet meetings. One of the goals for the board of laity is the development and implementation of accountability groups in local congregations to strengthen discipleship. Ms. Wood remembered Bill Dobbins, a long serving at-large member of the board of laity, who died in May, 2017. She presented Edith Dobbins, Bill’s widow, a small gift of remembrance and thanksgiving. UNITED METHODIST MEN: Neil Brown, conference president of United Methodist Men, gave the annual report of that organization. Bishop Leeland presented for a second year a plaque which recognized the Western North Carolina Annual Conference United Methodist Men from the General Commission of United Methodist Men as the best conference unit of United Methodist Men in the U.S.A. Mr. Brown highlighted the mission focus of UMM in providing scholarships for ministerial education for second career clergy candidates, Upper Room Prayer Ministry, Scouting, The Children’s Home, building teams, and partnering with United Methodist Women to work against domestic abuse. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN: Tonya Lanier, conference president of United Methodist Women, presented the report. A video highlighted the work of UMW to “2 teach is 2 touch lives 4 ever”. The WNCC UMW was #1 again this year in mission giving. YOUTH MINISTRIES: Johnny Coppley, president of the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, gave the annual report of the council. He highlighted several of the district mission outreach projects. LAITY ADDRESS: Wade Loftin, conference director of lay servant ministries, introduced Linda Ollis Taylor, Pine Grove, Appalachian District, who delivered the 2017 Laity Address using Matthew 28:18-20 as her text. In the address Ms. Taylor exhorted that one’s baptism sets a disciple on a life long journey with God within our faith community, in our community, and following Jesus to make a difference in the world. REPORT OF CONFERENCE CAMP AND RETREAT MINISTRY: Carol Harris, coordinator, presented the report. There are four camps in five locations: Camp Tekoa and Camp Tekoa Foothills (formerly Camp Loy White), Camp Guilrock, Camp McCall, and Mount Shep- herd Retreat Center. Camp Guilrock and Mount Shepherd have new directors, Jason Boggs and Josh Britton, respectively. These camps are providing strong programs and faith development. REPORT OF COUNCIL ON CAMPUS MINISTRY: Rev. Ben Carson, chairperson, presented the report, which highlighted that there are 7 campus ministry units across 12 college and university campuses serving some 1500 students. The report included a video presentation that showcased the various campus ministry activities. # I AM CALLED VIDEO: A video bore witness to the ways God calls Christians to a vocational life in ministry. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rev. Kim Ingram made necessary announcements which included words of thanks for the conference worship team, conference staff, and ushers. RECESS: The conference recessed at 3:15 p.m. 156 Western North Carolina Conference CONFERENCE RECONVENES: Following the singing of hymns 133, Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, and 140, Great Is Thy Faithfulness; and a prayer by Courtney Childers, 2017 high school graduate, Salem (Denver), Metro District; conference reconvened at 3:45 p.m. REPORT ON THE COMMISSION ON THE WAY FORWARD: Jennifer Davis, chairperson of the 2016 General Conference delegation, thanked the delegates elected to the 2016 General and Southeastern Jurisdictional Conferences for their diligent and prayerful work. She updated the work of the Commission on the Way Forward, and introduced a video presentation that showcased the heart and hopes of commission members. Ms. Davis gave her witness of hopeful optimism to be a part of God’s direction for the church. She announced that events would be scheduled this fall and next spring across the conference to reflect, listen, and pray in preparation for the special session of General Conference calendared for February, 2019. REPORT OF THE CHILDREN’S HOME AND CROSSNORE SCHOOL: Brett Loftis, CEO of the Crossnore School and Children’s Home began the report with a video that highlighted the Crossnore School and Children’s Home in Avery County and Winston-Salem to provide trauma-informed, residential foster care for children. Currently the two campuses are serving 350 children. Mr. Loftis challenged each congregation to recruit one foster care family and resolve the crisis of the lack of foster care families in North Carolina. REPORT OF CONGREGATIONS FOR CHILDREN: Susan Pennock, C4C consultant, and Camille Roddy, chairperson for the Confer- ence Congregations 4 Children Team, presented the report which highlighted how the 2016 annual conference offering received for this project had been used. A video presentation also showcased the partnership between congregations and schools in several communities. Ms. Pennock encouraged congregations to pray and seek discernment on how churches might meet the needs of children in poverty. She indicated that C4C can provide training and technical assistance to local congregations to maintain and begin school and church ministries. GENERAL BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRY AWARDS: Nancy Robinson, a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries serving as the Mission Advocate for the Southeast Jurisdiction, and Rev. Russell C. Pierce, interim executive director, communications, the Advance, and fundraising, General Board of Global Ministries, recognized the Western North Carolina Annual Conference for the most support given in the SEJ in two categories. Rev. Pierce presented to Luke Edwards and Brian Mateer an award that recognized the annual conference as ranking number one in the Southeastern Jurisdiction in support of U.S. missionaries through the Advance, contributing $468,000. Next, Rev. Pierce presented to Steve Cheyney, chairperson, conference committee on relief, an award that acknowledged the annual conference as ranking first in the Southern Jurisdiction in support of UMCOR and second for the entire denomination. REPORT OF JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION TEAM: Polly Pearson, convener conference committee on the status and role of women, presented the report which focused on domestic violence, sexual misconduct, setting healthy boundaries, and healing. CHURCH VITALITY: ONE MATTERS AWARD: The Rev. John S. Boggs, director of vital discipleship, and Rev. Nancy Rankin, North- ern Piedmont district superintendent, introduced the Rev. Dan Pezet as the new conference director of church development. Rev. Pezet greeted the conference. Rev. Dr. Naomi Annandale, director, research and evaluation, discipleship ministries, described the “One Matters” award which was created in 2015 with the purpose of lifting up churches, who in recent years moved from zero baptisms and professions of faith into positive numbers. Dr. Annandale and Dr. Rankin presented the first One Matters Award in the WNCC to the Rev. Joel Locklear, Bethlehem, Reidsville, Northern Piedmont District. Along with the plaque, the award includes $1,000 for further discipleship making ministries. DENMAN AWARDS: Jane Boatwright Wood, executive director of the Foundation for Evangelism, described the Harry Denman Award. Rev. John S. Boggs, director of vital discipleship, presented the 2017 Harry Denman Laity Award to Aaron Pardue, Baltimore UMC, for his leadership developing the East Bend United missional network, Yadkin Valley District. Rev. Tim Roberts, church vitality strategist, Appalachian District, presented the 2017 Harry Denman Clergy Award to the Rev. Josh Sherfey, pastor First UMC, Taylorsville, Appalachian District. MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES: Rev. Carrie Carpenter, Smoky Mountain District, moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of receiving a petition regarding Senate Bill 594 currently before the General Assembly of North Carolina, and they were suspended. PETITION REGARDING SENATE BILL 594: Rev. Carrie Carpenter moved the adoption and spoke in favor of the following petition to voice opposition to North Carolina Senate Bill 594: 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 157 RESOLUTION REGARDING SENATE BILL 594 June 22, 2017 Whereas, we hear the call to speak up and defend the rights of the poor and needy (Proverbs 31:8-9), not exploit the poor (Prov- erbs 22:22-23); assist the oppressed (Isaiah 58:6-11); take up the cause of the children (Isaiah 1:17) show compassion (Zecha- riah 7:8-10); and be generous to the poor (Deuteronomy 15:10-11); and, Whereas, Senate Bill 594 calls for proper accountability of Departments of Social Services in North Carolina or face the formation of regions to address the human needs of children, the elderly and the poor; and, Whereas, there are 100 counties receiving their funding from taxation of the citizens of North Carolina within an existing infrastructure designed to provide cooperative support to the least, the last, and the lost among the children, elderly and poor of our state; and, Whereas, consolidating 100 current county-based social service agencies into 30 regional agencies will reduce local connections and take away millions of salary and administrative dollars from the economies of two-thirds of our counties, mostly rural, at a time when the economy is just starting to rebound in some parts of our state and will result in even greater wealth disparity and the loss of precious well-paying jobs; and, Whereas, the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and the Association of Social Service Directors, two organizations on the front lines of service delivery in child welfare services, are opposed to the legislation as currently drafted which mandates the regionalization of county DSS departments and puts key stakeholders at a greater distance from the assistance they need; and, Whereas, Senate Bill 594 claims among that North Carolina’s child welfare system is failing and proposes legislation it claims will lead to “modernized case management”, provide “real-time data about children in foster care” and reduce social worker casel- oads, will, in reality, create more bureaucracy, divest counties of their statutory authority over social services delivery, and takes away a major source of revenue while still requiring counties to expend funds to support the regional model; and, Whereas, previous attempts by the North Carolina General Assembly have failed miserably, most notably by the regionalization of the state’s mental health system which has resulted in diminished service both in quality and availability at much greater expense; and, Whereas, Senate Bill 594 refuses to recognize that the root of the problem of social services delivery in North Carolina cannot be solved by blaming the recipients of service. Similar to public school debate which blames academic failure on the student, questions must be asked about the archaic standards and methodologies mandated by the state and whether the system has been designed to lead to failure; and, Whereas, Senate Bill 594 gives lip service to local service provision and preserving existing judicial districts where legal action is necessary however, the bill as written provides no details as to how populations who frequently don’t have basic transportation will receive services in a distant regional office; and, Whereas, the language of Senate Bill 594 has already been removed from the House compromise budget in response to ever increasing opposition from County Commissioners, civic leaders, and public servants within the infrastructure of North Carolina’s 100 counties; Whereas, the result of further regionalization and dismantling of existing infrastructure within the communities and the established context for addressing the needs of the least, the last, and the lost will most likely result in further disenfranchisement of children, elderly, and the poor in the most rural and economically depressed communities of North Carolina; and, Whereas, the North Carolina Annual Conference voted to approve this resolution on June 17, 2017 and in the spirit of unity and connectionalism across both Annual Conferences across the state of North Carolina; therefore, be it Resolved, that we, the Western North Carolina Annual Conference on June 22, 2017 call upon all Departments of Social Services and connected entities within the infrastructure of all 100 counties to maintain the highest standards of accountability in addressing the needs of children, elderly, and the poor; and, Be it further resolved, that in recognition and support of the best interests of all citizens of North Carolina and the diverse cultures of all 100 counties that constitute our great state we strongly oppose North Carolina Senate Bill 594, urge its defeat in the legislature, and recommend to the Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper that he veto this law, if approved, so that every county Depart- ment of Social Services and infrastructures connected therein throughout North Carolina can promptly and effectively provide the help and care to those who need it the most. Carrie Carpenter, Smoky Mountain District Member at Large, Adult Spiritual Growth and Connections Director, Long’s Chapel United Methodist Church 158 Western North Carolina Conference Kathy FitzJefferies, Northern Piedmont District, spoke in favor of the petition. Vann Jones, Yadkin Valley District, spoke against the petition. John Jalocha, Blue Ridge District, made a comment. Bishop Leeland ruled his remarks as favoring the petition. Rev. Steven R. Jones, Blue Ridge District, asked a question and the Bishop responded. Peg Aldridge, Metro District, spoke in favor of the petition. With no additional speakers wishing to speak against adoption the conference voted to adopt the petition. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Bishop Paul Leeland announced the dates of the 2018 annual conference would be June 21-24, 2018. Rev. Kathleen M. McAbee, Catawba Valley District, moved that Lake Junaluska Assembly be asked to host the 2018 annual conference session and it was approved. Rev. Kim Ingram, conference secretary, made necessary announcements. Bishop Leeland thanked the conference and expressed his appreciation for the work of the conference secretary, Rev. Ingram. RECESS: The conference recessed at 5:40 p.m.

SERVICE OF ORDINATION – 7:30 P.M. Bishop R. Lawson Bryan, Resident Bishop, South Georgia Episcopal Area, South Georgia Conference, preached a sermon from John 2:1-11, titled “When the Wine Runs Out.” Jane Boatwright Wood, conference lay leader, and members of the Board of Or- dained Ministry assisted in the service. Following examination, three deacons and 17 elders were ordained by Bishop Paul L. Leeland, assisted by Bishops Lawson Bryan, Ray Chamberlain, J. Lawrence McCleskey, and Thomas B. Stockton. Members of The Fellowship of Music and Worship Arts (WNC Chapter) provided special music, Holy Spirit. Reverend Robert McMi- chael, conference musician, song leader, and Jarvis Wilson, conference musician, pianist/organist provided accompaniment and direction for the hymns. Each ordinand received a red stole appropriate for their order and their certificate of ordination.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017 A SERVICE OF THE WORD, HOLY COMMUNION, AND THE FIXING OF APPOINTMENTS - 10 A.M. Bishop Paul L. Leeland, taking his text from I Corinthians 9:19-27, preached the sermon titled, “Run So As To Win.” The Junaluska Singers provided special choral presentations and led the music throughout the liturgy of the worship service. OFFERING: The morning offering was designated for the Ministerial Education Fund. Rev. Amy B. Hutchison offered a personal testimony as to how the fund had assisted her in receiving her theological education. THANKSGIVING AND COMMUNION: Bishop Leeland led the congregation in a prayer of confession and pardon and celebrated the sacrament of Holy Communion with the assistance of the district superintendents and adult and youth lay members to the 2017 Annual Conference. FIXING OF THE APPOINTMENTS: Bishop Leeland invited Rev. Dr. Jeff Patterson and Rev. Michael Bailey forward to the platform. Rev. Patterson is being appointed to serve Wesley Memorial UMC in High Point and Rev. Bailey will serve as district superintendent for the Yadkin Valley District. Bishop Leeland officially fixed the clergy appointments for the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church for the ensuing year. CHARGE AND COVENANT PRAYER: Bishop Leeland charged the licensed, commissioned, consecrated, and ordained clergy to go where they are sent and called to serve. He charged the laity, including deaconesses and diaconal ministers, to live and serve in God’s world and to receive and support the clergy appointed to their churches. Following the singing of hymn 584, Lord You Give the Great Commission, Rev. Willetta Ar-Rahmann offered the benediction. ADJOURNMENT: The Western North Carolina Annual Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church adjourned sine die at 12 p.m.

Kimberly T. Ingram Paul L. Leeland 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 159

D. CERTIFICATE OF COMMISSIONING AND ORDINATION

This is to certify that at a service of commissioning held on Friday evening, June 23, 2017, in George R. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, I, Paul L. Leeland, a bishop in The United Methodist Church did Commission for ministry in The United Methodist Church under the 2016 Book of Discipline as provisional members of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference: Wendy Anne Von Seggern Barnes, Nicole Ross Baten, David Alan Blankenberg, Ellis Khari Carson, Luke Stephen Edwards, David Benjamin Floyd, Bobby Reeves Linker, Johnny Donald Lord, Jr., Stacey Reavis Lundy, Kristina Kay Mares, Lisa Kindley Rettew, Nikki Raye Rice, Chad Howard Shoaf, Kelly Rae Shrader, Kayln Marie Wiley, and Brandon Phillip Conrad Wrencher, Sr.

This is further to certify that at a service of ordination held on Saturday evening, June 24, 2017, in George R. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, I did Ordain to the Order of Deacon in The United Methodist Church: Monica Curtis Childers, Kimberly Jerrell Collins, and Lauren Ann Clawson Miller; Ordain to the Order of Elder in The United Methodist Church: Dale Wayne Bost, Betty Black Brown, Gary Link Camp, Myer You-Pleh Dahn, Jessica Leigh Ligon Dayson, Elizabeth Carter Ellis, Julia Kaye Hedrick Fry, Jeffery Mark Hamrick, Benjamin Parker Haynes, Lauren Elizabeth Hill, Sarah Stockton Howell, Justin Hunter Lowe, Andrea Alexander McCumber, Matthew Craig Morris, Ryan Christopher Snider, Louis Dillon Timberlake, and Clifford Wayne Wall.

Bishop 160 Western North Carolina Conference V. THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Minutes of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference...... George R. Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska, North Carolina From June 23, 2017 through June 25, 2017...... Bishop Paul L. Leeland, Presiding Organized 1890 (1968)...... This Session the 128th, the 50th since the founding of The United Methodist Church District Abbreviations: AP = Appalachian CV = Catawba Valley NP = Northern Piedmont UW = Uwharrie BR = Blue Ridge ME = Metro SM = Smoky Mountain YV = Yadkin Valley PART I. ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS 1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 619)? (See General Officers, Section I of Journal.) Secretary? ...... Kimberly T. Ingram Statistician?...... R. Mark King Treasurer? ...... R. Mark King 2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated (¶603.1)?...... No 3. Bonding and auditing: What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amounts (¶¶618, 2511)? Employee dishonesty coverage for any natural person, in the regular service of the conference in the ordinary course of business, whether or not compensated, who has the right to govern and direct the performance of receiving, disbursing, or handling conference funds as given by the conference treasurer, is provided within the occurrence limits of a commercial blanket bond in the amount of $250,000 through tiered policies with Church Mutual Insurance Company. Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶617, 2511)? ...... Yes (See report, Section XII of Journal) 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? a) Who have been elected chairpersons for the mandated structures listed? Structure Chairperson Council on Finance and Administration (¶611) R. Glenn P. Kinken III Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635) Donald Jenkins Board of Pensions (¶639) Michael Watson Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶2512) Bob Wilhoit Committee on Episcopacy (¶637) Wanda Musgrave Administrative Review Committee (¶636) Chairperson Pending 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 Agency Conference Agency Chairperson General Board of Church and Society Justice and Reconciliation Team Pamela Shoffner General Board of Discipleship Church Vitality Team Mike Fongemy Leadership Development Team Dan Hester General Board of Global Ministries Mission Engagement Team Brian Mateer General Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Ordained Ministry Donald Jenkins Higher Education and Campus Ministry Council on Campus Ministry Ben Carson General Commission on Archives and History Commission on Archives & History Sandrea Williamson General Commission on Christian Unity and Justice and Reconciliation Team Pamela Shoffner Inter-religious Concerns General Commission on Religion and Race Justice and Reconciliation Team Emmanuel Boakye-Yiadom General Commission on the Status and Role of Women Justice and Reconciliation Team Polly Pearson United Methodist Communications Commission on Communications Burt Williams c) Indicate the conference agencies and chairpersons which have responsibilities for the following functions: General Agency Name of Agency Chairperson(s) Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶657)? Justice and Reconciliation Team Pamela Shoffner Disability Concerns (¶653)? Justice and Reconciliation Team Pamela Shoffner Joint Committee on Medical Leave Michelle Chappell Board of Pension & Health Benefits Michael Watson Board of Ordained Ministry Donald Jenkins Equitable Compensation (¶625)? Commission on Equitable Compensation Neal Jones Laity (¶631)? Board of Laity Jane Boatwright Wood Native American Ministry (¶654)? Justice and Reconciliation Team Joel Locklear Small Membership Church (¶645)? Church Vitality Team Mike Fongemy Town and Country Ministries Jeremy Troxler United Methodist Rural Fellowship Keys Pendleton and Jacquelyn (Jackie) H. Taylor 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 161 d) Indicate the president or equivalent for the following organizations. Organization Name of Agency Chairperson(s) Conference United Methodist Women (¶647) Conference United Methodist Women Tonya Lanier Conference United Methodist Men (¶648) Conference United Methodist Men Neil Brown Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶649) Conference Council on Youth Ministry Molly Vanhoy Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶650)? Connectional Table Caroline Wood and Jane Boatwright Wood e) Have persons been elected for the following district boards and committees? Answer yes or no. (1) District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518.2)?...... 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 II of Journal 5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept and reported their respective data in accordance to the prescribed formats? (¶606.8)?...... Yes 6. What is the report of the statistician?...... See report, Vol. II, Section XIII of Journal 7. What is the report of the treasurer?...... See reports, Sections VIII and XII of Journal 8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? ...... See reports, Vol. I, Sections II.E., VI.A., X.D., and Vol. II, Section XIII of Journal 9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for clergy for the ensuing year (¶¶342, 625.3)?v Schedule of 2018 Minimum Compensation for Clergy Serving Full-Time Appointments Elders and Deacons in Full Connection...... $ 42,000 Provisional/Associate Members...... 37,800 Local Pastors who have completed the Course of Study/M.Div...... 35,175 Local Pastors before completion of Course of Study...... 33,600 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)? ...... $ 2,516,130 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)? The conference invoices each pastoral charge for the actual cost of its pastor’s pension and health benefits, less a portion of the health benefit cost contributed by the pastor. It is expected that invoiced pension benefit costs will total approximately $7,400,000 and invoiced health benefits costs will total approximately $9,500,000, for aggregate benefit costs invoiced to the pastoral charges of $16,900,000 for 2018. b) What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year? (1) For the World Service Fund? ...... $ 3,056,387 (2) For the Ministerial Education Fund? ...... 1,032,306 (3) For the Black College Fund? ...... 411,777 (4) For the Africa University Fund? ...... 92,154 (5) For the Episcopal Fund? ...... 905,121 (6) For the General Administration Fund? ...... 362,921 (7) For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? ...... 80,734 12. What are the findings of the annual audit of the conference treasuries? ...... See report, Section XII of Journal 13. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 660): a) Conference lay leader...... Jane Boatwright Wood (See Officers and Leaders, Section I.A. of Journal) b) Associate conference lay leaders...... None c) District and associate district lay leaders...... (See District Officers, Section II.E of Journal) Appalachian: Shannon Sherfey; Blue Ridge: Fred Cantler; Catawba Valley: Doug Carpenter; Metro: Jatana Royster; Northern Piedmont: Edd Bigham, Peggy Johnson; Smoky Mountain: Sue Jones; Uwharrie: Dale McCoy; Yadkin Valley: Tom Bridges 14. List local churches which have been: a) Organized or continued as New Church Starts (¶259,1-4, continue to list congregations here until listed in questions 14.d, e, or f) GCFA Number Church Name Mailing Address Date Founded BLUE RIDGE DISTRICT 289143 Haywood Street Congregation PO Box 2982, Asheville, NC 28802 07/01/09 METRO DISTRICT 288946 Greater Vision 11901 Eastfield Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 07/01/03 288013 Inclusion Community 291 McKendree Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117 07/01/12 288070 Journey PO Box 811, Kannapolis, NC 28082 06/09/13 288126 Reactivate Church PO Box 5622, Charlotte, NC 28299 07/01/15 289132 Sanctuary 11301 Granite St, Charlotte, NC 28273 07/01/07 288137 The Connecting Road PO Box 5622, Charlotte, NC 28299 07/01/17 NORTHERN PIEDMONT DISTRICT 288148 NP New Start (Greensboro) PO Box 4523, Greensboro, NC 27408 07/01/17 289052 Immanuel 1417 Glenwood Ave, Greensboro, NC 27403 07/01/06 YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT 288081 New Story 1401 Trade Mart Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 07/01/13 162 Western North Carolina Conference b) Organized or continued as Mission Congregations (¶259,1-4, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.d, e, or f) GCFA Number Church Name Mailing Address Date Founded METRO DISTRICT 292106 First Hmong Mission 9724 Hood Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215 12/04/94 288957 Ghana Community Mission 5300 Old Dowd Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208 07/01/03 004851 Opportunity House Mission 72 Corban Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28025 07/01/16 291716 South Tryon Community Mission 2516 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28203 07/01/01 NORTHERN PIEDMONT DISTRICT 295348 Rankin Memorial 314 Barker Ave, High Point, NC 27262 01/01/15 296081 Vida Nueva 308 S Glenn St, Stoneville, NC 27048 12/12/93 295383 Ward Street Mission 1619 W Ward Ave, High Point, NC 27260 06/11/05 UWHARRIE DISTRICT 301931 Adonai Mission 819 Woodcrest Dr, Asheboro, NC 27203 10/21/01 c) Organized or continued Satellite congregations (¶247.22, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.a, b, d, or e) Parent Church Satellite Congregation Mailing Address APPALACHIAN DISTRICT Boone King Street Church 471 New Market Blvd, Boone, NC 28607 Boone Blackburn’s Chapel Campus 3986 Todd Railroad Grade Rd, Todd, NC 28684 CATAWBA VALLEY DISTRICT Christ (Hickory) Fairgrove Campus 1800 Fairgrove Church Rd SE, Conover, NC 28613 Christ (Hickory) Lincolnton Campus 133 Eagle Nest Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092 Christ (Hickory) Northside Campus 3750 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601 Christ (Hickory) Statesville Campus 2172 Wilkesboro Hwy, Statesville, NC 28625 METRO DISTRICT Assurance Connections Campus 9700 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 Central (Concord) Online Campus 30 Union St N, Concord, NC 28025 Good Shepherd Zoar Campus 13611 Zoar Rd, Charlotte, NC 28278 Mill Grove Sun Valley Campus 3207 Wesley Chapel-Stouts Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28110 Providence St. John’s Campus 4305 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205 Weddington Bond’s Grove Campus 8215 Bonds Grove Church Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Weddington Marvin Campus 9914 New Town Rd, Marvin, NC 28173 Weddington Monroe Campus 520 Engleside Rd, Monroe, NC 28110 SMOKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT First (Hayesville) Sweetwater Campus PO Box 85, Hayesville, NC 28904 YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT New Story Waughtown Outpost 1024 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem, NC 27107 New Story West End Campus 1001 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 d) Organized as Chartered (¶259.5-10, continue to list here until listed in questions 14.e or f) GCFA Number Church Name Mailing Address Date Chartered YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT 288092 G3 (Winston Salem) 3543 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 07/01/17 e) Merged (¶¶2546, 2547) Name of First Church and Name of Second Church and Name of Merged Church and Date Merged GCFA Number GCFA Number GCFA Number (1) United Methodist with United Methodist...... None (2) Other mergers (indicate denomination)...... None f) Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2549) (State which for each church listed.) GCFA Number or Church Name or Location Date Closed Parent Church Satellite Congregation (1) New Church Start (¶259.2,3)...... None (2) Mission Congregation (¶259.1a)...... None (3) Satellite Congregation YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT Mount Tabor G3 (Winston Salem) Winston-Salem, NC 06/30/17 chartered as station (4) Chartered Local Church (¶259.5) APPALACHIAN DISTRICT 967881 Burgess Chapel* Granite Falls, NC 07/17/16 discontinued and declared abandoned * cabinet resolutions, page 151, 2016 Journal 288046 Green Valley Creston, NC 06/30/17 discontinued and declared abandoned 300105 Rhodhiss Rhodhiss, NC 06/30/17 discontinued and declared abandoned 297325 Vance Memorial Newland, NC 06/30/17 discontinued and declared abandoned BLUE RIDGE DISTRICT 290940 Laurel Hill Candler, NC 11/01/16 discontinued and declared abandoned CATAWBA VALLEY DISTRICT 293841 McAdenville McAdenville, NC 06/30/17 discontinued and declared abandoned METRO DISTRICT 292196 Hebron Monroe, NC 12/30/16 discontinued and declared abandoned NORTHERN PIEDMONT DISTRICT 294743 Bessemer Greensboro, NC 01/31/17 discontinued and declared abandoned 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 163 UWHARRIE DISTRICT 292312 Savannah Lilesville, NC 10/31/16 discontinued and property reverted to donor family 289074 The Village Church, Misenheimer, NC 06/30/17 discontinued Pfeiffer University g) Relocated and to what address GCFA Number Church Name Mailing Address Physical Location Date Relocated ...... None h) Changed name of church? (Example: “First” to “Trinity”) GCFA Number Former Name New Name Address ...... None i) Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 260)? GCFA Number Name Membership Sending Conference ...... None j) What cooperative parishes in structured forms have been established? (¶206) GCFA Number Parish Name Charge Name Church Name ...... None k) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? Berry Temple (Blue Ridge District) is no longer a federated Ecumenical Shared Ministry with Calvary Presbyterian (PCUSA). 15. Are there Ecumenical Shared Ministries in the conference? (¶207, 208) District GCFA Number Name Other Denomination(s) a) Federated church...... None b) Union Church BLUE RIDGE 291374 Pleasant Grove (Weaverville) Baptist, Presbyterian YADKIN VALLEY 303850 Danbury Community Chapel Presbyterian c) Merged Church...... None d) Yoked Parish...... None 16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines (please list the GCFA Number beside church name)? Effective Date New Charge Name Churches in Charge GCFA Old Charge Name APPALACHIAN DISTRICT 07/17/16 Green Hill - Beaver Creek Beaver Creek (Ferguson) 967777 Green Hill - Beaver Creek - Burgess Chapel 07/17/16 Green Hill - Beaver Creek Green Hill (Lenoir) 967994 Green Hill - Beaver Creek - Burgess Chapel 07/01/17 Creston (Creston) Creston (Creston) 288024 Creston - Green Valley Charge 07/01/17 First (Granite Falls) (becomes station) First (Granite Falls) 299701 First (Granite Falls) - Rhodhiss 07/01/17 Little Laurel - Pleasant Valley - Sutherland Little Laurel (Creston) 288068 Creston - Green Valley Charge 07/01/17 Little Laurel - Pleasant Valley - Sutherland Pleasant Valley (Boone) 297451 New River Charge 07/01/17 Little Laurel - Pleasant Valley - Sutherland Sutherland (Creston) 288241 Creston - Green Valley Charge 07/01/17 New River Charge Calvary (Fleetwood) 288797 New River Charge 07/01/17 New River Charge Zion (Todd) 288811 New River Charge 07/01/17 Toe Valley Charge (Mount Zion - Pine Grove) Mount Zion (Spruce Pine) 297336 Toe Valley Charge 07/01/17 Toe Valley Charge (Mount Zion - Pine Grove) Pine Grove (Spruce Pine) 297314 Toe Valley Charge BLUE RIDGE DISTRICT 11/01/16 Mitchell-Yancey Parish: Bakersville Bakersville 296308 Mitchell-Yancey (Bakersville, Deyton Bend, Red Hill) 11/01/16 Mitchell-Yancey Parish: Red Hill - Deyton Bend Deyton Bend 296957 Mitchell-Yancey (Bakersville, Deyton Bend, Red Hill) 11/01/16 Mitchell-Yancey Parish: Red Hill - Deyton Bend Red Hill 296981 Mitchell-Yancey (Bakersville, Deyton Bend, Red Hill) 03/01/17 Pleasant Grove (becomes station) Pleasant Grove (Forest City) 296480 Wells Spring - Pleasant Grove 03/01/17 Wells Spring (becomes station) Wells Spring (Forest City) 967711 Wells Spring - Pleasant Grove 164 Western North Carolina Conference Effective Date New Charge Name Churches in Charge GCFA Old Charge Name 07/01/17 Mitchell-Yancey (Bakersville, Deyton Bend, Red Hill) Bakersville 296308 Mitchell-Yancey Parish: Bakersville 07/01/17 Mitchell-Yancey (Bakersville, Deyton Bend, Red Hill) Deyton Bend 296957 Mitchell-Yancey Parish: Red Hill - Deyton Bend 07/01/17 Mitchell-Yancey (Bakersville, Deyton Bend, Red Hill) Red Hill 296981 Mitchell-Yancey Parish: Red Hill - Deyton Bend 07/01/17 Trinity - Berry Temple Berry Temple (Asheville) 967686 Berry Temple (formerly federated) 07/01/17 Trinity - Berry Temple Trinity (Asheville) 290448 Trinity (Asheville) CATAWBA VALLEY DISTRICT 01/01/17 Lander's Chapel (Lincolnton) (becomes station) Lander's Chapel (Lincolnton) 293750 Lander's Chapel - Puett 01/01/17 Puett (Dallas) (becomes station) Puett (Dallas) 293635 Lander's Chapel - Puett 07/01/17 Covenant (Gastonia) (becomes station) Covenant (Gastonia) 293646 Covenant - Trinity 07/01/17 Lander's Chapel (Lincolnton) - Myrtle (Gastonia) Lander's Chapel (Lincolnton) 293750 Lander's Chapel (Lincolnton) 07/01/17 Lander's Chapel (Lincolnton) - Myrtle (Gastonia) Myrtle (Gastonia) 293588 Myrtle (Gastonia) 07/01/17 Trinity (Gastonia) (becomes station) Trinity (Gastonia) 293624 Covenant - Trinity METRO DISTRICT 07/01/17 Huntersville - Reactivate Huntersville 292265 Huntersville 07/01/17 Huntersville - Reactivate Reactivate Church 288126 Reactivate Church 07/01/17 Inclusion Community - The Vine The Vine (Charlotte) 291864 The Vine 07/01/17 Inclusion Community (Mooresville) - The Vine (Charlotte) Inclusion Community 288013 McKendree - Inclusion Community (Mooresville) 07/01/17 McKendree (becomes station) McKendree (Mooresville) 299927 McKendree - Inclusion Community NORTHERN PIEDMONT DISTRICT 07/01/17 Fairview (Trinity) - Welch Memorial (High Point) Fairview (Trinity) 301097 Fairview (Trinity) 07/01/17 Fairview (Trinity) - Welch Memorial (High Point) Welch Memorial (High Point) 295406 Level Cross - Welch Memorial 07/01/17 Lee's Chapel - Carraway (Greensboro) Carraway (Greensboro) 294801 Carraway (Greensboro) 07/01/17 Lee's Chapel - Carraway (Greensboro) Lee's Chapel (Greensboro) 295508 Lee's Chapel (Greensboro) 07/01/17 Level Cross (becomes station) Level Cross (Randleman) 301714 Level Cross - Welch Memorial 07/01/17 Matthews Chapel (becomes station) Matthews Chapel (Stoneville) 296068 Matthews Chapel - Mayodan 07/01/17 Mayodan (becomes station) Mayodan 295543 Matthews Chapel - Mayodan 07/01/17 St. Mary's (becomes station, moves from NP to YV) St. Mary's (Walnut Cove) 968588 Hayes Chapel - St. Mary's 07/01/17 St. Stephen's - Hayes Chapel Hayes Chapel (Madison) 968362 Hayes Chapel - St. Mary's 07/01/17 St. Stephen's - Hayes Chapel St. Stephen's (Madison) 968156 St. Stephen's (Madison) SMOKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT 07/01/17 Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford's Chapel Hickory Stand 303006 Hickory Stand - Oak Forest 07/01/17 Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford's Chapel Ledford's Chapel 302992 Ledford's Chapel 07/01/17 Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford's Chapel Oak Forest 303017 Hickory Stand - Oak Forest 07/01/17 South Macon Charge (name change only) Asbury (Otto) 303063 Asbury - Dryman's Chapel 07/01/17 South Macon Charge (name change only) Dryman's Chapel 302946 Asbury - Dryman's Chapel 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 165

UWHARRIE DISTRICT 09/15/16 Cotton Grove (becomes station) Cotton Grove (Lexington) 300903 Cotton Grove - Wesley Heights 09/15/16 Wesley Heights (becomes station) Wesley Heights (Lexington) 301315 Cotton Grove - Wesley Heights 11/01/16 Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet) Forestville (Lilesville) 292232 Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet, Savannah) 11/01/16 Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet) Lilesville (Lilesville) 292301 Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet, Savannah) 11/01/16 Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet) Olivet (Lilesville) 292378 Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet, Savannah) 07/01/17 Bethlehem (becomes station) Bethlehem (Gold Hill) 298570 Gold Hill - Bethlehem - Zion 07/01/17 Clarksbury (Thomasville) - Cotton Grove (Lexington) Clarksbury (Thomasville) 300812 Clarksbury (Thomasville) 07/01/17 Clarksbury (Thomasville) - Cotton Grove (Lexington) Cotton Grove (Lexington) 300903 Cotton Grove (Lexington) 07/01/17 Gold Hill - Zion (Gold Hill) Gold Hill 298502 Gold Hill - Bethlehem - Zion 07/01/17 Gold Hill - Zion (Gold Hill) Zion (Gold Hill) 298615 Gold Hill - Bethlehem - Zion 07/01/17 Love's Chapel (becomes station) Love's Chapel (Stanfield) 289245 Love's Chapel - Oakboro 07/01/17 Oakboro (becomes station) Oakboro 298876 Love's Chapel - Oakboro 07/01/17 St. Stephen (becomes station, moves from YV to UW) St. Stephen (Lexington) 968134 Central (Thomasville) - St. Stephen (Lexington) YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT 07/01/17 Asbury (becomes station) Asbury (Hamptonville) 297963 Asbury - Hanes Grove 07/01/17 Bethel (Mocksville) - Cooleemee Bethel (Mocksville) 301417 Bethel (Mocksville) 07/01/17 Bethel (Mocksville) - Cooleemee Cooleemee 300880 Cooleemee (Mocksville) 07/01/17 Bethel (Winston-Salem) (becomes station) Bethel (Winston-Salem) 303438 Bethel (Winston-Salem) - Centenary (Clemmons) 07/01/17 Centenary (Clemmons) (becomes station) Centenary (Clemmons) 304284 Bethel (Winston-Salem) - Centenary (Clemmons) 07/01/17 Central (Thomasville) (becomes station) Central (Thomasville) 968236 Central (Thomasville) - St. Stephen (Lexington) 07/01/17 Hanes Grove - Longtown Hanes Grove (Hamptonville) 297928 Asbury - Hanes Grove 07/01/17 Hanes Grove - Longtown Longtown (Yadkinville) 297941 Longtown 07/01/17 Pine Woods - Johnsontown Johnsontown 301997 West End - Johnsontown 07/01/17 Pine Woods - Johnsontown Pine Woods 301601 Pine Woods (Thomasville) 07/01/17 St. Mary's (becomes station, moves from NP to YV) St. Mary's (Walnut Cove) 968588 Hayes Chapel - St. Mary's 07/01/17 St. Stephen (becomes station, moves from YV to UW) St. Stephen (Lexington) 968134 Central (Thomasville) - St. Stephen (Lexington) 07/01/17 West End (becomes station) West End 302024 West End - Johnsontown PART II. PERTAINING TO ORDAINED AND LICENSED CLERGY (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, 605.7)? The character and conference relations of all clergy members have been reviewed by the Cabinet and Board of Ordained Ministry, and those clergy found to be in good standing are approved for annual appointment. Any clergy whose character or conference relations are in question are being reviewed by appropriate bodies as defined by the Discipline. 18. Who constitute: a) The Administrative Review Committee (¶636)? (v) Saxon Scarborough, Carol Williams-Gilbert; Alternates: Kirk Hatherly, Clyde Penry b) The Conference Relations Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶635.1d)? Matthew Burton, Dennis Carroll, Bev Coppley, Sam Moore, Lonnie Pittman, Lori Wilson 166 Western North Carolina Conference

c) The Committee on Investigation (¶2703) Clergy: Morris Brown, Donnell FitzJefferies, Naomi King, Charlotte Brendel; Laity: Jesse Caldwell, Torry Pinter, Ann Ballard; Clergy Alternates: Gary Royals, Paul Milton, Patricia Pegram; Laity Alternates: Margaret Cox, Ray McKesson, Sally Kirby Turner; Diaconal Ministers: Mark Christy, Michael Dougherty, Sandra McGarrah. 19. Who are the certified candidates (¶¶ 310, 313, 314) (NOTE: Everyone who wants to become an LP, PE, or PD must first become a certified candidate.) a) Who are currently certified as candidates for ordained or licensed ministry? District Name Certification Date District Name Certification Date ME Benjamin B. Adarkwah ...... 12/19/16 ME Thomasina S. Lackey ...... 12/17/13 YV Rebecca A. Allis ...... 11/10/11 UW Amy D. Lambert ...... 04/10/17 ME Roxane K. Almond ...... 12/17/03 AP Randy G. Lankford ...... 04/05/16 ME Mary C. Asbury ...... 04/06/16 YV Keith R. Lawson ...... 04/04/17 ME Steven M. Ashby ...... 04/06/16 ME Gregory R. Little ...... 04/09/13 CV Michael F. Austin...... 04/03/17 UW David W. Lowe...... 04/10/17 ME Ian P. Bailey ...... 04/06/16 AP Dustin M. Mailman ...... 04/05/16 SM Andrew D. Baten ...... 12/19/16 NP Mary M. Martin ...... 04/08/14 UW Coy D. Blackman* ...... 02/01/14 ME Daniel Meyer...... 05/03/11 NP Katherine E. Blaylock ...... 12/20/16 BR Bryan J. Mitchell ...... 04/07/16 SM Ashley L. Boaeuf ...... 04/08/14 UW Andrea C. Mohammad ...... 12/20/16 AP Kacey K. Bradley* ...... 10/04/11 YV Linda D. Moore ...... 04/04/17 ME Bailey D. Brislin ...... 04/03/17 ME Dishawn T. Muldrow ...... 12/15/15 NP Alease Brown ...... 12/16/15 NP Vincent P. Murphy ...... 12/20/16 CV Peter L. Brown AP M. Tracy Nichols ...... 05/04/11 from New York Conf...... 01/31/17 ME Santosh Niroula ...... 12/19/16 NP Anna N. Bundy ...... 04/04/17 YV Drew T. Nix ...... 04/04/17 CV Timothy J. Byrd ...... 12/15/14 BR Evelyn B. Owen-Patterson ...... 04/04/17 UW Tangela M. Cameron ...... 12/05/11 NP Christy L. Oxendine ...... 12/18/13 YV K. Abigail Carter Stanton ...... 12/16/14 ME Felix Perez-Alvarez ...... 04/06/17 CV Luke P. Christy ...... 12/15/14 ME B. Christopher Powell ...... 04/07/14 CV George M. Coates...... 12/18/13 NP Joseph Precht ME W. Jay Cobb Jr...... 04/08/14 from Florida Conf...... 12/19/16 ME David E. Cochran II...... 12/19/16 NP Presley A. Pruitt ...... 12/20/16 ME Casey C. Crimmins ...... 12/19/16 YV Cindy L. Ramirez ...... 12/14/15 AP Donna R. Dalton ...... 12/15/14 AP Robert C. Ritchie ...... 04/05/16 ME Charles S. DiRico Jr...... 12/16/13 YV Emily L. Rivers ...... 04/04/17 NP Darryl E. Donnell Jr...... 04/07/15 ME Abigail Thomas Robertson ...... 04/08/13 ME Blamo L. Dueh ...... 04/09/13 ME Linell Robinson Jr...... 12/19/16 YV Wesley T. Durrell Jr...... 04/04/17 YV Camille Z. Roddy ...... 04/07/15 ME Zachary B. Erwin ...... 12/15/15 ME Hunter H. Ross ...... 04/08/14 ME Sarah P. Fisher ...... 04/03/17 ME Courtney Sanford ...... 12/19/16 AP Stephen L. Fitch ...... 04/05/16 ME J. Bailey Sanford ...... 04/03/17 ME Sherry J. Frerichs ...... 04/06/00 BR David W. Schnitzer ...... 02/22/11 ME Mary E. Gaston ...... 12/15/15 ME Katherine E. Sherrill ...... 12/19/16 ME Jared Ginsburg ...... 12/19/16 YV Brennan C. [Bo] Sink ...... 12/16/14 ME N. Evelyn Gomez-Perez ...... 04/03/17 CV W. Blake Smarr ...... 04/05/16 YV Christopher T. Grimmett ...... 04/08/13 YV Megan L. Snider YV Stacy J. Guinto-Salinas ...... 12/16/14 from Mississippi Conf...... 04/04/17 NP Bridgett G. Hall ...... 04/05/16 ME Gary T. Sowell ...... 12/16/14 NP Quinten M. Hall-Lochmann Van Bennekom...... 04/07/15 CV Kimberly L. Stone NP Celeste A. Handy...... 04/07/15 from North Carolina Conf...... 02/21/08 BR Rachel E. Hanna ...... 04/20/15 BR Shonnie L. Streder ...... 02/02/17 ME Douglas S. Harr ...... 12/17/12 CV Kristen M. Surratt ...... 12/20/16 YV Kara E. Harvey ...... 04/07/16 ME David P. Taylor ...... 04/03/17 BR Ann L. Henderson ...... 12/14/15 UW Joshua A. Tester ...... 12/15/14 ME Tou-Chao Her* ...... 01/19/06 ME Tina O. Thompson ...... 12/17/13 YV Darren H. Hickerson SM Stephanie D. Thompson from North Carolina Conf...... 04/04/17 from Western Pennsylvania...... 04/04/17 BR Evan W. Hill ...... 04/20/15 AP Veronica L. Timbers ...... 12/18/13 AP Emily G. Hincher ...... 04/05/16 ME Jose O. Torres ...... 04/03/17 YV Joseph T. Hout ...... 04/04/17 UW Michael K. Turner ...... 12/19/13 YV Lisa A. Huffman ...... 04/07/15 CV Charmaigne Van Rooyen ...... 12/17/13 UW L. Dawn Jenkins ...... 12/20/16 AP Phyllis B. VanHoy ...... 04/05/16 NP Cody W. Johnsen ...... 04/04/17 ME Horace W. [Duke] Walker ...... 12/16/04 NP Matthew T. Johnson ...... 04/05/16 ME Natalie C. Whitley ...... 05/09/11 BR Tiffany B. Jones ...... 04/07/16 CV Nicola W. Withers ...... 12/14/15 ME Fomba Karva ...... 04/08/14 CV Kathy H. Wood ...... 04/05/16 NP Amanda L. Kidd ...... 12/20/16 NP Patricia M. Wright ...... 12/18/13 YV Jayne L. Koeslin Radionov...... 04/10/14 CV Robert Kropiwnicki ...... 04/03/17 *The dCOMs have not met with these candidates in the past year. ME Kevin D. Kurtz ...... 12/19/16 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 167 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.) Name Date Transferred Receiving Conference Megan Biggers Blanchard 08/04/16 Baltimore-Washington Donna Coon Cobb 08/02/16 Alabama-West Florida Paul Andrew Hammond 12/20/16 North Carolina Timothy Lane Holmes 12/19/16 North Carolina Larry Scott King 05/08/17 South Carolina Leo Wesley Roy 04/10/17 South Carolina H. Daniel Sullivan 12/05/16 South Carolina Houa Vang 07/01/16 Wisconsin c) Who have been discontinued as certified candidates for licensed or ordained ministry? Name Date Discontinued Action District Barbara Dees Bellamy 04/06/17 at her request BR Megan Biggers Blanchard 08/04/16 at her request ME Darryl Edward Brown 04/03/17 by dCOM action ME Timothy Douglas Buckner 05/16/17 at his request BR James Leslie Burroughs, III 04/12/17 by dCOM action UW Donna Coon Cobb 06/13/17 at her request SM Jennifer Carol Cobb 04/03/17 at her request ME Marcia Kay Lyles Conston 04/03/17 by dCOM action ME Clyde Darrin Everhart 04/04/17 by dCOM action UW Susanne Marie Crouse 04/03/17 at her request UW Paul Andrew Hammond 12/20/16 at his request SM Jeffrey Scott Harlow 06/30/17 at his request YV Yvonne Naomi Cody Hechler 07/01/16 at her request UW Timothy Holmes 12/19/16 at his request AP Eric Lee Hunt 03/29/17 by dCOM action NP Johnelle Hutchinson 03/01/17 by dCOM action YV Larry Scott King 05/08/17 at his request UW Anna Elizabeth Lawrence 04/10/17 at her request CV Randall Scott Manser 12/19/16 by dCOM action YV Brian Michael Mateer 04/03/17 at his request ME Kelly Ellen McRell 04/03/17 by dCOM action ME Logan Derek Miller 04/03/17 by dCOM action CV Elizabeth Meddford Montgomery 04/04/17 by dCOM action NP Duncan Andrew Overrein 04/04/17 by dCOM action AP Dawn Butler Revere 04/03/17 at her request ME Leo Wesley Roy 04/10/17 at his request UW James Gregory Stackable 05/16/17 by dCOM action BR Debra Sue Staley 04/04/17 at her request NP Heyward Daniel Sullivan 12/05/16 at his request ME Dennis Wayne Tomlinson 05/16/17 by dCOM action BR Houa Vang 07/01/16 at his request ME Wesley Gregg Walker 08/23/16 at his request ME Shawn Orlando Williams 01/30/17 by dCOM action ME (Note: Once a candidate is appointed as FL or PL, They are no longer listed as a certified candidate (except the first year they are appointed when they would need to be listed in 19 and in 20 or 21). Students appointed as Local Pastors (¶318.3) are the only people who are allowed to be listed as a candidate in one conference while being listed as an LP in a different conference. Par.318.3 stipulates that students appointed as local pastors can serve in either a full or part-time capacity.) 20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now appointed? (3/4v) (¶315 —Indicate for each person the year the license was approved.) Name Year Licensed District George Marcell Coates 2014 CV Carolyn Susan Donahue-Sears 2011 CV Sherry June Breedlove Frerichs 2001 ME Christopher Tyler Grimmett 2016 YV Daniel Joseph Meyer 2011 ME 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)? (3/4 v) PLEASE NOTE: Persons on this list must receive an episcopal appointment. a) Full-time local pastors? (¶318.1) Name Year Licensed Years Completed with Course of Study Cole Darren Altizer* 2016 M.Div. Candler School of Theology (Emory) Kenneth Richard Anderson* 2002 COS graduate 2008 Alexis Wendell Anthony* 1996 COS graduate 2002 Rocio del Carmen Avila-Ramirez 2016 Attending Wesley for BGTS Edgar Lee Armfield* 1995 COS graduate 2003 Joshua Hackney Barnes* 2013 M.Div Duke Divinity School Teresa Ramsey Blanton* 2007 COS graduate 2011 David LaRay Bradley* 2011 M.Div. Erskine Theological Seminary 168 Western North Carolina Conference

Name (Full-Time Local Pastors) Year Licensed Years Completed with Course of Study Jackie Carroll Bridges, Jr.* 1996 COS graduate 2009 Robert Dean Brooks* 2002 COS graduate 2013 Peter Lawrence Brown 2017 Local license studies 2017 Thaddeus Dana Brown 2012 Attending Hood Theological Seminary Richard William Buffkin* 2009 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Jody Boone Campbell* 2009 COS graduate 2011 Christopher Shawn Campbell 2003 Completed 14 COS courses Edward Kern Carter* 2000 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Stanley Lamar Champion 2001 Local license studies 2001 (medical leave) Richard Lee Cloninger* 2007 COS graduate 2016 Jesse James Clubb, Jr.* 1999 COS graduate 2011 Garrett Joseph Collins* 2017 M. Div. Duke Divinity School Vernon Gresham Collins 2011 Attending United Theological Seminary Chad William Cozad 2014 Local license studies 2014 Sharad Hasseini Creasman* 2009 M.Div. ITC/Gammon Theological Seminary Casey Curtis Crimmins 2017 Local license studies 2017 Charles Hicks Curtis* 2012 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Marcus Lawrence Dodson* 2007 M.Div. Southeastern Baptist Seminary Kelly Renee Dotson* 2013 M.Div. Candler School of Theology (Emory) Lee Arnold Eggers* 2004 COS graduate 2009 Gary Lyon Elrod* 2003 COS graduate 2009 Brian Adams Elwell* 2017 M.Div. Duke Divinity School Holly Dawn Evensen* 2014 M.Div. Candler School of Theology (Emory) Jennifer Lee Forrester 2015 Completed 6 COS courses Gary Ray Fulker* 2002 M. Div. Asbury Theological Seminary Gaetona Danielle Hammett* 2001 COS graduate 2015 Samuel Todd Harris* 2017 M. Div. Duke Divinity School James Thomas Hart II 2014 Attending Hood Theological Seminary Ronald Eugene Hartman* 2004 COS graduate 2011 Mary Tucker Hatley* 2004 COS graduate 2010 Glenda Deneen Hayner 2009 Completed 11 COS courses Andrew Teague Hellams* 2012 M.Div. Candler School of Theology (Emory) James Eric Hill 2015 Completed 4 COS courses Jacob George “Tripp” Hord III 2016 Attending Union Theological Seminary Joseph Thomas Hout 2017 Local license studies 2017 John Franklin Howard, Jr.* 2016 M.Div. Duke Divinity School Judith Fitzgerald Hunt* 2006 M.Div. Gordon-Conwell Seminary Amy Beth Hutchison* 2014 M.Div. Candler School of Theology (Emory) Jeffrey Robert Insley 2017 Attending Wesley Theological Seminary BGTS Jeremiah Lemuel Johnson* 2013 M.Div. Duke Divinity School James Calvin King* 1996 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Wanda Helms Lancaster* 2004 COS graduate 2009 Timothy Alan Lee 2015 Completed 4 COS courses Michael Scott Lee* 2007 M.Div. equivalent Eric Wayne Lineberry* 2010 COS graduate 2015 Joel Garth Locklear* 1996 M. Div. Claremont School of Theology Patrick Anthony Marion* 2005 COS graduate 2010 Wayne Allen Marsh, Jr.* 2004 COS graduate 2010 (medical leave) James Russell Mathews* 2016 M.Div. Union Theological Seminary Caitlin Murray McAlhany* 2017 M.Div. Duke 2017 Stephen Walter Miller* 2001 COS graduate 2007 Luke Arthur Mitchell 2014 Completed 15 COS courses Rickey Dale Mitchell* 2001 COS graduate 2006 Emmanuel Shanka Morris* 2001 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Sue Anne Barrett Morris* 2004 COS graduate 2009 Cynthia Worley Nanney* 2014 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Matthew Alan Nichols* 2016 M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary Roldan de Jesus Flores Norona* 2012 COS graduate 2016 James Edward Padgett* 2016 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary John Charles Pillsbury* 2004 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Timothy Gregg Plott* 2016 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Joseph Thomas Precht 2017 Local license studies 2017 James Oakley Prichard, Jr.* 2001 COS graduate 2006 Cassandra Renee Rawls 2017 Local license studies 2017 Richard Stephen Routh 2016 Local license studies 2016 Selena Levens Scott* 2012 COS graduate 2014 Paul Arthur Sears* 2008 M.Div. Iliff School of Theology (medical leave) Keith McClelland Sherrill 2016 Completed 1 COS course Cynthia Johnson Spicer* 2013 M.Div. Duke Divinity School Jacquelyn Sue Hovis Taylor* 2006 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Donald Ray Thomas, Jr.* 2011 COS graduate 2014 Bradley Allen Thompson* 2008 COS graduate 2010 Stephanie Dunham Thompson* 2017 COS graduate 2012 Caitlin Margaret Tremper* 2017 M.Div. Duke Divinity School 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 169 Davi Lou Trotti 2016 Attending Wesley for BGTS Mary Catherine Haynes Turman* 2005 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary Jeane Sumpter Walker* 2005 M.Div. Duke Divinity School (medical leave) Margaret Russell Wannemacher* 2006 COS graduate 2011 Bryan Allen Wilson* 2015 M.Div. Duke Divinity School b) Part-time local pastors? (¶318.2) (fraction of full-time in one-quarter increments) Name Year Licensed Years Completed with Course of Study Fraction to be served Benjamin B. Adarkwah 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Candido Albino* 2001 COS graduate 2016 1/4 Lawana Cooper Almond 2013 Completed 3 COS courses 1/4 Dennis Allen Ammons 2014 Completed 6 COS courses 1/2 Kimberly Brittain Baker 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/2 Joe Edward Barbee 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/4 Roberta Jane Berry 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Clark Gary Boyd 2014 Local license studies 2014 1/2 Perry James Bradshaw* 2001 COS graduate 2009 1/2 Glenda McShane Bramlet * 1999 COS graduate 2004 3/4 Brian Dale Braunschweiger* 2015 M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary 1/2 Robert Howard Briggs* 2008 COS graduate 2014 1/4 Marsha Sue Bristow 2011 Attending Union Theological Seminary 1/4 Claude William Brooks 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/2 Dennis Odell Burleson* 2006 COS graduate 2012 1/2 Erin Elizabeth Burleson 2017 Local License Studies 2017 3/4 Robert Dale Burr Sr. 2003 Completed 8 COS courses 1/2 Larry Rodney Burton 2013 Completed 13 COS courses 1/2 Donna Lynn Butler 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/2 James Edward Butler 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/2 Dennis Wayne Cameron* 1986 COS graduate 1998 1/2 Bobby Joe Chaney 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/4 Elizabeth Lynn Chaney 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/4 Mark Wayne Clark* 2004 COS graduate 2013 1/4 Robert Montgomery Clark 2015 Local license studies 2015 1/2 Derek Coburn Cline* 2013 COS graduate 2015 1/2 Rick Lane Cobb 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/2 Gregory Keith Collins 2007 Completed 14 COS courses 3/4 Deborah Via Connelly 2014 Completed 3 COS courses 1/4 Ronnie Davis Cooper* 2003 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 Susan Marie Cronk 2012 Completed 16 COS courses 1/2 David Leslie Crunkleton* 1996 COS graduate 2011 1/2 George Michael Davis* 2004 COS graduate 2015 1/2 Scott Kevin Davis 2013 Completed 5 COS courses 1/2 Deborah Demorest* 2005 M. Div. Erskine 1/2 Ronnie Eugene Dry 2013 Local license studies 2013 1/2 Aaron Thomas Duncan 2017 Local license studies 2013 1/2 Wesley Turner Durrell 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Edward Leonard Evans Jr. 2011 Attending Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 Sarah Pierce Fisher 2017 Local license studies 2017 3/4 Timothy Edward Fitzgerald* 2004 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 Amy White Forga 2014 Completed 1 COS course 1/2 George Hobart Friddle Jr.* 2005 COS graduate 2012 1/2 Dennis Lee Gray 2014 Completed 6 COS courses 1/2 David Lynn Green 2014 Completed 3 COS courses 1/2 James Irvin Groome* 2010 COS graduate 2016 3/4 Gerald Clell Hagler* 2014 COS graduate 2008 1/4 Jolynn Bullard Halstead 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/2 Michael Bryan Harrill, Jr.* 2000 COS graduate 2009 1/2 Alanda Ballard Harris* 2002 COS graduate 2007 1/2 Vincent Allan Harris* 2014 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/4 David Bruce Hatley* 2001 COS graduate 2015 1/4 Tyler Gray Hege 2014 Local license studies 2014 1/2 Theodore Adams Henry 2012 Completed 15 COS courses 1/2 Betty Lee Hagaman Henson* 2001 COS graduate 2005 1/2 Darren Howard Martin Hickerson 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Ronald Burrell Hinson 2015 Local license studies 2015 1/2 Jodi Lee Hopkins* 2016 M.Div. Asbury Theological Seminary 1/2 Guinnell Carroll Hunter* 2003 COS graduate 2010 1/4 Bahekelwa S. Imatha 2015 Attending Union Theological Seminary 1/2 Thomas Edison Ingalls 2015 Local license studies 2015 1/2 Tamara McDowell Ingram* 2014 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/4 Dustin Drew James* 2009 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 Robin Brent Johnson* 2017 M.Div. Candler School of Theology (Emory) 3/4 Thomas Herman Jones 2006 Completed 20 COS courses 1/2 Trent Lee Jones 2014 Local license studies 2014 1/2 Barbara Lynn Gammons Jordan 2011 Completed 9 COS courses 1/4 Marsha Calleen Eades Joyner* 2000 COS graduate 2011 1/2 170 Western North Carolina Conference

Name (Part-Time Local Pastors) Year Licensed Years Completed with Course of Study Fraction to be served James Daniel Keen 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/2 Marjory Kay Wilson Kiess* 2003 M.Div. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary 1/2 Raymond Brian Kiess* 2003 M.Div. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary 1/4 Robert Lee Kimrey III 2014 Local license studies 2014 1/2 Emily Danahey Kroeger* 2010 M.Div. Duke Divinity School 1/4 Robert Kropiwnicki 2017 Local license studies 2017 3/4 Steven Boyd Kurt 2015 Attending Union Theological Seminary 1/4 Kevin Douglas Kurtz 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Eric Earl Lanier Jr.* 2007 M.Div. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary 1/4 Keith Randall Lawson 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Louise Davidson Learson* 2012 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 Sherise Porter Lindsay 2013 Local license studies 2013 1/4 David Wayne Lowe 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Warren Jack Lunsford 2015 Completed 8 COS courses 1/2 Roxanne Marie Marterre 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/2 Jeffrey Lawrence Martin* 2003 M.Div. Duke Divinity School 1/2 Beverly May Maulden 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/4 Kyle Dean McCain, Sr. 2011 Completed 9 COS courses 1/2 James Phillip McCall 2003 Completed 12 COS courses 1/4 John Timothy McConnell* 2001 COS graduate 2009 1/2 Alexander McCorkle* 2006 COS graduate 2016 1/4 George Richard McCranie 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/2 James Stanley McCrary* 1999 COS graduate 2004 1/4 Noah Woodrow McGee III 2013 Attending Asbury Theological Seminary 1/2 Mark Erle McRacken 2015 Local license studies 2015 1/4 Duane Everette Melton* 2006 COS graduate 2012 1/2 Brandon Kewan Miles 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/4 Joe Daniel Moore 2012 Completed 9 COS courses 1/4 Linda Dale Moore 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Lisa Diana Moore 2008 Attending Hood Theological Seminary 1/4 Samuel Arsaveus Moore 2015 Attending Duke Divinity School 1/4 Bruce Edward Morasco 2009 Completed 14 COS courses 3/4 Jamie Brian Mosteller 2015 Attending Asbury Theological Seminary 3/4 Vincent Paul Murphy 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/2 Santosh Niroula 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Dori Vivien Noble 2015 Local license studies 2015 1/4 Marcia Lynette Oliver* 2014 M.Div. Shaw University 1/4 Jennifer Read Orr 2017 Attending Wesley for BGTS 1/2 Evelyn Barton Owen-Patterson 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/2 Tony Glenn Owens* 2006 COS graduate 2012 1/4 Juan Julio Paredes 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Harold Morse Parks 2014 Completed 1 COS course 1/4 Wayne Bloodworth Parleir* 1987 COS graduate 1999 1/4 Felix Perez-Alvarez 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Sybil Jo Perrell 2014 Completed 7 COS courses 1/2 Virginia Frances Byrd Peurifoy* 2003 COS graduate 2012 3/4 Michael Ernest Phipps 2013 Completed 3 COS courses 1/2 Gaylen Arlis Presley 2009 Completed 6 COS courses 1/4 Presley Alan Pruitt 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Sharon Eaken Quate* 2009 M.Div. Wesley Theological Seminary 1/4 Elijah Michael Raynor 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/2 Mark Edward Reavill* 2007 COS graduate 2015 1/2 Robert William Richardson 2016 Completed 18 COS courses 1/4 Jerry Thomas Rogers 2014 Completed 2 COS courses 1/4 Hugh William Russell 2013 Completed 2 COS courses 1/2 Michael Arthur Scott, Jr. 2015 Local license studies 2015 1/4 Jackie Lea Short* 2014 COS graduate 2012 1/4 Stephen Matthew Sifford 2016 Attending Duke Divinity School 1/2 Baxter Boone Slaughter III 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/4 Mark Alexander Smith 2008 Completed 13 COS courses 3/4 Megan Lindsey Snider 2017 Local license studies 2017 1/4 Ellen Lajune Spruill* 2008 BGTS Wesley Theological Seminary 1/4 Margaret Darlene Stokes 2015 Completed 3 COS courses 1/4 Paul Ezra Strahan* 2012 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 Dorothy Lynn Lankford Sullivan* 2003 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/4 Robert Lawrence Summers 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/4 Jimmie Schenck Surratt* 2012 M.Div. Hood Theological Seminary 1/4 Eric Kin-Son Tang 2015 Local license studies 2015 1/2 Philip Joseph Tate 2013 Completed 11 COS courses 1/2 Willard Preston Thomas III 1991 Completed 13 COS courses 1/2 David Alan Thompson Jr. 2008 Completed 11 COS courses 1/2 Bradley Dean Treece 2016 Attending Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 Elaine McNeill Treece* 2010 M.Div. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary 1/2 Jimmy Coleman Truell 2013 Completed 4 COS courses 1/2 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 171 Debra Snyder Turner 2015 Completed 3 COS courses 1/4 Raymundo Villanueva 2003 Completed 17 COS courses 1/2 Charles Mac Warren* 2005 COS graduate 2012 1/4 Nathan Scott Webb 2016 Local license studies 2016 1/2 Susan Suarez Webster 2011 Completed 12 COS courses 1/2 Ashley Sinclair White 2013 Completed 6 COS courses 1/4 Kelly Allison Whitener 2016 Completed 1 COS course 1/4 Robert Wayne Whittaker 2011 Attending Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 Victor Anthony Williams 2010 Local license studies 2010 1/2 Vickie McFalls Wilson 2009 Completed 4 COS courses 1/2 Charles Alexander Young 2004 Completed 18 COS courses 1/2 Charles Samuel Young III* 1998 COS graduate 2010 1/2 Jonathan Shane Young 2005 Attending Asbury Theological Seminary 1/2 Reginald Ricardo Yourse 2015 Attending Hood Theological Seminary 1/2 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)? Name Year Licensed Seminary Home Conference Jason James Stanley 2015 Duke Indiana Conference Christopher Allen West 2016 Duke Holston Conference 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) Name Serving Conference Ian Pierce Bailey Serving in North Carolina Conference Evan Wilson Hill Serving in North Georgia Conference William Blake Smarr Serving in Baltimore-Washington Conference Joshua Andrew Tester Serving in North Carolina Conference e) Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶365.4, 367, 368.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.)...... None 22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)? Name Year Licensed Date Discontinued Action Rebecca Ann Allis 07/01/14 12/19/16 by her request Michael Fred Austin 07/01/03 04/03/17 by dCOM action James Leslie Burroughs III 07/01/14 04/12/17 by dCOM action Clyde Darrin Everhart 07/01/95 12/31/16 by dCOM action Jeffrey Scott Harlow 07/01/05 06/30/17 by his request Johnelle Hutchinson 07/01/12 03/01/17 by dCOM action Eric Lee Hunt 07/01/16 03/29/17 by his request Timothy Scott Killian 07/01/03 06/60/17 by dCOM action 23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4) (v)? Name Years Completed in Course of Study John Charles Pillsbury M. Div. Hood Theological Seminary 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 Name Status Home Conference Karen Baker Angel OE North Carolina Nathan Daniel Arledge OE North Carolina Rhonda Turner Campbell OE North Carolina David Elwell Carl, Jr. OE Virginia Patricia Bennett Connelly OD West Virginia Clarinda Ellen Crawford OE Indiana Stephanie Camille Foretich-McKey OE Mississippi Margaret Davis Freeman OD North Georgia Phillip Ray Hefner OE Rio Texas Susan Ellen Hoyle OE Missouri Robin Brent Johnson OD Baltimore-Washington Philip Carr Kuntz OP North Georgia Brandon Craig Lazarus OE South Carolina Robert Thomas Lorton OA Holston Fawn Marie Mikel OD Florida Kimberly Ruth Miller OE West Ohio Colston Wuor-Gabie Morris OE Liberia Daniel Lee Pezet II OE Alabama-West Florida Chandler Kenneth Ragland OE Mississippi Andrew Paul Schulze OE West Ohio Tracy Lynn Schumpert OE Oklahoma Christina Boaz Taylor OE Holston Hugo Villagrana OE Missouri Norma Hickman de Villagrana OE Missouri Nancy Dixon Walton OE Florida Keyone Kale Yu OE Eastern Pennsylvania 172 Western North Carolina Conference b) Other Methodist Denominations Name Status Denomination Vincent Wyatt Howell OF AME Zion Oscar Charles Pilson OF AME (part-time) Jun Seok Seo OF Korean Methodist William Milton White, Jr. OF AME Zion 25. What clergy in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appointments 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.) Name Status Denomination Willetta Jean Ar-Rahmaan OF Missionary Baptist (part-time) Samuel Ian Burleson OF Church of God Michael Edward Duncan OF Four Square Gospel (part-time) Janet Jacobs Greene OF Southern Baptist Christopher Byron Harbin OF Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Nathan Angelo Harris OF United Church of Christ (part-time) Douglas Alexander Hume OF Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Steven Ray Jones OF Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Melinda Wilson McDonald OF Disciples of Christ, Christian Church (part-time) Martha Haymore Haynes McDowell OF Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Casey Lee McKenna OF Disciples of Christ, Christian Church Vernon Wayne Peterson OF Baptist Virginia Brock Reynolds OF Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Lynette James Sills OF Cooperative Baptist Fellowship James Scott Simonds OF Seventh-day Adventist 26. Who are affiliate members:(List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held.) a) With vote (¶586.4b [v])?...... None b) Without vote (¶¶334.5, 344.4)? (v 2/3) Name Status Member Conference/Denomination First Year of Affiliation Patty Ann Haley Meyers FD Oregon-Idaho Conference 2011 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 (3/4v) (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27):...... None 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(3/4v) Name Seminary Lisa Kindley Rettew BGTS: Wesley Theological Seminary Kelly Rae Shrader Hood Theological Seminary Kayln Marie Wiley Duke Divinity School b) Provisional Elders under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b or ¶324.6 (3/4v); ¶ 322.4 (v 3/4) Name Seminary Wendy Anne Von Seggern Barnes Duke Divinity School Nicole Ross Baten Candler School of Theology (Emory) David Alan Blankenberg Duke Divinity School Ellis Khari Carson Duke Divinity School Luke Stephen Edwards Asbury Seminary David Benjamin Floyd Candler School of Theology (Emory) Bobby Reeves Linker Hood Theological Seminary Johnny Donald Lord, Jr. Hood Theological Seminary Stacey Reavis Lundy Duke Divinity School Kristina Kay Mares Hood Theological Seminary Nikki Raye Rice Duke Divinity School Chad Howard Shoaf Hood Theological Seminary Brandon Phillip Conrad Wrencher, Sr. Duke Divinity School 29. Who are continued as provisional members, in what year were they admitted to provisional membership, and what seminary are they attending, if in school (¶326)? All provisional members in Western North Carolina have completed the necessary educational requirements for ordination. It is a condition to be eligible for provisional membership. We continue to list seminaries of provisional members for information only. a) In preparation for ordination as a deacon or elder? (¶326) Deacons Name Seminary Date Susan Haynes Harrison BGTS: Wesley Theological Seminary 2012 Meredith Angeline Hinton Duke Divinity School 2015 Brenna Nicole Lakeson Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2016 Matthew Rick Lawing Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2011 Corey Cole Milliet BGTS: Wesley Theological Seminary 2015 Jerrianne Canipe Pyles BGTS: Wesley Theological Seminary 2014 Kyle Lynn Sigmon Duke Divinity School 2016 Debra Chrismon Swing Duke Divinity School 2015 Kennette Lawrence Thomas BGTS: Wesley Theological Seminary 2016 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 173 Elders Name Seminary Date Joel Keith Auman ACOS: Duke Divinity School, Hood Theological Seminary 2010 Kevin Thomas Bates Duke Divinity School 2016 Sarah Louise Belles Duke Divinity School 2015 Edward Richard Blount III Asbury Theological Seminary 2015 Mitchell Cliff Boughman Duke Divinity School 2015 Joshua Oren Britton Duke Divinity School 2014 Katherine Randall Bryant Duke Divinity School 2014 Justin Keith Cabe Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2014 Lonna Angel Jackson Christ Hood Theological Seminary 2014 Walter Bates Christian Hood Theological Seminary 2016 John Zachery Christy Duke Divinity School 2014 Ashley Christopher Cyre Wake Forest Divinity School 2014 Darryl Diwayne Dayson II Duke Divinity School 2015 Karen Crouch Doucette Hood Theological Seminary 2013 Nathan David Finsel Hood Theological Seminary 2016 Donna Southard Friddle Hood Theological Seminary 2015 Jonathan Alan Gaylord Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2015 Wesley Leonard Hall, Jr Wake Forest Divinity School 2015 Bruce Howard Handy, Jr Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2016 Bradley Thomas Hinton Duke Divinity School 2015 Dianne Rudd Johnston ACOS: Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2014 Tae Wan (Joseph) Kim Denver Seminary 2015 Joshua David Kurtz Duke Divinity School 2015 Samuel McMasters Lewis Hood Theological Seminary 2016 Bradley Sherman Lisk Duke Divinity School 2015 Adam Christopher Love Hood Theological Seminary 2015 Tracy Fulbright Love Hood Theological Seminary 2015 Melissa Dawn Lowe Asbury Theological Seminary 2016 Richard Allen Magnuson Hood Theological Seminary 2010 Kathleen Mary Monahan McAbee Erskine Theological Seminary 2016 Jason Ryan Mendenall Hood Theological Seminary 2016 Roy Lee Miller Hood Theological Seminary 2015 Julie Elliott O’Neal ACOS: Duke Divinity School 2014 Peter Andreas Overcash Duke Divinity School 2010 James Randolph Perdue Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2016 Robert Edward Petree Hood Theological Seminary 2012 Carrilea Anne Potter Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2016 Rebekah Jane Ralph Duke Divinity School 2015 Joel Richard Simpson Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2016 Ashley Anne Sipe Duke Divinity School 2016 Benjamin David Sloan Wesley Theological Seminary 2016 Christopher Alan Smith Hood Theological Seminary 2014 Jesse Ray Smith Hood Theological Seminary 2015 Juston Ray Smith Hood Theological Seminary 2014 Matthew Robert Smith Vanderbilt Divinity School 2012 Patricia Black Spicer Duke Divinity School 2015 Allen Tippett Stanton Duke Divinity School 2015 Lisa Laign Tanico Duke Divinity School 2016 Craig Matthew Toth Duke Divinity School 2012 Victor Alan Wilfong Hood Theological Seminary 2015 Aryn Margaret Williams-Ruebel Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2015 Daniel Robert Wilson Hood Theological Seminary 2015 John William Yeager Candler School of Theology (Emory) 2015 b) Provisional deacons who became provisional elders? (v)...... None c) Provisional elders who became provisional deacons? (v) (Indicate year)...... None d) Provisional members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347.1) (v)...... None 30. What ordained clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶347.6): (v)...... None A person’s orders may be recognized when they are transferring their membership into your annual conference from another 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. 31. What ordained clergy have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27) a) As provisional members (¶347.3c)? (v)...... None b) As local pastors (¶347.3)? (v)...... None 32. Who are elected as members in full connection? (v 3/4): (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27. Anyone appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 33-34 or 36, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 30 in a previous year.) a) Deacons Monica Curtis Childers Kimberly Jerrell Collins Lauren Ann Clawson Miller 174 Western North Carolina Conference b) Elders Dale Wayne Bost Julia Kaye Hedrick Fry Andrea Alexander McCumber Betty Black Brown Jeffery Mark Hamrick Matthew Craig Morris Gary Link Camp Benjamin Parker Haynes Ryan Christopher Snider Myer You-Pleh Dahn Lauren Elizabeth Hill Louis Dillon Timberlake Jessica Leigh Ligon Dayson Sarah Stockton Howell Clifford Wayne Wall Elizabeth Carter Ellis Justin Hunter Lowe 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 3/4) Name Seminary Monica Curtis Childers BGTS: Wesley Theological Seminary Kimberly Jerrell Collins Asbury Theological Seminary Lauren Ann Clawson Miller BGTS: Wesley Theological Seminary b) Transfer from elder?(¶309) (v 3/4)...... None 34. Who are ordained as elders and what seminary awarded their degree? a) After provisional membership? (¶335) (v 3/4) Name Seminary Dale Wayne Bost Hood Theological Seminary Betty Black Brown Hood Theological Seminary Gary Link Camp Hood Theological Seminary Myer You-Pleh Dahn Hood Theological Seminary Jessica Leigh Ligon Dayson Duke Divinity School Elizabeth Carter Ellis Vanderbilt Divinity School Julia Kaye Hedrick Fry ACOS: Duke Divinity School Jeffery Mark Hamrick Hood Theological Seminary Benjamin Parker Haynes Duke Divinity School Lauren Elizabeth Hill Hood Theological Seminary Sarah Stockton Howell Duke Divinity School Justin Hunter Lowe Asbury Theological Seminary Andrea Alexander McCumber Wesley Theological Seminary Matthew Craig Morris Asbury Theological Seminary Ryan Christopher Snider Duke Divinity School Louis Dillon Timberlake Duke Divinity School Clifford Wayne Wall Duke Divinity School b) Transfer from deacon? (¶309) (v 3/4)...... None 35. What provisional members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶364)? (v)...... Jeremy Scott Morris 36. Who are readmitted (¶¶365-367 [v], ¶368 [v 2/3]): Name Status Previous Status Mark Norman Vickers FE Honorable Location 37. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶357.7): (v)...... None 38. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶¶347.1, 416.5, 635.2n)? (v) (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.): Name Status Previous Conference Date of Transfer Gregory Allen Hamilton FE Tennessee Conference 07/01/17 Harley Davidson Scalf FE West Virginia Conference 06/21/17 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.) Name Status New Conference Date of Transfer Patrick Christopher Luper FE Holston 10/16/16 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) Name Status Discontinuance Date Morgan Adams PE 11/23/16 Cheryl Willard Nehnevajsa PD 05/19/17 c) By involuntary discontinuance (¶ 327.6) (v) Name Status Discontinuance Date Jennifer Nicole Hiatt PE 07/01/17 John Charles Pillsbury PE 07/01/17 d) By reaching Mandatory Retirement Age (¶ 327.7)...... None 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 175 43. Who are on location? a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶358.1)? (1) This year? (v) Name and Status Charge Conference Membership Date Effective Corey Glendon Miller Winston-Salem: Mount Tabor 07/01/17 (2) Previously? Name Year Granted Charge Conference Membership Year of Most Recent Report Robert Malon Baucom 1987 High Point: Covenant 2016 Andrew David Baxter 2005 Charlotte: Myers Park 2016 William Kenneth Brown 1977 Mount Holly: First 2016 Pamela Barrow Carter 1997 Waynesville: First 2016 Philip Keith Cates 2000 Raleigh: Soapstone (North Carolina Conf.) 2016 Randall Jay Cirksena, Jr. 1998 Owatonna (Minnesota Conf.) 2016 Linda Holder Clark 1985 Durham: Epworth (North Carolina Conf.) 2016 Karla Vandergriff Farabow 2013 Winston-Salem: Green Street 2016 Debbie Gail Lewis Fox 2000 Winston-Salem: Centenary 2016 David James Fussell 1989 Raleigh: Asbury (North Carolina) 2016 Joe Allen Hamby 2014 Charlotte: First 2016 Deborah Gates Hemenway 2000 Charlotte: St. Andrew’s 2016 Geoffrey Clyde Hemenway 2000 Charlotte: St. Andrew’s 2016 Walter Summersett Hill 1994 Alexandria: Washington St 2016 Kevin Lyle Honbarger 2008 Providence 2016 Lonnie Myron Kendall 1994 Dobson 2016 Michael John Moran 2012 Greensboro: Grace 2016 Adele Byrum Novotney 2002 Waynesville: First 2016 Ancil Overbey III 1997 Stanley: First 2016 Timothy Allen Reimer 2014 Cornelius: Mount Zion 2016 Mark Richard Smith 2009 Greensboro: Christ 2016 Melinda Kay Snyder 2012 Elbaville-Fulton 2016 Jack Donald Wallace, Jr 2012 Lewisville: Sunrise 2016 b) Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶358.2) (Indicate date and appointment.)...... None c) Who has been placed on administrative location (¶359)? (1) This year? (v)...... None (2) Previously? Name Year Placed Charge Conference Membership Year of Most Recent Report Todd Allen Struble 2010 West Market Street 2015 44. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶358.3): a) This year? (v)...... None b) Previously? Name Year Granted Charge Conference Membership Retired Year Thomas Edmund Blanton, Jr. 1993 Granite Falls: First 2016 Karen Lynn Carter 1993 Gastonia: First 2006 Robert Lester Greenawalt 1986 Tabernacle 2014 William David Haire 1991 Nashville: Belmont 2009 Elmer Odell Hall 1977 Asheville: Central 2002 Thomas Edward Redmon 1987 Charlotte: First 2008 Michael Lineback Reynolds 1983 Rome: First 2005 Thomas Earl Eugene Simpson 1999 GA: Epworth-Mt. Pleasant 2012 Reginald Lowell Smith 1977 No CC (Savannah Christian Church) 2000 Royce Eugene Smith 1994 Brevard: St. Timothy 2005 45. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶358.2)? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status Joseph Louis Williams 12/28/16 (to death) FE 46. Who have had their conference membership terminated? a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶360.1, .4)? (v) Name Date Effective Prior Clergy Status Current Denomination Jason Michael Constantine 12/31/16 FE Anglican Church b) By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶360.2, .4)? (v)...... None c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶360.3, .4; 2719.2)?...... None d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶¶ 358.2, 359.3 )? (v)...... None e) By trial (¶2713)?...... None 47. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶362.1d, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective dates. Indicate credential.) Name Dates Effective Clergy Status Innocent Ndagijimana Justice 11/9/16 - 2/28/17 FE 48. Deceased (List alphabetically) a) What associate members have died during the year? Active:...... None Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Kyoung Ho Kwon January 15, 1938 May 8, 2017 176 Western North Carolina Conference b) What provisional members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Active:...... None Retired:...... None c) What elders have died during the year? Active:...... None Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Peter Eric Adotey Addo June 8, 1935 April, 14, 2017 Robert Lawrence Clayton, Jr. March 7, 1926 December 23, 2016 Robert Wesley Combs March 13, 1928 August 25, 2016 Reginald James Cooke August 2, 1931 September 27, 2016 Richard Joseph Crowder, Sr. April 18, 1929 January 19, 2017 Bobby Joe Dennis January 4, 1932 September 3, 2016 Mark Steven Denton June 13, 1954 June 12, 2017 James Richard Faggart October 20, 1935 October 28, 2016 William Harold Faggart September 26, 1928 May 18, 2017 John Daniel Jolly August 11, 1931 July 17, 2016 Kenneth Ronald Moss September 6, 1949 December 10, 2016 Robert Johnson Ralls April 5, 1931 April 9, 2017 Liston Sellers, Jr. August 12, 1930 January 16, 2017 Clarence Bryce Smith, Sr. March 17, 1929 July 27, 2016 Loy Hahn Witherspoon, Jr. January 17, 1930 January 15, 2017 d) What deacons have died during the year? Active:...... None Retired:...... None e) What local pastors have died during the year? Active: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Harold Edwin Benfield September 9, 1953 April 7, 2017 Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Charles Branson Walker January 18, 1920 February 14, 2017 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 Status Conference Where Appointed Appointment Jill Lindsey Auman FE Florida First (Fort Lauderdale) Heidi Lou Campbell-Robinson FE South Carolina St. Luke’s (Spartanburg) Patricia Gifford Chaput RE Holston Meadow Leonard Owen Fair FE North Carolina Trenton Dawn Maria Hand FE Baltimore-Washington Foundry Crystal Gayle McPhail FE Germany South Piramsens Charge Lauren Ann Clawson Miller FD East Ohio Gay Street Eric Wesley Morphis FE North Carolina Vanceboro Melinda Suzanne Penry FE Yellowstone Powell and Lovell Mary Lynne Peterson FD South Carolina Cherokee Springs Sarah Smith Pitts FE North Carolina Campground Larry Gene Puryear FE Kentucky Vanceburg Gayle Jordan Quay FD South Carolina Buncombe Street Allen Tippett Stanton PE North Carolina Merritt's Chapel Thomas Cayce Stapp FE Great Plains Church of the Resurrection Elizabeth Grady Taylor FD North Carolina Queen Street 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 (¶353)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) a) Voluntary? (1) Personal, 5 years or less (¶353.2a 3) (v) Name Status Date Effective Charge Conference Justin Keith Cabe PE 12/01/16 Tabernacle Elizabeth Haas Faughn FE 01/10/16 Matthews Kelly Lyn Whiting Giese FE 06/19/17 Baltimore (East Bend) Danny Ray Gobble FE 03/03/14 Guilford College Lisa Lynette Hartzong Hannah FE 07/01/17 Oak Hill (Candler) Teresa Karen Howard FE 07/01/17 West End-Johnsontown Karen Richards Hudson FE 05/01/14 Carraway-Proximity Samuel McMasters Lewis PE 07/01/17 First (Liberty) Susan Davis Mitchell FE 07/01/17 Prospect (Archdale)-Pleasant Hill (Thomasville) Jimmy Laird Myers FE 10/01/14 Bethlehem (Advance) Robert Edward Petree PE 07/31/16 Oak Ridge Matthew Robert Smith PE 07/01/13 St. Francis Yvonne Marie Thigpin FD 12/17/13 Bunker Hill (Kernersville) (2) Personal, more than 5 years (¶353.2a 3) (v 2/3)...... None 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 177 (3) Family, 5 years or less (¶353.2b 3) (v) Name Status Date Effective Charge Conference Katherine Randall Bryant FE 07/01/16 Hopewell (Sherrill’s Ford) Rhonda Denise Hartweg FE 07/01/15 Harrison (Pineville) Abigail Williford Kocher FE 05/15/17 Oak Ridge (Oak Ridge) Kathryn Barba Pierce FE 07/01/17 Wesley Memorial (High Point) Ashley Anne Sipe PE 10/01/16 First (Gastonia) (Bessemer City) Diana Wingeier-Rayo FE 10/31/15 Crossroads (Concord) (4) Family, more than 5 years (¶353.2b 3) (v 2/3) Name Status Date Effective Charge Conference Tara Elizabeth Ebner Bain FE 09/01/10 Providence (Charlotte) (5) Transitional (¶353.2c) Name Status Date Effective Charge Conference David Ronald Allen FE 05/03/17 First (Sylva) Anna Lynn Barden FD 07/20/16 Davidson Jane Dru Brannock FD 07/15/16 West Market Street (Greensboro) Anne Marie Elmore FE 07/01/17 Pleasant Grove (Thomasville) Nancy Kathryn Griswold FD 03/01/17 St. Luke's (Hickory) Abigail Whitley Hedgecock FD 07/01/17 First (Salisbury) Stacey Annette Ewing Sprinkle FD 07/10/17 Jamestown (Jamestown) Jennifer Susan Allen Hege FE 07/01/17 First (Granite Falls) b) Involuntary (¶ 354)? (v 2/3)...... None 51. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶351)? (v)...... None 52. Who have been granted medical leave due to medical or disabling conditions (¶356)? (v) Name Status Date Effective Charge Conference Sharon Lavonda Adams FE 07/01/16 Faith (Mooresville)-St. Paul Joel Keith Auman PE 05/01/12 Old Union-Fairview Chris Jay Bennett FE 07/01/14 Good Hope (Lexington) William Francis Berry II FE 07/01/06 Mt. Tabor Lynda Thomas Briggs FE 07/15/13 Black Mountain Stanley Lamar Champion FL 07/01/06 First-Canaan Mark David Evans FE 07/01/14 St Francis Debra Louise Gaddy FE 08/01/12 Central (Clyde) Paul Kenneth Hacklander FE 01/01/09 Andrews Bobby Ray Hallyburton FE 07/01/14 Friendship-Shady Grove David Hughes Hobson FE 07/01/16 Salem (Denver) Thomas Maurice Huntley FE 07/01/88 St. Matthews Jessie Mae Coles Keaton FE 12/20/16 Pleasant Grove Sharon Thompson Lee FE 07/01/15 Central (Denton) David Garth Lookadoo FE 07/01/09 Chandler’s Grove Ronald Joe Lytle AM 03/01/15 Hickory Stand-Oak Forest Wayne Allen Marsh, Jr. FL 05/01/16 Centennial-Gilboa-Gilkey John Albert Moore FE 06/30/09 Cokesbury Daniel Eugene Ramsey FE 10/01/14 First (Asheboro) Robert Keith Scott FE 07/01/06 Covenant Community Paul Arthur Sears FL 04/01/17 Hickory Knoll-Maiden’s Chapel Donna Strickland Smith FE 01/01/15 Hinshaw Harvey Lee Talbert, Jr. FE 03/01/13 Center Jeane Sumpter Walker FL 07/01/13 Wesley Erin Michelle Weaver FE 12/11/16 First (Salisbury) 53. What members in full connection have been retired (¶357): (Under ¶357.1, no vote required; under ¶357.2, v; under ¶357.3, v 2/3) (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶357.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) Deacons a) This year?...... None b) Previously? William Ashby Brown Ann Louise Dienstberger Hoyt Cynthia Louise Weber Sloan Patience Slocum Brumley Ellen Sapp Johnson Deborah Metz Kitting Sluder Jamye Mechelle Cartner Christy Melissa Leray Martinez John-Palmer Smith Ramona Morton Clapp Elizabeth Clyburn Minus Alberta Young Spencer Katherine Kindred Crain Lillian Gail Whittington Rose Mary Jane Vergin Elinor Duvall Heermans Gloria Dawn Simmons Ellen Strawbridge Yarborough Elders a) This year? Name Date Effective Name Date Effective Clyde Wayne Allen 07/01/17 David Lawrence Gay 07/01/17 Frank Wooldridge Buckner, Jr. 07/01/17 Susan Celeste Drake German 07/01/17 David Ronald Cash, Sr. 07/01/17 Sanford Lee Giles, Jr. 07/01/17 Rebecca Lynn Watts Cash 07/01/17 Susan Slye Giles 07/01/17 Samuel Castro 07/01/17 Albert Franklin Gordon 07/01/17 Cathy Ann Cook 07/01/17 Karen Kay Williams Gottula 07/01/17 Larry Edward Fitzgerald 07/01/17 Rodney Hugh Hagans 07/01/17 178 Western North Carolina Conference

Name (Elders Retired) Date Effective Name Date Effective Virginia Cox Herron 07/01/17 Jeffrey Roger Ramsland 07/01/17 Jack Lindsey Hileman 11/15/16 John William Rintz 07/01/17 Charlene Rodrigue Hutchings 07/01/17 Karen Jean Rudd 07/01/17 Gary Lynn Kling 07/01/17 Kathie Clontz Sherrill 07/01/17 Craig Arnold Langston 07/01/16 Kent Leigh Shrader 11/01/16 Vance Wright Lowe 07/01/17 Francis Ronald Smith 07/01/17 Dianne West Marsden 07/01/17 Douglas Lee Suggs 02/01/17 Keith Lynn Marsden 07/01/17 Jeffery Alan Sweeney 07/01/17 Donald Wayne Mason 07/01/17 CherLue Vang 07/01/17 Karen Elizabeth Farish Miller 07/01/17 Kyles Yohn Wallace 07/01/17 Perry Stanton Miller 07/01/17 James Alexander Ward, Jr 07/01/17 Warren William Miller 08/30/16 David Allen Wyant 07/01/17 Sarah Taylor Osmer 05/15/16 James Lee Yow 07/01/17 Randolph Edward Powell 07/01/17 b) Previously? Charles Leon Adams George Allen Burton Bernard Glenn Dougherty Raymond Lloyd Grubbs Thornton Dixon Adams John Matthew Burton Joseph Oscar Dowdle, Jr. Charles Ray Guy Thomas Warren Albert Anthony Meade Dowdy David Anthony Guy Julian McClees Aldridge, Jr. David Porter Calhoun Lee Stoll Dukes III James Grant Allred, Jr. James Roy Calloway Carl Fredrick Dunker Benny ByungChill Hahn Alexander Mapes Alvord Isabel Harris Campbell James Berry Durham III Raymond Jennings Hahn Harry Franklin Andrews Richard Harold Campbell John Allen Duvall Stephen David Haines James McCoy Armstrong. Sr. Beverly Tracy Carroll Earle Ross Haire Donald Winberry Ashe Jackson Walker Carroll, Jr. Ralph Hill Eanes, Jr. Raymond Oliver Hall Robert Lee Carter, Jr. Jack Jones Early Ronnie Lee Hall Dewey Addison Bailey Tommie Lee Cassady Frank Hugh Edwards Terry Lingle Hammill Lloyd Richard Bailey Buddy Joe Champion Kenneth Robert Eller Elliott Wannamaker Hardin, Jr. Harold Keith Bales Patricia Gifford Chaput Sara Carroll Elliott Ellen West Sears Harkey Peter David Banyai James Hamilton Charlesworth Edgar Lee Ellis Claudia Gail Harrelson Lawrence Edgerton Barden Wade Hampton Childers, Jr. Lloyd Donald Ellis Robert Montgomery Harris John Hyce Barnes Patricia Poteate Choplin William Byrd Ellison Claude Jacob Hartsell Roland Taylor Barnhardt Marilyn Hull Cirulis Sharon Rose Fuch Engebreson Joseph Harry Hawk Carl Benjamin Barr, Jr. Robert Alpheus Clanton, Jr. John Frederick Epps George Lynn Hawkins Grady Ross Barringer Larry Bruce Clifton Joe Lane Ervin William Thornton Hawkins David Livingston Baxter Benjamin Carl Clodfelter Donald Williams Haynes Alfred Leroy Beck, Jr. James Paul Clodfelter, Jr. James Walter Ferree James Patrick Heafner Thomas McKenzie Beall, Jr. Richard Clark Clough, Jr. John Koontz Ferree Edwin Harold Hedgpeth Douglas Roach Beard, Jr. Elijah Alexander Cockman Ricky Darryl Fite Jan Phillip Heermans Wayne Arthur Beatty Phillip Brady Cole Bernard Ray Fitzgerald Thomas James Herin Bobby Ray Beck Gerald David Collins Virginia Loggins Forbes John Welborn Herold Paul Jay Bell John David Colson Arnold Gayle Ford DeForest Everett Hillyer, Jr. William Grady Benfield Janice Fowler Combs Sarah Sawyer Fouts Richard Dale Hilton Susan Anne Bennett Cameron Howard Conover, Jr. Dennis Bryan Fox, Jr. James Ernest Hinshaw Arnetta Elizabeth Beverly Arnold Douglas Corriher Patrick Freeman Harrison Lee Hinson Terry Don Bevill Roy David Cox Robert Edwin Fritts, Jr. Gervase Craig Hitch Edward Lee Biggers Teddy Blair Craddock John Rodney Fulcher Bruce Grayson Hobson James Wayne Billings Earl Pickett Crow, Jr. Joseph Marion Fulk, Jr. Moses Edmond Hodnett Sheila Diane Bunce Bishop Jane Mary Curran Jimmie Caldwell Furr Cornelius Holland William Neal Blanton, Jr. William Curtis Currie Jimmy William Galloway Boyd Marshall Holliday John Franklin Blaylock, Jr. Ben Willard Curry William Reese Garrard, Jr. Kenneth Arthur Horn Robert Edmond Boggan, Jr. Beverly Ellen Gaska Ervin Hillard Houser Roy Vance Bolyard, Jr. Jackie Dean Danley William Frederic Gerhardt George Keith Howell James Ellis Bowen John Paul Davenport Charles Franklin Gibbons Richard Arden Howle Johnnie George Boyd, Jr. Donald Clayton Davis Doris Walker Gibbs Norman Andrew Hubbard Erman Franklin Bradley Donald Douglas Davis Lewis Clinton Gibbs Robert Eugene Huffman Theodore Ray Branton Edwin Vance Davis Rex Lewis Gibbs Patricia Humphries-Bivens Peggy Deloatch Bridgers Joe Bill Davis Douglass Wayne Gilbert Billy Van Hunter Harold Wendell Brittain John Earl Davis, Jr. Jimmy Conrad Gilland Roger Lee Hunter Timothy Bernard Brittain Minnie Delores Davis Beth Diane Glass Alvin Brown Elizabeth Jeanne Day Jacob Bowles Golden, Jr. Donald Edgar Inlay Andrew Waymond Brown, Jr. Eugene Everett Dean, Jr Robert John Goldston Olin Bernis Isenhour Gary Holmes Brown Phillip DeBerry, Jr. James Henry Graves Frank Harris Ison Hubert Alvin Brown Mark Steven Denton Juan Patrick Gray Ralph Emerson James, Jr. Myra Jean Ward Brown Clarence Harley Dickson, Jr. Madeline Dell Gray Richard Bailey Jarrett Rodney Cain Brown William Henry Dingus Franklin Wilson Grice Frank Melvin Jarvis William Ashby Brown, Jr. Robert Vess Dodd Thomas Lionel Griffis William Thomas John Moore Bullard William Richard Doser Glenn Sherer Griffiths Belvin Junior Jessup 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 179 Carl Scott Johnson Talmage Steven McLain Robert Hugh Sturge Charles Richard Johnson Joseph Crowell McMurry Dolores Barus Queen Kenneth Marshall Johnson William Kirk McNeill Emma Loretta Allen Stutz LaNell Johnson William Tracy Medlin III William Robbins Ragsdale Raymond Clifton Summey Stephen Trent Johnson Joe Thurman Melton James Allen Raines Raymond Lee Surratt Bruce Marvin Jones Larry Marvin Melton Steven Knight Rainey Kelley Ray Jones Albert Mills Richard Dale Randolph Peter Jon Taylor Preston Carston Jones, Sr. Rickie Wayne Mills Louis Benton Reed John Hurley Thomas III Roland Robert Jones Sadye Joyner Milton Ralph Lee Reed George Edward Thompson Susan Pendleton Jones Russell Thompson Montfort James Robert Reeves Henry Churchill Thompson Wayne Marshall Jones Robert Lee Moore Garfield Richards III James Marion Thurman David Michael Jordan Michael Wayne Moree Gary Samuel Richardson Glenn Dale Troutman Nerius Fred Jordan, Jr. Clay Johnson Morgan David Riffe Jacob Claude Troutman III Steve Darnell Joyce Linda Stack Morgan Edna Ruth Riggs Donald Wayne Turman Karl Wesley Judy Hayward Lee Morrison Charles Ronald Riley Charles McNeill Turner, Jr. Paula Ann Kendall Judy Aaron Ward Moss Baxter Maurice Ritchie Robert Lawrence Turnipseed Oscar Ray Moss Robert Eugene Roach Richard Keith Tutterow Ralph Earl Kayler Karen Voskuil Mouw George Wall Roberson Robert Gregory Tuttle, Jr. Lutz Gottfried Keller Jerry Dwight Murray George Parks Robinson Charles Edward Tyson Milford Loy Kennedy Mitchell Craig Murrow William Cullens Robinson Joseph Blake Tyson Joel Thomas Key Cecil Kenneth Myrick Nicholas Lynch Rochester, Jr. Abraham Kim Kenneth George Roth, Jr. Yvonne Lucille Vredenburg Hee Young Kim Edwin Garber Needham Linda Brooks Roth Lonnie Lewis Vun Cannon Larry Leslie Kimel Michael Eugene Newton Ellis Leroy Rouse, Jr. George Depew King Hubert Donald Noblitt Donald Wayne Routh William Ronald Wachs Stephen Hadyn Kirby Suzanne Boesel Northcraft Terry Lee Rowland Randy Lee Wall Theodore Abraham Kirk Paula Rae Brown Northrup George David Russell Emma Lou Wallace Howard Stephen Kiser David Carey Noyes June Roy Ward John William Knoespel Roger Rudolph Sailors Harold Coulter Warlick, Jr. Nancy Anna McLaury Krall Robert Michael O’Brien Nicholas Angelo Scandale, Jr. Randolph Phillip Waugh Jock Pike Ollis Harold Edwin Schwantes George Clyde Weekley Robert Ed Lair, Jr. Carole Ann Milton O’Neil Jimmy Allen Scott James Frederick Weekley Roy Sidney Lanier Richard Lynn Ogburn Larry William Scott Thomas Wallace Weeks Mary Sisk Lautensleger Wanda Jean Ogden Carl Edward Settle Martha Phillips Buff Welch Luther Harold Lawing, Jr. Barry Phillip Osborne Joseph Cyril Seymour, Jr. Patrick Paul Welch William Joseph Lear William Homer Osborne, Jr. Ben Kimball Shepherd Wayne Gordon Wegwart James Michael Leatherwood Ronald Alexander Overcash Charles George Sherrill Richard Curran Welch Edward Daves Lee Paul Scott Owen, Jr Harry McClure Sherrill Chester Ray West Stephen Farrell Lee Ned Bunyan Owens Howard Dean Sherrill, Jr. James Ross Westmoreland Thomas Smith Lee, Jr. Harold Dean Shives Charles Denny White, Jr. Patricia Alley Lewis Frank LaPrade Padgett Donald Lee Shuman Judith Lucille White Carl William Lindquist Charles Elbert Page Curtis Levi Sides James Samuel White Carrol Reeves Lindsey Phillip Wayne Park Malcome Donald Sides Dwight Edward Whitlock, Jr. Isaac Donnell Lloyd Billy Joe Parker Susan Elizabeth Hatley Sides Henry Bryant Wilbourne Harry Glenn Long, Jr. Marion Joe Parker Thomas Ralph Sigmon Sylvia Dean Wilhelm James Baxter Long, Jr. Richard Leonard Patzfahl Mark Robinson Sills Craven Edwards Williams Paul Daniel Lowder Keys Summie Pendleton James Cooper Singleton Edwin Winston Williams, Jr. Douglas Lee Love David Reagan Penland Charles Wesley Sisk Phillip Eldridge Williams Rufus Reginald Lutz Charles Craig Penley, Jr. Martha Elizabeth Slater Benjamin Franklin Wilson Edmund Ray Lynn Clyde Kenneth Penry Dewey Wayne Smith Earl Wilson, Jr. Marvin Kenneth Lyon Merrill Gilford Perkins James Edward Smith John Christian Wilson Paul Franklin Perkins, Sr. Karen Harris Smith Kathleen McGee Wilson James Guy Mackey Robert Claude Peurifoy LeGrand B. Smith II Robert William Wiseman Fred Keith Macon Joseph Ray Petree Robert Moir Smith, Jr. Lisa Lynne Wishon Ronald Jackson Mann Philip Allen Pharr Timothy Hill Smith Robert Lee Witty, Jr. Calvin Clay Manning Carol Sweger Ploch Wayne Reece Smith William Brian Wombough Jimmie Harold Martin, Sr. Richard Raymond Ploch Donald Sheldon Stanton Louis Herman Woodard Sammie Lester Martin Edwin Lee Plowman Lawrence Walton Staples Dana Bruce Wooten Sandra Wooldridge Martin Theron Paul Starnes, Jr. Carl McGhee Worthy, Jr. Jacob Christian Martinson, Jr. Charles Mark Plummer Roy Glenn Steed, Jr. Manuel David Wortman David Orland Mason Lewis Lowe Poag David Lee Steele William Claton Wyman, Jr. Carl Edward McArn George Lee Pollock Charles Benjamin Stevens III Joseph Arthur McCombs Jackuline Bennett Porter Daniel Paul Stiles Jack Brown Yarbrough Charles Lenwood McDowell Stephen Carle Porter Frank Albert Stith III Walter George Yates Melvin Dwight McIntosh Daniel Nelson Powell Edward Boyd Stokes Charles Garland Young Robert Thompson McLawhorn James Lee Powell Patricia Janelle Hall Stone Charles Milton Young Walter Henry McKelvey Theodore Allen Powell Norman Maxwell Stott, Jr. Hugh Claude Young, Jr. James Lee McKinney Kerry Blunt Purselle Lee Hylton Strange Paul Wesley Yount, Jr. 180 Western North Carolina Conference 54. What associate members have been retired (¶357): (List alphabetically. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶357.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶357.1, no vote required; under ¶357.2, v; under ¶357.3, v 2/3) a) This year?...... None b) Previously? William Lee Barbee James Hart Evans Howard Eugene Moore William Gene Summey Clyde Stephen Blair Carmen Broom Godfrey Lewis Ray O’Ferrell Edward Sidney Tapper Betty Neal Owens Boyd Richard John Gould Ardis Darrell Payne Dorothy Boyd Thomas Brenda Kay O’Neal Brashear Michael Bryan Harrill Lucy Norton Ponder Sherman Barton Warner Wayne Marvin Buff Samuel Ray Hinton Charles Glenn Powell Aubrey Lee Whitley James Dwight Cartner Jimmie Wiles Holland Harry Queen George Ervin Williams Hugh Richard Compton Harold Dean Houck Gerald Leon Ramsey Floyd Juddy Wood Earl Albert Cook, Jr. David Wilcox Lee Tommy Lee Robertson Wade Edward Wright Carol Ann Freeman Davis Thomas Edison Logan Robert Emanuel Romanello Homer Clayton Dawkins Jack Delon Luther Derald Douglas Smith Katherine Louise Peeler Earley Michael Douglas McClellan Bobby Grey Swaim 55. What provisional members have been previously retired (¶358, 2008 Book of Discipline)? Mary Manous Carnes David Lee Comer Roy Lee Hood Mary Christopher VanDerwerken Billie Wade Cranfield William Monroe Draughn Tiajuana Felton Mosby 56. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5): a) This year? Name Date Effective Name Date Effective Melvin Keith Burton 07/01/17 Douglas William Gager 08/31/16 Robert Lynden Cauble 07/01/17 Mary Ellen Byrd Gordon 07/01/17 Diana Elizabeth Farr Christian 07/01/17 Roger Lynn Green 07/01/17 Howard Joseph Conley 07/01/17 Sandra Lee Schultz McNiel 07/01/17 Kelly Anthony Creekmur 07/01/17 Paul Barry Lloyd Revere 07/01/17 Robert Edward Dowling 07/01/17 Rickey Lewis Spencer 07/24/16 Ronald David Felts 07/01/17 In addition, the following persons are considered “retired” under the retirement provisions of the Discipline, although not all requirements have been met for formal recognition as retired local pastors:...... Timothy Scott Killian, effective 07/01/17 b) Previously? James Dallas Amason Shirley Spinks Donnell Donald Sil Margarita Hillard Dean Smith William Gaither Adams, Jr. Larry Earl Durham Robert Monroe McCain, Sr. Marietta Teague Smith Ruth Bass Atkinson Rosaleen Cooper Feeser Herbert Emerson McClintick Winston Edward Stephenson Enoch Garfield Ball, Jr. Shelia Mills Gould Patt Joseph Miller Panzie Merilyn Miller Stevens Paul Anthony Bethel Mae Purvis Graves Ana Claribel Cubias Morrison Theodore Clinton Turman Erma McGaha Bond Raymond Britton Hadley, Jr. George Roland Mullinix Carolyn Rouse Turner Russell Jay Brownworth John Harold Hammond Jean Kenney Nall Charles Branson Walker Charles Hans Byers Robert Earl Herron Rachel Camilla Orbison Winona Priscilla Michael Steven Byrum James Franklin Howell, Sr. Peter Robert Parish Brooks Walker Robert Glenn Camp Lee Roy Hunt Alvin Beall Pope David Lee Warren Diean Johnson Campbell Charles Edwin Jackson Richard Quintis Richards III Jerry Dale Warren Harrison Marion Carlton Nancy Willard Johnson Vera Mae Rivens Sarah Goodwin Weaver John William Clements, Sr. Ronnie William Karriker Kenneth Douglas Rowe Marilyn Blythe Wooten James Eugene Cloer Karl Arthur Kelly Arval Lane Rushing Edwin Worley Kenneth Rex Cranfill James Gray Lawton Jackie Sellers William P. Cummings William Gregory Light Ronald Dean Setzer James Alfred Curry Martha McLaurin Kincaid Carolyn Wyllene Skipper In addition, the following persons are considered “retired previously” under the retirement provisions of the Discipline, although not all requirements have been met for formal recognition as retired local pastors: Lloyd William Baird, Jr. Sherron Orlean Geiger Charles Edwin McKinney Willis H. Pruett James Thomas Banks Robert Houston Hodgens Ruth Fowler Mercer Horace William Ruckart William Mills Creson Sadie Givens Martin Donald Grady Morrison Early Cecil Thompson Rosser Lee Eakes Lloyd Edward McCracken George Eakin Naff III Jane Sink Webb 57. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference: 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. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 181 (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 Re- lated 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. (3) Report those in extension ministry in one category only. (4) See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories. (5) Those approved to serve as local pastor, but not currently under appointment, are not counted as clergy members of the conference. a) By appointment category and conference relationship? Associate Deacons Elders Members & Full–time Part–time Provisional Provisional Categories in Full in Full Affiliate Local Local Deacons Elders Connection Connection Members Pastors Pastors With Vote Pastors and deacons whose primary appointment is to a Local Church (¶¶331.1c, 339) (74) 36 462 8 55 9 78 158 Deacons (in full connection and provisional) serving Beyond the Local Church (¶331.1a, b) (77a,b) 23 N/A 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1a, c) (76a) N/A 50 N/A 2 - 1 - Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1b) (76b) N/A 21 N/A - - - 1 Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶316.1; 344.1d) (76c) N/A 56 N/A 2 - 3 - Appointments to Attend School (¶331.3) (79) - 2 - - - N/A N/A

Appointed to Other Annual Conferences (49) 5 13 - 1 - N/A N/A

On Leave of Absence (50a1, a2) 1 8 - 4 - N/A N/A

On Family Leave (50a3, a4) - 5 - 2 - N/A N/A

On Sabbatical Leave (51) - - - - - N/A N/A

On Medical Leave (52) - 19 - 1 1 4 -

On Transitional Leave (50a5) 5 3 - - - N/A N/A

Retired (53, 54, 55) 19 496 N/A 7 41 N/A N/A Total Number Clergy Members 89 1,135 12 74 51 86 159 Grand Total, All Clergy Members: 1,606

b) By gender and racial/ethnic identification? Clergy Demographics Associate Members & Deacons in Full Elders in Full Provisional Dea- Provisional Full–time Part–time Local Categories Affiliate Connection Connection cons Elders Local Pastors Pastors Members with Vote Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Asian - - 8 1 - - 1 - - - - - 2 - Black - 1 47 14 - - 3 1 2 1 4 1 17 11 Hispanic - 1 2 1 - - - - 2 1 1 1 4 1 Native American - - 3 1 - - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 White 14 73 810 248 2 10 46 22 38 7 56 22 90 33 Multi-Racial ------Total 14 75 870 265 2 10 50 24 42 9 62 24 113 46 Grand Total, All Clergy Members: 1,606 182 Western North Carolina Conference PART III. CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED 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? Mary Emoline Adams (Christian Education) Larry Hughes (Christian Education) Roxane Almond (Spiritual Formation) Pamela Humphrey (Christian Education) James Annas (Youth Ministry) Jennifer Hupko (Youth Ministry/Christian Education) Alexis Anthony (FL) (Spiritual Formation) Jeffrey R. Insley (FL) (Christian Education) Mary C. Asbury (Children’s Ministry) Theresa Lopez-Campbell (Christian Education) Rocio Avila-Ramirez (FL) (Youth Ministry/Spiritual Formation) Cheryl Maleszewski (Christian Education/Spiritual Formation) Sara Bame (Christian Education) Mary Martin (Spiritual Formation/Christian Education) Erin Betlej (Youth Ministry/Spiritual Formation/Christian Education) Jim Mathews (Spiritual Formation) R. Michael Blackburn (Christian Education) Amy McCraw (Christian Education) Allison T. Brown (Christian Education/Spiritual Formation) Corey Milliet (Children’s Ministry/Youth Ministry/Christian Education) Daryl Brown (Urban Ministry/Christian Education) Joy B. Moss (FD) (Christian Education/Spiritual Formation) Debra Brown (Christian Education) Mark T. Muckler (FE) (Camp/Retreat Ministry) Stephen Brown (Christian Education/Youth Ministry) Thomas Peckham (Christian Education) Christopher Chambers (Christian Education/Children’s Ministry) Cheryl Perkins (Christian Education/Spiritual Formation) Yvette Cook (Spiritual Formation) Andrew H. Peters (Youth Ministry) Debra Crawford (Spiritual Formation) Angela Pitcher (Children’s Ministry/Youth Ministry) Jessica Dalton (Children’s Ministry/Christian Education/Spiritual Joy Prim (Christian Education) Formation/Youth Ministry) Dawn Revere (Christian Education/Spiritual Formation) Laura Danford (Children’s Ministry/Christian Education/Youth Larry W. Scott (RE) (Christian Education) Ministry) Kisha Sipe (Christian Education) Leigh Ann Danner (Youth Ministry) Richard Smith (Youth Ministry) Melissa Davis (Christian Education/Spiritual Formation) Susan Lynn Smith (Christian Education) Kristen Edwards (Christian Education/Youth Ministry) Tara Snow (Christian Education) Timothy Farris (Spiritual Formation/Christian Education) Ellen L. Spruill (PL) (Youth Ministry/Christian Education) Sandra Ferguson (Spiritual Formation) Ann Starrette (Spiritual Formation) Regina Fisher (Spiritual Formation/Christian Education/Older Adult Nicole Stevens (Children’s Ministry/Christian Education) Ministries) Stephanie Strickland (Youth Ministry/Christian Education) Lisa Furr (Older Adult Ministry) Christopher Tallman (Youth Ministry/Christian Education) Andrea Gauldin-Rubio (Christian Education/Spiritual Formation/ Elbert I. Taylor (Christian Education) Youth Ministry) Lauren Taylor (Youth Ministry) Caitlin Gault (Spiritual Formation/Children’s Ministry) Abigail Lauren Thomas (Youth Ministry) Jacqueline Gottlieb (Camp/Retreat Ministries/Ministry with People Charmaigne Van Rooyen (Spiritual Formation) with Disabilities) Amy R. Vaughan (FD) (Christian Education) Felicia Green (Christian Education) Erin Michelle Weaver (FE) (Children’s Ministry/Christian Education/ Dana Hanlon (Children’s Ministry) Older Adults) Gail Harrison (Older Adult Ministry) Natalie C. Whitley (Youth Ministry) Stephanie Hatley (Youth Ministry) Ted A. K. Wilson (Camp/Retreat Ministry) Lisa Haupt (Youth Ministry/Christian’s Ministry/Spiritual Formation) Grady Lee Withers (Youth Ministry/Christian Education/Spiritual Eric Hendrickson (Christian Education) Formation) Scarlette Houston (Children’s Ministry/Spiritual Formation/Youth Merit Brand Wolff (Christian Education) Ministry/Christian Education) Brian Lee Zeigler (Youth Ministry) Troy E. Howard (FD) (Youth Ministry) Robyn M. Zickmund (Youth Ministry/Christian Education) Lisa A. Huffman (Christian Education) Mari Ed Zimmerman (Youth Ministry) 59. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.) Anna Lynn Barden (FD) (Christian Education) Marion Craig Clark (DM) (Christian Education) (retired) Amy Burton (FD) (Christian Education) Walter Howard Coble (DM) (Music) (retired) Mark L. Barden (FE) (Communications) Barbara Ann Cox (DM) (Christian Education) (retired) Barbara Jean Shores Barden (FD) (Christian Education) Katherine Kindred Crain (FD) (Christian Education) (retired) Robert H. Barnhill (LM) (Business Administration) (retired) Ben Willard Curry (FE) (Christian Education) (retired) Barbara C. Basham (LM) (Music) Pamela Henrioud Deck (LM) (Christian Education) William Grady Benfield (FE) (Christian Education) (retired) Kimberlee Johnson Dodson (FD) (Christian Education) Charlotte G. Brendel (FD) (Christian Education) Mary Labosky Doub (FD) (Christian Education) Peggy DeLoatch Bridgers (FE) (Christian Education) (retired) Bernard Glenn Dougherty (RE) (Christian Education/Youth Ministry) William Ashby Brown, Jr. (FD) (Music) (retired) Donna Gottschalk Ford (LM) (Christian Education) Amy Wyn Burton (FD) (Christian Education) Jennifer Forrester (LM) (Christian Education [para-professional]) M. Susan Carmichael (DM) (Christian Education) (retired) Deborah Eidson Foust (LM) (Christian Education) Lindsay P. Carter (LM) (Children’s Ministry/Christian Education) Cynthia Core Furr (LM) (Christian Education and Older Adult Ministry Monica Curtis Childers (PD) (Christian Education/Youth Ministry) [para-professional]) Ramona Morton Clapp (FD) (Christian Education) (retired) Ronnie Lee Hall (FE) (Christian Education) (retired)

2017 journal of the Annual Conference 183 Dana Anne Hanlon (LM) (Christian Education, Youth Ministry, and Jennifer McSwain Martin (LM) (Christian Education) Older Adult Ministry) Sallyanne Irwin McVay (FD) (Christian Education) Elinor Duvall Heermans (FD) (Christian Education) (retired) Suzanne B. Northcraft (FE) (Business Administration) (retired) Denise Barnwell Hembree (LM) (Spiritual Formation) Mary Lynne Peterson (FD) (Christian Education) Linda Crisco Hepler (PD) (Christian Education) Jerrianne Canipe Pyles (PD) (Christian Education) Peggy Lee Hina (DM) (Christian Education) (retired) Lewis Lowe Poag (FE) (Christian Education) (retired) Kenneth Arthur Horn (FE) (Communications) (retired) T. Wayne Purdy (LM) (Youth Ministry) Sandra Harper Jahn (LM) (Christian Education) (retired) Gayle Jordan Quay (FD) (Christian Education) Edna Bradley Johnson (LM) (Music) Jennifer Sims Reilly (LM) (Christian Education) Ellen Sapp Johnson (FD) (Christian Education) (retired) Gail Whittington Rose (FD) (Christian Education) (retired) William Henry Jordan (DM) (Music) (retired) Saxon Cayce Scarborough (FD) (Music) Sarah Bryson Kalish (FE) (Christian Education) Selena L. Scott (FL) (Christian Education [para-professional]) Kathleen Hughes Kilbourne (FD) (Youth Ministry) Bonnie Schuldt Shinneman (DM) (Music) (retired) R. Mark King (FE) (Business Administration and Christian Education) Kent Leigh Shrader (FE) (Camping and Retreat Ministries) P. Glenn Kinken (FE) (Business Administration) Gloria Dawn Simmons (FD) (Christian Education) (retired) Ruth W. Laughlin (LM) (Communications) (retired) Deborah Kitting Sluder (FD) (Christian Education) (retired) Matthew Rick Lawing (PD) (Business Administration) Alberta Young Spencer (FD) (Christian Education) (retired) Thomas Smith Lee, Jr. (FE) (Christian Education) (retired) Elizabeth Grady Taylor (FD) (Christian Education) Lorie Lewis (LM) (Christian Education) Katie Sigmon Warren (LM) (Christian Education) (retired) Sandra Mestler McGarrah (DM) (Christian Education) Jane Sink Webb (LM) (Christian Education) (retired) Cecilia Brown McGee (LM) (Christian Education) (retired) 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 (¶(¶ 268, and 666.10 The Book of Discipline) 63. Who are certified as lay ministers (¶ 268, and 666.10)? (List alphabetically, by district) Name District Donald Eugene Meadows UW James Thomas Bridges YV PART V. DIACONAL MINISTERS (Paragraph numbers in questions 64-71 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline) 64. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)?...... None 65. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)?...... None 66. 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 67. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? a) Effective:...... None b) Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Mary Margaret Houk 01/11/30 01/20/17 68. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) Name Date Granted Type of Leave Rebecca Kay Green Bingham 07/01/14 Personal Leave 69. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): Name Date Originally Granted Kathryn Elizabeth Quick 07/01/02 Rebecca Kay Lile 07/02/98 70. Who have returned to active status from extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v)?...... None 71. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) a) This year? Name Date Effective Mark Holmes Christy 01/01/17 b) Previously? William Edward Allred Barbara A. Cox Janet M. Hitch Bonnie S. Shinneman M. Susan Carmichael Peggy L. Hina Jean M. Morgan Mavis C. Thompson W. Howard Coble 184 Western North Carolina Conference PART VI. APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS 72. Who are approved for less than full-time service? a) What associate members and elders (full and provisional) 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 of service (in one-quarter, one-half, or three-quarter increments) is approval granted (¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506)? (v 2/3, after 8 years v 3/4*): Name Appointment # Years Fraction of Full-Time Service Willetta Jean Ar Rahmaan (OF) St. Paul (CV) 4 1/2 Jill Denise Alventosa-Brown (FE) West Market St. (Greensboro) (NP) 1 1/2 Betty Black Brown (FE) Galilee-St Paul's (CV) 4 1/2 Daniel Leonard Brubaker (FE) Banner Elk (AP) 10* 1/2 Homer Clayton Dawkins (RA) Withers Chapel (YV) 4 1/4 Suzanne Elizabeth Dornsmith (FE) Forest Hill (ME) 7 3/4 Michael Edward Duncan (OF) McKendree (ME) 4 1/4 Susan Dawn Hubbard Ewing (FE) Lewisville (YV) 7 1/2 Susan Ellen Hoyle (OE) Hodgin Memorial-Centenary (NP) 4 3/4 Lynne Denise Moose Lepley (FE) Mt Bethel-Fairmount & Hospice (AP) 14* 3/4 Todd Herbert McCullough (FE) Hope (East Flat Rock) (BR) 1 1/2 Casey Lee McKenna (OF) Helton-Trinity (AP) 5 1/4 Colston Wuor-Gabie Morris (OE) Durham-Philadelphia (CV) 4 1/4 David Edmundson Peeler(FE) Bethel (Winston-Salem) (YV) 1 1/2 Oscar Charles Pilson (OF) St. Paul (YV) 4 1/4 Sara Joan Scruggs (FE) Crabtree (SM) 1 3/4 Christy Lee Sharp (FE) Hendersonville (BR) 6 1/2 Christopher Glenn Smith (AM) Chapel Hill (UW) 15* 1/2 David Eugene Smith, Jr. (FE) Union Chapel (Mocksville) (YV) 1 1/4 Andrew Allan Southern (FE) Cherry Street (YV) 3 1/2 Ryan Christopher Snider (FE) Oak Hill (BR) 3 3/4 Sherrill Amelia Stinson-Wesley (FE) Purcell (Charlotte) (ME) 19* 3/4 Jack Donald Tookey (FE) Alleghany-Grayson (AP) 2 3/4 Jacqueline Elizabeth Elliott Tookey (FE) Mount Zion (Piney Creek) (AP) 1 3/4 Craig Matthew Toth (PE) Mount Carmel (Stokesdale) (NP) 2 1/4 Catherine Anne Kelly Vlastakis (FE) Main Street (YV) 3 1/2 b) What deacons in full connection and provisional deacons are approved for appointment to less than full-time service (¶331.7)? Name Appointment # Years Fraction of Full-Time Service Anne Collins Conover (FD) Rehobeth (NP) 5 3/4 Sarah Watkins Davis (FD) Myers Memorial (CV) 4 3/4 Kimberlee Johnson Dodson (FD) Brevard (BR) 11 1/2 Susan Haynes Harrison (PD) Fair View (ME) 5 1/2 Sherry Lynn Jackson (FD) St. Andrew’s (ME) 3 1/2 Shannon Milea LeMaster-Smith (FD) Oak Hill (Morganton) (CV) 2 3/4 Beverly Lynne Parker-Reece (FD) Robbinsville (SM) 1 1/4 Jerrianne Canipe Pyles (PD) First (Mount Holly) (CV) 3 3/4 Melissa Ruth Finlay Swofford (FD) Bethleham (Climax) (NP) 1 3/4 73. 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? Effective Dates Name Status Appointment 07/17/16 - 06/30/17 Dana Millard Bunn FE First (Sylva) 07/17/16 - 06/30/17 Danny Bryce Leonard FE Central (Monroe) 07/17/16 - 06/30/17 Roger Dean Weisner FE Weaverville 74. What elders, deacons (full connection and provisional), associate members, local and supply pastors are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year?...... See Section VI of Journal 75. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Include and identify Appointments Beyond the Local Church (Deacons) and Appointments to Extension Ministries (Elders). Give effective dates of all changes.) Name (Status) Date Appointment From Appointment To Inquiring Full Member of Another Denomi- Nathan A. Harris (OF) 07/01/16 Brooks Temple (Winston Salem) (YV) nation (United Church of Christ) David H. Hobson (FE) 07/01/16 Salem (Denver) (CV) Medical Leave Larry S. King (FL to CC) 07/01/16 Morven (UW) Approved for license, not appointed (UW) Craig A. Langston (FE) 07/01/16 Personal Leave Retired Ashley S. White (FD) 07/01/16 Piney Grove No Appointment Cameron B. Kempson (DC) 07/05/16 Simply Home (BR) Brooks Howell (BR) R. Mark King (FE) 07/16/16 Marble Collegiate (NYC) Treasurer/DAS (ME) Green Hill - Beaver Creek - Burgess Cha- M. Darlene Stokes (FD) 07/17/16 Green Hill - Beaver Creek (AP) pel (AP) Midway Director of Children's Ministries Anna L. Barden (FD) 07/20/16 Transitional Leave (ME) Rickey L. Spencer (FD) 07/24/16 No Appointment (YV) Retired (YV) Robert D. Symanski (FD) 07/26/16 Personal Leave Piedmont Crossing (YV) Robert E. Petree (FD) 07/31/16 Ebenezer (Vale) Youth Pastor (CV) Personal Leave Jane D. Brannock (FD) 08/01/16 Aldersgate (NCC) Transitional Leave 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 185 Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons) J. Keith Franklin (FE) 08/01/16 Weaverville (BR) (YV) Chaplain, Spiritual Support Serv, Hospice Chaplain, Hospice of Stanly and the Uwhar- Karen E. Kaser Odor (FE) 08/01/16 & Palliative Care of Cabarrus Co (ME) rie (ME) Riverside Church (New York), Minister of Ellen Robison (FD) 08/01/16 Transitional Leave (ME) Worship and the Arts (ME) Oakley / Mission & Ministry Officer, ABCCM Richard S. Schilling (FD) 08/01/16 Oakley (Asheville) (BR) (Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry) (BR) Daniel R. Wilson (FD) 08/01/16 West (Mooresville) Associate (ME) Boger's Chapel (Concord) (ME) Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons) Mitchell F. Wilson (FD) 08/01/16 Weaverville (BR) (YV) Peter A. Overcash (FD) 08/25/16 CPE Residency (Moses Cone) (NP) Faithwalk Associate (NP) CPE Resident, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Christopher D. Henson (FE) 08/29/16 Medical Leave Center (YV) Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator, New Matthew R. Lawing (PD) 08/29/16 Transitional Leave Century Hospice (Martinsville, VA) Douglas W. Gager (PL) 08/31/16 Central Falls (Asheboro) (UW) Retired (UW) David L. Warren (FD) 08/31/16 Asbury Mem Asst (BR) Retired Harrison M. Carlton (RL) 09/01/16 St. James (Rural Hall) Assistant (YV) Marvin (Winston-Salem) Assistant (YV) Jonathan D. Coppedge-Henley General Evangelist / Huntersville Associate 09/01/16 General Evangelist (ME) (FE) (ME) Director of Field Education, Duke Divinity Daniel M. Corpening (FE) 09/01/16 Assurance (Huntersville) Associate (ME) School (ME) David R. Cramp (OR) 09/01/16 Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Covenant - Trinity (Gastonia) (CV) Northbrook (Macedonia - Reep's Grove) Gary R. Fulker (FL) 09/01/16 No Appointment (CV) (CV) Student (Gordon-Conwell Theological N. Keith Lowder (FE) 09/01/16 British Methodist School) (ME) Warren W. Miller (FD) 09/01/16 Central (Denton) (UW) Retired Oakley / Mission & Ministry Officer, Richard S. Schilling (FD) 09/01/16 ABCCM (Asheville Buncombe Community Mission & Ministry Officer, ABCCM (BR) Christian Ministry) (BR) Victor A. Wilfong (FD) 09/01/16 Covenant - Trinity (Gastonia) (CV) Oakley (Asheville) (BR) Joe E. Barbee (PL) 09/15/16 Certified Candidate (UW) Wesley Heights (Lexington) (UW) E. Richard Blount, III (PE) 09/15/16 Cotton Grove - Wesley Heights (UW) Central (Denton) (UW) Faithwalk Associate / Chaplain, Hospice Peter A. Overcash (FD) 09/19/16 Faithwalk Associate (NP) and Palliative Care of Greensboro (NP) Ashley Anne Sipe (PE) 10/01/16 First (Gastonia) Associate (CV) Family Leave Lisa L. Tanico (FD) 10/01/16 Ardmore (Winston-Salem) Associate (YV) Personal Leave Rebecca A. Allis (PL) 10/09/16 Mount Zion (Trinity) (YV) No Appointment Director of Community Development, Mis- Luther E. [Luke] Lingle, III (FE) 10/15/16 Personal Leave sional Wisdom Foundation (BR) P. Christopher Luper (FD) 10/16/16 St Stephen (ME) Holston Conference Michael F. Austin (FL) 11/01/16 Double Shoals - Rehobeth - St. Paul's (CV) Medical Leave (CV) Sheila Bishop (RE) 11/01/16 Retired (BR) Bethlehem (Mill Spring) (BR) Bethlehem (Mill Spring) - New Hope (Ruth- Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet, Sa- Jody B. Campbell (FL) 11/01/16 erfordton) (BR) vannah) (UW) Belwood (Kadesh, Knob Creek, St. Peter's) Carolyn S. Donahue-Sears (PL) 11/01/16 Certified Candidate (CV) (CV) J. Keith Franklin (FE) 11/01/16 Weaverville (BR) Medical Leave Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet, Sa- Kaye H. Fry (FE) 11/01/16 Mount Lebanon (Randleman) (NP) vannah) (UW) St. Luke Deacon Associate (Spartanburg Phyllis L. Glahn (FD) 11/01/16 Transitional Leave (BR) Dist, SC Conf) (BR) Carol R. Hunter (FE) 11/01/16 Mount Lebanon (Randleman) (NP) Flag Springs (UW) Tracy L. Schumpert (FD) 11/01/16 Oklahoma Annual Conference Smyrna - Wingate (UW) Director, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center Kent L. Shrader (FD) 11/01/16 Retired (UW) Belwood (Kadesh, Knob Creek, St. Peter's) Juston R. Smith (FD) 11/01/16 First (Gastonia) Associate (CV) (CV) CherLue Vang (FD) 11/01/16 Smyrna - Wingate (UW) Personal Leave Mitchell - Yancey (Bakersville, Deyton Louis H. Woodard (FD) 11/01/16 Bakersville (BR) Bend, Red Hill) (BR) Morgan D. Adams (PE) 11/23/16 Student, Univ of San Fransisco (CV) Discontinued Hawthorne Lane Minister of Missions & Myers Memorial Director of Communica- Sarah W. Davis (FD) 11/28/16 Communications (ME) tion & Evangelism (CV) Justin K. Cabe (PE) 12/01/16 Tabernacle (Greensboro) Associate (NP) Personal Leave Steve D. Joyce (RE) 12/01/16 Retired Mount Zion (Trinity) (YV) Lisa L. Tanico (FD) 12/01/16 Personal Leave Danbury Community Chapel (YV) 186 Western North Carolina Conference

Name (Status) Date Appointment From Appointment To Erin Michelle Weaver (FD) 12/11/16 First (Salisbury) Associate (UW) Medical Leave Wells Spring - Pleasant Grove (Forest City) Jessie Mae C. Keaton (FE) 12/20/16 Medical Leave (BR) Sherry B. Frerichs (PL) 12/30/16 Hebron (Monroe) (ME) No Appointment Chaplain, US Navy Surface Fleet Ministry Terminated / Surrendered credentials to Jason M. Constantine (FE) 12/31/16 Center (YV) join other denomination C. Darrin Everhart (PL) 12/31/16 Center (Troy) - Macedonia (UW) No Appointment Grace (Salisbury) - Bethel (Rowan) / Direc- Joshua O. Britton (PE) 01/01/17 Grace (Salisbury) - Bethel (Rowan) (UW) tor, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center (UW) Michael A. Carr (FE) 01/01/17 First (Troutman) (AP) First (Mount Holly) (CV) James I. Groome, III (PL to FL) 01/01/17 Matton's Grove - Richfield (part-time) (UW) Matton's Grove - Richfield (full-time) (UW) James T. Hart II (FL) 01/01/17 Altamont - Jonas Ridge (AP) Campus Pastor, The Crossnore School (AP) Jennifer N. Hiatt (PE) 01/01/17 Lander's Chapel - Puett (CV) Lander's Chapel Robert L. Parsons (FD) 01/01/17 Saluda - Columbus (BR) Blue Ridge Church Vitality Strategist (BR) P. Lonnie Pittman (FD) 01/01/17 Assurance (Huntersville) (ME) Assurance (Huntersville) CoPastor (ME) Susannah B. Pittman (FD) 01/01/17 First (Mount Holly) (CV) Assurance (Huntersville) CoPastor (ME) West Forsyth (Doubs, Elm Grove, Pleasant Baxter B. Slaughter, III (FD) 01/01/17 Certified Candidate (YV) Hill) Assistant (YV) Financial Analyst/Reserve Air Force Chap- Michael J. Solano (FD) 01/01/17 Financial Analyst lain Roger D. Weisner (FD) 01/01/17 Mount Vernon (Trinity) (NP) Weaverville (BR) Elizabeth H. Faughn (FE) 01/10/17 Transitional Leave (ME) Personal Leave Christopher T. Grimmett (FL) 01/31/17 Shoals - Whitakers Chapel (YV) No Appointment Associate Dean and Continuing Education Director of Collegiate Ministry Resources Timothy S. Moore (FD) 02/06/17 Coordinator, Pfeiffer University, Charlotte and Training, GBHEM (AP) Campus (AP) Chaplain, Interim Healthcare, Hospice of Frances H. Moran (FD) 02/21/17 Personal Leave (NP) Greenville SC (NP) Johnelle Hutchison (PL) 02/28/17 Mallalieu - Jones (Mount Airy) (YV) No Appointment / Discontinued LP William N. Foust (FE) 03/01/17 Concord (Catawba) (CV) Personal Leave Nancy K. Griswold (FD) 03/01/17 St. Luke's (Hickory) Deacon Associate (CV) Transitional Leave Eric L. Hunt (PL) 03/01/17 Triad Nat Amer (NP) Hinshaw (Greensboro) Asst (NP) Robin B. Johnson (PL) 03/01/17 Baltimore-Washington Conference Altamont - Jonas Ridge (AP) Innocent N. Justice (FE) 03/01/17 Cedar Grove (UW) Wells Spring (Forest City) (BR) Wayne A. Sutton (FD) 03/01/17 North Georgia Conference Reid's Chapel (SM) Ashley S. White (FD) 03/01/17 Certified Candidate Mallalieu - Jones (Mount Airy) (YV) Paul A. Sears (FD) 03/09/17 Hickory Knoll - Maiden's Chapel (SM) Medical Leave Assurance Assistant of Outreach (Char- Daniel J. Meyer (PL) 03/20/17 No Appointment lotte) (ME) Eric L. Hunt (PL) 03/29/17 Hinshaw (Greensboro) Asst (NP) No Appointment / Discontinued LP Director of Community/Faith Development, Amy Foley Freeze (FE) 04/01/17 Christ (Morganton) (CV) Our Towns Habitat for Humanity (ME) Fawn M. Mikel (FD) 04/01/17 Florida Conference Central (Shelby) Dir Disc (CV) Senior Director of Funds Development, Director of the Advance and Fundraising Russell C. Pierce (FD) 04/01/17 Church World Service (NP) Strategies, GBGM (NP) No Appointment / Discontinued Part-Time James L. Burroughs, III (PL) 04/12/17 St. Luke (Asheboro) (UW) Local Pastor Grace (Salisbury) - Bethel (Rowan) / Direc- Director, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center Joshua O. Britton (PE) 04/15/17 tor, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center (UW) (UW) Abigail W. Kocher (FE) 05/01/17 Oak Ridge Associate (NP) Family Leave (NP) Craig T. Kocher (FE) 05/01/17 Oak Ridge (NP) Transitional Leave (NP) Hagan R. McClellan (RA) 05/01/17 Holston Conference Elbaville (Advance) (YV) Elbaville (Advance) & Coach/Trainer for Coach/Trainer for Clergy and Congrega- Patricia K. Suggs (FD) 05/01/17 Clergy and Congregations tions Tenth Kits Pastor of Neighbourhood Con- Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, Jaylynn W. Byassee (FE) 05/11/17 nections and Refugee Support, Tenth First Baptist Church, Vancouver, Canada Church, Vancouver, British Columbia (AP) (AP) University Chaplain and Jessie Ball DuPont Craig T. Kocher (FE) 05/15/17 Transitional Leave Chair of the Chaplaincy, University of Rich- mond (NP) Executive Director, Yadkin Christian Min- No Appointment / Discontinued Provisional Cheryl W. Nehnevajsa (FD) 05/19/17 istries (YV) Deacon Casey C. Crimmins (CC to FL) 06/01/17 Certified Candidate (ME) Providence (Charlotte) Assistant (ME) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 187 76. 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)?...... See Section VI of Journal b) To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (344.1b)?...... See Section VI of Journal c) To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d? (v 2/3)...... See Section VI of Journal 77. Who are appointed as deacons (full connection and provisional) for the ensuing year?...... See Section VI of Journal a) Through non-United Methodist agencies and settings beyond the local church (¶331.1a)?...... See Section VI of Journal b) Through United Methodist Church-related agencies or schools within the connectional structures of The United Methodist Church (¶331.1b)?...... See Section VI of Journal 78. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime appointment is to attend school.) Name Status School Christopher D. Henson FE Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center N. Keith Lowder FE Gordon-Conwell Theological School 79. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]?...... See Section VI of Journal 80. 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.) Ashley A. Lloyd became Ashley A. Sipe Roxanne M. Cuff became Roxanne M. Marterre Kimberly S. Higgins became Kimberly Higgins Clardy 81. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)?...... June 21-24, 2018, at Lake Junaluska, NC 188 Western North Carolina Conference VI. APPOINTMENTS 2017-2018 In fulfillment of one of the requirements of ¶ 416 of The Book of Discipline (2016) of The United Methodist Church, I, a bishop of The United Methodist Church, do hereby “make and fix the appointments” in the Western North Carolina Conference for the conference year 2017-2018. Paul L. Leeland Resident Bishop

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS AND CATEGORY CODES *An appointment to which no ordained, commissioned, or licensed clergy person is currently appointed bears the designation “TBS” (“To Be Supplied”) in the “Appointee” column. The two-letter category codes after the names of the clergy, diaconal ministers, and deaconesses are defined by the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church and the office of the registrar of the Board of Ordained Ministry and have these meanings: AF Affiliate Member OE Elder Member of Another Annual Conference AM Associate Member or Methodist Denomination DC Deaconess OF Full Clergy Member of Another Denomination DM Diaconal Minister OP Provisional Member of Another Annual Conference DR Retired Diaconal Minister OR Retired Member of Another Conference FD Deacon in Full Connection PD Provisional Deacon FE Elder in Full Connection PE Provisional Elder FL Full-Time Local Pastor PL Part-Time Local Pastor LA Lay Member Serving as Supply RA Retired Associate Member LS Student Local Pastor RD Retired Deacon in Full Connection OA Associate Member of Another Annual Conference RE Retired Elder in Full Connection OD Deacon Member of Another Conference RL Retired Local Pastor or Methodist Denomination RP Retired Provisional Member

A. APPOINTMENTS OF CLERGY TO CHARGES AND DISTRICTS Appalachian (AP) District Superintendent: Carl L. Arrington (FE) Alleghany - Grayson Tookey, Jack D. FE Altamont - Jonas Ridge Johnson, Robin B. PL Arbor Grove - Union Pillsbury-Taylor, Susan E. FE Banner Elk Brubaker, Daniel L. FE Baton - Littlejohn Boliek, Allen P. FE Bethany (West Jefferson) Peeler, A. Owen FE Bethel (Statesville) - Marvin (Stony Point) King, R. Naomi FE Bethelview - Valle Crucis Mitchell, Rickey D. FL Bethlehem (Statesville) Kilbourne, Heather S. FE Boone Hockett, David C. FE Associate (Director of Community Engagement) Beach, Laura M. FE Assistant for Crossroads and Adult Discipleship Collins, Vernon G. FL Director of Adult Ministries Connelly, Patricia B. OD Associate (King Street Campus) Edwards, Luke S. PE Associate (Blackburn’s Chapel Campus) Floyd, David B. PE Broad Street (Statesville) Gehring, Michael J. FE Associate Potter, Carrilea A. PE Chapel Hill (Statesville) McCauley, David A. FE Christ Boulevard (Statesville) Thompson, Larry W. AM Clarksbury (Harmony) Wall, Clifford W. FE Cool Spring Jones, Thomas H. PL Creston Henson, Betty H. PL Crossfire Rice, Ronald A. [Alan], Jr FE Deerfield (Boone) Austin, D. Wesley FE Ebenezer (Granite Falls) Hunter, Thomas R. FE Elkin - Jonesville Hayes, Jeanette T. FE FaithBridge (Blowing Rock) Carson, Benjamin G. FE Associate Sigmon, Kyle L. PD 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 189 First (Elkin) Shuford, Michael A. FE First (Granite Falls) Fleming, Howard D. FE First (Jonesville) - Ebenezer Davis, Judith Bors FE First (Lenoir) Kelly, Linda M. FE First (North Wilkesboro) Matthews, Terry L. FE First (Taylorsville) Sherfey, Joshua H. FE First (Troutman) Hamrick, Jeffery M. FE Foothills Cooperative Parish (Colliers, Gamewell, Whitnel) Parish Director Bowen, Lori Anne FE Parish Assistant Brown, Peter L. FL Friendship (Boone) Adams, William G., Jr RL Friendship (Statesville) Eurey, Judy H. FE Grace Chapel Nolan, David C. FE Grassy Creek Parks, Harold M. PL Green Hill - Beaver Creek Stokes, M. Darlene PL Harmony Lakey, Christopher N. FE Helton - Trinity McKenna, Casey L. OF Henson’s Chapel - Mabel Lunsford, Cynthia K. [Cindy] FE Hiddenite Hochmuth, Douglas E. FE Hudson Adams, Holly Cobb FE Jefferson Lawrence, David F. FE Liberty (Hiddenite) - Philadelphia Burnette, Kristy H. FE Little Laurel - Pleasant Valley - Sutherland Lunsford, Warren J. PL Macedonia - Olin Warren, C. Mac PL Maple Springs - Charity Smith, Mark A. PL Midway (Statesville) Moree, Michael W. RE Millers Creek - Dunkirk Bristol, H. Cowles, III FE Minneapolis - Elk Park Thomas, W. Preston, III PL Monticello (Statesville) Spivey, Amy C. FE Mount Bethel (Harmony) - Fairmount Lepley, Lynne. FE Mount Bethel (Hickory) Bost, Dale W. FE Mount Hermon (Lenoir) - Cedar Valley (Lenoir) Morgan, Caren Bigelow FE Mount Zion (Lenoir) Creekmur, Kelly A. RL Mount Zion (Piney Creek) Tookey, Jacqueline E. FE Mountain Valley Charge Taylor, John L., Jr FE Mountain View (Statesville) - Wesley Chapel (Hamptonville) Fisher, Sarah P. PL Nathan’s Creek Brooks, Robert D. FL New Covenant (Lenoir) Rivens, Charlie D., Sr FE New River (Calvary - Zion) Hawkins, P. David AM New Salem (Statesville) Franklin, J. Keith FE Newland Ammons, Gene OR North Caldwell (Mount Olivet - Harper’s Chapel) Rogers, Jerry T. PL Pisgah (Hiddenite) - Trinity (Statesville) Duncan, G. Michael FE Pisgah (Linville Falls) - Linville Henry, Theodore A. PL Providence (Statesville) Locke, David A. FE Rocky Springs Herron, Robert E. RL Rose Chapel Lepley, Ralph J. FE Sandy Ridge (Statesville) - Snow Creek (Statesville) Joyner, Marsha E. PL Scott’s Chapel Moore, Lisa D. PL Shiloh (Statesville) - Wesley Chapel Emory, Matthew J. FE Sparta Miller, Bobby R. FE Stony Point Durham, Donnie B. FE Temple Hill - Roaring River Nichols, Matthew A. FL Toe Valley (Mount Zion - Pine Grove) Howard, John F., Jr FL Trinity (Lenoir) Kim, Uiyeon FE Union Grove Shaw, S. Neill FE Warrensville Wannemacher, Margaret R. FL Wesley Memorial (Statesville) Fitzgerald, Christopher A. FE West Jefferson Gaddy, Daniel W. FE Wilkesboro Roberts, Karen H. FE 190 Western North Carolina Conference Blue Ridge (BR) District Superintendent: Elizabeth M. Crissman (FE) Abernethy Crissman, Kelly S. FE Acton (Asheville) Salata, Rennie R. FE Addie’s Chapel (Marion) - Cross (Marion) Pegues, Walter FE Alexander - Gray’s Chapel Powell, James L. RE Alexander Chapel Kiess, Marjory W. PL Asbury Memorial (Asheville) Goforth, J. Curtis FE Avery’s Creek (Arden) Ragland, Chandler K. OE Avondale - Cliffside Hodgens, Robert H. RL Bald Creek - Pensacola Haverkamp, Keith R. OR Balfour - Moore’s Grove Demorest, Deborah PL Barnardsville (Barnardsville, Mountain Valley, Pleasant Gap) TBS Bethany (Fairview) Clements, John W., Sr RL Bethel (Asheville) Duckworth, Terry R. FE Bethel (Old Fort) - Old Fort Baker, Kimberly B. PL Bethesda (Asheville) - Community Pastor, Haw Creek Commons Doucette, Karen C. PE Bethlehem (Mill Spring) Bishop, Sheila B. RE Big Sandy - Western Chapel Russell, Hugh W., Jr PL Biltmore (Asheville) Reavis, Ernest A. [Sonny], Jr FE Black Mountain Macdonald, Michael A. FE Bright Hope Laurel Kuse, James R. OR Brown’s View TBS Caroleen Robbins, Lucy B. FE Carson’s Chapel – Trinity (Nebo) Morrison, Donald G. RL Central (Asheville) Blackburn, Robert M., Jr FE Minister of Congregational Care Leachman, Amy P. FD Associate Minister of Children and Families Sills, Lynnette J. OF Christ (Weaverville) Corle, Duane P. FE Clark’s Chapel Kiess, Raymond B. PL Clinchfield (Marion) Mathews, James R. FL Concord (Marion) Miller, Carroll K. OR Covenant Community Tuttle, Richard B. FE Cummings Memorial (Mills River) Bremer, Donald C. OR Dana Fouts, Sarah S. RE Davis Chapel - Piney Mountain Bates, Kevin T. PE Dix Creek (Leicester) Galloway, Jimmy W. RE East Asheville Purselle, Kerry B. RE East Marion Tate, Philip J. PL Ebenezer - St. Mark’s Clardy, Kimberly Higgins FE Edneyville (Hendersonville) McDonald, Melinda W. OF Emma - Elkwood (Asheville) Davis, George M. PL English Chapel (Pisgah Forest) Owen-Patterson, Evelyn B. PL Etowah Cook, David A., Jr FE Fairview - Antioch Warren, Jerry D. RL Fanning Chapel - Upward Phipps, Michael E. PL First (Brevard) Holder, W. Michael FE Minister of Education Dodson, Kimberlee J. FD Associate Sims-Salata, Lauren R. FE First (Forest City) Haynes, J. O’Neil FE First (Hendersonville) Ralls, W. Mark FE Associate Sharp, Christy L. FE First (Marion) Owens, Warren N. FE First (Rutherfordton) Thompson, C. Sydnor, III FE Fletcher Ray, Stephen J. FE Francis Asbury (Candler) Kurtz, Michael D. FE Fruitland (Hendersonville) Jones, Steven R. OF Gilboa - Gilkey - Thermal City Bridges, Jackie C., Jr FL Glenwood - Pleasant Hill (Marion) Burleson, Dennis O. PL Golden Valley Morgan, Linda Stack RE 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 191 Grace - Bell (Leicester) Green, David L. PL Groce (Asheville) Davis, W. Gerald FE Associate McCumber, Andrea A. FE Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville) Combs, Brian E. FE Higgins Memorial (Burnsville) Fowler, John W. FE Hope (East Flat Rock) McCullough, Todd H. FE Kistler’s Chapel - Tanner’s Grove O’Neal, Julie E. PE Lake Toxaway Dodson, Marcus L. FL Lebanon Owens, Ned B. RE Little Sandy Wombough, William B. RE Mars Hill Cooper, Wiley OR Mills River Stanley, Ashley Crowder FE Associate McCumber, Jeffery S. FE Director of Christian Education Wiley, Kayln M. PD Mitchell - Yancey (Bakersville, Deyton Bend, Red Hill) TBS Montmorenci Kurtz, Karen C. FE Mount Hebron (Forest City) TBS Nebo - Snow Hill (Morganton) Magnuson, Richard A. PE Nesbitt’s Chapel - Fairview Sharon Hayner, Glenda D. FL New Hope (Rutherfordton) TBS Newdale (Celo, Martin’s Chapel, Windom) Anderson, Kenneth R. FL Oak Grove - Cedar Grove Dickens, J. Gregory FE Oak Hill (Candler) Snider, Ryan C. FE Oakley (Asheville) Wilfong, Victor A. PE Pinnacle (Nebo) McCall, J. Phillip PL Pisgah (Rutherfordton) - Centennial (Union Mills) Noble, Dori V. PL Pleasant Grove (Forest City) Setzer, Ronald D. RL Pleasant Grove Union Johnson, Richard A. OR Providence (Rutherford) Bradley, David L. FL Providence - West Marion Gaylord, Jonathan A. PE Rosman - Selica Altizer, Cole D. FL Salem (Bostic) Burleson, Samuel I. OF Salem (Weaverville) Smith, Kent C. FE Saluda - Columbus Knoespel, Laurie A. FE Sardis - Reeves Chapel Halstead, Jolynn [Jody] PL Skyland Sharpe, S. Wesley FE Deacon Associate Moss, Joy B. FD Snow Hill (Candler) Johnston, Dianne R. PE Spindale O’Neal, J. Ross, Jr FE Spruce Pine Troxler, Jeremy I. FE St. Paul’s (Asheville) Foretich-McKey, Stephanie C. OE St. Timothy (Brevard) Duncan, Ann L. FE Sunshine (Bostic) Pendleton, Keys S. RE Swannanoa - Tabernacle (Black Mountain) Harrill, Michael B., Jr PL Teague’s Chapel Skipper, C. Wyllene RL Trinity - Berry Temple (Asheville) Walton, Nancy D. OE Associate Dayson, Darryl D., II PE Tryon Hurst, Phillip M. FE Weaverville Intentional Interim Weisner, Roger FE Associate Morris, Jeremy S. PE Wells Spring (Forest City) Burleson, Erin E. PL Catawba Valley (CV) District Superintendent: Angela A. Pleasants (FE) Abernethy Memorial (Newton) Herbin, Faye L. FE Abernethy Memorial (Rutherford College) Abernethy, April B. FE Aldersgate (Shelby) Blanton, Randall M. FE Assistant Mosteller, Jamie B. PL Arneys Fairview Stephenson, W. Edward RL Asbury (Lincolnton) Spencer, Kenneth B. FE Belwood (Kadesh, Knob Creek, St. Peter’s) Elwell, Brian FL 192 Western North Carolina Conference Bess Chapel - Bethlehem (Lincolnton) Taylor, William R. FE Bethel (Morganton) Osborne, Clarence E., Jr AM Bethel (Dysartsville) - Mount Pleasant - Zion Memorial Thompson, Bradley A. FL Bethel (Hickory) - St. John’s Taylor, Jacquelyn H. FL Bethesda - Cramer Memorial - Lowell/Smyre Hammett, G. Danielle FL Bethlehem (Claremont) Marshall, Dennis B. FE Beulah - Concord Spicer, Cynthia J. FL Boger City (Lincolnton) Perry, Ronald D. FE Boiling Springs - Hoyle Memorial Blanton, Teresa R. FL Bollinger’s Chapel - Warlick’s Chapel Cronk, Susan M. PL Bradley Memorial (Gastonia) Short, Debra N. FE Brevard’s Chapel (Denver) McCorkle, Alexander PL Brook’s Chapel - Mundy’s Chapel Learson, Louise D. PL Brown’s Chapel Young, Charles A. PL Burge Memorial - Rock Hill (Mount Holly) Canty, Shirley L. FE Casar - Polkville Lovelace, William E. FE Catawba Shytle, Stephen L. FE Center (Catawba) Love, John P. FE Central (Kings Mountain) Rhinehart, Jill B. FE Central (Shelby) Barden, Mark L. FE Director of Discipleship and Outreach Mikel, Fawn M. OD Christ (Drexel) TBS Christ (Gastonia) Morris, Matthew C. FE Christ (Hickory) Kyker, Charles C. FE Assistant (Lincolnton Campus) Jones, Trent L. PL Assistant (Fairgrove Campus) Kropiwnicki, Robert PL Assistant (Statesville Campus) McGee, Noah W. [Chip], III PL Associate Scalf, Harley D. FE Concord (Catawba) Deane, Thomas E. OR Covenant (Gastonia) Presley, G. A. PL Crouse - Pleasant Grove Sanders, James K. FE Crowell Memorial - Palm Tree Hobson, Freida H. AM Denton’s Chapel Hefner, Phillip R. OE Denver Autrey, Stephen L. FE Associate Sain, Anita W. FE Double Shoals - Rehobeth - St. Paul’s (Shelby) Godfrey, Carmen B. [Randi] RA Durham-Philadelphia (Shelby) Morris, Colston W. OE Ebenezer (Belmont) Roseboro, Ronnie E. FE Ebenezer (Denver) Clark, Mark W. PL Ebenezer (Vale) Sayer, Anthony R. FE El Bethel - Grace (Kings Mountain) Roberts, Julie A. FE Epworth (Gastonia) - Mount Pleasant (Stanley) Mills, Albert RE Fairfield - Bethel (Denver) Tate, James P. FE First (Belmont) Ragsdale, George I. FE First (Cherryville) Collins, Joseph W. FE First (Conover) Royals, Gary C. FE First (Dallas) Flack, Caroll A. FE First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City) Christy, David H. FE First (Bessemer City) Pastor Hord, Jacob G. [Tripp], III FL Associate Smith, Juston R. PE Minister of Music Scarborough, Saxon C. FD Minister of Congregational Care Westmoreland, James R. RE First (Hickory) Christy, J. Paul FE Minister of Youth and Missions Howard, Troy E. FD Associate Posey, William L. FE Minister of Music Smith, Rhonda B. FD First (Hildebran) Bowman, R. A. [Tony] FE First (Lincolnton) Matthews, Tony H. FE First (Maiden) Jordan, Tony J. AM First (Morganton) McKim, Dana A. FE 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 193 First (Mount Holly) Carr, Michael A. FE Minister of Christian Education Pyles, Jerrianne C. PD First (Newton) Greene, Lara W. [Willis] FE First (Stanley) Sweezy, Noel N. FE First (Valdese) King, James C. FL Friendship (Connelly Springs) - Shady Grove Boughman, Mitchell C. PE Friendship (Fallston) Brower, Neal F. FE Friendship (Newton) Hamlyn, David M. FE Galilee - St. Paul’s (Kings Mountain) Brown, Betty B. FE Glen Alpine Mayo, Barbara B. FE Hartzell Memorial - McQueen’s Chapel (Hickory) Rawls, Cassandra R FL High Shoals - Iron Station Wyant, David A. RE Highland (Hickory) Miller, Roy L. PE Hill’s Chapel Turner, Sean C. FE Hinton Memorial McCrary, J. Stanley PL Hoey Memorial - Sulphur Springs Byers, Roy T. FE Hopewell (Sherrills Ford) Bryant, John T. FE Ivey Memorial Whitener, Kelly A. PL Kistler’s - Lawndale Sherrill, Keith M. FL Laboratory - Mary’s Grove Day, Alice P. FE Lafayette Street (Shelby) Holland, Arthur R., III FE Lander’s Chapel (Lincolnton) - Myrtle (Gastonia) Ramsey, Gerald L. RA Lebanon - St. Paul’s (Catawba) Cline, Derek C. PL Marvin (Lincolnton) Vaughan, Amy R. FD Maylo (Gastonia) Bissett, Jay W. FE May’s Chapel Alexander, Byron E. FE McKendree (Lincolnton) Plott, T. Gregg FL Messiah Miller, Kevin C. FE Mott’s Grove Harris, Vincent A. PL Mount Beulah - Providence Williams, V. Anthony PL Mount Harmony - Burke Chapel Williams, George E. RA Mount Pleasant (Sherrills Ford) Curtis, J. Kenneth FE Mountain View (Catawba) Irwin, Richard N. FE Myers Memorial (Gastonia) Queen, Sally W. FE Director of Communication and Evangelism Davis, Sarah Watkins FD New Covenant Noell, Stuart L. FE New Hope (Iron Station) Berry, Roberta J. PL North (Morganton) Williams, J. Burton, Jr FE Northbrook (Macedonia, Reep’s Grove) Fulker, Gary R. FL Oak Grove - Palm Tree - Pleasant Hill Nanney, Cynthia W. FL Oak Hill (Morganton) McClure, Paul L. FE Youth and Family Outreach Minister LeMaster-Smith, Shannon M. FD Park Street (Belmont) Hiatt, J. David FE Pine Grove (Shelby) Bristow, Marsha S. PL Pisgah (Catawba) Compton, Hugh R. [Buddy] RA Pisgah (Lincolnton) Duncan, David J. FE Plateau - Wesley Chapel McHale, David F. FE Puett (Dallas) Childers, Wade H., Jr RE Rehobeth (Terrell) Kerr, Robert L. FE Rhyne Heights (Lincolnton) White, Avery E. FE Salem (Denver) Greene, David S. FE Salem (Morganton) Jones, Norman E., Jr FE Sharon (Shelby) Underwood, Sarah C. FE Shiloh (Claremont) Mason, Deval M. FE South Point (Belmont) Yow, Erin Grot FE St. James (Denver) Miles, Brandon K. PL St. Luke’s (Hickory) Westfall, Joseph M. FE Minister of Youth and College Age Adults Childers, Monica C. FD Assistant Villanueva, Raymundo PL Associate Wechter, Cynthia S. FE 194 Western North Carolina Conference St. Mark’s (Belmont) Whittaker, Robert W. PL St. Matthews (Morganton) Hall, L. Elaine FE St. Paul (Newton) Ar-Rahmaan, Willetta J. OF Table Rock (Linville [Morganton], Mountain Grove) McAbee, Kathleen M. PE Trinity (Gastonia) Short, Jackie L. PL Tucker’s Grove (Iron Station) Perkins, Albert O., Sr FE Webbs Chapel Yeager, John W. PE West Casar (Clover Hill, Mount Moriah, New Home) Padgett, James E. [Eddie] FL West Lincoln (David’s Chapel, Hebron, Laurel Hill) Turman, M. Catherine FL Charge Assistant Turman, Theodore C. RL Westview (Hickory) Bramlet, Glenda M. PL Metro (ME) District Superintendent: W. Mark Andrews (FE) Aldersgate - Grace (Charlotte) Webster, Timothy A. FE Hispanic Assistant Paredes, Juan Julio PL Ann Street (Concord) Wall, Randy L. RE Antioch-Wesley Chapel Collins, Gregory K. PL Asbury (Huntersville) Howard, James C., III FE Assurance (Huntersville) Co-Pastor Pittman, P. Lonnie FE Co-Pastor Pittman, Susannah B. FE Bethel (Midland) Clontz, Mark E. FE Bethpage (Kannapolis) Portis, Marcus S. FE Assistant Melton, Duane E. PL Big Spring (Charlotte) Carl, David E. OE Blair Road (Mint Hill) Upchurch, W. Lynn, Jr FE Deacon Associate Hermann, Rhonda L. FD Boger’s Chapel Wilson, Daniel R. PE Broad Street (Mooresville) Schnitzlein, Thomas H. FE Calvary (Charlotte) Lee, H. Jae FE Centenary (Mount Ulla) Hutchens, Charles L. FE Center (Concord) Allen, Tony L. FE Center Grove - St. Paul (Concord) Thompson, D. Alan, Jr PL Central (Charlotte) Chappell, Michelle D. FE Assistant Pastor for International Outreach Ministry Niroula, Santosh PL Assistant for Multi-Cultural Ministry Webster, Susan Suarez PL Central (Concord) Co-Pastor Langford, Thomas A. [Andy], III FE Co-Pastor Carkin, Carol P. FE Central (Mooresville) Sherrill, Randy N. FE Christ (Charlotte) Humphries, James E. FE Cokesbury (Charlotte) Lee, In-Yong FE Cold Springs Bell, Anthony L. FE Cole Memorial (Charlotte) Braunschweiger, Brian D. PL Commonwealth (Charlotte) Kurt, Steven B. PL Deacon Associate Brumley, Patience S. RD Covenant (Charlotte) Kennedy, Elise B. FE Crossroads McNaney, Lowell C. FE Davidson Langford, Sally O. FE Associate for Campus Ministry and Young Adults Belles, Sarah L. PE Associate for Missions and Membership Coleman, Alexis S. FE Executive Pastor Kinken, P. Glenn, III FE Minister of Music and Worship Turner, Kevin A. FD Associate Minister for Adult Faith Formation Zastovnik, Linda S. FD Dilworth (Charlotte) Easter Bayne, Karen L. FE Elmwood Connelly, Deborah V. PL Epworth (Concord) Graves, Elizabeth L. FE Fair View (Mooresville) Ervin, Billy N. FE Minister of Spiritual Growth Harrison, Susan H. PD 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 195 Faith (Indian Trail) Miller, Paige Ann FE Faith (Mooresville) - St. Paul Bowman, Fredrick B. FE First (Charlotte) Rosenquist, Valerie B. FE Pastor of Finance and Administration Hamrick, Patrick S. FE First (China Grove) Goode, Michael H. FE Assistant Hagler, Gerald C., Jr PL First (Landis) Love, Adam C. PE First Hmong Mission TBS Forest Hill (Concord) Jones, Mandy N. FE Associate Dornsmith, Suzanne E. FE Hispanic/Latino Assistant Perez-Alvarez, Felix PL Friendship (Mount Pleasant) Armistead, Roger A. OR Ghana Mission - Hunter’s Chapel (Charlotte) Boakye-Yiadom, Emmanuel K. FE Assistant Adarkwah, Benjamin B. PL Good Shepherd (Charlotte) Davis, Talbot A. FE Grace - Memorial (Monroe) Englebreth, William R. FE Assistant Pastor of Community Outreach Kroeger, Emily D. PL Assistant Scott, Michael A., Jr PL Greater Vision (Charlotte) Anthony, Alexis W. FL Harmony - Mount Carmel (Concord) Brown, Thaddeus D. FL Harrisburg Co-Pastor Smith, Toni Ruth Phillips FE Co-Pastor Smith, Wesley C. FE Harrison Page, C. Shane FE Assistant McCain, Kyle D., Sr PL Hawthorne Lane (Charlotte) Steagald, Thomas R. FE Minister of Worship Arts Wright, Carrie S. FD Heath Memorial Moore, J. Daniel PL Hickory Grove (Charlotte) Moore, Samuel H., Jr FE Assistant Pastor for Hispanic Ministry Albino, Candido PL Associate Dahn, Myer Y. FE Huntersville - Reactivate Huntersville Pastor Thompson, Paul B. FE Reactivate Pastor and Huntersville Associate Smith, Jesse R. PE Inclusion Community (Mooresville) - The Vine (Charlotte) Heafner-Heun, Susan A. FE Indian Trail Parsons, James C. FE Jackson Park (Kannapolis) Gordon, Gregory B. FE Journey Fongemy, Michael F. FE Kerr Street (Concord) Harbin, Christopher B. OE Light of Christ (Charlotte) Romanat, Marianne McMasters FE Matthews - Wesley Wilson, Charles W., II FE Executive Pastor Craig, Paul A., Jr FE Minister of Missions and Young Adults Hopper, Bradley E. FD Assistant Hunt, Judith F. FL Associate (801 South Campus) Knopp, Stephen G., II FE Assistant Youth Director Milliet, Corey C. PD Assistant for Latino/Hispanic Ministry Norona, Roldan F. FL McKendree (Mooresville) Duncan, Michael E. OF Memorial (Charlotte) Lazarus, Brandon C. OE Hispanic Assistant Paredes, Juan Julio PL Memorial (Kannapolis) Allen, G. Craig, Jr FE Midway (Kannapolis) Collins, Michael W. FE Mill Grove (Indian Trail) Conder, Thomas E., Jr FE Sun Valley Campus Pastor Butler, J. Edward PL Mill Grove (Midland) Sturge, Robert H. RE Assistant Rushing, Arval L. RL Mineral Springs (Monroe) Lane, Eric R. FE Moore’s Chapel (Charlotte) Evensen, Holly D. FL Morrows Chapel (Mooresville) White, William M. OE Mount Mitchell (Kannapolis) Jones, Neal C. FE 196 Western North Carolina Conference Mount Olivet (Concord) Skinner, Cheryl A. FE Mount Pleasant Gwyn, Bruce L. FE Assistant Kurtz, Kevin D. PL Mount Zion (Cornelius) Dye, Mary John FE Associate Moreau, Anthony L. FE Associate Simpson, Joel R. PE Mouzon (Charlotte) Brooks, Linwood C. FE Myers Park (Charlotte) Howell, James C. FE Minister of Missions Arledge, Nathan D. OE Minister of Education Barden, Barbara J. FD Associate Dobson, Melanie L. FE Associate Haynes, B. Parker FE Associate Roth, William E. FE North Davidson (Charlotte) Morris, Emmanuel S., Sr FL North (Kannapolis) Hartman, Ronald E. FL Oak Grove (Charlotte) Roten, Robert D. FE Oak Grove (China Grove) Gibbons, Charles F. RE Opportunity House (Mission) Hood, James A. FE Park Avenue (Mooresville) Wilson, Vickie M. PL Pine Bluff - Locust Gray, Dennis L. PL Pineville Stinson-Wesley, J. Thomas FE Assistant Lanier, Eric E., Jr PL Assistant Treece, Elaine M. PL Plaza (Charlotte) Campbell, Christopher S. FL Pleasant Grove (Charlotte) Towery, J. Billy, Jr FE Pleasant Grove (Mineral Springs) Wooten, Marilyn B. RL Providence (Charlotte) Melton, David S. FE Assistant Crimmins, Casey C. FL Minister of Youth/College Students Dunn, Teresa B. FD Executive Director Hagerman, Leigh Anne FD Purcell Stinson-Wesley, S. Amelia FE Roberta Church, C. James FE Rock Grove (Salisbury) Crady, Brian M. FE Rocky Mount Hamrick, James R., II FE Rocky Ridge (Concord) Wensil, Tamara D. FE Royal Oaks (Kannapolis) Strahan, Paul E. PL Sanctuary (Charlotte) Reeves, Percival T. FE Sedgefield (Charlotte) Brookshire, James B. FE Sharon (Charlotte) Thompson, H. Kyle FE Deacon Associate Campbell, Nancy Miller FD Shiloh (Concord) Hamilton, Gregory A. FE Simpson - Gillespie (Charlotte) Carter, Miller C., Jr FE South (China Grove) Warner, Sherman B. RA South Tryon Community Mission TBS St. Andrew’s (Charlotte) Hester, J. Daniel FE Children’s Minister Jackson, Sherry W. FD Associate Pastor, Cross-Cultural Ministry Ortigoza, David R. FE St. Francis (Charlotte) Conder, Andrea R. FE St. Mark’s (Charlotte) Harris, Otto D., III FE St. Stephen (Charlotte) Bingham, Keith W. FE Stallings Ireland, Scott E. FE The Connecting Road (Metro) Coppedge-Henley, Jonathan D. FE Thrift (Charlotte) Cloninger, Richard L. FL Trinity (Charlotte) Ogle, A. Wade, Sr FE Trinity (Kannapolis) Tutterow, W. Kirk FE Education and Spiritual Formation Associate Finsel, Nathan D. PE Associate Love, Tracy F. PE Triplett Auten, Richard D. FE Union (Waxhaw) Cunningham, Brad R. FE Union Grove (Indian Trail) Osborne, Anna V. FE Unity (Kannapolis) Whittington, Timothy L. FE 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 197 University City (Charlotte) Boggs, John S. FE Assistant Cozad, Chad W. FL Vanderburg (Mooresville) Harris, Bonnie P. FE Assistant Ingalls, Thomas E., II PL Waxhaw McGill, John K. FE Weddington Moore, Terry L. FE Assistant Pastor of Missions Avila-Ramirez, Rocio D. FL Minister of Pastoral Care Briggs, Edwin A., Jr FD Associate Curtis, Mark E. FE Youth Minister Hinton, Meredith A. PD Assistant Pastor of Evangelism Hutchison, Amy B. FL West (Mooresville) Smith, Andrea F. FE Westford (Concord) Rushing, Jeffrey J. FE Williamson’s Chapel Brittain, Julianne [Jan] FE Director of Growth Ministries Humpal, Monica L. FD Assistant Precht, Joseph T. FL Zion (Monroe) Stein, John C. FE Northern Piedmont (NP) District Superintendent: Nancy B. Rankin (FE) Archdale Van Meter, Allan R. FE Bass Chapel - Raleigh’s Crossroads (Greensboro) McCoy, Donald E. FE Assistant Oliver, Marcia L. PL Bethany (Franklinville) Dixon, Patricia M. FE Bethany (Liberty) - Staley Quate, Sharon E. PL Bethel (Archdale) - Liberty Grove (Trinity) Hinson, Ronald B., II PL Bethel (Climax) - Julian Kuntz, Philip C. OP Bethel (Oak Ridge) Mears, L. Alan FE Bethlehem (Climax) Swofford, Michael K. FE Deacon Associate Swofford, Melissa F. FD Bethlehem (Reidsville) - Wentworth Locklear, Joel G., Jr FL Brown Summit - Friendship (Brown Summit) Hellams, Andrew T. FL Burnett’s Chapel (Greensboro) Armfield, Edgar L., Jr FL Centenary (Greensboro) Groce, Kelley Greene FE Centenary - Hodgin Memorial (Stoneville) Hoyle, Susan E. OE Center (Greensboro) Donahue, Cecil E. FE Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown) Brown, Morris A. FE Deacon Associate Kunka, Alice K. OR Associate Reynolds, Virginia B. OF Executive Pastor Timberlake, Louis D. FE Associate and St. Timothy’s (Jamestown) Vickers, Mark M. Norman FE Christ (High Point) Farabow, Matthew S. FE Minister of Children and Youth Collins, Kimberly J. FD Assistant to Older Adults Martin, Jeffrey L. PL College Place (Greensboro) Harvey, Jason W. FE Collins Grove (Greensboro) Yourse, Reginald [Rick] PL Covenant (High Point) Alexander, Darren W. FE Minister of Congregational Care and Spiritual Formation Foster-Beckerleg, Michelle L. FD Associate LeJeune, T. Kirk FE Eden-Mount Tabor (Madison) Tabler, Donald W. OR Fairfield (High Point) Helsabeck, Oliver W. FE Fairgrove (Reidsville) Pruitt, P. Alan PL Fairview (Trinity) - Welch Memorial (High Point) Stanley, Jason J. LS Faithwalk (Gibsonville) Ellis, E. Carter FE Associate Overcash, Peter A. PE First (Eden) - Spray (Eden) Morris, Sue Anne FL First (High Point) Fitzgerald, John C. FE Deacon Associate Swing, Debra C. PD First (Liberty) Tanico, Lisa L. PE First (Randleman) Grogan, Jennifer W. FE Flat Rock (Stokesdale) Crawford, Clarinda E. OE 198 Western North Carolina Conference Garrett’s Grove (Gibsonville) - Camp Springs (Reidsville) Fitzgerald, Timothy E. PL Gethsemane (Greensboro) - Bethany (Summerfield) Marlowe, Angela Rogers FE Gibsonville Parks, Sybil R. FE Assistant Cobb, Rick L. PL Gideon Grove - Palestine (Stokesdale) Lancaster, Wanda H. FL Glencoe (Summerfield) Scott, Selena L. FL Glenwood - Immanuel (Greensboro) Smith, Christopher A. PE Grace (Greensboro) McIntyre, Andrew B. FE Greensboro Korean Seo, Jun Seok OF Groometown - St. Andrews (Greensboro) Scott, Larry W. RE Guilford College (Greensboro) Gibson, Thomas L. FE Associate Smith, Matthew S. FE Hickory Grove (Greensboro) Morrow, W. Leon FE Hickory Grove (Pelham) - Ruffin Eggers, Lee A. FL Highland - Spring Hill (High Point) Barnes, Wendy A. PE Hinshaw (Greensboro) Jolly, Thomas G., Jr FE Hopewell (Trinity) Cyre, Ashley C. PE Irving Park (Greensboro) Allen, Brian C. FE Jamestown Latimer, C. Thomas, III FE Associate Bowers, B. Jason [Jay] FE Associate Watford, James L. FE Laughlin Memorial - Newlyn Street (Greensboro) Coates, George M. FE Leaksville (Eden) Brock, A. C., Jr FE Lebanon (High Point) James, Timothy M. FE Lee’s Chapel - Carraway (Greensboro) Kim, Tae [Joseph] PE Level Cross (Randleman) Angel, Karen A. OE Lowes - Mizpah (Reidsville) Toth, Angela P. FE Madison Halipilias, Charles B. FE Main Street (Reidsville) Tarpley, T. Joseph, Jr FE Matthews Chapel (Stoneville) Turner, Debra S. PL Mayodan LeBaube, Richard E. FE Meadow View (Eden) Parleir, Wayne B. PL Memorial (High Point) Milton, Paul N. FE Metropolitan (Greensboro) Chloe, Diron C. FE Midway - Chapel Hill (Reidsville) Marlowe, Jonathan D. FE Mitchell’s Grove (High Point) Porter, Timothy R. FE Morehead (Greensboro) Alvord, Veranita G. FE Moriah - Holmes Grove (Greensboro) Carter, Carroll C. OR Mount Carmel (Reidsville) Bennett, Glenda E. FE Mount Carmel (Stokesdale) Toth, Craig M. PE Mount Gilead (Sophia) Schulze, Andrew P. OE Mount Hermon (Madison) Christian, Walter B. PE Mount Lebanon (Randleman) Fry, Kaye H. FE Mount Pisgah (Greensboro) Johnsen, Jeffrey W. FE Associate Miller, Kimberly R. OE Assistant Thomas, Donald R., Jr FL Mount Pleasant (Greensboro) Brown, Andrew D. FE Assistant Raynor, E. Michael PL Mount Pleasant (Kimesville) Lemons, J. Barry FE Mount Tabor (Greensboro) - Celia Phelps Carson, Ellis K. PE Mount Vernon (Trinity) Cornell, Brian J. FE Mount Zion (Stokesdale) Setzer, Philip H. FE Muir’s Chapel (Greensboro) Newman, Brenda M. FE Associate Money, Dan B. FE New Goshen (Greensboro) Everett, Alfonza FE New Salem (Randleman) Lord, Johnny D., Jr PE Northern Piedmont New Church Start (Greensboro) Wrencher, Brandon P., Sr PE Oak Ridge Lambert, Anthony E. [Andy] FE Associate Taylor, Christi B. OE Old Union (Sophia) Sifford, Stephen M. PL Pelham Webb, Nathan S. PL 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 199 Pleasant Garden Weekley, J. Mark FE Pleasant Union (Liberty) Newell, J. Keith FE Prospect (Archdale) - Pleasant Hill (Thomasville) Cornell, Katherine V. FE Rankin Memorial - Ward Street Mission (High Point) Edwards, J. Keith FE Assistant Murphy, Vincent P. PL Rehobeth (Greensboro) Marson, Richard A. OR Minister of Education Conover, Anne C. FD Salem (Reidsville) - St. John (Eden) Ingram, Rodvegas M., Sr FE Sandy Ridge - Northwood (High Point) Friddle, Donna S. PE Shiloh (Liberty) Groome, James I., III PL St. James (Sedalia)-Jackson (Brown Summit) Cooper, Ronnie D. PL St. John’s (Greensboro) Coates, Phyllis K. FE Assistant Spruill, Ellen L. PL St. Matthews (Greensboro) FitzJefferies, H. Donnell FE St. Paul (Greensboro) - Proximity (Greensboro) Friddle, G. H. [Bart], Jr PL St. Paul (Reidsville) - Wesley Chapel Justice, Innocent N. FE St. Peter’s - Ferree’s Chapel (Randleman) Imatha, Bahekelwa S. [Baim] PL St. Stephen’s - Hayes Chapel (Madison) Ingram, Tamara M. PL Stokesdale Thomas, Ashley P. FE Summerfield Lee, David J. FE Tabernacle (Greensboro) Woods, John C., Jr FE Triad Native American (Greensboro) Williams, Craven E. RE Trinity Memorial - St. Mary’s (Trinity) Brantley, Cornelius F., Jr FE Union Memorial (Greensboro) Blackstock, Pamela E. FE Vickrey (Greensboro) Raines, James A. RE Vida Nueva (Stoneville) TBS Wesley Memorial (High Point) Patterson, Jeffrey S. FE Associate for Contemporary Worship and Adult Spiritual Formation Beall, Erin J. FE Associate for Congregational Care Stine, Jared E. FE West Market Street (Greensboro) Martin, Daniel G. FE Pastor of Congregational Care Alventosa-Brown, Jill D. FE Associate Nowlan, R. Scott FE Associate Strader, Pamela L. FE White’s Chapel (Liberty) Simonds, James S. OF Woodmont (Reidsville) Newman, Donald A. FE Worthville (Randleman) Kim, Abraham RE Zion Hill (Colfax) Moore, Linda D. PL Smoky Mountain (SM) District Superintendent: Randolph H. Harry (FE) Andrews Brown, Mary W. FE Bellview (Murphy) TBS Bethel (Franklin) Lisk, Bradley S. PE Bethel (Waynesville) Russell, G. David RE Bryson City Dickert, Wayne L. FE Cashiers Sampl, Richelle J. FE Central (Canton) Brown, Paul D. FE Central (Clyde) - Louisa Chapel (Clyde) Bunn, Joyce H. FE Clark’s Chapel (Franklin) - Union (Franklin) Greene, Janet J. OF Crabtree Scruggs, Sara J. FE Cullowhee - Speedwell Reeves, G. David FE Minister of Education and Spiritual Formation Trantham, Julia S. FD Fincher’s Chapel - Mount Zion Welch, R. Curran RE Fines Creek Williams, G. DeVere, Jr OR First (Canton) Hopkins, Jodi Lee PL First (Franklin) Beam, David W. FE Deacon Associate Freeman, Margaret Davis OD First (Hayesville) Hatherly, Kirk L. FE Associate, Sweetwater Campus Kilgo-Martin, Denise S. FE First (Murphy) Rollins, Robert W., Jr FE First (Sylva) Intentional Interim Bunn, Dana M. FE 200 Western North Carolina Conference First (Waynesville) Turman, R. Keith FE Minister of Discipleship and Evangelism Brown, Rebecca B. FD Haywood Parish: Faith Rich, H. Michael FE Haywood Parish: Francis Cove - Beaverdam Lowe, Melissa D. PE Haywood Parish: Maple Grove - Elizabeth Chapel Childers, David W. FE Hickory Knoll - Maiden’s Chapel Thompson, Stephanie D. FL Highlands Lucas, J. Randolph, II FE Assistant Forrester, Jennifer L. FL Long’s - Cruso Williams-Ruebel, Aryn PE Long’s Chapel (Lake Junaluska) Westmoreland, Christopher M. FE Associate Lowe, Justin H. FE Assistant McConnell, J. Timothy PL Love’s Chapel - Webster (Sylva) TBS Louisa Chapel (Macon Co.) Crunkleton, David L. PL Maggie Valley Buff, Richard L. FE Assistant Bond, Erma M. RL Martin’s Creek - Peachtree (Murphy) TBS Memorial - Patton (Franklin) TBS Morning Star (Canton) Jones, Nicole H. FE Mulberry (Otto) Geiger, Sherron O. RL Oak Forest - Hickory Stand - Ledford’s Chapel Wilson, Bryan A. FL Associate Baten, Nicole R. PE Assistant Hunter, Guinnell C. PL Peachtree (Maggie Valley) - Piney Grove (Waynesville) Welch, Martha B. RE Pine Grove (Clyde) - Spring Creek Forga, Amy W. PL Plains Christy, J. Zachery PE Pleasant Hill (Candler) - Rockwood (Canton) Hill, J. Eric FL Qualla Parish (Cherokee, Olivet) Ferree, John K. RE Cherokee Assistant Almond, Lawana C. PL Ranger-Tomotla Lee, Timothy A. FL Reid’s Chapel (Murphy) Sutton, Wayne A. RL Robbinsville Reece, Eric A. FE Deacon Associate Parker-Reece, Beverly L. FD Shady Grove (Waynesville) Tout, C. Thomas OR Snow Hill (Franklin) - Iotla Miller, Stephen W. FL South Macon (Asbury, Dryman’s Chapel) Dotson, Kelly R. FL Wesleyanna (Sylva) TBS Whittier Baxter, David L. RE Uwharrie (UW) District Superintendent: Laura H. Auten (FE) Adonai Mission (Asheboro) Morrison, Ana C. RL Ansonville Burr, Robert D., Sr PL Asheboro Circuit (Cox Chapel, Mitchell, St. Mark’s) Surratt, Jimmie S. PL Badin - Oak Grove Linker, Bobby R. [Beau] PE Bethany (Albemarle) Sloan, Benjamin D. PE Bethany (Lexington) Talbert, D. David FE Associate Clodfelter, Benjamin C. RE Bethel (Wadesboro) - Long Pine - Morven - New Hope Trotti, Davi L. FL Bethel (New London) - Palestine McCormac, Kevin P. FE Bethlehem (Gold Hill) Powell, Randolph E. RE Bethlehem (Waxhaw) Harris, Michael L. FE Brower’s Chapel - Calvary (Asheboro) Ramos, Francisco [Frank] AM Cedar Grove (Norwood) Hatley, Mary T. FL Center (Troy) - Macedonia Brooks, C. William PL Central (Albemarle) Bradshaw, Earl F. FE Central (Asheboro) Howard, John Franklin, Sr FE Central (Denton) Blount, E. Richard, III PE Central (Monroe) Intentional Interim Leonard, Danny B FE Associate Hamrick, Laura Beaver FE 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 201 Central (Spencer) Sefa, McKenzie M. FE Central Falls (Asheboro) Keen, J. Daniel PL Chandler’s Grove Phillippi, Steven E. FE Chapel Hill (Denton) Smith, Christopher G. AM Charlotte (Asheboro) Robertson, Tommy L. RA Christ (Salisbury) Smith, Jill S. FE Cid - Fairview Young, Charles S. [Sandy], III PL Clarksbury (Thomasville) - Cotton Grove (Lexington) Duncan, Aaron T. PL Clear Springs - Siloam Davis, Scott K. PL Cleveland - Knox Chapel (Cleveland) Perrell, Sybil J. PL Coburn Memorial - Main Street (Salisbury) Bradshaw, Perry J. PL Coleridge (Concord, Maple Springs, Mount Olivet) Harris, Samuel T. FL Ebenezer McRacken, Mark E. PL Ebenezer - Reeds (Lexington) Queen, Barry L. FE Empire Circuit Bethel, Paul A. RL Farmer (Farmer, New Hope, Oak Grove) Lorton, Robert T. OA First (Asheboro) Ferguson, Lynda L. FE Assistant Tremper, Caitlin M. FL First (Denton) - Canaan (Denton) Sheppard, Dennis R. OR First (Lexington) Armstrong, James M., Jr FE Assistant Rowe, K. Douglas RL First (Norwood) Roberts, William W. FE First (Salisbury) Conforti, Mark D. FE Associate Lundy, Stacey R. PE First (Wadesboro) Kalish, Sarah B. FE First Street - Union Chapel (Albemarle) Clark, Robert M. PL Flag Springs (Asheboro) Hunter, Carol R. FE Fountain Hill - Mount Moriah (Marshville) Kimrey, Robert L., III PL Franklinville - Rehobeth West, Christopher A. LS Gilboa - Peachland Christ, Angel J. PE Giles Chapel - Cedar Falls Lee, Michael S. PL Gold Hill – Zion (Gold Hill) Maulden, Beverly M. PL Grace (Salisbury) - Bethel (Rowan) Insley, Jeffrey R. FL Grays Chapel (Franklinville) Kyker, Jacob C. FE Assistant Harris, Alanda B. PL Green Memorial Dry, Ronnie E. PL Greer’s Chapel - Linwood Lindquist, Charles A., Jr FE Hopewell (Peachland) Johnson, Jeremiah L. FL Jordan Memorial (Ramseur) Kurtz, Joshua D. PL Liberty (Gold Hill) - Rockwell (Rockwell) Curtis, Charles H. FL Lilesville (Forestville, Lilesville, Olivet) Campbell, Jody B. FL Love’s Chapel (Stanfield) Lowe, David W. PL Love’s Grove White, James K. FE Macedonia Talbert, Tamela R. FE Main Street (Albemarle) Carpenter, Fred E., Jr FE Marshville Handy, Bruce H., Jr PE Matton’s Grove - Richfield McDowell, Martha H.F OE McCrary Chapel (Ramseur) Moore, Samuel A. PL Midway (Monroe) TBS Milford Hills (Salisbury) Williams-Gilbert, Carol FE Director of Youth Ministries Shrader, Kelly R. PD Mount Carmel (Lexington) Morasco, Bruce E. PL Mount Carmel (Monroe) Hinson, Harrison L. RE Mount Shepherd (Asheboro) McCranie, G. Richard PL Mount Tabor (Salisbury) Mares, Kristina K. PE Mount Zion - Pleasant Hill Brownworth, Russell J. RL Mount Zion (Norwood) Hatley, David B. PL New Hope - Trinity (Monroe) Miller, Johanna C. FD New Hope (Asheboro) Routh, Richard S. FL New London Pyatt, James L. FE New Mount Tabor (Richfield) Wray, Leslee L. FE 202 Western North Carolina Conference New Union (Asheboro) Hill, Lauren E. FE Oakboro Moore, H. Eugene RA Pine Grove (Albemarle) Hinton, Bradley T. PE Piney Grove (Denton) - Pleasant Grove (Trinity) Treece, Bradley D. PL Pisgah (Asheboro) - Seagrove Carter, Edward K. FL Polkton Villagrana, Hugo OE Associate Villagrana, Norma Hickman de OE Porter (Albemarle) - Randall (Norwood) McAlhany, Caitlin M. FL Prospect (Monroe) Campbell, Rhonda T. OE Providence (Salisbury) Allen, Aldana W. FE Salem (Albemarle) Combs, Stephen R. FE Shiloh (Granite Quarry) Miner, David L., Sr FE Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate Schumpert, Tracy L. OE South Anson (Pleasant Hill, Sandy Plains, Shiloh) TBS South Davidson (Alleghany, Lineberry, Pleasant Grove) Gould, Richard J. RA South River (Woodleaf) Moore, A. J. FE St. Luke (Asheboro) Butler, Donna L. PL St. Stephen (Lexington) Beverly, Arnetta E. RE Stony Hill Lancaster, Michael D. [Lanny] FE Tabernacle - Friendship (Albemarle) Read-Orr, Jennifer PL Tabernacle (Trinity) - West Chapel Co-Pastor Chaney, Bobby J. PL Co-Pastor Chaney, E. Lynn PL The Arbor (Salisbury) Sefa, Craig J FE Trinity (Lexington) Peterson, Vernon W. OE Tyro Foster, W. Randall FE Wade-Hanna Chapel (Wadesboro) Furr, Jimmie C. RE Wesley Chapel (Misenheimer) Rice, Nikki Raye PE Wesley Heights (Lexington) Barbee, Joe E., Jr PL West Bend (Asheboro) Howard, Kari L. FE Woodleaf TBS Yadkin Valley (YV) District Superintendent: Michael F. Bailey (FE) Advance Snow, Patrick T. FE Ardmore (Winston-Salem) Coppley, Beverly B. FE Assistant Hout, Joseph T. FL Asbury (Hamptonville) Reavill, Mark E. PL Bailey’s Chapel Turner, Charles M. RE Baltimore (East Bend) Shoaf, Chad H. PE Bethel (King) Slaughter, Baxter B., III PL Bethel (Mocksville) - Cooleemee Owens, Tony G. PL Bethel (Thomasville) Starbuck, Timothy W. FE Bethel (Winston-Salem) Peeler, David E. FE Bethesda (Lexington) Miller, Daniel V. FE Bethesda (Pine Hall) Buffkin, Richard W. FL Bethlehem (Advance) Baker, Charles W., Jr FE Beulah - Zion (Mount Airy) Sullivan, Dorothy L. PL Boonville Stewart, Jennifer W. FE Brooks Temple Harris, Nathan A. OF Brookstown Webb, James T., Jr FE Bunker Hill Rorie, David M. FE Burkhead (Winston-Salem) Manuel, Carl L., Jr FE Canaan Miller, Douglas W. FE Centenary (Clemmons) Howell, Vincent W. OF Centenary (Winston-Salem) Huffman, Lory Beth T. FE Associate Minister of Adult Spiritual Formation Brake, Jonathan L. FE Associate Howell, Sarah S. FE Minister of Children’s Spiritual Formation May, Katharine W. FD Associate Minister of Evangelism and Engagement Pegram, Jeremiah P. FE Center (Mocksville) - Salem Erwin, John D. FE 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 203 Center (Welcome) - Arcadia (Clemmons) Wilson, Mitchell F. FE Assistant Evans, Edward L., Jr PL Center (Yadkinville) Foust, William N. FE Central (Mount Airy) Muckler, Mark T. FE Central (Thomasville) Durrell, Wesley T., Jr PL Central Terrace (Winston-Salem) Summers, Robert L. PL Cherry Street Southern, Andrew A. [Drew] FE Chestnut Grove (King) Lemons, Evelyn McAdams FE Chestnut Grove (Mocksville) Briggs, Robert H. PL Clemmons Burton, J. Matthew, Jr FE Student Minister/Praise Service Leader Chilton, Clark D. FD Minister of Discipleship & Lay Ministry Hughes, Gloria G. FD Associate Northrup, Paula B. RE Concord (Mocksville) TBS Cornatzer Young, J. Shane PL Crews (Winston-Salem) Camp, Gary L. FE Danbury Community Chapel Suggs, Patricia K. FE Delta Prichard, James O., Jr FL Dobson - Oak Grove (Mount Airy) Sammons, Harry D. FE Dulin Truell, Jimmy C. PL East Bend - Stony Knoll Blankenberg, David A. PE Elbaville (Advance) McClellan, Hagan R., Sr OR Fair Grove (Thomasville) Snider, Nathan T. FE Fairview (Pinnacle) Martin, Duncan G. FE Fairview (Thomasville) McKinney, Edward D. FE Faith (Rural Hall) - Antioch (Rural Hall) Ayuso, Eileen M. FE Farmington - Wesley Chapel Gosnell, Arnold P. FE First (Thomasville) - Trinity (Thomasville) Mendenhall, J. Ryan PE First (Mocksville) Myers, Glenn L., Jr FE First (Pilot Mountain) Perdue, J. Randolph PE Forsyth - Stokes (Antioch, Bethlehem [Winston-Salem], Forest Chapel) Clubb, Jesse J., Jr FL Franklin Heights - Maple Grove (Mount Airy) Cameron, Dennis W. [Bud] PL Friendship (Lexington) Pryor, W. Douglas FE Fulton (Advance) James, Dustin D. PL G3 (Winston-Salem) Garner, Ronald M. FE Assistant Richardson, Robert W. PL Good Hope (Lexington) Fulk, Joseph M., III FE Green Street (Winston-Salem) Carpenter, Kelly P. FE Hanes Grove (Hamptonville) - Longtown (Yadkinville) Bridges, Tilden W. OR Hanes (Winston-Salem) McLeod, R. Wesley, Jr FE Hardison Doub, Ronald D. FE Harmony Grove - Sharon (Lewisville) Freeman, Gregory D. FE Hickory Ridge (Winston-Salem) McLeod, R. Wesley, Jr FE Hillsdale Webb, Jerry S. FE Assistant Mitchell, Luke A. FL Kingswood Sypole, Jeffrey H. FE Konnoak Hills (Winston-Salem) Barnes, Joshua H. PL Level Cross - Siloam Hall, Wesley L., Jr PE Lewisville Peden, Ivan H. M. FE Associate Ewing, Susan H. FE Liberty (Mocksville) Gaska, Beverly E. RE Love’s (Walkertown) Updyke, Bruce D. FE Main Street (Kernersville) Kayler, Claude J. FE Minister of Education Burton, Amy W. FD Associate Carter, Richard L., Jr FE Associate Vlastakis, Catherine K. FE Mallalieu - Jones (Mount Airy) White, Ashley S. PL Maple Springs (Winston-Salem) Coppley, Jeffrey T. FE Associate Mahathey, Gary C. FE Marvin (Winston-Salem) Baca-Zuniga, Sonia N. AM Assistant Carlton, Harrison M. RL 204 Western North Carolina Conference Memorial (Thomasville) Devoid, Benjamin F. FE Minister of Youth Denton, Rodney W. FD Associate Finch, Margaret A. [Peggy] FE Minister of Children and Families Hepler, Lynda C. FD Midway (Lexington) Ireson, Charles H. FE Assistant Jordan, Lynn G. PL Mitchell’s Chapel Ralph, Rebekah J. PE Mocks Elrod, Gary L. FL Morris Chapel (Walkertown) Lyons, Daniel J. FE Mount Carmel (Winston-Salem) Miller, Mary Rowe FE Mount Herman - Hatcher’s Chapel Sherrill, Harry M. RE Mount Olive (Yadkinville) Ammons, Dennis A. PL Mount Olivet (Lexington) Ireson, Sandra W. FE Mount Pleasant (Thomasville) Clontz, Christopher M. FE Mount Pleasant (Tobaccoville) - Tabernacle Raiford, David G., Sr FE Mount Pleasant (Winston-Salem) - Shiloh (Germanton) Tang, Eric K. PL Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) Key, Mark J. FE Associate Keaton, Steven S. FD Mount Zion (Trinity) Yu, K. Kale OE New Home - Shady Grove Anderson, Lauren P. FE New Hope (Blackwater, New Hope [Pilot Mountain], Stanford) Marterre, Roxanne M. PL New Hope (Winston-Salem) Michael, Suzanne G. FE Assistant Zuniga, Oscar F. AM New Mount Vernon McLawhorn, Robert T. RE New Story Osterberg, Scott A. FE New Union (Mocksville) Lineberry, Eric W. FL Oak Forest Wilburn Peeler, Julie R. FE Oak Grove (Mocksville) Burton, L. Rodney PL Palmyra - Stokesburg Collins, Garrett J. FL Pilot View (Pilot Mountain) Lutz, R. R. [Jack] RE Pine Grove (Kernersville) Van Wieren, Will, III FE Pine Grove (Winston-Salem) Weiler, Marilyn L. FE Pine Woods - Johnsontown (Thomasville) TBS Piney Grove Lindsay, Sherise P. PL Pinnacle - Mount Zion (Pinnacle) Dixon, Janet F. FE Pisgah (Kernersville) Snider, Megan L. PL Pleasant Grove (Thomasville) Burris, Angela D. FE Prospect - Mount Pleasant (Boonville) Fitzgerald, Robin Brown FE Rockford Street (Mount Airy) Danley, Jack D. RE Saints Home - St. Andrew’s (Winston-Salem) Sneed, Dale Peele FE Salem (Mount Airy) - Epworth (Cana) Hege, Tyler G. PL Sedge Garden (Kernersville) Freeman, George M. FE Shady Grove (Winston-Salem) Mabry, Thomas C. FE Deacon Minister of Children’s and Preteen Ministry Bartoli, Leigh J. FD Shiloh (Lexington) Kelley, David R. FE Shoals - Whitakers Chapel Pillsbury, John C. FL Smith Grove Crotts, Darren L. FE Snow Hill (Danbury) Spicer, Patricia B. PE Assistant Lawson, Keith R. PL St. James Perkins, Paul F., Sr RE St. Mark - Germanton Baird, L. William, Jr RL St. Mary’s (Walnut Cove) Boyd, Clark G. PL St. Paul (Kernersville) Pilson, Oscar C. OF St. Paul (Winston-Salem) Jenkins, Donald FE St. Paul (Hamptonville) - Mountain Grove Harrelson, Claudia G. RE Stony Knoll Lawton, James G., Sr RL Sunrise (Lewisville) Hampton, Jennifer B. FE Assistant Hickerson, Darren H. PL Trinity (King) Milleson, Bart W. FE Trinity (Winston-Salem) Pillsbury, Stephen W. FE Union Chapel (Mocksville) Smith, David E., Jr FE 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 205 Union Ridge (Winston-Salem) Evans, Jerry T. FE Union - Concord Flack, Michael E. FE Unity (Thomasville) Hutchinson, Robert J., Jr FE Wesley Memorial (Winston-Salem) Cogan, Bret R. FE West End (Thomasville) Crow, Earl P., Jr RE West Forsyth (Doubs, Elm Grove, Pleasant Hill) Marion, Patrick A. FL Withers Chapel Dawkins, Homer C. RA Yadkin College Martin, Jim H., Sr RE Yadkinville Hughes, Christopher B. FE 206 Western North Carolina Conference B. CLERGY IN APPOINTMENTS IN OTHER ANNUAL CONFERENCES (¶ 331.8, 346.1)

Auman, Jill Lindsey (FE) First (Fort Lauderdale) (Southeast Dist, Florida Conf); Fairfield (High Point) CC (NP) Campbell-Robinson, Heidi (FE) St. Luke (Spartanburg Dist, SC Conf); Central (Asheville) CC (BR) Chaput, Patricia Gifford (RE) Meadow (Maryville Dist, Holston Conf); Belwood (Kadesh, Knob Creek, St. Peter’s) CC (CV) Fair, Leonard O. (FE) Trenton (Sound Dist, NC Conf); Liberty - Philadelphia CC (AP) Gibert, Ann S. (FE) Webster Federated Church (Central Mass Dist, New England Conf); Sedgefield (Charlotte) CC (ME) Glahn, Phyllis L. (FD) St. Luke Deacon Associate (Spartanburg Dist, SC Conf); Mars Hill CC (BR) Hand, Dawn M. (FE) Foundry Executive Pastor and Chief of Staff (Greater Wash Dist, Balt-Wash Conf); St. Mark’s (Charlotte) CC (ME) Lineberger, Katie R. (FE) Miami Campus Ministries (Southeast Dist, Florida Conf); Clarksbury (Harmony) CC (AP) McPhail, Crystal G. (FE) Piramsens Charge (Germany South Conf); Swannanoa - Tabernacle (Black Mountain) CC (BR) Miller, Lauren A. (FD) Gay Street Director of Discipleship (Three Rivers Dist, E. Ohio Conf); Weaverville CC (BR) Morphis, Eric W. (FE) Vanceboro (Sound Dist, NC Conf); Good Hope (Lexington) CC (YV) Penry, Melinda S. (FE) Powell and Lovell (Big Horn Wyoming District, Yellowstone Conf); Salem (Bostic) CC (BR) Peterson, Mary Lynne (FD) Cherokee Springs Minister of Spiritual Formation (Spartanburg Dist, SC Conf); FaithBridge (Blowing Rock) CC (AP) Puryear, Larry G. (FE) Mead Memorial (Kentucky East Dist, Kentucky Conf); Hoey Memorial-Sulphur Springs CC (CV) Quay, Gayle J. (FD) Buncombe Street Minister of Education (Greenville Dist, SC Conf); St. Paul’s (Asheville) CC (BR) Smith Pitts, Sarah (FE) Camp Ground UMC (Gateway Dist, NC Conf); Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown) CC (NP) Stanton, Allen T. (PE) Merritt’s Chapel (Fairway Dist, NC Conf); Centenary (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Stapp, T. Cayce (FE) Church of the Resurrection Dir of Nat’l/Int’l Missions (Kansas City Dist, Great Plains Conf); Brown Summit-Friendship CC (NP) Taylor, Elizabeth G. (FD) Queen Street Deacon Associate (Sound Dist, NC Conf); Clemmons CC (YV) C. DEACONS IN FULL CONNECTION AND PROVISIONAL MEMBERS APPOINTED BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH (¶ 331.1A, B) 1. THROUGH NON-UNITED METHODIST AGENCIES AND SETTINGS BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH (¶ 331.1A, B) Doub, Mary L. (FD) Outpatient Therapist, Easter Seals UCP; ¶331.4 appointment to Hardison (Mocksville) (YV) Elliott, Laura Alexander (FD) Executive Director, Soaring Unlimited; ¶331.4 appointment to Centenary (Winston-Salem) (YV) Hughes, Gloria G. (FD) The Foundation for Christian Formation; ¶331.4 appointment to Clemmons (YV) Hunter, Jonathan V. (FD) Placement Coordinator, Dept. of Social Services; ¶331.4 appointment to Coburn Memorial - Main Street (Salisbury) (UW) Lakeson, Brenna N. (PD) Program Assistant, Central Outreach and Advocacy Center, Atlanta GA; ¶331.4 appointment to Matthews - Wesley (ME) Lassiter, Kristin D. (FD) Bereavement Coordinator, Heartland Hospice; ¶331.4 appointment to Fletcher (Fletcher) (BR) Lawing, Matthew R. (PD) Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator, New Century Hospice (Martinsville, VA); ¶331.4 appointment to Asbury (Lincolnton) (CV) Mitchem, Donnie S. (FD) Psychotherapist, School Based Services, Carolinas HealthCare System; ¶331.4 appointment to Christ (Charlotte) (ME) Noblitt, Joshua M. (FD) Therapist, Creative Approaches to Healing; ¶331.4 appointment to First (Charlotte) (ME) Orrell, Elizabeth H. (FD) Waterfall Consulting and Coaching; ¶331.4 appointment to Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) (YV) Pegram, Patricia G. (FD) Studio 345 Connector/Expander; ¶331.4 appointment to St. Francis (Charlotte) (ME) Rettew, Lisa K. (PD) Executive Assistant to the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina; ¶331.4 appointment to Central (Asheville) (BR) Robison, Ellen (FD) Minister of Worship and the Arts, Riverside Church (New York); ¶331.4 appointment to Myers Park (Charlotte) (ME) Thomas, Kennette R. L. (PD) Campus Chaplain, Surry Community College (Dobson); ¶331.4 (YV) appointment to Central (Mount Airy) Tucker, Ann M. (FD) Therapist, Family Services, Inc.; ¶331.4 appointment to Maple Springs (Winston-Salem) (YV) Webb, Robert R., III (FD) Director, Rural Church, Duke Endowment; ¶331.4 appointment to Providence (Charlotte) (ME) 2. THROUGH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH-RELATED AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CONNECTIONAL STRUCTURES OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (¶ 331.1A, B) Brendel, Charlotte G. (FD) Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate; ¶331.4 appointment to First (Morganton) (CV) Bush, Sally K. (FD) Programming Director, Givens Estates; ¶331.4 appointment to Biltmore (Asheville) (BR) Hand, Stephanie M. (FD) Metro Church Vitality Strategist; ¶331.4 appointment to Providence (Charlotte) (ME) Ingram, Kimberly T. (FD) Director of Ministerial Services / Conference Secretary; ¶331.4 appointment to First (Belmont) (CV) Isley, John J. (FD) Assistant Director, Camp Tekoa; ¶331.4 appointment to Hope (East Flat Rock) (BR) Kilbourne, Kathleen H. (FD) Director, MAPT and Center for Deacon Education, Pfeiffer University; ¶331.4 appointment to St. Stephen (Charlotte) (ME) Martin, Meredith P. (FD) Director of Program Excellence, Crossnore School and Children’s Home; ¶331.4 appointment to Fairview (Pinnacle) (YV) McVay, Sallyanne Irwin (FD) Programming, Givens Estates; ¶331.4 appointment to Asbury Memorial (Asheville) (BR) Schork, Sherrie B. (FD) Smoky Mountain Church Vitality Strategist and Barnabas Ministries; ¶331.4 appointment to First (Waynesville) (SM) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 207 D. ELDERS, PROVISIONAL MEMBERS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, AND LOCAL PASTORS APPOINTED TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES (¶¶ 343-344, 316.1) 1. WITHIN THE CONNECTIONAL STRUCTURES OF UNITED METHODISM (¶ 344.1A, C) Allen, F. Annalee (FE) Associate Director of Ministerial Services; Memorial (Kannapolis) CC (ME) Andrews, W. Mark (FE) District Superintendent – Metro (ME) Arrington, Carl L. (FE) District Superintendent – Appalachian (AP) Auten, Laura H. (FE) District Superintendent – Uwharrie (UW) Bailey, Michael F. (FE) District Superintendent - Yadkin Valley (YV) Barnes, Sherri E. (FE) Director of the Pfeiffer Youth Theological Institute (YeTI); Matton’s Grove - Richfield CC (UW) Britton, Joshua O. (PE) Director, Mount Shepherd Retreat Center; Grace (Salisbury) - Bethel (Rowan) CC (UW) Bunn, Dana M. (FE) Intentional Interim - First (Sylva); First (Sylva) CC (SM) Cheyney, Stephen R. (FE) Campus Minister, Charlotte; Hickory Grove (Charlotte) CC (ME) Coles, Amy L. (FE) Assistant to the Bishop; West (Mooresville) CC (ME) Coppedge-Henley, Elizabeth O. (FE) Chief Operating Officer, United Methodist Foundation; Providence (Charlotte) CC (ME) Corpening, Daniel M. (FE) Director of Field Education, Duke Divinity School; Assurance (Huntersville) CC (ME) Craven, Wesley E., Jr (FE) General Evangelist; Kistler’s Chapel - Tanner’s Grove CC (BR) Creasman, Sharad H. (FL) College Minister and Advisor to the President, Brevard College; First (Brevard) CC (BR) Crissman, Elizabeth M. (FE) District Superintendent - Blue Ridge (BR) Davis, Preston A. (FE) Chaplain, High Point University; Wesley Memorial (High Point) CC (NP) Dayson, Jessica L. (FE) Campus Minister, UNC Asheville; St. Paul’s (Asheville) CC (BR) Drum, Timothy C., II (FE) Chaplain, Spartanburg Methodist College; Flat Rock (Stokesdale) CC (NP) Duckworth, Terry R. (FE) General Evangelist; Bethel (Asheville) CC (BR) Easter, Renee K. (FE) Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate; Bethlehem (Waxhaw) CC (UW) Farrington, D. Bradford (FE) Campus Minister, Appalachian State; FaithBridge (Blowing Rock) CC (AP) Franks, Christopher A. (FE) Associate Professor of Religion, High Point University; First (High Point) CC (NP) Gibson, William D. (FE) Director of Strategic Faith Community Development, Pacific NW Annual Conf; Faithwalk (Gibsonville) CC (NP) Giles, Susan S. (RE) Dean of the Chapel, Lake Junaluska; First (Waynesville) CC (SM) Golden, Jonathan L. (FE) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group; First (Hickory) CC (CV) Harry, Randolph H. (FE) District Superintendent - Smoky Mountain (SM) Heath, Elaine A. (FE) Duke Divinity School, Dean and Professor of Missional and Pastoral Theology; Bethesda (Asheville) CC (BR) Hillman, Edgar L., III (FE) Director of Ministries, Givens Estates; First (Rutherfordton) CC (BR) Hollar, Angela B. (FE) Church Legacy Initiative Team Associate; First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City) CC (CV) Hume, Douglas A. (OF) Associate Professor of Religion, Pfeiffer University; Matton’s Grove - Richfield CC (UW) Johnson, James S. (FE) Director, Camp Tekoa; Dana CC (BR) Jones, L. Gregory (FE) Williams Professor of Theology and Christian Ministry, Duke Divinity School; First (Waynesville) CC (SM) Joyce, David C. (FE) President, Brevard College; First (Brevard) CC (BR) King, R. Mark (FE) Conference Treasurer/Director of Administrative Services; St. Stephen (Charlotte) CC (ME) Leonard, Danny B. (FE) Intentional Interim - Central (Monroe); Central (Monroe) CC (UW) Mares, Kristina K. (PE) Uwharrie District Missional Engagement Coordinator; Mount Tabor (Salisbury) CC (UW) Michael, R. Blake (FE) Professor, Ohio Wesleyan University; Trinity (Lexington) CC (UW) Moore, Timothy S. (FE) Assoc Dean and Continuing Education Coordinator, Pfeiffer University, Charlotte Campus; Monticello (Statesville) CC (AP) Om, Samuel (FE) GBGM, Director of Resource Development in Cambodia; Providence (Charlotte) CC (ME) Parsons, Robert L., Jr (FE) Blue Ridge Church Vitality Strategist; Saluda - Columbus CC (BR) Pezet, Daniel L., II (OE) Director of Church Development; Davidson CC (ME) Pierce, Russell C. (FE) Interim Executive Director, Mission Engagement, and Director of the Advance, GBGM; Wesley Memorial (High Point) CC (NP) Pleasants, Angela A. (FE) District Superintendent - Catawba Valley (CV) Pyatt, James L. (FE) Assistant Archivist; New London CC (UW) Randolph, William B. (FE) Director of Aging and Older Adult Min, GBOD; Rockford Street (Mount Airy) CC (YV) Rankin, Nancy B. (FE) District Superintendent - Northern Piedmont (NP) Rice, Ronald A. [Alan], Jr (FE) Executive Director RFD CDC; Crossfire CC (AP) Rich, H. Michael (FE) WNCC Director of Communications; Haywood Parish: Faith CC (SM) Roberts, Timothy K. (FE) Appalachian Church Vitality Strategist; Wilkesboro CC (AP) Robinson, Ronald R. (FE) Chaplain/Professor, Wofford College; Myers Park (Charlotte) CC (ME) Snipes, David A. (FE) President/CEO, United Methodist Foundation; Mount Zion (Cornelius) CC (ME) Sorrells, W. Lyn (FE) Church Legacy Initiative Team Leader; First (Gastonia) - First (Bessemer City) CC (CV) Stoneking, Carole Bailey (FE) Dean/Professor, High Point University; Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown) CC (NP) Taylor, T. Kevin (FE) Associate Professor, Pfeiffer University; Bethany (Albemarle) CC (UW) Thie, R. Bradley (FE) Director, Thriving Rural Communities, Duke Divinity School; Friendship (Newton) CC (CV) Weisner, Roger D. (FE) Intentional Interim - Weaverville; Weaverville CC (BR) 208 Western North Carolina Conference 2. TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES UNDER ENDORSEMENT BY THE GENERAL BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND MINISTRY (¶ 344.1B, C) Arey, John V., Jr (FE) Executive Director, Sanctuary Counseling Group; Providence (Charlotte) CC (ME) Bruce, Bradley V. (FE) Chaplain, US Army Active Duty; Fairgrove (Reidsville) CC (NP) Campbell-Robinson, Heidi (FE) Pres, WaterRock Institute; Central (Asheville) CC (BR) Cheek, H. Lee, Jr (FE) Dean of Social Sciences, East Georgia State College; Pinnacle-Mount Zion CC (YV) Collins, Shea Cranford (FE) Community Counseling Coordinator, Hospice of Cabarrus County; Midway (Kannapolis) CC (ME) Davis, Shelton D. (FE) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group; First (Belmont) CC (CV) Dukes, Lee S., III (RE) Director and Pastoral Counselor, UMCPP; First (Lexington) CC (UW) Fuentes, Clarissa Y. (FE) Exec Dir, Project Salud y Paz, Guatemala; St. Paul’s (Asheville) CC (BR) Haywood-Baxter, Ann G. (FE) Chaplain, Boston Children’s Hospital; Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Howard, David P. (FE) Chaplain, Kernersville Medical Center; Green Street (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Ingram, Barbara A. (FE) Bereavement Coordinator and Counselor, WellStar Health Care System; Lebanon (Denver) CC (CV) Ingram, F. Edward (FE) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group; First (Belmont) CC (CV) Jones, Larry V. (FE) Campus Minister and Director, Winston-Salem Wesley Foundation; Ardmore (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Kinken, Mary Perkins (FE) Pastoral Counselor, LLC; Davidson CC (ME) Kling, Gary L. (RE) Director and Pastoral Counselor, Chrysalis Counseling and Consultation Center, Inc.; Grace (Greensboro) CC (NP) Larson, Mark D. (FE) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group; Dilworth (Charlotte) CC (ME) McElveen, Kathryn A. (FE) Leadership Coach; Bethpage (Kannapolis) CC (ME) Peurifoy, Virginia B. (PL) Chaplain, Medi Home Health and Hospice; FaithBridge (Blowing Rock) CC (AP) Ratcliffe, D. Wayne (FE) Chaplain, United Hospice of Wilkes; Hanes-Hickory Ridge CC (YV) Swofford, Melanie L. (FE) Chaplain, Cape Fear Valley Health System; Centenary (Mount Ulla) CC (ME) Vilagos, TeresaMarie T. (FE) Emergency Dept. Chaplain, Carolinas Medical Center; Fair View (Mooresville) CC (ME) Watkins-Griffith, Stacey R. (FE) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Sanctuary Counseling Group; First (Rutherfordton) CC (BR) Winstead, Michael E. (FE) Chaplain, St. Elizabeth Regional Health; First - Trinity (Thomasville) CC (YV) 3. TO OTHER VALID MINISTRIES (¶ 344.1D) Arnold, Cynthia L. (FE) Counselor, A Caring Alternative (ACA); Swannanoa - Tabernacle (Black Mountain) CC (BR) Auman, Timothy L. (FE) Chaplain, Wake Forest University; Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Bartley, Earlynne J. (FE) Chaplain, Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte Region; Asbury (Lincolnton) CC (CV) Belk, James H. (FE) Outreach Architect; Pine Grove (Albemarle) CC (UW) Binger, Michael A. (FE) NC Regional Director, Society of St. Andrew; St. Mark’s (Belmont) CC (CV) Black, C. Clifton, II (FE) Professor, Princeton Seminary; Memorial (Thomasville) CC (YV) Brooks, Robert D. (FL) Director, Ashe Outreach; Nathan’s Creek CC (AP) Brown, Michael B. (FE) Marble Collegiate Church; Centenary (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Bryant, Katherine B. (FE) Minister with Children, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church; Ardmore (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Byassee, James D. [Jason] (FE) Butler Chair in Homiletics and Biblical Hermeneutics, Vancouver School of Theology; Boone CC (AP) Byassee, Jaylynn W. (FE) Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, First Baptist Church, Vancouver, Canada; Boone CC (AP) Caldwell, Lynne Blankenship (FE) Faculty, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology; Wesley Memorial (High Point) CC (NP) Crissman, Kelly S. (FE) Vision Steward/COO, Plowpoint; Abernethy (Asheville) CC (BR) Darr, Brian M. (FE) Carolinas Healthcare System, Social Worker/Chaplain; Mount Zion (Cornelius) CC (ME) Dodson, Marcus L. (FL) Chaplain, Transylvania Regional Hospital; Lake Toxaway CC (BR) Doucette, Karen C. (PE) Community Pastor, Haw Creek Commons; Bethesda (Asheville) CC (BR) Freeze, Amy Foley (FE) Director of Community/Faith Development, Our Towns Habitat for Humanity; Christ (Drexel) CC (ME) Hart, James T., II (FL) Campus Pastor, Crossnore School and Children’s Home; Altamont-Jonas Ridge CC (AP) Hassel, Jeffrey A. (FE) Executive Director for the Development of Indigenous Maya (Guatemala); Davidson CC (ME) Hershberger, Greg A. (FE) Hospice Chaplain, Vitas HealthCare; Robbinsville CC (SM) James, Stephen D. (FE) Steve James Coaching, LLC; Christ (Greensboro) - St. Timothy’s (Jamestown) CC (NP) Jarrett, William R. (FE) Instructor, NC A-T and Randolph Community College; Trinity (Lexington) CC (UW) Jones, Judah L. (FE) Clinical Counselor and Dir of SACOT-SAIL with Person-Centered Partnerships; Grace - Memorial CC (ME) Kaser Odor, Karen E. (FE) Chaplain, Hospice of Stanly and the Uwharrie; Epworth (Concord) CC (ME) Kocher, Craig T. (FE) University Chaplain and Jessie Ball DuPont Chair of the Chaplaincy, University of Richmond; Oak Ridge CC (NP) Lawhorn, Dianne Donald (FE) Spiritual Formation Associate, Lydia Group; Davidson CC (ME) Lepley, Lynne M. (FE) Hospice Chaplain, Iredell County; Mount Bethel (Harmony) - Fairmount (Statesville) CC (AP) Lewis, M. Renee (FE) Executive Director, Repay, Inc.; Christ (Drexel) CC (CV) Lingle, Luther E. [Luke], III (FE) Director of Community Development, Missional Wisdom Foundation; Bethesda (Asheville) CC (BR) 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 209 Lowdermilk, Robert E., III (FE) Vice-President, Rockingham Community College; Woodmont (Reidsville) CC (NP) Marsh, James P., Jr (FE) Therapist, Rathbone and Assoc; ROP Pastor, AMYLA; Wesley Memorial (High Point) CC (NP) Matlick, Christen H. (FE) Chaplain, Biltmore Company; Central (Asheville) CC (BR) McElveen, A. Rimes, Jr (FE) Director, Mere Christianity Forum; Bethpage (Kannapolis) CC (ME) McGuire, Peter R. (FE) Crossroads Behavioral Healthcare; Salem-Epworth CC (YV) Montgomery, Gayle G. (FE) Pastor, River Hills Community Church; Blair Road (Mint Hill) CC (ME) Moran, Frances E. (FE) Hospice Chaplain, Interim Healthcare Hospice of Greenville; First (High Point) CC (NP) Nations, J. Robert, Jr (FE) Wake Forest: Department of Counseling; Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Overcash, Peter A. (PE) Chaplain, Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro; Faithwalk (Gibsonville) CC (NP) Pendleton, C. Jay (FE) Vice-Provost, Mercer University; Centenary (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Poole, Phillip T. (FE) Director, Carolina Grief Care; Jamestown CC (NP) Randall, Rachel (FE) Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator, Harbor Grace Hospice, Atlanta; Bethel (Midland) CC (ME) Rio, Amy J. (FE) Chaplain, Salem Academy and College; Green Street (Winston-Salem) CC (YV) Rowe, John B. (FE) Pastoral Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Spiritual Direction; Hawthorne Lane (Charlotte) CC (ME) Schilling, Richard S. (FE) Mission and Ministry Officer, ABCCM; Groce (Asheville) CC (BR) Self, Ann E. (FE) Executive Director, The Village Green; Cashiers CC (SM) Shoaf, Timothy F. (FE) Minister of Music, Pfafftown Christian Church; Farmington-Wesley Chpl CC (YV) Silber, Robert C. (FE) Executive Director, Eastern Catawba Cooperative Christian Ministry; First (Newton) CC (CV) Smith, Bruce W. (FE) Associate Professor, University of New Mexico; Dilworth (Charlotte) CC (ME) Solano, Michael J. (FE) Financial Analyst; Smyrna (Monroe) - Wingate CC (UW) Stinson-Wesley, S. Amelia (FE) Director, World Connection for Women; Purcell (Charlotte) CC (ME) Symanski, Robert D. (FE) Director of Spiritual Life and Chaplain, Piedmont Crossing; Memorial (Thomasville) CC (YV) Thomas, A. J. (FE) Founding Director, Joyful Giving Group, LLC.; Stokesdale CC (NP) Thore, W. Christopher (FE) Pastor, First Wesleyan (High Point); Mount Pisgah (Greensboro) CC (NP) Tilley, Kent D. (FE) Pastoral Psychotherapist, Presbyterian Psychological Services; Lander’s Chapel (Lincolnton) - Myrtle (Gastonia) CC (CV) Tingle, Randall A. (FE) Supervisor of Pastoral Care, Covenant Health System, Knoxville; Central (Clyde) - Louisa Chapel (Clyde) CC (SM) Tisdale, John K. (FE) Associate Executive and Clinical Director, Lucy Daniels Center; Jamestown CC (NP) Tookey, Jacqueline E. (FE) Executive Director, Big Sigh Ministries; Mount Zion (Piney Creek) CC (AP) Vickers, Jason E. (FE) Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Studies, Asbury Seminary (Memphis Campus); Central (Concord) CC (ME) Villagrana, Norma Hickman de (OE) Director, Circles of Hope; Polkton CC (UW) Virtue, Janice A. (FE) Leadership Education, Consulting, Coaching; First (Franklin) CC (NP) Webb, Shelly F. (FE) Executive Director, Transylvania Christian Ministries, Inc.; First (Brevard) CC (BR) Wynn, Nina C. (FE) Director of Community Outreach, Amity Group Foundation; Providence (Charlotte) CC (ME) E. CLERGY APPOINTED AS STUDENTS (¶ 416.6)

Henson, Christopher D. (FE) CPE Resident, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; Smith Grove (Mocksville) CC (YV) Lowder, N. Keith (FE) Student (Gordon-Conwell Theological School); Weddington CC (ME) F. DIACONAL MINISTERS (¶ 310 [1992])

Dougherty, Michael P. (DM) Director of Traditional Music, Hyde Park UMC (South Central Dist, Florida Conf.); Wesley Memorial (High Point) CC (NP) McGarrah, Sandra M. (DM) Environmental Educator, Charlotte YMCA; Providence (Charlotte) CC (ME) Ritch, Catherine (DM) Circuit Riding Musician Ministry; Myers Park (Charlotte) CC (ME) G. DEACONESSES AND HOME MISSIONERS (¶ 416.3)

Kempson, Cameron (DC) Director of Education, SimplyHome, and Spiritual Director; Skyland (Asheville) CC (BR) Kirby, Laura (DC) Executive Director, Haywood Street Congregation; Central (Asheville) CC (BR) Minick, Robin R. (DC) Leave of Absence; Haywood Parish: Maple Grove - Elizabeth Chapel CC (SM) Owens, Tracey S. (DC) Director of Activities, Brooks-Howell Home; First (Marion) CC (BR) Pittman, Deborrah (DC) Communication Technology/Web Design, Brooks-Howell Home; Abernethy (Asheville) CC (BR) Ryde, Helen (DC) Southeastern Jurisdiction Regional Organizer, Reconciling Ministries Network; Haywood Street Congregation (Asheville) CC (BR) Williamson, Ruth H. (DC) Enrichment Activities and Spiritual Care Leader, Madison UMC/Rockingham County Outreach; Madison CC (NP) Young, Linda M. (DC) Administrative Assistant, St. Paul (Mooresville); Faith - St. Paul (Mooresville) CC (ME)

(Please report changes or corrections to Rev. Kim Ingram, Conference Secretary at [email protected]). 210 Western North Carolina Conference VII. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION AND RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE PART I PLAN OF ORGANIZATION Pursuant to the action of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church as contained in ¶¶ 601ff of The Book of Discipline (2016), the following plan of organization and rules of order and procedure of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference are hereby established.

A. MEMBERSHIP 1. a. All clergy of the conference in full connection and provisional and associate membership and all local pastors under full-time (¶ 318.1) or part-time (¶ 318.2) appointment to pastoral charges of the conference; b. One lay member from every pastoral charge of the conference, elected as provided in ¶ 32 of the Discipline; provided, that each pastoral charge served by more than one clergy member under appointment shall be entitled to as many lay members of the conference as there are clergy members appointed to that charge. Local church lay members shall be elected for a four year term. Charges may alternate members, but should keep the same representatives from each church on the charge; c. The diaconal ministers of the conference; d. The active deaconesses under episcopal appointment within the bounds of the conference; e. The conference president of United Methodist Women; f. The conference president of United Methodist Men; g. The conference lay leader; h. The conference president of United Methodist Youth; i. The chairperson of the conference college student organization; j. The district lay leader from each district; k. The president or equivalent officer of the conference young adult organization; l. The conference director of lay speaking ministries. m. The conference secretary of global ministries (if lay). n. Two young persons between the ages of twelve and seventeen and one young person between the ages of eighteen and thirty from each district, elected by the district Program Ministries Council or equivalent structure; and, o. Such additional lay members as may be necessary to equalize the lay and clergy membership of the conference, as provided below, based on the clergy membership as of July 1 of the previous year. 2. The district Committee on Nominations shall elect from its district additional lay members so that the total number of lay members equals the total number of clergy members. The additional number of lay members from each district shall be determined in an equitable and proportional manner by the conference secretary based upon membership as recorded in the most recent conference Journal. Alternates to such additional lay members may be chosen at the discretion of the district superintendent and district lay leader and may be seated in place of such members who are unable to be present, provided that such substitutions are certified to the conference secretary by May 15. 3. The completed registration process shall constitute the official membership roll of the annual conference. 4. A quorum for the transaction of business in any annual conference session shall be the number of registered conference members present and voting.

B. OFFICERS 1. The Presiding Officer: The presiding officer of the conference shall be the resident bishop. 2. Conference Secretary: The secretary of the conference shall be elected quadrennially by the conference at the annual session of the conference following each General Conference on nomination by the Committee on Conference Staff Relations and shall assume full responsibil ity of the office upon adjournment of the annual session at which he/she is elected, provided that the outgoing secretary shall be responsible for editing and publishing the journal of that session. If a vacancy occurs during the quadrennium, the bishop, after consultation with the district superinten dents, shall appoint a person to act until the next annual session, at which time a successor shall be elected as provided herein. Upon nomination by the Committee on Conference Staff Relations, the conference may elect a conference secretary-designate for a term which the conference shall determine. 3. Associate and Assistant Secretaries: Upon nomination by the conference secretary, the confer ence shall annually elect an associate secretary and a sufficient number of assistant secre taries to handle the work of the conference. 4. Conference Treasurer‑Director of Administrative Services: At the first session of the conference following the General Conference, a conference treasurer‑director of administrative services shall be elected by the conference for the quadrennium upon nomination by the conference Council on Finance and Administration. If a vacancy occurs during the quadrennium, 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 211 the Council on Finance and Administration shall fill the vacancy until the next session of the conference, at which time a successor shall be elected as provided herein. The DAS shall include the responsibility of the conference statistician. 5. Conference Chancellor: Upon nomination by the bishop, the conference may annually elect a layperson who is a member in good standing of one of the local churches of the conference, or a clergyperson who is a member of the annual conference, and who is a member of the bar of the state of North Carolina as conference chancellor to serve as legal advisor to the bishop and to the conference. 6. Conference Parliamentarian: A conference parliamentarian may be appointed annually by the bishop after consultation with the district superintendents. 7. Coordinator of Calendar: Upon nomination by the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting, the conference may elect a coordinator of calendar, who shall (a) arrange for agenda items to be presented to the conference in an expedi tious manner, making recommendations to each session of the conference concerning agenda items and time allocations for the same; (b) prepare a calendar of petitions for each plenary session which is to involve such matters; (c) announce to the conference in advance the petitions scheduled for each session; and (d) advise the presiding officer of the priority status of agenda items and the progress of time allotments thereof. 8. Conference Director of Discipleship Ministry: The conference director of discipleship ministry shall function as a com munication link between the conference and general church agencies, supervise the conference staff persons appointed or employed in ministry-related roles, give leadership in the implementation of ¶ 608 of the Discipline, and relate to directors of connectional ministries in annual conferences throughout the connection. 9. Conference Lay Leader: The conference lay leader shall be elected for a four-year term by the conference upon nomination by the Board of Laity. No person shall serve more than two consecutive four-year terms in this office. A vacancy in this office during the quadrennium shall be filled by the Board of Laity, which shall name a new lay leader for the remainder of the quadrennium, subject to confirmation at the following annual session of the conference.

C. CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION 1. Committees on Nominations: a. For the purpose of nominations to the conference entities, there shall be a conference Committee on Nominations, composed of the bishop, who shall be chairperson; the conference secretary, who shall be secretary; the district superintendents; the director of connectional ministries; the assistant to the bishop; the conference lay leader; the conference president of United Methodist Men; the conference president of United Methodist Women; the chairperson of the conference Council on Youth Ministries; a lay leader from each district and two laywomen and two laymen to ensure diversity, elected quadrennially by the conference upon nomination by this committee. Unless otherwise provided herein or by the Discipline, all members of conference entities prescribed herein shall be elected by the annual conference upon nomination by the conference Committee on Nominations. b. There shall be in each district a district Committee on Nominations, composed of the district superintendent, who shall be chairperson; the district lay leader, who shall be secretary; the district president of United Methodist Men; the district president of United Methodist Women; the district president of United Methodist Youth; two pastors who have served in the district for at least two years, named by the district superintendent; and two laywomen and two laymen who have been members of The United Methodist Church for at least four years, named by the district Program Ministries Council (or equivalent structure). This committee shall prepare nominations from the district for consideration by the conference Committee on Nominations and shall care for other necessary nominations within the district and for action by the conference. c. The conference Committee on Nominations shall receive and review the nominations from the district committees and shall then nominate the conference entities to be elected by the conference unless otherwise specified herein. Quad rennial nomina tions shall be submitted to the conference secretary and shall be printed prior to annual conference. d. The district and conference committees on nominations shall take care that each of the various constituencies of the conference, is represented throughout the organizational life of the conference insofar as possible. Persons shall be selected for nomination based upon their demonstrated or expressed desire, interest, concern, and/or involvement in the organization of the conference. The foregoing shall not preclude nominations from the floor of the conference at the time of the election. e. Unless otherwise provided by the Discipline, the Connectional Table shall act to fill any vacancies on any of the conference entities which shall arise in the interim. Persons so appointed shall hold office until the next regular election of the members of the agencies involved. f. Terms of Service: Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall serve simultaneously on more than one of the quadrennial or term election agencies of the conference, except in cases of ex‑officio membership, nor for more than eight consecutive years on any one such agency, except in cases of ex‑officio membership; provided, however, in the case of membership on a quadrennial agency, that, unless prohibited by the Discipline, a person elected to fill an unex pired term of two years or less shall be eligible to serve for a maximum of eight consecutive additional years on the same agency, and a person elected to fill an unexpired term of more than two years shall be eligible for a maximum of four consecutive additional years on the same agency. The Committee on Episcopacy, the Committee on Nominations, and the Committee on Conference Staff Relations shall not be included in the prohibition of simultaneous service. If a 212 Western North Carolina Conference member of said agencies is appointed to the district superintendency, his or her agency membership shall terminate, unless the member ship be ex officio, and any vacancy thus created shall be filled as heretofore set out. If a member of a conference agency is absent from two consecutive regular meetings of the agency without a reason acceptable to the agency, his or her membership thereon shall cease, and he or she shall be so notified. Such a vacancy shall be filled as heretofore set out. g. Convening for Organization: The terms of service of the members of quadrennial or term agencies of the conference shall begin July 1. Each agency will organize at an event convened by the bishop and scheduled as soon as possible following the adjournment of the annual conference session at which they were elected.

2. Connectional Table: This team shall be constituted quadrennially. The purpose of the Connectional Table is to connect the ministry and resources of the Annual Conference in order to increase and strengthen the number of vital congregations and conference entities and to coordinate, promote, and encourage the development of faithful disciples and fruitful leaders across the conference so that, lives and communities are transformed by the power of God. The Connectional Table shall consist of the chairpersons of the Council on Finance and Administration, the Conference Board of Trustees, the Board of Ordained Ministry, the Conference Staff Relations Committee, the Leadership Development Team, the Church Vitality Team, the Justice and Reconciliation Team, and the Mission Engagement Team; the presidents of United Methodist Women, United Methodist Men, and the Conference Council on Youth Ministries; the director of church development, the president of the United Methodist Foundation, the conference treasurer/director of administrative services, the director of ministerial services/conference secretary, the director of communications, the the director of connectional ministries, the resident bishop, and a district superintendent. The director of connectional ministries and the conference lay leader shall serve as co-chairpersons. Additional members may be nominated and elected to ensure diversity and inclusiveness. One young adult clergy person shall be a member.

3. Councils: a. Conference Council on Finance and Administration: There shall be constituted quadren nially a conference Council on Finance and Administration as provided in ¶ 611 and following of The Book of Discipline. The resident bishop, the assistant to the bishop, the conference treasurer‑director of administrative services, and one district superintendent named by the cabinet shall be ex-officio members without vote. b. Council on Campus Ministry: This council shall be constituted quadrennially in fulfillment of the portions of ¶ 634 of the Discipline pertaining to campus ministry and shall be composed of sixteen members, nominated by the conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the conference, with special attention being given to the election of persons knowledgeable in the areas of campus ministry, finance, marketing, and management. One member of the conference program staff, selected by the conference director of discipleship ministry, shall be an additional member. Two campus ministers, shall be ex-officio members, without vote. The council shall develop, guide, and serve as advocate for the ministries of the conference in campus ministry and shall fulfill such duties as are specified in the by-laws of the council.

4. Boards: a. Board of Trustees: An incorporated conference Board of Trustees shall be consti tuted annually as provided in ¶ 2512 of the Discipline. The conference treasurer‑director of administrative services shall be an ex‑officio member without vote. b. Board of Ordained Ministry: This board shall be constituted quadrennially and shall be composed of Forty-four elders in full connection, including one district superintendent named by the bishop; eight deacons in full connection; thirteen lay persons, and the conference lay leader; and, at least two associate members or local pastors who have completed the Course of Study; elected as provided in ¶ 635 of the Discipline. The registrar shall be an ex-officio member. c. Board of Laity: This board shall be constituted quadrennially and shall be composed of the conference lay leader, who shall be president; the president of conference United Methodist Men; the president of conference United Methodist Women; the vice-chairperson of the conference Council on Youth Ministries; the district lay leaders; the conference prayer advocate; twelve lay persons elected to ensure that the total membership of the council is representative of the various constituencies of the conference; and other persons deemed by the board as necessary to its work. The board shall foster an awareness of the role of the laity in achieving the mission of the church, and enabling and supporting lay participation in the planning and decision‑making process of the conference, the districts, and the local churches. d. Board of Pension and Health Benefits: As specified in ¶ 639 of the Discipline, an incorporated Board of Pension and Health Benefits shall be constituted quadrennially and shall be composed of twelve members, arranged in two classes. The treasurer of the Board of Pension and Health Benefits, Inc., shall be an ex-officio member, without vote. One district superintendent named by the cabinet and the conference treasurer‑director of administrative services shall be ex- officio members without vote. As a sub-committee within its structure, the board shall quadrennially appoint a Health Benefits Committee, composed of such members of the board and other persons as the board may determine. 5. Ministry Teams: There shall be constituted quadrennially four Ministry Teams of the Annual Conference: a. A Church Vitality Team consisting of 12-15 persons. The team will provide vision for and oversee the structures, processes and resources needed, to help existing church leaders know and practice vitality; help potential planting partners in finding, assessing and equipping leaders for new church development; assess effectiveness of current 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 213 resources; learn and share best practices; and, coordinate funding for vitality and development projects. The nominations committee will name the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the committee and other officers will be chosen as needed by the committee. One member will be chosen by each District Church Vitality Team, resulting in 8 members. Other team members are to be nominated on the basis of giftedness and passion for the particular ministries for which the team is responsible. Conference staff members serve on the team for organizational support and to encourage the full implementation of team initiatives. b. A Leadership Development Team consisting of 12-15 persons. The purpose of leadership development is “To grow the capacity of leaders to Follow Jesus, Make Disciples, and Transform the World.” The task is to help shape a culture where life-long growth and development are expected to promote and support life-long fruitful ministries. The team will promote leadership excellence among congregational ministers (both clergy and lay professionals). It will also champion the development of the future leaders of the church with special emphasis on youth and young adults. Finally, it will encourage congregational ministers in the development of leadership among the laity within the congregation. The team will network with those entities in the conference who share in its purpose. The nominations committee will name the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the committee and other officers will be chosen as needed by the committee. Team members are to be nominated on the basis of giftedness and passion for the particular ministries for which the team is responsible. Conference staff members serve on the team for organizational support and to encourage the full implementation of team initiatives. c. A Mission Engagement Team consisting of 12-15 persons. The team will engage and actively facilitate the connection of congregations and disciples to service in their local communities and the world at large. They will work to encourage general church mission efforts and emphases, provide appropriate avenues for training of mission leaders, and promote and foster abiding relationships with mission projects and mission workers throughout the world. This will include the traditional work areas of Disaster Response Ministry, the Mission Response Center, Volunteers in Mission Building Teams, and other historically related ministries. The nominations committee will name the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the committee and other officers will be chosen as needed by the committee. Team members are to be nominated on the basis of giftedness and passion for extending the mission witness of the conference. Conference staff members serve on the team for organizational support and to encourage the full implementation of team initiatives. d. A Justice and Reconciliation Team consisting of 12-15 persons. This team will promote excellence and fruitfulness in congregational life and ecclesial structures that reflect the full diversity of the reign of God; works of justice bringing reform to social, ecclesial, and civic structures and institutions; and, participation of all the people of God in realizing the vision of following Jesus, making disciples and transforming the world. Included in the membership will be conveners of the following groups, named by the nominating committee: Religion and Race, the Status and Role of Women, African American Ministries, Asian American Ministries, Native American Ministries, and Hispanic/Latino Ministries. Each of these groups will be convened within 30 days of the organizational meeting by gathering persons with a passion for the ministry involved. The Justice and Reconciliation Team shall have a task force that will review the Ethnic Local Church Concerns grants. The work of Church and Society and Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns will be done by this team. The nominations committee will name the chairperson and vice-chairperson of the committee and other officers will be chosen as needed by the committee. Team members are to be nominated on the basis of giftedness and passion for the particular ministries for which the team is responsible. Conference staff members serve on the team for organizational support and to encourage the full implementation of team initiatives.

6. Administrative Commissions: a. Commission on Archives and History: This commission shall be constituted quadrennially and shall be composed of twelve members at large, the conference secretary, and the president or designated representative of the executive committee of the Conference Historical Society, plus the conference archivist as an ex-officio member without vote. Its membership shall not be subject to the limitations on terms of service set forth above. b. Commission on Communications: This commission shall be constituted quadrennially and shall be composed of twelve elected members at large, up to five additional members selected by the commission for expertise in the areas of communication and technology. It shall function as a service agency for the entire conference in the area of communi cation and interpretation. c. Commission on Equitable Compensation: As specified in ¶ 625 of the Discipline, this commis sion shall be constituted quadrennially and shall be composed of fourteen persons, plus one district superintendent, named by the cabinet. The fourteen elected members shall consist of seven lay persons and seven clergy persons, including at least one lay person and one clergy person from charges of fewer than two hundred members which are receiving equitable compensation funds at the time of the election of commission members.

7. Committees: a. Committee on Conference Staff Relations: This committee shall be constituted quadrennially and shall be composed of the bishop; the assistant to the bishop, the conference lay leader; the president of the conference Council on Finance and Administration; and the following members at-large: two ordained elders, one deacon in full connection, and three 214 Western North Carolina Conference lay persons. The director of human resources shall serve as an ex officio member of the committee, without vote. The chairperson shall be elected by the committee from among the at-large members. The committee shall support and provide oversight to the work of the human resources department within the annual conference. b. The following committees shall be constituted as required by The Book of Discipline: Committee on Episcopacy, Episcopal Residence Committee, Committees on Investigation, Administrative Review Committee, and Joint Committee on Medical Leave. D. CONFERENCE JOURNAL 1. The conference secretary shall be the editor of the conference journal, assisted by the conference statistician in the publication of statistical data. 2. The journal shall be edited in keeping with the Discipline and other regulations of the General Confer ence and the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference under the direction of the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting. 3. The annual journal shall contain the proceedings of the most recent conference session and the statistical tables for the calendar year preceding that session. 4. In the event that the plan of organization and rules of order and procedure of the conference are published apart from the journal, this document shall be considered part of the journal. 5. All orders for the journal must be received by July 1 after adjournment of the annual session of the conference. 6. All orders for the journal shall be accompanied by payment for the same. 7. In view of the obvious difficulties and inequities involved in singling out one or more persons worthy of special recognition, the journal shall not be dedicated to the memory or honor of any person. E. DISTRICTS, DISTRICT CONFERENCES, AND DISTRICT COUNCILS 1. There shall be a total of eight districts in this annual conference, the boundaries of which shall be determined by the bishop after consultation with the cabinet. 2. At the discretion of the district superintendent, a District Conference may be held in each district. The membership of a District Conference shall consist of all clergy appointed to pastoral charges in the district or holding charge conference membership in the district, including those appointed to extension ministries or beyond the local church, retired, on incapacity leave, on sabbatical leave, on voluntary leave of absence; diaconal ministers appointed in the district; deaconesses appointed in the district; the chairperson of the District Administrative Council (or equivalent); the chairperson of the District Program Ministries Council (or equivalent structure); the chairperson of the district trustees; the chairperson of the Committee on District Superintendency; the district lay leader and associate district lay leaders; the president of the district United Methodist Men; the president of the district United Methodist Women; the at-large lay members of the immediately preceding annual conference from the district; and one lay member from and elected by each pastoral charge in the district, provided that each charge served by more than one clergy member of the annual conference shall be entitled to as many lay members as there are clergy members; and further provided that multiple-point charges shall be entitled to a lay member from each church. 3. As early in the calendar year as possible, each district superintendent shall furnish the bishop and the conference treasurer an official copy of the apportionments to the charges in his or her district for the World Service Fund, conference benevolences, pension funds and other clergy support funds, higher education, and other funds approved by the conference for apportionment to the charges, and a schedule of the salaries of all pastors and associate pastors as set by the Charge Conference of each charge in the district. 4. The district lay leaders and associate district lay leaders shall be elected upon nomination by the district Committee on Nominations for a four-year term by the district Board of Laity, if such exists, or by the district Program Ministries Council (or equivalent structure) and confirmed by the annual conference. It is preferred that the district lay leader have experience as an associate district lay leader. No person shall serve as district lay leader or associate district lay leader for more than two consecutive terms. 5. District Organization for Program Ministries: Each district may organize a Program Ministries Council (or equivalent structure) composed of the district superintendent, the district lay leader, the district presidents of United Methodist Men and United Methodist Women, and such other persons as may be selected by the district Committee on Nominations. At least two youth (twelve to seventeen years of age) and two young adults (eighteen to thirty years of age) shall be included in the membership of the council. The primary purpose of the council is to assist congregations within the district in benefiting from programming/ministries resources available beyond the local church, to be a channel of communication between the local churches and the conference staff and between ministries agencies beyond the district, and to extend the ministry of the local church through appropriate endeavors which normally are not practical to implement by a single church or a small number of churches in concert. It shall have the same year as the annual conference. Operating expenses of the council shall be funded through the district expense fund. Nothing in these provisions is intended to override, or be a substitute for, the functions and authority of a district mission society, if such exists in a district. 6. The district Board of Church Location and Building, the district Board of Trustees, the district Commit tee on the Ordained Ministry, and the Committee on District Superintendency shall be organized in each district as provided for in The Book of Discipline. A district treasurer and other necessary officers and committees shall be elected annually by the District 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 215 Conference upon nomination by the district Committee on Nominations and/or from the floor; provided, that if no District Conference is held, the district Program Ministries Council (or equivalent structure), upon nomination by the district Committee on Nomina tions, shall elect a district treasurer and other necessary officers and committees. F. ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCES 1. Lay and clergy members as designated by The Book of Discipline shall be eligible to vote and to be elected as a delegate. 2. Those voting must vote within the voting bar of the conference and at the time specified by the presiding officer for that ballot. Ballots shall be cast only on the proper forms as provided and designated by the conference. 3. Vote counting procedures shall be the responsibility of the conference secretary, assisted by tellers duly elected by the conference from among the lay members and the ordained ministerial members in full connection upon nomination by the district superintendents. In addition, upon nomination by the conference secretary, the conference shall elect two chief lay tellers from among the lay members of the conference and two chief ordained ministerial tellers from among the ordained ministerial members of the conference in full connection. 4. A simple majority of the valid ballots cast shall be required for election. 5. The results of the ballots shall be announced by the presiding officer as follows: a. First Ballot for General Conference Delegates and First Ballot for Jurisdictional Conference Delegates: The names of all persons receiving ten or more votes shall be announced, with the total vote for each, in descending order. b. Second Ballots: The names of all persons receiving twenty or more votes shall be announced. c. Third and All Subsequent Ballots: The names of all persons receiving thirty or more votes shall be announced. NOTE: A person’s name not being announced because his or her vote total was less than the number necessary for announcement does not mean that the person is necessarily ineligible for election. 6. Individual ballots shall be valid only when cast for the prescribed number of eligible persons to be elected on each ballot and cast on the forms and in the manner provided for and designated by the conference. Inclusion of the name of a person already elected, the name of an ineligible person, or an illegible name shall invalidate that entire individual ballot. Adjudication of illegibility shall be the responsibility of the chief tellers.

PART II RULES OF ORDER A. PRESIDING OFFICER: Rule 1. Authority of the Chairperson: The resident bishop or the presid ing officer designated by the bishop to preside in the bishop’s temporary absence shall be the chairperson of the conference. The chairperson shall decide points of order raised by the members and shall rule on points of order not raised by the members as the chairperson deems necessary to conform to these rules of order, subject, in both cases, to an appeal to the conference by any member without debate, except that the chairperson and the appellant, in that order, shall each have five minutes for a statement in support of their respective positions. A tie vote in the case of appeal shall sustain the chairperson. When any member raises a point of order, the member shall cite, by number, the rule alleged to have been violated. The chairperson shall have the right to recess a session of the conference at any time in the chairperson’s discretion and to reconvene at such a time as the chairperson shall announce, with only members, authorized personnel, and authorized guests permitted to attend such a session following recess. B. RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF MEMBERS: Rule 2. Frequency and Length of Speeches: No member shall speak a second time on the same question if any member who has not spoken desires the floor, no more than twice on the same subject under the same motion, and no longer than three minutes unless the member’s time shall be extended by the conference, except as provided in Rule 24. This three‑minute limit may be reduced by a majority vote of the conference at any time and for any period of duration. The provisions of this rule shall likewise apply to the asking of a question or questions by an individual and to answers to that individual by the person or agency to whom the questions are directed. Rule 3. Total Time for Debate on an Individual Proposal: When a proposal is to be presented as the main motion for debate, the conference may, by majority vote upon motion by any member, set a time limit for the total debate on that question, including any amendments or other secondary motions related thereto, provided that such limitation shall not be construed to conflict with Rule 2 or Rule 24. If such a limitation is set, the chairperson may direct the coordinator of calendar to allocate the total time among speakers for and against the question by such means as the coordinator deems appropriate, consistent with the provisions of Rule 2, and provided that the previous question may be ordered at any time as specified in Rule 20. Rule 4. Voting Bar of the Conference: At the organizational session of the conference, the voting bar of the plenary sessions of the conference shall be set by vote of the members. When a vote is taken on any question, only those members within the voting bar of the conference shall be entitled to vote. Rule 5. Voting Procedure: Voting shall be by show of hands or otherwise as ordered by the chairperson or by the conference. 216 Western North Carolina Conference At the discretion of the chairperson, a count vote may be taken. A count vote may also be ordered at the call of any member supported by one third of the members present and voting, in which case the members shall rise from their seats and be counted. The count shall be made by tellers appointed by the conference secretary and shall include the votes of members in the portions of the voting bar separate from the main assembly. No other business shall be in order when a vote is being taken or when the previous question has been ordered, unless the process is completed, except such as relates to the vote itself, or that which can be appropriately fitted into the time while waiting for the report of the tellers on a count vote. Rule 6. Division of Question: Before a vote is taken, any member shall have the right to call for a division of any question, if it is subject to such division as the member indicates. If no member objects, the division shall be made. If there is objection, the chairperson shall put the question of division to vote, not waiting for a second. C. BUSINESS PROCEDURE: Rule 7. Organizational Session: The opening or organizational session of the conference shall include at least the following: a. Roll call of conference members (see Part I.A.3). b. Setting of the voting bar (see Rule 4). c. Adoption of conference agenda. d. Report of Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting. e. Ordering to record of reports of boards and agencies not requiring conference action. f. Election of associate and assistant secretaries and associate and assistant statisticians. g. Election of coordinator of calendar (if warranted). h. Announcement of necessary revisions of printed reports and recommendations. Rule 8. Petitions: Petitions may be made to the conference by conference entities; the cabinet; lay and clergy members of the conference; councils, boards, and committees of the districts of the conference; and councils, boards, committees, and professing members of local churches of the conference. Each petition must be submitted to the conference secretary in writing, preferably by electronic means, by a date determined and announced by the conference secretary prior to the convening of the conference; must be signed by the maker(s) thereof (understood to mean the chairperson and secretary in the case of a petitioning group); and must contain information sufficient to validate the source (church or charge name, district, address, e-mail address, etc.). Any petition containing personal references or dealing in personalities may be returned to the originator(s) with an explanation. The conference secretary shall assign a number and give a subject title to each petition prior to its publication. Rule 9. Pre-Conference Publications: a. Booklet of Program and Reports: All annual reports and petitions of confer ence entities shall be submitted in writing, preferably by electronic means, to the conference secretary by a designated date prior to the convening of the conference. Under the direction of the secretary, this publication shall be made available electronically for print. b. Supplement: A Supplement to the booklet of Program and Reports shall be distributed to the members of the conference at the time of registration of members. Rule 10. Referral of Matters with Financial Implications: All petitions and motions requesting a special offering or financial appeal or otherwise having financial implications for conference funds shall be referred to the conference Council on Finance and Administration, which shall offer its recommendations concerning the matter prior to action by the annual conference. Rule 11. Consideration of Business Items: All petitions and other motions, including proposed amendments to the plan of organization and rules of order, printed and distributed in accordance with Rule 9, subject to correction of grammatical and editorial errors, shall be the property of the conference at the time of the opening of the conference without formal reading and shall be in order for consid eration at any time thereafter. Rule 12. Availability of Conference Actions: No later than ten days after the adjournment of the annual session, the conference secretary shall provide copies of all resolutions, proposals, and recommendations acted upon by the conference to the bishop, the conference director of discipleship ministry, and the chairperson of the conference Commission on Communica tions. Rule 13. Special Study Reports: Special study reports ordered by a previous annual session shall be presented directly to the organizational session of the conference for such disposition as the conference may make, including referral if the conference so chooses. Rule 14. Distribution of Unofficial Material: No leaflet, brochure, questionnaire, or other material shall be distributed on the floor of the conference or in the registration area except by prior approval of the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting or by the order of the confer ence. Rule 15. Consent Calendar: All petitions from conference entities printed in the booklet of Program and Reports, with the exception of the proposals of the Council on Finance and Administration concerning conference funds and financial policies, shall constitute the consent calendar and shall be so designated in that booklet. At the request of any member, the conference may, by majority vote, lift any item from the consent calendar for consideration in plenary session. All items not lifted from the consent calendar shall be acted upon at one time in plenary session at such time as the chairperson shall direct. The proposals of the Council on Finance and Administration related to conference funds and financial policies, petitions which have been lifted from the consent calendar, and other petitions conforming to Rule 8 shall be presented for conference action in plenary session. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 217 Rule 16. Undebatable Motions: The following motions shall be acted upon without debate: a. To adjourn, when unqualified, except to adjourn the conference finally. b. To suspend the rules. c. To lay on the table, except as provided in Rule 24. d. To take from the table. e. To call for the previous question. f. To reconsider a non‑debatable motion. g. To limit or extend the limits of debate. h. To call for the order of the day. Rule 17. Precedence of Secondary Motions: If any one or more of the following motions shall be made when one or more other motions are pending, the order of their precedence in relation to one another shall be in the following order: a. To fix the time to which the conference shall adjourn, which motion is subject to amendment or may be laid on the table. b. To adjourn. c. To take recess. d. To lay on the table. e. To order the previous question. f. To limit or extend the limits of debate. g. To postpone to a given time. h. To commit or refer. i. To amend or substitute (one amendment being allowed to an amendment). j. To postpone indefinitely. Rule 18. Referring Reports: The conference may refer any report, recommendation, or resolution, or any part thereof, which is before the conference for consideration, or any amendment offered thereto. Rule 19. Consideration of Substitutes: A substitute motion may be offered for any report, recommendation, or resolution under consideration. The conference shall then first perfect the original, and then perfect the substitute. The question shall then be put first on the motion to substitute, followed by the motion to adopt the report, recommendation, or resolution. Rule 20. Previous Question: When any member moves the previous question (that is, that the vote now be taken on the motion or motions pending), the member shall indicate to what he or she intends it to apply, if any secondary motion or motions are also pending. If the member does not so indicate, it shall apply only to the immediately pending question. This motion shall be taken without debate and shall require a two‑thirds vote of those present and voting for its adoption. Rule 21. When Motion to Limit or Stop Debate Not in Order: When the conference is considering a petition or other motion, no member, immediately after discussing the pending question and before relinquishing the floor, shall make a motion which, if adopted, would limit or stop debate. Rule 22. Reconsideration: A motion to reconsider an action of the conference shall be in order at any time if offered by a member who voted with the prevailing side. If the motion it is proposed to reconsider is non‑debatable, the motion to reconsider may not be debated (Rule 16). Rule 23. Calendar: The conference secretary, in consultation with the coordinator of calendar, shall keep a chronological record of orders of the day, reports, and other business items as recommended by the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting and adopted by the conference as its agenda. Rule 24. Speakers For and Against: Except for undebatable motions, a question under consideration shall not be adopted until the presiding officer has given opportunity for at least two speeches for and two speeches against said proposal, alternately, so long as any member desires to speak on the other side thereof, provided that the right is claimed before the person presenting the proposal is recognized to close debate. After three speeches for and three speeches against the motion, or when (and after) the previous question has been ordered, the vote on the motion shall then be taken; provided, however, that the person presenting the proposal shall be entitled to speak before the vote is taken. This right to close debate shall prevail in like manner to a limit of two minutes when a vote is about to be taken on a motion to amend, to substitute, to postpone, to refer, or to lay on the table or any other motion whose adoption would vitally affect the matter under consideration. Rule 25. Consideration of Agenda Items: Items on the agenda of the conference shall be taken up on the day scheduled. Any calendar items for a certain day that are not received on that day or are not completed before adjournment shall not take precedence over calendar items for the day to which said item or items have been postponed. After the calendar items for that day have been completed, postponed calendar items shall be considered. Rule 26. Motion to Adjourn: The motion to adjourn, when unqualified, shall be taken without debate and shall always be in order, except: a. When a member has the floor. b. When a question is actually being put, or a vote is being taken, and before it is finally decided. c. When the previous question has been ordered and action thereunder is pending. d. When a motion to adjourn has been lost and no business or debate has intervened. e. When a motion to fix the time to which the conference shall adjourn is pending. The foregoing does not apply to a motion for final adjournment of the conference. 218 Western North Carolina Conference Rule 27. Between sessions of the Annual Conference, the Connectional Table shall be empowered to complete any unfinished or emergent business of the Annual Conference that does not violate The Book of Discipline (2016), Judicial Council rulings, and/or Robert’s Rules of Order. D. AUTHORITY, SUSPENDING, AMENDING, AND SUPPLEMENTING: Rule 28. Authority: The plan of organization and rules of order of the annual session of the confer ence shall be the plan of organization and rules of order of the preceding annual session until and unless they have been amended or modified by the action of the annual conference. Rule 29. Suspension: The operation of any of the provisions of these rules of order may be suspended at any time by a two‑thirds vote of the conference, except as may otherwise be provided by Robert’s Rules of Order. Rule 30. Amendments: The plan of organization and rules of order may be amended or changed by a two‑thirds vote of the conference, provided that the proposed change or amendment has originated in the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting and has been presented to the conference in writing or, if from a source other than this committee, has been presented to the conference in writing and referred to this committee. As identified in the Plan of Organization (E1), the number of districts may not be amended later than the second morning of the annual session. Changes and amendments printed in the booklet of Program and Reports shall be in order for consideration by the conference at any time during the annual session, provided that notice of such shall have been given in writing to the Committee on the Annual Conference Meeting prior to the opening of conference (see Rule 11). Otherwise, no proposed change or amendment shall be submitted to vote until and unless one day has elapsed from the initial presentation to the conference. Rule 31. Supplemental Authority: In any parliamentary situation not clearly covered by the plan of organization and rules of order, the conference shall be governed in its actions by the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 219 VIII. REPORTS A. COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION The purpose of the Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) is “to develop, maintain, and administer a comprehensive and coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies, procedures, and management services for the annual conference” (¶ 612.1, 2016 Discipline). CFA has adopted this theme for its work: “Empowering Financial and Administrative Leadership.”

EMPOWERING FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP A core identity as United Methodists is connectionalism. By working together in furthering the mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world and our communities, we are able to accomplish far more than any one congregation might be able to, no matter what size the church. The general church apportionments are addressing four key foci for the next quadrennium: Engaging in Ministry with the Poor, Improving Global Health, Developing Principled Christian Leaders and Creating New and Renewed Congregations. Through apportionments, the church connects worldwide with other United Methodists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Other examples of the uses of the apportioned dollars are noted throughout the program and reports book in the areas of ministry, including: • Leadership Development with programs and initiatives for clergy and ministry professionals (Called and Gifted to Lead Workshop, Courageous Leadership Retreat, Spiritual Health and Renewal Initiative, Peer Learning Initiative, Emotional Intelligence Workshop, Finishing Well Initiative, and other directed programs) that reach a substantial number of ministry professionals each year; as well as a Facebook page, website, and monthly newsletter which resources all clergy on a regular basis; • Church Vitality with grants for new church starts, mission congregations, and new faith communities, as well as coaching and resources for many of the local churches to assist them in reaching out to the respective communities; • Mission Engagement equips groups and local churches to be in the mission of God through resourcing, communicating, and collaborating; • Campus Ministries in North Carolina colleges and universities other than the United Methodist institutions of higher learning are supplied operational grants to further their work with young adults in college; • Equitable Compensation grants that ensure a minimum level of compensation for local church pastors; • Conference Support areas including communications, information technology, benefits administration, treasury services, and the capable conference staff which serve as advocates and resources for the pastors, lay leaders, and churches. As you hear from and read through those reports, take note of the many ways apportionment dollars reach local churches, laity, and communities. Therefore, CFA urges every local church to support the connectional nature of the ministry by striving to pay 100% of its funds apportioned. CFA commends and expresses appreciation to those churches in the conference who have fully supported the connectional ministry of the church in 2016, sometimes at great sacrifice. The council encourages the other churches to take a step in faith toward full support in the coming year. Paying 100% of apportioned funds moves the conference from a mindset of mere maintenance to fulfilling the mission to which the Lord calls. In support of that mission, the CFA commends to the annual conference the 2018 budget which is focused on accomplishing the vision of the conference, with the ultimate focus of developing vital churches. At a total of $16,209,006 the 2018 conference apportioned budget represents a decrease of 1.19%. Even with the minimal decrease in the 2018 conference budget, the CFA is confident that the conference will be able to provide for growth of the ministries. This budget represents the best efforts of the conference staff and ministry teams of the Western North Carolina Conference to achieve the goal of cultivating vital churches fully engaged in accomplishing the mission of God. In this conference budget, CFA, in association with the conference staff and ministry, seeks to continue to practice good stewardship by aligning resources and staff with the vision, mission, and ministries of the conference. The degree to which this goal is accomplished depends upon local churches’ support of the conference budget. Receipts on all funds for 2016 were $14,404,978.53 or 87.89% of the total apportioned, an increase of 0.61% over 2015 receipts which totaled $14,363,369 or 87.28% of the total apportioned. As already noted, the 2018 apportioned budget totals $16,209,006. This budget continues to focus on mission priorities of congregational vitality, leadership development, and young adult ministries in order to strengthen each of the members as disciples of Jesus Christ who then share the Good News of Jesus Christ with communities and the world. 220 Western North Carolina Conference 2018 CONFERENCE FUNDS AND FINANCIAL POLICIES (Petition 1) Approved June 24, 2017 The Council on Finance and Administration proposes: 1. That each of the funds described in the section of this report headed “Conference Funds for 2018” be approved and that the traditional decimal formula be used in determining the apportionments for 2018 for each chartered church/ charge for these funds. (New church starts will participate in the apportionments after three years.): District Operations Fund Equitable Compensation Fund Intentional Interim Ministry Fund Medical Leave Benefit Supplement Conference Support Fund Mission and Ministry Fund District Mission Engagement Fund District Benevolence Grants Fund District Church Vitality Fund Africa University Fund Black College Fund Episcopal Fund General Administration Fund Interdenominational Cooperation Fund Jurisdictional Administration Fund Ministerial Education Fund World Service Fund The decimal formula shall be based on the average of the amounts paid by each mission or chartered church/charge during 2014, 2015, and 2016 on the following items:

Items from Table Two of the Year-end Statistical Reports Total Conference Apportioned Funds Paid (35b) Total Conference Apportioned Funds Paid (35b) Pastor(s) Pension Premiums (46) Pastor(s) Health Insurance Premiums (47) Salaries, Housing, Utilities, Travel, and Other Cash Allowances Paid to Pastor and Associate(s) (48-52) Compensation of Deacon(s)/Diaconal Minister(s) (53-54) Compensation of All Other Church Employees (55) Local Church Expenses for Program (56) Other Local Church Operating Expenses (57) 2. That the following policy be approved and observed: At the beginning of the calendar year, the Council on Finance and Administration shall determine which portions of the Conference Support Fund (Fund 505) and the Mission and Ministry Fund (Fund 508) are “fixed costs” (salaries, benefits, etc.) and shall thus be authorized to be paid at 100% of the approved budget. On the basis of prior year receipts to these funds, CFA shall then determine a percentage of the approved budget to be authorized for expenditure in the remaining items of each budget, so that expenditures shall not exceed income. a. Each church is expected to support all funds at 100% of the apportioned amount. (¶ 247.14 of the 2016 Book of Discipline) b. The churches are requested to make payments thereon aggregately, with the understanding that the conference treasurer will allocate such payments according to the appropriate percentage due the fund according to the Conference Budget. 3. That an Unrestricted Fund Balance Account be maintained by the annual conference at a level of 30% of the current total of the Conference Funds and that any undesignated interest income plus unused balances in budget accounts be transferred to the undesignated fund balance at the end of the fiscal year. 4. That all apportioned funds, pension and health benefits costs, both receipts and disbursements, be managed through the office of the conference treasurer and that all districts, boards, agencies, committees, and commissions use the conference treasurer as fiscal agent. 5. That the group medical insurance plan be continued and that all churches be required to participate, based on the eligibility requirements of the plan, through the payment of premiums through the office of the conference treasurer. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 221 6. That local churches should be aware that, for apportioned funds for bishops (Episcopal Fund), district superintendents (District Operations), and the Equitable Compensation Fund, the church has an obligation to observe the rule of proportional payment (¶¶ 622 and 639.4, 2016 Discipline), and that ¶ 639.4(c) be observed by the statistician in reporting these apportionments. The rule of proportional payment requires that each local church/charge makes payments for these apportioned funds in the same proportion as payment for the support for the clergy appointed to the charge, i.e., if a church pays their clergy on a monthly basis, then these apportioned funds are to be submitted monthly. 7. That, for 2012 and beyond, the Conference Staff Relations Committee (CSRC) set the salary and benefits (including clergy housing allowances) for district superintendents, and district and conference staff within the approved total salary budget. The salary of the District Superintendents for 2018 is to be set at $107,891, a four percent increase. The current salary of the District Superintendents for 2017 is $103,741. 8. That the amount of compensation designated as housing allowance for ordained staff members and district superintendents be set by an annual resolution of the conference Council on Finance and Administration after consideration of a statement of amounts to be used during the year. 9. That church-related travel expenses of all members of conference boards, agencies, committees, and commissions; conference and district staff; and local church clergy be paid by voucher on a mileage basis at the amount allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. This will be considered as a church-related business item and will not be factored into any compensation package by the Cabinet. 10. That the governing boards of: Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc. Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc. Givens United Methodist Senior MInistries Crossnore, Inc. UMAR-WNC, Inc. The United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc. Methodist Youth Camp of Western NC Conference, Inc. (Camp Tekoa) Guilrock United Methodist Camp, Inc. Camp McCall, Inc. Mount Shepherd Retreat Center Bennett College for Women Brevard College Greensboro College High Point University Pfeiffer University Western North Carolina Conference Brotherhood/Sisterhood Western North Carolina Conference Historical Society Sanctuary Counseling Center, Catawba Valley, Metro, and Uwharrie Districts Chrysalis Counseling Center, Greensboro Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries of NC, Inc. New Faith Communities Fund, Board of Congregational Development Campus Ministries to include: Appalachian State University, UNC-Asheville, NC A&T, UNC Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, Western Carolina University, Winston-Salem Wesley Foundation be granted the privilege of soliciting and receiving funds from churches, individuals, and other sources (but not from conference-wide offerings except as indicated in the list which follows) in keeping with The Book of Discipline; no capital campaigns be approved for 2018; and that the following, and only the following, conference-wide offerings be approved for 2018: Human Relations Day...... General Conference UMAR Sunday...... Annual Conference One Great Hour of Sharing...... General Conference Native American Awareness...... General Conference Golden Cross...... General/Annual Conferences Medical Mission Teams...... Annual Conference Mother’s Day (Aldersgate, Arbor Acres, Givens)...... Annual Conference Disciple Bible Outreach...... Annual Conference Project AGAPE...... Annual Conference Peace with Justice...... General Conference Children’s Home Sunday...... Annual Conference World Communion...... General Conference United Methodist Student Day...... General Conference 222 Western North Carolina Conference

11. That clergy be reimbursed for moving expenses in the following manner, effective upon adjournment of the 2017 conference session: a. IN-CONFERENCE MOVES: The conference shall pay a moving allowance, plus $2.50 per mile, on those moves which are required as pastors are moved from one appointment to a new appointment, on a one-way basis. If an appointment requires a move from one parsonage/home into another parsonage/home, the moving allowance will be set at $500. If the appointment does not require a move from a parsonage/home, the moving allowance will be set at $150. b. MOVES INTO THE CONFERENCE: The conference shall pay on the same basis as in item 11a above. The moving allowance will apply to the number of miles on the most direct route traveled from the conference boundary to the pastoral appointment. c. MOVING AT RETIREMENT: Retiring clergy, surviving spouses of active clergy who died during the year, and clergy who go on medical leave during the year shall receive a moving allowance of $750, plus $2.50 per mile, from the pastoral appointment to the retirement residence or the conference boundary. A retiree who moves to a parsonage and serves a pastorate in retirement is eligible for an in-conference moving allowance upon approval of the district superintendent. d. MOVES OUT OF THE CONFERENCE (moving to another conference, withdrawing from conference membership, leave of absence, or not receiving an appointment, etc.): No allowance will be paid. e. SABBATICAL LEAVE: No allowance is granted when the leave begins; however, an allowance will be given when the leave is completed and the clergy person is again available for appointment by the bishop. The amount will be consistent with items 11a and 11b above. f. In many instances, the moving allowance will not cover the total expense of the move. This reimbursement is given to help with the over-the-road cost of the move. Each church/charge receiving a new pastor is strongly urged to pay any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the new pastor as a result of the move. The district superintendent will negotiate the request with the church/charge well in advance of moving day. g. The district superintendent is asked to make a very special appeal for each church/charge to be especially sensitive to both parsonage families during this stressful time. The appeal should include assistance with meals, packing, unpacking, loading, and unloading where helpful and appropriate for the parsonage family. 12. That the president, vice-president, and secretary of the conference Council on Finance and Administration, the chairperson of the Audit Review Committee, the conference treasurer-director of administrative services, a Cabinet representative, and one lay member of the CFA constitute the executive committee of the conference Council on Finance and Administration. The principal duties of the Executive Committee include: annual review, compensation and benefits of the Conference Treasurer, and review and recommendation to CFA all Statements of Relationship for ministries relating to the Conference. 13. That the Council on Finance and Administration be authorized to appoint a conference auditor. 14. That each local church make a very special effort to undergird the meal, transportation, and lodging expenses of annual conference members attending annual conference by adding a minimum of $100 to the church budget for each lay and clergy delegate. The district superintendents are asked to encourage such support at each charge conference. 15. That conference funds not be permitted to carry over unspent funds from one conference year to another unless specifically authorized by the Council on Finance and Administration. Agencies receiving funds from sources other than apportioned funds, such as fee-based events, may carry over such unspent funds into the next year. 16. That 3:00 P.M., Monday, January 8, 2018, be the cutoff time by which all payments from local churches must be in the office of the conference treasurer in order to be applied to the 2017 year. 17. That each conference board, agency, or institution receiving or disbursing funds not managed by the conference treasurer maintain adequate financial records and prepare and submit annual audit reports to the conference treasurer and the conference Council on Finance and Administration. All treasurers should be properly bonded. 18. That the conference fiscal year begins on January 1, 2018, and ends on December 31, 2018. 19. That the conference Council on Finance and Administration be responsible for designating depositories for conference funds. Glenn Kinken, President Mark King, Treasurer 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 223 WNCC 2018 APPROVED BUDGET Page 1 of 3 224 Western North Carolina Conference WNCC 2018 APPROVED BUDGET Page 2 of 3 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 225 WNCC 2018 APPROVED BUDGET Page 3 of 3 226 Western North Carolina Conference B. CONFERENCE MINISTRIES 1. CONNECTIONAL TABLE The work for the new quadrennium began with focusing on the basic functions of the Connectional Table. There was a common consensus that the needs of the Western North Carolina Conference could best be served by: 1) leading the conference into new and emerging ministries that keep faith with its Kingdom journey, 2) evaluating and reflecting on Connectional Table’s work regularly for the purpose of readjusting the path forward, and 3) aligning Connectional Table’s resources in a way that allows for realistic recommendations related to its ministry The Connectional Table further agreed to include an annual strategic meeting focused primarily on the direction and purpose of its ministry, planning on new and emerging ministries, annual reflection on conference ministries already identified to strengthen the local church, and confirming the needed resources for such ministries. The following is the primary initiative or a focus that developed during the strategic meeting: As the Connectional Table, we see for the coming years a focus on Christian formation that includes: 1) an external focus, 2) a blending of Wesley’s personal and social holiness, 3) increased focus on developing opportunities for partnership of clergy and laity that 4) takes seriously our communities and context, and is 5) based in local communities of faith. During the meeting to consider new and emerging ministries the Connectional Table affirmed a proposal to join in a partnership with Fresh Expressions US that came from the Church Vitality Team. The partnership will begin this year. The Connectional Table, guided by its conference mission and vision, will work to streamline processes, improve communications, and clarify organization equipping the WNCC to make world-transforming disciples. Jane Boatwright Wood, Chairperson Caroline Wood, Director of Missional Engagement and Connectional Relationships 2. CHURCH VITALITY TEAM Psalm 127:1 “Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain.”

In 2016, the Church Vitality Team of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference experienced several significant shifts. First, the Rev. Gary Shockley, director of the Church Vitality Team, retired at the closing of the conference year. With this retirement, an organizational restructure emerged and by year’s end, four new church vitality strategists were appointed so that each district would have a strategist to compliment the district superintendents in fulfilling their missions as the chief missional strategists. The church vitality strategist appointments are: • Appalachian District – Tim Roberts • Northern Piedmont District – Maria King • Blue Ridge District – Rob Parsons • Smoky Mountain District – Sherrie Schork • Catawba Valley District – Kim Shockley • Uwharrie District – Carrol Harris • Metro District – Stephanie Moore Hand • Yadkin Valley District – Rene Wilt Also included in the restructure, the position for the director of the Church Vitality Team was not filled, but instead was eliminated for the creation of a new position, the Director of Vital Discipleship. The Rev. John Boggs was appointed to fill this position with the emphasis of creating “New Places for New People.” Under this b umbrella of opportunities are three major foci: New Church Starts, Fresh Expressions, and intentional communities. Through the transition, the Church Vitality Team remained committed to leading the conference in planting new churches and beginning new alternative faith communities. Beyond the hours spent by its members, the Church Vitality Team invested more than $665,000 in financial support for new church starts and remissioning churches. Churches that received these grants include: • Long’s Chapel – Smoky Mountain District • St. Andrew’s (Hispanic) – Metro District • Midway Mission –Metro District • Sharon –Metro District • Haywood Street – Blue Ridge District • Rankin Memorial – Northern Piedmont District • FaithWalk – Northern Piedmont District • Opportunity House – Metro District • New Story – Yadkin Valley District • Hayesville (Sweetwater Campus) – Smoky Mountain District • King Street – Appalachian District • Open Hands Ministry - Uwharrie District • Christ (Hickory) – Catawba Valley District • Peachland - Uwharrie District • Reactivate - Metro District • Grace/Aldersgate – Metro District • First (Asheboro) – Uwharrie District • Missional Wisdom Foundation (Haw Creek Commons) – Blue Ridge District In 2017, the Church Vitality Team will continue to live into the restructure. Two initiatives that are planned to begin this year will be a comprehensive conference plan for starting new churches and faith communities and the partnership with Fresh Expressions, U.S. Each of these proposals will assist the conference to gain momentum and strength to make disciple of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Mike Fongemy, Chairperson 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 227 3. JUSTICE AND RECONCILIATION TEAM The WNCC Justice and Reconciliation Team (J&R) has been active through a transition year entering a new quadrennium. The team is grateful for the support of the Rev. Amy Coles, Assistant to Bishop Leeland, the cabinet, conference staff, and staff liaisons, the Rev. Stephanie Moore Hand and Kim Shockley. Speaking the truth in love to power is not the most comfortable place to be, but Jesus never promised comfort along this journey, and as the church moves out of places of comfort, He promised to be with humankind even to the end of the age. The J&R Team functions in various ways within this framework to include the ministries of social justice, environmental justice and creation care, peace with justice, matters of religion and race, the ministries of the Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW), as well as supporting the North Carolina Council of Churches (NC COC) and some of the work of Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns (CUIC). This framework also includes the ministries of the African American, Native American, Hispanic/Latino American, and Asian American ethnic caucuses. It is strengthening to work closely together sharing funding and resources while endeavoring to make whole the WNCC. The team also seeks other collaborative partnerships with the United Methodist Women Social Action and United Methodist Men. The team had a retreat in the fall of 2016 to prepare for the work and journey ahead. With the help of Congregational Vitality Strategist Kim Shockley, a “playbook” was developed based on questions from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage. MISSION – As a broken people, the WNCC Justice and Reconciliation Team exists, empowered by Christ, to model and work to bring together that which has been broken. CORE AND ASPIRATIONAL VALUES - To practice genuine listening and mindfulness, encouraging others to lean into discomfort, serving as a catalyst for equity in change by compassionate acts, practicing inclusive language with humility and discipline, speaking and receiving wholeness through Christ. PURPOSE - To listen, evaluate, initiate, advocate, train, educate, offer grants, and celebrate through acts of God’s love so that the whole church reflects the diversity of each community with an intentional effort to include all constituencies with respect and equity. Native American Ministries – Neffie (Connie) Locklear, the convener, is integral in leading the planning for the annual Southeastern Jurisdiction Association of Native American Ministries (SEJANAM) conference at Lake Junaluska, which is a great time of renewal, reunion, and revival connecting tribes from 10 states. In July 2017, this conference invites all ethnicities to the lake for a complete immersion experience of the Cherokee Nation. Daphine Strickland, an elder of the Lumbee tribe, offers her expertise with these events. There was Native American participation at Lake Junaluska’s Music and Arts Camp as well in 2016. Through funds received from the Native American Ministries Awareness Sunday, this ministry area financially supported a male clergy person for training at Lake Junaluska. Two female seminarians from WNCC in the candidacy process attend Duke Divinity School and Candler Theological School at Emory University. African American Ministries – During the past year, the new convener, the Rev. Ronnie Roseboro, was welcomed to the J&R Team. Funds supported Black clergy to participate in the 10th Convocation for Pastors of Black Churches for encouragement, inspiration, and revitalization of their work. This event was led by some of the most effective and visionary leadership in the denomination. Both clergy and laity travelled to Cincinnati, Ohio for the historic 50th National Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) General Meeting. This event addressed the current realities in the nation including racism, the endangered Black male, the devaluation of women, and the victimization of children. The participants were made aware of the spectrum of various needs and given ways to promote new patterns of thinking, modes of operation, and ways of engaging problems in partnership with the Holy Spirit. The call for justice and reconciliation was advanced through bible studies, worship, workshops, and mission initiatives. Additionally, clergy and laity travelled to Atlanta for the SEJ-BMCR Annual Meeting with the theme Rise Up: Renewing our Commitment to Excellence. Participants had opportunities to hear from Ebony Bishops who have a broad knowledge of the far-reaching effects of poverty, marginalization, and injustice. They were also involved in a Town Hall-style setting to share ideas, energy, insights, and encouragement to engage disadvantaged groups with the gospel of Jesus Christ in their own communities. Training for organizational effectiveness to develop leadership skills and help deepen spiritual foundations was available as well as a hands-on mission opportunity. The J&R Team supported BMCR youth to SEJ-Harambee held in June 2016 at Bennett College in Greensboro. This conference helps youth develop their spiritual, leadership, and interpersonal skills as they build meaningful relationships with God and each other, and explore the meaning of pulling together and working together in Christian love, hence the name of the conference Harambee. They also learn how to bridge the gap from generation to generation. Hispanic/Latino Ministries – The Rev. Frank Ramos is serving as the new convener as a result of the officer election of the work group. The J&R Team enthusiastically welcomed Frank. The Reverends Tim and Susan Suarez-Webster and Rev. Dr. In-Yong Lee continue to assist with the conference-wide Hispanic/Latino Ministries Network. The J&R Team provided funding for a Matching Comprehensive WNCC Plan with a National Matching Plan of Hispanic/Latino Ministries through Global Ministries. The J&R Team either funded or assisted with funding numerous endeavors. A female and a male clergy person attended Marcha 2016 Metodistas Asociados Representando la causa Hispano Americana (Methodists Associated for the cause of Representing Hispanic Americans) with the theme Embracing New Horizons. This particular conference was relative to social justice within the Christian community and provided problem-solving information caused by social injustices, especially immigration issues. It also provided an opportunity for Latino clergywomen to discuss spiritual challenges as clergy in the Latino community. The male clergy person focused on community ministries that reach out to youth regarding how to include multicultural and intercultural ministry in the process of reaching to the first and second generation of Hispanic/Latino Youth in communities. The J&R Team supported the travel of five Hispanic youth leaders to attend the Hispanic Youth Leadership Academy (HYLA) in partnership with United Methodist 228 Western North Carolina Conference Universities, Seminaries, and the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church, which seeks to help high school youth and college young adults exploring their call to ministry. HYLA is committed to assisting Hispanic/Latino youth discover and embrace their relationship with God while encouraging them as they complete their education and refine their leadership skills. Youth involved in HYLA consider issues such as Christian discipleship, vocational development, leadership in the church, college prep assistance, and a variety of other issues important to the continued development of Hispanic youth and young adults in the United Methodist Church. Financial assistance was given for two other clergy persons to attend the Loving our Neighbor Embodying Sanctuary Conference at Duke Divinity School. The J&R Team also supported the purchase of a bilingual translation system at Forest Hill UMC in Charlotte for worship services. Asian American Ministries –May Vang continues as convener. The regularly scheduled meetings include clergy and laity, Koreans, Hmong, Cambodians and Caucasians. A few of the WNCC Asian churches or those who have Asian Pastors are recognizing growth in their congregations including Hispanics, Caucasians and African Americans while a couple of others still struggle to connect. The J&R Team supported funding for the Hmong Youth Group to Camp “Ca Sab” translated as “hope” where faith is renewed and restored. The youth participated in workshops to become spiritually stronger. They also learned leadership skills to be able to help their own congregations with more leadership roles, mission work, and outreach to the community as they become more intimate in their relationship with Christ. Justice and Reconciliation supported funding for travel for the Hmong Women’s Group as they increased their fellowship and strengthened their walk with Christ. Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) – Polly Pearson continues as the convener of COSROW and attended the national training in Tennessee, networking with other COSROW leaders across the denomination. In August a training and strategic planning retreat was held with the WNCC COSROW. To address the most pressing needs and justice issues of women based on data collected from a conference-wide survey in 2016, a healing retreat will take place in Hickory September 22-23, 2017. Commission on Religion and Race (CORR) – On behalf of the J&R Team, the Rev. Emmanuel Boakye-Yiadom, the CORR convener and the Rev. George Melvin Coates presented to the worship planning team the results of diversity monitoring of the 2016 annual conference. It is hoped the worship planning team will continue efforts to diversify worship and stage presence at the annual conference. The convener organized the planning team for the 2017 WNCC Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. Through a collaborative effort of J&R Team members along with coordinator, the Rev. Miller Carter and members of WNC Black Methodists for Church Renewal, the theme selected was Confronting Chaos: Creating the Beloved Community. Scriptures highlighted were 1 John 4:7-11 and Proverbs 31: 8-9. Bishop Paul Leeland was the communion celebrant at the concluding worship service and offered words of blessing for the work of social justice and racial reconciliation so that we might be the light of Christ for the world, The Beloved Community. The Rev. Dr. Otto Harris, J&R Team member and General Board of Church & Society WNCC Board member, assisted with planning the music, and the Rev. Stephanie Moore-Hand, Congregational Vitality Strategist, assisted with collaborative efforts along with Amanda Thomas of WNCC CCYM and Tina Jackson-McLendon, BMCR Youth Chairperson to involve more than 50 diverse youth from across the conference. Action steps and follow-up from previous celebrations were shared by host District Superintendent the Rev. Angela Pleasants and the Rev. Dr. John Boggs. Conference Communications and the Videography Team made it possible for others not able to attend to view highlights via the conference YouTube. WNCC Commission and Archives was enlisted to provide a cross-racial listing of clergy appointments since the church merger, and one was created for this celebration, thanks to archivist the Rev. Jim Pyatt. Evaluations over the past several years continue to indicate a desire for this celebration to be held the Saturday just prior to the MLK, Jr. Holiday. St. Luke’s UMC Hickory, N.C. served as wonderful host for this year’s celebration. The next celebration is scheduled to be held at Bennett College, Greensboro, on January 13, 2018. Multicultural efforts – Under the leadership of the Rev. Stephanie Moore Hand, several multi-ethnic cohorts have been formed to help churches begin to reflect the diversity of God’s kingdom by reaching people of all ethnicities in the community. These cohorts attend learning events at different church locations around the U.S. during the year held at significant multi-ethnic churches. The cohorts help churches to see and understand people who are different from those who have traditionally been members of UMC churches. Congregations learn how to be communities of faith together to bring about justice and opportunities for all by becoming change agents in the community so that each child, youth, and adult has the opportunity to become all that God has intended them to be. Environmental justice efforts – The J&R Team was proud to welcome among its ranks this quadrennium, the Rev. Jonathan Brake, who attended a training held at the Global Ministries’ Center for Mission Innovation (CMI) November 15-19, 2016 and was part of a pilot program which commissioned 45 United Methodist Earthkeepers on November 20, 2016. The Earthkeepers’ training was launched as a response to the growing awareness of creation care as an essential part of Christian discipleship. Global Ministries’ Theology of Mission asserts: “God’s Mission reclaims the life of all creatures and redeems all creation for God’s intended purpose.” Earthkeepers are keenly aware of the ecological challenges in today’s world and feel called to be part of a movement to transform the world. CMI hopes to commission more than 500 Earthkeepers in the near future. Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships – (CUIR) The J&R Team supported travel for Cindy Thompson from WNCC who serves in the Council of Bishops’ office of CUIR to attend a National Training on Christian Unity held in Minneapolis May 1-4, 2017 with the theme Repent, Reform, Reconcile. A primary focus was commemorating the 500th anniversary of events in the Wittenburg of 1517 that initiated both a series of reforms and hostilities among Christians in Western Europe. The event was a time to work together on the common journey to heal the wounds of discord and separation so that the world may believe. The J&R Team gave financial support to the Pass the Peace Initiative which is a collaborative effort between St. Mark’s UMC, Myers Park UMC, and police officers of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department initiated to improve community relations in the Charlotte area. Faith community leaders desired to foster opportunities to increase positive community engagement and build community relationships among youths, young adults, police, and different ethnic groups. The approach used was to establish 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 229 “Pass the Peace Feasts” to serve as forums for dialogue amongst members of these groups. The J&R Team gave financial support to Hannah’s Haven, a recovery and discipleship program for women struggling with life-controlling issues such as drugs and alcohol. This is also a reconciliation ministry which helps women learn to live a life free of substance abuse and become committed to a relationship with Jesus Christ as their Lord. Additional financial support was given to other ministries such as The Opportunity House for Narrow Gate, Common Ground Ministry, NC Epiphany Ministry in ecumenical endeavors, Connections Community Ministries through the Connections Campus Council for community advocacy and reconciliation, and NetworX. The J&R Team gives yearly financial support to the North Carolina Council of Churches (NC COC) which is a statewide ecumenical organization promoting Christian unity and working towards a more just society with the motto: Strength in Unity, Peace through Justice. The council enables denominations, congregations, and people of faith to individually and collectively impact the state on issues such as economic justice and development, human well-being, equality, compassion and peace, following the example and mission of Jesus Christ. NC COC addresses social justice issues through a faith lens some of which include: gun violence; race, privilege, and power; care of creation; immigration and refugees; personal health as an issue of faith; fair and respectful treatment for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity; voting rights; farm workers and immigration; economics; LGBTQ; physical and mental health; and public education. The WNCC continues to be a major judicatory member of the NC COC since its beginning in 1935. Following the presidential election, the J&R Team posted letters led by WNCC Hispanic/Latino Ministries network members, the Reverends Timothy and Susan Suarez-Webster, and the Rev. Emmanuel Boakye-Yiadom, along with statements from the General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR), and the General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) in response to the overwhelming hate messages received by immigrant brothers and sisters. An increase of racial profiling following the initial deportation order also increased fear and distrust among immigrant communities. Five J&R Team members attended Ecumenical Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C. April 21-24, 2017. A dynamic movement of people of faith and conscience from across the nation challenged the “giant triplets” of racism, materialism, and militarism, and learned more about the impact they have around the world, in communities, and in individual lives. Through prayer, worship, advocacy training, and networking with other Christians, team members faced the current manifestations of these ‘triplets’ and together advocated for change in public policy that better reflects the Beloved Community about which the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke. The J&R Team chairperson was invited and participated in the prayers for the Commission on the Way Forward. The WNCC Justice and Reconciliation Team joins in a petition with the WNCC Commission on Archives and History to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the merger of The United Methodist Church at the 2018 annual conference. Refer to the WNCC website for J&R current and upcoming events. Click on Ministries, then Justice and Reconciliation tab. The Justice and Reconciliation Team is fortunate to have the Rev. Brandon Wrencher and Ray McKinnon serving as vice-chairpersons. Pamela Shoffner, Chairperson

4. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TEAM The Leadership Development Team (LDT) builds the capacity of clergy and lay ministry professionals. The LDT carries out this task by four primary means. First, the LDT provides confidential assessments and development planning opportunities. The program “Called and Gifted to Lead” is a 48-hour feast of coaching, collaborating, resource sharing, and feedback discovery. With these tools participants clarify call and develop a personalized leadership development plan. Participants also become eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant to fund their individualized development plan. Individual consultations are also available by appointment and convey eligibility for a $500 development grant. Second, the LDT curates a wide array of online leadership resources. The web site leadwncc.org contains proven wisdom from a variety of sources. The LDT delivers a topical focus in the monthly eLEAD magazine. The LDT also has a Facebook page which carries a daily post of a development opportunities, best practices, or wisdom by a variety of writers and sources. Third, the LDT partners with quality coaches, program providers, preachers, spiritual directors, retreat leaders, seminaries, and writers to make their workshops or programs financially accessible to ministry professionals. Providers apply for grants from the team, the LDT evaluates the quality and focus of the offering making sure it is in line with the priorities of the annual conference and identified leadership needs. Then the program is offered to ministry professionals at an affordable rate. Last, the LDT dreams dreams and sees visions. The team is constantly searching to identify the leadership needs of this annual conference’s network of leaders. The LDT gets feedback from program participants, and is in dialogue with superintendents and other boards and committees to discover what the team’s next work might be. Now it’s the reader’s turn to support leadership development in the annual conference. Understand that ministry professional means virtually anyone who draws a paycheck from a church or church-related ministry. Help the LDT spread the word to educators, musicians, ministry directors, chaplains, and administrators, as well as pastors. If you serve on a Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, make sure your congregation’s ministry professionals know about the team and its resources. Finally, if you have ideas about what you need as a ministry professional, let the team know. Some of the LDT’s best work comes from a question or request that the Holy Spirit brings to it in the form of a curious question, and it expands quickly because it was the right idea at the right time. The annual conference is blessed with leaders who are indeed called and gifted to lead to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Serving, cultivating, and resourcing these servants is deeply satisfying ministry. Dan Hester, Chairperson 230 Western North Carolina Conference 5. MISSION ENGAGEMENT TEAM It has been a productive year for the Mission Engagement Team (MET). The team received several new members after the 2016 session of annual conference, and they have brought new passion and ideas to the team. The MET’s mission is to equip the local church to be in involved in the mission of God with a special focus on communication, resourcing, and collaboration. The team has spent the first year of the new quadrennium renewing the team’s vision and strategy. Over the past year the MET has gathered important information about existing mission endeavors in the conference through the MET Survey and the MET Partnership Questionnaire. The MET has established missional values that will guide the work of the MET. A special emphasis on asset-based mission that avoids paternalism and limits one-way giving to emergency situations is in the values. The MET has solidified the structure of conference mission programs and partnerships. Lastly, the MET is in the process of improving the granting strategy. Overall, the MET has focused this year on reviewing and clarifying vision and strategy. The team is now ready to support local churches in their participation in the mission of God. a. Disaster Response • The Disaster Response Committee began 2016 collaborating more closely with WNCC Building Teams which culminated in Disaster Response Coordinator participating in the WNCC UMVIM BTC 2016 Fall Conference. • WNCC UMC Early Response Teams assisted the North Carolina and South Carolina Conference UMC in responding to the severe flooding in Eastern North Carolina and South Carolina due to Hurricane Matthew and long term recovery is ongoing. WNCC Volunteer long-term recovery teams are still most welcome to assist. • The WNCC Disaster Response Committee monitored the severe wildfires in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Western North Carolina required no assistance. Gatlinburg suffered terrible losses. The Holston Conference is partnering with Appalachian Service Project to rebuild homes for families ineligible for Federal assistance. • The 2017 Southeastern Jurisdiction Disaster Academy will be held September 26-29, 2017 at Central United Methodist Church in Asheboro, N.C. All interested persons are invited to attend. b. Congo Partnership • Mpasa Medical & Nutrition Center provides excellent medical care for thousands in this poverty-stricken area. The nutrition program feeds 250 children daily with a highly nutritional meal and there is a special program for the severely malnourished. • The Diengenga Projects, in the center of Congo, is a small United Methodist Mission station called Diengenga. Initially started by pioneer missionaries, this mission has become a center for education, medical care, and now agriculture. • The Mama Tola Secondary School provides a quality traditional education for students as well as some vocational training in sewing. The Partnership helps provide scholarship for students as families must pay for all secondary education in Congo. • The Cape Lodja Farm in Diengenga has become a model farm for central Congo. Through animal traction, the farm continues to increase the amount of land it is able to cultivate and harvest providing food for the malnourished as well as jobs for the community as it moves towards becoming more self-sustaining. • In 2016, the Bakers worked with UMCOR to do a fresh water assessment of the Sankuru region in central Congo where many United Methodist Mission stations are located, including schools, universities, and medical facilities. c. Good Samaritan Clinic • The Good Samaritan Clinic in Batey 7, Dominican Republic, provides a clinic for a local community of 1,200 and surrounding villages. • The clinic employs a full-time physician, Dr. Soraya Guilliano, who also coordinates four medical/surgical outreaches from Western North Carolina Conference each year. • The mission teams perform more than 250 operations and provide medical care and much-needed medications to more than 3,000 patients, many of whom would truly be without care were it not for the teams. • Through the clinic’s efforts the community has received latrines for most houses, a water filtration system, and local education efforts to certify inhabitants of the community in sewing and baking. • Teams also provide clinic opportunities for outlying communities. d. Building Teams • Building Teams’ Fall Conference at Camp Tekoa attracted 60 participants and featured two national speakers, the Rev. Patrick Friday from Global Ministries and Paulette West from VIM. • The 2016 team highlights include: ▪ Ending with 110 team members ▪ Sending three 2016 domestic teams to Alaska and Montana ▪ Sending 13 2016 international teams to Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, and Nicaragua • The teams’ projects included: ▪ remodeling a parsonage ▪ remodeling a mission guest house ▪ remodeling churches ▪ building churches ▪ building schools ▪ building an orphanage • Building Teams renewed emphasis on developing relationships and partnerships with communities served. Luke Edwards, Chairperson 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 231

e. ADVANCE SPECIALS FOR 2017-2018 (Petition 4) Approved June 23, 2017 Churches are at liberty to support Advance Specials according to the wishes of the individual churches. Advance Specials may be found on the Web at www.umcmission.org/Give-to-Mission/Search-for-Projects General Advance Specials • Esther Gitobu, VIM Coordinator, Cambodia (13959Z) • Emmanuel Barte, UM Mission Initiative, Program Director, Laos (13985Z) • Beverly Barte, UM Mission, Country Director, Laos (13984Z) • Dwaine Morgan, Mission Response Center, Mooresville, N.C. (982923) • Poto Valentine Shutsha, Wings of Sharing Ministry, D.R. Congo (14163Z) • Vickie B. Sigmon, Open Arms Ministry, Winston-Salem, N.C. (982916) • Clara Biswas, Director of Street Children Ministry, Cambodia (13952Z) • Gordon Graner, Coordinator of Church Relationships, Dominican Republic (10835Z) • Ardell Graner, Coordinator of Educational Ministries, Dominican Republic (10836Z) • Fran Lynch, Willow Church and Community Ministry, Alaska (982950) • Jacques Akasa Umembudi, Wings of Sharing Ministry, D.R. Congo (14020Z) • Mary Randall Zigbuo, Ebola Response Missionary, Liberia (10721Z) Parish Partners Support: • Alaska Churches (931027) • Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference (583634) • Rio Grande Conference Pastoral Support (531733) Other Projects: • Central Congo Resource Center (3020674) • Andean Rural Healthcare Program (10158A) • Appalachian Regional Ministries (982041) • Baltic Mission Center, Tallinn, Estonia (10923N) • Cambodia Mission Initiative, General (00230A) • Cherokee United Methodist Ministry (731144) • Diengenga Trade School, Lodja, D.R. Congo (3021397) • English-Speaking United Methodist Church, Vienna, Austria (12001A) • Henderson Settlement, KY (773365) • Hinton Rural Life Center, Hayesville, N.C. (Program) (731372) • John Wesley Primary School, Pinetown, South Africa (11033A) • Kinshasa Orphanage Rebuilding and Reopening, D.R. Congo, (15100N) • Mama Tola Women Development, D.R. Congo, (3020687) • Nothing But Nets (982015) • Imagine No Malaria (3021190) • Red Bird Mission, Inc., KY (773726) • Society of St. Andrew (801600) • Stop Hunger Now (982795) • Lithuania Mission Initiative, Lithuania (12168A) • Thiu Rancho Project, Bolivia (12309A) • ZOE Ministry (982023) UMCOR Projects: • Bread for the World (982325) • Church World Service, CROP Hunger Walk (982380) • Disaster Response, USA (901670) • Disaster Response, International (982450) • Living Gifts: Heifer International (982532) • UMCOR Sager Brown (901515) • World Hunger/Poverty (982920) The following ministries have been vetted and are approved as Annual Conference Mission Specials: • Carolina Cross Connection (Camp/Home Repair/Outreach Ministry) • Cherokee United Methodist Church Ministries (Poverty/Outreach Ministry) • Conference Disaster Response Fund (Disaster Response/Outreach Ministry) • Disciple Bible Outreach Ministry (Prison/Outreach Ministry) • Faith Action International House (Faith Connections Ministry) • Food Banks: • Manna Food Bank, Asheville • Second Harvest Food Bank, Charlotte • Second Harvest Food Bank, Winston-Salem 232 Western North Carolina Conference • Gifts of Grace Family Help Center, Birzai UMC, Lithuania (through WNCC) • Golden Cross – WNCC (Health Care/Outreach Ministry) • Hands of Hope, Anson County (Generational Poverty/Outreach Ministry) • Kenya Partner Ministries (Poverty/Outreach Ministry) • Open Arms Community, Winston-Salem, N.C. (Child/Poverty/Outreach Ministry) • Prison MATCH of North Carolina, Inc. (Child/Prison/Outreach Ministry) • Project AGAPE, Armenia (Poverty/Outreach Ministry) • Salkehatchie Summer Service – WNCC (Camp/Home Repair/Outreach Ministry) • Scandinavian Caravan – WNCC (Faith Connections Ministry) • Thomasville Community of Shalom (Poverty/Faith Connections Ministry) • Wesley Community Development Corporation (Home Repair/VIM Ministry) • UMAR-WNC, Inc. (Ministry to Special Needs Persons) • United Methodist Deaf Ministry-WNC, Inc. (Ministry with Special Needs Persons) • WNCC Building Teams (VIM/Outreach Ministry) • WNCC Good Samaritan Clinic, Dominican Republic (Generational Poverty/VIM/Medical Outreach Ministry) • WNCC Mission Response Center, Terrell, N.C. (VIM/Outreach Ministry) • World of God (Child Sponsorship/Community Ministry) • Yokefellow Prison Ministry of North Carolina (Prison/Outreach Ministry) Other Opportunities in Mission • Children’s Fund for Christian Mission • Youth Service Fund • Permanent Fund: Encounter with Christ in Latin America and the Caribbean (025100) Special Sundays: • Human Relations Day • Native American Awareness • World Communion • One Great Hour of Sharing • Peace with Justice • UM Student Day • Mission Congregations (as designated by Congregational Development) • WNCC Special Sundays: Project AGAPE Sunday • Disciple Bible Outreach • Medical Mission Teams f. Golden Cross The ministry of Golden Cross began under the direction of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in 1922. In the past 95 years many members of the Western North Carolina Conference have been beneficiaries of the Golden Cross outreach. Hospital, doctor, and pharmacy bills have been paid. Individuals and families have received financial assistance and have been blessed by the gifts of member churches. The concern for suffering fellow conference members has been demonstrated by their donations to the support of this worthy cause. In the nearly 100 years of its existence, Golden Cross has shared its resources with those in need in the Western North Carolina Conference. Many changes have occurred during that time. Insurance regulations have been changed. Policies of insurance companies have changed, been renewed or discarded. We have experienced many changes in the regulations of the federal government. Through the turmoil of the past, Golden Cross has prevailed. Golden Cross no longer receives support from the budget of the Western North Carolina Conference. The local church is asked to support the ministry with an offering on the first Sunday of May or another Sunday may be chosen if it is more convenient. Due to the Mother’s Day offering for the United Methodist Homes, the first Sunday of May is not convenient for most churches. Therefore, churches are encouraged to use a Sunday later in the year. Unfortunately, most churches in the conference neglect to receive an offering for Golden Cross. Five (5) churches have donated money to Golden Cross since August 25, 2016. As of this writing, the Treasury Services of the Western North Carolina Conference reports approximately $750.00 in the Golden Cross account. Thomas R. Hunter, Director

GOLDEN CROSS OF THE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE, 2017 (Petition 5) Approved June 23, 2017 Due to the diminished support of Golden Cross by the member churches of the Western North Carolina Conference, the Director of Golden Cross hereby recommends that the ministry known as Golden Cross be dissolved and any monies available be applied to another mission of the Western North Carolina Conference. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 233 g. Mission Response Center (MRC) In 2016, churches in the Western North Carolina Conference continued as a reservoir of benevolence for those who experienced disasters, dislocations, and devastating losses in the United States and around the world. Much of this relief effort flows through the WNCC Mission Response Center (MRC) in Terrell, N.C. A significant part of the MRC mission is to serve the residents of the Nagorno-Karabakh area of Armenia through the WNCC ministry Project AGAPE. Two containers of humanitarian aid were sent to Armenia in 2016, which included 3,076 children’s Christmas boxes. The MRC also collected and trucked 4,529 United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) kits to Sager Brown UMCOR Depot, which were distributed to needy families in the U.S. and in other countries. Local communities in North and South Carolina were not neglected as they received $1,445 in donated goods from the MRC. As a “Cooperating Depot” of the UMCOR network, the MRC serves as a regional warehouse for UMCOR relief supplies. In addition to UMCOR items from WNCC churches the MRC received kits and cleaning buckets from other nearby UMC conferences. Because of Hurricane Matthew and a number of floods in 2016, the MRC sent 3,018 health kits and 5,132 cleaning buckets directly to eastern North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Louisiana. • Worth noting are the gifts received from church-related and non-ecclesiastical sources such as: • New and used clothing donations from NASCAR racing teams and from Belk company • Reduced cost shipping to Armenia, courtesy of Armenia Artsakh Fund • Shipments to Sager Brown, LA, with costs shared by UMCOR Overall, the MRC collected and sent out goods in 2016 valued at $586,657. The MRC committee sincerely thanks everyone who has responded with generous gifts and donations to the MRC. The MRC hosted 92 work team visits in 2016. These work teams are folks who make the shipments happen, some coming on a regular basis and others as needed. The MRC committee is grateful for all volunteers. All of this work is directed by Church and Community Worker Dwaine Morgan, who plans the work of the teams, arranges for receipt of donated goods and shipments out of the MRC, and organizes chaotic piles of goods into some semblance of order. Emergencies will arise and human needs will be ongoing. The MRC will continue its mandate to minister to “the least of these.” In the words of Dwaine Morgan, “We don’t always know where we are going, but if we are following God’s direction, when we get there we will know it is Home.” Barbara and Ed Gross, Co-chairpersons Dwaine Morgan, Church and Community Worker h. Project AGAPE Project AGAPE continued its vital ministry in Armenia for the twenty-second straight year. This continues to be the only humanitarian relief group in the 1300 sq. mile Kashatagh region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Donations through the years have been one of the few bright spots for many that call this area home. The area served is still recovering from the 1993 war with Azerbaijan and the breakdown of the Soviet Union. Armenia is the oldest Christian nation in the world, preceding Rome by 20 years. In 2016, the people of Kashatagh received the following help from United Methodists in North Carolina: • 4,137 Christmas shoe boxes for children • humanitarian aid for 1,003 families (4,500 people, 2710 children) • classes taught at the Christian Education Center for 87 children Donors’ financial donations continued to make a difference. With their help this past year, Project Agape continued to support: • two orphanages/children’s homes • distribution of the food, clothing, school supplies, Christmas shoe boxes, medical relief, and financial aid, all of which came from the people of North Carolina, to families • the Cattle Project, which helped 18 new families in the area earn a living • the new Chicken Project helped 15 families in the area Total value of all projects and aid was over $516,414. In 2016, a new mission endeavor was started, the Chicken Project. Fifteen families received laying hens, fencing, and 100 pounds of feed. This project helped families dealing with food shortage issues, and also helped families have a more sustainable life by providing much needed income. In late September, a joint mission team from the NCC and WNCC went to Kashatagh to dialogue with government and church leaders as well as families in the region to see how Project AGAPE could better serve the people of Kashatagh. The team met with Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan, the Primate of the Diocese of Artsakh, the governor of Kashatagh, the head doctor of the local hospital, the head veterinarian and seven families to discuss the major concerns and needs of this region. Once again, due to the generous support of WNCC churches and individuals, the Project AGAPE Board was able to maintain the 2017 budget at $82,000 ($41,000 per conference). This continues to allow the project to keep open the Christian Education Center that enriches the religious, cultural and educational life of the community. Classes in art, chess, computers, embroidery, rug knitting, ESL, sewing, and other children’s and teenagers’ after-school programs continue to flourish at the center 234 Western North Carolina Conference All aspects of Project AGAPE’s assistance to and programs for the people of the Kashatagh region are under the stewardship of Nara Melkonyan, the very capable resident project director. Her on-site leadership increases the effectiveness of the WNCC donations and volunteer service exponentially. Nara can be contacted at [email protected]. Project AGAPE is so thankful for the past support of individuals and churches throughout the conference. Please encourage local churches and individuals to give generously so that Project AGAPE can continue to bring humanitarian aid, as well as many of the classes for children and youth, to Kashatagh. One can do so by becoming a member of the Fellowship of 1000, or making a donation to Project AGAPE. Go to http://mission.wnccumc.org/project-agape for more information about the WNCC ministry in Armenia and details of how to support it. Allan Van Meter, Board Chairperson i. Wesley Community Development Corporation In 2016, Wesley Community Development continued to widen its ministry and support of local churches. Wesley Community Development began its ministry in 2002, building affordable single-family homes in the Western North Carolina Conference. This effort was supported by a generous grant from The Duke Endowment. As the ministry grew, Wesley expanded into the development of multifamily and senior affordable housing through use of available state and federal tax credits. Arbor Glen opened in 2016 in Lenoir, a 50-unit project dedicated to offering affordable housing to seniors. These communities for seniors offer individuals 55 and older, who earn no more than 60% of the median income of the county where the development is located, an opportunity to remain independent in a high-quality residence. Arbor Glen marked the sixth multifamily project Wesley has developed or co-developed. Wesley’s next affordable housing project will break ground in 2017 in Kannapolis, North Carolina. In 2016, Wesley Community Development, under the leadership of its board and senior staff, began redefining the term “community.” The mission of Wesley has never changed, “Build Communities of Grace and Hope.” In the year prior to 2016, the leadership of Wesley embarked on a deeper look at what the meaning of community was for the ministry. This new vision of community, one not only representing housing but also the church community and the local communities they serve, has led Wesley to broaden its scope. Utilizing the accumulated corporate experience and the unique skill sets of senior staff, Wesley began new programs in 2016 more directly assisting local churches in effective utilization of their real estate assets for ministry. In 2016, Wesley Community Development used its development and construction expertise to assist a highly-dedicated building team at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church in Mooresville. Rocky Mount culminated years of planning and preparation with replacing their existing sanctuary and classroom building with a new 37,000 square foot facility. Wesley entered near the beginning of construction and assisted in a review and redesign of the sanctuary to bring the building more in line with the vision of Rocky Mount, as well as making necessary adjustments to the construction team and transaction structure. Honored to have worked with a church that showed such vision, courage and dedication to the community, Wesley was pleased to be of assistance in the creation of this new space. Wesley Community Development introduced a new program, “Seeds of Change,” over the last year. Supported by a grant from The Duke Endowment, Seeds of Change brings together eight churches at a time to look at innovative ways to use real estate assets to connect to the community and grow the church. In these partnerships church clergy, laity and Wesley staff examine new uses and new opportunities for connection using under-utilized real estate. The first partnership exceeded goals as member churches discovered and are truly acting on real innovation in their church vision and connection. The second partnership begins in 2017 with many more to follow and is meeting an expressed need among the churches for a deeper understanding of this area of ministry. Currently Wesley Community Development is working with several churches regarding real estate in areas ranging from facility usage, rezoning and permitting, re-visioning use, and planning new facilities and construction. In the coming year, Wesley will continue to aid churches that are looking for new ways to connect and serve their communities, using buildings and land as a platform for new ministries. Roy J. Helm Jr., President Randolph H. Harry, Chairperson, Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WESLEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Petition 6) Approved June 23, 2017 The Board of Directors of Wesley Community Development Corporation proposes that the following persons be confirmed by the annual conference as members of that board: Willetta Ar-Rahmaan Karen Easter Bayne Walter Hand Randolph H. Harry Helen Rogers Samuel H. Smith Jr. Richard Woods 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 235 6. CAMP AND RETREAT MINISTRIES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE Camping and Retreat Ministry continues to be a vital ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference. Each site, located throughout the conference, commits itself to serving not only the local United Methodist Church, but also other local churches, groups, and communities. As evidenced by this report and the results of each retreat center’s efforts, certain camps have made advancements towards maintaining a more sustainable model. They also are expanding their program areas and ministry for intentional impact in their immediate communities and beyond. Each year the Conference Committee on Camping and Retreat Ministry (CCCRM) renews its commitment to the Western North Carolina Retreat Centers by providing an annual workshop. This day-long workshop is designed to strengthen the board of directors of each site. Each year the topic is relevant and current to the industry. Topics have ranged from “Being on a Board Basics” to “Exploring and Beginning to Set Goals and Visioning.” The committee brings in keynote speakers that have experience in the field and will benefit them in the process of being fruitful places of ministry. The CCCRM also works to support and advocate for each of the retreat centers. As designated by the committee, a portion of the funds given by the annual conference is used toward camper scholarships, helping each of the camp directors attend continuing education opportunities, and also paying a portion of a first-time United Methodist Church’s retreat experience at any one of the Western North Carolina sites. Also, the CCCRM is responsible for funding the Annual Pastor’s Kid Retreat weekend. In addition to these specific areas, a portion of the funds from annual conference also provides for special ministry opportunities and projects that arise throughout the year on an “as needed” basis. This has allowed for some fun programmatic elements as well as some minimal repairs to programs areas. Mount Shepherd is entering into a new phase of ministry under new leadership. Upon the retirement of their director, the board of directors went through a process to locate a new director. Josh Britton, a pastor within the WNCC and former summer staff member of Camp Tekoa, stepped forward along with other candidates, and was chosen for the position. The summer of 2017 will mark the beginning of new programming and opportunities with Josh as the director. Camp Guilrock continues to strive towards their goal of becoming a “Premiere Day” experience with the WNCC. Under the direction of their new director, Jason Boggs, a new day camp program is being offered for the summer of 2017. Improvements to lodging spaces have been made and, thanks to a constituent of the camp, a new picnic pavilion has been erected in honor of a family member. The number of community organizations and churches, both United Methodist and non-United Methodist, who utilize the site continues to increase. Jason and the board of directors continue to build and nurture quality relationships on behalf of Camp Guilrock. These relationship will enable Jason and the board to further develop and implement a plan of attainable long-term sustainability. Camp McCall: Thanks to a relationship with a United Methodist Church in Tennessee, Camp McCall has had several improvements made to the actual facility as well as programmatic elements added. Under the leadership of the board of directors and their two part-time site managers, this retreat site has seen an increase in its use by many local community organizations and churches. While their main constituents are not currently United Methodist, connections within the United Methodist community continue to be sought out and made. With these connections, local United Methodist congregations are encouraged to discover the offerings of and benefit from being in ministry with Camp McCall. Camp McCall continues to offer a week-long summer camp program that is completely volunteer led. This week of summer camp serves the children of their immediate community that would not otherwise get to experience the power of camp. This is a week of programming that includes intentional spiritual formation as well as simple fun. The campers are supported through scholarships supplied by the WNCC funds and local partnerships. Camp Loy White: Within the last year, formal agreements between Tekoa and the former Camp Loy White were finalized. With this came official announcements of potential ministry offerings. It is with great excitement and expectation that Camp Loy White was re-named Tekoa Foothills and will begin offering summer camp programming summer of 2017. James Johnson, John Isley, the staff of Camp Tekoa, and the board of directors have worked intentionally to see this dream of expanding the Camp Tekoa ministry to other areas within the WNCC. Camp Tekoa (report follows camp and retreat conference boards) continues to assess the impact of the culture they create between campers, staff, alumni, and local churches. The attention to this unique element of their identity leads to the relevant and innovative experiences found at Camp Tekoa. The creation of the afterschool program “Let’s Grow Outside” has been a beneficial addition offering of Tekoa over the last few years. It continues to add an increased connection with the local community as well as ensure a continuity of quality, year-round programming for children in a camp environment. The board of directors, alongside the camp directors, work to constantly strategize and vision for future ministry opportunities. All of the camp and retreat centers along with the Conference Committee on Camp and Retreat Ministry would like to thank the annual conference for their continued support. It is because of this support each site continues to serve their communities and the United Methodist churches of the WNCC. Camp and retreat centers have the capability to provide a space for a spectrum of experiences from simple fun to meaningful worship and “mountain top” moments. Through partnerships and being in ministry together with local churches and communities, not only are camps a vital place for ministry, camps are connecting everyday people to Christ in authentic and powerful experiences. Carroll Harris, Director 236 Western North Carolina Conference BOARDS OF DIRECTORS FOR WESTERN NC CONFERENCE CAMPS (Petition 7) Approved June 23, 2017

Mount Shepherd Retreat Center Board of Directors Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Jack Young Larry Cahoon Cheryl Freeman Fred Jordan Jerry Crouse Leslee Wray Wendy Kinlaw Crowson Hunt Katherine Robinson Ken Murray Jay Councilman Ed Ingle Doug Miller Carol Hunter Parker Haynes Executive Committee Chairperson: Jack Young Vice-Chairperson: Ed Ingle Secretary: Missy Rankin Treasurer: Jay Councilman Board Member Emeritus: Bill Johnson, Arlie Culp Ex-Officio: Carroll Harris, Josh Britton

Camp McCall Board of Directors Roger Byers, Neil Danner, Jason Greenway, Tim Keller, Dawn Allen Executive Committee Chairperson: Ronnie Harrill Treasurer: Ken Collins Secretary: Katie King Camp Managers: Sandra and Henry King

Camp Guilrock Board of Directors 2016 2017 2018 Mike Buck Chris Gann Doris Windsor Cheryl Lewis Lenora Graves Dennis Scheer Rhonda Lee Tommy Matherly Hil Peel Executive Committee: Chairperson: Hil Peel Vice President: Mike Buck Secretary: Lenora Graves Treasurer: Rhonda Lee Ex-Officio Member: Carroll Harris, Conference Coordinator of Camp and Retreat Ministries

Camp Tekoa Board of Trustees 2017 2018 2019 John Fletcher Jackie Bridges Sharon Beck Mary Michael Susan Ewing Jennifer Hampton Jimmy New Arthur Holland Dan Lyons Keys Pendleton Candis Walker Executive Committee Dan Lyons Jennifer Hampton Candis Walker Jimmy New Ex-Officio Members (Without Vote) James Johnson John Isley Karen Rhrer Ex-Officio Members (With Vote) Carroll Harris

Camp Tekoa For Camp Tekoa, 2016 was another wonderful year! The 2016 summer theme was “Grow.” The theme was based on Jeremiah 17:7-8, “Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit“ Every day, campers were presented with a daily theme which guided them to understand that every season of life is an opportunity to grow in faith. The following are some highlights and reports from 2016: • Tekoa welcomed 2330 campers to summer camp. At the conclusion of every camp week, every camper was challenged to go out into the world to share the Light and Love of Jesus Christ! 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 237 • In August, Tekoa welcomed 80 campers with Camp Opportunity. Camp Opportunity is a camp week specifically for children in foster care. • Let’s Grow Outside, Tekoa’s after-school program, continues to flourish. The program now averages 30 campers a day representing six different elementary schools located in Henderson County. Programs are also offered during teacher workdays, holidays, and during breaks for the year-round schools. • Tekoa received the award for #1 Best Overnight Camp in the WNC Parent Magazine for the 8th consecutive year. Tekoa’s day camp program received the award for #1 Best Day Camp for the 7th consecutive year. Also, the afterschool program received an honorable mention in the magazine’s parent choice awards. • Each summer, summer campers and staff are challenged to tithe their camp store money to a local ministry/mission chosen by the camp staff. In 2016, Tekoa campers and staff raised $7636.70 for Camp Opportunity. • The new Adventure Base opened in 2016. This site, located on the far side of Tekoa’s property, is the base camp for most of the adventure programs. There are four platform tents and each will accommodate eight people. The tents are equipped with oversized cots. The site also has a dining area as well as a small campfire area complete with benches. • Little Lodge, which was here when Tekoa opened in 1949, received a $25,000 renovation. The log cabin was in great need of repair in order to preserve it for future generations. The building received a new roof, a complete renovation of one of the side bedrooms, new wiring, a new coat of wood stain both indoors and outdoors, and a re-leveling of the entire building. • The camp was blessed with an accident-free summer. • The new RV site opened in 2016. The site will accommodate up to five RVs with full hook-ups. The site was built for the main purpose of welcoming the NOMADS organization, which provides volunteer labor for United Methodist organizations. Tekoa will welcome the first NOMAD group during the spring of 2017. • Camp Loy White was officially renamed as Tekoa Foothills. Tekoa Foothills is open year-round for retreat groups, picnics, camping, and much more. Tekoa will offer two weeks of overnight camps which will begin in July of 2017. In preparation for the first summer camp program, several new activities have been added to the site: 450-foot Lake Zipline, 140-foot Giant Slip and Slide, pool slide, archery course, 10-foot tall inflatable waterslide for the lake, and a new arts and crafts area. • Tekoa is scheduled for an ACA (American Camp Association) visit in 2017. This will include both Camp Tekoa and Tekoa Foothills. The ACA accredits over 2,400 camps across the nation. ACA-Accredited® camps meet up to 300 standards for health, safety, and program quality (Safety Tips/Accreditation). James Johnson, Executive Director C. CONFERENCE RESOURCE CENTER The WNCC Resource Center is proud to be the primary lending library for all churches in the Western North Carolina Conference. The mission of the resource center is to provide a deep well of engaging, relevant books and media supporting the mission of the local church in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Thanks to a vote at the 2016 Western NC Annual Conference, use of the resource center is now free for every church in the conference! The resource center continues to purchase new, quality resources recommended by staff, pastors and laity for use by churches and individuals for the education, leadership training, and spiritual formation of children, youth and adults. The resource center’s two 24-foot canvas labyrinths continue to be used often, especially during Lent and for retreats. Circulation rose 18 percent from 1,979 resources checked out in 2015 to 2,331 in 2016. Usage is trending to increase again in 2017. As of March 2017, the resource center boasts 6,762 resources on its shelves, including books, DVDs, worship aids, vacation Bible school starter kits, stewardship campaign programs, Stephen Ministry support, and curriculum for all ages and stages of life. Pastors and lay people alike can turn for help and guidance in selecting resources. Resource center staff and volunteers are happy to recommend resources to meet specific needs. Stop by the resource center display during annual conference to set up a free patron account, update contact information, browse the catalog, and reserve resources today. Following annual conference, contact the resource center at [email protected] or 704-714-2350. Resource center materials are managed and supported by Surpass, a system used in public schools and libraries. The online catalog, http://wncc.mysurpass.net, is open to all for browsing, but you must have a patron account to make reservations. The Surpass app for smart devices, Library Trek, makes the catalog even more accessible. Finally, be sure to “like” the resource center’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/wnccresourcecenter, for seasonal recommendations and to stay up-to-date on the newest resources as they are catalogued. Havaleh Havelka, Coordinator 238 Western North Carolina Conference D. HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS 1. BENNETT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I. Students (as of fall semester 2016) A. Full‑time students ...... 502 B. Part‑time students ...... 81 C. Full‑time equivalent enrollment ...... 536 D. Full‑time North Carolina students ...... 222 E. Full‑time United Methodist students ...... 10 ***This number may be higher considering that 83% of full-time students chose not to disclose their religious preference. Furthermore, 7 students identified as Methodist and 3 identified as United Methodist. F. Resident students ...... 322 G. Non‑resident (day) students ...... 261 H. Male students ...... 8* There are no male degree-seeking students. There were 8 male part-time non-degree seeking students. I. Female students ...... 575 J. Foreign students ...... 1* This count does not include teaching assistants from our global studies program who are taking classes. K. Number of students receiving financial aid ...... 503 II. Faculty (as of fall semester 2016) A. Number of full‑time faculty ...... 47 B. Number of part‑time faculty ...... 14 C. Full‑time equivalent faculty ...... 52 D. Degrees of full‑time faculty: Doctorates ...... 29 Masters ...... 18 E. Average salary of full‑time faculty ...... 46,428 F. Average compensation of full‑time faculty ...... 58,035 III. Operating Finances (7‑1‑15 to 6‑30-16) A. Operating income ...... 16,262,313 1. Student fees ...... 9,104,305 2. Endowment income (unrestricted) ...... 266,015 3. Church sources ...... 669,754 4. Auxiliary enterprises ...... 2,585,727 5. Student aid (restricted) ...... 626,786 6. Other ...... 5,172,917 B. Operating expenses ...... 17,378,815 1. Instructional...... 5,495,883 2. Administrative and general ...... 6,288,645 3. Library ...... 177,887 4. Physical plant (included throughout other areas) 5. Student aid …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 2,163,191 6. Auxiliary enterprises ...... 1,861,654 7. Other ...... 3,554,746 C. Operating deficit at beginning of 2015-2016 D. Operating budget for 2015-2016...... 14,837,459 E. Expenditures per student (2015-2016) ...... 29,809 F. Amount per UM student provided by WNC Conference (2015-2016) ...... 1,741 IV. Other Financial Information A. Market value of physical plant (7-1-16) ...... 90,144,701 B. Capital indebtedness at 7-1-16...... 27,762,972 C. Net increase in physical plant from preceding year ...... ….. 1,816,615 D. Market value of endowment at 7-1-16...... 11,471,858 E. Net decrease in endowment principal from preceding year...... Phyllis Worth Dawkins, Interim President 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 239

2. BREVARD COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I. Students (as of fall semester) A. Full-time students...... 693 B. Part-time students...... 11 C. Full-time equivalent enrollment...... 698 D. Full-time North Carolina students...... 389 E. Full-time Methodist students...... 39 F. Resident students ...... 540 G. Non-resident (day) students ...... 165 H. Male students ...... 396 I. Female students ...... 308 J. American Black ...... 91 K. Hispanic...... 30 L. Native American...... 5 M. Asian American...... 6 N. Foreign ...... 30 O. Number of students receiving financial aid ...... 702 II. Faculty (as of fall semester) A. Number of full-time faculty...... 51 B. Number of part-time faculty …………………………………………………………………………………………………...... 38 C. Full-time equivalent faculty...... 64 D. Number of faculty and administrative staff representing ethnic minorities...... 0 E. Degrees of full-time faculty: Doctorates (or other terminal degree)...... 44 Masters...... 7 F. Average salary of full-time faculty ...... 45,970 G. Average compensation of full-time faculty ...... 56,715 III. Operating Finances (for 2015-2016 fiscal year) A. Operating income (total)...... 17,858,480 1. Student fees ...... 18,444,902 2. Endowment income (unrestricted)...... 841,59 3. Church sources...... 80,998 4. Auxiliary enterprises...... 5,912,359 5. Student aid ...... (9,781,739) 6. Development funds...... 1,791,319 7. Other ...... ( 569,044) B. Operating expenditures (total) ...... 17,445,055 1. Instructional ...... 4,824,589 2. All institutional support services...... 5,521,338 3. Library...... 359,201 4. Physical plant ...... 1,521,240 5. Auxiliary services ...... 3,434,421 6. Student aid...... 1,784,266 7. Other...... 0 C. Operating indebtedness at beginning of current year...... 2,032,727 D. Operating budget for current year...... E. Expenditures per student for current year...... F. Amount per student provided by Western North Carolina Conference...... 0 IV. Capital Funds (2014-2015 fiscal year) A. Value of physical plant at beginning of current year...... 27,621,481 B. Capital indebtedness at beginning of current year...... 12,988,460 C. Net increases to physical plant during preceding year ...... 3,342,383 D. Market value of endowment fund at beginning of current year...... 25,518,174 E. Net increases to endowment principal during preceding year...... 474,902 David Joyce, President 240 Western North Carolina Conference 3. GREENSBORO COLLEGE PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I. Students A. Full‑time students ...... 767 B. Part‑time students ...... 193 C. Full‑time equivalent enrollment ...... 876.67 D. Full‑time North Carolina students ...... 543 E. Full‑time Methodist students ...... 67 ***This number may be higher, considering that some full-time students chose not to disclose their religious preference. F. Resident students ...... 750 G. Non‑resident (day) students ...... 17 H. Female students ...... 548 I. American black students ...... 316 J. Foreign students ...... 85 K. Number of students receiving financial aid ...... 845 II. Faculty A. Number of full‑time faculty ...... 46 B. Number of part‑time faculty ...... 80 C. Full‑time equivalent faculty ...... 73 D. Degrees of full‑time faculty: Doctorates ...... 36 Masters ...... 15 E. Ethic minorities employed on faculty and administrative staff...... 55 F. Average salary of full‑time faculty ...... 52,817 G. Average compensation of full‑time faculty ...... 58,811 III. Operating Finances A. Operating income 1. Student fees ...... 19,169,775 2. Endowment income (unrestricted) ...... 67,529 3. Church sources ...... 17,188 4. Auxiliary enterprises ...... 4,439,598 5. Student aid (restricted) ...... 2,077,216 6. Develoopment funds...... 1,334,145 7. Other ...... 485,280 B. Operating expenses 1. Instructional...... 5,316,337 2. Administrative and general ...... 6,507,906 3. Library ...... 92,916 4. Physical plant...... 1,273,201 5. Auxiliary enterprises ...... 14,476,790 6. Student aid …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….... 9,781,061 7. Other ...... C. Operating deficit at beginning of current year...... D. Operating budget...... 17,526,796 E. Expenditures per student ...... 31,298 F. Amount per UM student provided by Western NC Conference ...... 20 IV. Other Financial Information A. Market value of physical plant at beginning of current year...... 37,109,981 B. Capital indebtedness atbeginning of current year...... 16,011,545 C. Net increases in physical plant from preceding year ...... ….. 1,161,045 D. Market value of endowment at beginning of current year...... 20,461,846 E. Net decrease in endowment principal from preceding year...... 839,616 Lawrence D. Czarda, President 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 241 4. HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S REPORT I. Students (as of fall semester, 2016-2017) A. Full‑time students ...... 4,759 B. Part‑time students ...... 78 C. Full‑time equivalent enrollment ...... 4,789 D. Full‑time North Carolina students ...... 1,177 E. Full‑time Methodist students ...... 328 F. Resident students ...... 4,280 G. Day (commuter students and adult learners) ...... 557 H. Male students ...... 1,937 I. Female students ...... 2,900 J. American black students ...... 294 K. International students ...... 150 L. Number of students receiving financial aid ...... 3,818 II. Faculty (as of fall semester, 2016-2017) A. Number of full‑time faculty ...... 301 B. Number of part‑time faculty ...... 136 C. Full‑time equivalent faculty ...... 346 D. Degrees of full‑time faculty: Doctorates and other terminal ...... 236 Masters ...... 61 E. Number of ethnic minorities employed on faculty and administrative staff ...... 89 F. Average salary of full‑time faculty ...... 68,846 G. Average compensation of full‑time faculty ...... 87,203 III. Operating Finances (for 2015-2016 fiscal year) A. Operating income (total) ...... 181,506,634 1. Student fees ...... 112,214,349 2. Endowment income ...... 526,911 3. Church sources ...... 24,844 4. Auxiliary enterprises ...... 61,607,937 5. Gifts and grants ...... 5,841,863 6. Investment income...... 0 7. Other ...... 1,290,730 B. Operating expenditures (total) ...... 151,301,341 1. Instructional ...... 39,329,904 2. Administrative and general ...... 50,780,848 3. Library ...... 1,315,807 4. Physical plant ...... 18,993,919 5. Auxiliary enterprises ...... 40,880,863 6. Student aid ...... 32,914,824 C. Operating indebtedness at beginning of current year ...... 0 D. Operating budget for current year ...... 164,913,488 E. Expenditures per student for current year ...... 36,277 F. Amount per student by WNC Conference ...... 4 IV. Capital Funds A. Value of physical plant (with depreciation) at beginning of current year ...... $472,010,087 B. Capital indebtedness at beginning of current year ...... 148,252,261 C. Net increases to physical plant during preceding year ...... 47,661,129 D. Market value of endowment fund at beginning of current year ...... 50,211,927 E. Net increase to endowment fund principal during preceding year ...... 2,742,544 Nido R. Qubein, President 242 Western North Carolina Conference 5. PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S REPORT Pfeiffer continues to move ahead with its plans to build and stabilize enrollment, grow the academic program on the strengths of current offerings, and revitalize its physical spaces so that they provide the best setting for living and learning that both undergraduate and graduate students require. Demographic Information: Pfeiffer started the year with 739 full-time and 109 part-time undergraduate students. Of these, 654 came from North Carolina (77%). Pfeiffer’s undergraduate student body is largely female (60%) and 38% of the entire undergraduate student body are members of a minority population and/or from a foreign country. The faculty is comprised of 84 full-time members and 39 adjuncts, with another 10 individuals who have administrative responsibilities but carry faculty rank. Among the full-time faculty, 79% have earned the terminal degree in their field. In the graduate programs, students are taking a total of 3,242 credit hours spread out among 13 graduate degree offerings, both online and face-to-face. Exciting News: • Pfeiffer received a NetVUE Program Development Grant in the amount of $45,400 for vocational exploration and support of the Pfeiffer Journey program, a 4-year mentoring program for students. Pfeiffer will use these funds for vocational discernment and career assessment activities for students; and professional development to guide university trustees, faculty and staff toward a greater understanding of and ability to promote these principles across the university. • Pfeiffer offers STEM camps in the summer and STEM clubs during the academic year. The camps and clubs ignite interest in science, technology, engineering and math for elementary school students and is managed by education professor Dr. Laura Lowder. To date, Pfeiffer has welcomed more than 450 K-12 students for the summer STEM camps, and worked with nearly 700 K-12 students during the school year for STEM clubs and/or programs in schools. More than 200 Pfeiffer students and faculty have participated in this work. • Pfeiffer’s Marriage and Family Therapy program on the Raleigh campus achieved reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Commission on the Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education. The same program on the Charlotte campus had previously achieved this same reaffirmation. • Pfeiffer’s Business Program is in the process of pursuing national accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. • Pfeiffer students study beyond the boundaries of Pfeiffer campuses by pursuing internships or study abroad opportunities. This year, Pfeiffer has students interning at the National Archives and the U.S. Senate in Washington, DC, as well as four students who have studied abroad in England, Spain, and Italy. • More than 650 Pfeiffer faculty, staff and students participated in 56 separate service events including Meals on Wheels, Food Recovery Team, Habitat for Humanity, Trinity Place Nursing Home, Alternative Break Trips, MLK Day of Service, Community Table Meals, Wings of Eagles, Community Garden Work Days and Hunger and Homelessness Week. This year, an Interfaith Trip to Atlanta was a highlight for many students as they experienced Christian and non- Christian traditions and worked side-by-side with them in their service work. • Pfeiffer’s Youth Theological Institute (YeTI) officially launches on June 18, 2017. Rev. Sherri Barnes directs YeTI, a two-week summer program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in exploring becoming servant leaders. The students will have service learning opportunities in Asheville, Charlotte or Washington, DC during the second week of the program. Pfeiffer expects that putting faith into action through hands-on learning and imaginative community service, prayer, worship and fellowship will yield exciting results for the church. Initiatives Underway in the 2016-17 Academic Year: It’s been another year of action and forward momentum. Here are a few interesting items: • Reclassify Athletic Program: Pfeiffer received word that its application to reclassify the athletic program from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division III was accepted. Pfeiffer also was welcomed as a new member of the USA South Athletic Conference. This move to Division III athletics places the highest priority on the educational experience for student- athletes, with a particular focus on successful completion of the academic program. As the NCAA points out, “Division III allows the student-athlete experience to be dually focused on academics as well as athletics. They put restrictions on the amount of practice hours, limit the team/individual offseason activities and assure that student-athletes are not treated differently than the rest of the student body. Financial aid and college admission are not awarded on the basis of athletic skill but academic prowess.” Pfeiffer is particularly pleased that it will be competing against eight other United Methodist colleges in the USA South Athletic Conference. • Sale of the Charlotte Campus location: After experiencing some disruptions in the anticipated sale of the Charlotte campus in 2016, Pfeiffer has worked with a new buyer for the campus and, as of the date of this report, has a closing scheduled for May 2017. Pfeiffer is moving across the street to a new location on the corner of Park Road and Mockingbird Lane, in the Park Seneca Building where it will occupy the first two and a half floors. Pfeiffer’s Charlotte- based Marriage and Family Therapy clinic will also be located in this new facility. • New Graduate Health Science Programs: Working closely with Stanly County and the City of Albemarle, Pfeiffer’s new master’s degree programs in Occupational Therapy and Physician’s Assistant Studies will be located in the Five Points area on Main Street in downtown Albemarle. Construction is now starting and start dates for the programs is January 2020. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 243 • Associate Dean/Campus and Continuing Education: Pfeiffer is pleased to have a new Falcon, Rev. Dr. Tim Moore, a person well known to the WNCCUMC in this new role. Rev. Dr. Moore will work in partnership with Pfeiffer’s academic deans to identify and create new opportunities for expanding the university’s continuing education programs. In addition, he will oversee operations for the Charlotte campus, a role that is especially significant as Pfeiffer’s Charlotte campus prepares to move to its new location. • Digital Transformation: In September 2016, Pfeiffer entered more fully into the digital age by hiring Dr. Ken Russell (Pfeiffer Class of 1988) as its Chief Information Officer/Vice President for Digital Transformation. The role of technology in higher education has created a broader ecosystem within which students operate and learn. The digital infrastructure that underpins that ecosystem needs to be top-notch, and Dr. Russell is leading the way for Pfeiffer’s infrastructure. • Renovation and Reopening of the Merner Center: With deep gratitude to the Pfeiffer Class of 1968, Pfeiffer is renovating and will soon reopen the Delight and Garfield Merner Center as a Welcome Center for visitors to the Misenheimer campus. The admissions and financial aid staffs will be housed in the facility and provide for an accessible and easy- to-find welcoming experience for visitors. Update from the Village Church at Pfeiffer: As the congregation of the Village Church is discontinued and the church decommissioned, Pfeiffer is excited to recast its campus ministry with a campus chaplain. We will miss the ministry of Rev. Dana McKim but are faithful to God’s plan for Pfeiffer. Rev. McKim’s new assignment will be blessed to have his wit, his wry smile, and his witness among them. Three questions will guide Pfeiffer’s work in campus ministry with students going forward: 1) What do you want to do in the world? 2) What is God’s call on your life? and 3) What is your vision of the world? Pfeiffer is moving the work of the Francis Center for Servant Leadership together with Campus Ministry and will offer expanded student mission opportunities that allow for theological reflection, weekly worship, student-led ministry opportunities, and outreach. In other work, Dr. Kevin Taylor continues a monthly theological round table called “Cafe-chesis” for area clergy and the Clergy Health Institute is moving full steam ahead to help members of the WNCCUMC claim or reclaim their good health. Pfeiffer University appreciates all continued support. Colleen Perry Keith, President [email protected] • www.pfeiffer.edu

6. BENNETT COLLEGE CHAPLAIN’S REPORT The chaplain’s office encourages Christian nurture and growth through the following opportunities: • Student Christian Fellowship – organized to promote and enhance spiritual growth and development, unity and sisterhood. The ministry coordinates community service projects and relationships with other young women, on and off campus. • UM Students – organized to serve as a “community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand the concept of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” Young women have the opportunity to network with college students, helping to bridge cultural, socio-economic and ethnic boundaries. Black College Fund welcomes new Bennett College Ambassadors. • Spirit of David Dance Ministry – Liturgical and Mime – The mission is to share the gospel of Christ through dance on campus, in the community, and through the church. This year, the ministry celebrated its 18th anniversary during a reunion concert. • Belles of Harmony Gospel Choir was organized in 1973. The choir sings on campus, in churches in Greensboro, and other cities across the eastern region of the United States. ▪▪ NCCU Jazz Ensemble: The college hosted the NCCU Jazz Ensemble as a part of our weekly Academic Cultural Enrichment Series (ACES). ▪▪ Monthly residence hall evening bible study and sister chats with open discussion and conversation on “Wearing What Doesn’t Fit” and the “Stones” God has given us to stand against the giants in our lives, based on the story of David and Goliath. ▪▪ The Office of the Chaplain hosted gospel recording artists V3 from Atlanta, GA as encouragement for the students preparing for final exams. The office hosts mid-week bible study; Tuesday morning worship and study; community service projects; and, student-led bible. Bennett also has students who are putting their faith into action as UMC Social Justice Scholarship recipients and interns. This year, Bennett offered First Tuesday Thoughtful Conversations on Faith and the impact of faith on the work for faculty and staff and Monday Meditations gave the community an opportunity for corporate prayer and fellowship. Bennett is also in partnership with Catholic Campus Connection with North Carolina A&T State University. The chaplain’s role is to nurture students who are a part of the various ministries and to offer opportunities for other students to talk about their understanding of matters of faith. Also, the chaplain encourages students to remain connected to their community of faith in order to worship, serve and grow. Natalie V. McLean, Chaplain 244 Western North Carolina Conference 7. BREVARD COLLEGE CAMPUS MINISTRIES REPORT On July 1, 2016, Brevard College, a United Methodist-affiliated institution created in 1932 through a merger between Rutherford College, “The School of Prophets,” and Weaver College, “The School of Opportunity,” reinstated its Campus Minister position. Its reestablishment filled a substantial six-year void where a minimal amount of religious and spiritual leadership was offered to the academic community. With nearly 1,000 students, faculty, and staff within the College community, the need for this position is paramount to student success. Its reinstatement signifies the need for and commitment to providing opportunities for organized religious and spiritual life on campus. Ministry Scope: The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, led by the Brevard College Campus Minister, aims to provide dynamic opportunities for learning, understanding, engagement, and discovery. The office strives to offer a ministry of presence and empowerment through creative and religiously diverse programming, service learning projects, cultural and religious immersion experiences, community engagement, mentoring and training, inspirational speaker series, and space for worship and reflection. This office seeks to provide profound experiences where inclusion, compassion, creativity, and possibility become palpable expressions of the human experience. It intentionally does this while remembering its rich Methodist heritage. Ministry Focus: Chiseled on the side of a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue at Morehouse College are these words: “If we are to have peace on earth, our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective. No individual can live alone, no nation can live alone, and as long as we try, the more we are going to have war in this world. Now the judgment of God is upon us, and we must either learn to live together as brothers [and sisters] or perish together as fools.” The Brevard College Office of Spiritual and Religious Life endeavors to offer meaningful and transformative projects that develop, expand, and expose the campus community to multifaceted learning opportunities for the sake of peace in our world. Programming Offered: During the 2016-2017 academic year, the Campus Minister has worked to create programs such as, but not limited to: • Emerging Religious Leaders Program (for students with vocational interests in religion). • “Only Heartbeats Away: Listening for Life after Brevard College” workshop for seniors expecting to graduate (three- week program). • Religious Literacy Project (enhancing and promoting the public understanding of religion). • “Listening for the Heart of Democracy” (gathering discussing how our community moves forward politically and socially) Ministry Impact: The impact of reinstating the Campus Minister position has been clear. Since its reinstatement, there have been: • More than 225 individuals counseled • More than 60 official prayers at meetings, athletic events, Brevard College events, the Brevard City Council, and the United States Senate • More than 30 presentations given to religiously affiliated and civic organizations • More than 60 visits to Brevard College classrooms and athletic events Sharad Creasman, College Minister and Advisor to the President 1 Brevard College Dr, Brevard, N.C. 28712 www.brevard.edu • 828-884-8005 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 245 8. GREENSBORO COLLEGE RELIGIOUS LIFE REPORT The Greensboro College Religious Life office actively supports the spiritual life and faith development of students, faculty, and staff. Central to the life of the college is a weekly chapel service on Thursdays led by students, with music provided by the chapel band and gospel choir. This weekly service includes a variety of preachers from the campus and community. This semester chapel worship also included an interfaith service with a discussion session afterward. Each week there are a variety of small groups, Bible studies, and structured times for prayer. A weekly Bible study is also provided for faculty and staff as well. In conjunction with the Wesley-Luther campus ministry at UNC-G, a Sunday night worship service for college students is provided in the area. The Religious Life office continues to collaborate with the Wesley-Luther Campus Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministry, Episcopal Campus Ministry, Ukirk (Presbyterian) Campus Ministry, and Hillel Campus Ministry in Greensboro. Our students have the ability to attend the weekly gatherings with these ministries, and a few host small groups on campus. As a college of the church, Greensboro College has taken seriously the call to action by the National Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities of the United Methodist Church (NASCUMC). This call is to have conversations on campus about matters of justice and dignity. Through college lectures, a colloquium series, chapel services, and campus events, the college has engaged in conversations about racism, sexism, gender equality, poverty, the prison system, and inclusivity. Student groups have formed around social justice, mental health, and inclusivity through much of this effort. In the fall, Greensboro College also hosted the 6th annual Reynolds Lecture on the Church and Higher Education with speaker, Bill Arnold, Professor of Old Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary. This spring the 54th annual Ward Lecture on Christian Education was held in Finch Chapel with the speaker, Derek Hicks, assistant professor of religion and culture at the Wake Forest Divinity School. The college also hosted its 51st annual Festival of Lessons and Carols service the first Sunday of December. The public is invited to attend these events. The website is the best place for upcoming lectures and events: www.greensboro.edu The Religious Life office also provides service opportunities on campus and in the community. The office works closely with the Boys and Girls Club of Greensboro providing events on campus for the members each semester. The office also sponsors an Alternative Spring Break trip. Students also sustain and support a community garden on campus to feed the hungry in the community. This year West Market Street United Methodist Church collaborated with students to maintain and support this garden. The students also work as interns in various local congregations to gain experience in working with church communities. Finally, the Religious Life office and the Religion Department continue to work together to support students who are exploring the call to ordained and lay ministry. Currently, students are attending seminaries at Yale, Duke, and Emory. In conjunction with this effort, the college is explicitly recruiting students through new and significant scholarships for those interested in religious life, community service, and religion. Those scholarships can be found here: www.greensboro.edu/dept-rep-scholarships.php Greensboro College is proud to be connected to The United Methodist Church and seeks to continue to live into the words of Charles Wesley to join together, “knowledge and vital piety.” The college does this through classes, chapel services, lectures, and community service events so that the students might be faithful and informed citizens of the world. Robert Brewer, Chaplain

9. HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN’S REPORT High Point University Chapel and Religious Life Introduction The Chapel and Religious Life Office serves the mission of High Point University and the United Methodist Church by deepening the university’s Methodist roots and forming lives committed to doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God (Micah 6:8). The office offers a central moment of worship on campus each week (Chapel), supports multiple campus ministries, hosts unique spiritual formation initiatives (including Pilgrimage programs) and emphasizes the importance of diversity and interfaith relationships as part of the United Methodist identity. Weekly Chapel – Fall 2016 • Continued Social Media Outreach The Chapel and Religious Life Office continues to increase its online presence. Weekly chapel is now streamed through Facebook Live, a feature that allows HPU’s weekly chapel service to reach thousands of people weekly. See the following: ▪ Facebook.com/hpuchapel ▪ Instagram.com/hpuchapel ▪ Twitter.com/hpuchapel1 • Eighteen worship services were hosted at Hayworth Chapel in the fall of 2016, including family weekend services and an alumni weekend worship service. Other highlights from the fall include: • Prodigal A four-week series on the story of the prodigal son, one of the most clarifying stories about the kind of God Jesus came to make known, and how coming to know this God can change lives indelibly and eternally. • Jesus for President: Politics of Love A three-week series on what the Bible (and Jesus, in particular) has to say about believers’ political lives. This series provided pause, humility, and humanity as we went through national elections this past November. 246 Western North Carolina Conference • Guest Missionary Gena Thomas Gena Thomas is an HPU graduate and former missionary in Mexico. She is the author of A Smoldering Wick: Igniting Missionary Work with Sustainable Practices. She spoke at the Chapel service just before students departed for Fall Break service trips. She spoke about being a missionary and what makes for faithful and responsible short-term mission trips. • Psalms: A Living Art and Guest Worship Leader Aaron Strumpel (11/9) Aaron Strumpel of Enter the Worship Circle lead worship. After the service, he provided a workshop on writing and reinterpreting Psalms into modern song. • Lessons and Carols (11/30) The Chapel Choir led this annual candlelight worship service. Weekly Chapel – Spring 2017 This semester’s efforts have focused on providing unique worship services (17 in all), which have included the following: • The sermon series has been on (1) discerning the will of God, (2) the importance of relationships, and (3) the wisdom sayings of Jesus. • Palm Burning/Covenant Renewal Service. The first chapel service of the semester, the congregation took last year’s palm branches from Holy Week and burned them as a symbol of burning away the “chaff” that they may live more intentional, holy lives. • James Howell, Senior Minister of Myers Park UMC, visited to preach in early January for our series: Why? Asking the Hard Questions. Students also formed small group studies on Dr. Howell’s book The Will of God. • Martin Luther King Jr. Service. Bishop Jonathan Holston of the South Carolina Conference provided the powerful message for this year’s MLK Worship Service in January. The Genesis Gospel Choir provided the music in collaboration with Collision, the contemporary worship band for Chapel. • 4th Annual Black Heritage Service. The office once again partnered with historic black organizations on campus to host this service to celebrate Black History Month. The event included African dance, performances by Genesis Gospel Choir, and featured local historic civil rights leaders. • Romal Tune. Romal Tune, author of God’s Graffiti, preached at weekly chapel on March 15. Following chapel, Rev. Tune led a workshop on how inherited and personal narratives collide and influence the way people love or have conflict with their different neighbors. • Holy Week Communion Service. During Holy Week, various campus ministries will bake bread and come together at weekly chapel for an ecumenical communion service (written prior to service). Other 2016-2017 Chapel Emphases: • Student Participation. A continued emphasis has been placed on having students lead worship, while also promoting more interactive elements in weekly chapel. Students have more opportunities to speak, lead music, and promote service projects during weekly chapel. • Attendance: Over the last year, average attendance continued at around 200 per service. • Social Entrepreneurship: The Board of Stewards, the group of students that help lead chapel and steward the offering, raised nearly $10,000 through the weekly offering and other partnerships to provide Christmas presents to the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. Students also had the opportunity to “adopt” an angel by buying presents for a child. • Chapel Course: 149 students took chapel worship for credit this past this academic year. This unique opportunity allows students to pursue faith formation for academic credit. It is one of the ways to live out Christian Methodist heritage, encouraging spiritual development as part of a holistic education. Students’ final essays, moreover, concerning their spiritual development and experiences of chapel provide invaluable insights into what does and does not have impact. • The Chapel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Liz Doebler, is now comprised of more than 20 auditioned voices. • Collision Worship Band. This student-led worship band has been under development over the last two years and has now become a cornerstone of weekly chapel. Pilgrimage/Trips • Imagine What’s NEXT. (11/4 – 6) Preston Davis and Chris Franks, Pre-Ministerial Advisor, took students to a United Methodist Church weekend retreat for college students. The Imagine What’s NEXT community is a unique space created out of The United Methodist Student Movement. NEXT is about encouraging and supporting those who dream of making a difference in the world right now for Christ. As it grows and connects across the globe, NEXT serves as a pool of partners, perspectives, and resources to help with faith and leadership development. Most importantly, doing good work is not a chore, it’s who United Methodists are. It is a way of life. • God in the City. Over spring break, Preston Davis and Brittani Hunt (Manager of Chapel Programs) took eight students to New York City for a week-long immersion. Two stops during this trip were to the UMC Women’s center at the United Nations and with UMC clergy and HPU alum, Michael Brown, now Senior Pastor of Marble Collegiate. See #nycpilgrimage for photos. Campus Ministries and Multi-faith Efforts • Christian Campus Ministries have flourished this year. With the addition of Campus Outreach more students are being reached and are participating in the religious life activities. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 247 • Interfaith Dinner Club. Interfaith Dinner Club has grown from ten students (Fall 2016) from various religious and cultural backgrounds to 22 students (Spring 2017). In this once-a-month dinner club, students engage in reflection of their own spiritual and cultural heritage, as well as learn from the spiritual and cultural heritage of others. • Interfaith Leadership Institute. Two students once again represented HPU at the Interfaith Youth Core’s Interfaith Leadership Institute (ILI). This conference trains students in developing interfaith networks and programs that bring people of difference together to serve the common good. Students also attended Ebenezer Baptist Church on Sunday morning, home of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ministry. • Interfaith Passover Seder. Hillel, the Jewish student group on campus, will lead their third annual Passover Seder, partnering with interfaith leaders, to celebrate the Jewish holiday on campus and explore the ways stories (as the Exodus story does during Passover) shapes lives with meaning. Pastoral Care • Within the last calendar year, the Chapel and Religious Life Office has provided delicate yet meaningful pastoral care to the campus of High Point University. Over the summer and fall with multiple national and international tragedies, the Chapel and Religious Life Office hosted weekly “Prayer and Conversations” gatherings on summer Fridays. These conversations then formed partnerships beyond the office, becoming known as “Uncommon Grounds” (hosted by the wider Office of Student Life) – a time to consider diversity and how approach it on campus. United Methodist Relationships and Connections • The Rev. Dr. Al Ward, HPU Trustee and Alumni, will join HPU in the fall of 2017 to serve as Clergy-in-Residence. • Dr. Dennis Carroll, Provost, serves on both the Board of Ordained Ministry and now the UMC University Senate. • Rev. Davis and Rev. Dr. Chris Franks continue to teach and preach at local churches in the area. • Rev. Dr. Carol Stoneking continues to serve as the Dean of the David R. Hayworth College of Arts and Sciences. Publications and Recognitions • Rev. Davis provided the Baccalaureate message for the 2016 commencement exercises at High Point University. • Two articles published in the The Term: A Word for the Campus by the Campus. • Recipient of the 2016 Francis Asbury award by the UMC General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. Preston Davis, Chaplain

10. PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN’S REPORT On May 2, 2017 The Village Church at Pfeiffer University achieved the milestone of a 10-year anniversary. Cultural tradition holds that the 10-year anniversary is marked by diamonds and this truly describes the work and ministry of The Village Church. The paradigm of “The University as Church – the Church as University” was born, pioneered by, and concludes with the closure of The Village Church on June 30, 2017. During this decade of the bold experiment of having a student-led, fully constituted United Methodist Church on the campus of a university some amazing acts of ministry have been witnessed. The church will be forever grateful to the visionary leadership of the Reverends Chris and Gloria Hughes, Kathleen Kilbourne, and Dr. Chuck Ambrose. These individuals cast the vision for such a congregation and helped bring its unique incarnational ministry to fruition. This heritage will be continued by over two dozen students that have gone on to seminary and full-time Christian service from the church, including campus ministry. Over the last decade the students have been privileged to be engaged in ministry in Guatemala, Nicaragua, Cuba, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico, South Korea and Kenya. Many have assisted with hurricane recovery in multiple Gulf Coast states and partnered with Francis Center for Servant Leadership to fight hunger and expand understandings of poverty in Washington, D.C., Charleston, Savannah, Atlanta, and Albemarle, N.C. As a part of this outreach, for several years the church has supplied 25% of the missioners who made up the staff of the Young Adult Mission Intern program of the General Board of Global Ministries. All of these missionaries have gone on to some form of full-time Christian service in the church. The church has enjoyed a close relationship with Give Kid’s the World of Kissimmee, Fla. and sent over 100 students, staff and faculty over the last five years who have spent over 1000 hours working with families from around the world who have children facing life threatening illnesses. The most unique partnership has been with nearly 100 developmentally challenged adults who have come to worship at the church on a weekly basis for nearly three years. The clients of Monarch Services and Group Homes for Autism, both of Stanly County, have found a home with the church. Each summer the church has enjoyed the hospitality of Central UMC in Albemarle and hosted a unique worship experience that is indigenous to this group. This last semester the weekly worship experience has been entitled “Voices of the Village” as students, faculty and student ministry groups lead and preach in the services here in the Village of Misenheimer. The ministry with the most significant growth over this last year has been AMP – Athletic Ministries at Pfeiffer. This weekly ministry to the student athletes is led by an ecumenical group of 18 Peer Sports Chaplains and has been successful at reaching 60-140 student athletes each week with powerful witness and testimony from students, athletic staff and a wide range of outside speakers who have come to encourage students to persevere in the faith. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve The Village Church alongside my colleague in ministry, the Rev. Sherri Barnes. Hearts have been strangely warmed and blessed beyond measure by this tremendous experience. Dana A. McKim Minister to the University and Director of Church and University Relations 248 Western North Carolina Conference NOMINATIONS OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TRUSTEES (Petition 8) Approved June 23, 2017 Brevard College Term Trustees: Timothy J. Bailey, Betsy O. Barefoot, John S. Boggs, Richard T. Gardner, James T. Harris, Reginald D. Heinitsh Jr., Charles Henley, James E. Holmes III, Barbara A. Hulsey, J. Phillip Jerome, Peter Johnson, A. Edwin Jones, W. Brandon Lakeson Jr., Kathi L. Levine, Linda Martinson, Barbara M. Nesbitt, Jack Parker, Alfred F. Platt, Jr., David E. Shi, Connell Stafford, Jerry Stone, Elizabeth O. Taylor, Dona D. Vaughn, W. Heathley Weldon. Life Trustee: C. Harley Dickson Jr. Emeriti Trustees: Ralph L. Abernethy, Jr., Douglas W. Booth, Leonard S. Bullock, Tommie L. Cassady, Robert I. Dalton Jr., F. Crowder Falls, Bernard R. Fitzgerald, Dyeann B. Jordan, Robert (Bob) S. Lawrence, Lizette Lewis Pryor, Ray N. Simmons, William C. Stanback. Ex-Officio Trustees: David C. Joyce, Mark Lemel, Davis Whitfield-Cargile.

(Petition 9) Approved June 23, 2017 High Point University Elizabeth H. Aldridge, L. Paul Brayton, Robert J. Brown, Richard P. Budd, Doris R. Coggin, Earl E. Congdon, David F. Couch, Edward H. Covington, Floyd T. Craven, Robert G. Culp III, John L. Finch, David L. Francis, Shirley T. Frye, Thomas S. Haggai, Donald W. Haynes, David R. Hayworth, Molly Millis Hedgecock, Christopher L. Henson, Thomas E. Ingram, Ronald L. Jones, Gene C. Kester, William V. Kester, Jr., Miriam O. Kimsey, Peter A. Mahler, Katherine K. Maynard, Meredith P. Michener, James H. Millis, Jr., Adnan M. Mjalli, Mark A. Norcross, Kevin P. Norton, Marsha B. Slane, J. Robert Stout, Robert E. Stroupe, Richard F. Vert, Anne Kerr Walker, J. Alexander Ward, Fred E. Wilson, Douglas S. Witcher, W. Vann York. E. COUNCIL ON CAMPUS MINISTRY Methodism was born on campus. As young students, John and Charles Wesley were derided by their classmates for their club’s methodical approach to Christian living. From the halls of Oxford University, the Wesleys’ Methodist movement spread around the world, carrying with it a commitment to education and campus ministry. The WNCC Council on Campus Ministry (CCM) shares that commitment with a vision to have a vibrant United Methodist ministry on every college campus in western North Carolina. In 2016, the CCM worked diligently to ensure the growth of its campus ministries in both scope and size; they have now expanded to include over 1,500 active students across 12 campuses (not including the conference’s five United Methodist colleges and universities, which operate independently from the CCM). By supporting these ministries with CCM’s prayers and apportionment funds, a new generation of students is being inspired to follow Jesus, make disciples, and transform the world. Each one of CCM’s campus ministries is providing vital ministry within their unique context. In Greensboro, the Wesley-Luther Fellowship has grown to over 220 active students and currently has ownership of the largest college food pantry in North Carolina. The Cooperative Christian Ministries in Charlotte is pursuing an audacious vision to reach 3,000 students–roughly 10 percent of UNC Charlotte’s campus. If accomplished, it would become the largest mainline campus ministry in the United States! With over 150 active students, the Wesley Foundation at Appalachian State (and Caldwell Community College) has grown to become the largest Wesley Foundation in the state of North Carolina. The ministry at Western Carolina University Wesley Foundation has grown to the point of needing to take on additional staff to help integrate over 70 students into the life of the local church and community. In Winston-Salem, the Wesley Foundation continues to flourish in ministry to over 65 students at Wake Forest, Salem College, and N.C School of the Arts with weekly worship, Bible study, and mission opportunities. The CCM is also proud to report that two restarts of campus ministries at UNC Asheville and N.C A&T State University are thriving! Both schools now have a growing United Methodist presence and are building toward a bright and sustainable future. Still, many challenges remain. As the mainline Protestant churches continue their membership decline and increasing numbers of millennials report no religious affiliation, campus ministries must adapt their ministry styles to meet the needs and spiritual longings of the emerging generations. Indeed, many college students have no knowledge of Methodism or are openly hostile toward organized religion, which is perceived to be hypocritical and intolerant. As a result, the Western NC Conference’s campus ministries have an exciting opportunity to introduce students to the life-changing good news of God’s love within a faithful, supportive community. These young adults are the current and future leaders of the United Methodist Church as they live out God’s calling in both lay and clergy roles throughout our conference. In fact, three of CCM’s campus ministries are in the top 12 list of colleges represented at Duke Divinity School. Thanks to the generous support of the conference, Methodism is alive and well on campus in western North Carolina. By strengthening support for all the current campus ministries and creating new ministries in new places, the CCM is committed to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. It looks forward to what God has in store for the future of campus ministry in the Western NC Conference. Paul Brown, Marketing 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 249 CAMPUS MINISTRY BOARDS (Petition 10) Approved June 23, 2017 Appalachian State Wesley Foundation Class of 2018: JB Beyer (Boone, Alumnus), Katherine Christie (FaithBridge, Alumnae), Cindy Shelton (Boone) Class of 2019: Benny McFalls (FaithBridge, Alumnae), Martin Mickey (Deerfield), Ginna Edwards (Boone, Alumnae) Class of 2020: Andrew Davis (Alumnus), MacGregor Knight (FaithBridge, Alumnus) Student Members: Claire Holland, Kerstin Groover, Logan King Pastor of Local United Methodist Church: David Hockett (Boone) Appalachian District Superintendent: Carl Arrington WNCC Council on Campus Ministry members in area: Ben Carson (FaithBridge), John Franklin Howard, Jr. (Toe Valley) Campus Minister: Brad Farrington Asheville Wesley Foundation Class of 2018 : Duane Corle (Chairperson), Lenaire Harrison (Treasurer) Class of 2019 : Curtis Goforth, Tim Buckner Class of 2020 : Lauren Sims-Salata (CCM Liaison), Kayla Wiley, Andrea Lingle Student Member: Dara Belohlavek Ex officio: Beth Crissman Campus Minister: Jessica Dayson Campus Ministry of Charlotte Ethan Smith (Interim Chairperson) (Matthews), Olanda Carr, Jr., Sandra Cline, Rev. Daniel Corpening (Assurance), Rev. Jonathan Coppedge-Henley (Providence), Rev. Otto Harris (St. Mark’s), Chris Hampton, Beth Hardin, Stephanie Heupel, Mike Hoffman, Lyn Holt, Rev. Eric Lanier (Pineville), Trey O’Quinn, Will Rice, Tim Rogers, Karen Spratt, Rev. Steve Cheyney (Campus Minister) The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Jay Hilbinger (First Lutheran), Don McCrickard (Christ), Scott Cashion (West Market Street), Mary Ann Vinson (Christ), Kim Record (West Market Street, Director of Athletics), Jessica Gregory (College Place), Celia Hooper (West Market Street, Dean of Health and Human Sciences), Mary Jones (West Market St. UMC), Catherine Sevier (West Market St.), James Esterline (Centenary UMC), Jill Alventosa-Brown (West Market St.), Tom Herin (Retired). Ex Officio: Nancy Rankin (District Superintendent), Abby Kocher (Council on Campus Ministry), Beth Berhardt (Synod Committee on Campus Ministry). Students: Hannah York, Ariel Hagar, Mason Slate. Director of Wesley-Luther Campus Ministries: Andrew Mails (College Place). Associate Director of Wesley-Luther Campus Ministry: Emily Saine (College Place). Wesley Foundation at East Market (North Carolina A&T State University) Class of 2017: Rev. Ron Cooper (St James), Loreatha Graves (Laughlin Mem), Anthony Vincent (Laughlin Mem) Dr. Charlesetta Dawson Class of 2018: Harry Waddell (Metropolitan), Albertina McGirt (St. Matthews) Rev. George Coates (Laughlin Mem) Class of 2019: Rev. Timothy Drum II (Flat Rock), Rev. Eric Hunt, Dottie Troxler (Metropolitan), Student Members: Diron Chloe Jr. (Metropolitan) Ex Officio: Rev. Nancy Rankin (District Superintendent) Rev. Maria King Liaison Members of the Conference Council of Campus Ministry: Rev Ellis Carson, Director of the Campus Ministries: Diron Chloe (Metropolitan) Western Carolina University Wesley Foundation Cullowhee UMC: Meredith Willis, Beckie Barber, Scarlette Pless, Lisa Bacon. Faculty/Staff: Bill Ogletree (Cullowhee UMC), Drew Virtue (Cullowhee UMC), Andrew Carnes (Cullowhee UMC), Nathan Borchelt (CUMC). Student Members: Josh White, Sarah Woods, Ashley Kairis, Ali Coscore. At Large: David Dunaway (Cashiers UMC), Callie Moore (Hayesville First UMC), Jay Ruebel (Longs/Cruso UMCs), Jennifer Forrester (Hayesville First UMC). Alumni: Kerri Wimberly (Mt. Pleasant UMC). Ex Officio: The Rev Randy Harry., Waynesville District Superintendent, The Rev. David Reeves, Senior Pastor, Cullowhee UMC, Jay Hinton, Director, WCU Wesley Foundation, Hannah Van Hooser, Director of Missions and Events Wesley Foundation, Paul Brown, Liaison with Conference Council on Campus Ministry. Winston-Salem Wesley Foundation Dr. Roger Echols (Chairperson), Dr. Christy Buchanan (Secretary, Mt. Tabor, Winston-Salem), Elinor Starling (Maple Springs, Winston-Salem), Dr. Steve Felts (Ardmore, Lewisville), Eva Jane Felts (Ardmore, Lewisville), Jonathan Philpot (Personnel Committee Chairperson, Assurance, Huntersville), Nicklaus Ashburn (Advancement Chairperson, Hillsdale, Advance), Kristin Smith, Matthew Yeager (President, Wake Forest Wesley Foundation), Dr. Lamar Parker (Ardmore, Winston-Salem), Sara Miller (Treasurer, Winston- Salem), Preston Bowers (Treasurer, Wake Forest Wesley Foundation), Ms. Sarah Foil (Salem College), Wesley Todd (Residence Life and Housing staff person, WFU, Winston-Salem), Melanie Crossen (First, Huntersville); Beverly Warner (Council on Higher Education), Dr. Jeffrey Patterson (District Superintendent, Yadkin Valley District) 250 Western North Carolina Conference F. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 1. ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. Aldersgate’s mission, “We honor elders and are committed to creating and fostering diverse, caring communities where everyone has a voice and value” is a solid bulwark for the further vision, to “… strive to give the elders we serve their best possible day, each day, by creating fulfilling life experiences while partnering with others to form vibrant communities.” Together, these drive the strategic planning process, aligning closely to the core values of living in faith, practicing stewardship, serving with compassion, striving for excellence, respecting independence, embracing diversity and inclusion, and building meaningful connections. Priority initiatives include: • build and sustain campus occupancy to 95% • research opportunities to expand home care off-campus • continue implementation of person-directed care initiatives • develop master site plan • increase philanthropy • touch the lives of more people through the Aldersgate mission • fulfill standards of excellence to maintain Eagle and CARF accreditations • evaluate/establish corporate structure to ensure Aldersgate UMRC, Inc. and other entities are operating most effectively from legal, financial, and missional perspectives • initiate intentional diversity and inclusion journey • evaluate integrate and expand capabilities through stronger offerings in technology • advance legislative agenda around elders’ issues One of the most significant achievements of 2016 was completing the rigorous process and earning EAGLE and CARF accreditations. Continued progress of the Gateway Expansion included opening a new 16-bed memory care wing, breaking ground on the new skilled nursing facility, which will open in late summer, and breaking ground on the new winter garden addition. Additionally, the financing package for new independent living apartments and villas has been completed, and over 50 depositors have committed to the Aldersgate experience. To better serve both the community and current residents, contracts were signed with Fresenius to provide dialysis services and with Hospice and Palliative Care of Charlotte to provide hospice services in the new skilled nursing facility. Aldersgate at Home has continued to serve clients who live off-campus in Mecklenburg County. Suzanne Pugh, President and CEO Laurie Foster Nortz, Director of Development

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ALDERSGATE UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. (Petition 11) Approved June 23, 2017 The board of directors of Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc. proposes that the following persons be confirmed as members of that board. (*denotes resident member). Class of 2018: Thomas R. Lawing Jr., William K. Springs, Patricia Garrett, Susan S. Keever, David J. Guilford, Joseph A. Lipe, Blake Morris, Stanley Watkins, Petrolia G. Norman, Mary E. Wilson, Robert Dee Vaughn Jr., Christopher W. Davis, Martha D. Jones*, Joan Ramsey*

2. ARBOR ACRES UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. Through excellence, innovation, caring, and beauty, Arbor Acres cultivates community, comfort, and well-being for Senior Adults. The year 2016 has been a period of transition for Arbor Acres. David Piner, President/CEO of Arbor Acres, retired after 32 years of faithful, visionary leadership. Under his leadership, Arbor Acres developed a culture of beauty in all its forms from the growth of apartments, the building of Asbury Place Assisted Living, the stunning renovation of Strickland Place skilled nursing and Arborview memory support neighborhood, to the development of the fitness center and a service culture best described by Saint Francis of Assisi’s famous quote, “The one who works with their hands is a laborer, the one who works with their hands and mind is a craftsman, the one who works with their hands, their mind, and their heart is an artist.” At Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, David Piner was able to establish a culture that strives to provide opportunities for residents, staff and volunteers to express their internal “artist” for the lives of those served. In October 2016, Arbor Acres was pleased to announce the hiring of Andrew Applegate as its new president/CEO. Mr. Applegate has nearly 30 years’ experience in the faith-based, not-for-profit senior living profession, having served the past 13 years with the Asbury Communities of Germantown, MD, and a ministry of the Baltimore Washington Conference of The United Methodist Church. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 251 The year delivered the customary blend of challenges and opportunities. Highlights include the following: • Highly successful transition of President/CEO Andrew Applegate to Arbor Acres • Delivery of $1,622,525 in direct financial assistance to residents who otherwise could not afford to live at Arbor Acres • Completion of the renovation of the entire skilled nursing unit, known as Strickland Place (which included the addition of 18 beds) and the dining areas, lobby, entrance, and one wing of the memory care unit, known as Arborview. Total funds raised in both projects exceeded $4 million. An invitation to over 600 contributors and resident family members was extended for a reception and tour. The event took place in November and was a tremendous success, providing the opportunity for large community involvement • Formal assessment and commitment to pursue Medicare-approved licensing for six beds in the skilled nursing unit. This decision promises to deliver important economic benefits both to Arbor Acres and eligible residents who will occupy those beds. Successful certification is expected in early 2017. • Reorganization of numerous positions on the leadership team which have provided higher levels of quality management to both residents and staff • Commitment to resident-centered care in all areas of Strickland Place. This new approach involves the creation of multiple resident and staff households, within which personal preferences and individuality are delivered. Achievement of this goal has been successful where initiated and future plans are underway to extend to other licensed areas of Arbor Acres • High occupancy in all areas of Arbor Acres, including 165 residents (92.2%) in Strickland Place and 322 residents (95.8%) in Independent Living at year end • Total community benefit totaled 6.18% of resident revenues. This exceeds required margin of 5% of resident revenues Arbor Acres is so grateful for 36 years of active ministry in the name of Jesus Christ and the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. Andrew W. Applegate, President/CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ARBOR ACRES RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC. (Petition 12) Approved June 23, 2017 The following persons are proposed for election as members of the Board of Directors of Arbor Acres United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc.: Class of 2017 Nancy S. Cannon James A. Gallaher Anita H. Ogburn Dudley C. Chandler Jr. Susan R. Hauser Steven L. Reeder Florence P. Corpening J. William McGuinn Jr. James A. Rousseau II Amy M. Egleston William T. Medlin III Susan S. Schwartz Class of 2018 Arthur L. Bloom Cynthia S. Graham Richard C. Spangler Marian M. Douglas Lory Beth T. Huffman Paul M. Wiles Dale E. Driscoll Kay B. Johnson Class of 2019 Welborn E. Alexander Jr. David C. Hinton Drewry H. Nostitz Pamela H. Ball Kathryn A. Nelson James M. Ruffin Scott J. Gerding Danny R. Newcomb William F. Sayers Ex Officio Bishop Paul L. Leeland Michael F. Bailey Charles H. Duckett Resident Bishop Yadkin Valley District Superintendent President, Resident Council

3. CROSSNORE SCHOOL & CHILDREN’S HOME On January 1, 2017, the merger between The Children’s Home and The Crossnore School was complete, creating Crossnore School & Children’s Home. The mission of Crossnore School & Children’s Home is to grow healthy futures for children and families by providing a Christian sanctuary of hope and healing. Programs across the Winston-Salem, N.C., campus and the Crossnore, N.C., campus include residential foster care, community-based foster care and adoptions, outpatient services, and educational services. Today, the organization is serving nearly 300 children in need. Brett A. Loftis, J.D., Chief Executive Officer of Crossnore School & Children’s Home, directs an executive team of six chief officers. Anthony Cortes, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Jenny Taylor, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Meribeth Robinson, Chief Clinical Officer, are based on the Winston-Salem campus. Caroline Hart, Chief Advancement Officer, Teresa Huffman, Chief Financial 252 Western North Carolina Conference Officer, and Angelina Giampocaro Spencer, Chief Program Officer, are based on the Crossnore campus. Each officer leads a team of talented directors and staff who are committed to the mission of Crossnore School & Children’s Home. The Board of Trustees has integrated, as well, and is being led by Carolyn Moretz (Hickory, N.C.), Board Chairperson; Katheryn Northington (Winston-Salem, N.C.), Vice-Chairperson; Marilyn Williams (Orlando, Fla.), Secretary; and Ted Laporte (Charlotte, N.C.), Treasurer. Implementation of the Sanctuary Model® continues on the Winston-Salem campus. Sanctuary is a trauma-informed organizational model. By utilizing the most current science about brain development and decades of research about the impact of trauma on the brain, Sanctuary transforms organizations into healing communities. Sanctuary is implemented worldwide in more than 300 organizations, and it is the only organizational model that is recognized by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Put simply, Sanctuary changes an organization’s essential question from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” When implemented with fidelity in an organization, research shows that children and adult clients make better and faster progress, and the staff members serving clients are protected from the dangerous impacts of vicarious trauma and toxic stress. A weeklong training event, Train the Trainer, was held in Winston-Salem in March with training space provided by Centenary United Methodist Church. The Winston-Salem campus now has 17 staff who are certified Sanctuary trainers. The Crossnore campus is scheduled for re-certification in 2018, and will include the Winston-Salem campus, making both campuses of Crossnore School & Children’s Home certified in Sanctuary. Crossnore School & Children’s Home leadership teams continue to evaluate opportunities related to strengthening relationships, programs, facilities, and staffing. The relationship between the Winston-Salem campus and The United Methodist Church is more than a century old. This sacred trust and continued partnership is vital to the success of Crossnore School & Children’s Home. Much work is being done to re-engage the Western North Carolina Conference. Leaders from the conference and Winston-Salem area pastors are in continuous conversations regarding spiritual development and outreach. Information sessions are being held throughout the conference to update and inform congregations about the progress being made at Crossnore School & Children’s Home. On September 11, 2016, New Story West End opened their Sunday services in Woosley Chapel on the Winston-Salem campus. While continuing their vital work in the communities around their Waughtown and Peter’s Creek campuses, New Story West End is home to more than 200 people on Sundays, including more than 50 children and youth. Many of these children are residents of Crossnore School & Children’s Home. This partnership continues to provide a multitude of spiritual development opportunities for the children who live on the Winston-Salem campus. Crossnore School & Children’s Home residential program is growing on the Winston-Salem campus. Tise Cottage was renovated, and along with two wings of Williams Cottage, is now home for up to 24 children. Reynolds Cottage has been renovated, licensed, and is being staffed to provide a home for up to 8 children. By the end of the summer 2017, nearly 50 children will be living in homes on the Winston-Salem campus. Donations have been received to renovate Hanes Cottage and that work is expected to begin later in 2017. Approximately 150 children are receiving outpatient therapy, intensive in-home services, or are living safely in one of its 31 traditional family foster and/or therapeutic foster homes. The day treatment program at Kingswood School is currently serving 65 children, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has requested additional space on the Winston-Salem campus to expand day treatment services. The day treatment program became a provider for other Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools in the fall of 2016 and is currently serving children in six elementary schools in Winston-Salem. For more than a century, Crossnore School & Children’s Home has worked to transform the lives of thousands of children in need of hope and healing. With two campuses, professional and dedicated staff, and the support of many donors and volunteers, Crossnore School & Children’s Home will become the premier provider of children’s services in Western North Carolina. Brett A. Loftis, Chief Executive Officer www.crossnore.org TRUSTEES OF CROSSNORE SCHOOL & CHILDREN’S HOME (Petition 13) Approved June 23, 2017 The UM Board members for the class of 2019 are Iris Sunshine, John Stone, and Redge Hanes.

4. GIVENS UNITED METHODIST SENIOR MINISTRIES Life Plan Communities are wonderful options for those in retirement who are active, engaged, interested in being prepared for the future, and have the financial resources for such communities. Givens United Methodist Senior Ministries is an advocate for Life Plan Communities, believes they are an important option, and is pleased to provide two such communities in Western North Carolina. As the population ages, Givens also believes that one of the most difficult challenges is providing supportive, quality, affordable housing for those with limited resources and for those with low and middle incomes. Providing housing with support services for everyone has the potential of eliminating, delaying or minimizing the need for more costly health care. Givens remains committed to serving seniors from all income levels. Rental subsidies and tax credits provide affordable housing for people with incomes below $24,000 per year. However, there is a group of seniors with middle incomes of $24,000 to $40,000 per year who are unable to afford the entrance and higher monthly fees of market-rate communities. Many of these seniors are in in high-maintenance homes where they become socially isolated and have limited access to necessary support services. Finding ways to serve this group is one of the greatest challenges this nation faces. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 253 Givens was awarded two grants totaling $4.7 million from The Duke Endowment to develop Givens Gerber Park, an affordable senior living community in south Asheville which will provide supportive housing for seniors with limited financial resources. This campus is being constructed in three phases. Forty Gerber Park is 120 one- and two-bedroom HUD-subsidized and tax credit rental apartments. It opened in November 2016. Fifty Gerber Park is 60 one- and two-bedroom tax credit rental apartments. Sixty Gerber Park is 82 one- and two-bedroom rental apartments for middle income seniors. Fifty and 60 Gerber Park will open for occupancy in late 2017. When all three phases are complete, Givens Gerber Park will have a café, community rooms, wellness programming, art and educational activities, transportation, fitness center, on-site clinic, beauty and barber salon, food pantry, library and computer room, and social services. It will be a community where older adults can live into their life-long potential in an urban setting with nearby stores, restaurants, services, access to public transportation, and support from the community nurse. The community is designed for seniors interested in living fully and aging well in a supportive environment. The community nurse program at Givens Gerber Park provides a holistic approach to chronic disease management and prevention for the vulnerable population of elderly residents. Through on-site care management, advocacy, and education by a community nurse, Givens seeks to create a model which will help residents remain in independent living as long as possible, thus reducing the need for hospital admissions, readmissions, and premature admissions to skilled care facilities. Givens is enthusiastic about the Givens Gerber Park independent living community with support services, and particularly enthusiastic about expanding its low and middle income housing. Moreover, Givens is hopeful that Gerber Park will be the home for retired United Methodist pastors who seek a community with supportive services that is affordable. Givens remains committed to serving older adults across the income spectrum through subsidized, affordable, and market-rate housing options. The organization currently serves more than 1,200 residents in senior living communities in Western North Carolina and employs approximately 540 people on four campuses. Also, Givens LifeMinistries reaches out into the region and touches more than 6,000 lives annually through outreach efforts and partnerships with other nonprofits. Its mission is to empower, equip, and encourage churches to help their neighbors in need and share God’s love in practical ways through health ministries and outreach. LifeMinistries has implemented five Baby Equipment and Resource (BEAR) Closets serving Buncombe, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties, which have served over 1,500 families (2,650 children). Also, it has thirteen Welcome Tables which draw communities together for food, fellowship, health screenings, wellness education, and access to medical equipment loan closets. Since 1975 Givens’ mission and support of older ministries has evolved to address the ever growing needs of the region. Givens continues to embrace its longstanding relationship with the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. Kenneth M. Partin, Chief Executive Officer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GIVENS COMMUNITIES (Petition 14) Approved June 23, 2017 It is proposed that the following be elected as members of the Board of Directors of Givens United Methodist Senior Ministries: Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Ann H. Aldridge Annette P. Coleman Kathryn M. Atkinson Daniel B. Cook Kathryn D. Durity Donna A. Broadwell Thomas A. Lesher Roger C. Hibbard Jane H. Fuller J. Lawrence McCleskey Horace H. Hunt Horace S. Jennings Joseph P. McGuire Ronald C. Leatherwood Dorothy J. Johnson Clifton B. Metcalf Doris P. Loomis Josephine C. Pyatt Della J. Watson J. Edgar McFarland Edward G. Towson II Armin L. Wessel David C. Whilden ***

Ex Officio William B. Cagle (Honorary Life) Lucian C. Rice (Medical) Robert E Shepherd (Honorary Life) Florence H. Shelor (GHF Resident Council Rep.) Hal F. Starnes (Honorary Life) Florence E. Schwein (GE Resident Council Rep.) Alfred J. Whitesides Jr. (Honorary Life)

Clergy Robert M. Blackburn Jr. W. Michael Holder R. Keith Turman *** W. Mark Ralls Christopher M. Westmoreland Paul P. Leeland, Resident Bishop Elizabeth M. Crissman, Blue Ridge District Superintendent Randolph H. Harry, Smoky Mountain District Superintendent 254 Western North Carolina Conference 5. UMAR–WNC, INC. Empowering Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Since 1983 As a mission and ministry, UMAR promotes community inclusion, independence and growth for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, employment and cultural enrichment opportunities. Having grown from a single home in High Point to now serving over 400 people across western North Carolina, UMAR provides vital services for adults with a wide range of physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Our mission easily translates into “live, work and thrive” as we transform lives through the following programs and services: • Live (Residential Services) – UMAR operates 24 homes and 9 apartments. Dedicated, trained staff provide residents with 24/7 support, meals, transportation, activities and other quality of life enhancements – all while fostering independence and responsibility in a family-like setting. • Work (Vocational Services) – UMAR helps adults with disabilities secure and maintain competitive employment with skills assessment, job coaching, placement, training and support for as long as the individual is employed. UMAR mobile work crew in the Reidsville area provides landscaping and janitorial services to local businesses, churches and residences. This trained and licensed work crew successfully promote workforce integration by employing individuals with and without disabilities. • Thrive (Day Programs/Arts) – UMAR day programs focus on art, recreation, sociability and independent living skills. Because vocational services are not appropriate for everyone, day programming ensures participation in meaningful activities that foster learning and growth. UMAR day support includes four art centers located in Charlotte, Lincolnton and Reidsville (2). At the UMAR Art Centers, community partnerships are utilized to inspire a variety of art forms such as painting, pottery, photography and gardening. Program participants create and sell their art, with each student earning a 40% commission for every piece sold. As an outreach ministry, congregations can be engaged in the work of UMAR through hands-on mission, donations and volunteering. For more information on programs or to get involved visit www.UMARinfo.com or call (888) 862-8627 Accomplishments/Highlights from 2015: • 404 adults in North Carolina were served by UMAR • 140 adults served by Vocational Services • 149 artists work in three art centers (Charlotte, Lincolnton, and Reidsville) • Over 300 volunteers shared their time and talents • UMAR Arts in Charlotte, Lincolnton and Reidsville increased partnerships, gallery events and classes which allowed artists with disabilities to increase their community involvement, income and artistic expression. • Clergy and lay leader teams organized within the Catawba Valley, Northern Piedmont, and Yadkin Valley Districts supported UMAR programs with donations, fundraising, volunteers and disability awareness/education. • Over 1,100 donors provided financial support that changed lives. Of our donors that supported us, 216 were churches. Goals for 2017: • Enhanced training for the direct support professionals to provide a greater quality of personal care that goes beyond the industry standard in support of our aging disabled adults. • Financial stability and sustainable programing in an environment with shrinking public resources and growing needs. • Incorporating the use of best practices in providing services and developing the ability to further quantify the good work that UMAR does. Marilyn Garner, President & CEO

TRUSTEES OF UMAR-WNC, INC. (Petition 15) Approved June 23, 2017 t is proposed the following be elected as members of the Board of Trustees of UMAR-WNC, Inc. Class of 2017/18 Class of 2018/19 Class of 2019/20 Tom Lawson Theresa Hall Donna Frye Pat Mirabelli Gil Middlebrooks Parks Hunter Billy Morton 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 255 6. CHRYSALIS COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION CENTER Chrysalis is the Methodist counseling and consultation resource center serving the Northern Piedmont, Yadkin Valley, Uwharrie and other Districts. • It is a non-profit, 501(c)3, fee-based center providing mental health services for individuals, couples, families and children who are experiencing emotional and spiritual issues. • It also provides quality confidential consultation for all ministers and their families at the lowest cost. Coaching is available for ministers also. • It develops workshops and leadership skills for congregational care and outreach tools to extend care to the community. • It facilitates collaboration among faith-based providers offering ministry to persons experiencing a range of emotional problems including anxiety disorders, addiction, depression, marital/relational conflict and relationship issues. • It is the belief that healing and wholeness involves healing body and mind and spirit. EXPANDING MINISTRY BY EXPANDING CHRYSALIS Since 1980, Chrysalis Counseling & Consultation Center (CCCC) has provided services to individuals and families in faith communities. It thanks everyone for the trust in the efforts over the years to make a difference in the lives of people. CCCC appreciates all financial support as it moves forward to meet the growing demands of the future! The need is great; resources are few. The church can be a part of this ministry. FOR 2017 CHRYSALIS EXPANDED Healthy discipleship begins with healthy clergy and laypersons focused on God’s call. In 2016 Chrysalis Center was able to provide over 2600 hours of consultation to persons seeking that health, including ministers and family members. It looks forward to expanding these services in 2017-2018 with the addition of new counselors and partnerships with psychiatric centers. Monthly lunch/learn/teach seminars at Centenary UMC in Greensboro presently provide CEUs and a pathway toward Pastoral Care Specialist certification. This training has provided 40 hours of pastoral care/counseling skills in 2016. Chrysalis has also done 13 hours of workshops in the year and project that number to grow in 2017-2018. Thanks to contributions and gifts from donors Chrysalis has been able to purchase new office computers, credit card machines and equipment that helps meet the needs of a growing center. Chrysalis is on the move. It is currently looking to employ two new part-time, professional counselors who can service new sites in the piedmont. Additionally, Chrysalis is proud to announce the creation of Samaritan Fund of North Carolina, Inc., a new 501(c)3 which will provide affordable, low cost therapy assistance for those in need regardless of religious, ethnic or racial background. Find out more by calling Chrysalis at 336-852-0626. Please visit the website at chrysaliscenters.org to learn more about Chrysalis ministry and how the church can be a part of mental- wellness ministry in 2017. Gary L. Kling, D. Min., NCLPC, Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHRYSALIS COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES (Petition 17) Approved June 23, 2017 Board Members Brian Allen Amanda Kirby Mary Lu Harmon Billy Crumley Diana Burns William “Bill” Heintzelman Chris Judge Brian Pearce Ex Officio Gary L. Kling (executive director) Harry Long (Emeritis) Thea Vondracek Leigh Loftin (office assistant) 7. THE POTTER’S TOUCH Following last year’s decision to no longer offer pastoral psychotherapy, the Potter’s Touch Board of Directors continued prayerful assessment and discussion regarding the ongoing need for and most effective delivery of spiritual direction in the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain Districts of the Western North Carolina Conference. Whereas the board determined there was strong need and desire for spiritual direction, it was determined that both districts were providing means to connect clergy and laity in the districts to needed services and spiritual direction providers. Therefore, the need for a separate entity such as Potter’s Touch was not required to ensure provision of services. As a result of the changing needs and mode of delivery and funding for services coming directly through the districts, the Potter’s Touch Board of Directors voted at the October 24, 2016 meeting to dissolve Potter’s Touch. At this time, both the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountain Districts reaffirmed an ongoing commitment to provide both spiritual direction and pastoral counseling through funding and resources to strengthen access and availability of services to clergy and laity including increasing awareness of what spiritual direction is through district meetings and missional network conversations in both districts. Furthermore, both districts will continue to provide access and funding for pastoral care resources through referral arrangements with the Partnership for Pastoral Care and Counseling located in Asheville, North Carolina. Beth Crissman, Blue Ridge District Superintendent Randy Harry, Smoky Mountain District Superintendent 256 Western North Carolina Conference 8. SANCTUARY COUNSELING GROUP (SCG) Sanctuary Counseling Group (SCG) is an agency that offers counseling and psychotherapy, consultation to individuals, clergy, congregations, and districts on a variety of issues, clergy assessments and testing, and educational programs for church groups as well as congregations and districts. SCG is a specialized ministry extending the ministry of local congregations to persons who seek hope in the midst of despair, light in the darkness, and God’s healing grace. SCG provides certified pastoral counselors who meet persons where they are on their journey through life. In a high-tech society, its pastoral counselors bring a personal touch. While psychiatrists offer pills to treat life’s problems, and psychologists offer limited sessions due to managed-care restrictions, SCG pastoral counselors offer a relationship that will last as long as it takes for the process of healing and at considerably less cost. SCG serves as an important referral source for pastors, who often do not have the time or the specialized training to work with persons in local congregations who are hurting. Having qualified, respected pastoral counselors makes referral for parishioners much easier. SCG area of service now encompasses the Catawba Valley, Metro, and Uwharrie districts that cover an 11-county area. Two new sites have been added, one in Davidson at Davidson UMC and the other in Salisbury at First UMC. In the past year, SCG increased our ministry and provided 10,762 hours of individual, marital, family, and group therapy. It provided 1,404 hours of consultation with congregations and individuals, conducted 400 hours of workshops and educational events for congregations, and conducted 268 hours of psychological assessments. SCG has a website that is updated monthly and which can be accessed at www. sanctuarycounselinggroup.org. SCG is a service center that is accredited by both the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC) and the Samaritan Institute. SCG continues to face and embrace the changing climate of behavioral health and the attention to mind/body/spirit and seeking to relate to the whole person is one of the things that SCG believes distinguishes it in the marketplace. The group is extremely grateful for the partnerships with various congregations within the annual conference and are especially thankful for those who provide space in which to engage in this life-changing ministry. Referring to licensed pastoral counselors who are able to provide caring, compassionate, and quality ministry provides a sound basis for helping and healing others through this arm of the annual conference. To learn more about the SCG clinical services and sites, workshops, and consultations, as well as to make contributions to the Samaritan Client Assistance Fund to aid persons without the financial means who seek professional pastoral counseling, visit the SCG website at www.sanctuarycounselinggroup.org. Martha Rick, Chairperson John V. Arey, Jr., Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SANCTUARY COUNSELING GROUP (Petition 16) Approved June 23, 2017 The Board of Directors of SCG proposes that the following persons be confirmed by the annual conference as members of that board and/or the SCG Advisory Board: Colin Hood Ginger Dickerson, M.D. Mike Berryhill Martha Rick Heidi Starnes David Gilliam Anna Hollifield Andrew Nesbitt Ex-officio members are the district superintendents of the three districts that fall in the SCG service area – the Catawba Valley District, the Metro District, and the Uwharrie District. G. BOARD OF LAITY The Board of Laity includes 30 members whose positions include an elected WNC conference leader, the eight district lay leaders, UMW, UMM, lay servant ministries, prayer advocates, and at-large members. The mission of the board is to model, assess, and advocate for lay leadership and engagement so that laity assume their role as active partners in fulfilling the Western North Carolina Conference’s mission to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The board is humbled and honored to serve in ministry to represent the more than 282,000 lay members of the WNCC. The board has developed its ministry action plan for the 2016-2020 quadrennium. It is focused on lay engagement. This is a continuing process that begins with the call of baptism; engages the Christian through daily living as a follower of Jesus Christ; practices intentional acts to mature in faith; engages in the discipling others; and seeks opportunities for leadership in the local church up to and including discerning God’s call to lay or clergy ministry. Four focus areas are included: • Accountability Groups – The purpose is to hold each other graciously accountable to a deepening relationship with God through specific acts that become new Godly habits. Led by a task force, this project will first establish the number and type of accountability or covenant groups currently existing in the WNCC. With this baseline, education, resources, and connection to start accountability groups in your local churches will be offered. The goal for the quadrennium is to have 80% of the 1100 churches with one or more active accountability groups. To learn more, email Ron Ballard at [email protected]. • Education and Communication – The conference has many wonderful missional and educational opportunities lay members enjoy and/or from which they would benefit. The Board of Laity has determined that communication and education among laity is a critical step toward making the best use of these resources so that increased vitality in the 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 257 churches is enjoyed. A task force of board members and conference communication staff will work directly with the conference, districts, and local churches to educate, engage and tell the story of WNCC’s exceptional laity. • Lay Engagement and Leadership Training – The Board of Laity has agreed to be in conversation with the conference about assuming the role of overseeing and recommending the educational and leadership development opportunities for lay members. While the conference will make use of existing opportunities, the need to coordinate efforts for the greatest impact of resources, both human and financial, is a key driver. This is a developing initiative begun in 2017. • Lay Servant Ministries – The 2016 General Conference adopted legislation impacting Lay Servant Ministry and leadership across the connection. The Board of Laity will support the efforts of the Conference CLS and CLM Committee to encourage, equip, and promote lay ministry; to build capacity and promote utilization; and to implement a more complete registry of those seeking to be trained, complete their training, and willing to serve Christ’s church. Contact the local coordinator or Wade Loftin at [email protected]. The Board of Laity is pleased to begin the quadrennial journey with United Methodist brothers and sisters. It requests prayer support and requires active participation so that Christ can equip everyone for His work. If one wishes to share any thoughts, please feel free to email [email protected]. Jane Boatwright Wood, Conference Lay Leader and Chairperson H. UNITED METHODIST MEN This was a year of accomplishments for the Conference United Methodist Men. For the second consecutive year, UMM was awarded the “Best Conference Unit of United Methodist Men in the United States.” Contributing to that recognition are: Number one in the nation in the following categories: • Number of Lifetime members- 611 • A full slate of officers • A full slate of district presidents Number two in the nation in the following categories: • Number of chartered local units • Percent of churches with a chartered local unit In addition, the conference unit was incorporated as a North Carolina non-profit corporation. With assistance from the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, the conference founded an endowment fund to benefit the conference unit. The conference recruited three new district presidents, communicated with leadership through video conferencing, communicated with over 1000 members by an email client, and provided second career clergy scholarships. UMM had a 60% increase in annual spiritual rally attendance and held the 2017 rally at the Crossnore School & Children’s Home, formerly known as The Children’s Home. Hank Dozier, past conference president, was elected as the Southeast Jurisdiction president for a four-year term. Training was provided in “Understanding Men’s Ministry” as an advanced lay servant course and members of the leadership team participated in weekly sessions of “The Class Meeting.” The unit developed the “Call to Action For All Men’. The conference unit contributed to the Upper Room Prayer Line, scouting, Carolina Cross Ministry and Crossnore School & Children’s Home. The conference UMM is actively working on establishing a Pan-Methodist men’s ministry with leaders of the CME, AME and AME Zion denominations. Efforts are underway to create a Younger Men’s ministry think tank. Neil Brown, President I. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN United Methodist Women of the Western North Carolina Conference had an outstanding year in 2016. Ebony Diaz, Executive for National Ministries and liaison for our Bethlehem Centers, was our speaker for Annual Celebration. The theme was “A Fresh Wind Blowing.” Rev. Alec Alvord decided to retire from teaching Sunday school after 25 years. His dedication has been greatly appreciated. Rev. Phyllis Coates was the study leader for Mission u at Pfeiffer University. She explored the complex text surrounding The Bible and Human Sexuality: Claiming God’s Good Gift. Rev. Holly Adams guided over 700 ladies to Pray at the Spiritual Growth retreat. The members have been very generous with their mission dollars. Our conference United Methodist Women led the nation in many categories of giving. Thanks to the unselfish support of local units the total giving was $867,997 which was a slight decrease from the previous year. The Walk to Mission collected $12,803. The Love Offering was $17,270 and donations to other local projects reached $7,060. The second year giving to the Legacy Fund collected $28,357. It is important to take note of our hands on mission projects. For 2016, our ladies assembled UMCOR kits that valued approximately $62,821 and a cash donation of $9,156. Social Action is very big among United Methodist Women. A conference-wide highlight has been on-going partnership with the conference UMMen to combat domestic violence. A FaithTrust Institute training, underwritten by the UMW National Office, attracted nearly 50 laity to a one day event. It was held at Aldersgate UMC on April 23, 2016 in Shelby, N.C. 258 Western North Carolina Conference 2016 Ubuntu Day of Service netted 99 volunteers. Providing a variety of services, these ladies converged onto the campuses of Pfeiffer University, Bennett College, Brooks-Howell Home, and the Bethlehem Centers of Charlotte and Winston-Salem. As far as members, WNCC United Methodist Women is home to 719 units which translate into 23,114 members. The district presidents worked hard this year on the new census reporting program introduced by the National Office. Another program introduced this year is myUMW which all United Methodist Women are encouraged to complete. United Methodist Women continue to embrace the media age. We have 5,556 members on the email list; 1,620 Facebookers and 1,539 followers on Twitter. The national UMW Facebook page now has almost 41,000 fans. National’s Twitter has just over 10,300. United Methodist Women also has a presence on YouTube, Flickr, Instagram, and Pinterest. Until poverty, racism, preventable diseases, inequality; until children and women are no longer mistreated; until we live in a world where everyone has an opportunity to thrive; women need to be organized for mission. In the 21st century, the church and the world need United Methodist Women. Tonya Lanier, President J. CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES (CCYM) The Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) is comprised of many of the most skilled high school leaders within their church communities in the Western North Carolina Conference. These leaders come together to learn leadership skills, to grow in their faith journey, and to encourage a younger generation of youth to “Follow Jesus, Make Disciples, Transform the World.” The Bible verse for this year has been Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope, and a future.” This verse has guided the council in the planning of events and in decision- making throughout the year. Missional projects were continued within each of the districts represented on CCYM. This has been a great way for the youth in the districts to work together to impact local communities. Many of these projects included collecting coats for local schools, mercy bags for homeless shelters, and community days for outreach. Through these projects many are being shown God’s love in amazing ways. In August, over 1,000 students attended Spiritus, a weekend beach retreat held at St. Simon’s Island and Fort Caswell. The theme was “Pulse” and the first weekend at St. Simon’s was a mission weekend where youth groups were able to go out into the community and spend the day doing various mission projects. The second weekend at Fort Caswell the youth were able to participate in a missions fair, and learn about various mission organizations as well as experience a poverty simulation. Jennifer Dake was the speaker, and encouraged the students to find the pulse of God in their life and encouraged them to maintain a healthy lifeline to God. In years past, the CCYM planned and staffed a middle school retreat called Kaleidoscope. This year, the need was felt to revive the retreat in new ways. A new name, IgniteUs, was chosen as the council sought to make this retreat a more passion-filled experience that would “ignite” a flame in every student in attendance. The theme for IgniteUs was “Be the Flame.” The speaker was Rev. Andy Lambert. The Bible verse from Hebrews 12:29 encouraged the students to be the flame, fan the flame, and keep the flame going. Being a member of this organization has been a cherished experience. CCYM has brought many of conference youth closer to God through its work and living out the call to be disciples of Jesus Christ. CCYM thanks the Western North Carolina Conference for its continued support. It has helped CCYM to grow the faith of many, fuel the passion for Christ in youth, and has given many high school youth the ability to grow in their leadership, by sharing with others their passion for Christ. Johnny Coppley, President 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 259 K. BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY The Board of Ordained Ministry supports the mission of the Western North Carolina Conference by developing, implementing, overseeing, and evaluating programs that focus on recruiting, training, certifying, examining, recommending, and supporting clergy leadership in the conference and denomination. The board is a diverse group of 70 clergy and lay persons from across the conference. The Director of Ministerial Services and the Associate Director of Ministerial Services serve as staff to the board along with a district superintendent who serves as the cabinet representative. The members of the board volunteer many hours in training, in board meetings making decisions, on committees that carry out board administrative functions, and on discernment teams. Discernment team hours include receiving and reviewing required church and district superintendent recommendations, receiving and reviewing required written and video work presented for consideration for commissioning or ordination, meeting as a team prior to interviewing persons for commissioning and ordination, and then interviewing and recommending persons to be commissioned or ordained. The members of the board have busy schedules but the board’s participation rate is high. These sisters and brothers take the work seriously. Some aspects of the board’s work will be seen at the 2017 session of the annual conference as licenses are granted, provisional members are commissioned, and full connection members are ordained. The board has primary responsibility in responding to the required questions at the executive session. For the last several years, the board has implemented a new structure to the three-year Residency in Ordained Ministry program. This program is required of all persons who have been commissioned as provisional members until they are ordained. Recognizing the importance of continuing this new paradigm for mentoring and supporting provisional members, the board has included some of the costs for this program in this year’s budget request. This program has been funded by a generous grant from the Duke Endowment which will be ending in 2018. Creatively, the board has adjusted other items in its budget so that the necessary funds for this program can be included without increasing the total budget request. A good relationship with the bishop and cabinet is important to the work of the board. The responsibilities of the board and the bishop and cabinet remain distinct, but cooperation and respect are evident. The executive committee of the board meets with the bishop and cabinet to maintain and enhance this relationship. Some major transitions in board membership and leadership occurred in 2016. While members who continued on the board brought stability, incoming members brought new ideas, new energy, and new enthusiasm. Recognizing that the work is kingdom work, the board is guided by prayer and a deep dependence on the Holy Spirit. May God’s kingdom come and God’s will be done, amen. Donald Jenkins, Chairperson 1. LOCAL PASTORS COMPLETING COURSE OF STUDY DURING THE 2016-2017 CONFERENCE YEAR The Board of Ordained Ministry wishes to recognize those local pastors who have completed the Course of Study since the last annual conference session: • James I. Groome III, Matton’s Grove - Richfield, Uwharrie District, COS – The Divinity School, Duke University • Candido Albino, Hickory Grove (Charlotte), Metro District, COS – Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary • Roldan de Jesus Flores Norona, Matthews, Metro District, COS – Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary

2. POLICY ON SEXUAL MISCONDUCT Approved by the 2001 Session of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference PURPOSE In the Western North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, we believe that all who work and serve in the church are called to work in sacred trust with one another. The power of our covenant is founded on its vertical relationship with God and its horizontal relationship with each other. This covenant is not only the source which has sustained the Church for centuries, but also it calls us into holy accountability. In this policy, a United Methodist church professional is defined as a clergy person – ordained, commissioned, or licensed — or a diaconal minister. Regrettably, some church professionals violate this covenant and rend the sacred trust given to them. Sexual misconduct is a grievous violation of this sacred trust. The Western North Carolina Annual Conference therefore puts forth this policy, not as a punitive measure, but to state clearly its position in regard to a church professional’s misconduct of a sexual nature. Any breach of the sacred trust is hereby deemed unacceptable. We hope that this policy will guide laity and clergy to help prevent inappropriate behavior and provide a clear means to address complaints, if they should arise. THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION As a people of faith, we proclaim Jesus Christ as our living Lord. We believe that human sexuality is God’s good gift. One abuse of this good gift is sexual misconduct. Through grace, Christ has shown us the way to establish healthy boundaries for loving and growing relationships that call us to mercy and justice. Such boundaries create relationships that affirm the sacred worth of women, men, and children. Misconduct of a sexual nature is a clear offense against God, our neighbor, and ourselves. The church is compelled to take appropriate action to protect the people of God through the responsible use of church discipline. 260 Western North Carolina Conference DEFINITIONS 1. Sexual misconduct occurs within the professional relationship when a church professional engages in sexual contact or sexualized behavior with a congregational member, client, employee, student, or staff member (adult, youth, or child), whether or not there is consent from the individual. Beyond the professional relationship, sexual misconduct includes any inappropriate sexual conduct or sexualized behavior on the part of a church professional. Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to, sexual harassment and any form of criminal sexual misconduct. 2. Sexual harassment is defined by ¶ 161.I of the Social Principles in The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (2008) as any unwanted sexual comment, advance or demand, either verbal or physical, that is reasonably perceived by the recipient as demeaning, intimidating, or coercive. Sexual harassment must be understood as an exploitation of a power relationship rather than as an exclusively sexual issue. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the creation of a hostile or abusive working environment resulting from discrimination on the basis of gender. PROCEDURES FOR REPORTING AND RESPONDING TO COMPLAINTS OF SEXUAL MISCONDUCT 1. Persons who are compelled for any reason to report a concern regarding alleged sexual misconduct by a church professional may contact their pastor, another United Methodist pastor, a district superintendent, or the resident bishop. If the initial contact is to a pastor, she/he must pass the report to her/his district superintendent without delay. 2. The provisions of ¶ 361 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (2008) shall determine and define the appropriate process and response without exception. 3. When an allegation of sexual misconduct by a church professional is subject to mandatory reporting due to state law (i.e., minors or adults incapable of reporting), this shall be reported to the resident bishop and to any appropriate authorities and/or agencies. 4. The resident bishop may deploy a trained advocate in response to a complaint or incident of alleged sexual misconduct. Advocates will offer compassionate and non-judgmental support for any person victimized by sexual misconduct. 5. In all cases of complaint involving alleged sexual misconduct, great care shall be exercised to explain to both an accused church professional and the complainant their rights to fair process as provided by The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church (2008). L. BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS Pension Program and Policies The Board of Pension and Health Benefits, Inc., Western North Carolina Conference, The United Methodist Church, acting as an auxiliary to Wespath Benefits | Investments, is charged with caring for the work of providing for and contributing to the support, relief, assistance, and pensioning of clergy and their families in the Western North Carolina Conference. In 2018, the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits will send invoices monthly to the churches for clergy appointed in accordance with the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP) adopted by The United Methodist Church. Through December 31, 2016, CRSP covers all US United Methodist Church clergy, including elders, local pastors and deacons, appointed within the annual conference, subject to the time designations described below with the effective date of January 1, 2014. Since the implementation of direct billing for pension and health benefits in 2007, the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits have been investing the net proceeds from these billings in various investment vehicles with the United Methodist Foundation. Over the last eight years, these investments have provided better than projected earnings for the conference. As a result, the board has approved the sharing of these resources with the local church by reducing the cost of pension benefits (without reducing any pension benefits to the pastors) by $2,115 per full-time pastor in 2018, invoicing $3,402 to the local church. The actual cost invoiced to the conference for the CRSP DB full-time benefit will be $5,517. This is the seventh year of reductions in CRSP defined benefit pension billings to each local church for each full-time pastor as shown in the table below: 2011 $ 6,903 2012 $ 6,504 2013 $ 6,200 2014 $ 5,118 2015 $ 4,092 2016 $ 3,824 2017 $ 3,713 2018 $ 3,402

It is heartening to rejoice in the ability to share these resources with the local church so that more of their resources may be used for ministry within their communities.

2017 journal of the Annual Conference 261 As published in the 2013 report, new provisions of the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP), enacted at General Conference 2012, became effective January 1, 2014, as follows: • Eligibility: Full-time clergy are eligible to participate and earn benefits. Annual Conferences may elect to cover clergy who are appointed as three-quarters or one-half time. Clergy who are appointed one-quarter time are no longer eligible to earn CRSP benefits. Any benefits already earned through December 31, 2013 remain in place. • Benefit Formulas: The formula for determining the defined benefit (DB) component was reduced for the multiplier from 1.25% to 1.0% to be applied to Denominational Average Compensation (DAC) per year of service beginning January 1, 2014. Additionally, for the defined contribution (DC) component, the local Church will contribute 2% of the clergy’s compensation, reduced from 3% in 2013. If the clergy person contributes up to 1% of his/her plan compensation, the local Church will also contribute an additional 1% amount as a dollar-for-dollar match of the UMPIP contributions, up to 1%. • Surviving Spouse Benefits: Beginning January 1, 2014, the initial dollar amount of the benefit paid to a married participant will be reduced to offset the value of spousal benefits. • Disabled Adult Child Benefits: Beginning January 1, 2014, participants may designate a disabled adult child as a secondary contingent annuitant. After the participant and his or her spouse die, the disabled adult child would continue to receive DB benefits for life. The initial participant benefit would be reduced to pay for this extra benefit. The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, in consensus with the Cabinet of the Western North Carolina Conference, recommends that the Annual Conference approve the continuation of eligibility of those clergy who are appointed to three-quarter or half-time designations. Based on the above, invoices will be prepared using the following criteria: A. Pension Plan Compensation (PPC) is the total annual compensation reported by the charge conference for 2018; included in the PPC is the housing component. The housing is either 25% of the aforementioned annual compensation, if a parsonage is provided, or the cash paid in lieu of a parsonage. B. Clergy Retirement Security Program – In 2018, the Core Defined Contribution Part (CRSP-DC) is 3% of PPC. Continuing from 2014 (the effective date of this change) CRSP-DC will continue to be invoiced at 3% of PPC, with 2% being an employer contribution and 1% as a matching contribution to the pastor’s United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP). C. Clergy Retirement Security Program – Core Defined Benefit Part (CRSP-DB) is an actuarially determined normal cost provided by Wespath. For 2018, the cost is $3,402 for each full-time clergy. For those clergy appointed ¾ and ½ time (based on the eligibility approved by this session of the annual conference), the cost is that percentage times $3,402. Wespath has provided that the conference’s actuarially determined normal cost contribution due December 31, 2018 will be $4,362,849. Effective January 1, 2014, as approved by General Conference 2012, clergy appointed to ¼ time positions will not be eligible to earn benefits under the CRSP – DC plan and will not accrue benefits in the CRSP – DB plan after that date. (All previously earned benefits will remain in place.) The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits of Western North Carolina highly recommends that any local church which is served by a clergy person appointed to a ¼ time position sponsor the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) and provide an employer contribution on behalf of the clergy person under appointment. D. Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) is the death and disability program administered through Wespath. In 2013 and prior years, premiums of 3% of PPC have been required to be paid for full-time clergy. The premium is 3% of PPC to a maximum amount of 200% of Denominational Average Compensation (DAC). General Conference 2016 approved a change that would permit Annual Conference Boards of Pension to enroll clergy appointed to ¾ time and full-time positions in the CPP. GC 2016 also changed the minimum compensation to 25% of DAC. For the year 2018, the CPP premium will be invoiced to the churches with full-time and ¾ time clergy at the rate of 2.50% of PPC, and the remaining 0.50% will be funded from Conference Board reserves. The Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP) provides that the Past Service Annuity Rate (PSR) for service years prior to 1982 will increase 2% per annum. The conference board is proposing that the 2018 PSR be set at $774.00 per service year, which represents the aforementioned 2% increase and is greater than 1% of Conference Average Compensation as provided by Wespath for the Western North Carolina Annual Conference. Paragraph 1506.6 of the Book of Discipline, 2016, requires each annual conference to develop, adopt and implement a formal comprehensive funding plan or plans for funding all of its benefit obligations. Such funding plan must be submitted to Wespath Benefits | Investments for review in order to obtain a favorable written opinion from Wespath. Under this requirement, the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits has developed, adopted, and implemented such formal comprehensive funding plan upon obtaining a favorable written opinion from Wespath. By approval of the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits and inclusion of a summary of the Comprehensive Funding Plan, with the favorable written opinion received, this Plan is deemed to be approved by the Annual Conference of Western North Carolina. 262 Western North Carolina Conference 1. PENSION PROGRAMS AND POLICIES PROPOSAL (Petition 2a) Approved June 24, 2017 The conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits proposes: 1. That the basic cost of pastor’s pension be invoiced to churches in 2018 as pension responsibility to support the Clergy Retirement Security Program. 2. That supplemental funds for the cost of the Clergy Retirement Security Program – Core Defined Benefit Part (CRSP- DB) for clergy appointed on medical leave be included in the 2018 conference budget at Fund 507, named “Clergy Medical Leave Benefits.” The 2018 budget request for the CRSP – DB pension component for clergy on medical leave is $120,000. 3. That the Past Service Annuity Rate for service years prior to 1982 be set at $774.00 per service year, effective January 1, 2018. 4. That the eligibility for the Clergy Retirement Security Program be determined to include clergy appointed for full, ¾ and ½ time positions. That the eligibility for the Comprehensive Protection Plan be determined to include clergy appointed for full and ¾ time positions earning a minimum of 25% of the DAC in pension plan compensation (PPC). 5. That the following resolution be adopted for calendar year 2018: Resolution Relating to Rental/Housing Allowances for Retired, Disabled, or Former Clergypersons of the Western North Carolina Conference The Western North Carolina Conference (the “Conference”) adopts the following resolution relating to rental/housing allowances for active, retired, terminated or disabled clergypersons of the conference: Whereas, The religious denomination known as The United Methodist Church (the “Church”), of which this Conference is a part, has in the past functioned and continues to function through ministers of the gospel (within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code section 107) who were or are duly ordained, commissioned or licensed ministers of the Church (“Clergypersons”); and Whereas, the practice of the Church and of this Conference was and is to provide active Clergypersons with a parsonage or a rental/ housing allowance as part of their gross compensation; and Whereas, pensions or other amounts paid to active, retired, terminated, and disabled Clergypersons are considered to be deferred compensation and are paid to active, retired, terminated and disabled Clergypersons in consideration of previous active service; and Whereas, The Internal Revenue Service has recognized the Conference (or its predecessors) as the appropriate organization to designate a rental/housing allowance for Clergypersons who are or were members of this Conference and are eligible to receive such deferred compensation; now, therefore, be it Resolved, that an amount equal to 100% of the pension or disability payments received from plans authorized under The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church (the “Discipline”), which includes all such payments from Wespath, the Western North Carolina Conference Superannuate Endowment Fund, and The Duke Endowment during the period January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018 by each active, retired, terminated or disabled Clergyperson who is or was a member of the Conference, or its predecessors, be and hereby is designated as a rental/housing allowance for each such Clergyperson; and Be it further resolved, that the pension, severance, or disability payments to which this rental/housing allowance designation applies will be any pension, severance or disability payments from plans, annuities, or funds authorized under the Discipline, including such payments from Wespath and from a commercial annuity company that provides an annuity arising from benefits accrued under a Wespath plan, annuity, or fund authorized under the Discipline, that result from any service a Clergyperson rendered to this Conference or that an active, a retired, a terminated or a disabled Clergyperson of this Conference rendered to any local church, annual conference of the Church, general agency of the Church, other institution of the Church, former denomination that is now a part of the Church, or any other employer that employed the Clergyperson to perform services related to the ministry of the Church, or its predecessors, and that elected to make contributions to, or accrue a benefit under, such a plan, annuity, or fund, for such an active, a retired, a terminated or a disabled Clergyperson’s pension, severance, or disability plan benefit as part of his or her gross compensation. NOTE: The rental/housing allowance that may be excluded from a Clergyperson’s gross income in any year for federal income tax purposes is limited under Internal Revenue Code section 107(2) and regulations there under to the least of: (1) the amount of the rental/housing allowance designated by the Clergyperson’s employer or other appropriate body of the Church (such as this Conference in the foregoing resolution) for such year; (2) the amount actually expended by the Clergyperson to rent or provide a home in such year, or (3) the fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances (such as a garage), plus the cost of utilities in such year. Retired Clergy are encouraged to consult their tax advisor concerning this resolution. Clergy Debt Reduction Peer Program - The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits is working in partnership with the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc. (the Foundation) on a Clergy Debt Reduction Peer Program. The program is sponsored and funded by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, and administered by the Foundation. It is exciting to reflect on the impact the program is having already for participants, and about the possibilities the program will hold for improving general welfare and well-being of clergy. As of December 31, 2016, loans outstanding for clergy debt reduction and refinancing totaled $1,722,427. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 263

Balances Due from Churches Beginning in 2007, direct clergy benefit costs were invoiced to each local church. According to conference action, recorded in the 2004 Journal, page 234, “Non-payment of direct clergy benefit costs (pension and health benefits) result in a default recorded against the church (see ¶639.4, The Book of Discipline 2012). While individual clergy will not lose benefits, the church will incur a liability to the conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The default will be reported by the conference benefits officer to the district superintendents, and the church will be led to correct this situation. The following is the 2016 list of churches with balances as of April 27, 2017, resulting from non-payment of direct clergy benefit costs: District Church 2016 Balance District Church 2016 Balance Appalachian Shiloh (Iredell) 3,066.64 Metro Morrows Chapel (Mooresville) 2,261.70 Wesley’s Chapel (Elkin) 5,072.86 N. Piedmont Lebanon (High Point) 450.00 Blue Ridge Addie’s Chapel (Marion) 15,855.00 Uwharrie Cotton Grove 356.37 Mountain Valley 56.00 Wesley Heights (Lexington) 5,702.00 Catawba Valley Belwood - Kadesh 2,886.48 Yadkin Valley Blackwater 100.75 Belwood - Knob Creek 2,886.48 Brooks Temple 655.98 Belwood - St Peter’s 2,886.96 Danbury Community 296.66 Bethel (Dysartville) 3,947.50 New Story 1,863.00 Philadelphia (Shelby) 4,347.54 Union Chapel 626.65 Tucker’s Grove (Iron Station) 14,676.00 Total $ 67,994.57

Health Benefits Committee The Health Benefits Committee serves as a sub-committee of the Board of Pension and Health Benefits (BOPHB), with responsibility in two specific areas: health benefits and group term life insurance. The committee is composed of at least 12 members appointed by the board to quadrennial terms, as follows: three from BOPHB, one serving as chair of the committee, one being an officer of BOPHB, and one being the cabinet representative to BOPHB; one from the conference Board of Ordained Ministry; one from the conference Council on Finance and Administration; two retired clergy persons; and five professional persons involved in the insurance industry. Typically, there are six lay members and six clergy members. The various agencies represented nominate their representatives to BOPHB for appointment. In March, the Health Benefits Committee received a report on requests for proposals from companies seeking to be the insurance plan administrator. From the proposals received, the current administrator, Healthgram, was the lowest. The board has an excellent relationship with Healthgram and looks forward to working with them into the future. In August, the committee will meet to examine the plan to see if costs can be reduced without a significant impact on service. Group Life Insurance Wespath, through the Comprehensive Protection Plan, provides a death and disability benefit for eligible clergy, along with death benefits for members of clergy families. In addition to this coverage, the conference offers basic life insurance coverage of $10,000 for active clergy enrolled in the conference group health plan, with premiums for this coverage collected through the insurance apportionment. Clergy members may elect to increase their coverage by enrolling in additional coverage in the amounts of $25,000, $50,000, or $75,000. As an added benefit, a clergy member may elect to enroll his/her spouse and dependent children. This additional coverage is available from a group policy secured by the committee for a quarterly premium to be collected by the insuring company. The continuation of this optional benefit is dependent on normal participation of those eligible. Newly eligible clergy will receive information about this coverage from the Treasury Services Office. To obtain coverage without evidence of insurability, enrollment must be made within 30 days of eligibility. Enrollment Deadlines for Health and Life Insurance Responsibility rests with the individual to make application in writing for the group health insurance and the group life insurance. In addition, any changes in dependents’ status must also be submitted in writing. The effective date of coverage for new applicants is July 1 following the session of annual conference. Applications must be made within 30 days of appointment at annual conference. Anyone seeking to apply following the 30-day grace period will have a 12-month waiting period for all pre-existing conditions. Health Benefits Continuation Policy The conference benefits plan provides for group members and eligible beneficiaries to continue coverage if they become ineligible for the plan. The policy is available from the plan administrator. Premium Collection Policy Payment of the medical/health insurance premiums for pastors is the responsibility of the local church(es). This premium payment is invoiced monthly. For churches with more than one pastor on the staff, the church is responsible for the payment of the insurance premium for each eligible pastor. It is the responsibility of the pastor to pay the premium costs for dependents. The Health Benefits Committee requires the conference treasurer to notify dependent accounts which are delinquent by sixty (60) days or more that their coverage is immediately subject to termination. If full payment is not made by thirty (30) days after the delinquency, coverage will be terminated. 264 Western North Carolina Conference 2016 Financial Summary of Health Benefits Plans through December 31, 2016 Fund 575 Fund 125 Active Retirees Sources of Funds Premiums – Active – Church Contributions 7,587,896 0 Active – Dependent Coverage 1,791,863 0 Active – Pastor Portion 582,884 0 Conf – Personnel 366,893 0 Retiree Contributions 0 786,709 Cole Foundation 0 178,171 Flexible Spending Account 395,896 0 Other – Stop-Loss Claims 0 0 Employee Life Contributions 7,145 0 Medical Leave Contributions 309,705 0 Drug Rebates/Misc. 57,176 0 Clodfelter Trust 0 0 Retiree Stabilization Fund 0 0 Total Sources 11,099,458 964,880 Uses of Funds Benefit Payments 9,363,535 913,771 Dental Claims 376,405 0 Wellness Program 96,526 0 Administrative Charges 327,841 207,279 Stop-Loss Fees 451,301 0 Life Insurance Premium 45,614 0 Operating Expenses 71,141 69,029 ACA Fees 27,439 0 Bad Debt Expense 7,970 0 Staff Ins Pension 0 0 Claims – Medical Leave 274,110 0 Miscellaneous 0 0 Total Uses 11,041,882 1,190,079 Sources less Use 57,576 -225,199 Fund Balance, January 1 2,006,364 653,386 Fund Balance, December 31 2,063,940 428,187 Retiree Stabilization Fund Beginning Balance, January 1 $ 7,171,151 Investment Income $ 719,594 Grant Payment $ 0 Current Balance, December 31 $ 7,890,745 Conclusion The board appreciates the fine spirit in which subscribers and local churches are supporting the work of the Health Benefits Committee. It seeks continuing support as it makes every effort to provide a health benefits program that meets churches’ particular needs. Members of the committee are: Frank A. Stith III (chairperson), Sandra McNiel, Lori Wilson, Al Jones, Patricia K. Suggs, Marvin Melton, Rey Rodriguez, J. Zachery Christy, Phillip B. Cole, W. Greg Light, Winifred Helton, and Ken Poe. And, Mark Andrews, Cabinet Representative, R. Mark King, Conference Treasurer, Dale C. Bryant, Benefits Administrator, and M. Lynne Gilbert, CBOPHB Treasurer. 2. HEALTH BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND POLICIES PROPOSAL (Petition 2b) Approved June 24, 2017 The Health Benefits Committee proposes: 1. That the Board of Pension and Health Benefits be authorized to secure a hospital/medical insurance contract for 2018 that will be advantageous in terms of coverage, premium rates, and administrative costs. 2. That the hospital/medical insurance program be continued for all eligible persons working 30 hours or more per standard workweek. 3. That each local charge and eligible pastor be expected to participate in the conference program of hospital/medical insurance by contributing an amount equal to the pastor’s coverage premium for each eligible pastor appointed to that charge and that these premium payments be remitted to the conference Treasury Services Office rather than to the pastor or other insurance carrier. The participant participation schedule should be used to calculate the eligible pastor’s portion. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 265 4. That premium cost information is made available to local churches and pastors immediately after the 2018 plan has been determined and rates established. 5. That a pastor may exclude himself/herself from coverage by signing a written waiver, releasing the conference and any local church from legal or moral responsibility for medical or accident claims. 6. That, in the discussion of salaries and benefits for 2018 and all succeeding years, local church committees on staff- parish relations consider designating a portion of compensation for dependents’ health care coverage. 7. That medical/hospital coverage be provided for persons terminated from the plan for not more than a 12-month period, with the premium costs to be paid by the person terminated. 8. That continued endorsement be given to the optional life insurance program provided by a top-quality life insurance company as supplemental coverage for active clergy. 9. That the following Retired Clergy Medical Plan, which became effective on January 1, 2003, and was amended at the special session of the conference on February 2, 2008, be continued: a. Benefit Design: The basic benefit design for all participants has benefits similar to Medi-gap Plan E, as approved by the Medicare Administration (complete benefit description available from the conference Treasury Services Office). This plan does not include prescription drugs. b. Funding Design: (1) Creation of the Retiree Security Supplement Fund, which was created December 31, 2008. This Restricted Fund shall be vested with a minimum of $5,000,000. Subsequently, additional contributions to this Fund (corpus or principal) shall be made of all free reserve available at year-end. Free reserve is defined as the fund balance in excess of the Claims Reserve required by the Plan. The Claims Reserve is 25% of the prior year’s claims paid. (2) The purpose of the Retiree Security Supplement Fund is to secure retiree medical benefit by contributing 4% of the fund balance (which consists of corpus or principal and earnings from dividends, interest and appreciation) each year to the Retired Clergy Medical Plan. The Fund’s contribution will reduce the Net Estimated Claims Cost of the Retired Clergy Medical Plan to the Base Estimated Claims Cost. (3) Net Estimated Claims Cost is defined as Total Estimated Claims Costs (including administration, stop-loss insurance and other operating expenses), less all contributions from other charitable trusts, foundations or individuals, such as The Cole Foundation. c. Premium Design: (1) Participants enrolled prior to January 1, 2003 will contribute the Base Estimated Claims Cost. (2) Participants enrolled in the retiree plan on or after January 1, 2003, will contribute based on “years enrolled in the Active Health Benefits Plan.” The contribution will be based on a percentage of the plan year’s Net Estimated Claims Cost, as follows: (a) 1-10 Years: 100% of the Net Estimated Claims Cost. (b) Beginning in the 11th year, the contribution will decline approximately 1% per year to an amount equal to the Base Estimated Claims Cost. All of the years prior to 2003 that a clergyperson has been appointed to a local church or conference position will be considered “years enrolled in the Active Health Benefits Plan.” d. Participants must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A & B to be eligible for the Retired Clergy Medical Plan. 10. That each participant electing dependent coverage be required to remit premium payments in the method established by the Health Benefits Committee and that dependent coverage remain in effect only when premium payments are current. 11. That each participating participant be required to remit premium payments in the method established by the Health Benefits Committee and approved by the 2009 Annual Conference and coverage remain in effect only when premium payments are current. The current participating participant method is a progressive scale percent of premium based on salary. 12. That sufficient funds for hospital/medical coverage be included in the appropriate 2018 apportioned funds to pay premiums for district superintendents and administrative, program, and support staff members of the conference headquarters. 13. That supplemental funds for insurance for clergy on medical leave be included in the 2018 conference budget at Fund 507, “Clergy Medical Leave Benefits.” The 2018 budget request for the health benefit component for clergy on medical leave is $380,000. Words of Appreciation The board expresses its gratitude and that of the conference to Dale C. Bryant, who came to the conference as benefits administrator in October 1998. Questions dealing with pension, health insurance or group life insurance should be directed to Mr. Bryant at 704-535-2260 or 800-562-7929; e-mail [email protected]. Michael Watson, President M. Lynne Gilbert, Past-President 266 Western North Carolina Conference M. CONFERENCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INC. The Board of Trustees, Western North Carolina Conference, The United Methodist Church, Inc., is a chartered nonprofit corporation under North Carolina law, in accordance with The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, and is subject to the instructions of the Annual Conference and its officers. Investments A. Four funds under trustee management are invested through The United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc. B. The yearly distribution of earnings from these funds is based on the following scale: The General Fund, 35.8 percent; the Higgins Fund, 31.3 percent; the Centenary-Rutherford Fund, 12.9 percent; and the Jesse Spencer Bell Fund, 20.2 percent. Earnings during 2016 were distributed to the following designated beneficiaries: Western North Carolina Conference Board of Pensions...... $3,788.72 Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women...... $2,137.77 Brevard College...... $4,656.53 Total Distribution...... $10,842.97 Conference Memorial Center The trustees continue to monitor the operational expenses of the Conference Memorial Center in Charlotte, keeping in close touch with the Conference Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services, Dr. Mark King, who manages the building on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Each month reports are received from the Treasury Services Office and the Trustees seek to work with that office for efficient operation of the center. As the cost of maintenance and repairs to the center, built in 1975, increased beyond the point of economic viability, the Trustees halted all noncritical repairs in April of 2016 and diligently began studying the possibilities of relocating the Conference Center, all of which was reported to the 2016 Annual Conference. To that end, please see the Trustees’ Resolution for recommending a new conference office building elsewhere in the Program and Reports book. Episcopal Residence The Episcopal Residence Committee cares for the conference-owned Episcopal Residence, constituted according to the provisions of the Discipline. The Trustees send a representative to this committee. After entering retirement, Bishop and Mrs. Larry Goodpaster moved out of the Episcopal Residence on Windsor Crescent Court, Charlotte. As of the writing of this report (April 1), the Residence is under contract and the Trustees anticipate that the sale will be completed prior to the June meeting of the Annual Conference. Bishop and Mrs. Paul Leeland have moved into the new Episcopal Residence located at 3416 Maryhurst Lane, Charlotte, N.C. 28226. Duke Endowment Grant for Transitioning Church Teams Among other duties, the Trustees look after discontinued and abandoned churches. Keenly aware of the need for continued dialogue and healing as a local church discerns its future, the Cabinet, The Duke Endowment, and the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina have partnered to facilitate these transitions. After much study and out of a deep concern for both laity and clergy, the Church Legacy Initiative, with a staff of two persons and, beginning in July 2017, a staff of four trained facilitators, will assist with discerning possible paths forward. This project has completed its first of a five-year grant from the Duke Endowment. The Trustees have already begun to see the benefits of the transition teams, and gratefully thank the Cabinet, The Duke Endowment, and The United Methodist Foundation for their endeavors in this area. Discontinued Churches Please note that ¶2548.4 of The Book of Discipline specifies that all deeds, records, and official and legal papers of a discontinued church shall be deposited for permanent safekeeping with the Commission of Archives and History of the Annual Conference. The central repository is currently housed at the Memorial Center in Charlotte. The following churches have been discontinued: Faith UMC in Gastonia, Burgess Chapel UMC in Granite Falls, Hebron UMC in Monroe, Bessemer UMC in Greensboro, Laurel Hill UMC in Candler, McAdenville UMC in McAdenville, The Village Church UMC in Misenheimer, Rhodhiss UMC in Rhodhiss, Green Valley UMC in Zionville, and Vance Memorial UMC in Newland. The Trustees utilize the services of A. Anthony Corp., a global facilities management company, to assist with property inspection, management, and preservation, including repairs, maintenance, emergency services, and special projects. A. Anthony also provides a web-based interface to assist with property administration and management. In conjunction with A. Anthony, the religious and educational real estate group of Foundry Commercial provides real estate broker services such as appraisals, sales, marketing, on-site tours, and broker’s price opinions. Foundry is also brokering the sale of Camp Carolwood in Lenoir, Camp Elk Shoals in West Jefferson, and the parsonages associated with discontinued churches. Vehicle Leasing As extensive travel is expected from many of the Conference staff, the Trustees lease 11 vehicles, ten Honda CRVs and one Ac- cord, from Vann York Auto Mall in High Point, N.C., for 39 months, which began in December 2015. These vehicles are used by the District Superintendents, Bishop, Bishop’s assistant, and Director of Church Development. Insurance Matters Liability coverage for sexual misconduct has been eliminated, altered, or only provided under separate policies by many insurance companies. The Trustees continue to admonish all churches to confirm that required Safe Sanctuaries policies and procedures are in place, and to reevaluate all insurance programs with their insurance agents. The Book of Discipline requires local church trustees to annually review and report on the adequacy of local church property and 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 267 liability insurance coverage “to ensure that the church, its properties, and its personnel are properly protected against risks.” In an effort to assist local church trustees with this requirement, guidelines for minimum insurance policies and coverage limits are available on the Conference administrative website (www.wnccadmin.org) under Publications and are recommended for comparison with existing local church policies. The Board of Trustees is working with the conference insurance provider, Church Mutual Insurance Company, a nationally recognized and specialized provider of property and casualty insurance to churches and religious organizations, to provide a new cost-effective program for Worker’s Compensation for WNCC churches. WNCC congregations will have the option to participate in the Church Mutual program at a reduced rate as well as save on the Expense Constant Fee. More information will be forthcoming. Robert Wilhoit, Chairperson NEW CONFERENCE CENTER (Petition 3) Approved June 23, 2017 Whereas, the Western North Carolina Conference Board of Trustees reported at the 2016 session of the Annual Conference that the Board would be exploring a possible move for the Conference Office Center; and Whereas, said Board has explored multiple site locations around the annual conference geography; and Whereas, the Board believes the best course of action is to recommend a location in The Park on Professional Center Drive in Huntersville, North Carolina with a new structure of 29,250 square feet at a cost approximately $6M that will include a portion serviced by incurring debt of approximately $3.3M; and Whereas, the board also will make available for lease portions not used by the Conference Office Center to entities not in conflict with the conference’s mission and purpose; and Whereas, the Board also received the approved endorsement of Bishop Paul Leeland, the WNCC Cabinet and the WNCC Council on Finance and Administration; therefore be it Resolved, the Western North Carolina Conference in session at Lake Junaluska on June 23, 2017 authorize the WNCC Board of Trustees, Inc., to purchase land, borrow funds, construct and manage such a facility in accordance with the laws of the state of North Carolina and the municipality of Huntersville, North Carolina. 268 Western North Carolina Conference NEW CONFERENCE CENTER Q & A 1. Why do we need a new conference office building? The current building was constructed in 1975 on land that is owned by Aldersgate and not the Conference. The building is 42 years old and in need of extensive repairs. It is challenging for conference members and constituents to travel to the current location. 2. Who is involved in making this recommendation? The Board of Trustees proposes this recommendation. The Cabinet and The Council on Finance and Administration also voted to support the recommendation. 3. Why not repair and fix the current building? Over the past five years, approximately $1.3M has been spent on the current building. It is estimated that to bring up to safety, environmental and building code requirements, an additional $500,000 to $1M could be spent. These funds would be spent to a facility in which the conference does not entirely own as an asset (the land belongs to Aldersgate) and can never sell. The Trustees and Cabinet believe that investing those dollars in a new structure is far more prudent and practical. 4. What are the costs of the new building? How will they be financed? The plans are to construct a 29,250 square foot, 2-story edifice at a total estimated cost of $5,820,716. This includes the land already purchased with designated funds. The conference has funds in hand of $1.5M designated for a new building and an additional $1M would be taken from reserves. This leaves a need for financing of $3,320,716 which the conference has an offer from the United Methodist Foundation of WNC Development Loan Program at a preferred interest rate of 2.5%, amortized over 20 years. A loan of this amount would require annual debt service of $211,158.84. 5. Will the costs of the new building raise apportionments? The Trustees are not asking that costs of the new building, nor the debt service, be passed along to the conference through apportionments. Rental income from spaces in the new building which the conference will not use will more than offset the debt service requirement. We are projecting annual rental income to be in excess of $304,000 at full occupancy. Once the debt is fully retired (projected in five years or less), the rental income may be used for building maintenance or missional causes which in turn would have a positive impact on apportionments by lowering them. 6. Will the conference incur debt, who will finance the debt and what is the repayment strategy? It is projected that the initial cost of construction will incur debt. The United Methodist Foundation of WNC will carry the debt through its Development Fund program. Plans are being formulated to design and develop a Capital Campaign to retire the debt as quickly as possible. 7. How many sites were investigated? The trustees explored eight other potential locations outside and north of Charlotte, in addition to The Park, the site of the proposed new building. Additionally, leasing office space was explored but proved less desirable than ownership. 8. Huntersville is still in close proximity to Charlotte, why is the new building not more centrally located in the annual conference? The Park is located just off Interstate 77 and convenient to Interstate 85. It is also 30 miles from Interstate 40 in Statesville. It is 15 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport, which is a major consideration. The geographical center of our conference has been determined to be Claremont and thus this location is much closer to the center than the current Memorial Center but also with the conveniences of car and air travel. Accessibility to The Park will be vastly improved over the Memorial Center as many conference meetings and events are now held at the United Methodist Foundation Offices, located in The Park and next door to the proposed new conference building. Furthermore, if we move outside of the Charlotte area, we would be forced to lose our entire administrative support staff, as many do not wish to move beyond the Charlotte / Huntersville region. To lose their experience and expertise would be detrimental to conference operations. 9. What offices will be located in the new building? The offices of Ministerial Services, Treasury Services, the Episcopacy, Missional Engagement and Connectional Relationships, Information Technology, the Conference Resource Center, Church Development, the Metro District office, and multiple size conference rooms and media space will be incorporated. 10. What is the time frame for construction and opening? As the conference acts on the Trustee proposal, construction can begin as early as summer of 2017 with occupancy slated for spring of 2018. 11. What is the process for approval? The Trustees and the Cabinet make the recommendation as formulated in the proposal and actual motion. The annual conference, in its regular meeting June 23-25 will be asked to act on the recommendation. The annual conference is the final authority in undertaking this project. 12. Will leasing parts of the building to external tenants impact or jeopardize our non-profit tax status? Page 20 of IRS Publication 1828 indicates that churches are allowed to receive rental income from their real and personal property. However, if such property is debt financed, Unrelated Business Income Tax may be required on such income. This requirement makes it all the more imperative to retire the debt as quickly as possible. 13. How feasible is the market for external leasing? What happens if we have extended vacancies? Careful analysis has been conducted by respected real estate marketing researchers for The Park and the surrounding area. Class A office space, of which our building would be considered, is currently at 10% vacancy and projected to decrease to between 7% and 9%. Of course, there are always risks associated with such a project but the Trustees and Cabinet are confident in the information. If the annual conference approves the project, pre-leasing will begin immediately as potential tenants look in advance to their current lease expirations. Potential leases will be sought that are not in conflict with the Conference’s mission and purpose. 14. Will the new building be environmentally conscious? Absolutely. The trustees and cabinet place a premium on as “green” a building as can be constructed economically. Priorities will be focused on using recycled building materials, designing environmentally sensitive systems and constructing as energy efficient a structure as possible. 15. Given the current status of the denomination, is a move prudent for our conference and why? We must do something. The current state of the Conference Memorial Center on Shamrock Drive is in dire need of repairs and upgrading. While the future of The United Methodist Church in its current form may change, we believe that the Western North Carolina Conference will certainly continue even if in an altered configuration. Our conference has belonged to four separate alignments of the Methodist faith since its inception. We are a viable conference with many strong congregations and an efficient and effective organizational structure. The Trustees and Cabinet both intensely believe that our mission and our ministry as an Annual Conference under the Lordship of Jesus Christ will endeavor for many generations to come. Thus we will continue to need a center of operations form which the conference can resource and support local faith communities in making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. 16. If the projected rental income does not bring in sufficient income to service the debt payments as well as maintenance costs, what is the contingency plan? Will such costs have to be included in future apportionments? The trustees are very insistent and diligent that these costs are never passed on in the form of apportionments. Of course, no one can dictate the future, but for the immediate presence, the conference has reserves that could cover up to five years of debt service payments and at this point, most probably further. There is also a $300,000 in every year’s conference budget, that for the most part has never been touched these past several years, that could also be used if necessary before any increase in the apportioned budget. We are very hopeful that such will not be the case and the Trustees are very mindful that if within a year or two, leases are not obtained, the conference will have to make adjustment. Yet, the overriding contingency is that we will have an asset that is owned by the conference and can be disposed (sold) if absolutely necessary with a most assuredly positive return of investment. Finally, the current projected funding does not require that 100% of the available space even be leased in order to meet the debt service. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 269 N. COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY As we look forward to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1968 merger of The Methodist Church and The Evangelical United Brethren to form The United Methodist Church, the Commission on Archives and History continues its work of collecting, recording, and preserving the story of that milestone and others like it in the Western North Carolina Conference. The Commission agrees with the Rev. Fred Day, General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History, that it is a “Ministry of Memory so we may continue to learn from our past and anticipate our future.” In the interest of advancing the “Ministry of Memory” of this historic event, it offers the petition below. The Commission also continues to oversee the work of the Conference Archives, located in the Conference Memorial Center. Staffed by two diligent part-time archivists, the Archives house documents and information that are available to those wishing to conduct research. Research requests increased during 2016, indicating that people are aware of the Archives and are making use of the resources. The Commission encourages this growth and is working to make the Archives more visible and accessible. It is investigating the possibility of digitization of some resources to make them available and searchable in electronic format. Currently the Archives are open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only, and only by appointment. Those who wish to do research are encouraged to make contact in advance to ensure that one of the archivists will be there to help them. Another function of The Commission is to provide a clergy grave marker upon the passing of any clergy member of the Conference. Between July 1, 2016, and February 1, 2017, markers were presented 10 of 11 affected families. We anticipate continuing this service on behalf of the Conference. In 2016, the Western North Carolina Annual Conference approved a recommendation that each district offer training opportunities for local church historians. On March 25, 2017, the Rev. James Pyatt, Conference associate archivist, led two training sessions for local church historians (and other interested persons) for the Metro District. Members of the Commission are ready and willing to facilitate training events, and other districts are encouraged to host similar sessions before the end of this quadrennium. The Commission is also asking for assistance in identifying significant sites in the Conference which it can then nominate for designation as historic sites of The United Methodist Church. The Rev. Pyatt also worked with the Conference Justice and Reconciliation Team in the identification of clergy and churches who have been part of cross-racial appointments, providing that team with a list of those identified by February 2017. That project is ongoing. The Commission on Archives and History continues its tradition of recognizing those churches within our conference who are celebrating significant anniversaries this year. A special display highlighting the life and ministry of these congregations can be seen at the commission’s display and in a video presentation to be shown between sessions of the annual conference. Those who have been identified as celebrating significant anniversaries this year (at the time of this writing) include Prospect (Union County), which celebrates its bicentennial, and Center Grove (Cabarrus County), Mount Zion (Stokes County), and Wells Spring, Forest City, which celebrate their sesquicentennials this year. The Commission also recognizes Bethel (Davie County), which was inadvertently omitted from the list of churches celebrating their bicentennials in 2016. A more complete list will appear in the 2017 Conference Journal. The Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ) Commission on Archives and History met at Lake Junaluska in November of 2016, with the Rev. Pyatt serving as chairperson and Sandrea Williamson, chairperson of our Conference Commission, serving as an at-large member. The SEJ Commission will host a workshop at Lake Junaluska Nov 17-18, 2017, focusing on living history presentations, writing a church history, and creating an oral history program. The SEJ Historical Society will meet in Wilmore, Kentucky, at Asbury College June 25-28, 2017. The focus will be on Kentucky Methodism. Registration information and a full calendar are available through the Heritage Center or by contacting Nancy Watkins, Director of the Heritage Center, at [email protected] or by calling 828-454-6781. The General Commission on Archives and History will meet at Drew University in New Jersey September 15-18, 2017, and both Williamson and the Rev. Pyatt plan to attend. God is at work in and through the people called United Methodist in western North Carolina. This Commission pledges to continue to collect the documents, preserve the materials, equip local historians, and tell the story. Sandrea Williamson, Chairperson Charles Curtis, Vice-chairperson Nancy Andersen, Archivist James Pyatt, Associate Archivist

CELEBRATION OF THE HISTORIC 50TH ANNIVERSARIES (Petition 18) Approved June 24, 2017 Whereas, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the merger of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren to form The United Methodist Church; and Whereas, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the merger of the Western and Central Districts of the North Carolina-Virginia Conference of the Central Jurisdiction of The Methodist Church with the Western North Carolina Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The Methodist Church to create the Western North Carolina Conference of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, thereby ending institutional segregation at the conference level; and 270 Western North Carolina Conference Whereas, the year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of the first African American and Caucasian American cross-racial appointment in the Western North Carolina Conference with the appointment of the Rev. Paul H. Duckwall to serve Scott’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Statesville, effective December 30, 1968. Resolved, that the Western North Carolina Conference celebrate these milestones in history during the 2018 session of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference; and, be it further Resolved, that the Commission on Archives and History and the Justice and Reconciliation Team of the Western North Carolina Conference be charged with working together with the bishop and his designees in the planning and implementing of this celebration. Submitted by: WNCC Commission on Archives and History and the Justice and Reconciliation Team

0. CHRISTIANS ENGAGED IN FAITH FORMATION The Western North Carolina Conference Christians Engaged in Faith Formation (formerly Christian Educators Fellowship) serves to… • connect volunteer and paid church leaders, • nurture and equip through opportunities for relationship, education, retreat & Sabbath, and • help leaders fulfill their ministry in the local church. This organization will spend the next year intentionally reconnecting with others who are serving in the area of discipleship ministries and faith formation. In the coming months, we will host district connection times to get to know others in faith formation ministries and the needs in local churches. WNCC CEF Fall Day Together will be held Thursday, September 14, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and will include worship and breakout groups to give a place for those in various age-levels and areas of ministry to have conversation and learn from one another. The Western North Carolina Conference is also involved at the national level with Lindsay Carter, Edward Ramsey, and Charmaigne Van Rooyen serving on the national board of CEF. The next national conference will be held in Iowa in October 2018. More information about this conference and the work of CEF can be found at www.cefumc.org. Those interested in serving as leaders on the WNCC CEF Board, participating as district representatives, or connecting with this group at a district or conference level may do so through the conference website, the WNCC Christians Engaged in Faith Formation Facebook page, or by contacting Jenny Reilly at [email protected]. We look forward to connecting, nurturing, equipping, and helping leaders in faith formation. Jenny Reilly, President P. COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS The Commission on Communications for 2016-2020 organized in July 2016 during the Quadrennial Leadership Training Event in Hickory. The officers for the quadrennium are: Burt Williams, Chairperson, Walter Vaughan, Vice-Chairperson, and Juston Smith, Secretary The commission established its alignment as a commission to the conference mission of “Follow Jesus, Make Disciples, Transform the World” with this statement: Building relationships through communication, the commission will help create space for people to interact and have conversation in safe spaces. It will share the stories of how God is at work among us as United Methodists in Western North Carolina, that in turn shares the Good News of Jesus Christ. Traditionally, the Commission on Communications provides leadership for the Western North Carolina Conference in communications, public relations, social media, and promotional awareness of the funds and programs of the conference. The commission assists with managing the image of the conference, as well as working to provide resources for the districts and local churches. Whether in the form of training, sharing news, or crisis management, the commission exists to equip and encourage the ministry efforts of local churches, districts, and the annual conference to achieve identified goals. In the past year, various members of the commission have assisted the director of communications and the conference staff by assisting with photography, story writing, and consultation with a number of projects across the conference. The commission has assisted with the projected new web presence that will incorporate all the conference’s major web components into a cohesive unit. This new presence will provide other online tools to help the conference staff, districts, and allied organizations to communicate more effectively and efficiently together and to all the United Methodists in Western North Carolina. This project is in its early stages, but the commission expects it to be fully operational by January 2018. The commission will be assisting with the communications efforts at Annual Conference as it has in past years with photography, story writing, and with the web portal for that event: AC2017.org. Under the leadership of Bishop Leeland, all conference boards, agencies, and commissions are being brought into alignment with the conference mission, and the commission’s communications efforts in the coming year will assist all of its ministry teams to communicate the transforming love of Christ in the world. J. Burton Williams, Chairperson 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 271 Q. CONFERENCE STAFF RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Conference Staff Relations Committee is the support system for the conference office staff and the staff of the district offices. We assist them by providing needed resources which enable them to fulfill their mission through the development of vital congregations. The committee met on November 9 and revised the Funeral Leave Policy to increase the number of paid days allowed for leave related to the death of an immediate family member and also made the category of persons covered by “immediate family” more inclusive. The committee also reviewed the staff performance management system and salary advancement policies following their implementation for 2016. These will be continued in 2017. At the committee meeting on March 7, Dr. Mark King, treasurer, presented his recommendations regarding funding for the district superintendents and the conference staff. Following a lengthy discussion, the committee approved a modified recommendation to be forwarded to the Council on Finance and Administration. Several staff changes have occurred due to retirements. Human Resources Director Kathy Odell informed the committee of the persons hired to fill vacant positions. The Rev. Amy Coles, assistant to the bishop, informed the committee of the current organization and reporting structure for the conference staff. Robert D. Upchurch, Chairperson R. COMMITTEE ON THE EPISCOPACY “Changing Times” It has been an extremely busy year for the Committee on Episcopacy; Bishop Larry Goodpaster retired and the Southeastern Jurisdiction assigned Bishop Paul L. Leeland and his wife, Janet, to the Western North Carolina Conference. Bishop Leeland comes to us after serving eight years as Bishop of the Alabama-West Florida Conference. The conference started the year with three services of celebration to welcome the Leelands to the Western NC Conference: October 9, 2016 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Winston-Salem, N.C; October 16, 2016 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Asheville, N.C; and October 23, 2016 at University City United Methodist Church in Charlotte, N.C. One of the first responsibilities of the Committee on Episcopacy was to insure the episcopal residence was ready and waiting for the arrival of the Leelands. This responsibility was accomplished very successfully through the cooperative effort of this committee along with the Conference Board of Trustees and the Conference CF&A. The Leelands are extremely happy to be in North Carolina working with the annual conference and have hit the ground running for Western North Carolina. One of Bishop Leeland’s main focus areas is pouring himself into the annual conference. Since arriving, he has spent a good amount of time visiting in each of the districts, meeting and getting to know pastors, laity, and the ministries of the churches. He is also spending time getting to know and building relationships with our conference staff to create sustainability while confirming and building on the connectional relationship. He is working closely with the District Superintendents and the Conference Vitality Strategists for the ministry being done in the individual districts. Bishop Leeland worked to identify and has in place his Extended Cabinet and continues to build and clarify the relationship between the Cabinet and the full Extended Cabinet. Bishop Leeland has a focus on coordinating overlapping issues such as leadership in order to honor all contributions of the conference, particularly from smaller churches. The WNCC has contracted with Spiritual Leadership, Inc. out of Lexington, Kentucky, a church consulting coaching organization, to work with the Extended Cabinet in 2017. The work is accomplished through a process called L3 - Loving, Learning and Leading. SLI helps people develop new understanding of how to be spiritual leaders, integrating these principles toward sustainability of the future for the mission of the church. Bishop Leeland states that there are many new and exciting movements being explored by the WNCC. Needs of the technical media and communications are being evaluated in order to be able to connect in a more cooperative way through the annual conference. It has been announced, the Conference Board of Trustees will be proposing to the annual conference the construction of a new conference office building, with construction beginning this year. The current location has served the conference well for many years but now it is time to position ourselves to serve the future needs. The conference encourages everyone to stay in touch regularly through the conference website; it is a wonderful tool for information and keeps everyone aware of the daily updates of a very active and mission driven conference. In the annual conference work, Bishop Leeland is guided by four key principles: transparency, consistency, trust, and encouragement. With this leadership, WNCC will continue to be a strong conference, as the focus is on making the mission of the church the main priority, “making disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.” Thank you to all of the members of the Committee on Episcopacy for the commitment and dedication to serve and to uphold the responsibilities set forth by The Book of Discipline. The Committee on Episcopacy invites United Methodists across the conference to be in prayer every Friday as we lift up Bishop Leeland, his family, and his work for the annual conference. Wanda Musgrave, Chairperson Sandy Giles, Vice-Chairperson Sarah McKinney, Secretary 272 Western North Carolina Conference S. EPISCOPAL RESIDENCE COMMITTEE The Episcopal Residence Committee is pleased to report that Bishop and Mrs. Paul Leeland have been comfortably using and enjoying the new residence at 3416 Maryhurst Lane in Charlotte. The residence endowment reserve now stands at $130,065.68 (as of December 31, 2016). For 2018, the committee is requesting that the amount of $10,000 be included in the apportioned Conference budget. The committee, in consultation with Bishop and Mrs. Leeland, will continue to monitor expenses and request funding as is appropriate and necessary. Phillip B. Cole, Chairperson T. COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION (CEC) Policies and Guidelines for Administering the Equitable Compensation Fund (Calendar Year 2018) 1. Policies Pertaining to the Commission on Equitable Compensation: ¶¶ 342 and 625 of The Book of Discipline 2016, direct the Commission on Equitable Compensation (CEC) to recommend a minimum level of pastoral compensation for clergy serving as local church pastors under episcopal appointment and to administer the Equitable Compensation Fund (ECF) as a source of funding of last resort for pastors-in-charge in order to maintain a living, equitable level of compensation for these itinerant ministers. a. Executive Committee: During each quadrennium, at its organizational meeting, the CEC shall elect an executive committee consisting of a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, a secretary, and additional members from the full commission as needed, so that the executive committee consists of an equal number of clergy and lay persons. The assistant to the bishop and a cabinet representative will serve as ex-officio members of the executive committee. b. Definition of Compensation: As used by the CEC, the term “compensation” includes the annual amount designated as cash salary for service rendered, additional insurance premiums over and above the conference-approved program of individual medical insurance for clergy, accountable professional expenses, household expenses paid by the local charge, and other fringe benefits. Compensation does not include housing allowance in lieu of parsonage to the extent of actual housing, fair market value of supplied parsonages, reimbursement for parish-related travel expenses paid by the local charge to the extent of actual travel expenses or use of an automobile for parish travel purposes, funds provided for continuing education to the extent they are used for that purpose, bona–fide gifts or honoraria for special services, allowances for moving expenses paid by the annual conference or local church, or individual medical insurance premiums in the amount of the conference- approved program of insurance for clergy. 2. Types of Grants Two categories of support are available from the ECF: emergency sustentation grants and regular grants. a. Emergency sustentation grants are available under the provisions of ¶ 626, which states that each church or charge has an obligation to pay in full compensation, as approved by the charge conference, to its pastor(s). If it becomes apparent that a church or charge will be unable to so provide the compensation approved by the charge conference, the church or charge shall immediately notify the district superintendent and may request consideration for a short-term emergency grant from the Equitable Compensation Fund (cf. also ¶ 625). b. Regular grants are available for those churches or charges which, at their annual charge conferences, determine that they will be unable to provide compensation at the minimum level set by the annual conference. In cooperation with the bishop and cabinet, the CEC offers grants, on a declining schedule, totaling no more than 30 percent of the appropriate minimum pastoral compensation for a period of three or fewer years. In the first year, a church or charge may receive up to 100 percent of the maximum available grant; in the second year, up to 70 percent; in the third year, up to 40 percent. During this period, the church or charge must adopt and follow a plan, approved by the district superintendent, which eliminates the need for this assistance. After the third year, a church or charge will not automatically be eligible for a regular grant. Representatives of the CEC shall consult with the district superintendents about any clergy person or church that has received equitable-compensation grants for five consecutive years. 3. Deﬁnitions and Classiﬁcations of Pastors a. Full-Time Pastors: Subject to these policies and guidelines, pastors appointed to full-time service under ¶ 338.1 or ¶ 318.1 shall have a claim upon the ECF and shall not receive less than the minimum compensation specified in the current schedule (¶ 342). b. Pastors Serving Less Than Full-Time: Subject to these policies and guidelines, elders and provisional members serving as pastors appointed to less than full-time service under the provisions of ¶ 338.2 shall have a claim upon the ECF in one-quarter-time increments of either ¾, ½, or ¼ time as negotiated by the district superintendent at the time of the appointment, receiving not less than this percentage of the minimum compensation specified in the current schedule. c. Pastors Attending School: Subject to these policies and guidelines, a pastor appointed to a church or charge who is enrolled in good standing in a college or seminary for a minimum of nine hours per semester or equivalent in fulfillment of the requirements for conference affiliation and who is not otherwise gainfully employed shall have a claim upon the ECF in an amount based upon the one-quarter-time increments as negotiated by the district superintendent at the time of the appointment, which shall not exceed ¾ time. In determining the compensation for a pastor attending school, grants 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 273 received for educational expenses shall not be considered as part of compensation. Pastors who discontinue or complete their studies and intend to be considered as serving full-time shall be compensated at that level only after certification by the CEC. d. Part-Time Local Pastors and Retired Supply Pastors: Since the ECF is designed to support those in full-time services as pastors of local churches, those charges utilizing part-time local pastors or retired supply pastors shall not have a claim upon the ECF. e. Pastors Engaged in Continuing Education: Inasmuch as continuing education is required of all ordained clergy, no pastor engaged in a program of continuing education under ¶ 351 shall by reason of such study leave be denied the minimum compensation support as specified in the current schedule, except that in cases of educational leave in excess of one month, the supplement shall be adjusted as negotiated by the district superintendent and the CEC. f. Deacons in Full Connection: As provided in ¶ 331.10b, deacons in full connection serving within the local church “shall receive a salary from the local church, charge, or cooperative parish not less than the minimum salary established by the equitable compensation policy of the annual conference for full-time and part-time pastors,” although these entities should be reminded that they are fully responsible for the compensation of these individuals. If the bishop and cabinet appoint a deacon in full connection to a position as pastor-in-charge of a local church or charge, that individual shall have a claim upon the ECF and shall not receive less than the minimum compensation specified in the current schedule for elders in full connection. 4. Request Procedures Regular grants from the CEC must be requested by a formal action of the charge conference, supported by a written grant application, using the CEC form available through the conference web page, and signed by the district superintendent, the pastor, and the secretary of the charge conference. Requests must be completed in full and be accompanied by all required documentation in order to be processed by the CEC. Required documentation must include, but is not limited to: written plan for decreasing reliance on equitable compensation, letters of support from pastor, church leadership, and district superintendent. The more information the CEC has about a local church situation the better equipped the CEC is to provide support. Requests must be made at least 30 days prior to the month when the assistance is to commence. In these cases, the local church or charge must pay at least 70 percent of the minimum applicable to its pastor. For emergency sustentation grants, the district superintendent is responsible for submitting documentation to the cabinet and CEC executive committee for immediate processing, approval, and payment authorization. 5. Guidelines for Recommending Minimum Compensation The CEC desires to recommend minimum pastoral compensation that is equitable for both churches and pastors. It is acknowledged that economic conditions vary across the annual conference. To be equitable, therefore, there must be awareness of the financial impact of these recommendations upon the local churches in order to not make pastoral support an excessive burden, while providing clergy with fair, living, and equitable compensation. In making these recommendations, the CEC refers to changes in the North Carolina per capita Income (NCPCI), as maintained by the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis, on a two-year-lag basis (the earliest time for which data are obtainable). The NCPCI offers a true measure of the underlying economy in which congregations exist and is independent of Western NC Conference actions. Additional consideration is given to the two-year-lag Conference Average Compensation (CAC) and other measures of the health of churches and the economy as deemed necessary, segmenting the minimum compensation levels into the following categories: • Elders and Deacons in Full Connection; • Provisional/Associate Members; • Local Pastors who have completed the Course of Study/M.Div.; • Local Pastors who have not completed the Course of Study PROPOSAL: EQUITABLE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND GUIDELINES (Petition 19) Approved June 23, 2017 The CEC proposes the adoption of these policies, definitions, and classifications for administering the ECF and these guidelines and schedules for recommending minimum compensation for 2018. A. Allocation of Requested Equitable Compensation Fund Budget for 2018: Regular Grants...... $122,000 Emergency Sustentation Grants...... 25,000 Expenses of the Commission...... 3,000 Total...... $150,000 B. Schedule of 2018 Minimum Compensation for Clergy Serving New Full-Time Appointments. Elders and Deacons in Full Connection...... $42,000 Provisional/Associate Members...... 37,800 Local Pastors who have completed the Course of Study/M.Div...... 35,175 Local Pastors before completion of Course of Study...... 33,600 Submitted by: WNCC Commission on Equitable Compensation 274 Western North Carolina Conference WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE ARREARAGE POLICY (Petition 20) Approved June 24, 2017 Amendment added by Rev. Duane Corle, Christ UMC, Weaverville to make language consistent. Passed as amended. June 24, 2017. Whereas, ¶625.2d of The Book of Discipline (2016) requires the Commission on Equitable Compensation to submit an arrearage policy to be adopted by the annual conference. Resolved, the Western North Carolina Conference Arrearage Policy be instituted: 1. In the event that the local church treasurer becomes aware that the church will be unable to provide to the pastor full payment of a regularly scheduled payroll or housing allowance installment, or to remit to the Conference Treasurer full payment for regular direct billed benefit payments such as pension and health care, the church treasurer shall immediately notify both verbally (within 24 hours) and in writing (within 3 days) the Pastor, the Lay Leader, and the Chairpersons of S/PPRC, Finance, Trustees, and the Administrative/Church Council of the impending arrearage. Upon receipt of such notice, the Chairpersons of S/PPRC and/or the Pastor shall immediately (within 3 days) notify the District Superintendent of the impending arrearage. It is the pastor’s responsibility to keep copies of all such written notifications, and to provide additional written confirmation to the District Superintendent when an arrearage has taken place. Failure to document salary or benefit arrearages may result in a loss of compensation and/or forfeiture of pension and benefits. 2. Upon receipt of notice of a pending arrearage, the Chairperson of S/PPRC shall immediately (within 24 hours) call a meeting of the Pastor, Lay Leader, and Chairpersons of Finance, Trustees, and the Administrative/Church Council to discuss the financial situation and seek remedies to prevent an arrearage from occurring. Such remedies might include: a. drawing from invested funds, including short‐term borrowing from designated funds, b. an emergency appeal for special giving from the congregation, c. emergency grants or loans from the District or Conference. According to The Book of Discipline ¶624, such remedies cannot include a reduction in the Pastor’s compensation until the beginning of the next Conference year. 3. If, after consultation among the Lay Leader and Chairpersons of S/PPRC, Finance, Trustees, and the Administrative/ Church Council, it becomes apparent that the church may be facing a long term financial crisis, the Chairperson of S/ PPRC shall notify in writing the Pastor and District Superintendent that: a. an Equitable Compensation Subsidy Grant may be necessary to maintain compensation for the remainder of the Conference year, and/or b. a change in pastoral compensation or appointment may be necessary at the beginning of the following Conference year. 4. If the local church becomes delinquent in the pastor’s compensation (i.e. more than 30 days delinquent), then the District Superintendent shall notify the Commission on Equitable Compensation, which on its own initiative may do any or all of the following, but not limited to: a. sending a representative from CEC to meet with the local church and pastor to seek resolution of the issue, b. developing with the local church a payment plan so that the pastor receives full payment of compensation by the end of the conference year. The District Superintendent shall be invited to participate in this process. 5. If the local church is already receiving a subsidy grant from the Commission on Equitable Compensation, the Commission may also: a. determine if all subsidy grant funds allocated to the church were used to pay the pastor’s salary, b. examine the original subsidy grant application to determine if the amount requested to meet minimum compensation was reduced, c. require an outside audit of all church funds in compliance with GCFA Guidelines (www.gcfa.org), d. notify the District Superintendent of its findings and recommendations in writing. 6. If a local church becomes delinquent in the payment of the pastor’s direct billed pension and benefits (i.e. more than 30 days delinquent), then the Conference Treasurer shall notify the Conference Benefits Officer, the District Superintendent, and the Commission on Equitable Compensation. On behalf of the Conference the Benefits Officer and/or District Superintendent shall develop a written payment plan with the local church so that the Conference receives full payment of pension and benefits by the end of the conference year. 7. Paragraph 2542.1 of The Book of Discipline makes clear that no real property on which a church building or parsonage is located shall be mortgaged to pay for the current or budgeted expenses of a local church (including arrearages), nor shall the principal proceeds of a sale of any such property be so used. This provision shall apply alike to unincorporated and incorporated local churches. 8. In extreme and unresolved circumstances, the local church and/or pastor may petition a session of the annual conference, following proper procedures, for assistance in payment of the arrearage not to exceed the minimum conference compensation standards. However, it is the responsibility of the local church to provide a minimum compensation for its appointed clergy (¶624). 9. It is the responsibility of the pastor to provide evidence of an arrearage by providing documentation such as: Treasurer’s Reports, Charge Conference reports of adopted salary and compensation, check stubs, W‐2 forms. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 275 10. The statute of limitations for filing a claim for funds from the Annual Conference (i.e. notification to the District Superintendent of the arrearage) for any salary arrearage is one year from the date of the initial arrearage. Once an appointment ends the Pastor no longer has claim on the local church for compensation funds (¶342.4). Submitted by: WNCC Commission on Equitable Compensation U. COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS: 2016-2020 AD INTERIM CHANGES Council on Campus Ministry Council on Finance and Administration Mission Engagement Team UM Chaplains’ Representative: Spencer Disher Chairperson: Brian Mateer Preston Davis Alger Harper Kim Collins Elizabeth Carpenton Louis Timberlake Julie Wilburn-Peeler Heather Kilbourne Committee on Investigation Board of Ordained Ministry Eric Lanier Morris Brown Randy Sherrill Ethan Smith Jesse Caldwell III Board of Pension and Health Benefits Church Vitality Team Sally Kirby Turner President: Michael Watson Chairperson: Mike Fongemy Justice and Reconciliation Team Vice President: Sarah Kalish Katie Hoover Chairperson: Pamela Shoffner Robert Chiles Kevin (Bird) McCormac Co-Vice Chairperson: Ray McKinnon Co-Vice Chairperson: Brandon Wrencher V. DISCIPLE BIBLE OUTREACH MINISTRIES OF NORTH CAROLINA, INC. Offering God’s grace to a world in need In America, there are 2,200,000 people in prison. In North Carolina alone, more than 37,000 inmates live in state prison facilities. If those on probation and post-release parole are included this number climbs to more than 133,000. This does not include federal inmates and juvenile offenders. The number of people impacted by the criminal justice system continues to grow. Prisons are one of the fast-growing mission fields in the world today. Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries of NC, Inc. (DBOM) was founded in 1999 to minister to those in prison and provide a Christian response to this ever-growing need. DBOM recruits, trains, and sends local church volunteers to prisons, jails, and youth development centers to teach God’s word. Thousands of North Carolina inmates participate annually. DBOM also offers workshops in restorative justice and prison ministry to help build the capacity of the church for ministry. For the local church, DBOM provides Disciple Bible Study facilitator’s training and resourcing to build strong disciple programs and to develop servant leaders for ministry in the congregations and beyond. Now DBOM’s model of ministry has gone national with affiliates operational in Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Illinois, Arkansas, and Texas. None of this would be possible without support. A primary source of DBOM’s funding comes from the annual special offering taken in August. In 2017, the offering will be received on August 27. DBOM is always seeking new volunteers and new ways to minister. Those interested in joining the DBOM prison leadership team should contact the office. DBOM’s ministry in both prison and pew appreciates all prayers and support. Members from the WNCC: Neil Brown, Ed Campbell, David Christy, Diane Ezzell, Randolph Harry, Craig Kirkpatrick, Joeff Williams Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries • PO Box 358, Oak Island, NC 28465 • 336-689-1443 • [email protected] • www.disciplebibleoutreach.org Mark Hicks, Executive Director DBOM of NC / President, DBOM National Charles Crutchfield, DBOM of NC Board Chairperson W. THE EUGENE M. COLE FOUNDATION The Cole Foundation was established by the will of Eugene M. Cole in 1944 to provide benefits for retired ministers and surviving spouses for the Western North Carolina Conference. In 2015, the foundation directed monthly payments to the conference treasurer to supplement the cost of health care benefits to retired ministers and spouses. The trustees also sponsor a breakfast for retired clergy and spouses at annual conference. The foundation is governed by three trustees elected by the annual conference: James C. Windham, Jr., chairperson; Anthony Orsbon, vice-chairperson; and Rebecca Douglas, secretary. TRUSTEE OF COLE FOUNDATION (Petition 21) Approved June 23, 2017 The trustees of the Eugene M. Cole Foundation propose that Rebecca Douglas, whose term as trustee expires in 2017, be re-elected for another three-year term, expiring in 2020. James C. Windham, Jr., Chairperson X. FINCH-HUNT INSTITUTE FOR HOMILETICAL STUDIES Given changes in the episcopacy and other transitions, there was no Mission to Ministers in the winter/spring of 2017. Assets in the Finch-Hunt Institute account total $121,968.48 as of February 2017. James Howell, Executive Vice-President 276 Western North Carolina Conference Y. UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, INC. Gratitude. Strength. Mission. Vision. The United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc. is grateful to be in ministry with the people and churches of the Western North Carolina Conference and beyond. The Foundation is grateful for your trust and for our ministry partnership. Most of all the Foundation is grateful to God for the opportunity to witness faithfulness in stewardship as, together with our Conference, it seeks to use the gifts God has given to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Your United Methodist Foundation focuses on strength in mission and vision. It is strong because of the wise guidance of its Board of Directors and your participation in foundation ministry. It ranks fourth among peer United Methodist Foundations when considering total assets. This year its returns placed it in Callan’s universe among the top 3 percent of like-size, non-profit foundations. In 2016 over $13.5 million new monies were invested through the Foundation. Thank you. The United Methodist Foundation Development Fund/Loan Program continues to be a strong ministry of the Foundation. It offers competitive rates for individuals and institutions and for loans to churches and church related institutions. Rates for investors were maintained at 1.5 percent and rates for borrowers remained at 3.5 percent throughout 2016. It would love to partner with more churches in the future and hopes you will keep that in mind as your ministry grows. Stewardship remains a strong focus of what the Foundation does. Whether through programs such as Stewardship in the African- American Church, held in October 2016, or in programs that it helps develop in local congregations, it is passionate about assisting churches to become wise stewards of the gifts God has entrusted to them. The Foundation regularly works with churches on stewardship, estate planning, financial planning, and preaching on stewardship. This year it also partnered with the Conference and The Duke Endowment on the Western North Carolina Conference Church Legacy Initiative. It is the Foundation’s belief that legacy ministry is another way to steward God’s gifts faithfully. The Foundation does not take its growth for granted. Its officers know that one of the reasons its partnership with you is strong is because you know that by investing with the Foundation you are investing in ministry. The Foundation also builds the church for generations to come by working with clergy and churches to grow in leadership and disciple-making ministry. Because of the vision and the generosity of Royce and Jane Reynolds, it continues to help develop strong leaders and innovative new ministry. In 2016 over thirty churches and ministries received close to $450,000 to support innovative, disciple-making ministry. In addition to Reynold’s Ministry grants, the United Methodist Foundation’s Permanently Restricted Endowments totaled over $488,000 in other benevolent distributions. In 2016 the Foundation was especially excited about the new Clergy Debt Reduction Loan Program. Thanks to the support of the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits it has 35 loans totaling approximately $1.8 million in debt relief to clergy at a 1.5 percent interest rate. The large majority of these loans have been used to refinance student debt. The remainder of the loans has helped clergy refinance consumer debt. For the clergy refinancing consumer debt the Foundation offers financial counseling and accountability measures to help the clergy stay out of such future debt. It is currently looking for new monies to expand this ministry and looks forward to helping more clergy in the future. More information about these and other Foundation ministries can be found in our 2016 Annual Report. Take a look and help the Foundation’s vision. Please stop by the Foundation’s tent outside Stuart Auditorium and visit its website: www.umfwnc.org. How is it that the Foundation can work with you? It looks forward to the privilege of being in ministry with you in the future. David A. Snipes, President and Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Coppedge-Henley, Chief Operating Officer 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 277 Z. RFD CDC RFD assists congregations, non-profits, communities, and individuals in Western North Carolina and beyond to secure things hoped for. RFD is a not for profit 501.c.3 Western NC Conference affiliated ministry. NETworX USA is the division of RFD CDC that focuses on individuals. NETworX is a national movement working together across lines of income, education, and race to measurably reduce poverty in all of its dimensions through education, intentional relationship- building, and faith working through love. The 2016 General Conference passed a resolution that states: Therefore, be it resolved that General Conference encourages bishops, annual conferences, and agencies to support local groups of United Methodist congregations to work or be in ministry with the poor and to consider NETWorX initiatives. Presently, 12 NETworX communities operate across North Carolina joined with five sites in the California and Nevada Conference, one in Pennsylvania, and start-ups in the Kansas and Nebraska Great Plains Conference. RFD Consulting serves congregations and other groups investigating expansion of facilities or engaging in housing ministries. The process begins with thinking through what to do or project conception. The next stage is gathering and providing information needed on how to do it, what will it cost, and how will it be funded. A team can then be put together to design, build, fund, and if needed, provide on-going management. Currently RFD Consulting is working with congregations with expansion projects budgeted for $10 million. Projects for senior and transitional housing are in process in North Carolina and beyond. RFD’s compensation is based upon accomplishment of identified goals, after initial free consulting visits. Members of the RFD CDC board are as follows: Rev. Randy L. Wall, President, Retired, and Pastor Ann Street UMC Rev. Joe Mann, Duke Divinity School Rev. Lucy Robbins, Vice President, Pastor First UMC Caroleen Rev. Jonathan Mills, Lead Pastor Kitty Hawk UMC Rev. Sam Moore, Secretary/Treasurer, Senior Minister Hickory Grove Mattie Patterson, Blue Ridge Community Action, Inc. Anna Baucom, Anson County Commissioners, Chairperson Rev. Connie Marie Stutts, Beech Grove-Rhems Charge Rev. Amy Coles. Assistant to the WNCC Bishop Rev. Jeremy Troxler, Pastor Spruce Pine UMC Rev. Laura Early, Senior Minister All God’s Children UMC Rev. Janice Virtue, Leadership Consultant, Trainer, and Coach Tom Lambeth, Retired Z. Smith Reynolds Executive Director Rev. Gil Wise, District Superintendent, Beacon District Rev. Ken Locklear, District Superintendent, Gateway District Rev. Dr. R. A. (Alan) Rice Jr, Executive Director and COO Randy L. Wall, Board President R. Alan Rice, Executive Director AA. BROTHERHOOD/SISTERHOOD OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA Last year at annual conference, the Brotherhood/Sisterhood of the Western North Carolina Annual Conference announced the retirement of the Rev. Robert W. Combs as Executive Director, effective June 30, 2016. At the 2016 annual meeting the Rev. Combs was elected Executive Director Emeritus. A reception honoring Bob and the 17 years of effective ministry as Executive Director was held on August 6, 2016 at Boger City UMC, Lincolnton. Sadly, he became ill several weeks later and entered into the more immediate presence of the Lord on August 25, 2016. The life and ministry of the Rev. Robert W. Combs were celebrated in a special worship service on August 29, 2016 at Boger City UMC. The thoughts and prayers of the membership of the Brotherhood/ Sisterhood continue to be with the family as the life and ministry was celebrated. Circumstances like those of the family of the Rev. Combs are the reason why the Brotherhood/Sisterhood exists--to provide tangible support for the families of deceased clergy at the time of their death. Upon receiving word of the death, a check in the amount of $9,500 is given to the surviving spouse or other designee. This provides immediate financial assistance to the family of the deceased clergy member at a crucial time. This giving also demonstrates love and appreciation for the clergy member and family. Membership is open to all clergy members of the annual conference (full, provisional, and local pastors). Clergy under the age of 35, or who have been members of the annual conference for fewer than five years, may join by completing an application and paying a registration fee of $10. Clergy who are over thirty-five, or who have been members of the annual conference for more than five years, will be asked to sign a non-interest-bearing promissory note for all assessments since their thirty-fifth birthday. More information regarding the Brotherhood/Sisterhood can be found at the website, brotherhoodsisterhood.com. The Board of Directors named the Rev. Roland T. Barnhardt as Interim Executive Director, effective July 1, 2016. Following a search and interview process, Roland was then hired as Executive Director, effective January 1, 2017. The Brotherhood/Sisterhood welcomes the Rev. Barnhardt to the staff and appreciate the ministry which is already being provided. The Brotherhood/Sisterhood also expresses appreciation to Administrative Assistant Robbie Carr, for the work during this time of transition in the life and ministry of the Brotherhood/Sisterhood. Proposals (to be voted upon at the annual meeting of the Brotherhood/Sisterhood membership): 1. That the assessment rate for clergy be $8 per call, that lay participants contribute $3 per call, that the initiation fee for new clergy members be $10, and that the benefit paid to beneficiaries of deceased clergy be $9,500. 2. That each local church be encouraged to observe Brotherhood/Sisterhood Sunday on the third Sunday in February, or on another Sunday more suitable for the particular congregation. James L. Pyatt, President; Joseph M. Westfall, Vice-President H. Donnell FitzJefferies, Secretary; Roland T. Barnhardt, Executive Director 278 Western North Carolina Conference Brotherhood/Sisterhood Statement of Cash Receipts and Disbursements: 7/1/16 - 6/30/17 Revenues, Gains, and Other Support, Unrestricted Calls from Clergy...... $ 83,648 Calls from Laity...... 72,896 Advance payment of Call...... 9,933 Clergy Application Fee...... 110 Revenue from Notes...... 26,723 Contributions...... 395 Investment Interest...... 9,449 Total Revenues...... $ 203,154 Program Service Expenses Death Benefits Paid...... $ 109,592 Total Program Service Expenses...... $ 109,592 Supporting Service Expenses Salaries...... $ 34,750 Payroll Tax Expense...... 2,879 Accounting Fees and Contract Services...... 2,433 Equipment Repairs...... 190 Depreciation...... 342 Rent...... 400 Telephone...... 1,431 Computer Expense...... 505 Postage and Mailing...... 4,645 Printing and Copying...... 2,060 Books and Supplies...... 243 Bank Charges and Miscellaneous Fees...... 1,754 Travel and Mileage Reimbursements...... 2,619 Total Supporting Services Expenses ...... $ 54,251 Uncategorized Income Deficit...... $ - 29,363 Net Income...... $ 9,948 Brotherhood/Sisterhood Membership Roll as of July 1, 2017 Adams, C.L. Blackburn, R.M., Jr. Christy, D.H. Dean, E.E., Jr. Fitzgerald, R.B. Griffis, T.L. Hiatt, J. D. Johnson, J.S. Adams, H.C Blair, C.S. Christy, J.C. DeBerry, P., Jr. FitzJefferies, H.D. Griffiths, G.S. Hileman, J.L. Johnson, K.M. Adams, S.L. Blalock, J.F., Jr. Christy, J.P. Dickens, J.G. Flack, C.A. Griswold, N.K. Hillyer, D.E., Jr. Johnson, L.N. Adams, T.D. Blanton, T.R. Christy, J.Z. Dickson, C.H. Fleming, H.D. Guy, C.R. Hilton, R.D., Sr. Johnson, S.T. Aldridge, J.M., Jr. Blanton, W.N., Jr. Cirksena, R.J., Jr. Demorest, D. Forbes, V.L. Guy, D.A. Hinson, H.L. Jolly, T.G. Allen, C.W. Boggan, R.E., Jr. Clanton, R.A., Jr. Dingus, W.H. Ford, A.G. Gwyn, B.L. Hitch, G.C. Jones, B.M. Allen, D.R. Boggs, J.S. Clifton, L.B. Dodd, R.V. Foust, W.N. Hacklander, P.K. Hobson, B.G. Jones, K.R. Allen, F.A. Bost, D.W. Clodfelter, B.C. Donahue, C.E. Fox, D.B., Jr. Hahn, R.J. Hochmuth, D.E. Jones, M.N. Allen, G.C., Jr. Bowen, J.E. Clodfelter, J.P., Jr. Donnell, S.S. Franklin, J.K. Haines, S.D. Hockett, D.C. Jones, N.C. Allen, T.L. Bradley, E.F. Clough, R.C., Jr. Doser, W.R. Freeman, G.D. Haire, E.R. Hodgens, R.H. Jones, R.R. Alventosa-Brown, J. Brake, J.L. Cockman, E.A. Doub, R.D. Freeman, G.M. Hall, J.T. Hodnett, M.E., Jr. Jordan, D.M. Amason, J.D. Branton, T.R. Cole, P.B. Doucette, K.C. Freeman, P. Hall, L.B. Holland III, A.R. Jordan, N.F., Jr. Andrews, H.F. Briggs, L.T. Coles, A.L. Dowdle, J.O., Jr. Friddle, G.H., Jr. Hall, R.O. Holland, C. Joyce, S.D. Andrews, W.M. Brittain, T.B. Collins, G.D. Dowdy, A.M. Fritts, R.E., Jr. Hamlyn, D.M. Holland, J.W. Joyner, M.E. Armstrong, J.M. Brown, A.W., Jr. Collins, G.K. Dowling, R.E. Fry, K.H. Hammill, T.L. Hollar, A.B. Judy, K.W. Armstrong, J.M., Jr. Brown, H.A. Collins, M.W. Dukes III, L.S. Fulk, J.M., Jr. Hamrick, J.M. Holliday, B.M. Kalish, S.B. Arnold, C.L. Brown, M.W. Collins, S.C. Duncan, A.L. Furr, J.C. Hand, D.M. Hood, R.L. Kaser Odor, K.E. Ashe, D.W. Brown, W.A., Jr. Colson, J.D. Duncan, D.J. Gaddy, D.W. Hand, S.M. Horn, K.A. Kayler, C.J. Auman, T.L. Buckner, F.W. Combs, J.F. Duncan, G.M. Galloway, J.W. Hannah, L.H. Houser, E.H. Kayler, R.E. Auten, L.H. Burnette, K.H. Combs, S.R. Dunker, C.F. Gibbons, C.F. Harkey, E.S. Howard, J.C. Keaton, J.C. Autrey, S.L. Burton, G.A. Compton, H.R. Durham, D.B. Gibbs, D.W. Harrelson, C.G. Howard, J.F. Kelley, D.R. Bailey, D.A. Burton, J.M., Jr. Conder, A.R. Duvall, J.A. Gibbs, L.C. Harrill, M.B., Jr. Howard, K.L. Kelly, L.M. Bailey, M.F. Burton, J.M., Sr. Conder, T.E., Jr. Dye, M.J. Gibbs, R.L. Harris, B.V. Howard, T.K. Key, J.T. Banyai, P.D. Burton, M.K. Conover, A.C. Easter, R.K. Gibert, A.S. Harris, M.L. Howell, J.C. Key, M.J. Barbee, W.L. Byers, R.T. Conover, C.H., Jr. Edwards, F.H. Gibson, T.L. Harris, O.D. Howle, R.A. Kilbourne, H.S. Barden, B.J. Bynum, L.E. Cook, D.A., Jr. Eggers, L.A. Gilbert, D.W. Harrison, S. Huffman, L.B. Kilbourne, K.H. Barden, L.E. Caldwell, L.B. Cook, E.A., Jr. Eller, K.R. Giles, S.L., Jr. Hartsell, C.J. Huffman, R.E. King, L.S. Barden, M.L. Campbell, D.J. Cornell, K.V. Ellis, L.D. Giles, S.S. Hatherly, K.L. Humphries-Bivens, P. King, R.M. Barnes, S.E. Campbell, R.H. Crady, B.M. Ellison, W.B. Gilland, J.C. Hawk, J.H. Hunter, C.R. Kirk, T.A. Barnhardt, R.T. Campbell-Robinson, H. Craig, P.A., Jr. Emory, M.J. Glahn, P.L. Hawkins, G.L. Hunter, B.V. Knoespel, J.W. Barr, C.B. Carlton, H.M. Cranfill, K.R. Epps, J.F. Glass, B.D. Hawkins, W.T. Hunter, T.R. Knopp II, S.G. Barringer, G.R. Carr, M.A. Crotts, D.L. Ervin, B.N. Godfrey, C.B. Haynes, D.W. Hutchings, C.R. Krall, N.M. Bartley, E.J. Carter, E.K. Crowder-Stanley, A Ervin, J.L. Golden, J.B., Jr. Haynes, J.O. Ingram, B.A. Kurtz, M.D. Baxter, D.L. Carter, M.C., Jr. Curtis, C.H. Evans, J.H. Goode, M.H. Haywood-Baxter, A Ingram, F.E. Lair, R.E., Jr. Bayne, K.E. Carter, R.L., Jr. Davenport, J.P. Evensen, H.D. Gordon, A.F., Jr. Heafner, J.P. Ingram, R.M., Sr. Lambert, A.E. Beall, T.M. Cartner, J.D. Davis, D.C. Everett, A. Gordon, G. B. Heafner-Heun, S.A. Ireson, C.H. Lancaster, W.H. Beam, D.W. Cash, D.R., Sr. Davis, E.V. Ewing, S.H. Gordon, M.B. Hedgpeth, E.H. Ireson, S.W. Langford, S.O. Beard, D.R., Jr. Cash, L.W. Davis, G.M. Fair, L.O. Gosnell, A.P. Heermans, E.D. Isenhour, O.B. Langford III, T.A. Beck, B.R. Cassady, T.L. Davis, J. Farabow, M.S. Gottula, K.W. Heermans, J.P. Ison, F.H. Langston, C.A. Berry, W.F. Cates, P.K. Davis, J.B. Felts, R.D. Gould, R.J. Hege, J.A. Ivey, H.D. Lanier, R.S. Beverly, A.E. Cauble, R.L. Davis, J.E., Jr. Ferguson-Allen, L.L. Graves, E.L. Helsabeck, O.W. Jackson, C.E. Latimer III, C.T. Bevill, T.D. Champion, B.J. Davis, S.W. Ferree, J.K. Graves, J.H. Herbin, F.L. James, S.D. Lear, W.J. Biggers, E.L. Chaput, P.G. Davis, T.A Few, J.F. Gray, M.D. Herin, T.J. Jarrett, R.B. Leatherwood, J.M. Billings, J.W. Childers, D.W. Davis, W.G. Fite, R.D. Greene, D.S. Herold, J.W. Jeffries, W.T. Lee, D.J. Bingham, K.W. Childers, W.H., Jr. Dawkins, H.C. Fitzgerald, J.C. Greene, L.W. Herron, R.E. Jessup, B.J. Lee, D.W. Bishop, S.B. Choplin, P.P. Day, A.P. Fitzgerald, L.E. Grice, F.W. Herron, V.C. Johnsen, J.W. Lee, E.D. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 279

Lee, H.J. McConnell, J.T. Murrow, M.C. Peterson, M.L. Rorie, D.M. Smith, K.H. Thomas III, W.P. Westmoreland, J.R. Lee, In-Yong McCoy, D.E. Myers, G.L., Jr. Petree, J.R. Rose, G.W. Smith, M.S. Thompson, P.B. White, C.D., Jr. Lee, S.T. McDow, N.G. Myers, J.L. Petree, R.E. Roseboro, R.E. Smith, S.L. Thompson, C.S. White, J.K. Lemons, E.M. McIntosh, M.D. Myrick, C.K. Peurifoy, R.C. Rosenquist, V.B. Snider, N.T. Thore, W.C. White, J.L. Lemons, J.B. McIntyre, A.B. Newell, J.K. Peurifoy, V.B. Routh, D.W. Snipes, D.A. Thurman, J.M. Whitley, A.L. Leonard, D.B. McKelvey, W.H. Newman, B.M. Pharr, P.A. Royals, G.C. Snow, P.T. Tisdale, J.K. Whitlock, D.E., Jr. Lewis, M.W. McKim, D.A. Newman, D.A. Plott, T.G. Sailors, R.R. Spencer, A.Y. Towery, J.B. Jr. Wilfong, V.A. Lewis, P.A. McKinney, E.D. Nolan, D.C. Plowman, E.L. Sain, A.W. Spencer, R.L. Troutman, G.D. Wilhelm, S.D. Lindquist, C.A., Jr. McLawhorn, R.T. Northcraft, S.B. Plummer, C.M. Salata, R.R. Spivey, A.C. Turman, D.W. Williams, E.W. Lindsey, C.R. McMurry, J.C. Northrup, P.B. Pollock, G.L. Sanders, J.K. Stanton, D.S. Turman, T.C. Williams, G.E. Lloyd, I.D. McNiel, S.L. Noyes, D.C. Porter, T. R. Scandale, N.A., Jr. Staples, L.W., Jr. Turner, C.M., Jr. Williams, J.B., Jr. Locke, D.A. Medlin III, W.T. O’Ferrell, L.R. Portis, M.S. Scarborough, S.C. Starnes, T.P. Turner, S.C. Williams-Gilbert, C. Lookadoo, D.G. Melton, J.T. Ollis, J.P. Powell, C.G. Schnitzlien, T.H. Steagald, T.R. Tuttle, R.B. Wilson II, C.W. Love, A.C. Melton, L.M. Orrell, E.H. Powell, D.N. Schwantes, H.E. Steed, R.G., Jr. Tyson, C.E. Winstead, M.E. Lovelace, W.E. Mendenhall, J.R. Overcash, R.A. Powell, T.A. Scott, J.A. Stein, J.C. Van Meter, A.R. Witherington III, B. Lowder, P.D. Michael, R.B. Owen, P.S., Jr. Pryor, W.D. Settle, C.E. Stephenson, W.E. Van Wieren, W. Witty, R.L., Jr. Lowe, J.H. Michael, S.G. Owens, N.B. Pyatt, J.L. Setzer, P.H. Stevens, C.B. Vaughan, A.R. Wombough, W.B. Lowe, M.D. Miller, B.R. Owens, W.N. Queen, H. Setzer, R.D Stinson-Wesley, J.T. Vickers, M.N. Wood, F.J. Lowe, V.W. Miller, D.V. Page, C.E. Raines, J.A. Shelton, C.K. Stith III, F.A. Vredenburg, Y.L. Woodard, L.H. Lucas, J.C. Miller, D.W. Page, C.S. Rainey, S.K. Shepherd, B.K. Stockton, T.B. Wachs, W.R. Wooten, M.B. Lunsford, C.K. Miller, J.C. Park, P.W. Ramsey, G.L. Sherfey, J.H. Stokes, E.B. Walker, P.B. Worley, E. Luther, J.D. Miller, M.R. Parker, B.J. Randolph, R.D. Sherrill, C.G. Strange, L.H. Wall, C.W. Worthy, C.M., Jr. Lynn, E.R. Miller, P.J. Parker, M.J. Rankin, N.B. Sherrill, H.D., Jr. Suggs, D.L. Wall, R.L. Wright, C.S. Lyons, D.J. Milleson, B.W. Parker-Reece, B.L. Reavis, E.A. Sherrill, H.M. Suggs, P.K. Wallace, E.L. Wyant, D.A. Lytle, R.J. Mills, A. Parris, D.L. Reece, E.A. Sherrill, K.C. Sullivan, D.L. Ward, J.A., Jr. Wyman, W.C., Jr. Macon, F.K. Mills, R.W. Patterson, D.D. Reed, R.L. Sherrill, R.N. Summey, R.C. Ward, J.R. Wynn, N.W. Maness, C.M., Jr. Montgomery, G.G. Patterson, J.S. Reeves, J.R. Shives, H.D. Swaim, B.G. Warner, S.B. Yarborough, E.S. Manning, C.C. Moore, J.A. Patzfahl, R.L. Rhinehart, J.B. Shoaf, C.H. Sweezy, N.N. Webb, J.S. Yarbrough, J.B. Margarita, D.S. Moore, S. H., Jr. Payne, A.D. Rice, R.A., Jr. Short, D.N. Swofford, M.K. Webb, J.T., Jr. Yates, W.G. Marlowe, A.R. Moore, T.S. Peeler, A.O. Riggs, E.R. Shuford, M.A. Talbert, D.D. Webb, N.S. Young III, C.S. Marlowe, J.D. Morgan, C.J. Peeler, D.E. Rintz, J.W. Sides, S.H. Talbert, T.R. Webb, S.F. Young, H.C., Jr. Martin, D.G. Morgan, L.S. Peeler, J.W. Roach, R.E. Sigmon, T.R. Tapper, E.S. Webb, S.S. Yount, P.W., Jr. Martin, S.L. Morris, S.A. Pegram, J.P. Roberson, G.W. Sills, M.R. Tate, J.P. Weekley, J.M. Yow, J.L. Mason, D.M. Morrison, D.G. Pegues, W. Roberts, J.A. Simmons, G.L. Taylor, J.L., Jr. Weeks, T.W. Mason, D.O. Morrison, H.L. Pendleton, K.S. Roberts, K.H. Sisk, C.W. Taylor, P.J. Weiler, M.L. Mayo, B.B. Morrow, W.L. Penley, C.C., Jr. Roberts, T.K. Smith, D.E. Taylor, T.K. Weisner, R.D. McClellan, M.D. Moss, A.W. Penry, C.K. Robinson, G.P. Smith, D.S. Thie, R.B. Welch, P. P. McCleskey, J.L. Moss, O.R. Perdue, J.R. Rochester, N.L., Jr. Smith, H.D. Thomas, A.J. Wensil, T.D. McClintick, H.E. Mosteller, J.B. Perkins, P.F., Sr. Romanat, M.M. Smith, J.E. Thomas, A.P. Westfall, J.M. McCombs, J.A. Murray, J.D. Perrell, S.J. Romanello, R.E. Smith, J.R. Thomas III, J.H. Westmoreland, C.M. BB. CONVOCATION & PASTORS’ SCHOOL AT DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL The 2016 Convocation & Pastors’ School, “Who Needs Theology?: Inside and Outside the Church,” considered the questions: What difference does theology make for the church, the university, and society at large? How can critical theological thinking make a practical difference in our local communities? What if we don’t share common beliefs? with leaders in science, medicine, business, and the church. Held October 10-11, 2016, at Duke Divinity School, the event featured presenters Elaine Heath, dean of Duke Divinity School; Norman Wirzba, professor of theology, ecology, and agrarian studies, Duke Divinity School; Brian Combs, founder and pastor, Haywood Street Congregation; Kenneth Carter, Jr., resident bishop of the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church; and Ellen Davis, Amos Ragan Kearns distinguished professor of Bible and Practical Theology, Duke Divinity School. Also included were panelists Valerie Ashby, dean Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Duke University chemist; Peter Gerend, regional managing director, North America, Duke Corporate Education; A. Eugene Washington, M.D., chancellor of Duke University Health Affairs, president and chief executive officer, Duke University Health System, physician. Brian Combs served as the convocation preacher. Attendees also participated in worship and their choice of 12 seminars led by faculty, church leaders, and practitioners on topics ranging from “Keepers of an Open Tent: The Theology of Event Design” to “Being Present: Why Health Care Needs Theology and the Church” to “The Politics of Jesus in the Public Square.” The next Convocation & Pastors’ School, “We Have the Power: Dismantling Bias and Hate,” will take place October 9-10, 2017. This event will explore strategies for living into God’s will and action for the world. Featured presenters include: Lecia Brooks, outreach director, Southern Poverty Law Center; Amy Butler, senior minister, The Riverside Church of New York; Michael-Ray Mathews, director of Clergy Organizing, PICO National Network; Valerie Cooper, associate professor of Religion and Society and Black Church Studies; and William H. Lamar IV, pastor of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, who will serve as convocation preacher. Pastors serving churches eligible for grants from The Duke Endowment, current divinity school students, and 2017 graduates of Duke Divinity School may attend at a discounted rate. The Convocation & Pastors’ School Board of Managers is comprised of representatives from the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences, and it advises and works with Duke Divinity School to offer a quality continuing education event annually. The Western North Carolina Conference representatives on the Board of Managers are: 2014-2017 2015-2018 2016-2019 2017-2020 Paul Brown Joseph Westfall Terry L. Matthews Lauren Anderson Otto D. Harris Hyung Jae Lee Joshua Sherfey Kelley Groce Additional information about Convocation & Pastors’ School is available online at http://www.divinity.duke.edu/cps. Kevin Baker, Chairperson, Board of Managers 280 Western North Carolina Conference CC. THE DUKE ENDOWMENT The Duke Endowment was formed in December of 1924 by the industrialist and philanthropist James B. Duke, who famously said that if it were not for his father and the Methodist Church he would not have amounted to anything. When forming his endowment, Mr. Duke named four areas of focus: higher education, health care, child welfare and rural United Methodist churches in North Carolina. For 92 years, the endowment has engaged with rural churches to strengthen their ministries all across the conference and state. Formed by the grace and love of God, and led by the Spirit, rural churches understand what it means to “love their neighbors.” Theirs are powerful and faithful stories, which may be experienced at http://dukeendowment.org/program-areas/ rural-church. In 2016, the Rural Church program area of the endowment made 57 new grants totaling over $15 million. Grants are made in three work areas: Clergy Leadership, Rural Church Development, and Congregational Outreach. The vision of the Clergy Leadership work area is to strengthen United Methodist churches by improving the quality and effectiveness of congregational leaders. Much of this is done through three major efforts: • Clergy Health Initiative (CHI), which offered the Spirited Life wellness program to over 1,000 United Methodist pastors in North Carolina and continues to advise and inform the conferences; • Thriving Rural Communities Initiative (TRCI), which forms strong pastors, dubbed “Rural Fellows,” for rural congregations; and • Hispanic House of Studies at Duke Divinity School, which develops pastoral and congregational capacity for engagement with Latino populations, one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the state. Interested pastors should contact Rev. Ruiz-Millan at [email protected]. Both the CHI and the TRCI are collaborative efforts of the two annual conferences, the endowment, and Duke Divinity School. This year, David Blankenberg, Garrett Collins, Brian Elwell, and Caitlin McAlhany will graduate from Duke Divinity School as Rural Fellows and begin their ministry under appointment in the Western North Carolina Conference. Through the Rural Church Development area of work, the endowment builds the capacity of United Methodist churches to help address community-wide issues at their roots. This happens primarily through system-level grants to the conferences and other entities who aid congregations in enhancing ministry and mission. With an intentional move away from making building grants, the endowment now seeks to create the conditions for congregations to thrive and to impact their communities in new and vital ways through grants that support multiple churches engaging in creative ministry. With the Congregational Outreach area, the endowment engages already-thriving congregations in programs that serve their communities through specific outcomes-based food ministries, literacy programs, or services that improve housing for the congregation’s neighbors. Any interested in applying for a grant for a ministry that fits within one of the above work areas may begin by exploring the website at http://dukeendowment.org/rural-church-apply-for-a-grant. There are links to a pre-application and all the information one needs. The next pre-application window will open in July and close in August 2017. If a full application is invited by Rural Church staff, it will be due in September, and completed applications will then be considered in February of 2018. Please check this website frequently, as policies, procedures and due dates may shift from year-to-year. In August, the endowment will once again host the Convocation on the Rural Church. The theme is “Cultivating Communities” and will feature Dr. Robert P. Jones, author of The End of White Christian America, as well as formative worship and other powerful speakers still to be announced. If August 7-9 for convocation is inconvenient, all are invited to explore Study Leave, which is available throughout the year at Duke Divinity and is offered at a significant cost reduction for endowment pastors. Study Leave allows one to design their own week of learning and provides faculty access. If interested in learning more, please visit the website. Robb Webb, Director, Rural Church DD. THE NORTH CAROLINA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES The North Carolina Council of Churches (NCCC) is one of the primary voices of progressive Christianity for the state. The council seeks to be the antidote to vitriolic religious rhetoric. Council staff members are more ready to explain what the organization stands for than what it stands against. Representing 18 denominations and 26 judicatory bodies, the NCCC promotes a prophetic, progressive vision for Christian unity, interfaith understanding, peace witnessing, and social justice. Specific program areas of the council include: • Partners in Health and Wholeness providing the tools to help people of faith lead healthier lives. This includes resources, staff support, and mini-grants for health ministries. New staff members based in Charlotte and Wilmington are being added to this program, increasing its reach throughout the state. • North Carolina Religious Coalition for Justice for Immigrants helping people of faith to make congregations and the state a more welcoming place. In 2016, the program coordinated clergy breakfasts statewide and held a faith and immigration summit focused on immigration and refugee status as it impacted the election. • North Carolina Interfaith Power & Light working with faith communities to address the causes and consequences of global climate change. This included leading several activities and events focused on the encyclical by Pope Francis on care of creation and advocating on behalf of clean, renewable energy policies and for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Power Plan. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 281 • Legislative advocacy efforts coordinating a network of grassroots activists to work for just and compassionate policy in North Carolina. Part of this work includes publication of the Raleigh Report newsletter, which regularly updates activity in the state legislature by way of bill summaries and goes in-depth through columns written by Steve Ford, former editorial page editor for the News & Observer. Noteworthy for 2016: • The council’s Critical Issues Seminar drew 200 faith-based grassroots activists to Greensboro’s St. Matthew United Methodist Church for a day of workshops focused on race, power, and privilege. • Collaboration with organizations across the state in opposition to HB2, included a discussion of the legislation as it relates to Christian Ethics held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Durham. • The council helped lead Stand-up Sabbath activities across the state to work against gun violence. • It coordinated presentations across North Carolina with Americans United for Separation of Church and State, focusing on the boundaries for faith leaders in speaking to political issues. • It partnered on get-out-the vote efforts with secular organizations statewide. • It sponsored an ad in December featuring the signatures of more than 300 interfaith clergy leaders speaking love in a time of division. Additional projects and activities in 2017 include: • Planned, in partnership with secular organizations, the Beyond Gun Violence weekend in Chapel Hill held at St. Paul’s African Methodist Episcopal Church, United Church of Chapel Hill, and University Presbyterian Church. • Co-sponsored the Bread for the World NC Convention, Come to the Table Conference, Dare to Dream Ecumenical Conference on Peace and Justice in the Middle East, and the Jack Crum Conference on Prophetic Ministry. • Organized the Legislative Seminar held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Raleigh. • Coordinated programming for the Western NC Conference of United Methodist Women’s Legislative day held at First United Methodist Church, Mocksville. • Gathering agencies, organizations, and activists dedicated to improving the lives of farmworkers and their families for the Farmworker Institute. Advocates from across the state learn from and update one another on the latest issues affecting North Carolina farmworkers. • Partnering with organizations at the state and national level for continued accessibility of health care and for expansion of Medicaid. • Working with St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Durham on a model curriculum to foster relationships and civil conversation among groups that might not otherwise be in community. The NC Council of Churches is profoundly grateful to the laity and clergy of the Western North Carolina Conference who volunteer their time and talent for the organization’s ongoing work. The NCCC is especially grateful for Betty Jo Hardy and Robb Webb, who currently serve as members of the governing board. Finally, the council gives thanks to WNCC for its ongoing financial support. A comprehensive list of the council’s many programs and initiatives is available at www.ncchurches.org. Aleta Payne, Deputy Executive Director EE. THE GENERAL BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND MINISTRY The agency launched a new mission and vision at the start of 2017. The updated mission and vision simplify the role as the primary leadership development agency for The United Methodist Church. MISSION The mission is to lead and connect the educational and ministerial life of The United Methodist Church. VISION The church will continue to transform the world through the power of education and ministry in the Methodist tradition. The board will serve God and the worldwide Church in recruiting, nurturing, and educating lay and clergy leaders who seek wisdom and live ethically as God’s peacemakers. EDUCATION The Collegiate Ministry Officeat GBHEM hosted Imagine What’s NEXT, a three-day event for young adults ages 18-26 to discern their call of lay or clergy leadership and learn ways to connect that God-given call through the work of the church. Nearly 700 students participated in NEXT, an increase of nearly 40 percent from prior years. The Young Clergy Initiative funds innovative projects across the church to attract young people to ordained ministry. The $7 million initiative has funded more than 75 projects. A biennial event, Exploration, provides a platform for young adults ages 18-26 to hear, discern, and respond to God’s call to ordained ministry. In 2015, 475 attended Exploration. The 2017 event will take place in Portland, Oregon, November 3 – 5. The agency has a Global Methodist Education Network that includes more than 1,000 institutions of higher education around the world. GBHEM supports schools, colleges and universities across the U.S. The Schools, Colleges, and Universities Office at GBHEM hosted 30 of the school’s presidents at the CEO Meeting of the Council of Independent Colleges in Orlando, Florida in January 2017. In addition, the office hosted 35 presidents at the National Association of Schools & Colleges of The United Methodist Church (NASCUMC) winter meeting in Washington, D.C. 282 Western North Carolina Conference Global Education and New Initiatives at GBHEM provides technical assistance, financial support, scholarships and recruitment aids for five target regions across the globe: Africa, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe and the U.S. Global Education works with the United-Methodist related schools, particularly institutions of higher education and theology schools. In addition to schools, the office supports international and regional associations, as well as oversees the Methodist Global Education Fund for Leadership Development. The Black College Fund invests in the hopes and dreams of those students attending United Methodist-related historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The Black College Fund distributes 95 percent (on average more than $9 million) of all funds received equally to the 11 HBCUs. The fund provides for faculty development, infrastructure maintenance, and for students who need financial support and scholarship, helping the HBCUs to keep tuition and fees competitive. The Black College Fund was pleased to announce that five of its HBCU’s enrolled 22 Hispanic students as part of the Latino student access program in 2016. The agency works with the Commission on Central Conference Theological Education (CCTE) to distribute grants for the theological education of pastoral leaders in the Central Conferences. The 2012 General Conference established a $5 million CCTE fund, and more than 250 grants have been awarded across 22 countries to date. Due to its impact, the fund was doubled at the 2016 General Conference. New grant recipients were announced in March 2017. In 2016, GBHEM’s Office of Loans and Scholarships awarded 2,025 students with more than $3.1 million in scholarships and 406 students with more than $1.9 million in loans. The loans and scholarships are open to United Methodist students and seminarians who are seeking to further their education. GBHEM reestablished its publishing ministry in 2016 to engage, nurture, and advocate for the intellectual life of The United Methodist Church. Through this ministry, GBHEM produces academic resources for the constituencies of the agency, including single-author and multi-author works, as well as edited volumes. More than 10 new and revised books have been released under the publishing ministry. MINISTRY In partnership with Discipleship Ministries, GBHEM provides e-readers to theological schools in remote areas of Africa and Asia, offering access to the latest textbooks and references books. The E-Reader Project has distributed nearly 1,500 devices to 22 theological seminaries, loaded with publications in English, French, and Portuguese. Individuals pursing licensed and ordained ministry find the resources they need to overcome challenges and barriers sometimes encountered when responding to God’s call in GBHEM’s Candidacy Office. The office coordinated a successful Board of Ordained Ministry Quadrennial Leadership Development in fall 2016. In addition, the office revised the BOM Handbook following General Conference along with the conference relations resources for the 2016 Book of Discipline. The Candidacy Office is also developing an eight-year Clergy Assessment Process and GBHEM’s Effective Ministry Assessment (EMA) leadership development tool. Course of Study and Specialized Theological Education provides resources for local pastors to gain the education and training needed for service across the church, with courses available in Spanish. The office launched Portuguese Course Study programs in 2016 and will continue to expand. GBHEM launched three new education options for part-time pastors in December 2016: an Extension of the Course of Study School of Ohio (COSSO) located at United Theological Seminary, a satellite Course of Study program with Saint Paul School of Theology in Hays, Kansas, and a pilot Escuela de Cursos de Estudios (ECE), a Spanish Course of Study, in Denver, Colorado. Chaplains and pastoral counselors are credentialed through the United Methodist Endorsing Agency, which provides resources for chaplains and counselors serving inside and outside the walls of the church. UMEA supports those working in 25 ministry settings such as health care, military, prison, workplace, marriage and family, specialized and more. The office is completing the second pilot initiative to evaluate the effectiveness of a hybrid Clinical Pastoral Education program sponsored by GBHEM. GBHEM leads clergy continuing education programs, providing resources for spiritual formation and professional development to help ensure an effective clergy for the church. Clergy Lifelong Learning provides an innovative platform for ministry through the multilingual UMC Cyber Campus. In addition, the office organized the 60th anniversary celebration of full clergy rights for women in August 2016 at the United Methodist Clergywomen gathering, which included 450 attendees from 27 countries, speaking six languages. This office continues to provide guidance in cross-cultural/cross-racial leadership development throughout the denomination. The agency supports deacons and diaconal ministers as they lead the people of God into ministries of compassion and justice, and interpret the needs of the world to the church. The Office of Deacon Ministry Development and Provisional Membership led the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the “recovery” of full-member clergy deacons for the church. In addition, a new certification in parish nursing was created, and the certification in camping and retreat ministries was updated (in collaboration with Discipleship Ministries). www.gbhem.org • www.facebook.com/gbhem FF. HINTON RURAL LIFE CENTER Making Disciples, Serving Our Neighbors, and Sharing God’s Love Hinton Rural Life Center is a mission agency of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, located in rural Appalachia in Western North Carolina. Hinton Center also serves as a Christian retreat and conference center where guests come to retreat, reflect and renew. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 283 Inspired by Jesus Christ, Hinton Rural Life Center’s purpose is to engage individuals, congregations and communities in transformation through retreat ministry and missional outreach. Hinton Center is deeply rooted in the community and is a concerned catalyst for transformation with the issue of poverty, especially the challenges of generational poverty. Recently, Hinton conducted an asset map and quality of life study of the area, and is working with community leaders to begin addressing the findings. Through Hinton’s mission opportunities, home repairs are facilitated alongside local residents and families with the goal of making homes safer, warmer, and drier. This outreach has an emphasis on relationship-building and being in ministry with the neighbors. In 2016, Hinton’s home repair ministry involved nearly 850 ministry partners, served approximately 70 home sites, and offered about 90 worship services. Additionally, Hinton incorporates both a garden and firewood ministry. The garden provides ministry partners and guests with fresh food, while enabling Hinton to share the harvest with other local ministries that are actively combating food insecurity. The firewood is given to local residents using wood as their main heat source or a cost-saving alternative. Hinton meets tangible needs, while simultaneously building community with a lasting effect on those who are helped and who come to help. The ministry is more than home repairs, as Hinton serves as a training ground for discipleship and provides young adults and church groups the opportunity to live out faith actively and intentionally while serving alongside the community. With Hinton’s mission outreach, the hope is to see lives transformed, both in those who work alongside and in those who come to serve. Last year, Hinton recorded 20,287 volunteer hours. Think about this: that would take one person working 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, 2.3 years to complete on their own. Hinton Center also fosters community. Last November, during area wildfires the National Forest Service placed crews of firefighters at Hinton Center. Following their arrival, the community showed immense support for the brave men and women. Groups from all over volunteered, donated, and wrote heartfelt thank-you cards. These notes started on a small scale, but soon packages carrying hundreds of letters arrived at Hinton’s door, sharing messages of gratitude, respect, and love. Some children wrote about a neighbor or family member whose home was saved because of the firefighters. Others drew pictures of happy stick-figure firefighters extinguishing brightly-colored flames. In the midst of the emergency, the community rallied together in ways that some firefighters said they had never experienced. Whether it’s spending time on the back porch overlooking Lake Chatuge or going out to construct a ramp, Hinton Center offers something for everyone. Come and see for yourself! For more information, visit www.hintoncenter.org or contact 828-389-8336. Jacqueline Gottlieb, President and CEO Dawn Livingston, Director of Program Ministries GG. LAKE JUNALUSKA ASSEMBLY, INC. The leadership of Lake Junaluska Assembly, Inc. is happy to report that they once again ended the year “in the black.” wrapping up 2016 with a balance of over $200,000. They continue to accomplish this without any operational apportionment support from the Southeastern Jurisdiction. Lake Junaluska has embraced the new financial model that was approved by the 2008 SEJ Conference and they remain committed to not only “living within their means” but also to ensure the long term sustainability of their mission to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind, and body. 2016 was also a great year for charitable giving. The organization received $908,571.20 from 1,285 individuals. They are so grateful to continue to receive the support of new and returning donors each year affirming the mission of Lake Junaluska through their charitable giving. As they continue to refine and implement their plans for improvements to their facilities, grounds, and programs, they are also continuing to solidify their commitment to one of their most important assets, their staff. Of the $200,000 “profit” from 2016, $50,000 was distributed, in the form of profit sharing, back to all current staff who worked in 2016 along with an across the board 1% pay increase for all current staff in 2017. The remainder, along with the generous support of their donors, is being used for a wide array of ongoing capital improvements that they will be looking forward to reporting on next year. They are also proud to report that the Terrace has been consistently ranked among the top ten in Western North Carolina, alongside properties like the Inn on Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn on TripAdvisor. They are also working diligently to refine and improve their existing programming for youth and adults and continually seek to implement new innovative programs that align with their mission. The Lake Junaluska Singers will be back in 2017 under the direction of Mary Wannamaker Huff. Mary is the founding director of the New York City Children’s Chorus. They are also pleased to have Rev. Mitzi Johnson, an Elder in the North Carolina Conference of the UMC, as their new Director of Programming. 2017 is going to be a fabulous year for programming at Lake Junaluska. As a member of the United Methodist Church within the Southeastern Jurisdiction, the leadership of Lake Junaluska wants everyone to know that Lake Junaluska is doing very well. All can be proud of this important organization within the jurisdiction and the larger United Methodist Church. They are striving to be good stewards of the resources which has been entrusted them. To learn more about what is going on at Lake Junaluska, please pick up a copy of the 2017 Discover Lake Junaluska magazine. Peruse its pages to read about the impact of the programs, to learn about new projects they are working on, and get familiar with the calendar of events. They hope everyone will come and visit this year for a conference, a retreat, or a vacation to be transformed and renewed in soul, mind, and body. Jack Ewing, Executive Director 284 Western North Carolina Conference HH. UNITED METHODIST SCHOOLS OF THEOLOGY AND UNIVERSITIES 1. BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Greetings in the Spirit of Jesus Christ! The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) travels with you in the vital journey of seeking God, building knowledge, and equipping leaders for the church and society. BUSTH celebrate its students, alums, and church partners, who join hands in serving God and building toward transformed communities. BREAKING NEWS: • Congregations: Jonathan Calvillo was welcomed as a new faculty member in sociology of religion, leading the seminary toward better understanding of congregations and faith identity. See also the website of congregational resources: http://www.bu.edu/cpt/current-projects-2/congregational-research-and-development/. • Doctor of Ministry: The D.Min. program in Transformational Leadership is soaring with deeply committed student cohorts who are widely ecumenical, culturally diverse, and increasingly global. The blended model includes intensives, online courses, and close work with faculty mentors. • Scholarships: Funding was multiplied for student scholarships and housing, including the Vincent Machozi Scholarship for African students who seek to cultivate ministries of compassion, justice, and peace in their homelands. • Religion and Arts Initiative: The Initiative sponsored a hymn-writing contest this year, complementing the photography contest last year and STH’s rotating art exhibits. The current exhibit focuses on ecological healing: “Sense of Place” by women print-makers from Ecuador and Maine. PARTNERING FOR MINISTRY AND TRANSFORMATION: Preparing students for ministry means meaningful partnerships with the local spiritual community. • Congregational courses: Courses in congregations with church leaders and students learning together. • Religion and Conflict Transformation Clinic: Internships, workshops, and projects that foster justice and reconciliation. • Travel seminars: Courses engaging local communities on Arizona-Mexican border and in Cuba, Germany, and Indonesia. • Ecumenical partnerships: Continuing close work with UMC, AME and other Wesleyan denominations, while building strong programs with the Episcopal Church and United Church of Christ. • Partnership with Hebrew College: Joint courses and public events, plus co-sponsoring The Journal of Interreligious Studies. The focus is on enriching theological education and developing religious leaders who are faithful and wise. TAKING ACTION GLOBALLY AND LOCALLY: • Campus action: Work with Boston University to improve accessibility and sustainability: to provide full access for all persons (a work in progress) and to live sustainably with the planet. • Internships in global service and peacemaking: Student-initiated internships for service with communities across the world, and for just peacemaking projects with international organizations. RENEWED COMMITMENT TO JUSTICE: Celebrating differences while joining together for action. • Standing with Standing Rock: Several BUSTH students and alums joined indigenous peoples at the Oceti Sakowin Camp in North Dakota to protest the pipeline on sacred Sioux land. • Deep conversations: Faculty, students and administrators have led deep conversations on issues that divide, but with respectful listening that builds community life and communal action. OTHER NOTABLE HEADLINES: • Associate Dean Pamela Lightsey was featured in Boston University’s 2016 Annual Report for the pursuit of justice, empowerment, and change. • Graduating senior, Rev. Mariama White-Hammond (AME) led the Boston Women’s March, and some 75 STH faculty and students marched, calling for social and ecological justice as persons build new futures in the United States. • Students of all theological and social orientations are asking and then acting: “What can I do to make this world better?” “How can I witness to my Christian faith?” As BUSTH looks back on 2016, it celebrates transformational leaders who have loved God and cared mightily for God’s world. Their living legacy gives hope and courage for the future. Mary Elizabeth Moore, Dean 2. CANDLER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY For more than 100 years, Candler School of Theology at Emory University has prepared real people to make a real difference in the real world. Since its founding in 1914, over 10,000 students have graduated from Candler, where they have been shaped as thoughtful, principled, and courageous Christian leaders dedicated to transforming the world in the name of Jesus Christ. One of 13 official seminaries of The United Methodist Church, Candler is also one of seven graduate professional schools of Emory University, a top-tier research institution offering extensive resources and a rich context for study. Its location in Atlanta provides a learning environment that reflects the highly diverse communities of the 21st century. Simply put, there is no better place for ministry preparation that addresses the major denominational priorities: developing leaders, starting and growing churches, ministry with the poor, and improving global health. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 285 In order to keep pace with the needs of the church and the world, Candler offers 17 degrees: seven single degrees and ten dual degrees pairing theology with bioethics, business, international development, law, public health, or social work. One of their newest degrees is a Doctor of Ministry that is 90 percent online, so students can remain in their places of ministry as they study and apply what they learn in real time. Candler has also partnered with the University of Georgia’s School of Social Work to create an M.Div./ MSW where students learn to maximize their effectiveness by combining pastoral skills such as spiritual counseling with social work practices such as family therapy and community assessment. Candler’s student body continues to reflect the diversity and breadth of the Christian faithful. 475 students are enrolled, with 51 percent women, 34 percent people of color (U.S.), and a median age of 30. Students represent 39 denominations, with half coming from the Methodist family. Eighty-three percent of students are seeking a degree to prepare them as ministry professionals. Candler has a deep commitment to alleviating student debt and employs a multi-pronged approach to tackle this issue. In 2016-2017, it awarded nearly $5.75 million in Candler scholarships, with 95 percent of M.Div. students receiving aid and the average scholarship covering 73 percent of tuition. Plus, its comprehensive “Faith & Finance” program teaches money management skills that serve its students now and will continue to serve them—and the churches they lead—well into the future. In Fall 2016, Candler welcomed to the faculty Larry Goodpaster as Bishop-in-Residence and Kendall Soulen as Professor of Systematic Theology. Also this fall, three Candler alumni began their terms as newly elected bishops in the Southeastern Jurisdiction: David Graves ‘90T in Alabama-West Florida, R. Lawson Bryan ‘75T ‘85T in South Georgia, and Sue Haupert-Johnson ‘95T in North Georgia. Candler draws considerable strength and inspiration from its relationship with The United Methodist Church. Its ability to fulfill its mission of educating faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries in 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 Candler 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 3. DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL In the academic year 2016–2017, Duke Divinity School has been delighted to welcome its new dean of Duke Divinity School, Elaine A. Heath. Dean Heath also serves as professor of missional and pastoral theology, and her research interests focus on evangelism and spirituality, evangelism and gender, new monasticism, and emergence in church and theological education. Prior to coming to Duke, she was the McCreless Professor of Evangelism at Southern Methodist University’s Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas. Dean Heath is the co-founder of the Missional Wisdom Foundation, which provides opportunities for clergy and laity to learn how to live in intentional, missional communities in diverse social contexts, and she is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church. She has published books for scholars, churches, and laypeople; her most recent book is God Unbound: Wisdom from Galatians for the Anxious Church (Upper Room). She is widely in demand as a speaker and teacher for Annual Conferences, retreats, and leadership training. Since arriving at Duke in July, Dean Heath has begun work on a new strategic plan for the Divinity School. By the end of 2016, the initial listening and feedback phase had been completed and a task force convened to help guide the process of strategic goal- setting. With Dean Heath’s leadership, Duke Divinity School remains mindful of its mission to train, prepare, and form men and women committed to God and enthusiastic about ministry. It endeavors to prepare leaders for a changing church and world who will have the spiritual formation, theological foundation, and institutional flexibility to serve God in established churches, intentional communities, or missional organizations, as the Holy Spirit guides them. This year it welcomed students from a range of backgrounds who are called to serve God and the church. In 2016, its total enrollment was 641 students: 418 are enrolled in the M.Div. degree program; 52 in the M.T.S.; 8 in the Th.M.; 45 in the Th.D.; 71 in the D.Min.; 16 in the M.A.C.P.; 23 in the M.A.C.S.; and 8 are special students. Thirty-seven percent of its students are United Methodist, with an additional 4 percent from other Wesleyan traditions, and 48 percent of its M.Div. students are United Methodist. Eleven percent of all students are Baptist, 8 percent are Anglican or Episcopalian, 3 percent are Roman Catholic, 11 percent are Presbyterian or Reformed, with the rest from 24 other denominations or nondenominational churches. On April 9, the Divinity School hosted the first annual Hispanic Preaching Festival to celebrate and explore Hispanic homiletics. The event drew 54 participants from 14 different Hispanic congregations across the region. Attendees included pastors, laypeople, and students. The festival featured sermons from local pastors, including Alma Ruiz M.Div.’13 and associate pastor of Fiesta Cristiana, which is affiliated with Apex UMC in Apex, N.C., and Raúl Colón, pastor of Centro Cristiano de Vida in Wake Forest, N.C. The festival was part of the Hispanic-Latino/a Preaching Initiative, a Spanish-language program that provides opportunities for Hispanic and Latino/a (H/L) pastors to receive homiletical training in a peer group format. Each year, 10 applicants serving as pastors in the H/L community are chosen to participate as preaching fellows. The peer group begins with a retreat and then meets monthly for 15 months to engage with homiletical, theological, and exegetical resources led by the program coordinator and other invited teachers. The Clergy Health Initiative published a new report that illuminates how the demographics of elders and local pastors actively serving United Methodist congregations in North Carolina are shifting. In an effort to better understand and describe the multiple demands and rewards of clergy life, the Duke Clergy Health Initiative has conducted a longitudinal survey of North Carolina’s United Methodist clergy every two years since 2008. For the report on appointments, the Clergy Health Initiative paired survey findings with publicly available data from the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Conferences. The findings illuminate shifts in the demographics of elders and local pastors actively serving congregations. 286 Western North Carolina Conference Duke Divinity School’s initiatives, centers, and programs are a vital resource for connecting the work of Duke Divinity School with other disciplines and constituents. The Center for Reconciliation celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, continuing its work of fostering reconciliation through the Summer Institute, the CFR Justice Fellows, and the Great Lakes Initiative in East Africa. The Office of Black Church Studies, in partnership with the Duke Initiatives in Theology and the Arts, Duke Performances, Duke Dance, and the Duke Department of African and African-American Studies, presented a symposium on African-American Theology and the Arts, featuring the renowned dance company Ailey II. The Theology, Medicine, and Culture initiative hosted the event “Practice & Presence: Gathering for Christians in Healthcare,” for healthcare professionals who want to deepen or reimagine the relationship of faith in vocation in community with like-minded practitioners. Faith & Leadership, the online magazine published by LEADD, continues to reach over 300,000 readers and provide a resource for theological reflection and “traditioned innovation” for all in ministry. Their continued excellent work was recognized again this year with awards from the Associated Church Press “Best of the Christian Press” contest. In partnership with the Western North Carolina and North Carolina Conferences, the Thriving Rural Communities initiative sponsored the 2016 Convocation on the Rural Church, “Apprenticeship with Jesus,” to discuss issues important for transforming rural churches and communities. The Divinity School held a two-day conference titled “Tamar’s Ashes: Pastoral Ministry Amidst Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence” for the school’s students as part of the Mentoring for Ministry program. Duke Divinity School remains committed to supporting local churches and local pastors, particularly in under-resourced communities, and providing pastoral training for its students to allow them to minister to people and in places that are often marginalized or forgotten. Duke Divinity School is delighted to announce the hiring of a new assistant professor of homiletics, Jerusha Neal. She is currently serving as a missionary and lecturer in practical theology at the Davuilevu Theological College of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma in the South Pacific. Her particular interests are formational theological education, teaching preaching in cross-cultural settings, and affirming women in their pastoral call. A native of the U.S. Midwest, Neal has served as co-pastor of the Santee United Methodist Church in Santee, Calif., and been the director of Christian education at the First Presbyterian Church of Fullerton, Calif. Duke Divinity School remains deeply grateful for its relationships with The United Methodist Church and this Annual Conference. It looks 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 its website at www.divinity.duke.edu. Elaine A. Heath, Dean 4. GAMMON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Theological Center (ITC), a consortium of six historically African American theological schools. Gammon/ITC is a co-educational, professional graduate school of theology. 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 challenges 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. 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, support and educate pastors and leaders for The United Methodist Church. Gammon Theological Seminary is extremely grateful to this annual conference for the support of theological education, and for the commitment to ensuring that God’s church will be served by persons who are called and trained to lead the conference forward. Albert D. Mosley, President 5. METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN OHIO Recognition as a “bright spot” in theological education Auburn Seminary recognized MTSO among a small number of seminaries in its September report, “Bright Spots in Theological Education: Hopeful Stories in a Time of Crisis and Change.” Auburn is a leadership development institute seeking to equip leaders of faith and moral courage to inspire positive change in the world. The report details the “leap of faith” that began with MTSO’s founding of Seminary Hill Farm and extends to an array of commitments to ecology and social justice. Major Luce Foundation grant The Henry Luce Foundation awarded MTSO a three-year, $425,000 grant in December to support the establishment of the Seminary Environmental Leadership Initiative. The grant is shared by MTSO, the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, and the Green Seminary Initiative, a project of Drew Theological School and GreenFaith. A growing number of seminary leaders recognize the moral imperative to play a role in the care of God’s creation, but they face significant challenges in addressing environmental 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 287 issues on their own. The Seminary Environmental Leadership Initiative aims to establish best practices and offer resources for seminaries that wish to engage in environmental issues academically and institutionally. Faculty appointments MTSO welcomed two new faculty members in January. Elaine Nogueira-Godsey serves as assistant professor of theology, ecology, and race. She comes to MTSO from the University of Johannesburg in South Africa, where she was a post-doctoral research fellow. Francesca Nuzzolese is associate professor of pastoral care and counseling. Most recently she was associate professor of pastoral care and spiritual formation at Palmer Theological Seminary and Eastern University in Philadelphia. New course at National Underground Railroad Freedom Center MTSO offered a special graduate course, “Race, Religion and Nation: From Black Power to Black Lives Matter,” at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in January. The class offered a historical exploration of the Black Lives Matter movement and its precursors, including Black Power activism, hip hop music and culture, and the presidency of Barack Obama. It was offered through MTSO’s cooperative relationship with the Freedom Center. Danny Russell, Director of Communications 6. PERKINS SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Perkins celebrates its vital connections with the Western North Carolina Annual Conference. Enrollment at Perkins for the 2016-17 academic year totals 342 students, of which more than two-thirds are United Methodist and more than 45 percent are ethnic minority students. Master’s degree programs comprise approximately 51 percent male and 49 percent female students. The D.Min. program includes students from southern Asia taking classes in Singapore and Dallas. Our Ph.D. program has 32 students. 2016 HIGHLIGHTS • Perkins welcomed the appointment of Dr. Craig C. Hill as Dean and Professor of New Testament. Dean Hill most recently served as Executive Director of the Doctor of Ministry and Master of Christian Practice programs at Duke, as well as Research Professor of Theological Pedagogy. Additionally, he served at, among other institutions, Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., Yale Divinity School, the University of Cambridge, England, and at seminaries in Moscow, Russia, and Seoul, South Korea. • In looking ahead to its exciting and vibrant future, Perkins instituted the first formal market/marketing study undertaken by school in a decade. Working in conjunction with an external consulting group, the study is an effort to gauge feedback from Perkins alumni, students, faculty, staff, and other key constituencies on how best to guide the school during its next phase forward. One essential component of that study was the creation of the Perkins Engagement Team, a group of key staff and faculty who meet every other week to generate ideas, formulate strategy, and review progress related to Perkins’ admissions, recruiting, and marketing functions. • Renowned biblical scholar N.T. Wright was the featured lecturer as Perkins hosted “Simply Wright: N.T. Wright at Perkins | SMU” on Nov. 15-17, 2016. Wright gave three nightly lectures, which were free to the public and drew more than 3,000 attendees, and directed workshops for the 120 conference attendees during the day. To date, videos of the three lectures have garnered more than 35,000 views on the Perkins YouTube channel. • Dr. Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi, Professor of World Christianities and Mission Studies at Perkins, was appointed to serve as the director for the Doctor of Ministry Program at Perkins. He joined the Perkins faculty in July 2010, having previously served as Professor of World Christianity at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, from 1994-2010. • Bart Patton, who has nearly 20 years of experience in ministry, joined Perkins as its Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry Education. He provides oversight and strategic planning for Perkins’ programs for high school youth and their families, young adults, and practitioners who work with these constituencies. Additionally, Patton will be the point person for connecting Perkins and SMU to church and community organizations that work with youth and their families and with young adults. • Perkins, in conjunction with the Houston Methodist Hospital system, began offering seminars and courses to educate hospital staff and personnel on the role of theology and healing. Perkins thanks its many colleagues, friends, and alumni/ae across the connection for generous support in many ways, including referrals of prospective students, as it continues its vital mission of preparing women and men for faithful leadership in Christian ministry. Craig C. Hill, Dean and Professor of New Testament 7. SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY More than 100 years ago the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, had the foresight to understand what a great institution of higher education could mean for the ambitious young city of Dallas. Southern Methodist University continues to mark exciting developments as students and faculty pursue opportunities that provide a platform for making global impact. Recent highlights include: • In fall 2016 SMU’s total enrollment of 11,739 included 6,521 undergraduates and 5,218 graduate students. Ethnic minority students made up 26 percent of total enrollment. An international enrollment of 1,719 (more than 14 percent of total enrollment) represented 124 foreign countries. • SMU ranks among the nation’s top universities. In the 2017 U.S. News & World Report listings, SMU ranks 56th among 310 of the “best national universities.” Several individual schools and academic programs also earned national rankings. 288 Western North Carolina Conference • SMU received $26 million in external funding during 2015-16 for research in the U.S. and worldwide. Current research subjects include water quality, natural hazards, cyber security, and treatments for cancer and other diseases. • In January, SMU received a $2 million gift from SMU Trustee emeritus and longtime benefactor Cary M. Maguire to endow the directorship of SMU’s Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility. The Maguire Center supports ethics-related education and activities for students and faculty, as well as outreach to community, private, and public institutions. Also in January, SMU received a $2.5 million gift from AT&T to endow the AT&T Center for Virtualization to fund its research to support the fast, reliable, cloud-based telecommunications necessary for global connectivity. Announced in October, a $1.7 million grant from the Texas Instruments (TI) Foundation will help fund the STEM Teacher Academy at SMU’s Simmons School of Education and Human Development to help Dallas ISD teachers develop methods for engaging students in science. • In July, Craig C. Hill became the new dean at SMU’s Perkins School of Theology, after the former Dean William B. Lawrence retired in May. Hill came to SMU from Duke University, where he had served as executive director of the Doctor of Ministry and Master of Christian Practice programs and as research professor of theological pedagogy. Also in July, Maria Dixon Hall, associate professor of organizational communication and director of corporate communication and public affairs, was named as the provost’s senior advisor for campus cultural intelligence initiatives. Hall leads the initiative to cultivate a campus culture that equips faculty, staff, and students to engage with today’s culturally complex world. • Frederick R. Chang, director of SMU’s Darwin Deason Institute for Cyber Security in the Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering and inducted into the Academy of Medicine, Engineering, and Science of Texas. • Sabri Ates, associate professor in SMU’s Clements Department of History in Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, and Zachary Wallmark, assistant professor and chairperson of music history at SMU Meadows School of the Arts, received fellowship grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities–the only two recipients in North Texas from the current funding cycle. • In fall, SMU opened its new Dr. Bob Smith Health Center, which provides comprehensive medical care to students. The two-story building houses medical and counseling programs, a full-service pharmacy, and SMU’s health education program. Students returning to campus also celebrated a transformed Fondren Library, which includes new common spaces, study zones, and a Starbucks. • SMU hosted inspirational speakers at its 2016 Commencement ceremonies. In May, Richard Templeton, SMU Board of Trustee member, and Texas Instruments CEO, with his wife, Mary Templeton, philanthropist and community volunteer, shared lessons learned from a swimming accident two and a half years ago that left Mrs. Templeton paralyzed. Mr. Templeton touted resiliency as a critical personal characteristic, and Mrs. Templeton challenged the graduates to jump into opportunities to make a difference as they begin their next life phase. In December, retired Dallas Police Chief David O. Brown, who gained national attention for his handling of a gunman’s July 2016 ambush of five police officers, told the graduates, “you may be the next greatest generation of heroes in this country.” SMU treasures its Methodist heritage and asks for continued prayers and support. R. Gerald Turner, President 8. UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, was founded in 1871 by Milton Wright, a Bishop in The Church of the United Brethren in Christ and father of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. The Wright brothers had a passionate dream of developing the first successful “flying machine.” They experienced great difficulties, hardships, and setbacks in achieving their dream. Through their determination and commitment, however, their dream eventually was fulfilled, and they were the first human beings to achieve sustained flight. God often plants a vision or dream in someone’s heart to become a full-time servant of Jesus Christ. In St. Peter’s sermon on Pentecost, Peter quotes the prophet Joel who said, “God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams” (Acts 2:17). When God pours out the Spirit on someone and calls them into ministry, United seeks to partner with that person in helping them to grow spiritually and intellectually in achieving their God-given call and dream. In the fall of 2016, 418 students enrolled at United to answer God’s call and vision for their lives. United’s prayer is that God will use the Seminary to prepare these students to become faithful, fruitful, and effective pastors and church leaders who make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. According to a recent survey, 86 percent of United graduates are either currently serving in local congregations or are retired from serving in local congregations. United alumni/ae are making an impact. On January 1, 2017, United celebrated the beginning of a new partnership in ministry with Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO). United has become an extension site for the Course of Study School of Ohio located at MTSO, providing a convenient hybrid program for part-time pastors pursuing a local pastor’s license. Through United’s Course of Study, pastors experience a Friday- Saturday weekend on campus and finish coursework online over the weeks that follow. Courses are offered four times per year. If you feel God calling you to serve in any form of Christian ministry, visit www.united.edu to discover the option that fits your ministry and calling. May God bless you as you respond to God’s dream for your life to serve in either the ordained, commissioned, or lay ministry. Kent Millard, President 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 289 9. WESLEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Wesley Theological Seminary is building on 135 years of faithful preparation of church- and world-changing leaders by continuing to innovate and grow. Wesley is excited to partner with you in the ministry to which God has called you now and wherever you may be called in the future. Keep reading for good news that you can use: So you can grow as a leader (and share with others) Wesley’s Lewis Center for Church Leadership continues to be the internationally respected go-to resource for actionable best practices for clergy and laity. The center’s free Leading Ideas e-newsletter provides well-researched, discipleship-growing ideas to more than 17,000 people. Sign up for Leading Ideas at https://www.churchleadership.com/category/leading-ideas/. The new Wesley Theological Seminary Lay Academy offers 11 online courses covering a variety of topics including Methodist identity, early church history, Christian ethics, interfaith relations, and the intersection of faith and science. Laypeople can earn a certification in Wesleyan Studies by completing six of the courses online, or can choose to take courses individually for personal education and enrichment. More information about the Wesley Lay Academy and the certification in Wesleyan Studies can be found at http://www.beadisciple.com/wesley. Two new certificate programs allow individuals to take specialized classes without pursuing an entire degree. The Certificate in Faith and Public Life explores the foundations of public theology, religious freedom, and civil discourse through graduate courses. The African-American Church Studies certificate is a non-degree option for local church leaders who want to enrich their ministry in African-American communities. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.wesleyseminary.edu. So your congregation can live more fully in God’s mission Wesley has received a grant of $1.5 million from the Lilly Endowment to help congregations design innovative ministries that support and enrich the religious lives of young adults. Through this grant, 20 local congregations will be selected to work with Wesley as an innovation hub that brings together church leaders, young adults, experts, and practitioners for conversation, education, and exchange of ideas. The ultimate goal will be to help each congregation launch new partnerships with young adults, ages 23 to 29. Congregational applications will be open July 1-October 31, 2017. For more information, contact the Rev. Beth Ludlum at [email protected]. The Institute for Community Engagement at Wesley Downtown continues to help the church turn itself inside out. The Institute at Wesley now offers an innovative online Health Minister Certificate Program from Heal the Sick, an initiative to prepare congregations for public health work in their parishes. Some scholarships are available for this program. Please contact Tom Pruski at tpruski@ wesleyseminary.edu for more information or to register for future certificate classes. The newest component of the Institute for Community Engagement is Wesley’s Center for Public Theology. Under the leadership of Distinguished Professor of Public Theology Mike McCurry, this center is equipping pastors, seminarians, people of faith, and the media to create spaces for civil dialogue at the intersection of religion and politics. The Center is also providing events, workshops, and resources to help faith leaders lead faithful, prophetic, open dialogue in their communities. To see upcoming opportunities, visit https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/ice/programs/public-theology. The Luce Center for Arts and Religion remains the only seminary-based program uniting arts and theology. The Luce Center invites the public to artist talks with each new exhibit and has regular classes and workshops with visiting artists. For information on past and upcoming opportunities, visit https://www.luceartsandreligion.org. If you’re a current or future seminarian Wesley’s Master of Divinity degree can now be completed via online, weekend, short-term intensive, and weeknight courses in five years. This format is designed to be more accessible to those with busy ministry, work, and/or family commitments throughout the region. The new African-American Church Studies Master of Divinity specialization gives contextual preparation for the unique opportunities and challenges our future leaders may encounter in African-American churches, while the Public Theology specialization allows master’s degree students to gain skills for community leadership and advocacy. Wesley continues to offer our 36-hour Master of Arts and a 60-hour Master of Theological Studies to equip those called to ordained deacon ministries or to other ministries beyond the pulpit. Talk to someone at (202) 885-8659 or [email protected] about how Wesley’s degree programs equip people to lead others to loving God and neighbor. If you’re a pastor, alumnus, or just want to keep up on the news Wesley’s Doctor of Ministry program continues to offer the most practical and spiritually renewing tracks in theological education. Wesley is excited to announce the launch of the third track based in Cambridge, England: Holiness, Effective Ministry and Engagement with the World, beginning in January 2018. Other 2018 tracks include Art and Theology, Church Leadership Excellence, and Soul Care for Pastors, Chaplains, and Clinicians. Find out more or apply now at https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/doctorofministry/ The Lewis Center for Church Leadership moves to an exciting new phase in its 14-year history with the transition of leadership from founding director, the Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems Jr., to new director, Wesley faculty member, the Rev. F. Douglas Powe, Jr., effective July 1, 2017. Dr. Weems will continue to be part of the Lewis Center as part-time Senior Consultant, continuing his ground-breaking work in denominational conference resourcing. Meet Dr. Powe and Dr. Weems in a video discussion at https://www.churchleadership.com/ news/lewis-center-announces-a-new-director/. Please save the date, September 28-29, 2017, and join Wesley in celebrating the outstanding academic contribution of founding director Rev. Dr. Lovett Weems Jr. More information to come about this celebration at www.churchleadership.com. 290 Western North Carolina Conference Wesley faculty members continually develop resources to advance theological scholarship and help Christians grow. This year we have celebrated new books by Drs. F. Douglas Powe Jr., Eileen Guenther, Shively Smith, Ryan Danker, Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, and Joseph Bush. In the past year, the seminary has welcomed a new Professor of Preaching, the Rev. Dr. Veronice Miles, and a new Chapel Elder and Visiting Professor of Worship, the Rev. Gina Campbell. Most recently, Wesley is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Rick Elgendy as Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. Ready to join in Wesley’s mission? Wesley provides more than $2 million annually in scholarships to our students thanks to the consistent support of graduates, congregations, and friends of the seminary. Find out more about how you can be part of the future of Wesley at https://www.wesleyseminary.edu/support/. Wesley invites you to stay in touch through the year and learn more of the latest developments at Wesley by signing up for its monthly electronic newsletter, eCalling, at www.wesleyseminary.edu/ecalling. Thank you for journeying with Wesley Theological Seminary through this update! The seminary looks forward to continuing to serve you and your community as it seeks to live into God’s dream together. Blessings to you on a fruitful and faithful annual conference. Wesley thanks you for your service and holds you in prayer as you continue in ministry, wherever that may be. David McAllister-Wilson, President www.wesleyseminary.edu 10. AFRICA UNIVERSITY Africa University ended 2016 poised to celebrate its Silver Jubilee and eager to embrace new opportunities for transformative ministry over the next 25 years. The university community acknowledges, with heartfelt gratitude, the faithfulness and generosity of the Western North Carolina Conference in helping Africa University to realize its mission. The Western North Carolina Conference maintained its strong support, investing 85.11 percent of the asking to the Africa University Fund (AUF) apportionment in 2016. Overall, the AUF achieved a high level of support within The United Methodist Church last year. A total of 34 of the 56 United Methodist annual conferences in the United States invested 100 percent or more of their asking to the AUF. The ongoing support of the Western North Carolina Conference is of vital importance to Africa University because the university draws its mandate, energy, and capacity to transform lives from The United Methodist Church. Therefore, Africa University invites each of you, as members of the Western North Carolina Conference, to set aside time in 2017 to celebrate your journey with Africa University. Please participate in the observance of the university’s 25th anniversary. Encourage your congregation to remain steadfast and aim to invest 100 percent of its asking to the AUF and other general church funds in 2017. Engage in a season of daily prayer for Africa University. Join Africa University’s honorary alumni association. Consider hosting a special “AU@25” event or an Africa University Sunday in your local church or area. Use your event to increase awareness of Africa University’s ministry and invite attendees to each give $25 each in honor of the 25th anniversary. Celebrate your role in making Africa University all that it is today and all that it will be in the future. Remember that regardless of the challenges that arise, United Methodists sustain this ministry together — praying, loving, and sharing our blessings — and there is no other way that we could do it! Great things are on the horizon for Africa University in the next quarter century. Your Africa University is continuing to evolve and serve by: • Restructuring its academic units in order to remain relevant and provide a broader-based education to meet new demands in the African workforce • Providing leadership formation experiences and learning for more than 1,400 full-time students each year • Generating new knowledge and capacity to support peacebuilding and to improve food security, human rights, and leadership for the African continent Thanks to your generosity, the dream of the global United Methodist Church is alive in the contributions of the Africa University’s 7,000+ graduates. More than 90 percent of these graduates are still in Africa, serving communities in 32 countries. Currently, more than two dozen Africa University graduates are missionaries in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, under the auspices of the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM). Without Africa University, “I am sure that I would not have the mental maturity and spiritual growth that I have now,” said Albert Wakili, an AU graduate who is a Global Mission Fellow. Wakili is currently serving as a youth and children’s worker at Blanchardstown Methodist Church in Dublin, Ireland, one of the newest and most ethnically diverse congregations in Irish Methodism. Wakili plans to return to Nigeria later this year, when his two-year term with the GBGM ends. Thank you for your unwavering witness in response to the call to faith, hope, and renewal in the world. Africa University prays that blessings continue to abound for all who serve in ministry in the Western North Carolina Conference. James H. Salley, Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement Africa University Development Office PO Box 340007 • Nashville, TN 37203-0007 (615) 340-7438 • [email protected] www.support-africauniversity.org 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 291 IX. PETITIONS TO THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE The petitions to the 2017 session are printed here in the form in which they were approved. They are not in every case identical to the form in which they were originally submitted. In the interest of clarity and economy, the texts of petitions which were not adopted or referred by the conference are not printed. Whenever the text of a petition is printed elsewhere in the journal, as in the case of proposals from the agencies of the conference, the reader will be referred to the appropriate section. Record of action is recorded in the Daily Minutes, Section IV.C., page 147. PETITION 1 Subject: 2018 Conference Funds and Financial Policies; and Budget Submitted by: Glenn Kinken, President on behalf of the Council on Finance and Administration Text: See the proposal and conference budget in the report found in Section VIII.A, pages 220 and 223. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 24, 2017 PETITION 2, Part a Subject: Pension Programs and Policies Submitted by: Michael Watson, President on behalf of the Board of Pension and Health Benefits Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.L, Page 262. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 2, Part b Subject: Health Benefits Program and Policies Submitted by: Michael Watson, President on behalf of the Board of Pension and Health Benefits Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.L, page 264. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 3 Subject: New Conference Center Submitted by: Robert Wilhoit, Chairperson, Conference Board of Trustees Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.M, page 267. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 4 Subject: Advance Specials for 2017-2018 Submitted by: Caroline Wood, WNCC Director of Mission Pathways Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.B.5, page 231. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 5 Subject: Golden Cross Dissolution Submitted by: Thomas R. Hunter, Director Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.B.5, page 232. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 6 Subject: Board of Directors of Wesley Community Development Corporation Submitted by: Roy J. Helm, Director Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.B.5, page 234. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 7 Subject: Board of Directors for Western NC Conference Camps Submitted by: Carroll B. Harris, WNCC Director of Camp and Retreat Ministries Text: See the proposals in the report found in Section VIII.B.6, page 236. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 8 Subject: Brevard College Trustees Submitted by: Board of Trustees, Brevard College Text: See the nominations found in Section VIII.D, page 248. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 9 Subject: High Point University Trustees Submitted by: Paul Browing, Marketing, High Point University Text: See the nominations found in Section VIII.D, page 248. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 10 Subject: Campus Ministry Boards Submitted by: Council on Campus Ministries; and each individual board. Text: See the nominations for each campus ministry board found in the report in Section VIII.E, page 249. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 11 Subject: Board of Directors of Aldersgate United Methodist Retirement Community, Inc. Submitted by: Board of Directors Text: See the nominations found in Section VIII.F.1, page 250. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 12 Subject: Board of Directors of Arbor Acres Submitted by: Andrew W. Applegate, President and CEO, and Dale E. Driscoll, Chairperson, Board of Directors Text: See the nominations found in Section VIII.F.2, page 251. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 292 Western North Carolina Conference PETITION 13 Subject: Trustees of Crossnore School & Children’s Home Submitted by: Brett Loftis, CEO Text: See the nominations found in Section VIII.F.3, page 252. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 14 Subject: Board of Directors of Givens Communities Submitted by: Kenneth M. Partin, President and Chief Executive Officer Text: See the nominations found in Section VIII.F.4, Page 253. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 15 Subject: Trustees of UMAR-WNC, Inc. Submitted by: Marilyn Garner, President & CEO Text: See the nominations found in Section VIII.F.5, page 254. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 16 Subject: Board of Directors of Sanctuary Counseling Group Submitted by: Martha Rick, Chairperson, and John V. Arey, Jr., Executive Director on behalf of the Board of Directors Text: See the nominations found in Section VIII.F.8, page 256. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 17 Subject: Board of Directors of Chrysalis Counseling and Consultation Center Submitted by: Gary L. Kling, Executive Director Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.F.6, page 255. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 18 Subject: Celebration of the Historic 50th Anniversaries Submitted by: WNCC Commission on Archives and History and the Justice and Reconciliation Team Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.N, page 269. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 24, 2017 PETITION 19 Subject: Equitable Compensation Policies and Guidelines Submitted by: WNCC Commission on Equitable Compensation Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.T, page 273. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 PETITION 20 Subject: Western North Carolina Conference Arrearage Policy Submitted by: WNCC Commission on Equitable Compensation Text: See the proposal in the report found in Section VIII.T, page 274. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 24, 2017 PETITION 21 Subject: Trustee of Cole Foundation Submitted by: James C. Windham, Jr., Chairperson, on behalf of the Eugene M. Cole Foundation Text: See the nomination found in Section VIII.W, page 275. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 23, 2017 FLOOR PETITION Subject: Opposition of North Carolina Senate Bill 594 Submitted by: Carrie Carpenter, Smoky Mountain District Member at Large Text: See the petition found in Section IV.C, page 157. Conference Action: Adopted Petition June 24, 2017 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 293 X. HISTORICAL MATERIAL A. HISTORICAL SKETCH The Western North Carolina Conference shall include all North Carolina west of the North Carolina Conference, except Savannah Church, in Alleghany County, North Carolina; and also that part of North Carolina lying north of the New River, and including that part of Virginia lying south of that river in the loop in Grayson County, Virginia; including all the territory in Carroll and Patrick Counties, Virginia, south of the crest of the Blue Ridge, and west of the Dan River. (Discipline, 1948, ¶ 1957) This territory is identical with that of the Western North Carolina Conference of the former Methodist Episcopal Church, South. All three branches of Methodism forming The Methodist Church were included in this new conference. From the Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference of the former Methodist Episcopal Church came 39 ministers and 11,901 church members. The North Carolina Conference of the former Methodist Protestant Church contributed 74 ministers and 22,361 church members. The Western North Carolina Conference of the former Methodist Episcopal Church, South, added 377 ministers and 167,028 church members. This gave the new conference 490 members, with 28 others on trial, and 201,290 church members. The Blue Ridge-Atlantic Conference has held 62 sessions; the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church, 112; and the Western North Carolina, 50 (see Journal, 1939, pp. 115, 169). The Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church was formed on June 5, 1968, by the merger of the Western North Carolina Conference and that portion of the North Carolina-Virginia Conference situated within the bounds of the Western North Carolina Conference (see Journal, 1968, p. 84). The North Carolina-Virginia Conference had been organized in Greensboro on Aug. 11, 1964, and, in addition to the organizational session, held four sessions prior to the 1968 merger. B. CONFERENCE SESSIONS 1. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH Where and When Held Presiding Bishop Secretary Members Full Pastoral Total Lay Connection Charges Membership 1 Greensboro 1939 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 490 2 High Point 1940 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 492 392 194,448 3 Winston-Salem 1941 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 496 390 201,865 4 Charlotte 1942 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 496 402 202,133 5 Statesville 1943 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 502 410 204,854 6 Charlotte 1944 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 502 412 209,065 7 Greensboro 1945 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 515 425 214,205 8 Asheville 1946 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 517 426 220,473 9 Charlotte 1947 Clare Purcell Edgar H. Nease 522 445 223,971 10 High Point 1948 Costen J. Harrell Edgar H. Nease 524 450 226,387 11 Winston-Salem 1949 Costen J. Harrell Edgar H. Nease 531 462 230,080 12 Asheville 1950 Costen J. Harrell Edgar H. Nease 533 491 233,297 13 Greensboro 1951 Costen J. Harrell Edgar H. Nease 544 506 237,325 14 Charlotte 1952 Costen J. Harrell Charles D. White 556 504 240,393 15 High Point 1953 Costen J. Harrell Charles D. White 569 515 244,900 16 Asheville 1954 Costen J. Harrell Charles D. White 600 528 246,648 17 Charlotte 1955 Costen J. Harrell Charles D. White 619 556 247,337 18 Winston-Salem 1956 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 639 569 249,221 19 Lake Junaluska 1957 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 640 576 251,346 20 Lake Junaluska 1958 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 647 593 254,080 21 Lake Junaluska 1959 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 658 610 255,078 22 Lake Junaluska 1960 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 672 623 257,599 23 Lake Junaluska 1961 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 703 634 260,369 24 Lake Junaluska 1962 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 715 647 264,129 25 Lake Junaluska 1963 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 734 649 266,018 26 Lake Junaluska 1964 Nolan B. Harmon Charles D. White 757 650 268,595 27 Lake Junaluska 1965 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. Charles D. White 777 651 269,762 28 Lake Junaluska 1966 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. Charles D. White 775 650 271,060 29 Lake Junaluska 1967 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. Charles D. White 776 656 272,333

2. NORTH CAROLINA-VIRGINIA CONFERENCE OF THE METHODIST CHURCH Where and When Held Presiding Bishop Secretary Members Full Pastoral Total Lay Connection Charges Membership O Greensboro 1964 Charles F. Golden John G. Corry 78 93 14,750 1 Greensboro 1965 Charles F. Golden Avery E. Robinson 79 120 19,358 2 Greensboro 1966 Charles F. Golden Avery E. Robinson 78 111 20,025 3 Greensboro 1967 Charles F. Golden Avery E. Robinson 82 97 19,555 4 Greensboro 1968 L. Scott Allen Avery E. Robinson 78 94 18,907 294 Western North Carolina Conference 3. WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Where and When Held Presiding Bishop Secretary Members Full Pastoral Total Lay Connection Charges Membership 1 Lake Junaluska 1968 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. W. T. Medlin, Jr. 810 706 273,227 2 Lake Junaluska 1969 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. W. T. Medlin, Jr. 824 705 282,572 3 Lake Junaluska 1970 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. W. T. Medlin, Jr. 846 687 283,006 4 Lake Junaluska 1971 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. W. T. Medlin, Jr. 872 685 282,367 5 Lake Junaluska 1972 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. W. T. Medlin, Jr. 880 682 281,758 6 Lake Junaluska 1973 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. W. T. Medlin, Jr. 894 682 280,667 7 Lake Junaluska 1974 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. W. T. Medlin, Jr. 896 689 279,621 8 Lake Junaluska 1975 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. R. Paschal Waugh 909 706 278,657 9 Lake Junaluska 1976 Earl G. Hunt, Jr. R. Paschal Waugh 911 714 278,642 10 Lake Junaluska 1977 L. Scott Allen R. Paschal Waugh 913 715 278,757 11 Lake Junaluska 1978 L. Scott Allen R. Paschal Waugh 914 713 278,709 12 Lake Junaluska 1979 L. Scott Allen R. Paschal Waugh 928 713 278,405 13 Lake Junaluska 1980 L. Scott Allen R. Paschal Waugh 929 712 278,121 14 Lake Junaluska 1981 L. Scott Allen R. Paschal Waugh 935 713 277,210 15 Lake Junaluska 1982 L. Scott Allen R. Paschal Waugh 951 721 277,211 16 Lake Junaluska 1983 L. Scott Allen R. Paschal Waugh 963 724 277,221 17 Lake Junaluska 1984 L. Scott Allen Charles D. White, Jr. 965 730 276,922 18 Lake Junaluska 1985 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 974 734 276,529 19 Lake Junaluska 1986 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 985 729 276,504 20 Lake Junaluska 1987 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 991 731 276,012 21 Lake Junaluska 1988 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,003 729 275,952 22 Lake Junaluska 1989 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,008 734 275,253 23 Lake Junaluska 1990 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,030 739 274,457 24 Lake Junaluska 1991 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,040 747 276,077 25 Lake Junaluska 1992 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,055 748 277,444 26 Lake Junaluska 1993 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,053 753 278,074 27 Lake Junaluska 1994 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,054 766 278,697 28 Lake Junaluska 1995 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,058 775 280,902 29 Lake Junaluska 1996 L. Bevel Jones III Charles D. White, Jr. 1,077 784 282,819 30 Lake Junaluska 1997 Charlene P. Kammerer Charles D. White, Jr. 1,106 790 284,909 31 Lake Junaluska 1998 Charlene P. Kammerer Charles D. White, Jr. 1,114 801 286,290 32 Lake Junaluska 1999 Charlene P. Kammerer Charles D. White, Jr. 1,142 805 288,575 33 Lake Junaluska 2000 Charlene P. Kammerer Charles D. White, Jr. 1,136 813 289,661 34 Lake Junaluska 2001 Charlene P. Kammerer Charles D. White, Jr. 1,146 826 291,484 35 Lake Junaluska 2002 Charlene P. Kammerer Charles D. White, Jr. 1,145 847 291,727 36 Lake Junaluska 2003 Charlene P. Kammerer Charles D. White, Jr. 1,155 848 292,071 37 Lake Junaluska 2004 Charlene P. Kammerer Charles D. White, Jr. 1,171 868 292,595 38 Lake Junaluska 2005 J. Lawrence McCleskey Charles D. White, Jr. 1,168 877 293,735 39 Lake Junaluska 2006 J. Lawrence McCleskey Charles D. White, Jr. 1,188 885 293,089 40 Lake Junaluska 2007 J. Lawrence McCleskey Charles D. White, Jr. 1,204 888 293,772 41 Lake Junaluska 2008 J. Lawrence McCleskey Charles D. White, Jr. 1,200 879 293,588 42 Lake Junaluska 2009 Larry M. Goodpaster Kimberly T. Ingram 1,200 868 293,180 43 Lake Junaluska 2010 Larry M. Goodpaster Kimberly T. Ingram 1,202 868 292,824 44 Lake Junaluska 2011 Larry M. Goodpaster Kimberly T. Ingram 1,208 834 291,651 45 Lake Junaluska 2012 Larry M. Goodpaster Kimberly T. Ingram 1,218 849 290,821 46 Lake Junaluska 2013 Larry M. Goodpaster Kimberly T. Ingram 1,203 828 286,589 47 Lake Junaluska 2014 Larry M. Goodpaster Kimberly T. Ingram 1,215 808 286,074 48 Lake Junaluska 2015 Larry M. Goodpaster Kimberly T. Ingram 1,211 807 283,910 49 Lake Junaluska 2016 Larry M. Goodpaster Kimberly T. Ingram 1,217 798 282,792 50 Lake Junaluska 2017 Paul L. Leeland Kimberly T. Ingram 1,224 799 279,996 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 295 C. CHRONOLOGICAL ROLLS OF CURRENT CLERGY AND DIACONAL MINISTERS

NOTE: Printed here are the chronological rolls of the ordained ministers in full connection, the ordained and commissioned provisional members, the associate members, the local pastors under episcopal appointment or formally recognized as retired, and the diaconal ministers as of 12 a.m., July 1, 2017. Should errors be detected in any of the listings, please contact the conference secretary immediately. The following abbreviations are among those used in these rolls: AM Admitted as an associate member DM Consecrated as a diaconal minister Current Status: FC Admitted as a member in full connection E Currently effective (active) member M Admitted through merger of conferences R Retired OT Admitted on trial (prior to 1968) D Died since annual conference prior to the printing of the journal PM Admitted to provisional membership (1968 and after) RA Readmitted T Admitted by transfer

1. FULL CONNECTION AND PROVISIONAL MEMBERS Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 1 Melton, Joe T. D WNC OT 1942 1944 1944 1945 OT 1942 1984 2 Reed, Ralph L. R WNC OT 1943 1945 1944 1945 OT 1943 1984 3 Edwards, Frank H. R WNC OT 1948 1950 1949 1950 OT 1948 1995 4 Murray, Jerry D. R WNC OT 1948 1950 1948 1950 OT 1948 1990 5 Yount, Paul W., Jr R WNC OT 1948 1952 1948 1948 OT 1948 1994 6 Petree, Joseph R. R WNC OT 1949 1951 1949 1951 OT 1949 1986 7 Ervin, Joe L. R WNC OT 1950 1952 1952 1954 OT 1950 1995 8 Ferree, James W. R NC-CJ OT 1950 1954 1949 1955 M 1968 1995 9 Fitzgerald, Bernard R. R WNC OT 1950 1952 1952 1954 OT 1950 1991 10 Hahn, Raymond J. R Ky OT 1950 1952 1952 1953 T 1952 1991 11 Dickson, C. Harley, Jr R WNC OT 1951 1953 1952 1953 OT 1951 1997 12 Young, H. Claude, Jr R WNC OT 1951 1953 1953 1954 OT 1951 1992 13 Blanton, William N., Jr R WNC OT 1952 1954 1952 1954 OT 1952 1992 14 Early, Jack J. R Ky OT 1952 1954 1954 1956 T 1969 1995 15 Hawkins, W. Thornton R WNC OT 1952 1954 1953 1954 OT 1952 1992 16 Horn, Kenneth A. R WNC OT 1952 1954 1952 1954 OT 1952 1997 17 Johnson, Kenneth M. R WNC OT 1952 1954 1953 1955 OT 1952 1994 18 Kayler, Ralph E. [Jack] R WNC OT 1952 1954 1953 1955 OT 1952 1993 19 King, George D. R NAla OT 1952 1954 1954 1956 T 1995 1995 20 Montfort, Russell T. R WNC OT 1952 1954 1952 1954 T 1994 1994 21 Smith, LeGrand B., II R Va OT 1952 1953 1952 1953 T 1999 1992 22 Turnipseed, Robert L. [Lonnie] R WNC OT 1952 1954 1953 1955 T 1976 1996 23 Tyson, Joseph B. R WNC OT 1952 1956 1953 1956 OT 1952 1998 24 Wegwart, Wayne G. R WVa OT 1952 1954 1953 1954 T 1979 1982 25 Barden, Lawrence E. R WNC OT 1953 1955 1954 1956 OT 1953 1995 26 Barr, Carl B., Jr R WNC OT 1953 1955 1955 1958 OT 1953 1993 27 Barringer, Grady R. R WNC OT 1953 1955 1954 1955 OT 1953 1991 28 Dunker, Carl F. R CIII OT 1953 1956 1954 1956 T 1974 1995 29 Haire, Earle R. R WNC OT 1953 1955 1953 1955 OT 1953 1996 30 Lowder, Paul D. R WNC OT 1953 1955 1953 1955 OT 1953 1994 31 Page, Charles E. R WNC OT 1953 1955 1953 1955 OT 1953 1989 32 Adams, T. Dixon R WNC OT 1954 1956 1954 1956 OT 1954 1992 33 Armstrong, James M. D WNC OT 1954 1956 1954 1956 OT 1954 1991 34 Barnes, John H. R WNC OT 1954 1956 1954 1956 OT 1954 1996 35 Carroll, Jackson W., Jr R SC OT 1954 1956 1955 1956 T 1963 2000 36 Goldston, Robert J. R WNC OT 1954 1956 1956 1957 OT 1954 1994 37 Lee, Thomas S., Jr R NAla OT 1954 1957 1956 1957 T 1960 1996 38 Martinson, Jacob C., Jr R Ala-WFla OT 1954 1958 1955 1958 T 1976 2003 39 Myrick, Cecil K. D WNC OT 1954 1956 1954 1957 OT 1954 1993 40 Needham, Edwin G. R WNC OT 1954 1956 1956 1957 OT 1954 1998 41 Stanton, Donald S. R Balt OT 1954 1956 1954 1956 T 1991 1995 42 Bradley, Erman F. R WNC OT 1955 1960 1957 1960 OT 1955 1999 43 Bullard, John M. R WNC OT 1955 1963 1955 1963 OT 1955 2001 44 Burton, John M. R WNC OT 1955 1959 1957 1959 OT 1955 1997 45 Crow, Earl P., Jr R WNC OT 1955 1960 1955 1960 OT 1955 1995 46 Gilland, Jim C. R WNC OT 1955 1959 1957 1959 OT 1955 1998 47 Haynes, Donald W. R WNC OT 1955 1958 1956 1958 OT 1955 1999 48 Singleton, James C. R WNC OT 1955 1960 1958 1960 OT 1955 1989 49 Weekley, George C. R A-WF OT 1955 1961 1954 1961 T 1966 1998 50 Young, C. Milton R WNC OT 1955 1959 1955 1959 OT 1955 1996 51 Beard, Douglas R., Jr R WNC OT 1956 1961 1956 1961 OT 1956 1994 52 Doser, William R. R WNC OT 1956 1962 1956 1962 OT 1956 1978 53 Hunter, Billy V. R WNC OT 1956 1959 1958 1960 OT 1956 1993 54 Jarrett, Richard B. R WVa OT 1956 1958 1957 1958 T 1961 1997 55 Key, Joel T. R WNC OT 1956 1961 1956 1961 OT 1956 1995 56 Riffe, David R WVa OT 1956 1958 1957 1958 T 1984 1998 57 Robinson, George P. R WNC OT 1956 1960 1956 1960 OT 1956 1998 58 Summey, R. Cliff R WNC OT 1956 1960 1958 1960 OT 1956 1996 59 Thurman, James M. R NAla OT 1956 1960 1957 1960 T 1958 1998 60 Fulcher, J. Rodney R NC OT 1957 1964 1957 1964 T 1991 1998 61 Hall, Ron L. R WNC OT 1957 1961 1957 1961 T 1984 1997 62 Lawing, Luther H. [Bud], Jr R WNC OT 1957 1961 1957 1961 OT 1957 1996 63 Long, Harry G., Jr R WNC OT 1957 1960 1957 1960 T 1961 1997 64 McIntosh, Melvin D. R WNC OT 1957 1961 1957 1961 OT 1957 1999 65 Perkins, Merrill G. R WNC OT 1957 1960 1957 1960 OT 1957 1999 66 Powell, Theodore A. R NC-CJ OT 1957 1959 1957 1959 M 1968 1993 67 Alvord, Alec M. R Cal-Nev OT 1958 1960 1958 1960 T 1965 2000 68 Davis, Don C. R WNC OT 1958 1961 1958 1961 OT 1958 1995 69 Dowdle, J. Oscar, Jr R NMiss OT 1958 1961 1958 1961 T 1961 2001 70 Ellis, L. Donald R WNC OT 1958 1960 1958 1960 OT 1958 1991 71 Ford, A. Gayle R WNC OT 1958 1962 1958 1962 OT 1958 2000 72 Hammill, Terry L. R WNC OT 1958 1962 1958 1962 OT 1958 1997 73 Howle, Richard A. R WNC OT 1958 1961 1958 1961 OT 1958 2002 74 Moore, Robert L. R WNC OT 1958 1961 1958 1961 OT 1958 1996 75 Porter, Jack B. R Ore-Ida OT 1958 1963 1958 1963 T 1986 2001 76 Vun Cannon, L. Lewis R WNC OT 1958 1962 1959 1962 OT 1958 1998 296 Western North Carolina Conference

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 77 White, James S. D WNC OT 1958 1960 1960 1961 OT 1958 1997 78 Yarbrough, Jack B. R WNC OT 1958 1963 1958 1963 OT 1958 1999 79 Young, C. Garland R WNC OT 1958 1961 1958 1961 OT 1958 2001 80 Ashe, Donald W. R WNC OT 1959 1962 1960 1962 RA 1990 1997 81 Brown, Gary H. R WNC OT 1959 1961 1959 1961 OT 1959 1996 82 Hartsell, Claude J. R WNC OT 1959 1961 1959 1961 OT 1959 1993 83 Isenhour, Olin B. R WNC OT 1959 1962 1961 1962 OT 1959 2000 84 Macon, Fred K. R WNC OT 1959 1964 1959 1964 OT 1959 1997 85 Overcash, Ronald A. R WNC OT 1959 1962 1959 1962 OT 1959 1995 86 Reed, Louis B. R CnTx OT 1959 1961 1959 1961 T 1994 2000 87 Sisk, Charles W. R WNC OT 1959 1965 1962 1965 OT 1959 1992 88 Starnes, T. Paul, Jr R WNC OT 1959 1962 1959 1962 OT 1959 2002 89 Weeks, Thomas W. R WNC OT 1959 1961 1959 1961 OT 1959 1997 90 Bailey, Lloyd R. R WNC OT 1960 1965 1961 1965 T 1973 2006 91 Benfield, William G. R WNC OT 1960 1963 1960 1963 OT 1960 2001 92 Brown, Rodney C. R WNC OT 1960 1962 1962 1963 T 1967 1997 93 Calloway, James R. R WNC OT 1960 1963 1960 1963 OT 1960 1997 94 Carter, Robert L., Jr R WVa OT 1960 1963 1961 1963 T 1963 1998 95 Gilbert, Douglass W. R WNC OT 1960 1967 1960 1967 T 1965 2000 96 Moss, O. Ray R WNC OT 1960 1963 1960 1963 OT 1960 1993 97 Smith, Robert M., Jr R WNC OT 1960 1963 1961 1963 OT 1960 1998 98 Tyson, Charles E. R NC-CJ OT 1960 1962 1957 1963 M 1968 1994 99 Whitlock, Dwight E., Jr R WNC OT 1960 1964 1960 1964 OT 1960 1999 100 Williams, Edwin W., Jr R Miss OT 1960 1963 1960 1963 T 1962 1999 101 Brittain, H. Wendell R WNC OT 1961 1963 1961 1963 OT 1961 1996 102 Cassady, Tom L. R WNC OT 1961 1965 1959 1965 OT 1961 2001 103 Davis, John E., Jr R WNC OT 1961 1964 1961 1964 OT 1961 2002 104 Freeman, Patrick R Okla OT 1961 1963 1961 1963 T 1991 1999 105 James, Ralph E., Jr R WNC OT 1961 1963 1961 1963 OT 1961 1986 106 Jones, Kelley R. R WNC OT 1961 1963 1961 1963 OT 1961 2002 107 Raines, James A. R WNC OT 1961 1985 1961 1985 RA 1983 1998 108 Sides, Curtis L. R WNC OT 1961 1964 1961 1964 OT 1961 2001 109 Aldridge, Julian M., Jr R NC OT 1962 1967 1962 1967 T 1968 2003 110 Baxter, David L. R WNC OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 OT 1962 2002 111 Boggan, Robert E., Jr R WNC OT 1962 1966 1963 1966 OT 1962 2002 112 Davis, E. Vance R WNC OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 OT 1962 2006 113 Davis, Joe B. R WNC OT 1962 1964 1962 1964 OT 1962 1993 114 Dingus, William H. R WNC OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 OT 1962 2000 115 Duvall, John A. R WNC OT 1962 1973 1964 1973 T 1982 1989 116 Eanes, Ralph H., Jr R WNC OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 OT 1962 2002 117 Heafner, J. Patrick R WNC OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 OT 1962 1997 118 Inlay, Donald E. R SCal-Az OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 T 1995 2002 119 Kennedy, M. Loy R WNC OT 1962 1966 1964 1966 OT 1962 1999 120 Moss, Aaron W. R WNC OT 1962 1964 1962 1964 OT 1962 2000 121 Pharr, Philip A. R WNC OT 1962 1966 1962 1966 OT 1962 2000 122 Ritchie, B. Maurice R WNC OT 1962 1964 1962 1964 OT 1962 2001 123 Settle, Carl E. R NArk OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 T 2002 2011 124 Sigmon, Thomas R. R WNC OT 1962 1964 1962 1964 OT 1962 2005 125 Smith, James E. R NC OT 1962 1964 1962 1964 T 1967 1996 126 Smith, Wayne R. R WNC OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 RA 1990 1999 127 Steed, Roy G., Jr R WNC OT 1962 1966 1963 1966 OT 1962 2000 128 Tutterow, R. Keith R WNC OT 1962 1965 1962 1965 RA 1981 2002 129 Weekley, James F. R WVa OT 1962 1964 1962 1964 T 1965 2000 130 Billings, J. Wayne R WNC OT 1963 1966 1964 1966 OT 1963 1997 131 Charlesworth, James H. R Fla OT 1963 1971 1963 1971 T 1970 2012 132 Clanton, Robert A., Jr R WNC OT 1963 1966 1963 1966 OT 1963 2003 133 Davenport, J. Paul R WNC OT 1963 1965 1963 1965 OT 1963 2003 134 Jones, Wayne Marshall R WNC OT 1963 1967 1963 1967 OT 1963 1986 135 McKelvey, Walter H. R SC-CJ OT 1963 1966 1964 1966 T 1979 2010 136 McKinney, James L. R WNC OT 1963 1967 1965 1967 OT 1963 2000 137 Murrow, Mitchell C. R WNC OT 1963 1965 1963 1965 OT 1963 2001 138 Woodard, Louis H. R WNC OT 1963 1967 1963 1967 OT 1963 2002 139 Ellison, William B. R WNC OT 1964 1968 1964 1968 OT 1964 2004 140 Howell, G. Keith R WNC OT 1964 1967 1964 1967 OT 1964 1998 141 Lee, Edward D. R WNC OT 1964 1966 1964 1966 OT 1964 1995 142 Long, James B., Jr R WNC OT 1964 1967 1964 1967 OT 1964 2003 143 Martin, Sammie L. R WNC OT 1964 1968 1964 1968 OT 1964 1999 144 O’Brien, R. Michael R Hol OT 1964 1968 1964 1968 T 1980 2004 145 Pollock, G. Lee R WNC OT 1964 1968 1964 1968 OT 1964 2003 146 Stith, Frank A., III R WNC OT 1964 1968 1964 1968 OT 1964 2006 147 Turman, Donald W. R WNC OT 1964 1966 1964 1966 OT 1964 2006 148 Witty, Robert L., Jr R WNC OT 1964 1966 1966 1968 OT 1964 1989 149 Wortman, Manuel D. R WNC OT 1964 1969 1964 1969 OT 1964 2003 150 Bolyard, Roy V., Jr D WVa OT 1965 1967 1965 1967 T 1975 2005 151 Hardin, E. Wannamaker, Jr R SC OT 1965 1969 1965 1969 T 1967 2003 152 McNeill, W. Kirk R NC OT 1965 1967 1965 1967 T 1986 2000 153 Morgan, Clay J. R NC OT 1965 1967 1965 1967 T 1967 2008 154 Osborne, William H., Jr R WNC OT 1965 1967 1965 1967 OT 1965 2007 155 Parker, M. Joe R WNC OT 1965 1968 1965 1968 OT 1965 1996 156 Ragsdale, William R. R WNC OT 1965 1969 1965 1969 RA 1991 2005 157 Stokes, E. Boyd R WNC OT 1965 1969 1965 1969 OT 1965 2002 158 Tuttle, Robert G., Jr R WNC OT 1965 1967 1965 1967 T 1999 2007 159 Curry, Ben W. R Fla OT 1966 1971 1966 1971 T 1972 2006 160 Eller, Kenneth R. R WNC OT 1966 1968 1966 1968 OT 1966 2003 161 Ferree, John K. R WNC OT 1966 1969 1966 1969 OT 1966 2012 162 Jarvis, Frank M. R WNC OT 1966 1972 1966 1972 RA 1970 2007 163 Mills, Rickie W. R WNC OT 1966 1969 1966 1969 OT 1966 2005 164 Parker, B. Joe R WNC OT 1966 1969 1966 1969 OT 1966 2006 165 Thompson, Henry C. R WNC OT 1966 1969 1966 1969 OT 1966 2008 166 White, Charles D. [Denny], Jr R WNC OT 1966 1973 1966 1973 OT 1966 2008 167 Brown, Hubert A. R WNC OT 1967 1969 1962 1964 OT 1967 1997 168 Clodfelter, James P., Jr R WNC OT 1967 1970 1967 1970 OT 1967 1995 169 Davis, Donald D. R WNC OT 1967 1970 1967 1970 OT 1967 1990 170 Grice, Franklin W. R WNC OT 1967 1969 1967 1969 OT 1967 2006 171 Guy, David A. R Ky OT 1967 1969 1967 1969 T 1982 2006 172 Hilton, R. Dale R WNC OT 1967 1970 1967 1970 OT 1967 1998 173 Lair, Robert E., Jr R WNC OT 1967 1969 1967 1969 OT 1967 2001 174 Manning, C. Clay R WNC OT 1967 1969 1965 1969 OT 1967 1991 175 McMurry, Joseph C. R WNC OT 1967 1970 1967 1970 OT 1967 1994 176 Owens, Ned B. R WNC OT 1967 1969 1967 1969 OT 1967 2004 177 Padgett, Frank L. R SGa OT 1967 1969 1967 1969 T 1972 2005 178 Roth, Kenneth G., Jr R NIll OT 1967 1970 1967 1970 T 1969 2010 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 297

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 179 Sherrill, C. George R WNC OT 1967 1969 1967 1969 OT 1967 1993 180 Sides, Malcome D. [Don] R WNC OT 1967 1969 1967 1969 OT 1967 1997 181 Thomas, J. Hurley, III R WNC OT 1967 1970 1967 1970 OT 1967 2008 182 Thompson, George E. R WNC OT 1967 1969 1967 1969 OT 1967 2011 183 Adams, Charles L. D WNC PM 1968 1970 1968 1970 PM 1968 2003 184 Allred, James G., Jr R WNC PM 1968 1971 1968 1971 PM 1968 2006 185 Cox, R. David R WNC PM 1968 1971 1968 1971 PM 1968 2014 186 Craddock, Ted B. R WNC PM 1968 1972 1968 1972 PM 1968 2011 187 Gibbs, Lewis C. R WNC PM 1968 1970 1964 1970 PM 1968 2001 188 Herin, Thomas J. R WNC PM 1968 1973 1968 1973 PM 1968 2010 189 Houser, Ervin H. R WNC PM 1968 1970 1968 1970 PM 1968 2002 190 Judy, K. Wesley R WNC PM 1968 1971 1968 1971 PM 1968 2012 191 Kimel, Larry L. R WNC PM 1968 1973 1968 1973 PM 1968 2011 192 Leatherwood, J. Michael R WNC PM 1968 1971 1968 1971 PM 1968 2005 193 Lindsey, Carrol R. R WNC PM 1968 1970 1968 1970 PM 1968 2005 194 Lynn, Edmund R. R WNC PM 1968 1970 1960 1962 PM 1968 1993 195 Osborne, Barry P. R WNC PM 1968 1972 1968 1972 PM 1968 2011 196 Plowman, Edwin L. R WNC PM 1968 1974 1968 1974 PM 1968 2015 197 Powell, James L. R WNC PM 1968 1971 1968 1971 PM 1968 2012 198 Wombough, William B. R CNY PM 1968 1976 1970 1976 T 1970 2006 199 Worthy, Carl M., Jr R WNC PM 1968 1971 1968 1971 PM 1968 2012 200 Bailey, Dewey A. R WNC PM 1969 1971 1969 1971 PM 1969 1998 201 Bales, Harold K. R Hol PM 1969 1973 1969 1973 T 1983 2009 202 Beatty, Wayne A. R WNC PM 1969 1972 1969 1972 PM 1969 2011 203 Beck, Bobby R. R WNC PM 1969 1971 1966 1971 PM 1969 1995 204 Bell, Paul J. R SGa PM 1969 1971 1969 1971 T 1981 2000 205 Dodd, Robert V. R WNC PM 1969 1972 1969 1972 PM 1969 2011 206 Ellis, E. Lee R WNC PM 1969 1971 1967 1971 PM 1969 2001 207 Gerhardt, William F. R WNC PM 1969 1972 1969 1972 PM 1969 2003 208 Harris, Robert M. R WNC PM 1969 1971 1966 1971 PM 1969 1998 209 Hobson, Bruce G. R WNC PM 1969 1971 1966 1971 PM 1969 1995 210 Jessup, Belvin J. R WNC PM 1969 1971 1962 1971 PM 1969 1999 211 Jordan, N. Fred, Jr R WNC PM 1969 1971 1969 1971 PM 1969 2013 212 Ogburn, Richard L. R NC PM 1969 1977 1969 1977 T 1976 2007 213 Patzfahl, Richard L. R EWis PM 1969 1974 1969 1974 T 1987 2014 214 Richards, Frank G., III R WNC PM 1969 1971 1969 1971 PM 1969 2007 215 Rouse, Ellis L., Jr R WNC PM 1969 1971 1969 1971 PM 1969 2009 216 Sills, Mark R. R WNC PM 1969 1972 1969 1972 PM 1969 2011 217 Stevens, Charles B., III R WNC PM 1969 1973 1969 1973 PM 1969 2010 218 Waugh, Randolph P. R WNC PM 1969 1972 1969 1972 PM 1969 2006 219 Westmoreland, James R. R WNC PM 1969 1971 1969 1971 PM 1969 2012 220 Hawk, J. Harry R WNC PM 1970 1973 1970 1973 PM 1970 1996 221 Jones, Preston C., Sr R NC PM 1970 1974 1970 1974 T 1983 2008 222 Lee, Stephen F. R NTx PM 1970 1973 1970 1973 T 1970 2009 223 Love, Douglas L. R EOh PM 1970 1975 1970 1975 T 1989 2012 224 Medlin, William T., III R WNC PM 1970 1973 1970 1973 PM 1970 2014 225 Reeves, James R. R WNC PM 1970 1974 1970 1974 PM 1970 2012 226 Routh, Donald W. R WNC PM 1970 1972 1970 1972 PM 1970 2009 227 Sherrill, Harry M. R WNC PM 1970 1972 1970 1972 PM 1970 1995 228 Wilson, Benjamin F. R WNC PM 1970 1972 1970 1972 PM 1970 2006 229 Wilson, J. Christian R WNC PM 1970 1977 1970 1977 T 1985 2010 230 Banyai, Peter D. R SDak PM 1971 1973 1971 1973 T 1997 2006 231 Barnhardt, Roland T. R WNC PM 1971 1973 1971 1973 PM 1971 2012 232 Childers, Wade H., Jr R WNC PM 1971 1974 1971 1974 T 1981 2010 233 Clifton, Larry B. R WNC PM 1971 1973 1971 1973 PM 1971 2003 234 Currie, William C. R WNC PM 1971 1974 1971 1974 PM 1971 2005 235 Fox, D. Bryan, Jr R WNC PM 1971 1977 1971 1977 PM 1971 2007 236 Jordan, D. Michael R WNC PM 1971 1973 1971 1973 PM 1971 2013 237 Mann, Ronald J. R WNC PM 1971 1975 1971 1975 PM 1971 2005 238 McArn, Carl E. R Miss PM 1971 1974 1971 1974 T 1981 2003 239 McLain, T. Steven R WNC PM 1971 1974 1971 1974 PM 1971 2013 240 Morrison, Hayward L. R WNC AM 1971 1977 1969 1977 AM 1971 2002 241 Owen, P. Scott, Jr R WNC PM 1971 1979 1971 1979 RA 1977 2013 242 Seymour, Joseph C. [Jody], Jr R WNC PM 1971 1974 1971 1974 PM 1971 2016 243 Steele, David L. R WNC PM 1971 1973 1971 1973 PM 1971 1995 244 Taylor, John L., Jr E WNC PM 1971 1976 1971 1976 R 1982 245 Turner, Charles M. R WNC PM 1971 1974 1971 1974 PM 1971 2007 246 Wilbourne, H. Bryant R Va PM 1971 1974 1971 1974 T 2005 2013 247 Brown, Michael B. E WNC PM 1972 1975 1972 1975 PM 1972 248 Champion, Buddy J. R NC PM 1972 1976 1973 1976 T 1977 2005 249 Clodfelter, Benjamin C. R WNC PM 1972 1977 1972 1977 PM 1972 2015 250 Corriher, Arnold D. R WNC PM 1972 1974 1972 1974 PM 1972 2013 251 Dukes, Lee S., III R WNC PM 1972 1974 1972 1974 PM 1972 2016 252 Epps, John F. R WNC PM 1972 1974 1956 1958 PM 1972 2002 253 Hall, Raymond O. R Hol PM 1972 1974 1972 1974 T 1984 2007 254 Herold, John W. R WNC PM 1972 1975 1970 1975 PM 1972 2002 255 Hinson, Harrison L. R WNC PM 1972 1975 1972 1975 PM 1972 2010 256 Ison, Frank H. [Duke] R WNC PM 1972 1974 1972 1974 PM 1972 2012 257 Joyce, Steve D. R WNC PM 1972 1978 1972 1978 PM 1972 2008 258 Kerr, Robert L. E WNC PM 1972 1974 1972 1974 PM 1972 259 Mason, David O. R Hol PM 1972 1975 1972 1975 T 1979 2005 260 Michael, R. Blake E WNC PM 1972 1979 1972 1979 PM 1972 261 Schwantes, Harold E. R WNY PM 1972 1974 1972 1974 T 1985 2011 262 Andrews, Harry F. R WNC PM 1973 1990 1973 1990 R 1986 2014 263 Bennett, Susan Anne R WNC PM 1973 1975 1973 1975 T 2003 2012 264 Brown, Andrew W., Jr R WNC PM 1973 1977 1970 1977 PM 1973 2004 265 Cole, Phillip B. R WNC PM 1973 1976 1973 1976 PM 1973 2013 266 Dean, Eugene E., Jr R WNC PM 1973 1977 1973 1977 PM 1973 2013 267 DeBerry, Phillip, Jr R WNC PM 1973 1976 1973 1976 PM 1973 2014 268 Heermans, Jan P. R WNC PM 1973 1977 1973 1977 PM 1973 2007 269 Johnson, Carl S. R WNC PM 1973 1975 1973 1975 PM 1973 2012 270 Lyon, M. Kenneth R WNC PM 1973 1982 1973 1982 R 1978 2016 271 Pendleton, Keys S. R WNC PM 1973 1976 1970 1976 PM 1973 2010 272 Powell, Daniel N. R WNC PM 1973 1976 1973 1976 PM 1973 2004 273 Roach, Robert E. R WNC PM 1973 1976 1973 1976 PM 1973 2013 274 Shuman, Donald L. R WNC PM 1973 1975 1973 1975 PM 1973 2011 275 Strange, Lee H. R WNC PM 1973 1976 1973 1976 PM 1973 2012 276 Wilson, Earl, Jr R WNC PM 1973 1974 1969 1971 T 1988 2012 277 Biggers, Edward L. R WNC PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 PM 1974 2009 278 Bingham, Keith W. E WNC PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 PM 1974 279 Blackburn, Robert M., Jr E Fla PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 T 1980 280 Bowen, James E. R WNC PM 1974 1978 1974 1978 PM 1974 2006 298 Western North Carolina Conference

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 281 Calhoun, David P. R NAla PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 T 1986 2014 282 Combs, Janice F. R WNC PM 1974 1976 1974 1976 PM 1974 2011 283 Dougherty, Bernard G. R EOh PM 1974 1979 1974 1979 T 2001 2011 284 Fritts, Robert E., Jr R WNC PM 1974 1979 1974 1979 PM 1974 2002 285 Furr, Jimmie C. R WNC PM 1974 1977 1970 1977 PM 1974 2000 286 Gibbs, Rex L. R WNC PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 PM 1974 2016 287 Holliday, Boyd M. R WNC PM 1974 1976 1974 1976 PM 1974 2012 288 Lear, W. Joseph R WNC PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 PM 1974 2006 289 Lowdermilk, Robert E., III E WNC PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 PM 1974 290 Noyes, David C. R WNC PM 1974 1976 1974 1976 PM 1974 2013 291 Plummer, C. Mark R WNC PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 PM 1974 2016 292 Rainey, Steven K. R WNC PM 1974 1977 1974 1977 PM 1974 2014 293 Robinson, William C. R WNC PM 1974 1977 1975 1977 PM 1974 2013 294 Williams, Phillip E. R WNC PM 1974 1976 1974 1976 PM 1974 2004 295 Arey, John V., Jr E WNC PM 1975 1978 1975 1978 PM 1975 296 Branton, T. Ray R WNC PM 1975 1977 1948 1952 PM 1975 1993 297 Brittain, Timothy B. R WNC PM 1975 1977 1975 1977 PM 1975 2014 298 Griffis, Thomas L. R WNC PM 1975 1977 1975 1977 PM 1975 2011 299 Haines, Stephen D. R WNC PM 1975 1978 1975 1978 PM 1975 2014 300 Hedgpeth, Edwin H. R WNC PM 1975 1977 1975 1977 PM 1975 1997 301 Marsden, Dianne W. R WNC PM 1975 1977 1975 1977 T 1997 2017 302 Marsden, Keith L. R SNJ PM 1975 1978 1975 1978 T 1997 2017 303 McCombs, Joseph A. R WNC PM 1975 1979 1975 1979 PM 1975 2007 304 Milton, Sadye Joyner R WNC PM 1975 1977 1975 1977 PM 1975 2009 305 Peeler, A. Owen E WNC PM 1975 1978 1975 1978 PM 1975 306 Peurifoy, Robert C. R WNC PM 1975 1980 1975 1980 PM 1975 2016 307 Ramsland, Jeffrey R. R Fla PM 1975 1980 1975 1980 T 2008 2017 308 Sayer, Anthony R. E NGa PM 1975 1979 1975 1979 T 1987 309 Scott, Jimmy A. R WNC PM 1975 1978 1975 1978 PM 1975 2001 310 Shives, Harold D. R WNC AM 1975 1979 1972 1979 AM 1975 1997 311 Staples, Lawrence W., Jr R WNC PM 1975 1980 1975 1980 PM 1975 2009 312 Ward, J. Alexander [Al], Jr R WNC PM 1975 1978 1975 1978 PM 1975 2017 313 Beall, Thomas M., Jr R WNC PM 1976 1978 1976 1978 PM 1976 1998 314 Boyd, Johnnie G., Jr R WNC AM 1976 1987 1969 1987 AM 1976 1997 315 Burton, George A. R WNC PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 PM 1976 2011 316 Durham, James B., III R CnTx PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 T 1999 2011 317 Engebretson, Sharon R. R NIll PM 1976 1981 1976 1981 T 2002 2015 318 Golden, Jacob B., Jr R WNC PM 1976 1980 1976 1980 PM 1976 2015 319 Gordon, A. Franklin, Jr R WNC PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 PM 1976 2017 320 Gottula, Kay W. R WNC PM 1976 1980 1976 1980 PM 1976 2017 321 Hileman, Jack L. R Fla PM 1976 1980 1976 1980 T 1987 2016 322 Huffman, Robert E. R WNC PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 PM 1976 1999 323 Hughes, Christopher B. E Ala-WFla OT 1976 1980 1977 1980 T 2009 324 Joyce, David C. E NC PM 1976 1980 1976 1980 T 1984 325 Kirk, Theodore A. R WNC PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 PM 1976 1995 326 Knoespel, John W. [Jack] R WNC PM 1976 1982 1976 1982 PM 1976 2016 327 Langford, Thomas A. [Andy], III E WNC PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 PM 1976 328 Martin, Daniel G. E WNC PM 1976 1980 1976 1980 PM 1976 329 Myers, Jimmy L. E WNC PM 1976 1979 1977 1979 PM 1976 330 Penry, Clyde K. R WNC PM 1976 1981 1976 1981 PM 1976 2013 331 Randolph, Richard D. R WNC PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 PM 1976 2009 332 Sherrill, Howard D., Jr R WNC PM 1976 1990 1977 1990 R 1985 2009 333 Stott, Norman M., Jr R WNC PM 1976 1978 1976 1978 RA 2003 2015 334 Suggs, Douglas L. R NC PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 T 1977 2017 335 Wall, Randy L. R NC PM 1976 1980 1976 1980 T 1992 2015 336 Wallace, Kyles Y. R WNC PM 1976 1979 1976 1979 PM 1976 2017 337 Allen, D. Ronald E WNC PM 1977 1981 1977 1981 PM 1977 338 Boggs, John S. E WNC PM 1977 1982 1977 1982 PM 1977 339 Danley, Jack D. R WNC AM 1977 2002 1971 2002 AM 1977 2010 340 Freeman, George M. E WNC PM 1977 1981 1977 1981 PM 1977 341 Gibbons, Charles F. R WNC PM 1977 1981 1977 1981 PM 1977 2008 342 Gibson, Thomas L. E WNC PM 1977 1982 1977 1982 PM 1977 343 Hacklander, Paul K. E WNC PM 1977 1980 1977 1980 PM 1977 344 Hagans, Rodney H., Jr R WNC PM 1977 1983 1977 1983 PM 1977 2017 345 Haynes, J. O’Neil E WNC PM 1977 1982 1977 1982 PM 1977 346 Huntley, T. Maurice D WNC PM 1977 1981 1977 1981 PM 1977 347 Jones, Bruce M. R WNC PM 1977 1982 1977 1982 PM 1977 2014 348 Kling, Gary L. R Fla PM 1977 1980 1977 1980 T 1978 2017 349 Lindquist, Carl W. R WNY PM 1977 1980 1977 1980 T 1986 2011 350 Matthews, Terry L. E WNC PM 1977 1979 1977 1979 PM 1977 351 Myers, Glenn L., Jr E WNC PM 1977 1979 1977 1979 PM 1977 352 Osmer, Sarah T. R WNC PM 1977 1979 1977 1979 PM 1977 2016 353 Penland, David R. R WNC PM 1977 1979 1977 1979 PM 1977 2001 354 Perkins, Paul F., Sr R WNC PM 1977 1981 1977 1981 T 1994 2006 355 Rintz, J. William R WNC PM 1977 1981 1977 1981 PM 1977 2017 356 Rowe, John B. E WNC PM 1977 1979 1977 1979 PM 1977 357 Sturge, Robert H. R GNJ PM 1977 1981 1977 1981 T 1993 2016 358 Suggs, Patricia K. E WNC PM 1977 1979 1977 1979 PM 1977 359 Williams-Gilbert, Carol E WNC PM 1977 1981 1977 1981 T 1986 360 Buckner, Frank W., Jr R WNC PM 1978 1985 1978 1985 PM 1978 2017 361 Clough, Richard C., Jr R WNC PM 1978 1982 1978 1982 PM 1978 2014 362 Halipilias, Charles B. E WNC PM 1978 1983 1978 1983 PM 1978 363 Hinshaw, James E. R WNC PM 1978 1983 1978 1983 RA 2003 2013 364 Hubbard, Norman A. R WNC PM 1978 1983 1978 1983 PM 1978 2015 365 Lloyd, I. Donnell R WNC PM 1978 1982 1978 1982 PM 1978 2016 366 Melton, David S. E WNC PM 1978 1982 1978 1982 PM 1978 367 Miller, Karen F. R Okla PM 1978 1982 1978 1982 T 1986 2017 368 Milton, Paul N. E WNC PM 1978 1982 1976 1982 PM 1978 369 Nations, J. Robert, Jr E WNC PM 1978 1984 1978 1984 PM 1978 370 Nowlan, R. Scott E WNC PM 1978 1982 1978 1982 PM 1978 371 Porter, Stephen C. R Det PM 1978 1991 1978 1991 T 2001 2012 372 Portis, Marcus S. E WNC PM 1978 1981 1978 1981 PM 1978 373 Puryear, Larry G. E WNC PM 1978 1983 1978 1983 PM 1978 374 Smith, Dewey W. R WNC PM 1978 1981 1978 1981 PM 1978 2012 375 Surratt, Raymond L. R WNC PM 1978 1985 1978 1985 PM 1978 2015 376 Allen, C. Wayne R Maine PM 1979 1981 1979 1981 T 1983 2017 377 Auten, Richard D. E WNC PM 1979 1982 1977 1982 PM 1979 378 Bailey, Michael F. E Memp PM 1979 1985 1979 1985 T 1994 379 Lowe, Vance W. R WNC PM 1979 1982 1979 1982 PM 1979 2017 380 Noblitt, H. Donald R WNC AM 1979 1988 1966 1988 AM 1979 1993 381 Poag, Lewis L. R WNC PM 1979 1981 1979 1981 PM 1979 2013 382 Royals, Gary C. E WNC PM 1979 1982 1979 1982 PM 1979 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 299

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 383 Thore, W. Christopher E WNC PM 1979 1982 1979 1982 PM 1979 384 Black, C. Clifton, II E WNC PM 1980 1988 1980 1988 PM 1980 385 Cockman, Elijah A. R WNC FC 1980 1980 1980 FC 1980 1994 386 Dye, Mary John E NMiss PM 1980 1984 1976 1984 T 1987 387 Fitzgerald, Christopher A. E WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 388 Flack, Caroll A. E WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 389 Fulk, Joseph M., Jr R WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 2011 390 Galloway, Jimmy W. R WNC PM 1980 1983 1977 1983 PM 1980 2013 391 Giles, Sanford L. [Sandy], Jr R WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 2017 392 Golden, Jonathan L. E WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 393 Guy, Charles R. R WNC PM 1980 1984 1980 1984 PM 1980 2013 394 Harrelson, Claudia G. R WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 2016 395 Howell, James C. E WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 396 Jones, Larry V. E SC OT 1980 1982 1980 1982 FC 2010 397 Key, Mark J. E WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 398 Langford, Sally O. E WNC PM 1980 1984 1980 1984 PM 1980 399 Lanier, R. Sidney R WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 2016 400 Lawrence, David F. E WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 401 Miller, Perry S. R WNC PM 1980 1982 1980 1982 T 1986 2017 402 Moore, John A. E WNC PM 1980 1985 1980 1985 PM 1980 403 Pendleton, C. Jay E WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 404 Robinson, Ronald R. E WNC PM 1980 1985 1980 1985 PM 1980 405 Rochester, Nicholas L., Jr R WNC AM 1980 1998 1977 1998 AM 1980 2015 406 Rollins, Robert W., Jr E NC PM 1980 1984 1980 1984 T 1988 407 Sherrill, Katherine Clontz R WNC PM 1980 1985 1980 1985 PM 1980 2017 408 Sherrill, Randy N. E WNC PM 1980 1985 1980 1985 PM 1980 409 Shrader, Kent L. R Hol PM 1980 1985 1980 1985 T 1990 2016 410 Taylor, Peter J. R WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 2013 411 Winstead, Michael E. E WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 412 Wyman, William C., Jr R NTx PM 1980 1982 1980 1982 T 1992 2011 413 Yow, James L. R WNC PM 1980 1983 1980 1983 PM 1980 2017 414 Aymer, Albert J. D. R GNJ FC 1981 1981 1981 FC 2014 2004 415 Brower, Neal F. E WNC PM 1981 1984 1981 1984 PM 1981 416 Donahue, Cecil E. E WNC PM 1981 1985 1981 1985 PM 1981 417 Fowler, John W. E WNC PM 1981 1983 1981 1983 PM 1981 418 Hillman, Edgar L., III E WNC PM 1981 1985 1981 1985 PM 1981 419 Holland, Cornelius D WNC AM 1981 1993 1972 1993 AM 1981 2002 420 James, Stephen D. E NMx PM 1981 1989 1985 1989 T 1992 421 Jenkins, Donald E Tenn PM 1981 1983 1981 1983 T 1993 422 Jones, Roland R. R Memp PM 1981 1986 1981 1986 T 1984 2003 423 Newell, J. Keith E WNC PM 1981 1984 1981 1984 PM 1981 424 Porter, Timothy R. E WNC PM 1981 1985 1981 1985 PM 1981 425 Reeves, G. David E WNC PM 1981 1984 1981 1984 PM 1981 426 Rice, Ronald A. [Alan], Jr E WNC PM 1981 1984 1981 1984 PM 1981 427 Sharpe, S. Wesley E WNC PM 1981 1984 1981 1984 PM 1981 428 Thompson, C. Sydnor, III E WNC PM 1981 1986 1981 1986 T 1990 429 Watford, James L. E WNC PM 1981 1984 1981 1984 PM 1981 430 Auman, Timothy L. E WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 431 Bristol, H. Cowles, III E WNC PM 1982 1990 1982 1990 PM 1982 432 Brooks, Linwood C. E WNC PM 1982 2015 1982 1985 R 2015 433 Davis, W. Gerald E NAla PM 1982 1984 1982 1984 T 1986 434 Dixon, Patricia M. E WNC PM 1982 1991 1982 1991 PM 1982 435 Duncan, David J. E WNC PM 1982 1984 1982 1984 PM 1982 436 Freeman, Gregory D. E WNC PM 1982 1986 1982 1986 PM 1982 437 Holland, Arthur R., III E WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 438 Hunter, Thomas R. E WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 439 Johnson, Stephen T. R WNC PM 1982 1987 1982 1987 PM 1982 2016 440 Latimer, C. Thomas, III E WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 441 Lookadoo, David G. E WNC PM 1982 1984 1982 1984 PM 1982 442 Milleson, Bart W. E WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 443 Roth, William E. E NInd PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 T 1998 444 Scott, Robert K. [Buzz] E WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 445 Sorrells, W. Lyn E WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 446 Swofford, Michael K. E WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 447 Wilson, Charles W., II E CTx PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 T 1987 448 Wooten, Dana B. R WNC PM 1982 1985 1982 1985 PM 1982 2012 449 Burton, J. Matthew, Jr E WNC PM 1983 1987 1983 1987 PM 1983 450 Cirulis, Marilyn H. R WNC PM 1983 1986 1983 1986 PM 1983 2012 451 Evans, Jerry T. E WNC PM 1983 1987 1983 1987 PM 1983 452 Hitch, Gervase C. R WNC PM 1983 1987 1983 1987 PM 1983 2010 453 Judy, Paula K. R WNC PM 1983 1987 1983 1987 PM 1983 2012 454 Keller, Lutz G. R WNC PM 1983 1986 1983 1986 PM 1983 2010 455 Macdonald, Michael A. E LtRk PM 1983 1987 1983 1987 T 1984 456 Martin, Stephen M. R WNC PM 1983 1987 1983 1987 PM 1983 2013 457 Queen, Dolores B. R WNC PM 1983 1986 1983 1986 PM 1983 2001 458 Rankin, Nancy B. E WNC PM 1983 1986 1983 1986 PM 1983 459 Sailors, Roger R. R WNC PM 1983 1986 1983 1986 PM 1983 2013 460 Shoaf, Timothy F. E WNC PM 1983 1987 1983 1987 PM 1983 461 Smith, Bruce W. E WNC PM 1983 1990 1983 1990 PM 1983 462 Smith, F. Ronald R WNC PM 1983 1988 1983 1988 RA 1986 2017 463 Smith, Timothy H. R WNC PM 1983 1986 1983 1986 PM 1983 2008 464 Stanley, Ashley Crowder E Minn PM 1983 1985 1983 1985 T 1993 465 Upchurch, W. Lynn, Jr E WNC PM 1983 1987 1983 1987 PM 1983 466 Welch, Patrick P. R WNC PM 1983 1991 1983 1991 PM 1983 2015 467 Campbell-Robinson, Heidi E WNC PM 1984 1986 1984 1986 PM 1984 468 Church, C. James E WNC PM 1984 1988 1984 1988 PM 1984 469 Collins, Gerald D. R WNC PM 1984 1988 1984 1988 PM 1984 2008 470 Gaska, Beverly E. R WMich PM 1984 1987 1984 1987 T 1997 2014 471 Griffiths, Glenn S. R WNC PM 1984 1988 1984 1988 PM 1984 2008 472 Hahn, Benny B. R NIll PM 1984 1986 1984 1986 T 2004 2007 473 Holder, W. Michael E WNC PM 1984 1987 1984 1987 PM 1984 474 Jeffries, William T. R NY-East PM 1984 1986 1984 1986 T 1987 2012 475 Kiser, H. Stephen R WNC PM 1984 1988 1984 1988 PM 1984 2015 476 Kurtz, Michael D. E WNC PM 1984 1986 1984 1986 PM 1984 477 Larson, Mark D. E WNC PM 1984 1988 1984 1988 PM 1984 478 Mackey, James G. R WNC PM 1984 1986 1984 1986 PM 1984 2013 479 McKim, Dana A. E WNC PM 1984 1987 1984 1987 PM 1984 480 Pyatt, James L. E WNC PM 1984 1987 1984 1987 PM 1984 481 Ray, Stephen J. E WPa PM 1984 1988 1984 1988 T 2002 482 Stoneking, Carole Bailey E Memp PM 1984 1988 1984 1988 T 1996 483 Wyant, David A. R WNC PM 1984 1988 1984 1988 PM 1984 2017 484 Yates, W. George R WNC PM 1984 1987 1984 1987 PM 1984 2015 300 Western North Carolina Conference

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 485 Andrews, W. Mark E WNC PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 PM 1985 486 Armstrong, James M., Jr E WNC PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 PM 1985 487 Auman, Jill Lindsey E WNC PM 1985 1989 1985 1989 PM 1985 488 Collins, Joseph W. E WNC PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 PM 1985 489 Conover, Cameron H., Jr R WNC PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 PM 1985 2012 490 Devoid, Benjamin F. E WNC PM 1985 1987 1985 1987 PM 1985 491 Dickens, J. Gregory E WNC PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 PM 1985 492 Hunter, Roger L. R WNC AM 1985 2004 1985 2004 AM 1985 2013 493 Jones, L. Gregory E WNC PM 1985 1991 1985 1991 T 1998 494 Jones, Susan P. R WNC PM 1985 1987 1985 1987 T 1998 2016 495 Lewis, Patricia A. R WNC PM 1985 1987 1985 1987 PM 1985 2011 496 Morgan, Caren Bigelow E WNC PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 PM 1985 497 Mouw, Karen V. R Det PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 T 1986 2007 498 Newman, Donald A. E WNC PM 1985 1990 1985 1990 PM 1985 499 Reeves, Percival T. E WNY PM 1985 1989 1985 1989 T 1994 500 Rich, H. Michael E WNC PM 1985 1993 1985 1993 R 1991 501 Steagald, Thomas R. E WNC PM 1985 1988 1976 1988 T 1985 502 Stein, John C. E MoE PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 T 2000 503 Troutman, G. Dale R WNC PM 1985 1989 1985 1989 PM 1985 2005 504 Troutman, Jacob C. [Ted], III R WNC PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 PM 1985 2016 505 Vang, CherLue R NNJ PM 1985 1989 1985 1989 T 1992 2017 506 Vickers, Mark M. Norman E WNC PM 1985 1989 1985 1989 R 2017 507 Westfall, Joseph M. E WVa PM 1985 1988 1985 1988 T 1986 508 Baker, Charles W., Jr E WNC PM 1986 1989 1986 1989 PM 1986 509 Barden, Mark L. E WNC PM 1986 1990 1986 1990 PM 1986 510 Colson, J. David R WNC PM 1986 1989 1986 1989 PM 1986 2012 511 Fite, Ricky D. R WNC PM 1986 1990 1986 1990 PM 1986 2015 512 FitzJefferies, H. Donnell E WNC PM 1986 1989 1986 1989 PM 1986 513 Franklin, J. Keith E WNC PM 1986 1988 1986 1988 PM 1986 514 Glass, Beth D. R WNC PM 1986 1989 1986 1989 PM 1986 2005 515 Graves, James H. R WNC PM 1986 1990 1986 1990 PM 1986 2010 516 Hillyer, DeForest E., Jr R WNC PM 1986 1994 1970 1994 T 1986 2008 517 Howard, John Franklin, Sr E WNC PM 1986 1990 1986 1990 PM 1986 518 Ingram, Barbara A. E WNC PM 1986 1989 1986 1989 PM 1986 519 Lambert, Anthony E. [Andy] E WNC PM 1986 1989 1986 1989 PM 1986 520 Newman, Brenda M. E WNC PM 1986 1991 1986 1992 PM 1986 521 Ogden, Wanda J. R WNC PM 1986 1994 1986 1994 PM 1986 2014 522 Patterson, Jeffrey S. E WNC PM 1986 1988 1986 1988 PM 1986 523 Richardson, Gary S. R WNC PM 1986 1988 1986 1988 PM 1986 2014 524 Rorie, David M. E WNC PM 1986 1988 1986 1988 PM 1986 525 Wilhelm, Sylvia D. R WNC PM 1986 1989 1986 1989 PM 1986 2016 526 Cash, David R., Sr R WNC PM 1987 1990 1987 1990 PM 1987 2017 527 Durham, Donnie B. E WNC PM 1987 1990 1987 1990 PM 1987 528 Fair, Leonard O. E NC PM 1987 1989 1987 1989 T 1994 529 Fitzgerald, John C. E WNC PM 1987 1991 1987 1991 PM 1987 530 Graves, Elizabeth L. E WNC PM 1987 1989 1987 1989 PM 1987 531 Hobson, David H. E WNC PM 1987 1990 1987 1990 PM 1987 532 Kaser Odor, Karen E. E Pac-NW PM 1987 1990 1987 1990 T 1997 533 Kayler, Claude J. E WNC PM 1987 1992 1987 1992 PM 1987 534 Kelly, Linda M. E NC PM 1987 1992 1987 1992 T 1991 535 Kyker, Charles C. E WNC PM 1987 1991 1987 1991 PM 1987 536 Mason, Deval M. E KanW PM 1987 1990 1987 1990 T 1992 537 Matthews, Tony H. E WNC PM 1987 1990 1987 1990 PM 1987 538 Melton, Larry M. R WNC PM 1987 1989 1978 1989 T 1987 2008 539 Ollis, Jock P. R WNC PM 1987 1990 1987 1990 PM 1987 2016 540 Phillippi, Steven E. E WNC PM 1987 1989 1987 1989 PM 1987 541 Rudd, Karen J. R WNC PM 1987 1990 1987 1990 PM 1987 2017 542 Wallace, E. Lou R WNC PM 1987 1991 1987 1991 PM 1987 2000 543 Beam, David W. E WNC PM 1988 1991 1988 1991 PM 1988 544 Briggs, Lynda T. E WNC PM 1988 1992 1988 1992 PM 1988 545 Campbell, Richard H. R WNC PM 1988 1991 1972 1991 PM 1988 2001 546 Canty, Shirley L. E NY PM 1988 1992 1988 1992 T 2001 547 Christy, J. Paul E WNC PM 1988 1991 1988 1991 PM 1988 548 Duncan, G. Michael E WNC PM 1988 1991 1988 1991 PM 1988 549 Elliott, Sara C. R WNC PM 1988 1990 1988 1990 PM 1988 1999 550 Evans, Mark D. E Iowa PM 1988 1991 1988 1991 T 1996 551 Gaddy, Daniel W. E WNC PM 1988 1992 1988 1992 PM 1988 552 Hodnett, Moses E., Jr R WNC PM 1988 1990 1988 1990 PM 1988 2015 553 Lepley, Lynne M. E WNC PM 1988 1991 1988 1991 PM 1988 554 Lepley, Ralph J. E WNC PM 1988 1990 1988 1990 PM 1988 555 McNaney, Lowell C. E WNC PM 1988 1990 1988 1990 PM 1988 556 Moore, Terry L. E WNC PM 1988 1991 1988 1991 PM 1988 557 Parsons, Robert L., Jr E Fla PM 1988 1992 1988 1992 T 2007 558 Powell, Randolph E. R WNC PM 1988 1992 1988 1992 PM 1988 2017 559 Randolph, William B. E WNC PM 1988 1993 1988 1993 PM 1988 560 Reece, Eric A. E WNC PM 1988 1991 1988 1991 PM 1988 561 Rowland, Terry L. R WNC PM 1988 1990 1988 1990 PM 1988 2011 562 Shaw, S. Neill E WNC PM 1988 1993 1988 1993 PM 1988 563 Solano, Michael J. E Ala-WFla PM 1988 1991 1988 1991 T 1989 564 Strader, Pamela L. E WNC PM 1988 1990 1988 1990 PM 1988 565 Ward, J. Roy R WNC PM 1988 1992 1988 1992 PM 1988 2013 566 White, James K. E WNC PM 1988 1992 1988 1992 PM 1988 567 Woods, John C., Jr E SGa PM 1988 1997 1988 1997 R 1996 568 Hamilton, Gregory A. E Tenn PM 1988 1990 1990 RA 2017 569 Adams, Sharon L. E WNC PM 1989 1992 1986 1992 T 1989 570 Albert, Thomas W. R EPenn PM 1989 1993 1989 1993 T 2000 2011 571 Auten, Laura H. E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 572 Bishop, Sheila B. R WNC PM 1989 1993 1989 1993 PM 1989 2015 573 Brittain, Julianne [Jan] E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 574 Brock, A. C., Jr E Miss PM 1989 1993 1989 1993 T 1992 575 Caldwell, Lynne Blankenship E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 576 Chaput, Patricia Gifford R WNC PM 1989 1995 1989 1995 PM 1989 2012 577 Collins, Michael W. E WNC PM 1989 1991 1980 1991 T 1989 578 Curran, Jane M. R WNC PM 1989 1991 1989 1991 PM 1989 2010 579 Davis, Talbot A. E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 580 Doub, Ronald D. E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 581 Dowdy, Anthony M. R WNC PM 1989 1993 1983 1983 T 1989 2013 582 Englebreth, William R. E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 583 Gehring, Michael J. E NArk PM 1989 1994 1989 1994 T 1991 584 Gordon, Gregory B. E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 585 Jones, Judah L. E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 586 Kim, Abraham R WNC FC 1989 1989 1968 1972 T 1989 2011 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 301

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 587 Leonard, Danny B. E WNC PM 1989 1992 1989 1992 PM 1989 588 McDowell, Charles L. R WNC PM 1989 1992 1968 1992 T 1989 2001 589 Morgan, Linda Stack R WNC PM 1989 1992 1981 1992 T 1989 2009 590 Park, Phillip W. R WNC PM 1989 1996 1989 1996 PM 1989 2016 591 Peden, Ivan H. M. E WNC FC 1989 1989 1977 T 1989 592 Perkins, Albert O., Sr E WNC AM 1989 1994 1989 1994 AM 1989 593 Coppley, Jeffrey T. E WNC PM 1990 1993 1990 1993 PM 1990 594 Hochmuth, Douglas E. E WNC PM 1990 1993 1990 1993 PM 1990 595 Hurst, Phillip M. E WNC PM 1990 1998 1990 1998 PM 1990 596 Hutchings, Charlene R. R WNC PM 1990 1994 1990 1994 PM 1990 2017 597 Kalish, Sarah B. E WNC PM 1990 1994 1990 1994 PM 1990 598 Love, John P. E NCNY PM 1990 1992 1990 1992 T 2002 599 Lutz, R. R. [Jack] R WNC PM 1990 1995 1981 1995 T 1990 2005 600 Marlowe, Angela Rogers E WNC PM 1990 1993 1990 1993 PM 1990 601 Moore, Samuel H., Jr E WNC PM 1990 1993 1990 1993 PM 1990 602 Noell, Stuart L. E WNC PM 1990 1993 1990 1993 PM 1990 603 Northcraft, Suzanne B. R WNC PM 1990 1993 1990 1993 PM 1990 1998 604 Rushing, Jeffrey J. E WNC PM 1990 1993 1990 1993 PM 1990 605 Shepherd, Ben K. R WNC PM 1990 1992 1990 1992 PM 1990 2014 606 Underwood, Sarah C. E WNC PM 1990 1992 1990 1992 PM 1990 607 Beverly, Arnetta E. R WNC PM 1991 1995 1991 1995 PM 1991 2016 608 Christy, David H. E WNC PM 1991 1993 1991 1993 PM 1991 609 Clontz, Mark E. E WNC PM 1991 1994 1991 1994 PM 1991 610 Coles, Amy L. E WNC PM 1991 1994 1991 1994 PM 1991 611 Duckworth, Terry R. E WNC PM 1991 1995 1991 1995 PM 1991 612 Foster, W. Randall E WNC PM 1991 1993 1991 1993 PM 1991 613 Groce, Kelley Greene E WNC PM 1991 1995 1991 1995 PM 1991 614 Grubbs, Raymond L. R WNC PM 1991 1993 1991 1993 PM 1991 2016 615 Hester, J. Daniel E WNC PM 1991 1994 1991 1994 PM 1991 616 Hutchens, Charles L. E WNC PM 1991 1994 1977 1994 T 1991 617 Kim, Heeyoung R NWTx FC 1991 1991 1978 1978 T 2003 2013 618 Kirby, Stephen H. R WNC PM 1991 1994 1991 1994 PM 1991 2013 619 Martin, Sandra W. R WNC PM 1991 1994 1991 1994 PM 1991 2000 620 McClure, Paul L. E WNC PM 1991 1996 1991 1996 PM 1991 621 McLawhorn, Robert T. D WNC PM 1991 1996 1991 1996 PM 1991 2015 622 Miller, Bobby R. E WNC PM 1991 1995 1991 1995 PM 1991 623 Purselle, Kerry B. R NGa PM 1991 1994 1991 1994 T 2005 2012 624 Ralls, W. Mark E WNC PM 1991 2002 1991 2002 RA 1999 625 Riggs, Edna R. R WNC PM 1991 1995 1991 1995 PM 1991 2009 626 Rio, Amy J. E WNC PM 1991 1996 1991 1996 PM 1991 627 Russell, G. David R WNC PM 1991 1997 1991 1997 PM 1991 2011 628 Tisdale, John K. E WNC PM 1991 1993 1991 1993 PM 1991 629 Virtue, Janice A. E NTx PM 1991 1993 1991 1993 T 2002 630 Warlick, Harold C., Jr R WNC PM 1991 1994 1968 1994 T 1991 2012 631 Webb, James T., Jr E WNC PM 1991 1993 1991 1993 PM 1991 632 Wishon, Lisa L. R WNC PM 1991 1994 1991 1994 PM 1991 2016 633 Wray, Leslee L. E WNC PM 1991 1993 1991 1993 PM 1991 634 Allen, Tony L. E WNC PM 1992 1996 1992 1996 PM 1992 635 Arrington, Carl L. E WNC FC 1992 1992 1980 T 1992 636 Brown, Morris A. E WNC PM 1992 1997 1990 1997 T 1992 637 Cogan, Bret R. E WNC PM 1992 1994 1990 1994 T 1992 638 Craven, Wesley E., Jr E WNC PM 1992 1994 1981 1994 T 1992 639 Dahn, Myer Y. E Liberia PM 1992 2017 2017 PM 2013 640 Davis, Minnie D. D Wyo PM 1992 1998 1998 T 1997 2009 641 Forbes, Virginia L. R WNC PM 1992 1995 1992 1995 PM 1992 2004 642 Gibbs, Doris W. [Dottie] R WNC PM 1992 1996 1992 1996 PM 1992 2004 643 Gwyn, Bruce L. E WNC PM 1992 1996 1992 1996 PM 1992 644 Hamrick, Patrick S. E WNC PM 1992 1995 1992 1995 PM 1992 645 Ingram, Kimberly T. E Ala-WFla DM 1992 1997 1997 DM 1994 646 Kyker, Jacob C. E WNC PM 1992 1995 1992 1995 PM 1992 647 McLeod, R. Wesley, Jr E WNC PM 1992 1998 1992 1998 PM 1992 648 Miller, Douglas W. E WNC PM 1992 1994 1992 1994 PM 1992 649 Miller, Mary Rowe E WNC PM 1992 1994 1992 1994 PM 1992 650 Moree, Michael W. R WNC PM 1992 1994 1984 1994 T 1992 2015 651 Queen, Barry L. E WNC PM 1992 1996 1992 1996 PM 1992 652 Slater, Martha E. R WNC PM 1992 1995 1992 1995 PM 1992 2011 653 Stinson-Wesley, J. Thomas E WNC PM 1992 1994 1992 1994 PM 1992 654 Stinson-Wesley, S. Amelia E WNC PM 1992 1997 1992 1997 PM 1992 655 Sweeney, Jeffery A. R WNC PM 1992 1996 1992 1996 PM 1992 2017 656 Turman, R. Keith E WNC PM 1992 1995 1992 1995 PM 1992 657 Wachs, W. Ronald R WNC PM 1992 1999 1989 1999 T 1992 2008 658 Webb, Shelly F. E WNC PM 1992 1995 1992 1995 PM 1992 659 Wiseman, Robert W. R WNC PM 1992 1996 1992 1996 PM 1992 2014 660 Bell, Anthony L. E Cal-Nev PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 T 2003 661 Bridgers, Peggy D. R WNC PM 1993 1997 1993 1997 PM 1993 2010 662 Carpenter, Kelly P. E NIll PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 T 1994 663 Cheek, H. Lee, Jr E WNC PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 PM 1993 664 Crady, Brian M. E WNC PM 1993 1999 1993 1999 PM 1993 665 Curtis, J. Kenneth E WNC PM 1993 1997 1993 1997 PM 1993 666 Garrard, William R., Jr R WNC PM 1993 1995 1993 1995 PM 1993 2010 667 Greene, David S. E WNC PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 PM 1993 668 Hockett, David C. E WNC PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 PM 1993 669 Humphries-Bivens, Patricia R WNC PM 1993 1995 1993 1995 PM 1993 2012 670 Ingram, F. Edward E WNC PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 PM 1993 671 Irwin, Richard N. E NC PM 1993 1995 1993 1995 T 1995 672 Johnson, James S. E WNC PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 PM 1993 673 Langston, Craig A. R Tx PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 T 1995 2016 674 Lemons, Evelyn McAdams E WNC PM 1993 1995 1993 1995 PM 1993 675 Lemons, J. Barry E WNC PM 1993 1997 1990 1997 T 1993 676 Marlowe, Jonathan D. E WNC PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 PM 1993 677 Marsh, James P., Jr E WNC PM 1993 1996 1993 1996 PM 1993 678 Wilson, Mitchell F. E WNC PM 1993 1999 1993 1999 PM 1993 679 Wynn, Nina Weaver E WNC PM 1993 1997 1993 1997 PM 1993 680 Alvord, Veranita G. E WNC PM 1994 1999 1994 1999 PM 1994 681 Berry, William F., II E WNC PM 1994 1997 1994 1997 PM 1994 682 Byers, Roy T. E WNC PM 1994 2001 1994 2001 PM 1994 683 Fitzgerald, Larry E. E WNC PM 1994 1998 1994 1998 PM 1994 2017 684 Gay, David L. R WNC PM 1994 1997 1994 1997 PM 1994 2017 685 Greene, Lara W. [Willis] E WNC PM 1994 1996 1994 1996 PM 1994 686 Hassel, Jeffrey A. E WNC PM 1994 1997 1994 1997 PM 1994 687 Hatherly, Kirk L. E WNC PM 1994 1997 1994 1997 PM 1994 688 Hutchinson, Robert J., Jr E Fla PM 1994 1997 1994 1997 T 2000 302 Western North Carolina Conference

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 689 Jarrett, William R. E WNC PM 1994 1998 1994 1998 PM 1994 690 Johnsen, Jeffrey W. E WNC PM 1994 1996 1994 1996 PM 1994 691 Johnson, C. Richard R WNC PM 1994 1999 1966 1999 PM 1994 2003 692 Kinken, P. Glenn, III E WNC PM 1994 1997 1994 1997 PM 1994 693 Lovelace, William E. E WNC PM 1994 2001 1994 2001 PM 1994 694 McCauley, David A. E WNC PM 1994 1999 1994 1999 PM 1994 695 Nolan, David C. E WNC PM 1994 1996 1994 1996 PM 1994 696 Ramsey, Daniel E. E Hol PM 1994 1997 1994 1997 T 1995 697 Snider, Nathan T. E WNC PM 1994 1998 1994 1998 PM 1994 698 Snipes, David A. E WNC PM 1994 1996 1994 1996 PM 1994 699 Sweezy, Noel N. E WNC PM 1994 1998 1994 1998 PM 1994 700 Talbert, D. David E WNC PM 1994 1998 1994 1998 PM 1994 701 Talbert, Tamela R. E WNC PM 1994 1998 1994 1998 PM 1994 702 Tutterow, W. Kirk E WNC PM 1994 2002 1994 2002 PM 1994 703 Watkins-Griffith, Stacey R. E WNC PM 1994 1996 1994 1996 PM 1994 704 Weekley, J. Mark E WNC PM 1994 1996 1994 1996 PM 1994 705 Alexander, Byron E. E WNC PM 1995 1997 1995 1997 PM 1995 706 Bennett, Chris J. E WNC PM 1995 2000 1995 2000 PM 1995 707 Blalock, John F., Jr R WNC PM 1995 1999 1995 1999 PM 1995 2015 708 Castro, Samuel R Cal FC 1995 1982 1982 T 2006 2017 709 Crissman, Kelly S. E WNC PM 1995 2001 1995 2001 PM 1995 710 Ewing, Susan H. E WNC PM 1995 1998 1995 1998 PM 1995 711 Farabow, Matthew S. E WNC PM 1995 1999 1995 1999 PM 1995 712 Fleming, Howard D. E WNC PM 1995 1997 1995 1997 PM 1995 713 Goode, Michael H. E WNC PM 1995 1999 1995 1999 PM 1995 714 Hawkins, G. Lynn R WNC PM 1995 2003 1995 2003 PM 1995 2013 715 Kinken, Mary Perkins E WNC PM 1995 1997 1995 1997 PM 1995 716 Krall, Nancy M. R WNC AM 1995 2003 1995 2003 AM 1995 2013 717 Lyons, Daniel J. E WNC PM 1995 1998 1995 1998 PM 1995 718 Martin, Jim H., Sr R WNC PM 1995 2000 1967 2000 T 1995 2004 719 McHale, David F. E WNC PM 1995 2000 1995 2000 PM 1995 720 Miller, Rodney E. R EPenn FC 1995 1995 1978 FC 2016 721 Mills, Albert R WNC PM 1995 1998 1995 1998 PM 1995 2014 722 Starbuck, Timothy W. E WNC PM 1995 1999 1995 1999 PM 1995 723 Stone-Butson, Patricia H. R WNC AM 1995 2004 1995 2004 AM 1995 2007 724 Stutz, Loretta A. R Tenn PM 1995 2003 1995 2003 T 2000 2014 725 Van Meter, Allan R. E WNC PM 1995 1998 1995 1998 PM 1995 726 Autrey, Stephen L. E WNC PM 1996 1998 1996 1998 PM 1996 727 Campbell, Bel H. R WNC PM 1996 2000 1996 2000 PM 1996 2008 728 Cheyney, Stephen R. E NC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 T 2001 729 Cook, David A., Jr E WNC PM 1996 1998 1996 1998 PM 1996 730 Coppedge-Henley, Elizabeth O. E WNC PM 1996 1998 1996 1998 PM 1996 731 Coppedge-Henley, Jonathan D. E WNC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 PM 1996 732 Gray, Juan P. R WNY PM 1996 1997 1986 1988 T 1999 2013 733 Gray, Madeline D. R WNC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 PM 1996 2010 734 Hamlyn, David M. E WNC PM 1996 2001 1996 2001 PM 1996 735 Harkey, Ellen S. R WNC PM 1996 2000 1996 2000 PM 1996 2013 736 Howard, David P. E WNC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 PM 1996 737 Lewis, M. Renee E WNC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 PM 1996 738 Miller, Warren W. R WNC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 PM 1996 2016 739 Morphis, Eric W. E WNC PM 1996 1998 1996 1998 PM 1996 740 Osterberg, Scott A. E WNC PM 1996 1998 1996 1998 PM 1996 741 Sammons, Harry D. E WNC PM 1996 2003 1996 2003 PM 1996 742 Thompson, H. Kyle E WNC PM 1996 1998 1996 1998 PM 1996 743 Tingle, Randall A. E WNC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 PM 1996 744 Tookey, Jacqueline E. E WNC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 PM 1996 745 Weisner, Roger D. E WNC PM 1996 2001 1996 2001 PM 1996 746 White, Judith L. R WNC PM 1996 1999 1996 1999 PM 1996 2013 747 Williams, Craven E. R WNC PM 1996 1998 1963 1998 T 1996 2012 748 Alventosa-Brown, Jill D. E WNC PM 1997 2000 1997 2000 PM 1997 749 Barden, Barbara J. E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 750 Brannock, Jane D. E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 751 Briggs, Edwin A., Jr E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 752 Brown, W. Ashby, Jr R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2014 753 Bunn, Dana M. E WNC PM 1997 1999 1997 1999 PM 1997 754 Bunn, Joyce H. E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 2004 FC 1997 755 Bush, Sally K. E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 756 Campbell, Nancy Miller E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 757 Christy, Jamye C. R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2013 758 Clapp, Ramona M. R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2003 759 Combs, Stephen R. E WNC PM 1997 1999 1997 1999 PM 1997 760 Cook, Cathy A. R WNC PM 1997 1999 1997 1999 PM 1997 2017 761 Crain, Katherine K. [Kitty] R Memp FC 1997 1997 1997 T 2003 2011 762 Denton, Rodney W. E WNC PM 1997 2003 1997 PM 1997 763 Heermans, Elinor D. R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2009 764 Huffman, Lory Beth T. E WNC PM 1997 1999 1997 1999 PM 1997 765 Johnson, Ellen Sapp R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2011 766 Johnson, LaNell R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 2004 FC 1997 2013 767 Jones, Laura A. R SC DM 1997 2004 2004 T 2016 768 LeJeune, T. Kirk E WNC PM 1997 1999 1997 1999 PM 1997 769 McVay, Sallyanne Irwin E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 770 Parks, Sybil R. E WNC PM 1997 1999 1997 1999 PM 1997 771 Peterson, Mary Lynne E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 772 Ploch, Carol S. R WNC PM 1997 2000 1997 2000 PM 1997 2013 773 Quay, Gayle J. E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 774 Romanat, Marianne McMasters E WNC PM 1997 1999 1997 1999 PM 1997 775 Scarborough, Saxon C. E SGa FC 1997 1997 1997 T 1999 776 Simmons, Gloria D. R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2001 777 Sluder, Deborah K. R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2013 778 Smith, John-Palmer R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2015 779 Taylor, Elizabeth G. E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 780 Thigpin, Yvonne M. E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 781 Tucker, Ann M. E WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 782 Vredenburg, Yvonne L. [Vonnie] R WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 2006 FC 1997 2013 783 Williams, J. Burton, Jr E WNC PM 1997 2000 1997 2000 PM 1997 784 Wilson, Kathleen M. R WNC PM 1997 1999 1997 1999 PM 1997 2006 785 Yarborough, Ellen S. D WNC FC 1997 1997 1997 FC 1997 2004 786 Brown, Andrew D. E WNC PM 1998 2001 1998 2001 PM 1998 787 Clardy, Kimberly Higgins E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 788 Curtis, Mark E. E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 789 Day, Alice P. E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 790 Dornsmith, Suzanne E. E NC PM 1998 2005 1998 2005 T 2013 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 303

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 791 Heath, Elaine A. E EOh PM 1998 2001 2001 FC 2016 792 Hershberger, Greg A. E WNC PM 1998 2001 1998 2001 PM 1998 793 Ireland, Scott E. E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 794 Kilbourne, Kathleen H. E WNC FC 1998 1998 1998 FC 1998 795 Lassiter, Kristin D. E Hol PM 1998 2001 2001 T 2000 796 Lucas, J. Randolph, II E WNC AM 1998 2003 1998 2003 AM 1988 797 Marshall, Dennis B. E WNC PM 1998 2001 1998 2001 PM 1998 798 Matlick, Christen H. E WNC PM 1998 2003 1998 2003 PM 1998 799 McGuire, Peter R. E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 800 Minus, Elizabeth C. R WNC FC 1998 1998 1998 FC 1998 2010 801 Pillsbury, Stephen W. E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 802 Pillsbury-Taylor, Susan E. E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 803 Reavis, Ernest A. [Sonny], Jr E WNC PM 1998 2001 1998 2001 PM 1998 804 Roberson, George W. R WNC PM 1998 2001 1998 2001 PM 1998 2008 805 Roberts, William W. E WNC PM 1998 2001 1998 2001 PM 1998 806 Rosenquist, Valerie B. E WNC PM 1998 2000 2000 PM 1998 807 Schork, Sherrie B. E Ky DM 1998 2001 2001 T 2011 808 Taylor, T. Kevin E WNC PM 1998 2004 1998 2004 PM 1998 809 Thie, R. Bradley E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 810 Thompson, Paul B. E WNC PM 1998 2001 1998 2001 PM 1998 811 Westmoreland, Christopher M. E WNC PM 1998 2000 1998 2000 PM 1998 812 Whittington, Timothy L. E WNC PM 1998 2002 1998 2002 PM 1998 813 Wingeier-Rayo, Diana E NIll FC 1998 1998 1996 2004 T 2003 814 Zastovnik, Linda S. E NTx DM 1998 2003 2003 T 2009 815 Arnold, Cynthia L. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 816 Bevill, Terry D. R WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 2015 817 Brumley, Patience S. R WNC FC 1999 1999 1999 FC 1999 2010 818 Childers, David W. E WNC PM 1999 2002 2002 PM 1999 819 Crissman, Elizabeth M. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 820 Easter Bayne, Karen L. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 821 German, Susan D. R WNC PM 1999 2003 1999 2003 PM 1999 2017 822 Gibert, Ann S. E WNC PM 1999 2002 1999 2002 PM 1999 823 Harris, Bonnie P. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 824 Harry, Randolph H. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 825 Herbin, Faye L. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 826 Humphries, James E. E WNC PM 1999 2002 1999 2002 PM 1999 827 Kennedy, Elise B. E WNC PM 1999 2003 1999 2003 PM 1999 828 Knoespel, Laurie A. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 829 Mayo, Barbara B. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 830 McKinney, Edward D. E WNC PM 1999 2002 1999 2002 PM 1999 831 Miner, David L., Sr E WNC PM 1999 2002 1999 2002 PM 1999 832 Moore, Timothy S. E WNC PM 1999 2004 1999 2004 PM 1999 833 Orrell, Elizabeth H. E WNC FC 1999 1999 1999 FC 1999 834 Pleasants, Angela A. E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 835 Ratcliffe, D. Wayne E WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 836 Roth, Linda B. R WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 2010 837 Sharp, Christy L. E WNC PM 1999 2002 2002 PM 1999 838 Shuford, Michael A. E WNC AM 1999 2004 1999 2004 AM 1999 839 Smith, Donna Strickland E WNC PM 1999 2002 1999 2002 PM 1999 840 Smith, Karen H. R WNC PM 1999 2001 1999 2001 PM 1999 2013 841 Stewart, Jennifer W. E WNC PM 1999 2002 1999 2002 PM 1999 842 Allen, Brian C. E WNC PM 2000 2002 2000 2002 PM 2000 843 Brake, Jonathan L. E WNC PM 2000 2005 2000 2005 PM 2000 844 Brown, Myra W. R WNC PM 2000 2006 2006 PM 2000 2015 845 Carpenter, Fred E., Jr E WNC PM 2000 2003 2000 2003 PM 2000 846 Carter, Miller C., Jr E WNC PM 2000 2002 2000 2002 PM 2000 847 Chappell, Michelle D. E WNC PM 2000 2002 2000 2002 PM 2000 848 Doub, Mary L. E WNC FC 2000 2000 2000 FC 2000 849 Gaddy, Debra L. E WNC FC 2000 2000 2005 FC 2000 850 Glahn, Phyllis L. E WNC FC 2000 2000 2000 FC 2000 851 Hamrick, James R., II E WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 PM 2000 852 Heafner-Heun, Susan A. E WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 PM 2000 853 Ireson, Charles H. E WNC PM 2000 2006 2000 2006 PM 2000 854 Keaton, Jessie Mae C. E WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 PM 2000 855 King, R. Mark E WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 T 2000 856 Michael, Suzanne G. E WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 PM 2000 857 Newton, Michael E. R WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 PM 2000 2014 858 Northrup, Paula B. R WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 PM 2000 2016 859 O’Neal, J. Ross, Jr E WNC PM 2000 2003 2000 2003 PM 2000 860 Rose, Gail W. R WNC FC 2000 2000 2000 FC 2000 2001 861 Sherfey, Joshua H. E WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 PM 2000 862 Short, Debra N. E NIll PM 2000 2003 2003 T 2001 863 Sides, Susan H. R WNC PM 2000 2002 2000 2002 PM 2000 2016 864 Smith, Jill S. E WNC PM 2000 2005 2000 2005 PM 2000 865 Spencer, Alberta Y. R WNC FC 2000 2000 2000 FC 2000 2013 866 Talbert, H. L., Jr E WNC PM 2000 2003 2003 PM 2000 867 Taylor, William R. E WNC PM 2000 2003 2000 2003 PM 2000 868 Wensil, Tamara D. E WNC PM 2000 2002 2000 2002 PM 2000 869 Barden, Anna L. E WNC FC 2001 2001 2001 FC 2001 870 Barnes, Sherri E. E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 871 Bartley, Earlynne J. E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 872 Brown, Alvin R WNC PM 2001 2005 2005 T 2001 2015 873 Burris, Angela D. E WNC PM 2001 2003 2001 2003 PM 2001 874 Choplin, Patricia P. R WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 2008 875 Davis, Shelton D. E WNC PM 2001 2005 2005 PM 2001 876 Day, Betty Jeanne R WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 2010 877 Finch, Margaret A. [Peggy] E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 878 Hallyburton, Bobby R. E WNC PM 2001 2003 2001 2003 PM 2001 879 Harvey, Jason W. E WNC PM 2001 2005 2005 PM 2001 880 Haywood-Baxter, Ann G. E WNC PM 2001 2005 2005 PM 2001 881 Helsabeck, Oliver W. E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 882 King, R. Naomi E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 883 Kocher, Craig T. E NC PM 2001 2004 2004 T 2003 884 Lancaster, Michael D. [Lanny] E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 885 Lautensleger, Mary S. R WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 2010 886 Lawhorn, Dianne Donald E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 887 Miller, Daniel V. E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 888 Pierce, Kathryn Barba E WNC PM 2001 2005 2005 T 2008 889 Pierce, Russell C. E WNC PM 2001 2005 2005 T 2008 890 Poole, Phillip T. E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 891 Scandale, Nicholas A., Jr R WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 2011 892 Self, Ann E. E WNC PM 2001 2004 2001 2004 PM 2001 304 Western North Carolina Conference

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 893 Sneed, Dale Peele E WNC FC 2001 2001 1987 T 2001 894 Stiles, Daniel P. R WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 T 2001 2008 895 Symanski, Robert D. E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 896 Tarpley, T. Joseph, Jr E WNC PM 2001 2004 2001 2004 PM 2001 897 Tilley, Kent D. E WNC PM 2001 2006 2006 PM 2001 898 Towery, J. Billy, Jr E WNC PM 2001 2003 2001 2003 PM 2001 899 Vergin, Mary Jane R BWa FC 2001 2001 2001 T 2001 2010 900 Webb, Jerry S. E WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 901 Welch, Martha B. R WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 2013 902 Welch, R. Curran R WNC PM 2001 2004 2004 PM 2001 2009 903 Alexander, Darren W. E WNC PM 2002 2006 2006 PM 2002 904 Allen, Aldana W. E Hol PM 2002 2005 2005 FC 2016 905 Anderson, Lauren P. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 906 Bissett, Jay W. E NC PM 2002 2007 2002 2007 FC 2009 907 Buff, Richard L. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 908 Burton, Amy W. E WNC PM 2002 2006 2006 PM 2002 909 Cash, Lynn W. R WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 2017 910 Coppley, Beverly B. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 911 Cornell, Brian J. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 912 Darr, Brian M. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 913 Dobson, Melanie L. E SC PM 2002 2005 2005 T 2015 914 Everett, Alfonza E WNC PM 2002 2006 2006 PM 2002 915 Farrington, D. Bradford E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 916 Foster-Beckerleg, Michelle L. E WNC PM 2002 2007 2007 PM 2002 917 Hamrick, Laura Beaver E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 918 Humpal, Monica L. E WNC PM 2002 2006 2006 PM 2002 919 King, A. Maria E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 920 McCoy, Donald E. E WNC AM 2002 2007 2002 2007 AM 2002 921 McElveen, Kathryn A. E WNC PM 2002 2006 2006 PM 2002 922 McPhail, Crystal G. E WNC PM 2002 2006 2006 PM 2002 923 Moran, Frances H. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 924 Ogle, A. Wade, Sr E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 925 Pryor, W. Douglas E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 926 Smith, Andrea F. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 2014 PM 2002 927 Smith, Toni Ruth Phillips E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 928 Spivey, Amy C. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 929 Troxler, Jeremy I. E WNC PM 2002 2005 2005 PM 2002 930 Blackstock, Pamela E. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 931 Boliek, Allen P. E WNC PM 2003 2007 2007 PM 2003 932 Byassee, James D. [Jason] E WNC PM 2003 2008 2008 PM 2003 933 Byassee, Jaylynn W. E WNC PM 2003 2011 2011 PM 2003 934 Clontz, Christopher M. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 935 Collins, Shea Cranford E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 936 Conforti, Mark D. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 937 Davis, Judith Bors E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 938 Ervin, Billy N. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 939 Ferguson, Lynda L. E WNC PM 2003 2007 2007 PM 2003 940 Hannah, Lisa Hartzog E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 941 Henson, Christopher D. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 942 Hopper, Bradley E. E WNC PM 2003 2009 2009 PM 2003 943 Jackson, Sherry W. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 944 Lee, In-Yong E WNC PM 2003 2008 2008 PM 2003 945 Martinez, Melissa L. [Lisa] R WNC PM 2003 2007 2007 PM 2003 2014 946 McElveen, A. Rimes, Jr E NGa PM 2003 2006 2001 T 2006 947 Money, Dan B. E WNC PM 2003 2007 2007 PM 2003 948 O’Neil, Carole M. R WNC PM 2003 2008 2008 PM 2003 2011 949 Owens, Warren N. E WNC PM 2003 2007 2007 PM 2003 950 Parsons, James C. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 951 Pegues, Walter E WNC FC 2003 2003 1985 1986 T 2003 952 Queen, Sally W. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 953 Rivens, Charlie D., Sr E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 954 Skinner, Cheryl A. E WNC PM 2003 2007 2007 PM 2003 955 Sloan, Cynthia W. R WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 2014 956 Smith, David E., Jr E WNC PM 2003 2007 2007 PM 2003 957 Southern, Andrew A. [Drew] E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 958 Sypole, Jeffrey H. E WNC PM 2003 2008 2008 PM 2003 959 Wright, Carrie S. E WNC PM 2003 2006 2006 PM 2003 960 Austin, D. Wesley E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 961 Bennett, Glenda E. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 962 Blanton, Randall M. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 963 Boakye-Yiadom, Emmanuel K. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 964 Bowman, Fredrick B. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 965 Bowman, R. A. [Tony] E WNC PM 2004 2008 2008 PM 2004 966 Bryant, Katherine B. E WNC PM 2004 2012 2012 PM 2004 967 Cunningham, Brad R. E WNC PM 2004 2008 2008 PM 2004 968 Faughn, Elizabeth H. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 969 Fitzgerald, Robin Brown E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 970 Fouts, Sarah S. R WNC PM 2004 2008 2008 PM 2004 2012 971 Franks, Christopher A. E WNC PM 2004 2006 2004 2006 PM 2004 972 Fuentes, Clarissa Y. E WNC PM 2004 2009 2009 PM 2004 973 Grogan, Jennifer W. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 974 Hagerman, Leigh Anne E NGa PM 2004 2009 2009 FC 2016 975 Hartweg, Rhonda D. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 976 Herron, Virginia C. R WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 2017 977 Hunter, Jonathan V. E WNC FC 2004 2004 2004 FC 2004 978 Kelley, David R. E WNC PM 2004 2008 2008 PM 2004 979 Lee, H. Jae E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 980 Lowder, N. Keith E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 981 Om, Samuel E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 T 2004 982 Ortigoza, David R. E WNC FC 2004 2004 1981 FC 2004 983 Page, C. Shane E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 984 Ploch, Richard R. R WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 2011 985 Roberts, Timothy K. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 986 Sanders, James K. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 987 Scruggs, Sara J. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 988 Smith, Wesley C. E WNC PM 2004 2008 2008 PM 2004 989 Weiler, Marilyn L. E WNC PM 2004 2007 2007 PM 2004 990 Wilt, L. Rene E WVa PM 2004 2007 2007 T 2015 991 Bain, Tara Ebner E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 992 Bowers, B. Jason [Jay] E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 993 Brendel, Charlotte G. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 994 Carkin, Carol P. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 305

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 995 Coates, Phyllis K. E WNC PM 2005 2009 2009 PM 2005 996 Conder, Thomas E., Jr E WNC PM 2005 2009 2009 PM 2005 997 Davis, Sarah Watkins E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 998 Elmore, Anne M. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 999 Freeze, Amy Foley E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1000 Garner, Ronald M. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1001 Gobble, Danny R. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1002 Harris, Michael L. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1003 Ingram, Rodvegas M., Sr E WNC PM 2005 2011 2011 PM 2005 1004 Kilbourne, Heather S. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1005 Lane, Eric R. E WNC PM 2005 2009 2009 PM 2005 1006 Mabry, Thomas C. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1007 May, Katharine W. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1008 McAbee, Kathleen M. E WNC PM 2005 RA 2016 1009 Parker-Reece, Beverly L. E WNC PM 2005 2009 2009 PM 2005 1010 Penley, Charles C., Jr R WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 2014 1011 Ragsdale, George I. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1012 Scalf, Harley D. E WVa PM 2005 2008 2008 T 2017 1013 Smith Pitts, Sarah E WNC PM 2005 2009 2009 PM 2005 1014 Snow, Patrick T. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1015 Sprinkle, Stacy A. E Ill FC 2005 2005 2005 T 2008 1016 Thomas, A. J. E WNC PM 2005 2008 2008 PM 2005 1017 Abernethy, April B. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1018 Adams, Holly Cobb E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1019 Bowen, Lori Anne E WNC PM 2006 2010 2010 PM 2006 1020 Brantley, Cornelius F., Jr E WNC PM 2006 2013 2013 PM 2006 1021 Carroll, B. Tracy R WNC PM 2006 2010 2010 PM 2006 2011 1022 Combs, Brian E. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1023 Eurey, Judy H. E WNC PM 2006 2010 2010 PM 2006 1024 Flack, Michael E. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1025 Hand, Dawn M. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1026 Hoyt, Ann L. R WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 2015 1027 Hudson, Karen R. E WNC PM 2006 2010 2010 PM 2006 1028 Jones, Mandy N. E WNC PM 2006 2011 2011 PM 2006 1029 Kim, Uiyeon E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1030 Kocher, Abigail W. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1031 Morrow, W. Leon E WNC PM 2006 2010 2010 PM 2006 1032 Noblitt, Joshua M. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1033 Peeler, David E. E WNC PM 2006 2010 2010 PM 2006 1034 Pittman, P. Lonnie E Ala-WFla PM 2006 2009 2009 FC 2011 1035 Roberts, Karen H. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1036 Roten, Robert D. E WNC PM 2006 2014 2014 PM 2009 1037 Silber, Robert C. E WNC PM 2006 2010 2010 PM 2006 1038 Vickers, Jason E. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1039 Wilburn Peeler, Julie R. E WNC PM 2006 2009 2009 PM 2006 1040 Binger, Michael A. E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1041 Carr, Michael A. E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1042 Carter, Richard L., Jr E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1043 Cornell, Katherine V. E WNC PM 2007 2014 2014 T 2007 1044 Craig, Paul A., Jr E WNC PM 2007 2010 2007 2010 PM 2007 1045 Dixon, Janet F. E WNC PM 2007 2015 2015 PM 2007 1046 Dodson, Kimberlee J. E WNC FC 2007 2007 2007 FC 2007 1047 Easter, Renee K. E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1048 Edwards, J. Keith E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1049 Elliott, Laura Alexander E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1050 Foust, William N. E WNC PM 2007 2012 2012 PM 2007 1051 Giese, Kelly L. E WNC PM 2007 2014 2014 PM 2007 1052 Harris, Otto D., III E WNC PM 2007 2012 2012 PM 2007 1053 Hege, Jennifer A. E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1054 Hollar, Angela B. E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1055 Jones, Norman E., Jr E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1056 Knopp, Stephen G., II E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1057 Lakey, Christopher N. E WNC PM 2007 2015 2015 PM 2007 1058 LeBaube, Richard E. E WNC PM 2007 2012 2012 PM 2007 1059 Lee, David J. E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1060 Lee, Sharon T. E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1061 Lingle, Luther E. [Luke], III E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1062 Manuel, Carl L., Jr E WNC FC 2007 2007 1992 T 2007 1063 Mason, Donald W. R WNC PM 2007 2015 2015 PM 2007 2017 1064 Montgomery, Gayle G. E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1065 Penry, Melinda S. E WNC PM 2007 2014 2014 PM 2007 1066 Pittman, Susannah B. E Ala-WFla PM 2007 2010 2010 FC 2011 1067 Raiford, David G., Sr E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1068 Rhinehart, Jill B. E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1069 Scott, Larry W. R WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 2016 1070 Smith, Kent C. E NC PM 2007 2010 2010 FC 2012 1071 Tate, James P. E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1072 Thomas, Ashley P. E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1073 Tookey, Jack D. E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1074 Webb, Robert R., III E WNC PM 2007 2010 2010 PM 2007 1075 Yow, Erin Grot E WNC PM 2007 2011 2011 PM 2007 1076 Brubaker, Daniel L. E WNC PM 2008 2015 2015 PM 2008 1077 Carson, Benjamin G. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1078 Conover, Anne C. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1079 Dunn, Teresa B. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1080 Emory, Matthew J. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1081 Erwin, John D. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1082 Fongemy, Michael F. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1083 Gibson, William D. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1084 Goforth, J. Curtis E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1085 Hand, Stephanie M. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1086 Hedgecock, Abigail W. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1087 Hood, James A. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1088 Howard, Teresa K. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1089 Hughes, Gloria G. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1090 James, Timothy M. E WNC PM 2008 2013 2013 PM 2008 1091 Jones, Neal C. E WNC PM 2008 2013 2013 PM 2008 1092 Lunsford, Cynthia K. [Cindy] E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1093 Mears, L. Alan E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1094 Miller, Johanna C. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1095 Muckler, Mark T. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1096 Pegram, Patricia G. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 306 Western North Carolina Conference

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 1097 Roberts, Julie A. E WNC PM 2008 2015 2015 PM 2008 1098 Sampl, Richelle J. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1099 Schnitzlein, Thomas H. E WNC PM 2008 2013 2013 PM 2008 1100 Smith, Matthew S. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1101 Tuttle, Richard B. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1102 Vilagos, TeresaMarie T. E WNC PM 2008 2012 2012 PM 2008 1103 Vlastakis, Catherine K. E WNC PM 2008 2011 2011 PM 2008 1104 Webster, Timothy A. E WNC PM 2008 2011 1985 T 2008 1105 West, Chester R. R WNC PM 2008 2013 2013 PM 2008 2013 1106 Allen, F. Annalee E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1107 Bruce, Bradley V. E WNC PM 2009 2015 2015 PM 2009 1108 Chloe, Diron C. E WNC PM 2009 2016 2016 PM 2009 1109 Coleman, Alexis S. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1110 Conder, Andrea R. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1111 Giles, Susan S. R WNC PM 2009 2013 2013 PM 2009 2017 1112 Griswold, Nancy K. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1113 Hall, L. Elaine E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1114 Hermann, Rhonda L. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1115 Hiatt, J. David E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1116 Howard, James C., III E WNC PM 2009 2013 1999 2013 PM 2009 1117 Hunter, Carol R. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1118 Isley, John J. E WNC PM 2009 2014 2014 PM 2009 1119 Lineberger, Katie R. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1120 Mahathey, Gary C. E WNC PM 2009 2013 2013 PM 2009 1121 Martin, Duncan G. E WNC PM 2009 2014 2014 PM 2009 1122 McCullough, Todd H. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1123 Mitchell, Susan D. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1124 Moore, A. J. E WNC PM 2009 2014 2014 PM 2009 1125 Osborne, Anna V. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1126 Sain, Anita W. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1127 Stapp, T. Cayce E WNC PM 2009 2013 2013 PM 2009 1128 Swofford, Melissa F. E WNC PM 2009 2012 2012 PM 2009 1129 Auman, J. Keith E WNC PM 2010 PM 2010 1130 Ayuso, Eileen M. E WNC PM 2010 2014 2014 PM 2010 1131 Bartoli, Leigh J. E WNC PM 2010 2014 2014 PM 2010 1132 Belk, James H. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1133 Bost, Dale W. E WNC PM 2010 2017 2017 PM 2010 1134 Brown, Mary W. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1135 Brown, Paul D. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1136 Brown, Rebecca B. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1137 Corle, Duane P. E WNC PM 2010 2014 2014 PM 2010 1138 Drum, Timothy C., II E WNC PM 2010 2014 2014 PM 2010 1139 Gosnell, Arnold P. E WNC PM 2010 2015 2015 PM 2010 1140 Hepler, Lynda C. E WNC PM 2010 2014 2014 PM 2010 1141 Jones, Nicole H. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1142 Lindquist, Charles A., Jr E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1143 Magnuson, Richard A. E WNC PM 2010 PM 2010 1144 McIntyre, Andrew B. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1145 Miller, Lauren A. E WNC PM 2010 2017 2017 PM 2010 1146 Moreau, Anthony L. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1147 Overcash, Peter A. E WNC PM 2010 PM 2010 1148 Roseboro, Ronnie E. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1149 Toth, Angela P. E WNC PM 2010 2016 2016 PM 2010 1150 Wechter, Cynthia S. E WNC PM 2010 2014 2014 PM 2010 1151 White, Avery E. E WNC PM 2010 2013 2013 PM 2010 1152 Beach, Laura M. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1153 Bryant, John T. E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1154 Camp, Gary L. E WNC PM 2011 2017 2017 PM 2011 1155 Davis, Preston A. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1156 Fulk, Joseph M., III E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1157 Hampton, Jennifer B. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1158 Hayes, Jeanette T. E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1159 Jolly, Thomas G., Jr E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1160 Kilgo-Martin, Denise S. E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1161 Kurtz, Karen C. E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1162 Lawing, Matthew R. E WNC PM 2011 PM 2011 1163 Locke, David A. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1164 Martin, Meredith P. E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1165 McCormac, Kevin P. E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1166 Mitchem, Donnie S. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1167 Robison, Ellen E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1168 Sefa, McKenzie M. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1169 Setzer, Philip H. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1170 Snider, Ryan C. E WNC PM 2011 2017 2017 PM 2011 1171 Spencer, Kenneth B. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1172 Turner, Kevin A. E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1173 Turner, Sean C. E WNC T 2011 2011 FC 2011 1174 Updyke, Bruce D. E WNC PM 2011 2015 2015 PM 2011 1175 Van Wieren, Will, III E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1176 Vaughan, Amy R. E WNC PM 2011 2014 2014 PM 2011 1177 Weaver, Erin Michelle E WNC PM 2011 2016 2016 PM 2011 1178 Beall, Erin J. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1179 Bradshaw, Earl F. E WNC PM 2012 2016 2016 PM 2012 1180 Burnette, Kristy H. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1181 Coates, George M. E WNC PM 2012 2016 2016 PM 2012 1182 Corpening, Daniel M. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1183 Dickert, Wayne L. E WNC PM 2012 2016 2016 PM 2012 1184 Hamrick, Jeffery M. E WNC PM 2012 2017 2017 PM 2012 1185 Harrison, Susan H. E WNC PM 2012 PM 2012 1186 Howard, Troy E. E WNC PM 2012 2016 2016 PM 2012 1187 Ireson, Sandra W. E WNC PM 2012 2016 2016 PM 2012 1188 Keaton, Steven S. E WNC PM 2012 2016 2016 PM 2012 1189 Leachman, Amy P. E Ylw PM 2012 2014 2014 T 2015 1190 McGill, John K. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1191 Miller, Kevin C. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1192 Miller, Paige Ann E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1193 Pegram, Jeremiah P. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1194 Perry, Ronald D. E WNC PM 2012 2016 2016 PM 2012 1195 Petree, Robert E. E WNC PM 2012 PM 2012 1196 Randall, Rachel E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1197 Robbins, Lucy B. E WNC PM 2012 2016 2016 PM 2012 1198 Salata, Rennie R. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 307

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 1199 Schilling, Richard S. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1200 Smith, Matthew R. E WNC PM 2012 PM 2012 1201 Swofford, Melanie L. E WNC PM 2012 2015 2015 PM 2012 1202 Toth, Craig M. E WNC PM 2012 PM 2012 1203 Wall, Clifford W. E WNC PM 2012 2017 2017 PM 2012 1204 Allen, G. Craig, Jr E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1205 Brookshire, James B. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1206 Chilton, Clark D. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1207 Crotts, Darren L. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1208 Cyre, Ashley C. E WNC PM 2013 PM 2013 1209 Duncan, Ann L. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1210 Howard, Kari L. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1211 Justice, Innocent N. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1212 LeMaster-Smith, Shannon M. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1213 Lowe, Justin H. E WNC PM 2013 2017 2017 PM 2013 1214 McCumber, Jeffery S. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1215 Morris, Jeremy S. E WNC PM 2013 PM 2013 1216 Moss, Joy B. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1217 Posey, William L. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1218 Sefa, Craig J E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1219 Shytle, Stephen L. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1220 Sims-Salata, Lauren R. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1221 Smith, Rhonda B. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1222 Stine, Jared E. E EPenn PM 2013 2016 2016 T 2016 1223 Trantham, Julia S. E WNC PM 2013 2016 2016 PM 2013 1224 Britton, Joshua O. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1225 Brown, Betty B. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1226 Bryant, Katherine R. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1227 Cabe, Justin K. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1228 Childers, Monica C. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1229 Christ, Angel J. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1230 Christy, J. Zachery E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1231 Collins, Kimberly J. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1232 Dayson, Jessica L. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1233 Doucette, Karen C. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1234 Ellis, E. Carter E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1235 Fry, Kaye H. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1236 Haynes, B. Parker E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1237 Hill, Lauren E. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1238 Howell, Sarah S. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1239 Johnston, Dianne R. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1240 McCumber, Andrea A. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1241 Morris, Matthew C. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1242 O’Neal, Julie E. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1243 Pyles, Jerrianne C. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1244 Smith, Christopher A. E WNC PM 2014 PM 2014 1245 Timberlake, Louis D. E WNC PM 2014 2017 2017 PM 2014 1246 Belles, Sarah L. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1247 Blount, E. Richard, III E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1248 Boughman, Mitchell C. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1249 Christian, Walter B. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1250 Dayson, Darryl D., II E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1251 Friddle, Donna S. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1252 Gaylord, Jonathan A. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1253 Hall, Wesley L., Jr E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1254 Hinton, Bradley T. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1255 Hinton, Meredith A. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1256 Kim, Tae [Joseph] E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1257 Lisk, Bradley S. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1258 Love, Adam C. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1259 Love, Tracy F. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1260 Miller, Roy L. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1261 Milliet, Corey C. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1262 Ralph, Rebekah J. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1263 Sigmon, Kyle L. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1264 Smith, Jesse R. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1265 Smith, Juston R. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1266 Spicer, Patricia B. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1267 Stanton, Allen T. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1268 Swing, Debra C. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1269 Wilfong, Victor A. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1270 Williams-Ruebel, Aryn E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1271 Wilson, Daniel R. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1272 Yeager, John W. E WNC PM 2015 PM 2015 1273 Bates, Kevin T. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1274 Finsel, Nathan D. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1275 Hall, Carrilea Potter E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1276 Handy, Bruce H., Jr E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1277 Lakeson, Brenna N. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1278 Lewis, Samuel M. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1279 Lowe, Melissa D. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1280 Mendenhall, J. Ryan E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1281 Perdue, J. Randolph E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1282 Simpson, Joel R. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1283 Sipe, Ashley Anne E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1284 Sloan, Benjamin D. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1285 Tanico, Lisa L. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1286 Thomas, Kennette R. L. E WNC PM 2016 PM 2016 1287 Barnes, Wendy A. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1288 Baten, Nicole R. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1289 Blankenberg, David A. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1290 Carson, Ellis K. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1291 Edwards, Luke S. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1292 Floyd, D. Benjamin E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1293 Linker, Bobby R. [Beau] E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1294 Lord, Johnny D., Jr E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1295 Lundy, Stacey R. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1296 Mares, Kristina K. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1297 Rettew, Lisa K. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1298 Rice, Nikki Raye E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1299 Shoaf, Chad H. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1300 Shrader, Kelly R. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 308 Western North Carolina Conference

Admitted Admitted to Chronological Number Current First Admitted to Full Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference How Year Connection Deacon Elder How Year Retired 1301 Wiley, Kayln M. E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017 1302 Wrencher, Brandon P., Sr E WNC PM 2017 PM 2017

2. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Admitted to Admitted to Chronological Number Current Associate Membership Ordained WNC Conf. Year and Name Status Conference Year Deacon Elder How Year Retired 1 Barbee, William L. R NC 1969 1967 T 1974 1993 2 Cartner, J. Dwight R WNC 1969 1964 AM 1969 1994 3 Queen, Harry R WNC 1969 1961 1963 AM 1969 2003 4 Cook, Earl A., Jr R WNC 1970 1967 AM 1970 2000 5 Wright, Wade E. R WNC 1970 1968 AM 1970 1995 6 Payne, Ardis D. R WNC 1971 1969 AM 1971 1994 7 Ponder, Lucy Norton R WNC 1971 1969 AM 1971 1986 8 Luther, Jack D. R WNC 1974 1971 AM 1974 2002 9 O’Ferrell, L. Ray R WNC 1975 1972 AM 1975 2002 10 Holland, Jimmie W. R WNC 1976 1970 AM 1976 1994 11 Jordan, Tony J. E WNC 1979 1976 AM 1979 12 Harrill, Michael B., Sr R WNC 1985 1985 AM 1985 2007 13 Williams, George E. R WNC 1985 1985 AM 1985 2004 14 Wood, Floyd J. R WNC 1985 1969 AM 1985 1998 15 Lee, David W. R WNC 1987 1987 AM 1987 2002 16 Powell, C. Glenn, Sr D WNC 1987 1987 AM 1987 1991 17 Robertson, Tommy L. R WNC 1988 1988 AM 1988 2013 18 Whitley, Aubrey L. R WNC 1988 1988 AM 1988 2004 19 Houck, H. D. R WNC 1990 1990 AM 1990 2000 20 Logan, Thomas E. R WNC 1990 1990 AM 1990 1994 21 Ramsey, Gerald L. R WNC 1991 1991 AM 1991 2007 22 Summey, William G. R WNC 1991 1991 AM 1991 2014 23 Swaim, Bobby G. R WNC 1991 1977 AM 1991 2009 24 Warner, Sherman B. R WNC 1991 1960 AM 1991 2001 25 McClellan, Michael D. R WNC 1992 1977 AM 1992 2016 26 Moore, H. Eugene R WNC 1993 1993 AM 1993 2013 27 Thomas, Dorothy B. R Va 1993 1993 T 2000 2003 28 Blair, C. Stephen R WNC 1994 1994 AM 1994 2014 29 Evans, James H. R WNC 1994 1994 AM 1994 2000 30 Smith, Derald D. R WNC 1994 1994 AM 1994 2015 31 Godfrey, Carmen B. [Randi] R WNC 1995 1995 AM 1995 2006 32 Boyd, Betty N. R WNC 1996 1996 AM 1996 2005 33 Tapper, Edward S. R WNC 1996 1996 AM 1996 2002 34 Thompson, Larry W. E WNC 1996 1996 AM 1996 35 Gould, Richard J. R WNC 1997 1997 AM 1997 2011 36 Buff, Wayne M. R WNC 1998 1998 AM 1998 2007 37 Compton, Hugh R. [Buddy] R WNC 1998 1998 AM 1998 2011 38 Hinton, Samuel R. R WNC 1999 1999 AM 1999 2006 39 Romanello, Robert E. R WNC 2000 2000 AM 2000 2002 40 Davis, Carol A. R WNC 2001 2001 AM 2001 2014 41 Dawkins, Homer C. R WNC 2002 2002 AM 2002 2015 42 Lytle, Ronald J. E WNC 2003 2003 AM 2003 43 Smith, Christopher G. E WNC 2003 2003 AM 2003 44 Hobson, Freida H. E WNC 2004 2004 AM 2004 45 Ramos, Francisco [Frank] E WNC 2005 2005 AM 2005 46 Earley, Katherine L. R WNC 2006 AM 2006 2014 47 Baca-Zuniga, Sonia N. E WNC 2007 AM 2007 48 Zuniga, Oscar F. E WNC 2008 AM 2008 49 Hawkins, P. David E WNC 2010 AM 2010 50 Brashear, Brenda K. R WNC 2011 AM 2011 2014 51 Osborne, Clarence E., Jr E WNC 2014 AM 2014 3. LOCAL PASTORS Chronological Number Current Year License Year Ordained Year Year and Name Status Approved Deacon First Appointed Retired 1 Mullinix, G. Roland R 1956 1959 2003 2 Ball, Enoch G. R 1962 1962 1993 3 Pope, Alvin B. R 1964 1965 1997 4 Hadley, R. Britton, Jr R 1965 1970 2014 5 Cummings, William P. R 1974 1978 1994 6 Worley, Edwin R 1976 1979 2009 7 Rushing, Arval L. R 1981 1981 2008 8 Kelly, Karl A. R 1984 1984 2008 9 Bethel, Paul A. R 1985 1985 2016 10 Cameron, Dennis W. [Bud] E 1986 1986 11 Parish, Peter R. R 1986 1986 2012 12 Skipper, C. Wyllene R 1986 1986 2014 13 Parleir, Wayne B. E 1987 1987 14 Hammond, J. Harold R 1990 1990 2005 15 Smith, H. Dean R 1990 1990 2002 16 Amason, James D. R 1991 1999 2009 17 Campbell, Diean J. R 1991 1992 2003 18 Eakes, R. Lee D 1991 1997 2001 19 Stevens, Panzie M. R 1991 1995 2000 20 Thomas, W. Preston, III E 1991 1991 21 Morrison, Donald G. R 1992 1992 2011 22 Turner, Carolyn R. R 1992 1994 2006 23 Donnell, Shirley S. R 1993 1997 2008 24 Green, Roger L. R 1993 2000 2017 25 Hodgens, Robert H. R 1994 2003 2012 26 Armfield, Edgar L., Jr E 1995 1995 27 Nall, Jean K. R 1995 1998 2010 28 Anthony, Alexis W. E 1996 1997 29 Bridges, Jackie C., Jr E 1996 1996 30 Crunkleton, David L. E 1996 1998 31 King, James C. E 1996 1996 32 Locklear, Joel G., Jr E 1996 2009 33 Miller, Patt J. D 1996 1996 2005 34 Bond, Erma M. R 1997 1997 2006 35 Conley, H. Joseph, Jr R 1997 1999 2017 36 Glover, Kendall C. R 1997 1997 2012 37 Karriker, Ronnie W. R 1997 1997 2013 38 Warren, David L. R 1997 1997 2011 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 309

Chronological Number Current Year License Year Ordained Year Year and Name Status Approved Deacon First Appointed Retired 39 Curry, James A. R 1998 1993 2004 40 Dowling, Robert E. R 1998 1998 2017 41 Johnson, Nancy W. R 1998 2000 2009 42 Lawton, James G., Sr R 1998 1998 2005 43 Rivens, Vera M. R 1998 1998 2011 44 Young, Charles S. [Sandy], III E 1998 1998 45 Bramlet, Glenda M. E 1999 1999 46 Byers, Charles H. R 1999 1999 2009 47 Clubb, Jesse J., Jr E 1999 2000 48 Durham, Larry E. R 1999 2000 2016 49 McCrary, J. Stanley E 1999 2000 50 Sellers, Jackie R 1999 1999 2016 51 Smith, Marietta T. R 1999 1999 2010 52 Turman, Theodore C. R 1999 1999 2016 53 Walker, Priscilla B. R 1999 1999 2014 54 Camp, R. Glenn R 2000 2000 2010 55 Carter, Edward K. E 2000 2000 56 Feeser, Rosaleen C. R 2000 2001 2010 57 Harrill, Michael B., Jr E 2000 2000 58 Joyner, Marsha E. E 2000 2000 59 Setzer, Ronald D. R 2000 2000 2015 60 Spencer, Rickey L. R 2000 2000 2016 61 Albino, Candido E 2001 2009 62 Atkinson, Ruth B. R 2001 2001 2008 63 Bradshaw, Perry J. E 2001 2001 64 Champion, Stanley L. E 2001 2001 65 Hammett, G. Danielle E 2001 2002 66 Hatley, David B. E 2001 2001 67 Henson, Betty H. E 2001 2001 68 Herron, Robert E. R 2001 2001 2013 69 Howell, James F., Sr R 2001 2001 2004 70 McConnell, J. Timothy E 2001 2001 71 Miller, Stephen W. E 2001 2001 72 Mitchell, Rickey D. E 2001 2001 73 Morris, Emmanuel S., Sr E 2001 2001 74 Morrison, Ana C. R 2001 2001 2016 75 Orbison, Rachel C. [Millie] R 2001 2001 2010 76 Prichard, James O., Jr E 2001 2001 77 Anderson, Kenneth R. E 2002 2002 78 Brooks, Robert D. E 2002 2002 79 Fulker, Gary R. E 2002 2002 80 Gordon, Mary B. R 2002 2002 2017 81 Harris, Alanda B. E 2002 2002 82 Jackson, Charles E. R 2002 2002 2003 83 Taylor, Jacquelyn H. E 2002 2002 84 Wooten, Marilyn B. R 2002 2002 2015 85 Baird, L. William, Jr R 2003 2002 2008 86 Burr, Robert D., Sr E 2003 2003 87 Burton, Melvin K. R 2003 2003 2017 88 Cauble, Robert L. R 2003 2003 2017 89 Cooper, Ronnie D. E 2003 2003 90 Elrod, Gary L. E 2003 2003 91 Gould, Shelia M. R 2003 2003 2011 92 Hunter, Guinnell C. E 2003 2003 93 Kiess, Marjory W. E 2003 2003 94 Kiess, Raymond B. E 2003 2003 95 Martin, Jeffrey L. E 2003 2003 96 McCall, J. Phillip E 2003 2001 97 McClintick, Herbert E. R 2003 2002 2011 98 Peurifoy, Virginia B. E 2003 2003 99 Sullivan, Dorothy L. E 2003 2003 100 Villanueva, Raymundo E 2003 2003 101 Warren, Jerry D. R 2003 2003 2014 102 Bradley, David L. E 2004 2004 103 Byrum, M. Steven R 2004 2005 2012 104 Clark, Mark W. E 2004 2004 105 Cranfill, K. Rex R 2004 2004 2014 106 Davis, George M. E 2004 2004 107 Eggers, Lee A. E 2004 2004 108 Fitzgerald, Timothy E. E 2004 2004 109 Hartman, Ronald E. E 2004 2004 110 Hatley, Mary T. E 2004 2005 111 Lancaster, Wanda H. E 2004 2004 112 Margarita, Donald S. R 2004 2004 2011 113 Marsh, W. Allen, Jr E 2004 2004 114 Morris, Sue Anne E 2004 2004 115 Pillsbury, John C. E 2004 2004 116 Rowe, K. Douglas R 2004 2005 2016 117 Young, Charles A. E 2004 2004 118 Clements, John W., Sr R 2005 2005 2012 119 Demorest, Deborah E 2005 2005 120 Friddle, G. H. [Bart], Jr E 2005 2005 121 Harris, Vincent A. E 2005 2005 122 Marion, Patrick A. E 2005 2005 123 Revere, Paul B. L. R 2005 2005 2017 124 Turman, M. Catherine E 2005 2005 125 Walker, Jeane S. E 2005 2005 126 Warren, C. Mac E 2005 2005 127 Young, J. Shane E 2005 2005 128 Buffkin, Richard W. E 2006 2006 129 Burleson, Dennis O. E 2006 2006 130 Hunt, Judith F. E 2006 2006 131 Jones, Thomas H. E 2006 2006 132 Looper, R. Daniel R 2006 2006 133 McCain, Robert M., Sr R 2006 2006 2015 134 McCorkle, Alexander E 2006 2006 135 Melton, Duane E. E 2006 2006 136 Owens, Tony G. E 2006 2006 137 Plott, T. Gregg E 2006 2006 138 Wannemacher, Margaret R. E 2006 2006 139 Blanton, Teresa R. E 2007 2007 140 Cloninger, Richard L. E 2007 2007 141 Collins, Gregory K. E 2007 2007 142 Dodson, Marcus L. E 2007 1995 143 Lanier, Eric E., Jr E 2007 2007 310 Western North Carolina Conference

Chronological Number Current Year License Year Ordained Year Year and Name Status Approved Deacon First Appointed Retired 144 Lee, Michael S. E 2007 2008 145 McNiel, Sandra L. R 2007 2007 146 Reavill, Mark E. E 2007 2007 147 Richards, Richard Q., III R 2007 2007 2009 148 Briggs, Robert H. E 2008 2008 149 Brownworth, Russell J. R 2008 2006 2012 150 Gager, Douglas W. R 2008 2008 2016 151 Graves, Mae P. R 2008 2008 2013 152 Moore, Lisa D. E 2008 2008 153 Sears, Paul A. E 2008 2008 154 Smith, Mark A. E 2008 2008 155 Spruill, Ellen L. E 2008 2008 156 Thompson, Bradley A. E 2008 2008 157 Thompson, D. Alan, Jr E 2008 2008 158 Campbell, Jody B. E 2009 2009 159 Carlton, Harrison M. R 2009 2009 2014 160 Creekmur, Kelly A. R 2009 2009 2017 161 Geiger, Sherron O. R 2009 2009 2011 162 Hayner, Glenda D. E 2009 2009 163 James, Dustin D. E 2009 2009 164 Morasco, Bruce E. E 2009 2009 165 Quate, Sharon E. E 2009 2009 166 Stephenson, W. Edward R 2009 2009 2016 167 Wilson, Vickie M. E 2009 2009 168 Curtis, Charles H. E 2010 2010 169 Felts, R. David R 2010 2010 2017 170 Groome, James I., III E 2010 2010 171 Kroeger, Emily D. E 2010 2010 172 Lineberry, Eric W. E 2010 2010 173 Presley, G. A. E 2010 2010 174 Treece, Elaine M. E 2010 2010 175 Williams, V. Anthony E 2010 2010 176 Bristow, Marsha S. E 2011 2011 177 Collins, Vernon G. E 2011 2011 178 Evans, Edward L., Jr E 2011 2011 179 Jordan, Lynn G. E 2011 2011 180 Light, W. Gregory R 2011 2011 2013 181 McCain, Kyle D., Sr E 2011 2011 182 Thomas, Donald R., Jr E 2011 2011 183 Webster, Susan Suarez E 2011 2011 184 Whittaker, Robert W. E 2011 2011 185 Brown, Thaddeus D. E 2012 2012 186 Cronk, Susan M. E 2012 2012 187 Hellams, Andrew T. E 2012 2012 188 Henry, Theodore A. E 2012 2012 189 Learson, Louise D. E 2012 2012 190 Mathews, James R. E 2012 2012 191 Moore, J. Daniel E 2012 2012 192 Norona, Roldan F. E 2012 2012 193 Scott, Selena L. E 2012 2012 194 Strahan, Paul E. E 2012 2012 195 Surratt, Jimmie S. E 2012 2012 196 Adams, William G., Jr R 2013 2013 2016 197 Almond, Lawana C. E 2013 2013 198 Barnes, Joshua H. E 2013 2013 199 Burton, L. Rodney E 2013 2013 200 Campbell, Christopher S. E 2013 2013 201 Christian, Elizabeth F. R 2013 2013 2017 202 Cline, Derek C. E 2013 2013 203 Davis, Scott K. E 2013 2013 204 Dotson, Kelly R. E 2013 2013 205 Dry, Ronnie E. E 2013 2013 206 Duncan, Aaron T. E 2013 2013 207 Johnson, Jeremiah L. E 2013 2013 208 Lindsay, Sherise P. E 2013 2013 209 Phipps, Michael E. E 2013 2013 210 Russell, Hugh W., Jr E 2013 2013 211 Spicer, Cynthia J. E 2013 2013 212 Tate, Philip J. E 2013 2013 213 Truell, Jimmy C. E 2013 2013 214 White, Ashley S. E 2013 2013 215 Ammons, Dennis A. E 2014 2014 216 Boyd, Clark G. E 2014 2014 217 Connelly, Deborah V. E 2014 2014 218 Evensen, Holly D. E 2014 2014 219 Forga, Amy W. E 2014 2014 220 Gray, Dennis L. E 2014 2014 221 Green, David L. E 2014 2014 222 Hart, James T., II E 2014 2014 223 Hege, Tyler G. E 2014 2014 224 Hutchison, Amy B. E 2014 2014 225 Ingram, Tamara M. E 2014 2014 226 Jones, Trent L. E 2014 2014 227 Kimrey, Robert L., III E 2014 2014 228 McGee, Noah W. [Chip], III E 2014 2014 229 Mitchell, Luke A. E 2014 2014 230 Nanney, Cynthia W. E 2014 2014 231 Oliver, Marcia L. E 2014 2014 232 Parks, Harold M. E 2014 2014 233 Perrell, Sybil J. E 2014 2012 234 Rogers, Jerry T. E 2014 2014 235 Short, Jackie L. E 2014 2014 236 Braunschweiger, Brian D. E 2015 2015 237 Clark, Robert M. E 2015 2015 238 Forrester, Jennifer L. E 2015 2015 239 Hill, J. Eric E 2015 2015 240 Hinson, Ronald B., II E 2015 2015 241 Imatha, Bahekelwa S. [Baim] E 2015 2015 242 Ingalls, Thomas E., II E 2015 2015 243 Kurt, Steven B. E 2015 2015 244 Lee, Timothy A. E 2015 2015 245 Lunsford, Warren J. E 2015 2015 246 McRacken, Mark E. E 2015 2015 247 Moore, Samuel A. E 2015 2015 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 311

Chronological Number Current Year License Year Ordained Year Year and Name Status Approved Deacon First Appointed Retired 248 Mosteller, Jamie B. E 2015 2015 249 Noble, Dori V. E 2015 2015 250 Scott, Michael A., Jr E 2015 2015 251 Stanley, Jason J. E 2015 2015 252 Stokes, M. Darlene E 2015 2015 253 Tang, Eric K. E 2015 2015 254 Turner, Debra S. E 2015 2015 255 Wilson, Bryan A. E 2015 2015 256 Yourse, Reginald [Rick] E 2015 2015 257 Altizer, Cole D. E 2016 2016 258 Avila-Ramirez, Rocio D. E 2016 2016 259 Baker, Kimberly B. E 2016 2016 260 Barbee, Joe E., Jr E 2016 2016 261 Butler, J. Edward E 2016 2016 262 Chaney, Bobby J. E 2016 2016 263 Chaney, E. Lynn E 2016 2016 264 Creasman, Sharad H. E 2016 2016 265 Halstead, Jolynn [Jody] E 2016 2014 266 Hopkins, Jodi Lee E 2016 2016 267 Hord, Jacob G. [Tripp], III E 2016 2016 268 Howard, John F., Jr E 2016 2016 269 Marterre, Roxanne M. E 2016 2016 270 Maulden, Beverly M. E 2016 2016 271 McCranie, G. Richard E 2016 2016 272 Miles, Brandon K. E 2016 2016 273 Nichols, Matthew A. E 2016 2016 274 Padgett, James E. [Eddie] E 2016 2016 275 Raynor, E. Michael E 2016 2016 276 Richardson, Robert W. E 2016 2016 277 Routh, Richard S. E 2016 2016 278 Sherrill, Keith M. E 2016 2016 279 Sifford, Stephen M. E 2016 2016 280 Summers, Robert L. E 2016 2016 281 Treece, Bradley D. E 2016 2016 282 Trotti, Davi L. E 2016 2016 283 Webb, Nathan S. E 2016 2016 284 West, Christopher A. E 2016 2016 285 Whitener, Kelly A. E 2016 2016 286 Adarkwah, Benjamin B. E 2017 2017 287 Berry, Roberta J. E 2017 2017 288 Brooks, C. William E 2017 2017 289 Brown, Peter L. E 2017 2017 290 Burleson, Erin E. E 2017 2017 291 Butler, Donna L. E 2017 2017 292 Cobb, Rick L. E 2017 2017 293 Collins, Garrett J. E 2017 2017 294 Crimmins, Casey C. E 2017 2017 295 Durrell, Wesley T., Jr E 2017 2017 296 Elwell, Brian A. E 2017 2017 297 Fisher, Sarah P. E 2017 2017 298 Harris, Samuel T. E 2017 2017 299 Hickerson, Darren H. M. E 2017 2017 300 Hout, Joseph T. E 2017 2017 301 Insley, Jeffrey R. E 2017 2017 302 Johnson, Robin B. E 2017 2017 303 Keen, J. Daniel E 2017 2017 304 Kropiwnicki, Robert E 2017 2017 305 Kurtz, Kevin D. E 2017 2017 306 Lawson, Keith R. E 2017 2017 307 Lowe, David W. E 2017 2017 308 McAlhany, Caitlin M. E 2017 2017 309 Moore, Linda D. E 2017 2017 310 Murphy, Vincent P. E 2017 2017 311 Niroula, Santosh E 2017 2017 312 Owen-Patterson, Evelyn B. E 2017 2017 313 Paredes, Juan Julio E 2017 2017 314 Perez-Alvarez, Felix E 2017 2017 315 Precht, Joseph T. E 2017 2017 316 Pruitt, P. Alan E 2017 2017 317 Rawls, Cassandra R. E 2017 2017 318 Read-Orr, Jennifer D. E 2017 2017 319 Slaughter, Baxter B., III E 2017 2017 320 Sutton, Wayne A. R 2017 2017 321 Thompson, Stephanie D. E 2017 2017 322 Tremper, Caitlin M. E 2017 2017 4. DIACONAL MINISTERS Chronological Number Current Consecrated as Diaconal Minister Admitted to WNC Conference Year and Name Status Conference Year How Year Retired 1 Bingham, Rebecca G. E WNC 1977 DM 1977 2 Carmichael, M. Susan R WNC 1977 DM 1977 1988 3 Coble, W. Howard R WNC 1977 DM 1977 1996 4 Cox, Barbara A. R WNC 1977 DM 1977 1998 5 Hina, Peggy L. R WNC 1977 DM 1977 1998 6 Morgan, Jean M. R WNC 1977 DM 1977 1992 7 Thompson, Mavis C. R WNC 1977 DM 1977 1987 8 Shinneman, Bonnie S. R RMtn 1978 T 1988 1993 9 Quick, Kathryn E. E Hol 1988 T 1990 10 Lile, Rebecca K. E NC 1993 T 1998 11 Christy, Mark H. R WNC 1996 DM 1996 2017 12 Allred, Edward W. R WNC 1997 DM 1997 2013 13 McGarrah, Sandra M. E WNC 1997 DM 1997 14 Ritch, Catherine E WNC 1997 DM 1997 15 Dougherty, Michael P. E EOh 1999 T 1999 16 Hitch, Janet M. R WNC 1999 DM 1999 2008 312 Western North Carolina Conference D. HISTORICAL DATA

1a. New Churches Chartered: See BAC Question 14d in section V 1b. New Congregations Established in the Listing of Appointments: See BAC Question 14a in section V 2. Churches Merged: See BAC Question 14e in section V 3. Chartered Churches Discontinued/Abandoned: See BAC Question 14f in Section V 4. Churches Relocated: See BAC Question 14g in Section V 5. New Church Buildings: (District / Church / Type Building) APPALACHIAN Calvary Built picnic shelter with a playground and fencing Ebenezer Built Family Life Center Shiloh (Sparta) Built Fellowship Hall CATAWBA VALLEY Denver (Denver) Built 5000 sq ft Boy Scout Hut Friendship (Newton) Installed concrete pad and fitted original steeple as a gazebo next to brick memorial walkway METRO Bethpage (Kannapolis) Completed new “Beside the Road” Chapel Rocky Mount Completed new church building project Unity (Kannapolis) Built two-room storage building on grounds SMOKY MOUNTAIN Cruso Completed community garden with picnic area, gazebo, and playground YADKIN VALLEY Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) 2-story, 14,000 sq ft children’s ministries building completed; 440-seat contempoary worship center completed Withers Chapel Completed new picnic shelter 6. Churches Remodeled: (District / Church / Type Work Done) APPALACHIAN Bethlehem (Statesville) Installed new HVAC Boone Replaced roof Clifton Installed new ceilings and lights; painted sanctuary Colliers Installed elevator First (Taylorsville) Installed new HVAC First (Troutman) Painted exterior; upgraded exterior motion lights; converted fellowship hall men’s bathroom to handicapped accessible; remodeled projection booth. Clodfelter House (owned by church): installed new HVAC; painted. Irvin House (owned by church): repaired sink and dishwasher drains; sealed deck. Saint John’s property: replaced awning over front porch; added storage building on property; repaired sanctuary windows. Youth House converted into a Community Clothes Closet: painted interior/exterior, added wheelchair ramp; refreshed exterior trim; added security measures.” Hiddenite Replaced roof on sanctuary and fellowship hall Mount Zion (Piney Creek) Painted fellowship hall Newland Installed polybutalane encapsulation and sump pump under church Piney Creek Remodeled kitchen South River Remodeled fellowship hall BLUE RIDGE First (Forest City) Restored stained glass windows; painted exterior trim; handrails installed St. Timothy Remodeled fellowship hall CATAWBA VALLEY Beulah (Shelby) Installed concrete walkway from church to pavilion; stamped concrete entry pad in cemetery Central (Kings Mountain) Installed new door signage; installed announcement monitors in narthex and Christian activity center; replaced flooring and painted rooms in children’s wing and Sunday school rooms; added playground, brick benches, and brick wall Christ (Morganton) Installed new heat pump in pavilion building; installed new roof over flat portion of Sunday school wing Concord (Bessemer City) Upgraded women’s restroom Crouse (Crouse) Refurbished old basement fellowship hall and restroom to create a new space for Girl Scouts and special events; replaced fellowship building HVAC Denver (Denver) Painted office foyer and offices, Family Life Center foyer, and pre-k ministry area First (Conover) Replaced flooring in children’s education wing; replaced flooring in classrooms of Connor Family Life Center First (Lincolnton) Replaced HVAV in sanctuary and middle building First (Morganton) Replaced roof on fellowship hall/office building; replaced HVAC for sanctuary, chapel, and education wing; painted all classrooms and hallways Friendship (Connelly Springs) Replaced windows Friendship (Newton) Installed new sanctuary heat pumps; replaced third floor HVAC; installed handicapped stair lift between basement and sanctuary level; painted walls around stage in family life center Highland (Hickory) Replaced roof on educational wing Maylo (Gastonia) Replaced roof over sanctuary; replaced fellowship hall HVAC; repaired flat roofs and drainage systems on fellowship hall and educational wing Mt. Pleasant (Sherrills Ford) Renovated preschool area: restructured rooms, installed new flooring, painted, and upgraded security system 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 313 Pisgah (Catawba) Replaced fire escape door in sanctuary; replaced window damaged by lightening; replaced hot water heater; replaced windows in main exterior doors; altered front entrance/porch for handicapped accessibility Pleasant Grove (Lincolnton) Repaired plaster and repainted sanctuary; upgraded lighting and painted fellowship hall; created new nursery and new welcoming space; refurbished restrooms Puett (Dallas) Improved Family Life Center: replaced hot water heater, replaced AC Unit, replaced roof, purchased ice maker; replaced steeple damaged by lightening; added exterior motion lighting Shady Grove (Connelly Springs) Completed elevator project St. Marks (Belmont) Repainted sanctuary St. Paul (Newton) Replaced roof, walls, and ceilings in pastor’s study, three classrooms, and restrooms; updated light fixtures; removed carpet and resurfaced hardwood in pastor’s study, hallway, and stairs Zion Memorial Installed new railing on steps at front entrance to Fellowship Hall; painted all porches and exterior steps; painted children’s room METRO Asbury (Huntersville) Remodeled fellowship hall kitchen Assurance Repainted basement and installed cabinets; added solar lamp posts outside main entrance Central (Concord) Complete sanctuary renovation Central (Mooresville) Installed new flooring in fellowship hall and preschool; installed new HVAC in educational building Davidson Renovated interior and replaced HVAC of ministry house Elmwood Replaced carpet and repainted walls in the sanctuary, bathrooms, and classroom First (China Grove) Installed new HVAC system in fellowship hall; remodeled playground Harrison Installed new carpet in sanctuary; converted Sunday school classroom into office space Matthews Painted second floor and gym hallway; added storage room to gym; installed new carpet in preschool classrooms; added three security doors to preschool area; remodeled two family restrooms, upstairs restrooms, and Eagle’s Nest restroom; created theater spaces for 801kids; painted and upgraded lighting in stairwell; repaired roof; upgraded HVAC Memorial (Charlotte) Renovated wall in front of the west wing Mill Grove (Indian Trail) Replaced roof on youth building; carpeted Sunday school rooms Pine Bluff Installed new AC unit Pleasant Grove (Charlotte) Remodeled fellowship hall, repaired and painted ceiling, installed new water heater; replaced sanctuary roof; renovated choir practice room Royal Oaks (Kannapolis) Installed new HVAC system for sanctuary St. Paul (Concord) Painted and intalled new plumbing in fellowship hall Stallings Replaced roofs on new and old sanctuary; repainted back wall of sanctuary; added new signage to interior of buildings; Installed vapor barrier and two large humidifiers in office building after mold removal Trinity (Charlotte) Replaced flooring and painted education wing; installed new HVAC system Unity (Kannapolis) Installed new HVAC system University City Re-carpeted chancel area; painted narthex; painted hallways of lower level worship center Waxhaw Remodeled chancel Weddington Replaced sanctuary lighting Williamson’s Chapel Remodeled and improved youth house; installed new lighting in sanctuary NORTHERN PIEDMONT Guilford College Replaced roof Mayodan Replaced roof St. John (Eden) Replaced roof; installed new heat pump in fellowship hall St. Stephen (Madison) Renovated men’s restroom; replaced aluminum siding on church exterior; landscaped the front and sides of the church yard; updated front porch and awning Trinity Memorial Renovated basement Vida Nueva (Stoneville) Renovated basement and restrooms Wesley Memorial (High Point) Expanded columbarium SMOKY MOUNTAIN First (Franklin) Installed digital information sign; installed new gutters on west side of church building Francis Cove (Waynesville) Reconstructed front steps to church Maiden’s Chapel (Franklin) Installed new metal roof and new HVAC system UWHARRIE Adonai Mission (Asheboro) Painted interior of educational building Bethany (Albemarle) Repaired termite-damaged foundation in sanctuary; installed new hardwood floors, installed new side door to, and painted sanctuary; replaced roof on educational building; installed bike repair station in parking lot Central (Monroe) Updated one bathroom to be handicapped accessible and gender-neutral First (Norwood) Remodeled fellowship hall and kitchen, adding new appliances; remodeled youth room and improved technology; upgraded rail at ramp entrance for full accessiblity First (Salisbury) Added porte cochere, reception area, columbarium, elevator, staff offices, music suite, three classrooms, four handicapped accessible restrooms, fire suppression system, and security system; upgraded HVAC system Matton’s Grove (Gold Hill) Recarpeted sanctuary, church office, and choir room; replaced pew cushions; refurbished organ; replaced flooring in fellowship hall Polkton (Polkton) Repainted fellowship hall and repaired ceiling YADKIN VALLEY Bethel (Winston-Salem) Added two restrooms on the lower level of the church Brookstown Added handicapped ramp in fellowshp hall, making both floors handicapped accessible Burkhead Painted and installed new lighting, ceiling tile, and carpet in nursery and adjoining classroom 314 Western North Carolina Conference Concord (Mocksville) Remodeled lower level with new flooring, paint, dehumidifiers; installed new air handler; added carport cover for van; installed brick marquee sign; replaced roof on church building Fair Grove Replaced roof and steeple Main Street Constructed handicapped ramp to replace wheel chair lift in old chapel Mount Tabor (Winston-Salem) Completed new welcome center; painted and installed new flooring, acoustic panels, and ceilings in fellowship hall and youth commons areas; painted and installed new lighting, flooring, and acoustic panels in family life center; completed new playground New Hope Remodeled sanctuary vestibule; remodeled youth room Pleasant Hill Finished work on columbarium Wesley Memorial Renovated first-floor bathrooms to be handicapped accessible; replaced roof 7. Churches Dedicated: (District / Church / Date / Building Information) APPALACHIAN Rose Chapel Dedicated a garden of memories 4/20/2017 Shiloh (Sparta) Consecration service for Fellowship Hall 4/23/2017 CATAWBA VALLEY Beulah (Shelby) Dedicated butterfly garden 7/23/2017 Concord (Bessemer City) Celebrated 100 years in sanctuary 11/4/2016 METRO Central (Concord) Consecration service for new sanctuary 10/23/2016 UWHARRIE Central (Monroe) Paid off entire mortgage balance 11/2016 Central (Monroe) Dedicated new prayer garden with Jesus statue 3/27/2016 First (Salisbury) Paid mortgage on addition 4/23/2017 YADKIN VALLEY Brookstown Dedicated new handicapped ramp 1/1/2017 Konnoak Hills Dedicated Family Life Center 3/19/2017 New Hope Dedicated sanctuary vestibule and renovated youth room 11/13/2016 8. Parsonages Built, Remodeled, or Purchased: (District / Church / Details) APPALACHIAN Bethel - Marvin Replaced flooring Boone Remodeled two bathrooms Clifton Installed new gutters and siding First (Taylorsville) Replaced door; installed laminate flooring First (Troutman) Converted exterior motion lights; reworked master and guest bathroom plumbing; installed new garage door motor Grace Chapel Painted interior; added deck; replaced roof Harmony Repaired roof; replaced ductwork; refreshed landscaping Henson Chapel - Mabel Painted interior; updated electrical outlets; replaced select furniture, drapes, and rugs Mount Zion (Piney Creek) Installed new deck BLUE RIDGE Acton Sold 1750 sq ft, 3 bed / 2 bath parsonage, February 2017; purchased sq ft, 3 bed / 2 bath parsonage, April 2017 First (Forest City) Installed handrails CATAWBA VALLEY Christ (Morganton) Installed kitchen flooring Concord (Bessemer City) Remodeled master bedroom; installed garage door opening system; installed gutter guards; installed dishwasher First (Lincolnton) Installed hardwood flooring; replaced boiler; painted; carpeted study and den; upgraded electical Friendship (Newton) Added new carport; replaced furniture and several appliances; replaced roof Marvin Cleaned and painted ceilings Maylo (Gastonia) Replaced heating and AC with gas furnace and central AC Puett (Dallas) Painted walls and ceilings; installed new flooring Rehobeth (Terrell) Crawl space professionally sealed; moisture control dehumidifier installed; replaced roof METRO Harrison Removed parsonage from property Mill Grove (Indian Trail) Upgraded parsonage Mount Mitchell Remodeled bathroom Unity (Kannapolis) Installed new HVAC system Vanderberg (Mooresville) Remodeled parsonage Waxhaw Sold parsonage Davidson Sold two parsonages Faith - St. Paul (Mooresville) Completed parsonage remodel NORTHERN PIEDMONT Wesley Memorial (High Point) Remodeled master bedroom suite; repainted and carpeted entire parsonage SMOKY MOUNTAIN First (Waynesville) Purchased new parsonage, 37 Country Club Drive, Waynesville UWHARRIE Central (Monroe) Sold parsonage Polkton (Polkton) Replaced roof YADKIN VALLEY Chestnut Grove (King) Remodeled parsonage Fairview (Thomasville) Renovated two small bedrooms and half bath to one larger master bedroom and bath 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 315 9. Parsonages Dedicated: None 10. Other: (District / Church / Details) APPALACHIAN Cox’s Chapel Refreshed landscaping First (Troutman) Installed new AV/media system; installed wireless internet Mount Zion (Piney Creek) Installed new AV/media system; sealed parking lot crack Piney Creek Refreshed landscaping; added concrete pad outside back door Rose Chapel Added TV sets for worship services BLUE RIDGE First (Forest City) Sold small tract of property in Rutherford County; purchased new van Grace - Dix Creek Conveyed jointly owned property to NC Department of Transportation for highway widening project CATAWBA VALLEY Bethel (Denver) Purchased adjacent 30 acres of land Beulah (Shelby) Created butterfly garden, in memory of longtime youth leader Bollinger’s Chapel Removed old parking lot and paved new, expanded parking lot Central (Kings Mtn) Updated audio equipment in sanctuary and Christian activity center; installed new wireless lock system Christ (Morganton) Upgraded sanctuary sound system Concord (Catawba) Upgraded ballfield property: graded and reseeded outfield, upgraded concession stand Ebenezer (Denver) Installed security system and gates to parking lot entrances First (Conover) Purchased adjoining land Friendship (Newton) Installed new monitors in sanctuary; repaired and expanded parking lot Ivey Memorial Purchased adjoining land behind the church; completed major tree work on front lawn Ivey Memorial Installed security lighting on left side of church May’s Chapel (Maiden) Repainted parking lot and parsonage driveway; upgraded all exterior lighting Messiah (Lincolnton) Outdoor picnic pavilion built at Deeper Down Community Garden, installed water lines into the garden; installed Bike Fixation work station for community use Pisgah (Catawba) Installed Prayer Garden by Youth project; removed lightening-damaged trees; installed fence and removed retaining wall on north side of church; installed new AV equipment for sanctuary, fellowship hall, and nursery; repaved parking lot Pleasant Grove (Lincolnton) Resurfaced parking lot and cemetery drive St. Mark’s (Belmont) Installed streetside digital signage Zion Memorial Resurfaced and repainted parking lot; purchased new tables for fellowship hall METRO Asbury (Huntersville) Paved parking lot Bethpage (Kannapolis) Purchased new 15 passenger van; donated 12 passenger van to Opportunity House Mission Central (Mooresville) Purchased new 15 passenger van Matthews Installed panic alarm system; repaired parking lot Memorial (Charlotte) Resealed parking lots Opportunity House Mission Received donated 12 passenger van from Bethpage (Kannapolis) Pineville Installed new projector in Crossroads Center Pleasant Grove (Charlotte) Repainted parking lot Sedgefield Painted parking lot for reverse directionality; upgraded sanctuary sound system Unity (Kannapolis) Paved parking lot; installed new sound system and three new projectors Waxhaw Paved parking lot Weddington Replaced sanctuary AV system Williamson’s Chapel Replaced AV system; installed new projector for chapel Zion (Monroe) Replaced and upgraded AV/media; added video recording and feeds with large format screen UWHARRIE First (Norwood) Purchased adjacent lot on Allenton Road side; demolished vacant home on lot

Note: the above information is compiled from reports submitted by the district superintendents to the conference secretary. 316 Western North Carolina Conference E. ROLL OF DECEASED CLERGY AND DIACONAL MINISTERS AND DECEASED SPOUSES OF CLERGY AND DIACONAL MINISTERS May 16, 2016 – May 15, 2017

Clergy and Diaconal Ministers Peter Eric Adotey Addo...... April 14, 2017 John Daniel Jolly...... July 17, 2016 Harold Edwin Benfield...... April 7, 2017 Kyoung Ho Kwon...... May 8, 2016 Robert Lawrence Clayton Jr...... December 23, 2016 Kenneth Ronald Moss...... December 10, 2016 Hubert Conrad Clinard...... June 13, 2016 Mary Margaret Miller Nunéz...... June 21, 2016 Robert Wesley Combs...... August 25, 2016 Robert Johnson Ralls...... April 9, 2017 Reginald James Cooke...... September 27, 2016 Liston Sellers Jr...... January 16, 2017 Richard Joseph Crowder Sr...... January 19, 2017 Clarence Bryce Smith Sr...... July 27, 2016 Bobby Joe Dennis...... September 3, 2016 James Hal Varner ...... June 30, 2016 James Richard Faggart...... October 28, 2016 Charles Branson Walker ...... February 14, 2017 Mary Margaret Houk...... January 20, 2017 Loy Hahn Witherspoon Jr...... January 15, 2017 Spouses of Clergy Alma Clark Benfield (Collins M. Benfield)...... February 17, 2017 Joyce Porter Borchert (John L. Borchert)...... July 15, 2016 Vista Minola Brittain Bustle (Wade R. Bustle)...... May 20, 2016 Ray Douglas Carpenter (Zella S. Carpenter)...... November 15, 2016 Barbara Elinor “Bobbie” Johnson Corriher (W. Douglas Corriher)...... March 3, 2017 Mary Sue Keeter Crowell (William L. Crowell)...... November 9, 2016 Margaret Olivia Hodge Epps (John F. Epps)...... November 10, 2016 Kathleen Goodson Fisher (Donald L. Fisher)...... January 14, 2017 Carol Jean Crockett Fitzgerald (Bernard R. Fitzgerald)...... July 24, 2016 Nancy Carolyn Talton Forward (Robert B. Forward Jr.)...... October 2, 2016 Elsie Ernestine Smith Gibbs (James S. Gibbs Jr.)...... January 5, 2017 Daphene Leonard Hunt (Lee Roy Hunt)...... March 12, 2017 Eula Alice Austin “Polly” Kennedy (A. C. Kennedy Jr.)...... November 22, 2016 Ralph Harbison Kincaid (Ethel W. Kincaid)...... March 30, 2017 Lavinia Ann Harmon Lutz (D. H. Lutz)...... January 22, 2017 Patricia Loraine Kauffman Martin (J. Robert Martin)...... September 11, 2016 Peggy Sue Fishe McDowell (Robert H. McDowell)...... December 9, 2016 Donald Edward Palmer (Sara J. Scruggs)...... May 16, 2016 Carolyn Ann Harmon Parker (M. Joe Parker)...... February 19, 2017 Alline Everhart Payne (Ardis D. Payne)...... December 26, 2016 Ellen Ruth Lewis Rudisill (George W. Rudisill)...... July 10, 2016 Martha Anna Kuhn Smith (Robert M. Smith Jr.)...... November 16, 2016 Rose Annette Allred Steed (Roy G. Steed Jr.)...... May 2, 2016 Walter David Weddington (Doris C. Weddington)...... September 26, 2016 Bernice Lucretia White Whiteside (Billy M. Whiteside)...... July 13, 2016 Betty Swaim Corriher Wood (Floyd J. Wood)...... February 14, 2017 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 317 F. MEMOIRS OF DECEASED CLERGY AND DIACONAL MINISTERS

PETER ERIC ADOTEY ADDO JUNE 8, 1935 – APRIL 14, 2017 Peter Eric A. Addo was born June 8, 1935, to the late David Oko Addo and Margaret Ellen Dedei in Accra, Ghana, West Africa. Addo received his early education at the Presbyterian Boys’ Boarding School. Later, he attended the Accra Academy, obtaining the Cambridge University School Leaving Certificate with honors. He also obtained his teaching and preaching certificate from Wesley College in Kumasi, Ghana. He received a Cocoa Board Scholarship in 1957 and came to the United States. In the United States, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from Allen University in Columbia, S.C., a master’s degree in plant science from Atlanta University, and a degree in religion from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Ga. Addo combined a professional competence in religion, science, poetry, art, and African culture. As a student at Wesley College founded by the British Methodist in Kumasi, Ghana, he felt the call to the ministry. In America, Addo was admitted to the North Carolina-Virginia Conference on trial in 1967, recognized as an elder, and admitted to the Western North Carolina Conference in 1975. From 1966 to 1988, Addo was chaplain and Director of Religious Activities, organizer of convocations and vespers, at Bennett College. He also was often asked to serve as interim pastor for the following churches: Scott’s Chapel in Statesville, Browning Chapel in Greensboro, Saint’s Home in Winston-Salem, Raleigh Crossroad, Zion Hill and Peace United Methodist churches in the Greensboro District. It was at Bennett College that Addo met Linda Darnell Powell. They were married in the Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel on May 6, 1967, and for nearly 50 years were soul mates. They were committed to teaching, challenging students to achieve, and encouraging church members to be devoted Christians and to improve the communities where they lived. The family was blessed with two children, Eric Kpakpo Addo and Christine Aku Brown. They and their wonderful spouses provided four grandchildren. Addo was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His life was also enriched by the close relationships he fostered with neighbors, students, and church members who all became a part of his extended family, and he loved them dearly. From 1988 until his retirement in 1997, he served as a full-time minister in these appointments: The Collins Grove-Bass Chapel Charge in Greensboro; The Port City Charge (Faith, Saint Paul, and Morrows Chapel) in the Statesville District; and the Madison Circuit (Hayes Chapel, Oak Grove, Withers Chapel, and Saint Stephens) in Rockingham and Stokes counties. From 1988 to 1992, he was a member of the Commission on Health and Human Services and the Board of the Deaf Ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference. Addo provided leadership to Faith United Methodist Church as they built their first sanctuary. His impact was felt in the church and also in the Mooresville community. One town commissioner said that, during Addo’s four years in Mooresville, he was pastor to all people and his good works contributed to a decrease in drug dealers in the neighborhood around Faith. He also was a member of the Statesville District’s Committee on Ministry and a member of the Governor’s Big Brothers/Big Sisters One-on-One Advisory Council of Iredell County. Addo debuted as a poet and story folklorist in the 1957 symposium, Voices of Ghana. His works have been published widely in Africa and the United States. His works include an anthology of poems, Talking Drums (1999), and two collections of African folktales, Ghana Folktales (1968) and How the Spider Became Bald (1993). His folktales and poetry have appeared in several countries and languages and his stories have appeared in U.S. and Philippine textbooks. Addo never met a stranger, and he was a wise counselor. He loved fishing and gardening. As an educator and minister, he always emphasized the worth and dignity of each individual. Rest in peace, your immortality shall reside in the lives of those whom you have touched. Linda Addo

HAROLD EDWIN BENFIELD SEPTEMBER 9, 1953 – APRIL 7, 2017 The Rev. Harold Edwin “Eddie” Benfield was placed into the loving arms of God at his home in Dallas, N.C., on April 7, 2017. Born September 9, 1953, in Shelby, Benfield was the eldest child of Harold and Shirley Benfield of Lawndale, N.C. Growing up, he and his siblings, Lisa, Chris, and Jeff, shared many fond memories as active members of Lawndale’s First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Burns High School and attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte before marrying his high school sweetheart, Kathy Raines Benfield, on July 21, 1974. The two always shared a deep connection rooted in Christ, having met as performing members of the Christian touring group, “The Good News Singers of America.” From their union, God blessed the couple with two sons, Jason and David, a daughter-in-law, Nicole, and three grandchildren, Jacob, Owen, and Noah. Benfield was also a successful businessman, having been associated with Specialty Lighting Company and Versalite Lighting, both of Shelby. In 1996, he hung up his hat as a businessman and answered his calling to serve The United Methodist Church. After he received his license to preach from the Western North Carolina Conference, he began the Ministerial Course of Study through the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. Benfield served Martin Street (Shelby), 1996-1997; Crowell Memorial and Palm Tree (Lincolnton), 1997-2003; and Whitnel (Lenoir), 2003-2004, before health issues forced him into an early retirement. During his tenure with The United Methodist Church, Benfield was very active in the district having served as the clergy president and vice-president of the former Gastonia District. Benfield was a gentle-hearted man who had a deep love for his wife, children, grandchildren, and The United Methodist Church. He loved to crack jokes, tell stories, and enjoyed nature. His love of music carried him all the way from his younger years as a member of a rock band to leading the choir at Sulphur Springs UMC (Shelby) prior to joining the ministry, to still singing in choir cantatas at the churches he led. As much as he loved 318 Western North Carolina Conference music, Benfield felt equally passionate about reaching the youngest members of The United Methodist Church. He enjoyed getting on the floor to do his own children’s time during Sunday morning worship services to connect and teach the children of the church. Funeral services were held for Benfield on April 10, 2017, in the chapel at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home in Fallston, N.C., with the Rev. Caroll Flack of Dallas First UMC officiating. Afterward, a graveside service was held at Cleveland Memorial Park in Boiling Springs, N.C. The celebration of Benfield’s life was a tribute to his time as a son, father, husband, and servant of Christ. Although he was called to be with our Lord sooner than his loved ones wanted, Benfield’s life was filled with numerous blessings. Even during his toughest times of illness, he held strong to one of his favorite Bible verses, Philippians 4.13. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” David Benfield

ROBERT LAWRENCE CLAYTON JR. MARCH 7, 1926 – DECEMBER 23, 2016 Robert Lawrence Clayton’s heart took its last beat and he drew his last breath on December 23, 2016. After a fall that broke his leg and three weeks of care at Ocala (Fla.) Regional Medical Center, he died at Hospice of Marion County, unable to sustain himself through the arduous recovery. He left gently and, as described by William Blake, entered the “immense world of delight” closed to our “senses five.” Clayton was born March 7, 1926, the son of Robert Lawrence Clayton Sr., a Methodist minister for 36 years, and Mary Maude Leech Clayton of Memphis, Tenn. He was raised in the parsonages of numerous small Methodist churches scattered throughout Louisiana. His mother gave him piano and French lessons before he entered school, conveying to him a life-long love of learning. Of his father, he said, “Daddy’s preaching was very compelling. I was nine, and one day when my Sunday teacher and her husband went down to the altar to join the church, I joined them. I was received on profession of faith just like anyone else would have been. Not a lot was made of it at home.” In January 1943, when he was 16 years old, Clayton enrolled in Duke University on a scholarship provided for the children of Methodist ministers. As he neared age 18 and eligibility for the draft, he withdrew from Duke to become qualified as a radio operator. By serving the United States as a radio officer on merchant ships during World War II, he had the opportunity to expand his horizons by traveling the world. After the war, he re-enrolled in Duke and graduated in 1949 with an A.B. degree and a Phi Beta Kappa key. In 1951, during the Korean War, he once again was eligible for the draft, so he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served until 1953. In 1956, while working as a research chemist in New Orleans, he realized that his life was empty without God. As soon as he began seeking God, he found that God was seeking him. He responded to God’s love by offering himself in service to Him. He later stated that what happened to him at age 30 “was without question the most important event of my life.” After that awakening, he lived and served God out of gratitude for that experience. To pursue this service, he enrolled in New Orleans Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in March 1957 and sought trial membership with the New Orleans District of The Methodist Church. He was admitted on probationary status in 1958, was ordained as a deacon in 1959, and ordained as an elder in 1960. He also completed his Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1960. He had married Eleanor May Babylon at Algiers Methodist Church on December 21, 1957. In the Louisiana Conference, he served St. James, 1958-1959, and Angie-Varnado, 1959-1961. After he became enamored with the mountains of North Carolina, he sought a transfer to the Western North Carolina Conference. District Superintendent Garland Stafford arranged his appointment to the Millers Creek Charge, which included Millers Creek, Union, Arbor Grove, and Charity, 1961-1966. During his tenure, the charge was split into two: Millers Creek and Charity as one charge, and Union and Arbor Grove as the other. While he was living and working in Millers Creek, the Lord opened to him a ministry to alcoholics. In 1966, he was appointed as a N.C. state probation officer and was employed for 11 years while living in Winston-Salem. Alcoholics were particularly responsive to the ministry of compassionate concern which he could offer as they pursued recovery. Nevertheless, he relentlessly desired opportunities to grow and learn, and so he followed a leading to participate in the Church of the Savior in Washington, D.C., a model church which urged its members to follow an inward spiritual journey and an outward journey of service. The Western North Carolina Conference had appointed him to his ministries to alcoholics and later to his ministries through the Church of the Savior. His family moved to the Washington metropolitan area in 1976. He located in 1978 and retired from The United Methodist Church in 1979. The resources available in Washington gave him greater opportunity to pursue his intellectual interests. He became fascinated by the poet William Blake, whose spiritual teachings influenced Clayton’s thinking and living through the rest of his life. In the early 1980s, he wrote an unpublished book, Ram Horn’d with Gold, a commentary on Blake’s spiritual life and work. As computer resources became more available, he continued to improve his book with pictures and links and published it electronically. To encourage others to study Blake, in 2004 he began a blog and named it William Blake: Religion and Psychology. More than 2,000 posts to the blog show Blake’s images, follow his development, and present excerpts from his poetry, often relating Blake’s poetry to biblical quotations. During his retirement years in Salem, S.C., and Ocala, Fla., Clayton continued to minister by leading Bible study and visiting the sick. He preferred Bible study in small groups using student-centered methods. He would gather a few people from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to freely react to the Prophets and the Gospels. The movement of the Spirit in such circumstances could be relied upon. After his own open-heart surgery in 2000, Clayton’s ministry included volunteering weekly at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala to visit and pray with heart patients. He never lagged in his efforts to teach spiritual truth and to encourage and support those who were weak or suffering. He is survived by Eleanor May Babylon Clayton, his wife of 59 years, who was born in New Orleans, La., on March 16, 1937, and his three sons, Paul Martin Clayton, Mark John Clayton, and Robert Edwin Clayton. His memorial service was conducted in Florida on January 1, 2017, in the manner of Quakers at the Gainesville Friends Meetinghouse. His ashes will be scattered in places he loved, both in the mountains and near the oceans. With the biblical Job, he could say, “The spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” Eleanor Babylon Clayton 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 319 HUBERT CONRAD CLINARD SEPTEMBER 18, 1924 – JUNE 13, 2016 Hubert Conrad Clinard was a contemporary saint whose joyous and productive life of spiritual discipline and self-giving service was comparable to the clergy of frontier Methodism. John Wigger, in his comprehensive biography of Francis Asbury, observed that “Methodism gave Asbury’s life a razor-sharp focus, a mission of unwavering certainty into which he could channel all his energies ... Many preachers of his day believed that preaching the gospel and building up a community of believers were the most important thing they could do in life ... Asbury devoted all his energies to that single goal.” Hubert brought an Asbury-like passion and focus to his lengthy, effective ministry. Hubert was born in Thomasville, N.C., on September 18, 1924. He became a remarkable child of God — a loving husband, father, pastor, friend, colleague, and veteran. Hubert served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. His parents, Stamey and Mary Jane Clinard, provided a devout Methodist environment of Christian nurture for their children, three of whom became ordained clergy in the Western North Carolina Conference – Hubert, his brother Robert (Bob), and Billy. While working at Thomasville Chair Company in 1952, Clinard, 28, felt the call to serve Christ in ordained ministry. Even though he resisted this call for some time, he worked to receive his license to preach in April 1953 and was admitted “on trial” on October 2, 1955. He became a student pastor while attending High Point College and was ordained as a deacon in 1958. He became an elder in 1961. While attending High Point College, Clinard served a student appointment at the Seagrove Charge (Seagrove, Mt. Zion, and Pleasant Hill churches), 1953-1955, and the Advance Charge (Fulton, Bailey’s Chapel, Advance, Mocks, and Elbaville churches), 1955-1957. As a student at Duke Divinity School, Hubert served the Fairfield Charge, 1957-1962. Other appointments included Laboratory-Lander’s Chapel Charge (Gastonia District), 1962-1968; Polkville-Rehobeth (Gastonia District), 1968-1973; Mitchell-Yancey Parish (Tipton Hill, Bethlehem, Bakersville, Red Hill, and Deyton Bend churches, Marion District), 1973-1979; Hill’s Chapel (Charlotte District), 1979-1988; Glenwood (Greensboro District), 1988-1994. He retired in 1994. Clinard stepped into a supply associate pastorate [at Pleasant Grove (Charlotte)] during the 1997-1998 year, continuing his retirement after that appointment was filled. In November 2003, he served an appointment at Webb’s Chapel (Denver) until June 2004, and again September 2004-June 2007. He continued to serve when the church became a two-point charge, Webb’s Chapel - New Hope, from 2008- 2012, fully retiring in 2012. Hubert Clinard loved his role as a pastor of small rural churches. This devotion gave him an unofficial distinction of “Mr. Town and Country.” The Western NC Conference is primarily an aggregate of small churches planted within modestly sized towns and rural communities. In the modern era, these congregations often felt unrepresented, or even neglected, by the agenda of the United Methodist General Church. But the Western NC Conference elected Clinard as a delegate to four general conferences, during which he advocated for the priorities of small-membership congregations. Hubert’s devotion to the pastoral needs of congregations he served was only exceeded by his love and care for his own family. On February 7, 1945, after his return from military duty in World War II, Hubert married Velma Lanona Hege (Nona). The couple was married for 16 years until Nona tragically passed away in June 1961 at age 36. Hubert and Nona were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Betty Carol Clinard, on January 19, 1948, and a son, Hubert Michael Clinard, born on October 16, 1950. God brought comfort and a new beginning the year after Nona’s death through Clinard’s meeting of Sara Langdon Foxx. They were married on August 5, 1962. Hubert and Sara became parents of a son, Eric Conrad Clinard, on June 22, 1964, and twin daughters Amanda Susan (Hiott) and Amy Elizabeth (Niccolai), born on November 8, 1966. The children of the two families became as one through the loving care of these affirming, nurturing parents. One of the great joys of Hubert’s long, productive ministry was his participation in numerous building teams. His first mission trip was to Hatillo, Costa Rica, in February 1964. He led teams to Puerto Rico, Mexico, St. Croix, Guatemala, and several return trips to Costa Rica. He also responded to disaster relief closer to home by leading teams in Florida, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Alabama in the aftermath of hurricanes. For Clinard, mission is evangelism, and evangelism is integral to the church’s mission. Thus, it surprised no one when Clinard received the Harry Denman Evangelism Award in June 2008. Hubert was a reliable role model for young pastors seeking a pastoral mentor who would demonstrate how to balance preaching and church administration. During the 1950s, Clinard became a student of the federal and state tax codes that uniquely addressed the circumstance of a pastor. Thus, at the onset of his ministry, he launched an avocation in which he helped pastors prepare their tax reports. Through the years, he cultivated a cadre of clergy clients who became dependent upon his specialized knowledge and unique insights in matters of money management. As Clinard entered his 91st year, he struggled against the advancement of a terminal cancer. When he recognized that his death was imminent, he invited people to spend sacred moments with him. During his final nine days under Hospice care, he met personally with almost 200 friends and colleagues as he offered his testimony of faith and verbalized his intense love for each person. These were taxing but fulfilling days. Those who visited with him during this time shall ever forget the spiritual impact of his final words and prayers. Clinard died peacefully at the Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville surrounded by family on June 13, 2016, two days prior to the 2016 Western North Carolina Annual Conference, the annual gathering of the ecclesiastical body in which he had served with fervor and excellence for 62 years among 11 charges, including 25 churches. A celebration of his life was held at Hill’s Chapel UMC on Friday, June 17, 2016. All who gathered there for worship were truly “lost in wonder, love, and praise.” George E. Thompson 320 Western North Carolina Conference ROBERT WESLEY COMBS MARCH 13, 1928 – AUGUST 25, 2016 Bob Combs was born in a Methodist parsonage to a family of nine children with devout parents when his father was a circuit preacher in Yadkin County. After high school, he graduated from Mitchell College in Statesville, followed by a stint in the U.S. Air Force that included the Korean War years. He entered High Point College in 1953 and graduated in 1955 with a baccalaureate degree in business. After college, he became a federal bank examiner and later branch manager of the former Northwestern Bank in Statesville. Always active in the Methodist Church, Combs had a great voice and sang in many choirs and in many weddings, including this writer’s. Haunted always by a call to ordained ministry, he answered God’s call in 1961 and matriculated at Candler School of Theology. While there, he was recruited by Dr. Bevel Jones, senior minister of St. Mark’s Methodist Church in downtown Atlanta, to serve as associate pastor. Combs was ordained as a deacon in 1963. After earning his Master of Divinity degree, he was invited by Dr. Walter Miller to become the associate pastor of Central Church in Asheville. He was ordained as an elder in 1965. After his marriage to Shirley Asbury of Boger City in 1966, they were sent to Vanderburg, where their son, Robert Wesley Combs Jr., was born in 1970. Combs served First (China Grove), 1971-1975; Davidson, 1975-1981; First (Rutherfordton), 1981-1985; and Main Street (Kernersville), 1985-1988. Bishop Bevel Jones, recognizing Combs’ degree and experience in business, appointed him as conference treasurer and director of Administrative Services in 1988. In that capacity in a reorganized conference structure, he served four years with the collegial team of Frank Edwards, Denny White, and Donald Haynes. Returning to the parish in 1992, Combs served First (Lenoir) until his retirement in 1995. Retirement was not in Combs’ genes! He had a passion for Methodism and for serving people. He was a “natural” as pastor and preacher of the gospel. Like his father before him, he soldiered on, serving 10 years as pastor of the High Shoals-Iron Station Charge, 1995-2005, and seven years as pastor of Ivey Memorial, 2005-2012. Combs was sterling in character, gracious in spirit, and a “gentle giant” in disposition and stature. Few could match his genuine kindness and unswerving loyalty as a pastor, as a husband and father, and as a dear friend. He served as executive director of the WNCC Brotherhood/Sisterhood, 1999-2016, delivering death benefit checks to surviving spouses or children and attending the last rites of his clergy colleagues. On August 6, 2016, in his wife’s home church, where they were married 50 years earlier, Combs was given a great retirement party by the Brotherhood-Sisterhood Board of Directors. The Rev. Jim Pyatt, board chair, presented Combs a plaque naming him executive director emeritus. Combs loved the book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, from the 1970s. As that book closed, “two gulls appeared at his wings. Their feathers were like gold. ‘We have come to take you home.’ He gave one last long look at that silver land where he had lived so long, loved so much, and learned so much. Then he said, ‘I’m ready.’” Combs joined the church triumphant on August 25, 2016. Services were conducted by three of his clergy brothers: Eric Reese, Joe Ervin, and Donald Haynes. Donald W. Haynes

REGINALD JAMES COOKE AUGUST 2, 1931 – SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 We stand amazed at the long line of splendor of those who have been touched by God and whose lives have shown us the foot prints of God’s grace in their lives. Reggie Cooke was born in Maiden, N.C., on August 2, 1931, to the late Fred and Della Foster Cooke. His parents worked in a cotton mill for $17 per week, minus a dollar for rent and utilities. In spite of the hardships imposed upon them by the Depression, his parents’ love and care was obvious. In his teen years, Cooke got involved with Maiden Methodist Church which became a “home away from home” that would lead him down paths undreamed of as he became aware of God’s call to ministry. His uncle, the Rev. Jack Cooke of the Western North Carolina Conference, was instrumental in guiding him toward total commitment to ministry. Due to the generosity of family and friends, Cooke was able to continue his education. Two years at Pfeiffer Junior College led to his graduation from High Point College in 1953 with an A.B. degree and a Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School in 1956. He was licensed to preach in 1951, ordained as a deacon in 1955 and ordained as an elder in 1958. He began his ministry in 1956 with 20 church members on an empty lot. He brought into being St. John’s Methodist Church (Gastonia), which later became Myers Memorial. Others appointments were: Hope (Winston-Salem) 1961-1962; Burkhead, serving as associate, 1962-1965; Crews (Winston-Salem), 1965-1969; Spindale, 1969-1973; Kilgo (Charlotte), 1973-1978; First (Marion), 1978-1982; Brevard, 1982-1986; Statesville District superintendent, 1986-1990; First (Lexington) 1990-1995, and First (Rutherfordton), 1995-1996. He retired in 1996. Cooke died on September 24, 2016, in the Givens Estates Health Care Center. His memorial service was celebrated on October 1, 2016, at First United Methodist Church, Waynesville, with the Revs. Sandy Giles Jr., Ed Hillman, and Oscar Dowdle officiating. His body was donated to the Wake Forest University Medical School for research. Cooke’s great love was Carolyn Wilkinson who married him on March 26, 1955. They celebrated 55 years together until her death in 2010. Their children, Connie Smith, Reginald David, Karen Rose Chambers, and Jennifer Leigh Dino, were taught how to love and how to accept love. All of the children are active in their respective churches. Reggie and Carolyn were musicians at heart, which prompted the Western NC Conference to ask them to direct a multi-media performance presented at the World Methodist Conference in Denver, Colo., in 1971. In 1973, the Cookes led the conference Youth Caravan to Scandinavian countries for five weeks. Leading the youth in singing and worship in Methodist churches was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Their mantra was “he who sings once prays twice.” Psalm 139 provided the scriptural basis for Reggie and Carolyn’s lives: “If I take the wings of the morning and settle in the farthest limits of the sea even there your hand shall lead me and your right hand shall hold me fast.” This is Cooke’s legacy to us all: a life stamped with the foot prints of God’s grace. J. Oscar Dowdle 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 321 RICHARD JOSEPH CROWDER SR. APRIL 18, 1929 – JANUARY 19, 2017 Richard Joseph Crowder Sr. died peacefully on January 19, 2017 with the family he had loved and nurtured gathered around him. Crowder was born on April 18, 1929. He was raised in High Point, N.C. The eighth of nine children born to Lillian Hawthorne Crowder and Maxey Crowder, he grew up in a loving home filled with affirmation and a high value placed on faith, community, and a belief that what mattered in life were not material possession but rather the richness that comes from love and service to one’s church and community. The seeds of faith were planted deep by his parents and the people and pastors of his home church. Crowder was baptized, confirmed, ordained, married, and nurtured in faith at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in High Point. As a minister in the Western North Carolina Conference, Crowder was educated at Duke University (Class of 1952) and at Duke Divinity School (Class of 1955). He was ordained and admitted to full connection in 1955. He received an honorary doctorate from High Point College in 1976. His pastoral ministry included serving churches in Charlotte (St. James’, Harrison, Saint Luke’s, Hickory Grove and First), Boone (First), High Point (First), Gastonia (First), and as the High Point District superintendent until his retirement. After his retirement in 1996, Crowder was privileged to serve as the minister of visitation at Wesley Memorial in High Point for nine years. He served each church with passion, dedication to the Gospel, and belief in the transformative power of God’s love. He loved his parishioners and offered himself unselfishly to their care. An exceptional three-sport athlete in high school, Crowder played baseball, football, and basketball. Recruited by major universities to play football and basketball, he accepted a full scholarship to Duke University where he was the center on the team, beginning his lifelong love of all things Duke. While he was in divinity school there, he helped coach the junior varsity basketball team. Crowder married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Jane Lowe, on August 22, 1953, and together, they lived a remarkable life built on their mutual dedication to family, friends, church, and community. Their children, Ashley Crowder Stanley, the late Rick Crowder, and Lynn Crowder Greer, were blessed by their father’s unwavering love and support. In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by his grandchildren, Laura Stanley, Catherine Stanley Ray, and Jake Stanley, Julia, Will and Ben Greer, and Jonathan Crowder; a daughter-in-law, Franny Crowder; sons-in-law Dr. Thomas Stanley and Hal Greer; grandsons-in-law Andrew Ray and Brian Pietrosimone; sisters Joan Christy, Mildred Little, and Geneva Warren; brother-in-law Buzz Lowe; and many nephews and nieces, including the Revs. Karen Christy Kurtz, Paul, Mark, and David Christy of the Western North Carolina Conference. He will be remembered as a gentle giant, a person of deep integrity, an owner of wild sweaters, wearer of caps, a storyteller, an original Cameron Crazie, a protector, a meticulous organizer, a loyal friend, an encourager, an amazing father and grandfather, and someone who was deeply in love with his wife, Barbara, until the last moments of his life. He embraced his death as he had his life: with an open heart filled with faith in the provision of the God who knew him, called him, and named him “beloved.” Crowder’s life was celebrated on Thursday, January 26, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville, N.C., and his remains are interred in the columbarium at Lake Junaluska. Ashley Crowder Stanley

BOBBY JOE DENNIS JANUARY 4, 1932 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 The Rev. Bobby Joe “Bob” Dennis was born January 4, 1932, to Ronzo and Pauline (Clodfelter) Dennis of Troy, N.C. He was the oldest of three children, Patsy Dennis Craddock and Philip Donald Dennis, who preceded him in death in 2005 and 2004. He left his earthly home to be with his Savior on Saturday, September 3, 2016, at age 84. Dennis was a 1950 graduate of Troy High School and received a bachelor’s degree in English from High Point College in 1953. He loved baseball and played five years on the Troy High School team and four years on the Montgomery County American Legion team. In 1951, he played shortstop on the High Point College team, and 1952 and 1953, he played second base. He thought of going into professional baseball, but God had other plans for Dennis and called him to the ministry. So, he earned the Bachelor of Divinity degree at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Ky., in 1956 and did post-graduate study in evangelism. As a college student, he served on a Youth Caravan team under the General Board of Education of The Methodist Church in Arkansas during the summer of 1951. When he was a seminary student, he served three summers in several states in Seventy Evangelists program under the General Board of Evangelism of The United Methodist Church. He also helped establish a Methodist Church in Searcy, Arkansas. During his time at Asbury Seminary, he met and fell in love with Virginia Sue (Foster) Dennis, a 1954 Asbury College graduate, and they were married on September 28, 1957. Bob and Sue were the characteristic Preacher-Teacher combo, complementing each other in every aspect of ministry. When Sue was not teaching school, she was at Bob’s side playing the piano, directing the choir, and helping in various aspects of the ministry. Ordained as a deacon in 1957 and as an elder in 1959 in the Western North Carolina Conference, Dennis began a life of service that covered a period of 37 years. He served as pastor of the Stoneville Charge, 1957-1959; the Hiddenite Charge, 1959-1961; Bethel (Thomasville), 1961- 1964; Bethlehem (Climax), 1964-1966; Mt. Mitchell (Kannapolis), 1966-1970; Spencer Memorial (Charlotte), 1970-1971; First (Landis), 1971- 1975; Vanderburg (Mooresville), 1975-1979; First (Maiden), 1979-1982; North Kannapolis, 1982-1987; Rocky Ridge (Concord), 1987-1989; and Cramer Memorial (Cramerton), 1989-1994. He retired in 1994. Spending much time in preparation for every sermon, Dennis would spend each Saturday studying, preparing, and praying for the Sunday message. In addition to his own churches, he preached in 15 different states and in Jerusalem, Israel. In North Carolina, he conducted many revival services and preached in churches of various denominations. Over the years, he made several trips to Israel and other countries, which enhanced his preaching ministry. 322 Western North Carolina Conference He was gifted in hospital visitation and spent many hours praying at the bedside of those who were sick. A person could not want for a better pastor when needing prayer for healing or hope in times of trouble. Dennis loved the outdoors and was an ardent fisherman and fished in local tournaments. He was a life member of Bass Anglers Sportsman Society and of North American Fishing Club. He was a member of the National Fishing Lure Collectors Club, Florida Antique Tackle Collectors Club, and life member of Carolina Antique Tackle Collectors Club. Also, he was a member of Spoonpluggers of America. Dennis served as chaplain of several fishing organizations and was affectionately known as “Preacher Bob.” Most Tuesdays, Dennis would be in his boat on the lake, which gave him great enjoyment. Many a sermon came from the lake as Dennis was both a “fisher of men” and a “fisher of fish.” While active in the ministry, Dennis developed a comedy routine around a character known as Josche, and it grew into what he called a “Ministry of Mirth.” He brought many smiles and laughs as he performed this routine at nursing homes and church functions. This unique ministry continued into retirement, and he did between 500 and 600 performances of this character. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Sue Dennis; a daughter, Maj. Elizabeth Birks and her husband, John, and their children, Capt. Sarah Birks, Lt. Laura Tidman and her husband, Matthew, Lt. David Birks and his wife, Amy, and their two daughters, Victoria and Amelia; a son, Keith Alan Dennis and his wife, Sheri, and Keith’s daughter, Megan, and Sheri’s children, Kristen Richards and her husband, Phil Richards, and their two daughters, Eliza and Anna, David Joaquim and his wife, Andrea, and their two daughters, Erika and Kaylee. A memorial service was held on September 10, 2016, where his dear friends, the Rev. Dr. Don Haynes and the Rev. Dr. Joel Key, shared in scripture, message and tribute. Dennis was laid to rest at the Uwharrie United Methodist Church cemetery. Elizabeth Birks

JAMES RICHARD FAGGART OCTOBER 20, 1935 – OCTOBER 28, 2016 James Richard Faggart was born to Fred Martin and Lucille Cruse Faggart on October 20, 1935, in Landis, N.C., and was the third of their nine children. They were active at First Methodist Church in China Grove, where Jim was baptized, confirmed, and received into local church membership. An excellent student, Faggart graduated from China Grove High School in 1954. His principal suggested he might be setting the bar too high for a student from China Grove when he said he wanted to attend Duke University. With his heart set on Duke, Faggart applied and was accepted. The first member of his family to attend college, he worked in the dining halls to help pay his way. Earning the Bachelor of Arts degree in 1958, he then entered Duke Divinity School and earned the Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1961. Licensed to preach in 1956, Faggart was received on trial as a member of the Western North Carolina Conference and ordained as a deacon in 1959. He was received as a full member and ordained as an elder in 1964. Faggart’s first appointment was to the Albemarle Circuit, 1961- 1970. Other appointments were Waxhaw, 1970-1975; Lewisville, 1975-1985; Groce (Asheville), 1985-1992; and Sedge Garden (Winston-Salem), 1992-1998. He retired in 1998. Filled with the love of God, the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Faggart devoted his life to pastoral ministry. He visited the members of the congregations he served and knew them well. A true servant/leader, he loved to study, write, sing, teach, and preach. His organizational and personal skills made him an excellent church administrator and builder. With wisdom and compassion, he assisted the needy, and with a thankful heart, he expressed genuine appreciation for acts of kindness shared with him. His honesty, humility, and sense of humor endeared him to people of every age and of all walks of life. Beyond the local church, Faggart served on numerous district and conference boards and agencies, including serving as the Albemarle District Director of Enlistment for Christian Vocation/Church Occupations and the Conference Committee on Christian Vocation/Church Occupations, 1966-1975; the Conference Commission on Ecumenical Affairs, 1968-1972; the Albemarle District Board of Church Location and Building, 1973-1975; the Albemarle (1974-1975) and the Winston-Salem (1977-1984) District Chair of Evangelism, the Conference Board of Discipleship, 1974-1976 and 1980-1988; the Conference Commission on Communication and Interpretation, 1976-1980; the Asheville District Committee on the Superintendency, 1986-1991 (chair, 1987-1991); and the Board of Directors of Givens Estates, 1986-1992. Faggart served as a mentor with the Duke Divinity Field Education Program, and two of his student ministers went on to serve as bishops. He also influenced at least one of his parishioners to enter the ministry. Returning to his roots in China Grove, Faggart was actively engaged in his home church and community life until declining health necessitated his moving to Carillon Assisted Living in Salisbury. His genuine faith and caring ways endeared him to staff members and residents. After a brief illness, he died peacefully on October 28, 2016. His funeral was held, appropriately, on All Saints Day, November 1, 2016 at First UMC in China Grove with the Rev. Mike Goode officiating. May we remember the lessons for positive Christian living that Jim lifted up throughout his ministry so that we, like him, may love and cherish God’s people and kingdom forever! Roland T. Barnhardt 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 323 MARY MARGARET HOUK JANUARY 11, 1930 – JANUARY 20, 2017 Mary Margaret Houk, a resident at Givens Estates Retirement Community in Asheville, N.C, died January 20, 2017, after a long and fruitful ministry in The United Methodist Church. Houk was born January 11, 1930, in Morganton, N.C., daughter of John Robert Houk and Allie Herron Houk. After attending public schools in Rutherford College and Valdese, Houk studied at Pfeiffer Junior College, graduating in 1949 with an Associate of Arts degree. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Greensboro College in 1951 and a Master of Religious Education from Duke Divinity School in 1956. She was commissioned in the Florida Annual Conference in 1957 and was consecrated as a diaconal minister in 1970. Her membership was transferred to the Western North Carolina Conference in 1978. Pursuing a vocation in Christian education, Houk served as director of Christian education in United Methodist churches in both the Florida and South Carolina Conferences. In Florida, she also served as associate director of Wesley Foundations. In 1978, she became acting dean of Student Affairs at Brevard College in Brevard, N.C., and while there served as part-time instructor and director of Learning Resources. The students were always her joy. She gave her life to them, and she claimed them as her own. Houk, who loved deeply and was deeply loved, would bring her never-fading smile and contagious laughter to the weddings and special occasions that always demanded her presence. She was a difference-maker, and her impact continues through the lives of those fortunate enough to cross her path and know her love. After her retirement in 1988, Houk was an active member of Skyland United Methodist Church in south Asheville, where her late brother, the Rev. J. Edwin Houk, served as pastor from 1956 to 1961. Left to cherish her memory are brother James Houk and wife Trudy of Marietta, Ga.; nieces Melonie Dennison and husband Greg of Caneyville, Ky., and Rhonda Houk of Vinings, Ga.; nephew Walter Houk and wife Teresa of Rosman, N.C.; and grand-nephew Derrik Dennison and wife Autumn of Brownsville, Ky. A private graveside service was held January 24, 2017, at Pisgah Gardens in Brevard and a Celebration of Life service was officiated by the Revs. Ed Hillman and Keith Turman in the Given’s Estates Pulliam Chapel on April 2, 2017. Houk said of her favorite scripture verse: “This is the one I have tried to live my life by.” Her favorite was Micah 6:8: “He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” By all accounts of those who knew her, Mary Margaret Houk was successful in her quest to do so, and the gift of her life made the world a much more beautiful place. Keith Turman

JOHN DANIEL JOLLY AUGUST 11, 1931 – JULY 17, 2016 The Rev. John Daniel Jolly entered the presence of Jesus and moved from the Church Militant to the Church Triumphant on Sunday afternoon, July, 17, 2016, at age 85. He was surrounded by family and friends and was immediately healed from the effects of pancreatic cancer which he had experienced for about one year. During that year, he continued to serve his church and ministered courageously in the pulpit among his parishioners and those still lost from God’s grace. Jolly was born the middle child of three to Fentrice Neal Jolly and Frances Hayes Jolly on August 11, 1931, in Lumberton, N.C. He is survived by his faithful wife of 28 years, Lou Bradley Jolly of the home in Browns Summit, N.C., and children Lenora Jolly Mathis (Christopher) and Pamela Jolly Guignard, all of Summer-field, S.C., Deidre Lynn Truchon of Lake Wiley, S.C., Kimberley Jolly Swartz (Carl) of Irmo, S.C., Suni B. Jolly, Richard LaVan Jolly, all of Milton-Freewater, Ore., and David Lindsay Jolly (Aracelly) of Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and five great- grandchildren; a brother, Jack Neal Jolly of Stoneville, N.C.; four nephews, the Rev. Steve Neal Jolly of Cary, N.C., Robert Joseph Jolly of Winston- Salem, N.C., William Lee Jolly of Mayodan, N.C., and Martin Edward Jolly of Alexandria, Va.; and a niece, Frances Frandock of Lakeville, Minn. He is also survived by his poodle, “Short Sugar,” who laid by his side in his last days, and five very spoiled cats. Jolly was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marion Jolly Johnson; and a niece, Ernestine Johnson. Jolly felt a strong calling to the ministry early in life, but because of circumstances beyond his control, he was unable to fulfill that calling until later. He first served his country in the U.S. Navy for four years during the Korean War, and he worked as an accountant, primarily in the textile industry, for more than 30 years in California, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. He graduated from High Point University in 1989 and pursued the Course of Study for ministers at Duke University. He lived in a house divided with Lou, who graduated from Woman’s College at North Carolina University. Jolly was a real “people person” who saw good in everyone he encountered. He was a rare minister who lived and understood the “Social Gospel” message as described in Matthew 25, visiting, clothing, feeding, and caring for the less fortunate in life, while remaining faithful to the “Great Commission” in Matthew 28: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” He was licensed to preach in 1989, and while he was a student at High Point University, he served Matthews Chapel and Price Church in Rockingham County. Jolly was ordained as a deacon in 1993 and served Friendship-Browns Summit, 1993-2001. He earned full connection as an ordained elder in 2000. Jolly retired at age 69 on December 31, 2001, and immediately began serving as an interim pastor at Proximity outside of the appointment process. In 2005, he served as visitation minister at Mt. Pleasant in McLeansville, N.C., until July 2007 when he returned to the appointment process as a retired minister. He served Groometown-St. Andrews, 2007-2009; Fairgrove, 2009-2010; Glenwood, January 1, 2012-2013; and finally Bessemer, from 2013 until his death. He also was serving as a visitation minister at Grace UMC in Greensboro when he passed away. A memorial service celebrating Jolly’s life was conducted on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at Bessemer UMC in Greensboro, conducted by District Superintendent Nancy Rankin assisted by Jolly’s close ministerial friend, the Rev. Phyllis Coates, with an interment at the Veterans Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C. It has been said that St. Francis of Assisi once commented for other Christians to “Go and preach the Gospel and if necessary, use words.” Jolly was that person who made you see Jesus in his every move. Thanks be to God for his life, faithful ministry, and my friendship with my dear brother in Christ. Hugh G. Mann 324 Western North Carolina Conference KYOUNG HO KWON JANUARY 15, 1938 – MAY 8, 2016 The Rev. Kyoung Ho Kwon, husband of Soo Hee Kwon, passed away at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill on Sunday, May 8, 2016 and a memorial service was held at Center United Methodist Church on May 10, 2016. He was a retired United Methodist minister of the Western North Carolina Conference. Kyoung Ho received his Th.B. degree from Seoul Methodist Theological University in 1960. He was licensed to preach in 1990 in the Western NC Conference and ordained as a deacon in 1991. As an ordained minister, Kyoung Ho started the So Mang (Hope) Korean United Methodist Church in High Point in 1990 and served for 12 years. After his retirement from ministry in 2003, he has served Center United Methodist Church in Snow Camp as a choir director until his passing. A native of South Korea, he was born on January 15, 1938, in Chechon, South Korea. He was the eldest son of Se Hwa Chun and Han Woo Kwon, both deceased. Kyoung Ho married Soo Hee (Park) Kwon on April 12, 1969 in Inchon, South Korea. His passion was music and ministry. Ministry ran deep in his family roots. His eldest aunt, Mila Chun, was the first female Methodist minister in South Korea, and with another uncle and aunt in ministry, there was no question that he would devote his life to ministry. While living in Inchon, South Korea, he was also involved in all aspects of music. Kyoung Ho and Soo Hee built and operated a very successful music academy in Inchon. He also conducted the Sharon Korean Choir in South Korea and led them to many first-place awards in the national choir competitions. One of his friends has said upon learning of his passing that “the world has lost one of its vocal treasures.” Kyoung Ho and his family immigrated to the United States of America in September 1981 and established their new home in High Point. After immigrating, he became a Methodist minister in the Western North Carolina Conference. He also continued to study music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. With his wonderful voice and Soo Hee serving as a classical pianist, they performed in benefit concerts and filled their home with music at all times. His three children were very lucky to inherit their parents’ musical talents, and they continue to incorporate music into their daily lives with their own families. Those close to him will always remember the operatic tenor versions of “Happy Birthday” at birthday celebrations. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three children, Sinae (Kwon) Santillo and her husband, Giancarlo Santillo, Dr. Jin Yi Kwon and her husband, Dr. Larry Moray, and Joseph Kwon and his wife, Dr. Emily Meineke; his four grandchildren, Matteo Santillo, Isabella Santillo, Avidan Moray, and Elijah Moray; his sister, Kyoung Sook Kwon of Seoul, South Korea; his two brothers, Kyoung In Kwon of Inchon, South Korea, and Kyoung Chul Kwon of Atlanta, Ga.; his many nieces and nephews; and the rest of his extended relatives and friends. Kyoung Ho will always be remembered for his faith, his voice, and his love and generosity to others. The Kwon Family

KENNETH RONALD MOSS SEPTEMBER 6, 1949 – DECEMBER 10, 2016 Ron Moss wore a white suit, a black shirt, a black Looney Tunes tie, and outdoor sandals when he walked across the stage upon retiring from active service in western North Carolina after having served more than 30 years as campus minister at Wesley-Luther, which is based the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In his typical fashion, he was an original, a gift to the universe. When he retired, a deeply prophetic, authentic voice for justice changed from one being under the auspices of The United Methodist Church to one being a prophetic voice for all people, no matter what. Moss’ consistent desire for justice and consistency between theology and life practice had turned into an ever-deepening frus- tration with the institutional Church. He was no longer able to claim the name, “United Methodist,” knowing that we are deeply inconsistent when comparing our Christology with our Soteriology, especially related to matters of sexuality. UN- CG’s Wesley-Luther was the first ministry in western North Carolina to become a “Reconciling Ministry,” and it continues to this day. Wesley-Luther clearly welcomes people of all kinds to its thriving, vibrant, prophetic ministry. After beginning one of the first campus food pantries for hungry college students, Moss’ influence is still prevalent at Wesley-Luther and in the lives of the countless college students he helped to form and encourage in the ways of peace, justice, and resistance to ignorance, inconsistency, and inconsiderate consumerism. In 1989, as a college sophomore, when I discovered that the rainbow flag of Wesley-Luther House was stolen by my gay friends (it was hang- ing in their dorm room when I went to socialize with them), Moss began to consider how not only were people of different races and ethnicities excluded and treated with injustice, so were people who are differently sexually oriented. The seemingly innocuous camp song Moss taught us to sing so passionately, “We are a Rainbow Together we are a Sign,” began to take on yet another meaning related to inclusion. What was our campus ministry’s role to welcome all people, no matter what? Moss was consistent in making his thoughts and beliefs match his daily practices. From believing that agri-business had become unjust toward animals to purchasing fairly, non-violently manufactured shoes, Moss made sure his beliefs matched his practice. He was “organic” when you had to be a member of a food co-op to get organic food. He recycled when you had drive miles to the recycling center to place your refuse in all the proper bins. Moss was “green” long before it was cool or easy to be “green.” This ecological, environmental lifestyle consistency led to his decision to select one of the first burial sites in western North Carolina for an “eco-friendly natural cemetery.” His remains were buried this past spring in alternating layers of soil and rich, loamy fertilizer. A small gathering of long-time friends and family gave testimony to his wonderful friendship, his sense of humor, his deep kindness, his brilliant mind, his love for all things beautiful, and the soulful pleasure he found in poems by the likes of Rumi, John Muir, and his beloved Mary Oliver. The spot where his ashes are buried sits on a beautiful, peaceful wooded bluff. The stone bearing his name is ringed with pine needle boughs, fresh flowers, and seeds to insure future blossoms and blooms in his very spot, intentionally picked out by Moss and his wise partner, Charlotte Watson. On the day of his burial, a red-tailed hawk was spotted circling above the site … a sacred sign indeed. Though Moss was uniformly dedicated to conservation, ecological sustainability, and the cause for all kinds of justice, he was flexible and versa- tile enough to transform from a Southern Baptist raised by a strict military dad into an Air Force Airman, into a conscientious objector counselor, into a vegan, into a United Methodist pastor, into a campus minister, and into a nonbeliever. To some degree, Moss transcended all of those labels, continuing to be a person of extravagant grace with an infectious laugh, willing to confront and discuss the difficult parts of relationships 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 325 and life without fear. He was a really great friend, a wonderful partner, a good, wise dad, and a person who delighted in the gifts and blessings that life affords each of us. Moss continued to be a lover of life even after receiving a diagnosis of cancer of the ureter tube. He continued to love oatmeal raisin cookies, organic peanut butter, and his own mix of breakfast grains. He continued to be able to walk outside, note the clouds, see the flowers, and pay attention to the natural world. He continued to love Charlotte, his tall son, Dalton, and Dalton’s wife, Jenna, his dancing daughter, Rachel, and their sweet children -- Kai, Journey, and Marley. It was deeply satisfying to Moss that, before he died, he was able to hold Marley not long after she was born, and he was able to see Rachel become a homeowner. There’s really no way to sum up Moss’ life except to say that it was a holy honor to be accompanied by his affirmation and kindness, his sense of justice, his delight, and his consistent proclamation of faith through lots and lots of pictures and lots and lots of poems. Part of the following Mary Oliver poem hints at the way Moss lived, died, and continues to live in the hearts, minds, and actions of those who knew him and loved him. “Have You Ever Tried to Enter the Long Black Branches” (selected pieces) …Meanwhile, once in a while, I have chanced, among the quick things, upon the immutable. What more could one ask? And I would touch the faces of the daisies, and I would bow down to think about it. That was then, which hasn’t ended yet. Now the sun begins to swing down. Under the peach-light, I cross the fields and the dunes, I follow the ocean’s edge. I climb, I backtrack. I float. I ramble my way home. Veranita Alvord

MARY MARGARET MILLER NUNÉZ JUNE 5, 1947 – JUNE 21, 2016 The Rev. Margaret Miller Nunéz, a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother, psychiatric nurse, hospital chaplain, professional counselor, and pastor, served as a connector to God in all these roles. In everything she did, she devoted her life to comforting others. And even after cancer struck in 2012, she remained full of gratitude and expressed how her illness helped her fall in love anew with her husband, Max. Born on June 5, 1947, she was the oldest of four children of Hall and Mary Miller. She grew up in Ayden in eastern North Carolina. Her mission in life was caring for others, and this mission was embodied in health care after she earned a nursing diploma at Rex Hospital School of Nursing in 1969. Little did she know that teaching Lamaze childbirth classes, which helped moms and dads learn focused breathing, movement exercises, and massage that helped shape their hope for joyful births, would lead Nunéz to use integrative healing techniques in other professional endeavors. She served as a psychiatric clinical nurse instructor at Central Piedmont Community College while working as a psychiatric nurse for children and adults. These experiences informed further learning as she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1999, and a Master of Arts degree in community counseling at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2002. With that degree, she started a private counseling practice with a focus on women and children. Then she was called to ministry and was commissioned in 2009 in the Western NC Conference. She attended Wesley Theological Seminary through Pfeiffer University, becoming ordained as a deacon in The United Methodist Church in 2014, and worked as a chaplain at Carolinas HealthCare – University. In addition, Nunéz was appointed and served at Big Spring United Methodist Church up to the time of her death. Nunéz died on June 21, 2016, having filled her 69 years with a sweet, sweet spirit and love she shared with so many in so many different ways. Margaret also knew the importance of receiving love. This was especially clear during her four years of surviving cancer as she embraced the love and support offered by family, friends, and clergy. Her sisters in ministry with whom she experienced the Residency in Ordained Ministry group surrounded her with love and joined a host of “Team Margaret” members for walks, runs, marathons, and fund-raising events to raise money for multiple myeloma cancer research. All noticed that, even as Nunéz endured chemotherapy, her capacity to love just seemed to increase. She expressed gratitude for big and little things that were part of her life to include her husband, their three sons, and six grandchildren; colleagues and friends, both casual and close; a faith that never wavered; the smell of rain; the sight of birds at the feeder; and physicians, nurses, and other treatment team members at Carolinas Medical Center and Levine Cancer Institute. In that same appreciative spirit, she remained clear that cancer made her a better minister. Nunéz is survived by her husband, Max. G. Nunéz, a psychologist to whom she was married for 44 years; three sons, Paul and his wife, Isabel, of Marco Island, Fla., Matthew and his wife, Christina, of Charlotte, and Nick of Wilmington; six grandchildren, Noah, Sofia, Mia, Naomi, River, and Rooney; three siblings, Hall Miller of Belhaven, Paul Miller II and his wife, Leslie, of Raleigh, and Ann Calandro and her husband, Jim, of Waxhaw; a sister-in-law, Norma Martinez and her husband, Roberto, of Charlotte; a brother-in-law, Claudio Nunéz and his wife, Leslie, of Asheville; and many beloved nieces and nephews. In keeping with the kind person she was, Nunéz maintained a good relationship with her first husband, Kyle Highsmith of Raleigh. Nunéz took initiative to help write her obituary. When asked by Ken Garfield about her proudest accomplishments, of course, she mentioned her marriage and children. She then shared another moment that captures a glimpse of her life – the two weeks she spent at Ground Zero in New York after the September 11 terror attacks as part of a Red Cross team comforting families who were themselves searching for loved ones. She will be missed. David Carl 326 Western North Carolina Conference ROBERT JOHNSON RALLS APRIL 5, 1931 – APRIL 9, 2017 The Rev. Dr. Robert J. (Bob) Ralls died four days after his 86th birthday on Palm Sunday 2017. Born and raised in Greensboro, Ralls’ path to ordained ministry was shaped by his close relationship with his father. Lee Ralls was the proprietor of a family-owned grocery store. Young Bobby Ralls worked side-by-side with his father. By age 12, he was driving the family car to deliver groceries! When Ralls was a senior at Greensboro High School, his father unexpectedly died. Throughout their time of mourning, Ralls was inspired by the pastoral care his family received from Dr. James C. Stokes of College Place Methodist Church. Two years later, while he was a sophomore at Guilford College, Ralls attended a Wednesday night prayer service at College Place. Worship concluded with a “hymn-sing.” Someone called out for a selection in the Cokesbury hymnal: “I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord; O’er mountain, or plain, or sea; I’ll say what you want me to say, dear Lord; I’ll be what you want me to be.” In these words, Ralls heard the voice of God. On that night, he accepted his call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After his college graduation, Ralls joined a group of young adult Methodists and their chaperones on the Scandinavian Caravan. One of these chaperones, Dr. Walter J. Miller, became a pastoral mentor and a “second father” to Ralls. Ralls entered Duke Divinity School in the fall of 1953, and he prepared in earnest for pastoral ministry. He served as a student associate minister under Stokes, who was then serving at Main Street United Methodist Church, Reidsville. He was also among the first generation of divinity students to pursue training in Clinical Pastoral Education. He studied under Dr. Richard K. Young of then-North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem. In one of the seminars, Ralls gleaned a powerful insight. “The greatest yearning of the human heart,” said Young, “is to be understood.” Forty years later, Ralls reflected on the lasting impact of these words. “This statement,” he said, “has not only gripped my mind and heart; it will not let me go.” This theme inspired Ralls’ senior sermon, which Dean Robert E. Cushman published as “An Understanding Love” in The Duke Divinity School Bulletin (Vol. 21, No. 2, 1956). Dr. James T. Cleland, homiletics professor, encouraged Ralls to attend the University of Edinburgh for a year of post-graduate study with Professor James S. Stewart. Throughout his year abroad, Ralls donned a clerical collar and “preached his way” across the Church of Scotland. In 1959, Ralls married Aileen Fox. She was on the staff of Myers Park United Methodist Church. On December 27, 2016, they celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary. Bob and Aileen are the parents of two sons, Robert Scott Ralls and Walter Mark Ralls. They are also survived by two daughters-in-law and two grandsons. Ralls enthusiastically served 10 pastoral appointments: St. Mark’s (Belmont); West Bend UMC (Asheboro); St. Andrews UMC (Charlotte); First UMC (Waynesville); Central UMC (Mount Airy); First UMC (Morganton); Central UMC (Asheville); District Superintendent, Waynesville District; Wesley Memorial UMC (High Point); and District Superintendent, Lexington District. Ralls’ ministry was characterized by prophetic preaching, passionate leadership, and compassionate care. In 1987, he completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at Drew University. Ten years later, the Western North Carolina Conference published a book of his sermons, titled “The Greatest Yearning of the Human Heart.” During his years of retirement in Greensboro, Ralls and his brother, Jace, shared a leadership position with Educational Opportunities. Together, they led more than 30 trips of Methodist pilgrims to the Holy Land, to John Wesley’s England, and to Greece and Turkey in the footsteps of Paul. In a sermon at Wesley Memorial, Ralls bore witness to God’s call upon his life. “As long as I have breath,” he said, “I will tell the old, old story of Jesus and his love.” Robert Johnson Ralls was a man of his word. Days before he died, as he was lying in bed, too weak to open his eyes, Aileen overheard him preaching to some imagined congregation. To the end of his earthly life, he shared the “old, old story” he had been called to proclaim. W. Mark Ralls

LISTON SELLERS JR. AUGUST 12, 1930 – JANUARY 16, 2017 The Rev. Liston Sellers Jr., 86, of Greensboro, N.C. was called to his heavenly home on January 16, 2017. He was a native of Dillon, S.C., and the son of the late Liston and Josephine McCrae Sellers. At a young age, he showed signs of an industrious, determined, and persevering spirit; he left home and traveled to Sumter, S.C., to attend Morris College, which at that time provided schooling on the elementary, high school, and college levels. Sellers later left South Carolina and went to Winston-Salem, N.C., where he graduated from Carver High School. He attended school during the day and worked full-time in the evenings. He met his wife, Rosa Lee Hooker, who was a pianist at the church that he attended in Winston-Salem. They were married on his birthday in 1953. Sellers gave his life to Christ at an early age. He became licensed to preach in 1950 at Second Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem. Later, he joined the Methodist Church and was ordained as a deacon in 1955 and as an elder in 1960 in the old North Carolina- Virginia Conference. After the merger, he became a member of the Western NC Conference. A few positions he has held include chairman of Religion and Race, member of Duke Endowment, dean at Camp Tekoa, board member at Camp Mt. Shepherd, and assistant director of the Wesley Foundation in Greensboro. Sellers continued his pursuit of higher education and graduated from Winston-Salem State University in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in sociology. He also attended Hood Theological Seminary in Salisbury, N.C., and received his Master of Divinity degree in 1967. He faithfully served the following pastorates in the Western North Carolina Conference: St. Mark’s (High Point), 1968-1971; Port City Circuit (Mooresville), 1971-1977; South Greensboro, 1977-1979; Mt. Tabor-Celia Phelps (Greensboro), 1979-1982; Holmes Grove-Laughlin Memorial (Greensboro), 1982-1985; St. Luke’s-Mitchell (Asheboro), 1985-1992; and St. Paul’s-Galilee (Kings Mountain), 1992-1995. After retiring in 1995, he served an interim appointment at Memorial (High Point) in 2003 and as pastor of the St. Peter’s-Ferree’s Chapel Charge (Randleman), 2006-2014. He retired again in 2014. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 327 Sellers loved anything related to religion and the church, especially youth activities. His call to minister to those in need was strong. He participated in prison ministry at McLeansville Prison Camp, and even took some prisoners out once a week on Saturdays to have lunch, to visit family, and to participate in Bible study. He also volunteered as a hospital chaplain part-time at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro and Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. His volunteering didn’t stop there. He helped with the building of Peace United Methodist Church in Summerfield, N.C., and the guardhouses at Bennett College in Greensboro, which was a Volunteers In Ministry (VIM) project. As a laborer in God’s vineyard, a number of young pastors, through the years, called him a mentor, an inspiration, and a friend. Sellers loved life and believed in living it to the fullest. This included mingling with preachers and entertaining friends with Rosa at his side as she had been during his pastorates. It also included activities like hunting, fishing, and walking with his “buddies.” Sellers became ill shortly after January 1, 2017, and was hospitalized for the weeks leading up to his eternal rest. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 63 years, Rosa; his son, Curtis Lamar of Greensboro; sisters Elouise Page of Dillon, S.C., and Lannie Morrison of Winston-Salem; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and the many people whom he touched all along his life’s journey. A service celebrating his life was held on January 24, 2017, at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Greensboro with the Rev. Phyllis Coates officiating. The Rev. Dr. Samuel Nesmith and the Rev. Larry Fitzgerald delivered eulogistic moments. Burial followed at Guilford Memorial Park in Greensboro. Pamela Davis

CLARENCE BRYCE SMITH SR. MARCH 17, 1929 - JULY 27, 2016 The Rev. C. Bryce Smith Sr., 87, of Lexington, N.C., passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. A native of Lexington, he was the son of William Harvey Smith and Vera Unetta Seymour Smith. On October 31, 1946, Smith married the love of his life, Ina Lou Kearns Smith. Soon thereafter, he enlisted and served a stint in the U.S. Marine Corps. During the early years of their marriage, they welcomed the births of two sons, C. Bryce Jr. and Douglas Edwin, thereby establishing their family. Sometime in the early 1960s, while working in the hardware business and having just built a new home for his family, Smith felt the call to ministry. The family gave up their new home as he began studies at High Point College. Smith was licensed to preach in January 1961. Upon completion of his A.B. degree at High Point in 1965, he went on to attend Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., and later attended Course of Study at Duke University. Ordained as a deacon in 1966, he was accepted into full connection in 1969. His appointments included: Hopewell (Thomasville), 19611963; Farmer, 1963-1965; student, 1966-1967; Fulton, Elbaton, and Bailey’s Chapel (Advance), 1967-1971; Harmony (Concord), 1971-1974; Gay’s Chapel (Salisbury), 1974-1979; Oak Grove and Salem (Forest City), 1979-1981; Thrift (Charlotte), 1981-1984; Mt. Pleasant, 1984-1988; Sharon and Boiling Springs (Shelby), 1988-1990; and Pine Grove (Kernersville), 1990-1992. Smith retired in 1992, and he and Ina moved into their retirement home in Lexington. Among the highlights of his ministry across the years, one stood out sharply in Ina and Bryce’s memories – the construction of a new church facility on N.C. 801 in Advance for the Fulton Church community. His witness and friendship were influential in the lives of at least a couple of young men across his years of ministry; he served as their mentor and pastor through the candidacy process and on into full-time ministry. In retirement, Smith continued to serve various church needs in his local community, serving as interim pastor for several area United Church of Christ churches, including Hedrick’s Grove UCC, St. Andrews UCC, and New Jerusalem UCC. Additionally, shortly after retirement, Ina began to experience a series of health issues. His response was to stay close to home and see that her needs were met as fully as possible, a task of love to which he devoted himself until close upon his death. In addition to his parents, Smith was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Calvin Smith, Harold Richard Smith, and Kenneth Smith; and three sisters, Annie Bean, Mildred Davis, and Margaret Koonts. He is survived by his wife, Ina Kearns Smith, of the home; two sons, Bryce Smith Jr. and wife MJ, and Doug Smith and girlfriend Vicki McLemore, all of Lexington. A funeral service was held on the afternoon of Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. William Sowers and the Rev. Greg Dickens officiated. Burial followed in the Lexington City Cemetery. James Gregory Dickens

JAMES HAL VARNER JULY 19, 1931 – JUNE 30, 2016 Hal Varner was born in Farmer, N.C., on July 19, 1931, the third of six children born to Henry Alton Varner and Agnes Bright Varner. After graduating from Farmer High School in 1949, he went to work at Cranford Hosiery Mills. In 1950, he married Martha Saunders, the love of his life and the woman who would become his wife for 66 years. Shortly after marriage, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. After training at Fort Jackson, S.C., he was sent to Korea for seventeen and a half months, where he carried ammunition to the front lines. After returning home from the war in July 1954, he went to work as a mechanic for Allis-Chalmers. Hal and Martha’s first child, Nathan, was born in 1955, followed by three girls, Rhonda in 1957, Debbie in 1958, and Karon in 1962. In the early 1960s, while working at Union Carbide, Varner felt a calling into ministry. During a church revival, he climbed up a mountain behind the church to pray and spend some quiet time reflecting with his Father. He came down from the mountain and professed that the Lord was calling him to preach. Martha remembers wondering, “How are we going to do this with four small children?” The Lord and the congregation of their first church took care of them, though, offering food and help to a young family embarking on the ministry. After graduating from Louisburg College and furthering his education with summer courses at Duke Divinity School, Varner served as a minister in the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church for 36 years. He was ordained as a deacon in 1969 and ordained 328 Western North Carolina Conference as an elder and received into full connection in 1972. His appointments included: Linwood (Lexington), 1965-1969; Linwood and Cotton Grove (Lexington), 1969-1973; Davidson Charge: Centenary and Mt. Olivet, 1973-1981; King Parish, 1981-1985; Bethel (Thomasville), 1985-1989; Messiah (Lincoln County), 1989-1991; and Liberty/Concord (Mocksville), 1991-1994. Throughout his ministry, Varner also felt the call to serve internationally as he led multiple mission trips to countries in need for almost 20 years. From 1974 to 1993, he participated in annual building trips to Panama, Costa Rica, and Haiti, serving as the team lead for Panama during the last several years of his service. Varner retired in 1994 but could not stay out of the pulpit for long. When duty called, he willingly served as interim minister of First Church (Denton), 1998-1999; and then again for Mt. Carmel and Arcadia (Davidson County), 2000-2001. During retirement, Hal and Martha attended Center United Methodist Church in Welcome, where he also served as a visitation minister for several years. In addition to his service of ministry, Varner was a member of the Welcome Civitans. Varner loved to be around his family and spend time laughing and socializing with friends. Especially in retirement, he enjoyed building, repairing, and refinishing furniture. He also loved the outdoors, gardening, and visiting his farm near Asheboro. The Rev. Hal Varner departed from the Church Militant for the Church Triumphant on June 30, 2016, at age 84, while at his home in Lexington under the care of his family and Hospice of Davidson County. Funeral services were held on July 2 at Center United Methodist Church in Welcome with the Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin and the Rev. Eddie Evans officiating. He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Martha Saunders Varner, four children, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and hundreds of beloved friends and congregants who carry on his legacy of service to Christ and the church. He heard God’s call, he answered, and what a difference it made. James Brendan Varner

CHARLES BRANSON WALKER JANUARY 18, 1920 – FEBRUARY 14, 2017 The Rev. Charles Branson Walker, 97, died peacefully on February 14, 2017, surrounded by his loving family and holding the hand of the love of his life, Mozelle Smith Walker. The two of them would have been married 75 years had he lived only nine more days. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, Ann Walker Allnutt (husband deceased), Janice Walker Allred (Craig), and Debra Walker Siler (Billy), as well as six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his only sister, Ruth Wall, and two brothers, Odis Walker and Jackie Walker. He is predeceased by his parents, an infant daughter, and eight brothers. He was born on January 18, 1920, to William Robert Walker and Eula Rush Walker at home in Randolph County. He was the fourth of 11 sons and one daughter. He grew up on the family farm, where he learned to accept responsibility at an early age, helping his brothers take care of the farm animals before attending classes at Poplar Ridge School. He went on to attend Trinity High School and worked at his father’s sawmill after school and in his father’s lumber business before he was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in the Aleutian Islands for almost three years. He and Mozelle were married prior to his military service, on February 23, 1942. After his military service, Walker returned home to his wife and a 3-year-old daughter. Twin daughters arrived the following year, though one of them succumbed a week later. Another daughter came along eight years later. He used the experience gained while in the Army to start his own grading contracting business, where he became known as “the bulldozer preacher.” As a young Christian, Walker felt God’s call to the ministry in his childhood at a very early age. He submitted to that call as an adult and was totally committed to that calling. He was involved in his home church, Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, and became a district Sunday school superintendent in the High Point District of the Western North Carolina Conference. Later, he attended Duke University Divinity School to become an approved supply pastor. He was licensed to preach in 1958 and became ordained as a deacon in 1963. He served Fairview United Methodist Church in Trinity for nine years. He was then appointed as a local pastor at the two-church charge of Mt. Pleasant and Mt. Gilead from 1969 to 1990. Walker retired in 1990, but he never quit preaching or sharing his ministry. He served as interim pastor for several local churches after retirement as long as his health permitted. He stood behind a pulpit and preached a full sermon in June 2016. But one of his proudest achievements was an informal men’s prayer group he started several years ago at his shop. The men would gather for prayer and Bible study and to support each other. That group, now called “Walkers for Christ,” is still meeting today, and occasionally includes a couple of the wives who come for prayer and support. Besides winning souls for Christ, Walker considered his greatest accomplishment to be the new church building at Mt. Gilead UMC, and he loved to share with anyone who would listen how it came to be, how God told him to build a church in a specific place, on property owned by someone he had not identified. He told a friend about it one day, and that friend and his family donated the land to the church; Walker had no idea that they even owned the land. Construction on the new building began in 1989, the year before he retired, and was completed in 1990. One of the highlights of Walker’s life over the past several years was visits from the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They each spent time with him regularly, making special memories and learning about and from “Papaw’s” experiences. Walker loved his Lord and Savior, his family, and his fellow man. One of his biggest thrills was witnessing to young people. He loved music, especially the old hymns. He could be heard above the congregation when “Amazing Grace” or “When We All Get to Heaven” was sung. Those specific hymns were sung by the congregation at his memorial service at Mt. Gilead UMC. His final resting place was in the church cemetery. Walker considered himself to be a wealthy man, not with material possessions, but with family and friends who loved him, as well as all the people he loved back. Strengthened by a profound personal faith in God, he lived a full and accomplished life. It has been said many times that “If Charles Walker doesn’t make it to heaven, nobody will.” Ann Walker Allnutt 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 329 LOY HAHN WITHERSPOON JR. JANUARY 17, 1930 – JANUARY 15, 2017 Dr. Loy Hahn Witherspoon died at his home in Charlotte on January 15, 2017, just two days short of his 87th birthday. He was born on January 17, 1930, in Catawba, N.C., the son of Loy H. and Catherine Wilson Witherspoon. When both parents died before he reached his teenage years, he and his brother went to live at The Children’s Home in Winston- Salem, an institution he loved and supported all his life. After graduating from Reynolds High School in 1947, he earned his Bachelor of Arts (1951) and Master of Divinity (1954) degrees from Duke University. He was licensed to preach in 1952, ordained as a deacon in 1955, and ordained as an elder in 1956. His distinguished career in teaching began when he taught philosophy and religion at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, where he met his lifelong friend and companion, Dr. William Pfischner. As a pacifist, he declined the possibility of military service and instead became an associate minister at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, where he served for three years before going to study New Testament at Boston University, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1962. After Witherspoon taught philosophy and religion at Dakota Wesleyan University, in 1964 he was invited by Dr. Bonnie Cone, president of Charlotte College (later the University of North Carolina at Charlotte), to teach and founded a department of religion and an office of religious affairs; he also founded UNCC’s campus ministry program. Witherspoon chaired the religion department for many years and was a major leader within the university until his retirement in 1994. Even then, he continued to teach and host students in his home; he was much beloved by quite an array of students, faculty, and administrators. His contributions to the university are legion, including expansive fund-raising, securing library collections and fine art, creating interfaith initiatives, and instigating UNCC’s renowned program of archaeology in Israel. The winner of many teaching awards, Witherspoon was a devotee of the arts, serving for many years on the Charlotte Opera Board. A service of worship and gratitude for the life and ministry of Witherspoon was held January 19, 2017, in the packed sanctuary of Myers Park UMC. Dr. James Howell, his longtime friend, officiated, and tributes were offered by the former chancellor of UNCC, Dr. James Woodward, and another lifelong friend, Judge Jesse Caldwell. After the service, he was interred alongside his parents in the cemetery of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Claremont. Witherspoon will always be remembered for his joyful bearing, his tender compassion, his keen intellect, his delight in beauty, his inspiring teaching, his exemplary devotion to institutions (The Children’s Home, Duke University, Myers Park UMC, and above all, UNCC), his affectionate friendship, and his impeccable style, wisdom, and holiness. James C. Howell 330 Western North Carolina Conference G. CHRONOLOGICAL ROLL OF DECEASED CLERGY AND DIACONAL MINISTERS Note: The complete rolls of deceased clergy of the Blue Ridge Atlantic Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church, and the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, prior to Unification in 1939, are to be found in the 1939 journal of the Western North Carolina Conference of The Methodist Church, pages 114, 153, and 252. The complete rolls of deceased clergy of the North Carolina Virginia Conference of The Methodist Church for the period 1964-1967 are to be found in the 1967 journal of that conference, page 55. The complete rolls of deceased clergy of the Western North Carolina Conference of The Methodist Church for the period between Unification in 1939 and the formation of The United Methodist Church in 1968, including the deceased clergy of the North Carolina Virginia Conference for the 1967-1968 conference year, are to be found in the 1968 journal of the Western North Carolina Conference, pages 363-366. The journals referred to herein may be found in the Archives Room of the Conference Memorial Center, 3400 Shamrock Dr, Charlotte, N.C. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them. –Revelation 14:13 1. FULL CONNECTION ADMITTED INTO BIRTH TRAVELING DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MINISTRY (Place and Date) 1 N.C. Williams, Sr. Moore Co., April 23, 1888 WNC, 1915 Winston-Salem, May 8, 1968 2 E.K. McLarty, Jr. Buncombe Co., Aug. 5, 1908 WNC, 1936 Brevard, May 23, 1968 3 E.V. Williams Mecklenburg Co., Sept. 29, 1936 WNC, 1961 Cullowhee, May 31, 1968 4 M.B. Stokes Columbia, SC, Dec. 12, 1882 WNC, 1907 Charlotte, July 4, 1968 5 G.B. Ferree Randolph Co., Jan. 8, 1888 WNC, 1931 Asheboro, July 28, 1968 6 R.C. Sharpe Guilford Co., July 27, 1892 NC, 1933 Baltimore, MD, Nov. 4, 1968 7 T.B. Huneycutt Stanly Co., Feb. 12, 1886 WNC, 1928 Rutherfordton, Nov. 15, 1968 8 C.M. White Bedford Co., TN, Nov. 25, 1879 BR A, 1914 Statesville, Dec. 31, 1968 9 I.L. Roberts Cleveland Co., Sept. 22, 1898 WNC, 1926 Leesburg, FL, Jan. 22, 1969 10 L.D. Thompson Gaston Co., Sept. 14, 1880 WTexas, 1907 Charlotte, March 19, 1969 11 R.F. McCallum Robeson Co., Aug. 5, 1889 NCME Winston-Salem, April 15, 1969 12 R.M. Varner Randolph Co., Dec. 1, 1900 WNC, 1932 Fort Mill, SC, May 6, 1969 13 J.M. Green Ashe Co., Aug. 11, 1884 WNC, 1920 Yadkinville, May 13, 1969 14 O.J. Jones Gaston Co., May 21, 1879 WNC, 1909 Charlotte, May 23, 1969 15 G.H. Caldwell Guilford Co., Oct. 10, 1888 NCME, 1912 Greensboro, May 31, 1969 16 W.B. Royals Randolph Co., Feb. 1, 1919 WNC, 1944 High Point, June 14, 1969 17 E.M. Avett Anson Co., Oct. 20, 1879 WNC, 1906 Mocksville, July 1, 1969 18 A.L. Latham Ashe Co., Dec. 4, 1878 BR A, 1906 Charlotte, Nov. 3, 1969 19 I.J. Terrell Stokes Co., May 15, 1892 WNC, 1943 Denton, April 1, 1970 20 J.W. Groce Greenville, SC, Aug. 15, 1888 WNC, 1924 Waynesville, April 15, 1970 21 D.H. Rhinehart Haywood Co., June 12, 1888 WNC, 1912 Springfield, VA, June 1, 1970 22 R.P. Jones Ashe Co., Aug. 4, 1881 BR A, 1919 Jefferson, June 11, 1970 23 E.A. Lamb Randolph Co., May 6, 1905 NCMP, 1933 Winston-Salem, Aug. 18, 1970 24 O.W. Burwick Orangeburg, SC, June 21, 1905 NC C, 1939 Newton, Oct. 23, 1970 25 A.W. Thompson Randolph Co., Nov. 6, 1893 BR A, 1926 Candler, Feb. 22, 1971 26 W.J. Miller Forsyth Co., May 11, 1901 WNC, 1921 Waynesville, July 15, 1971 27 J. M. Barber York Co., SC, Aug. 1, 1890 WNC, 1918 Morganton, Aug. 3, 1971 28 D.T. Huss Catawba Co., March 21, 1894 NCMP, 1933 Iredell Co., Aug. 13, 1971 29 R.M. Laughlin Mexico City, Mexico, March 10, 1909 WNC, 1933 Greensboro, Sept. 17, 1971 30 J.M. Brandon Rowan Co., March 4, 1893 WNC, 1927 Morganton, Nov. 27, 1971 31 C.A. Smith Haleyville, AL, Feb. 22, 1913 WNC, 1948 Murphy, Jan. 10, 1972 32 E.C. Few Greenville Co., SC, May 30, 1896 NC, 1917 Greensboro, May 22, 1972 33 H.F. Duncan Laurens, SC, Dec. 20, 1900 WNC, 1925 Waynesville, July 20, 1972 34 C.G. Chappell Flatwoods, TN, Jan. 8, 1882 CenTexas, 1908 Waverly, TN, Aug. 18, 1972 35 C.G. Bynum Davie Co., April 23, 1896 NC, 1906 New York, NY, Oct. 1, 1972 36 S.B. Nifong Davidson Co., Sept. 11, 1902 WNC, 1940 Thomasville, Nov. 10, 1972 37 D.B. Mullis Mecklenburg Co., Dec. 22, 1912 WNC, 1937 Asheboro, Nov. 27, 1972 38 L.P. Henderson Burke Co., Sept. 19, 1922 WNC, 1963 Boone, Jan. 4, 1973 39 E.L. Ballard Washington, DC, March 3, 1890 MD MP, 1918 Greensboro, Jan. 8, 1973 40 E.C. Widenhouse Cabarrus Co., Sept. 22, 1890 Holston, 1917 Greensboro, Jan. 18, 1973 41 T.H. Swofford, Jr. Gaston Co., July 14, 1930 WNC, 1952 Greensboro, Feb. 13, 1973 42 W.R. Ormond Union Co., July 19, 1903 WNC, 1965 Chapel Hill, May 4, 1973 43 H.E. Bolick Lincoln Co., Oct. 18, 1909 WNC, 1934 Clearwater, FL, May 9, 1973 44 J.E. Houser Gaston Co., Jan. 4, 1884 WNC, 1916 Charlotte, June 20, 1973 45 R.V. Martin Gaston Co., Aug. 16, 1914 WNC, 1939 Asheville, June 24, 1973 46 A.L. Maxwell Elbert Co., GA, Oct. 22, 1919 NH, 1943 Eden, June 27, 1973 47 A.P. Ratledge Davie Co., April 13, 1880 WNC, 1909 Thomasville, July 25, 1973 48 C.O. Newell Putnam, OH, March 3, 1888 Holston, 1919 Charlotte, Oct. 4, 1973 49 A.W. Lynch Galveston, TX, Nov. 13, 1892 WNC, 1923 Waynesville, Oct. 20, 1973 50 H.D. Garmon Mecklenburg Co., Oct. 16, 1913 NCMP, 1938 Mooresville, Nov. 30, 1973 51 W.E. Ryals Harnett Co., Dec. 19, 1919 WNC, 1965 Forsyth Co., Dec. 5, 1973 52 W.F. Beadle Lafayette, LA, Feb. 27, 1907 Louisiana, 1933 Shreveport, LA, Dec. 10, 1973 53 P.L. Shore Forsyth Co., Jan. 23, 1884 WNC, 1910 Charlotte, March 26, 1974 54 T.J. Duncan, Jr. Pulaski, VA, Aug. 29, 1930 WNC, 1965 High Point, March 26, 1974 55 J.W. Combs Surry Co., Dec. 8, 1879 WNC, 1915 Lincolnton, March 27, 1974 56 W.A. Rollins Cleveland Co., Dec. 2, 1888 WNC, 1920 Charlotte, April 24, 1974 57 M.P. Hughes, Jr. Gadsden, AL, Sept. 15, 1922 NAla, 1945 Charlotte, May 27, 1974 58 W.R. Jenkins Cabarrus, Co., July 13, 1891 WNC, 1918 Charlotte, May 28, 1974 59 E.A. Cook Union Co., Feb. 1, 1904 NC, 1928 Kannapolis, June 26, 1974 60 W.E. Rufty Alexander Co., March 12, 1897 WNC, 1924 Concord, July 9, 1974 61 K.C. Brendle High Point, June 22, 1929 WNC, 1953 Skyland, Oct. 15, 1974 62 T.A. Plyler, Jr. Union Co., Feb. 16, 1915 WNC, 1969 New London, Nov. 12, 1974 63 C.E. Rozzelle Mount Holly, Sept. 22, 1891 WNC, 1913 Winston-Salem, Nov. 14, 1974 64 W.T. Ratchford Gaston Co., Oct. 2, 1903 WNC, 1950 Winston-Salem, Jan. 13, 1975 65 D.H. Dennis Montgomery Co., Sept. 28, 1889 BR A, 1923 Black Mountain, March 1, 1975 66 M.W. Heckard, Jr. Thermal, June 7, 1916 WNC, 1957 Boonville, March 23, 1975 67 C.L. Heckard Gastonia, July 17, 1914 WNC, 1939 Waynesville, April 20, 1975 68 F.B. Jordan Walkertown, Feb. 4, 1905 WNC, 1931 Lake Junaluska, April 25, 1975 69 F.O. Dryman Scaly Mountain, April 7, 1889 WNC, 1918 Charlotte, May 6, 1975 70 C.R. Allison Henderson Co., July 2, 1882 WNC, 1910 Concord, May 7, 1975 71 A.C. Gibbs Yancey Co., June 1, 1888 NC, 1911 Charlotte, May 10, 1975 72 A.J. Cox Beaufort Co., May 22, 1914 WNC, 1937 Salisbury, May 15, 1975 73 G.W. Patterson Hickory, May 20, 1889 NC, 1925 Meredithville, VA, May 16, 1975 74 A.G. Amick Burlington, Jan. 29, 1930 WNC, 1953 High Point, May 17, 1975 75 W.C. Clark Ashe Co., Oct. 12, 1894 WNC, 1935 Weaverville, May 22, 1975 76 Marshall McCallum Robeson Co., April 18, 1900 NCME, 1922 Shelby, June 28, 1975 77 J.L. Love Cabarrus Co., July 10, 1889 NCMP, 1927 Concord, July 9, 1975 78 J.B. Fitzgerald Davidson Co., Dec. 21, 1891 WNC, 1917 Charlotte, July 20, 1975 79 W.B. Bobbitt Halifax Co., March 15, 1923 WNC, 1950 Matthews, Sept. 26, 1975 80 W.B. Thompson Davidson Co., Aug. 27, 1884 WNC, 1918 Charlotte, Nov. 21, 1975 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 331

ADMITTED INTO BIRTH TRAVELING DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MINISTRY (Place and Date) 81 D.A. Payne High Point, Aug. 7, 1924 WNC, 1945 Weaverville, Nov. 29, 1975 82 N.F. Adams Iredell Co., March 1, 1929 WNC, 1954 Asheville, Dec. 27, 1975 83 L.B. George Montpelier, LA, Dec. 5, 1897 SC, 1932 Lake Junaluska, March 31, 1976 84 B.W. Lefler Concord, Aug. 5, 1894 WNC, 1931 Concord, May 22, 1976 85 L.C. Stevens Depauw, IN, Sept. 28, 1899 BR A, 1927 Asheville, Aug. 16, 1976 86 B.L. Baucom Union Co., Jan. 25, 1934 WNC, 1968 Thomasville, Aug. 25, 1976 87 M.W. Edwards Rowan Co., Jan. 28, 1903 WNC, 1931 Boonville, Aug. 30, 1976 88 J.B. Tabor, Jr. Guilford Co., May 22, 1898 WNC, 1926 Greensboro, Sept. 12, 1976 89 J.R. Duncan Pickens Co., AL, Aug. 3, 1896 WNC, 1933 High Point, Sept. 16, 1976 90 D.P. Grant Iredell Co., Aug. 10, 1893 WNC, 1920 Salisbury, Oct. 30, 1976 91 W.H. Yokeley Guilford Co., June 22, 1911 NCMP, 1936 Thomasville, Nov. 9, 1976 92 C.W. Avett Stanly Co., May 5, 1914 WNC, 1938 Catawba, Nov. 24, 1976 93 E.H. Nease, Sr. Middlesboro, KY, Aug. 19, 1902 WNC, 1924 Charlotte, Jan. 7, 1977 94 E.J. Harbison Burke Co., Aug. 7, 1887 WNC, 1913 Concord, Feb. 12, 1977 95 J.W. Vestal Randolph Co., May 26, 1886 WNC, 1914 Lexington, Feb. 18, 1977 96 E.H. Spencer Alexander Co., Feb. 10, 1883 BR A, 1920 Hickory, Feb. 18, 1977 97 T.G. Madison Iredell Co., April 28, 1898 NCMP, 1925 High Point, March 8, 1977 98 L.M. Mayfield Commerce, GA, April 29, 1912 NCME, 1936 Winston-Salem, April 8, 1977 99 G.N. Dulin Mecklenburg Co., Feb. 27, 1903 WNC, 1927 Cornelius, April 21, 1977 100 W.C. Sides, Jr. Cabarrus Co., May 21, 1911 WNC, 1938 Charlotte, May 19, 1977 101 R.D. Ware Cleveland Co., Sept. 15, 1899 WNC, 1927 Asheville, June 2, 1977 102 W.H. Pless Haywood Co., Oct. 8, 1886 BR A, 1910 Asheville, June 10, 1977 103 M.C. Reese Catawba Co., April 4, 1911 WNC, 1937 Granite Falls, July 6, 1977 104 A.B. Bruton Rockingham, May 6, 1903 WNC, 1931 Charlotte, Aug. 16, 1977 105 J.C. Auman Seagrove, July 27, 1893 NC, 1919 Winston-Salem, Aug. 22, 1977 106 W.R. Kelly Iredell Co., Feb. 20, 1897 WNC, 1925 Charlotte, Sept. 18, 1977 107 F.W. Kiker Anson Co., Aug. 19, 1900 WNC, 1927 Harmony, Oct. 6, 1977 108 W.H. Benfield Alexander Co., Aug. 8, 1903 WNC, 1931 Statesville, Oct. 23, 1977 109 A.C. Tippett Rowan Co., Dec. 6, 1893 WNC, 1920 Greensboro, Nov. 9, 1977 110 R.W. Blanchard Canton, ME, Aug. 5, 1894 NInd, 1929 Orlando, FL, Nov. 19, 1977 111 A.C. Waggoner Forsyth Co., Sept. 23, 1901 WNC, 1929 Clemmons, Dec. 26, 1977 112 D.G. Bridger Mecklenburg Co., Aug. 17, 1925 WNC, 1954 Thomasville, Jan. 22, 1978 113 G.R. McCulley Catawba Co., March 1, 1926 WNC, 1951 Lake Junaluska, Feb. 25, 1978 114 R.M. Hardee Granville Co., Sept. 15, 1903 WNC, 1933 Greensboro, Feb. 26, 1978 115 J.H. Coleman Clay Co., Feb. 25, 1922 WNC, 1949 Lake Junaluska, March 29, 1978 116 B.W. Moody Cabarrus Co., Feb. 5, 1938 WNC, 1973 Candler, July 12, 1978 117 P.E. Bingham Cleveland Co., Feb. 13, 1903 NCMP, 1925 Lawndale, Aug. 26, 1978 118 H.G. Lanier Davidson Co., Dec. 12, 1925 WNC, 1947 Winston-Salem, Sept. 9, 1978 119 J.H. Green Ashe Co., March 16, 1890 WNC, 1914 Charlotte, Oct. 4, 1978 120 B.F. McCracken Avery Co., Nov. 9, 1921 Holston, 1955 Harrodsburg, KY, Nov. 25, 1978 121 C.W. Bailey Wilkes Co., Feb. 18, 1906 NC C, 1946 Wilkesboro, Jan. 4, 1979 122 W.P. Cole Guilford Co., March 18, 1912 NC C, 1948 High Point, Jan. 17, 1979 123 C.B. Newton Dale Co., AL, Sept. 3, 1895 WNC, 1924 Greensboro, Feb. 3, 1979 124 C.V. Hall Buncombe Co., Oct. 14, 1895 WNC, 1961 Asheville, Feb. 6, 1979 125 C.E. Ridge Randolph Co., July 8, 1890 NCMP, 1924 Lexington, Feb. 13, 1979 126 A.W. Wellons Lenoir, Sept. 13, 1915 BR A, 1937 Winston-Salem, Feb. 27, 1979 127 J.C. Gentry Rockingham Co., Aug. 28, 1885 WNC, 1919 Mocksville, June 23, 1979 128 K.W. Clark New York, NY, Jan. 11, 1898 WNC, 1943 Durham, July 27, 1979 129 R.L. Wilkinson Gaston Co., Nov. 13, 1917 NC, 1951 Charlotte, Aug. 25, 1979 130 H.M. Keever Stanly Co., Feb. 16, 1905 WNC, 1924 Charlotte, Sept. 12, 1979 131 H.C. Freeman Swain Co., Sept. 28, 1891 WNC, 1922 Charlotte, Dec. 4, 1979 132 J.H. Phillips Mecklenburg Co., May 6, 1912 Balt, 1942 Durham, Dec. 23, 1979 133 J.N. Snow Dobson, Jan. 6, 1897 NDak, 1927 Mesquite, TX, Dec. 25, 1979 134 G.B. Ehlhardt St. Louis, MO, Dec. 5, 1914 WNC, 1943 Dubuque, IA, Jan. 7, 1980 135 R.G. McClamrock Davie Co., April 14, 1897 WNC, 1928 Winston-Salem, April 13, 1980 136 W.J. Huneycutt Stanly Co., Sept. 9, 1910 WNC, 1933 Gastonia, June 5, 1980 137 G.M. Phelps Advance, July 11, 1890 NCME, 1918 Greensboro, July 5, 1980 138 F.J. Stough Cabarrus Co., Feb. 9, 1892 WNC, 1922 Greensboro, July 14, 1980 139 C.D. White, Sr. Guilford Co., March 3, 1914 WNC, 1940 Charlotte, Sept. 11, 1980 140 C.L. Grant Cleveland Co., June 6, 1898 NCMP, 1927 Asheboro, Sept. 21, 1980 141 C.M. Smith Gaston Co., Dec. 20, 1905 WNC, 1932 Naples, FL, Jan. 10, 1981 142 D.A. Hamilton Davidson Co., April 1, 1912 WNC, 1947 China Grove, Jan. 18, 1981 143 Fletcher Nelson Marion Co., GA, Aug. 29, 1904 WNC, 1930 Morganton, Feb. 8, 1981 144 W.Q. Grigg, Sr. Cleveland Co., Oct. 9, 1899 WNC, 1928 Charlotte, Feb. 11, 1981 145 C.L.F. Tate Rutherford Co., June 28, 1893 WNC, 1921 Charlotte, March 23, 1981 146 C.W. Russell Randolph Co., Oct. 6, 1897 WNC, 1930 High Point, June 21, 1981 147 H.H. Peterson Ballwin, MO, Oct. 10, 1908 Malaya, 1938 Thomasville, July 14, 1981 148 W.S. Smith Rockingham Co., May 4, 1896 WNC, 1928 Waynesville, Aug. 31, 1981 149 O.L. Robinson Turtle Town, TN, Feb. 3, 1892 WNC, 1926 Saluda, Nov. 18, 1981 150 F.R. Davis Iredell Co., Aug. 21, 1904 NC, 1932 Rockingham, Jan. 2, 1982 151 J.H. Carper Gaston Co., Feb. 5, 1908 WNC, 1931 Lake Junaluska, Jan. 10, 1982 152 H.I. Ridenhour Davie Co., Feb. 21, 1921 WNC, 1943 Pilot Mountain, April 13, 1982 153 E.W. Mills Iredell Co., Aug. 30, 1896 BR A, 1933 Monroe, May 10, 1982 154 J.W. Hoyle, Jr. Belwood, Aug. 3, 1896 NC, 1916 Charlotte, June 13, 1982 155 J.E. Cochran Madison, GA, Feb. 24, 1923 WNC, 1945 Asheboro, July 6, 1982 156 H.L. Blackwelder Salisbury, April 8, 1906 WNC, 1948 Salisbury, July 16, 1982 157 J.R. Bowman Marion, July 25, 1909 BR A, 1932 Marion, Aug. 26, 1982 158 F.L. Setzer Haywood Co., June 24, 1897 WNC, 1922 Winston-Salem, Sept. 29, 1982 159 W.F. Keeler Asheville, Oct. 27, 1899 NC, 1936 Asheville, Oct. 26, 1982 160 H.T. Penry, Jr. Southmont, Sept. 19, 1925 WNC, 1958 Greensboro, Nov. 12, 1982 161 J.G. Huggin, Jr. Greer, SC, Nov. 26, 1905 WNC, 1928 Winston-Salem, Dec. 20, 1982 162 R.P. Crawley Statesville, June 22, 1925 WNC, 1949 Stoneville, Dec. 30, 1982 163 M.G. Ervin Iredell Co., Nov. 17, 1897 WNC, 1917 Charlotte, Jan. 4, 1983 164 J.R. Little Ansonville, Jan. 4, 1903 WNC, 1951 Flat Rock, Feb. 19, 1983 165 W.F. Heffner Maiden, Oct. 10, 1916 WNC, 1941 Pinnacle, Feb. 28, 1983 166 E.M. Reagan, Jr. Weaverville, Dec. 9, 1924 WNC, 1953 Bethesda, MD, April 7, 1983 167 F.R. Love Concord, March 25, 1900 NCMP, 1925 Concord, April 11, 1983 168 H.G. Allen Denver, Dec. 5, 1890 WNC, 1916 Winston-Salem, April 17, 1983 169 A.E. Robinson, Jr. Sherrills Ford, May 28, 1927 NC C, 1956 Greensboro, April 23, 1983 170 G.A. Hovis Gaston Co., Oct. 17, 1902 WNC, 1939 Winston-Salem, June 20, 1983 171 D.D. Holt Albemarle, July 20, 1899 WNC, 1930 Jefferson, June 29, 1983 172 E.M. Hansell Whitnel, April 25, 1939 WNC, 1963 Marion, June 29, 1983 173 E.C. Black, Jr. Charlotte, Dec. 10, 1928 WNC, 1954 Charlotte, Aug. 12, 1983 174 J.A. Allen Fayetteville, AL, Aug. 16, 1914 WNC, 1945 Memphis, TN, Sept. 3, 1983 175 J.F. Haskins Wilson, Jan. 8, 1913 Wash, 1949 Charlotte, Sept. 16, 1983 176 W.L. Crowell Badin, April 8, 1925 WNC, 1964 Charlotte, Dec. 3, 1983 177 R.T. Houts, Sr. Pikeville, TN, Nov. 2, 1893 WTexas, 1918 Asheville, Dec. 6, 1983 178 Byron Shankle Stanly Co., Dec. 28, 1901 WNC, 1931 Waynesville, Dec. 9, 1983 179 N.S. Ogburn, Jr. Union Co., Sept. 24, 1884 WNC, 1907 Charlotte, Dec. 20, 1983 180 P.H. Duckwall Tuttle, OK, Sept. 15, 1918 WNC, 1943 Charlotte, Jan. 4, 1984 181 F.F. McCallum Lumberton, April 28, 1891 NCME, 1937 Greensboro, Feb. 5, 1984 182 M.S. Laughlin Greensboro, Aug. 20, 1908 NCME, 1933 Winston-Salem, Feb. 18, 1984 183 C.A. Pope, Jr. Thomasville, March 9, 1938 WNC, 1963 Shelby, March 22, 1984 184 V.P. Crowder Cleveland Co., July 24, 1897 WNC, 1933 Marion, April 4, 1984 185 I.L. Shaver Rowan Co., Aug. 15, 1893 WNC, 1922 Charlotte, May 25, 1984 332 Western North Carolina Conference

ADMITTED INTO BIRTH TRAVELING DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MINISTRY (Place and Date) 186 N.C. Williams, Jr. Lincoln Co., July 3, 1915 WNC, 1944 Albemarle, June 8, 1984 187 E.J. Jones Guilford Co., May 21, 1917 NC C, 1956 Greensboro, June 19, 1984 188 J.B. McLarty Cabarrus Co., July 10, 1905 WNC, 1930 Asheville, June 28, 1984 189 C.O. Kennerly Davidson Co., May 17, 1896 WNC, 1917 Greensboro, July 22, 1984 190 A.J. Clemmer Lawns Co., GA, June 24, 1909 WNC, 1939 Blairsville, GA, Aug. 18, 1984 191 C.C. Murray Maiden, Feb. 3, 1911 WNC, 1946 Charlotte, Oct. 23, 1984 192 J.Q. Dula Caldwell Co., Jan. 26, 1895 NCME, 1936 Washington, DC, Oct. 25, 1984 193 L.R. Akers, Jr. Nevada, OH, Dec. 19, 1907 WNC, 1932 Charlotte, Nov. 8, 1984 194 J.R. Church Winston-Salem, July 22, 1899 WNC, 1922 Winston-Salem, Nov. 9, 1984 195 C.C. Herbert, Jr. Summerton, SC, April 4, 1904 NC, 1926 Charlotte, Nov. 26, 1984 196 J.C. Reichard Lawndale, May 27, 1908 WNC, 1932 Charlotte, Dec. 9, 1984 197 J.H. Brendall, Jr. Morganton, Aug. 28, 1898 WNC, 1924 Franklin, Dec. 19, 1984 198 G.C. Graham Grayson Co., VA, Sept. 23, 1887 WNC, 1926 Charlotte, Jan. 30, 1985 199 P.L. Smith Stokes Co., May 3, 1897 WNC, 1932 Charlotte, Feb. 6, 1985 200 C.E. Shannon Monroe, July 31, 1918 WNC, 1942 Winston-Salem, May 24, 1985 201 R.L. Young, Sr. Yancey Co., July 15, 1896 WNC, 1927 Asheville, May 31, 1985 202 M.G. Widenhouse Concord, Sept. 14, 1920 WNC, 1950 Asheville, June 4, 1985 203 M.C. Ellerbe Richmond Co., June 22, 1902 NC, 1923 Charlotte, July 30, 1985 204 T.H. Wood Randleman, Aug. 7, 1901 WNC, 1958 Winston-Salem, Aug. 14, 1985 205 R.L. Oakley, Sr. Troutman, Sept. 2, 1927 WNC, 1953 Winston-Salem, Sept. 14, 1985 206 V.R. Masters Yancey Co., May 10, 1900 WNC, 1927 Asheville, Oct. 1, 1985 207 J.S. Gibbs, Sr. Celo, Dec. 22, 1895 WNC, 1919 Charlotte, Oct. 18, 1985 208 Ross Francisco Bluefield, WV, Dec. 11, 1917 Holston, 1942 Houston, TX, Nov. 7, 1985 209 H.R. Simpson Altoona, PA, Feb. 21, 1915 NC, 1939 Winston-Salem, Dec. 8, 1985 210 W.M. Depp Punxsutawney, PA, Nov. 13, 1893 Balt, 1918 St. Petersburg, FL, Jan. 27, 1986 211 R.W. Tucker Madison, Nov. 17, 1922 WNC, 1944 Mount Airy, March 29, 1986 212 R.B. Bullard, Jr. Baxley, GA, April 9, 1928 SGa, 1960 Highlands, April 1, 1986 213 F.H. Thomas Vicksburg, MS, July 18, 1915 WNC, 1971 Conover, April 11, 1986 214 S.J. Brawley Iredell Co., Sept. 17, 1892 BR A, 1930 Yadkinville, April 13, 1986 215 F.R. Barber Rutherford College, Oct. 5, 1908 WNC, 1933 Asheville, April 23, 1986 216 G.M. Schreyer Asheville, April 10, 1913 WNC, 1939 Waynesville, April 29, 1986 217 D.M. Nifong Davidson Co., Feb. 18, 1900 WNC, 1933 Winston-Salem, May 13, 1986 218 G.F. Houck West Jefferson, May 29, 1902 WNC, 1928 Winston-Salem, May 24, 1986 219 W.E. Hudgins Danville, VA, July 15, 1929 WNC, 1953 Spartanburg, SC, May 30, 1986 220 C.M. Dodson Stokes Co., July 1, 1922 WNC, 1961 Winston-Salem, June 17, 1986 221 R.H. Ballard Asheville, June 1, 1907 WNC, 1966 Yadkinville, June 18, 1986 222 R.C. Goforth Lenoir, April 25, 1891 WNC, 1918 Greensboro, Aug. 28, 1986 223 G.W. Clay Caldwell Co., Sept. 15, 1890 WNC, 1917 Shelby, Sept. 7, 1986 224 J.E. Green Gastonia, April 19, 1925 WNC, 1952 Winston-Salem, Sept. 7, 1986 225 H.E. Peacock, Sr. Kincey, AL, Oct. 11, 1919 Virginia, 1944 Charlotte, Nov. 20, 1986 226 H.O. Huss Lincoln Co., March 25, 1902 WNC, 1934 Lincolnton, Dec. 17, 1986 227 W.G. Burgin Old Fort, April 9, 1918 WNC, 1943 Hickory, Dec. 18, 1986 228 R.W. Walters Fayette Co., AL, April 2, 1923 Tenn, 1950 Ramseur, Jan. 19, 1987 229 E.M. Hoyle, Jr. Lumberton, March 24, 1908 WNC, 1936 Charlotte, Jan. 25, 1987 230 C.D. Brown Wilkes Co., Nov. 13, 1901 BR A, 1924 Charlotte, Feb. 6, 1987 231 W.A. Kerr Statesville, Nov. 27, 1902 WNC, 1926 Charlotte, March 12, 1987 232 R.C. Stephens Stokes Co., Jan. 20, 1921 WNC, 1955 Winston-Salem, March 12, 1987 233 B.T. Myers Albemarle, Sept. 11, 1924 WNC, 1953 Salisbury, April 6, 1987 234 A.A. Kyles Mooresville, Aug. 20, 1902 WNC, 1929 Charlotte, April 14, 1987 235 R.E. Early Berea, KY, Feb. 3, 1907 WNC, 1943 Henderson Co., April 25, 1987 236 J.P. Hornbuckle, Jr. Reidsville, July 25, 1914 WNC, 1941 Catawba Co., April 25, 1987 237 W.H. Weisner, Jr. High Point, Sept. 23, 1947 WNC, 1978 Catawba Co., April 25, 1987 238 H.E. Jones Buncombe Co., Oct. 10, 1902 WNC, 1936 Liberty, May 8, 1987 239 M.Q. Tuttle Caldwell Co., Oct. 1, 1900 WNC, 1923 Asheville, June 4, 1987 240 H.F. Kuehn Welcome, TX, Nov. 18, 1898 Malaya, 1931 Georgetown, TX, June 26, 1987 241 J.T. Ingram Delta, AL, Jan. 7, 1921 WNC, 1950 Winston-Salem, Sept. 22, 1987 242 W.C. Clark Coshocton, OH, Jan. 22, 1919 WNC, 1959 Morganton, Oct. 17, 1987 243 O.C. Hatcher, Jr. Williamson Co., TN, June 3, 1936 Montana, 1962 Concord, Oct. 26, 1987 244 P.D. Hunter, Jr. Charlotte, Nov. 16, 1934 WNC, 1960 Shelby, Dec. 11, 1987 245 E.M. Jones Weaverville, Feb. 6, 1891 WNC, 1923 Thomasville, Jan. 4, 1988 246 F.S. Starnes Union Co., Jan. 11, 1908 WNC, 1963 Charlotte, Jan. 24, 1988 247 S.G. Ferree Asheboro, Oct. 1, 1913 NCMP, 1935 Nashville, TN, Jan. 31, 1988 248 B.B. Bearden Buckhead, GA, Dec. 15, 1924 WNC, 1966 Mocksville, Feb. 22, 1988 249 E.O. Temple, Jr. Forsyth Co., Oct. 4, 1931 WNC, 1958 Lynchburg, VA, March 26, 1988 250 D.M. Abernathy Burke Co., June 27, 1933 WNC, 1960 Marietta, GA, April 11, 1988 251 W.L. Harkey Gastonia, Aug. 15, 1897 BR A, 1930 Charlotte, April 26, 1988 252 J.L. Pittard Roanoke Rapids, Nov. 2, 1912 NCMP, 1934 Winston-Salem, May 1, 1988 253 L.E. Johnson Rockingham Co., July 12, 1937 WNC, 1979 Greensboro, May 5, 1988 254 L.F. Ditchfield Liverpool, England, April 16, 1912 WNC 1968 Buncombe Co., May 8, 1988 255 H.D. Jessup Guilford Co., March 19, 1905 WNC, 1933 Greensboro, May 9, 1988 256 J.S. Higgins Cabarrus Co., Nov. 11, 1909 WNC, 1934 High Point, June 18, 1988 257 R.E. Sides Rowan Co., Feb. 1, 1915 WNC, 1958 Charlotte, July 18, 1988 258 I.M. Brendle Catawba Co., April 14, 1909 WNC, 1956 Charlotte, July 25, 1988 259 C.F. Womble Chatham Co., July 6, 1903 WNC, 1930 Laurens, SC, July 28, 1988 260 K.H. Koestline Pittsburgh, PA, March 17, 1892 Florida, 1919 Clearwater, FL, Sept. 4, 1988 261 J.G. Wilkinson Catawba Co., Nov. 13, 1899 WNC, 1930 Greensboro, Sept. 10, 1988 262 D.S. Harkness Centre, AL, May 19, 1912 CAla, 1935 Asheville, Nov. 13, 1988 263 A.M. Faulkner Charlotte, April 24, 1918 WNC, 1941 Charlotte, Jan. 3, 1989 264 G.W. Thompson Alamance Co., Oct. 5, 1926 WNC, 1951 Charlotte, Jan. 5, 1989 265 C.J. Huneycutt Henderson Co., Jan. 11, 1917 NC, 1943 Albemarle, Jan. 24, 1989 266 R.L. Eubanks Lockhart, SC, June 24, 1925 WNC, 1956 Denver, Feb. 2, 1989 267 W.F. Whaley Davenport, Iowa, March 31, 1918 Miss, 1947 Waynesville, Feb. 13, 1989 268 R.A. Smith Gaston Co., Sept. 4, 1896 WNC, 1922 Greensboro, March 10, 1989 269 H.C. Sprinkle, Jr. Pineville, Nov. 20, 1902 NC, 1924 Winston-Salem, May 7, 1989 270 R.F. St.man Durant, MS, Feb. 11, 1932 NMiss, 1956 Montclair, NJ, June 1, 1989 271 R.H. Lockridge, Jr. Kings Mountain, Sept. 2, 1926 WNC, 1962 Cabarrus Co., June 21, 1989 272 J.L. Swinson Duplin Co., Dec. 27, 1914 NY E, 1943 Vienna, VA, June 21, 1989 273 H.L. Coleman Concord, June 29, 1931 WNC, 1955 Statesville, July 17, 1989 274 R.M. Hauss Burke Co., May 1, 1901 WNC, 1922 Charlotte, July 31, 1989 275 R.F. Hilliard Lexington, May 13, 1923 WNC, 1949 Winston-Salem, Aug. 3, 1989 276 B.A. Norwood Belmont, April 16, 1930 WNC, 1968 Shelby, Aug. 10, 1989 277 F.W. Paschall Warren Co., Sept. 25, 1897 NCMP, 1923 Chattanooga, TN, Aug. 29, 1989 278 J.P. Greene Montgomery Co., Dec. 16, 1921 WNC, 1956 Statesville, Sept. 4, 1989 279 M.T. Hipps Jackson Co., Dec. 20, 1901 WNC, 1927 Greensboro, Oct. 19, 1989 280 W.D. Corriher Columbia, SC, Oct. 3, 1914 WNC, 1941 Greensboro, Nov. 22, 1989 281 F.W.D. Bangle Charlotte, Feb. 11, 1914 WNC, 1939 Winston-Salem, Jan. 3, 1990 282 J.A. Petty Wadesboro, July 19, 1929 WNC, 1957 Hiddenite, April 6, 1990 283 J.A. Magnuson, Jr. Hempstead, NY, Oct. 22, 1949 WNC, 1973 Boone, May 20, 1990 284 L.E. Mabry Concord, Dec. 5, 1898 NCMP, 1930 Canton, May 26, 1990 285 J.W. Braxton Alamance Co., Sept. 23, 1906 NCMP, 1925 Asheville, June 2, 1990 286 O.L. Brown Ashe Co., April 28, 1895 WNC, 1924 Boone, June 14, 1990 287 D.M. Rush Randolph Co., Sept. 25, 1927 WNC, 1967 Winston-Salem, July 9, 1990 288 S.B. Moss Albemarle, Dec. 4, 1916 WNC, 1941 Clio, SC, Oct. 28, 1990 289 McRae Crawford Hayesville, May 8, 1903 WNC, 1934 Lenoir, Nov. 7, 1990 290 O.L. Hancock, Jr. Raleigh, WV, Dec. 18, 1927 WNC, 1956 Charlotte, Nov. 19, 1990 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 333

ADMITTED INTO BIRTH TRAVELING DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MINISTRY (Place and Date) 291 J.C. Stokes Wonsan, Korea, June 20, 1910 WNC, 1931 Greensboro, Dec. 10, 1990 292 S.M. Anderson Statesville, Sept. 14, 1945 WNC, 1969 Honolulu, HI, Jan. 29, 1991 293 N.L. Oliver Caswell Co., March 4, 1908 WNC, 1946 High Point, Feb. 2, 1991 294 C.R. McKinney Avery Co., March 21, 1912 WNC, 1956 Boone, Feb. 6, 1991 295 I.L. Sharpe Alexander Co., Jan. 16, 1899 WNC, 1928 Albemarle, Feb. 14, 1991 296 E.A. Hackney Morganton, Feb. 5, 1929 WNC, 1951 Charlotte, March 25, 1991 297 P.F. Snider Davie Co., July 4, 1902 WNC, 1938 Morganton, April 4, 1991 298 L.B. McPherson Alamance Co., Aug. 26, 1920 WNC, 1962 Hickory, April 17, 1991 299 F.H. Shinn Cabarrus Co., Jan. 9, 1902 WNC, 1931 Stanly Co., July 11, 1991 300 R. Miller St. George, WV, Aug. 4, 1921 WNC, 1950 Morganton, July 22, 1991 301 B.W. Clinard Thomasville, Nov. 1, 1930 WNC, 1967 Greensboro, Sept. 28, 1991 302 W.R. Royster Halifax Co., VA, Aug. 20, 1906 NCCJ, 1947 Greensboro, Oct. 4, 1991 303 F.D. Freeman Lincoln Co., July 16, 1930 WNC, 1951 Charlotte, Oct. 8, 1991 304 G.A. Carnwright Columbia Crossroads, PA, Aug. 20, 1924 WNC, 1969 Mount Airy, Nov. 5, 1991 305 J.M. Norris Athens, GA, July 15, 1898 SWMo, 1925 Winston-Salem, Nov. 15, 1991 306 W.R. Surratt Davidson Co., April 15, 1919 WNC, 1965 Vilas, Nov. 7, 1991 307 N.E. Smith Forsyth Co., June 18, 1932 WNC, 1954 Lexington, Dec. 30, 1991 308 J.C. Grose, Sr. Rutherford Co., March 16, 1901 WNC, 1927 Charlotte, Jan. 24, 1992 309 E.O. Peeler Cleveland Co., Nov. 21, 1897 NCMP, 1927 Cherryville, Feb. 26, 1992 310 P.A. Bruton Montgomery Co., Sept. 26, 1912 WNC, 1950 Greensboro, March 8, 1992 311 R.L. Himes Emerickville, PA, Aug. 14, 1932 Ohio, 1958 High Point, March 13, 1992 312 T.G. Highfill Winston-Salem, July 31, 1904 WNC, 1930 Asheville, April 19, 1992 313 W.G. Biggerstaff Rutherford Co., March 30, 1929 WNC, 1967 Morganton, April 24, 1992 314 R.W. Hurley Troy, Nov. 26, 1923 WNC, 1960 Winston-Salem, May 24, 1992 315 E.W. Needham Surry Co., Aug. 17, 1899 WNC, 1925 Winston-Salem, May 26, 1992 316 G.H. Winecoff Concord, Nov. 27, 1917 WNC, 1952 Waynesville, June 23, 1992 317 P.W. Townsend Waynesville, Feb. 14, 1901 WNC 1927 Newland, Aug. 6, 1992 318 W.A. Kale Winston-Salem, Dec. 31, 1903 NC, 1926 Durham, Aug. 27, 1992 319 W.B. Milner Mayo, SC, Aug. 11, 1919 SC, 1953 Asheville, Sept. 3, 1992 320 A.C. Kennedy, Jr. High Point, Oct. 8, 1920 WNC 1942 Jefferson, Sept. 3, 1992 321 C.W. Benson Salisbury, July 8, 1917 WNC, 1943 Charlotte, Oct. 2, 1992 322 P. H. Hager Yancey Co., May 12, 1920 WNC, 1945 Mooresville, Nov. 13, 1992 323 R.B. Crutchfield Brunswick, GA, June 16, 1941 WNC, 1981 Greensboro, Feb. 7, 1993 324 J.G. Winkler Granite Falls, Oct. 5, 1905 WNC, 1930 Charlotte, Feb. 21, 1993 325 J.R. Morris Pound, VA, Sept. 28, 1932 WNC, 1956 Hickory, Feb. 24, 1993 326 A.B. Pearce Greensboro, May 29, 1907 CenNY, 1929 Charlotte, March 11, 1993 327 W.R. Crawford Winston-Salem, June 18, 1910 NC CJ, 1943 Winston-Salem, March 16, 1993 328 N.A. Huffman Hickory, Jan. 15, 1909 WNC, 1931 Hillsboro, OR, March 18, 1993 329 J.S. Johnson Lake View, SC, Sept. 11, 1920 WNC, 1945 High Point, March 22, 1993 330 O.E. Evans Randolph Co., March 31, 1905 WNC, 1950 Greensboro, April 21, 1993 331 E.D.C. Brewer Ansonville, May 26, 1914 WNC, 1938 Atlanta, GA, June 16, 1993 332 C.B. Jenkins Greenville, SC, May 6, 1929 ETenn, 1959 Orangeburg, SC, June 24, 1993 333 J.W. Fowler, Jr. Monroe, Aug. 26, 1910 WNC, 1938 Greensboro, July 10, 1993 334 D.B. Alderman Thomas Co., GA, June 2, 1916 WNC, 1948 Cary, July 28, 1993 335 C.G. Hefner Union Co., Jan. 4, 1909 WNC, 1934 Winston-Salem, July 31, 1993 336 G.B. Culbreth St. Louis, MO, Feb. 4, 1917 WNC, 1943 Asheboro, Aug. 5, 1993 337 J.C. Swaim Kernersville, July 9, 1908 WNC, 1933 Salisbury, Aug. 6, 1993 338 H.T. Reeves Greenville, SC, June 12, 1920 SC, 1958 Columbia, SC, Aug. 12, 1993 339 L.H. Evans, Jr. Spartanburg, SC, June 8, 1926 WNC, 1953 Roswell, GA, Aug. 19, 1993 340 W.R. Bustle Statesville, Nov. 27, 1911 WNC, 1940 Greensboro, Aug. 19, 1993 341 H.C. Austin High Point, Aug. 25, 1926 WNC, 1949 Charlotte, Sept. 27, 1993 342 A.J. Pearce Towanda, PA, Feb. 16, 1930 WNC, 1953 Morganton, Nov. 19, 1993 343 O.L. Easter High Point, March 8, 1910 NCMP, 1934 Charlotte, Nov. 22, 1993 344 W.F. Thompson Dubois, PA, July 6, 1923 WNC, 1984 Lexington, Dec. 18,1993 345 E.C. Price Clay Co., Dec. 4, 1904 WNC, 1936 Murphy, Jan. 4, 1994 346 P.V. Ridenhour Waycross, GA, Oct. 16, 1911 WNC, 1968 Charlotte, Jan. 8, 1994 347 A.F. Phibbs Guilford Co., Aug. 11, 1905 WNC, 1935 Greensboro, March 11, 1994 348 A.L. Chamblee, Jr. Birmingham, AL, June 26, 1919 WNC, 1951 Winston-Salem, April 4, 1994 349 M.B. Lee McCrary Hiddenite, March 21, 1907 WNC, 1957 Charlotte, June 6, 1994 350 O.C. Loy, Jr. Graham, Sept. 18, 1901 NCMP, 1924 Lexington, June 8, 1994 351 N.H. Pusey Seaford, DE, June 8, 1916 WNC, 1956 Tryon, June 12, 1994 352 Eugene Black Hoke Co., Feb. 21, 1906 NCCJ, 1943 Greensboro, Sept. 30, 1994 353 G.H. Whicker Forsyth Co., May 4, 1920 NC, 1949 Burlington, Oct. 10, 1994 354 J.C. Smith Albemarle, Oct. 9, 1929 WNC, 1952 Wilmington, Oct. 15, 1994 355 L.A. Scott Statesville, Dec. 24, 1916 WNC, 1942 Greensboro, Nov. 2, 1994 356 L.P. Barnett Madison Co., Oct. 1, 1901 WNC, 1931 Charlotte, Nov. 13, 1994 357 J.E. Carroll Reidsville, June 19, 1904 NCMP, 1925 Burlington, Dec. 22, 1994 358 G.B. Clemmer Mount Holly, Dec. 30, 1892 WNC, 1923 Winston-Salem, Feb. 4, 1995 359 A.J. Waldrep Forsyth, GA, Aug. 30, 1916 NGA, 1940 Hendersonville, Feb. 9, 1995 360 B.H. Ziglar Fries, VA, Aug. 11, 1902 WNC, 1955 Statesville, Feb. 15, 1995 361 J.W. Jones Guilford Co., April 13, 1905 NC-CJ, 1943 Greensboro, March 11, 1995 362 H.R. Jordan Greenwood Co., SC, Dec. 28, 1907 Upper SC, 1935 Spencer, March 26, 1995 363 F.A. Jeffers Lyons, IN, July 17, 1929 WNC, 1959 China Grove, June 20, 1995 364 A.G. Perkins Lynn, MA, Aug. 27, 1904 WNC, 1951 Charlotte, July 11, 1995 365 J.E. McCallum Greensboro, May 19, 1927 NC-CJ, 1947 Greensboro, July 30, 1995 366 E.P. Hamilton Troy, Aug. 8, 1916 NCMP, 1935 Charlotte, Aug. 1, 1995 367 E.H. Blackard Trenton, TN, Nov. 18, 1900 NY East, 1923 Asheville, Aug. 4, 1995 368 H.M. Jamieson Succasunna, NJ, July 22, 1916 NC, 1949 Greensboro, Aug. 8, 1995 369 E.H. Brendall Stokes Co., Oct. 14, 1912 WNC, 1933 Baltimore, MD, Aug. 21, 1995 370 G.E. Smith Belmont, Dec. 1, 1922 WNC, 1952 Youngsville, Oct. 17, 1995 371 G.M. Carver Rutherford Co., Dec. 2, 1915 WNC, 1941 Winston-Salem, Nov. 22, 1995 372 H.L. Marbury Goodwater, AL, Feb. 22, 1937 ETenn, 1964 Atlanta, GA, Dec. 18, 1995 373 O.N. Hutchinson, Jr. Charlotte, Sept. 20, 1928 WNC, 1949 Brunswick, GA, March 7, 1996 374 H.A. Barker Greensboro, July 11, 1923 WNC, 1957 Statesville, March 23, 1996 375 R.H. Taylor Charlotte, Sept. 6, 1906 WNC, 1933 Statesville, April 6, 1996 376 J.S. Bellamy Nashville, TN, April 22, 1928 WNC, 1955 Lake Junaluska, June 23, 1996 377 E.K. Gibson Charlotte, March 5, 1926 WNC, 1952 Greensboro, June 24, 1996 378 N.B.T. Dickens Buffalo Valley, TN, Jan. 23, 1911 Holston, 1942 Big Stone Gap, VA, Aug. 9, 1996 379 R.P. Waugh Hiddenite, May 12, 1917 WNC, 1943 Pfafftown, Sept. 8, 1996 380 C.L. Brown, Jr. Mooresville, Aug. 19, 1934 Virginia, 1960 High Point, Oct. 10, 1996 381 A.A.W. Stowe Kings Mountain, Feb. 11, 1914 NC-CJ, 1942 Charlotte, Oct. 25, 1996 382 G.R. Stafford Buffalo, WV, April 23, 1904 WNC, 1927 Statesville, Dec. 4, 1996 383 E.G. Hinton McDonough, GA, Feb. 4, 1922 Atlanta (CJ), 1948 Pulaski, VA, Dec. 13, 1996 384 F.C. Smathers Haywood Co., Nov. 11, 1900 WNC, 1931 Waynesville, Dec. 19, 1996 385 C.D. Stokes Summerton, SC, May 11, 1915 WNC, 1937 Lanett, AL, Jan. 10, 1997 386 E.D. Page Draper (Eden), Dec. 24, 1920 WNC, 1949 Winston-Salem, Jan. 11, 1997 387 L.A. Bennett Fulton, MS, Aug. 22, 1909 NMiss, 1937 Mountain City, TN, Jan. 13, 1997 388 C.W. Clubb Gibson, Nov. 15, 1914 WNC, 1971 Loris, SC, Feb. 4, 1997 389 W.R. Brantley Hopkins Co., KY, Dec. 7, 1920 Memphis, 1944 Charlotte, Feb. 16, 1997 390 O.D. Smith Summerfield, Dec. 23, 1919 WNC, 1943 Winston-Salem, March 26, 1997 391 J.R. Martin Greensboro, MD, June 28, 1922 Minnesota, 1953 Asheville, March 26, 1997 392 C.F. Pennigar Union Co., March 15, 1922 WNC, 1951 Winston-Salem, April 7, 1997 393 J.S. Jordan Mount Airy, Oct. 9, 1914 WNC, 1943 Charlotte, April 26, 1997 394 F.L. Andrews Landrum, SC, April 21, 1921 NGa, 1951 Maiden, May 2, 1997 395 H.B. Hyatt Anson Co., May 28, 1919 WNC, 1962 Winston-Salem, May 27, 1997 334 Western North Carolina Conference

ADMITTED INTO BIRTH TRAVELING DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MINISTRY (Place and Date) 396 J.H. Maness Fayetteville, July 7, 1929 NGa, 1962 Albemarle, May 28, 1997 397 R.T. Houts, Jr. Kerrville, Texas, Aug. 25, 1919 WNC, 1944 Asheville, June 19, 1997 398 C.C. Washam Cornelius, Dec. 29, 1907 WNC, 1931 Charlotte, July 17, 1997 399 G.C. Starr, Jr. Clover, SC, May 26, 1917 Virginia, 1949 Asheville, Aug. 7, 1997 400 F.E. Church Winston-Salem, Dec. 16, 1910 Florida, 1941 Albemarle, Nov. 5, 1997 401 J.E. McNeely, Jr. Charlotte, Aug. 25, 1920 WNC, 1959 Greensboro, Nov. 17, 1997 402 R.P. Gibbs Commerce, GA, Oct. 15, 1905 . WNC, 1934 Charlotte, Dec. 22, 1997 403 M.N. Young Watertown, SD, March 29, 1910 Nebraska, 1931 Warrenton, VA, Dec. 30, 1997 404 T.H. Streater Wewoka, OK, Sept. 25, 1922 WNC, 1956 Deltona, FL, Jan. 19, 1998 405 C.W. Clay Catawba Co., May 31, 1907 WNC, 1932 Winston-Salem, Jan. 28, 1998 406 A.G. Lackey Alexander Co., Oct. 10, 1904 WNC, 1931 Charlotte, Jan. 31, 1998 407 P.R. Taylor Randleman, April 12, 1913 WNC, 1936 Charlotte, Feb. 19, 1998 408 W.O. Weldon Camden, SC, March 15, 1911 Upper SC, 1933 Greensboro, March 15, 1998 409 C.G. Alspaugh, Jr. Winston-Salem, March 8, 1921 WNC, 1951 Statesville, May 3, 1998 410 W.L. Middlebrooks, Jr. High Point, Sept. 19, 1953 WNC, 1978 Charlotte, June 4, 1998 411 C.L. Collins Troutman, May 20, 1921 WNC, 1944 Gastonia, June 11, 1998 412 J.B. Thomas, Jr. Albertville, AL, Feb. 9, 1917 N.Ala., 1958 Hendersonville, July 23, 1998 413 G.G. Adams, Jr. Norwood, June 9, 1924 WNC, 1947 Charlotte, July 25, 1998 414 D.E. Hubbard Cheraw, SC, April 15, 1922 WNC, 1957 Monroe, July 26, 1998 415 P.M. Dennis Mt. Gilead, Aug. 29, 1919 WNC, 1948 Greensboro, Sept. 3, 1998 416 W.D. Argo Wilcox Co., GA, July 20, 1916 WNC, 1957 Greensboro, Sept. 23, 1998 417 E.S. Cook, Jr. Concord, Oct. 19, 1927 WNC, 1964 Lincolnton, Dec. 30, 1998 418 G.E.S. Miller Stony Point, Dec. 9, 1913 WNC, 1941 Statesville, March 5, 1999 419 D.B. Parker Lexington, Feb. 5, 1931 WNC, 1955 Charlotte, March 9, 1999 420 R.G. Tuttle Transylvania Co., Feb. 2, 1907 WNC, 1933 Asheville, April 12, 1999 421 W.E. Fitzgerald High Point, Sept. 14, 1914 WNC, 1950 Roanoke Rapids, April 13, 1999 422 C.G. Beaman, Jr. Troy, Nov. 16, 1914 WNC, 1943 Greensboro, June 1, 1999 423 L.D. Keasey Frankstown, PA, May 6, 1920 WNC, 1973 Boone, June 7, 1999 424 K.R. Moore, Jr. Durham, Dec. 18, 1949 WNC, 1973 Seattle, Wash., July 4, 1999 425 R.T. Frazier Knoxville, TN, Sept. 16, 1939 N.Ga., 1965 Charlotte, July 6, 1999 426 R.J. Starling Rocky Mount, July 2, 1911 WNC, 1936 Matthews, July 12, 1999 427 M.M. Armstrong Bessemer City, June 6, 1932 WNC, 1956 Lincolnton, July 25, 1999 428 B.F. Stamey Fallston, June 13, 1929 WNC, 1953 Daytona Beach, FL, Sept. 6, 1999 429 V.A. Morton Montgomery Co., July 28, 1907 BR-A, 1929 Albemarle, Sept. 17, 1999 430 J.T. Jones Brown Summit, March 3, 1916 NC-CJ, 1950 Winston-Salem, Sept. 22, 1999 431 W.C. Cockman Charlotte, Dec. 9, 1908 WNC, 1961 Sherrills Ford, Sept. 23, 1999 432 L.F. Strader Rockingham Co., Nov. 23, 1900 WNC, 1932 Eden, Sept. 26, 1999 433 B.E. Bass Iredell Co., May 26, 1932 WNC, 1956 Statesville, Oct. 31, 1999 434 J C Lane Rutherford Co., Sept. 12, 1927 WNC, 1959 Mocksville, Nov. 1, 1999 435 L.M. McCoy Lexington, KY, March 9, 1918 Kentucky, 1945 Atlanta, GA, Nov. 28, 1999 436 W.E. Hoyle Lincolnton, July 16, 1929 WNC, 1967 Hickory, Dec. 6, 1999 437 J.C. Vernon Roxboro, Aug. 4, 1901 NEngS, 1931 Greensboro, Dec. 6, 1999 438 C.E. Strickland Laurinburg, Aug. 9, 1919 NC-CJ, 1943 Charlotte, Dec. 8, 1999 439 D.L. Stubbs, Jr. Aurora, March 10, 1914 WNC, 1943 Waynesville, Dec. 26, 1999 440 W.L. Lanier Norwood, Feb. 5, 1906 WNC, 1932 Spartanburg, SC, Jan. 13, 2000 441 D.F. George Winston-Salem, Feb. 6, 1935 Virginia, 1960 Charlotte, Jan. 22, 2000 442 J.C. Smith Lenoir, Jan. 5, 1920 WNC, 1955 Durham, Feb. 10, 2000 443 T.A. Langford, Jr. Winston-Salem, Feb. 22, 1929 WNC, 1951 Durham, Feb. 13, 2000 444 M.A. McLean, Jr. Lincoln County, May 10, 1912 WNC, 1941 Lincolnton, March 15, 2000 445 G.E. White Blacksburg, SC, Jan. 18, 1904 WNC, 1928 Charlotte, June 2, 2000 446 W.O. Cooper Buncombe Co., May 26, 1927 WNC, 1955 Winston-Salem, June 9, 2000 447 P.E. Nordstrom Bishop Hill, IL, Sept. 17, 1907 WNC, 1962 Albany, NY, Aug. 6, 2000 448 E.F. Pepper, Jr. High Point, March 21, 1926 WNC, 1953 Wadesboro, Aug. 15, 2000 449 P.L. Shore, Jr. Davie Co., Dec. 4, 1914 WNC, 1936 Charlotte, Aug. 27, 2000 450 L.F. Tuttle Pine Hill, AL, Jan. 21, 1905 WNC, 1929 Winston-Salem, Sept. 10, 2000 451 B.T. McKinney Grassy Creek, April 2, 1929 WNC, 1960 Linville, Oct. 24, 2000 452 C.E. Murray Catawba Co., May 31, 1899 WNC, 1929 Greensboro, Oct. 28, 2000 453 J.A. Fitzgerald Crouse, Sept. 27, 1927 WNC, 1950 Winston-Salem, Nov. 1, 2000 454 J.T. Frazier, Jr. Anderson, SC, April 23, 1919 WNC, 1948 Easley, SC, Jan. 21, 2001 455 S.B. Biggers Cabarrus Co., July 7, 1915 WNC, 1940 Charlotte, Feb. 15, 2001 456 H.M. King, Jr. Hendersonville, April 16, 1911 WNC, 1968 Asheville, Feb. 20, 2001 457 C.E. Bruce Landrum, SC, May 26, 1923 WNC, 1955 Lenoir, March 7, 2001 458 W.R. Thompson Randolph Co., Jan. 25, 1915 WNC, 1941 Greensboro, March 10, 2001 459 J.J. Patterson Rockingham, May 3, 1912 NC-CJ, 1940 High Point, March 28, 2001 460 W.R. Jacks Iredell Co., July 6, 1914 WNC, 1945 Asheville, April 2, 2001 461 C.L. White Burke Co., Jan. 21, 1930 WNC, 1975 Hickory, April 12, 2001 462 T.H. Swofford, Sr. Cleveland Co., Oct. 6, 1903 WNC, 1927 Maryville, TN, April 17, 2001 463 C.W. Randolph Gibsonville, Dec. 20, 1919 WNC, 1950 Charlotte, April 20, 2001 464 J.A. Lowder Cooleemee, Aug. 22, 1921 WNC, 1943 Charlotte, May 5, 2001 465 C.M. Boggs Salisbury, Sept. 12, 1918 WNC, 1943 Winston-Salem, June 9, 2001 466 R.W. McCulley Perry Co., AL, June 22, 1910 WNC, 1939 Banner Elk, June 14, 2001 467 J.E. Hawkins Macon, GA, May 22, 1931 WNC, 1955 Charlotte, July 15, 2001 468 T.L. McDonald Anniston, AL, Feb. 3, 1919 WNC, 1943 Hickory, July 26, 2001 469 C.D. Pyatt Marion, Nov. 26, 1928 WNC, 1950 Salisbury, Aug. 14, 2001 470 J.E. Rink Salisbury, Nov. 12, 1912 WNC, 1938 Jacksonville, FL, Aug. 18, 2001 471 A.O. Matzko Queens, NY, June 6, 1931 WNC, 1986 Charlotte, Aug. 31, 2001 472 J.B. Golden, Sr. Hickory, May 29, 1925 WNC, 1949 Clyde, Nov. 15, 2001 473 G.A. Upton Caroleen, June 5, 1913 WNC, 1952 Rutherfordton, Nov. 21, 2001 474 H.H. Wood Denton, Aug. 9, 1913 WNC, 1939 Olathe, KS, Nov. 29, 2001 475 C.A. Weller Lowville, NY, March 5, 1920 WNC, 1969 Pilot Mountain, Dec. 14, 2001 476 P.M. Cassell High Point, Feb. 2, 1913 WNC, 1949 Gastonia, Jan. 4, 2002 477 A.M. Smith High Point, Oct. 20, 1912 NCMP, 1933 Greensboro, Jan. 23, 2002 478 B.C. Wallace Pine Bluff, AR, Oct. 9, 1910 Colorado, 1938 Greensboro, Jan. 31, 2002 479 W.A. Rock, Jr. Winston-Salem, Aug. 29, 1917 WNC, 1943 Concord, March 8, 2002 480 W.R. Locke Manchester, NH, Nov. 20, 1907 NewHamp, 1929 Asheville, March 11, 2002 481 G.W. Dalton Lewisville, Oct. 27, 1916 WNC, 1945 Winston-Salem, March 15, 2002 482 J.A. Burris Aaron, MO, Sept. 5, 1914 SWMo, 1936 Lake City, FL, March 18, 2002 483 W.E. Andrews Davidson, Aug. 13, 1916 WNC, 1940 Winston-Salem, April 7, 2002 484 J.J. Boles Pinnacle, May 9, 1940 WNC, 1965 Eden, April 27, 2002 485 H.R. Wilkinson Mecklenburg Co., April 20, 1911 WNC, 1956 Charlotte, May 1, 2002 486 W.H. Likins Louisville, KY, Feb. 7, 1931 Louisville, 1951 Nashville, TN, May 21, 2002 487 M.R. Tolbert Jefferson, GA, April 2, 1946 WNC, 1981 Hickory, June 9, 2002 488 F.H. LeMasters Neffs, OH, April 11, 1930 East Ohio, 1969 Winston-Salem, June 17, 2002 489 A.A. Ferguson Eden, Feb. 2, 1928 WNC, 1952 Albemarle, June 21, 2002 490 R.L. Young, Jr. Columbia, SC, July 1, 1922 WNC, 1951 Waynesville, Aug. 28, 2002 491 W.C. Anderson Mocksville, Aug. 22, 1917 WNC, 1951 Colfax, Sept. 23, 2002 492 F.L. Berrier Davidson Co., Oct. 4, 1933 WNC, 1966 Winston-Salem, Oct. 22, 2002 493 W.H. Groce Greenville Co., SC, Aug. 10, 1908 WNC, 1931 Asheville, Oct. 25, 2002 494 I.P. Rutledge Stanford, AR, July 1, 1918 WNC, 1952 Concord, Dec. 19, 2002 495 M.J. Byers Caroleen, July 25, 1925 WNC, 1955 Rutherfordton, Jan. 25, 2003 496 B.W. Stewart, Jr. Charlotte, Jan. 11, 1946 New York, 1972 Gastonia, March 25, 2003 497 J.C. Davis Shelby, April 25, 1932 WNC, 1963 Greensboro, March 29, 2003 498 W.W. Butler Atlanta, GA, June 24, 1930 WNC, 1955 Columbia, SC, April 19, 2003 499 N.V. McGlamery Hayesville, Sept. 15, 1917 WNC, 1949 Mount Pleasant, April 20, 2003 500 G.H. Godfrey McDowell Co., Feb. 16, 1937 WNC, 1975 Marion, April 21, 2003 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 335

ADMITTED INTO BIRTH TRAVELING DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MINISTRY (Place and Date) 501 R.D. Byrum Union Co., March 27, 1938 WNC, 1943 Thomasville, May 27, 2003 502 H.A. Smith Winston-Salem, Feb. 16, 1913 NC-CJ, 1957 Winston-Salem, May 31, 2003 503 D.W. Mashburn Moore Co., March 20, 1928 WNC, 1952 Winston-Salem, June 6, 2003 504 R.G. Wagoner Brown Summit, Feb. 2, 1916 WNC, 1943 Taylorsville, June 8, 2003 505 G.W. Bumgarner Traphill, Sept. 15, 1915 WNC, 1939 Winston-Salem, June 28, 2003 506 W.A. Jarrett Thomasville, July 10, 1920 WNC, 1958 Thomasville, July 2, 2003 507 M.W. Nesbitt, Jr. Madison Co., Oct. 31, 1912 WNC, 1941 Durham, July 3, 2003 508 C.B. Ross Roxboro, May 21, 1914 WNC, 1939 Winston-Salem, Nov. 14, 2003 509 T.A. Summey, Jr. Gastonia, Nov. 10, 1917 WNC, 1943 Winston-Salem, Nov. 28, 2003 510 H.E. Peacock, Jr. Mobile, AL, Oct. 29, 1953 WNC, 1978 Charlotte, Dec. 22, 2003 511 R.S. Cody Albemarle, Feb. 16, 1908 No.N.Y., 1938 Kannapolis, Jan. 6, 2004 512 Budd Elllngton, Jr. Henderson, Dec. 7, 1920 WNC, 1960 Jackson Springs, Feb. 9, 2004 513 D.L. Willis Westville, OK, Aug. 9, 1931 WNC, 1976 Hermitage, TN, March 19, 2004 514 J.D. Turner Danville, VA, May 8, 1923 WNC, 1949 Shinglehouse, PA, March 30, 2004 515 J.W. Duggins Winston-Salem, June 10, 1953 WNC, 1982 Gainesville, GA, April 20, 2004 516 W.D. Stone Sharon, WV, Dec. 11, 1926 WestVa, 1956 Greensboro, May 8, 2004 517 C.E. Wright Brown Summit, Sept. 23, 1935 WNC(AM), 1996 Greensboro, May 12, 2004 518 H.C. Duncan Oregon Co., MO, Feb. 4, 1922 WNC, 1947 Southern Pines, May 14, 2004 519 C.W. Dennis Athens, TN, March 26, 1904 BR-A, 1928 Florence, SC, June 16, 2004 520 J.G. Allred, Sr. Burlington, March 4, 1917 WNC, 1963 Richfield, June 19, 2004 521 N.C. Bush Cramerton, Nov. 17, 1920 WNC, 1952 Jacksonville, FL, July 28, 2004 522 M.A. Latham Sevier Co., TN, Nov. 10, 1933 Holston, 1965 Pfafftown, July 31, 2004 523 W.C. Leonard Lexington, Jan. 9, 1922 WNC, 1949 N. Myrtle Beach, SC, Sept. 7, 2004 524 Jasper Boyd Pinetown, Aug. 28, 1938 WNC, 1974 Winston-Salem, Sept. 13, 2004 525 W.D. Chappell Asheville, March 1, 1929 Holston, 1955 Nashville, TN, Sept. 14, 2004 526 H.R. McSwain Cherokee Falls, SC, Nov. 25, 1913 NE Ohio, 1941 Charlotte, Sept. 20, 2004 527 J.R. Hamilton Norwood, Jan. 3, 1915 WNC, 1939 Lexington, Sept. 24, 2004 528 A.J. Cox III Winston-Salem, March 31, 1945 WNC, 1970 Concord, Oct. 17, 2004 529 E.H. Nease, Jr. Durham, March 27, 1924 WNC, 1947 Asheville, Oct. 18, 2004 530 J.E. Carter Pelham, April 9, 1919 NC, 1943 Asheville, Dec. 1, 2004 531 E.E. Richardson, Jr. High Point, May 31, 1959 WNC, 1988 Climax, Dec. 6, 2004 532 W.C. Crummett Headwaters, VA, Sept. 1, 1920 WNC, 1949 Winston-Salem, Jan. 13, 2005 533 J.H. Christy, Jr. Andrews, Jan. 10, 1929 WNC, 1952 Asheville, Jan. 13, 2005 534 R.F. Swink Davidson Co., June 1, 1918 WNC, 1946 Charlotte, Feb. 15, 2005 535 W.W. Blanton Charlotte, April 25, 1923 WNC, 1947 Statesville, Feb. 18, 2005 536 W.B.A. Culp Gold Hill, Aug. 28, 1917 WNC, 1942 Charlotte, Feb. 22, 2005 537 J.H. Madison Reidsville, Oct. 29, 1929 WNC, 1961 Asheville, March 4, 2005 538 J.W. Lasley Winston-Salem, July 6, 1924 WNC, 1949 Asheville, May 20, 2005 539 C.A. Rhinehart Gastonia, Aug. 14, 1917 WNC, 1954 Winter Park, FL, May 22, 2005 540 G.L. Ferrell Charlotte, Dec. 16, 1952 WNC, 1982 Davie Co., June 21, 2005 541 M.W. Dulin Waynesville, Nov. 4, 1932 NC, 1957 Asheboro, Aug. 16, 2005 542 R.H. Nicholson Statesville, July 21, 1915 WNC, 1941 Thomasville, Oct. 8, 2005 543 M.S. Richey Marlin, TX, Oct. 10, 1914 WNC, 1939 Durham, Oct. 22, 2005 544 W.R. Kimball, Jr. Tampa, FL, Sept. 14, 1948 EPenn, 1982 High Point, Dec. 8, 2005 545 R.D. Kelly Rutherford Co., June 15, 1942 WNC, 1984 Hickory, Dec. 31, 2005 546 T.F. Prichard Hiddenite, May 8, 1912 WNC, 1962 Statesville, Jan. 3, 2006 547 D.E. Rollins Greensboro, July 15, 1928 WNC, 1953 Winston-Salem, Feb. 18, 2006 548 D.E. Bailey Moore Co., July 13, 1924 WNC, 1950 Greensboro, April 16, 2006 549 W.T. Haselden Florence, SC, April 25, 1922 SGA, 1967 Franklin, April 21, 2006 541 R.A. Mick Miami, FL, Jan. 9, 1948 Florida, 1998 Winston-Salem, May 14, 2006 542 J.W. Hoyle III Guilford Co., June 23, 1927 WNC, 1951 Concord, May 18, 2006 543 R.L. Grant High Point, Dec. 29, 1923 WNC, 1953 High Point, June 24, 2006 544 C.H. Marcellus, Jr. Nashville, TN, Feb. 26, 1922 Tenn- CJ, 1956 Reidsville, July 5, 2006 545 I.A. Stephens Stokes Co., Oct. 28, 1923 WNC, 1947 Charlotte, July 19, 2006 546 K.M. Fralic Toledo, OH, May 11, 1951 WNC, 1980 Taylorsville, Sept. 6, 2006 547 F.A. Wright Fallston, April 5, 1909 WNC, 1941 Shelby, Sept. 16, 2006 548 J.F. Andrews Pensacola, FL, March 3, 1945 WNC, 1969 Jonesboro, GA, Oct. 21, 2006 549 M.A. Rouch Guthrie, OK, Feb. 17, 1925 Oklahoma, 1951 Nashville, TN, Nov. 15, 2006 550 J.L. Stokes II Songdo, Korea, Aug. 23, 1908 WNC, 1931 Wilmington, Nov. 23, 2006 551 A.L. Joyner, Jr. Lexington, Sept. 3, 1946 WNC, 1985 Durham, Nov. 30, 2006 552 C.W. Faulkner Vance Co., June 28, 1912 WNC, 1948 Brasstown, Dec. 19, 2006 553 J.C. Madison Union Grove, Dec. 24, 1908 NCMP, 1930 Asheville, Jan. 7, 2007 554 E.R. Freeman Lincolnton, June 5, 1925 WNC, 1952 Lincolnton, Jan. 19, 2007 555 J.R. Andrews Landrum, SC, May 29, 1918 Virginia, 1942 Lake Junaluska, Jan. 22, 2007 556 J. R. Gottula Nebraska City, OK, Jan. 10, 1951 Nebraska, 1974 Winston-Salem, Feb. 16, 2007 557 T.C. Jones Louisville, MS, Aug. 12, 1918 UMiss, 1943 Greensboro, March 2, 2007 558 T.C. McLean Rockingham, Feb. 28, 1928 WNC, 1958 Matthews, April 10, 2007 559 G.H. Needham Person Co., Nov. 6, 1916 WNC, 1942 Asheville, May 2, 2007 560 J.S. Barrett York Co., SC, May 22, 1934 SC, 1956 Waynesville, June 20, 2007 561 W.T. Forbis Monroe, Dec. 14, 1921 WNC, 1952 Winston-Salem, July 12, 2007 562 M.D. Mashburn Forsyth Co., Dec. 15, 1961 WNC, 1986 Winston-Salem, July 26, 2007 563 M.E. Harbin Lawrenceville, GA, Oct. 9, 1920 WNC, 1945 Waynesville, Aug. 10, 2007 564 G.A. Brooks Catawba Co., Oct. 19, 1919 NC-C, 1945 Archdale, Sept. 2, 2007 565 B.T. Steele Greensboro, May 18, 1925 WNC, 1955 Shelby, Sept. 21, 2007 566 p.m. Hart Morganton, Oct. 26, 1930 WNC, 1962 Hickory, Oct. 7, 2007 567 E.H. Lowman Connelly Springs, March 15, 1912 WNC, 1938 Charlotte, Oct. 25, 2007 568 B.C. Russell Palmetto, FL, Nov. 19, 1914 Florida, 1939 Charlotte, Nov. 14, 2007 569 J.R. Bogle Bristow, OK, Nov. 18, 1913 California, 1940 Pleasant Hill, TN, Dec. 11, 2007 570 J.L. McWhorter Waxhaw, Sept. 4, 1926 WNC, 1954 Asheville, Dec. 25, 2007 571 H.C. Wilkinson Katy, TX, June 23, 1938 WNC, 1942 Durham, Dec. 26, 2007 572 C.W. Judy Charleston, WV, April 10, 1918 WNC, 1943 Winston-Salem, Jan. 3, 2008 573 W.G.H. Hawks Carroll Co., VA, March 24, 1921 WNC, 1959 Mount Airy, Jan. 15, 2008 574 K.D. Crouse Lexington, July 7, 1921 WNC, 1944 Asheboro, Jan. 18, 2008 575 D.K. Allcorn Freedom, PA, July 7, 1928 Central PA, 1949 Marion, Jan. 29, 2008 576 L.D. Wilkinson Charlotte, Sept. 27, 1936 WNC, 1959 Waynesville, Feb. 4, 2008 577 D.W. Charlton, Jr. Roanoke, VA, May 20, 1926 WNC, 1950 The Villages, FL, Feb. 22, 2008 578 R.M. Kitley Troy, NY, May 12, 1933 WNC, 1965 High Point, March 11, 2008 579 P.M. Bradley, Jr. Atlanta, GA, Dec. 7, 1932 Ala-WFla, 1966 Greensboro, March 30, 2008 580 J.W. Crawley Greensboro, Nov. 30, 1917 NEngSo, 1942 Chapin, SC, April 5, 2008 581 H.L. Watwood III Charlotte, Sept. 16, 1940 WNC, 1986 Monroe, April 2, 2008 582 J.E. Hull Laurel, MS, June 30, 1928 Ala-WFla, 1951 Greensboro, May 6, 2008 583 K.R. Moore, Sr. Catawba Co., Aug. 21, 1920 WNC, 1950 Greensboro, May 23, 2008 584 R.E. Bell Lexington, May 17, 1919 WNC, 1943 Spencer, May 27, 2008 585 Luther Crady, Jr. Fagus, MO, Dec. 9, 1931 SC, 1964 Winston-Salem, May 28, 2008 586 E.U. Stephens Lawsonville, July 30, 1909 WNC, 1955 Charlotte, June 12, 2008 587 D. R. Barnhardt Davie County, Feb. 17, 1934 WNC, 1977 Winston-Salem, Sept. 8, 2008 588 E. M. Heath Winston-Salem, Nov. 12, 1925 WNC, 1954 Winston-Salem, Sept. 18, 2008 589 Robert Bunch Statesville, April 2, 1924 WNC, 1951 Winston-Salem, Oct. 14, 2008 590 Reece E. Cook, Jr. Cabarrus County, Oct. 19, 1941 WNC, 1965 Charlotte, Oct. 24, 2008 591 C. Edward Roy Birmingham, AL, July 15, 1917 WNC, 1944 Brevard, Nov. 1, 2008 592 John S. Oakley Yadkin County, Sept. 12, 1914 WNC, 1949 Winston-Salem, Nov. 5, 2008 593 Glenn L. Lyles Watertown, TN, Nov. 5, 1930 TN-CJ, 1962 Greensboro, Dec. 24, 2008 594 Floyd G. Bottoms High Point, Feb. 3, 1914 WNC, 1953 Shelby, Jan. 6, 2009 595 Elton L. Strickland Harnett Co., Feb. 19, 1934 WNC, 1970 Washington, Jan. 9, 2009 596 James W. White Burke County, Aug. 26, 1946 WNC, 1984 Valdese, Jan. 21, 2009 336 Western North Carolina Conference

ADMITTED INTO BIRTH TRAVELING DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MINISTRY (Place and Date) 597 Betty M. Armstrong Shawnee, OK, July 27, 1938 WNC, 1997 Winston-Salem, Feb. 3, 2009 598 John B. Hurley Asheboro, Sept. 30, 1922 WNC, 1945 Waynesville, Feb. 7, 2009 599 Arthur A. Robinson Napoleonville, LA, Feb. 20, 1928 Louis, 1949 Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 18, 2009 600 Doris C. Weddington High Point, April 14, 1926 WNC, 1992 Mooresville, March 23, 2009 601 Jack George Stratas Starkville, MS, March 2, 1942 WNC, 1996 Denton, March 24, 2009 602 Delma Lee Money Elkin, Sept. 3, 1946 WNC, 1989 Pinnacle, April 9, 2009 603 Letchford B. Laye Charlotte, April 12, 1918 WNC, 1951 Hendersonville, April 29, 2009 604 Fred Donald Beaty Belmont, Dec. 27, 1931 WNC, 1955 Concord, May 31, 2009 605 Harlan L. Creech, Jr. Barnwell Co., SC, Sept. 21, 1912 WNC, 1935 Charlotte, June 15, 2009 606 Floyd Lee Heckard Gastonia, Jan. 24, 1923 Louisiana, 1949 Savannah, GA, June 28, 2009 607 Muriel C. Hickman Coulterville, TN, March 5, 1921 E TN-CJ, 1959 Asheville, July 10, 2009 608 J. Edwin Houk Burke Co., Nov. 8, 1931 WNC, 1954 Asheville, Aug. 25, 2009 609 Zeno C. Wright Cleveland Co., April 1, 1928 WNC, 1969 Shelby, Sept. 16, 2009 610 G. Howard Allred Guilford Co., May 28, 1922 WNC, 1950 Greensboro, Oct. 12, 2009 611 Herman C. Beck Jamestown, May 30, 1927 WNC, 1954 High Point, Nov. 5, 2009 612 Hugh L. Bond Memphis, TN, Oct. 7, 1936 Memphis, 1958 Boone, Nov. 17, 2009 613 Harold N. Smisor Marion, IN, Dec. 18, 1933 WNC, 1997 Tryon, Nov. 23, 2009 614 Hugh V. Ferguson Whittier, May 23, 1920 Tenn, 1951 Bluefield, WV, Dec. 25, 2009 615 John Wesley Cole Rutherford County, Dec. 10, 1924 WNC, 1963 Valdese, Jan. 20, 2010 616 Robert H. Stamey Belwood, Nov. 3, 1915 WNC, 1941 Waynesville, Jan. 22, 2010 617 Joseph M. Taylor, Jr. Iredell County, June 21, 1921 WNC, 1945 Winston-Salem, Jan. 24, 2010 618 Billy Mac Whiteside Pineville, July 6, 1933 WNC, 1956 Lenexa, Kansas, Feb. 1, 2010 619 Claude L. Campbell, Jr. Onancock, VA, May 28, 1925 SGA, 1953 Gastonia, Feb. 16, 2010 620 Robert A. Foster Porter, IN, April 21, 1928 WNC, 1951 Winston-Salem, May 18, 2010 621 Collins M. Benfield Taylorsville, May 26, 1916 WNC, 1960 Banner Elk, June 6, 2010 622 Harlan L. Creech III Hickory, May 16, 1932 WNC, 1954 Salisbury, July 15, 2010 623 Habakkuk Taylor Midnight, MS, Feb. 8, 1931 WNC, 1993 Shelby, July 17, 2010 624 Wade Glenn Rogers Mooresville, July 11, 1920 WNC, 1955 Charlotte, Aug. 8, 2010 625 Robey Alan Wilson Valdese, Sept. 18, 1962 WNC, 2006 Morganton, Aug. 10, 2010 626 William Rayvon White Lexington, Oct. 1, 1924 WNC, 1963 Maggie Valley, Sept. 5, 2010 627 William H. Phaegin, Jr. Hall Co., GA, July 7, 1926 WNC, 1957 Shelby, Sept. 15, 2010 628 Worth A. Sweet, Sr. Iredell Co., June 26, 1914 WNC, 1946 Charlotte, Sept. 16, 2010 629 Fred Adam Hill Rowan Co., Feb. 1, 1926 WNC, 1953 Salisbury, Sept. 19, 2010 630 Oren Rex Edmonds Charlotte, Feb. 25, 1930 WNC, 1965 Statesville, Sept. 23, 2010 631 Joseph Meek Goode Warner Greensboro, Dec. 11, 1928 WNC, 1951 Irmo, SC, Oct. 7, 2010 632 Creighton Boutelle Lacy Kuling, China, May 31, 1919 NY East, 1944 Durham, Oct. 8, 2010 633 Robert Benjamin Forward Malden, MA, Feb. 13, 1935 WNC, 1959 Charlotte, Oct. 10, 2010 634 Richard Douglas Bailey New York, NY, March 6, 1934 Peninsula, 1957 Charlotte, Oct. 10, 2010 635 Zella Sparks Carpenter Bakersville, Nov. 21, 1941 NC, 1994 Asheville, Nov. 25, 2010 636 Janet Elizabeth Anderson High Point, April 15, 1947 WNC, 1998 Wilkesboro, Nov. 29, 2010 637 Reta Dover Steck York, SC, Dec. 1, 1958 WNC, 2005 Charlotte, Dec. 7, 2010 638 Eugene Clark Johnston Asheville, Jan. 7, 1927 Virginia, 1957 Asheville, Feb. 15, 2011 639 Dan Pressley Stowe Belmont, Sept. 9 1929 WNC, 1953 High Point, March 14, 2011 640 Eddie Lee Black Concord, Feb. 10, 1942 WNC 1976 Concord, March 17, 2011 641 Charles E. Morton, Sr. Guilford County, Oct. 12, 1925 WNC, 1975 Alpharetta, GA, March 19, 2011 642 George Elton Auman Biscoe, April 20, 1929 WNC, 1954 Terrell, March 20, 2011 643 Benjamin Franklin Davis Lawndale, Aug. 14, 1933 WNC, 1967 Lawndale, April 27, 2011 644 Horwood Prettyman Myers, Jr. Onancock, VA, April 20, 1916 Virginia, 1937 Asheville, June 19, 2011 645 Larry Gwyn Bumgarner Hickory, Sept. 17, 1934 WNC, 1959 Hickory, July 4, 2011 646 Arthur Ruffus Livengood Winston-Salem, Oct. 10, 1922 WNC, 1964 Pinnacle, July 7, 2011 647 Gene Houston Little Concord, Aug. 15, 1930 WNC, 1954 Richmond, VA, July 8, 2011 648 Douglas Howard Butler Richmond, VA, Aug. 14, 1938 WNC, 1964 Winston-Salem, July 22, 2011 649 Dayle Gregory Groh St. Joseph, MO, July 21, 1934 WNC, 1959 Charlotte, Aug. 4, 2011 650 James Samuel Gibbs, Jr. Morven, Aug. 28, 1924 WNC, 1951 Rock Hill, SC, Aug. 8, 2011 651 John Robinson Sills Gaston Co., March 5, 1917 WNC, 1953 Charlotte, Oct. 12, 2011 652 Charles William Sartin Greensboro, March 8, 1932 WNC, 1956 Concord, Oct. 20, 2011 653 Lloyd George Hunsucker Hampton, VA, Aug. 3, 1926 WNC, 1959 Winston-Salem, Nov. 1, 2011 654 Thomas Jolly Howard Salisbury, Jan. 21, 1926 WNC, 1962 Winston-Salem, Nov. 5, 2011 655 John Frank Cagle Randolph Co., April 16, 1914 WNC, 1940 Asheboro, Nov. 8, 2011 656 James Wesley Gwyn, Sr. Jonesville, March 17, 1916 WNC, 1948 Raleigh, April 9, 2012 657 Henry Samuel Carter Walkertown, March 17, 1925 WNC, 1948 Winston-Salem, May 12, 2012 658 Richard Irving Dean Amarillo, TX, Jan. 19, 1945 WNC, 1997 Waverly, OH, May 17, 2012 659 John Frank Edwards Belmont, July 5, 1926 WNC, 1960 Winston-Salem, May 29, 2012 660 Charles Ronald Riley Abington, PA, Nov. 7, 1938 WNC 2003 Charlotte, June 17, 2012 661 Edward Davis Cantor, Jr. High Point, Dec. 15, 1922 WNC, 1969 Charlotte, June 21, 2012 662 Carlos Alberto Rodriguez Habana, Cuba, Sep. 17, 1915 WNC, 1968 Asheville, Aug. 6, 2012 663 John Herbert Deyton, Sr. Avondale, July 24, 1926 WNC, 1970 Lexington, Aug. 23, 2012 664 Jack Homer Cooke, Sr. Maiden, June 24, 1921 WNC, 1943 Winston-Salem, Sep. 23, 2012 665 Charles Adolph Stewart Greensboro, July 13, 1940 WNC, 1993 Graham, Oct. 14, 2012 666 Robert Miller Clinard Thomasville, April 24, 1934 WNC, 1959 Boiling Springs Lakes, Oct. 15, 2012 667 Leonard Engram Stadler, Jr. Reidsville, March 28, 1952 WNC, 1979 Rockingham, Oct. 22, 2012 668 Milford Vernon Thumm Wilmore, KY, Dec. 9, 1917 WNC, 1943 Durham, Dec. 4, 2012 669 Joe Alvis Law Draper, Feb. 7, 1938 WNC, 1961 Winston-Salem, Dec. 15, 2012 670 Timothy Isaac Johnson II Centerville, AL, June 10, 1934 WNC, 1979 Kannapolis, Jan. 31, 2013 671 Alvin Austin Wilson Misenheimer, Sep. 30, 1925 WNC, 1949 Lenoir, Feb. 2, 2013 672 Julian Astor Lindsey Leatherwood, VA, May 23, 1913 WNC, 1939 Winston-Salem, Feb. 15, 2013 673 Glynn Aubrey Oglesby Selma, AL, Jan. 10, 1920 WNC, 1945 Orange Park, FL Feb. 28, 2013 674 Theron Dale Holcombe Candler, Feb. 7, 1924 WNC, 1959 Mooresville, April 3, 2013 675 John Wesley Kale Thomasville, July 18, 1937 WNC, 1966 Greensboro, April 9, 2013 676 Raymond Howard Kirk, Sr. Kansas City, MO, April 19, 1925 WNC, 1968 Melbourne, FL, April 30, 2013 677 Henry Morrison Pollock Connelsville, PA, Nov. 6, 1920 WNC, 1951 Rockingham, May 2, 3013 678 Robert Howard McDowell Stanley, Jan. 16, 1930 WNC, 1968 Gastonia, May 18, 2013 679 John Perry Spillman, Jr. Louisville, KY, Nov. 9, 1926 WNC, 1955 Greensboro, May 18, 2013 680 Joseph Marion Fulk, Sr. Mt. Airy, July 11, 1027 WNC, 1962 Kannapolis, June 14, 2013 681 Theodore Schott Hoffman Dunbar, WV, April 3, 1930 W.Va., 1954 Mooresville, July 19, 2013 682 James Thomas Trollinger Asheboro, Feb. 8, 1945 WNC, 1968 Charlotte, July 20, 2013 683 Jesse Louis Johnson, Jr. Siler City, March 15, 1918 WNC, 1945 Charlotte, July 31, 2013 684 Jack Dempsey Harris Kings Mountain, March 24, 1925 VA, 1950 Spartanburg, SC, Aug. 13, 2013 685 George Wesley Rudisill Lincolnton, July 3, 1921 WNC, 1950 Charlotte, Aug. 29, 2013 686 Paul Eugene Bravender Flint, MI, July 17, 1936 WNC, 1991 High Point, Oct. 10, 2013 687 Giles Oren Bowman, Sr. Pinnacle, Feb. 5, 1931 WNC, 1956 Charlotte, Oct. 12, 2013 688 William Heller Dyar Pickens, SC, May 27, 1918 WNC, 1959 Winston-Salem, Oct. 20, 2013 689 Derrell Lloyd Parris Landrum, SC Sep. 13, 1934 WNC, 1964 Charlotte, Nov. 19, 2013 690 William Tracy Medlin, Jr. Raleigh, Jan. 8, 1916 WNC, 1942 Winston-Salem, Dec. 24, 2013 691 John James Powell Polk Co., Sep. 15, 1917 WNC, 1942 Columbus, Dec. 24, 2013 692 James A. Northington, Sr. Davisboro, GA., Oct., 21, 1921 WNC, 1956 Thomasville, Jan. 5, 2014 693 Charles Russell Moore Asheville, Sep. 29, 1934 WNC, 1983 Dobson, Jan. 15, 2014 694 Ben Tyra Gantt, Jr. Belwood, Sep. 12, 1920 WNC, 1976 Rutherfordton, Jan. 29, 2014 695 Robert Haroldean Hipps Canton, Aug. 7, 1920 WNC, 1948 Nashville, TN, Feb. 3, 2014 696 Robert Glenn Russell, Jr. Greensboro, June 13, 1932 WNC, 1956 Winston-Salem, Feb. 8, 2014 697 Don Edwin Conrad Darlington, IN, Nov. 25, 1922 WNC, 1969 Greensboro, March 2, 2014 698 Allen B. Weaver Jefferson, Nov. 17, 1935 WNC, 1971 Winston-Salem, April 19, 2014 600 Louis Miles Waverly, WV, Nov. 15, 1932 W.Va., 1955 Asheville, April 26, 2014 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 337

ADMITTED INTO BIRTH TRAVELING DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MINISTRY (Place and Date) 700 John Mathias Rufty Salisbury, Jan. 14, 1934 WNC, 1958 Franklinville, April 28, 2014 701 Willard Leslie Stevens Greenbackville, VA, Aug. 6, 1917 WNC, 1970 Salisbury, MD, May 31, 2014 702 Sidney A. Head III Columbia, June 6, 1932 Miss., 1955 Charlotte, July 13, 2014 703 Fred Falls, Jr Kings Mountain, March 26, 1937 NC, 1964 Gastonia, July 28, 2014 704 J. Frank Herman Lincoln Co., Aug. 7, 1938 WNC, 1964 Bessemer City, Aug. 3, 2014 705 Susan E. Norman Vickers Winston-Salem, Oct. 9, 1957 WNC, 1983 Greensboro, Aug. 22, 2014 706 Joe E. Luther, Jr Charlotte, June 19, 1943 WNC, 1967 Mt. Pleasant, Sep. 8, 2014 707 Frank B. Cook Eufaula, May 15, 1927 WNC, 1949 Clemmons, Oct. 22, 2014 708 James O. Prichard Hiddenite, Feb. 10, 1921 WNC, 1962 Hiddenite, Oct. 25, 2014 709 James R. Hamilton New Bern, Oct. 1, 1926 WNC, 1973 Lake Junaluska, Nov. 6, 2014 710 Harry R. Sellers, Jr Brevard, July 3, 1935 WNC, 1961 Hendersonville, Nov. 14, 2014 711 Donald L. Fisher Iron Station, Oct. 29, 1923 WNC, 1955 Iron Station, Nov. 22, 2014 712 Joseph C. Daniels, Sr Greensboro, Aug. 28, 1926 WNC, 1961 Conway, SC, Nov. 24, 2014 713 D. P. Smotherman, Jr Murfreesboro, TN, Sep. 4, 1931 Tenn., 1955 High Point, Nov. 29, 2014 714 J. Joel Carter Asheville, Oct. 11, 1947 WNC, 1971 Wasilla, AK, Dec. 1, 2014 715 Joseph J. Hauser Winston-Salem, Oct. 22, 1924 WNC, 1952 Burlington, Dec. 8, 2014 716 J. Kent Outlaw, Jr Albemarle, June 29, 1928 Tenn., 1959 Winston-Salem, Dec. 24, 2014 717 R. Harold Strader Rockingham Co., Oct. 18, 1924 WNC, 1953 Asheville, Dec. 29, 2014 718 Robert W. Little Charlotte, April 25, 1938 WNC, 1961 Waynesville, Jan. 8, 2015 719 M. Marion Workman Thomasville, Jan. 25, 1925 WNC, 1951 Pleasant Garden, Jan. 8, 2015 720 William D. Clodfelter Guilford Co., Nov. 3, 1933 WNC, 1967 Asheville, Jan. 9, 2015 721 Melita B. Padilla Salisbury, Jan. 1, 1946 Tenn., 1998 Charlotte, Jan. 24, 2015 722 Boyce Huffstetler Kings Mountain, Nov. 11, 1930 WNC, 1953 Mooresville, Feb. 9, 2015 723 Emmett E. Hiatt, Jr Davidson Co., March 19, 1928 WNC, 1953 High Point, Feb. 26, 2015 724 William O. Bigham Monroe, Sep. 4, 1931 WNC, 1954 Greensboro, March 29, 2015 725 James Chalmus Grose, Jr Belmont, April 12, 1930 WNC, 1953 Lake Junaluska, April 22, 2015 726 Russell N. Burson, Jr Selma, Oct. 3, 1929 N.Ala., 1953 Waynesville, April 29, 2015 727 John James Miller Easley, Aug. 11, 1920 La., 1950 Lake Junaluska, May 11, 2015 728 Ronald A. Koonts High Point, Nov. 21, 1938 WNC, 1962 Waynesville, May 13, 2015 729 Joseph M. Reeves Walnut, Jul. 27, 1929 WNC, 1961 Shelby, May 19, 2015 730 J. David Reep Forest City, Feb. 6, 1945 WNC, 1979 Troutman, May 24, 2015 731 Gary B. Foster Lexington, Feb. 17, 1949 WNC, 2002 Winston-Salem, May 29, 2015 732 Philip H. Gibbs Weaverville, April 22, 1928 WNC, 1952 Cornelius, Aug 30, 2015 733 Thomas E. Rutledge, Jr Childress, TX, May 21, 1920 Tenn, 1947 Winston-Salem, Sept. 23, 2015 734 Marion M. Swann Bakersville, July 19, 1939 WNC, 1962 Boonville, Oct. 5, 2015 735 J. Edward Maddox Marshall, MO, Sept. 9, 1945 GNJ, 1969 Sherrills Ford, Oct. 14, 2015 736 James W. Fowler III Reidsville, Oct. 12, 1940 Nwrk, 1964 Decatur, GA, Oct. 16, 2015 737 R. Hal Finney East Bend, Jan. 29, 1929 WNC, 1958 Dobson, Oct. 22, 2015 738 Lillie M. Jones Brevard, Dec 8, 1942 WNC, 2003 Winston-Salem, Oct. 27, 2015 739 Zane G. Norton Raeford, April 16, 1924 WNC, 1952 Concord, Oct. 27, 2015 740 Vernon J. Ramsey Salisbury, May 17, 1923 WNC, 1951 Kinston, Oct. 29, 2015 741 Billie S. Morrison Greensboro, Jan. 17, 1936 WNC, 1987 Greensboro, Nov 2, 2015 742 Wayne W. Woodward Greensburg, IN, May 4, 1930 WNC, 1955 Jackson, MS, Dec 3, 2015 743 J. Harley Cecil High Point, July 30, 1928 WNC, 1955 Wake Forest, Dec 9, 2015 744 Charles T. Davis Wayne Co., May 28, 1940 WNC, 1973 Concord, Dec 11, 2015 745 Michael F. Burris Concord, Sept. 29, 1955 WNC, 2007 Thomasville, Dec 20, 2015 746 C. Jack Caudill Millers Creek, Aug 30, 1925 WNC, 1952 Winston-Salem, Dec 25, 2015 747 John K. Miller Statesville, Sept. 21, 1919 WNC, 1953 Rutherfordton, Feb. 27, 2016 748 Harley M. Williams Concord, Oct. 24, 1920 WNC, 1944 Asheville, March 4, 2016 749 Donald K. Funderburk Matthews, June 20, 1921 WNC, 1951 Winston-Salem, March 7, 2016 750 Carroll C. Lupton, Jr Burlington, April 10, 1938 WNC, 2000 High Point, March 26, 2016 751 Mark F. Wimmer Dry Fork, VA, July 2, 1934 NArk, 1956 Dry Fork, VA, April 14, 2016 752 Henry A. Justice Alexander, Nov 1, 1935 WNC, 1959 Charlotte, April 23, 2016 753 Hubert C. Clinard Thomasville, Sept. 18, 1924 WNC, 1955 Stanley, June 13, 2016 754 M. Margaret Nunez Raleigh, June 5, 1947 WNC, 2009 Charlotte, June 21, 2016 755 J. Hal Varner Farmer, July 19, 1931 WNC, 1970 Welcome, June 30, 2016 755 John D. Jolly Lumberton, August 11, 1931 WNC, 1993 Browns Summit, July 17, 2016 756 C. Bryce Smith, Sr Lexington, March 17, 1929 WNC, 1966 Lexington, July 27, 2016 757 Robert W. Combs Yadkinville, March 13, 1928 WNC, 1963 Lincolnton, Aug. 25, 2016 758 Bobby J. Dennis Troy, January 4, 1932 WNC, 1955 Mount Gilead, Sept. 3, 2016 759 Reginald J. Cooke Maiden, August 2, 1931 WNC, 1955 Asheville, Sept. 27, 2016 760 James R. Faggart Landis, October 20, 1935 WNC, 1959 China Grove, Oct. 28, 2016 761 K. Ronald Moss Gadsden, AL, September 6, 1949 WNC, 1980 Asheville, December 10, 2016 762 Robert L. Clayton, Jr New Orleans, LA, March 7, 1926 La., 1958 Ocala, FL, December 23, 2016 763 Loy H. Witherspoon, Jr Catawba, January 17, 1930 WNC, 1954 Charlotte, January 15, 2017 764 Liston Sellers, Jr Dillon, SC, August 12, 1930 NC-CJ, 1956 Greensboro, January 16, 2017 765 Richard J. Crowder, Sr High Point, April 18, 1929 WNC, 1953 Asheville, January 19, 2017 766 Robert J. Ralls Greensboro, April 5, 1931 WNC, 1954 Greensboro, April 9, 2017 767 Peter E. A. Addo Christiansborg, Ghana, June 8, 1935 NC-Va, 1967 Greensboro, April 14, 2017 768 William H. Faggart Kannapolis, September 26, 1928 WNC, 1961 New London, May 18, 2017 769 Mark S. Denton Salisbury, June 13, 1954 WNC, 1987 Mocksville, June 12, 2017 2. PROVISIONAL MEMBERS ADMITTED INTO BIRTH PROVISIONAL DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MEMBERSHIP (Place and Date)

1 P.L. Wilkins, Jr. Iredell Co., July 15, 1932 WNC, 1969 Mocksville, Sept. 1, 1970 2 D.R. Halliburton Miami Beach, FL, Aug. 12, 1944 WNC, 1994 Asheville, May 14, 1997 3 R.R. Kingston Laurel, MS, Oct. 31, 1954 WNC, 2000 Shelby, July 7, 2002 4 K.M. Day Erie, PA, Jan. 26, 1955 WNC, 2002 Randleman, Dec. 27, 2002 5 Robert Allen Ingram, Jr. High Point, June 26, 1960 WNC, 2008 Harmony, May 13, 2011 6 Anne Collins Musselman Baltimore, MD, Sep. 8, 1938 WNC, 1998 Decatur, GA, Dec 12, 2015 3. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ADMITTED INTO BIRTH ASSOCIATE DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MEMBERSHIP (Place and Date)

1 W.W. Benson Rowan Co., Sept. 7, 1915 WNC, 1969 Troy, Oct. 8, 1971 2 W.C. Belcher Clay Co., WV, Aug. 10, 1918 WNC, 1969 High Point, April 10, 1973 3 G.G. Gregory Pacolet Mills, SC, April 9, 1914 WNC, 1969 Salisbury, Feb. 6, 1975 4 E.F. Kale Catawba Co., Jan. 18, 1906 WNC, 1969 Fairview, Nov. 28, 1976 5 Bennie Walters Bennettsville, SC, Oct. 18, 1910 WNC, 1969 Hildebran, April 18, 1977 6 F.J. Rogers Henderson Co., Feb. 16, 1906 WNC, 1969 Asheville, Oct. 31, 1977 7 H.G. Clayton Cabarrus Co., Dec. 21, 1912 WNC, 1969 Cherryville, June 19, 1978 8 G.B. Tomlinson BURKE CO., JAN. 13, 1906 WNC, 1969 MORGANTON, JUNE 22, 1978 9 A.L. Kesler Rowan Co., July 18, 1902 WNC, 1969 Hickory, March 5, 1979 10 R.L. Phillips Gaston Co., Jan. 9, 1904 WNC, 1969 Belmont, Aug. 7, 1979 338 Western North Carolina Conference

ADMITTED INTO BIRTH ASSOCIATE DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) MEMBERSHIP (Place and Date)

11 T.M. Mason, Jr. Dillsboro, March 18, 1904 WNC, 1969 Wilmington, Oct. 18, 1984 12 O.E. Merritt Stokes Co., April 26, 1902 WNC, 1969 Walnut Cove, Feb. 1, 1985 13 J.R. Dawkins Rockingham, April 17, 1901 WNC, 1969 High Point, March 16, 1985 14 V.N. Allen Burnsville, April 20, 1901 WNC, 1969 Franklin, March 27, 1985 15 S.E. White Lawndale, Feb. 1, 1916 WNC, 1969 Statesville, Nov. 29, 1985 16 F.E. Blalock Albemarle, Jan. 29, 1915 WNC, 1969 Albemarle, July 29, 1986 17 L.T. VonCannon Asheboro, March 20, 1922 WNC, 1971 Asheboro, Nov. 4, 1986 18 J.W. Scales Rockingham Co., Feb. 2, 1935 WNC, 1975 Reidsville, July 23, 1987 19 E.L. Murphy Gastonia, Feb. 4, 1918 WNC, 1969 Gastonia, Dec. 5, 1987 20 W.P. Elder Taylorsville, June 18, 1915 WNC, 1969 Wilkesboro, Dec. 10, 1987 21 E.H. Goode Madison Co., April 21, 1909 WNC, 1969 Asheville, July 26, 1988 22 C.G. Owens Rutherford Co., March 4, 1908 WNC, 1969 Morganton, Aug. 6, 1988 23 R.L. Crook Rowan Co., Feb. 12, 1922 WNC, 1974 Winston-Salem, Aug. 15, 1988 24 P.G. Carter Washington, GA, Oct. 1, 1910 WNC, 1971 High Point, Sept. 17, 1989 25 H.D. Sims Huntersville, June 8, 1922 WNC, 1984 Charlotte, Dec. 8, 1989 26 J.T. Gantt Cleveland Co., July 4, 1904 WNC, 1969 Shelby, June 24, 1990 27 R.J. Essary Moundville, AL, March 24, 1913 WNC, 1969 Kings Mountain, Nov. 20, 1990 28 E.B. Wright High Point, March 21, 1918 WNC, 1970 Asheboro, April 19, 1991 29 F.L. Baker Cramerton, March 15, 1928 WNC, 1970 Gastonia, Dec. 30, 1991 30 W.B. Farmer, Jr. Edgecombe Co., Oct. 13, 1925 WNC, 1981 Charlotte, April 23, 1992 31 J.H. Billings High Point, Jan. 25, 1908 WNC, 1969 High Point, Dec. 30, 1992 32 J. Leonard New York, NY, June 10, 1914 WNC, 1977 Seminole, FL, July 12, 1993 33 C.A. Haire Iredell Co., Nov. 2, 1917 WNC, 1969 Concord, Jan. 22, 1994 34 M.E. Seehorn Iowa City, Iowa, June 4, 1909 WNC, 1969 Hickory, Feb. 20, 1994 35 R.L. Poindexter, Jr. Franklin, May 9, 1912 WNC, 1969 Hickory, March 18, 1994 36 W.E. Walker Thomasville, April 30, 1924 WNC, 1969 Statesville, Sept. 3, 1995 37 W.H. VonCannon Asheboro, Dec. 6, 1918 WNC, 1970 Asheboro, Jan. 15, 1996 38 W.C. Stroupe Lincoln Co., July 6, 1934 WNC, 1970 Charlotte, April 24, 1996 39 L.W. Dunlap Whittier, March 15, 1917 WNC, 1970 Whittier, May 24, 1996 40 H.E. Blackmon Huntersville, Feb. 7, 1916 WNC, 1978 Charlotte, Aug. 11, 1996 41 H.E. Stuart Pittsburgh, PA, Aug. 8, 1916 WNC, 1972 Springfield, OH, Sept. 13, 1996 42 E.P. Morgan Minneapolis, MN, June 14, 1912 WNC, 1976 Asheville, Jan. 20, 1997 43 W.H. Key Lando, SC, Dec. 22, 1911 WNC, 1969 Martinez, GA, May 7, 1999 44 C.W. Durrant Canandaigua, NY, July 22, 1925 WNC, 1985 Hayesville, Sept. 7, 1999 45 J.C. Reynolds Concord, Oct. 5, 1909 WNC, 1970 Jacksonville, FL, Oct. 25, 1999 46 E.L. Ditchfield New Castle, PA, Nov. 4, 1915 WNC, 1975 Collegeville, PA, Jan. 27, 2000 47 J.E. Jones Greenwood, DE, April 9, 1910 WNC, 1972 Asheville, Nov. 15, 2000 48 J.W. McMillian Surry Co., Nov. 29, 1941 WNC, 1993 Mount Airy, Dec. 18, 2000 49 F.R. Loflin Davidson Co., May 14, 1910 WNC, 1969 Denton, Feb. 23, 2001 50 A.S. Tarlton Forsyth Co., Oct. 3, 1929 WNC, 1998 Haywood Co., June 6, 2002 51 H.H. Mandel Norfolk, VA, Sept. 30, 1915 WNC, 1971 Monroe, Aug. 4, 2002 52 W.A. Knight Pageland, SC, Aug. 18, 1918 WNC, 1971 Concord, Nov. 1, 2003 53 B.E. Green Midland, March 11, 1932 Virginia, 1970 Monroe, Dec. 1, 2003 54 R.L. Burnett Rutherford Co., Dec. 15, 1935 WNC, 1985 Hamptonville, April 7, 2004 55 W.W. Pryor Cherokee Co., SC, Nov. 22, 1914 WNC, 1969 Columbia, SC, Jan. 16, 2005 56 S.K. Boyd Tazewell Co., VA, May 13, 1938 WNC, 1996 Waxhaw, March 22, 2005 57 L.C. Harris Davidson Co., June 23, 1917 WNC, 1970 Winston-Salem, June 19, 2005 58 J.J. Rushing Union Co., Aug. 3, 1934 WNC, 1980 Salisbury, June 27, 2005 59 R.C. Bogan, Sr. Charlotte, Aug. 21, 1924 WNC, 1976 Southport, Oct. 9, 2005 60 L.L. Lambeth Guilford Co., Jan. 2, 1929 WNC, 1987 Newton, Oct. 18, 2005 61 W.F. Lee Lawndale, Dec. 15, 1921 WNC, 1969 Asheville, Aug. 7, 2006 62 R.G. Wolfe Mountain Park, July 22, 1936 WNC, 1971 Winston-Salem, May 12, 2007 63 E.B. Henderson Burke Co., Aug. 28, 1924 WNC, 1989 Morganton, May 21, 2007 64 L.J. Rowell Charlotte, Sept. 26, 1945 WNC, 1987 Monroe, March 23, 2008 65 F.C. Shoaf Lexington, Aug. 12, 1925 WNC, 1971 Winston-Salem, April 2, 2008 66 M.M. Beeker, Sr. Welcome, June 7, 1920 WNC, 1971 Salisbury, May 22, 2008 67 E.C. Kincaid Nallen, WV, Dec. 2, 1927 WNC, 1987 Gastonia, May 26, 2009 68 W. L. Napper Guilford County, July 24, 1911 WNC, 1969 Greensboro, Dec. 20, 2009 69 K. G. Fansler Winston-Salem, Feb. 26, 1926 E. PA, 1971 Pawleys Island, SC, Jan. 26, 2010 70 Dee Bee Martin Stuart, VA, April 27, 1925 WNC, 1975 Lake Park, July 21, 2010 71 Kenneth Ray Hand Mulga, AL, March 13, 1940 WNC, 1992 Claremont, Sep. 17, 2011 72 Horace Mellard DuBose III Winston-Salem, April 1, 1928 WNC, 1996 Gastonia, Dec. 14, 2011 73 Dockes Haywood Lutz Gaston Co., Aug. 12, 1930 WNC, 1971 Bessemer City, July 5, 2012 74 Shirley Thomas Jones Todd, July 17, 1925 WNC, 1970 Salisbury, Feb. 13, 2013 75 Carl Anderson Lain High Point, May 9, 1911 WNC, 1969 Sandy Ridge, June 25, 2013 76 Charles Lee Rowland Brookhaven, MS, April 26, 1929 WNC, 1985 Climax, March 19, 2014 77 Gene E. Grubb Ashe Co., Jan. 5, 1941 WNC, 1994 Jefferson, July 11, 2014 78 Gary W. Leonard Greensboro, Oct. 22, 1944 WNC, 1992 Morganton, Dec. 26, 2014 79 Daniel K. Outen High Point, Sep. 7, 1940 WNC, 2000 Asheboro, March 25, 2015 80 C. Ray Davis Shelby, July 15, 1955 WNC, 1999 Marion, July 28, 2015 81 Roy W. Sides Cabarrus Co., March 17, 1943 WNC, 1991 Lincolnton, Nov 6, 2015 82 Arelin R. Freshour Hot Springs, Aug 28, 1926 WNC, 1969 Marion, Dec 22, 2015 83 Donald R. Freshour Marion, Oct. 14, 1944 WNC, 1978 Marion, Jan. 5, 2016 84 Kyoung-Ho Kwon Chechon, South Korea, April 4, 1939 WNC, 1991 Hillsborough, May 8, 2016 4. LOCAL PASTORS BIRTH DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) (Place and Date)

1 L.M. Taylor Cabarrus Co., Nov. 12, 1907 Charlotte, Oct. 28, 1968 2 B.J. Dula II Caldwell Co., Feb. 28, 1910 Caldwell Co., June 29, 1970 3 R.H. Pfohl Forsyth Co., July 18, 1906 Durham, May 5, 1971 4 C.G. Scott Davie Co., May 12, 1907 Kernersville, Feb. 7, 1972 5 L.W. Templeton Iredell Co., June 10, 1914 Charlotte, Nov. 19, 1971 6 Leroy Wood Ashe Co., May 10, 1890 Blowing Rock, Aug. 13, 1972 7 Dwight Ludwig Delphos, OH, Dec. 9, 1905 Warrensville, Oct. 3, 1973 8 L.W. Hall Madison Co., April 1, 1892 Newland, Oct. 16, 1973 9 L.A. Thompson Anderson, SC, April 29, 1907 Greensboro, June 22, 1974 10 M.W. Walton Mooresboro, Aug. 24, 1915 Mooresboro, April 17, 1975 11 R.A. Setzer Caldwell Co., May 25, 1889 Caldwell Co., April 27, 1975 12 F.M. Orr Transylvania Co., July 18, 1899 Crumpler, Oct. 21, 1975 13 M.D. Newell Troy, Feb. 14, 1902 Charlotte, April 27, 1976 14 G.L. Lovett Madison Co., April 4, 1892 Oteen, April 21, 1977 15 O.T. Hayes Surry Co., Nov. 15, 1904 Dobson, Jan. 11, 1978 16 H.G. Minor Guilford Co., Sept. 10, 1897 Greensboro, June 16, 1978 17 W.C. Briggs Chicago, IL, Oct. 25, 1933 Lincolnton, Aug. 20, 1978 18 H.C. Lucas Guilford Co., Oct. 30, 1924 Greensboro, Nov. 3, 1978 19 E.C. Gover Somerset, KY, April 17, 1891 Sebring, FL, Sept. 6, 1979 20 T.D. McCorkle Catawba Co., April 8, 1880 Newton, Jan. 22, 1981 21 E.O. Queen Spartanburg, SC, Sept. 22, 1914 Belmont, May 13, 1982 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 339

BIRTH DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) (Place and Date)

22 J.C. Still Rogersville, TN, Nov. 14, 1911 Charlotte, May 25, 1982 23 L.P. Heafner Gastonia, Jan. 23, 1911 Bostic, Aug. 18, 1982 24 J.S. Gardner Mount Airy, Feb. 27, 1899 Mount Airy, Sept. 20, 1982 25 G.C. Greene Mitchell Co., June 25, 1888 Marion, Sept. 21, 1982 26 W.N. Johnson Summerfield, Sept. 1, 1898 Greensboro, June 8, 1983 27 H.W. Hudspeth Yadkinville, Jan. 19, 1890 Winston-Salem, Nov. 11, 1983 28 G.L. Warren Kernersville, May 26, 1916 Winston-Salem, April 3, 1984 29 G.F. Adams Stanley, July 12, 1894 Charlotte, March 4, 1985 30 R.L. Billings Sparta, Feb. 6, 1899 Lexington, Nov. 23, 1985 31 O.A. Withers, Sr. Stokes Co., July 21, 1898 Winston-Salem, Feb. 1, 1986 32 F.E. Brown Catawba Co., May 10, 1910 Charlotte, Nov. 10, 1986 33 B.H. Metcalf Yancey Co., April 5, 1914 Asheboro, Dec. 6, 1987 34 J.H. Green Randolph Co., Jan. 25, 1947 Durham, March 12, 1989 35 I.C. Spinks Asheboro, March 20, 1939 Greensboro, July 5, 1989 36 S.G. Strader Reidsville, Aug. 6, 1895 Eden, Nov. 19, 1990 37 R.A. Brown White Plains, NY, Sept. 21, 1948 Ronda, June 16, 1992 38 L.J. Stough Salisbury, Oct. 10, 1909 Greensboro, Nov. 12, 1992 39 R.W. Johnson Catawba Co., Feb. 5, 1914 St. Louis, MO, April 22, 1993 40 B.P. Rakestraw Rockingham Co., June 5, 1903 Reidsville, Aug. 5, 1993 41 George Brain, Jr. Wilkes-Barre, PA, April 24, 1913 Charlotte, Jan. 20, 1994 42 R.E. Robinson Lincoln Co., June 17, 1923 Albemarle, Jan. 7, 1996 43 S.J. East Pilot Mountain, Jan. 25, 1906 Winston-Salem, May 4, 1996 44 L.C. Morton, Sr. Boothbay Harbor, ME, June 8, 1914 Columbus, Jan. 7, 1997 45 B.C. Miller Rural Hall, Dec. 15, 1919 Rural Hall, July 6, 1997 46 F.L. Brooks Union Co., Sept. 17, 1916 Albemarle, Aug. 26, 2000 47 M.J. Snider Greensboro, April 13, 1916 Morganton, June 18, 2001 48 R.T. Griffin, Jr. Jacksonville, FL, June 21, 1930 Greensboro, Sept. 8, 2001 49 L.L. Wade, Sr. Winston-Salem, March 1, 1934 Winston-Salem, Oct. 4, 2001 50 G.W. Slade Reidsville, June 19, 1921 Reidsville, Nov. 11, 2001 51 A.B. Boyd High Point, Oct. 8, 1931 High Point, Oct. 13, 2002 52 Emory Powell Lenoir, March 18, 1930 Lenoir, May 4, 2004 53 Charlie Houston, Jr. Mecklenburg Co., April 10, 1925 Mooresville, July 27, 2004 53 J.F. Broyles, Jr. Leicester, Oct. 10, 1926 Canton, Sept. 4, 2004 54 D.R. Frye Forest City, June 26, 1937 Cornelius, July 27, 2007 55 H.M. Kiser Gaston Co., Aug. 21, 1918 Lincolnton, Feb. 10, 2008 56 Delton F. Collins Robeson Co., May 7, 1955 Greensboro, Dec. 7, 2008 57 William G. Burgin, Jr. Waynesville, April 26, 1943 Waynesville, Feb. 19, 2009 58 Gary. G. Watlington Graham, Dec. 29, 1966 Reidsville, July 12, 2009 59 Alvin G. Jones Mecklenburg Co., Aug. 13, 1923 Lincolnton, Sept. 23, 2009 60 Ralph A. Shipp Lincoln Co., Sept. 17, 1940 Charlotte, Feb. 4, 2010 61 Mike D. Roseman Concord, April 18, 1955 Kings Mountain, Sept. 19, 2010 62 Lee Roy Hunt Asheboro, March 28, 1928 Asheboro, Oct. 20, 2010 63 G. Tony Griffin Surry Co., Dec. 4, 1949 Burnsville, Nov. 19, 2010 64 Frances Ruark Lindsey Detroit, MI, Nov. 27, 1918 Winston-Salem, Oct. 5, 2011 65 Otis Lee Snow Iredell Co., July 21, 1941 Winston-Salem, Jan. 28, 2012 66 Ethel Lorena Kincaid Morganton, June 10, 1931 Valdese, Sept. 5, 2012 67 Larry Wayne Fletcher Forest City, Oct. 16, 1932 Valdese, Nov. 11, 2012 68 James Wilson Finney Yadkin County, March 9, 1933 Charlotte, Dec. 11, 2012 69 Robert Baxter Arnold Lexington, May 7, 1925 Charlotte, April 29, 2013 70 John Powell Deason, Jr. Parish, AL, April 12, 1926 Dobson, Sept. 30, 2013 71 Baxter William Proffitt Boone, July 13, 1931 Mt. Airy, Dec. 1, 2013 72 David Carter Arledge Shelby, Aug. 9, 1951 Charlotte, Dec. 10 2013 73 Neville Brandon Storey Albemarle, Aug. 26, 1935 Salisbury, Jan. 4, 2014 74 Donald R. McCorkle, Sr. Gastonia, Jan. 17, 1938 Charlotte, April 9, 2014 75 Daniel D. Tapp Spartanburg, Jan. 13, 1965 Connelly Springs, Sep. 5, 2014 76 C. Dennis Brown Asheville, July 22, 1944 Leicester, Jan. 4, 2015 77 Kelly B. Ottinger Gastonia, Jan. 21, 1959 Charlotte, Jan. 22, 2015 78 Shirley M. Allcorn Pittsburgh, May 27, 1930 Chattanooga, TN, March 10, 2015 79 Jerry L. Reid, Sr Lenoir, May 24, 1950 Lenoir, April 8, 2015 80 Raymond O. Endicott Evansville, Feb. 16, 1924 Asheville, May 7, 2015 81 Kermit E. [Ebb] Shoaf Davie Co., Dec. 28, 1931 Statesville, May 11, 2015 82 Tracie C. Rose South Charleston, WV, Aug. 21, 1954 Matthews, May 13, 2015 83 Talmadge C. Cheek, Jr Winston-Salem, April 26, 1951 Durham, Oct. 25, 2015 84 Charles B. Walker Trinity, January 18, 1920 Trinity, February 14, 2017 85 H. Edwin Benfield Shelby, September 9, 1953 Fallston, April 7, 2017 5. DIACONAL MINISTERS

BIRTH CONSECRATED DIED NO. NAME (Place and Date) DIACONAL MINISTER (Place and Date)

1 W.S. Farrow Washington, DC, Feb. 6, 1915 WNC, 1977 Charlotte, Feb. 27, 1982 2 C.J. Burtner Butler, PA, Jan. 12, 1922 MoW, 1977 Asheville, Sept. 2, 1986 3 C.P. Gabriel Catawba Co., Feb. 18, 1929 SC, 1977 Winston-Salem, May 22, 1991 4 W.R. Edwards Catawba Co., April 13, 1918 WNC, 1977 Winston-Salem, July 28, 1996 5 M.C. Morgan Hickory, Dec. 12, 1914 WNC, 1977 Hickory, March 18, 1998 6 B.E. Frogge Somerset, KY, June 24, 1931 WNC, 1992 Lake Junaluska, Jan. 9, 2002 7 Jonell Robinson Waycross, GA, Dec. 26, 1923 WNC, 1977 Boone, Dec. 18, 2003 8 D.J. Bowman Brown Summit, March 14, 1934 WNC, 1977 Greensboro, June 18, 2006 9 M.E. Bethea Wilmington, June 15, 1916 WNC, 1977 Asheville, March 10, 2007 10 Z.E. Barnhardt Lenoir, July 13, 1914 WNC, 1977 Winston-Salem, Aug. 8, 2007 11 John Borchert Ridgeley, WV, July 5, 1928 WNC, 1977 Charlotte, Oct. 4, 2008 12 Doris Cornelius Union Co., Dec. 13, 1927 WNC, 1977 Union Co., Sept. 24, 2009 13 Susan Felder Osterberg Brookhaven, MS, May 7, 1968 WNC, 1996 Dobson, May 30, 2011 14 Blanche Carolyn Eargle Leesville, SC, Nov. 16, 1914 WNC, 1977 Charlotte, Feb. 11, 2012 15 Marion Craig Nifong Clarke Wadesboro, March 29, 1917 WNC, 1977 Charlotte, Feb. 17, 2012 16 William Henry Jordan Davisboro, GA, July 20, 1925 WNC 1977 Greer, SC, Dec. 18, 2012 17 Sarah Lou Reynolds Dixon Winston-Salem, Nov. 26, 1933 WNC, 1991 Winston-Salem, March 25, 2014 18 Ann Tyler Athens, AL, June 9, 1922 Okla., 1977 Charlotte, Nov. 18, 2014 19 Mary Margaret Houk Morganton, January 11, 1930 WNC, 1978 Asheville, January 20, 2017 340 Western North Carolina Conference XI. 2016 COMPENSATION OF CLERGY IN APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES OR BEYOND THE LOCAL CHURCH In accordance with ¶ 628 of the Discipline (2016) each clergy member of the annual conference serving an appointment to an extension ministry (¶¶ 343-344) or beyond the local church (¶ 331,1a-b) was requested to submit to the conference secretary a statement of his or her total compensation for the year ending Dec. 31, 2016. An asterick (*) indicates that the member did not submit that statement. Name Salary Housing Utilities Travel Other Name Salary Housing Utilities Travel Other Allen, D. Ronald 68,480 - - - - Lawhorn, Dianne Donald 28,900 - - 212 - Allen, F. Annalee 27,930 9,000 - - 297 Lawing, Matthew R. 39,500 - - - - Andrews, W. Mark 101,957 20,000 - - - Lepley, Lynne M. 30,000 - - - - Arey, John V., Jr 129,213 45,000 - - 25,200 Lewis, M. Renee 35,660 - - - - Arrington, Carl L. 101,957 20,000 - - - Lingle, Luther E. [Luke], III * - - - - Auman, Timothy L. 96,000 - - - - Lowdermilk, Robert E., III * - - - - Auten, Laura H. 101,957 - Car - Marsh, James P., Jr 70,000 - - - - Barnes, Sherri E. 55,000 - - - - Martin, Meredith P. 56,580 - - - - Bartley, Earlynne J. 29,590 15,240 - 2,974 - Matlick, Christen H. * - - - - Beach, Laura M. 13,500 4,500 - - - McCullough, Todd H. * - - - - Belk, James H. * - - - - McElveen, A. Rimes, Jr 65,000 - - - - Binger, Michael A. 42,230 - - - - McElveen, Kathryn A. 35,000 - - - - Black, C. Clifton, II 110,525 Provided - - - McGuire, Peter R. 63,300 - - - - Boggs, John S. 101,000 18,000 - - - McKim, Dana A. 52,900 12,000 - - 480 Britton, Joshua O. * - - - - McVay, Sallyanne Irwin 30 - - - - Brooks, Robert D. 30,850 - - - - Meyers, Patty * - - - - Brown, Michael B. 291,000 - - - 40,000 Michael, R. Blake 103,000 - - 1,150 - Bruce, Bradley V. 85,362 23,280 - - - Miller, Corey G. 93,240 - - - - Bryant, Katherine B. 14,500 18,000 - - - Mitchem, Donnie S. 71,535 - - - - Buckner, Frank W., Jr 95,000 - - - - Montgomery, Gayle G. 90,000 27,000 - 4,000 - Bush, Sally K. 55,257 - - - - Moore, Timothy S. 90,000 - - - - Byassee, James D. [Jason] 67,000 20,000 - 3,000 - Nations, J. Robert, Jr 62,546 - - - - Byassee, Jaylynn W. 11,166 - - - - Nehnevajsa, Cheryl W. 30,000 - - 5,000 - Cheek, H. Lee, Jr 91,675 - - 1,203 - Noblitt, Joshua M. 5,000 15,000 - - - Cheyney, Stephen R. 73,000 10,000 - 1,500 4,200 Om, Samuel * - - - - Coles, Amy L. 101,957 20,000 - - 150 Orrell, Elizabeth H. 6,000 - - 500 - Collins, Shea Cranford 55,700 - - - - Osmer, Sarah T. * - - - - Cook, Cathy A. * - - - - Overcash, Peter A. * - - - - Coppedge-Henley, Elizabeth 95,000 25,000 - Car - Parsons, Robert L., Jr * - - - - Coppedge-Henley, Jonathan 3,500 - - - - Patterson, Jeffrey S. 101,957 20,000 - Car - Corpening, Daniel M. 65,000 - - - - Pegram, Patricia G. * - - - - Craven, Wesley E., Jr 10,285 - - - - Pendleton, C. Jay 115,000 - - - - Creasman, Sharad H. 42,500 Provided - - - Peurifoy, Virginia B. 34,570 - - 1,892 - Crissman, Elizabeth M. 63,500 - - - - Pierce, Russell C. 90,300 - - 23,767 1,344 Crissman, Kelly S. 14,499 - - - - Pleasants, Angela A. 101,947 - - Car - Darr, Brian M. 52,685 - - - - Poole, Phillip T. 114,250 - - 5,000 5,000 Davis, Preston A. 50,798 20,000 - - - Pyatt, James L. 17,383 - - - - Davis, Shelton D. 35,000 2,000 - - - Randall, Rachel 37,500 - - - - Dayson, Jessica L. 40,000 - - 527 600 Randolph, William B. 79,660 37,500 - - - Dodson, Marcus L. * - - - - Rankin, Nancy B. 101,957 Provided - Car - Doub, Mary L. 50,000 - - - - Ratcliffe, D. Wayne 45,900 18,000 - - - Doucette, Karen C. 27,000 - - - - Rice, Ronald A. [Alan], Jr 98,600 20,700 4,200 - 19,800 Duckworth, Terry R. * - - - - Rich, H. Michael 56,520 16,500 - - - Dukes, Lee S., III 18,670 - - - - Rio, Amy J. * - - - - Farrington, D. Bradford 70,347 15,000 - 1,000 900 Roberts, Timothy K. 61,200 1,200 - 10,000 - Franks, Christopher A. 65,675 9,583 - 2,576 - Robinson, Ronald R. * - - - - Freeze, Amy Foley * - - - - Robison, Ellen 112,000 33,600 - - - Fuentes, Clarissa Y. * - - - - Rowe, John B. 94,000 - - - - Gibson, William D. 80,000 25,000 5,500 25,000 3,000 Rudd, Karen J. 60,119 - - - - Giles, Susan S. 3,000 - - - - Sampl, Richelle J. 56,900 - - - 480 Golden, Jonathan L. 57,000 15,000 - - - Schilling, Richard S. 55,000 - - - - Grubbs, Raymond L. * - - - - Schork, Sherrie B. 15,150 - - - - Hand, Stephanie M. 58,916 - - - - Self, Ann E. 50,000 - - - - Harry, Randolph H. 101,957 Provided - - - Shoaf, Timothy F. * - - - - Hart, James T., II * - - - - Silber, Robert C. 64,500 - - 3,600 960 Hassel, Jeffrey A. 18,000 - - - - Smith, Bruce W. 93,000 - - - - Haywood-Baxter, Ann G. 58,488 - - - - Snipes, David A. 130,000 30,000 - Car - Heath, Elaine A. 325,000 - - - - Solano, Michael J. 24,000 - - - - Hershberger, Greg A. 38,000 - - - - Sorrells, W. Lyn 70,000 20,000 - - - Hileman, Jack L. 58,000 24,000 5,000 2,000 - Stinson-Wesley, S. Amelia * - - - - Hillman, Edgar L., III 89,750 20,000 - Voucher - Stoneking, Carole Bailey 153,000 9,600 - - - Hollar, Angela B. 27,500 7,500 - - - Suggs, Douglas L. 80,000 9,000 - - - Howard, David P. 60,681 - - - - Suggs, Patricia K. 112,000 33,600 - - - Hughes, Gloria G. 37,000 - - - - Swofford, Melanie L. * - - - - Hume, Douglas A. 47,000 - - - - Symanski, Robert D. 13,733 9,000 - - - Hunter, Jonathan V. 49,231 - - Voucher - Taylor, T. Kevin 43,000 - - 750 - Ingram, Barbara A. 55,016 - - 4,000 - Thie, R. Bradley 72,000 - - 9,000 2,500 Ingram, F. Edward 110,882 - - - - Thomas, A. J. 10,218 - - - - Ingram, Kimberly T. 104,293 - - Voucher - Thomas, Kennette R. L. 47,194 - - - - Isley, John J. 53,354 - - - - Thore, W. Christopher 91,476 - - - - James, Stephen D. 73,150 - - - - Tilley, Kent D. 4,022 21,106 - - - Jarrett, William R. 34,000 - - - - Tingle, Randall A. 65,832 - - - - Johnson, James S. 73,678 12,000 - - - Tisdale, John K. * - - - - Jones, Judah L. * - - - - Tookey, Jacqueline E. 428 - - - - Jones, L. Gregory * - - - - Tucker, Ann M. 41,000 - - Voucher - Jones, Larry V. 69,200 2,140 - - - Vaughan, Amy R. 46,467 - - 1,940 360 Joyce, David C. 226,000 - - - - Vickers, Jason E. * - - - - Kaser Odor, Karen E. 14,214 - - - - Vilagos, TeresaMarie T. 35,291 14,265 - - 1,000 Kilbourne, Kathleen H. 57,400 - - - - Villagrana, Norma Hickman de 2,083 - - - - King, A. Maria 60,000 17,000 - - - Virtue, Janice A. 121,098 - - - 36,815 King, R. Mark 130,000 18,000 - - - Watkins-Griffith, Stacey R. 28,312 24,000 - - - Kinken, Mary Perkins * - - - - Webb, Robert R., III * - - - - Kling, Gary L. 40,246 - - - - Webb, Shelly F. 71,528 - - - 4,200 Kocher, Craig T. * - - - - Wilt, L. Rene 63,000 - - Voucher - Lakeson, Brenna N. 33,000 - - - - Winstead, Michael E. 87,417 - - - - Larson, Mark D. 8,000 44,000 - - - Wrencher, Brandon P., Sr 17,733 - - - - Lassiter, Kristin D. 81,875 - - - - 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 341 XII. TREASURY SERVICES DOCUMENTS A. REPORT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT 342 Western North Carolina Conference

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2 344 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 345 346 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 347 348 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 349 350 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 351 352 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 353 354 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 355 356 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 357 358 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 359 360 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 361 362 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 363 364 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 365 366 Western North Carolina Conference 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 367 368 Western North Carolina Conference B. 2018 COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT FUNDING PLAN SUMMARY INTRODUCTION The 2016 Book of Discipline ¶ 1506.6 requires that each annual conference develop, adopt and implement a formal comprehensive funding plan for funding all of its benefit obligations. The funding plan shall be submitted annually to Wespath Benefits and Investments (Wespath) for review and be approved annually by the annual conference, following the receipt and inclusion of a favorable written opinion from Wespath. This document is only a summary of the information contained in the actual signed funding plan and does not contain all the information required for a comprehensive view of the conference’s benefit obligations. You may request the full contents of the 2018 comprehensive benefit funding plan from your conference benefits office.

CLERGY RETIREMENT SECURITY PROGRAM (CRSP) Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) Program overview: The Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP) is an Internal Revenue Code section 403(b) retirement program providing lifetime income and account flexibility designed for those who serve as clergy of The United Methodist Church. The program is designed to provide participants with one portion of their overall retirement benefits. CRSP replaced the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) effective January 1, 2007, which had previously replaced the Pre 82 Plan for service rendered prior to January 1, 1982. CRSP consists of both a defined benefit (DB) plan, which provides a monthly benefit at retirement based upon years of credited service to The United Methodist Church, and a defined contribution (DC) plan, which provides a retirement account balance established and funded by the annual conferences. Current funding plan information: The Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP DB) annuities total liability as of January 1, 2016, is $1,422,046,473, while total plan assets are $1,530,170,830, resulting in a current plan funded ratio of 108%. The Western North Carolina Conference portion of the liability is 3.8824% and the 2018 contribution is $4,362,849. The conference anticipates that the amount will be funded by conference pension reserves. Additionally, General Conference 2012 approved a change to CRSP that provides each annual conference the discretion to determine whether to cover three quarter and/or half time clergy. The Western North Caro- lina Conference has elected to cover clergy serving 50%+ under CRSP effective January 1, 2018. Effective January 1, 2014, the CRSP DC plan was reduced from a 3% to a 2% of plan compensation non matching contribution. Clergy can earn up to an additional 1% CRSP DC contribution by contributing at least 1% of their plan compensation to UMPIP; therefore, if a participant contributes at least 1% of plan compensation to UMPIP, the individual will receive a contribution of 3% to CRSP DC. The 2018 CRSP DC contribution is anticipated to be $1,534,130 and will be funded by Direct Billing.

MINISTERIAL PENSION PLAN (MPP) Plan overview: Supplement Three to the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP), also known as the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP), provides clergy with a pension benefit for their years of ministry with The United Methodist Church from 1982 through 2006. MPP is an Internal Revenue Code section 403(b) retirement plan. MPP requires that exactly 65% of the account balance must be an- nuitized when the funds are to be distributed. The remainder may be rolled over to UMPIP, another qualified plan or an IRA, or it may be paid in a lump sum. Current funding plan information: The Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) annuities’ total liability as of January 1, 2016 is $3,422,875,264, while total plan assets are $3,600,174,516, resulting in a current plan funded ratio of 105%. The required contribution for 2018 is $0. The Western North Carolina Conference’s percentage of the total liability is 2.8454%. Future MPP annuitants have a total account balance of $3,787,199,647 and the Western North Carolina Conference’s portion of that balance is $149,701,352 or 3.95% of the total.

PRE 82 PLAN Plan overview: Supplement One to the Clergy Retirement Security Program (CRSP), also known as the Pre 82 Plan, provides clergy with a pension benefit for their years of ministry with The United Methodist Church prior to 1982. The Pre 82 Plan was replaced by MPP effective January 1, 1982. If a clergyperson retires within the Conference (and does not terminate), the minimum benefit payable is based on two factors: 1) Years of service with pension credit approved by each conference on the recommendation of the Conference Board of Pensions (CBOP) in accordance with plan provisions and The Book of Discipline. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 369 2) The conference pension rate (Past Service Rate - PSR) - the dollar amount chosen by the conference as the amount payable for each approved year of service with pension credit (may change from year to year). The number of years of service with pension credit is multiplied by the pension rate, and the product is the minimum annual benefit payable to those clergy eligible for Pre 82 Plan benefits. In certain situations, the benefit received from the Pre 82 plan may vary based on the applicability of what is referred to as Defined Benefit Service Money (DBSM), which is the defined contribution feature of the Pre 82 Plan. At the time that a participant retires, the DBSM account is converted to a life based benefit and, at that point, the clergy’s benefit is the greater of the PSR or DBSM benefit. If the conference increases the PSR, the clergy’s benefit is recalculated; but the DBSM based benefit does not change. Current funding plan information: The 2018 PSR recommended to the Western North Carolina Conference will be $774, representing a 2% increase from the 2017 rate. The conference expects future annual increases to be approximately 2.00%. The contingent annuitant percentage is recommended to remain at the 70% level. The rationale for these changes is Conference plans to use its Pre 82 surplus for its CRSP DB contributions until reaching a level of approximately but not falling below, 100 percent funding. This allows for surplus and reserve dollars to be held at the conference level rather than at Wespath.

ACTIVE HEALTH BENEFIT PROGRAM Program Overview The Western North Carolina Conference offers the following active health benefit to its active eligible participants: Self-Funded - Non HealthFlex. Current funding plan information: The total cost of the program for 2018 is anticipated to be $11,621,175 and will be funded by Direct Billing. It is anticipated that increases for future years will average 3.00%. Claims Incurred But Not Reported (if applicable) The Western North Carolina Conference provides the following health plan to its eligible participants: Self-Funded - Non Health- Flex. As of 12/31/2018, the estimated IBNR claims total is $813,482. It is anticipated that increases for future years will average 3.00%. It is anticipated that the IBNR claims, if applicable, will be funded by billed premiums and premium reserves, as needed. Additional Plan Sponsor Funded Coverage (if applicable) The Western North Carolina Conference has elected to provide health benefits coverage to the following groups during periods where – without plan sponsor-funded premiums – the participants would not be provided coverage or benefits (all figures as of 12/31/2016): 1. Clergy or Lay on Disability (Including Pending Disability): 32 participants at an estimated cost of $313,344. The projected annual cost as of 12/31/2018 for additional plan sponsor funded coverage is $332,427.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL BENEFIT PROGRAM (PRM) Program Overview: The Western North Carolina Conference currently offers Self-funded for Post-Retirement Medical coverage. Current funding plan information: The plan sponsor’s intention for 2018 is to retain current plan benefit. PRM benefits provided are as follows: Based on the most recent PRM valuation dated 12/31/2016, the following is the funded position of the PRM benefits: 1. Expected Post Retirement Obligation (EPBO) net plan sponsor cost $14,180,327 2. Accumulated Post Retirement Obligation (APBO) net plan sponsor cost $14,629,723 3. Assets (in plan and outside) designated for PRM $0 4. Service cost (SC) net plan sponsor cost $684,347 5. Unfunded APBO, [3. - 2.] $(14,629,723) 6. Number of annual payments 20 7. Portion of unfunded APBO, [5. / 6.] $731,486 8. Ongoing funding contribution, [4. + 7.] $1,415,833 370 Western North Carolina Conference Future increases/decreases to the assets or APBO will be funded over the duration of the program as calculated in the PRM valuation report, or five years if not available. These values are based on a 4.00% long term discount rate, a 4.25% long term expected rate of return on assets, and a valuation year medical trend (inflation rate) of 5.00% with an ultimate medical trend (inflation rate) of 5.00%, beginning in 2028. In addition to the PRM funding contribution listed above, the projected annual plan benefit cost for 2018 (subsidies, HRAs, claims or premiums) is $964,880.

COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION PLAN (CPP) Plan Overview: The Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) provides death, long term disability and other welfare benefits for eligible clergy of The United Methodist Church and their families. It is an Internal Revenue Code 414(e) “church plan” funded by plan sponsor insurance premiums. Generally, clergy are eligible to participate in CPP if they satisfy the eligibility requirements, including full time appointment with plan compensation of at least 25% of the Denominational Average Compensation (DAC). Plan sponsors may elect to cover participants with three quarter time appointments and/or to continue to cover clergy who, due to certain leaves or appointments, are not otherwise eligible to continue coverage. The CPP adoption agreement executed by the Western North Carolina Conference contains its elections to cover categories mentioned above. Current funding plan information: For 2018, the Western North Carolina Conference has an expected required contribution to the Comprehensive Protection Plan of $1,488,235, which is anticipated to be funded by direct billing to local churches. The anticipated average increase in future years is expected to be 1.00% per year due to declining number of full time clergy and minimal salary increases overall.

UNITED METHODIST PERSONAL INVESTMENT PLAN (UMPIP) FOR LAY AND CLERGY Plan Overview: The United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) is an Internal Revenue Code section 403(b) defined contribution retirement savings plan for clergy and lay employees of The United Methodist Church and affiliated organizations. Participants may make before tax, Roth and/or after tax contributions through payroll deductions. Participant contributions, various optional plan sponsor contributions and investment earnings comprise the individual’s retirement account balance. Current funding plan information: Conference office lay employees working an average of 20 hours per week or more are eligible after 12 months for a plan sponsor funded pension contribution of 9% of salary. Lay employees are encouraged to make contributions toward their retirement through payroll deductions to the UMPIP. The conference’s estimated contribution for 2018 is $196,961 and will be funded by conference apportionments.

OTHER DEFINED CONTRIBUTION (DC) OBLIGATIONS Plan Overview: The Western North Carolina currently offers the following DC benefit(s): Supplemental Life Insurance for Clergy and Conference. The estimated contribution for 2018 is $45,800 with the funding sources to be: Funding provided by Conference through health benefit premiums for basic coverage; any additional coverage is funded by employee deduction. The anticipated average increase in future years is expected to be 0.00% per year due to the number of pastors declining, there could be a small decrease. However, we have received no word on any anticipated increases in premiums for these supplement life policies. Plan Overview: The Western North Carolina currently offers the following DC benefit(s): Ministers Moving Allowance provides moving expense. The estimated contribution for 2018 is $150,000 with the funding sources to be through conference apportionments/reserves. The anticipated average increase in future years is expected to be 0.00% per year; history has demonstrated pricing remains stable and less than budgeted.

CONCLUSION The 2018 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan and this summary document incorporates, to the best of our understanding, the Western North Carolina’s obligations and funding requirements of the benefits provided to the clergy and laity of the Western North Carolina Conference. 2017 journal of the Annual Conference 371 INDEX Administrative Review Committee...... 14 Campus Ministry Compensation Advance Specials...... 231 Council on...... 14 of AEM and ABLC Clergy...... 340 Africa University...... 290 Boards ...... 249 Minimum for 2018...... 161, 273 Aldersgate Retirement Community Report ...... 248 Conference Center, New...... 267 Directors...... 18, 250 Candler School of Theology, Report...... 284 Conference Committees...... 14 Report ...... 250 Certificate of Commissioning and Ordination...... 159 Conference Leadership...... 12 AGAPE, Project...... 233 Certification in Specialized Ministries (All)...... 182-183 Conference Council on Youth Ministries Annual Conference Certified Candidates...... 166 President of...... 12 Business of...... 160 Chancellor, Conference...... 12 Report ...... 258 Lay Members of...... 96 Charge Realignments...... 163 Conference Directory...... 28 Minutes of...... 147 Children’s Home, The...... see Crossnore School Effective and Retired Clergy...... 29-92 Program...... 144 Christians Engaged in Faith Formation Honorary Members...... 29 Sessions of...... 293-294 Persons Certified In...... 182-183 Service Records...... 106-143 Appointments...... 188 Report ...... 270 Surviving Spouses...... 102-105 Charges and Districts...... 188 Chronological Rolls of Clergy and Conference Disaster Response...... 230 Deaconesses...... 209 Diaconal Ministers...... 295-311 Conference Lay Members, Ex-Officio...... 101 Deacons, Beyond the Local Church...... 206 Chrysalis Counseling Center Conference Staff...... 12 Diaconal Ministers...... 209 Board of...... 19, 255 Conference Staff Relations Extension Ministries: Report ...... 255 Committee Members...... 15 Elders; Provisional and Associate Church(es) Report ...... 271 Members; Local Pastors...... 207-209 Business Administrators, Certified in...... 182-183 Congo Partnership, Report...... 230 Home Missioners...... 209 Closures...... 152, 162 Connectional In Other Annual Conferences...... 206 Development, Conference Director of...... 12 Ministries, Director of...... 12 Students...... 209 Mission Congregations...... 162 Ministries, Reports...... 226 Apportionment Calculation...... 220 New Start...... 161 Table, Members...... 15 Arbor Acres Retirement Community Remodels and Dedications...... 312-314 Table, Report...... 226 Directors of...... 18, 251 Church Vitality Team Consent Calendar...... 149 Report ...... 250 Members...... 14 Convocation and Pastors’ School, Archives and History Report ...... 226 Duke Divinity School...... 279 Commission Members...... 14 Clergy Crossnore School and Children’s Home Report ...... 269 Appointments...... 188 Trustees...... 19, 252 Assistant to the Bishop Contact...... 12 Directory...... 28 Report ...... 251 Associate Members From Other Conferences/Denominations... 171-172 Chronological Roll...... 308 Number of...... 181 Daily Minutes of Annual Conference...... 147 Roll of Deceased...... 337 Session, Minutes...... 147 Daily Proceedings...... 144 Auditor’s Report, Annual...... 341-367 Colleges, Universities, Schools of Theology: Deacons, Class of 2017, Photos...... 6 Western NC Conference UMC-related: Deaconesses...... 94 Benefit Funding Plan Summary, Bennett College Deceased Clergy and Diaconal Ministers 2018 Comprehensive...... 368 Chaplain’s Report...... 243 2016-2017 Bennett College President’s Report...... 238 List of...... 316 Chaplain’s Report...... 243 Brevard College Memoirs...... 317-329 President’s Report...... 238 Campus Ministries Report...... 244 Chronological Rolls of: Bishop, Presiding, Contact...... 12 President’s Report...... 239 Associate Members...... 337 Board of Laity Trustees...... 248 Diaconal Ministers...... 339 Members...... 16 Greensboro College Full Connection...... 330 Report ...... 256 Religious Life Report...... 245 Local Pastors...... 338 Board of Ordained Ministry President’s Report...... 240 Provisional Members...... 337 I Members...... 17 High Point University Deceased Spouses of Clergy and N Report ...... 259 Chaplain’s Report...... 245 Diaconal Ministers, 2016-2017...... 316 D Board of Trustees, Conference President’s Report...... 241 Diaconal Ministers...... 93, 183, 209, 311 E Members...... 18 Trustees...... 248 Chronological Roll of Deceased...... 339 Report ...... 266 Pfeiffer University Disaster Response, Report...... 230 X Brevard College Chaplain’s Report...... 247 Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries Campus Ministries Report...... 244 President’s Report...... 242 Board ...... 19 President’s Report...... 239 Reports: Other UMC-Related: Report ...... 275 Trustees...... 248 Africa University...... 290 District Brotherhood/Sisterhood...... 19, 277-279 Boston University School of Theology...... 284 Appointments to Charges Within...... 188-205 Budget for 2018...... 223 Candler School of Theology...... 284 Lay Leaders and Associates...... 22-27 Building Teams, Report...... 230 Duke Divinity School...... 285 Officers/Committees...... 22-27 Business of the Annual Conference...... 160 Gammon Theological Seminary...... 286 Superintendents and Staff...... 13 Methodist Theological School in Ohio...... 286 Duke Divinity School Report...... 285 Cabinet, Photo...... 11 Perkins School of Theology...... 287 Duke Endowment Report...... 280 Camp and Retreat Ministries Southern Methodist University...... 287 Committee on...... 14 United Theological Seminary...... 288 Elders, Class of 2017, Photos...... 6 Report...... 235 Wesley Theological Seminary...... 289 Episcopacy, Committee on the Persons Certified in...... 182-183 Commissioning, Certificate of...... 159 Members...... 15 Reports and Trustees of Camps...... 235-236 Communications Report ...... 271 Camp Guilrock...... 235 Commission Members...... 15 Episcopal Residence Committee, Report...... 272 Camp McCall...... 235 Persons Certified in...... 182-183 Equitable Compensation Camp Tekoa...... 235, 236 Report ...... 262 Commission Members...... 15 Mount Shepherd Retreat Center...... 235 Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan Summary.... 368 Report ...... 272 372 Western North Carolina Conference Eugene M. Cole Foundation Mission Engagement Secretary, Conference...... 12 Trustees...... 19 Team ...... 17 Associate and Assistants...... 12 Report ...... 275 Report ...... 230 Service Records, Clergy...... 106-143 Executive Session of Clergy Members...... 147 Mission Partnerships, Director...... 12 Sessions of Conference...... 293 Extended Cabinet...... 11 Mission Personnel...... 94 Sexual Misconduct, Policy on...... 259 Mission Response Center...... 233 Southern Methodist University Finance and Administration, Council on...... 16 Missions Reports...... 230 (and Perkins School of Theology)...... 287 Report and Apportioned Funds...... 219-225 Advance Specials...... 231 Special Events, Annual Conference...... 146 Finch-Hunt Institute for Homiletical Studies Building Teams...... 230 Spiritual Formation, Persons Certified in...... 182-183 Report ...... 275 Congo Partnership...... 230 Staff and Officers, Conference...... 12 Fishin’ Hole...... see Resource Center Disaster Response...... 230 Statistical Report/Tables...... Volume II Full Connection, Clergy in Golden Cross...... 232 Churches by Membership Size...... Vol. II, S-211 Class of 2017, Photos...... 6 Good Samaritan Clinic...... 230 Condensed Report...... Vol. II, S-4 Chronological Roll...... 295-308 Mission Response Center...... 233 Membership by Demographics...... Vol. II, S-210 Deceased, Chronological Roll...... 330-337 Project AGAPE...... 233 Recapitulation Tables...... Vol. II, S-206 Wesley Community Development Corp...... 234 Statistical Tables by District(s) Gammon Theological Seminary...... 286 Music, Persons Certified in...... 182-183 Appalachian...... Vol. II, S-6 General Board of Higher Education Blue Ridge...... Vol. II, S-29 and Ministry, Report...... 281 New Start Churches...... 161 Catawba Valley...... Vol. II, S-56 Givens United Methodist Senior Ministries Nominations Metro...... Vol. II, S-83 Board of Directors...... 20, 253 Committee on...... 17 Northern Piedmont...... Vol. II, S-108 Report ...... 252 Report ...... 275 Smoky Mountain...... Vol. II, S-135 Golden Cross, Report...... 232 N.C. Council of Churches Uwharrie...... Vol. II, S-147 Greensboro College Report ...... 280 Yadkin Valley...... Vol. II, S-174 President’s Report...... 240 Representatives to...... 20 Surviving Spouses of Deceased Clergy...... 102 Religious Life Report...... 245 N.C. Pastors’ School Members, Board of Managers of...... 20 Treasurer Health Benefits Program...... 264 Report ...... 279 Conference...... 12 High Point University Fund Forwarding...... 21 Chaplain’s Report...... 245 Officers and Staff, Conference...... 12 Report ...... 219-225 President’s Report...... 241 Older Adult Ministries, Persons Certified in..... 182-183 Treasury Services Documents...... 341 Trustees...... 248 Ordained Ministry, Board of...... 17 Trustees, Conference Board of Higher Education Report ...... 259 Members...... 18 Institutions...... 238-248 Ordination, Certificate of...... 159 Report ...... 266 Report, General Board of...... 281 Organization: Councils, Boards, Commissions, Hinton Rural Life...... 282 Committees, Etc...... 14 UMAR-WNC, Inc. Historical Data, Church and Parsonage...... 312 Organization, Plan of, and Rules of Order Board of Trustees...... 22, 254 Historical Material (Sketch)...... 293 and Procedure...... 210-218 Report ...... 254 Honorable Location, Clergy Granted...... 92, 175 Other Valid Ministries, Appointments to...... 208 UMCOR, Special Gifts for...... 21 Honorary Clergy Members of Conference...... 29 United Methodist Foundation, Inc. Pastors’ School Board of Directors...... 21 Investigation, Committee on...... 16 Members, Board of Managers of...... 20 Report ...... 276 Report ...... 279 United Methodist Men, President of...... 12 Justice and Reconciliation Team...... 16 Pension and Health Benefits Report ...... 257 Report ...... 227 Board of...... 18 United Methodist Women, President of...... 12 Report ...... 260 Report ...... 257 Laity, Board of...... 16 Perkins School of Theology and United Methodist Youth (CCYM), President of...... 12 I Report ...... 256 Southern Methodist University...... 287 Report ...... 258 N Lake Junaluska Assembly...... 283 Petitions to the Annual Conference...... 291 United Theological Seminary Report...... 288 Lay Leader, Conference...... 12 Pfeiffer University Ushers, Annual Conference...... 145 D Lay Leaders, District...... 22-27 Chaplain’s Report...... 247 E Lay Members of Annual Conference...... 96-101 President’s Report...... 242 Wesley Community Development Corporation X Lay Ministers, Certified in...... 182-183 Potter’s Touch Report...... 255 Board ...... 234 Leadership Development Team...... 17 Project AGAPE Report...... 233 Report ...... 234 Report ...... 229 Provisional Members...... 172-173 Wesley Theological Seminary Report...... 289 Leave of Absence, Clergy...... 176-177 Chronological Roll...... 295 Local Pastors...... 167-171 Class of 2017, Photo...... 7 Youth Ministry, Persons Certified in...... 182-183 Chronological Roll...... 308-311 Roll of Deceased...... 337 Chronological Roll of Deceased...... 330 Class of 2017, Photo...... 8 RFD CDC, Report...... 277 Completing Course of Study...... 259 Resource Center Full Time...... 167 Director...... 12 Part Time, Approved and Increment...... 169 Report ...... 237 Memoirs of Deceased Clergy and Retirees, Class of 2017 Diaconal Ministers...... 317-329 List(s)...... 177-180 Methodist Counseling and Consultation Photos...... 9, 10 Services...... see Sanctuary Counseling Group Rules of Order and Procedure...... 210-218 Minimum Compensation Schedule...... 161, 273 Ministry Certification, Persons Certified in...... 182-183 Salary Schedules: Minutes, Daily...... 147 Minimum Compensation...... 161, 273 Mission Congregations...... 162 Sanctuary Counseling Group...... 256