The West Michigan Annual Conference of THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Thirty-seventh Session Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan June 2-5, 2005
Volume 1
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37th Session Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan June 2-5, 2005 Volume 1
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of the WEST
MICHIGAN ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THIRTY-SEVENTH SESSION
CALVIN COLLEGE
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
JUNE 2-5, 2005
Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, Presiding Bishop
Kathryn S. Cadarette, Annual Conference Secretary
OFFICIAL RECORD
VOLUME 46 NUMBER 2-A TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. CONFERENCE REPORTS Bay View Association...... 2 Bishops’ Initiative on Children and Poverty...... 2 Conference Council on Ministries...... 2 Disability Concerns, Committee on...... 3 Emergency Preparedness Committee...... 3 Hunger Committee ...... 3 New Church Establishment and Development Committee ...... 4 Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice Concerns, Committee on ...... 4 Racial Ethnic Local Church Committee...... 4 Summary of 2005 Budget ...... 5 2005 Line Item Budgets...... 6 Board of Christian Camping...... 13 Board of Church and Society...... 14 Board of Discipleship ...... 15 Older Adult Ministries...... 15 Single Adult Ministries...... 15 Youth Ministries...... 16 Forum for Adults in Youth Ministry...... 16 Board of Evangelism ...... 17 Board of Global Ministries...... 17 Clark Retirement Community...... 17 Conference Committee on Mission Personnel...... 18 Conference Secretaries of Global Ministries...... 18 Global Mission Partners ...... 18 Haiti Task Force...... 19 Methodist Children’s Home Society...... 19 School of Christian Mission ...... 19 Town and Country Committee ...... 20 United Methodist Community House...... 20 United Methodist Metropolitan Ministry of Greater Grand Rapids ...... 21 Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry...... 21 Adrian College...... 22 Albion College...... 22 Central Michigan University Wesley Foundation...... 23 Ferris State University Wesley Foundation ...... 24 Grand Valley United Methodist Student Fellowship ...... 24 Kalamazoo, Wesley Foundation of ...... 25 Michigan State University Wesley Foundation...... 26 Board of Ordained Ministry ...... 27 Candler School of Theology ...... 29 Gammon Theological Seminary...... 30 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary...... 30 Methodist Theological School in Ohio...... 31 United Theological Seminary...... 32 Board of Pension and Health Benefits ...... 33 Board of Trustees, West Michigan Conference...... 35 Commission on Archives and History...... 36 Commission on Communications...... 36 Commission on Equitable Compensation...... 37 Commission on Religion and Race ...... 40 Commission on the Status and Role of Women...... 40 Council on Finance and Administration...... 40 John Wesley Association...... 41 Lake Louise Christian Community...... 41 Leadership Team...... 42 Michigan Area Committee on the Episcopacy...... 42 Michigan Area Indian Workers Conference ...... 42 Michigan Area Loan Funds...... 43 Michigan Area School for Pastoral Ministry...... 44 Michigan Area United Methodist Historical Society ...... 45 Michigan Christian Advocate ...... 45 Multi-Staff Pastors’ Wages...... 46 United Methodist Foundation ...... 47 United Methodist Women ...... 47
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BAY VIEW ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The Bay View Association was organized by a group of United Methodist ministers along the shore of Little Traverse Bay in 1875. Throughout its 129 year history, the Association has presented a summer assembly program, including outstanding ministers and lectures, vesper concerts, artists, recitals, recreations programming and other cultural events consistent with its mission of understanding and viewing the world from a Christian perspective. During the 2004 Assembly season, 35 music students from across the country participated in the Conservatory of Music and a talented staff of vocalists and musicians entertained concert attendees. The Department of Performing Arts presented the musical, “The Fiddler on the Roof” the opera “Die Fledermaus” and the play “The Odd Couple.” Outstanding sermons and lectures were presented by Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong, Bishop Emerson Colaw and others. Our 2005 Assembly program will include Dr. Maxie Dunham and evangelist Tony Campolo. The Board of Trustees began planning for the future. An Auditorium Renovation Committee was appointed to survey the community on future uses of the 1700 seat John M. Hall Auditorium and Voorhies Hall and recommend repairs and renovations to both structures. The Association ended the 2004-2005 fiscal year with a General Fund surplus of more than $46,000. The Association was designated as a National Historic site in 1976 because of the Unique Queen Anne Victorian architecture of its public buildings and cottages and historic Chautauqua Assembly program. The Association program and grounds are open to the public. You are invited to visit and participate in our 2005 Assembly program. Thomas C. Shearer, President BISHOPS’ INITIATIVE ON CHILDREN AND POVERTY The West Michigan Conference Bishops’ Initiative on Children and Poverty experienced some change in the responsibilities and leadership roles in 2004 to increase our ability to increase the awareness on the needs and issues of children and poverty. We appreciate the leadership that Jennifer Jue provided to the task force from the beginning, and we celebrate her current focus on fulfilling her call to ordained ministry at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. The leadership for the West Michigan Conference task force is co-led by Jerry Hagans and Sandra Douglas. We also participate in regular area wide planning meetings with our sisters and brothers in the Detroit Conference. During the gatherings, we create opportunities for increasing awareness through annual conference activities, legislative days with Michigan representatives and district events. The West Michigan Conference provides seed monies grants of up to $500 for local congregations to implement programs and initiatives that serve to impact the lives of children experiencing poverty in their congregations or community. The process for applying for the seed monies was revamped in 2004, and six grants were awarded during the month of December for a total of $3,000. The plans for 2005 are to: • Provide regular, consistent opportunities for congregations to apply for seed monies. • Host a two-hour awareness/informational session on the Bishops’ Initiative on Children and Poverty during the 2005 West Michigan Annual Conference. • Co-lead a Legislative Day with the Michigan Representatives in collaboration with the Detroit Annual Conference. • Increase the number of congregations in each district that provide direct and/or financial resources to programs that address children and poverty. Jerry Hagans and Sandra Douglas, Co-chairs
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES The Conference Council on Ministries (CCOM) is the keystone of West Michigan Conference in fulfilling its Disciplinary purpose (¶ 601) “to make disciples for Jesus Christ by equipping its local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church, all to the glory of God.” The most visible sign of our equipping local churches is through the work of our conference staff. Our ministry consultants provide on-site leadership development and guidance to churches throughout the conference, serving in 30 to 50 churches at any one time, most of them multiple visits. This year we downsized our staff financially, but increased the number of consultants by adding two part-time consultants, Jana Lynn Almeida and Dale Hotelling, and by moving an adjunct staff member Susan Gray to be part of the part-time ministry consultant staff. Our full-time ministry consultants are Naomi García (since 1989), Linda Burson (since 2000) and conference director John Ross Thompson (since 1998). We expressed our appreciation to Jerry DeVine, who served as a ministry consultant from December 1999 through June 2004. Our
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administrative staff works out of the Conference Center in Grand Rapids, but serves and resources local churches as well. The ministry consultant staff is called upon most often for visioning and planning with church leaders. Other popular requests are to interpret the United Methodist connection, engage in conflict resolution, and restructure ministry. Our goal is to have every church healthy and strong, thereby equipping each of them to make disciples of Jesus Christ in their community. We provide a connection for ministry beyond the local church primarily through our many constituent agencies, all of whom submit their own pre-conference reports. Attendance at our quarterly meetings averages 30 to 40 persons, with vibrant discussion about enhancing the work we do together. All agencies focus on helping local church leaders so that disciples may be made. Financial restraints consume much of our time, since ministry share percentage has declined consistently over the last few years. This cut-back in funding means that many of our ministries, which are children of this conference, need to find additional funding, move to part-time, or restructure to stay alive. We support the ministry share formula concept and are delighted that a five year financial plan is evolving that will increase local church payment of ministry shares, while at the same time making evaluation of all ministries important. In order to strengthen the conference and all of its churches, we will decrease our CCOM budget each year through 2010 in order to guarantee 100 percent payment of budgeted items and thus guarantee the future of these ministries. We continue to search for the best way to produce accountability and effectiveness in all of our ministries. Please pray for the key CCOM leaders as they make decisions over the next year that will impact our future together. We believe that strong local churches and a strong conference together can do much to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We thank you for the honor of serving the United Methodists of West Michigan. We remain proud of all that we do together. Jim McKimmy is retiring as CCOM chair this year after seven years of service. We appreciate the work that he, and many other leaders, have done to keep us in line with our mission and vision. John Ross Thompson, Conference Director James McKimmy, Chair COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY CONCERNS We believe discipleship is offered to all people irrespective of their particular set of strengths or limitations. Our primary agenda is to discuss ways to advocate for persons with disabilities, to be informed of available resources, and to link people and congregations with such resources. We awarded 11 grants of $50 each to local congregations as our way of saying thanks for a variety of new building improvements and program additions making ministry more inclusive and accessible. Recipients of Grants in 2004 CENTRAL DISTRICT KALAMAZOO DISTRIST Leaton (Hearing assistance) Burnips (Outdoor ramping) Maple Rapids (Ramp and restroom) Parchment (Elevator) GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT LANSING DISTRICT Grand Haven (T-coil hearing loop) Eagle (Chair lift) Hesperia (Signs and wheelchair seating) Northlawn (Elevator installation) Oakdale (Accessible restroom) Plainfield (Telephone with improved volume) Vergennes (Hearing assistance) Curtis E. Jensen, Chair EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE We wish to thank the churches for their gifts to date for the Early Disaster Response trailer. We have enough funds now to purchase one trailer. We hope to have it ready for display at the 2005 Annual Conference. We do not yet have the funds to equip it, but have faith they will come soon. We praise the Lord that we have not yet had big need for it, but there have been several storms in which we could have put it to good use. We also thank those who expressed interest in being on the team. It has been a long time, but we will contact you again when the trailer is ready to go. The committee continues to assist churches in safety inspections, preparedness for local disasters, etc., when requested to do so. Response plans for local churches and the conference are available. If you do not have one, just call and it will be sent. Ward D. Pierce, Chair HUNGER COMMITTEE One of the ways in which we determine if we are making disciples in our local churches is the way in which they try to impact society and the world for change. It is crucial to assist those in need to not only receive the Word of God to feed their souls but to receive the food of the soil to feed the physical being.
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The disciples in our local communities of faith indicate during 2004 they have contributed $1,122,775 (an increase of $99,950) for hunger and disaster relief. The One Great Hour of Sharing received $112,905 (a decrease of $2,047). This is an improvement since there was a $11,545 decrease in 2003. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) general giving increased $136,820 to $751,470. Reported CROP WALKS raised $242,756. Our per member giving for hunger was up $1.86 to $16.45, a little above our conference goal of $16.00 per member. We are grateful to be part of a connectional church that can so quickly respond through UMCOR and colleague agencies to crises with humanitarian aid around the world. David L. Morton, Chair NEW CHURCH ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Joy Continues In New Church Establishment RE-JOICING CONTINUES as CORNERSTONE (south Grand Rapids) has 800 in worship and plans to offer its Ignite 2005 Conference. RE-JOICING CONTINUES as GENESIS (southeast Grand Rapids) seeks to create a home for itself in a warehouse setting. RE-JOICING CONTINUES as SUHBU KOREAN (southeast Grand Rapids) becomes The Church of All Nations as a multi-racial-ethnic congregation in their New Church building. RE-JOICING CONTINUES as SYCAMORE CREEK (southeast Lansing) prepares for its official “constituting” with its 300 worshippers. RE-JOICING CONTINUES as LIFESPRING (Mattawan-west Kalamazoo) continues its witness and growth to the community and its needs, especially to the youth and children. RE-JOICING CONTINUES as NEW FAITH (southwest Lansing) prepares for its official “uniting” service and expanded ministries as a multi-ethnic, multi-racial congregation. RE-JOICING CONTINUES as WHITE PINES (south Rockford) develops its ministry around its “Welcome Center” in a strip mall and worship in a charter school facility. RE-JOICING CONTINUES as CROSSWIND (Dorr) grows in its bowling alley / strip mall ministry setting following their December launch services with over 200 regularly. RE-JOICING CONTINUES as THE GATHERING (Harrison) recruits their initial launch team and plans their ministry focus in that northern town. RE-JOICING CONTINUES on into the future with more places to “Go, Gather and Make Disciples.” Steve Sanxter, Chair COMMITTEE ON PRISON MINISTRY AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CONCERNS Our committee continues to be involved in the making of disciples of all ages and in many settings, from local churches to local communities to jails and prisons throughout the conference. We continued our successful work with children and youth through our sponsorship of Camp New Day, which again offered sessions for elementary-aged children as well as teenagers. This camp continues largely due to the efforts of the Camp New Day Steering Committee, headed by Nancy Bitterling. We also were involved in disciple-making among children in schools and neighborhoods throughout the conference through the work of Chuck Wilson, our conference adjunct staffperson in restorative justice, who conducted training sessions for students and faculty in restorative justice techniques for conflict resolution. Within local churches, we assisted laypersons in the making of disciples by continuing to advocate mentoring programs such as One Church One Offender. We also continued to assist churches in conflict resolution by providing trained facilitators and by training a number of new facilitators. We remind the leaders of local churches of the availability of these trained persons who are ready and willing to be of assistance to you at your request. We also urge churches and their members to become or remain involved in ministry efforts in local and county jails as well as state facilities. We rejoice in the efforts that are taking place and offer our committee as a resource group for churches who are interested in beginning jail and prison ministry programs. Mark Erbes, Chair RACIAL ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH COMMITTEE Thank you West Michigan for your support of racial ethnic local churches (RELC). How to support and keep the doors open wide enough to embrace all of God’s people is a mystery. Especially in an environment where there is a decline in racial ethnic congregations, racial ethnic leaders and a depressed economy. During the past ten years, we have lost two “black” racial ethnic churches, Jackson Christ United Methodist Church and Benton Harbor Hope United Methodist Church. And now Washington Heights United Methodist Church, the oldest racial ethnic church and the only predominantly
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“black church” in this conference, is also experiencing a decline in membership. We must mention that this small congregation has nurtured the growth of five individuals to enter seminary – four females (one white and three black) and one black male. Three are ordained clergy and one is still in seminary. This past year, Washington Heights United Methodist Church, under the leadership of pastor James Richie, took some bold steps to seek new resources and techniques to strengthen the growth of their church. 1. They developed a partnership with Mt. Hope United Methodist Church in Detroit to develop Christian leadership for summer vacation school and Sunday school. 2. The pastor and four members of the congregation attended a three-day workshop in Houston, Texas under the leadership of pastor Rudy Rasmus. They developed a plan for church growth called “metropolitan thinking in a small city.” This workshop is ongoing. 3. They also joined forces with the Commission on Religion and Race, and the Detroit Conference BMCR (Black Methodists for Church Renewal), to activate a West Michigan chapter of BMCR. Our Native American congregations are on a spiritual high. Last year, they conducted a lay speaking school and developed a course of study. There were 26 attendees from West Michigan. The school is open to the nine tribes in Michigan and has become an annual event. The youth at Salem Indian Mission Church are active in worship and other ways in the church life. They sing during regular worship and they have performed skits depicting the wounding of Christ and the disciples. Our SuhBu Korean Church held their first worship service in the basement at the pastor’s parsonage in September 1997. Under the leadership of Pastor Andy Baek, this church has grown from a one-family church to a community of God’s people. They exist to bring people to Christ, to share their blessing with others, to be a Korean culture haven of rest to those who need their service, and to fill the community with faithful Christians until Jesus comes again. Currently, a new church building is under construction (completion scheduled for 2006). This past year we supported 13 racial ethnic churches or congregations. West Michigan, we are a diverse church, teaching the Word of God, making disciples of Jesus Christ, and serving the community as we embrace the diversity of all God’s people. Mildred Mallard, Chair
WORLD SERVICE AND CONFERENCE BENEVOLENCES Summary of 2005 Budget [As Voted By The 2004 Conference Council on Ministries]
2003 2004 2005 Budget Budget Budget C. WORLD SERVICE & CONFERENCE BENEVOLENCES 1. World Service $793,782 $788,823 $864,793 2. Conference Benevolences a. Archives & History Commission $13,043 $13,825 $13,000 b. Christian Unity Commission 3,500 2,000 1,500 c. Religion and Race Commission 11,000 10,000 8,500 d. COSROW 2,000 2,000 1,800 e. Christian Camping Board 182,000 185,000 182,000 f. Church and Society Board 20,000 16,000 14,500 g. Discipleship Board 30,000 30,000 27,075 h. Global Ministries Board 359,300 380,000 357,000 i. Racial/Ethnic Local Church 140,200 141,766 136,390 j. Higher Ed. & Campus Ministry 481,655 497,655 478,919 k. Communications Ministry 119,000 118,900 110,500 l. Conf. Council on Ministries 619,402 655,000 647,341 m. Dist. Councils on Ministries 51,500 0 0 n. Lay Ministries 2,500 2,000 1,750 o. Conference Personnel Committee 500 500 475 p. Evangelism 15,000 20,000 8,100 q. United Methodist Men 0 2,000 2,000 r. Hunger 5,000 5,000 4,725 s. Prison Ministry 23,900 25,100 23,025 t. Indian Worker’s Conference 8,500 8,000 8,500
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u. Disability Concerns Committee 0 1,500 1,400 v. Congregational Transformation 30,000 20,000 28,000 w. Conference Emerging Ministries 25,000 18,000 35,000 Total Conference Benevolences $2,143,000 $2,154,246 $2,091,500 3. WS/CB Contingency Fund 79,378 70,000 77,500 Total Conf. Ben. And WS/CB Contingency $2,222,378 $2,224,246 $2,169,000 Total World Service & Conf. Benevolences $3,016,160 $3,013,069 $3,033,793 TOTAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE BUDGET $7,215,846 $7,636,830 $7,222,355
2005 LINE ITEM BUDGETS [As approved by Conference Council on Ministries] 2005 BUDGET COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES & HISTORY - 3010 4800000 Other Income (grants, fees, etc.)* 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS & Conf Benevolences 13,000 Total Receipts $13,000
5051000 Project Materials & Supplies 1,000 5051000 Special Projects** 5058030 Other Supplies 5059110 Workshops** 5211080 Archival Salary Support*** 11,500 5270000 NCJ Conference Expenses 5270000 Gen A&H Convocation 5290100 Area Historical Society Dues 100 5290200 NCJ Commission Dues 75 5380000 Printing 125 5620000 Administration 200 5700000 Interpretation Materials Total Disbursements $13,000
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN UNITY & INTERRELIGIOUS CONCERNS – 3020 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 1,500 Total Receipts $1,500
5050000 Program Disbursements 5053010 Centerpiece 5070000 Grants-Other 5280000 Resource Materials 250 5620000 Admin and Meetings 250 5081139 Training 1,000 Total Disbursements $1,500
COMMISSION ON RELIGION AND RACE - 3495 4902900 Distrib Rev-Conf Reserve 0 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 8,500 Total Receipts $8,500
5050000 Program Disbursements 2,200 5051129 Cross Racial Appt Support 1,000 5080000 Scholarships 1,500 5120000 Program - Leadership Training 2,000 5290300 Dues-Caucus 500 5290310 Dues-NCJ CORR 800 5620000 Admin and Meetings 500 Total Disbursements $8,500
COMMISSION ON STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN - 3050 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 1,800 Total Receipts $1,800
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2005 BUDGET 5050000 Program Disbursements 1,000 5380000 Printing 500 5620000 Admin and Meetings 300 Total Disbursements $1,800
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN CAMPING - 3200 4903000 Distri Rev-WS & Conf Benevolencese 182,000 TOTAL RECEIPTS $182,000
DISBURSEMENTS 5120501 Deans training 1,000 5120502 Counselors training 1,000 5120503 NCJ/Natl Conf Training 0 5200000 Payroll-Salaried Employees 124,000 5241000 Worker's Comp Insurance 5,800 5270000 Continuing Ed (D/M Trng) 0 5360000 Postage & Shipping 0 5400000 Office Supplies 0 5460000 Property Insurance 41,800 5620000 Admin & Meetings 0 5740000 Promotions 4,000 5740500 Promotions -- Reg Materials 4,089 5840000 Software Purchase & Suppt 0 5910500 Personnel Committee 311 5920000 Counseling Assistance 6105402 Yr End to Scholarship 6105414 Conference Debt Reduction TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $182,000
BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY - 3030 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 14,500 Total Receipts $14,500
5033317 Heart for the Homeless 500 5050000 Program Disbursements 3,000 5070000 Grants-Other 0 5080000 Scholarships 2,000 5280000 Resource Materials 0 5380000 Printing 500 5620000 Admin and Meetings 500 Shalom Center 2,000 GR Peace Community 2,000 Peace w/ Justice coordinator 4,000 Total Disbursements $14,500
BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP - 3070 Other Sources 0 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 27,075 Total Receipts $27,075
5050000 Program Disbursements 0 5054004 Adults in Youth Ministry 800 5054005 Educator's Fellowship 150 5054006 Worship Forum 0 5054007 Chr Education Sunday Materials 200 5380000 Printing 410 5620000 Admin and Meetings 200 6103071 Distrib Exp-Childrens Council 5,000 6103072 Distrib Exp-Adult&Family Council 250 6103073 Distrib Exp-Youth Council 10,465 6103075 Distrib Exp-Older Adult 3,200
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2005 BUDGET 6103076 Distrib Exp-Stewardship Task Force 800 6103077 Distrib Exp-Single Adult 3,700 6103078 Distrib Exp-Young Adult 1,000 Family Life 350 6105224 Distrib Exp-Wor/Music/Arts 550 Total Disbursements $27,075
BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES - 3400 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 357,000 Total Receipts $357,000
5033101 Grants-Clark Retirement Comm 18,500 5033102 Grants-Bronson UM Hospital 500 5033103 Grants-UM Children's Home Soc 18,500 5033104 Grants-UM Community House 41,000 5033105 Grants-Justus House 4,000 5033202 Grants-Wash Heights Comm Min 10,000 5033203 Grants-La Nueva Esp Outreach 5,000 5033204 Grants-Refugee Resettlement 500 5033205 Grants-Hispanic Ministries 2,700 5033207 Grants-Harbor Harvest Urbn Min 23,000 5033208 Grants-GR SECOM 19,000 5033209 Grants-Northport Loan 0 5033210 Grants-Kewadin Loan 0 5033211 Grants-Kewadin Indian UMC 4,000 5033212 Grants-Pawating Mag Sr Meals 15,000 5033213 Grants-Northport UMC 1,000 5033303 Grants-Cooperative Ministries 3,000 5033304 T & C NCJ Training Scholarship 5033305 T & C NCJ Representatives 5033306 T & C NCJ Dues 5033307 T & C Cooperative 5033308 T & C Summer Intern 5033309 Urban Mini-Consultation 1,000 5033310 Urban NCJ Training Scholarship 5033311 Urban NCJ Representative 5033312 Grants-Edison Outreach Min 0 5033313 Grants-GR Trinity Comm Min 4,000 5033315 Grants-Kalkaska KAIR 1,000 5033316 Grants-GRASP 13,000 5033402 Six Lanes Book 0 5033405 World Svc/Adv Special Promo 700 5033406 UMVIM-NCJ 1,500 5033409 Bd of Training Experiences 1,000 5033410 MCA to Missionaries/US2s 250 5033411 Newsletter 900 5046012 Grants-Harvest House 12,500 5046014 Grants-Potter Park Outreach 30,000 5050000 Program Disbursements 0 5050504 Emergency Needs 0 5380000 Printing 0 5620000 Admin and Meetings 2,000 5790000 Loan Payments 0 5913000 Missionary Personnel Comm 1,000 5913400 Secretary CBGM 1,500 5913403 Hunger Tour Scholarships 1,500 5913404 Mission Promotion 0 5913405 VIM 4,000 5913406 Mission School 4,000 5913407 Haiti Task Force 2,750 6105228 Distrib Exp-Area Vietnamese 23,000
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2005 BUDGET 6106006 Distrib Exp-MAP 23,000 6106014 Distrib Exp-PP Outreach 0 6106022 Distrib Exp-GR Metro Min 28,700 6106042 Distrib Exp-NECM 23,000 6107306 Distrib Exp-Salem//Bradley 3,000 6107325 Distrib Exp-Holland Vietnamese 8,000 Baldwin UMC 0 District Request Fund 0 Total Disbursements $357,000
RACIAL ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH COMMITTEE - 3490 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 136,390 4905806 Distrib Rev-RELC Sunday 7,000 Total Receipts $143,390
5030266 Grants-Lansing Korean UMC 2,500 5030304 Grants-Oakdale UMC 2,000 5030308 Grants-Washington Hgts UMC 37,000 5033211 Grants-Kewadin Indian UMC 12,000 5033213 Grants-Northport UMC 8,900 5033218 Grants-Chippewa Indian UMC 0 5050516 Transitional Support 0 5050517 NOW Fund 850 5050518 Ingathering 500 5080000 Scholarships 0 5120000 Program-Leadership Training 500 5620000 Admin and Meetings 400 5740000 Promotions 250 6105228 Distrib Exp-Area Vietnamese 0 6107306 Distrib Exp-Salem//Bradley 11,700 6107308 Distrib Exp-Pawating Magedwin 23,000 6107320 Distrib Exp-LaNueva Esperanza 9,900 6107610 Distrib Exp-Lansing Vietnamese 8,890 6108100 Distrib Exp-Suhbu Korean 18,000 Holland Vietnamese (project money) 2,000 Plainfield UMC (project money) 5,000 Total Disbursements $143,390
BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRY - 3600 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 478,919 Total Receipts $478,919
5043610 Grants-Albion College 53,280 5043620 Grants-Adrian College 53,280 5050000 Program Disbursements 3,000 5620000 Admin and Meetings 1,264 6106026 Distrib Exp-GR Dist GVSU Campus 13,800 6106200 Distrib Exp-WF Capital Fund 10,000 6106208 Distrib Exp-WF CMU (1) 74,393 6106210 Distrib Exp-WF CMU (2) Ethnic Min 21,209 6106212 Distrib Exp-WF MSU (1) 79,853 6106214 Distrib Exp-WF MSU (2) 4,200 6106216 Distrib Exp-WF WMU (1) 70,802 6106218 Distrib Exp-WF WMU (2) 4,200 6106222 Distrib Exp-WF FSU (1) 80,438 6106224 Distrib Exp-WF FSU (2) 4,200 6106229 Distrib Exp-K C S O 5,000 Total Disbursements $478,919
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2005 BUDGET COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS - 3040 4510000 Publication and video sales none expected 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 110,500 Total Receipts $110,500 5043000 Grant to Advocate 78,000 5053001 Igniting Ministry 16,000 5053010 CenterPiece 8,000 5080000 Scholarships 100 5270000 Continuing Education 1,000 5280000 Resource Materials 0 5360000 Postage 0 5420000 Equipment Repair/ Maint/replacement (1) 2,500 5620000 Admin and Meetings 400 5740000 Promotions 0 5820000 Web site admin / Internet Services (2) 4,500 6105204 Distribution Exp MARC 0 Miscellaneous Total Disbursements $110,500
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES - 3100 4200000 Misc Fees 0 4480103 New Pastors Orientation 1,500 4510000 Publication and Video Sales 0 4526010 Personnel Support 11,700 4800000 Other Income 3,000 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 647,341 4905805 Distrib Rev-Youth Ministry Staff 49,000 Total Receipts $712,541 5050000 Program Disbursements 0 5051135 New Pastors Orientation 1,500 5200000 Payroll-Salaried Employees 406,000 5202100 Payroll-Salaried,Adjunct Staff 7,000 5210000 Payroll-Hourly Employees 51,000 5210011 Payroll-Hourly Part Time 1,000 5213100 Casual Help 400 5223101 Pension Contr-CCOM Staff 32,152 5223102 Pension Contr-CCOM Support Staff 13,633 5230000 Housing Allowance 33,600 5240000 FICA/Medicare Taxes 1,922 5260000 Health Insurance 80,712 5270000 Continuing Education 4,500 5280000 Resource Materials 3,500 5290000 Membership Dues 100 5340000 Telephone 175 5350000 Mobile Phone 3,500 5360000 Postage and Shipping 8,000 5380000 Printing 2,500 5400000 Office Supplies 6,500 5410000 Equipment Replacement 4,500 5420000 Equipment Repair and Maintenan 500 5580000 Credit Card Fees 2,000 5620000 Admin and Meetings 3,500 5630000 Travel-Staff Mileage 750 5633110 Travel-Mileage, Conf Dir 5,000 5633120 Travel-Mileage, Min Cnsult1 4,500 5633130 Travel-Mileage, Min Cnsult2 3,000 5633150 Travel-Mileage, Min Cnsult3 1,000 5633160 Travel-Mileage, Min Cnsult4 1,000 5633170 Travel-Mileage, Min Cnsult5 1,000 5633180 Travel-Mileage, Min Cnsult6 0
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2005 BUDGET 5640000 Travel-Other Than Mileage 500 5643110 Travel-O/T Mileage, Conf Dir 2,500 5643120 Travel-O/T Mileage Min Cnsult1 1,500 5643130 Travel-O/T Mileage Min Cnsult2 1,500 5643150 Travel-O/T Mileage Min Cnsult3 500 5643160 Travel-O/T Mileage Min Cnsult4 500 5643170 Travel-O/T Mileage Min Cnsult5 500 5643180 Travel-O/T Mileage Min Cnsult6 0 5720000 Insurance, Other 1,750 5800000 Miscellaneous 500 5830000 Computer Services 7,000 5830500 Computer Equipment 6,583 5840000 Software Purchase and Support 1,500 5850000 Internet Services 750 6105218 Distrib Exp-Seven Habits 500 6105220 Distrib Exp-Workshops 0 6107802 Distrib Exp-PAUMCS 0 Death Benefit 0 Workers Compensation 2,014 Total Disbursements $712,541
BOARD OF LAITY - 3460 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 1,750 Total Receipts $1,750 5050000 Program Disbursements 250 5280000 Resource Materials 300 5290000 Membership Dues 200 5620000 Admin and Meetings 1,000 Total Disbursements $1,750
CONFERENCE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE - 3470 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 475 Total Receipts $475 5620000 Admin and Meetings 475 Total Disbursements $475
BOARD OF EVANGELISM - 3080 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 8,100 Total Receipts $8,100 5050000 Program Disbursements 500 5053001 Igniting Ministry 4,000 5080000 Scholarships 1,500 5280000 Resource Materials 500 5360000 Postage and Shipping 200 5380000 Printing 200 5620000 Admin and Meetings 1,200 Total Disbursements $8,100
UNITED METHODIST MEN – 3085 4800000 Other Income 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benev 2,000 4903500 Distrib Rev-Emerging Min Total Receipts $2,000 5050000 Program Disbursements 500 5360000 Postage and Shipping 50 5620000 Admin and Meetings 600 5630000 Travel-staff mileage 0 5081139 Training 600 5280000 Resources 250 Total Disbursements $2,000
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2005 BUDGET HUNGER COMMITTEE - 3440 4520000 Direct Gifts 4800000 Other Income 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 4,725 Total Receipts $4,725
5050000 Program Disbursements 2,325 5080000 Scholarships 1,500 5120000 Program-Leadership Training 150 5360000 Postage and Shipping 150 5380000 Printing 250 5620000 Admin and Meetings 350 Total Disbursements $4,725
PRISON MINISTRY COMMITTEE - 3480 4800000 Other Income 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 23,025 4903500 Distrib Rev-Emerging Min Total Receipts $23,025
5050000 Program Disbursements 1,200 5050226 Restorative Justice Confg 0 5202100 Payroll-Salaried,Adjunct Staff 17,325 5240000 FICA/Medicare Taxes 1,325 5270000 Continuing Education 0 5280000 Resource Materials 0 5360000 Postage and Shipping 0 5380000 Printing 0 5400000 Office Supplies 0 5620000 Admin and Meetings 1,000 5630000 Travel-Staff Mileage 2,175 5640000 Travel-Other Than Mileage 0 Total Disbursements $23,025
INDIAN WORKERS CONFERENCE BUDGET - 3450 4902900 Distrib Rev-Conf Reserve 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 8,500 Total Receipts $8,500
5050000 Program Disbursements 1,000 5620000 Admin and Meetings 6,000 Resources 0 Training 0 Travel 0 Scholarship 1,500 Total Disbursements $8,500
DISABILITY CONCERNS COMMITTEE - 3032 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 1,400 Total Receipts $1,400
5030000 Grants-Churches 550 5050000 Program Disbursements 190 5620000 Admin and Meetings 450 CenterPiece 210 AnnConf Display Total Disbursements $1,400
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2005 BUDGET CONGREGATIONAL TRANSFORMATION - 3520 Distrib Rev-CCOM Adjunct Staff 4200000 Misc Fees 3,500 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 28,000 Total Receipts $31,500
5050208 Dist Training Events 0 5051000 Program Materials and Supplies 500 5056406 Mentor Training 500 5081139 Program - Training 0 5120506 Consultant Trainer 0 5202100 Payroll-Salaried,Adjunct Staff 19,000 5240000 FICA/Medicare Taxes 0 5540000 Consultant Fees 8,000 5620000 Admin and Meetings 1,000 5630000 Travel-Staff Mileage 2,500 Total Disbursements $31,500
CONFERENCE EMERGING MINISTRIES - 3500 4570000 Interest Income 15,000 4903000 Distrib Rev-WS and Conf Benevolences 35,000 Total Receipts $50,000
5033301 Grants-Northend Comm Min 5040000 Grants-UMC Entities 5050000 Program Disbursements 50,000 6103032 Distrib Exp-Disability Concerns 6103085 Distrib Exp-U M Men 6105207 Distrib Exp-Yng Adult Min Intern Total Disbursements $50,000
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES TOTAL BUDGET $2,182,200
AMOUNT NEEDED FROM CONFERENCE BENEVOLENCES $2,091,500
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN CAMPING We are making disciples for Christ by providing Christian camping built on God’s word, rooted in Christ, nurtured by the Spirit to all God’s children at our six camps (Albright, Crystal Springs, Lake Michigan, Lakeview, Wesley Woods and Lake Louise). We had a successful year and extend our appreciation to the camp director/managers and their staffs, deans and counselors in helping to increase the number of campers of the West Michigan Conference by over 120 campers compared to the 2003 camp year at our youth camps. United Methodist Camps also include family camps, retreats and conferences. The number is much larger when we include those camping at Lakeview and youth attending camps that are not United Methodist. We provided a setting for more than 5,000 campers to be faithfully challenged. Our camps are excellent sources of support and enrichment in helping our local churches make disciples for Christ. The Board of Christian Camping continues to examine its policies and procedures to determine how we can improve our ministry through the camping program. The following are some of the issues the Board has dealt with during 2004: 1. Establishing Task Forces to improve Dean’s training, counselor training and our promotional program. 2. Requesting that the directors/managers bring to the Board in the spring of 2005 recommendations on how we can improve the use of site committees at each of the camps. 3. Improve the physical facilities which are in need of repair and up grading to meet the needs of today’s campers. We approved and obtained permission from annual conference to hold our Camp Sunday Offering for Camp Capital Improvements in the spring of 2005. 4. Each year we are holding at least one Board meeting at a camp site to help each board member become familiar with each camp, its facilities, programs and potential. This year we met at Lake Michigan.
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5. To improve communications with the Deans and use their knowledge and input to improve our camp program, we held an evaluation session reviewing and responding to their suggestions mentioned in their year-end reports. Members of the Board also met with the deans at last fall’s dean’s training program. 6. With the help of the conference staff, we have resolved problems around the camp registration process and printing of the camp brochure. There are challenges or opportunities that we face as we work to improve our camp program and help to make more disciples for Christ. First, our camps can handle more campers and we need to examine how we can increase attendance even more. Budget cuts continue to challenge our program and we need to deal with this issue. Camp facilities need improvement and equipment needs replacing. Finally, we need to see how we can best support those who are in direct contact with the campers. The West Michigan Camp Board consists of leaders dedicated to supporting and improving the camp program. We appreciate their talents and skills. John Armstrong, Chairperson
BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY Introduction We on the Board of Church and Society take very seriously the call of Christ to be in Justice and Peace ministries. As our world becomes smaller and our technology becomes larger, there are increasing obstacles to the breakthrough of the Peaceable Kingdom. It is our goal to ensure that the prophetic call of Christ is always placed before us in our annual conference and in our local churches. The following are some of the efforts of the Board: Peace With Justice Grants Due to continuing reductions in budgeted monies, we are trying to focus with our grants on advocacy ministries rather than mercy ministries. We are specifically attempting to vitalize the District Peace Centers. Here are the grants that we made in 2004: Albion District Peace Center $1,000 CAPPS $100 Grand Rapids Metro/GRACE Neighborhood Peacemakers $1,500 Grand Rapids District Peace Community $3,000 Harbor Harvest Urban Ministries $500 Lansing District Shalom Center $5,000 Justice for Our Neighbors $2,000 Keep Making Peace in Arenas of Violence $1,500 In addition, we granted several scholarships for individual efforts for justice and peace work. These funds come from both budgeted monies through the Conference Council on Ministries and from the Peace with Justice Sunday offerings taken in June. Annual Conference 2004 The following petitions were submitted by the Board and the District Peace Centers to the 2004 Annual Conference. All were adopted by the Annual Conference: Opposition to Policy of Preemption Military Action The USA Patriot Act and Civil Liberties Call for the End to Conflict–Israel and Palestine, with special emphasis on Wall of Separation Prayer, Study and the War in Iraq Institutional and Personal Racism Hate Crimes Against Homosexuals Restorative Justice in Michigan Study of Homosexuality/Sexual Orientation Disposables Support of Water Protection/Boycott of Nestle Water Pollution Climate Change in the Great Lakes Region Globalization, Economic Justice and the Loss of US Jobs Endorsement of the Urgent Call to End Nuclear Danger The Peace Sermon of the Year was awarded to Dr. Peter Storey for his sermon on peacemaking offered at the Keep Making Peace event in March. The Peacemaker of the Year Award was given to Wes Rehberg for his work with Non-Violence Ways Project and his work in election monitoring in Central America. The Ordination Service featured the Parade of Stoles (the liturgical stoles of those clergypersons who have left the active United Methodist ministry because of their sexual orientation). The annual conference dinner featured Mr. Levi Bautista, General Board of Church and Society United Nations Advocate.
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The Board is now in a visioning process to determine more effective and unifying ways of carrying the Prophetic ministry of Christ to the annual conference. Making Peace in Arenas of Violence In March, the Board and the Detroit Board of Church and Society sponsored the 2nd annual event, “Keep Making Peace in Arenas of Violence.” Dr. Peter Storey was the Bible Instructor and Preacher. There were also numerous workshops offered. It was well attended. The Board is working again with the Detroit Conference Board of Church and Society to put on the third “Keep Making Peace in Arenas of Violence” on April 9, 2005 at East Lansing University United Methodist Church. Peace with Justice Coordinator The Board continues to contract with Bob Roth, Executive Director of the Shalom Center for Justice and Peace, to be the Board’s Peace with Justice Coordinator. Bob resources district peace centers, other community peacemaking groups, and serves as a General Board of Church and Society United Nations Advocate. John W. Boley, Chair BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP The West Michigan Conference Board of Discipleship is an agency which has a multitude of programming agencies and committees under its umbrella. The board meets together, sharing ideas and concerns, planning, seeking and encouraging the development of new programs which will uphold the Spirit of God, spread God’s message and broaden the vital programs already in place. It is sharing of the many ways the people of the conference, districts, and local churches are called to provide Christian disciple opportunities. We feel the range of our mission is great and with God’s guidance can be greater! We do need to operate on a budget, but through our budget we cover programming and training for people of all ages. This year the Board of Discipleship has as its overall mission goal to work in the areas of “Prayer” and “Intergenerational Programming.” It is our hope and prayer that we will be able to lift up these mission goals in each of the agencies represented on the Board of Discipleship. This section represents only some of the ministries of the past year and visions for the coming year. You will be able to see the range of ministries and know that the Board of Discipleship is ready and prepared to aid the local churches, district or conference persons in their programs and in creating new programs. We are serving with you as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. Janet Bailey, Chair OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES The February CENTERpiece contained a new flyer listing the workshops being offered to help churches in their Older Adult Ministry for this year. Flyers were also provided on the Prime-timers events for this year as well as one listing the 11 Successful Aging services tapes with descriptions of each one. Two pre-conference workshops were given at the 2004 Annual Conference, “Survival Tactics for Grandparents” and “Churches As Peace Building Centers and Restorative Justice.” A display table was also done. I went to Davenport, Iowa with a display and to make a short presentation on Older Adult Ministry to the 2004 North Central Jurisdictional (NCJ) Conference delegates. The final edition of the NCJ Older Adult Ministries newsletter was sent out before I finished my 8 eight years as jurisdictional representative. A joint effort between West Michigan Conference Older Adults Ministries Committee and Clark Retirement Community provided an “Identity Theft” bulletin insert in the September CENTERpiece. We were pleased to have Cathy Rafferty appointed as the new North Central Jurisdictional representative. A new Speakers Bureau flyer was done for the November CENTERpiece. Led by Wendy Clark, we are working to raise awareness on the need for parish nurses and a strong conference health and welfare ministries committee. Work has begun on an Elder Hostel event for next September at Wesley Woods, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Gordon Schleicher. Workshops were given at various churches by members of the committee. As I write this, we are looking forward to welcoming three new members to the committee and having liaisons from each of the six districts as we begin to plan a major event with Detroit Conference for 2006. Louise Thomas, Conference Older Adult Ministries Coordinator SINGLE ADULT MINISTRIES The Single Adult Committee sponsored 2 retreats for the West Michigan singles in 2004. The Spring retreat was held at Wesley Woods. The topic was “Whose Life Is It Anyway?” with David Stout as our facilitator. The Fall retreat happened at Camp Albright. Claudette Haney led us in “Healing: The Mind The Body The Spirit.” In February, a one-day event was held with a theme of “Love.” It was very well attended and received by everyone. Because of the success of this event, another will be planned in the future.
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The Single Adult Committee has tried to provide topics relative for today’s Christian single adult – topics that allow the retreaters a chance to explore their relationship with Jesus, to allow growth as a disciple of Christ, and to encourage each other to reach out and share their faith with others. Fran Courser, Conference Single Adult Ministries Coordinator CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES The Conference Council on Youth Ministries has been working hard within as well as outside of the council to create disciples for Christ. At each meeting there has been a leadership training session for the council members. These have helped us to focus on growing in our abilities or, as the case may be, discovering our abilities to lead. Also each meeting has consisted of a spiritual aspect to keep the focus on Jesus Christ and not on other agendas. With these ideas and skills in mind, the council, which is divided into standing task forces, has been able to do what they have been called upon to do. In the Confirmands Rally task force, members have been diligently working to prepare for a strong event that the younger youth will be attending in March. They will have a focus this year on what the youth will be expected to do when they become members, including sessions on a vision for the future, and one on how the youth can be a part of their churches right away by becoming members of their District and the Conference Councils on Youth Ministies. Another of the sub-committees, a new one named Conference-Wide Event Committee, is working with a youth leader from the Mount Pleasant area to host a conference-wide event in the summer. They are also working toward bringing youth closer throughout our conference in years to come. The Communications and Networking committee is planning a brochure to promote the Conference Council as well as updates to our web page. Youth Service Fund (YSF), a committee designed to generate money that will go to local and world-wide organizations, is continuing their ministry by coming up with ideas for fundraisers and plans for educating people on YSF and its service. Finally, the Youth Assembly Committee is planning the week at camp that all conference and district youth members are advised to go to every summer. This camp is one of the links that makes for a strong youth leadership within this conference. All of the committees combined lead to a great resource for the entire conference, one that not only involves but is composed of youth, which is extremely important to the future as well as the present conference. Through the youth ministries, and especially through Conference Council on Youth Ministries, disciples are being made, Confirmands are given the opportunity to see their potential, and youth all over are given the chance to be a part of something that will prepare them for future work in ministries and everyday living. As always, the Conference Council on Youth Ministries is striving to create disciples of Christ in the younger generations of United Methodists. Jessica Clarke, President FORUM FOR ADULTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY (FAYM) The Forum for Adults in Youth Ministry saw productive and encouraging life in 2004. A work area of the Board of Discipleship, FAYM is the vehicle by which youth leaders, both paid and volunteer, can stay connected to United Methodist churches in our conference. In February, a gathering of all those interested was held to plan our annual fall retreat and guide a course for this important ministry. It was decided that FAYM, although no longer a denomination-wide program of the church, would continue its work in our conference, providing resources, connections and renewal retreats for youth leaders. A website for communications and training was proposed (although not yet running) and the theme of the retreat was set as “Refresh: When the ‘Back’ Button No Longer Works.” Attempts to connect with leaders in under-represented areas were made with meetings held in Kalamazoo and Mt. Pleasant (September) and in Traverse City (December). The Grand Rapids area continues to be well served by Heather Grubaugh and her monthly ‘youth leader chats’ in both the Grand Rapids and Muskegon areas. The fall retreat was well received by the 25 adults and 11 children who attended. Childcare was provided by students from the Kalamazoo Wesley Foundation so that parents could attend and know their children were well cared for. The overall feeling was that a time apart to spend in Sabbath rest was well needed. Our thanks to Barbara Toshalis and all others who provided leadership and insight on taking “God’s breather.” In November seven persons with West Michigan connections attended the National Youth Workers Convention hosted by Youth Specialties in Atlanta, Georgia. There we joined 6600 other youth workers from around the world in worship, learning and sharing. Part of the fruit of this convention is the opportunity to host a regional youth leaders training event in April 2005 at the Holland: First United Methodist Church. This should be a fantastic opportunity for us. All workers with youth and young adults are welcome to become part of FAYM. Regular meetings for networking, support, and resource sharing and the annual retreat have been our primary modes of ministry, however we are open to new ideas. It has been my privilege to work with and care for those who care for the youth of our conference. Greg Lawton, FAYM Coordinator
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BOARD OF EVANGELISM The vision of the Conference Board of Evangelism is “to transform our local churches into invitational communities of faith.” To this end, at our 2004 Annual Conference Luncheon, Barb Flory challenged and encouraged us with what it means to be the church today. During the pre-conference workshop, Ken Nash from Carson City shared some of his excitement of how God turned their church around. We then had a roundtable Q and A with Barb Flory, Brad Kalajainen, and Jim Gysel. The work of the Board of Evangelism is toward the front end of making disciples. We focus on how individual churches can catch more fish. We recognize that that is not the end of the story, according to Scripture and United Methodism, because we are called to make disciples and not merely converts. It is our goal to equip and encourage local churches regarding evangelism. This year we had district gatherings where church leaders gathered to share what God is doing among them related to evangelism. We also once again awarded $50 grants for churches to use for anything related to evangelism. The Kalamazoo District had 100% participation! This year we initiated the invitational sermon of the year award. We presented one award to Ed Perkins for his sermon about reaching out and inviting others in. We also presented an award to Brad Kalajainen for his sermon that invited people to new life in Christ. Gary Bondarenko, Chair
BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES How did our ministry make disciples for Jesus Christ in 2004? We promised our Conference Mission Partners support in the amount of $341,520. We provided them with 90% of those funds as were provided through ministry shares of our local churches. We also funded 9 task forces or committees that operate under the umbrella of the Board of Global Ministries. All of these ministries, mission partners, task forces and committees sought to make disciples through showing others the face of Christ and seeing the face of Christ in those with whom we were in ministry. We equipped and empowered people to be disciples of Christ through giving them the opportunity to be in ministry and mission. We gave local church members a chance to “Come and See” the face of Christ and to be the face of Christ in mission trips, work camp experiences, and missionary itineration. We encouraged churches to be the face of Christ in their local communities as they engaged in mission, and to see the face of Christ as they walked with their neighbors through hard times. We advocated for people, ministries, and areas of our world where changes are needed. We connected small churches and rural churches in a wider ministry as a connectional church and encouraged them to do ministry locally and globally. We walked alongside people as they learned to love Jesus and show that love in mission. We invited missionaries and ministries to tell us the stories of how they are making disciples and how we can support that work. We offered a vision of a world connected in ministry and a Christ who responds through our hands, our hearts, our faces and our gifts. By the grace of God disciples were made and we were witnesses to this grace. Deborah Johnson, Chair CLARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY The mission of the Clark Retirement Community is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care for them. The organization was founded in 1906 and depends on the leadership and benevolence of the United Methodist churches and their members to fulfill the mission. The Benevolent Care Fund supports the retired ministers and their spouses as well as other individuals who have exhausted their own personal finances due to unexpected illness and long-term care. Funds are raised through the Clark Foundation with annual appeals, the Clark Walk, bequests and estate gifts. See http://www.clarkretirement.org/ for information about living at Clark and www.clarkretirement.org/Foundation-Giving.html for ways to make a gift to Benevolent Care. The historic support of United Methodist Women, churches and individuals makes it possible to provide the same loving care to all the residents of Clark, regardless of their financial situation. Clark is now preparing for a year-long centennial celebration in honor of the 100th year, and a history of Clark is being published. The publication will also be a history of The United Methodist Church as it has grown and changed over a century. Clark on Keller Lake now has towne homes available for residency. Clark is the only residential community in West Michigan serving the United Methodist Community. There are approximately 400 residents at the Franklin Street campus and 80 residents at the Keller Lake campus in Kentwood. Robert J. Perl, Executive Director
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CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON MISSION PERSONNEL The General Board of Global Ministries’ moratorium on the recruitment of new standard support missionaries was still in effect for 2004. However, there were faint flickers of hope on the horizon, and the Conference Committee on Mission Personnel took a pro-active stance (see Conference Secretaries of Global Ministries report below). We have had informational meetings with several inquirers and have corresponded with others. The Wesley Foundation Directors have all received notification that the Board is seeking applications for US-2’s (young adults who work for two years in the United States) and Mission Interns (young adults who spend sixteen months overseas and then serve sixteen months stateside in a similar posting). These two classes of missionaries will be trained during the summer of 2005 and deployed in the fall. A high point of our year was meeting with Danny Upton, a Church and Community worker assigned by the Board to the Justice for our Neighbors (JFON) immigration service at Grand Rapids First Church. Danny is the only United Methodist missionary posted to our conference. (It is true that the work of David Draggoo spills over into our conference, but his posting is to Laingsburg in the Detroit Conference.) Currently, the possibility of a large conference-wide fundraiser for mission purposes is being explored. As part of this exploration, members of the Conference Committee on Mission Personnel and the Conference Board of Global Ministries met with Lynda Byrd, Assistant General Secretary of GBGM for Development. Lynn DeMoss, Chair CONFERENCE SECRETARIES OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES After two years of financial cutbacks, freezes and re-aligning of priorities, the General Board of Global Ministries showed signs of strong recovery during 2004. Missionaries are once again being recruited and deployed. Mission Evangelism is alive and growing through 11 Country Initiatives. In his address to the Board in October, 2004, General Secretary Randy Day noted: “God has led me to the firm conviction that our entire United Methodist Church needs to look beyond itself, to get a better focus on the urgent spiritual and physical needs of the world’s people. Pursue love! We are John Wesley’s children. We have a job to do in the world for love. We are empowered in mission as we attach ourselves to love and let love take us into all the world.” Here in West Michigan we have “attached ourselves to love” in many ways during 2004. • Missionaries itinerated over the past 12 months, telling stories of hope, reconciliation and healing: Peter and Estela Hudy (Bolivia) in February; Elma Jocson (Nepal) in April; Jeff and Ellen Hoover (Democratic Republic of Congo) in June; and Al & Mavis Streyffeler (Senegal) in June, July and October. • While only an average 10% of United Methodist congregations support missionaries, over 50% of West Michigan churches give to salary support of these servants of Jesus Christ! That’s awesome. We rejoice that in 2004 a Church and Community Worker, Danny Upton, was assigned to West Michigan to serve in our midst at the Justice for our Neighbors UMCOR program hosted by Grand Rapids First United Methodist Church. • In 2004 the Six Lanes of the Advance was republished with new features that make it an even more effective tool for mission for leaders in our local churches. Soon the Six Lanes Book will be available on the conference website for use online. A Six Lanes Kit was mailed to pastors serving in West Michigan for the first time…a sort of “Driver’s Ed” for navigating the mission highway. • The Six Lanes 2005-2006 encourages churches to participate in one of the 11 Country Initiatives by support of a related Advance Special. The countries are: Cambodia, Cameroon, Honduras, Laos, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Nepal, Russia, Senegal and Vietnam. We look forward to the itineration of Ut To and Karen Vo-To in spring 2005, clergy members of the Detroit conference and our Lane One missionaries in Vietnam. • The mission page(s) of the conference web site are currently under construction. Soon more mission resources will be accessible that will inform and equip mission leaders with news they can use to connect our congregations with neighbors in-conference and around the world. At the 2004 Annual Conference, West Michigan was recognized by the GBGM for exceptional giving for 2003: 1) highest percentage of churches giving to the General Advance for Christ; 2) the highest per capita giving to The General Advance; and 3) the highest giving per church to The Advance. However, in recent years West Michigan is showing a trend of decreased giving to The General Advance (from $22.57 per member in 1998 to $15.63 per member in 2003). The coming year will be a time when leaders and churches take a fresh look at what it means to be “Each alive in Christ, ALL CONNECTED IN MISSION.” Lynn and Kay DeMoss, Conference Secretaries of Global Ministries GLOBAL MISSION PARTNERS Several churches in the West Michigan Conference are going that second mile by supporting someone in their own country or wherever their conference sends them. In this way we have a part of making disciples for Jesus Christ around the world. Eleanor Martin, Chair
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HAITI TASK FORCE The Michigan Area Haiti Task Force had a very active year despite having to cancel many Volunteers In Mission (VIM) teams because of political upheaval in the country. United Methodists in Michigan showed their solidarity and concern with support for many programs and projects that helped the Haitian Methodist Church. Generous financial assistance was given following the natural disasters of the flood in the southeast part of the country on the Dominican Republic border and the devastating hurricane “Jean” that caused numerous deaths and damage in the northwest area especially at Gonaives. The VIM teams that were able to go to Haiti completed the building of the Croix de Mission Church near Port-au-Prince (Kalamazoo District), the elementary school at Tovar near Cap Haitian (Ypsilanti United Methodist Church), and work that completed the John Wesley secondary school in Jeremie (Central District and other teams). Two mini buses were purchased for the Methodist Guest House and a public cafeteria and craft shop was opened at College Bird. Michigan United Methodists raised $252,031.36 for the UMCOR Haiti Hot Lunch program; 84% of the general UMCOR asking for the meal program in nearly 105 Methodists schools. Total giving to Haiti project, through conference treasurer’s offices was $360,000; this amount does not include VIM project funds or the value of needed materials collected for container sea shipments. Our deep appreciation to all who have shared in the ministry of the mission partnership with the Haitian Methodist Church. R. Paul Doherty, Chair METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY Methodist Children’s Home Society has been providing care for Michigan’s children since 1917. Annually, Methodist Children’s Home Society provides assistance to hundreds of children and families through its core programs. The residential treatment program provides intensive treatment for 70 boys ages 8-17. Staff works to provide each child with counseling and assistance in overcoming the effects of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. “Children’s Village,” as it is known, served 117 children and families during 2004. Licensed foster care is furnished for children, birth through age 17, who have been temporarily removed from their homes. A loving, caring environment is provided by foster parents in a family atmosphere for infants and older children who are waiting for a chance to return home or to be adopted. This past year, Methodist Children’s Home Society foster homes cared for 135 young people. During 2004, foster care staff responded to 285 inquiries related to foster care. Every attempt is made to reunite children in our care with their birth families. Because this is not always an option, we identify adoptive families and place children into loving, permanent homes. Methodist Children’s Home Society adoption workers placed 23 children during 2004 and responded to 67 inquiries about adoption. In 1992, Methodist Children’s Home Society developed BookPartners, an after-school mentoring program in Jackson. Children receive individual attention from volunteer mentors who develop an individualized approach to reading that is centered on the interests of the child. The success of this program led to the establishment of a second program in Jackson in 2002 and new programs in Shaftsburg, Howard City and Morley during 2004. Volunteers worked with 28 students in our Jackson programs, 7 students in Shaftsburg, 8 in Howard City and 3 in Morley last year. Methodist Children’s Home Society is exploring expanding this mentoring program further. The Board of Directors and staff are proud of the agency’s long tradition of caring for children in need. Equally as important is our connection to both the West Michigan and Detroit conferences of The United Methodist Church through which we carry out our ministry based on Christ’s words in Matthew 19:14: “But Jesus said, Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” John R. Schmidt, ACSW Executive Director Phyllis Cornell, President SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN MISSION The 2004 School of Christian Mission was held at Albion College and served 150 women, men, youth and children. A three-day event was followed by a drive-in-day on Saturday. Albion College offered good space and accommodations plus a great hospitality crew looking after our needs. However, we will not be returning to Albion College for a few years because of their ongoing reconstruction. The teaching staff for the 2004 year was outstanding. Dr. Carolyn Johnson, a professor from Purdue, was our Spiritual Growth leader. Her guidance on prayer from the book “Concerning Prayer” by May Kathryn Pearce was excellent. Dr. Johnson helped us understand that we must take time for prayer. We must set aside time plus our ongoing prayers through the day.
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The study leaders for the geographic study of Cuba were Nichea VerVeer Guy of Grand Rapids and Joan Chapin of Clio from the Detroit Conference. Both have visited Cuba and gave great insight into the people of Cuba. The issues study this past summer was Public Education. The two study leaders were well versed in their subject. Lois Moseley, from Grand Rapids, has taught on and off for many years, and most recently, the last few years have found her at Henry School in Grand Rapids. Many people from Grand Rapids First United Methodist Church help tutor children in that school, and the last several years Lois has coordinated that effort. The other study leader for Public Education was James McKimmy from northern Michigan who has been a school superintendent in several schools in West Michigan and has been President of the Michigan School Superintendents Association. We will continue this subject for the issues study this coming summer, as we know we have a lot to learn in this area. Colleen Bremer led our children’s studies with the help of Ronda Libbett. They are both excellent with children, and kids want to come back year after year. The youth were led by Sandra Douglas who has good repartee with them, and she gives the youth ways to think about their future lives and who they will follow. In many ways she may have the most important job – helping to make disciples of young people who perhaps are not yet committed to Christ. School of Christian Mission is a place to commit your life or deepen your faith. We are thankful for this opportunity given to us by the work of United Methodist Women. Meeting missionaries brought to us by our Conference Secretaries of Global Ministries Lynn and Kay DeMoss is always a treat. Again our youth and children get to talk to them and learn much about their work. Next year’s School will be held in Big Rapids at the Holiday Inn, July 20-23, 2005. Also please remember that there is a School of the North, put on by both conferences in Gaylord, October 17-18, 2005. Pat Proctor, 2004 Dean TOWN AND COUNTRY COMMITTEE This was a year of challenges in ministry for us as a committee. We have the privilege of administering for you the proceeds of the Rural Life Sunday offering. We have been sending your gifts out as scholarships to course of study and seminary students who are heading for ministry in rural churches. At the same time we offer grants to rural churches to support a Summer Intern for youth work as well as other innovative ministry ideas. As most of the rest of the conference has experienced, the giving to the offering was significantly reduced this year. At the same time we received more requests for our grants and scholarships than ever before. We had to do some real defining, soul searching and deciding that we had not been previously called to do. Ordinarily we offer grants of $1,000 to seminary students and $500 to course of study students. This year we were only able to offer $500 to all students. We distributed one dozen scholarships, six for course of study and six for seminary, $6,000 in total. We were prepared to support a summer intern through our Board of Global Ministries budget, but we had no takers. We had been out of touch with our counterparts across the North Central Jurisdiction for quite a long time but reconnected this year. One representative attended the Town and Country Association Executive meeting in Indianapolis in August. We met simultaneously with the Urban Network leaders to plan for our annual get-together, the January Event. These plans are being put in place four years in advance to assemble the best possible program and training. We are being honored in the Michigan Area by hosting both the 2005 and 2006 events in Detroit and West Michigan Conferences respectively. We hope to find many more people right here in Michigan interested in vital ministries in town and rural settings to join us in our work and joy. Carl Litchfield, Chair UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY HOUSE The United Methodist Community House (UMCH) is a Community Center for families located in the southeast urban area of Grand Rapids. We have been providing services for children, youth, adults and families for over 100 years. The services we provide individuals and families fulfill the UMCH mission of “increasing the ability of children, youth, adults and families to succeed in a diverse community.” 2004 was a very exciting year for UMCH. Some of the highlights were the partnership between UMCH and the Grand Rapids Police Department on the SWAPP program, our first annual cook-off street festival and enhancing our staff to include bilingual employees to reach out to the growing Hispanic/Latino community. Social Work and Police Partnership (SWAPP) is a new program to UMCH. The SWAPP program teams social workers with police officers to assist girls and women to escape prostitution. SWAPP is a problem-solving collaboration between and among law enforcement and service agencies to address chronic community problems. SWAPP employs a crisis intervention/prevention model with the following components; Response, Stabilization and
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Prevention. The SWAPP model works. It works for the dozens of ex-prostitutes who are earning their living in legal and safe ways. It works for Police Officers who have been influenced by their daily contact with Social Workers and their clients. UMCH now houses and manages this program in collaboration with the Grand Rapids Police Department. We are very excited about our community events planned for 2005. One major event for us will be our 2nd annual COOK-OFF & STREET FESTIVAL scheduled for Oct 1, 2005. We are anxiously awaiting this event. It proved to be a very powerful tool in bringing the community together for fun, fellowship and food. We are planning a much bigger event this year due to its success in 2004. The community we serve has seen decades of vast neighborhood deterioration. Recently we have seen its population begin to grow. An emerging Hispanic population is now calling the neighborhood home. UMCH has responded by hiring two bilingual staff. Miguel Abreu is working with our Youth Department as our Youth and Community Liaison working specifically with our Hispanic/Latino neighbors. Linda Herrera is our first line in addressing our need for a bilingual facility. Linda is our receptionist and handles each phone call and also greets our clients and visitors. Miguel and Linda serve as advisors to UMCH staff in matters relating to Latin American culture and are facilitating programs for Spanish speaking families in our target area. The staff of UMCH is committed to providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church. Our ministry is to alleviate human suffering by providing services to meet the spiritual, physical, emotional and social needs of people. Sharon Boyce, Executive Director
UNITED METHODIST METROPOLITAN MINISTRY OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS United Methodist Outreach Ministries Network Metro continued to facilitate the Grand Rapids District Outreach Ministries Network. Several informative luncheons are hosted by member agencies during the year, plus occasional special workshops. Urban Ministries Network Metro, and other United Methodists, continued working with ecumenical partners to create an ongoing urban academy model for clergy and laity. Fine Arts for Urban Youth Metro and others are exploring resources to establish a fine arts program for urban youth. Neighborhood Peacemakers In collaboration with four other Grand Rapids social service agencies, Metro has created a new Restorative Justice ministry called “Neighborhood Peacemakers.” It provides neighborhood- based conflict resolution services in the Burton Heights neighborhood. GRUMP Softball (Grand Rapids United Methodist Players) GRUMP fielded twenty-four men’s and coed softball teams in 2004. Metro hosted an Awards Barbecue for the teams and their families on July 28, 2004. GRASP (Grand Rapids Area Service Project) GRASP hosted nine work groups (370 volunteers) in the summer of 2004. Twenty low-income homeowners benefited from essential home repairs. Susan J. Hansen, Executive Director
BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRY The Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry (BHECM) supports and advocates for the two United Methodist colleges in Michigan (Adrian and Albion), the four Wesley Foundations within the conference (Central Michigan University, Ferris State University, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University) and the Grand Valley United Methodist Student Fellowship. The evangelism efforts of the BHECM occur mostly behind the scenes. We exist to enhance the operations of the various ministries to college and university students. For most young adults, attending university is their first experience of living away from their family and away from their home church. As they make decisions that will impact their futures, campus ministries can provide welcoming support and acceptance. Chaplains and campus ministers minister to both United Methodist students and other students seeking answers to serious questions. Their efforts enable students themselves to evangelize among their peers and to reach out to serve the larger world. Many of the ordained ministers and lay leaders in our churches were impacted by campus ministries during their college experiences. The campus ministries are identifying and nurturing the United Methodist leaders of today and tomorrow. The wide range of campus ministry services and activities is briefly described in the individual reports below. Barbara Ross, Chair
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ADRIAN COLLEGE Disciple: from the Greek mathetes, meaning pupil, one engaged in learning, or follower. In 1859 human rights advocate and philosopher Asa Mahan founded Adrian College as an institution of higher education affiliated with the Wesleyan tradition. Today the church/college relationship is alive and very well! Discipleship is practiced daily on our campus through teaching and learning, but this is no mere generic education. Through the chaplain’s office and other tangible expressions, we seek to be followers of Jesus Christ. Adrian College president Stanley P. Caine has concluded a long and respected tenure as the leader of our institution. We will miss his gifts, but we also look forward to the future. Twelve of Adrian College’s thirty-eight trustees are direct representatives of The United Methodist Church, and many other trustees bring United Methodist church commitments, including our board chair. The chaplain of Adrian College is a United Methodist clergy person with membership in the West Michigan Conference and affiliate membership in the Detroit Annual Conference. This has been another superb year for ministry on campus. Our Wednesday chapel services continue to fire a renewal. Our ten active student spiritual life groups revolve around everything from solid biblical study to service/action and fellowship. We have revamped philosophy/religion offerings and our pre-seminary program to make them stronger than ever. An exciting men’s ministry has begun to complement the already impressive leadership of women in campus spiritual life. There are now more students with majors and minors in the Adrian College philosophy/religion department than has been the case for over two decades! Many students are considering full-time Christian ministry, and our chaplain teaches one class per semester (Christian Social Ethics in the fall and The Origins of Protestantism in the spring). Our chaplain also publishes widely, including the Daily Bible Study of The United Methodist Publishing House. Adrian College spends over $800,000 annually on financial aid to United Methodist students alone, and Adrian College offers special scholarships for United Methodist students. For more information, contact Dr. Chris Momany, Adrian College Chaplain, at 517-265-5161, ext. 4211. To tour the campus and meet with an admissions representative, call 800-877-2246 or 517-265-5161. Christopher P. Momany, Chaplain and Director of Church Relations ALBION COLLEGE How has Albion College made disciples for Jesus Christ in 2004? By welcoming and nurturing a diverse and pluralistic College community, who partake in the grace of God offered in Jesus Christ. Funds from the West Michigan Conference provided a vital spiritual leadership in support of the Office of the Chaplain. At all four weekly Christian worship services on campus, attendance was up, interest in building the body of Christ grew, and the Holy Spirit did wonderful things among us. Let me share about three areas of disciple-making. First, disciples have been made through direct Christian leadership development. Thirteen students joined the newly-formed Pre-Ministry Group (one being accepted with full scholarship to Duke Divinity School). Two new Christian groups were formed on campus: Albion Friends (Quaker) and Students of Destiny (an ecumenical Bible study started by African-American Christian students). Our Christian unity and leadership group, Philippians 2, continued to bring together all nine Christian groups for the purpose of edification, support, and re-visioning the campus. The Christian Men’s House finished its first year of existence and entered its second with momentum. It became an even more central hub for Christian programming, leadership development, and hospitality across campus. The house has inspired proposals for two new faith-based housing options: A Christian Women’s Residence and a Multi-Faith House. All of these point to a dramatic rise in the quantity and quality of Christian leadership on campus. Second, disciples have been made through opportunities for engagement in the work of Jesus Christ. Christian leaders have been at the forefront of leadership on the newly-formed Multi- Faith Council. These leaders have provided incarnational love, and helped lead the campus towards an anti-discrimination movement. Students, faculty, and staff members have been engaged in the newly-formed Faith-Based Initiative of Albion, which I have co-chaired. This promises to shine a bright light onto the work of the Holy Spirit in raising up the children of our community and bringing together the body of Christ on campus and community. A Christian- Muslim dialogue series on campus in October helped show that the Church is at the forefront of peacemaking and bridge-building. Third, disciples have been made through one-to-one pastoral care and spiritual direction. While I worked with many students, faculty, and staff who have suffered tragedy, loss, and abuse in 2004, I was also privy to the exuberant hope that brought me to this position. Many disciples were shaped in one-to-one prayer meetings, Bible studies, and discernment sessions. My office also worked to expand the network of pastoral care and spiritual direction. A new directory was published, and a proposal was submitted to create “religious life affiliates,” thus allowing official status to trained area clergy. These clergy (notably our local United Methodist, A.M.E., and Roman Catholic pastors) have become vital colleagues and part of the overall spiritual “team.”
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Albion College remains a celebration of shared Methodist mission. Our conference and local churches are being blessed by the direct and indirect effects of this mission. Most importantly, God is being glorified. Members of the West Michigan Conference are always welcome to visit Albion College. Please feel free to arrange a visit with me, Rev. Dan McQuown, the College Chaplain. Let me know how we may continue to expand our vision of mutual mission. Daniel J. McQuown, Chaplain CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION Something was different about Erin. We had just driven through a part of San Jose, Costa Rica where poverty was tangible. Stunned by how close it was to our hotel, Erin was frozen in her seat, unable to leave the van without first expressing her angst. Erin had learned something that she never could in a text book or lecture hall. She was overwhelmed with the human tragedy of poverty. But most importantly she began to struggle with her own role in systems of inequity and economic injustice. She struggled with the reality of oppression and the proper response as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Like many people who go on service learning trips, Erin’s worldview was profoundly changed. I remember the feeling of satisfaction that all the fundraising and planning for our service learning trip had paid off. This satisfaction was multiplied as other students had “aha” moments similar to Erin’s. Whether it’s through service or worship, Bible study or fellowship, activism or learning, students at the Wesley Foundation are on a journey of faith. They are in every sense of the word disciples. Although the mission statement of The United Methodist Church is “Making disciples for Jesus Christ,” I struggle with the word “making.” The Wesley Foundation didn’t make Erin a disciple during that spring break service learning experience. “Making” sounds impersonal, manufactured, molded into some cookie cutter Christian. Discipleship is a journey, and like faith it has many stages with twists and turns, triumphs and disappointments, certainties and doubts. I doubt my opinion will change the denomination’s choice of words, but I prefer to see our task as one of “Nurturing Disciples.” At the Wesley Foundation we form a community where opening hearts, minds and doors is modeled. Our ministry creates a pluralistic space for God’s grace to be met and known. We continuously call young adults and others in our community to build a personal relationship with the creator while challenging the popular notion of a privatized God. Ned lost his job, his home, his car, and he very nearly lost his legs. He had been living on the street even after the weather turned cold. He turned to us for help. We gave him warmth, a shower, food, medical assistance, and friendship. Students decided to take up a collection to help. Rather than pass judgment they lived out the example of Christ by showing hospitality. Ned’s conservative political views differed sharply from most of them. His opinions about homosexuality were in stark contrast to the reconciling statement of full inclusion for GLBT persons that the Wesley Foundation proudly proclaims. Ned has given back to the Foundation and continues to be a valued member of the Wesley community because our understanding of inclusion meant to include even those who would exclude. Henry was a member of a band and wanted to start his own record label. Mt. Pleasant was lacking in a venue for young bands to perform. Henry and other young musicians and future promoters turned to Wesley. We opened our doors to them and continue to be in the ministry of providing a safe alcohol and drug free space for bands and their fans to gather on most weekends. These young musicians have a deep appreciation and devotion for Wesley. Some of our disciples are new to church, some have been part of it their entire lives, and still others are part of what Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong refers to as “the church alumni association.” We are on the cutting edge of church for the post-modern world. Each spring we say farewell to a few of our students – some of them off to seminary or grad school – others to a vocation of ministry in an elementary school classroom, social work, journalism, camp, or political activism. Each fall we welcome new people whose journeys add to the richness and character of our faith community. Central to our community’s life together is worship. At the center of the week we gather for a student-led Midweek worship service on Wednesday nights that includes the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. We meet on Sunday evenings in the style and manner of the community in Taizé, France. This contemplative service of song, prayer, scripture, and silence helps us to focus our attention on God as we prepare for the new week. In the last year we have concluded our journey through Genesis and begun a new Bible Study focusing on the moral teachings of Paul. Our Swords into Plowshares Peace Center has been busy working with the Creative Peace Movement in preparation for the election last fall. We also had an excellent presentation on the Palestinian/Israeli conflict that was well attended. When Michael Moore came to speak on our campus we hosted a follow up reception to provide an opportunity for greater dialogue. A group of people committed to non-violence planted 1000 white flags in our yard in memory of ALL who had died in the Iraq war. 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memorial and offer the campus community a chance to pray and reflect on the senseless and tragic loss of life. We provided stickers with as many names as we could find of those who had died and encouraged people to place those stickers on a flag. The community response to the project was incredibly positive and it remained in our yard until the end of the fall semester. Our Native American ministry has grown as we have weekly craft projects led by members of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe. Some students are participating to fulfill academic requirements, others enjoy the fellowship, and everyone seems to enjoy the cultural exchange and creative outlet as they make something for themselves or a gift for someone else. In December more than 600 families passed through our building receiving free clothes, linens, food, and toys as part of our community’s Christmas Outreach. Many groups use our building for a variety of programs, and students in the neighboring art building invite their classes to see their creativity exhibited. One class spent a week using our large room for an installation art project. Vegetarians and Vegans continue to meet for a weekly potluck and meetings. Groups practicing Yoga, Zen Meditation, and the Pine River Friends (Quakers) all meet in our building throughout the week adding to our pluralistic milieu. Leonard was retiring from the Anthropology department at the University and moving to California. Rather than sell his home he offered it to The Wesley Foundation. On December 31st 2004 we accepted the gift of his two houses, which are divided into apartments. Asked why he decided to give it to Wesley, Leonard (who is not a Christian) said that he believed in the mission of the Wesley Foundation and appreciated the sometimes unpopular or prophetic stances that our ministry has taken over the years. The future of these properties is now in our hands. We do not know for sure what the future holds, but one dream is that they will enable us to build a stronger Christian community where discipleship is nurtured for many years. I am grateful to the West Michigan Conference for their continued support of campus ministry. We offer Christ to students, faculty, staff, and community members who are in transition, searching, growing, and hungering for relationship with the Eternal Mystery. Truly, without our presence on college campuses the body of Christ and the mission of “nurturing disciples” would be diminished. Eric A. Stone, Chaplain/Director FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION “TO CREATE COMMUNITY AND TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE” This has been an exciting year in ministry at the Wesley House on the Ferris State campus. The ministry continues to grow as we reach out to new and familiar students. We meet on a regular basis for Bible studies, worship opportunities, Sunday night dinners, fellowship activities, campus-wide events, and service projects. This past February we attended the State-Wide Retreat at Ann Arbor. In March we spent Spring Break working in the Cumberland Mountains for Mountain T.O.P. (Tennessee Outreach Project). It has been an inspiring experience watching the students make the Wesley House their home as we have made some aesthetic changes by hanging pictures, painting murals on the walls, purchasing bean bag chairs, and Bibles. One student and his father built a terrific entertainment center and we have plans and materials to build a large shelving unit. We have been given generous donations of furniture, pots and pans, dishes, a large television, and a new outdoor sign. We have also purchased van logo magnets and brochures. The students have voiced their appreciation of the board’s decision not to sell the House last year. We applied and were granted RSO (Registered Student Organization) status on Campus. We held an ecumenical Ash Wednesday Service for the campus as well as planned and hosted a Christian concert on campus. We have four peer ministers who help with advertising, contacting students, planning programs, fundraising, and other various activities. Three students are currently serving on the Board of Directors and one student currently residing in the apartments as House Manager. One of the students designed our website www.wesleyfoundationfsu.org. Our group is available to speak to your group, church, function and other events. If you would like more information please contact me at 231-796-8315 or e-mail [email protected]. Please accept our gratitude for your being a part of this exciting ministry. It is only through the support of you and the West Michigan Annual Conference that we have the opportunity to touch students’ lives with the Gospel. E. Jeanne Koughn, Director GRAND VALLEY UNITED METHODIST STUDENT FELLOWSHIP The Grand Valley United Methodist Student Fellowship (GVUMSF) is continuing to build a firm foundation for ministry at the Grand Valley State University campus. We have about 24 students involved with our regular Sunday attendance of 10 students. We continue to be ecumenical and reach out to all students. The group meets on Sundays from 5-7 pm at the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale campus for food, fellowship, and fun. One of our supporting congregations provides a meal at each Sunday meeting. The sponsoring churches this year have included: Grand Rapids Faith United Methodist Church, White Pines United Methodist Church, Marne United Methodist Church, Georgetown
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United Methodist Church, Hudsonville United Methodist Church, Coopersville United Methodist Church, and Lowell United Methodist Church. We welcomed the Coopersville youth group to dinner and activities, also. We follow our dinner with Bible Study, devotion, or discussion time. Students look forward to this safe environment to talk about faith and what is going on in their lives. We welcomed Susan Hagans to one of our Sunday dinners. It was a great opportunity for all of us to learn about the United Methodist connection and discuss our social principles. We also participate in weekly Bible studies that are led by students or by Heather. Our Bible study topics this year included prayer and faith formation. There were about 10 people involved. Every semester there have been very interesting conversations – thought provoking! It is so valuable to have space to discuss faith issues and receive feedback. In the fall the Fellowship had our first annual GVUMSF retreat. The theme was “Masks.” This time was full of fellowship and learning. We created masks and painted symbols on each other’s creations. We also did some raking for a senior citizen couple in Grand Rapids after we watched the Christmas parade downtown. We are looking forward to more local retreats in the future. This year Grand Valley students were again involved with statewide and regional campus ministry events. This group likes to connect with others within the United Methodist Student Movement! We planned the United Methodist Campus Ministry Statewide Retreat at University of Michigan in 2004! It was quite an accomplishment for us the “new” ministry to provide the programming and organization for a retreat for the Wesley Foundations. It was a great time of fellowship and learning. There was also a group that attended the Mid-West Student Christian Gathering in Wisconsin. This is always a highlight in the year. Katie Catellier, a senior, attended the United Methodist Student Movement Forum in May, in Arkansas. This is the premiere national leadership conference for United Methodist university students. These events are valuable tools to provide resources for improving our ministry. They also create and strengthen our connections with other United Methodist students. Thank you for your support of campus ministries. The students and their relationships with God continually amaze me. One would think that with all of the time spent in academics there wouldn’t be time left for serving others. Students make time for what is important. Their relationship with God and living their lives connected to their faith is a priority to them. I would welcome you to come visit any of the West Michigan campus ministries and see what a difference they are making on campuses. I am blessed to be a part of this ministry. Heather Grubaugh, Director WESLEY FOUNDATION OF KALAMAZOO How does the Wesley Foundation “Make Disciples for Jesus Christ?” The Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo is a place of ministry where the focus of “nurturing faith and attracting people to a life in Christ” is experienced on the campus of Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College. I am constantly amazed at the level of energy and excitement students have about issues of faith and life. My experience as the director and minister for the Wesley Foundation convinces me more and more that the church of Christ is alive and growing. It finds itself manifest on the campuses across our state and country, no, around the world. Students emerging as adults, discovering faith, growing in faith, and becoming who they are as people of faith often gather at the Wesley Foundation. Drawn to a sense of community, young adults find others who are asking the same questions. What does it really mean to call myself a Christian? What does it mean to be United Methodist? Who am I in the body of Christ? With Bible and Book Studies, faith-based spring break service trips, worship, music, community and fellowship, the Wesley Foundation chooses to be a resource and a “sacred space” for students while often away from home and in the midst of studies. The commitment of The United Methodist Church to campus ministry is invaluable and critical to the church in the near future. As we imagine ourselves as “disciple makers” I believe that campus ministry is the training ground and recruitment pool. Young people often discover the meaning of being an adult in the church. Young adults bring creativity, energy and commitment to the church. As the Board of Ordained Ministry looks to the next generation of pastors, the Wesley Foundation is a place young people can discover their call. As we imagine the committees and boards of our local church 10 years from now, the names will be changed, and young people will be serving as the new generation of leaders. But young people are not just the church of tomorrow! As baptized and confirmed members of The United Methodist Church, people in their early 20’s are the church today. Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world…indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” I believe the church today is the place where young people, thoughtful and committed will change the church, for the better! 2004 great year for students! The Wesley Foundation, the campus ministry of The United Methodist Church is always bustling with activity. Our student leaders, along with the director were involved with ministry in the
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form of Bible Study, Taizé Worship, Learning Opportunities, Fellowship, Hospitality, and Service throughout the year. As I looked at our weekly calendar, I saw activity at the Wesley Foundation every night of the week! (The exception was Saturday night, but many single events were on Saturdays!) I had to remind myself that the young people are students first! What most interests me is this: Students have a hunger for spiritual things! Students are talking about how their faith is integrated in all that they do! Faith is not separated from their social life, dating life, academic life, or anything else! Serving God as we serve others Faith is part of who we are deep inside, yet faith without works is dead. (James 2:17) Students look to live their faith in action. The Wesley Foundation took 18 students to the Appalachia Service Project for an alternative Spring Break. Study, Study, Study This last year Bible Study, Prayer Circle, and a study on the media “Who does Hollywood Say that I AM?” was a part of our extra curriculum. At Home and “On the Road Again!” Our Praise Team provided the music for 32 times of worship at the Wesley Foundation and went on the road 12 times! Fireside Café With the new configuration of the hospitality ministry “the Fireside Café” as a soup kitchen ministry, after we used some funds to do some improvements, we discovered there was still about $500 left over from the donations received. The students donated the funds to “Loaves and Fishes,” a Kalamazoo Food Ministry! Friday Night in Kalamazoo! FFN (Friday Fun Night) continues to be one of our more popular activities (after worship). Each Friday night a different activity is planned for fun! Creativity and zaniness is often a welcome time after a long week of classes. Worship Our community worships on Sunday evening, and is led by the director and our students. The Praise Team provides music, our drama group brings thoughtful skits monthly, and each month, one of our student leaders is the preacher. Communion, missional emphasis, student leadership, drama, singing, and the joy of Jesus! What more could you ask for! Each Sunday, a local church, a Sunday school class, a youth group, a board member, or others provide a meal for 35-40 students! We welcome all who share their gift, and thank you! Local Church Connection During this year, the Wesley Foundation is making a big effort to intentionally partner with local congregations. This partnership includes prayer support, sharing worship together, a resource for youth ministry, inviting high school students onto campus, and financial sharing. With the reduction of funds for the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, we must reach out to local churches. We have been met with enthusiasm and support! The Alumni Connection Students from many years remain connected to the ministry of the Wesley Foundation through annual giving. Our 2004 campaign reached around $2400.00. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Our Board of Directors continues to guide the Wesley Foundation with participation from faculty, church members and students, who make up the board. In 2005 the board will be entering into a vision process, and developing a vision and direction for the next several years. As you can see, the ministry is vibrant and alive! The impact upon students involved bears fruit today and for years to come. The impact upon the church of our commitment to young people will be felt for decades! Thomas A. Davenport, Director MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION Newscope, our United Methodist News publication, reports that for every 1.75 elders retiring 1.00 new elders are being ordained across United Methodism. Think of what that will mean for the future. Do you value having young pastors in the pool of those available for appointment to serve your congregation? Our United Methodist campus ministries are one of the few sources of persons who will be first career elders and deacons. Our campus ministries help students in understanding God’s leading in their discernment about their life direction. Clarity around one’s calling may come in a moment of knowing or hearing God’s claim upon one’s life. God’s leading may come as a student takes courage in leading a meditation or as that student deals with a painful present or past. God’s leading comes in the spiritual direction a student finds in sharing study and conversation. God’s leading comes as students traveling together in a van and working side by side in mission. Do you value helping students with their life direction? Do you value having young pastors in the pool for appointment? Please give your support to campus ministry. Let us know when your students are on campus and encourage your students to find a place with their peers in campus ministry.
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In the 2003 year Wesley MSU students found God’s Presence in: 1) A Chicago Urban Mission Retreat. 2) The surprising number of new students who started with Wesley this past fall. Our group was a group of 65% new folks. 3) A fall retreat at Pentwater United Methodist Camp led by Rev. Sherry Parker. Rev. Parker is from Chesaning United Methodist Church. 4) The decisions of two exceptional former students to enter seminary this fall. 5) Working with the children from Potter Park United Methodist Church in our Bible House Rocks Program. 6) Our state United Methodist Student Movement Retreat. 7) Meaningful work in our Spring Break Work Mission projects. Last year we worked with the Upper Sand Mountain Parish in Sylvania, AL. This year we will be working for the United Methodist Committee on Relief in Lafayette, LA. 8) The recognition that students get lonely and need structured time to be together and have fun together. 9) A new slightly used dishwasher replaced the original 43 year-old model. We give thanks for the good times that happen in our kitchen doing dishes. 10) Personal, grace filled, and compassionate conversations that take place each week in our small groups. Rick Erickson, Director/Pastor
BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY The work of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry (CBOM) is focused on the credentialing and support of the annual conference’s clergy leadership as it joins with the laity in making fruitful disciples of Jesus Christ. The forty lay and clergy members of the CBOM, working with the District Boards of Ordained Ministry, are responsible for the recruitment, evaluation, credentialing, support and nurture of candidates for ministry. Much time and energy goes into the late winter/early spring Sunday night through Friday Interview Week presently held at St. Francis Retreat Center in DeWitt. About forty hours of preparation with the candidates’ submitted materials is done by each member prior to the Interview Week. The week is one of interviews and careful, prayerful, and joyful/painful discernment of the Spirit’s leading around candidates’ readiness and effectiveness for ministry in The United Methodist Church. In addition to the Interview Week, the CBOM meets for an overnight in September including joint time with the cabinet, and has meetings in November, January, and May. Each member serves on one of the board’s five standing committees: Registrars, Finance, Conference Relations, Support and Development, and Enlistment and Mentoring, as well as various task forces. We are blessed to have Marian Coles as a part-time paid administrative secretary. She makes all our work easier and more efficient. Your board carries out a number of responsibilities including: • Providing seminary scholarships and grants. • Making funds available for counseling, continuing education, and renewal leave. • Visiting seminary students and other recruitment activities. • Supervising local pastors and the Course of Study. • Doing transfer and retirement and exit interviews. • Providing mentors, yearly evaluation visits, and other support to those in the candidacy process. • Working with the District Committees at a yearly Roundtable to clarify process and standardize procedures. • Hearing and acting upon administrative complaints. • Preparing the yearly report for the Executive Session at Annual Conference. We are currently working on bettering up our interview process, especially as it relates to ethnic/cross cultural candidates, and are also engaged in restructuring the board’s involvement in the three-year period leading up to Full Membership. We ask for your prayers as we seek to be faithful in the fulfillment of our responsibilities. Len Schoenherr, Chair ORDER OF DEACON The Order of Deacon has been active as a support, educational, and spiritual group in 2004. We continue to add more candidates to our roster and are a small but growing order with expertise in many areas from nursing to teaching to music and beyond.
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All our deacons, diaconals and candidates now have e-mail so we have set up an e-mail listing and do much business in that way. We have also developed a prayer calendar for our order and continue to pray for each other on a regular basis. We met in March with the Detroit Conference Order for an overnight retreat dedicated to refreshing our spirits, and to discussing issues of interest to deacons at General Conference. We provided our delegation with some statements on our position on some of these issues. We appreciate their request for input from our order. We went on from there to Ele’s Place for our annual meeting with Bishop Lee. We met over lunch at Annual Conference and had a quick “check-in” session there. We were also able to meet some new people there who had not been able to attend any of our other meetings. And a gift from our order was presented to Ben Hartley, the first full member deacon in our conference who was not first a Diaconal Minister. In October, we met for a one-day workshop and learned about Appreciative Inquiry, a positive process for church growth and renewal using the vocabulary of hope. It was interesting and informative. We hope to be able to use this information in our lives and work. For 2005 we will once again be meeting in March with the Bishop, and then at annual conference. We have also scheduled a retreat at Wesley Woods in October with the theme being end of life and grief issues. We continue to try to help members of the annual conference and local churches understand this new deacon thing is. To that end, we will once again have brochures at annual conference, and will also this year have a workshop to help explain this new position and how one becomes a deacon. Pamela Mathieu, Chair, Order of Deacon ORDER OF ELDERS Whoever is in Christ is a new creation: the old things have passed away; behold new things have come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Attending to the unfolding spiritual formation of clergy in the West Michigan Conference, the Order of Elders continues to “develop a bond of unity and common commitment to the mission and ministry of The United Methodist Church and the annual conference” (2000 BOOK OF DISCIPLINE Section III, Paragraph 312-2). While affirming the unique call of Local Pastors, Deacons and Elders, we celebrate our unity as brothers and sisters in Christ. This covenant is readily apparent in the following elements: • On the evening prior to the opening of the 2004 Annual Conference, Bishop Linda Lee again invited all clergy to join her for a time of worship. As such, Local Pastors, Associate Members, Probationary Members, Deacons and gathered for a time of singing, Baptismal Remembrance, a homily by Bishop Lee, concluding with a time of discernment and sharing. • With the support of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, a Directory of Spiritual Direction and Retreat Centers was published in 2004. This information quickly became a valuable resource for clergy across the conference • The respective Chairs of the John Wesley Association, Order of Deacons and Order of Elders from across the Michigan Area continued to meet on a regular basis. Such gatherings are focused upon how we might more creatively respond to the spiritual needs of the clergy. • Following the arrival of Bishop Keaton, the Michigan Area Orders, Chairs again met for a time of orientation, discernment and recommitment. Priorities for 2005-2006 include the creation of a West Michigan Advisory Council of Elders (Spring 2005), the scheduling of an Advent Clergy Retreat (November 2005), updating the Directory of Spiritual Direction and Retreat Centers (January 2006) and a possible Called Clergy Session for the Michigan Area (winter 2006). Giving thanks for the companionship and guidance of Bishop Lee, Bishop Keaton and my clergy brothers and sisters, it is with joy and enthusiasm that I look forward to a deepening of our covenant bond and shared ministry. Gerald L. Toshalis, Chair, Order of Elders COMMITTEE ON ENLISTMENT AND MENTORING In 2004, teams from the Board of Ordained Ministry and the cabinet visited the following seminaries: Asbury Theological Seminary, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary, Candler School of Theology, Duke University Divinity School, Gammon Theological Seminary, Garrett- Evangelical Theological Seminary, and the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. These visits were conducted for the purposes of interviewing students and maintaining a relationship with the administration of the schools.
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Persons who came forward in response to the bishop’s invitation at the annual conference ordination service were contacted by the board and their names were given to their pastors, their district superintendents, the chairs of their district committees on ordained ministry, and the bishop. We are excited about a new program available through the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry called Pastoral Leadership Search Effort (PLSE). PLSE is designed to help the church in two ways. First, PLSE will equip congregations in cultivating a culture of the call, inviting and nurturing young leaders to answer the call to ministry. Second, PLSE will collect the names of these young leaders, connecting them in a creative and coordinated effort to the resources and support of our denomination as they pursue the invitation to ministry into adulthood. More information about PLSE will be available in 2005. The Board of Ordained Ministry continues to place a high value on the role of mentoring which enables more effective ministry for the West Michigan Conference. One of our activities this past year was to survey all candidates in the conference regarding the effectiveness of their relationships with their mentors. Appropriate actions will be taken based on the results of the survey. Mentor training will again be a focus in 2005. In January 2005, two members of the Board of Ordained Ministry attended a seminar regarding the training of candidacy mentors. It is our intent to offer training opportunities for new mentors based on the new materials coming out of that seminar. We are also exploring offering an abbreviated refresher course for mentors that have been trained in the past, which will include updates from the 2004 General Conference changes in our processes. We continue to promote regular meetings of each class of commissioned probationary members as they move toward ordained ministry. These classes meet regularly throughout the year to support one another and share their experiences in ministry. We appreciate and affirm the dedication and time commitment each probationary member makes to be a part of these experiences. Buff Coe & Mike McDonald, Co-Chairs, Enlistment and Mentoring Committee CANDLER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY Candler School of Theology is grounded in the Christian faith and shaped by the Wesleyan tradition of evangelical piety, ecumenical openness, and social concerns. Its mission is to educate–through scholarship, teaching and service–faithful and creative leaders for the church’s ministries in the world. These purposes define Candler’s role as a school of Emory University and of The United Methodist Church and point to the unique challenges and opportunities we face in leading a national research university in re-discovering what it might mean to relate to a major denomination. With the full University community, the faculty has undertaken a strategic planning process. This initiative has allowed the opportunity to reflect on Candler’s significant commitments to church and society and to envision goals and investments through 2010. Chief among them is a three-phase building project. Plans are underway to construct a new building to house the Pitts Theology Library, classrooms, a teaching chapel, and the University’s Ethics Center. Later, Bishops Hall and the Quadrangle building currently housing the Pitts Theology Library will be renovated. You will hear a great deal about this project once architectural designs have been secured. In the interim, know that this effort is long overdue and speaks to Candler’s aspirations to secure facilities that will support the strong educational program already in place here. Candler’s faculty continues to be among the most distinctive in theological education. Forty-four members hold full-time appointment, and one holds a part-time appointment. An additional seven serve in a part-time or adjunct capacity. Thirty Teaching Supervisors support our Contextual Education and Teaching Parish programs. In addition, Woodie White and Jack Meadors serve as United Methodist bishops in residence, and the Right Reverend Frank K. Allan, recipient of this year’s Emory Medal, serves as Anglican bishop in residence. Bishop L. Bevel Jones III remains at Candler working with the Development office. As is typical, Candler faculty continue to provide leadership in professional societies. This year David Petersen serves as president of the Society for Biblical Literature and Roberta Bondi as President of the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality. Both gave presidential addresses at the San Antonio AAR/SBL meeting in November. Gail O’Day continues as editor of the Journal of Biblical Literature, and Ted Brelsford as editor of the Journal of Religious Education. Enrollment stands at 536, with 413 in the Master of Divinity program, 71 in the Master of Theological Studies program, 12 in the Master of Theology program, 7 in the Doctor of Theology program and 33 enrolled as Special, Non-Degree students. The number of students committed to full-time education is up with 80% of students enrolled full-time. The student population is 29% non-white, 7% international, and 52% women. More than 52 denominations are represented with 64% of MDiv students being United Methodist from 38 Annual Conferences. Other denominations of the Methodist family represented at Candler include African Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, Nazarene, Christian Methodist Episcopal, and the Methodist Churches of Brazil, Korea, and the Caribbean.
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The United Methodist Church elected three Candler alumni as bishops this summer. Mary Virginia Taylor ‘75T is now the Episcopal leader of the Columbia area; William Willimon ‘73DST, of the Birmingham area; and Dick Wills ‘67T, of the Nashville area. With their election, twenty-one United Methodist bishops are Candler alums. Willimon and Bishop Hope Morgan Ward have been elected to the Emory Board of Trustees, replacing retiring bishops Robert Fannin and William Morris. Great things continue to happen with Candler’s continuing and church education efforts. Currently, plans are underway for a fall conference on Music and Worship (October 9-11, 2005). Information about this and other upcoming events is available at
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Church and the broader Pan-Methodist community, and we ask for your continuing prayers and support as we pursue our historic mission and our contemporary vision. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary has taken the occasion of our sesquicentennial to focus anew our vision for the future. The seminary is continuing to implement a strategic plan that our trustees adopted in 2001. This plan lays out a vision for theological education in service to the church in this new millennium. The plan calls for strengthening ties with the Church, and specifically with local congregations. It calls for sustained attention to the task of recruiting a new generation of Christian leaders, including attention to youth and college ministries, and supporting our candidates by increased scholarship funding. The plan also lays out our commitment to serving the constituencies of Pan-Methodist denominations (African Methodist Episcopal, African Methodist Episcopal Zion, and Christian Methodist Episcopal churches), as well as The United Methodist Church, and our commitment to enhance the work of our three ethnic-minority ministry centers. Our rich heritage deserves such a future as we have envisioned, and we recognize that the seminary needs to continue to attract critical resources to carry out this vision. In addition to the support of The United Methodist Church by way of the Ministerial Education Fund (which supplies approximately eleven percent of our annual budget), Garrett-Evangelical is now engaged in a sesquicentennial capital campaign, “Honoring Our Heritage, Forging Our Future,” with an ambitious target goal of $35 million, most of which is earmarked for endowment to support the vision of our strategic plan. To date we have raised gifts and pledges totaling $28 million towards this goal, but the remainder of our goal will be the most difficult to raise. We ask annual conference leaders to help us by raising the full apportionment for the Ministerial Education Fund. We are currently attempting to increase our enrollment through a recruitment campaign. We are working on renovating our student housing, and we are building better financial planning models for the future. In the last year the seminary has been the recipient of a substantial grant from the Luce Foundation, which is currently enabling the seminary to build a stronger cycle of planning and evaluation as we look to our future. A grant from the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations in the last year has enabled the seminary to expand its capacity for library holdings and to proceed with electronic cataloging of some of our rare Methodist items. The seminary has seen technological and other enhancements to our life: “smart” classrooms, new software, new staff in information technology, and a newly redesigned web site that we encourage you to visit (www.garrett.edu). Since 2003 we have had a visitor parking lot – please come see us on the web or in person! Ted A. Campbell, President METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN OHIO As our new academic year began in the fall of 2004, the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) community celebrated the start of our 45th year of teaching, continuing our celebration of the vibrant life that results from the open, searching, challenging examination of theological issues. A total of 234 students, with the largest number of students under age 30 in our history, joined us in academic year 2005-06. Members of our student body come to us from 22 states and 4 countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, and from 22 denominations, including United Methodist. We were pleased and proud to welcome as our sixth academic dean the Rev. Dr. John Kampen, formerly Vice-President and Dean of Bluffton College, a Mennonite and renowned scholar on the Dead Sea Scrolls and the New Testament. In addition, with our partners in the Theological Consortium of Greater Columbus – the Pontifical College Josephinum and Trinity Lutheran Seminary – we welcomed Dr. Paul Numrich as our first joint professor, in the field of World Religions and Inter-religious Dialogue. Since we are a school grounded in the Wesleyan tradition and also proud of our commitment to being ecumenical in both spirit and practice, we continued our interdenominational outreach by developing specific programs for our students who are members of the Presbyterian Church USA and the United Church of Christ. In support of these programs, we have revised our Board of Trustees by-laws to add two members of the Presbyterian Church USA and two members of the United Church of Christ. Also at the beginning of the current academic year, we learned that our Master of Arts in Counseling Ministries (MACM) degree program was approved by the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board of the State of Ohio. The director of that program, Dr. Vergel Lattimore, III, was approved by the same Ohio Board as a licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist (I.M.F.T.). Earlier in 2004, Dr. Lattimore had received another honor: he became the first African-American to attain the rank of Brigadier General in the Air National Guard (ANG) and The United States Air Force. Our new Doctor of Ministry degree program welcomed its first cohort group, specializing in Missional Congregations and Spiritual Leadership. Our Center for Applied Christian Leadership has implemented a coaching program designed to aid less experienced pastors by placing them in a mentoring relationship with a more experienced minister.
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Our Jesus Doesn’t Work Alone campaign continues to be successful, with almost $19 million raised toward our $30 million goal. The major focus of this campaign is scholarships, with the hope that we will be able to offer the first year of study at no cost to students in the future. The campaign has also established a new faculty chair in Youth Ministry and Practical Theology. We launched a new fundraising effort with our first golf outing, named A Swing and a Prayer. The outing raised $16,000, and our second annual outing is set for May 19. Our annual Schooler Institute on Preaching enjoyed record attendance in October 2004, with nearly 300 people in attendance, 119 of them MTSO alumni/ae, to hear keynote speaker Bishop William Willimon. This year’s Institute, set for Oct. 16 – 18, will feature Dr. Marjorie Suchocki. Last year’s Youth Ministry Institute featured Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean, as well as Steven L. Case, author of The Book of Uncommon Prayer, and attendees are looking forward to this year’s Institute, to be held Oct. 11 – 15. The Institute for Evangelism, which last year featured Keith Wasserman, will change its focus in 2005 to address how congregations can work together in evangelism. Finally, we are pleased to announce that prospective students are welcome to apply for admission online, through our website, www.mtso.edu. For those who apply online, we will waive our $35 application fee. Within the first two weeks of the availability of online applications, we received 10, including one from Korea, and we look forward to the many other students who will discover the advantages of technology in answering God’s call. Norm E. Dewire, President UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (UTS) UTS Mission Statement: United Theological Seminary is a Christ-centered graduate school of The United Methodist Church that equips leaders for the church in a pluralistic world through the nurture of piety, the love of learning and the pursuit of justice. We have been entrusted with a profound mandate to prepare spiritual leaders for the church, and to actualize the nurture of piety, the love of learning, and the pursuit of justice. The tradition of our founders was deeply rooted in the proclamation of the Gospel and the creation of dynamic communities of faith and service. In that same spirit we have made monumental decisions to define our tasks within radically shifting contexts, and provide for the effectiveness and sustainability of the seminary. To these ends we spent 2004 making plans in the following areas: Relocating the Seminary • UTS has entered into an agreement with The Jewish Federation of Dayton to purchase its property in Trotwood, OH, just a few miles north of the current campus in Dayton. The board has approved the purchase and we anticipate signing the final papers as soon as the financial arrangements are completed. Providing Opportunities for Congregational Development • The Center for Worship, Preaching and the Arts received a grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship which has been used to fund “Come to the Waters,” a series of two retreats on leading congregations through the Easter Vigil, and “Come to the Table,” a study guide and training session based on “This Holy Mystery.” • The Pohly Center for Supervision and Leadership Formation has been working with the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry to provide training in the Pohly model for the Virginia Annual Conference Cabinet in March of 2005. Other opportunities for this type of service to the church exist in several other states. • The Center for Urban Ministry continues in partnership with the Hispanic/Latino Ministries Coordinator of the Southwest Region of the West Ohio Annual Conference by offering a monthly practical ministry training program in Spanish for lay pastors. • The Center for Urban Ministry hosted “Toward the City of God,” an urban conference, with scholarship help provided by the West Ohio Annual Conference. The West Ohio conference has also designated 15 clergy who will undergo a Doctor of Ministry degree with a focus on urban ministry at UTS with the conference providing half the tuition. The center is also working with the West Ohio Urban Network to provide training for clergy newly appointed to urban congregations. • The Office of Continuing Education continues in partnership with MTSO to offer a Course of Study School in Ohio. • The Institute for Applied Theology continues to plan Teaching Church Network Events in various locations around the region including work with the Holston Conference, TN, First- Centenary in Chattanooga, TN, and continuing education programs in congregational development in Dayton. Growing Erollment/Flex Sememster • We celebrate some enrollment growth in 2004. Fall Semester enrollment was 352 students enrolled, with 141 masters students, 196 doctoral students, and 13 special students. We are pleased that the flex semester system and new curriculum are working well and providing our students with multiple opportunities to take classes and to specialize in a particular work area within the M.Div. program.
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Meeting the needs of a Digital Culture • The email newsletter we began in March of 2004 has become very popular and we are adding e-mail addresses on a regular basis. • We have upgraded our website to provide easier access to the expanding number of programs at United through a user-friendly navigation scheme. • We are making major strides toward the development of an online learning program by the hire of a person who will develop meaningful and appropriate courseware for distance learning initiatives. Collaborating with Others • We are forming some fruitful partnerships as we explore Wellness Education as it relates to UTS. Recommendations for establishing a Center for Wellness Education will be presented to the board in the spring. • A grant from GBHEM is funding a youth event in Ohio in the fall of 2005, At the Threshold: Consider the Possibilities. This event is being planned in partnership with other colleges, MTSO, and the two Ohio conferences. The focus of the event is to identify and nurture young people for professional and ordained ministry. Preparing Leaders for the Black Church • United’s growing Doctor of Ministry program celebrates the addition of new focus groups and mentors that include some of the rising stars in a new generation of church leaders. • We continue our commitment to prepare leaders for the black church and community. • United’s D.Min. program represents an ecumenical group of constituents including United Methodists, Episcopals, Roman Catholics, Baptists, and other denominations and groups. • The D.Min. focus groups represent a growing number of partnerships that encompass a wide variety of expressions of ministry including pastoral care, urban studies, community development, preaching, and health-related issues. We continue to diligently plan for the emergence of a dynamic Christ-centered learning community, and we are determined to collaborate with others in the pursuit of our mission, vision, and values. Let us pray and reason together so that United’s vision will be of the greatest possible usefulness to Christ and the entire Church here and across the earth. G.E. Zeiders, President BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS MINISTER’S RESERVE PENSION FUND (MRPF/Pre 82) The MRPF is the Pension plan covering the years 1948-1981. As a defined benefit plan we annually recommend a Past Service Rate (PSR) for the years served. For 2005 the rate is $630 and the surviving spouse benefit has been raised to 85% from 70%. The recommendation for 2006 is $642.60. In 2005 we ranked 4th highest among all conferences in our PSR rate. The General Board of Pension reported that our pre-82 Ministerial Reserve Pension Fund is expected to show a credit balance (over-funded) of $17,185,441 based on the 2005 PSR of $630 as of January 1, 2005. The 2004 General Conference passed the legislation called the Clergy Retirement Security that will allow us access to these funds in an indirect way as of January 1, 2007. Our Board of Pension and Health Benefits has determined that these funds will be used to support the conference retiree health care program. MINISTERIAL PENSION PLAN (MPP) and COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTION PLAN (CPP) Our current pension plan, the MPP program, is a defined contribution plan based on 12% of each minister’s compensation base placed into an individual account. This program became effective January 1, 1982. The Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) provides additional benefits for active and retired pastors in the form of group life and disability insurance. This plan also provides for a “buildup” in individual MPP accounts for pastors receiving less than the Denominational Average Compensation. Disability payments to beneficiaries in 2004 were $141,088. PAYMENTS TO ANNUITANTS AND BENEFICIARIES REPORT Total payments to annuitants including disability benefits were $3,498,935 in 2004. A detailed report showing individual beneficiaries is available upon request from the Conference Treasurer’s Office and will also be distributed during the Annual Conference session. GENERAL CONFERENCE 2004 The new clergy pension program called the Clergy Retirement Security Plan (CRSP) was approved by the 2004 General Conference effective January 1, 2007. It will be a combination of a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan. When this new plan is implemented, contribution to the defined benefit portion can be paid from the “over-funded” or credit balance we have in the Pre-82 program. Churches can then direct their funding to retiree health care program instead of the clergy pension program. The General Conference also approved legislation that will mandate local churches to provide all their permanent lay employees with a retirement plan.
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ACTIVE HEALTH CARE PLAN The active health care plan provides medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision benefits for active pastors and their dependents, as well as retirees and spouses under age 65. The premium for active clergy is shared by the pastor and the local church while the premium for retirees is shared with them and the conference. Retirees pay a minimum of 10% of actual premium and active clergy pay on a sliding scale of 5-15% based on salary. Changes have been made in each of the last few years in our plans and are expected to continue as we attempt to position ourselves advantageously in a volatile market. It is our aim to continue a high level of coverage including dental and vision benefits at a time when industry is cutting back. It is our goal to move to a self insured program as we continue to gather claim data. We have reduced our costs by purchasing a high deductible Base Plan from Blue Cross and employing a self-funded Gap Plan that pays reimbursements of deductible and coinsurance to a lower level. RETIREE HEALTH PLAN The Retiree Health Plan provides coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision benefits. Medicare has primary coverage under Parts A and B (physician and hospital), and our Plan provides supplemental coverage with Medicare Part G. The prescription drugs benefit is self-funded. Each participant in the Retiree Plan earns 5% credit for every year of service in the Church and pays a minimum of 10% of the premium. Policy Recommendation: The Health Care Committee studied and recommended to the Board that our Retiree Plan integrate with the newly approved prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. Savings will be achieved by the Plan and by retirees in addition to a broader protection from catastrophic prescription drug need for our retirees. (Please see petition to 2005 Annual Conference in the Decision Items Book.) POST-RETIREMENT MEDICAL BENEFITS LIABILITY FUNDING Our Health Care Reserve Fund at year end 2004 was $5,562,137; however, the amount of $876,789 is due to cover shortfall in Ministry Shares receipts. Effectively, the year 2005 begins with a balance of $4,685,348 compared to $4,749,954 the year end previous. Actuarial study will be conducted to gain sound basis for determining the funding for retiree health care. The last actuarial study by Price Waterhouse Coopers estimated the unfunded liability to be $10,376,000 as of January 1, 2003. The projected annual contribution to amortize this unfunded liability plus normal costs over 30 years was $1.4 million annually. Preliminary analysis by the General Board of Pension actuaries indicated the amount of $1.4 may be supplied from our pre-82 pension reserve credit balance (over-funding). However, a new actuarial study is needed taking into account the change in costs due to the possible integration with Medicare Part D. Our long-term strategy is to provide for current retiree costs from the pre-82 over-funding and build up reserves from Ministry Shares, retirees’ premium contributions, and investment income. In addition to our regular board meetings a Bishop’s Michigan Area task force and a West Michigan Conference task force are exploring ways to provide health care coverage at a reasonable cost while attempting to sustain benefits. Financial Report of the Health Care Programs for the year ended December 31, 2004 HEALTH CARE RESERVE FUND WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE December 31, 2004
Balance on January 1, 2004 $4,749,954 Income: Premiums collected-Churches $2,546,145 Receivable from Invested Funds 876,789 Premiums collected-Active Participants 241,420 Conference apportionments 600,000 Contributions-Non Participating Churches 113,148 Premiums collected-Retirees 83,521 Other Income 8,528 Valuation Change-UMF Domini Fund 75,535 Valuation Change-UMF Stock Portfolio 314,655 Valuation Change-UMF Laddered Bonds 7,387 Valuation Change-UMF Estate Investment Trusts 226,778 Interest Earned-General Board of Pension 16,699 Total Receipts 5,110,605 Total Funds Available $9,860,559
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Disbursements: Medical Premiums-Actives $2,547,121 Medical (Gap) Plan Reimbursements-Actives 50,733 Dental Benefits-Actives 240,228 Vision Benefits-Actives 38,170 Third Party Administrator-Actives 19,776 Medical Premiums-Retirees 542,878 Third Party Administrator-Retirees 27,349 Prescription Drugs-Retirees 553,184 Dental-Retirees 116,738 Vision-Retirees 2,163 Wellness Program 24,955 Salaries and Office Expenses 102,671 Legal Fees 908 Investment manager fees 10,350 Counseling supplement 12,524 Medical Benevolence Grants 6,551 Administration and Meetings 2,123 Total Disbursements 4,298,422 Balance on December 31, 2004 $5,562,137
FUNDS STATUS General Board of Pension Health Care Deposit Account $423,077 Investment in Domini Mutual Funds-UM Foundation 844,259 Investments in Stocks-UM Foundation 2,519,099 Investments in Laddered Bonds-UM Foundation 728,640 Investments in Real Estate Investment Trusts-UM Foundation 1,047,062 Balance on December 31, 2004 $5,562,137
MINISTERIAL PENSION PLAN (MPP) and CUMULATIVE PROTECTION PLAN (CPP) CONTRIBUTION ARREARAGES The annual conference in 2001 directed that churches which are delinquent in payment of contributions to MPP and CPP be published in Volume 1 of the Conference Journal as part of this report. However, starting on January 1, 2002, the conference started billing churches directly and contributions were paid up to the general board completely. There were no significant arrearages to report in 2004. Michael Anthes, Chair Pros Tumonong, Conference Treasurer
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE Your West Michigan Conference Board of Trustees is organized and functions according to the 2000 BOOK OF DISCIPLINE. The past year has witnessed some important activities of the trustees. The Board continues to encourage local churches to clarify the status of their property deed using the administrative checklist and to encourage local churches to bring their insurance coverages to the levels recommended by the conference. The board continues to work with the Crystal Springs Camp and with the individual property owners. During the past year one additional cottage was purchased and there are now three privately owned cottages remaining. Conference properties have been cared for and the board negotiated the sale of the Albion District parsonage. Housing allowance are in place for all conference staff and for the district superintendents of Grand Traverse, Central, Albion, Kalamazoo, and Grand Rapids districts. Improvements were approved and made to the Lansing district parsonage as a result of a generous gift by a faithful member of The United Methodist Church in the Lansing district. The board participated in a decision to sell the East Lansing Episcopal residence and purchase another home, which better addresses the needs of present and future residents. As of December 31, 2004 the board is in negotiation for the sale of the East Lansing home. Trustees members have served faithfully in carrying out the board’s mission on behalf of the West Michigan Annual Conference, and their work has been appreciated. Ted Carlson, Chair
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COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY Even as Holy Scripture reminds us of how God has worked with God’s people to make disciples for Jesus Christ in ancient times, so the recorded and preserved history of United Methodism in the West Michigan Annual Conference contains wonderful and inspiring stories of how God has worked here since 1829 to make disciples for Jesus Christ. These stories must not be lost. Our mandate as given in the United Methodist BOOK OF DISCIPLINE includes but is not limited to the following: 1. to collect and preserve historically significant records of the annual conference and its agencies. 2. to encourage and assist local churches in preserving their records, compiling their histories and celebrating their heritage. 3. to maintain a fire-safe historical and archival depository. 4. to establish retention and disposition schedules for annual conference and local church records. 5. to provide for the permanent safekeeping of the historical records of all abandoned or discontinued churches in the bounds of the annual conference and its antecedents. Our West Michigan Conference Archives are stored at Albion College under an agreement in which they provide space for the West Michigan Conference Archives and we share in supporting the salary of Jennifer Thomas, the Archivist on the staff of Albion College’s Mudd- Stockwell Library. Approximately one-third of her time is spent working with our United Methodist Archives. Collection inventories have been developed and are available on line as follows: Photograph Files: http://www.albion.edu/library/specialcollections/methphotofiles.asp Subject Files: http://www.albion.edu/library/specialcollections/methsubjectfiles.asp Pastor Files: http://www.albion.edu/library/specialcollections/pastorfiles.asp Unprocessed Collections: http://www.albion.edu/library/specialcollections/methodistcollections.asp Our Archives Web page may be accessed at: http://www.albion.edu/library/specialcollections/metharch.asp We encourage you to visit these sites on line. Archivist Jennifer Thomas may be reached at 517-629-0487. Ronald M. Fassett, Chair
COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS Communications technology continues to move at a pace that, at times, seems to progress beyond our ability to keep up. However, the Communications Commission has done our best to maintain our efforts to provide the conference with the most up-to-date methods that we can. Although the methods may change from paper and pencil to electronic means, we intend to continue to communicate the Word at a level of excellence that you have come to expect. Communication is the key to helping all agencies of the conference to continue in the effort to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Our web team redeveloped the conference website so that it is better-organized and easier to use. This project sparked interest in further development of the site. In the fall we negotiated with Brick River Technologies to work with our web team in the deployment of a completely new conference website that will interface with our database systems and provide a content management system for a broad range of users. Currently under development, the new site will include features like an online registration system, online form processing for reporting statistical information for tables I and II, an interactive calendar function that will allow conference agencies, districts and local churches to post and view events, and the ability for conference leaders to post content about their ministries from any computer with an internet connection. We look forward to launching the new site early in the spring. (As you read this, the site is likely already available.) Please check out the changes at http://www.westmichiganconference.org. You will find our continued and up-to-date efforts to help all of our local churches in their disciple making endeavors. Other activities included upgrades to the graphics department computer system. This upgrade along with the new web site development will allow for better creation and integration of graphics into a more complete package. Graphics created by David Wiltse will appear not only in printed material but will be available through the web site as well. Materials currently available through the CENTERpiece will also be distributed in a more cost effective way by targeting e-mails and regular mailings to specific users. This should allow for reduced cost of mailings. The actual mailings of the CENTERpiece will be adjusted to maximize effectiveness of our information delivery systems. Some CENTERpiece articles will also appear in the Michigan Christian Advocate. The Michigan Area Resource Center (MARC) continues to make improvements. MARC’s new website http://www.marc-web.org will keep you updated on the
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latest materials that are available through this important conference media service. The Michigan Christian Advocate is also developing a new web presence of its own. In fact, the new e-Advocate is on line at: http://www.westmichiganconference.org/NewsEvents/EAdvocate.html. Your Communications Commission also realizes that being prepared is important. That is why we are ready to help. Linda Burson, Ministry Consultant for Communications, has recently attended United Methodist Communications training in Crisis Management. The training was targeted at how to deal with the news media during a crisis. (What you say or do during a crisis is very important.) Linda will be available to consult with you in planning and dealing with situations that might arise. Jim Searls’ participation at the United Methodist Association of Communicators’ Conference continues to keep our commission on the cutting edge of opportunities developing. One of those opportunities that remains is Igniting Ministry. Communications is especially excited about the second year of grants for Igniting Ministry. In 2004 we funded nearly $16,000 worth of local church activities that used the Igniting Ministry theme of “Open Hearts…Open Minds…Open Doors…The people of The United Methodist Church.” Many exciting activities were sponsored that featured Igniting Ministry’s theme and our church cross and flame logo. Churches who have not received a grant as of yet should check out the possibility of a local grant in 2005. Overall, the arena of communications is a radically changing environment. Instead of being bulldozed by that change, the Conference Communications Commission continues to look for ways that the challenges we face may become opportunities as we go about the ministry of making disciples for Jesus Christ. We thank everyone for their Ministry Shares support. Jim Searls, Chair COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION Equitable Compensation goes to the very heart of what it means to be a “connectional church and to make disciples for Jesus Christ.” We exist for the sole purpose of enabling congregations: 1. To have clergy appointed to them and sustained by an annually agreed minimum salary in places where congregations face temporary declines or financial crisis; 2. To be a United Methodist presence in places where, in our conference, we want our ministries to serve others even if the local congregation cannot be self-supporting; and 3. To assist congregations obtain emergency pastoral supply if their appointed pastor becomes ill or incapacitated and the congregation needs assistance to do this. The Commission on Equitable Compensations works closely with the Bishop, the Cabinet, conference staff, and other agencies of the annual conference to see that the above goals are met. It is challenging work, and it could not be done without the cooperation and hard work of everyone from commission members, to the Cabinet, and to the pastors and leaders of the churches that are involved in the C.E.C. process. It has been a challenging year for the Commission, with requests for funding that have substantially exceeded our available budget. We continue to evaluate how best to allocate our funds, knowing that a number of congregations are struggling to meet the cost of having a full time pastor assigned to them. Below are the “Guidelines” we use in administering Conference Equitable Compensation funds. Guidelines for Equitable Compensation Support 1. Local congregations shall conduct an annual canvass of sources of support within the pastoral charge. 2. Local congregations shall annually counsel with the District Superintendent concerning levels of pastoral support. 3. Requests for support from the Equitable Compensation Fund shall be included in the salary recommendation approved by the charge/church conference. 4. Churches should be grouped, where feasible, in a denominational or ecumenical grouping so as to provide an average attendance of at least 75 under the care of one pastor. 5. Circuit churches that become station charges will usually not be eligible for financial assistance from the Commission unless the church seeking assistance has an average attendance of at least 75. 6. Local congregations requesting equitable compensation support shall voucher pastors’ travel and business expenses according to the guidelines of the Council on Finance and Administration. 7. Local congregations may receive base supplemental Equitable Compensation support for up to five consecutive years. 8. Exceptions to these guidelines may be recommended by the Cabinet for mission goals in specific situations. These exceptions will be designated as Special Ministries. – Approved by Annual Conference 1984, revised 1993
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Eligibility for Base Salary Support 1. Re: Para. 342.1, 2004 BOOK OF DISCIPLINE: “Each elder in full connection of an annual conference who is in good standing and who is appointed to full-time service under the provisions of Para. 338.1 shall have a claim upon the conference Equitable Compensation Fund and a right to receive not less than the base compensation established by the annual conference for persons in full-time service.” Elders in full connection serving less than full time under the provisions of Para 338.2 “shall have a claim upon the conference Equitable Compensation Fund in one-quarter increments according to the guidelines established by the annual conference commission on equitable compensation.” 2. The BOOK OF DISCIPLINE (Para. 624.6) authorizes the use of Equitable Compensation funds for supplementing base compensation beyond minimum compensation, with special attention given “to ethnic pastors serving ethnic ministries, with particular attention given to Native American pastors serving Native American ministries. In all cases (ethnic or non-ethnic), emphasis shall be given to funding entry-level appointments in a teaching parish in a station church, circuit, or cooperative parish and/or equivalent, or to a cooperative parish.” 3. In most cases regarding base salary support, these guidelines shall be the guidelines of the Commission on Equitable Compensation of the West Michigan Conference with the following modifications of coverage: a. Local Pastors appointed full-time to local congregations that are understood as special or ethnic ministry settings may, upon review by the Commission and by recommendation of the District Superintendent, be eligible for equitable compensation funds when there is a compelling missional reason for that support. b. In all cases, equitable compensation support is available only to pastors under appointment to local churches. c. In no instance (except for those congregations currently receiving funds above this limit) shall compensation be supplemented to more than 20% above minimum salary (excluding pension). Local Church Guidelines re: Transitional Ministries 1. Churches shall be identified for transitional funding through consultation between District Superintendent and the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee of the identified church or charge. 2. Congregations seeking Transitional Ministries salary support may be eligible for this support for up to three years through consultation with the District Superintendent and the Commission on Equitable Compensation. Guidelines for Temporary Disability/Sustenance Fund Local Church Guidelines re: Temporary Ministerial Disability Support. 1. Local congregations are expected to pay in full all compensation due a duly appointed pastor for at least one month following the beginning of a temporary disability or illness. a. During the one month period, the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee shall be in consultation with the District Superintendent. b. They shall try to ascertain the possible length of the illness or disability. c. If it is expected to exceed one month, the Commission on Equitable Compensation shall be notified. 2. Local churches shall determine the extent of their financial support for the pastor and family and may prepare a request for supplementary aid from the Commission on Equitable Compensation. a. Payment could be made for temporary pastoral services from the Temporary Disability/ Sustenance Fund. b. Conference T.D.S.F. could be petitioned for assistance up to the next three months. (During this time the Cabinet would be in consultation with the Conference Board of Pensions and the Board of Ordained Ministry to explore alternatives if disability may be for an extended period of time.) c. In unusual circumstances additional assistance could be requested for up to an additional three months. d. Church pays regular and full salary for regularly appointed pastor. 3. The Commission on Equitable Compensation will establish a reserve fund to provide this temporary assistance, in consultation with the Council on Finance and Administration. Definitions: Transitional Ministries and Special Ministries Transitional Ministries In consultation with the Cabinet, we will fund congregations facing short-term transition and/or crisis. Funding as a transitional ministry will be on a contractual basis with the intent of restoring the congregation’s self-sufficiency.
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Special Ministries Special Ministries are congregations of missional focus done in partnership with the United Methodist connection. Special ministries are representatives of the larger United Methodist denomination in local communities. These congregations tend to be placed in communities experiencing great economic and/or racial change and a low resource base. One sign of a special ministry is that more resources flow out than flow in to achieve their stated ministry purpose. Many of these congregations pursue non-traditional ministries that fuse worshiping communities and outreach ministries. The intent of funding is not necessarily to create a bridge to self-sufficiency, but the continuation of ministry. – Approved by Annual Conference 1984, revised 1993, 2002 EQUITABLE COMPENSATION 2004 SUMMARY SALARY PENSION HEALTH SUPPORT SUPPORT INSURANCE HOUSING TOTAL ALBION DISTRICT CLIMAX/SCOTTS 3,670.00 $3,670.00 HILLSDALE 950.00 $950.00 PARMA 380.00 $380.00 NORTH PARMA 570.00 $570.00 SONOMA 1,900.00 $1,900.00 NEWTON 2,565.00 $2,565.00 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS 5,700.00 1,175.00 $6,875.00 DISTRICT TOTAL $15,735.00 $1,175.00 $0.00 $0.00 $16,910.00 CENTRAL DISTRICT CHIPPEWA INDIAN MISSION 9,527.00 $9,527.00 DIMONDALE 218.00 $218.00 HERSEY 2,976.00 610.00 $3,586.00 WINN 13,300.00 950.00 $14,250.00 DISTRICT TOTAL $26,021.00 $1,560.00 $0.00 $0.00 $27,581.00 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT PAWATING MAGEDWIN 15,200.00 3,420.00 6,175.00 $24,795.00 OAKDALE 13,775.00 2,824.00 $16,599.00 LA NUEVA ESPERANZA 40,375.00 $40,375.00 TWIN LAKE 5,700.00 2,850.00 $8,550.00 SALEM/BRADLEY 9,025.00 $9,025.00 GR VIETNAMESE 14,678.00 3,009.00 $17,687.00 PLAINFIELD 4,750.00 1,938.00 $6,688.00 DISTRICT TOTAL $103,503.00 $14,041.00 $0.00 $6,175.00 $123,719.00
GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT BALDWIN COVENANT COMMUNITY 18,050.00 3,420.00 $21,470.00 KEWADIN INDIAN MISSION 19,000.00 3,895.00 4,292.00 $27,187.00 NORTHPORT INDIAN MISSION 9,880.00 $9,880.00 PINE RIVER PARISH 8,645.00 $8,645.00 ASHTON 4,655.00 $4,655.00 MARION/SOUTH COMMUNITY 4,500.00 500.00 $5,000.00 DISTRICT TOTAL $64,730.00 $7,815.00 $4,292.00 $0.00 $76,837.00 KALAMAZOO DISTRICT FENNVILLE/PEARL $3,800.00 $3,800.00 MONTEREY CENTER/BURNIPS $653.00 $653.00 DISTRICT TOTAL $4,453.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,453.00 LANSING DISTRICT LANSING KOREAN 8,358.00 1,713.00 $10,071.00 POTTER PARK 16,244.00 3,330.00 $19,574.00 BATH/GUNNISONVILLE 1,662.00 $1,662.00 LESLIE/FELT PLAINS 1,674.00 209.00 $1,883.00 E L CHAPEL HILL 4,962.00 $4,962.00 DISTRICT TOTAL $32,900.00 $5,252.00 $0.00 $0.00 $38,152.00 GRAND TOTAL $247,342.00 $29,843.00 $4,292.00 $6,175.00 $287,652.00 Barbara Brechting, Chair
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COMMISSION ON RELIGION AND RACE The Commission on Religion & Race (CORR) continues to challenge the church to be inclusive in regards to its ethnic constituency. The monitoring of the 2004 Annual Conference and the Conference Council on Ministries have improved to a level whereby people are sensitized about racial and gender inclusion in a Christ-centered manner. A pre-annual conference workshop on healing racism was offered and approximately five individuals attended the Jurisdictional CORR Conference that was held in Cleveland, Ohio. A West Michigan Caucus of Black Methodists for Church Renewal (BMCR) has been activated, and scholarships to attend the Jurisdiction and National Conferences were provided. Scholarships were also provided for persons to attend the General Conference, and grants to assist with travel and a mentoring project were provided as well. The Commission has established a goal of meeting at all the ethnic churches in the Grand Rapids area to learn more about their ministries and explore ways to work more closely together. This same effort is also taking place with the Detroit Conference CORR, with whom we are committed to working together to offer two major training events over the next four years and to host the Jurisdictional CORR Conference in 2007. Action is taking place to establish a monitoring task force to provide opportunities to learn more and for participation in the process by all who are interested. May God get the glory for the great things He has done as we continue on the road to making disciples for Jesus Christ. Neil Davis, Chair
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN The charge to the Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) is three-fold: • To serve as an advocate on behalf of women so they may claim their rightful place in the decision making arenas of the church. • To aid as a catalyst for raising awareness of ways in which women are not fully included in the life of the church. • To monitor the commitment of the church to the full and equal participation of women. As a part of the focus on Women of Courage and Vision in the West Michigan Conference in 2004, 240 Certified Women Lay Speakers were recognized and honored. Certificates and posters were sent to the home churches of these honorees to be presented to them at a time convenient to the honoree and her pastor. The honorees were invited to be guests to the Annual COSROW Breakfast held during Annual Conference. There were approximately 140 honorees, their families, and members of Annual Conference who attended the breakfast. Bishop Linda Lee was the speaker. In preparation for the 50th celebration of the ordination of women in The United Methodist Church in 2006, the Commission on the Status and Role of Women is sponsoring a two-phase project. The focus in 2005 will recognize those women in the West Michigan Conference who served as pastors in the local church prior to 1956. These Women of Courage and Vision and their families will be honored at the COSROW Breakfast during Annual Conference. COSROW is requesting assistance in identifying those individuals. If annual conference members have any information, please forward it to the chair. The 2006 phase of the project will honor those Women of Courage and Vision who are ordained clergywomen of the conference. The Ministry of Monitoring is an ongoing joint project with the Commission on Religion and Race. The Ministry of Monitoring is a priority for the West Michigan Annual Conference to assure that all members of the Annual Conference have full and equal participation in the discussions and decisions of the Annual Conference session. COSROW meets four times a year to conduct business. Individuals interested in participating in the Commission on the Status and Role of Women are invited to contact the chair or the Conference Office. Mary McCartney, Chair
COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION After serving four years on our West Michigan Conference Council on Finance and Administration (CF&A), I assumed the position of chair of CF&A this past June at the 2004 Annual Conference. Let me say that I am honored that I have been elected to this position, but at the same time I recognize the responsibility that this position carries. In September I had the privilege of attending the quadrennial meeting of Treasurers, CF&A chairs as well as chairpersons of ECC. The sessions were very informative, and again, emphasized the responsibilities of this position. I like to refer to my first year in this position as the year of the three C’s.
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Starting with the first C, or the year of Change, we have gone from a conference of an apportionment formula to a conference of Ministry Shares. The formula for Ministry Shares is entirely different from our old formula, and is based on the Biblical principal of tithing. Now you might think, as I did, that this would be an easy concept to understand. Church income sets the base for tithing, each church pays 10% of their income to Ministry Shares. Simple, right? Not so! What is church income? Does it include all items in a church budget, such as 6 Lanes Giving, or only those items to operate the church, including salaries and operating expenses? CF&A formed a subcommittee to address this situation, with a unique name, the Ministry Shares Committee. This Committee is chaired by Bob Campbell of the Cadillac United Methodist Church who has done an outstanding job of clarifying what is meant by church income. You all have received your Ministry Shares Covenant form, which hopefully helps to clarify church income, and you recognize that we rely on you to state your income on this form. The second C is the year of Challenge. When we converted from our old apportionment formula to Ministry Shares and tithing, we weren’t exactly sure of what kind of change we would see in income to support the budget. The budget for 2005 is $7,222,355. The Annual Conference approved a formula of 10% of church income plus an additional 2.8% to help support retiree health benefits. The latest projection from the Ministry Shares Committee indicates income in 2005 of $6,522,619, and if this projection stands there will be a shortfall of $699,736. Our challenge will be for congregations to step up and help make up any shortfall we have and for the conference to reduce expenditures. We are facing a shortfall in our 2004 budget, and have had to reduce mission payments by 12% for the year. We have however fulfilled our obligation to the General Church Apportionment with 100% payment to the World Service Fund. For the first time, other General Church Apportionments will be paid on the actual ratio of receipts from churches instead of 100%. The third C represents Controversy. In the 2004 BOOK OF DISCIPLINE, ¶612.19 places responsibility on the Council on Finance and Administration to ensure that no funds are used to promote the acceptance of homosexuality. CF&A is presently addressing this issue with the Board of Pension and Health Benefits and the Personnel Committee of our conference. I am confident that CF&A will address our Changes, Challenges and Controversy in the year ahead. Your prayers are needed. Robert Dunker, Chair
JOHN WESLEY ASSOCIATION For 2004 General Conference was the main focus for the group. Prior to the conference we were preparing petitions and working with other conferences with regard to the future of Local Pastors and Associate Members. Afterward we were determining what the effects of the actions of the conference would have on our members. Another major effort of the years was given to addressing the appointment process in 2004. We thank the Bishop and Cabinet for their prayerful work and guidance. We have also appreciated the efforts of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry to develop guidelines for effectiveness for Local Pastors with our input. Our hopes for 2005 are to see how the legislation passed will be enacted within our conference. Also in 2005 the orders will gather in Atlanta, and we hope to find a national consensus on these measures and learn how other conferences are effecting these changes. Jeff Reese, Chair
LAKE LOUISE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY Lake Louise Christian Community is a vital ministry of both conferences in Michigan – West Michigan and Detroit. Although structurally independent, it is served by trustees from both conferences, and is “dedicated to calling youth to follow Christ” from all over Michigan. Our summer camping season, year-round retreat ministry, and community of cottagers provide this ministry. Executive Director Dean Ozment has served Lake Louise for 18 years and this year was recognized as “Person of the Year” for his tireless efforts above and beyond his job description. His regular email messages, together with pictures of the beautiful Lake Louise surroundings and people, help to unite those who love Lake Louise no matter where they live. Summer camping statistics are down slightly, mirroring a decline in high school camping across the state. This provides financial stress, and we are seeking to turn this around. A new Lake Louise Middle High camp and the growing Horizons camp for older adults are on the cutting edge. Camp Sojourner, across the lake from our primary camping facility, is growing slowly as a family camping area. A new weekly evening summer worship service, led by Carl Gladstone, brought more persons to Camp Sojourner. We are pleased to cooperate with adjoining Camp Kinawind of the Detroit Conference and the Lake Louise Baptist Camp. A capital funds campaign is being planned, under the leadership of David Gladstone, to undergird our ministry and help guarantee its healthy future. The top priority for improvements
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is the construction of new bathhouses for the camp. We are seeking to identify those who love Lake Louise and can help its ministry. A short DVD about Lake Louise and its ministry is now available for churches. In addition, campers who come to Lake Louise this summer will receive a DVD about their week at camp to take home and hopefully encourage others to come. John Ross Thompson, President, Board of Trustees
LEADERSHIP TEAM The West Michigan Conference Leadership Team continues to work at ways to keep the conference vision alive. How does “Each Alive in Christ All Connected in Mission” keep us centered in all our work and action? This year the Leadership Team is in dialog about the different forms of communication (print and media) and looking at ways in which the vision is carried out through our communication in and outside the conference. We welcomed Bishop Keaton to our team along with Rev. Margaret Jones. Tim Tuthill, Chair
MICHIGAN AREA COMMITTEE ON THE EPISCOPACY The Michigan Area Committee on the Episcopacy is composed of twelve members from each annual conference. That membership includes two members of the Jurisdictional Committee on the Episcopacy from each of our Annual Conferences. The Area Committee normally meets three times per year in the Episcopal Offices in Okemos. This proves to be a central location for the committee. The committee is to: 1. Be supportive and available for counsel with the Bishop and Clergy Assistant to the Bishop. 2. Help determine Area Episcopal needs and provide, advise and interpret them to staff. 3. Interpret the nature and function of the Episcopal Office to the members and agencies of the two conferences. 4. Report the needs for Episcopal Leadership to the Jurisdictional representatives and agencies of the two conferences. 5. Supervise, through the Episcopal residence Committee, the care and maintenance of the Episcopal residence in East Lansing. 6. Conduct all matters with integrity and confidentiality. This year provided opportunity to continue with the priority of making disciples for Jesus Christ. One challenge to that goal was, and continues to be, adequate financing. Much discussion and energy has been spent on ways to do business differently and still remember to keep the main thing the main thing. Bishop Lee outlined her goals for the year that featured a blend of spiritual formation and Christian action and outreach. The questions raised by clergy over-supply took some discussion time this year along with implications if indeed it proves true. Identified priorities because of the above and other pressing realities for 2004: • Money and Giving • Winning Persons to Christ • Increasing worship attendance • Making disciples for Jesus Christ Other areas under discussion for the year centered on administrative priorities and restructuring of the two annual conferences as perceived on the needs of both. Of course discussed was the possibility of merging the two conferences into one. Of course not to be short changed is the time spent giving feedback to the Bishop and Clergy Assistant on what is going on in the “field.” West Michigan Committee Members: William Clegg, Frank Lyman, Ed Perkins, Mildred Richardson, Carolin Spragg, Gary Sarut, William Chu, Cris Bobier, Marcile Garrod, Georgia Marsh, Russ McReynolds, Julia Deemer Detroit Committee Members: Mark Miller, Tracy Huffman, Grant Lobb, Ruth McDonnough, Alma Edwards, Joy Barrett, Shirley Cook, James Little, Robert Smith-2004 Chair, Mary DeDolph, Sue Buxton, Laura Gotham Gary Sarut (West Michigan), Chair
MICHIGAN AREA INDIAN WORKERS CONFERENCE Celebrating 50 Years of Indian Workers Conference (IWC) Unlike many organizations we see ourselves as a family. Part of being in this family has been the honor of recognizing the hard work of those who came before us. In October 2004 we celebrated our 50th Anniversary.
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Native American International Caucus Native American Family Camp Fifteen Annual Conferences were represented this past year. Fifty-one people attended from IWC. The nation-wide group of United Methodist Native Americans typically draws up to 200 families. Michigan Native Americans were the largest group attending the camp at Mt. Sequoyah United Methodist Camp in Arkansas where we learned about culturally relevant health care issues as well as about how God is moving in our midst. Workshops included Living With Diabetes; Grant Writing, and The N.A. Family and The United Methodist Church. Indian Workers Conference Volunteer Work Team We will be going to Odanah Indian Reservation in Wisconsin this summer. We are excited about being able to work with our brothers and sisters on the Odanah reservation. We anticipate a lot of hard work as well as a lot of great fellowship! Native American Course of Study Extension School & Lay Speaking School The NA COS Extension School and the NA Lay Speaking School are designed as weekend studies allowing students who work beyond the local church to continue to take required course work and continue in their paying jobs. In the Fall of 2004 there were eight new NA Lay Speakers who received training, while four others attended the advanced course. The COS held course number 114 on Pastoral Leadership and Administration. While both programs are new they are continuing to grow as we seek alternative ways to train Native American leadership within the North Central Jurisdiction. IWC is honored to be the host community for these programs. 2005 Indian Workers Conference Meetings • April 1-2 • October 14-15 Ojibway Recording The United Methodist Communications of The United Methodist Church brought a gift of “voice” to share with the Michigan area churches. During the 2003 camp meeting at Mt. Pleasant, Ray Buckley, along with a recording technician, spent a couple of days recording the stories and songs of the Anishinabek people. The result of this hard work has been produced on CD as Ojibwa Nuhguhmowinan (Hymns). Two thousand CDs, to be exact, were gifted to the Indian Workers Conference. This collection of Ojibwa hymns and testimonies is available for a suggested donation of $15 (plus $3 s/h) with all proceeds supporting Native American Ministries in the Michigan Episcopal Area. To date we have sold over 500 copies of the CD. God is good and it is good to see Native American faith communities continuing to grow. Executive Committee Chairperson: Thomas John (Kewadin) Vice-Chairperson: Norm Pigeon (Salem) Secretary: Valerie Maidens (Northport) Treasurer: Geraldine Litchfield (Greensky Hill) Detroit Conference Representative: Carmen Misner (Detroit CONAM) West Michigan Conference Representative: Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles (PaWaTing MaGedWin) Youth Representative: To Be Filled Gii Ka Naw N’ Dinaway – All My Relations Thomas John, Chair
MICHIGAN AREA LOAN FUNDS of The United Methodist Church Adrian-Albion College Endowment Fund Missions & Church Extension Trust Fund Re-Structuring – Great things are happening at the Loan Funds. Interest rates paid to investors are well above similar investments and the administration of the Funds is being expanded to three locations. The Executive Offices will remain in Southfield as will the Resident Agent’s office. All investor relations, loan approvals, Board of Trustees relations, operating decisions and State of Michigan relations will continue to be handled there. A centralized Loan Development Office will operate from Okemos to provide hands-on and face-to-face contact with potential borrowers at the early stages of a church’s building project and financing. Rev Denny Buwalda brings extensive experience in handling these activities. The Administration Office, operating out of the West Michigan Foundation facility in Grand Rapids, will provide financial services including maintaining the books of account and issuing financial statements and reports to management. The Trustees of the Funds are allocating over $20,000 in 2005 to make these improvements. Note that the Loan Funds are completely self-supported and no conference funds are used. This
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major re-organization is designed to greatly improve the services provided to borrowing churches and the investors in the Funds. This restructuring lays the foundation for the future growth and services planned by the Funds. The Michigan Area Loan Funds manages two separate non-profit corporations. The Adrian-Albion College Endowment Fund – This $800,000.00 endowment is managed for the sole benefit of the two colleges. The loan portfolio currently includes 9 loans totaling $582,785. The Missions & Church Extension Trust Fund – This fund with a potential capitalization of $10,000,000.00 offers interest-earning investment certificates to Michigan United Methodist individuals, churches and agencies. Investments have increased $454,553 in 2004. The fund is making loans of up to $1,500,000.00 with amortization of up to twenty years. Interest rates are below rates offered by most commercial lenders. The fund is registered with the Securities Bureau of the State of Michigan and is managed by the Resident Agent, a Licensed Securities Agent. As of December 31, 2004 the loan portfolio includes 27 loans with a total value of $6,540,543. A summary of selected financial data is shown below. In 2004, over 400 investors in the Fund were paid $210,444 in interest income. The current rate paid to investors is 4.00%. The Fund has never failed to meet obligations to investors. The loan portfolio represents investments in high-quality United Methodist Church loans. There has never been a default on a loan. Looking Ahead – United Methodist Church building projects continue at a vigorous pace and are increasing in scope and cost. The Fund is positioning itself to meet these demands. This includes the increased expertise offered at the new facilities and a strong program to increase the size of the Funds and provide customized terms to borrowers. Contact the Funds at [email protected]. Missions & Church Extension Trust Fund Selected Financial Data 2001-2004 (Un-audited) 2001 2002 2003 2004(est.) Cash & Reserves $2,226,928 $3,126,621 $4,381,613 $1,437,295 Loans Receivable $5,505,046 $4,577,792 $3,064,182 $6,540,543 Investor Certificates $6,711,631 $6,672,580 $6,443,705 $6,918,268 Interest Paid to Investors $398,529 $333,385 $256,475 $210,444e Fund Equity $1,020,342 $1,009,644 $985,673 $958,822 Total Fund Balance $7,731,974 $7,684,413 $7,445,795 $7,977,837 Net Income / (Deficit) $31,187 ($10,698) ($23,971) ($26,851)e Rev. Stephen Perrine, President, Board of Trustees Thomas G. Gass, Resident Agent
MICHIGAN AREA SCHOOL FOR PASTORAL MINISTRY The 2004 Michigan Area School for Pastoral Ministry convened August 17-19th at the Lansing Sheraton Hotel. Our theme, “God’s Shalom Zone,” was chosen to equip pastoral leaders to live as Christian people of Shalom in a global culture. The Tuesday-Thursday format allows for travel time and encourages greater participation from pastors in the Upper Peninsula. Attendance was around 190 this year. We opened the school with a “General and Jurisdictional Conference Symposium,” moderated by retired Bishop Jesse DeWitt, who served as our “Bishop in Residence” throughout the school. We heard from West Michigan and Detroit conference delegates, who reflected upon their experiences at General and Jurisdictional conferences. Our “Time with the Bishop” on Wednesday was especially moving, as Bishop DeWitt reflected on his years as Episcopal leader and his hopes for our denomination’s future. This year’s teaching faculty was outstanding, although not well-known among Michigan pastors. Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown (Associate Professor of Homiletics, Candler School of Theology) challenged our linguistic assumptions/habits in preaching, encouraging us to speak justly even as we preach justice. She also brought a timely and much needed word about “HOPE” to pastors. Throughout the School, our worship was beautifully planned and executed, thanks to the Senate Worship Design Team led by consultants Michael Palmer and Matthew Packer. Dr. Stanley Caine, President of Adrian College, opened our first Plenary session with an introduction of Dr. Muqtedar Khan (Assistant Professor of Political Science). Dr. Khan challenged us to examine our assumptions about North American Christianity and re-think our misconceptions about Islam. We left Lansing with a greater appreciation for the Muslim faith tradition and expression, and more hopeful that Muslims and Christians can work together to seek “shalom.” He was graciously accessible to us: participated in our closing worship service, and he seemed to enjoy mealtimes in dialogue with small groups of pastors as much as we did. It was a blessing to come to know him.
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On Tuesday evening, we gathered at University United Methodist Church (UUMC) in East Lansing for a wonderful meal and warm fellowship. As always, the people of UUMC provided delicious victuals and warm hospitality. On Wednesday evening, we enjoyed a “coffee house” at Trinity United Methodist Church with live music and plenty of good eats. The 2005 School will be held August 16-18th at the Lansing Sheraton. This year’s theme, “The Real Makeover: Relevancy in an Extreme World” will be led by Dr. Thomas Long (Professor of Homiletics, Candler School of Theology) and Dr. Tony Campolo (nationally known speaker and writer.) All persons involved in pastoral ministry are encouraged to join us. Tonya Arnesen, Dean of the School Senate
MICHIGAN AREA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY Reorganized in 2003, the Michigan Area Historical Society met twice in 2004. A revised constitution and by-laws were adopted. Members of the Board of Directors include Archives and History leaders of the Detroit and West Michigan Conferences. The statement of purpose in the previous constitution reads as follows: “To compile, edit, publish and distribute histories of Michigan United Methodism, its predecessor denominations, and any other historical works that may later demand attention; to solicit, acquire and administer funds to accomplish such purposes and any other acts as may be deemed necessary to carry out such purposes.” It was amended to include: “Other purposes may include organizing area-wide celebrations of historical events and such other concerns as are consistent with those bylaws of the Historical Society of The United Methodist Church.” We are beginning a thirty-year period that includes the 200th anniversary of significant events in early Methodist, Evangelical and United Brethren History in Michigan. We propose to use these anniversaries to celebrate the dedicated evangelistic zeal of early United Methodist preachers in Michigan. They were ever about the task of making disciples for Jesus Christ. Perhaps we can learn from them. They adapted their methods to the Michigan frontier. Where are the frontiers awaiting our evangelistic efforts today? Ronald M. Fassett, President
MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE In the more than 130-year history of the Michigan Christian Advocate (MCA), 2004 was a year that combined continued vital ministry and exciting new possibilities with a critical juncture, financially and institutionally. The MCA continues to be deeply grateful to the many committed readers in the West Michigan Conference and the generous financial support of the conference as a body. Again, in 2004, the Advocate lived out a shared ministry of the two conferences that make up the Michigan Area. Month after month, the Advocate bears witness to the two conferences working together in faith and creativity, through the pages of this shared paper and the workings of the MCA Board of Trustees. On February 25, David Ray resigned as president of the board. The board accepted that resignation on April 20 and elected me the new president at the beginning of the September 21 meeting. I am writing this report to you exactly four months later. The good news A perusal of the 2004 issues of the Michigan Christian Advocate brings remembrances of excellent reportage, evocative columns and ministry ideas, and enthusiastic coverage of state and national events (within the church and beyond) from a Christian perspective. We thank God for editor/publisher Ann Whiting and her committed staff. Whether it was the story of Bishop Lee leading a group to Liberia or Houghton: Grace United Methodist Church pastor Tom Anderson taking servants of the poor to Haiti, stories challenged us all to see the world’s need for the compassion and prophetic vision of our shared faith perspective. Other editorial highlights included Ann Whiting and her correspondents bringing the two annual conference sessions to life with words and pictures, as well as Ann’s coverage of the 2004 Jurisdictional and General conferences. The contrasting theological points of view of Les Longden and Keith Pohl before the General Conference demonstrated the kind of diversity of perspective reflected in the Advocate throughout the year. Departing Bishop Linda Lee shared in a personal interview with the MCA, and new Michigan Area Bishop Jonathan Keaton wrote a challenging open letter in the MCA upon his arrival and has carried on the tradition of a regular episcopal column. The ongoing life of the church was witnessed each issue through coverage of new appointments, the deaths of faithful disciples, and the exploration of local church ministries instructive to other churches. Emerging ministries offered in the pages of the Advocate included an interview with
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the new Detroit Conference director of African-American Spiritual Formation, the Rev. Eugene Blair, and a story on the new peace center launched by people from Albion First United Methodist Church and Albion College (highlighting the fact that there are now peace centers in all West Michigan districts). The Board launched an Editorial Advisory Committee at the end of 2003 which has drawn on the creativity of Charles Honey of The Grand Rapids Press and David Crumm of The Detroit Free Press (both United Methodists), as well as others from both conferences. (The Advocate is just now coming to a decision about a possible major change in format.) The discouraging news The Advocate declined in circulation in 2004 by more than 500 readers to a current subscription total of 7353. (The board and staff shall work and pray that this years-long trend will be reversed by the time you read this.) Consequently, the “stiff financial difficulties” reported to you by David Ray a year ago have not subsided. The board drew $26,000 from reserves in 2004 and approved a similar drawing down for 2005. Ralph Ward of the (Central District) Lincoln Road United Methodist Church was hired in 2004 as the new marketing director and began working in June (20 hours a week) to increase the circulation of the Advocate. As a board, we ask that the faithful people of the West Michigan Conference would take new steps in the year ahead to support the Advocate with your prayers, your presence (call with stories and story ideas), your gifts (by subscribing and by supporting the Advocate as an Advance Special), and your service (new correspondents are needed!) Here is our opportunity to serve as one Michigan Area, to grow in all the ministries found in the Advocate’s pages, and to trust the Holy Spirit to bring us new life in Christ. Robert H. Roth, Jr., President, Board of Trustees
MULTI-STAFF PASTORS’ WAGES 2004 ALBION DISTRICT GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT Coldwater UMC Lake Ann UMC Cindy Skutar 50,470 Charles J Towersey 37,449 Mark R Babb 28,000 James L Breithaupt 14,099 Jackson First UMC Ludington UMC Edward C Ross 34,763 Joe D Elenbaas 45,320 Susan J Babb 35,000 Kenneth E Tabor 3,600 Sturgis UMC Central UMC Traverse City Keith Treman 50,776 John W Ellinger 70,493 Colleen Treman 19,956 Tamara S Williams 42,024 Robert Keim 23,968 CENTRAL DISTRICT KALAMAZOO DISTRICT Pilgrim UMC St Johns First UMC Kalamazoo Merlin H Pratt 39,000 Doug Vernon 63,472 Darlene K Pratt 15,500 Mathew J Bistayi 30,128 Chapel Hill UMC Portage GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT Barry Petrucci 49,804 Genesis UMC Sue Petro 39,381 Jane R Lippert 22,597 St Joseph UMC M. Christopher Lane 39,978 Wade Panse 60,987 First UMC Grand Rapids James W Kraus Jr 27,538 Laurie Haller 69,100 Gary T Haller 69,100 LANSING DISTRICT Trinity UMC Grand Rapids Mt Hope UMC A Edward Perkins 58,253 William E Haggard 47,275 Robert B Cook 30,901 Pamela J Mathieu 30,483 Grandville UMC University UMC East Lansing Gerald Toshalis 52,530 Frank W Lyman Jr 41,833 James E Hodge 40,100 Carol Strobe Lyman 41,833 Holland UMC Mason UMC William E Dobbs 64,474 Robert Hundley 54,760 Todd Query 30,600 Timothy Tuthill 37,320
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UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION 2004 was another positive year for the United Methodist Foundation. New initiatives were undertaken in providing for the current and future direction of the Foundation’s ministry. The Board of Directors completed a dynamic Strategic Plan for the future that was comprehensive in scope and energized all involved. The Foundation increased and extended its administrative relationship with the Michigan Area Loan Fund. All members of the Foundation’s staff now perform functions in support of our area church loan fund. The Foundation is pleased to offer these services which promise to enhance and expand the ministry of the Loan Fund. Congregations appear to appreciate the one-stop shopping with the Foundation serving both investing and borrowing needs. The Foundation continued its close relationship with The Stewardship Foundation of Michigan. Under these auspices The Stewardship Academy graduated its first class through the Bishop Reuben Job Center. The Foundation was thus able to offer direct services to the entire North Central Jurisdiction. The Foundation had its best year yet in the administration of its Donor Advised Fund. More than a quarter of a million dollars were contributed to various United Methodist ministries through the Foundation’s Donor Advised Fund. The Foundation, through Vice-President Denny Buwalda, continued its leadership in establishing a new congregation in Klaipeda, Lithuania. Many West Michigan congregations are currently in partnership with the Lithuania initiative. The Pooled Congregation Fund had another positive year of investment performance, returning 4.30% during 2004. Since 1981 the Fund has earned an average annual return of nearly 13%. The Foundation’s Annual Shareholder’s Banquet was a wonderful highlight of the year. Awards honoring extraordinary congregational ministries were extended and Emer Mathias of Petoskey received the Fred M. Keller Stewardship Award in recognition of his outstanding record of philanthropy. The Foundation was invited to begin discussions with commissioners of the United Methodist Foundation of the Detroit Conference regarding future cooperation in ministry. These discussions met with positive responses and active discussions are continuing with an eye toward creating a new entity here in the Michigan Area. The Foundation is grateful for the leadership of its Board of Directors, the many faithful donors who support its ministry, and the generous support of the West Michigan Conference. Wayne Barrett, President & Executive Director
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Being Disciples-Making Disciples 2004 was the 135th anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society and their sending of the first two female missionaries. Birthday celebrations were held in every District Annual Meeting and in nearly every local unit reviewing our past 135 years in mission. Members renewed their commitment to continue in ministry to women, children and youth around the world and to work for economic and racial justice for all. In March of 2004 approximately 45 women, including 12 teen women attended the North Central Jurisdiction United Methodist Women (UMW) Quadrennial Meeting in Chicago and were introduced to the theme, “Vessels in Mission,” which will be our Conference UMW theme during 2004, 2005 and 2006. On April 24th we co-sponsored a Social Action Day with Detroit Conference UMW. In addition to six workshops based on issues related to children, a panel, moderated by Rev. Lamarr Gibson, discussed issues relating to the well-being of children in our state. In July, the United Methodist Women, in partnership with the Conference Board of Global Ministries, held the School of Christian Mission at Albion College with about 225 persons in attendance. In addition, approximately 50 persons attended the School of the North, an Area mission education event held yearly in Gaylord. Everyone in local congregations and local UMW units is encouraged to study the topics introduced at the Schools: “Concerning Prayer,” “Public Education” and “Cuba.” On August 7, a rally was held at First Place in Grand Rapids for teen United Methodist Women. Six teen women, all from Fremont UMW, three advisors and several district and conference officers met for an 8 hour day filled with workshops and information on Sweatshops, United Methodist Community House, the UMW Reading Program, crafts and educational activities built around sisterhood and mission. These same teens, the Fremont UMW S.T.A.R.S., presented an interactive drama during the Conference Annual Meeting held on October 16 in Fremont. The speaker for the day, Ruth
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Jones, Principal at Henry Paideia Elementary Academy in Grand Rapids, challenged those present to help and love children by supporting public education and teachers, and by becoming involved in the schools. Approximately 60 district and conference officers attended a weekend Leadership Training Event at Wesley Woods in October. The women were schooled in UMW finances and organization. We also were educated by Ada Kidd in earth stewardship based on the booklet published by Women’s Division, “Green Guidance: How to Plan Environmentally Responsible Events.” The United Methodist Women are prepared to go forth as Vessels of Mission pouring out faith, love and justice throughout the world. Thanks be to God! Visit our web site: http://gbgm- umc.org/umw/ Patsy Coffman, President 2001-2004
TREASURER’S REPORT CONFERENCE PLEDGE TO MISSION 2004 $ 310,000.00 UNDESIGNATED GIVING 2004 Pledge to Mission $260,503.72 Special Mission Recognition 9,659.05 Gift to Mission 6,701.00 Gift in Memory 6,083.54 World Thank Offering 19,737.13 $ 302,684.44 DESIGNATED GIVING 2004 Call to Prayer and Self-Denial $ 8,246.98 General Missions 1,336.50 World Missions 7,575.32 National Missions 36,413.08 UMCOR 9,253.47
$ 62,825.35
TOTAL REMITTANCE TO WOMEN’S DIVISION $ 365,509.79
Donna L.Williams, Treasurer
The West Michigan Annual Conference of THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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JONATHAN D. KEATON PRESIDING BISHOP MINUTES
of the
WEST MICHIGAN
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OF
THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
THIRTY-SEVENTH SESSIOIN
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, Michigan
June 2 – 5, 2005
Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton, Presiding Bishop Kathryn S. Cadarette, Annual Conference Secretary
OFFICIAL RECORD
VOLUME 47 NUMBER 2-B —MCA Photos, Ann Whiting TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Officers of the Conference ...... 4
II. Conference Center and Staff ...... 6 OFFICE 7 MEMOIRS III. Camps, Wesley Foundations, Other Institutions ...... DIRECTORY STATISTICAL IV. Conference Organizations and Related Personnel: INFORMATION A. Leadership Team ...... 10 B. Standing Committees ...... 10 C. Conference Ministries ...... 11 1. Conference Council on Ministries ...... 11 2. Agencies Amenable to the Conference Council on Ministries: Conference Ministries ...... 13 3. Agencies Amenable to the Conference Council on Ministries: Communications and Records ...... 17 4. Agencies Amenable to the Conference Council
on Ministries: District and Local Church Ministries ...... 17 PLAN OF
D. Finance and Property Ministries ...... 20 PERSONNEL ORGANIZATION E. Human Resources Ministries ...... 21 ORGANIZATION F. Other Conference Organizational Units ...... 23 G. District Committees ...... 26 H. Wesley Foundation Boards ...... 29 I. Officers of Conference Organizations and Association ...... 30 J. Cabinet Representatives on Conference Organizations ...... 33 K. General and Jurisdictional Conference Personnel ...... 34 L. Lay Members of Conference ...... 35 M. Equalization of Lay/Clergy Membership ...... 47
V. Business of the Annual Conference ...... 49 ORDER
VI. Daily Proceedings ...... 67 OF RULES
VII. Appointments ...... 96 OFBUSINESS THE
A. Appointments by District ...... 96 ANNUAL CONFERENCE B. Appointments To Extension Ministries ...... 126 C. Salaries of Persons in Extension Ministries ...... 129 VIII. Reports A. Statistician’s Report ...... 131 B. District Superintendents’ Report ...... 131 C. Treasurer’s Report ...... 133 D. Lay Leaders’ Report ...... 135
IX. Legislative Action DAILY A. Legislative Action Index ...... 137
B. Annual Conference Petitions ...... 144 ADDRESSES Conference Budget ...... 164 PROCEEDINGS C. Other Legislation and New Business ...... 169 D. Policies, Procedures and Rules ...... 174 X. Memoirs ...... 202 XI. Roll of the Dead ...... 205 XII. Historical Sessions of the Annual Conference ...... 207 XIII. Plan of Organization ...... 208 XIV. Rules of Order ...... 234 XV. Addresses: A. Missionaries from West Michigan Conference ...... 253 REPORTS B. Deaconesses ...... 256 HISTORIES C. Surviving Spouses’ Mailing Addresses ...... 257 D. Addresses of Elected Lay Persons ...... 260 CHURCH PASTORAL XVI. Pastoral Service Record ...... 270 XVII. Clergy on Honorable and Administrative Location Service Record ... 350 XVIII. Diaconal Ministers’ Service Record ...... 354 XIX. Church Pastoral Histories ...... 356 A. Local Churches ...... 356 B. District Superintendents ...... 394 XX. Auditor’s Report ...... 397 XXI. Statistical Information ...... 421 XXII. Photos ...... 498 REPORT AUDITOR’S
XXIII. Maps ...... 500 LEGISLATION XXIV. Index ...... 510 4 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 DIRECTORY OFFICE I. OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE
RESIDENT BISHOP Jonathan D. Keaton Michigan Area, United Methodist Church P.O. Box 25068 Lansing, MI 48909-5068 Phone: 517-347-4030 Fax: 517-347-4003 Email: [email protected]
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP Diane E. Allarding Email: [email protected]
CLERGY ASSISTANT TO THE BISHOP Terry Euper Michigan Area, United Methodist Church P.O. Box 25068 Lansing, MI 48909-5068 Phone: 517-347-4030 Fax: 517-347-4003 Email: [email protected]
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND DATABASE MANAGER Stuart Hallgren
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS
ALBION: Jerome Divine [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Sarah Gillette [email protected] 505 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek 49015 Phone: 269-962-7760; Fax: 269-962-0392
CENTRAL: William D. Dobbs [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Weaver [email protected] 1205 S. Mission, Suite #9, Mt. Pleasant 48858 Phone: 989-773-5140; Fax: 989-775-6599
GRAND RAPIDS: Susan J. Hagans [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Sue Wright [email protected] 11 Fuller, S.E., P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 Phone: 616-459-4503; Toll Free: 888-217-1905; Fax: 616-459-0242
GRAND TRAVERSE: Robert J. Mayo [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Jill Haney 1249 Three Mile Rd., Traverse City 49686 Phone: 231-947-5281; Fax: 231-947-0181 2005 OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE 5
KALAMAZOO: Zawdie Abiade [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Minette Himes
810 W. Kilgore, Lower Level, Suite 3, Kalamazoo 49008 OFFICE Phone: 269-372-7525; Fax: 269-372-7644 DIRECTORY
LANSING: Benton Heisler [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Sus’ann Busley [email protected] 2164 University Park Dr., Suite 240, Okemos 48864 Phone: 517-347-4173; Fax: 517-347-4798
CONFERENCE SECRETARY Kathryn Cadarette 5925 Horton Bay Road, Boyne City 49712 Phone: 231-675-2172; Fax: 231-582-6827; e-mail: [email protected]
JOURNAL SECRETARY Don Hiler 3123 Waterford NE, Grand Rapids 49505-3244 Phone: 616-363-6130; Fax: 616-363-6140; e-mail: [email protected]
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES Pat Brook, William Chu, Laura Clark, Joe DeLany, Julie Greyerbiehl, Pat Hiler, David Hills, Barry Petrucci, Brian Rafferty, Mark Thompson, Arthur Turner, Susan Wirgau
CONFERENCE TREASURER Prospero Tumonong P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 Phone: 616-459-4503; Fax: 616-459-0191; e-mail: [email protected]
CONFERENCE STATISTICIAN Charles Williams P.O. Box 130, Alden 49612-0130 Phone: 231-331-4132; e-mail: [email protected]
ASSISTANT STATISTICIANS Victor Charnley, Patricia Wagner
CHANCELLOR Thomas Shearer, 300 Ottawa Ave. Ste. 800, Grand Rapids 49503 Phone: 616-456-7568; Fax: 616-458-0608
LAY LEADER Laurie Dahlman, 1228 Southern, Kalamazoo 49001 Phone: 269-343-1490 [email protected] 6 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 DIRECTORY
OFFICE ASSOCIATE LAY LEADERS Claude Little, 410 Orchard Ave., Battle Creek 49017 Phone: 269-962-0947 David Dow, 8170 Crancreek Dr. Ada 49301 Phone: 616-676-2365
FACILITATOR Lois Moseley, 1753 Breton SE, Grand Rapids 49506 Phone: 616-949-8938
DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR Ward D. Pierce, P.O. Box 308, Mendon 49072 Phone: Church: 269-496-4295
II. CONFERENCE CENTER STAFF Note: Names of laypersons are underlined. 11 Fuller, S.E. - P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 TELEPHONE FOR ALL OFFICES 616-459-4503 TOLL FREE: 1-888-217-1905 FAX: 616-459-0191
MINISTRY CONSULTANTS John Ross Thompson, Conference Director [email protected] Linda Burson [email protected] Iris Naomi García [email protected] Part Time: Jana Lynn Almeida [email protected] Dale Hotelling [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Valerie Mossman-Celestin, Office Manager [email protected] Renee Brott [email protected] Marian Coles [email protected] Joan Foley [email protected] Kathy Hippensteel [email protected] Betsy Weems [email protected]
CONFERENCE TREASURER’S OFFICE Prospero Tumonong, Treasurer [email protected] John Kosten [email protected] Terry Kost [email protected] Janet Pool [email protected] Fred Moore [email protected]
GRAPHIC ARTS DIRECTOR David A. Wiltse [email protected] Home Phone: 616-866-1051 2005 OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE 7
MICHIGAN AREA RESOURCE CENTER (MARC)
Heh-Young Baek [email protected] OFFICE
Ann Buck [email protected] DIRECTORY
UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION
Wayne Barrett, President and Executive Director [email protected]
Dennis Buwalda, Vice President and Director of Development [email protected] Mid Michigan Office: 2164 University Park Drive, Suite 240, Okemos 48864 Phone: 517-347-4194
Peggy Patterson, Vice President of Operations [email protected]
Kay Yoder, Director of Accounting Services [email protected]
III. CAMPS, COLLEGES, WESLEY FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS
UNITED METHODIST CAMPS:
Albright: Jim Taylor, Director/Manager [email protected] 3156 – 190th Avenue, Reed City, MI 49677 231-832-9094
Crystal Springs: Jeff Parsons, Director/Manager [email protected] 33774 Crystal Springs Road, Dowagiac, MI 49047 269-683-8918
Lake Louise: Dean Ozment, Director/Manager [email protected] 11037 Thumb Lake Road, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 Summer 231-549-2728; Winter 231-549-2722
Lake Michigan: Harvey Weaver, Director/Manager 231-869-5317 5807 N. Ridge Road, Pentwater, MI 49449
Lakeview: Don Crawford, Director/Manager [email protected] 5300 Culter Road, Lakeview, MI 48850 989-352-6896; 800-985-2267
Wesley Woods: Kenneth Brown, Director/Manager [email protected] 1700 Clear Lake, Dowling, MI 49050 269-721-8291; 888-992-2267
UNITED METHODIST-RELATED COLLEGES
Adrian College: Rev. Christopher Momany, Chaplain [email protected] North Hall 133, 110 S. Madison St., Adrian, MI 49221-2575 517-265-5161, ext. 4211
Albion College: Rev. Daniel McQuown, Chaplain www.albion.edu 611 E. Porter St., Albion, MI 49224 800-858-6770 8 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 DIRECTORY OFFICE
WESLEY FOUNDATIONS:
Central Michigan University [email protected] Rev. Eric A. Stone, Director [email protected] 1400 S. Washington, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 989-772-2320 Ferris State University Rev. E. Jeanne Koughn, Director [email protected] 628 South Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307 231-796-8315
Kalamazoo Rev. Thomas Davenport, Director [email protected] 2101 Wilbur, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-5610 269-344-4076
Michigan State University Rev. Richard R. Erickson, Director [email protected] 1118 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 517-332-0861
CAMPUS MINISTRY:
Grand Valley State University Heather Grubaugh [email protected] Grand Rapids District Youth Consultant 227 E. Fulton St. Grand Rapids, MI 49503 616-735-3840
HEALTH AND WELFARE INSTITUTIONS:
Bronson Health Care Group: Pastoral Care Department [email protected] [email protected] 252 East Lovell, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 269-341-6340
Clark Retirement Community: Cathy Rafferty, Chaplain [email protected] 1551 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331 616-452-1568
United Methodist Community House: Sharon Boyce, Director 616-452-3226 904 Sheldon SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 2005 OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE 9 OFFICE DIRECTORY
—MCA Photos, Ann Whiting 10 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 IV. CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS AND RELATED PERSONNEL
-- Date following name indicates year of election. -- Boldfaced to show CONALD nominations. -- Names of laypersons are underlined. -- Parentheses ( ) indicate elected by action of Annual Conference in 2005. -- Two asterisks ** by name indicate chairperson. ORGANIZATIONS
PERSONNEL ACRONYMS CCOM: Conference Council on Ministries FUMMWA: Fellowship of United Methodists in CCOYM: Conference Council on Youth Ministries Worship and Other Arts CCUIC: Commission on Christian Unity and IWC: Area Indian Workers Conference Interreligious Concerns NCJ: North Central Jurisdiction CFA: Council on Finance and Administration RELC: Racial Ethnic Local Church Committee CNC: Conference Nominating Committee UMC: United Methodist Church COSROW: Commission on the Status and Role UMW: United Methodist Women of Women UMM: United Methodist Men
A. LEADERSHIP TEAM Members-at-Large (6): Mary Ivanov 02 Margaret Jones 04 Peter Mitchell 00 (Ed Meyers 05) **Timothy Tuthill 00 Geraldine Wright 00
Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Laurie Dahlman Conference Director: John Ross Thompson Conference Treasurer/Administrator: Prospero Tumonong
B. STANDING COMMITTEES
Conference Facilitator: Lois Moseley Chairperson, Rules of Order Committee: Ward Pierce Chairperson, Annual Conference Program Committee: Gary Haller Chairperson, Committee on Reference: Laurie Dahlman Representative, Conference Worship Committee: Dianne Morrison
COMMITTEE ON JOURNAL
Members-at-Large (6) (2 clergy; 2 laywomen; 2 laymen): 2006 **Ruth Breyfogle 00 Larry Priest 03 (Margaret Prillwitz 05) 2007 (Peggy Baker 05) (Dennis Bromley 05) Mark Monroe 03
COMMITTEE ON MEMOIRS
(Joan Hamlin 05) (Carole Pumfery 05) **Charles VanLente 02
ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE
The Bishop: Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton Clergy Assistant to the Bishop: Terry A. Euper Host District Superintendent: Susan J. Hagans 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 11 Host: Susan Hansen Conference Secretary: Kathy Cadarette 04 Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Laurie Dahlman 04 Conference United Methodist Women President: Nichea VerVeer Guy 04 Conference United Methodist Men President: Mike Bremer 05 Conference Council on Youth Ministries representative: Heather Krieger Conference Director: John Ross Thompson Rules of Order Chairperson: Ward Pierce Conference Facilitator: Lois Moseley Representative of Host Institution: ______Worship Liaison: Dianne Morrison 03 Child Care Liaison: Mary Jo DeLany 99
Members at Large: 2007 Robert Church 01 (Scott Manning 05) (Veroneze Strader 05) PERSONNEL 2009 (Kip Brunson 05) **Gary Haller 02 Bill Johnson 04 ORGANIZATIONS Physical Limitations Representative: Gordon McDonald 05
COMMITTEE ON REFERENCE
Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Laurie Dahlman Chairperson, Annual Conference Program Committee: Gary Haller Conference Facilitator: Lois Moseley Conference Director: John Ross Thompson Conference Secretary: Kathy Cadarette
COMMITTEE ON RULES OF ORDER
Members at Large (9) (elected annually): (Russell Burpee) (Reva Daniel) (Matt Keck) (Carolyn Link) (Karin Orr) (**Ward Pierce) (Paul Quigley) (Robert E. Smith) (Donald Williams)
Ex-Officio: Conference Facilitator: Lois Moseley Conference Director: John Ross Thompson
District Superintendent (for information only): William D. Dobbs
C. CONFERENCE MINISTRIES
1. CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton District Superintendents: Albion District: Jerome R. DeVine Grand Traverse District: Robert J. Mayo Central District: William D. Dobbs Kalamazoo District: Zawdie K. Abiade Grand Rapids District: Susan J. Hagans Lansing District: Benton R. Heisler Conference Lay Leader and Associates: Laurie Dahlman, Claude Little, David Dow Conference Secretary: Kathy Cadarette Chairperson, or representative, of the following organizational units (25): Board of Church and Society: **John Boley Board of Global Ministries: **Barry Petrucci Board of Higher Education & Campus Ministry: **Barbara Ross Commission on Christian Unity: **Billie Dalton, **Joy Murphy Commission on Religion & Race: **Neil Davis Commission on Status and Role of Women: **Karen Tompkins 12 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Board of Christian Camping: Mark Johnson Board of Discipleship: **Jan Bailey Emergency Preparedness Committee: **Ward Pierce New Church Development Committee: **Steve Sanxter Racial/Ethnic Local Church Committee: **Mildred Mallard Commission on Archives and History: **Merna Francis Communications Commission: **Jim Searls Board of Lay Ministries: **Laurie Dahlman
ORGANIZATIONS Board of Ordained Ministry representative: Don Williams
PERSONNEL Committee on Nominations: **Edna Fleming Committee on Leadership Development: **______Conference Personnel Committee: **Dan Duncan Conference Coordinators of Children’s Ministries: Laure Mieskowski Conference Coordinator of Youth Ministries: Esther Puckett, Craig Adams Conference Coordinator of Family Life Ministries: Janet Pool Conference Coordinator of Single Adult Ministries: Fran Courser Conference Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries: Louise Thomas Conference Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries: ______Conference Hunger Committee: **David Morton Conference Board of Evangelism: **Gary Bondarenko Conference Committee on Prison Ministry: **Mark Erbes Homeless Ministries: **______Michigan Area Indian Workers’ Conference: **Tom John Congregational Transformation Committee: ______Conference Committee on Disability Concerns: **Curtis Jensen
District Councils on Ministries chairpersons or representatives (6): Albion District: Mike Johnson Grand Traverse District: Anne Soles 04 Central District: Wayne Price 05 Kalamazoo District: Ronald Brooks 05 Grand Rapids District: Geoffrey Hayes Lansing District: Deborah Johnson 05 Members of Conference Youth Council (2): David Hills Conference United Methodist Women representative (President, optional): Nichea VerVeer Guy Conference United Methodist Men representative (President, optional): Mike Bremer Conference Secretary of Global Ministries: Lynn & Kay DeMoss
Members-at-Large (4) (nominated by CONALD): Carole Armstrong 04 Mary Lou Fassett 02 (**Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 05) Rex Schad 02 Members Without Vote: Conference Director: John Ross Thompson Conference Ministry Consultants: Jana Lynn Almeida, Linda J. Burson, Iris Naomi García, Dale A. Hotelling Conference Treasurer: Prospero Tumonong Clergy Assistant to the Bishop: Terry A. Euper Council on Finance and Administration member: Jay Hook Officers: Conference Council on Ministries Chairperson (nominated by CCOM & elected by Annual Conference): **Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald Conference Council on Ministries Vice-Chairperson (elected by CCOM): ______Conference Council on Ministries Secretary (elected by CCOM): Mary Lou Fassett 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 13 AGENCIES AMENABLE TO CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES: CONFERENCE MINISTRIES
BOARD OF CHURCH AND SOCIETY Members at Large (15): Andrea Barrett 02 Kennetha Bigham-Tsai 03 (Dan Brubaker 05) Timothy Boal 02 **John Boley 02 (Sharon Dinkins 05) John Geiser 02 Ada Kidd 99 Kathleen Kursch 01 (Ann Meyers 05) (Victor Porraz 05) (John McNaughton 05) Carolyn Robinson 02 Nancy Thompson 04 Stephan Weinberger 00
Ex-Officio voice and vote): Mission Coordinator of Social Action, Conference United Methodist Women: Adele Paxson 04
Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Rachel Brown, John Baker-Streevy PERSONNEL
Chairperson of Homeless Ministries (CONALD nomination): (______05) ORGANIZATIONS
Conference Staff: Linda J. Burson Conference Peace With Justice Coordinator: Robert Roth District Superintendent (for information only): William D. Dobbs
BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES Members at Large (10): (Robin Ballou 05) Jean Borst 03 (George Bunn 05) (Robert Eckert 05) Virginia Heller 04 Beverly Lawton 03 **Barry Petrucci 04 Doris Rucks 04 Sandra Spahr 02 Ruth Whaley 03
District Mission Secretaries (6) Albion: Mike Johnson 01 Grand Traverse: Mona Dye 03 Central: Dale Golden 04 Kalamazoo: Eleanor Martin 97 Grand Rapids: Lansing: John Busley 05 Joyce Hawkins 96, Jim Bethke 05
Conference Secretary of Global Ministries (nominated by the Bishop): Lynn & Kay DeMoss 01 Conference Hunger Coordinator: David Morton 01 Conference Coordinator of Cooperative Ministries: ______Mission Coordinator of Education & Interpretation, Conference United Methodist Women: Mary Hofmann 04 Coordinator of Bible Distribution: ______General Board of Global Ministries: Julia Deemer 00 General Board of Global Ministries, Women’s Division: Julia Deemer 00 Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Ryan Bennett, Dennis Homminga Conference Staff: Dale A. Hotelling District Superintendent (for information only): Robert J. Mayo Volunteer in Mission Coordinator (CONALD nomination): Chuck Ellinwood 98 Chairperson of Hispanic Ministry: Oscar Ventura Refugee Ministries Coordinator: Elizabeth Smith 04
BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINISTRY Members at Large (12): (Mark Amsler 05) (Erin Brodhagen 05) (Carol Bunn 05) Paul Buss 04 Rob Cook 03 Mary Ivanov 02 (Jim McKimmy 05) Richard Moore 01 (______05) **Barbara Ross 98 Carol Schmit 04 Elizabeth Anne Soles 03 14 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Ex-Officio (voice and vote): Chairperson or Representative of Wesley Foundation Boards of Directors: Central Michigan University: John Boley Ferris State University: Joe Weber Michigan State University: Tim Tuthill Western Michigan University: Richard Long Chairperson or Representative from Albion College:
ORGANIZATIONS Chairperson or Representative from Adrian College: Edward Perkins
PERSONNEL Chairperson or representative of Grand Valley State University Student Fellowship Board of Directors: Terry Merriman College student (1) (selected by each local Wesley Foundation Board and church-related college): Albion College: student Adrian College: student Central Michigan University: student Ferris State University: student Western Michigan University: student Grand Valley State University Student Fellowship: student General Board of Higher Education and Ministry: Laurie Haller Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Laura George, Sarah Wightman, Casey Davenport
Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García District Superintendent (for information only): William D. Dobbs
COMMISSION ON CHRISTIAN UNITY AND INTERRELIGIOUS CONCERNS
Chairperson (CONALD nomination, may be selected from 6 members): Billie Dalton 03, Joy Murphy 03 Members at Large (6) (1 from each district chosen by district conferences): albion district: ______grand traverse district: Joan Murphy 01 central district: ______kalamazoo district: John McNaughton 98 grand rapids district: ______lansing district: (Leta Guild 05)
Ex-Officio (voice and vote): Member of General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns: Joy Moore Member of Governing Board of National Council of Churches of Christ: ______Any persons who have been official United Methodist Delegates to most recent World Council of Churches Assembly: ______Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: John Baker-Streevy
Conference Staff: Susan Gray District Superintendent (for information only): Zawdie K. Abiade
COMMISSION ON RELIGION AND RACE
Racial/Ethnic Persons (8): African American (4): **Neil Davis 01 (Debra Jones 05) (Steve Lee 05) Magnolia Thompson 03 Native American (2): (Valerie Maidens 05) Ruby Ogemagegedo 03 Hispanic American (1): (Lea Tobar 05) Asian American (1): Betty Nguyen 04
Members at Large (4): Patsy Coffman 00 Valerie Fons 99 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 15 Barbara Toshalis 98 Gerald Hagans 03 NOTE: Out of all the above members each district shall be represented.
Jurisdictional Commission Member (if any): Jerome R. DeVine Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Ryder Jones Conference Staff: Linda J. Burson District Superintendent (for information only): Zawdie K. Abiade
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN
Members at Large (11) (majority of whom shall be women; the chairperson shall be a woman): Imogene Beck 00 Nancy Bitterling 04 Robert Christie 04 (Judy Coffey 05) Cheryl Cravero 04 Terri Cummins 03 John Fisher 04 (Kathryn Leydorf 05) Dick Reyff 04 Mary Beth Rhine 04 **Karen Tompkins 99 PERSONNEL
Mission Coordinator of Membership Nurture and Outreach, Conference United Methodist Women (1): ORGANIZATIONS Simmie Proctor General Commission Member (if not in members-at-large): ______Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Becca Farnum Conference Staff: Linda J. Burson District Superintendent (for information only): Robert J. Mayo
CONGREGATIONAL TRANSFORMATION COMMITTEE
Members-at-Large (8): (Patsy Coffman 05) Barb Fay 04 Stan Greene 04 Geoff Hayes 04 Ed Mohr 04 Harvey Prochnau 04 Ethel Stears 04 (Pam Walker 05)
Conference Staff: Susan Gray
HUNGER COMMITTEE
Chairperson (CONALD nomination): **David Morton 01
District Hunger Coordinators (2) (named by the district nominating committees): albion district: ______Charles Farnum 03 central district: Imogene Beck 04 Kathy Shepard 97 grand rapids district: ______grand traverse district: ______kalamazoo district: Joseph Shaler 04 Janet Smiedendorf 96 lansing district: Robert Freysinger 05 Conference Disaster Response Coordinator: Ward Pierce Domestic Hunger Coordinator (named by the committee itself): Leah Brazo Refugee Coordinator (named by the committee itself): Elizabeth Smith 04 Board of Global Ministries representative (1): ______Board of Church and Society representative (1): ______United Methodist Women representative (1): ______Chairperson of Conference Council on Ministries (or representative): Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Becca Farnum, Becky Brodhagen
Additional members may be nominated by the committee itself to represent Church World Service and Heifer Project, if not represented in other members of the committee: Church World Service: Robert Barnhart 16 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Heifer Project: Nancy Spalenka International Child Care/Haiti Task Force: George Grettenberger Bread for the World: Jean Stine
Conference Staff: Dale Hotelling District Superintendent (for information only): Susan J. Hagans
COMMITTEE ON PRISON MINISTRY AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CONCERNS ORGANIZATIONS
PERSONNEL Members-at-Large (9) (including at least 1 from each district): Linda Burton 03 Martin Culver 04 (James Dibbett 05) **Mark Erbes 98 Don Fry 02 John Skinner 00 Michael Spahr 02 Molly Tate 03 (Bill Wilber 05)
Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Megan Shoup, Bryan Books, Alisha Jeffrey-Mayer Conference Staff: Dale A. Hotelling Conference Adjunct Staff for Prison and Restorative Justice Ministries: Chuck Wilson 01 District Superintendent (for information only): Susan J. Hagans
MICHIGAN AREA INDIAN WORKERS CONFERENCE
Executive Committee: Chairperson: Thomas John Vice-Chairperson: Norm Pigeon Secretary: Valerie Maidens treasurer: ______West Michigan Conference Representative: Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles Detroit Conference Representative: Carmen Misener Youth Representative: ______
Members-at-Large (2 persons elected by each Native American United Methodist congregation; the pastor may be a delegate or alternate, as determined by the church): West Michigan Conference Detroit Conference Bradley Indian Mission UMC: Norm Pigeon Oscoda UMC: William Cargo Chippewa Indian UMC: Charles Disel, Cindy Quigno Saganing Native American Mission UMC Salem Indian Mission UMC Zeba Indian Mission UMC Greensky Hill Indian Mission UMC Kewadin Indian Mission UMC: Phyllis John Northport Indian Mission UMC: Valerie Maidens PaWaTing MaGedWin UMC
Ex-Officio (voice but not vote; on because of category): Conference Staff: Linda J. Burson Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton Cabinet: Jerome R. DeVine
COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY CONCERNS
Members-at-Large (10): (Mark Babb 05) Carol Cooley 02 Dave Crawford 02 Arselia Ensign 02 Jill Ferris 03 **Curtis Jensen 02 (Jan Johnson 05) Julie Riemersma 02 Gordon MacDonald 04 Helen Scott 04 Conference Staff: Linda J. Burson 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 17 3. AGENCIES AMENABLE TO THE CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES: COMMUNICATIONS AND RECORDS MINISTRIES
COMMISSION ON COMMUNICATIONS Members-at-Large (7): Dianne Bowden 03 Greg Buchner 04 Dave Salisbury 98 **Jim Searls 98 Michael A. Smith 00 (Mary Sweet 05) (Arthur Turner 05) District Representatives: Albion: (William Myers 05) Grand Traverse: Michael A. Smith 00 Central: ______Kalamazoo: ______Grand Rapids: David Selleck 03 Lansing: Jeff Bowden 03 Ex-Officio (voice and vote):
Editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate: Ann Whiting PERSONNEL
Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Dennis Homminga Jr. ORGANIZATIONS ______, ______Ex-Officio (voice but without vote): Any Conference Staff persons employed in communications or media tasks: Hehyoung Baek David Wiltse Conference Staff: Linda J. Burson Conference Webmaster: Linda J. Burson District Superintendent (for information only): Benton R. Heisler
COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY Members-at-Large (7): Mary Anna Brink 02 **Merna Francis 02 (Kenneth Gackler 05) (David Litchfield 05) Jane McGriff 02 Wava Woods 99 Dan Yakes 03 Historian and Archival Consultant: Lawrence Hall Ex-offico (with voice and vote): Archivist: Jennifer Thomas Assistant Archival Consultant: ______Conference Council on Youth Ministries representative: ______Conference Staff: Susan Gray
4. AGENCIES AMENABLE TO THE CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES: DISTRICT AND LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRIES
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN CAMPING Members at Large (11): **John Armstrong 01 William Breyfogle 01 Patricia Brook 01 Linda Heisler 04 Heather Humm 04 Mark Johnson 00 (Carol Braun 05) (Cynthia Parsons 05) Carolyn Peacock 02 David Peacock 03 Jeremy Williams 04 Ex-Officio (voice and vote): Representative from each Local Camp Committee (5) (selected by each Committee): Albright: Mark Posey Lakeview: ______Crystal Springs: ______Wesley Woods: Dan McMillen Lake Michigan: Suzanne Richey Lake Louise Community Board Representative: Pat Arvilla Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Jaclyn DeLorm, Ben Clarke, Ryan Woods, Kamri Watson 18 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 District Directors* of Camping (or that person’s designee): Albion: *Mike Johnson (interim) Grand Traverse: *Robert Stark 01, Amy Fuller 01 Central: *Phil Friedrick 05, Tom Ball 05 Kalamazoo: *Jeff Parsons 98 Grand Rapids: *Herb VanderBilt 04 Lansing: *______Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García District Superintendent (for information only): Benton R. Heisler
BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP
ORGANIZATIONS Members-at-Large (14): PERSONNEL **Jan Bailey 99 Connie Bongard 00 Michael Bremer 02 Judy Entenman 01 Beth Garcia 99 (Heather Grubaugh 05) To Huong 03 Jack Jones 04 Jane Ellen Johnson 02 Greg Lawton 04 Mark Thompson 98 Nancy Powers 04 O’Ryan Rickard 00 Ex-Officio (voice and vote): Two Youth elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries: Rachel Brown, Ben Clarke Conference Coordinator of Youth Ministries: Esther Puckett, Craig Adams Mission Coordinator of Spiritual Growth, Conference United Methodist Women: Jenny Kroeze 03 General Board of Discipleship Member: ______Christian Educators’ Fellowship Representative: Norma Scrivnor 96 Forum of Adults in Youth Ministry Representative: Greg Lawton 03 Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (FUMMWA): Michael Palmer 02 Stewardship Ministries Representative: Wayne Barrett 00 Conference Coordinators of Children’s Ministries: Laure Mieskowski 03 Conference Coordinator of Family Life Ministries: Janet Pool 04 Conference Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries: Louise Thomas 98 Conference Coordinator of Single Adult Ministries: Fran Courser 98 Conference Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries: (Joel Pier-Fitzgerald 05) Ex-Officio (voice without vote): Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García District Superintendent (for information only): William D. Dobbs
OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES COMMITTEE Conference Coordinator: Louise Thomas 98 District Coordinators: Albion: James Barney Grand Traverse: Lois Matteson Central: Lillian French Kalamazoo: David Meister Grand Rapids: Pat Barrett Lansing: Steve Lett Members-at-Large: Wendy Clark Sue Gay Lorraine Lancaster Chaplain of Clark Retirement Community: Cathy Rafferty Conference Staff: Naomi García Representative, North Central Jurisdictional Committee on Older Adult Ministries: Cathy Rafferty
BOARD OF EVANGELISM District Secretaries of Evangelism: Albion: James Gysel 97 Grand Traverse: Ben Lester 05 Central: Kenneth Nash 03 Kalamazoo: ______Grand Rapids: ______Lansing: ______2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 19 Members at Large (7) Janet Berg 04 **Gary Bondarenko 98 Barbara Hawley 00 Harris Hoekwater 98 Leicester Longden 02 Rebecca Morrison 03 (Ed Ross 05) Ex-Officio (voice and vote): Conference Staff: Dale Hotelling General Church Agency: ______Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Ryan Woods, Kim Hansen Ex-Officio (voice Only): Regional Director of the Foundation for Evangelism: Eric Beck District Superintendent (for information only): Robert J. Mayo EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE
Conference Disaster Response Coordinator (appointed by the Bishop): Ward Pierce PERSONNEL ORGANIZATIONS District Coordinators (6) (selected by district conferences): albion district: Mona Joslyn 02 grand traverse district: John Conklin 03 central district: ______kalamazoo district: ______grand rapids district: ______lansing district: Joyce Showerman 00 Volunteer In Mission Coordinator: Chuck Ellinwood 98 Board of Global Ministries Representative: ______District Superintendent (for information only): Jerome R. DeVine
NEW CHURCH ESTABLISHMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Members-at-Large (12) (3 of these shall be from congregations chartered within the last 10 years): (Dennis Bromley 05) (David A. Brown 05) (Kathy Brown 05) Neil Davis 03 Barbara Flory 03 Louis Grettenberger 02 Sue Groesser 04 Mara Marsman 04 Lois Moseley 04 **Steve Sanxter 99 Cindy Sweet 00 Jeremy Williams 00
Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: ______Conference Staff: John Ross Thompson Director: Dennis Buwalda District Superintendent (for information only): Robert J. Mayo
RACIAL ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH COMMITTEE Members-at-Large (11) (nominated by CONALD): Seung Ho Baek 03 Robert Berntsen 03 Joan Cornelison 03 David Crawford 99 (Geri Litchfield 05) **Mildred Mallard 99 David Markel 02 Susan Neff 01 (Cuong Nguyen 05) Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles 04 Christine Valentine 04 Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Liz Wilson Conference Staff: Linda J. Burson District Superintendent (for information only): Jerome R. DeVine
DISTRICT COUNCILS ON MINISTRIES Each district shall select/elect its own manner of organization as a District Council on Ministries to accomplish program ministries within the several districts. One person from each district shall be designated to work with those from other districts, as needed, and to serve on the Conference Council on Ministries. 20 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
D. FINANCE AND PROPERTY MINISTRIES
CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Members-at-Large (15) majority of 15 to be laity; 5 from congregations of less than 200 members): Robert Campbell 02 Susan Cobb 01 **Robert Dunker 00 Diane Gordon 04 (Brian Gunnell 05) Patricia Harpole 04 Sheri-ann Hill 01 Dale Kimball 04 David Morris 02 ORGANIZATIONS Beatrice Robinson 01 (Rex Schad 05) (Tom Vogeler 05) PERSONNEL Andrew Vorbrich 98 Charles Whitman 00 (Joseph Huston 05) Ex-Officio (voice and vote): General Council on Finance and Administration Member: ______Ex-Officio (voice but without vote): Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton Clergy Assistant to the Bishop: Terry A. Euper Conference Treasurer: Prospero Tumonong Conference Director: John Ross Thompson United Methodist Foundation Director: Wayne Barrett District Superintendent: Jerome R. DeVine Conference Council on Youth Ministries Representative: Tim Rafferty, Becca Farnum
TRUSTEES OF WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE Members-at-Large (12): Gayle Berntsen 04 Jay Brown 02 **Ted Carlson 01 Paulette Cheyne 03 (Kip Brunson 05) Madeleine Mathieu 02 John McLaughlin 04 Jody Pratt 04 James Richie 04 Milton Stahl 04 Jack Tingle 03 (Charles VanLente 05) District Superintendent (for information only): Benton R. Heisler Conference Treasurer: Prospero Tumonong
BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS Members-at-Large (12): **Michael Anthes 02 Russell Burpee 00 Sue Graybill 03 (David Selleck 05) Carole Lyman 04 (Anthony Shumaker 05) Jeanne McCaw 01 Bob Richards 98 Michael Salisbury 04 Milton Stibal 99 Ronald Stoll 02 Molly Turner 04
General Board of Pensions: Bill Neuert District Superintendent (for information only): Jerome R. DeVine Conference Treasurer: Prospero Tumonong COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION
Members-at-Large (12) (equal number of laypersons and clergy; at least 3 racial/ethnic representatives; 1 layperson and 1 clergypeson from congregations of fewer than 200 members): 2006 Lance Goodlock 04 Calvin Hill 04 Susan Olsen 02 Stephen Small 04 R. John Thompson 04 Stephanie Welch 04 2007 **Barb Brechting 99 Bo Rin Cho 04 David Hills 02 (Paul Minert 05) (John Schwetz 05) (William Showen 05) Ex-Officio (voice and vote): District Superintendent: William D. Dobbs 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 21 Ex-Officio (voice but without vote): Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer: Prospero Tumonong Conference Staff: Linda J. Burson
UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton Directors (12) (8 to be nominated by CONALD; 4 to be nominated by the Foundation prior to Annual Conference election): Terry Groesser 00 Linda Burpee 02 (David Fowler 05) Sandra Spahr 04 George House 04 (Lyle Robinette 05) Robert Stover 00 Michael Salisbury 04 **Jim Stormont 98 Deb Marcus 02 Geraldine Wright 98 (David Dow 05) Conference Staff: Wayne C. Barrett PERSONNEL ORGANIZATIONS E. HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRIES
BOARD OF LAY MINISTRIES
Members-at-Large (2) (1 shall be a clergyperson): Mike Maurer 04 (Eugene Becker 04) Conference United Methodist Women representative: Ruth Whaley 04 Conference United Methodist Men representative: Mike Bremer 05 Coordinator of Scouting: Raymond Marshall 01 Conference Council on Youth Ministries representative: Ryan Woods, Rachel Brown, Emily Ludwick Conference Director of Lay Speaking: Kip Brunson District Lay Leaders: Albion: Carrie Morton 00 Central: Nancy Patera 05 Grand Rapids: Donald Williams 05 Grand Traverse: Mary Stark 01 Kalamazoo: Leslie Lynch 05 Lansing: Steve Lett 92 Conference Lay Leader (chairperson): **Laurie Dahlman 04 Associate Conference Lay Leaders: David Dow 02, Claude Little 98 Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García District Superintendent (for information only): Robert J. Mayo
CONFERENCE AND DISTRICT DIRECTORS OF LAY SPEAKING conference director: Kip Brunson albion district: Virginia Heller grand traverse district: Judy Coffey, Donna Stone central district: Merlin Pratt kalamazoo district: Sheila Baker grand rapids district: Jody Pratt lansing district: Irene Vittoz 22 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY (Nominated by the Bishop) (term up to 3 quadrennium/12 years) Clergy: Bill Amundsen 99 Dwayne Bagley 03 (______05) Gordon Barry 01 William Beachy 02 Rick Blunt 02 Mary Brown 02 Bufford Coe 99 Lynn Grimes 99 (Zawdie Abiade 05) David Hills 04 Daniel Hofmann 04 (Robert Hundley 05) Andrew Jackson 00 Mona Joslyn 03
ORGANIZATIONS *James Kraus 00 Robert Lynch 04 Greg Martin 02
PERSONNEL *Pamela Mathieu 97 Sandra McNary 04 Russ McReynolds 02 Richard Morrison 04 Dale Ostema 00 Susan Petro 03 **Leonard Schoenherr 03 Don Spachman 00 Dominic Tommy 04 Gerald Toshalis 99 Charles Towersey 04 Keith Treman 04 Tamara Williams 03 Jane Crabtree 00 Ward Pierce 00 Laity: Barbara Brechting 04 Annette Erbes 02 Pat Hiler 01 Helen Kramer 99 Loraine Mayes 98 Mike McDonald 03 Carrie Morton 04 Simmie Proctor 00 Donald Williams 98
ex-officio (voice and vote) General Board of Higher Education and Ministry member: Laurie Haller
* Denotes diaconal minister, deacon or former member of the Board of Diaconal Ministry.
CABINET Bishop: **Jonathon Keaton Clergy Assistant to the Bishop: Terry A. Euper
District Superintendents: albion district: Jerome R. DeVine grand traverse district: Robert J. Mayo central district: William D. Dobbs kalamazoo district: Zawdie K. Abiade grand rapids district: Susan J. Hagans lansing district: Benton R. Heisler
Conference Director: John Ross Thompson Conference Treasurer: Prospero Tumonong Conference Lay Leader: Laurie Dahlman
CONFERENCE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Members-at-Large (9): Matthew Bistayi 03 **Daniel Duncan 00 (Karen Grettenberger 05) Billie Joy Holmes 03 George House 03 Jeanne Randels 99 David Roush 04 Margaret Wilson 03
Ex-Officio (with voice and vote): Bishop or Clergy Assistant to the Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton, Terry A. Euper Conference Director: John Ross Thompson District Superintendent: Zawdie K. Abiade
COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Laurie Dahlman Members at Large (7) (4 of 10 shall be clergy; representation of racial/ethnic persons included): Bill Chu 03 Marcile Garrod 98 Georgia Marsh 00 Ed Perkins 98 **Gary Sarut 02 (Betty Smith 05) (Marshall (Woody) Wright 05) 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 23 Selected by the Bishop (2): Mildred Richardson 01 (Melanie Baker-Streevy 05) Ex-Officio - Members of Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy: Russell McReynolds Julia Deemer CONFERENCE NOMINATING COMMITTEE (CNC)
Members-at-Large (12) (nominated by the Cabinet): Kip Brunson 99 Steve Charnley 02 Jean Christie 00 **Edna Fleming 98 Don Fry 03 Sue J. Gay 03 (Charles Garrod 05) Leta Guild 02 Susan MacGregor 04 Dianne Morrison 98 Rex Schad 02 (______05) Ex-Officio (voice and vote): President, United Methodist Women: Nichea VerVeer Guy 04 President, United Methodist Men: Mike Bremer 05 PERSONNEL
Conference Secretary: Kathy Cadarette 04 ORGANIZATIONS Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader: Claude Little Youth (3) (named by CCOYM): Heather Krieger Volunteer Adult Worker with Youth (named by CCOYM): ______Ex-Officio (voice but without vote): Conference Director: John Ross Thompson
COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Members-at-Large (8) (nominated by the Cabinet): (Donald Ferris 05) David Freestone 00 Cynthia Greene 01 Joan Murphy 01 Colleen Treman 02 (______05) (______05) (______05) Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García Youth representative (named by CCOYM): ______
ABUSE PREVENTION TEAM **Robin Adams 98 (Joyce Gackler 05) Thurlan Meredith 02 **Connie Shatz 98 Ruth Stoddard 04 Larry Wyman Sr. 03 Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García
F. OTHER CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONAL UNITS
JOINT COMMITTEE ON INCAPACITY (¶ 648 in 2000 Book of Discipline) Representative from Board of Pensions: ______, ______Representative from Board of Ministry: Mary Brown 03 Cabinet Representative: Jerome R. DeVine
TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE Rick Blunt 98 (Mary Ann Birch 05) Jean Christie 04 Joseph DeLany 03 George Fleming 03 Lyle Heaton 04 Jerry Kramer 00 Eugene Lewis 01 **Bob Roth 02
Conference Lay Leader: David Dow United Methodist Women President: Nichea VerVeer Guy 04 Representative from Commission on Communications: Wanda Stuck Conference Director: John Ross Thompson District Superintendent (for information only): Susan J. Hagans 24 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN AREA ENDOWMENT LOAN FUND and MISSIONS AND CHURCH EXTENSION TRUST FUND Ken McCaw 01 (Reatha Mott 05) (David Nelson 05) Jody Pratt 04 Larry Wyman 97 (Susan Worgess 05) Church Extension Staff Person: Dennis Buwalda
ORGANIZATIONS AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY PERSONNEL Chairperson of West Michigan Commission on Archives and History: Merna Francis Elected by Commission on Archives and History: **______Larry Hall
TRUSTEES OF CLARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Catherine Brady 03 (Laurie Haller 05) (Kurt Kimball 05) (______05) Mary Ellen Sullivan 01 (James Townsend 05) Rick Walker 02 Richard Wiltse 03 Leslie Wooldridge 03
TRUSTEES OF ALBION COLLEGE John Ellinger 99 [Thomas Shearer 03] Area Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton [ ] Indicate names submitted for election of two by College in coordination with Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry.
TRUSTEES OF ADRIAN COLLEGE Wayne Barrett 00 Linda Depta 00 Bonnie S. Garbrecht 99 A. Edward Perkins 94 [Douglas Vernon 01] [Geraldine Wright 03] Area Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton [ ] Indicate names submitted for election of two by College in coordination with Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry.
METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME SOCIETY DIRECTORS William Amundsen 97 Bufford Coe 96 Lisa Carol Coe 99 Steve Dosca 00 Lytle Miller 96 (Cathy Rafferty 05) [ ] Names submitted for election of two by Children’s Home.
TRUSTEES OF LAKE LOUISE (Deborah Johnson 05) Jeff Parsons 04 Edrye Mauer 05 **John Ross Thompson 01 Members at Large: Jon Parlow 99 Jan Sabin 03 Eric Stone 02 Emeritus: Donald Merrill
MICHIGAN INTERFAITH COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL PROBLEMS REPRESENTATIVES
William Amundsen 96 (Paul Bailey 05) Robert Kersten Kenneth Lindland 95 David Litchfield 74 James McKimmy 96 (Russell McReynolds 05) John Moore 93 (MaryAnn Prince 05) 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 25
TRUSTEE OF METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN OHIO (MTSO) Richard Morrison 04
TRUSTEES OF BRONSON HEALTHCARE GROUP 2006 Robert Hamet 2008 Floyd Parks
COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF A CLERGY MEMBER
John Ellinger 02 Richard Erickson 03 Carol Floyd 00 James Mitchum 01 Joy Moore 01 Ed Passenger 00 Sherri Swanson 99
Lay Observers: PERSONNEL
Joan Kelsey 03 Claude Little 04 ORGANIZATIONS Reserves: Cathi Gowin 02 David Knapp 95 Ed Ross 03 Karen Wheat 99 Reserve Lay Observer: Sharon McDonald 03
COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION OF A DIACONAL MINISTER
Jane Case 96 Michael Palmer 00
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Phil Friedrick 03 Glenn Litchfield 02 Jane Lippert 04
Reserves: Seung Ho Baek 01 Robert Stark 02
MISSION PERSONNEL COMMITTEE (Appointed by the Bishop) Members-at-Large (4): Neil Davis 01 Susan Hansen 01 Deborah Miller 02 Nicole Proctor 01
General Board of Global Ministries member: Julia Deemer 00 Conference Secretary of Global Ministries: **Lynn & Kay DeMoss 01 United Methodist Women President: NicheaVerVeer Guy 05 Haiti Task Force representative: Paul Doherty Conference Staff: Dale A. Hotelling
OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE
CHANCELLOR FACILITATOR Thomas C. Shearer 92 (Lois Moseley 99)
CONFERENCE LAY LEADER CONFERENCE TREASURER Laurie Dahlman 04 (Nominated by CFA) Prospero Tumonong 96
ASSOCIATE LAY LEADERS David Dow 02 Claude Little 98 26 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
CONFERENCE SECRETARY Secretary: Kathy Cadarette 04 Assistants to the Secretary (appointed annually): (Pat Brook) (Bill Chu) (Julie Greyerbiehl) (Laura Clark) (Joe DeLany) (Pat Hiler) (David Hills) (Barry Petrucci) (Brian Rafferty) (Mark Thompson) (Arthur Turner) (Susan Wirgau 04) ORGANIZATIONS PERSONNEL Journal Secretary (appointed annually): (Don Hiler)
STATISTICIANS Statistician: Charles Williams 04 Assistants to the Statistician (appointed annually): (Victor Charnley 96) (Patricia Wagner 90) (______05)
G. DISTRICT COMMITTEES
DISTRICT BOARDS OF CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING (Nominated by D.S. - elected annually by Annual Conference) Albion District -- (Mark Crawford 05) Daniel Hofmann 02 Luann Hoffman 95 Larry Rizor 89 **John Scott 01 Marcia Stobie 01 Glenn Wegner 01
Central District -- Lyle Ball 03 Lawrence Brown 97 Kathy Cooper 86 Arselia Ensign 96 **Sam Bush 04 Steve Pung 04 James Miller 93 (Larry Nichols 05) Newell Oren 91 (Randall Roose 05) Lois Sandbrook 93 (Mike Simon 05)
Grand Rapids District -- Charles Care 02 (Mike Conklin 05) Connie Curtis 04 (Mary Whittaker Duncan 05) Bob Gowin 02 Roger Howard 04 Sheryl Jones 03 Dave Kaechele 03 (Dick Swanson 05) (**Glenn Wagner 05) Larry Waite 04 Dan Walsh 04
Grand Traverse District: Mark Baker 03 Tom Bowman 02 (Bea Brown 05) ** O. Jay Kendall 95 William Maguire 03 Madeleine Mathieu 81 Allen McCreedy 00 Ray Mayer 03 Don Thompson 02
Kalamazoo District -- Wayne Babcock 97 **Jay Brown 92 Carl Hausermann 02 (Ron Hansen 05) Bob Jorgensen 03 Kathy McConnell 90 Charles McNary 00 Les Morehead 96 (Gene Ranger 02 Jeffrey Reese 01
Lansing District -- Tom Campbell 92 Dave Jessop 97 Jim LaBaron 93 **John McLaughlin 93 (Connie Romain 04) Jack Slocum 97 Verne Summers 96 (Ronald Symonds 04) 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 27
DISTRICT COMMITTEES ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY (* Denotes District Superintendent’s Appointment)
Albion District -- District Lay Leader: Carrie Morton 00 Members at Large: Linda Autterson 04 James Barney 01 Brian Fenwick 00 James Gysel 01 Georgia Marsh 01 Nora Meredith 00 **Joanne Snell 89 John Touse 01 Orlen vanDriessche 01
Central District -- District Lay Leader: (Nancy Patera 05) Members at Large: **Craig Adams 02 Imogene Beck 92 Paulette Cheyne 04 PERSONNEL (Lillian French 05) Maynard Peacock 94 Richard Sandbrook 99 ORGANIZATIONS Julia Sauter 99 Ann Spagnuolo 98
Grand Rapids District -- District Lay Leader: Don Williams 05 Members at Large: (Pat Bethke 05) Cathi Gowin 00 Pamela Hayes 02 John Kennaugh 04 (Norm Kohns 05) Edward Perkins 00 Gerald Welsh 04 **Don Williams 00
Grand Traverse District -- District Lay Leader: Mary Stark 01 Members at Large: (Mark Anderson 05) Crispin Dippel 01 **John Ellinger 03 (Jerry Jaquish 05) (Valerie Maidens 05) Tim Matchett 02 (Luanne Reed 05) Kathryn Steen 01 M.C. Wheeler 04 (Susan Wirgau 05)
Kalamazoo District -- District Lay Leader: Leslie Lynch 05 Members at Large: (Gordon Barry 05) (Terri Bentley 05) Cynda Carson 02 (Laurie Heslet-Datema 05) Deb Kasper 03 (Leslie Lynch 05) Charles McNary 01 Bryon Scoggin 03 (Gary Wales 05)
Lansing District -- District Lay Leader: Steve Lett 92 Members at Large: Leta Guild 01 Steve Lett 96 Dean Prentiss 00 Jamie Zimmer 01 28 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 DISTRICT COMMITTEES ON ORDAINED MINISTRY (Nominated by D.S., approved by Annual Conference) Albion District -- Ordained Ministry Representative: Mona Joslyn 03 District Superintendent: Jerome R. DeVine 04 Marilyn Barney 01 Charles Farnum 03 Harris Hoekwater 01 Richard Kelley 03 Denise Little 02 Marie Mann 93 **David Morton 86 Ward Pierce 03 James Richie 04
ORGANIZATIONS Bea Robinson 01 Cynthia Skutar 04 Karen Tompkins 04
PERSONNEL Keith Treman 03
Central District -- Ordained Ministry Representative: Donald Spachman 00 District Superintendent: William D. Dobbs 05 Eugene Becker 93 Richard Blunt 00 John Boley 02 **Dave McBride 94 (Rob McPherson 05) Maynard Peacock 99 Margaret Wilson 03
Grand Rapids District -- Ordained Ministry Representative: ______District Superintendent: Susan J. Hagans 00 Kip Brunson 96 **William Clegg 97 Ross Conran 99 (Randy Hansen 05) (Kathy Kursch 05) M Christopher Lane 03 Thurlan Meredith 01 Tracey Taylor-Kunst 97 Lawrence Wood 03
Grand Traverse District -- Ordained Ministry Representative: Dale Ostema 02 District Superintendent: Robert J. Mayo 05 **Mary Brown 97 Joe Graybill 03 Ronald Houk 98 (Phyllis John 05) Janilyn McConnell 97 LouAnn McKimmy 97 Dale Ostema 96 (Ann Sutherland 05) Jeremy Williams 03
Kalamazoo District -- Ordained Ministry Representative: ______District Superintendent: Zawdie K. Abiade 02 (Peggy Baker 05) (Eric Beck 05) William Christman 93 Bufford Coe 01 (William Doubblestein 05) Gayle DeYoung 04 Carl Hausermann 89 David Hills 02 James Kraus, Jr 04 (Leslie Lynch 05) **Wade Panse 98 Walter Rothfuss 89 Joseph Spackman 01 Douglas Vernon 00 Michelle Wisdom-Long 04
Lansing District -- Ordained Ministry Representative: Lynn Grimes 00 District Superintendent: Benton R. Heisler 02 (Carole Armstrong 05) Richard Erickson 01 Rae Franke 01 Lynn Grimes 00 **Robert Hundley 97 Deborah Johnson 97 Keith Pohl 02 Mildred Richardson 96 Molly Turner 03
REPORT SUBMITTED BY CONFERENCE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Edna Fleming, Chair Delbert Bassett Kip Brunson Kathy Cadarette Steve Charnley Jean Christie Patsy Coffman Don Fry Sue Gay Leta Guild Nate Leisenring Claude Little Susan MacGregor Gary Melvin Dianne Morrison Rex Schad John Ross Thompson Arthur Turner 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 29 H. WESLEY FOUNDATION BOARDS
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION BOARD Director: Eric A. Stone Central District Superintendent: Bill Dobbs Treasurer: Christine Taffs (temp) Student E-Board President: Laurie Roiser Student E-Board Secretary: Brandon Veale Members at Large (9-12 using criteria in Wesley Foundation constitution): John Boley (chair) Susan Olson Linda Darrow Patsy Coffman Blaine Stevenson Nancy Nagler Steven Shugert Vacancies to be filled in Fall 2005 PERSONNEL
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION BOARD ORGANIZATIONS Director: Jeanne Koughn, 628 S. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-8315 Board of Directors: 2006 Mike Gibson (03) Art Sherwood (03) Joe Weber (03) Doris Miller (01) Amber Elston (04) 2007 Ruth Jones (04) Pat Little (04) Karen Noreen (04) Pam Quarles (04) Barbara Rollins (01) 2008 Christy Baker (05) Laura Dix (05) Timothy Locker (05) Steve Peter (99) Bob Whitlock (04) Chris Wyman (04) Officers of Board: President: Joe Weber Vice-President: Doris Miller Secretary: Kathy Noreen Treasurer: Pat Little
KALAMAZOO WESLEY FOUNDATION BOARD Director: Thomas A. Davenport, 2101 Wilbur, Kalamazoo, MI 49006, (269) 344-4076 Representatives from Area United Methodist Churches: Kalamazoo Westwood: Kim Wood Kalamazoo First: Ellen Brinkley Kalamazoo Stockbridge: Arlen Miller Kalamazoo Milwood: Amanda Commissaris Kalamazoo Oshtemo: ______Kalamazoo Lane Boulevard: ______Kalamazoo Sunnyside: ______Parchment: Allison Gumper Portage First: ______Portage Chapel Hill: Jim Hankey Representatives at Large: 2003 Steve Carlson Lisa Fuller Shirley Thompson 2004 John Geiser Nona Spackman 2005 Richard Long Heather Humm Andrew Vorbrich 2006 Sandra Douglas Alice Townley Larry Oppliger Melodye Surgeon Rider Wesley Foundation Students: Twelve (12) students Ex-Officio Membership: Wesley Foundation Director: Thomas A. Davenport Wesley Foundation Office Manager: Paula Willson Kalamazoo District Superintendent: Zawdie Abiade 30 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García Senior Minister, Kalamazoo First: Doug Vernon United Methodist Women, Kalamazoo First: Wilma Nelson Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton Honorary Members: Frank Sheldon, Carl Snow Officers: July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002 President: Richard Long Vice-President: Shirley Thompson ORGANIZATIONS Secretary: Paula Willson PERSONNEL Treasurer: Andrew Vorbrich Personnel: Nona Spackman
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY WESLEY FOUNDATION Director: Richard Erickson, 1118 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823, (517) 332-0861 Officers of Wesley Foundation Board of Directors: Chairperson: Tim Tuthill, Mason First Treasurer: Grovenor (Kip) Grimes, Holt Secretary: Karen Krepps, Mason First Representative of Lansing District UMW: Madeline Holben, Delta Mills UMC Representatives from Wesley Foundation Student Body (5): Representative from University UMC: John McLaughlin At Large: Andy & Harriett Crisenberry, Lawrence Avenue UMC Jill Ferris, Lake Odessa Central UMC Sylvia Rogers, Mason UMC Donald Abbott, Grand Ledge UMC Carl Laing, Dewitt Redeemer UMC Linda Good-Mikols, East Lansing University UMC Vance Hamilton, Holt UMC Lorin Sheppard, Lansing Asbury UMC Cheryl Warren, Middlebury UMC Danielle Redfield, East Lansing University UMC Ex-Officio: District Superintendent: Benton Heisler University UMC Co-Pastors: Frank W. Lyman, Jr. & Carole Strobe Lyman
I. OFFICERS OF CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY *Chairperson Leonard Schoenherr 14711 US Highway 27N, Marshall 49068 (269) 781-5107
*Secretary Annette Erbes 265 White Pigeon Street, Constantine 49042 (269) 435-4885
*Order of Elders Chair Jerry Toshalis 4301 Ambrose NE, Grand Rapids 49525 (616) 363-3446
*Order of Deacons Chair Pamela Mathieu 501 E. Mt. Hope Avenue, Lansing 48910 (517) 482-1549
*Registrar: responsible for Candidates seeking Full Membership and/or Elder’s Orders Dwayne Bagley 600 E. Michigan, Albion 49224 (517) 629-9425
*Head Registrar/Registrar: responsible for Deacons in Full Connection, Certification, Diaconals Mona Joslyn 312 E. Chicago Street, Bronson 49028 (517) 369-6555 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 31
*Registrar: responsible for Local Pastors Greg Martin 602 E Huron, Ann Arbor 48104 (734) 668-6881
*Registrar: responsible for Candidates seeking Probationary Membership Dale Ostema PO Box 37, Cadillac 49601 (231) 775-5362
*Conference Relations: responsible for change of status, retirements, etc. Lynn Grimes PO Box 168, Holt 48842 (517) 694-8168
Ministerial Education Funds: seminary funding, financial secretary Bill Amundsen 735 Maycroft Rd, Lansing 48917 (517) 323-2445
*Mentors for inquiring, exploring, certified and commissioned candidates Don Spachman *3376 S. Center Highway, Suttons Bay 49682 (231) 271-3755 PERSONNEL
*Mentor Training ORGANIZATIONS Mike McDonald 10843 Talon Ct, Traverse City 49686 (231) 935-3759 Jane Crabtree 2538 N Mundy Ave, White Cloud 49349 (231) 689-3415
*Clergy Support: support of clergy through liaison with Clergy Spouse and Clergy Family Task Force Sue Petro 7028 Oakland Dr, Portage 49024 (269) 327-6643 Tamara Williams 222 Cass St, Traverse City 49684 (231) 946-5191
*Enlistment: arranging seminary visits Buff Coe 217 S Main Street, Vicksburg 49097 (269) 649-0602
*Liaison to District Committees on Ministry
*Denotes members of the Executive Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry
JOHN WESLEY ASSOCIATION
President: Jeffrey Reese Vice-President: Dennis Bromley Secretary/Treasurer: George Lawton Cabinet Representative: Robert J. Mayo
UNITED METHODIST MEN CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Mike Bremer Vice-President: Secretary: Treasurer: John Huizing Resident Bishop (honorary president): Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton Conference Lay Leader or representative: Cris Bobier, Claude Little, David Dow Prayer Advocate: Jerry Van Oordt Albion District President: ______Central District President: Mark Hann Grand Rapids District President: ______Grand Traverse District President: John Huizing Kalamazoo District President: Richard Curtis Lansing District President: ______Conference Staff: Dale Hotelling Cabinet representative: Zawdie K. Abiade 32 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN CONFERENCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Nichea VerVeer Guy Vice-President: Ruth Whaley Secretary: Diane Barrett-Curtis Treasurer: Donna Williams Secretary of Program Resources: Phyllis Jackson Spiritual Growth: Jenny Kroeze
ORGANIZATIONS Education and Interpretation: Mary Hofmann
PERSONNEL Social Action: Adele Paxson Membership Nurture and Outreach: Simmie Proctor Communications Coordinator: Sharon Burkart Committee on Nominations: Connie Swinger Albion District President: Veroneze Strader Central District President: Linda Darrow Grand Rapids District President: Susan Alexander Grand Traverse District President: Jeanine Roe Kalamazoo District President: Laverne Swinehart Lansing District President: Ina Lyon Highlights Editor: Sharon Burkart Women’s Division: Julia Deemer Bishop: Jonathan D. Keaton Cabinet Representative: Susan Hagans Conference Mission Secretary: Lynn and Kay DeMoss School of Christian Mission Dean: Barbara Brechting Conference Staff: Iris Naomi García 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 33
J. CABINET REPRESENTATIVES ON CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS (for 2005-2006)
President of the Cabinet ...... Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton Dean of the Cabinet ...... Benton R. Heisler Secretary of the Cabinet ...... Jerome R. DeVine Secretary of Status and Audit ...... Zawdie K. Abiade Secretary of Inquiries ...... William D. Dobbs Secretary of Strings ...... Susan J. Hagans Cooperative Parish ...... Jerome R. DeVine Area Leaders Team ...... Benton R. Heisler Council on Finance and Administration ...... Jerome R. DeVine Initiative on Children and Poverty ...... Robert J. Mayo PERSONNEL
Council on Ministries / Boards, Commissions, Committees, other Agencies ORGANIZATIONS
Annual Conference Program ...... Susan J. Hagans Area School for Pastoral Ministry ...... Zawdie K. Abiade CCOM Executive Committee ...... Zawdie K. Abiade Christian Camping ...... Benton R. Heisler Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns ...... Zawdie K. Abiade Church and Society ...... William D. Dobbs Communications ...... Benton R. Heisler Discipleship ...... William D. Dobbs Emergency Preparedness ...... Jerome R. DeVine Equitable Compensation ...... William D. Dobbs Evangelism ...... Robert J. Mayo Global Ministries ...... Robert J. Mayo Higher Education and Campus Ministry ...... William D. Dobbs Hunger ...... Susan J. Hagans Indian Workers Conference ...... Jerome R. DeVine John Wesley Association ...... Robert J. Mayo Joint Committee on Incapacity ...... Jerome R. DeVine Lay Ministries ...... Robert J. Mayo Merger Task Force ...... Benton R. Heisler Michigan Christian Advocate ...... Susan J. Hagans New Church Establishment & Development ...... Robert J. Mayo New Pastors Orientation ...... Jerome R. DeVine / Benton R. Heisler Ordained Ministry (with vote) ...... Zawdie K. Abiade Pensions ...... Jerome R. DeVine Personnel ...... Zawdie K. Abiade Prison Ministries and Concerns ...... Susan J. Hagans Quest for Quality Management Team ...... William D. Dobbs Racial Ethnic Local Church ...... Jerome R. DeVine Religion and Race ...... Zawdie K. Abiade Rules of Order ...... William D. Dobbs Status and Role of Women ...... Robert J. Mayo Trustees ...... Benton R. Heisler United Methodist Men ...... Zawdie K. Abiade United Methodist Women ...... Susan J. Hagans Vietnamese Ministries ...... Susan J. Hagans 34 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
K. GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE PERSONNEL
2004 DELEGATES TO GENERAL CONFERENCE (Elected in 2003)
Clergy Lay 1. Benton Heisler 517-347-4173 1. Cris Bobier 517-485-9477
ORGANIZATIONS 2164 University Park, Suite 240 215 N. Capital
PERSONNEL Okemos 48864 Lansing 48933
2. Russell McReynolds 517-485-9477 2. David Wiltse 616-459-4503 215 N. Capitol Ave P.O. Box 6247 Lansing 48933-1372 Grand Rapids 49516-6247
3. Laurie Haller 616-451-2879 3. Joel Pier-Fitzgerald 231-938-0712 227 E. Fulton St. 83 W. 18th St. Grand Rapids 49503-3236 Holland MI 49423
4. J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 231-938-0712 4. Laurie Dahlman 269-343-1490 83 W. 18th St. 1228 Southern Holland MI 49423 Kalamazoo 49001
2004 DELEGATES TO JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE (Elected in 2003; Also Reserve Delegates to General Conference)
Clergy Lay 1. Susan Hagans 616-459-4503 1. Patsy Coffman 989-224-7692 P.O. Box 6247 206 S. Swegles St. Grand Rapids 49516-6247 St. Johns 48879
2. Joy Moore 606-858-2000 2. Julia Deemer 231-275-7954 204 N. Lexington Ave. 16671 Fewins Rd. Wilmore, KY 40390 Interlochen 49643
3. Bradley Kalajainen 616-698-3170 3. Sandra Douglas 269-926-4214 2045 – 68th St., SE P.O. Box 1042 Caledonia 49316 Benton Harbor 49023-1042
4. John Boley 989-773-6934 4. Steve Lett 517-372-4204 400 S. Main St. 9417 W. Scenic Lake Dr. Mt. Pleasant 48858 Laingsburg 48848-9749
2004 RESERVE DELEGATES TO JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE
Clergy Lay 1. Leicester Longden 319-589-3122 1. Lois Moseley 616-949-8938 200 University Ave. 1753 Breton SE Dubuque, IA 52001-5099 Grand Rapids 49506
2. John Ross Thompson 616-459-4503 2. Donald Williams 616-669-9086 P.O. Box 6247 5226 Forest View Ct. Grand Rapids 49516-6247 Hudsonville 49426 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 35 L. LAY MEMBERS TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ALBION DISTRICT
Albion District – N/A Albion First – Phil Hostetler, Albion, MI 49224 ...... (517) 629-5185 Athens – Celia Ellis, Athens, MI 49011 ...... (269) 729-4028 Augusta Fellowship – David Gay, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 ...... (269) 375-5326 Bellevue – Carol Willis, Bellevue, MI 49021 ...... (269) 763-9286 Battle Creek Birchwood – N/A Battle Creek Chapel Hill – Linda Autterson, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ...... (269) 965-5968 Battle Creek Christ – Margaret Frey, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...... (269) 962-3322 Battle Creek First – Kathy Tubilewicz, East Leroy, MI 49051-7794
Battle Creek Trinity – Lewis Chadderdon, Battle Creek, MI 49014 ...... (269) 963-7131 PERSONNEL
Bronson – Joy Ward, Bronson, MI 49028-8323 ...... (517) 369-9437 ORGANIZATIONS Brookside – N/A Burr Oak – Donna Good, Bronson, MI 49028 ...... (269) 489-5542 Montgomery – Jim Reese, Montgomery, MI 49255 ...... (517) 296-4348 Center Park – Brian Fenwick, Three Rivers, MI 49093 ...... (269) 358-3641 Centreville – Patricia Rice, Centreville, MI 49032 ...... (269) 467-7553 Climax – Bill Smith, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...... (269) 565-0958 Coldwater – Nora Meredith, Coldwater, MI 49036 ...... (517) 238-4654 Coldwater – Michael Bodkins, Coldwater, MI 49036 ...... (517) 238-4045 Colon – Barry Kistner, Colon, MI 49040 ...... (269) 432-3312 Concord – Melissa Templeton, Homer, MI 49245 ...... (517) 568-4201 Constantine – Mary Ann Grile, Constantine, MI 49042 ...... (269) 435-7245 Convis Union – LaWanda Wine, Bellevue, MI 49021 ...... (269) 781-7748 Delton Faith – Dolores Mohn, Delton, MI 49046 ...... (269) 623-2601 Frontier – Alice Mae Britton, Osseo, MI 49266 ...... (517) 357-4342 Galesburg – Susan Jefferson, Galesburg, MI 49053 ...... (269) 665-9338 Girard – Richard Lind, Bronson, MI 49028 ...... (517) 369-2132 Quincy – Amy Bassage, Reading, MI 49274 ...... (517) 283-1437 Grass Lake – Mark Oetting, Grass Lake, MI 49240 ...... (517) 522-8013 Hillsdale – Helen Gallup, Hillsdale, MI 49242 ...... (517) 439-1208 Hillside – Beverly Clark, Hanover, MI 49241 ...... (517) 563-8966 Homer – Rosemary Shaffer, Homer, MI 49245 ...... (517) 568-3178 Jackson Calvary – Rich Dula, Jackson, MI 49201 ...... (517) 784-2695 Jackson First – Evelyn Jewel, Jackson, MI 49202 ...... (517) 784-6809 Jackson First – Ellen Keatley, Jackson, MI 49203 ...... (517) 784-5445 Jackson Trinity – Clyde Mauldin, Jackson, MI 49203 ...... (517) 784-7591 Jackson Zion – Clare Huyck, Rives Junction, MI 49277 ...... (517) 569-3833 Jonesville – N/A Allen – N/A Moscow Plains – N/A Litchfield – Pat Forbes, Litchfield, MI 49252 ...... (517) 542-2757 Maple – Marjorie Suggs, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...... (269) 965-5946 Marengo – Harold Oswald, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ...... (269) 962-2858 Marshall – John Zellers, Marshall, MI 49068-9521 ...... (269) 781-6636 Mendon – Raymond Marshall, Mendon, MI 49072 ...... (269) 496-7993 Napoleon – Ellen Ketner, Jackson, MI 49201 ...... (517) 536-0643 36 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Ninth Street – Don Fisher, Three Rivers, MI 49093 ...... (269) 279-9267 North Adams – Margaret Towe, Jonesville, MI 49250 ...... (517) 287-5312 Nottawa – Victoria Fisher, Sturgis, MI 49091 ...... (269) 651-8496 Parma – Paul Mowrer, Parma, MI 49269-9682 Pope – Mike McDonald, Onondaga, MI 49264 ...... (517) 569-2211 Griffith – Richard Dodge, Springport, MI 49284 ...... (517) 857-2151 Reading – Eva Richardson, Reading, MI 49274 ...... (517) 283-2092
ORGANIZATIONS Somerset Center – N/A
PERSONNEL Newton – Sue Ratliff, Burlington, MI 49029 ...... (269) 979-9171 Lee Center – Connie Lack, Olivet, MI 49076 ...... (517) 857-3447 Sturgis – Eldred Adams, Sturgis, MI 49091 ...... (269) 651-7092 Sturgis – Lance Goodlock, Sturgis, MI 49091 ...... (269) 651-9189 Sturgis – Margaret Adams, Sturgis, MI 49091 ...... (269) 651-7092 Three Rivers First – Dan Brooks, Three Rivers, MI 49093 ...... (269) 279-7515 Union City – Bradley Waite, Ceresco, MI 49033 ...... (269) 979-0207 Washington Heights – Shirley McKinney, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...... (269) 964-6884 White Pigeon – Pat Carpenter, White Pigeon, MI 49099 ...... (269) 483-7791
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Albion First – Donna Williams, Albion, MI 49224-1621 ...... (517) 629-6768 Albion First – Charles Savage, Parma, MI 49269 ...... (517) 629-5185 Bellevue – Doris Gamble, Bellevue, MI 49021-1229 ...... (269) 763-3086 Bellevue – Jean Stine, Bellevue, MI 49021 ...... (269) 763-2706 Battle Creek Chapel Hill – Carrie Morton, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...... (269) 964-7098 Battle Creek Chapel Hill – Kim Tallent, Battle Creek, MI 49015 ...... (269) 565-0112 Center Park – Lisa Batten, Mendon, MI 49072 ...... (269) 496-7033 Climax – Jane Knapp, Climax, MI 49034 ...... (269) 746-4915 Colon – Patricia Murphy, Colon, MI 49040 ...... (269) 432-3754 Constantine – Megan Erbes, Constantine, MI 49042 ...... (269) 435-4885 Constantine – Annette Erbes, Constantine, MI 49042 ...... (269) 435-4885 Convis Union – Linda Sibley, Battle Creek, MI 49014 ...... (269) 964-2741 Convis Union – Vera Litchfield, Battle Creek, MI 49014 Allen – Tom Marshall, Allen, MI 49227 ...... (517) 869-2685 Maple – Rebecca Farnum, Battle Creek, MI 49017 North Parma – John Baker-Streevy, Parma, MI 49269 ...... (517) 784-6532 Washington Heights – Jane Heard, Battle Creek, MI 49017-2849 ...... (269) 963-7916 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 37 CENTRAL DISTRICT
Alma – Ray Francis, Alma, MI 48801 ...... (989) 463-2856 Amble – Dee Barrenger, Morley, MI 49336 ...... (231) 856-7091 Bannister – Doris Edgar, Ithaca, MI 48847 ...... (989) 875-3083 North Evart – Peggy Meyer, Evart, MI 49631-8752 ...... (231) 734-5975 Sears – Joyce Kline, Sears, MI 49679 ...... (231) 250-8085 Belding – Jennifer Schumaker, Belding, MI 48809 ...... (616) 794-0003 Big Rapids First – Pat Little, Rodney, MI 49342 ...... (231) 592-1140 Third Avenue – Virginia Turner, Big Rapids, MI 49307 ...... (231) 796-0637 Blanchard-Pine River – Angela Mitchell, Blanchard, MI 49310 ...... (989) 561-2860 Winn – N/A Breckenridge – James McLean, Breckenridge, MI 48615-9537 ...... (989) 842-3447 Carson City – Linda Butler, Hubbardston, MI 48845 ...... (989) 981-6775 PERSONNEL
Carson City – Waltha Gaye Leavitt, Middleton, MI 48856 ORGANIZATIONS Chase-Barton – Timothy DeBreuil, Reed City, MI 49677 ...... (231) 832-3547 Grant Center – James Maxfield, Big Rapids, MI 49307-9377 ...... (231) 796-8088 Chippewa Indian – N/A Middleton – Mary Lou Passenger, Middleton, MI 48856 ...... (989) 584-3324 North Star – Karen Rozen, Ithaca, MI 48847-1721 ...... (989) 875-2517 Clare – Don Pope, Clare, MI 48617 ...... (989) 386-9400 Edmore Faith – Chuck Miller, Edmore, MI 48829 ...... (989) 427-5659 Edmore Faith – Lewis Perkins, Stanton, MI 48888 ...... (989) 762-5003 Elsie – Eugene Peterson, Owosso, MI 48867 ...... (989) 666-5260 Evart – KaraLynne Burns, Evart, MI 49631 ...... (231) 734-2536 Farwell – Kathie Kinzel, Farwell, MI 48622 ...... (989) 588-9174 Fenwick – Louise Belyou, Fenwick, MI 48834 ...... (989) 248-3349 Greenville – Peter Blinkilde, Greenville, MI 48838 ...... (616) 754-9838 Heritage – Christy Baker, Sand Lake, MI 49343 ...... (616) 636-8199 Hersey – Ken White, Hersey, MI 49639 ...... (231) 832-5991 Ionia Easton – N/A Ionia First – Nancy Patera, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 ...... (616) 642-0966 Ionia Parish: LeValley – Judy Huynh, Portland, MI 48875 ...... (616) 374-4764 Ionia Zion – Vicky Burrows, Ionia, MI 48846 ...... (616) 527-0367 Ithaca – Ned Weller, Ithaca, MI 48847-1846 ...... (989) 875-4202 New Life – Melody Olin, Six Lakes, MI 48886-9797 ...... (989) 365-3838 Lincoln Road – Clara Molby, Riverdale, MI 48877 ...... (989) 833-7598 Lyons-Muir Church – Arlene Christianson, Ionia, MI 48846 ...... (616) 527-0669 Mecosta New Hope – Pam Gilbert, Barryton, MI 49305 ...... (989) 382-5549 Mt Pleasant First – Marilyn Duke, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ...... (989) 773-5643 Mt Pleasant Trinity – Jeanne Strandburg, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ...... (989) 866-2617 Pleasant Valley – N/A Reed City – Bonnie Dalman, Reed City, MI 49677 ...... (231) 832-5493 Rosebush – Frank Kuhles, Farwell, MI 48622 ...... (989) 588-6411 South Ensley – Mary Johnson, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 ...... (616) 636-2980 Shepardsville – Kay Watson, Ovid, MI 48866 ...... (989) 834-5827 Shepherd – N/A St Johns First – Amy Latimer, St Johns, MI 48879 ...... (989) 224-2293 St Johns Parish: Salem – Gayla Phillips, St Johns, MI 48879 ...... (989) 224-2613 St Johns Pilgrim – Chris Cornell, St Johns, MI 48879 ...... (989) 224-9226 St Johns Pilgrim – Raema Ormsby, St Johns, MI 48879 ...... (989) 224-7846 38 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 St Louis – Linda Johnson, St Louis, MI 48880 ...... (989) 681-5340 Stanwood Northland – N/A Turk Lake – Gary Kluzak, Greenville, MI 48838 ...... (616) 754-8257 United Church of Ovid – Alene Ward, Owosso, MI 48867 ...... (989) 729-6194 Weidman – Marian Beutler, Weidman, MI 48893 ...... (989) 644-3557 Weidman – Natalie Cheatham, Weidman, MI 48893 ...... (989) 644-2865
ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERS AT LARGE PERSONNEL Alma – Linda Darrow, Alma, MI 48801 ...... (989) 466-0330 Alma – Renee Hahn, St. Louis, MI 48880 ...... (989) 620-4317 Bannister – Kathryn Leydorf, Bannister, MI 48807 ...... (989) 862-5171 Blanchard-Pine River – Tamie Travis, Shepherd, MI 48883 ...... (989) 828-6346 Blanchard-Pine River – Terrie Eisenmann, Blanchard, MI 49310 ...... (989) 561-2578 Central District – Amber Elston, Big Rapids, MI 49307 ...... (231) 796-4580 Chippewa Indian – Charles Disel, Shepherd, MI 48883 ...... (989) 772-0581 Maple Rapids – Mona Kindel, Maple Rapids, MI 48853 ...... (989) 682-4509 Farwell – Susan Franklin, Farwell, MI 48622-9789 ...... (989) 588-6378 Ionia First – Janet Winter, Ionia, MI 48846 ...... (989) 855-2331 Ionia Parish: LeValley – Carol Braun, Ionia, MI 48846 ...... (616) 527-0034 Ionia Zion – Judy Rush, Ionia, MI 48846-1586 Ithaca – Mark Monroe, Ithaca, MI 48847 Lincoln Road – Curt Bitterling, Riverdale, MI 48877 ...... (989) 466-2979 Mecosta New Hope – Mike Simon, Mecosta, MI 49332 ...... (231) 972-2321 Mt Pleasant First – Don Volz, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ...... (989) 775-6118 Shepardsville – Kamri Watson, Ovid, MI 48866 ...... (989) 834-5827 Shepherd – Katie Leisenring, Shepherd, MI 48883 ...... (989) 828-4309 St Johns Parish: Salem – Imogene Beck, St Johns, MI 48879-9432 ...... (989) 224-2076 St Louis – Loraine Mayes, St Louis, MI 48880 ...... (989) 681-2848 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 39 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT
Alto – Lila Lee Grummet, Alto, MI 49302 Bowne Center – Lila Lee Grummet, Alto, MI 49302 Byron Center – Dale Harpst, Dorr, MI 49323 ...... (616) 681-8352 Caledonia – Linda Troutman, Caledonia, MI 49316 Carlisle – Jim Haase, Wayland, MI 49348 ...... (616) 877-4604 Cedar Springs – Ardena Roberts, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 ...... (616) 696-9055 Coopersville – N/A Cornerstone – Ann Meyers, Kentwood, MI 49508 ...... (616) 455-9559 Courtland-Oakfield – Megan Harding, Rockford, MI 49341 Crestwood – Ron Robtham, Muskegon, MI 49444 ...... (231) 733-1193 Cross Wind Community – N/A East Nelson – N/A PERSONNEL
Forest Hills Genesis – Sue Groesser, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ...... (616) 942-9139 ORGANIZATIONS Fremont – Carole Sutphen, Fremont, MI 49412 Georgetown – N/A Grand Haven Church of the Dunes – George Raymer, Spring Lake, MI 49456 ...... (616) 847-9256 Grand Rapids Aldersgate – Linda Powrie, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 ...... (616) 363-2534 Grand Rapids Faith – Chris Avison, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 ...... (616) 453-4566 Grand Rapids First – Lloyd Moseley, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ...... (616) 949-8938 Grand Rapids First – Christel G Williams, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-9017 ...... (616) 975-6564 Grand Rapids St Paul’s – Gary Peterson, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 Grand Rapids Trinity – Stephanie Wiltse, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ...... (616) 243-3729 Grand Rapids Trinity – John Mutchler, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 ...... (616) 464-6072 Grand Rapids Vietnamese – Tri Nham N. Tran, Kentwood, MI 49508 ...... (616) 406-1592 Grandville – Martin Schoenborn, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 Grandville – Jeannine Addessi, Kentwood, MI 49508 ...... (616) 554-9108 Hesperia – Ann Bush, Hesperia, MI 49421 ...... (616) 854-1024 Ferry – Ann Bush, Hesperia, MI 49421 ...... (616) 854-1024 Holland First – Carolyn Hulst, Holland, MI 49423 ...... (616) 396-4535 Holland First – Steve Snyder, Holland, MI 49423-3024 ...... (616) 399-6476 Holton – Paul Lynn, Holton, MI 49425 ...... (231) 821-0392 Iglesia Metodista Unida La Nueva Esperanza – Arnaldo Acevedo, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-8075 Kent City Chapel Hill – Shelley Worley, Kent City, MI 49330 ...... (616) 678-5387 Lake Harbor – Brian McLellan, Muskegon, MI 49441 ...... (231) 343-4580 Leighton – N/A Lowell – N/A Marne – Ethel Fox, Marne, MI 49435 ...... (616) 459-4743 Martin – Vickilee Miller, Martin, MI 49070 ...... (269) 672-7917 Shelbyville – Ruth Schrier, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 ...... (616) 363-6741 Michigan Suhbu Korean – N/A Middleville – Lois Bremer, Middleville, MI 49333 Freeport – Donna Tagg, Freeport, MI 49325 ...... (616) 765-3211 Montague – Dan Yakes, Montague, MI 49437 ...... (231) 894-9279 Muskegon Central – Jan Johnson, ...... (231) 722-0409 Muskegon Central – Nancy Powers, Muskegon, MI 49442 ...... (231) 773-5834 Muskegon Hts Temple – Yvonne Hill, Muskegon, MI 49444 ...... (231) 733-1124 Muskegon Lakeside – Kate Robbins, Muskegon, MI 49441 ...... (231) 780-2781 Newaygo – Kay Pardonnet, Fremont, MI 49412-1437 ...... (231) 924-2594 North Muskegon Community – Ric Fritz, Muskegon, MI 49445 ...... (231) 744-9183 40 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Northlawn – Sally Wesorick, Rockford, MI 49341-9284 ...... (616) 866-2540 Oakdale – Beverly DeRoos, Wyoming, MI 49509 ...... (616) 534-4448 Pawating Magedwin – Eric McDonald, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 ...... (616) 361-8655 Olivet – Richard Breckenridge, Grand Rapids, Mi 49504 Parmelee – Jackie Willson, Alto, MI 49316 ...... (616) 891-1690 Plainfield – N/A Ravenna – Laura Wagner, Ravenna, MI 49451 ...... (231) 853-5130
ORGANIZATIONS Rockford – Jack Schwab, Rockford, MI 49341
PERSONNEL Salem Indian Mission of the – Norm Pigeon, Hopkins, MI 49328 ...... (269) 793-7769 Bradley Indian Mission of the – Margaret Sipkema, Moline, MI 49335 ...... (616) 877-4660 Saugatuck – Carol Huyser, Hamilton, MI 49419 ...... (269) 751-5986 Shelby – Jeanne Becker, New Era, MI 49446 ...... (231) 861-5799 Snow – Cheryl Shaffer, Lowell, MI 49331 South – Shirley Meyers, Wayland, MI 49348 South Wyoming – Betty Mucha, Grand Rapids, MI 49544-6776 ...... (616) 453-6891 Sparta – Joanna Huizenga, Sparta, MI 49345-9704 Twin Lake – Carol Springstead, Fremont, MI 49412-9546 Unity – Barbara Davis, Muskegon, MI 49445 ...... (231) 744-3612 Vergennes – Bill Vogelzang, Ada, MI 49301 ...... (616) 682-2057 Wayland – Edith Weber, Battle Creek, MI 49015-3036 Wesley Park – Sue Hinkle, Wyoming, MI 49509 ...... (616) 534-1219 White Cloud – Paul VanderMey, White Cloud, MI 49349 ...... (231) 689-1062 Whitehall – Peggy Clune, Muskegon, MI 49445 ...... (231) 894-2578 Wolf Lake – MaryLou Huffman, Muskegon, MI 49442 ...... (231) 788-5556 Wyoming Park – Joan Foley
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Cedar Springs – Timothy Rafferty, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 ...... (616) 696-9313 Cornerstone – Janet Pool, ...... (616) 301-9623 Forest Hills Genesis – Andrea Barrett, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-2539 ...... (616) 647-3319 Fremont – Joseph Jennings, Fremont, MI 49412-1717 Grand Haven Church of the Dunes – Carol Graske, Spring Lake, MI 49456 ...... (616) 846-4573 Grand Rapids District – Ben & Jenny Krill, Durham, NC 27704-1461 Grand Rapids Faith – Pamela Hayes, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 ...... (616) 453-4519 Grand Rapids First – Sami Marasigan, Kentwood, MI 49548 ...... (616) 532-3248 Grand Rapids First – Lea Tobar, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7536 ...... (616) 940-0406 Grand Rapids St Paul’s – David Stafford, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 ...... (616) 247-8295 Holland First – David Salisbury, Zeeland, MI 49464-8686 Marne – Dorie Litchfield, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ...... (269) 445-8474 Middleville – Rex W Schad, Middleville, MI 49333-0206 ...... (269) 795-9283 Muskegon Central – Brian Husted, Muskegon, MI 49441 ...... (231) 798-4739 Muskegon Central – Brian Husted, Muskegon, MI 49441 ...... (231) 798-4739 Oakdale – Mary Lou Fassett, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 ...... (616) 285-4795 Rockford – Kimberly A DeLong, Rockford, MI 49341-7780 ...... (616) 866-3191 Salem Indian Mission of the – Conrad Church, Allegan, MI 49010-8991 Whitehall – Katie Catellier, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-6471 ...... (231) 893-4614 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 41 GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT
Central Lake – Gary Sage, Central Lake, MI 49622 ...... (231) 544-6314 East Jordan – Tom Clemens, Boyne City, MI 49712 ...... (231) 582-2566 Bear Lake – Jerry Mathieu, Bear Lake, MI 49614 ...... (231) 864-3519 Bellaire – Phil Hood, Bellaire, MI 49615 ...... (231) 377-6034 Boyne City – Helen Deming, Boyne City, MI 49712 ...... (231) 582-6278 Brethren Epworth – N/A Cadillac – Robert Campbell, Cadillac, MI 49601 ...... (231) 779-1073 Charlevoix – Chris Blough, Charlevoix, MI 49720 ...... (231) 342-9618 Covenant Community – Freda Combs, Baldwin, MI 49304 Walkerville – Carol Abe, Hart, MI 49420 ...... (231) 873-4397 Elk Rapids – Bill Avitts, Williamsburg, MI 49690 ...... (231) 938-5899 Kewadin – Mike McConnell, Kewadin, MI 49648 ...... (231) 264-9115 PERSONNEL
Williamsburg – Doris Norton, Williamsburg, MI 49690 ...... (231) 267-5508 ORGANIZATIONS Empire – Carole Merillat, Empire, MI 49630 ...... (231) 326-5809 New Hope of Emmett County – Mabel Spencley, Pellston, MI 49769 ...... (231) 539-8965 East Boardman – Debora Sieting, South Boardman, MI 49680-9745 ...... (231) 369-2966 Frankfort – Helen Scott, Benzonia, MI 49616 ...... (231) 882-4359 Free Soil – N/A Grant – Robert Hull, Traverse City, MI 49686-8487 ...... (231) 947-1851 Grawn – Wayne Mackey, Grawn, MI 49637 Harbor Springs – Linda Heminger, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 ...... (231) 526-6640 Hart – John Huizing, Hart, MI 49420-0595 ...... (231) 873-0418 Horton Bay – Molly Tate, Charlevoix, MI 49720 ...... (231) 342-0457 Indian River – Donna Stone, Indian River, MI 49749 ...... (231) 238-8889 Kalkaska – Gayle DeOtte, Fife Lake, MI 49633 ...... (231) 879-4489 Keswick – Bud Thompson, Suttons Bay, MI 49682 ...... (231) 271-3326 Kewadin Indian Mission – Phyllis John, Kewadin, MI 49648 ...... (231) 264-0527 Northport Indian Mission – Sonya Zotigh, Suttons Bay, MI 49682-9612 ...... (231) 271-5906 Kingsley – Tim Goldsmith, Kingsley, MI 49649 ...... (231) 263-7313 Kingsley – Colleen Wierman, Kingsley, MI 49649 ...... (231) 263-4145 Lake Ann – Peter Torrey, Traverse City, MI 49684 ...... (231) 275-3881 Lake City – Jane Tinsley, Lake City, MI 49651 ...... (231) 839-2885 Leland – Rink Wheeler, Lake Leelanau, Mi 49653 ...... (231) 271-3992 Ludington St. Paul – N/A Ludington – N/A Mancelona – Dean McCulloch, Kalkaska, MI 49646 ...... (231) 587-4836 Manistee – Eskel Norbeck, Manistee, MI 49660 ...... (231) 889-4272 Manton – Lois Matteson, Manton, MI 49663 ...... (231) 824-6550 Marion – Sondra Baughan, Marion, Mi 49665 ...... (231) 743-6272 Cadillac South Community – Dorothy George, Cadillac, MI 49601 ...... (231) 775-5940 Mears – S. Dale Lathers, Mears, MI 49436 Mesick – Debra Hagerty, Copemish, MI 49625 ...... (231) 362-2114 NE Missaukee Parish: Merritt-Butterfield – Margarette Gray, Lake City, MI 49651 .....(231) 839-6342 Old Mission Peninsula – Rick Fuller, Interlochen, MI 49643-9485 Pentwater Centenary – Susan MacGregor, Pentwater, MI 49449 ...... (231) 869-4364 Petoskey – Bill Zoerhof, Petoskey, MI 49770 ...... (231) 347-6497 Pine River Parish: LeRoy – Shannon Lindquist, LeRoy, MI 49655 ...... (231) 768-5179 Scottville – Janice Merrill, Scottville, MI 49454 ...... (231) 690-1936 Traverse Bay – Pearl Faist, Traverse City, MI 49684 ...... (231) 946-4459 42 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Traverse Bay – Mike Windover, Traverse City, MI 49684 ...... (231) 275-7483 Traverse City Central – Ethan Engle, Williamsburg, MI 49690 ...... (231) 264-9694 Traverse City Central – Michael Allen, Williamsburg, MI 49690 Traverse City Christ – Ron Kovacs, Traverse City, MI 49686 ...... (231) 933-6141
MEMBERS AT LARGE
ORGANIZATIONS East Jordan – Luanne Reed, East Jordan, MI 49727 ...... (231) 536-0273
PERSONNEL Boyne Falls – Marilyn Cousineau, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 ...... (231) 549-2230 Boyne Falls – Veda Massey, Gaylord, MI 49735 ...... (989) 732-3640 Charlevoix – Ellen Zienert, Mason, MI 48854 Empire – Mona Dye, Empire, MI 49630 ...... (231) 326-6098 Empire – Sandra Mallory, Beulah, MI 49617 ...... (231) 882-0440 Northport Indian Mission – Mary Collins, Northport, MI 49670 Lake City – Larry Collins, Lake City, MI 49651 ...... (231) 839-7864 Lake City – Joan Murphy, Lake City, MI 49651 ...... (231) 839-4988 Mancelona – Daniel Clark, Bellaire, MI 49615 ...... (231) 331-6639 Alba – Ashley Marsh, Alba, MI 49611 ...... (231) 584-3437 Manton – Jill Haney Manton – Ted Carlson, Manton, MI 49663-0252 ...... (231) 824-6354 Harrietta – Anne Billingsley, Mesick, MI 49668 ...... (231) 389-2272 Harrietta – Crispen Dippel, Cadillac, MI 49601-9086 ...... (231) 862-3362 Pentwater Centenary – Elizabeth Anne Soles, Pentwater, MI 49449 ...... (231) 869-7651 Petoskey – Susan Wirgau, Petoskey, MI 49770 ...... (231) 347-5463 Traverse Bay – Nancy LeValley, Traverse City, MI 49684 ...... (231) 929-3155 Traverse Bay – Caleb Williams, Traverse City, MI 49684 ...... (231) 947-5594 Traverse City Central – Mike McDonald, Traverse City, MI 49686 ...... (231) 935-3759 Traverse City Christ – LouAnn McKimmy, Rapid City, MI 49676 ...... (231) 264-5653 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 43 KALAMAZOO DISTRICT
Allegan – Cindy Thiele, Allegan, MI 49010 ...... (269) 673-4514 Almena – Shirley Lyke, Portage, MI 49002 ...... (269) 324-0059 Bangor Simpson – Marty Maurer, Bangor, MI 49013 ...... (269) 427-8340 Benton Harbor Peace Temple – N/A Berrien Springs – Beth Reum, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 ...... (269) 471-3024 Arden – Barbara Wicker, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 ...... (269) 473-2069 Bloomingdale – Ron Scholte, Gobles, MI 49055 ...... (269) 628-5213 Brandywine: Trinity – N/A Buchanan Faith – Thomas Meyer, Niles, MI 49120 ...... (269) 697-8696 Buchanan First – Martha Shreve, Niles, MI 49120 ...... (269) 695-5867 Burnips – Jim Weber, Dorr, MI 49323 ...... (616) 896-9377
Casco – Larry Priest, Fennville, MI 49408 ...... (269) 561-5480 PERSONNEL
Cassopolis – Larry Kling, Jones, MI 49061 ...... (269) 476-2507 ORGANIZATIONS Watervliet – Pam Walker, Watervliet, MI 49098 ...... (269) 463-8164 Comstock – Elaine Miller, Kalamazoo, MI 49004-1913 ...... (269) 344-4121 Dowagiac – Patrick O’Keefe, Dowagiac, MI 49047 ...... (269) 782-8742 Edwardsburg Hope – Margaret Lamb, Edwardsburg, MI 49112 ...... (269) 663-2652 Fennville – Kristy Motz, Fennville, MI 49408 ...... (269) 561-5050 Olive Branch – Jean Murdock, Galien, MI 49113 ...... (269) 545-2486 Glenn – Helen Hutchins, Glenn, MI 49416 Ganges – Robert Walkley, Fennville, MI 49408 ...... (269) 561-2712 Kendall – Jean Westcott, Kendall, MI 49062 ...... (269) 628-2757 Gull Lake – Tom Vogeler, Plainwell, MI 49080 ...... (269) 664-6559 Hartford – Bonita Markillie, Hartford, MI 49057 ...... (269) 621-3221 Hinchman – Tom Fanning, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 ...... (269) 473-4444 South Monterey – Jim Thomas, Allegan, MI 49010 ...... (269) 673-6025 Kalamazoo First – Fred Douglas, Portage, MI 49024 ...... (269) 373-6838 Kalamazoo First – Barbara Birdwell, Portage, MI 49024 ...... (269) 329-1565 Keeler – Caryl Snider, Watervliet, MI 49098 Lacota – Joy Dee, South Haven, MI 49090 ...... (269) 637-4565 Lakeside – Beverly Lawton, Three Oaks, MI 49128-8519 ...... (269) 469-8468 Lane Blvd – Joyce Stuifbergen, Portage, MI 49002 ...... (269) 342-3121 Lawrence – Paul Garrod, Paw Paw, MI 49064 ...... (269) 655-9147 Lawton St. Paul’s – Jean Florian, Lawton, MI 49065 ...... (269) 624-1535 LifeSpring New Church – N/A, Marcellus – Sue Stickle, Marcellus, MI 49067 ...... (269) 646-9425 Milwood – Ruth Breyfogle, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 ...... (269) 349-1258 New Buffalo – Richard Graf, Laporte, IN 46350-8655 Niles Grace – Robert Jackson, Niles, MI 49120 ...... (269) 683-9642 Niles Wesley – N/A Oshtemo – N/A Otsego – Jeff Farnsworth, Plainwell, MI 49080 ...... (269) 685-5974 Parchment – Bob Wagner, Parchment, MI 49004 ...... (269) 553-9190 Paw Paw – Lyle Huggett, Paw Paw, MI 49079 ...... (269) 657-5214 Plainwell – Dorothy Sours, Plainwell, MI 49080 ...... (269) 685-5119 Pokagon – Eleanor Martin, Dowagiac, MI 49047 ...... (269) 782-5852 Portage Chapel Hill – Shirley Freeman, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Portage Chapel Hill – Bob McClelland, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 ...... (269) 665-9138 Portage Chapel Hill – Carol Collins, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 44 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Portage First – Harry King, Portage, MI 49024 ...... (269) 327-0051 Portage Prairie – Donna Burks, Niles, MI 49120 ...... (269) 695-6675 Riverside – Craig Christian, Riverside, MI 49084 ...... (269) 849-1678 Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley – Donald Weaver, Portage, MI 49002-3933 ...... (269) 329-0185 Schoolcraft – Judy Oliphant, Schoolcraft, MI 49087-9765 ...... (269) 679-5616 Scottdale – Jane Hill, South Haven, MI 49090 ...... (269) 639-1959 Sodus Chapel Hill – Margaret Prillwitz, Sodus, MI 49126 ...... (269) 944-5449
ORGANIZATIONS South Haven – Janet Yelding, South Haven, MI 49090 ...... (269) 637-5645
PERSONNEL St. Joseph First – Lexis VanEpps, St. Joseph, MI 49085 ...... (269) 429-5733 St. Joseph First – Russell Hahn, St. Joseph, MI 49085 ...... (269) 429-1452 Stevensville – Patricia Nordberg, St Joseph, MI 49085 ...... (269) 429-7297 Stevensville – Patricia Steenbergh, Stevensville, MI 49127 ...... (269) 429-4985 Stockbridge Avenue – Mary Prouty, Portage, MI 49002 ...... (269) 327-7201 Sunnyside – Jack Myers, Kalamazoo, MI 49004-9602 ...... (269) 344-2624 Three Oaks – Alexis Renbarger, Three Oaks, MI 49128 ...... (269) 756-5611 Townline – Laura Foster, Allegan, MI 49010 Breedsville – Olga Olds, Bangor, MI 49013-1445 ...... (269) 427-8850 Trowbridge – Lori Hutchens, Otsego, MI 49078 ...... (269) 694-9764 Vicksburg – Alice Dibble, Vicksburg, MI 49097 ...... (269) 649-2449 Wakelee – Nancy Cleveland, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ...... (269) 646-3278 Westwood – Phil Bowman, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Benton Harbor Peace Temple – Sandra Douglas, Benton Harbor, MI 49023 ... (269) 925-4600 Ext.245 Buchanan Faith – Nancy Meyer, Niles, MI 49120 ...... (269) 697-8696 Buchanan Faith – Bryon Scoggin, Buchanan, MI 49107 ...... (269) 695-0656 Casco – Jeff Parsons, South Haven, MI 49090 ...... (269) 227-3914 Coloma – David Hills Jr., Coloma, Mi 49038 ...... (269) 468-4905 Dowagiac – Richard Curtis, Dowagiac, mi 49047 ...... (269) 782-9282 Edwardsburg Hope – Janet E Berg, Edwardsburg, MI 49112 ...... (269) 663-2890 Galien – Mary Foster, Galien, MI 49113 ...... (269) 545-3346 Gull Lake – Merna Francis, Galesburg, MI 49053 ...... (269) 665-9430 Kalamazoo District – Amber Walker, Middleton, MI 48856 ...... (989) 236-5515 Kalamazoo First – Jeddy Wilson, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 ...... (269) 388-5899 Kalamazoo First – C David Lundquist, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 ...... (269) 372-2044 Kalamazoo First – Sue Daniels, Plainwell, MI 49080 ...... (269) 685-0479 New Buffalo – Patricia Graf, Laporte, IN 49350-8655 Otsego – Minette Himes, Otsego, MI 49078 ...... (269) 694-6474 Paw Paw – David Haase, Watervliet, MI 49098 ...... (269) 463-5256 Pokagon – Molly Shaffer, Dowagiac, mi 49047 ...... (269) 684-6347 Portage First – Paul MacGrayne, Portage, MI 49002 South Haven – Simmie Proctor, South Haven, MI 49090 ...... (269) 637-6053 St. Joseph First – Anne Hahn, St. Joseph, MI 49085 ...... (269) 429-1452 Wakelee – AnnMarie Buchner, Marcellus, MI 49067 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 45 LANSING DISTRICT
Bath UMC – Linda Gehrls, DeWitt, MI 48820 ...... (517) 371-5351 Brookfield Eaton UMC – N/A Charlotte Lawrence Avenue UMC – Vern Jones, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 ...... (517) 663-3585 Wheatfield UMC – Neva Curtis, Williamston, MI 48895 ...... (517) 655-1484 Delta Mills UMC – Jim & Judy Byington, Lansing, MI 48917 ...... (517) 323-7692 DeWitt Redeemer UMC – Paul Blankenship, DeWitt, MI 48820 ...... (517) 669-7383 Dimondale UMC – Darren Meahl, Holt, MI 48842 ...... (517) 449-8133 Grovenburg UMC – Diane Clark, Lansing, MI 48906 ...... (517) 484-8540 Dowling Country Chapel UMC – Letha Philpott, Hastings, MI 49058 ...... (269) 945-5645 East Lansing Aldersgate UMC – N/A East Lansing Chapel Hill UMC – N/A East Lansing University UMC – Ann Arensmeier, Okemos, MI 48864 ...... (517) 349-0972 PERSONNEL
East Lansing University UMC – Charlotte Morris, East Lansing, MI 48823 ...... (517) 351-4187 ORGANIZATIONS Eaton Rapids UMC – Julie Anderson, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 ...... (517) 663-4264 Grand Ledge UMC – David Morris, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ...... (517) 627-5801 Grand Ledge UMC – April Dennis, Charlotte, MI 48813 ...... (517) 543-3723 Hastings First UMC – Charlotte Bonnema, Hastings, MI 49058 ...... (269) 948-9056 Hastings Hope UMC – William Cotant, Hastings, MI 49058 ...... (269) 945-3205 Holt UMC – Matthew Keck, Lansing, MI 48911 ...... (517) 394-2076 Kalamo UMC – Jerry Bukoski, Vermontville, MI 49096-8576 ...... (616) 868-6828 Lake Odessa Central UMC – Delos Johnson, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 ...... (616) 374-8176 Lake Odessa Lakewood UMC – Steve Barnum, Woodland, MI 48897 ...... (269) 367-9507 Lansing Asbury UMC – N/A Lansing Calvary UMC – Shirley Schrier, Lansing, MI 48910 ...... (517) 484-3857 Lansing Potter Park UMC – Barbara Manning, Holt, MI 48842-1425 ...... (517) 862-7477 Lansing Central UMC – David Mills, Mason, MI 48854 ...... (517) 676-4217 Lansing Christ UMC – N/A Lansing Faith & South Lansing Ministries – Merlee Anderson, Lansing, MI 48911 .....(517) 882-2240 Lansing First UMC – Rose Mason, Dimondale, MI 48821 ...... (517) 646-3488 Lansing Grace UMC – Jim Stroup, Lansing, MI 48910 ...... (517) 482-5485 Lansing Korean UMC – Eun Il Lee, Okemos, MI 48864 ...... (517) 349-4459 Lansing Mt Hope UMC – Dick Place, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ...... (517) 626-6889 Lansing Mt Hope UMC – Ron & Judy Lott, Lansing, MI 48911 ...... (517) 882-8150 Lansing Sycamore Creek UMC – Chad Parmalee, Portland, MI 48875 ...... (517) 647-7681 Lansing Trinity UMC – Mel Hammond, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ...... (517) 627-6223 Lansing Vietnamese UMC – N/A Leslie UMC – Bill Rockey, Pleasant Lake, MI 49272 ...... (517) 769-6352 Mason UMC – Glenn Darling, Mason, MI 48854 ...... (517) 676-2154 Millville UMC – Don Tippin, Stockbridge, MI 49285 ...... (517) 851-7008 Eagle UMC – Joanne Parker, Portland, MI 48875 ...... (517) 647-2126 Pleasant Lake UMC – Duane Dancer, Munith, MI 49259 Nashville UMC – Joan Keech, Nashville, MI 49073 ...... (517) 852-9845 Okemos Community Church – Lay Member To Annual Conf, Okemos, MI 48805 Peace UMC – Joan Hudson, Nashville, MI 49073 ...... (517) 852-1821 Shaftsburg UMC – Rosalie Young, Shaftsburg, MI 48882 ...... (517) 675-5345 Portland UMC – Eric Alderman, Portland, MI 48875 ...... (517) 647-7403 Potterville UMC – David Weissling, Potterville, MI 48876 ...... (517) 645-2159 Quimby UMC – Barbara Thornburgh, Hastings, MI 49058 ...... (269) 945-9343 Robbins UMC – Andy Raymond, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 ...... (517) 663-6361 46 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Stockbridge UMC – Jeff Wilson, Stockbridge, MI 49285 ...... (517) 851-8714 Sunfield UMC – Gerald & Janet Gilbert, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 ...... (517) 566-8566 Gresham UMC – Tom Raymond, Charlotte, MI 48813 ...... (517) 543-3754 Wacousta UMC – Carol Orsborn, Lansing, MI 48906 ...... (517) 626-2401 Waterloo Village UMC – Dennis & Gerri Plansker, Grosse Point, MI 48230 ...... (313) 885-5388 Webberville UMC – Silas Bement, Webberville, MI 48892 ...... (517) 521-3398 Welcome Corners UMC – Arlene Stanton, Hastings, MI 49058
ORGANIZATIONS Williamston Crossroads UMC – Anne Rounds, Haslett, MI 48840 ...... (517) 339-3560
PERSONNEL Williamston UMC – Mary Sweet, Lansing, MI 48910 ...... (517) 487-4547 Woodland UMC – Barbara Heise, Woodland, MI 48897
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Charlotte Lawrence Avenue UMC – Judith Salisbury, Charlotte, MI 48813 ...... (517) 543-6274 DeWitt Redeemer UMC – Billy Crego, Lansing, MI 48906 ...... (517) 669-9260 DeWitt Redeemer UMC – Charlene Schaar, DeWitt, MI 48820 ...... (517) 669-9571 East Lansing Peoples Church – Barbara Potter, East Lansing, MI 48823 ...... (517) 332-4733 East Lansing University UMC – Ada Kidd, Okemos, MI 48864 ...... (517) 351-7510 Eaton Rapids UMC – Curtis VanDenBerg, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827-1616 ...... (517) 663-8452 Eaton Rapids UMC – Joyce Showerman, ...... (517) 663-5284 Holt UMC – Sus’ann Busley, ...... (517) 623-6239 Lansing Asbury UMC – James McCartney, Lansing, MI 48912-3403 ...... (517) 372-2872 Lansing Potter Park UMC – Nicole Proctor, Lansing, MI 48915-0122 ...... (517) 367-8287 Lansing Faith & South Lansing Ministries – George & Reather Mott, Lansing, MI 48917 ...... (517) 886-1360 Lansing First UMC – Dorothy Crowl, Lansing, MI 48906 ...... (517) 886-0626 Lansing Grace UMC – Leta Guild, Lansing, MI 48911-2319 ...... (517) 882-5008 Lansing Sycamore Creek UMC – Thomas Oates, Holt, MI 48842 ...... (517) 694-7831 Lansing Trinity UMC – Mary Hammond, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ...... (517) 627-6223 Mason UMC – Laura Holen, Lansing, MI 48917 Mason UMC – Laurence Howe, Mason, MI 48854 ...... (517) 676-2272 Mason UMC – Ina Lyon, Mason, MI 48854-1947 ...... (517) 676-1268 Nashville UMC – Carole Garlinger, Nashville, MI 49073-9714 Peace UMC – Nancy Fancher, Lansing, MI 48915 ...... (517) 371-3311 Potterville UMC – Kristi Weissling, Potterville, MI 48876 2005 CONFERENCE ORGANIZATIONS 47 M. EQUALIZATION OF LAY and CLERGY MEMBERSHIP Under Rule 8 (Calculations for 2005 Annual Conference)
Clergy Lay Total Clergy Members (Rules Of Order, Rule 8, C, 1) 571 (2004 Annual Conference Disciplinary Question #64a) Pastoral Charges Entitled To Elect Lay Members 339 (2004 Annual Conference Disciplinary Question #63a) Additional Laity For Co-Pastor, Associate Pastors And Appointed Ordained Deacons 22 Albion Central Grand Rapids Girard/Ellis Corners/Quincy none Grand Rapids First Coldwater Grand Rapids Genesis Jackson First – 2 Grand Rapids Trinity Sturgis – 2 Grandville Holland Muskegon Central
Kalamazoo Lansing Grand Traverse PERSONNEL Kalamazoo First East Lansing University Traverse City Central ORGANIZATIONS Portage Chapel Hill Lansing Mt. Hope Lake Ann St. Joseph First Mason Ludington United Stevensville
Lay Members Per Constitution (2004 Discipline, ¶32 Article I & ¶602.4) 24 Conference Lay Leader: L. Dahlman District Lay Leaders: Albion: C. Morton Grand Traverse: M. Stark Central: J. Bellinger & J. Fitzgerald Kalamazoo: B. Morgan Grand Rapids: P. Sutherland Lansing: S. Lett President, United Methodist Women: N. Guy President, United Methodist Men: D. Bassett President, United Methodist Youth: J. Clarke Coordinator Young Adult Ministries: Coordinator Scouting: R. Marshall One (1) youth from each District between the ages of 12-17 One (1) young person from each District between the ages of 18-30 Consecrated Diaconal Ministers: J. Case; D. L. Flegal; M. L. Foster; H. R. Hill; M. D. Palmer 5 390 Number of additional Lay Members needed for equalization 181
Categories Per Rule 8, C 3 1. General Boards and Agencies Global Ministries, Women’s Division: J. Deemer Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns: J. Moore United Methodist Publishing House: E. McRee Commission on Religion and Race: J. DeVine Board of Ministry and Higher Education: L. Haller Jurisdictional Boards and Agencies Missions Council: D. Miller & E. Krieger 2. Chairpersons of West Michigan Conference Boards 5 Global Ministries: D. Johnson Trustees: T. Carlson Higher Education and Campus Ministries: B. Ross Pensions and Health Benefits: M. Anthes Christian Camping: J. Armstrong Church and Society: J. Boley Discipleship: J. Bailey Evangelism: G. Bondarenko Lay Ministries: (L. Dahlman) 3. Conference Treasurer: P. Tumonong 1 4. Conference Facilitator: L. Moseley 1 5. Leadership Team: T. Tuthill; J. Straw; P. Mitchell; G. Wright 3 6. District Council on Ministries (or equivalent) 2 Albion: M. Johnson Grand Traverse: A. Soles Central: J. Noggle Kalamazoo: D. Hills Grand Rapids: G. Hayes Lansing: 48 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
7. Council on Finance and Administration: R. Dunker; C. Whitman; A. Vorbrich; L. Burpee; J. Hook; S. Cobbs; S. Hill; D. Kimball; R. Campbell; D. Morris; L. Collins 11 8. Conference Missionary Secretaries: K. DeMoss and L. DeMoss 9. Conference Council on Ministries Chairperson: J. McKimmey 10. Conference Secretary and Lay Assistants: K. Cadarette; J. DeLaney; P. Hiler; D. Hiler; ([S. Wirgau]) 3 11. Conference Statistician: C. Williams 12. Director of Conference Graphics: D. Wiltse 1 13. Director of the Michigan Area Resources Center: H. Baek 1
ORGANIZATIONS 14. Lay Members of the Annual Conference Program Committee: R. Church; N. Proctor 2
PERSONNEL 15. Lay Directors of Campus Ministries: H. Grubauch 1 16. Chairpersons of Annual Conference Commissions: 4 Status and Role of Women: M. McCartney Religion and Race: N. Davis Archives and History: R. Fassett Christian Unit and Inter-religious Concerns: B. Dalton and J. Murphy Equitable Compensation: B. Brechting Communications: J. Searls 17. Chairpersons of Annual Conference Committees: 7 Nominations: E. Fleming Leadership Development: R. Mayo Emergency Preparedness: W. Pierce Episcopacy: S. Sarut Indian Workers Conference: T. John Program: G. Haller Rules of Order: (W. Pierce) Hunger: D. Morton Prison Ministries and Concerns: M. Erbes General and Jurisdictional Delegates for the two Annual Conferences following General Conference (2004 and 2005): B. Heisler; R. McReynolds; (L. Haller); L. Pier-Fitzgerald; C. Bobier; (D. Wiltse); J. Pier-Fitzgerald; (L. Dahlman); S. Hagans; (J. Moore); (J. Boley); B. Kalajainen; P. Coffman; (J. Deemer); (S. Douglas); (S. Lett) Homeless Ministries: New Church Establishment and Development: S. Sanxter Racial/Ethnic Local Church: M. Mallard Congregational Transformation: B. Fay 18. Chairpersons of Permanent Committees of the Council on Ministries: 1 Nominations: J. Coffey Personnel: (J. Coffey) 19. Conference Ministry Consultants: I. N. Garcia; S. Gray 2 20. Associate Lay Leaders: C. Little; D. Dow 2 21. Physical Limitations Representatives: G. MacDonald; C. Cooley 1 22. Chairpersons Abuse Prevention Team: [R. Adams]; C. Shatz 23. Conference Council on Youth Ministries Coordinators: E. Puckett; C. Adams 1 24. All Lay Members of the Rules of Order Committee: R. Burpee; D. Williams; P. Quigley; M. Keck; C. Link 5 Total provided by Rule 8 58 Lay Members left to be elected by the Districts 123 Number of Lay Members to Be Elected by the Districts: Albion 21 Central 20 Grand Rapids 20 Grand Traverse 20 Kalamazoo 21 Lansing 21 Also, each District is to elect two (2) alternates and one (1) youth between the ages of 12-17, and one young person between the ages of 18-30 and one (1) reserve member for the age group of 12-17 and one (1) reserve member for the age group of 18-30. (the youth may be elected by the District, Conference or the District Youth Council.) 571 571 ______Denotes Lay Person ( ) Denotes in a previous category [ ] Denotes Lay Member of Local Church ([ ]) Denotes District Lay Member 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 49 V. THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH THE BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Minutes of the West Michigan Annual Conference Held in Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan From June 2, 2005, through June 5, 2005 Bishop Jonathan Keaton, Presiding Date When Organized Sept. 7,1836 Number of This Session 37 PART I ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL BUSINESS
1. Who are elected for the quadrennium (¶¶603.7, 618): Secretary? Kathryn S. Cadarette Mailing Address: 5925 Horton Bay Road, Boyne City, MI 49712 Telephone: (231) 675-2172 Statistician? Charles Williams Mailing Address: P.O. Box 130, Alden, MI 49612-0130 Telephone: (231) 331-4132 Treasurer? Prospero Tumonong Mailing Address: P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247 Telephone: (616) 459-4503 2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated (¶603.1)? Yes 3. Bonding and auditing: What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amounts (¶¶617, 2511)? Annual Conference Treasurer and staff, President of Conference Board of Trustees and President of Conference Council on Finance and Administration are covered with a commercial blanket fidelity bond with a limit per casualty or events of $1,000,000. Have the books of said officers or persons been audited (¶¶616, 2511)? Yes (See report, page 397 of Journal.) 4. What agencies have been appointed or elected? OFBUSINESS THE a) Answer Yes or No for each of the councils, boards, commissions, or committees listed: ANNUAL CONFERENCE (1) Board of Ordained Ministry (¶634)? Yes (2) Board of Pensions (¶638)? Yes (3) Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference (¶2512)? Yes (4) Committee on Episcopacy (¶636)? Yes (5) Committees on Investigation (¶2703.2, .3)? Yes (6) Administrative Review Committee (¶635)? Yes b) Indicate the name of the agency (or agencies) in your annual conference which is (are) responsible for the functions related to each of the following general church agencies (¶609.1): (1) General Council on Finance and Administration? Council on Finance and Administration (2) General Board of Church and Society? Board of Church and Society (3) General Board of Discipleship? Board of Discipleship (4) General Board of Global Ministries? Board of Global Ministries (5) Higher Education and Campus Ministry? Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry (6) General Commission on Archives and History? Commission on Archives and History (7) General Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns? Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns (8) General Commission on Religion and Race? Commission on Religion and Race (9) General Commission on the Status and Role of Women? Commission on the Status and Role of Women (10)United Methodist Communications? Commission on Communications c) Indicate the conference agencies which have responsibilities for the following functions: (1) Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries (¶655)? Committee on Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice Concerns (2) Disability Concerns (¶652)? Committee on Disability Concerns (3) Equitable Compensation (¶624)? Commission on Equitable Compensation (4) Laity (¶630)? Board of Lay Ministries (5) Native American Ministry (¶653)? Michigan Area Indian Workers Conference (6) Small Membership Church (¶644)? Town and Country Rural Fellowship d) Answer Yes or No for each of the following conference or district organizations: (1) Conference United Methodist Women (¶646)? Yes (2) Conference United Methodist Men (¶647)? Yes 50 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (3) Conference Council on Youth Ministry (¶648)? Yes (4) Conference Council on Young Adult Ministry (¶649)? Yes (5) District Boards of Church Location & Building (¶2518)? Yes (6) Committees on District Superintendency (¶666)? Yes (7) District Committees on Ordained Ministry (¶663)? Yes e) What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the annual conference? Conference Leadership Team Board of Christian Camping Board of Evangelism Area Historical Society Commission on New Church Establishment and Development Committee on Agenda Annual Conference Program Committee Emergency Preparedness Committee Committee on Journal Committee on Memoirs Committee on Nominations Committee on Leadership Development Committee on Reference
NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL Committee on Rules of Order UIESO THE BUSINESS OF Hunger Committee Race/Ethnic Local Church Committee United Methodist Foundation of West Michigan Conference 5. Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept their respective records according to the prescribed forms (¶606.8)? Yes 6. What is the report of the statistician? (See report, page 131 of Journal.) 7. What is the report of the treasurer? (See report, page 133 of Journal.) 8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? (See report, page 131 of Journal.) 9. What is the schedule of minimum base compensation for pastors for the ensuing year (¶¶342, 624.3)? 2005 2006 WMC Estimated Average Cash Salary Base $40,361 $41,454 Full Members $35,518 $36,480 Associate Member w/ 5+ years experience $33,500 $34,407 Associate Member $31,482 $32,334 Probationary Member $31,482 $32,334 Full-time Local Pastor w/ 5+ years experience $30,674 $31,505 Full-time Local Pastor $28,656 $29,432 (Less than full-time Local Pastors and Student Pastors have no guaranteed base.) 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 (¶613.1a)? $397,962 11. 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 (¶¶613.1d, 1507)? Pension benefits are paid directly by the local church. Health insurance for retirees is apportioned at $500,000. 12. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year: a) For the World Service Fund? $896,520 b) For the Ministerial Education Fund? $323,999 c) For the Black College Fund? $129,233 d) For the Africa University Fund? $28,928 e) For the Episcopal Fund? $231,029 f) For the General Administration Fund? $78,749 g) For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $25,182 13. If the annual conference apportions to the local church a fund that combines two or more general apportioned funds with one another, or that combines one or more general apportioned funds with funds other than a general apportioned fund, list below for each combined fund: a) the name and amount of each general fund included in the apportionment; b) the percentage of the combined fund total that corresponds to each general fund apportionment (¶¶613.3d, 614.4). N/A 14. Conference and district lay leaders (¶¶603.9, 658): a) Conference lay leader: Name: Laurie Dahlman, Mailing Address: 1228 Southern, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 b) Associate conference lay leaders: Claude Little, David Dow 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 51 c) District and associate district lay leaders: ALBION: Carrie Morton CENTRAL: Nancy Patera GR. RAPIDS: To be filled GR. TRAVERSE: Mary Stark KALAMAZOO: Leslie Lynch LANSING: Steve Lett 15. What local churches have been: a) Organized or Continued? (1) New Church Start (¶260.2,.3) Life Springs UMC (Kalamazoo District) (2) Mission Congregation (¶260.1a) Kalamazoo Stockbridge UMC (3) Chartered Local Church (¶260.5) (Please list only churches chartered this year.) Sycamore Creek (February 2005) b) Merged (¶¶2545, 2546)? (1) United Methodist with United Methodist Name of 1st church Name of 2nd church Name of merged church Price St. Johns Pilgrim St. Johns Pilgrim (Central) Traverse City Emmanuel Traverse City Asbury Traverse Bay (Grand Traverse) Lansing: Faith Lansing: South Lansing Lansing: Faith and South Lansing Ministries (2) Other mergers Name of 1st church Name of 2nd church Name of merged church c) Discontinued or abandoned (¶¶229, 341.2, 2548)? (State which for each church listed.) (1) New Church Start (¶260.2,.3) (2) Mission Congregation (¶260.1a) (3) Chartered Local Church (¶260.5) Hudsonville d) Relocated and to what address? Lansing: Korean, to 1120 S. Harrison, East Lansing 48823
e) Changed name of church? (Example: “First” to “Trinity”) OFBUSINESS THE
Former Name New Name Address ANNUAL CONFERENCE Barryton-Chippewa Lake Barryton Faith 95 Marion Avenue, Barryton 49305 f) Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership (¶¶41, 261)? Name Membership Conference from which transferred g) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? 16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines? Ganges/Glen (Kalamazoo District) Traverse City Emmanuel/Williamsburg split; Emmanuel merged with Asbury; Williamsburg became a three-point charge with Elk Rapids/Kewadin (Grand Traverse) Kewadin Indian Mission/Northport Indian Mission (Grand Traverse) Lansing:Calvary/Lansing: Potter Park Dimondale/Grovenburg
PART II PERTAINING TO ORDAINED MINISTERS AND LOCAL PASTORS
(Note: A (v) notation following a question in this section signifies that the action or election requires a majority vote of the clergy session of the annual conference. If an action requires more than a simple majority, the notation (v 2/3) or (v 3/4) signifies that a two-thirds or three-fourths majority vote is required. Indicate credential of persons in Part II: FD, FE, PD, PE, and AM when requested.) 17. Are all the clergy members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration (¶¶604.4, 605.6)? 18. Who constitute: a) The Committee on Investigation (¶2703.2)? (v) John Ellinger-02 Richard Erickson-03 James Mitchum-01 Carol Floyd-00 Betty Smith-04 Ed Passenger-00 Joy Moore-01
Lay Observers: Joan Kelsey-03 Claude Little
Reserves Cathy Gowin-02 David Knapp-95 Allen McCreedy-00 David Knapp-95 Ed Ross-03 Karen Wheat-99 52 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
b) The Administrative Review Committee (¶635)? (v) Phil Friedrick-03 Glenn Litchfield-02 Jane Lippert-04
Reserves: Seung Ho Baek-01 Robert Stark-01
19. Who have received the certificate of candidacy for ordained ministry? (¶¶311, 312 —Include the names and year of certificate of all candidates for ordained ministry who have been certified or approved for continuance by the district committee on ordained ministry. Do not list as continued those licensed as local pastors in question 21 or as probationary members in question 28.) a) This year? Albion: Lyne Stull-Lipps 2004 Central: Mike Simons 2004 Grand Rapids: Joyce Gackler 2005 Brian McLellan 2005 Nancy Powers 2004 Tuyet Tran 2005 Grand Traverse: Catherine McKenzie 2004 Carl Greene 2005
NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL Kalamazoo UIESO THE BUSINESS OF None Lansing: Irene Vittoz 2004 Ellen Zienert 2004 b) Continued? Albion: Scott Bouldery 2004 Central: None Grand Rapids: Kennetha Bigham-Tsai 2003 Eric Brown 2003 Pat Catellier 2001 Kim Delong 2003 Leonzo Hudson 2001 Jan Lancaster 2003 Paul Peterson 2004 Nancy Powers 2004 Mark Weber 2004 Donald Woodward 2004 Grand Traverse: Paul Damkoehler 2004 Kalamazoo: Sandra Douglas 2000 Jennifer Jue 2004 Stephen Kadwell 2002 Gregory Lawton 1999 Thomas Meyer 2002 Lansing: Nancy V. Fancher 2003
c) Discontinued? Albion: None Central: Diane Phelps 2003 Grand Rapids: Emily Boyce 1996 Grand Traverse: Andrew Kellner 2004 Kalamazoo: Michael R. Bohms 2001 (withdrew) Yvonne Conner 2003 Lansing: none 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 53 20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now appointed? (¶315 —Indicate for each person the year the license was approved.): Jack Balgenorth 2001 Deborah Reid Miller 1991 Dawn A. Beamish 2000 Judith Ann Nielsen 1997 Robert Eckert 2001 Kathy Nitz 1997 Barbara Jo Fay 1998 Chad Parmalee 2004 Edna Fleming 1993 Cliff Radtke 2003 Kevin Hale 1999 Beth Reum 2001 Howard Harvey 1982 Gail Secord 2001 Michelle Lynn LaMew 2001 21. Who are approved and appointed as: (indicate for each person the first year the license was awarded. (v) a) Full-time local pastors (¶318.1) and what progress has each made in the course of study? (Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five year course of study or the M.Div. — ¶319.4): *Mark D. Anderson 1999 Completed *Nancy Lynn Besemer 1995 Completed Terri L. Bentley 2000 3 years Gayle Sue Berntsen 2001 3 1 /2 years *Matthew J. Bistayi 2002 Seminary Grad *Nancy Jean Bitterling 2002 Seminary Grad *Peggy Ann Boltz 1994 Completed *Connie Rae Bongard 1991 Completed *Jeffrey James Bowman 1994 Completed James Briethaupt 2002 1 1 / 2 years *Brian Reed Bunch 1991 Seminary Grad *Roberta Woodin Cabot 2001 Seminary Grad *Linda Carlson 1988 Completed *Paulette G. Cheyne 1992 Completed *Martin Cobb 2001 Seminary Grad
John Joseph Conklin 2001 3 years OFBUSINESS THE
*Robert Cornelison 2002 Seminary Grad (Extension Ministry) ANNUAL CONFERENCE *Martin Henry Culver 1991 Completed Ron W. DeGraw 2001 2 1 /2 years *DeAnn J. Dobbs 1994 Completed William Frederick Dye 2002 1 3 / 4 years Willliam G. Foldesi 2001 Licensed Donald J.Graham 2002 2 1 /2 years Julie A. Greyerbiehl 2003 Seminary Grad *Sueann K. Hagan 2001 Seminary Grad *Nelson Hall 1999 Completed Paul E. Hane 2003 1 year Calvin Y. Hill (AMBS) 2001 In Seminary *Robert M. Hughes 2004 Seminary Grad Thomas H. John, Jr. 1998 3 3 / 4years J. Robert Keim 1999 2 1 / 2 years Suzanne P. Kornowski 2001 2 years Christopher Allen Kruchkow 2003 Licensed *Scott E. Manning 2004 Seminary Grad *D. Michael Maurer 1995 Seminary Grad *Wayne Eric McKenney 1995 Seminary Grad *Charlene Ann Minger 1992 Completed *Mark Edward Mitchell 1995 Seminary Grad Dianne Lee Morrison 1995 3 1 /4 years *Lawrence Alvin Nichols 1979 Completed *Susan Dell Olsen 1996 Completed Sharon K. Osmond 2002 4 years Craig A. Pahl 2002 Licensed *Mary Beth Rhine 2000 Seminary Grad *Carolyn A. Robinson-Fisher 1990 Completed Judith Lee Scholten 2002 1 / 2 year *Jeffrey J. Schrock 1993 Seminary Grad Rebecca Kay Scott 1994 54 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Anthony Carroll Shumaker 2002 1 1 /2 years Kathleen Smith 2002 3 1 /4 years Edwin Donald Snook 2002 2 1 /2 years *Karen Sorden 2002 Seminary Grad
b) Part-time local pastors (¶318.2) and what progress has each made in the course of study? (Indicate with an asterisk those who have completed the five year course of study or the M.Div. — ¶319.4):
Sheila Fay Baker 2004 Licensed Martha Beals 2005 In Seminary AMBS (Extension Ministry) *Charles Campbell 1972 Seminary Grad Georgiana M. Dack 1999 3 1 /2 years *Bryce E. Feighner 2003 Seminary Grad Jack I. Fugate 1994 3 1 / 2 years *Sandra J. Gastian 1991 Completed *Sue Joy Gay 1993 Completed Lemuel Orendain Granada 2002 1 / 2 year Patricia Ann Haas 2002 Licensed Carl L. Harrison 2003 Licensed *Cindy Eresh Holmquist 2000 Seminary Grad
NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL *Dale Alan Hotelling 1996 Completed (Extension Ministry) UIESO THE BUSINESS OF Donna Jean Keyte 2002 1 year George W. Lawton 1999 4 year Donald Lee 2002 1 / 2 year Edward Louis Mohr 2003 1 / 4 *Janet Lynn O’Brien 2001 Completed Thomas R. Reume 2004 Licensed Connie E. Shatz 2002 3 3 / 4 years Jean Marie Smith 2001 3 1 /4 years Robert E. Smith 1998 2 1 / 4 years James Stilwell 2004 Licensed Diane E. Stone (AMBS) 1996 In Seminary Kenneth Elmer Tabor 1995 4 years *Sandra Kay VandenBrink 2001 Seminary Grad Herbert J. Vanderbilt 2004 Licensed Donald Ralph Wendell 1992 Completed Owen Lee White Pigeon 1993 Licensed Ronald L. Worley 2002 Licensed David L. Youngs 1974 Completed
c) Student local pastors (¶318.3) from other annual conferences? Joyce Gackler d) Students of other denominations serving as local pastors and enrolled in a school of theology listed by the University Senate (¶318.4)? e) Persons serving as local pastors while seeking readmission to conference membership (¶¶364.4, 365, 367.3)? (If not in this conference indicate name of conference where serving.) 22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors (¶320.1)? 23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors (¶320.4)? 24. What ordained ministers 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.) Bo Rin Cho, OE Minnesota 2004 Thomas A. Davenport Detroit 2004 Robert J. Henning, OE Detroit 1996 David Nellist, OE British Methodist Church 2000 Margery A. Schleicher, OE Detroit 2003 Eric A. Stone Detroit 2004 Ronna Swartz (OE) Virginia 2005 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 55 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.) Charles E. Cerling, OF American Baptist Part-Time Marcia L. Elders, OF Reformed Church Part-Time William P. Myers, Jr., OF Moravian Church Full-Time Forrest Bertran (Bert) Nelson Presbyterian USA Part-Time Harvey Prochnau, OF Moravian Church Full-Time 26. Who are affiliate members: (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference or denomination where membership is held.) a) With vote (¶586.4 [v])? None b) Without vote (¶¶334.4, 344.4)? (v 2/3) George H. Ayoub E. Penn Carol Cooley W. Ohio Thomas A. Davenport Detroit Charles Richard Ellinwood N. Indiana Terry Allen Euper Detroit Daniel McQuown UCC Allen B. Rice Detroit Eric Stone Detroit Ann G. Whiting New England
NOTE: If your conference has admitted or ordained persons as a courtesy to another conference, list these persons in Question 44 only. If persons have been admitted or ordained by another annual conference as a courtesy to your conference, list these persons in Questions 27-43, whichever are appropriate, giving the date and name of the accommodating conference. 27. Who are elected as associate members ? (v) (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27):
a) ¶420 [1992] OFBUSINESS THE
Jeffrey L. Reese ANNUAL CONFERENCE b) ¶322 [2004] 28. Who are elected as probationary members? (under ¶¶322, 324, 325) a) Probationary Deacons: (1) Under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, c? (v) Janet Sue Amon (2) Under the provisions of ¶324.5? (v) None b) Probationary Elders: (1) Under the provisions of ¶¶ 324.4a, b? (v) Gregory Lewis Buchner Linda Joan Burton Melany Anne Chalker William Winston Chu Andrew Laurence Croel Dale Alan Golden Devon Renee Herrell John G. Kasper O’Ryan Rickard Timothy Barret Wright (2) Under the provisions of ¶324.6? (v) (3) Under the provisions of ¶322.4? (v 3/4) 29. Who are elected as probationary members under the 1992 Discipline? (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27.) a) Under the provisions of ¶415 (1992)? (v) b) Under the provisions of ¶416.1 (1992)? (v 3/4) c) Under the provisions of ¶¶416.2, 421 (1992)? (v 3/4) 30. Who are continued as probationary members, and in what year were they admitted to probationary membership (¶326)? a) In preparation for ordination as a deacon? (PD) (¶326.1) Todd Query b) In preparation for ordination as an elder? (PE) (¶326.2) Patricia L. Bromberek, 2004 Rebecca K. Morrison, 2003 Robert Bryan Cook, 2003 Karin Orr, 2003 56 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Diane Louise Gordon, 2004 Teresa Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles, 2001 Jayme Leigh Kendall, 2004 Matthew Todd Stoll, 2002 Edrye A. Maurer, 2003 c) Probationary deacons who became probationary elders? (Indicate year) d) Probationary elders who became probationary deacons? (Indicate year) e) Probationary members who transferred from other conferences or denominations? (¶347) 31. Who are continued as probationary members under the 1992 Discipline, what progress have they made in their ministerial studies, and in what year were they admitted to probationary membership (¶369.1; ¶¶417, 424 [1992]): a) As students in approved schools of theology? (¶417(1) [1992])—Indicate for each person the number of years completed and the year admitted to probationary membership): None b) In the advanced ministerial course of study? (¶417(2) [1992])—Indicate for each person the number of years completed and the year admitted to probationary membership): None c) Following completion of their educational requirements? (¶424(1) [1992])—Indicate for each person the year admitted to probationary membership): Jennifer Browne, 1998 Brenda E. Gordon, 2000 Gregory P. Culver, 2000 32. Who have been received from other Christian denominations (¶347.3): (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27): a) As probationary members (¶347.3a,b)? (v)(date received) b) As local pastors (¶347.3a)? (v) (date received)
NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL 33. Who are elected as members in full connection? (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27. Anyone UIESO THE BUSINESS OF appearing on this question must also be listed somewhere in questions 34-35 or 37, unless the clergy’s orders from another denomination were recognized on question 43 in a previous year.): a) Deacons None b) Elders Dianne Melrose Bowden Lillian T. French Cornelius Davis Matthew R. Schlimm Jane Ellen Johnson Melodye Surgeon-Rider Margaret Zee Jones 34. Who are elected for ordination as deacons in full connection: (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27) a) Under the transitional provisions for diaconal ministers (¶369.3)? (v 2/3) None b) After probationary membership (¶330)? (v 2/3) None c) Transfer from elder in full connection? (¶ 309.3) (v 2/3) None 35. Who are elected for ordination as elders? a) Under the transitional provisions for associate members (¶369.2)? (v 2/3) b) After probationary membership under the 1996 Discipline (¶335)? (v 2/3) Dianne Melrose Bowden Jane Ellen Johnson Cornelius Davis Margaret Zee Jones Lillian T. French Matthew R. Schlimm c) Transfer from deacon in full connection? (¶ 309.3) (v 2/3) 36. Who have been elected and ordained deacons under the 1992 Discipline (¶369.1; ¶434 [1992]): (v) (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27. Indicate by an asterisk the names of persons elected but not ordained.) a) As associate members (¶434.1 [1992])? Jeffrey L. Reese b) As probationary members (¶434.2 [1992])? 37. Who have been elected and ordained elders under the 1992 Discipline (¶369.1; ¶435 [1992]): (v) (List alphabetically—see note preceding Question 27. Indicate by an asterisk the names of persons elected but not ordained.) a) As theological graduates (¶435.1 [1992])? Melodye Surgeon-Rider b) As probationary members previously associate members (¶435.2 [1992])? None 38. What probationary members, previously discontinued, are readmitted (¶363)? (v) None 39. Who are readmitted (¶¶364–366 [v], ¶367 [v 2/3]): a) As associate members? None b) As members in full connection? None 40. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement (¶359.7): (v) a) As associate members? None b) As probationary members? (Indicate credential) None c) As members in full connection? (Indicate credential) None 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 57 41. Who have been received by transfer from other annual conferences of The United Methodist Church (¶¶347.1, 416.5, 634.2m)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential. See note preceding Question 27.) Name Conference Date Mark R. Babb, OD West Ohio 2005 E. Jeanne Koughn, FE Iowa 2004 42. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (¶347.2)? (List alphabetically. Indicate credential.) Name Denomination Date None 43. What clergy, coming from other Christian denominations, have had their orders recognized (¶348): (v) a) As deacons? None b) As elders? None 44. 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 in full connection? b) Elders in full connection? c) Deacons under 1992 Discipline? d) Elders under 1992 Discipline? 45. 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 Conference Date Janet Sweet Richardson (FE) Holston Conference 07/01/05 46. Who are discontinued as probationary members (¶327.6)? (Indicate credential) (v). David C. Blair, PE 5/18/05 Brian La Mew, PE 05/1/05 47. Who are on location? a) Who has been granted honorable location (¶360.1) ? (Give date when this action became effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential.): (1) This year? (v) Laurie Jill McKinven-Copus 04/02/05 Ludington
(2) Previously? OFBUSINESS THE
Dwight M. Benner, Elder 07/01/88 First UMC, Birmingham, MI ANNUAL CONFERENCE Thomas Allen Crossman, Elder 07/01/91 St. Paul/St. Andrew UMC, NY., NY Bruce William Dempsey, Elder 07/01/93 Montague UMD, Montague, MI David L. Draggoo, Elder 06/16/86 Laingsburg UMC, Laingsbury, MI C. David Hainer, Elder 07/01/96 St. Paul UMC, Ludington, MI Gary D. Kintigh, Elder 07/01/93 Birchwood UMC, Battle Creek, MI Michael EdwardLong, Elder 07/01/98 First UMC, Eaton Rapids, MI Terry Lee MacArthur, Elder 06/15/85 Chapel Hill UMC, Portage, MI Thurlan Edward Meredith, Elder 07/01/93 Northlawn, Grand Rapids, MI Daniel E. Miles, Elder 12/01/76 State Street UMC, Saginaw, MI Eugene B Moore, Elder 06/72 Paw Paw UMC, Paw Paw, MI Allen C. Myers, Elder 06/16/80 Trinity UMC, Grand Rapids, MI Edward F. Otto, Elder 10/01/78 Central UMC, Lansing, MI J. Chris Schroeder, Elder 07/01/98 Sunfield UMC, Sunfield, MI James Sabo-Shuler, 06/15/85 Williamston UMC, Williamston, MI David E. Small, Elder 12/08/98 Phillip P. Steele, Elder 06/71 Milwood UMC, Kalamazoo, MI Roger G. Wittrup, Elder 06/74 First UMC, Birmingham, MI b) Who on honorable location are appointed ad interim as local pastors? (¶360.2) (Indicate date and appointment.) Thurlan Edward Meredith 1995 Snow c) Who has been placed on administrative location (¶362.4c)? (Give date when this action became effective. Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential.): (1) This year? (v) Vinh Q. Tran 03/22/05 (2) Previously? Valerie Hill 1999 48. Who have been granted the status of honorable location–retired (¶360.3)? (Record Charge Conference where membership is held. Indicate credential.): a) This year? (v) b) Previously? William Dale Carr, Elder James E. Leach, Elder Memorial UMC, Lakeland, FL Charles D. McNary, Elder Bangor: Simpson UMC, Bangor, MI Robert Moore, Elder Community UMC, Holiday, FL 58 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Roger W. Nielson, Elder Gull Lake UMC, Richland, MI Paul K. Scheibner, Elder Good Shepherd UMC, Roscommon, MI Wilbur L. Silvernail, Elder Calvary UMC, Jackson, MI Dale Duane Spoor, Elder Central UMC, Jackson, MI Robert E. Tomlinson, Elder Bertram William Vermeulen Elder Fremont UMC, Fremont, MI Robert Wayne Welfare, Elder University Carillion, Oveido 49. Who have had their status as honorably located and their orders terminated (¶360.2)? (v) (Give date when this action became effective. Indicate credential.) None 50. Who have had their conference membership terminated? (Give date when this action became effective. Indicate credential.) a) By withdrawal to unite with another denomination (¶361.1, .4)? (v) David G. Showers 11/19/04 Episcopal Church b) By withdrawal from the ordained ministerial office (¶361.2, .4)? (v) None c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges (¶¶361.3, .4; 2719.2)? (v) None d) By termination of orders under recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry (¶354.5 )? (v) None e) By trial (¶2713)? (v) None 51. Who have been suspended under the provisions of ¶362.1c, ¶2704.2c or ¶2711.3? (Give effective dates. Indicate credential.) None 52. Deceased (List alphabetically in the spaces provided)
NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL a) What associate members have died during the year? UIESO THE BUSINESS OF Effective: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death b) What probationary members have died during the year? (Indicate credential.) Effective: Retired: c) What elders in full connection have died during the year? Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Alden (Monte) B. Burns (RM) 03/24/1934 01/21/2005 Robert H. Conn (RM) 01/15/1937 03/12/2005 Chester Erickson (RM) 11/18/1904 11/26/2004 Russell Hoover 08/26/2004 William J. Richards (RM) 03/27/1917 04/04/2005 Eugene William Wiltse (RM) 02/27/1916 03/07/2005 d) What deacons in full connection have died during the year? Effective: Retired: e) What local pastors have died during the year? Active: Retired: f) What Honorable Location Pastors have died during the year? Richard Strait (HL) 08/24/1945 08/14/2004 53. What probationary or ordained members have received appointments in other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference (¶¶331.8, 346.1)? (List alphabetically; indicate annual conference where appointed. Indicate credential.) Name Conference Date Jennifer Browne, PM Detroit 07/01/03 Melany Anne Chalker, PM Detroit 07/01/05 54. Who are the probationary or ordained members on leave of absence and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶354)? (Indicate credential. Record Charge Conference where membership is held.) Name and Number of Years Charge Conference a) Voluntary? (v; v 2/3 after 5 years) Julie A. Dix, FE 03/08/05 Allen J. Duyck, PE 09/22/03 Emilie Forward, AM 07/01/05 Geraldine Litchfield 07/01/05 (thru 08/31/05) Clinton E. McKinven-Copus, FE 02/15/05 Susan Jo Arnold Trowbridge 03/15/05 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 59 b) Involuntary? (v 2/3) None c) Who have been placed on leave of absence since the last session of the annual conference (ad interim)?: (1) Voluntary? Name Effective Date Charge Conference Julie A. Dix 03/08/05 Kalamazoo 1st Clinton E. McKinven-Copus 02/15/05 Ludington United Susan Jo Arnold Trowbridge 03/15/05 (2) Involuntary? d) Who on leave of absence have had their leaves terminated since the last session of the annual conference (ad interim)? Name Effective Date 55. Who have been granted family leave, and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation (¶355)? (Indicate credential.) (v; v 2/3 after 5 years) a) At this session of the annual conference (include names of persons listed in Question 55b, if their leaves are continuing)? Name Effective Date Valerie A. Fons, FE 07/01/03 Alice Fleming Townley, FE 07/01/01 b) Since the last session of the annual conference (ad interim)? Name Effective Date c) Who have had their family leave terminated since the last session of the annual conference (ad interim)? Name Effective Date 56. Who are granted sabbatical leave (¶352)? (v) (Give date when this relation became effective; indicate credential.) None 57. What actions have been taken concerning disabled members (¶358)? (Indicate credential.) a) Who were granted incapacity leave since the last annual conference session (¶358.2)? (Give effective dates ) b) Who have had their incapacity leave terminated since the last conference session (¶358.3)? (Give effective dates
of terminations): OFBUSINESS THE
Vihn Q. Tran, FE 03/22/05 ANNUAL CONFERENCE c) Who are granted incapacity leave at this session (¶358.1)? (v) Carol Lynn Bourns, PM (without benefits) Linda Hollies, FE Lewis Arthur Buchner, FL Timothy J. Miller, FE Constance L. Heffelfinger, FE Robert G. Woodring, FL 58. What deacons have been granted transitional leave (¶357)? (v) None 59. What members in full connection have been retired (¶359): (List alphabetically giving full name—first, middle, last—in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶359.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶359.1, no vote required; under ¶359.2, v; under ¶359.3, v 2/3) Deacons a) This year? b) Previously? Dorothy Blakey Janet Lee Rae Franke Dorothy Mercer Joyce Ann Norman Hanlon Janilyn McConnell Elders a) This year? James Ward Barney 09/01/05 Claudette Irene Kerns Haney 07/01/05 Joseph James Bistayi 07/01/05 Norman C. Kohns 07/01/05 David Cheyne 07/01/05 Sally LaFrance 10/01/04 Reva W. Hawke Daniel 07/01/05 Douglas L. Pedersen 07/01/05 Paula Jane Duffey 07/01/05
b) Previously? Pegg Ainslie Paul Albery William Amundsen Francis F. Anderson J. Leon Andrews Wayne Babcock Paul F. Bailey Dean I. Bailey Theron Bailey Jack Bartholomew Birt A. Beers Kenneth Benson Robert E. Betts H. James Birdsall William A. Blanding James Boehm Keith Bovee Melvin Bricker Dale Donald Brown Phillip L. Brown Ellen Brubaker 60 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 John Buker James W. Burgess Ray Burgess C. Robert Carson John Cermak George W. Chaffee Theodore F. Cole Kathryn M. Coombs Wilbur Courter David Crawford Forest Crum Orin Daniels Leon Dayringer Lynn A. DeMoss Isabell M. Deppe Vance M. Dimmick, Jr. Paul Doherty Eldon Eldred George C. Elliott Ronald Fassett Elmer Faust Raymond Field Harold Filbrandt Frederick H. Fischer George W. Fleming James Fox John L. Francis Paul C. Frederick Albert W. Frevert Frank Frick Charles Earl Fry Charles W. Fullmer Charles F. Garrod Willard G. Gilroy Heath T. Goodwin James C. Grant George R. Grettenberger A. Ray Grienke Fred Hamlin Joan Hamlin Lloyd R. Hansen George O. Hartmann Carl L. Hausermann Stanley L. Hayes Leonard Haynes William A. Hertel Robert L.Hinklin Larry Hodge Ronald A. Houk Laurence Hubley James Hulett Jim Hynes Charles M. Johnson Robert H. Jongeward Ken Karlzen Ron L. Keller Robert Kersten Jack Gordan Kraklan Richard Kuhn D. Keith Laidler
NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL Eugene Lewis Kendall Lewis Kenneth A. Lindland UIESO THE BUSINESS OF John Lover D. Hubert Lowes Paul Lowley Howard A. Lyman Gary V. Lyons Harold L. Mann Charles William Martin Richard Matson Paul Mazur Ken McCaw Allen McCreedy Donald D. McLellan John McNaughton Donald H. Merrill David L. Miles David L. Morton John F. Myette David Nelson Ivan Niswender Carlos Campbell Page Keith I. Pohl Wayne M. Palmer Edward L. Passenger Paul Patterson William V. Payne Thomas Peters Lloyd A. Phillips Robert L. Pumfrey Blaine Rader Wayne Reece Charles Richards Paul E. Robinson Marvin R. Rosa Robert H. Roth, Jr. Walter John Rothfuss Hoover Rupert Donald A. Russell William Sanders Ward Scovel Richard A. Selleck Jane Shapely Charles M. Sheilds Sidney Albert Short Gordon S. Showers Larry Shrout Stephen C. Small Garth Smith Betty A. Smith Robert C. Smith John Sorensen Gordon E. Spalenka Carl Staser Ethel Z. Stears Curtis Strader Verne C. Summers Royal J. Synwolt Harold M. Taber Milton TenHave Ronald Thompson William James Torrey Dia (Diane) Vale Ken Vaught Donald Vuurens Lynn Wagner Lowell F. Walsworth Glenn Wegner Gerald Welsh Robert L. Wessman Myron Williams Nolan Williams Richard K. Williams Richard M. Wilson Douglas Wingeier Ralph P. Witmer David W. Yingling David Yoh Richard Youells Marvin Zimmerman
60. What associate members have been retired (¶359): (List alphabetically giving full name—first, middle, last—in that order. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶359.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶359.1, no vote required; under ¶359.2, v; under ¶359.3, v 2/3) a) This year? None b) Previously? Eugene L. Baughan Dale F. Jaquette Altha Barnes Clyde Miller Elaine M. Buker John Moore John T. Charter Ward D. Pierce Jane Crabtree Bernard R. Randolph Jean A. Crabtree Randall E. Roose Kenneth E. Curtis Brian Sheen 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 61 Mary Curtis Jesse Schwoebell Mary Schippers Demunter Harold R. Simon Stanley A. Finkbeiner Wesley E. Smith Larry R. Grubaugh 61. What probationary members have been retired (¶359): (Indicate credential. If retiring in the interim between conference sessions (¶359.2d), indicate the effective date of retirement.) (Under ¶359.1, no vote required; under ¶359.2, v; under ¶359.3, v 2/3) a) This year? None b) Previously? None 62. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors (¶320.5): a) This year? Richard J. Duffey 07/01/05 James H. Meines 03/01/05 b) Previously? Rex Bean Russell Garrigus John F. Ritter Leo Elwood Bennett Bernard Griner Eldon Schram Ester Cox Doris Lyon Patricia A. Skinner Marshall Collins Vernon L. Michael Joseph Sprague Laurence Dekema Richard Muessing John R. Sternaman Merlin Delo Larry Nalett Richard Tester Judy K. Downing Carol Newman Donald Woolum 63. Changes in clergy membership: What is the number of ordained ministers: (NOTE: The numbers in parenthesis following each category listing are the question numbers in this report form where ministers in that category are listed. The number reported below should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions.) a) Elected as associate members? (27) 1 b) Elected as probationary members? (28a, b; 29a, b, c) 11 c) Elected as deacons in full connection? (33a) 0 d) Elected as elders in full connection? (33b) 7 e) Readmitted? (38, 39a, b) 0
f) Retired made effective? (40a, b, c) 0 OFBUSINESS THE
g) Transferred in? (32a, 41, 42) 2 ANNUAL CONFERENCE h) Transferred out? (45) 1 i) Discontinued as probationary members? (46) 2 j) Honorably located this year? (47a1) 1 k) Administratively located this year? (47b1) 1 l) Withdrawn? (50a, b, c) 1 m) Termination of orders? (50d) 0 n) Terminated by trial? (50e) 0 o) Deceased? (52a, b, c) 6 64. What is the number of: a) Pastoral charges? 337 b) Local churches? 427 65. What is the number of clergy members of the Annual Conference: a) By appointment category and conference relationship? (NOTES: (1) Where applicable, the question numbers on this report form corresponding to each category have been placed in parenthesis following the category title. Where these question numbers appear, the number reported in that category should agree with the number of names listed in the corresponding questions. (2) For the three categories of Appointments to Extension Ministries, please 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, c): the number of clergy members appointed to extension ministries, under endorsement by the Division of Chaplains and Related Ministries of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry. ¶344.1d): the number of clergy members appointed to other valid ministries, confirmed by a two-thirds vote of the Annual Conference. (See the Discipline paragraphs indicated for more detailed description of these appointment categories.) 62 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Associate Deacons Elders Full- Part- Proba- Proba- Members in Full in Full time time Catagories tionary tionary & Connec- Connec- Local Local Deacons Elders Affi liate tion tion Pastors Pastors Members Pastors and Deacons whose primary appointment is to a 4203116195032 Local Church (¶331.1c, ¶339) Deacons (in full connection xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx and probationary) serving 3 xxxxx 1 xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Beyond the Local Church xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx (¶331.1a, b) (87) Appointment to xxxxx xxxxx Extension Ministries xxxxx 16 xxxxx 0011 (¶316.1; 344.1a, c) (88a) xxxxx xxxxx
Appointment to xxxxx xxxxx NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL Extension Ministries xxxxx 9 xxxxx 0010 UIESO THE BUSINESS OF (¶316.1; 344.1a, c) (88b) xxxxx xxxxx
Appointment to xxxxx xxxxx Extension Ministries xxxxx 4 xxxxx 0000 (¶316.1; 344.1d) (88c) xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Appointment to 01000xxxxx xxxxx Attend School (89) xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Appointment to Other 00020xxxxx xxxxx Annual Conference (53) xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx On Leave of Absence or 03022xxxxx xxxxx Suspended (54a, 54b) xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx On Family Leave 02000xxxxx xxxxx (55a) xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx On Sabbatical Leave 00000xxxxx xxxxx (56) xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx On Incapacity Leave 03010xxxxx xxxxx (57c) xxxxx xxxxx Deacons on Transitional xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx 0 0 Leave (58) xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx Retired 6 165 0 2 20 xxxxx xxxxx (59, 60, 61) xxxxx xxxxx Total Number, 13 406 2 23 41 52 33 Clergy Members
Grand Total, All Conference 570 Clergy Members 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 63
Associate Full- Part- Deacons Elders Proba- Proba- Members time time Catagories in Full in Full tionary tionary & Affi liate Local Local Connection Connection Deacons Elders Members Pastors Pastors with Vote
Female 10 76 1 12 11 23 14
Male 3 330 1 11 30 29 19
Total Number 13 406 2 23 41 52 33 Clergy Members*
Grand Total, All Conference 570 Clergy Members*
Asian 0200000
African American / Black 0900000
Hispanic 0100000
Native American 0001221
Pacifi c Islander 0000001
White 13 394 2 22 39 49 31 OFBUSINESS THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Multi-Racial 0000000
Total Number, 13 406 2 23 41 52 33 Clergy Members*
Grand Total, All Conference 570 Clergy Members*
*The totals entered in these spaces should agree with the comparable totals in the bottom two lines of question 64a).
PART III CERTIFICATION IN SPECIALIZED MINISTRY (¶634.2t, The Book of Discipline) Note: Indicate credential of persons in Part III: FD, FE, PD, PE, AM, FL, PL, SP, and lay.
66. Who are the candidates in process for certification in specialized ministry? Sandra Douglas Joe Elenbaas Heather Grubaugh Randall Hanson Nancy Fancher James Taylor 67. Who is certified in specialized ministry? (List the areas of specialized ministry. Indicate by an asterisk those certified this year.) Associate in Christian Education None Director of Christian Education Daphna Flegal, Iris Naomi Garcia, Nan Van Blaricom Minister of Christian Education Kay DeMoss, Pam Mathieu, Tracey Taylor-Kunst, Colleen Treman Associate in Evangelism None Director of Evangelism None Minister of Evangelism None Associate in Music None Director of Music None Minister of Music None 64 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Associate in Youth Ministry None Director of Youth Ministry None Minister of Youth Ministry None Other UM Professionally Certified Persons: Christian Communication Kay DeMoss, David Wiltse Spiritual Formation Nancy LeValley 68. Who are transferred in as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 69. Who are transferred out as a certified person in specialized ministry? None 70. Who have been removed as a certified person in specialized ministry? None
PART IV DIACONAL MINISTERS (Paragraph numbers in questions 71–82 refer to The 1992 Book of Discipline)
71. Who constitute the Committee on Investigation (¶2625.4)? (v) Jane Case, Michael Palmer 72. Who are the candidates for diaconal ministry (¶304–305)? None 73. Who are consecrated this year as diaconal ministers (¶307)? (v) (List alphabetically): None 74. Who are reinstated as diaconal ministers (¶313.3c)? (v) None 75. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None Name Conference Date 76. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (¶312)? None
NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL Name Conference Date UIESO THE BUSINESS OF 77. 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 78. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? a) Effective: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death b) Retired: None Name Date of Birth Date of Death 79. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence under ¶313.1a, c, d) (disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave): (v) a) Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of each): None b) At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed in Question 78a, if their leaves of absence are continuing): None 80. What diaconal ministers have been granted an extended leave (¶313.1e): a) Since the last session of the Annual Conference? (Give effective date of each): None b) At this session of the Annual Conference? (Include names of persons listed in Question 79a, if their leaves of absence are continuing): None 81. Who have returned to active status: a) From disability, study/sabbatical, or personal leave of absence (¶313.1a, c, d)? None b) From extended leave (¶313.1e)? (v) None 82. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (¶313.2): (Under ¶313.2b, v 2/3) a) This year? None b) Previously? Margaret Foster Helene Hill
PART V APPOINTMENTS AND CONCLUDING BUSINESS
83. Who are approved for less than full-time service? a) What associate members, elders and probationary members (1992) are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total number of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approval granted (for purposes of equitable compensation claim and pension credit) ¶¶338.2, 342.2, 1506.4b)? (v ¾): This year: Russell K. Logston, FE 07/01/05 1 / 4 time Ronna Swartz, OK 07/01/05 2 / 4 time Michelle Wisdom Long 07/01/05 1 / 4 time Previously: Jana Lynn Almedia, FE 07/01/04 2 / 4 time Donald Buege, FE 07/01/01 1 / 4 time Billie R. Dalton, FE 07/01/04 3 / 4 time 2005 BUSINESS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 65 Jane Lane Lippert, FE 07/01/02 2 / 4 time Darlene K. Pratt, AM 07/01/04 2 / 4 time Bryan Schneider-Thomas, FE 11/01/03 2 / 4 time Linda Stoddard, FE 07/01/99 1 / 4 time Melanie Young, FE 07/01/03 2 / 4 time Lee Zachman, FE 07/01/04 2 / 4 time
c) What deacons in full connection and probationary deacons are approved for less than full-time service (¶331.7)? Kay DeMoss, FD 07/01/05 2 / 4 time Tracey Taylor-Kunst, FD 07/01/99 3 / 4 time Colleen T. Treman, 07/01/98 2 / 4 time 84. 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? None 85. What changes have been made in appointments since the last annual conference session? (Attach list. Include Appointments Beyond the Local Church and Appointments to Extension Ministries. Give effective dates.) 86. Who are appointed to ministry to the local church and where are they appointed for the ensuing year? (Attach a list. Include: elders, deacons, associate members, local pastors, and probationary members.) 87. What deacons in full connection are appointed beyond the local church for the ensuing year (¶331.1a, b)? (Attach a list. Include: deacons in full connection and probationary.) 88. Who are appointed to extension ministries for the ensuing year? (Attach a list. Include: elders, probationary members, associate members and local pastors.) a) Within the connectional structures of United Methodism (¶344.1a, c)? b) To ministries endorsed by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry (¶344.1b, c)? c) To other valid ministries under the provisions of ¶344.1d? (v 2/3) 89. Who are appointed to attend school (¶416.6)? (List alphabetically all those whose prime appointment is to attend school.) Associate Members: Probationary Members:
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90. Where are the diaconal ministers appointed for the ensuing year (¶310) [1992 Discipline]? (Attach list) ANNUAL CONFERENCE 91. What other personal notations should be made? (Include such matters as changes in pension credit (¶1506.6), 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.) Marshall Collins, LP Retired Craig Pahl, LP Full Time Gail Patterson Name change to Gail Secord Vinh Q. Tran Correct date for incapacity LOA to 09/22/03 Lee F. Zachman, Left off question #83A 92. Where and when shall the next Conference Session be held (¶603.2, 3)? June 1-4, 2006
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“Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary;
NULCONFERENCE ANNUAL his understanding in unsearchable. UIESO THE BUSINESS OF He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strenght, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:28-31 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 67 VI. DAILY PROCEEDINGS Of the West Michigan Annual Conference
FIRST DAY – LAITY SESSION Thursday, June 2, 2005, 1:30 p.m.
Laurie Dahlman, Conference Lay Leader, opened the Laity Session by leading the singing of three hymns. Claude Little offered the opening prayer. Dahlman introduced the Detroit Area Conference Lay Leader, Cathy Hazen, who brought greetings to us from the laity of the Detroit Area Conference. Dahlman said she hoped everyone would leave this place with a new zeal for making disciples for Jesus. This is a celebration! Dahlman introduced Bishop Jonathan Keaton. He told us that God gives us the gifts and graces to use. We say, “How?” God says, “Just go and I’ll do the rest. You need to walk by faith and not by sight.” Dahlman gave notes and suggestions about conference. Two youth explained the Love Links, the proceeds from which go to the youth ministry fund. A new responsibility of the Conference Lay Leader is being a member of the full Cabinet, allowing lay concerns to be brought to the cabinet. There is a candle for each church across from the registration desk in the Fine Arts Center. These were made by the youth as a service project. Dahlman introduced the Board of Lay Ministries: Claude Little, Associate Lay Leader; David Dow, Associate Lay Leader; Mary Stark, Grand Traverse Lay Leader; Nancy Patera, Central Lay Leader; Don Williams, Grand Rapids Lay Leader; Steve Lett, Lansing Lay Leader; Leslie Lynch, Kalamazoo Lay Leader; Carrie Morton, Albion Lay Leader; Kip Brunson, Director of Lay Speaking; Ray Marshall, Director of Scouting; Delbert Bassett, UMM; Ruth Whaley, UMW; Kristen Beving, Youth. Laurie explained they would be introduced Saturday afternoon and wanted each district to stand at their introduction and do a cheer. Dahlman gave a three point mission and vision: 1) Empowered Laity; 2) Partnering with clergy; 3) Offering Christ to the world. Bring these into your meetings and make disciples.
The laity session concluded with singing “Blest Be the Tie that Binds” and a closing prayer DAILY by David Dow.
FIRST DAY – CLERGY SESSION PROCEEDINGS Thursday, June 2, 2005, 1:30 PM
Bishop Jonathan Keaton called the 37th session of the West Michigan Annual Conference to order at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. Len Schoenherr led the clergy in a time of centering and worship. Andrew Jackson led in singing “Spirit of the Living God.” David Nelson was granted a point of personal privilege by the Bishop. Nelson spoke of the “covenant” of which our clergy are a part and expressed his deep appreciation for his experience of the covenant in the time of loss of his wife, Karen. Bishop Keaton then led in a time of prayer. An offering for ordination gifts was received, blessed by Schoenherr and the time of worship was closed. Motion: Schoenherr moved that Terry Euper be granted voice but not vote in the Clergy Session. Motion carried. Motion: Schoenherr moved that Marian Coles, Vicki Gibbs and David Fuquay be allowed in the Clergy Session with voice only. Motion carried. 68 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Motion: Schoenherr moved the following be granted voice but no vote: probationary members; associate members; affiliate members; and local and part-time pastors under appointment. Motion carried. Motion: Schoenherr moved the bar of the Clergy Session be the main floor of Fine Arts Center auditorium. Motion carried. The Bishop asked Terry Euper to preside over the session, as he went to greet the laity in session in the chapel. Bill Dobbs was invited by Schoenherr to lead the clergy in rehearsing Veni Creator Spiritus for the ordination service. Dobbs, who had to leave to care for his wife, was lifted up in prayer. Schoenherr gave instructions for the clergy choir for the ordination service. The choir is to gather by Cokesbury in the hall and will recess during the postlude. Schoenherr thanked outgoing members Benton Heisler and Ellen Brubaker, and welcomed Zawdie Abiade as the new cabinet representative and Bob Hundley. Schoenherr also thanked the entire Board of Ordained Ministry for its work. Barbara Brechting, Annette Erbes, Pat Hiler, Helen Kramer, Loraine Mayes, Mike McDonald, Carrie Morton, Simmie Proctor were introduced as lay members of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Jeff Reese reported on behalf of the John Wesley Association. They have been very active during the past year and have been meeting to share how God has been active in their ministries and in their lives. He affirmed their vision of making disciples for Jesus Christ. Pam Mathieu reported for the Order of Deacons. They met three times during the past year
PROCEEDINGS and a full report is in the conference Journal Volume I. She commented on the “widespread misunderstanding” of the role of a deacon. She read the description of the office from the
DAILY Discipline, and remarked that “it’s not very specific.” She drew a distinction between elders as generalists, and deacons as specialists. They focus on areas such as music, parish nursing, teaching, etc. Working as a bridge between church and the world, they encourage laity to connect their faith to the rest of their life. Deacons are people in multiple professions, appointed to a local church in combination with their work in the secular world; a “dual appointment.” In conclusion, Mathieu claimed she hoped she had helped in our understanding of the order, and thanked the conference for its support of the deacons. Jerry Toshalis, chair, gave the Order of Elders report. He thanked Mathieu for her witness and then reflected on the “birth” of the Order of Elders recalling a conversation he had after the 2000 General Conference with Marsha Wooley and Bishop Donald Ott. Toshalis and Wooley asked Bishop Ott, “What in heaven’s name is the Order of Elders?” After the bishop’s reading of the Discipline, he smiled, looked at them, and said, “Proceed slowly…and prayerfully.” Toshalis said they have honored this request, seeking God’s direction and the Order’s input as to their experience as elders, good and bad. Despite moving “painfully slowly,” he said it has been good. Toshalis stated that the primary concern continues to be the well-being of the clergy. This is being dealt with by the building of an “infrastructure” to deal with the issues faced by elders. He requested that the covenant share their input with him, and thanked Jeff Reese and Pam Mathieu for the privilege of working with them. Schoenherr invited Buff Coe to report on the enlistment/recruitment and mentoring of clergy. During the past year they have watched with excitement as the Pastoral Leadership Search Effort (PLSE) program has been rolled out. David Fuquay, who is coordinating the program 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 69
with the United Methodist Church, was introduced and he gave a presentation on PLSE funded by a Lilly Endowment. The goal of PLSE is to help churches, college ministries, etc. ask youth what they plan to do with their lives. More information can be found at www. theplse.org. Schoenherr, preparing us for the presentation of the Disciplinary Questions, asked that editorial corrections be submitted in writing rather than during the session. Only matters of substance needed to be corrected before voting on items. Question No. 18 was presented and carried. Question No. 19 was presented and carried. Question No. 20 was presented and carried. Question No. 21 was presented. Susan Hagans said that Joyce Gackler should be moved from Question No. 19 to Question No. 21-C. As amended, the question carried. Question No. 24 was presented for information only. Question No. 25 was presented for information only. Forrest Bertran Nelson was introduced. Question No. 26 was presented and carried. George Ayoub, Tom Davenport and Daniel McQuown were introduced and were to be recognized as affiliate members without vote. Question No. 27 was presented. Russ McReynolds and Gerry Toshalis spoke on the behalf of the recommendation that Jeffrey L. Reese be elected an Associate Member. Question carried. Question No. 36-A was presented and carried. Question No. 28-A was presented. Ethel Stears and Joe Shaler spoke on behalf of Janet Sue Amon. Question carried. Question No. 28-B was presented. Dale Ostema presented those to be elected as Probationary
Members moving toward Elder’s Orders. DAILY Paul Doherty and Dan Minor spoke on behalf of Greg Buchner. His election carried. Russell PROCEEDINGS McReynolds and Jerry DeVine spoke on behalf of Linda Burton. Her election carried. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald and Stan Hayes spoke on behalf on Melany Chalker. Her election carried. Bill Amundsen and Frank Lyman spoke on behalf of William Chu. His election carried. Dwayne Bagley and Scott Otis spoke on behalf of Andrew Croel. His election carried. Joe Huston and Paul Doherty spoke on behalf of Dale Golden. His election carried. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald and Joe Spackman spoke on behalf of Devon Herrell. Her election carried. Scott Otis and Zawdie Abiade spoke on behalf of John Kasper. His election carried. Ron Brooks and Sue Petro spoke on behalf of O’Ryan Rickard. His election carried. Lynn Pier- Fitzgerald and Carl Litchfield spoke on behalf of Timothy Wright. His election carried. Question No. 30-B was presented and carried. Question No. 31-C was presented and carried. Question No. 33-B was presented and carried. The candidates were also recognized. Question No. 35-B was presented and carried. Question No. 37-A was presented and carried. 70 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Question No. 41 was presented for information only. Question No. 45 was presented for information only. Question No. 46 was presented and carried. Question No. 47-A1 was presented and carried. Question No. 47-B was presented for information only. Question No. 47-C1 was presented. Lynn Grimes read the nature of the complaint against Vinh Q. Tran. He was invited to a disciplinary hearing, but did not respond to the invitation. The full board then voted to invite Tran to voluntarily surrender his credentials. There was no response, and the post office returned his letter as it had no forwarding information. Bishop Keaton recommended that he be placed on administrative location. Tran was notified of the status and again, the letter was returned. Phil Friedrick presented the motion to place Tran on administrative location on behalf of the board. Motion: Report from the Administrative Review Committee (6/2/05) “In relation to the recommendation of the Board of Ordained Ministry to this clergy session to place Vinh Q. Tran on administrative location, the Administrative Review Committee brings the following report: After reviewing the entire administrative process leading to the Board of Ordained Ministries recommendation to place Vinh Q. Tran on administrative location, the Administrative Review Committee has concluded that the disciplinary procedures related to an involuntary administrative location have been properly followed. Respectfully submitted, The Administrative Review Committee.” Ellen Brubaker invited the congregation to hold him in prayer. The motion was carried.
PROCEEDINGS Question No. 50-A was presented and carried. Question No. 52-C
DAILY was presented. The bishop was invited to pray for those who have “joined the church triumphant.” Question No. 53 was presented for information only. Question No. 54 was presented. Jamie Kendall was added to Question 54-A and David Blair’s name was removed. Joe Huston corrected the addition of Jamie Kendall, as she is appointed to an extension ministry. Huston offered prayer for her, for all in harm’s way, and for peace, at the bishop’s request. This being done, the question carried. Question No. 55 was presented and carried. Question No. 57 was presented and carried. Question No. 59-A was presented. Those elders retiring were recognized. The question carried with the exception of the name of Clinton McKinven-Copus. Question No. 59-A Clinton McKinven-Copus will be approved pending the clarification of his years of service with the General Board. The question carried. Question No. 62-A was presented and carried. Question No. 66 was presented for information only. Question No. 67 was presented for information only. Question No. 71 was presented and carried. 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 71
Question No. 83-A was presented and carried. Michelle Wisdom-Long was to be added to Question No. 91 as ¼ time. Question No. 83-C was presented and carried. Questions Nos. 84-89 were presented for information only. Question No. 91 was lifted as perfected by the addition mentioned above. Question No. 92 was presented. As of today, the dates for the 2006 Annual Conference are yet to be determined. The entire report was placed before the body, and was supported. The session was closed at 3:42 p.m. FIRST DAY – OPENING WORSHIP Thursday, June 2, 2005, 4:00 p.m.
Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton greeted the 37th session of the West Michigan Annual Conference at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan at 4 p.m. in the Calvin College Chapel. A responsive reading was offered followed by a dramatic reading, bringing the conference theme “All Connected” into focus. Bishop Keaton preached from II Cor. 9:6-15, telling us if we sow sparingly, we will reap sparingly, but if we sow bountifully, we reap bountifully. He closed by leading the singing of “Bringing in the Sheaves.” An offering was taken with the proceeds going to UMCOR’s One Great Hour of Sharing. Bishop Keaton also announced the generous giving in Michigan to the Tsunami cause, even when the unemployment rate in Michigan is the highest in the nation. Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles offered a song, “Weave” while the drama players and Bishop Keaton continued weaving cloth into the looms. Communion was celebrated, followed by singing and a benediction. FIRST DAY – EVENING SESSION Thursday, June 2, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
Bishop Keaton asked Stephanie Wiltse to lead the conference in two songs to open the DAILY Conference, and then called conference to order at 7:05 PM. Gary Haller, Program Chair,
welcomed Bishop Keaton to West Michigan. PROCEEDINGS Motion: Haller moved the limits of the floor as all auditorium seats except those designated for guests and the side balcony seats reserved for non-voting members. Also, two rows of chairs in the balcony are in the limits of the bar except for the one on the back right. Motion carried. Haller also announced a fragrance free zone has been established, which is the back two rows in the balcony and are for voting members also. Haller asked that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set on silent mode. Motion: Ward Pierce moved that the Rules of Order as printed on pages 249-259 from Book B be adopted as the rules for the Conference. Motion carried. Motion: Pierce moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of two changes in the Rules of Order not received in time to include in the book. These have been approved by the Rules of Order Committee. Motion carried. Motion: Pierce moved that we add to Rule 23, page 256 of Book B on line 49: Rule 23 B- 7 new c. Any legislation not considered by a Legislative Committee or considered, but not 72 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 acted upon shall be returned to the Conference for their consideration and action. This change will take effect immediately. Motion carried. Motion: Pierce moved that we add to Rule 8, page 251 of Book B on line 26. Rule 8 C 1 c, add a new line 14 and renumber accordingly. The new 14 would be the Conference Director of Lay Speaking. This is to take effect next year as that person is in place as a District Lay member this year. Motion carried. Motion: Haller moved the adoption of the agenda as printed in the Program Book with necessary changes. Motion carried. Motion: Haller moved that the Episcopal staff of Terry Euper, Vicki Gibbs and Diane Allarding have voice but no vote. Motion carried. Motion: John Ross Thompson moved acceptance of the reports as printed in the Conference Journal, Vol. 1. Motion carried. Bishop Keaton introduced Kathy Cadarette, new conference secretary. She shared that greetings have been sent to our sister conferences meeting at the same times as ours and those meeting next week. She read the names of those who sent regrets for being unable to attend our conference this year. Bishop Keaton offered the totals of the offerings taken today. Clergy offering will be going toward chalices for the ordinands and totaled $1,198.02. The offering from Opening Worship for One Great Hour of Sharing totaled $4,177.64. Greetings were offered from Calvin College Provost, Joel Carpenter, who blessed the conference “for your ministries of reconciliation.” He said Calvin is delighted to serve us and suggested we stop in to visit the traveling exhibit, Petra – The Lost City of Stone.
PROCEEDINGS Greetings were brought from conference host, Susan Hansen, director of Grand Rapids Metro Ministries. They have free maps, brochures and candy available near the Registration
DAILY Desk and more information will be available at the Ministry Fair tomorrow. Len Schoenherr offered the Board of Ordained Ministry Report. He expressed appreciation to the eight lay persons and 32 clergy who serve on the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and Marian Coles, administrative assistant to the board. They have re-approved certification of 30 candidates, 100 full- and part-time local pastors, eight members in full connection, a probationary deacon, 10 probationary elders, and one associate member. Seven persons have died since last Annual Conference, representing 260 years of ministry. David Fuquay was introduced from Pastoral Leadership Search Effort (PLSE). Edna Fleming, chair of the Committee on Nominations, along with Bishop Keaton and John Ross Thompson, Conference Director, recognized and honored outgoing committee chairpersons: Judy Coffey, chair of the Conference Personnel Committee; Laurie Dahlman, Conference Committee on Journal; Bill Dobbs, Clark Retirement Home Board of Trustees; Ronald Fassett, Conference Commission on Archives and History; Barbara Fay, Congregational Transformation Committee; Marcile Garrod, Committee on Memoirs; Deborah Johnson, Conference Board of Global Ministries; Bob Mayo, Committee on Leadership Development; Mary McCartney, Committee on Status and Role of Women; Jim McKimmy, Conference Council on Ministries; and Bill Walker, West Michigan UM Foundation Board of Directors. Words were shared about each outgoing chair. Fleming continued to present the nominations report. She noted that “committed Christians make up our conference and we praise God for them.” Additions to the report are: Add John 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 73
MacNaughton (Clergy) to page four on Board of Church and Society. Other changes were read: Board of Ordained Ministry, Ellen Brubaker and Dean Bailey should be deleted and Robert Hundley should be added. Cabinet representative is Zawdie Abiade. Conference Nominating Committee: Add Charles Garrod (Clergy). Committee on Leadership Development: Add Don Ferris. Missions Personnel Committee: Add Paul Doherty. Fleming added that if any other corrections are needed, write them on the sheet in the booklet and bring it in to the Conference Secretary’s office by 4:00 PM Friday. The final report will be distributed for approval on Sunday afternoon. Bishop Keaton asked for any other nominations from the floor and there were none. Discernment Process explanation was given by Iris Naomi Garcia who started by having all click their carabineers and had everyone do the wave. She asked that everyone keep, “Each alive in Christ and all connected in mission,” at the forefront of anything done in West Michigan and offered a time of centering. Garcia then explained that the discernment conversation is an expression of God’s spirit in us and the foundation of the decisions we make is discernment. It was noted that the yellow program book has a brief description of the discernment group process. Some clarification was made regarding the discernment groups. Bishop Keaton made comments about a few legislative items, noting that Item #1, Item #3 and Item #10 have been withdrawn. He also noted that if legislative committee brings Item #8 and Item #9 before the Conference, then based on ¶2542 of the 2004 Discipline, he will rule them out of order. Item #25 will come directly to the conference and the Conference can vote to send it forth to Judicial Council by 2/3 vote of the Conference. Items #26, #27, #28 and #29 deal with domestic partner benefits and were not properly before the conference. Motion: Steve Barnum moved to suspend the rules for the purpose of considering Items #26-#29. Motion failed. Prospero Tumonong reported the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits has not had time to consider these petitions as they were not brought to them for evaluation. Pierce stated that it was policy for these petitions to be referred to the committee and questioned if they were. John Ross Thompson said a petition is put through to the chairs of the boards and
it did go to the chair, but it may not have gone to the full board. Tumonong said the board DAILY recognized these petitions but moved to bring the matter to the AC. PROCEEDINGS Point of Order: David Lundquist, Kalamazoo District, noted that the conference had already voted not to suspend the rules. Bishop Keaton responded that he wanted to allow some discussion. Point of Order: Don Williams asked if the Conference Treasurer was correct that the petitions were considered; if so, they are not out of order. Bishop Keaton said it is important to be accurate and asked Pros again if the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits considered the four items brought before the Conference. Molly Turner, Board of Health and Pensions, agreed they did not study these four items. Ward Pierce said this should be referred back to the board for action and then come back to conference. Bishop Keaton said we have heard the voice of the house and asked the Board of Pension and Health Benefits to convene tonight. It was noted that the board was not all present and Bishop asked if the executive committee was here. It was then asked that they make every effort to have an emergency phone call committee meeting and have some definitive response that we can have tomorrow. The conference agreed. 74 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Bishop Keaton laughing, said, “I just got here and you are already pushing my buttons!” Bishop Keaton also said Item #30 was ruled out of order. John Ellinger questioned if #26-#29 were referred to the Board of Pension and Health Benefits to be reviewed before tomorrow, could this not also apply to Item #30. Bishop Keaton explained that the maker of Item #30 may indeed re-write and bring it forth as a suspension of the rules to ask the item be considered before this conference. Motion: Haller moved to extend this session by 15 minutes. Motion carried. Point of Order: David Lundquist recommended item #30 would be like Item #8 and Item #9 and should be redone. John Fisher questioned if Item #30 is going to legislative committee to be considered again. Bishop Keaton said that they could re-write it and ask for the rules to be suspended so it could be considered by conference. Bob Hundley, Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force co-chair, introduced co-chair, Cathy Hazen (DAC). Hundley stated that their decision was to move beyond the decisions made in 1988 and 1995 and mutual shared ministry needs to be done as effectively and efficiently as possible. As a task force, they are convinced that we must ask different questions than we have in the past and get answers. It is clear that taking a vote at this time may not serve us well. Both our annual conferences need more time in order to make good and effective plans. Dialogue is beginning between various boards and committees between the two conferences. Hundley said a similar motion will come before the 2006 Detroit and West Michigan Annual Conferences. He asked Conference to pray for God’s guidance and wisdom to be among us. Conference could receive in 2006 a statement of unity and, in 2007, asked to decide to combine the conferences. If approved, plans would need to be presented to the North Central
PROCEEDINGS Jurisdictional Conference in 2008 to be held in Grand Rapids. He asked Bishop to reaffirm the role and responsibility for another year that we may continue to strive for unity of United
DAILY Methodism in the state. Haller gave announcements as the monitoring report was projected on the screen. He also introduced Lois Moseley, conference facilitator; Gordon MacDonald, Physical Limitations liaison; and Tom Shearer, conference chancellor. Jodie Flessner introduced the carabineer concept and asked us to hook together with each other and to ask the person with whom you are hooked, “How can I pray for you?” Gary Sarut, chair of the Episcopacy Committee, officially introduced Bishop and Mrs. Keaton. The Keaton family received a gift of appreciation: a stained glass oval framed blue background with the state of Michigan, the UM cross and flame and Episcopal symbol. Laurie Dahlman and the District Lay Leaders welcomed Bishop and Beverly Keaton and their daughter, Ayana, one of their three children. Mary Stark from Grand Traverse District presented him with a fur bear hat. Carrie Morton, Albion District, gave two boxes of Smart Start cereal and Albion college mugs. Steve Lett, Lansing District, presented Bishop Keaton with a Michigan State basketball signed by Coach Tom Izzo. Nancy Patera, Central District, presented them with a soda pop holder, a baseball cap and concert tickets to Newsboys at the Ionia Free Fair. Don Williams, Grand Rapids District, gave the bishop a Native American basket and a Fremont jar of honey. Laurie Dahlman, for Leslie Lynch, Kalamazoo District, presented them with some beautiful plants from the Bedding Capital of the World-- Kalamazoo. Thanks were given by Beverly Keaton. Bishop Keaton recessed the Conference at 9:05 p.m. 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 75
SECOND DAY – MORNING WORSHIP Friday, June 3, 2005, 8:00 a.m.
A combined praise team, from the “best praise team members” in the conference, opened the worship service at 7:55 a.m. in the Fine Arts Center auditorium. Sherry Stone and Heather Rosan performed a Liturgical Dance, “Never Alone”. Bishop Keaton introduced our Conference preacher, Ray Buckley who is the Director of the Native People’s Communication Office for United Methodist Communications. Storytelling was offered by Ray as the morning’s message. Many of the stories revolved around his family and the ways they related to God, as examples of all being connected. “None of us have the right to speak on our own; everything in life comes from the generosity of God and other people. It is not the power of our words, but the power of God.” Buckley used a Lakota dream catcher as an object lesson, saying no matter how hard you try, you can’t pull them – or God – out of shape. All of the knots are connected in the dream catcher, just like the people in our lives—some of whom we may not even know. He asked, which knot can we do without? Wherever there is a connection, there is potential for relationship. Following the closing song by the combined praise team, the Conference dismissed for a break and then divided into 29 Legislative Discernment Groups to discuss specific issues and vote upon legislative items of the Conference. SECOND DAY – AFTERNOON SESSION Friday, June 3, 2005, 1:30 p.m.
The afternoon session was opened with singing. Bishop Keaton offered the agenda for the afternoon and encouraged people to come to the microphones to speak but as they do they are to follow God’s will. Motion: David Litchfield said the minutes from Thursday, June 2, 2005 are found to be in order and the Journal Committee asked for approval. Motion carried. Brief announcements were given by Gary Haller. The Youth presented a Love Links challenge
to the Albion District. For every $100 given, someone will give $50. DAILY
Joan Mueller from Cokesbury made suggestions for purchases. She presented a tote bag, PROCEEDINGS a tumbler and coaster and a Bible to Bishop Keaton. She also presented a check in the amount of $8,970.83. Bishop Keaton offered a thank you and how this is an example of our connectedness. Prospero Tumonong, Conference Treasurer, came forward to gladly accept the donation. Bishop Keaton introduced the Educational Opportunities (EO) representative, Paula Coe from Lakeland, Florida. EO is partnering with West Michigan Conference. She briefly invited people to attend the Journey to Paul program in March 1-10, 2006. Board of Global Ministries Presentation was provided by various members of the Board. Chairperson Deborah Johnson began by showing us how our Six Lanes connected us locally through district, national and world-wide projects. The board presented a gift to the Bishop who modeled the shirt for us. John Ross Thompson, Conference Director, invited Bishop Keaton to lead us to the field house for the Ministry Fair, “where you will see where our money goes.” This is a part of our physical fitness program of the Conference! There is a barrier-free entrance at the back of the field house. Session was adjourned to the field house at 2:15 p.m. 76 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 SECOND DAY – AFTERNOON BUSINESS SESSION Friday, June 3, 2005, 4:00 p.m.
Bishop Keaton asked Stephanie Wiltse to once again lead the Conference in singing to open the afternoon business session at 3:57 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center auditorium. Bishop Keaton offered thanks to Stephanie. Jodie Flessner began a “Clicking Moment” as people returned to the Business Session after having just visited the Ministry Fair. A carabineer connects to a rope and your life depends on it. Flessner asked the conference to click together and discuss the question “While at the ministry fair, did Jesus Christ touch your heart to respond to a particular mission or ministry?” Bishop Keaton showed the red flannels he was given by the Grand Rapids District. He made a challenge to raise membership by 10%, ministry shares by 5%, and be engaged more in prayer and spiritual formation. If that challenge is met, he promised that he will put on the red flannels and preside in them all day long. He said quite frankly he never thought he would have to worry about it. Diane Allarding, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop – wearing her red flannels – said they had been discussing this for some time in the office, when she was joined by Benton Heisler who came out also in red flannels. Then Diane and Benton gave the new members goals for the various districts: Albion: 1500; Central: 1300; Grand Rapids: 2800; Grand Traverse: 1600; Kalamazoo: 2400; Lansing: 1600. Bishop Keaton said that God is saying to him and saying to us that we need to be committed to offer Christ on the journey. Kathy Cadarette, Conference Secretary, explained the Consent Calendar. The Consent Calendar has those items that were approved by legislative committees by over 90%. Items
PROCEEDINGS can be lifted from the Consent Calendar by giving her a written request by 7:30 p.m. The following items are on the consent calendar: #2, #11, #18, #33 and #34.
DAILY John Ross Thompson, Conference Director, introduced John Huhtala, Director of Connectional Ministries from Detroit Conference who offered greetings from the Detroit Conference. Between the two conferences, we are connected; we share a common prayer; we share a common table; we share a common community; we share a common commission; but it’s not what we have in common—it is being one in Christ. Even with the merger petition withdrawn, we are still discussing and working toward oneness in Michigan. Greetings were extended from Albion College President, Dr. Peter Mitchell. Two students, Joel Pier-Fitzgerald and Erin Brodhagen, shared their experiences at Albion. Laurie Dahlman, Conference Lay Leader, explained the legislative process. Bishop Keaton prayed for the debate and decision making that is before us. Motion: Mike MacDonald moved to suspend the rules to consider a new version of Item #30. Motion to suspend failed. Motion: George Lawton moved to suspend the rules to consider a motion about the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force. Bishop Keaton requested the tellers do a count. While awaiting word on the count, Cadarette presented Items #39, #40, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45 and #46; Bishop Keaton requested the ballots for constitutional amendments be distributed. Because these concern constitutional amendments, a count is required of the Plenary. 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 77
Ward Pierce said that the constitutional amendments have been approved by the Rules of Order Committee and requested that Bishop Keaton explain who can and who cannot vote, and an explanation was given. Conference voted on constitutional amendments, and tellers collected the ballots. Bishop Keaton reported the vote to suspend the rules 387 yes to 162 no. Necessary votes for a 2/3 majority is 366. The Lawton motion to suspend the rules carried. Bishop Keaton asked that the new motion be provided to all members before discussion ensues. Item #21 was presented by Bill Doubblestein, with an amendment: change 1) to “Every congregation of the West Michigan Conference is…” Motion carried. Item #21 as amended carried. Sue Beck presented Item #14 with a motion to amend Item #14 by substitution. Substitution is as follows: “Churches that do not report at least one new member received by confession of faith in their year end report shall submit a written explanation as to why and what their plans are to win at least one person to Christ in that year to their district superintendent during the church meeting with SPRC/PPRC.” Bishop Keaton asked for any perfections on the Item #14 substitution. Hearing none, Bishop Keaton asked for any perfections on the original motion for Item #14. There were two speeches for and two against the substitution. Bishop Keaton requested a vote on Item #14 substitution. Motion for Item #14 substitution carried. Item #14 as amended by substitution carried. Item #15 was presented by Tim Tuthill with an amendment: add 8) Each congregation work toward the implementation of the Bishop’s Initiative on Children and Poverty. Motion to amend carried. Motion: Benton Heisler moved to amend by changing 5% to 10%. Heisler said, “If we don’t go to 10%, we’ll never see the red flannels.” Scott Manning spoke in favor of the amendment.
Motion to amend carried. DAILY Item #15 as amended carried. PROCEEDINGS Item #7 was presented by Karen Wheat with an amendment: Change “accountability review center” to “accountability/review team” Change “volunteer team(s)” to “voluntary task group(s). After the last sentence add, “This process will be reviewed and assessed by the CCOM, in communication with the Leadership Team, in 3-5 years to determine whether it is effective. The CCOM may modify the process. Discontinuation of the process requires a vote of the Annual Conference.” Add at the end of Line 36, pg. 206, “…West Michigan Conference to both the CCOM and the accountability/review team.” Deborah Johnson spoke against the motion. Motion to amend Item #7 carried. Item #7 as amended failed. Item #13 was presented with a motion to amend by substitution with the following; “We encourage each church in the West Michigan Annual Conference to observe a Disability Awareness Sunday (without offering scheduled by General Church for the fourth Sunday of October) calling the church and society to full inclusion and understanding of persons with disabilities in the community. The Disability Concerns Committee will make resources 78 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
available to the local church.” Motion: Mary Ivanov moved to strike the word “Annual.” Motion carried. Motion: Ward Pierce moved to amend the wording to read “or a Sunday close to that.” Motion to amend amended Item #13 carried. There were no perfections to the main motion. Substitute Item #13 as amended carried. The amended Item #13, as the main motion, carried. Dahlman called for the committee representative for Item #26, #27, #28 and #29. Point of order: David Lundquist asked whether these items should be presented to the conference, as it resulted in a tie vote in legislative committee. It was determined that tied votes are considered non-concurrence, and can be considered by the Conference with 10% in agreement to do that. Pierce said we have nothing specific on that and it would be up to the Bishop if he is willing. Bishop Keaton explained the Board of Pension and Health Benefits did meet last night to discuss the petitions; therefore, the Items are now properly before the conference. Molly Turner also said the Executive committee met over the phone last evening and request non- concurrence on these items. Bishop Keaton said the items 26, 27, 28 and 29 are indeed properly before the conference even with a tie on all of them in the legislative group. According to Chancellor, Tom Shearer, if our Rules of Order do not dictate otherwise, we follow Robert’s Rules of Order; and in Robert’s Rules of Order a tie is the same thing as non-concurrence. Motion to refer: Pierce moved to refer the four items to the Board of Pensions for their PROCEEDINGS consideration, and to report back to conference after a Judicial Council ruling. Motion to refer carried. DAILY Item #20 was presented by the committee representative with amendments: delete “such as loneliness” in paragraph 1 and change the end of paragraph 2 to “…in designing healthy activities which diminish the urge to gamble in older adults.” Amendment to Item #20 carried. Motion to amend: Dave Knapp moved deletion of all of #3, lines 38-40. There were three speeches against the motion. Motion to amend by deletion failed. Item #20 as amended carried. Item #16 was presented by Bill Dye, the committee representative, with a motion to amend by deleting “or whatever the pastor determines is most appropriate.”; delete “to” and add “and parent organizations” after “ministerial association”; and changing words “policy” and “policies” to “guideline” and guidelines.” Motion to amend carried. Item #16 as amended carried. Bishop Keaton called the order of the day. Greetings came from Adrian College by retiring President Dr. Stanley Caine. Dr Caine thanked us for all we do as a conference and individually to guide and support the efforts of Adrian College. Bishop Keaton wished him well and thanked him as well. Haller gave evening announcements as the monitors’ report was given on the screen. A 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 79
strawberry social will be tonight to meet and greet Bishop Sharon and Blaine Rader. Bishop Keaton called a recess at 6 p.m. MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, June 3, 2005 7:30 p.m.
Memorial service opened in the chapel with the choir and conference, accompanied by the organ and brass instruments, singing “For All the Saints.” Bishop Jonathan Keaton introduced Bishop Sharon Rader, welcoming “a daughter” back to West Michigan Conference. Bishop Rader spoke of how we use the sign of the cross to mark us in baptism. Too many United Methodists, she said, want to wear flak jackets and camouflage to blend into the background of society; we need to be marked – set apart – by how we act and what we say. During the time of remembrance, Conference Secretary Kathy Cadarette read the names of those we have lost in the past year, as friends and family stood in their memory. Those remembered were clergy: Alden B. Burns, Robert H. Conn, Chester John Erickson, Russell R. Hoover, William J. Richards, Alan Craig South, Richard Strait and E. William Wiltse; clergy spouses: Margaret Brown, Violet Cox, Ollie Louise Evans, Dona (CORRECT) Grubaugh, Mary P. Gurney, Mary Helene Hayes, John G. Heller, Karen Nelson, Annabelle Ridley and Velma Steeby; and Conference Leader, Fred M. Keller. Sculptures were presented to representatives of each family. THIRD DAY—MORNING KOREAN WORSHIP Saturday, June 4, 2005, 8:00 a.m.
The Korean-American Choir, directed by Suna Chang, opened worship by singing hymns with the first verse in Korean followed by all of the verses in English. Prayers, responsive reading and the morning’s scripture lesson from Ezekiel 37:1-14 were led and read by Rev. Andy Baek. Bishop Keaton introduced Rev. Bo Rin Cho, pastor of Lansing Korean United Methodist Church, who delivered the morning message, “Mission Impossible.” Will the dry bones always be dry bones? The dry bones can live again today! “Act what you believe. Speak what
you believe. We are assigned to make this mission impossible, possible,” Cho said. DAILY An offering was taken for Korean Ministries, while Kwang Duk Park sang “It is Well with PROCEEDINGS My Soul.” The closing hymn was sung by all, followed with the benediction by Rev. Bo Rin Cho. THIRD DAY – MORNING BUSINESS SESSION Saturday, June 4, 2005, 9:25 a.m.
Stephanie Wiltse began the morning business session with singing at 9:25 a.m. followed by Bishop Keaton leading additional singing. Ann Whiting introduced the new Michigan Christian Advocate in its magazine format. Pros Tumonong, Conference Treasurer, explained the “Healthy Steps Challenge” wellness program. Mike Anthes of the Board of Pension and Health Benefits presented large golden walking shoes to Bishop Keaton and made him an honorary team captain. Bishop Keaton announced that conference has to deal with Items #26, #27, #28 and #29. The petitioner must be given a chance to speak to each item, which was not permitted yesterday. He also said that according to Robert’s Rules of Order a tie vote does result in non-concurrence. 80 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Greg Wolfe prayed to open the legislation. Motion: Chuck Smith moved to refer Item #26. Motion to refer carried. Motion: David Lundquist moved to refer Item#27. Curt VanDenBerg spoke against referral. Denny Konrack spoke for referral. Motion to refer carried. Motion: Ward Pierce moved to refer Item #28. Steve Barnum spoke in support of referral. Motion to refer carried. Motion: Steven Barnum moved to refer Item #29. Motion to refer carried. Motion: Pierce moved to reconsider Item #16 as amended. Motion to reconsider carried. There were nine speeches against and one speech for Item #16. Motion: Bill Haggard moved to call the question and to vote on all that is before us. Motion carried. Item #16 as amended failed. Motion: Ron Houk moved to reconsider Item #7. Motion to reconsider failed. Item #12-R was presented and carried. Item #12 as amended by #12-R was presented and carried. Item #25 was presented and David Lundquist moved to amend Item #25 by substitution, as follows: To assist the West Michigan Annual Conference and its Council on Finance
PROCEEDINGS and Administration to determine how best to apply ¶612.19 of the 2004 Book of Discipline to domestic partner benefits provided under its Health Insurance
DAILY Program, this Annual Conference approves the creation of a special Task Force to study and evaluate whether using annual conference funds to provide such benefits constitutes giving “…United Methodist funds to any gay caucus or group,” or is otherwise the “…use of such funds to promote the acceptance of homosexuality.” as provided in ¶612.19 of The Book of Discipline 2004. Members of this Task Force shall be: a. Two members named by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration; b. Two members named by the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits; c. Two members named by the Conference Personnel Committee; d. Two members named by the Conference Board of Church and Society; e. Two members named by the Bishop; f. The Bishop or his Assistant, the Conference Director, and the Conference Treasurer may be ex officio members with voice but not vote. g. Members named by the four groups in “a” through “d” above may be either members or non-members of those groups as determined by them. 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 81 h. It is strongly recommended that members of this Task Force be inclusive of gender, ethnic and lay/clergy diversity; and also include a diversity of perspective as well as background and experience related to this issue. With this objective, it is further recommended that those naming members to the Task Force consult together before choosing their respective members in order to work faithfully to achieve these goals. This Task Force shall consult with individuals and groups and consider information and resources which will be useful in carrying out its study and evaluation of this matter. This shall include consulting with the General Council on Finance and Administration of our church, which for several years has had a similar responsibility regarding general church funds to that now given to the Annual Conference Council on Finance and Administration. This Task Force shall report the results of its study and evaluation of this assignment, together with any recommendations it wishes to make, to the 2006 Annual Conference for further consideration. Motion: Tim Rafferty moved to amend Item #25 by substitution by adding the word “age” between the words “gender” and “ethnic” in Part G. Motion to amend carried. Bishop Keaton called for the order of the day. Michigan Area School for Pastoral Ministry gave a skit to announce the August 16-18 school this year, “The Real Makeover.” Tony Campolo and Tom Long are among the guest speakers. A 15-minute recess was called. Stephanie Wiltse led the conference at 10:45 a.m. in singing. Bishop Keaton announced the morning worship offering total was $3887.30. Returning to Item #25, there were six speeches against and no speeches for the substitution. Motion: Ward Pierce moved to call the previous question on all that is before us. Motion carried. Amended substitute Item #25 failed
. DAILY Item #25 carried. PROCEEDINGS Charlie Farnum presented Item #17 with the following amendment: Pg. 212, Line 14; Add “Letters are to be sent to all annual conferences to encourage them to join in the boycott.” Amendment carried. A question was asked as to who would send the letter. John Boley, chair of the Board of Church and Society, said they would volunteer to write the letters. There were five speeches against and eight speeches for Item #17 as amended. Motion: Rebecca Farnum moved to call the question. Motion carried. After calling for a vote, Bishop Keaton announced that Item #17 as amended carried. A standing count was requested and conducted. Chris Dippel presented Item #18, which had been lifted from the consent calendar. There were two speeches against and one speech for Item #18. Motion: Laura Wagner moved to amend Item #18 by deleting the words: “and consider holding a “United Nations Sunday” in 2005 using materials from UMOUN.” There were two speeches for and three speeches against the amendment. Motion: Greg Buchner moved to call the question on all that is before us. Motion carried. 82 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Motion to amend Item #18 by deletion failed. Item #18 carried. Motion: Tim Rafferty moved to limit debate, three speeches for and three against. Motion carried. Tony Shumaker presented Item #22 with the following amendment: the first paragraph should read, “As a step toward action, pastors and lay representatives are urged to present the following information to their local church, i.e. a newsletter, bulletin, pulpit, e-mail or other means of communication, no later than September 2005:” Amendment to Item #22 carried. Item #22 as amended carried. Point of Personal Privilege: Matthew Schlimm will be traveling to Sudan to teach Biblical Hebrew and would appreciate our prayers. Bishop Keaton led the Conference in prayer for him. The standing count for Item #17 was announced; 291 yes, 326 no, 25 abstentions. Item #17 failed. Gary Step led a “Clicking Moment.” Gary Haller made announcements. Claudette Haney asked for prayers for a colleague, Charles McNary, and Haller led the Conference in prayer for him. Bishop Keaton recessed the session until 1:30 p.m. THIRD DAY – AFTERNOON BUSINESS SESSION Saturday, June 4, 2005, 1:30 p.m.
Stephanie Wiltse led singing to open the session at 1:25 p.m. PROCEEDINGS Bishop Keaton gave testimony acknowledging a mentor that has helped put him where he
DAILY is today. That person is David Lundquist who then was the chair of the General Council on Ministries. Motion: Larry Priest for the Journal Committee reported they had reviewed and approved the minutes of the proceedings from the second day of Conference and moved for their adoption. Motion carried. The Lay Leader’s Report was given by Laurie Dahlman, Conference Lay Leader. Dahlman introduced all of the members of the Board of Lay Ministries and each member’s group joined in an individual cheer. Jim Searls, Conference Communications Committee chair, passed a baton throughout the conference to remind us of Igniting Ministry. When Bishop Keaton receives it, Searls asked him to announce Open House Month for September. A greeting from the Black Colleges was brought by Erin Grimes from Dillard University. Speaking of the Black College Fund, she said that what we need is love—there just is not enough love. Bishop Keaton announced a return to legislation. Wade Panse offered prayer for the afternoon legislative processes. Item #8 was presented and Lois Moseley moved to amend as follows: Pg. 207, Line 38 and 39; change to “…the local church can provide non-current or budgeted expense funding…” and change the last sentence to “No assets from the sale of church owned parsonage held in 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 83 escrow shall be used for the current or budgeted expenses for the local church.” Gary Step spoke in favor of the amendment. Motion to amend carried. Gary Step spoke in favor of the motion. The amended Item #8 carried. Bishop Keaton ruled amended Item #8 out of order. He gave his reasons, but added that one- fifth of conference could vote in an appeal to Judicial Council. Motion: Ward Pierce moved to appeal the Bishop’s decision to the Judicial Council. David Lundquist moved to make a substitute motion; “In accordance with ¶2609.7 of the 2004 Book of Discipline, the Conference appeal the Bishop’s decision on the question of law ruling Item #8 out of order as being in violation of ¶2542 of the 2004 Book of Discipline.” Pierce accepted this as the main motion. Motion carried. Item #9 was presented and Lois Moseley moved to amend as follows: Pg. 208, Line 17; change the end of the sentence to “…for the sole purpose of capital improvement.” Motion: Scott Manning moved to amend the amendment by adding the words “, and may not be used for current (or budgeted) expense of the church in accordance with ¶2542.1 of the 2004 Book of Discipline.” Motion to amend amendment carried. Amendment to Item #9 carried. There was one speech against and two speeches for the motion as amended. Item #9 as amended carried. Bishop Keaton ruled Item #9 as amended out of order. Motion: Scott Manning moved “In accordance with ¶2609.7 of the 2004 Book of Discipline, the Conference appeal the Bishop’s decision on the question of law ruling Item #9 out of order as being in violation of ¶2542 of the 2004 Book of Discipline.” Motion carried.
Item #11 was lifted from the consent calendar and presented by Little Eagle. DAILY Motion: Charlie Farnum moved to amend by deleting the words “A portion of” and also PROCEEDINGS to strike the entire last sentence. David Lundquist spoke in favor of the amendment. Molly Turner and Pros offered information about three retirees supported by the Cokesbury funds. Motion: John Ross Thompson moved to add the sentence “This shall be added to the Advance Special list of the West Michigan Annual Conference.” Motion withdrawn. Point of Order: John Ellinger asked if this means the funds would not be available for the pension fund. Pros responded this was correct. Little Eagle spoke in opposition to this amendment. Amendment to Item #11 failed. Item #11 carried. Bishop Keaton requested the results of the Constitutional Amendment results. Conference Secretary Kathy Cadarette reported on the results of the balloting for the Constitutional Amendments. (On Sunday, June 5, 2005, Head Teller Mark Thompson discovered a third page of votes was omitted from the results, and incomplete information was shared with the Conference. The correct information is shared below.) Item #39 Amendment I: 553 yes, 20 no, 8 abstain, total 581 84 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Item #40 Amendment II: 568 yes, 6 no, 6 abstain, total 580 Item #41 Amendment III: 548 yes, 17 no, 11 abstain, total 576 Item #42 Amendment IV: 557 yes, 11 no, 11 abstain, total 579 Item #43 Amendment V: 561 yes, 8 no, 10 abstain, total 579 Item #44 Amendment VI: 560 yes, 7 no, 12 abstain, total 579 Item #45 Amendment VII: 556 yes, 9 no, 11 abstain, total 575 Item #46 Amendment VIII: 549 yes, 15 no, 19 abstain, total 583 One spoiled ballot Haller announced that Brother Tom John, “Angry Thunder,” wanted to bring attention to the rationale in Item #20. This year Annual Conference’s theme is “all connected.” John said Native Americans felt left out when they were singled out in the rationale. Haller gave announcements, after which Joel Pier-Fitzgerald and Erin Brodhagen brought attention to the needs of young adults: past high school to young family age. The daily monitoring report was displayed on the screen after which Bishop Keaton applauded the laity’s attendance and challenged the clergy to beat the laity attendance next year. Conference was in recess at 2:45 p.m. THIRD DAY – MARKING SACRED TIME Saturday, June 4, 2005, 3:00 p.m.
Ward Pierce began the service by stating, “We are here to mark sacred time. This is a holy time, a time of beginnings and endings. Thanks be to God: we are never left only with
PROCEEDINGS beginnings and endings.”
DAILY After conference sang “Forward through the Ages,” Greg Martin, registrar for local pastors and associate members, reported on his work for the Board of Ordained Ministry. Local pastors who have completed school of licensing for local pastors or course of study this year were recognized: Mark Anderson, Barbara Jo Fay, Nelson Hall and Janet O’Brien. Bishop Keaton offered words of congratulations. Those who have completed licensing school to become a local pastor: Sheila Baker, Carol Harrison, Chad Parmalee, James Stilwell and Herb Vanderbilt. Bishop Keaton offered words of congratulations and explained how we are all shepherds in the good and challenging times and connecting us as in “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us.” Local pastors who are in their first appointment in the West Michigan Conference: Sheila Baker, Bryce Feighner, Carol Harrison, Rob Hughes, Christopher Kruchkow, Scott Manning, Ed Mohr, Tom Reaume, James Stilwell, Herb Vanderbilt and Ron Worley. Over 100 local pastors serve in this annual conference. Bishop Keaton offered these words: Through these people, you can see our entire connection, all at once called by God to serve God. Nancy LeValley was given a certificate for earning her Spiritual Formation certification. Pam Mathieu, registrar for Deacons, talked about the recent changes in the order of Deacon. To be commissioned as a Probationary Deacon was Janet Amon. Probationary Elders were introduced as follows: Gregory Buchner, Linda Burton, Melanie Chalker, William Chu, Andrew Croel, Dale Golden, Devon Herrell, John Kasper, O’Ryan 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 85 Rickard and Tim Wright. Bishop Keaton told them as they look forward to their journey they will know that God knows what He wants them to do. Jeffrey Reese, who has served for several years as a local pastor, was welcomed as an Associate Member Deacon. Bishop Keaton welcomed him. Other recognitions were for those who will be serving in the West Michigan Conference, including those transferring in from other Annual Conferences or from another denomination or serving from another conference: Bert Nelson, who is coming from the Presbyterian Church USA; ordained Deacon Mark Babb from the Ohio area; ordained Elder E. Jeanne Koughn from Iowa; Kay Welsch serving at Turk Lake UMC from Wisconsin; and Rona Schwartz from the Virginia Conference. Dwayne Bagley, registrar for elders, introduced those to be ordained Elder that evening: Dianne Melrose Bowden, Neil Davis, Lillian T. French, Jane Ellen Johnson, Margaret Zee Jones, Matthew R. Schlimm and Melodye Surgeon Rider. Bishop Keaton welcomed each of them. As they all faced him, he asked them the historical questions posed by John Wesley. Lynn Grimes noted that last night, we remembered Chester Erickson, holder of the Conference Cane. For over 100 years, the cane is presented to the oldest clergy member in the conference. The new conference cane holder is Rev. William Blanding. The Board of Ordained Ministry decided this year to make a change and award the new holder of the conference cane, a replica cane that they can keep. The original cane from 1904 will be on display in the Conference Center along with a plaque indicating who is the current conference cane holder. Both were presented to Pros Tumonong, Conference Treasurer. A replica cane was given to Rev. Blanding’s niece, Jane Crabtree, to present to her uncle. Bishop Keaton then led the conference in a responsive recognition of the retirees. Ward Pierce introduced the retiring pastors and their spouses, who were invited to speak to the conference – but with a general warning first that the shepherd’s crook he was holding was to help keep the retirees’ words brief. Retiring this year are James Ward Barney, Joseph James Bistayi, David A. Cheyne, Jane Duffy, Richard Duffy, Reva Hawke Daniel, Claudette Haney, Norman C. Kohns, Sally La France, Clinton McKinven-Copus, James H. Meines and Douglas L.
Pedersen. DAILY
Retiree Kohns then passed a stole—the mantle—on to Matthew Schlimm who will be PROCEEDINGS ordained tonight as an elder. After singing “O Jesus, I Have Promised,” Bishop Keaton dismissed the conference with a responsive blessing. THIRD DAY – ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONING SERVICE Saturday, June 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
The Conference celebrated the commissioning and ordination of new persons Saturday night in the Fine Arts Center. After presenting those to be commissioned and ordained, Bishop Keaton introduced the ecumenical guest: Rev. David R. Jarrett, pastor of First Community African Methodist Episcopal Church. Terry Euper read the scripture lesson: II Corinthians 9:6-15 preceding Bishop Keaton’s sermon “God Will Provide.” Bishop Keaton said God will provide countless resources, direction and a testimony. God keeps sustaining the church through good times and bad. The problems of the church today existed 2,000 years ago when Paul ministered to the people of Corinth. Bishop said, “These problems just ain’t goin’ away!” Sometimes, someone has to die to move us! Jesus died!” As he walked across the stage in front of those to be ordained, the Bishop said he has been in 86 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 the ministry of Jesus Christ for 35 years and there have been many great times and difficult times and he was sent to places he did not want to go, but “…your journey is not yours. You don’t get to decide. You go for Jesus. Whatever happens, God will provide.” Then he asked, in a style we have come to know and love, “Do you know the song that goes…’ Be not dismayed…God will take care of you.’ Will you sing it with me now?” During the last line of the song, Bishop Keaton declared “Oh, yes, He will!” Ten candidates for ministry were commissioned as probationary Elders of the West Michigan Annual Conference. They were: Gregory L. Buchner, Linda Joan Burton, Melany A. Chalker, William Winston Chu, Andrew Lawrence Croel, Dale Alan Golden, Devon Renee Herrell, John Gerrits Kasper, O’Ryan Rickard and Timothy Barret Wright. Janet Amon was also commissioned as a probationary Deacon. Jeffrey L. Reese was examined by Bishop Keaton to be ordained as an associated member deacon. After hands were laid on him, he was ordained under the 1992 Discipline and was presented a gift from the John Wesley Association. Bishop Keaton also examined seven candidates for full elders’ orders: Dianne Melrose Bowden, Neil Davis, Lillian T. French, Jane Ellen Johnson, Margaret Zee Jones, Matthew R. Schlimm and Melodye Surgeon Rider. The choir of assembled clergy sang “Veni Creator Spiritus,” and remained standing as hands were laid on each elder. The Board of Ordained Ministry presented certificates and a gift from clergy colleagues to each person and the Board of Lay Ministries also presented each a gift. After everyone was commissioned or ordained, communion was shared with all in the Fine Arts Center. Bishop Keaton issued an invitation, in the spirit of so many who have been called, to talk with God or the Son of God and to publicly answer the call to anyone of these orders of the church. As “Here I Am, Lord” was sung and people responded to Bishop Keaton’s invitation, representatives of BOM stood up front to meet them. Bishop Keaton PROCEEDINGS went through the auditorium inviting people to come with him to the front. He requested the
DAILY song be repeated and said, “Sing! Sing! Sing it more! God’s still calling!” After the service, new ordinands greeted friends and family outside the Fine Arts Center while enjoying refreshments. FOURTH DAY – NATIVE AMERICAN MORNING WORSHIP Sunday, June 5, 2005, 8:00 a.m.
The Sunday morning Native American Worship service began with Tom John, Ottawa, Bear Clan, introducing the drum group that was to have had a Grand Entry processional, but due to unforeseen circumstances they were unable to do so. As he prayed, he asked our Father to come and be in our midst. Calvin Hill, along with the Bear Trail Recovery drum group from Stockbridge Avenue UMC, provided the Call to Worship. Little Eagle, along with Mary Collins, led us in singing “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” with three verses in Ojibwa and a repeat of the first verse in English. Tom John led the responsive reading “The Seven Teachings of the Grandfather,” speaking the leader’s part in Ojibwa. He said the grandmothers and grandfathers are here with us and if he makes a mistake he knows they will forgive him. The people’s response was read in English. Tom John introduced the next song, “Ah be je bah win (The Resurrection Story)” and announced it is not possible to translate the Ojibwa words. He said, “The light that we live is a melody—our song to the creator.” The Ojibwa Singers led the singing, with Mary 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 87 Collins accompanying on the piano. Terry Euper announced the morning offering which will provide funds to Native American Ministries (half of which will go to the General Board of Global Ministries for the National plan and the other half will remain in the West Michigan Annual Conference for the building of new Native American ministries, for helping Native Americans be more visible, for education and for equipment.) Mary Marshall played a swinging offertory. Tom John read the scripture lesson from Acts 10:34 and Colossians 2:2-7. Calvin Hill read the same scriptures in Navajo. Ray Buckley gave the morning message or the teaching of an elder, wearing a robe that formerly had been his grandfather’s. “Our faith is a dance. You can dance with the devil on your back. We are dancing with a God who is a participant and while we are giving away, God is giving to others. Give away things that you think no one will want and let God bless them. We are dancers who are dancing along with the Lord of the Dance.” Tom John gave Ray a gift of appreciation, “the gifting of an elder,” for what he has done for us. Verse 1 of “Amazing Grace” was then sung several times by all in Ojibwa, Navajo, Cherokee and English. Bishop Keaton closed the worship service with a benediction at 9:20 a.m. FOURTH DAY – MORNING BUSINESS SESSION Sunday, June 5, 2005, 9:45 a.m.
Bishop Keaton called the Conference to order at 9:45 a.m. After giving the agenda for the expected work of the day, he introduced Dale Miller, Dean of the Detroit Cabinet, who brought greetings from the Detroit Conference. Rev. Susan Hagans’ Cabinet Report began their report by singing “How Firm a Foundation.” She first honored Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald and Joe Huston for their service, as they will be leaving the Cabinet this year. Then she welcomed new District Superintendents, Bill Dobbs (Central) and Bob Mayo (Grand Traverse), while the rest of the “Singing Cabinet” gave background DAILY music. Does God shepherd us as little sheep or cats and kittens? The “Singing Cabinet” then sang, with melodious harmonies, “Grace Greater Than Our Sin,” asking the Conference to PROCEEDINGS join in the chorus. Susan reported several exciting events and moments of various churches in the Conference, followed by the explanation of how they do ministerial appointments, a Holy and very challenging task. She concluded with a rousing “Amen! Amen!” adding other members of the Full Cabinet and Conference staff into the mix, and concluding by involving everyone in the auditorium. A list of all ministerial appointments was distributed and changes were announced. Bishop Keaton then recognized Huston for his past service as Central District Superintendent for the past six years and celebrated that time with a gift and asked the Conference to stand and acknowledge the work he has done. Bishop Keaton also recognized Pier-Fitzgerald for the benefit we have received from her ministry and vision, as she leaves the Cabinet to be appointed to a local church. The Bishop said how this reminds us of our connectedness and how we value her in our connectedness in ministry. Bishop Keaton then asked the conference to stand and acknowledge her service and presented her with a gift. Bishop Keaton announced the new dean of the cabinet is Benton Heisler. Bishop Keaton then had the Episcopacy staff introduce themselves: Terry Euper, Diane Allarding, Vicki Gibbs and Stuart Hallgren. 88 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 The childcare and kid’s camp were introduced by Mary Jo DeLany, child care liaison. They sang “This Is Where Children Belong” and “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands.” Awards were given by Pros Tumonong, Conference Treasurer. Jim Searls announced Igniting Ministry, stating that grants will be posted on the conference web site. The grants award up to $500 to be used for participation in the Igniting Ministry program. Robert Roth called Pamela Bayes and Cathy Rafferty to the stage to be recognized for their work. Cathy received the Peace Sermon award. Pamela received the Peacemaker of the Year award. Gary Bondarenko presented the Denman award to lay person Janet Stryker. Bobbie Cabot received the clergy award. Bishop Keaton displayed the Igniting Ministry baton, which was passed throughout the conference on Saturday, and declared September 2005 as “Open House Month.” Let us join the spirit of “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!” Peggy Baker led the Conference in prayer to open the legislation session. Items #2, #33 and #34 were presented as the consent calendar. Consent calendar carried. Item #5 was presented by Donna Keyte. All response petitions were voted down by the legislative committee. Keyte offered an amendment by substitution: 1) The West Michigan Conference will develop a strategic plan in keeping with our vision of “each alive in Christ; all connected in mission” and our shared United Methodist mission “to make disciples of Jesus Christ” for the salvation of the world. This strategic plan shall be grounded in a celebration of God’s PROCEEDINGS abundance and our call to faithful stewardship.
DAILY 2) A strategic plan task force will be named by the bishop and shall include representation from the Conference Council on Ministries and Conference Council on Finance and Administration and will present the strategic plan to the 2006 Annual Conference for action. Bishop Keaton asked for perfections on the substitute and there were none. Bishop Keaton asked for perfections on the original petition. Motion: Gary Bondarenko moved to amend Item #5 by adding the words “and a representative from the Board of Evangelism” in paragraph 2 after the words from the Conference Council on Ministries. Motion: Tim Rafferty moved to remove the words “a representative from the” from the substitution. Motion carried. There were two speeches for the amendment to add and two speeches against. First amendment as amended failed. Motion: Amber Walker moved to add “the Conference Council on Youth Ministries” after the words “the Conference Council on Ministries.” There were two speeches against and three for the amendment. Motion: Brian Rafferty called the question on the item (amendment) before us. Motion carried. 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 89 Motion to amend by adding words carried. Motion: John Ellinger moved to delete the word “Cabinet” in Line 27 and replace it with the word “Bishop.” Motion carried. Motion: Jerry Hagans moved to add the word “active” in section #1 before the word “disciples.” Bishop Keaton explained this is a quote from the Book of Discipline and therefore cannot be changed. Motion withdrawn. Motion: Tom Fox moved to call the question on all that is before us. Motion carried. Substitute for Item #5 carried. Substitute for Item #5 as the main motion carried. Item #6 was presented by Ward Pierce with the following amendment: Pg. 206, Line 4; change to “…three days…” and delete “…of which neither shall be a Sunday...” Motion carried. Item #6 as amended carried. Item #23 was presented by Mona Dye, who reported the legislative group voted non- concurrence. Motion: Larry Kling moved that it be re-considered. Motion carried. There were two speeches for and three speeches against. Motion: Scott Manning moved to delete the word “obscene” and replace it with “excessive” and remove the two sentences following the word “obscene”, those words being: “It is more than the rest of the world’s combined annual budget. It reflects our growing addiction to violence and our idolatrous trust in weapons of mass destruction.” There were three speeches against and three speeches for the deletion and replacement. Motion carried. Motion: Denny Pennock moved to delete the entire section #1.
There was one speech for and one speech against the motion to delete. DAILY Motion: Edna Fleming moved to call the question on all that is before us. Motion carried. PROCEEDINGS Motion to delete the entire section #1 failed. Bishop Keaton said the hand vote on Item #23 (main motion) was close enough for him to request the tellers to count votes. Mark Thompson, Head Teller, requested a written ballot. Bishop Keaton tested the house whether or not to use a written ballot. House decided written ballot was not necessary. While waiting for the count of Item #23, Item #24 was presented with an amendment from the legislative committee, which is as follows: Pg. 218, Line 5, add the word “every” before “five years”; Line 6, add the words “up to” before “three months”; and Paragraph 1) delete the last sentence, which is “No more than two such leaves may be granted in the course of an employee’s conference employment.” Motion: Larry Rubingh moved to add the last sentence of paragraph #1 back in. There was one speech against the amendment and two speeches in favor. Motion: Greg Buchner moved to call the question on all that is before us. Motion carried. 90 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 The motion to amend the amendment to Item #24 failed. The legislative committee amendment to Item #24 carried. Item #24 as amended carried. Motion: Ward Pierce moved to limit debate to two minutes. Motion carried. A member of the youth prayed for the conference and had a “clicking moment.” The vote for Item #23 was reported: 548 total votes; yes-264; no-278; abstentions-6. Item #23 as amended failed. Gary Haller made announcements and the conference was in recess for lunch. FOURTH DAY – AFTERNOON BUSINESS SESSION Sunday, June 5, 2005, 1:30 p.m.
Stephanie Wiltse led the Conference in singing before Bishop Jonathan Keaton reconvened the business session at 1:32 p.m. Motion: Laurie Dahlman, of the Journal Committee, moved to approve the minutes for Saturday, June 4, and to allow the Conference Secretary to make any changes necessary for the minutes of Sunday, June 5. Motion carried. Dahlman added her thanks to the Conference Secretary staff for outstanding work on the minutes. Kamri Watson of the youth announced the Love Links total for the entire 2005 Annual Conference was $3,300. Bishop Keaton announced that conference was in recess for its Corporate Session, and Ted Carlson, Board of Trustees, assumed the chair to call the Corporate Session to order. Sale of the Battle Creek District parsonage has been concluded and the proceeds are with the Foundation. An abandoned church in Grand Ledge was deeded to a local non-profit club
PROCEEDINGS effective in March 2005. The Board has also concluded the sale of the Hudsonville Church and is working on the sale of the parsonage. Carlson moved to adjourn the Corporate
DAILY Session. Motion carried. As requested, Brian Rafferty offered prayer for the Hudsonville church. The Youth Council distributed copies of the Youth Council Report and performed a skit illustrating how youth participation in District and Conference events has dwindled. After each youth commented on the lack of adult supervision and the drop in numbers of youth participating, they fell on their knees. The Ezekiel passage about the valley of dry bones was read. Adults then joined the youth on stage to offer words of encouragement, helped each youth to stand, and then linked arms across the stage—connecting adults to youth. Those members of Conference willing to help the youth’s dreams become a reality were asked to stand, and almost everyone rose to their feet. Legislation resumed after Brian Husted offered prayer. Item #19 was presented by Daniel Hoffman with a motion to replace Item #19 with a substitution: 1) The West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church calls upon our governmental elected representatives and representatives from the health care industries and professions to begin serious conversation to develop an affordable and adequate health care system available to all US citizens and legal residents. 2) In light of 1), the Board of Church and Society shall write appropriate letters of concern to all members of congress that represent the West Michigan area. The letters 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 91 will express our concern for a real solution to our national health care crisis. 3) All members of our local congregations are encouraged to contact their congressional representatives to support the movement toward an affordable and adequate healthcare system as outlined above. Bishop Keaton asked for perfections for the substitution. Hearing none, Bishop Keaton asked for perfections to the main motion. Hearing none, Bishop Keaton opened the floor for debate on the substitution. Jim Searls spoke against the substitute, saying he believes it changes the intent of the original motion. Substitute Item #19 failed. Item #19 carried. Kathy Cadarette, Conference Secretary, explained for the remainder of debate, a green dot would appear on the front screen when someone began speaking. It would stay green for 90 seconds, then change to yellow for 30 seconds. When it turned red, the speaker’s 2 minutes were done and they would be stopped. Item #31 was presented by Gayle Berntsen to approve the motion. Motion carried. Item #32 was presented by Gayle Berntsen and reported her committee voted non- concurrence. Motion: Ray Sundell moved to re-consider Item #32. 10% needed to re-consider. Motion failed. Bishop Keaton announced the morning offering for Native American Ministries was $4340.63. Item #35 was presented by Sally Wesorick and her group voted concurrence. Motion: Pamela Mathieu moved to amend by changing “Full Elder” on line 51 and “Probationary Elder/Member” on line 54 to read “Full Clergy” and “Probationary Clergy/ Member”, respectively. Dennis Bromley spoke against this amendment. Motion: Jodie Flessner moved to amend the amendment, from “clergy” to “member” to read Full Member and Probationary Member, respectively. After questions were asked, the DAILY amendment to the amendment, changing “clergy” to “member,” carried. PROCEEDINGS Amendment to Item #35, carried. Item #35 as amended carried. Item #36: Curt Jensen’s legislative committee moved to refer to CF&A. Motion to refer carried. Item #37 and Item #37-R: Jeremy Williams moved to amend Item #37-R by adding at the end of the response petition motion as follows: “Refer to Council on Finance and Administration the issue of District Superintendent compensation, to recommend to the 2006 Annual Conference, a process for determining District Superintendent compensation that includes annual input from each District Committee on Superintendency and District Conference.” Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald spoke against the motion. Jerry Hagans spoke against the referral. Motion: Becca Farnum moved to amend the word “Refer” to “Request.” Bishop Keaton ruled the motion was out of order, as there was already an amendment to an amendment. Tom Fox spoke in favor of referral. Much discussion ensued as the committee and conference indicated it didn’t wish to see this entire issue referred. The amendment to Item #37-R carried. 92 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Motion: Becca Farnum moved to amend by changing the words “Refer to” to “Request that the”. Motion to amend #37-R carried. Motion: Tim Rafferty moved to amend by deleting the words “the issue of District Superintendent compensation, to.” so that it reads as a real sentence: “Request that the Council on Finance & Administration recommend to the 2006 Annual Conference a process for determining District Superintendent compensation that includes annual input from each district Committee on Superintendency and district conference.” Motion: David Morris of Grand Ledge moved to table Item #37 until 2006 Annual Conference. Motion failed. Motion: Charlie Farnum called the question on the Rafferty amendment. Motion carried. The amendment to amend Item #37-R carried. Motion: Carl Litchfield moved to remove the words at the end reading, “that includes annual input from each District Committee on Superintendency and District Conference.” Motion: Ward Pierce moved to call the previous question on all that is before us. Motion carried. The Litchfield motion carried. Item #37-R as amended is a substitution for Item #37. Amended Item #37-R as a substitute motion carried. Substitute Item #37 as amended carried. Joel Pier-Fitzgerald and his legislative committee were presented with an alternative to Item #1 which had been withdrawn. The rules had been suspended Friday that the legislative group PROCEEDINGS could consider this petition:
DAILY Motion: “The West Michigan Annual Conference thanks the members of the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force for their work in 2004-2005 and directs that they continue to explore and expand areas of cooperation in ministry and administration with the Detroit Annual Conference, including aligning policies, procedures, terminology, Rules of Order, agencies, offices and any other differences that exist between the two Conferences, which do not require a union between the Conferences. Further, the Task Force is authorized to continue discussions and studies of the benefits and difficulties of a future union between the Conferences. Further, the Bishop is requested to expand the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force by the addition of one (1) Elder serving a multi-point charge in each Conference and one (1) Local Pastor or Associate Member from each Conference and additional laity from small and mid-sized congregations. The Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force shall report on progress with proposals for reorganization at the 2006 sessions of each Annual Conference. The West Michigan Annual Conference directs that if the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force determines that union is the best course of action, the proposal for a Plan of Union shall contain a detailed cost-benefit analysis, including environmental impacts and an analysis of the compelling ministry reasons for union.” George Lawton explained he wrote this as a way to offer direction to the task force since Item 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 93 #1 was withdrawn. Bob Hundley spoke against the motion since it was not presented to the Detroit Conference. Motion: Tim Rafferty moved to add the words at the end of paragraph three after the word congregations, “as well as one youth representative.” Motion carried. Motion: Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald moved to delete the last paragraph. There was one speech for and one speech against. Motion carried. Motion: Scott Manning moved to amend the last sentence by removing the words “with proposals for reorganization.” George Lawton spoke against the motion. Motion carried. Motion: Amber Walker moved to add after “one youth representative” the words “from each conference.” Motion carried. John Ross Thompson, Conference Director, noted as an editorial comment that in Books B and C, wherever the task force was referred to, it should read the word “Cooperation,” not the word “Cooperative.” Motion: Tim Rafferty moved deletion of the repetitive “from each conference,” using it only one time in the sentence: “Further, the Bishop is requested to expand the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force by the addition from each conference of …’ Motion carried. Motion: Little Eagle moved to remove the word “and” and then after the words “at least one youth representative” to add “representatives from the Commission on Religion and Race and the Indian Members Conference.” Motion: Greg Buchner moved to call the question on all that is before us. Motion carried. The Little Eagle amendment carried. The Lawton motion as amended carried. Items #4, #4-R1 and #4-R2: David Dow presented his legislative committee’s vote as concurrence on Item #4-R2 and concurrence on #4-R1, which called for referral to the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force. After three speeches in favor of and two speeches against referral, clarity was given on the order in which these two response petitions should
be considered. Dow said they felt if Item #4-R1 motion to refer is passed then Item #4-R2 and DAILY Item #4 itself would become moot. Item #4-R1 for referral carried.
Greg Buchner requested a hand count on Item #4-R1. Bishop Keaton called the tellers for the PROCEEDINGS vote. Item #38 and #38-R were presented by David Hills. Point of Order: Don Williams asked the chair to consult page 255, Rule 3 Item C in that CF&A must report back to Conference on Item #37 before it could take final action on Item #38. Pros speaking on behalf of CF&A said it had been able to determine the effect on salaries of conference staff. Bishop Keaton ruled the action taken earlier was in order. The Bishop reported, the hand count results for Item #4-R1were 239 yes, 176 no and 16 abstentions. Motion to refer carried. Motion: Brian Rafferty, who voted on the prevailing side, moved for a reconsideration of Item #23 for the purposes of taking a paper ballot. Motion to reconsider failed. Item #38 and Item #38-R: Bob Dunker reported for CF&A. Members of CF&A, the Ministry Shares Committee and the Five Year Plan committee were asked to stand so they could be identified. The six-year budget projection was displayed on the screen. CF&A is optimistic. With the change in the District Superintendents’ salaries as a result of legislation today, their 94 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 expense is reduced by $13,611 or 3.3 percent; it also reduces the total connectional ministry fund; and reduces the total budget from $6,475,300 to $6,466.960. Cindy Parsons spoke against Item #38-R as the ministries’ budget such as Christian Camping is being hurt by the Ministries Shares that were adopted in the 2004 Annual Conference. There were three speeches in favor of this amendment. There were two additional speeches against the amendment. Item #38-R carried. Item #38 as amended carried. Dunker then read from II Corinthians when Paul said, “Just as you excel in everything: in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” Laurie Dahlman, Conference Lay Leader, thanked everyone for continuing to work on the legislation and considering each one individually. Bishop Keaton thanked Laurie Dahlman, Conference Lay Leader, for her work as well. Motion: Conference Committee on Nominations chair, Edna Fleming moved the final nominations report be accepted with corrections, which the tellers distributed in a handout. Motion carried. Head Teller Mark Thompson reported to Conference that he had omitted a third tally page when he was counting votes for the Constitutional Amendments, and incorrect information had been reported to members on Saturday. He then read the correct number of votes for each Constitutional Amendment. (The correct numbers are listed in the minutes for Saturday, June 4, 2005.)
PROCEEDINGS Brian Rafferty led an “All Connected” clicking moment, asking members of conference to ask one another, “How is God equipping you for what’s next?” Brian led prayer to thank God for
DAILY equipping us in these last four days. Gary Haller announced thanks to Kathy Cadarette, Conference Secretary; Laurie Dahlman, Conference Lay Leader; Dianne Morrison for the worship experiences; John Ross Thompson, Conference Director; Valerie Mossman-Celestin for conference preparations; Wendy Clark, nurses’ coordinator; John Kosten as registrar; and Brian Rafferty and his staff for technology. Haller also thanked Ward Pierce and added that Pierce requested the Rules Committee meet on stage after conference. Thanks were also extended to Terry Euper, Vicki Gibbs and Diane Allarding and to the ministry of Calvin College. Finally, Conference offered a standing ovation as its thanks to Bishop Keaton in his first year presiding at the West Michigan Annual Conference, and then Bishop thanked Haller for his excellent leadership. Kathy Cadarette, Conference Secretary, noted the work behind the scenes by staff members Laura Clark and Pat and Don Hiler, and asked for prayer for Don Hiler as he now works on the compilation of the 2005 Journal. The final monitoring report was displayed on the screen and a verbal report given as well. Neil Davis had everyone shout out their name in response to being “All Connected.” He then noted there is one name we all can call upon, and conference responded by calling out “Jesus!” Motion: At 4:45 p.m., Kathy Cadarette moved the adjournment of the 2005 Annual Conference following worship. Motion carried. 2005 DAILY PROCEEDINGS 95 FOURTH DAY – CLOSING WORSHIP Sunday, June 5, 2005, 4:30 p.m.
The closing worship service began in the Fine Arts Center Auditorium with praise singing led by Chris Linsell and Bill Haggard, while the worship center was created, which included the completed weavings. Bill continued with an opening prayer to center the Conference on worship. The Conference Choir sang Ancient of Days, which was beautifully done. Ray Buckley told us after going to another conference, he gets to go home to Alaska in a week and he is celebrating that now in Alaska they have light! God stepped out into darkness and just by willing it, He brought forth light. We not only reflect the light but the light chooses to dwell within us. We carry the names other people have given us, but God chooses to call us by a new name. Jesus knows my name! Bishop Keaton presented Ray with gifts to show our gratefulness and appreciation. The congregation sang “Weave” one final time, led by Little Eagle, Dianne Morrison and Bill Haggard. The Sending Forth was a responsive reading led by Bishop Keaton with the Conference response always being, “The gift I have received, I will give as a gift.” The 37th West Michigan Annual Conference adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Jonathan D. Keaton Kathryn S. Cadarette Bishop Conference Secretary
CERTIFICATE OF ORDINATION AND COMMISSIONING
This is to certify that on Saturday, June 4, 2005, at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, I commissioned as probationary members of the United Methodist Church: DAILY Gregory L. Buchner, Linda Joan Burton, Melany A. Chalker, William Winston Chu, PROCEEDINGS Andrew Lawrence Croel, Dale Alan Golden, Devon Renee Herrell, John Gerrits Kasper, O’Ryan Rickard, Timothy Barret Wright
I commissioned as a deacon of the United Methodist Church: Janet Sue Amon
I ordained as an associate member deacon of the United Methodist Church: Jeffrey L. Reese
I ordained as elders of the United Methodist Church: Dianne Melrose Bowden, Neil Davis, Lillian T. French, Jane Ellen Johnson, Margaret Zee Jones, Matthew R. Schlimm, Melodye Surgeon Rider
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ALBION DISTRICT VII. APPOINTMENTS A. Appointments by District ALBION DISTRICT FE4 PL15 600 E. Michigan, Albion 49224 PL12 416 N. 22nd St., Battle Creek 49015-1558 *11184 29 Mile Rd, Albion 49224 FE2 1760 S. 8th St., PO Box 337 Augusta, MI 49012, Kalamazoo 49009 *416 N 22nd St, Battle Creek 49015 (269) 731-4222 (269) 375-5326 9617 E Baseline Rd, Battle Creek 49017 *1760 S 8th St, Kalamazoo 49009 FE3 9617 E Baseline Rd, Battle Creek 49017 FE13 3003 Gethings Rd., Battle Creek 49015 *523 Sherwood Rd, Bellevue 49021 FE8 157 Chapel Hill Drive, Battle Creek 49015-4631 *114 Pepperidge Ln, Battle Creek 49017 OF4 65 Bedford Rd. N., Battle Creek 49017 *121 Sheffield Rd, Battle Creek 49015 FE5 111 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek 49014-4012 *15 N Woodlawn, Battle Creek 49017 FE10 342 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek 49017 *135 S Lincoln Blvd, Battle Creek 49015 10 W. Bidwell, Battle Creek 49015 *511 Garrison Rd, Battle Creek 49017 *7 N 26th St, Battle Creek 49015 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] FE2 505 E. Columbia Ave., Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 FL – Full Time Local Pastor EP – Elder/full minister from other denomination serving UM probation member or associate RM – Retired full member, probationary OE – Elder member of other annual conference AF – Affiliated Member SP – Student Local Pastor PL – Part Time Local Pastor OF – Full member of other denomination Sandra Gastian Sue Gay Virginia L Heller Bruce R Kintigh William Myers Charles D Farnum David L Dryer Dwayne E Bagley
Jerome R. DeVine Athens Augusta Fellowship Baseline Bellevue Battle Creek: Birchwood Battle Creek: Chapel Hill Karen A Tompkins Battle Creek: Christ James M Gysel Battle Creek: First Battle Creek: Maple Battle Creek: Trinity DM – Diaconal Minister PM – Probationary Member Albion: First DP – Deacon from other denomination serving UM probation OD – Deacon Member of Other Annual Conference AM – Associate Member PE – Probationary Elder FE – Elder in full connection PD – Probationary Deacon FD – Deacon in Full Connection CHARGE PASTOR Administrative Assistant Sarah Gillette District Superintendent 2005 APPOINTMENTS 97 (269) 968-8773 (269) 660-0921 (517) 369-6555 (517) 369-1636 (269) 489-2985 (517) 368-5406 (517) 368-4973 (517) 269-4232 (517) 368-4973 (517) 368-5406 (517) 368-4973 (269) 279-9109 (269) 279-9616 (269) 467-8645 (269) 467-7715 (269) 746-4023 (269) 746-4915 (269) 626-9757 (269) 746-4915 (517) 279-8402 (517) 279-8402 (517) 279-8402 (517) 783-3803 (269) 432-2783 (269) 432-2783 (517) 524-6156 (517) 524-6111 (269) 435-8151 (269) 435-4885 (269) 965-3787 (269) 964-2741 (269) 623-5400 (269) 623-5335 (517) 254-4561 (517) 368-5690 (989) 523-3316 (517) 368-5690 (269) 665-7952 (269) 665-9291 CHURCH HOME CHURCH
ADDRESS ALBION DISTRICT FE8 PO Box 366, Concord 49237 *PO Box 65, 403 Maple St, Colon 49040 FE4 FE7 153 North Woods St., Battle Creek 49017 FE3 312 E. Chicago St., Bronson 49028 *26 W Roosevelt, Battle Creek 49017 PL2 PO Box 91, 105 S Fourth St, Burr Oak 49030 *330 E Corey St, Bronson 49028 PO Box 155, 201 S Main St, Camden 49232 *206 W Main, PO Box 256, Burr Oak 49038 PE2 PO Box 155, 201 S Main St, Camden 49232 PO Box 155, 201 S Main St, Camden 49232 PE3 18662 Moorepark Rd., Three Rivers 49093 *201 S Main St, Camden 49232 FE3 PO Box 477, Centreville 49032 *18775 Moorepark Rd, Three Rivers 49093 PO Box 125, 133 East Maple, Climax 49034-0125 *304 E Market St, Centreville 49032 FE2 PO Box 125, Climax 49034-0235 FD4 26 Marshall St., Coldwater 49036 *PO Box 125, Climax 49034-0125 FE7 26 Marshall St., Coldwater 49036 *20 Parsons Ct, Coldwater 49036 PO Box 646, Colon 49040 *2440 Smiley Way, Jackson 49203 FE5 FE5 285 White Pigeon St., Constantine 49042 *PO Box 366, Concord 49237 FE5 18990 12 Mile Rd, Battle Creek 49014 *265 White Pigeon Street, Constantine 49042 PL3 PO Box 467, Delton 49046 *12040 N Dr N, Battle Creek 49017 PO Box 120, Frontier 49239 *146 Bush St, Delton 49046 FE3 2855 S. Bird Lake Rd, Osseo 49266 PO Box 518, Galesburg 49053 *PO Box 127, 106 E Maple St, Camden 49232 *PO Box 518, 121 W Battle Creek St, Galesburg 49053 Harris J Hoekwater Mona Joslyn Melanie S Young Ed Mohr Patricia L Bromberek Karin K Orr David G Knapp Cynthia Skutar Mark R Babb Arthur Murphy Mark R Erbes David L Litchfield Daniel B Hofmann Don Lee Keith W Heifner Deacon Concord Bronson Burr Oak Camden Montgomery Stokes Chapel Center Park Centreville Climax Scotts Coldwater Colon Constantine Convis Union Delton Faith Frontier Osseo Galesburg Battle Creek: Washington Heights James A Richie CHARGE PASTOR 98 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
CHURCH HOME CHURCH (517) 279-9418 (517) 279-0123 (517) 437-3681 (517) 437-4949 (517) 563-2835 (517) 563-8920 (517) 568-4001 (517) 568-3888 (517) 782-5167 (517) 782-0543 (517) 522-3936 (517) 787-6460 (517) 750-3987 (517) 787-6460 (517) 783-3803 (517) 787-6460 (517) 782-7937 (517) 750-2258 (517) 769-2570 (269) 665-7688 (517) 279-9418 (517) 279-0123 (517) 522-8040 (517) 522-8135 (517) 437-3681 (517) 437-2392 (517) 849-9565 (517) 542-2536 (517) 542-3366 (517) 542-3775
ADDRESS ALBION DISTRICT FE6 FL3 990 Marshall Rd., Coldwater 49036 990 Marshall Rd., Coldwater 49036 *990 Marshall Road, Coldwater 49036 FE7 *32 W Chicago St, Quincy 49082 FE3 449 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake 49240 RD 45 N. Manning, Hillsdale 49242 *449 E. Michigan, Grass Lake 49240 FE8 45 N. Manning, Hillsdale 49242 *1079 Markris Dr, Hillsdale 49242 FL6 6100 Folks Rd, Horton 49246 *4300 W Bacon Rd, Hillsdale 49242 PO Box 175, Homer 49245-0175 *6094 Folks Road, Horton 49246 FE14 PO Box 175, Homer 49245-0175 4000 Francis, Jackson 49203 *PO Box 175, Homer 49245-0175 FE3 FE12 925 Backus, Jackson 49201 *217 Mohawk, Jackson 49203 FE3 275 W Michigan, Jackson 49201 *PO Box 612, Grass Lake 49240 PL3 275 W Michigan, Jackson 49201 *5976 McCain, Jackson 49201 FE8 275 W Michigan, Jackson 49201 *2440 Smiley Way, Jackson 49203 PL3 1508 Greenwood Ave, Jackson 49203 137 W Michigan Ave, Galesburg 49053 *3920 Allston Dr, Jackson 49201 FL4 6200 Jefferson Rd., Clark Lake 49234 *137 W Michigan Ave, Galesburg 49053 FE1 203 Concord Rd., Jonesville 49250 6200 Jefferson Rd., Clark Lake 49234 PO Box 472, 160 Marshall St, Litchfield 49252 *194 Washington St, Litchfield 49250 *969 Adams St, Litchfield 49252-9779 Rebecca Scott John A Scott Larry W Rubingh Curtis E Jensen Janet A Lee Marilyn B Barney Mark Mitchell Charles Campbell Maurice E Walworth Jr Edward C Ross Susan J Babb Charles Campbell Beatrice K Robinson Donald R Wendell Craig Pahl Carl Q Litchfield
(co-pastors) Deacon Associate Associate Ellis Corners CHARGE PASTOR Girard Quincy Grass Lake Hillsdale Hillside Homer Lyon Lake Jackson: Brookside Jackson: Calvary Jackson: First Jackson: Trinity Jackson: Zion Jonesville Allen Moscow Plains Litchfield
2005 APPOINTMENTS 99 (517) 784-6532 (517) 857-3922 (517) 287-5190 (517) 287-5100 (517) 531-3685 (517) 784-6532 (517) 663-6262 (517) 857-3289 (517) 857-3655 (517) 857-3289 (517) 283-2443 (517) 283-2775 (269) 979-2779 (269) 979-0916 (269) 979-1000 (269) 979-0916 (517) 857-2777 (517) 857-3922 (269) 651-5990 (269) 651-6087 (269) 651-5990 (269) 483-2675 (269) 651-5990 (269) 651-6087 (269) 962-2858 (269) 781-5107 (269) 781-3444 (269) 496-4295 (269) 496-8070 (269) 496-7364 (269) 496-8070 (517) 536-8609 (517) 536-4903 (517) 287-5190 (517) 287-5100 CHURCH HOME CHURCH
ADDRESS ALBION DISTRICT PO Box 62, 228 E Main St, North Adams 49262 *PO Box 62, 220 W Main St, North Adams 49262 PL11 PO Box 100, 100 E Main St, Parma 49269 9537 S Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids 48827 *7113 Benn Rd, Parma 49269 FL5 11710 Clement Rd., Springport 49284 RM8 312 East Michigan Street, Reading 49274 *11710 Clement Rd, Springport 49284 FE3 PO Box 277, 12095 E Chicago Rd, Somerset Center 49282 *317 First St, Reading 49274 8804 F Drive South, Ceresco 49033 *6094 Folks Rd, Horton 49246 PL2 (517) 688-4330 4790 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek 49017 (517) 563-8920 PO Box E, Springport 49284-1004 *4790 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek 49017 FE8 PO Box E, Springport 49284-1004 FL6 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis 49091 *PO Box 218, Springport 49284-0218 FD8 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis 49091 *1332 Rolling Ridge Ln, Sturgis 49091 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis 49091 *17051 Tomahawk Trail, White Pigeon 49099 *1332 Rolling Ridge Lane, Sturgis 49091 DSA FE7 221 N. Chapel Hill Dr., Battle Creek 49015 DSA 14711 US Highway 27 N., Marshall 49068 *221 Chapel Hill Dr N, Battle Creek 49015 PO Box 308, Mendon 49072-0308 *762 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall 49068-1071 FE2 PO Box 308, Mendon 49072 PO Box 337, Napoleon 49261 *PO Box 308, 52952 Lakehead Dr, Mendon 49072 FL3 *10014 Sunset Dr, Jackson 49201 PO Box 62, North Adams 49262 *700 Ninth St, Three Rivers 49093 Michael P Baker-Streevy FE3 PO Box 100, Parma 49269 Jack Fugate Gayle Berntsen Geraldine Litchfield Richard D Wilson Diane Stone Keith R Treman Robert J Keim Colleen Treman Harold Oswald Leonard R Schoenherr (Ward D Pierce) (RA) Robert P Stover Paul Hane Associate Deacon Jerome Parma North Parma Pope Griffith Reading Somerset Center Sonoma Newton Springport Lee Center Sturgis Marshall Mendon West Mendon Napoleon North Adams Marengo CHARGE PASTOR 100 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 HOME 965-7826 (269) 279-9267 OFFICE (269) 278-4722 (269) 278-5565 (269) 273-2065 (269) 279-9267 (517) 741-7028 (517) 741-9041 (269) 483-9054 (269) 483-7068 734 668-6881 629-6531 AREA 269 269 966-8000 269 965-1671 979-5180 964-1699 517 536-8609 536-8781
ADDRESS ALBION DISTRICT 420 Country Club Blvd., Battle Creek 49015-3628 FE6 215 N Main, Three Rivers 49093 *1101 Elm St, Three Rivers 49093 FL2 700 Ninth St, Three Rivers 49093 OE1 PO Box 95, Union City 49094 PO Box 518, White Pigeon 49099 *635 Walnut Lane, Union City 49094-1075 *PO Box 518, White Pigeon 49099 Director, Wesley Foundation (¶335.1a) Michigan of University Staff Pastoral Counselor, 602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Battle Creek First UMC 9 Heritage Oak Lane, Suite 3, Battle Creek 49015 Napoleon UMC: Organist Pastoral Counselor 210 Nottawa Sepee St., Napoleon 49261 Donald R Fry Robert Hughes Ronna L Swartz (¶337.1, Book of Discipline, member North Central New York Conf.) Linda D. Stoddard (1/4 time) Greg Martin Chaplain, Battle Creek Health Systems Roy G. Testolin 99 Mowerson Dr., Battle Creek 49017 NAME POSITION NAME POSITION DIACONAL MINISTERS: Jane Case APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES LOCATED IN THE ALBION DISTRICT: (further information at end of appointment section) Michael P. Comer Three Rivers: Ninth Street Carolyn A Robinson-Fisher FL8 700 Ninth St., Three Rivers 49093 Three Rivers: First Jones Union City White Pigeon 2005 APPOINTMENTS 101 (231) 734-0242 (231) 734-0242 (231) 734-0242 Fax: (989) 775-6599 TELEPHONE Home Phone: (989) 772-5835 Office Phone: (989) 773-5140 (989) 561-5250 (989) 866-2429 (989) 561-5250 (989) 866-2429 (989) 866-2429 (989) 866-2429 (989) 842-3632 (989) 842-3477 (989) 463-4305 (989) 463-1485 (616) 678-5384 (616) 678-5384 (989) 847-3400 (989) 847-2305 (989) 862-4392 (989) 847-2305
(989) 382-5431 (231) 734-2733 (231) 734-2733 (231) 734-2733 (231) 734-2733 (231) 734-2733 (616) 794-1244 (616) 754-8023 (231) 796-7771 (231) 796-5311 (231) 796-4157 CHURCH HOME CHURCH
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CENTRAL DISTRICT Paris FL7 Rodney 7765 W. Blanchard Road, 49310 PE1 7765 W. Blanchard Road, 49310 7765 W. Blanchard Road, 49310 PO Box 248, Breckenridge 48615 *8135 Mill St, Winn 48896 *230 Sixth Street, Breckenridge 48615 FE11 501 Gratiot Ave, Alma 48801 PE2 *627 Woodworth Ave, Alma 48801 PO Box 7, Ashley 48806 *282 N Main St, Kent City 49330 FE6 PO Box 22, Bannister 48807 PO Box 388, Evart 49631-0388 *PO Box 7, Ashley 48806 2754 Pontiac Trail, Evart 49631 2754 Pontiac Trail, Evart 49631 FL9 PO Box 85, Barryton 49305 *2754 Pontiac Trail, Evart 49631 PL7 5951 30th Avenue, Sears 49679 5951 30th Avenue, Sears 49679 FE2 301 South Pleasant, Belding 48809 *5951 30th Ave, Sears 49679 304 Elm Street, Big Rapids 49307 *11448 Heintzelman, Rockford 49341 *304 Elm St., Big Rapids 49307 226 N. Third Email: [email protected] FE1 1205 S. Mission, Suite 9, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858 Email: [email protected] CENTRAL DISTRICT Paulette Cheyne Dale A Golden Bryan Schneider-Thomas Diane Gordon OE4 Donald L Buege PO Box 312, Morley 49336 Phillip J Friedrick
Ronald DeGraw Connie Shatz Bobby Dale Whitlock William D. Dobbs Paris Rodney Blanchard-Pine River Coomer Winn Breckenridge Amble Ashley Bannister Avondale Alma North Evart Sylvan Barryton Faith Brooks Corners Sears Belding Big Rapids: First Big Rapids: Third Avenue CHARGE PASTOR Administrative Assistant Jennifer J. Weaver
District Superintendent 102 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (989) 772-2548 (989) 539-2057 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (989) 584-3797 (989) 584-3366 (231) 832-5069 (231) 832-9857 (231) 796-8006 (231) 832-9857 (989) 682-4548 (989) 236-7742 (989) 386-2591 (989) 386-7683 (989) 427-5575 (989) 427-3289 (989) 862-5239 (989) 862-5780 (231) 734-2130 (231) 734-2003 (989) 588-2931 (989) 588-9620 (989) 291-5547 (989) 921-3653 (989) 291-5547 (989) 921-3653 (989) 291-5547 (989) 921-3653 (616) 754-8532 (616) 754-6632 (231) 937-4310 (231) 937-4748 (231) 832-5168 (231) 832-5675 (616) 527-6529 (616) 527-1383 (616) 527-1860 (616) 527-4654
ADDRESS FE6 FL3 PO Box 298, Carson City 48811 PO Box 104, 6957 S Depot Street, Chase 49623 *PO Box 298, Carson City 48811 FL5 15360 21 Mile Road, Big Rapids 49307 *PO Box 104, 8201 E Joiner Street, Chase 49623 FL3 320 S Newton St, Middleton 48856-9701 PO Box 125, Pompeii 48874 *320 S Newton St, Middleton 48856-9701 AM3 FL9 105 E. Seventh Street, Clare 48617 *582 W Deefield Rd, Mt Pleasant 48858 FL1 PO Box 238, 833 S First Street, Edmore 48829-0238 *714 Rainbow Drive, Clare 48617 FE6 PO Box 189, 160 W Main St, Elsie 48831-0189 *PO Box 238, Edmore 48829 FE6 PO Box 425, Evart 49631 *PO Box 189, 156 W Main St, Elsie 48831-0189 OF2 PO Box 709, 281 E. Ohio Street, Farwell 48622 *8543 Seven Mile Rd, Evart 49631 PO Box 241, Sheridan 48884 *PO Box 709, Farwell 48622 FE18 PO Box 241, Sheridan 48884 PO Box 241, Sheridan 48884 AM2 204 W. Cass Street, Greenville 48838 *PO Box 241, 126 North Pine Street, Sheridan 48884 PO Box 238, Harrison 48625 *405 W Grant, Greenville 48838 FE6 FL3 PO Box 258, Pierson 49339 *10290 Polk Avenue, Harrison 48625 PL1 PO Box 85, 200 W. Second Street, Hersey 49639 *PO Box 258, Pierson 49339 FL6 4790 West Potters Rd., Ionia 48846 *PO Box 85, Hersey 49639 105 E. Main Street, Ionia 48846 *846 S Bellamy Road, Ionia 48846 *119 E Main Street, Ionia 48846 CENTRAL DISTRICT Sueann Hagan Kenneth J Nash Dennis B Bromley Connie R Bongard Edwin D Snook Margaret Halls Wilson Jane Ellen Johnson Charles E Cerling Harry R Johnson Thomas E Ball Lawrence A Nichols Thomas R Reaume Martin H Culver Chase-Barton Grant Center Christian Crossroads Coop Parish Middleton / Maple Rapids Martin Cobb Perrinton / North Star William F Foldesi CHARGE PASTOR Carson City Clare Edmore Faith Elsie Evart Farwell Fenwick Palo Vickeryville Greenville Harrison: The Gathering James C Noggle Heritage Hersey Ionia Easton Ionia First 2005 APPOINTMENTS 103 CHURCH HOME CHURCH
ADDRESS CENTRAL DISTRICT CHARGE PASTOR Ionia Parish LeValley/Berlin Center Ionia Zion Ithaca Mark G Johnson Beebe Lakeview New Life Lincoln Road Donald Graham FE3 Lyons-Muir Church Lawrence P Brown Mecosta New Hope 4018 Kelsey Hwy, Ionia 48846 David L McBride Mt Pleasant: First F. Bert Nelson Nancy Bitterling Mt. Pleasant: Chippewa Indian FL5 FE10 Victor D Charnley Owen White-Pigeon Mt Pleasant: Trinity 423 W. Washington Street, Ionia 48846 FE15 6584 Howard City-Edmore Rd., Six Lakes 48886 John W Boley Countryside 327 E. Center Street, Ithaca 48847 Leaton FL4 Pleasant Valley OF1 PL12 FE2 Susan D Olsen Reed City 9479 W. Lincoln Road, Riverdale 48877 1074 Olmstead Road, Muir 48860 9285 E. Broomfield Rd., Mt Pleasant 48858 7296 9 Mile Road, Mecosta 49332-9722 Rosebush (989) 352-7788 (989) 352-6728 *4018 Kelsey Hwy, Ionia 48846 FE4 Sand Lake (Doris L Lyon) (616) 527-1910 *620 N Rich, Ionia 48846 327 E. Center, Ithaca 48847 (616) 527-2313 400 S. Main Street, Mt Pleasant 48858 South Ensley FL2 (616) 527-9656 *327 E Center, Ithaca 48847 Richard W Blunt 202 Elizabeth St, Mt Pleasant 48858 *8544 Howard City-Edmore Rd, Lakeview 48850 (989) 773-0931 (989) 463-5704 Gregory L Buchner (989) 772-5521 (989) 466-2979 DSA (231) 972-2838 *9437 W Lincoln Road, Riverdale 48877 Donald Turkelson (989) 967-8801 (989) 855-2247 (989) 855-3977 364 E. Gordonville Rd., Midland 48640-8384 *1074 Olmstead Rd, Muir 48860 FE7 (989) 875-3086 *3955 9 Mile Rd, Remus 49340 PE1 (989) 773-6934 (989) 773-7136 503 S. Chestnut, Reed City 49677 *1109 Glenwood Dr, Mt Pleasant 48858 202 Elizabeth, Mt Pleasant 48858 DSA PO Box 187, 3805 School Street, Rosebush 48878-0187 (989) 875-4313 (989) 875-3086 *3490 S Leaton Road, Mt Pleasant 48858 (989) 773-0359 PO Box 97, Sand Lake 49343 202 S. Elizabeth Street, Mt Pleasant 48858 (989) 772-3725 (989) 433-2957 *266 S Crawford Rd, Mt Pleasant 48858 (989) 433-5509 *364 E Gordonville Rd, Midland 48640-8384 PO Box 97, Sand Lake 49343 (989) 631-6985 *503 S Chestnut, Reed City 49677 (231) 832-9441 *3272 E Weidman Rd, Rosebush 48878 (989) 772-5096 (231) 832-5467 (989) 772-3725 (616) 636-5673 (616) 534-1261 (989) 772-3725 (616) 636-5659 (616) 534-1261 104 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (989) 828-5866 (989) 828-5700 (989) 224-6859 (989) 224-2415 (989) 224-8811 (989) 224-6166 (989) 224-8811 (989) 224-6166 (989) 224-8811 (989) 224-6166 (989) 224-6865 (989) 224-4423 (989) 224-6865 (989) 224-4423 (989) 681-3320 (989) 681-2486 (231) 823-2300 (231) 823-2514 (616) 754-3718 (616) 754-6184 (989) 834-5958 (989) 834-2044 (989) 644-3148 (989) 644-3441
ADDRESS FE2 OE3 PO Box 309, Shepherd 48883 *PO Box 97, Sand Lake 49343 200 E. State Street, St. Johns 48879 *PO Box 309, Shepherd 48883 PE1 *1006 Hampshire Drive, St Johns 48879 2307 W. Maple Rapids Road, St. Johns 48879 AM3 2307 W. Maple Rapids Road, St. Johns 48879 AM2 2307 W. Maple Rapids Road, St. Johns 48879 2965 W Parks Road, St. Johns 48879 *2065 East Gratiot Road, St Johns 48879 FE4 2965 W Parks Road, St. Johns 48879 FE11 116 S. Franklin Street, St. Louis 48880 *2917 W Parks Rd #4, St Johns 48879-9286 FL1 PO Box 26, Stanwood 49346-0026 *116 N East Street, St Louis 48880 FE7 8900 W. Colby Road, Greenville 48838 *18835 Fillmore Road, Stanwood 49346 FE7 PO Box 106, Ovid 48866 *8900 W Colby Rd, Greenville 48838 PO Box 98, Weidman 48893 *PO Box 106, 141 W Front Street, Ovid 48866-0106 *5765 W Lindy Ln, Weidman 48893 CENTRAL DISTRICT Wayne A Price Margery A Schleicher O’Ryan Rickard Merlin H Pratt D Kay Pratt Lillian T French Edward H Slate Kay Welsch Rob A McPherson Craig L Adams
Associate Shepherd St Johns: First St Johns Parish Salem Greenbush Lowe St Johns Pilgrim St Louis Stanwood Northland Turk Lake United Church of Ovid Weidman CHARGE PASTOR 2005 APPOINTMENTS 105 HOME OFFICE AREA 989 772-2320 772-4759 231 796-8315 796-8355
ADDRESS CENTRAL DISTRICT Ferris State University Central Michigan University 628 S. Warren, Big Rapids 49307 1400 S. Washington, Mt. Pleasant 48858 NAME POSITION NAME POSITION APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT: (further information at end of appointment section) E. Jeanne Koughn OE3 Eric Alan Stone Chaplain/Director, Wesley Foundation OE4 Chaplain/Director, Wesley Foundtaion 106 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (616) 681-0283 Fax: (616) 459-0242 TELEPHONE Home Phone: (231) 755-1767 Office Phone: (616) 459-4503
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Mail to: PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT PL2 9024 E 18 Mile Rd, Cedar Springs 49319 *4380 Tracy Tr, Dorr 49323 FE11 FE11 4670 E Fulton St Suite 101, Ada 49301 *2204 Gee Dr, Lowell 49331 FE3 4670 E Fulton St Suite 101, Ada 49301 FE1 351 Butterfield, Fremont 49412 *8550 52nd St, Ada 49301 2766 Baldwin St, Jenison 49428 *352 Butterfield, Fremont 49412 DSA 3782 Murray Lake Ave, Lowell 49331 FE3 3782 Murray Lake Ave, Lowell 49331 FE1 2490 Prescott SW, Byron Center 49315-8960 *3782 Murray Lake Ave, Lowell 49331 250 Vine St, Caledonia 49316 *8650 Meadow Haven Dr, Byron Center 49315 FE7 FE10 247 Church St, Coopersville 49404 *128 E Muskegon, Cedar Springs 49319 FE2 10300 Myers Lake Ave, Rockford 49341 *14879 Cross Lane, Spring Lake 49456 4380 Tracy Tr, Dorr 49323 *9777 Myers Lake Ave, Rockford 49341 *7831 Cardinal Drive, Jenison 49428 FE12 FE3 1084 76th St SW, Byron Center 49315 *3162 S Wilson, Grandville 49418 PO Box K, Cedar Springs 49319 *978 Amber View Dr SW, Byron Center 49315-9740 FE3 ++ PO Box 341, 717 Sheldon Rd, Grand Haven 49417 *633 Hillcock Ct, Grand Haven 49417 4301 Ambrose NE, Grand Rapids 49525 *2225 Spencer Drive, Middleville 49333 FE6 11 Fuller Ave., SE, Grand Rapids 49506 Email: [email protected]; Office [email protected] GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT Herbert Vanderbilt M Christopher L Lane Jane R Lippert Lawrence R Wood Joseph D Huston (Dean I Bailey) (RM) Cynthia SL Greene James E Hodge John D Morse Charles W Smith
Andrew Jackson Brian F Rafferty
Susan J. Hagans (co-pastors) East Nelson Forest Hills Genesis Fremont Georgetown Alto Bowne Center Byron Center Caledonia Coopersville Courtland-Oakfield Cross Wind Community Scott K Otis Grand Haven Church of the Dunes Daniel M Duncan Carlisle Cedar Springs Grand Rapids: Aldersgate Gerald L Toshalis (RE) CHARGE PASTOR
Administrative Assistant Susan K. Wright District Superintendent 2005 APPOINTMENTS 107 (616) 554-4969 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (616) 451-2879 (616) 246-5813 (616) 241-2000 (616) 247-6771
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ADDRESS FE16 2045 68th St SE, Caledonia 49316 FE8 FE13 2600 Seventh St NW, Grand Rapids 49504 *7810 Golf Meadows Dr SE, Caledonia 49316-8462 FE13 227 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids 49503-3236 *1018 Charlotte NW, Grand Rapids 49504 227 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids 49503-3236 FE10 *2320 Elmwood SE, Grand Rapids 49506 PO Box 7723, 100 Burton SE, Grand Rapids 49507 FE9 *324 Griswold St SE, Grand Rapids 49507 4255 Shaffer Ave, Kentwood 49512 AM10 1157 Northlawn NE, Grand Rapids 49505 *4255 Shaffer Ave, Kentwood 49512 *1141 Northlawn NE, Grand Rapids 49505 PL1 1005 Evergreen SE, Grand Rapids 49507 SP1 1933 Buchanan SW, Grand Rapids 49507 *1005 Evergreen SE, Grand Rapids 49507 FE1 214 Spencer NE, Grand Rapids 49505 *1445 Kendall St SE, Grand Rapids 49508 FE2 3334 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids 49512-2798 *410 Johnson St, Caledonia 49316 FE10 4500 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids 49548 *1130 Pennoyer, Grand Haven 49417 PE5 1100 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49506 *5103 Marlowe SE, Grand Rapids 49508 OE2 1100 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49506 *3052 Bonita Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49508 212 Bellevue St SE, Wyoming 49548 *901 N Ottillia SE, Grand Rapids 49507 *5649 Sugarberry Dr SE, Kentwood 49512 *83 West 18th St, Holland 49423 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT Geoffrey L Hayes Gary Haller Laurie A Haller Oscar Ventura Seung Ho “Andy” Baek
Theresa “Little Eagle” Oyler-Sayles PE3 1005 Evergreen SE, Grand Rapids 49507 James Stilwell Cathi M Gowin Kathleen S Kursch A Edward Perkins Robert Cook Thomas M Pier-Fitzgerald FE1 3140 S Wilson, Grandville 49418 (co-pastors) Associate CHARGE PASTOR Grand Rapids: Cornerstone Bradley P Kalajainen Grand Rapids: Faith Grand Rapids: First Grand Rapids: Iglesia Metodista Unida La Nueva Esperanza Grand Rapids: Michigan Suhbu Korean Grand Rapids: Northlawn Charles R VanLente Grand Rapids: Oakdale Pawating Magedwin Grand Rapids: Olivet Grand Rapids: Plainfield Grand Rapids: St Paul’s Joyce Gackler Grand Rapids: South Grand Rapids: Trinity Grand Rapids: Vietnamese Grandville Cuong M Nguyen 108 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (231) 854-5345 (231) 854-6132 (231) 821-2323 (231) 821-0374 (616) 396-5205 (616) 393-6242 (616) 396-5205 (616) 355-0315 (616) 675-7184 (616) 675-7241 (616) 891-8028 (616) 891-1646 (616) 897-5936 (616) 897-8267 (616) 677-3957 (616) 677-3991 (269) 672-7097 (269) 672-7121 (269) 672-5927 (269) 672-7121 (616) 765-5316 (269) 795-9266 (231) 894-5789 (231) 894-4625 (231) 722-6545 (231) 780-3084 (231) 773-9696 (231) 780-3951 (231) 733-1065 (231) 755-1767 (231) 798-2181 (231) 780-3951 (231) 759-7850 (231) 206-0114
ADDRESS FE7 187 E South Ave, Hesperia 49421 FE1 231 E South Ave, Hesperia 49421 PD2 57 West 10th St, Holland 49423 *231 E South Avenue, Hesperia 49421 FE14 57 West 10th St, Holland 49423 *83 West 18th St, Holland 49423 FE1 PO Box 100, 9530 Holton-Duck Lake Rd, Holton 49425 *763 Plasman Ave, Holland 49423 FE15 14591 Fruit Ridge Ave, Kent City 49330 *PO Box 100, Holton 49425 FE4 4180 Second St, Caledonia 49316-9627 *14555 Fruit Ridge Ave, Kent City 49330 FE4 621 E Main St, Lowell 49331 *4180 Second St, Caledonia 49316 FE12 PO Box 85, 14861 Washington, Marne 49435 *640 Shepard Dr, Lowell 49331 PO Box 154, 969 E. Allegan, Martin 49070 *PO Box 85, Marne 49435 FL2 PO Box 154, Martin 49070 PO Box 58, 175 Cherry St, Freeport 49325 *PO Box 154, 948 Lee St., Martin 49070 FE1 *136 Irving Rd #5, Middleville 49333-8016 PO Box 400, 111 Church St, Middleville 49333 FE6 8555 Cook St, Montague 49437 *136 Irving Rd #5, Middleville 49333-8016 FL2 1011 Second St, Muskegon 49440 *4687 Church St, Montague 49437 FE15 1220 Creston, Muskegon 49442 *1707 Ritter Dr, Muskegon 49441 FE2 2500 Jefferson, Muskegon 49444 *1322 Clayton Ave, Muskegon 49441 FE4 4861 S Henry St, Muskegon 49441-5436 *1491 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon 49441 2160 Crozier Ave, Muskegon 49441 *1322 Clayton Ave, Muskegon 49441 *3715 Farmwood Dr, Muskegon 49441-4430 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT James Bradley Brillhart J Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald Todd J Query Kenneth J Bremer R John Thompson Raymond Townsend Michael T Conklin Patricia L Brook William C Bills Scott Manning Gary L Bekofske Randall R Hansen Dianne Doten Morrison Gerald F Hagans David A Selleck Deacon CHARGE PASTOR Hesperia Ferry Holland: First Holton Kent City Chapel Hill Leighton Lowell Marne Martin Shelbyville Middleville Freeport Montague Muskegon: Central Muskegon: Crestwood Muskegon: Hts Temple Muskegon: Lake Harbor Muskegon: Lakeside Richard A Morrison 2005 APPOINTMENTS 109 (616) 738-9030 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (231) 652-6581 (231) 652-7531 (231) 744-1972 (231) 343-4580 (231) 744-1972 (231) 343-4580 (231) 744-4491 (231) 744-1443 (269) 795-8816 (269) 672-5161 (231) 853-6688 (231) 853-6586 (616) 866-9515 (616) 866-0522
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ADDRESS DSA 1600 North Getty St, Muskegon 49445 FE6 1600 North Getty St, Muskegon 49441 PO Box 366, 104 State Street, Newaygo 49337 *1543 Ridge Ave, Muskegon 49441 *377 Jefferson St, Newaygo 49337 FE14 FE10 1614 Ruddiman, North Muskegon 49445 9266 W Parmelee Rd, Middleville 49333-9729 *2319 Marquard St, Muskegon 49445 FE13 *3645 Lakeshore Dr, Shelbyville 49344 159 Maple St, Rockford 49341 *3482 Lo-Al Dr, Ravenna 49451 PL1 3933 Kerri Ct, Holland 49424 *4305 Rezen Ct, Rockford 49341 3933 Kerri Ct, Holland 49424 DSA PO Box 647, Mason & Griffith St, Saugatuck 49453 *3933 Kerri Ct, Holland 49424 FL4 HL11 68 E Third St, Shelby 49455 *10 E 29th St, Holland 49423 3189 Snow Ave SE, Lowell 49331 OF3 *89 4th St, Shelby 49455 FE13 5603 Byron Center Rd SW, Wyoming, 49509 *632 Hensel Ave NW #93, Comstock Park 49321-8933 54 E Division St, Sparta 49345 *3246 Wayburn SW, Grandville 49418 DSA FE10 PO Box 352, 5940 S Main St, Twin Lake 49457 *46 E Division, Sparta 49345 10411 Bailey Dr NE, Lowell 49331 *7170 Davies Dr NE, Rockford 49341 FL3 FE12 220 Church St, Wayland 49348 *2821 Boynton Ave NE, Ada 49301-8210 FL4 1150 32nd St SW, Wyoming 49509 *220 Church Street, Wayland 49348 PO Box 188, 1125 Newell St, White Cloud 49349 *1270 Blanchard SW, Wyoming 49509 *718 Pine Hill, White Cloud 49349 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT Brian M McLellan Sandra Lee Spahr Lee F Zachman Mary Letta-Bement Ivanov Richard M Riley FE5 PO Box 191, 12348 Stafford St, Ravenna 49451 Sandra VandenBrink (Letisha Bowman) Peggy A Boltz Thurlan E Meredith Marcia L Elders Steven R Young (R Paul Doherty) (RM) Nathaniel W Johnson Nancy L Besemer William V Clegg Jr Jeffrey J Bowman CHARGE PASTOR Muskegon: Unity Sitka Newaygo North Muskegon Community Glenn M Wagner Parmelee Ravenna Rockford Salem Bradley Indian Missions Saugatuck Shelby Snow South Wyoming Sparta Twin Lake Vergennes Wayland Wesley Park White Cloud 110 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (231) 894-5495 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (616) 970-0354 (616) 863-6218
(231) 893-2315 (231) 894-5495 (231) 788-3663 (231) 788-3215 (616) 532-7624 (616) 361-0024
ADDRESS FE4 117 S Division, Whitehall 49461 *6174 Meadowlark Dr. NE, Rockford 49341 FE2 PO Box 276, Belmont 49306 117 S Division, Whitehall 49461 FL4 FE10 370 Vista Terrace, Muskegon 49442 *117 S Division, Whitehall 49461 2244 Porter SW, Wyoming 49509 *370 Vista Terrace, Muskegon 49442 *4390 Summerlane NE, Grand Rapids 49505 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT Anita Hahn Jeffrey C Williams
Roberta Cabot William C Johnson CHARGE PASTOR Whitehall White Pines Claybanks Wolf Lake Wyoming Park APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES LOCATED IN THE GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT: (further information at end of appointment section) Jana Lynn Almeida (LTFT) Wayne C. Barrett Gilbert R. Boersma Ministry Consultant ¶335.1a Linda J. Burson M. Kay DeMoss (FD) Julie A. Dix (part time) Dale A. Hotelling Exec. Dir., United Meth. Foundation PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 Chaplain, Hackley Hospital Cathy L. Rafferty Blodgett Press (1/2 time) Tracy L. Taylor-Kunst (FD) PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 Ministry Consultant ¶335.1a Spectrum Health: Chaplain ¶335.1d 1857 Mayberry SE, Grand Rapids 49508 Minister of Christian Education Robert R. Cornelison (FL) Ministry Consultant ¶335.1a John Ross Thompson Chaplain, Clark Retirement Community 1700 Clinton St., PO Box 3302, Muskegon 49443-9098 904 Sheldon SE, Grand Rapids 49507 United Methodist Community House PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 2006 Mills Ave., N. Muskegon 49445 1551 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids 49506-0331 PO Box 135, Ada 49301 616 Minister of Education, Muskegon Central UMC (1/2 time) 616 Conference Director 616 PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 459-4503 459-4503 First Congregational Church of Ada, UCC 616 SECOM — Grand Rapids Olivet UMC 616 616 458-9975 616 Church and Community Liaison 773-3654 1545 Buchanan SW, Grand Rapids 49507 452-1568 459-4503 616 744-0336 PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids 49516-6247 616 459-4503 616 744-0336 452-3226 452-9190 676-2166 241-0293 616 364-0212 616 452-7684 459-4503 656-5452 361-6539 2005 APPOINTMENTS 111 947-5294 (231) 864-3785 (231) Fax: (231) 947-0181 TELEPHONE Home Phone: (231) 938-0712 Office Phone: (231) 947-5281 (231) 797-0073 (231) 745-2522 (231) 864-3680 (231) 864-3785
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Email: GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT FL4 PO Box 245, Luther 49656 PO Box 878, East Jordan 49727-0878 *2386 W 44th, Baldwin 49304 FL7 PO Box 878, East Jordan 49727-0878 PO Box 878, East Jordan 49727-0878 PO Box 136, 3378 Division, Arcadia 49613 *PO Box 878, East Jordan 49727-0878 FE8 PO Box 157, 7871 Main St, Bear Lake 49614-0157 PO Box 235, 401 N Bridge, Bellaire 49615 *PO Box 157, Bear Lake 49614-0157 FL1 324 S Park St, Boyne City 49712 *597 S East Torch Lake Dr, Bellaire 49615 DSA 324 S Park St, Boyne City 49712 FE6 PO Box 177, 14114 Coates Hwy, Brethern 49619 *00842 S M-75, Boyne City 49712 PO Box 37, Cadillac 49601 *3021 Glen Malier Dr, Beulah 49617 PO Box 127, Walkerville 49459 *PO Box 254, 76 W Muskegon St NW, Kent City 49330 FE3 PO Box 130, 9015 Helena, Alden 49612-0130 FL1 PO Box 213, 8117 W Old State Rd, Central Lake 49622 PO Box 250, Baldwin 49304 *PO Box 157, Alden 49612-0157 FE6 PL2 104 State St, Charlevoix 49720 *PO Box 37, Cadillac 49601 PO Box 127, Walkerville 49459 *104 State St., Charlevoix 49720 FE1 1249 Three Mile Rd., So., Traverse City, Michigan 49686
GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT D Michael Maurer Mark D Anderson Mary S Brown Wayne E McKenney Carl Greene Dale Ostema Charles A Williams
J Todd Thompson Ronald L Worley Robert J. Mayo Luther Barnard E Jordan Norwood Bear Lake Arcadia Bellaire Boyne City Boyne Falls Brethren Epworth Cadillac Walkerville Alden Central Lake Baldwin: Covenant Community Karen J Sorden Charlevoix Crystal Valley CHARGE PASTOR District Superintendent
Administrative Assistant Jill Haney 112 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (231) 723-2763 (231) 757-9973 (231) 264-9640 (231) 933-6349 (231) 267-5792 (231) 933-6349 (231) 879-4270 (231) 331-6867 (231) 879-4270 (231) 331-6867 (231) 879-4270 (231) 331-6867 (231) 352-7427 (231) 352-4724 (231) 264-8134 (231) 933-6349 (231) 326-5510 (231) 326-6098 (231) 347-6608 (231) 347-5382 (231) 537-2000 (231) 347-5382 (231) 352-7427 (231) 352-4724 (231) 269-3981 (231) 275-7109 (231) 943-8353 (231) 943-9632 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (231) 264-8134 (231) 933-6349 (231) 548-5709 (231) 675-2172 (231) 526-2414 (231) 675-2172 (231) 873-3516 (231) 873-4766 (231) 582-9262 (231) 582-9441 (231) 238-7764 (231) 238-0585 (231) 547-2028 (231) 582-9441
ADDRESS PL1 PO Box 69, Fife Lake 49633 PO Box 69, 5488 Dagle St, Fife Lake 49633 5043 Foster, Fountain 49410 *PO Box 69, Fife Lake 49633 PM4 PO Box 1010, Frankfort 49635 *351 Second St, Manistee 49660 FL4 PO Box 277, Kewadin 49648 PO Box 40, 5750 Williamsburg Rd, 49690 PO Box 261, Empire 49630 *1364 Duke Hollow, Traverse City 49686 PE3 8251 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey 49770 *PO Box 261, Empire 49630 AM12 8250 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey 49770 PO Box 69, Fife Lake 49633 *8250 E Mitchell Road, Petoskey 49770 PL5 PO Box 1010, 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort 49635 1895 W Hansen Rd, Scottville 49454 *PO Box 1010, Frankfort 49635 PL4 18829 Lakewood Cir, Lake Ann 49650-9722 *1895 W Hansen Rd, Scottville 49454 FE10 PO Box 62, Grawn 49637 *18829 Lakewood Circle, Lake Ann 49650-9722 FL1 PO Box 277, Kewadin 49648 FE3 6174 Chicago, Alanson 49706 *1222 W Silver Lake Rd S, Traverse City 49684 FE3 343 East Main St, Harbor Springs 49740 308 State St, Hart 49420 *05925 Horton Bay Rd, Boyne City 49712 *1301 Chippewa Beach Rd, Indian River 49749 PE1 PO Box 277, Kewadin 49648 PE1 4979 Boyne City Rd, 49712-9217 *3818 Melody Ln, Hart 49420 FE6 4979 Boyne City Rd, 49712-9217 PO Box 457, Indian River 49749 *4979 Boyne City Rd, 49712 GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT Lemuel O Granada Gregory P Culver William Dye Matthew T Stoll Howard Seaver Jan O’Brien James L Breithaupt Daniel W Biteman Julie A Greyerbiehl Kathryn S Cadarette Ben B Lester William W Chu Timothy B Wright Gary Step Associate South Boardmans E Boardsmans Fountain Frankfort Kewadin Williamsburg Empire Epsilon New Hope Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish Fife Lake Elberta Free Soil Grant Grawn
Harbor Springs Alanson Hart CHARGE PASTOR Elk Rapids Horton Bay Greensky Hill Indian River 2005 APPOINTMENTS 113 (231) 264-0527 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (231) 258-2820 (231) 258-5995 (231) 271-3755 (231) 271-4117 (231) 326-5852 (231) 264-0527 (231) 263-5278 (231) 263-5999 (231) 256-9161 (231) 256-9255 (231) 275-7236 (231) 275-6414 (231) 275-7236 (231) 275-7109 (231) 839-2123 (231) 839-7542 (231) 843-3275 (231) 843-8470 (231) 843-8340 (231) 843-3861 (231) 843-8340 (231) 845-6101 (231) 587-8461 (231) 587-9446
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ADDRESS FE6 2525 Beebe Rd, Kalkaska 49646 FE2 FL8 3376 S Center Hwy, Suttons Bay 49682 *2301 Shawn Rd, Kalkaska 49646 PO Box 227, Kewadin 49648 *3400 S Center Hwy, Suttons Bay 49682 11127 Oviatt Rd, Northport 49640-9592 FL7 PO Box 395, Kingsley 49649 *13735 Indian Rd, Kewadin 49648 FE15 FL2 6583 First St, Lake Ann 49650 *449 N Brownson, Kingsley 49649 PE5 6583 First St, Lake Ann 49650 *6583 First St, Lake Ann 49650 FE9 PO Box - Drawer P, Lake City 49651 *18829 Lakewood Circle, Lake Ann 49650-9722 FE8 PO Box 602, Leland 49654 *PO Drawer P, Lake City 49651 FE6 3212 W Kinney Rd, Ludington 49431 *PO Box 602, Leland 49654 PL2 914 Seminole Dr, Ludington 49431 *3212 W. Kinney Rd, Ludington 49431 FE6 914 Seminole Dr, Ludington 49431 *914 Seminole, Ludington 49431 PO Box 301, Mancelona 49659 *916 Woodlawn, Ludington 49431 PO Box 301, Mancelona 49659 FE4 387 First St, Manistee 49660 *PO Box 301, Mancelona 49659 FL8 FE2 PO Box B, Manton 49663-0902 *819 Elm Street, Manistee 49660 PO Box C, Marion 49665 *PO Box B, Manton 49663-0252 DSA13 1990 N Joy St, Mears 49436 PO Box C, 216 W Main St, Marion 49665 *205 Flemming St, Marion 49665 *3417 Butler, Muskegon 49441 GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT Robert W Stark Donald E Spachman Thomas H John Charlene A Minger Charles J Towersey James L Breithaupt Edrye Eastman Maurer Joseph M Graybill Dennis E Slattery Joseph D Elenbaas Kenneth E Tabor Kathryn M Steen
Jerry L Jaquish Linda J Carlson Kenneth C Reeves (Kenneth Vanderlaan) Associate Associate CHARGE PASTOR Kalkaska Keswick Kewadin Northport Indian Missions Kingsley Lake Ann Lake City Leland Ludington St. Paul Ludington Mancelona Alba Manistee Manton Marion Cadillac South Mears 114 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (231) 768-4512 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (231) 389-0267 (231) 885-1179 (231) 885-1699 (231) 885-1179 (231) 768-4972 (231) 768-4512 (231) 328-4598 (231) 328-2039 (231) 386-7614 (231) 264-0527 (231) 223-7647 (231) 263-5999 (231) 869-5900 (231) 869-6881 (231) 347-2733 (231) 374-4747 (231) 757-3567 (231) 757-4781 (231) 946-5282 (231) 947-5594 (231) 946-5282 (231) 995-9159 (231) 946-5191 (231) 933-4026 (231) 946-5191 (231) 947-5594 (231) 946-3048 (231) 929-1806
ADDRESS FL4 PO Box 13, Harrietta 49638 FL1 PO Box 337, Mesick 49668 FL1 *7037 E. Houghton Lake Rd., Merritt 49667 *3851 N 15 Rd, Mesick 49668 FE4 2686 W. Manitou Trail, Northport 49670 FE5 16426 Center Rd, Traverse City 49686-9775 FE9 PO Box 111, 82 S Hancock, Pentwater 49449 *PO Box 207, 449 N. Brownson Ave., Kingsley 49649 1804 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey 49770--9686 *124 N Rutledge, Pentwater 49449 FE3 *900 Jennings, Petoskey 49770 PO Box 38, LeRoy 49655-0038 FE2 PO Box 38, LeRoy 49655-0038 114 W State St, Scottville 49454 *PO Box 38, LeRoy 49655-0038 FE4 PE1 1200 Ramsdell Rd, Traverse City 49684-1451 *301 W Maple Ave, Scottville 49454 FE4 1200 Ramsdell Rd, Traverse City 49684-1451 *10160 Pickwick Ct, Traverse City 49684 FE4 222 Cass St., Traverse City 49684 *3715 Broadview Terrace, Traverse City 49684 FE13 222 Cass St., Traverse City 49684 *1819 Timberlane Dr, Traverse City 49686 1249 Three Mile Rd. S., Traverse City 49686 *10160 Pickwick Ct, Traverse City 49684 *1626 Indian Woods Dr, Traverse City 49686-3030 GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT John “Jack” Conklin David H Minger Michael J Tupper James P Mitchum Jodie R Flessner Robert E Jones Jeremy PH Williams Devon R Herrell John W Ellinger Tamara SM Williams Louis W Grettenberger Associate Associate CHARGE PASTOR Mesick Harrietta Northeast Missaukee Parish: Northport Indian Mission Brian R. Bunch Old Mission Peninsula Thomas John Pentwater Centenary Petoskey Pine River Parish: LeRoy Ashton Scottville Traverse Bay Traverse City Central Traverse City Christ 2005 APPOINTMENTS 115 2-7525 544-0508 (269) Fax: (269) 372-7644 Phone: TELEPHONE Home Office Phone: (269) 37 (269) 673-4236 (269) 673-2512 (269) 668-2811 (269) 664-6448 (269) 463-6361 (269) 468-4905 (269) 427-7725 (269) 427-0766 (269) 926-2127 (269) 857-5817 (269) 429-4931 (269) 473-2136 (269) 471-7220 (269) 473-2136 (269) 521-3323 (269) 694-9125 (269) 683-9633 (574) 295-6883 (269) 695-3261 (269) 695-3539 (269) 684-5194 (269) 695-3539 (269) 695-3282 (269) 695-3896 (616) 896-8410 (269) 672-5909 (616) 896-8410 (269) 672-5909 (269) 227-3328 (269) 227-3914 (269) 445-3107 (269) 445-8474 (269) 468-6062 (269) 468-4905
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Email: KALAMAZOO DISTRICT FE6 409 Trowbridge St., Allegan 49010 PL3 27503 County Rd 375, Paw 49079 *409 Trowbridge St, Allegan 49010 DSA *12028 Southgate Dr, Plainwell 49080-8714 FE4 275 Pipestone St., Benton Harbor 49023 *32054 County Road 687, Bangor 49013-9405 6891 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs 49103 *PO Box 1196, 3277 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck 49453 PL29 310 West Mars, Berrien Springs 49103 PO Box 9, Bloomingdale 49026 *6891 US Hwy 31, Berrien Springs 49103 FL2 728 North Detroit Street, Buchanan 49107 *215 N Ward St, Elkhart 46514 FE3 728 North Detroit Street, Buchanan 49107 FL2 132 S. Oak Street, Buchanan 49107 *445 Moccasin Dr, Buchanan 49107 PO Box 30, Burnips 49314 *205 Moccasin Ave, Buchanan 49107 FE5 PO Box 30, Burnips 49314 880 66th Street, South Haven 49090 *1497 120th Ave, Hopkins 49328 PO Box 216, Watervliet 49098 *331 Tannery Drive, Coloma 49038 PL2 224 Ironwood, Niles 49120 *2419 104th Ave, Otsego 49078 FE1 FE6 PO Box 175, 209 S Rowland St, Cassopolis 49031-0175 *870 66th St, South Haven 49090 PO Box 670, Coloma 49038 *61165 Quinnesec, Cassopolis 49031-9452
KALAMAZOO DISTRICT Joseph L Spackman Cindy E Holmquist Sandra Hoffman McNary FE11 Dominic A Tommy 507 Joy St., Bangor 49013 David L Youngs Christopher Kruchkow David W Meister Anthony C Shumaker Cynthia M Parsons Carl Harrison Glenn C Litchfield David F Hills Zawdie Kumuzu Abiade FE4 810 W. KilgoreRd., Lower Level, Suite 3, Kalamazoo 49008 Allegan Almena Bangor Simpson Benton Harbor Peace Temple Berrien Springs (David S Yoh) (RM) Arden Bloomingdale Buchanan Faith Morris Chapel Buchanan First Burnips Monterey Center Casco Watervliet Brandywine: Trinity Cassopolis Coloma CHARGE PASTOR
Administrative Assistant Minette Himes District Superintendent 116 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (269) 561-2537 (269) 471-1007 (269) 649-4296 (269) 663-5385 (269) 663-8162
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ADDRESS AM8 *262 Ermine St, Kalamazoo 49048 FE3 PO Box 624, 69941 Elkhart Rd, Edwardsburg 49112 *504 Sunnyside Dr, Dowagiac 49047 PO Box 407, Fennville 49408 *PO Box 624, Edwardsburg 49112 PO Box 407, Fennville 49408 PE5 PO Box 266, Galien 49113 *687 W Fennville St, 49408 PO Box 266, Galien 49113 PL1 PO Box 511, Blue Star Hwy, Fennville 49408 *PO Box 266, Galien 49113 FE7 PO Box 4, Comstock 49041 FL2 PO Box 46, Glenn 49416 PO Box 57, 210 E Exchange St, Gobles 49055 *15945 Ryan Drive, Holland 49424 FE11 PO Box 57, Gobles 49055 FE6 8640 Gull Rd, Richland 49083 *31880 Jefferson St, Gobles 49055 PM5 425 East Main Street, Hartford 49057 *13091 M 89, Augusta 49012 1636 Hinchman Rd, Berrien Springs 49103 *143 Paras Hill Dr, Hartford 49057 1636 Hinchman Rd, Berrien Springs 49103 PE1 PO Box 356, Hopkins 49328 *1636 Hinchman Rd, Berrien Springs 49103 PO Box 356, Hopkins 49328 FE5 FL4 212 S Park St, Kalamazoo 49007 *PO Box 312, 216 Elm, Hopkins 49328-0312 DSA 212 S Park St, Kalamazoo 49007 *3837 Greenleaf Circle, Kalamazoo 49008 1914 March Street, Kalamazoo 49001 *1725 Dover, Kalamazoo 49008 FE6 3919 Portage Road, Kalamazoo 49001 *6781 East V Ave, Vicksburg 49097 *6830 Cypress St, Portage 49024-3208 KALAMAZOO DISTRICT William H Doubblestein Jeffrey L Reese FE2 Raymond R Sundell PO Box 393, 326 N Lowe, Dowagiac 49047
John G Kasper Jean M Smith Peggy J Baker Mary Beth Rhine Stephen MG Charnley Ronald W Hansen Brenda E Gordon Linda J Burton Douglas W Vernon Matthew Bistayi James Dyke Robert K Lynch
Associate Dowagiac Edwardsburg Hope Fennville Pearl Galien Olive Branch Ganges CHARGE PASTOR Comstock Glenn Gobles Kendall Gull Lake Hartford Hinchman Oronoko’s Hopkins South Monterey Kalamazoo: First Kalamazoo: Lane Blvd Kalamazoo: Milwood
2005 APPOINTMENTS 117 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (269) 628-2414 (269) 353-3684 (269) 375-5656 (269) 668-2085 (269) 694-2939 (269) 685-1203 (269) 385-8919 (269) 353-3684 (269) 349-3047 (269) 628-2471 (269) 344-7165 (269) 344-5821 (269) 782-7061 (269) 782-3086 (269) 782-7061 (269) 782-3086 (269) 253-4382 (269) 329-1560 (269) 469-3030 (269) 469-8468 (269) 624-1050 (269) 674-7170 (269) 624-1531 (269) 624-1894 or (269) 760-3250 (269) 683-8770 (269) 684-3454 (269) 683-7250 (269) 684-3413 (269) 344-0125 (269) 342-0790 (269) 674-8381 (269) 674-8386 (269) 646-5801 (269) 646-7791 (269) 469-1250 (269) 469-4488 (269) 657-7727 (269) 657-4506
ADDRESS FL3 PO Box 205, Oshtemo 49077-0205 1009 E Stockbridge Ave, Kalamazoo 49001 FE2 FE10 2800 Gull Road, Kalamazoo 49048 *5424 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo 49009-9784 FE2 538 Nichols Road, Kalamazoo 49006-2994 *32757 Walden Way, Paw 49079-9577 31994 Middle Crossing Rd, Dowagiac 49047 *1003 Greenway Terrace, Kalamazoo 49006-2616 PL3 31994 Middle Crossing Rd, Dowagiac 49047 PL5 PO Box 7, Lacota 49063 *31994 Middle Crossing, Dowagiac 49047 P.O. Box 102, Lakeside 49116 *7632 Sandyridge St, Portage 49024 *28302 Springbrook Dr, Lawton 49065 FE6 FL2 302 Cedar Street, Niles 49120 *2729 Congress St, Niles 49120 FE5 PO Box 12, 6574 Stadium Dr, Oshtemo 49007-0012 *1502 Broadway, Niles 49120 FE15 PO Box 443, Otsego 49078-0443 *41221 Cardinal St, Mattawan 49071-9790 225 Glendale Blvd, Parchment 49004 *224 Mary St, Plainwell 49080 FE3 FE4 PO Box 276, 122 Exchange St, Lawrence 49064 *8000 Warren Woods Rd #79, Three Oaks 49128-8519 FE5 PO Box 456, Lawton 49065 *115 E James St, Lawrence 49064 FE4 PO BOX 117, Mattawan 49071 *PO Box 456, Lawton 49065 FE11 PO Box 396, 197 W Main St, Marcellus 49067 DSA 24 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo 49117 *224 Davis St, Marcellus 49067 501 Grant St, Niles 49120 *19603 Oak Dr, New Buffalo 49117 FE6 420 West MIchigan, Paw 49079 *3837 Patti Circle, Parchment 49004 KALAMAZOO DISTRICT
Billie R Dalton Eric S Beck Mark E Thompson Donna Keyte George W Lawton Emmett H Kadwell Jr Suzanne Kornowski Joseph D Shaler Daniel J Minor Jane D Logston Ronald K Brooks Mark R Payne Melody Surgeon Rider Bradley S Bartelmay Anthony J Tomasino Carolin S Spragg Northwest CHARGE PASTOR Kalamazoo: Stockbridge Ave Calvin Y Hill Kalamazoo: Sunnyside Kalamazoo: Westwood Keeler Silver Creek Lacota Lakeside Niles Wesley Oshtemo Otsego Parchment Lawrence Lawton St. Paul’s LifeSpring New Church Marcellus New Buffalo Niles Grace Paw 118 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (269) 685-5113 (269) 685-8595 (269) 683-8515 (269) 624-1471 (269) 327-6643 (269) 276-0482 (269) 327-6643 (269) 323-9279 (269) 327-6761 (269) 327-0410 (269) 695-6708 (269) 695-9822 (269) 849-1131 (269) 674-8386 (269) 679-5352 (269) 372-0826 (269) 679-4845 (269) 679-4501 (269) 465-3696 (269) 556-9869 (269) 429-7270 (269) 556-9869 (269) 927-3454 (269) 927-4528 (269) 637-2502 (269) 637-4803 (269) 983-3929 (269) 982-2920 (269) 983-3929 (269) 983-5798 (269) 429-5911 (269) 429-5749 (269) 429-5911 (269) 429-7389 (269) 756-2053 (269) 469-4488
ADDRESS OF3 PO Box 85, Plainwell 49080 *133 Harris St, Paw 49079 PL3 FE5 31393 Kansas St, Dowagiac 49047-9708 *714 E Gun River Dr, Plainwell 49080 FE7 7028 Oakland Dr., Portage 49024 *26283 72nd Ave, Lawton 49065 FE7 7028 Oakland Dr., Portage 49024 *5300 Bronson Blvd, Portage 49024 FE6 8740 S Westnedge Ave, Portage 49002 *2209 Romence Rd, Portage 49024-4063 FE1 2450 Orange Road, Niles 49120-8718 *8731 Newhouse, Portage 49024 PO Box 557, Riverside 49084 *3310 Chicago Rd, Niles 49120 OE5 *115 E James St, Lawrence 49064 AM10 Po Box 336, Schoolcraft 49087 *6071 Thunder Bluff Rd, Kalamazoo 49009-9127 PO Box 414, Bridgman 49106 *318 Willow Ct, Schoolcraft 49087 FE1 4276 Scottdale Rd., St. Joseph 49085-9366 FE2 4033 Naomi Road, Sodus 49126 *4276 Scottdale Rd, St Joseph 49085-9366 FE8 429 Michigan, South Haven 49090-1333 *4071 Naomi Road, Sodus 49126 FD4 3003 Leco Ct, St. Joseph 49085-2329 *12320 76th St, South Haven 49090 FE3 3003 Leco Ct, St. Joseph 49085-2329 *1218 Riverwood Terrace, St Joseph 49085 FL4 5506 Ridge Rd., Stevensville 49127 *2820 Willa Dr, St Joseph 49085-2555 FE6 5506 Ridge Rd., Stevensville 49127 *5846 Ponderosa Dr, Stevensville 49127 2 E. Sycamore Street, Three Oaks 49128 *5552 Mohican Dr, Stevensville 49127 KALAMAZOO DISTRICT Harvey K Prochnau
Patricia Haas Barry T Petrucci Susan M Petro Gregory B Wood Thomas P Fox Russell K Logston David Nellist Terrill Schneider James A Dibbet John W Fisher Wade S Panse James W Kraus Jr B Gordon Barry Terri L Bentley Sherri L Swanson Associate Deacon Associate Plainwell CHARGE PASTOR Pokagon Portage Chapel Hill Portage First Portage Prairie Riverside Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley Schoolcraft Michelle M Wisdom-Long Scottdale FE5 Bridgman Faith Sodus Chapel Hill PO Box 517, 9300 West XY Ave, Schoolcraft 49087-0517 South Haven St. Joseph First Stevensville Three Oaks 2005 APPOINTMENTS 119 HOME HOME OFFICE OFFICE CHURCH HOME CHURCH (269) 521-4559 (269) 628-4882 (269) 521-4559 (269) 628-4882 (269) 673-5502 (269) 694-5244 (269) 649-2343 (269) 649-0602 1.877.WAKELEE (269) 646-2541 1.877.WAKELEE
AREA 269 269 372-0961 344-4076 AREA 375-0321 269 381-6340
ADDRESS ADDRESS ADDRESS 212 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, MI 49007 FE11 355 26th Street, Otsego 49078-9621 *27399 22nd Ave, Gobles 49055 FE5 217 S. Main Street, Vicksburg 49097 *2037 108th Ave, Otsego 49078 PL1 PO Box 16, Breedsville 49027 *19603 Oak Dr, New Buffalo 49117 PO Box 16, Breedsville 49027 FL1 PO Box 186, 15921 Dutch Settlement, Marcellus 49067-9530 *4104 Waterview, Vicksburg 49097 *15951 Dutch Settlement St, Marcellus 49067-9530 (269) 646-2049 or KALAMAZOO DISTRICT Limited Licensed Psychologist 5380 Holiday Terrace, Kalamazoo 49009 Director of Music (¶416.3) Kalamazoo: First Gary S Wales Bufford W Coe Sheila F Baker Nelson L Hall APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES LOCATED IN THE KALAMAZOO DISTRICT: (further information at end of appointment section) Ronald B. Grant Thomas A. Davenport (¶335.1, Book of Discipline, member Detroit Conf.) NAME POSITION Director, WMU Wesley Foundation DIACONAL MINISTERS: 2101 Wilbur, Kalamazoo 49006-5610 D. Michael Palmer CHARGE PASTOR NAME POSITION Trowbridge Vicksburg Townline Breedsville
Wakelee 120 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 349-3635 (517) 623-6594 (517) Fax: (517) 347-4798 Phone: TELEPHONE Office Phone: (517) 347-417 3 (517) 543-4670 (517) 543-4407 (517) 623-6591 (517) 623-6594 (517) 482-7987 (517) 641-6436 (517) 543-4225 (517) 543-5361 (517) 669-3430 (517) 669-9140 (517) 646-0641 (517) 641-6551 (517) 641-6436 (517) 694-7683 (269) 721-8077 (269) 664-3059 (517) 339-1706 (517) 381-1965 (517) 339-1409 (517) 332-5073 (517) 351-7030 (517) 332-0557 (517) 351-7030 (517) 332-0557 (517) 663-3524 (517) 663-8256 (517) 627-3256 (517) 627-7347
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Email: LANSING DISTRICT FL4 PO Box 175, Dansville 48819 *1209 S Clinton Dr, Charlotte 48813 FE4 PO Box 36, Charlotte 48813 *5503 Long Hwy, Eaton Rapids 48827 PO Box 175, Dansville 48819 FE18 13980 Schavey Road, DeWitt 48820 *PO Box 48, Dansville 48819 PE1 6801 Creyts Road, Dimondale 48821 *2155 Longwoods Dr, DeWitt 48820 FE3 PO Box 308, 13777 Main St, Bath 48808-0308 DSA PO Box 308, 2031 E Clark Rd., Bath 48808-0308 PO Box 430, Charlotte 48813 *13505 Webster Rd, Bath 48808 AM2 1368 Grovenburg, Holt 48842 FE6 PO Box 26, Dowling 49050 *6747 Creyts Road, Dimondale 48821 DSA 2400 Lake Lansing Rd., East 48823 *16 Heron Ct, Plainwell 49080 7521 Coleman Rd, East Lansing 48823 *3854 New Salem Dr, Okemos 48864 *1710 Rolfe Rd, Mason 48854 FE1 FE10 200 W Grand River, East Lansing 48823 FE10 1120 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing 48823 *--no home address info--, FE12 1120 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing 48823 FE3 600 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids 48827 *2540 Koala Dr, East Lansing 48823 411 Harrison Street, Grand Ledge 48837 *702 State St, Eaton Rapids 48827 *912 E Scott St, Grand Ledge 48837 FE4 2164 University Park Dr., Suite 240 – Okemos, MI 48864 Email: [email protected] LANSING DISTRICT Sharyn K Osmond
Rodney J Kalajainen Andrew L Croel Thomas L Truby Irene Vittoz
Carole S Lyman Thomas J Evans Molly C Turner Benton R. Heisler (co-pastors) Dansville Charlotte Lawrence Avenue Karen S Wheat Wheatfield DeWitt Redeemer Dimondale Bath Gunnisonville Brookfield Eaton Grovenburg Dowling Country Chapel East Lansing: Aldersgate Patricia A Harpole East Lansing: Chapel Hill Gary D Bondarenko East Lansing: Peoples Church Ellen K Zienert Harry H Johnson East Lansing: University Eaton Rapids Frank W Lyman, Jr Grand Ledge CHARGE PASTOR
Administrative Assistant Sus’ann M. Busley District Superintendent 2005 APPOINTMENTS 121 (517) 482-5750 (517) 484-0227 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (517) 694-8168 (517) 694-8277 (616) 374-8861 (616) 374-8294 (269) 367-4800 (269) 367-4161 (517) 484-5794 (517) 484-3306 (517) 482-8202 (517) 394-4741 (517) 485-3459 (517) 394-4741 (517) 485-9477 (517) 267-1964 (517) 394-2727 (517) 669-3483 (517) 882-0661 (517) 272-0712 (517) 882-0661 (517) 272-0712 (517) 321-5187 (517) 784-6532 (517) 333-3633 (517) 669-1275 (517) 482-1549 (517) 323-4368 (517) 482-1549 (517) 394-3914 (517) 394-6100 (517) 694-7114 (269) 945-9574 (269) 945-2343 (269) 945-4995 (269) 945-3397 (517) 541-1144 (517) 541-9605
ADDRESS FE3 FE9 10265 E. Brown Road, Lake Odessa 48849-9027 *455 Sixth Avenue, Lake Odessa 48849 FE1 2200 Lake Lansing Road, 48912 *10121 E Brown Rd, Lake Odessa 48849 1919 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing 48910 *2412 Post Oak Ln, Lansing 48912 FE4 1001 Dakin Street, Lansing 48912 FE3 215 N Capitol Avenue, Lansing 48933 *1921 Rock Way, Lansing 48910 FE3 517 W. Jolly Road, Lansing 48910 *2828 Woodview Dr, Lansing 48911 4301 S Waverly, Lansing 48911 *11442 East River Dr, DeWitt 48820 4301 S Waverly, Lansing 48911 FE1 *2409 Victor, Lansing 48911 OE2 1900 Boston Blvd, Lansing 48910-2493 *7113 Benn Rd, Parma 49269 FE4 1120 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing 48823 *2915 S Cambridge Rd, Lansing 48911 FD11 501 E Mt Hope, Lansing 48910 *12900 Chartreuse Dr, DeWitt 48820 501 E Mt Hope, Lansing 48910 FE6 *5523 Bennington Dr, Lansing 48910 3315 S Pennsylvania, Lansing 48910 *2118 Ferrol St, Lansing 48910 *4517 Weswilmar Dr, Holt 48842 FE5 209 W. Green St., Hastings 49058-2229 FE6 FE7 PO Box 410, 2920 S M-37 Hwy, Hastings 49058 *935 N Taffee Dr, Hastings 49058 PL2 PO Box 168, Holt 48842 *121 W North St, Hastings 49058 FE6 PO Box 374, 1475 S Ionia Rd, Vermontville 49096-0374 *1951 Heatherton Dr, Holt 48842 PO Box 485, Lake Odessa 48849 *220 N Chester Rd., Charlotte 48813 LANSING DISTRICT Deborah M Johnson Stephan Weinberger Russell F McReynolds Charles D Grauer Neil Davis Melanie J Baker-Streevy Timothy P Boal FE2 Bo Rin Cho William E Haggard 3827 Delta River Drive, Lansing 48906 Pamela J Mathieu Kathy E Brown Richard D Moore Lynn E Grimes Bryce Feighner Donald R Ferris Deacon Lake Odessa: Lakewood Lansing: Asbury David L Flagel Lansing: Calvary Potter Park Lansing: Central Lansing: Christ Lansing: Faith South Lansing Ministries Lansing: First Lansing: Grace Lansing: Korean Lansing: Mt Hope Lansing: Sycamore Creek Barbara J Flory CHARGE PASTOR Hastings: First Hastings: Hope Holt Kalamo Lake Odessa: Central 122 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (517) 647-4916 (517) 769-2329 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (517) 627-8388 (517) 703-0873 (517) 485-3459 (616) 698-0316 (517) 589-0217 (517) 589-5581 (517) 589-9211 (517) 589-5581 (517) 676-9449 (517) 244-0456 (517) 676-9449 (517) 676-5234 (517) 851-7853 (517) 851-8040 (517) 627-6376 (517) 647-4916 (517) 596-2441 (517) 769-2329 (517) 852-2043 (517) 852-0685 (517) 675-4771 (517) 625-3444 (517) 675-1567 (517) 625-3444 (517) 349-4220 (517) 349-3595 (517) 852-1993 (517) 371-3311 (517) 647-4649 (517) 647-6460 (517) 645-7701 (517) 645-4526 (269) 945-9392 (269) 948-3972 (517) 663-5226 (517) 663-8417
ADDRESS FE5 7533 W St. Joseph, Lansing 48917 OE2 FE3 212 Bellevue St SE, Wyoming 49548 *6203 Windcharme, Lansing 48917 401 S Main Street, Leslie 49251 *5649 Sugarberry Dr SE, Kentwood 49512 FE6 401 S Main Street, Leslie 49251 201 E Ash St, Mason 48854 *401 S Main St, Leslie 49251 FE2 FL4 1932 N M 52, Stockbridge 49285-9625 *830 Roosevelt St, Mason 48854 400 Charlotte, Mulliken 48861 *1956 N M 52, Stockbridge 49285 400 Charlotte, Mulliken 48861 FE8 201 E Ash St, Mason 48854 *616 Hall Blvd, Mason 48854 FE2 PO Box 189, 224 N Main St, Munith 49259 *12661 Turner Rd, Portland 48875 P.O. Box 83, Pleasant Lake 49272 FE4 PO Box 370, Nashville 49073 *PO Box 83, Pleasant Lake 49272 *540 Chapel Dr, Nashville 49073 FE8 DSA PO Box 680, Okemos 48805 FE3 6043 E M 79 Hwy, Nashville 49073 *3786 Yosemite Dr, Okemos 48864 PO Box 827, 131 Madison St, Perry 48872 *1317 W Saginaw, Lansing 48915 FE3 PO Box 161, 12821 Warner Rd, Shaftsburg 48882 310 Bridge Street, Portland 48875 *PO Box 827, 121 S Madison Ave, Perry 48872 PE4 PO Box 458, Potterville 48876 *309 Grape St, Portland 48875 FE9 *4115 Scenic View, Potterville 48876 6419 Bunker Road, Eaton Rapids 48827 *1641 S Broadway, Hastings 49058 *872 S Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids 48827 LANSING DISTRICT William M Beachy Cuong M Nguyen Carroll A Fowler Robert L Hundley Robert J Freysinger Judith Lee Scholten Timothy T Tuthill Arthur R Turner
Dianne M Bowden
Nancy Fancher Carolyn C Floyd Gregory R Wolfe Rebecca K Morrison (Kenneth R Vaught) (RM) Martin M DeBow DSA8 1641 S Broadway, Hastings 49058 Associate CHARGE PASTOR Lansing Trinity Lansing Vietnamese Leslie Felt Plains Mason Millville Mulliken Eagle
Munith Pleasant Lake Nashville Okemos Community Church Jeanne M Randels Peace Perry Shaftsburg Portland Potterville Quimby Robbins 2005 APPOINTMENTS 123 (517) 566-2066 (517) 589-9067 CHURCH HOME CHURCH (517) 851-7676 (517) 851-8689 (517) 566-8448 (517) 566-2066 (517) 726-0526 (517) 726-1165 (517) 726-0526 (517) 726-1165 (517) 626-6623 (517) 626-2171 (517) 655-1466 (517) 699-8522 (517) 655-2430 (517) 655-2321 (269) 367-4061 (616) 374-7866 (517) 851-7287 (517) 589-9067 (517) 521-3631 (517) 521-3434 (269) 945-2654 (269) 721-8399
ADDRESS OE10 219 E. Elizabeth St, Stockbridge 49285-9666 FL2 5794 Musgrove Hwy, Sunfield 48890 *4222 Adams Rd., Stockbridge 49285 PO Box 25, 227 Logan St, Sunfield 48890 FL4 PO Box 186, Vermontville 49096 *PO Box 22, 235 Dunham St, Sunfield 48890 FE7 PO Box 186, Vermontville 49096 9180 Herbison Road, Eagle 48822 *PO BOX 186, Vermontville 49096 FE7 211 S. Putnam, Williamston 48895 *900 Long Blvd Unit #533, Lansing 48911 *733 Orchard Dr, Williamston 48895 *13837 Darby Rd, Lake Odessa 48849-9721 PL6 111 W Fitchburg Rd, Leslie 49251 *9590 Looking Glassbrook Rd, Grand Ledge 48837 111 W Fitchburg Rd, Leslie 49251 FE1 PO Box 769, 205 N Summit St, Webberville 48892 *111 E Fitchburg Rd, Leslie 49251-9757 PL2 FL4 3185 N M-43 Hwy, Hastings 49058-7944 *120 E Beech St, Webberville 48892 5491 N Zimmer Rd, Williamston 48895 *11262 S M 37 Hwy, Dowling 49050 LANSING DISTRICT Robert J Henning Jeffrey Schrock
Kathleen Smith Lyle D Heaton Dean N Prentiss (Mary L Schippers-Demunter) (RA) DSA PO Box 95, 203 N Main St, Woodland 48897 Georgiana M Dack Robert D Nystrom Robert E Smith DeAnn J Dobbs CHARGE PASTOR Stockbridge Sunfield Sebewa Center Vermontville Gresham Wacousta Williamston Woodland Waterloo Village First Webberville Welcome Corners Williamston Crossroads 124 W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 HOME HOME CHURCH OFFICE AREA 276 496-7971 496-4934 AREA 517 347-4194 517 663-4418 487-3090 615 749-6818 885-6621 517 332-0861 351-3241
ADDRESS ADDRESS LANSING DISTRICT Janet K. Sweet-Richardson FE2 216 Madison St., Drawer JJ, Saltville, VA 24370 General Board of Discipleship United Methodist Foundation University State Michigan Pastor/Director, Lansing: Harvest House 1006 W. Hillsdale St., Lansing 48933 Editor of Children’s Publications, 201 Eighth Ave., S., Nashville, TN 37202 HOLSTON ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Madame Russell / APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES LOCATED IN THE LANSING DISTRICT: (further information at end of appointment section) Dennis G. Buwalda FE6 Richard R. Erickson FE14 Director of Development Director, Wesley Foundation, Margaret Z. Jones (¶335.1 D, Book of Discipline 1996) PE3 APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER CONFERENCES RELATED THE LANSING DISTRICT: McLaren-Ingham Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services 1118 S. Harrison, East Lansing 48823 (¶337.1, Book of Discipline 1996) 2164 University Park Dr., Suite 240, Okemos 48864 CHARGE PASTOR Tates Chapel UMC’s, Abingdon Dist. NAME POSITION NAME POSITION DIACONAL MINISTERS: Daphna L. Flegal 2005 APPOINTMENTS 125 HOME CHURCH AREA
Book of Discipline 1996) 337.1, ADDRESS FE4 116 E. Washington Ave, Washington, NJ 07882 APPOINTMENTS TO OTHER MINSTRIES MEMBERS OF THE W. MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE APPOINTED TO OTHER CONFERENCES NORTHERN NEW JERSEY ANNUAL CONFERENCE: Anderson and Asbury UMC’s David E. Small (Paragraph CHARGE PASTOR APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES 628 S. Warren Ave., BigRapids MI49307,(231)796-8315,FAX (231)796-8315 Ferris StateUniversity Wesley Foundation, BigRapids,Muscatine,IA: 1205 S.Mission,Suite#9,Mt.Pleasant, 48858,(989)773-5140,FAX (989)775-7599 Central District 1118 S.HarrisonRd.,EastLansing,MI48823,(517)332-0861 Michigan StateUniversity Wesley Foundation, EastLansing:University C.C. 505 EastColumbia Ave., BattleCreek,MI49015,(269)962-7760 Albion District,7760GrandRapids:OakdaleC.C. 2164 University Park Dr., Suite240,Okemos, MI48864,(517)347-4173,FAX (517)347-4798 Lansing District 2164 University Park Dr. Suite240,Okemos, MI48864,(517)347-4194, FAX (517)347-4798 United MethodistFoundation, EatonRapids:FirstC.C. E. Jeanne Koughn Joseph D. Huston Hotelling Dale Alan Benton R.Heisler Benjamin L.Hartley Susan J. Hagans Richard R.Erickson Jerome R.DeVine Dennis G.Buwalda Linda J. Burson Wayne C.Barrett Jana Lynn Almeida Zawdie K. Abiade, (11 FullerSE)POBox6247,GrandRapids,MI49516-6247,(616)459-4503 United MethodistFoundation, GrandRapids:FirstC.C. 810 W. Kilgore,Lower Level, Ste.3,Kalamazoo,MI49008,(269)372-7525 Kalamazoo District, (11 FullerSE)POBox6247,GrandRapids,MI49516-6247,(888)217-1905, FAX (616)459-0242 Grand RapidsDistrict
1 Terrace St.#A1,BostonMA02120 Boston University Schoolof Theology, Boston,MA,EastLansing:University C.C. (11 FullerSE)POBox6247,GrandRapids, MI49516-6247,(616)459-4503 Ministry Consultant,Half Time, GrandRapids: Aldersgate C.C. (11FullerSE)POBox6247,GrandRapids,MI49516-6247,(616)459-4503Ext.324 Ministry Consultant (11 FullerSE)POBox6247,GrandRapids,MI49516-6247,(616)459-4503 Ministry Consultant; Albion: First 126 B. 2004 APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSIONMINISTRIES Appointments withintheConnectionalStructures ofUnitedMethodism , ConferenceStaff , DistrictSuperintendent, , DistrictSuperintendent , President&Executive Director, , DistrictSuperintendent, , DistrictSuperintendent, , Director DistrictSuperintendent, , DirectorofDevelopment, , ConferenceStaff , ConferenceStaff , Director/Pastor , Teaching candidate and Th.D. Assistant WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE (¶335.1a The BookofDiscipline2000) Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Annual Conference Agency Served Agency Served Annuity Credit 2005 2005 APPOINTMENTS 127
Leicester R. Longden, Associate Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship, Agency Served University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, Dubuque, IA, Lansing: Trinity C.C. 2000 University Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001-5099, (563) 589-3634
Gregory J. Martin, Chaplain/Director, Annual Conference University of Michigan Wesley Foundation, Ann Arbor, Jackson: Calvary C.C. 602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (734) 668-6881
Christopher P. Momany, Chaplain/Director of Church Relations Agency Served Adrian College, Adrian: First C.C. North Hall 133, 110 S. Madison St., Adrian, MI 49221, (517) 265-5161 ext. 4211, FAX (517) 264-3331
Joy J. Moore, Assistant Professor of Preaching, Agency Served Asbury Seminary, Wilmore, KY, Lansing: Trinity C.C. 204 N. Lexington Ave., Wilmore, KY 40390, (859) 858-2202
J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald, District Superintendent, Annual Conference Grand Traverse District 1249 Three Mile Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686, (231) 947-5281, FAX (231) 947-0181
Jon R. Powers, Chaplain, Agency Served Ohio Wesleyan University, Grand Rapids: Trinity C.C. HWCC, Peale Chapel, Ohio Wesleyan University, 61 S. Sandusky St., Delaware, OH 43015, (740) 368-3000
John Ross Thompson, Conference Director, Grand Rapids: Trinity CC Annual Conference (11 Fuller SE) PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247, (616) 459-4503
Appointments from Detroit Conference (¶335.1a The Book of Discipline 2000) Annuity Credit
Thomas A. Davenport, Director Agency Served Western Michigan University Wesley Foundation, Kalamazoo, Pontiac: Baldwin Avenue C.C.
Terry Euper, Area Clergy Assistant to the Bishop Annual Conference Conference Staff, Flint: Owosso: First CC 2164 University Park, Suite 250, Okemos, MI 48864, (517) 347-4030
Melody P. Johnson, Chaplain Porter Hills Presbyterian Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, Birmingham: First C.C. 4450 Cascade Road SE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-8330, (616) 949-4975 APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES Eric A. Stone, Executive Director Annual Conference Central Michigan University Wesley Foundation, Mt. Pleasant, Waterford: Central C.C. 400 S. Maint St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858, (989) 773-6934
Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶335.1b, c The Book of Discipline 2000)
Seung Ho (Andy) Baek, GBGM; New Church Ministry/Suhbu Korean Congregation Agency Served 5365 Wing Ave., SE Kentwood, MI 49512, (616) 554-4969
Gilbert R. Boersma, Manager, Agency Served Spiritual Care Services Department, Hackley Hospital, Muskegon: Lakeside C.C. 1700 Clinton St., PO Box 3302, Muskegon, MI 49443-3302, (616) 726-3511 APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES 128
9 HeritageOake Lane, Ste.1,BattleCreek,MI49015,(269)979-5180 Heritage Interfaith CounselingCenter, BattleCreek:FirstC.C. 2006 Mills Avenue, Muskegon, MI49445,(616)744-0336 Blodgett Press,LocalChurch Appointment: Muskegon Central Regimental Chaplain Commanding Officer, 1stMarineRegiment, 1stMarineDivision, CampPendleton,CA92055 ATTN: US Navy, BattleCreek: Washington HeightsC.C 599 PebblebrookLane,EastLansing,MI48823,(517)351-0728 Ingham Visiting NurseandHospiceServices,EastLansing:University C.C. 1551 FranklinS.E.,GrandRapids,MI49506-3331,(616)452-1568 Clark RetirementCommunity, GrandRapids, CedarSpringsC.C. 99 Mowerson Dr., BattleCreek, MI 49017(269)965-1671 Battle CreekHealthSystems,Creek: MapleC.C. 1545 BuchananSW, GrandRapids49507,(616)452-7684 SECOM Ministries,GrandRapids:GenesisC.C. Yeolmea Apt. 802-901,SouthKorea 305-325 Taejon City Yusong-gu No-eun-dong520-1 Taejon ChristianSchool, Taejon, SouthKorea, EastLansing:University C.C. Ada Congregational Church,UCC,P.O. Box135, Ada, MI49301,(616)676-2166 First Congregational ChurchUCC,Local Appointment: GrandRapids:First 5380 Holiday Terrace, Kalamazoo,MI49009-2154,(269)372-0961 New DirectionsCounseling;Kalamazoo:FirstCC 904 SheldonS.E.,GrandRapids,MI49507,(616)452-3226,Ext.3023 United MethodistCommunityHouse,GrandRapids:GenesisC.C. Herbert LeeGriffi Tracey L. Taylor-Kuns Linda D. Stoddard Barbara SmithJang Laurie J. McKinven-Copus Clinton E.McKinven-Copus Catherine L.Kelsey Margaret Z.Jones Ronald B.Grant M. KayDeMoss Roy G. Testolin Cathy Rafferty J. Patrick McCoy 6392 Dept. ofChaplaincy, OneMedicalCenterDr., Lebanon,NH03756,(603)650-7939Fax (603)650- Dartmouth-Hitchcock MedicalCenter, Norwich, VT, Three Rivers: FirstC.C. 351 ProspectorLn,EstesPark, CO80517,(970)577-0250 The Centerfor Theology, Ministryandthe Arts, EstesPark, CO,EastLansing:University C.C. , Chaplain/DirectorofPastoral Care, , Pastoral Counselor, , Deacon,Editor, Publisher, , LimitedLicensePsychologist , DirectorofChaplaincy n,Jr. , Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator, , Staff Chaplain (oncall) , Executive Director , Pastoral Counselor, t, MinisterofChristianEducation (¶335.1d, 322.6 The BookofDiscipline2000) , Chaplain, WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE Appointments toOther Valid Ministries , ChurchandCommunityLiaison, , Executive Director/CEO Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Agency Served Annuity Credit 2005 2005 APPOINTMENTS 129
C. 2004 SALARIES OF PERSONS WITH APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES Appointments Within the Connectional Structures of United Methodism (¶335.1a, 322.1b The Book of Discipline 2000) Housing & Health Salary Travel Utilities Insurance Other
Abiade, Zawdie K. 63,422 Voucher 16,800 Yes — Almeida, Jana Lynn 25,796 $.041/mile — — Furnish Allow Barrett, Wayne C. 65,000 13,500 28,530 No 2,400 Burson, Linda 53,909 Voucher 16,800 Yes Pension; Furnishing Allowance 6,000 Buwalda, Dennis 63,422 Voucher 17,500 No — DeVine, Jerome R. 63,422 Voucher 16,800 Yes Resources, Cont. Ed. Erickson, Richard R. 47,137 2,000 14,539 No Pension Hagans, Susan 63,422 Voucher 16,800 No Pension Hartley, Benjamin L. 6,000 — — — Heisler, Benton 60,402 Voucher 3,500 Yes — Hotelling, Dale Alan 22,500 — — — — Huston, Joseph 63,422 Voucher 15,400 Yes Pension Koughn, E. Jeanne 34,270 2,288 4,475 — — Longden, Leicester R. 54,500 — — — — Martin, Gregory J. No salary information received by conference secretary. Momany, Christopher P. 52,587 Voucher — Yes Pension Moore, Joy J. No salary information received by conference secretary. Pier-Fitzgerald, J. Lynn 63,422 Voucher 16,800 Yes — Powers, Jon R. No salary information received by conference secretary. Thompson, John Ross 63,422 Voucher 16,800 Yes Pension
Appointments from Detroit Conference (¶335.1a The Book of Discipline 2000) Davenport, Thomas A. No salary information received by conference secretary. Euper, Terry A. No 2004 salary information received by conference secretary. Johnson, Melody H. No salary information received by conference secretary. Stone, Eric A. No salary information received by conference secretary.
Appointments to Extension Ministries (¶335..1b, b The Book of Discipline 2000) Baek, Seung Ho No salary information received by conference secretary. Boersma, Gilbert R. 51,233 600 — Yes Pension Griffin, Herbert L. Jr. No salary information received by conference secretary. Pension McCoy, J. Patrick 76,000 Voucher — Yes — APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES Rafferty, Cathy 34,763 — 12,000 — — Testolin, Roy G. 95 per session — 24,000 — —
Appointments to Other Valid Ministries (¶ 335.1d, 322.6 The Book of Discipline 2000) DeMoss, M. Kay — — — No — Grant, Ronald B. 59,000 — — No — Jones, Margaret Z. 35,312 Voucher — — — Kelsey, Catherine L. No salary information received by conference secretary. McKinven-Copus, Clinton No salary information received by conference secretary. McKinven-Copus, Laurie 27,040 Voucher — Yes — Smith Jang, Barbara No salary information received by conference secretary. Stoddard, Linda D. 480 — — No — Taylor-Kunst, Tracey L. 16,580 Voucher 10,918 No 5,945 APPOINTMENTS TO EXTENSION MINISTRIES 130 Copyright (C)1993, 1994,1995,1996,2000,2001,2002.UsedbyPermissionof Psalm 100, The Message: The BibleinContemporaryLanguage loyal always andever. all generousinlove, For Godis sheer beauty, Thank him. Worship him. Make yourselves athome,talkingpraise. Enter withthispassword: “Thankyou!” We’re hispeople,well-tended sheep. He madeus;we didn’t make him. Know this:GodisGod,andGod. sing yourselves intohis presence. Bring agiftoflaughter, “On yourfeet now –applaudGod! WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE NavPress publishingGroup. —MCA Photos, Ann Whiting 2005 2005 REPORTS 131
VIII. REPORTS
A. STATISTICIAN’S REPORT
Statisticians report to West Michigan Annual Conference, 2005
Members of the West Michigan Annual Conference, This year marked what I would label as the “offi cial transition” from paper reports to on-line reporting. For some it has been an easy for switch, for others more challenging. I am grateful for all the local churches that are diligently working to acclimate to this new system. I hope that in the years to come the online system will become second nature to us. Of course, for those places where reporting on-line is problematic, paper via slow mail is still available on request. I hope more churches will make the time to submit the required reports in a timely fashion. These statistics, while certainly not telling the whole story, do help us as individual churches take a look at ourselves and how we are doing. When everyone participates as required, these numbers help us see how we are doing as a Conference, and may give us potential indicators: indicators that reinforce and encourage us to keep doing what we are doing right; and/or indicate a potential need to make adjustments so that we can continue to serve not only our churches, but our church’s communities more effectively. I want to give a special thanks to Tom Fox, my predecessor, for his patient teaching role in the past years; and to John Kosten and Pros Tumonong in the Treasurer’s Offi ce, who continue to so willingly, patiently, and helpfully work the statistician’s reporting process.
Best Blessings, Chuck Williams Conference Statistician
B. WEST MICHIGAN CABINET DEAN’S REPORT
(Cabinet members rise and sing verse 1 of “How Firm a Foundation” then they hum it as they stand behind Susan.) REPORTS Good morning. And welcome to the “Singing Cabinet.” This is the way your Appointive Cabinet begins each meeting, twice a month, with singing and with prayer. These are familiar faces to you. But there are now two new Cabinet members who have been “in training” with us, as we prepare for the leaving of our colleagues Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald and Joe Huston as they return to new appointments in the local church. The new Cabinet members who are joining us are the Rev. Bill Dobbs, who will become the Central District Superintendent, and the Rev. Bob Mayo, the new Superintendent for the Grand Traverse District. Let’s give them a warm welcome! 132 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 (All together with Bob and Bill sing second verse of 529.) So, this is your singing Appointive Cabinet. We are pastors who have a love for Jesus Christ and a calling to the ministry of supervision. Each of us has been appointed by the Bishop to this work. Our present Bishop, Jonathan Keaton, sits at the head of the table with three books: the Bible, the Discipline, and the hymn book. He leads us with great good humor, a deep and spiritual faith, and with strong resolve. When he was consecrated as a Bishop, Bishop Keaton was given a shepherd’s crook as a symbol of his role in the church. As our shepherd, you might think about all of us then, as the Bishop’s soft and fl uffy sheep. But the ministry Bishop Keaton is called to do is sometimes a bit more diffi cult than tending fl uffy sheep. (TV clip is shown of cowboys herding cats!) All of us, as sinners, can indeed thank God for the amazing grace that comes through Jesus Christ, for this fl awed but blessed church, for its fl awed and gifted leaders, and its fl awed and gifted congregations. We claim that grace every day, as we do our ministry together in faith, in the name of Christ. Indeed, it’s that amazing grace that keeps us singing. (Cabinet sings fi rst verse of “Grace that is Greater than all our sin” and everyone at conference joins in the refrain.) Now, as your singing Cabinet gathers at the table for meetings, we share the good news within our districts. Are you ready for a few examples of good news? How about Twin Lake UMC, which has grown from 20 to 50 in attendance in the last 8 months! And Grand Rapids Cornerstone, which recently had over 800 members in small groups. We are awed to learn that in the Grand Traverse District, Ludington United Methodist Church is partnering with a village in Zimbabwe, to build a church and dig a well. In the Lansing District, we’re excited about the Nashville Church, which has a feeding program for more than 700 persons a week; and how about the Farwell United Methodist Church in Central District; they have a Miracle Kids Ministry for special needs children and youth. In the Albion District, we’ve been inspired to learn that over 100 people have taken lay speaking training… good for you! And from Kalamazoo, we have heard about Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo First and Otsego United Methodist Churches who are working with farmers to raise money for the UMCOR food resources bank. Your singing Cabinet has much to sing about, as we see the great ministries being accomplished in the name of Jesus Christ. REPORTS Now, of course there are a lot of other responsibilities that keep this Singing Cabinet busy. From District budgeting to pastoral support, from confl ict engagement to leadership development, from spiritual leadership to appointive work, your six West Michigan superintendents, your Bishop and the Bishop’s assistant provide supervisory oversight to 425 congregations, 571 clergy and 68,076 parishioners. In the course of our 6 year appointments, most superintendents put 150,000 miles or more on their cars, and we spend almost one entire year, 300 days, in Cabinet meetings. When I joined the Cabinet as a new superintendent, I was gifted with a large terry-cloth adult bib to carry in my car, for those fast-food breaks on the way to meetings. The bib has been well-used and has saved me from embarrassment on several occasions! Now, as we all drive the highways and byways and back ways to your 2005 REPORTS 133 congregations, and to the Area offi ce, some of us get lost. There’s a song for singing for those nights of fl ashlights and maps. (Cabinet sings “Jesus Savior Pilot Me.”) Yes, we are the singing Cabinet, even in our own cars, somewhere out in the middle of snow, sleet and rain. Now next, of course, at our Cabinet meetings there is the work of appointment making. This past year there were more than 80 appointments that were made. Sometimes people wonder how we do this work. Well, contrary to the dartboard myth, the making and fi xing of appointments is a holy and very challenging task. We rely on prayer, and quiet discernment, and we spend a good deal of time with each appointment. Our Bishop makes the fi nal decision for every appointment that is made. In the process of sharing information with Bishop Keaton, each superintendent advocates for the churches and pastors in their districts, using their experiences with you, and also relying on your forms from church conferences. Together we work to make decisions that will encourage ministry across the conference. Sometimes as we make appointments, our prayers are sung, like this old favorite hymn. (Cabinet sings “Open my eyes, that I may see…”) Through it all, we lean upon our faith, and trust in God. So that’s our Singing Cabinet. But you know, while our Bishop can really sing, (Bishop starts singing “Amen, Amen” then joined by the Cabinet) his voice alone would be beautiful, yes. But how much more powerful it is, when we’re joined by the Full Cabinet, Lay Leader Laurie Dahlman, Conference Council Director John Ross Thompson, and Treasurer Pros Tumonong, by Terry Euper, our Bishop’s Assistant, by our Conference ministry consultants…by the foundation leaders and new church consultants…all of a sudden the music is gathering power. The gifts of these many saints bring out the harmony, and a choir is starting to form. (They keep singing, snapping fi ngers.) And, oh…when all of God’s church joins in, laity and clergy, male and female, young and old…of every ethnic background…(Conference stands and sings) then we now become the church triumphant. All connected, a church singing and praising God among all nations and all people, and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ and his love! Hear the power. All connected! Amen, everyone. Praise God! Amen.
Susan Hagan West Michigan Cabinet Dean REPORTS C. CONFERENCE TREASURER’S REPORT
God is good! All the time! Yes, 2004 was a challenging year, but our conference rose to the challenge. We acknowledge and celebrate the faithfulness of our churches to the ministry of our connection. Despite the economic challenges faced by our local churches, one of every three of our churches in the West Michigan Conference paid 100% of their respective ministry shares. We believe that the relatively lower percentage in ministry shares receipts of 85% was a result of the confl uence of 134 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 many factors that exerted heavy fi nancial pressure on many of our churches: high unemployment in the State, increasing cost of insurance (health and property) and investments in building. And yet, a multitude of our churches remained faithful and made a great effort.
God is good in His provision of wise and faithful leaders to the Conference. I acknowledge with gratitude the services of persons who have completed their term of offi ce; in the CFA: Jay Hook and Linda Burpee, and Larry Collins for health reasons after four years of service; and in the Board of Pension: Beverly Patterson. They are good and faithful servant leaders.
Conference Ministry Shares: Receipts for Ministry Shares and district ministries funds amounted to $7,047,306. Because of the lower percentage of receipts compared to the budget, the CFA decided to pay 100% of the World Service Fund and the other general apportionments on the ratio of the receipts. In total, we paid 94% of our general apportionments. The level of apportioned conference budget will continue to be a challenge, as we balance the fi nancial capacity of our churches and the effort of conference agencies to minister to the needs in the world.
Advance Special Giving: Giving to the Advance for Christ and His Church and conference benevolence through the Conference Treasurer amounted to $1,719,511. We continue to lead the denomination in our generous support of this ministry to the world with a per capita giving of $18.61. Giving to UMCOR alone was $764,350. As soon as news about the Tsunami disaster in South Asia came, designated giving started to come in.
Clergy Pension: Funding of pre-82 pension liability was more than adequate at 133%. There was an actuarial surplus of $16.5 million based on the past service rate (PSR) of $600 with 3% future increase and 8% interest rate. Any available surplus in the future has been allocated by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts to support funding of post-retirement health care. The surviving spouse benefi t from pre-82 service pension was raised to 85% by conference action starting 2005. The Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) as a mandated post-81 pension plan has been administered as a modifi ed direct bill method. Collection of MPP and CPP REPORTS contributions has been done directly by my offi ce with a single remittance to the general board. Collection rate remains high and there was no signifi cant arrearage.
Health Care: Escalating health care cost is a major concern. Every year, we make the effort to contain cost by adjusting plan design without sacrifi cing benefi ts unduly. A health care committee composed of Ron Stoll (Chair), Dave Nelson, Bob Richards, Bill Dobbs, Lloyd Moseley, Jane Duffey, Lou Grettenberger, Mike Anthes, Bob Hinklin and Pros Tumonong was created by the board to study and recommend appropriate changes based on the situation. A recommendation to coordinate retiree prescription drugs benefi ts with Medicare D has been submitted to the annual conference in order to achieve overall savings to the conference plan and to protect retirees from catastrophic drug needs. Actuarial study of the post retirement health 2005 REPORTS 135 care liability showed $21,489,000 at December 31, 2004, of which $17,004,000 was unfunded. The annual contribution requirement using 30-year amortization of this liability was $1,873,000. As stated earlier, the Board has designated any pre-82 service pension reserve surplus in the future for this purpose. Preliminary estimate by the General Board of Pension showed that approximately $1,936,000 may be available to be redirected towards retiree health care.
Finally, I thank the Treasurer’s Offi ce staff: Fred Moore, Terry Kost, John Kosten and Janet Belanger and all the church treasurers and the leaders of the conference agencies for their support and cooperation in making our ministries possible. Praise God from whom all blessings fl ow!
Pros Tumonong Conference Treasurer
D. CONFERENCE LAY LEADER’S REPORT
In my Annual Conference presentation, I introduced members of the Board of Lay Ministry with each one leading a cheer for their district. I challenge our lay members to make new disciples of Jesus Christ at every opportunity by praying, being bold, persevering, being obedient to God and starting today. STAR stands for Succeed Through Accepting Responsibility and can assist us in our mission. Our April 30th Laity Day with Bishop Keaton presenting a stirring address was a highlight in our year and it will become an annual event. The 2004 General Conference passed a motion making the conference lay leader a member of all full cabinet meetings. It’s been a blessing for me as I was warmly welcomed by the West Michigan Cabinet. Now I have the opportunity to share lay praises and concerns with the cabinet. Our new national vision statement is “Empowered laity, partnering with clergy and offering Christ to the world.” It would be wonderful and so helpful if everyone memorized it.
Laurie Dahlman Conference Lay Leader REPORTS 136 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 REPORTS 2005 LEGISLATION 137 IX. LEGISLATION A. Legislative Action Index
ITEM # PAGE SUBJECT ACTION IMPLEMENTATION
1 Area Cooperation and Union Withdrawn N/A
Uniting Detroit and West Michigan United Methodist 2 Conference United Methodist Carried Via Foundation of West Foundations Consent Calendar Michigan
3 Number of Districts – Referral Withdrawn N/A
Michigan Area 4-R1 Response Districts Reduction Referred Cooperation Task – Referral Force Michigan Area 4-R2 Response Districts Reduction Referred Cooperation Task – Amendment Force Michigan Area 4 Number of Districts Reduction Referred Cooperation Task Force Failed in 5-R1 Response to Conference Mission and Legislative N/A Strategic Plan – Amendment #1 Committee Failed in 5-R2 Response to Conference Mission and Legislative N/A Strategic Plan – Referral Committee Failed in 5-R3 Response to Conference Mission and Legislative N/A Strategic Plan – Amendment #2 Committee Failed in 5-R4 Response to Conference Mission and Legislative N/A Strategic Plan – Amendment #3 Committee Amend Amendment #1 Conference Mission and Strategic Plan to Item #5 – Amend Amendment by Deletion Carried N/A (T. Rafferty) Amendment #1 to Item #5 Conference Mission and Strategic Plan Failed N/A (Bondarenko) – Amend by Addition Amendment #2 to Item #5 Conference Mission and Strategic Plan Carried N/A (A. Walker) – Amendment by Addition Amendment #3 to Item #5 Conference Mission and Strategic Plan Carried N/A (J. Ellinger) – Amendment Amendment #4 to Item #5 Conference Mission and Strategic Plan Withdrawn N/A (J. Hagans) – Amendment Bishop Keaton; Conference Council Substitute to Conference Mission and Strategic Plan Carried on Ministries; Council Item #5 – Amend by Substitute on Finance and Administration Bishop Keaton; Conference Council 5 Conference Mission and Strategic Plan Substitute Carried on Ministries; Council on Finance and
Administration LEGISLATION 138 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
ITEM # PAGE SUBJECT ACTION IMPLEMENTATION
Amendment to Length of Annual Conference Session Bishop Keaton; Item #6 – Amendments Carried Program Committee Carried with Bishop Keaton; 6 Length of Annual Conference Session Amendment Program Committee Amendment to Establishment of Accountability/ Item #7 Review Center --Amendments Carried N/A Establishment of an Accountability/ 7 Review Center Failed N/A Amendment to Item #8 Church Property Funds – Amendment Carried Conference Secretary Carried as Amended, then 8 Church Property Funds Ruled Out of Conference Secretary Order Appeal #8 to Church Property Funds – Appeal to Judicial Council Judicial Council of Bishop’s Ruling Carried Conference Secretary Amend Amendment to Escrow Funds Release – Amend Carried Conference Secretary Item #9 Amendment Amendment to Carried as Item #9 Escrow Funds Release – Amendment Amended Conference Secretary Carried as Amended, then 9 Escrow Funds Release Ruled Out of Conference Secretary Order Appeal #9 to Escrow Funds Release – Appeal to Judicial Council Judicial Council of Bishop’s Ruling Carried Conference Secretary Proceeds from Sale of South Wyoming 10 UMC Withdrawn N/A Amend the Cokesbury Contribution Donated Amendment to to Central Conferences – Amend Withdrawn N/A Item #11 Amendment Cokesbury Contribution Donated to Amendment to Central Conferences – Amend by Failed N/A Item #11 deletion Cokesbury Contribution Donated to Board of Pension and 11 Central Conferences Carried Health Benefits Response to Annual Policy Council on Finance 12-R Recommendations – Amendment Carried and Administration Local churches; Youth Carried with Ministries; Council 12 Annual Policy Recommendations Amendment on Finance and Administration Amendment #1 Observance of Disability Awareness Disability Concerns to Substitute 13 Sunday – Amend by Deletion Carried Committee
LEGISLATION Amendment #2 Observance of Disability Awareness Disability Concerns to Substitute 13 Sunday – Amendment Carried Committee Observance of Disability Awareness Substitute to Sunday – Amend by Substitute with Carried Disability Concerns Item #13 Amendments Committee Observance of Disability Awareness Substitute Carried Disability Concerns 13 Sunday with Amendments Committee 2005 LEGISLATION 139
ITEM # PAGE SUBJECT ACTION IMPLEMENTATION
Substitute to Confession of Faith – Amend by Cabinet; Item #14 Substitution Carried Local Churches Cabinet; 14 Confession of Faith Substitute Carried Local Churches Amendment #1 Implementing Conference High Cabinet; to Item #15 Priorities – Amendment Carried Board of Evangelism Amendment #2 Implementing Conference High Cabinet; to Item #15 Priorities – Amendment Carried Board of Evangelism Implementing Conference High Carried with Cabinet; 15 Priorities Amendments Board of Evangelism Amendment to Establishing “Activity-Free times” in Item #16 West Michigan Public Schools Carried N/A Establishing “Activity-Free times” in 16 West Michigan Public Schools Failed N/A Amendment to Support of Water Protection/Boycott of Item #17 Nestle – Amendment by addition Carried N/A Support of Water Protection/Boycott 17 of Nestle Failed N/A Anti-Poverty Policy of Millennium Amendment to Development Goals – Amendment by Failed N/A Item #18 Deletion Conference Secretary, 18 Anti-Poverty Policy of Millennium Carried Local Churches, Board Development Goals of Church and Society Substitute to Item #19 National Health Care – Substitution Failed N/A
Local Churches, Board 19 National Health Care Carried of Church and Society Older Adult Amendment #1 Older Adults and Gambling Carried Committee, Board of to Item #20 – Amendments Church and Society Amendment #2 Older Adults and Gambling – Amend to Item #20 by Deletion Failed N/A Older Adult 20 Older Adults and Gambling Carried with Committee, Board of Amendment Church and Society Amendment to Spiritual Disciplines for Making Item #21 Disciples of Jesus Christ – Amendment Carried Local Churches Board of Evangelism, 21 Spiritual Disciplines for Making Carried with Board of Church and Disciples of Jesus Christ Amendment Society Local Churches, Amendment to Peace and Genocide in Sudan Carried Lansing Shalom Item #22 – Amendment Center Carried with Local Churches, 22 Peace and Genocide in Sudan Lansing Shalom Amendment Center Amendment #1 United States Budget Priorities to Item #23 – Amendments Carried N/A Amendment #2 United States Budget Priorities to Item #23 – Amendment by Deletion Failed N/A LEGISLATION 140 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
ITEM # PAGE SUBJECT ACTION IMPLEMENTATION
23 United States Budget Priorities Failed N/A
Amend Amendment to Conference Personnel Policy Changes Failed N/A Item #24 – Amend Amendment Amendment to Conference Personnel Policy Changes Item #24 – Amendments Carried Personnel Committee Carried with 24 Conference Personnel Policy Changes Amendment Personnel Committee Judicial Council Ruling Re: Domestic Amendment to Partners – Amend Substitution by Carried N/A Substitute #25 Addition Substitute to Judicial Council Ruling Re: Domestic Item #25 Partners – Amend by Substitution Failed N/A Judicial Council Ruling Re: Domestic 25 Partners Carried Conference Secretary Board of Pension and 26 Benefits to Same Sex Partnership Referred Health Benefits Board of Pension and 27 Domestic Partner Benefits Referred Health Benefits Elimination of Domestic Partner Board of Pension and 28 Benefits During Employment Referred Health Benefits Elimination of Domestic Partner Board of Pension and 29 Benefits During Retirement Referred Health Benefits Trial Conviction and Punishment of Ruled out of Order 30 Rev. Beth Stroud by Bishop Keaton N/A Board of Pension and 31 Retirees’ Prescription Drug Benefits Carried Health Benefits Failed in 32 Health Care Non-Participation Charge Legislative N/A Committee Ministers’ Reserve Pension Fund Carried Via Board of Pension and 33 (MRPF) For Past Service Consent Calendar Health Benefits West Michigan Conference World Carried Via 34 Hunger Goal for 2006 Consent Calendar Hunger Committee Council on Finance Amend and Administration, Amendment to Base Salary Support Levels for 2006 Carried Commission Item #35 – Amend Amendment on Equitable Compensation Council on Finance Amendment to Base Salary Support Levels for 2006 Carried as and Administration, Commission Item #35 – Amendment Amended on Equitable Compensation LEGISLATION Council on Finance and Administration, 35 Base Salary Support Levels for 2006 Carried with Commission Amendment on Equitable Compensation 2005 LEGISLATION 141
ITEM # PAGE SUBJECT ACTION IMPLEMENTATION
Change in Calculation of Local Church Council on Finance 36 Shared Ministry (Apportionments) Referred and Administration Council on Finance 1st Amendment and Administration, to Amendment District Superintendent Compensation Carried Commission #1 to Item #37-R for 2006 – Amend Substitution on Equitable (B. Farnum) Compensation Council on Finance 2nd Amendment District Superintendent Compensation and Administration, to Amendment for 2006 – Amend Substitution by Carried Commission #1 to Item #37-R deletion on Equitable (T. Rafferty) Compensation Council on Finance and Administration, Amendment #1 District Superintendent Compensation Carried with Commission to Item #37-R for 2006 – Addition to Substitution Amendments on Equitable Compensation Council on Finance Amendment #2 and Administration, to Item #37-R District Superintendent Compensation Carried Commission (C. Litchfield) for 2006 – Deletion on Equitable Compensation Council on Finance and Administration, 37-R District Superintendent Compensation Carried with Commission for 2006 – Substitution Amendments on Equitable Compensation Council on Finance Substitution and Administration, 37 District Superintendent Compensation Carried with Commission for 2006 Amendments on Equitable Compensation West Michigan Budget 38-R Recommendation for 2006 Carried Council on Finance – Amendment and Administration West Michigan Budget Carried with Council on Finance 38 Recommendation for 2006 Amendment and Administration Proposed Constitutional 39 Amendment – I Carried Conference Secretary Proposed Constitutional 40 Amendment – II Carried Conference Secretary Proposed Constitutional 41 Amendment – III Carried Conference Secretary
Proposed Constitutional Conference Secretary 42 Amendment – IV Carried Proposed Constitutional 43 Amendment – V Carried Conference Secretary
Proposed Constitutional 44 Amendment – VI Carried Conference Secretary Proposed Constitutional 45 Amendment – VII Carried Conference Secretary Proposed Constitutional 46 Amendment – VIII Carried Conference Secretary LEGISLATION 142 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Other Legislation and New Business
47 (G. Haller) Limits of the Floor Carried N/A 48 (W. Pierce) Rules of Order Carried N/A 49 Suspend the Rules to Introduce Two (W. Pierce) Changes to Rules of Order Carried N/A 50 Amendment to Rules of Order (W. Pierce) Regarding Legislative Committees Carried Conference Secretary 51 Amendment to Rules of Order – Add (W. Pierce) Conference Director of Lay Speaking Carried Conference Secretary 52 (G. Haller) Annual Conference Agenda Carried N/A 53 (G. Haller) Voice but No Vote to Episcopal Staff Carried N/A 54 (J.R. Thompson) Acceptance of Volume 1 Carried N/A 55 Suspend the Rules to Consider Items (S. Barnum) No. 26-29 Failed N/A 56 To Extend Thursday Evening Session (G. Haller) by 15 Minutes Carried N/A 57 Minutes of Daily Proceedings of (D. Litchfield) Thursday, June 2, 2005 Carried N/A 58 Suspend the Rules to Consider (M. MacDonald) Substitute Item #30 Failed N/A 59 Suspend the Rules to Consider a New (G. Lawton) Petition Carried N/A 60 (W. Pierce) Reconsider Item #16 as Amended Carried N/A 61 (B. Haggard) Call the Question on Item #16 Carried N/A 62 (R. Houck) Reconsider Item #7 Failed N/A 63 (W. Pierce) Call the Question on Item #25 Carried N/A 64 (B. Farnum) Call the Question on Item #17 Carried N/A 65 (G. Buchner) Call the Question on Item #18 Carried N/A 66 (T. Rafferty) Limit Debate Carried N/A LEGISLATION 67 Minutes of Daily Proceedings of (L. Priest) Friday, June 3, 2005 Carried N/A 68 (L. Dahlman) Consent Calendar Items #2, #33, #34 Carried N/A 2005 LEGISLATION 143
ITEM # PAGE SUBJECT ACTION IMPLEMENTATION
69 Call the Question on Item #5 (B. Rafferty) Amendment Carried N/A 70 (T. Fox) Call the Question on Item #5 Carried N/A 71 (L. Kling) Reconsider Item #23 Carried N/A
72 (E. Fleming) Call the Question on Item #23 Carried N/A 73 (G. Buchner) Call the Question on Item #24 Carried N/A 74 (W. Pierce) Limit Debate Carried N/A 75 Minutes of Daily Proceedings of (L. Dahlman) Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, 2005 Carried Conference Secretary 76 (D. Carlson) Adjourn the Corporate Session Carried N/A 77 (R. Sundell) Consider Item #32 Failed N/A
78 Table Item #37 and #37-R Failed N/A
79 Call the Question on Rafferty (C. Farnum) Amendment to Amendment to Item Carried N/A #37-R 80 Call the Question on Item #37 and (W. Pierce) #37-R Carried N/A Bishop Keaton; Amendment #1 to G. Lawton Petition for Area Michigan Area Motion #81 Cooperation – Amendment by Addition Carried Cooperation Task (T. Rafferty) Force Bishop Keaton; Amendment #2 to G. Lawton Petition for Area Michigan Area Motion #81 Cooperation – Amendment by Deletion Carried Cooperation Task (L. Pier-Fitzgerald) Force Bishop Keaton; Amendment #3 to G. Lawton Petition for Area Michigan Area Motion #81 Cooperation – Amendment by Deletion Carried Cooperation Task (S. Manning) Force Amendment #4 to Bishop Keaton; Motion #81 G. Lawton Petition for Area Carried Michigan Area (A. Walker) Cooperation – Amendment by Addition Cooperation Task Force Bishop Keaton; Amendment #5 to G. Lawton Petition for Area Michigan Area Motion #81 Cooperation – Amendment by Deletion Carried Cooperation Task (T. Rafferty) Force Amendment #6 to Bishop Keaton; Motion #81 G. Lawton Petition for Area Carried Michigan Area (L. Eagle) Cooperation – Amendment by Addition Cooperation Task Force Bishop Keaton; 81 G. Lawton Petition for Area Carried with Michigan Area (G. Lawton) Cooperation Amendments Cooperation Task Force LEGISLATION 144 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
ITEM # PAGE SUBJECT ACTION IMPLEMENTATION
82 (G. Buchner) Call the Question on Item #81 Carried N/A 83 (B. Rafferty) Reconsideration of Item #23 Failed N/A 84 (E. Fleming) Nominations Report Carried N/A
85 (K. Cadarette) Adjourn Conference Carried N/A
B. ANNUAL CONFERENCE PETITIONS
Item # 1 subject: Area Cooperation and Union. Withdrawn by the Michigan Cooperation Task Force. motion: The members of the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force move that the Detroit and West Michigan annual conferences continue to explore and expand their areas of cooperation in ministry and administration as together we work to make disciples of Jesus Christ and transform the world. Further, our expanding cooperative models will serve as the prelude to our mutual intention of uniting, and requesting the North Central Jurisdictional Conference of 2008 to create a new annual conference in the Michigan Episcopal Area to be effective January 1, 2009. Further, in order to accomplish this task of creating a new Michigan Area Annual Conference, the Bishop shall appoint a Strategic Plan Task Force with equal representation from both annual conferences to oversee the administrative and programmatic cooperation necessary to prepare the Michigan Area to become one annual conference. The Strategic Plan Task Force will report progress to each annual conference beginning in 2006.
Item # 2 subject: Uniting Detroit and West Michigan Conference United Methodist Foundations. Conference voted concurrence via Consent Calendar. motion: Be it resolved that the West Michigan Annual Conference authorizes the Board of Directors Commissioners of the United Methodist Foundation of the West Michigan Annual Conference to work with the United Methodist Foundation of the Detroit Annual Conference to create one United Methodist Foundation for The United Methodist churches in the state of Michigan. Be it also resolved that the actual structure and required legal necessities for this new United Methodist Foundation will be brought back to the 2006 annual conference for final approval.
Item # 3 subject: Number of Districts - Referral. Withdrawn
LEGISLATION motion: If the West Michigan Annual Conference enters into a plan of union with the Detroit Annual Conference, the study of the number of districts shall be referred to the Michigan Area Strategic Plan Task Force appointed by the Bishop.
Item #4 via 4-R1 subject: Response to Item #4, p. 204, Book B, Number of Districts – Reduction: 2005 LEGISLATION 145 REFERRAL. Conference voted to refer to the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force. motion: The District Re-Alignment Task Force moves to refer this item to the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force and the presiding Bishop of the Michigan Area.
Item #4-R2 subject: Response to Item #4, p. 204, Book B, Number of Districts – Reduction: AMENDMENT. Referred to Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force. motion: Move to amend Item #4 to read as follows: If the West Michigan Annual Conference does not enter into a plan of union with the Detroit Annual Conference, the West Michigan Conference will reorganize with five (5) districts effective July 1, 2006. The plan for assigning churches to the districts shall meet the requirements of the DISCIPLINE.
Item # 4 subject: Number of Districts - Reduction. Referred to Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force. motion: If the West Michigan Annual Conference does not enter into a plan of union with the Detroit Annual Conference, the West Michigan Annual Conference will down-size to five districts effective July 1, 2006. The plan of assigning the churches to the districts shall be determined by the bishop, as provided for in the Discipline.
Item #5-R1 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan -- Response No. 1. Failed in Legislative Committee. motion: Move to amend Item #5, paragraph 1, by substituting the following wording: Subject: Area Mission Statement The West Michigan Annual Conference directs that the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force develop a single mission statement for the area that is consistent with the mission of The United Methodist Church, which is “to make disciples of Jesus Christ.” The Task Force shall propose the adoption of this statement at the 2006 sessions of both annual conferences.
Item #5-R2 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan – Response No. 2. Failed in Legislative Committee motion: The District Re-Alignment Task Force moves to amend item 5 by referring paragraph 2 of this motion to the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force and the presiding Bishop of the Michigan Area. Parts 1 and 3 of the motion stand as submitted.
Item #5-R3 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan – Response No. 3. Failed in Legislative Committee. motion: Move to amend Item #5, paragraph 2, by substituting the following wording: Subject: Area Strategic Plan The West Michigan Annual Conference directs the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force to create a strategic plan for the area addressing the issues of making disciples of Jesus Christ, doing more with fewer resources, becoming better stewards of our financial and human resources, and increasing cooperation between the annual LEGISLATION 146 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 conferences. The Task Force shall report on the progress toward creating such a plan at the 2006 sessions of both annual conferences and, if adoption does not require union, may propose the plan for adoption.
Item #5-R4 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan – Response No. 4. Failed in Legislative Committee. motion: Move to strike the language in Item #5, paragraph 3.
Amendment to Amendment 1 to Item #5 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan -- Amendment of Amendment No. 1. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Moved to remove the words “a representative from.”
Amendment 1 to Item #5 SUBJECT: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan – Amend by Addition. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to add the words, “a representative from the Board of Evangelism” in paragraph 2 after the words “from the Conference Council on Ministries.”
Amendment 2 to Item #5 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan – Amend by Addition. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Moved to add “The conference Council on Youth Ministries” after the words, “the Conference Council on Ministries.”
Amendment 3 to Item #5 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan – Amend by Replacement. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Moved to delete the word “Cabinet” in Line 27 and replace it with the word “Bishop.”
Amendment 4 to Item #5 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan – Amend by Addition. Withdrawn. motion: Moved to insert the word “active” in section #1 before the word “disciples.”
Substitute to Item #5 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan – Legislative Committee Substitution. Conference voted concurrence. motion: 1) The West Michigan Conference will develop a Strategic Plan in keeping with our vision of “each alive in Christ; all connected in mission” and our shared United Methodist mission “to make disciples of Jesus Christ” for the salvation of the world. This strategic plan shall be grounded in a celebration of God’s LEGISLATION abundance and our call to faithful stewardship. 2) A Strategic Plan Task Force will be named by the bishop and shall include representation from the Conference Council on Ministries and Conference Council on Finance and Administration and will present the Strategic Plan to the 2006 Annual Conference for action. 2005 LEGISLATION 147 Item # 5 subject: Conference Mission and Strategic Plan. Conference voted concurrence with substitution. motion: 1) The West Michigan Conference will develop a Strategic Plan in keeping with our vision of “each alive in Christ; all connected in mission” and our shared United Methodist mission “to make disciples of Jesus Christ” for the salvation of the world. This strategic plan shall be grounded in a celebration of God’s abundance and our call to faithful stewardship. 2) A Strategic Plan Task Force will be named by the bishop and shall include representation from the Conference Council on Ministries and Conference Council on Finance and Administration and will present the Strategic Plan to the 2006 Annual Conference for action.
Amendment to Item #6 subject: Length of Annual Conference Session – Amend with replacement and deletion. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Move that Line 4, Pg. 206 be changed to “three days,” and delete “of which neither shall be a Sunday.”
Item # 6 subject: Length of Annual Conference Session. Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: Move that the West Michigan Annual Conference recommend to the Bishop that the annual conference session be limited to three days as soon as is contractually possible.
Amendment to Item #7 subject: Establishment of an Accountability / Review Center – Legislative Committee Amendments. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Move to amend by: 1) Changing “accountability review center” to “accountability/review team” 2) Change “volunteer team(s)” to “voluntary task group(s)”. 3) After the last sentence add, “This process will be reviewed and assessed by the CCOM, in communication with the Leadership Team, in 3-5 years to determine whether it is effective.” 4) Add at the end of Line 36, pg. 206, “… West Michigan Conference to both the CCOM and the accountability/review team.”
Item # 7 subject: Establishment of an Accountability / Review Center. Conference voted non- concurrence. motion: We move that the Leadership Team of the West Michigan Annual Conference assure the alignment of West Michigan Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, by adding the following responsibility of the West Michigan Annual Conference Leadership Team: 1. create an accountability/review team; 2. require each program and/or service area of our annual conference to periodically undergo an evaluation process conducted by the accountability/review team. The membership of the center shall include 6 persons with at least one former District Superintendent and a minimum of two laity having had organizational development
and/or financial experience. The panel will organize and oversee volunteer work LEGISLATION 148 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 groups for purposes of study, review and reporting on the agency or units being reviewed. The use of the volunteer work groups will enable the annual conference to receive evaluations and review each of the conference agencies’ effectiveness at a minimum of once each 5-7 years. Annually each agency or service unit shall submit a review of goals and activities supporting the mission of the West Michigan Annual Conference. An in-depth self study of the goals and activities shall be conducted once each 5-7 years by the agency or service area, and a review of this self-study shall be conducted by a volunteer work group appointed by the conference accountability and review team. A report of this in-depth study and review shall be submitted to the Leadership Team for distribution to the Bishop’s Cabinet, Conference Council on Ministries and Council on Finance and Administration. This concept could be patterned after the North Central Association of Schools and would provide for an annual report by each agency and/or service area, with periodic in-depth study and a visitation and review by a representative team of the accountability/review team. It would be entirely independent from the Conference Council on Ministries and the Council on Finance and Administration functions of the annual conference. This center would utilize the expertise of each agency to identify and evaluate the mission and objectives of the program being reviewed. Process: A report representing the review by each agency, accompanied by the observations of the Center, would be submitted to the Cabinet and the annual conference. The resulting reports by the agencies and the panel would then be used by the Conference Council on Ministries and the Council on Finance and Administration to evaluate the allocation of future resources to these agencies and consider decisions to enable our conference to serve its mission. This process will be reviewed and assessed by the CCOM, in communication with the Leadership Team, in 3-5 years to determine whether it is effective. The CCOM may modify the process. Discontinuation of the process requires a vote of the Annual Conference.
Amendment to Item #8 subject: Church Property Funds – Legislative Committee Amendments. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: On pg. 207, line 38 and 39, moved to change to “… the local church can provide non- current or budgeted expense funding…” and change the last sentence to “No assets from the sale of church owned parsonage held in escrow shall be used for the current or budgeted expenses for the local church.”
Item # 8 subject: Church Property Funds. Conference voted concurrence as amended; ruled out of order by Bishop Keaton motion: Change West Michigan Conference Parsonage Standards Letter F., page 158 of 1994 Conference Legislation, to read: “Local Churches are permitted to use assets from the sale of church owned parsonages held in escrow, for capital improvements or new church building, with the written approval of a local church Charge Conference, District Superintendent, and District Building Committee; and upon demonstration that the local church can provide non-current or budgeted expense funding support for, and availability of, purchase or rental of approved parsonage if needed in the future.
LEGISLATION No assets from the sale of church owned parsonage held in escrow shall be used for the current or budgeted expenses for the local church.” (Further paragraph to remain the same.)
Appeal of Item #8 to Judicial Council subject: Church Property Funds – Appeal to Judicial Council. Conference voted concurrence. 2005 LEGISLATION 149 MOTION: Moved “In Accordance with Paragraph 2609.7 of the 2004 Book of Discipline, the Conference appeal the Bishop’s decision on the question of law ruling Item #8 out of order as being in violation of Paragraph 2542.1 of the 2004 Book of Discipline.”
Amendment to Amendment of Item #9 subject: Escrow Funds Release – Amend by Addition. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend the amendment by adding the words, “and may not be used for the current (or budgeted) expense of the church in accordance with Paragraph 2542.1 of the 2004 Book of Discipline.”
Amendment to Item #9 subject: Escrow Funds Release – Legislative Committee Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: On Page 208, Line 17, moved to change the end of the sentence to “…. for the sole purpose of capital improvement, and may not be used for the current (or budgeted) expense of the church in accordance with Paragraph 2542.1 of the 2004 Book of Discipline.”
Item # 9 subject: Escrow Funds Release. Conference ruled concurrence as amended; ruled out of order by Bishop Keaton motion: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the West Michigan Annual Conference, duly assembled for its 2005 annual session, authorize a one-time waiver of the Conference Parsonage Escrow funds policy for Middleville (First) United Methodist Church; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the West Michigan Annual Conference authorize and direct the United Methodist Foundation to release Middleville (First) United Methodist Church parsonage funds held in trust for the sole purpose of capital improvement, and may not be used for current (or budget) expense of the church, in accordance with ¶2542.1 of the 2004 Book of Discipline.
Appeal of Item #9 to Judicial Council subject: Escrow Fund Release – Appeal to Judicial Council. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved “In Accordance with Paragraph 2609.7 of the 2004 Book of Discipline, the Conference appeal the Bishop’s decision on the question of law ruling Item #9 out of order as being in violation of Paragraph 2542.1 of the 2004 Book of Discipline.”
Item # 10 subject: Proceeds of Sale of South Wyoming UMC. Withdrawn. motion: Request for the West Michigan Annual Conference, in accordance with ¶ 2542.3 of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church 2004, to allow use of assets from the sale of property to provide for congregational redevelopment efforts including programming and staff.
Amendment of Amendment to Item #11 SUBJECT: Cokesbury Contribution Donated to Central Conferences. Withdrawn. MOTION: Moved to add the sentence, “This Shall be added to the Advance Special list of the West Michigan Annual Conference. LEGISLATION 150 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Amendment of Item #11 SUBJECT: Cokesbury Contribution Donated to Central Conferences – Amend by Deletion. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend by deleting the words “A portion of” and also to strike the entire last sentence.
Item # 11 subject: Cokesbury Contribution Donated to Central Conferences. Conference voted concurrence. motion: A portion of the Cokesbury contribution to the West Michigan Annual Conference in 2005 shall be donated to the pension fund of the Central Conferences. The specific amount shall be determined by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits.
Item #12-R subject: Response to Item #12, p. 209, Book B, Annual Policy Recommendations: Amend by Addition. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Amend Item #12 by addition – F. District Superintendents and other clergy on the conference staff shall be allowed to set aside within their approved salaries for 2005 and 2006 a furnishings allowance up to a maximum of $5,000. A similar provision is recommended for local church pastors in an amount determined by the charge conference.
Item # 12 subject: Annual Policy Recommendations. Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: A. The following Special Sundays will be observed with offerings in compliance with the action of the 2004 General Conference: 2005 2006 Human Relations Day Jan 16 Jan 15 One Great Hour of Sharing Mar 6 Mar 5 Native American Ministry Sunday Apr 10 Apr 9 Golden Cross Sunday May 1 May 7 Peace with Justice Sunday May 22 May 21 Rural Life Sunday Aug 28 Aug 27 Christian Education Sunday Sept 18 Sept 17 World Communion Sunday Oct 2 Oct 1 United Methodist Student Sunday Nov 27 Nov 26 Racial Ethnic Local Church Sunday Feb 6 Feb 5 Bishops’ Initiative on Children and Poverty To be determined by the individual church B. Youth Ministries: From the Ministry Shares $2.00 per youth member will be allocated for the YOUTH SERVICE FUND. 70% is to be used by the Conference Youth program and 30% by the General Church youth program. C. The Line of Credit, which has been established with Macatawa Bank, shall be continued up to a limit of $300,000. LEGISLATION D. The auditor of record of the Conference Treasurer shall be the firm of Helmholdt & Co., Certified Public Accountants. E. A Housing Allowance in accordance with IRS regulations shall be allowed for the District Superintendents and Conference staff persons as payroll withholding within the approved salaries. 2005 LEGISLATION 151 F. District Superintendents and other clergy on the conference staff shall be allowed to set aside within their approved salaries for 2005 and 2006 a furnishings allowance up to a maximum of $5,000. A similar provision is recommended for local church pastors in an amount determined by the charge conference.
Amendment 1 to Substitute Item #13 subject: Observance of Disability Awareness Sunday – Amend by Deletion Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend by deletion of the word “Annual.”
Amendment 2 to Substitute Item #13 subject: Observance of Disability Awareness Sunday – Amend by Addition Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend to read “or a Sunday close to that.”
Substitute to Item #13 subject: Observance of Disability Awareness Sunday: Legislative Committee Substitution Conference voted concurrence. motion: Moved to amend by substitution with the following: “We encourage each church in the West Michigan Conference to observe a Disability Awareness Sunday (without an offering, scheduled by the General Church for the fourth Sunday of October or a Sunday close to that) calling the church and society to full inclusion and understanding of persons with disabilities in the community. The Disabilities Concerns Committee will make resources available to the local church.”
Item # 13 subject: Observance of Disability Awareness Sunday. Conference voted concurrence with Substitute Item #13. motion: We encourage each church in the West Michigan Conference to observe a Disability Awareness Sunday (without offering scheduled by the General Church for the fourth Sunday of October or a Sunday close to that) calling the church and society to full inclusion and understanding of persons with disabilities in the community. The Disabilities Concerns Committee will make resources available to the local church.
Substitute for Item # 14 subject: Confession of Faith – Legislative Committee Substitute. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Moved to amend Item #14 with substitution: “Churches that do not report at least one new member received by confession of faith in their year end report shall submit a written explanation as to why and what their plans are to win at least one person to Christ in that year to their district superintendent during the church meeting with the SPRC/PPRC.”
Item # 14 subject: Confession of Faith. Conference voted concurrence with Substitute Item #14. motion: Churches that do not report at least one new member received by confession of faith in their year end report shall submit a written explanation as to why and what their plans are to win at least one person to Christ in that year to their district superintendent during the church meeting with the SPRC/PPRC. LEGISLATION 152 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Amendment 1 to Item # 15 subject: Implementing Conference High Priorities – Legislative Committee Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to add: “8. Each congregation work toward the implementation of the Bishop’s Initiative on Children and Poverty.”
Amendment 2 to Item # 15 subject: Implementing Conference High Priorities – Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend by changing 5 percent to 10 percent in first goal.
Item # 15 subject: Implementing Conference High Priorities. Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: Because the high priorities of the West Michigan Conference are evangelism, social justice, Igniting Ministry, invitational preaching, and encouraging daily spirit-filled Christian living and witnessing, the conference strongly encourages during the 2005- 2008 quadrennium the following: 1. Each congregation have a goal of a 10% increase in professing membership each year. 2. Each congregation use the Witness Bible Study, Faith Sharing New Testament, Disciple Bible Study, Faith Sharing, and other similar resources in order to equip members to witness in their communities. 3. Each conference ministry area and each congregation discuss ways in which they may “...help people to accept and confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and to live their daily lives in light of their relationship with God” (¶ 202, The Book of Discipline); and then develop goals to carry these out and review their success at the annual church conference for churches, and at the annual conference for conference ministry areas. 4. Each congregation seek to reclaim its unique identity as a church in the United Methodist tradition by introducing its leaders and members to the following key documents of our heritage: Historical Statement, Constitution, Doctrinal Standards and Our Theological Task, The Ministry of All Christians, and Social Principles (all from The Book of Discipline). Reports on creative and successful experiments in this effort be shared with their district superintendents with a copy to the Conference Board of Evangelism (care of Dale Hotelling). 5. Each congregation pursue becoming a certified “Welcoming Congregation” through the Igniting Ministry program at www.ignitingministry.org. 6. Each congregation consider using a United Methodist general evangelist (¶ 332.1, The Book of Discipline) to assist in spiritual growth within its community (contact the National Association of United Methodist Evangelists at 800-658- 6569). 7. Each congregation encourage their pastor to submit an evangelistic/invitational sermon to the Board of Evangelism’s annual “Invitational Sermon of the Year Award.” Further, that the annual conference recognize each year those churches which in a given calendar year achieve at least five of these goals. 8. Each congregation work toward the implementation of the Bishop’s Initiative on
LEGISLATION Children and Poverty.
Amendment to Item # 16 subject: Establishing “Activity-Free Times” in West Michigan Public Schools – Legislative Committee Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. 2005 LEGISLATION 153 MOTION: Moved to 1) Delete “or whatever the pastor determines is most appropriate.” 2) Delete “to” and add “and parent organizations” after “ministerial association.” 3) Change the words “policy” and “policies” to “guideline” and “guidelines.”
Item # 16 subject: Establishing “Activity-Free Times” in West Michigan Public Schools. Conference voted concurrence as amended on June 3, 2005; voted to reconsider and voted non-concurrence on June 4, 2005. motion: The United Methodist churches of the West Michigan Annual Conference, long supporters of public education, ask that every local school board to establish a written guideline providing one evening per work week (Monday-Friday) as a “School Activity-Free Night,” and that they establish Sunday as a “School Activity-Free” day. Every local church is asked to formally endorse this request at a Church Council or Church Conference meeting and forward copies to their local public school board and intermediate school district (ISD), as soon as possible after annual conference and no later than December 31, 2005. Circulating petitions on this subject within the community and presenting them to local school boards is also encouraged. Every pastor assigned to a local church is asked to discuss the issue with area clergy, whether at a ministerial association or on an individual basis, and take some formal action addressing the issue with their public school. Actions may include having the ministerial association and parent organizations endorse the guideline, presenting the idea to the school board at a public meeting, writing letters to the editor in local newspaper. Furthermore, pastors and congregations are encouraged to ask their Board of Education to make it the guideline of school district that the representatives of the district to regional educational bodies (such as athletic and activity conferences; band, orchestra, and choir associations; superintendents, principals and other administrators associations; intermediate school districts, etc.) actively advocate for adoption of such “One night school-free” and “Sundays school-free” guidelines by such regional bodies.
Amendment to Item # 17 subject: Support of Water Protection / Boycott of Nestle – Legislative Committee Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to add “Letters are to be sent to all annual conferences to encourage them to join in the boycott.”
Item # 17 subject: Support of Water Protection / Boycott of Nestle. Conference voted non- concurrence. motion: The West Michigan Annual Conference affirms and continues its boycott of the bottled water sold by Nestle Corporation that it approved at the Annual Conference Session of June 2003 and voted to continue at the Annual Conference Session of June 2004. The Board of Church and Society shall send notification of this continuance to Governor Jennifer Granholm urging her to continue to pursue comprehensive legislation whereby fresh water cannot be bottled and/or sold for profit without a public process to determine its sustainability, and its environmental, economic and social consequences. Water bottled by Nestle Corporation: Ice Mountain Perrier Alberfoyle Springs Poland Spring
Arrowhead S. Pellegrino LEGISLATION 154 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Aqua Panna Vitell Calistoga Utopia Deer Park Zephyrhills Oasis Great Bear The Board of Church and Society shall continue to monitor the boycott in compliance with ¶ 187 of the 2000 Book of Resolutions. Letters are to be sent to all annual conferences to encourage them to join in the boycott.
Amendment to Item # 18 subject: Anti-Poverty Policy of Millennium Development Goals – Amend by Deletion. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to delete “and consider holding a ‘United Nations Sunday’ in 2005 using materials from UMON.”
Item # 18 subject: Anti-Poverty Policy of Millennium Development Goals. Conference voted concurrence. motion: 1. That the conference secretary write a letter to President George W. Bush on behalf of the 2005 West Michigan Annual Conference, thanking him for his strong public support of the Millennium Challenge Account and encouraging him to move directly toward payment of the U.S. pledge of .7% (seven-tenths of one percent) GNP in support of the Millennium Development Goals. (Informational: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20500) 2. That the local churches of the West Michigan Conference be encouraged to examine the materials from the United Methodist Office for the United Nations (UMOUN) and consider holding a “United Nations Sunday” in 2005 using materials from UMOUN. (Informational: United Methodist Office for the United Nations, 777 United Nations Plaza, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10017, 212-682-3633, the Rev. Liberato Bautista: [email protected])
Substitute for Item # 19 subject: National Health Care – Legislative Committee Substitute. Conference voted non- concurrence. MOTION: Moved to replace Item #19 with: 1) The West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church calls upon our governmental elected representatives and representatives from the health care industries and professions to begin serious conversation to develop an affordable and adequate health care system available to all U.S. citizens and legal residents. 2) In light of 1), the Board of Church and Society shall write appropriate letters of concern to all members of Congress that represent the West Michigan area. The letters will express our concern for a real solution to our national health care crisis. 3) All members of our local congregations are encouraged to contact their congressional representatives to support the movement toward an affordable and adequate health care system as outlined above. LEGISLATION
Item # 19 subject: National Health Care. Conference voted concurrence. motion: 1) The West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church calls upon our governmental elected representatives to begin a serious dialogue to develop a 2005 LEGISLATION 155 single payer national health care system, or an equivalent system which makes all U.S. Citizens and legal residents eligible for adequate health care coverage. 2) The Board of Church and Society shall write appropriate letters of concern to all members of Congress that represent the West Michigan area. The letters will express our concern for a real solution to our national health care crisis. 3) The Board of Church and Society shall request that the Council of Bishops use their standing to call for effective change in the healthcare system. 4) All members of our local congregations are encouraged to contact their congressional representatives to support the movement toward a single payer national healthcare system or otherwise find real solutions to our healthcare crisis.
Amendment 1 to Item # 20 subject: Older Adults and Gambling – Legislative Committee Amendments. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend by deletion of “such as loneliness” in paragraph 1 and change the end of paragraph 2 to “in designing healthy activities which diminish the urge to gamble in older adults.”
Amendment 2 to Item # 20 subject: Older Adults and Gambling – Amend by deletion. Conference voted non- concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend by deletion of Paragraph 3.
Item # 20 subject: Older Adults and Gambling. Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: 1) Local congregations of the West Michigan Annual Conference shall use their best efforts to create and sustain programming opportunities for older adults which improve their quality of life and which alleviate older adult problems that often lead to gambling. 2) The West Michigan Annual Conference Board of Church and Society shall communicate with the General Board of Church and Society, urging it to make the problem of older adult gambling a high priority and to work with the United Methodist Committee on Older Adult Ministries, and other appropriate agencies of The United Methodist Church, to develop programming to assist local congregations in designing healthy activities which diminish the urge to gamble in older adults. 3) Agencies and local congregations of the West Michigan Annual Conference are encouraged to examine and eliminate their own quasi-gambling practices, such as raffles, drawings, etc., which legitimize the culture of gambling.
Amendment to Item # 21 subject: Spiritual Disciplines for Making Disciples of Jesus Christ – Legislative Committee Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to change 1) to “Every congregation of the West Michigan Conference is ….”
Item # 21 subject: Spiritual Disciplines for Making Disciples of Jesus Christ. Conference voted concurrence as amended. LEGISLATION 156 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 motion: The West Michigan Annual Conference shall enter into a special time of spiritual discipline during Lent of 2006, as follows: 1) Every congregation of the West Michigan Conference is urged during Lent of 2006 to enter into a focused time of spiritual discipline, including repentance, prayer, fasting and stewardship. 2) Repentance should reflect on our collective difficulty in seeing the compatibility of evangelism and justice ministries. 3) Prayer should be focused on our collective call to make disciples of Jesus Christ, calling on the Holy Spirit to empower us for ministries of evangelism, outreach, justice and peace. 4) We encourage all that are able to participate in the same weekly fast which John Wesley observed most of his life and join with Wesleyan/Methodist people around the world. 5) Fasting and other stewardship efforts should lead to monetary savings and all are encouraged to forward the proceeds of such savings to evangelism, outreach, peace and justice ministries in our annual conference.
Amendment to Item # 22 subject: Peace and Genocide in Sudan – Legislative Committee Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to change first paragraph to read, “As a step toward action, pastors and lay representatives are urged to present the following information to their local church, i.e., a newsletter, bulletin, pulpit, e-mail or other means of communication, no later than September 2005:”.
Item # 22 subject: Peace and Genocide in Sudan. Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: As a step toward action, pastors and lay representatives are urged to present the following information to their local church, i.e., a newsletter, bulletin, pulpit, e-mail or other means of communication, no later than September 2005: Pray for the People of Sudan, Speak Out for Peace With Jesus as our example, we need to care. Estimates of Sudanese people who have died in the western Darfur region from the tragic conflict these past two years range from 80,000 to 350,000. The United States has called it a “genocide” and the United Nations have documented “crimes against humanity” and “war crimes.” Please pray for peace in Sudan. Please speak out to government leaders of the sacredness of African lives that have been lost or are at risk. What can we do right now? Send a contribution by contacting Church World Service www.churchworldservice.org or the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). We can also demand action, supporting resources for international peacekeepers. The U.S. and the U.N. must insist that the Sudanese government take decisive and immediate steps to allow more food and medical aid to reach refugees. Please write to: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice [email protected] Phone: 202-647-6575 President George W. Bush 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20500
LEGISLATION The Honorable Kofi Annan Secretary General, United Nations [email protected] Senators Debbie Stabenow and Carl Levin, United States Senate, Washington, DC 20510 2005 LEGISLATION 157 Educate yourself and others. Web resources offer up-to-date, in-depth information about Sudan, interactive petitions, and resources for activism. • Africa Action, www.africaaction.org • General Board of Church & Society [email protected] • Human Rights Watch, www.hrw.org • Amnesty International, www.amnestyusa.org/countries/sudan/index.do We don’t have to be experts to let our leaders know this is an issue about which we care deeply. We must call on our government to be a part of the solution, immediately.
Amendment 1 to Item # 23 subject: United States Budget Priorities -- Amendments. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to replace “obscene” with “excessive” and remove the two sentences following the word “obscene.”
Amendment 1 to Item # 23 subject: United States Budget Priorities – Amend by Deletion. Conference voted non- concurrence. MOTION: Moved to delete all of section 1 from the letter.
Item # 23 subject: United States Budget Priorities. Conference voted non-concurrence. motion: We move that the West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church send the following letter to George W. Bush, all Michigan U.S. Representatives and Senators. Dear Elected Leader, We, the members of the West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church urge you to change your priorities in creating and approving the federal budget in the following ways. 1. Significantly reduce the amount spent on the military industrial complex. The current proposal of nearly $500 billion is excessive. As followers of the Prince of Peace we implore you to embrace a radically different vision of what it means to work for peace through non-violence. 2. Increase spending on programs to better protect the environment. 3. Increase the budget for an affordable single payer healthcare plan. 4. Provide Head Start for all eligible U.S. children ($2 billion per year). 5. Provide healthcare for all uninsured U.S. children ($6 billion per year). 6. Rebuild America’s schools over ten years ($12 billion per year). 7. Achieve energy independence with clean technology ($10 billion per year). 8. Double U.S. humanitarian aid to poor countries ($20 billion per year). 9. Reduce the debts of impoverished nations ($10 billion per year). Even a small reduction in our military spending will make a huge difference at home for improving jobs, education and health care. This reduction is reasonable considering that the combined military spending for Russia, China, Iran and North Korea is less than $120 billion. Re-prioritizing our budget would also send a message to the rest of the world that we are not interested in empire building but rather building bridges of peace in our world. LEGISLATION 158 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Amendment to Amendment of Item # 24 subject: Conference Personnel Policy Changes -- Amend by Addition. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to add the last sentence of paragraph 1 back in.
Amendment to Item # 24 subject: Conference Personnel Policy Changes – Legislative Committee Amendments. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend Page 218, Line 5, by adding the word “every” before “five years,” and add the words “up to” before “three months.” Also, deletion of the last sentence of 1).
Item # 24 subject: Conference Personnel Policy Changes. Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: Make the following changes to the Conference Personnel Policy: 1. Under “Study/Renewal Leave,” delete “An exempt employee may be granted a periodic study/renewal leave of one month for every 18 months worked” and replace it with, “After every five years of continuous employment, a full- time exempt employee may be granted a paid leave of up to three months for the purpose of study, renewal and spiritual growth. Requests and plans for such a leave must be approved by the employee’s supervisor and submitted to the employee’s supervisory committee for its review and approval at least three months prior to the beginning of the leave. Unused leave may not be accumulated. 2. Under “Termination, A.,” delete “or other cause” so the sentence reads, “Should it become necessary to terminate an employee due to a reduction in the work force, the supervisor will provide written notice to the employee(s) affected at least two weeks before the effective termination date.” 3. Under “Termination, B. 2. related to termination payment,” change “Three” to “Four” so that it reads, “Four (4) weeks pay shall be paid if the employee has completed four (4) through nine (9) years’ service.”
Amendment to Substitute Item # 25 subject: Judicial Council Ruling re: Domestic Partner Benefits – Amend Substitution by Addition. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Move to amend by adding “age” between the words “gender” and “ethnic” in part g.
Substitute to Item # 25 subject: Judicial Council Ruling re: Domestic Partner Benefits – Amend by Substitution. Conference voted non-concurrence as amended. MOTION: To assist the West Michigan Annual Conference and its Council on Finance and Administration to determine how best to apply Paragraph 612.19 of the 2004 Book of Discipline to domestic partner benefits provided under its Health Insurance Program, this Annual Conference approves the creation of a special Task Force to study and evaluate whether using annual conference funds to provide such benefits constitutes LEGISLATION giving “… United Methodist funds to any gay caucus or group” or is otherwise the “… use of such funds to promote the acceptance of homosexuality” as provided in Paragraph 612.19 of The Book of Discipline 2004. Members of this Task Force shall be: a. Two members named by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration; 2005 LEGISLATION 159 b. Two members named by the Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits; c. Two members named by the Conference Personnel Committee; d. Two members named by the Conference Board of Church and Society; e. Two members named by the Bishop; f. The Bishop or his Assistant, the Conference Director and the Conference Treasurer may be ex officio members with voice but not vote. g. Members named by the four groups in “a” through “d” above may be either members or non-members of those groups as determined by them. h. It is strongly recommended that members of this Task Force be inclusive of gender, age, ethnic, and lay/clergy diversity of perspectives as well as background and experience related to this issue. With this objective, it is further recommended that those naming members to the Task Force consult together before choosing their respective members in order to work faithfully to achieve these goals. This Task Force shall consult with individuals and groups and consider information and resources which will be useful in carrying out its study and evaluation of this matter. This shall include consulting with the General Council on Finance and Administration of our church, which for several years has had a similar responsibility regarding general church funds to that now given to the Annual Conference Council on Finance and Administration. This Task Force shall report the results of its study and evaluation of this assignment, together with any recommendations it wishes to make, to the 2006 Annual Conference for further consideration.
Item # 25 subject: Judicial Council Ruling re: Domestic Partner Benefits. Conference voted concurrence. motion: The West Michigan Annual Conference requests a Declaratory Decision from the Judicial Council on the meaning, application and effect of the 2004 Book of Discipline, ¶ 612.19, for the action of the annual conference in its 2004 session and the now current policy of the addition of Domestic Partner Benefits to the Conference Health Benefits Plan. Information: ¶ 612.19 of the 2004 Book of Discipline, under the section of The Conference Council on Finance and Administration, Responsibilities: “To ensure that no annual conference board, agency, committee, commission, or council shall give United Methodist funds to any gay caucus or group, or otherwise use such funds to promote the acceptance of homosexuality. The council shall have the right to stop such expenditures. This restriction shall not limit the Church’s ministry in response to the HIV epidemic, nor shall it preclude funding for dialogues or educational events where the Church’s official position is fairly and equally represented.” The 2004 motion approved by the annual conference session: Amend the West Michigan Conference Health Insurance Program Policy (page 163 of the 2003 Conference Journal, items V.A.1.) by changing the words “Spouse of the Participant” to “Spouse, Surviving Spouse or Domestic Partner of the Participant.” “The definition of domestic partner would be determined in accord with the policies of the insurance carriers.” (2004 Conference Journal, page 147) LEGISLATION 160 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Item # 26 subject: Benefits to Same Sex Partnership. Conference referred to Board of Pensions and Health Benefits. motion: Repeal the petition which grants benefits to same sex partners.
Item # 27 subject: Domestic Partner Benefits. Conference referred to Board of Pensions and Health Benefits.
motion: Amend the West Michigan Conference Health Insurance Program Policy (page 147 of 2004 Conference Journal, Item #5) by deleting the words “or domestic partner” so that the sentence would conclude with “Spouse or Surviving Spouse of the Participant.”
Item # 28 subject: Elimination of Domestic Partner Benefits During Employment. Conference referred to Board of Pensions and Health Benefits.
motion: Move to delete the words “or domestic partner.” 2004 Conference Journal, page 193, PPR#15, ¶ 1.A., delete the words, “...or domestic partner.” The paragraph should read, “... coverage for the participant is obtained through the employer of the participant’s spouse.” “A. Eligible Dependents are dependents of the participant as of the date of retirement or disability leave, who are not permanent residents outside the U.S.A. They are: (1) Spouse.”
Item # 29 subject: Elimination of Domestic Partner Benefits During Retirement. Conference referred to Board of Pensions and Health Benefits.
motion: Move to delete the words “or domestic partner. The definition of domestic partner would be determined by the insurance carrier.” 2004 Conference Journal, page 194. ¶ V.A.1. to now read: “A. Eligible Dependents are dependents of the participant as of the date of retirement or disability leave, who are not permanent residents outside the U.S.A.. They are: (1) Spouse.”
Item # 30 subject: Trial, Conviction and Punishment of Reverend Beth Stroud. Ruled out of order by Bishop Keaton. motion: The West Michigan Conference is concerned and disappointed with the trial, conviction and subsequent revocation of ordination of Reverend Beth Stroud of the East Pennsylvania Conference of The United Methodist Church.
LEGISLATION The West Michigan Conference urges the United Methodist Council of Bishops to take the following actions: 1. Work with the strongest possible resolve to reconcile the theological differences within our denomination that have led us to these types of actions. 2. Until these differences can be resolved, refrain, whenever possible, from bringing charges and conducting trials that seek to revoke the ordination of pastors solely due to their being “self-avowed practicing homosexuals.” 2005 LEGISLATION 161 3. Take whatever steps are possible to reinstate the ordination of Reverend Beth Stroud. We ask that this resolution be sent to the United Methodist Council of Bishops with copies to First United Methodist Church of Germantown, Pensylvania and Reverend Beth Stroud.
Item # 31 subject: Retirees’ Prescription Drug Benefits. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Amend the Conference Policy for the Health Insurance Program under ¶ VIII.C.5. to state: “5. Conference Program coverage shall be Secondary and Medicare Primary. Persons under Medicare primary coverage are required to enroll in Medicare Parts A, and B and D at their own expense. The Retirees’ Prescription Drug Benefits of the Conference Program shall be the Medicare Part D with a Conference supplementary Plan that will reduce the deductible to $100 and increase benefit coverage up to 80% on the first $5,000 of eligible prescription drug costs per participant, effective January 1, 2006.”
Item # 32 subject: Health Care Non-Participation Charge. Failed in Legislative Committee. motion: Effective January 1, 2006, the West Michigan Annual Conference shall stop billing any amount (currently $100/month) to charges where the appointed clergy do not participate in the conference health insurance program.
Item # 33 subject: Ministers’ Reserve Pension Fund (MRPF) -- For Past Service. Conference voted concurrence via the Consent Calendar. motion: It is recommended that the West Michigan Conference continue with the guidelines set forth in The Book of Discipline for past service, and that the Annuity Rate in 2006 be set at $642.60 and the surviving spouse benefit be set at 85 percent. This amount is more than 1% of the Conference Average Compensation, which is determined by the General Board of Pension to be $518 in 2006.
Item # 34 subject: West Michigan Conference World Hunger Goal for 2006. Conference voted concurrence via the Consent Calendar. motion: That the West Michigan Annual Conference World Hunger Goal for 2006 be set at $17.00 per member and that each church be encouraged to meet or exceed this goal by participating in one or more of the following events in 2006: • One Great Hour of Sharing • Two or more UMCOR Advance Specials including Heifer Project • CROP/Hunger WALKS • CWS/CROP Blanket Sunday and/or Tools of Hope • Emergency Appeals Hunger certificates will be given to churches that meet the goal and have also paid 100% of their Mission Shares. In addition we encourage local churches to be involved in local domestic hunger ministries. LEGISLATION 162 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Amend Amendment to Item # 35 subject: Base Salary Support Levels for 2006 -- Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to change full and probationary “clergy” to “member.”
Amendment to Item # 35 subject: Base Salary Support Levels for 2006 -- Amendment. Conference voted concurrence as amended. MOTION: Moved to change full and probationary “elder” to “member.”
Item # 35 subject: Base Salary Support Levels for 2006. Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: The Conference base salary support levels for 2006 shall be: % of 2004 2005 2006 Base Increase WMC Estimated Average Cash Salary Base $38,626 $40,361 $41,454 100% 2.70% Full Member $34,763 $35,518 36,480 88% 2.70% Associate Member w/ 5+ years experience $32,832 $33,500 34,407 83% 2.70% Associate Member $30,901 $31,482 32,334 78% 2.70% Probationary Member $30,901 $31,482 32,334 78% 2.70% Full-Time Local Pastor w/ 5+ years experience $30,128 $30,674 31,505 76% 2.70% Full-Time Local Pastor $28,197 $28,656 29,432 71% 2.70% (Less than full-time Local Pastors and Student Pastors have no guaranteed base.)
Item # 36 subject: Change in Calculation of Local Church Shared Ministry (Apportionment). Conference referred to Council on Finance and Administration. motion: Effective with the 2006 budgeting year for the West Michigan Conference, funds generated for youth mission trips, other mission and/or missionary giving, as well as gifts from memorials and bequests, will not be subject to inclusion in calculating the Ministry Shares amount sent to the West Michigan Conference.
First Amendment to Amendment 1 to Item # 37-R subject: District Superintendent Compensation for 2006 – Amendment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to change “Refer to” to “Request that the.”
Second Amendment to Amendment 1 to Item # 37 subject: District Superintendent Compensation for 2006 – Amend by Deletion. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to delete “the issue of District Superintendent Compensation, to”. LEGISLATION Amendment 1 to Item # 37-R subject: District Superintendent Compensation for 2006 – Legislative Committee Amendment. Conference voted concurrence as amended. MOTION: Moved to amend by adding, “Request that the Council on Finance and Administration recommend to the 2006 Annual Conference a process for determining District 2005 LEGISLATION 163 Superintendent compensation that includes annual input from each District Committee on Superintendency and District Conference.”
Amendment 2 to Item # 37-R subject: District Superintendent Compensation for 2006 – Amend by Deletion. Conference voted concurrence MOTION: Moved to amend by deletion of “that includes annual input from each District Committee on Superintendency and District Conference.”
Item #37-R subject: Response to Item #37, p. 225, Book B, District Superintendent Compensation for 2006: Amend by Substitution Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: To replace the existing formula for determining district superintendent salaries and, beginning in 2006 and for subsequent years, set district superintendent salaries at 1.6 times the West Michigan Conference Estimated Average Cash Salary Base. This would result in a 2006 salary of $66,326, which is a 2.5% increase over the 2005 rate. Request that the Council on Finance and Administration recommend to the 2006 Annual Conference a process for determining District Superintendent compensation.
Item # 37 subject: District Superintendent Compensation for 2006. Conference voted concurrence with substitute motion as amended. motion: To replace the existing formula for determining district superintendent salaries and, beginning in 2006 and for subsequent years, set district superintendent salaries at 1.6 times the West Michigan Conference Estimated Average Cash Salary Base. This would result in a 2006 salary of $66,326, which is a 2.5% increase over the 2005 rate. Request that the Council on Finance and Administration recommend to the 2006 Annual Conference a process for determining District Superintendent compensation
Item #38-R subject: Response to Item #38, p. 225, Book B, West Michigan Budget Recommendation for 2006. Conference voted concurrence. motion: Amend Item #38 by addition – 1. After “Therefore, the total Ministry Shares shall be 12.4% of each congregation’s Actual Receipts in 2004 as reported in Table III,” add “Under a five-year financial projection by the Council on Finance and Administration, the goal is for this percentage to decrease each year until it reaches 10 percent in 2010, representing a tithe of a church’s actual receipts. The annual conference will set the actual percentage each year.”
Item # 38 subject: West Michigan Budget Recommendation for 2006. Conference voted concurrence as amended. motion: The Council on Finance and Administration (CFA) is in the second year of implementing the Ministry Shares, and is guided by the vision – Every church healthy and strong, active in local ministry and fully invested in ministry through the district and conference in making disciples of Jesus Christ. The Council is in the process of achieving the goal that Conference Ministry Shares will be based on a tithe of the financial resources of local churches by 2010. Believing that “God never gives us a vision for which the resources have not already been provided,” the Council on LEGISLATION 164 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Finance and Administration recommends the following: 1. The projected income of the West Michigan Annual Conference in 2006 shall be based on the Base Percentage Rate of 10%; and, in addition, the Special Needs percentage shall be 2.4% which is a decrease from 2.8% last year. Therefore, the total Ministry Shares shall be 12.4% of each congregation’s Actual Receipts in 2004 as reported in Table III. “Under a five-year financial projection by the Council on Finance and Administration, the goal is for this percentage to decrease each year until it reaches 10 percent in 2010, representing a tithe of a church’s actual receipts. The annual conference will set the actual percentage each year.” 2. The amount of $6,475,293 shall be the Planned Expenditure Budget in 2006, representing a 10.3% decrease from last year. The budget for Retiree Health Care is reduced to $200,000, recognizing the improvement in the financial market and approval of the new clergy retirement plan which will take effect on January 1, 2007, and will then allow the use of our surplus in the pre-82 pension reserve. 3. The World Service and Conference Benevolence budget will be distributed as follows: 33.2% to World Service, 65.4% to the Annual Conference Benevolence and 1.4% to World Service Contingency. 4. The Housing Allowance for district superintendents and qualified Conference staff shall be set at $17,500 in 2006. 5. $20,000 shall be included in the Conference Property budget (item B.4.a) for the Crystal Springs cottage fund. 6. The budget items in the Conference Benevolence section will be determined by the Council on Ministries and reported to the Council on Finance and Administration after its December 2005 meeting. 7. In 2004, 295 churches fulfilled 100% of their Ministry Shares and 122 churches gave less than 100%. This shortfall amounted to $1,203,609 of the original 2004 budget. CFA anticipated this shortfall and reduced payout to 88%. 8. The Annual Conference adopt the following as the budget for 2006:
West Michigan Budget Recommendation for 2006 Actual Budget Budget Proposed 2004 2004 2005 2006 Anticipated Income Income from Ministry Shares $6,433,221 $7,636,830 $6,421,890 $6,475,300 Projected Expenditures A. Connectional Ministry 1. District Superintendents Fund a. Salaries 6@$63,422 $380,533 $380,532 6@$64,690 $388,140 6@$66,327 $397,962 b. Continuing Education 3,773 5,000 7,500 7,500 c. Health Care Plan 59,544 60,000 60,000 63,000 d. Workers Comp Insurance 1,240 1,027 1,048 1,302 e. Pension Support 56,393 52,257 52,592 $60,070 f. Travel Expense 82,489 75,000 69,000 69,000 g. Contingency 5,601 5,000 5,000 5,000 LEGISLATION h. District Office Expense (1) Albion 55,179 59,064 58,875 57,974 (2) Central 53,836 54,230 58,977 56,562 (3) Grand Rapids 49,555 51,230 47,312 52,064 (4) Grand Traverse 45,915 49,122 48,464 48,240 (5) Kalamazoo 53,679 51,855 60,122 56,397 (6) Lansing 43,652 53,510 49,013 45,862 2005 LEGISLATION 165 i. District Office Rentals 58,423 63,024 63,024 64,915 k. Misc. Exp/Office Equipment 5,000 5,000 10,000 10,300 District Superintendents Fund $954,812 $965,850 $979,067 $996,148
2. Episcopal Fund 156,393 188,198 223,936 231,029 3. Equitable Compensation Fund 300,537 305,000 290,000 250,337 4. Retiree Health Care 600,000 1,000,000 500,000 200,000 5. Ministerial Pension & Insurance Reserve 8,800 10,000 10,000 10,000 6. Bd. Of Ordained Min 60,340 85,000 88,500 73,500 7. Clergy Advocacy 4,400 5,000 5,000 5,000 8. Moving Expense Fund 124,744 152,651 160,000 130,000 9. Clergy Transition Fund 8,573 10,000 10,000 10,000 10. Abuse Prevention Team 252 1,500 500 500 11. Contingency Fund 44,000 50,000 20,000 12,000 Total Connectional Ministry Fund $2,262,851 $2,773,199 $2,287,003 $1,918,514
B. Administrative Funds 1. General Church Apportionments a. Interdenominational Cooperation $20,532 24,014 $25,330 $25,182 b. General Administration 64,253 75,150 75,882 78,749 Total General Administration $84,785 $99,164 $101,212 $103,931
2. Jurisdictional Conference 21,668 28,150 28,150 28,150 3. Michigan Area Administration a. Area Expense Fund 36,065 40,071 44,900 48,448 b. Area Assistant To Bishop’s Office 68,208 76,609 87,162 90,242 c. Area Episcopal Committee 800 800 800 800 d. Area Parsonage Committee 2,640 3,000 3,000 2,768 e. Area Loan Fund Administration 0 1,500 1,500 0 Area Administration $107,713 $121,980 $137,362 $142,258 4. Conference Administration a. Conference Property 140,800 160,000 155,000 155,000 b. Program Committee 15,136 17,200 18,000 18,450 c. Secretary Expenses 49,452 59,000 52,200 43,505 d. Statistician Expenses 862 700 700 1,025 e. Victim’s Fund 981 5,000 5,000 5,000 f. Legal Contingencies 4,243 10,000 6,000 6,000 g. At Large Lay Members Expense 29,087 20,000 20,000 30,750 h. U.M. Foundation 39,600 45,000 45,000 40,000 i. Council on Finance & Administration (1) Treasurer’s Office 218,657 223,119 234,275 240,149 (2) Auditing Expense 14,516 14,000 14,500 15,000 (3) CFA Meeting Expenses 1,207 1,500 1,500 1,500 (4) Church Fidelity Bond 1,532 4,500 4,500 0 (5) Administrative Services 36,960 42,000 42,000 43,050 TOTAL CFA $272,872 $285,119 $296,775 $299,699 j. Conference Committees 635 3,500 3,500 3,500 k. Nomination & Leadership Development 7,982 17,200 17,200 10,000 Total Conference Administration $561,650 $622,719 $619,375 $612,929
5. Conference Leadership Team 836 1,000 1,000 1,000 6. Administration Contingency Fund 13,200 15,000 25,000 25,000 7. Conference Budget Reserve 110,000 125,000 100,000 90,000 Total Administrative Funds $899,852 $1,013,013 $1,012,099 $1,003,268
C. World Service & Conference Benevolence 1. World Service $788,823 $788,823 $864,793 $896,520 2. Conference Benevolences a. Commission on Archives & History 13,167 13,825 b. Commission on Christion Unity 1,110 2,000 c. Commission on Religion & Race 8,919 10,000 d. Commission on Status & Role Of Women 875 2,000 LEGISLATION 166 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 e. Board of Christian Camping 182,123 185,000 f. Board of Church & Society 13,445 16,000 g. Board of Discipleship 26,400 30,000 h. Board of Global Ministries 335,608 380,000 i. Racial/Ethnic Local Church 132,356 141,766 j. Board of Higher Ed. & Campus Ministry 438,186 497,655 k. Communications Commission 107,704 118,900 l. Conference Council on Ministries 648,548 655,000 m. Board of Lay Ministries 726 2,000 n. Conference Personnel Committee 1,193 500 o. Board of Evangelism 7,673 20,000 p. United Methodist Men 1,758 2,000 q. Hunger Committee 1,058 5,000 r. Prison Ministry 21,257 25,100 s. Indian Workers Conference 7,040 8,000 t. Disability Concerns Committee 1,189 1,500 u. Congregational Transformation 11,820 20,000 v. Conference Emerging Ministries 15,840 18,000 Conference Benevolence $1,977,995 $2,154,246 $2,091,500 $1,764,698 3. World Service Contingency Fund 61,600 70,000 77,500 37,800 World Service & Conf. Benevolence $2,828,418 $3,013,069 $3,033,793 $2,699,018
D. New Church Development 312,272 360,875 409,250 364,000 E. Ministerial Education Fund 288,795 320,335 321,791 323,999 F. Black Colleges Fund 110,429 127,751 128,830 129,233 G. Africa University Fund 25,161 28,588 29,589 28,928 Total Conference Budget $6,727,778 $7,636,830 $7,222,355 $6,466,960 Income Minus Expenditures ($294,557) ($0) ($800,465) $8,340
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS 2004 GENERAL CONFERENCE — The United Methodist Church
Item # 39 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – I. Conference voted concurrence. On May 3, 2004, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 812 Yes, 72 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2000 Book of Discipline, Division II, Section II, ¶12.2, Article I, (2004 Book of Discipline, Division II, Section II, ¶l3.2, Article I)) amend by substitution as follows: Delete ¶12.2, which reads, “Delegates shall be elected by the annual conferences except that delegates may be elected by other autonomous Methodist churches if and when the General Conference shall approve concordats with such other autonomous Methodist churches for the mutual election and seating of delegates in each other’s highest legislative conferences.” In its place, substitute, “Delegates shall be elected in a fair and open process by the annual conferences. Delegates may be elected by other autonomous Methodist churches if and when the General Conference shall approve concordats with such other autonomous Methodist churches for the mutual election and seating of delegates in each other’s legislative conferences.”
LEGISLATION If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶12.2 (¶13.2) would read: Delegates shall be elected in a fair and open process by the annual conferences. Delegates may be elected by other autonomous Methodist churches if and when the General Conference shall approve concordats with such other autonomous Methodist churches for the mutual election and seating of delegates in each other’s legislative conferences. 2005 LEGISLATION 167 Item # 40 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – II. Conference voted concurrence. On May 3, 2004, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 876 Yes, 20 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2000 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶15.2, Article IV, (2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section II, ¶16.2, Article IV) amend by deletion and addition, as follows: Delete “and” before “deaconesses” and add “and home missioners” at end of sentence. If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶15.2 (¶16.2) would read: To define and fix the powers and duties of elders, deacons, supply preachers, local preachers, exhorters, deaconesses, and home missioners. Item # 41 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – III. Conference voted concurrence. On May 3, 2004, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 873 Yes, 31 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2000 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section IV, ¶25.4, Article V, (2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section IV, ¶27.4, Article V) amend by deletion, as follows: Delete “and provided further that this provision shall not apply to annual conferences of the former Evangelical United Brethren Church during the first three quadrenniums after union.” If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶25.4 (¶27.4) would read: To determine the boundaries of their annual conferences; provided that there shall be no annual conference with a membership of fewer than fifty clergy in full connection, except by the consent of the General Conference. Item # 42 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – IV. Conference voted concurrence. On May 3, 2004, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 851 Yes, 60 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2000 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶30, Article I, (2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶32, Article I) amend by addition as follows: Add “Conference Secretary of Global Ministries (if lay),” after “district lay leaders” in the first sentence. Item # 43 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – V Conference voted concurrence. On May 3, 2004, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 864 Yes, 34 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2000 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶30, Article I, (2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶32, Article I) amend by addition as follows: Add “and home missioners” after “the active deaconesses” in the first sentence. Item # 44 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VI Conference voted concurrence. On May 3, 2004, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 832 Yes, 51 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2000 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶30, Article I, (2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶32, Article I) amend by addition as follows: LEGISLATION 168 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Add “the conference director of Lay Speaking Ministries” after “district lay leaders” in the first sentence. Item # 45 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VII Conference voted concurrence. On May 3, 2004, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 877 Yes, 19 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2000 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶30, Article I, (2004 Book of Discipline, Division Two, Section VI, ¶32, Article I) amend by deletion and addition as follows: Add “and lay” between “clergy” and “members” in first sentence. Delete “as defined by the General Conference, together with” after “clergy and lay members” in first sentence. Place a period after “clergy and lay members” in first sentence. Insert the following immediately after the first sentence: “The clergy membership shall consist of deacons and elders in full connection, probationary members, associate members, and local pastors under appointment. The lay membership shall consist of” If voted and so declared by the Council of Bishops, ¶30 (¶32) would read: The annual conference shall be composed of clergy and lay members. The clergy membership shall consist of deacons and elders in full connection, probationary members, associate members, and local pastors under appointment. The lay membership shall consist of professing members elected by each charge, the diaconal ministers, the active deaconesses and home missioners under episcopal appointment within the bounds of the annual conference, the conference president of United Methodist Women, the conference president of United Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, district lay leaders, the conference director of Lay Speaking Ministries, Conference Secretary of Global Ministries (if lay), the president or equivalent officer of the conference young adult organization, the president of the conference youth organization, the chair of the annual conference college student organization, and one young person between the ages of twelve (12) and seventeen (17) and one young person between the ages of eighteen (18) and thirty (30) from each district to be selected in such a manner as may be determined by the annual conference. In the annual conferences of the central conferences, the four-year participation and the two-year membership requirements may be waived by the annual conference for young persons under thirty (30) years of age. Such persons must be professing members of The United Methodist Church and active participants at the time of election. Each charge served by more than one clergy shall be entitled to as many lay members as there are clergy members. The lay members shall have been for the two years next preceding their election members of The United Methodist Church and shall have been active participants in The United Methodist Church for at least four years next preceding their election. If the lay membership shall number less than the clergy members of the annual conference, the annual conference shall, by its own formula, provide for the election of additional lay members to equalize lay and clergy membership of the annual conference. Item # 46 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VIII Conference voted concurrence. On May 7, 2004, at a session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the following Constitutional Amendment was made by a recorded vote of 806 Yes, 32 No. It is now presented to the Annual Conferences for vote. In the 2000 Book of Discipline, Division Five, ¶57, Article I, (2004 Book of Discipline, LEGISLATION Division Five, ¶59, Article I) amend by addition. Add a new second paragraph as follows, “In the event that the General Conference adopts an amendment to the Constitution, the General Conference may immediately adopt enabling legislation for such amendment which shall be contingent on ratification of the amendment by the required two-thirds affirmative vote of the aggregate number of members of the several annual conferences present and voting, and effective once the Council of Bishops, operating as a canvasser of votes, announces that the 2005 LEGISLATION 169 amendment has been passed. In the same manner, an annual conference may approve legislation in anticipation of such a change in the Discipline and/or Constitution that would likewise become effective upon the effective date of said Disciplinary Change or Constitutional Amendment.”
C. OTHER LEGISLATION AND NEW BUSINESS
Motion #47 SUBJECT: Limits of the Floor. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the limits of the floor as all auditorium seats except those designated for guests and the side balcony seats reserved for non-voting members. Also, two rows of chairs in the balcony are in the limits of the bar except for the one on the back right. Motion #48 SUBJECT: Rules of Order. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the Rules of Order as printed on pages 249-259 from Book B be adopted as the rules for the Conference. Motion #49 SUBJECT: Suspension of the Rules. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Move to suspend the rules for the purpose of two changes to the Rules of Order.
Motion #50 SUBJECT: Change Rules of Order Re: Legislative Committees. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved that we add to Rule 23, B-7, a new c. Any legislation not considered by a Legislative Committee or considered, but not acted upon shall be returned to the Conference for their consideration and action. This change will take effect immediately Motion #51 SUBJECT: Change Rules of Order Re: Director of Lay Speaking. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved that we add to Rule 8, C 1 c, a new line 14 and renumber accordingly, with 14 being the Conference Director of Lay Speaking. Motion #52 SUBJECT: Annual Conference Agenda. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the adoption of the agenda as printed in the Program Book with necessary changes. Motion #53 SUBJECT: Episcopal Staff. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to allow voice but no vote to members of the Episcopal Staff: Terry Euper, Diane Allarding and Vicki Gibbs. Motion #54 SUBJECT: Volume 1. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the adoption of the reports as printed in the Conference Journal Volume 1. Motion #55 SUBJECT: Suspend the Rules. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to suspend the Rules for the consideration of Items #26, #27, #28 and #29. LEGISLATION 170 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Motion #56 SUBJECT: Extend Session. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to extend business session by 15 minutes June 2, 2005.
Motion #57 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Daily Proceedings for June 2, 2005. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the acceptance of the minutes of the Daily Proceedings from Thursday, June 2, 2005. Motion #58 SUBJECT: Suspend the Rules. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved the suspension of Rules to consider Item #30.
Motion #59 SUBJECT: Suspend the Rules. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the suspension of Rules to consider a new petition concerning the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force. (Motion would be introduced after review by Legislative Committee as Motion #78.) Motion #60 SUBJECT: Reconsideration. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to Reconsider Item #16 as amended.
Motion #61 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Item #16.
Motion #62 SUBJECT: Reconsideration. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to Reconsider Item #7.
Motion #63 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Item #25.
Motion #64 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Item #17.
Motion #65 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. LEGISLATION MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Item #18. Motion #66 SUBJECT: Limit Debate. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to limit debate to three speeches for and three against. 2005 LEGISLATION 171 Motion #67 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Daily Proceedings. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the acceptance of the minutes for the Daily Proceedings for Friday, June 3, 2005. Motion #68 SUBJECT: Consent Calendar. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the adoption of Items #2, #33 and #34 on the Consent Calendar.
Motion #69 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the call the question on the amendment to Item #5.
Motion #70 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Item #5.
Motion #71 SUBJECT: Reconsideration. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to Reconsider Item #23.
Motion #72 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Item #23.
Motion #73 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Item #24.
Motion #74 SUBJECT: Limit Debate. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to limit debate to two minute speeches.
Motion #75 SUBJECT: Minutes of the Daily Proceedings. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the acceptance of the minutes of the Daily Proceedings of Saturday, June 4, 2005, and allow the Conference Secretary to make any changes necessary for the minutes of Sunday, June 5, 2005. Motion #76 SUBJECT: Adjourn Corporate Session. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the adjournment of Corporate Session. Motion #77 SUBJECT: Reconsideration. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to Reconsider Item #32. LEGISLATION 172 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Motion #78 SUBJECT: Table. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to table Items #37 and 37-R.
Motion #79 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on the current amendment.
Motion #80 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Items #37 and 37-R.
Amendment 1 to Motion #81 SUBJECT: Area Cooperation and Union – Amend by Addition. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend by the addition of “as well as one youth representative.”
Amendment 2 to Motion #81 SUBJECT: Area Cooperation and Union – Amend by Deletion. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend by deletion of the last paragraph.
Amendment 3 to Motion #81 SUBJECT: Area Cooperation and Union – Amend by Deletion. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to delete “with proposals for reorganization” from the last paragraph.
Amendment 4 to Motion #81 SUBJECT: Area Cooperation and Union – Amend by Addition. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to amend by adding after one youth representative “from each conference.”
Amendment 5 to Motion #81 SUBJECT: Area Cooperation and Union – Amend by Deletion. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the deletion of repetitive use of “from each conference,” using it only once at, “Further, the Bishop is requested to expand the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force by the addition from each conference of …” Amendment 6 to Motion #81 SUBJECT: Area Cooperation and Union – Amend by Addition. Conference voted concurrence. LEGISLATION MOTION: Moved to delete the word “and” and then after the words “at least one youth representative,” to add “representatives from the Commission on Religion and Race and the Indian Workers Conference.” Motion #81 SUBJECT: Area Cooperation and Union. Conference voted concurrence as amended. 2005 LEGISLATION 173 Motion: The West Michigan Annual Conference thanks the members of the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force for their work in 2004-2005 and directs that they continue to explore and expand areas of cooperation in ministry and administration with the Detroit Annual Conference, including aligning policies, procedures, terminology, Rules of Order, agencies, offices and any other differences that exist between the two Conferences, which do not require a union between the Conference. Further, the Task Force is authorized to continue discussions and studies of the benefits and difficulties of a future union between the Conferences. Further, the Bishop is requested to expand the Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force by the addition from each conference of one (1) Elder serving a multi-point charge and one (1) Local Pastor or Associate Member and additional laity from small and mid-sized congregations, as well as one youth representative, representatives from the Commission on Religion and Race and the Indian Workers Conference. The Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force shall report on progress at the 2006 sessions of each Annual Conference. Motion #82 SUBJECT: Call the Question. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved to call the question on all that is before us on Motion #81.
Motion #83 SUBJECT: Reconsideration. Conference voted non-concurrence. MOTION: Moved to reconsider Item #23.
Motion #84 SUBJECT: Nominations Report. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the acceptance of the final report and corrections by the Nominations Committee.
Motion #85 SUBJECT: Adjournment. Conference voted concurrence. MOTION: Moved the adjournment of the 2005 Annual Conference following worship. LEGISLATION 174 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 D. POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RULES OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXPLANATORY NOTE: At the Thirty-first Session of the Annual Conference, June 2-6, 1999, Conference amended Rule 23.B.7.b.3 of the Rules of Order, by adding the following: “Conference Policies, Procedures, and Rules regarding financial matters need to be considered by Legislative Committees and come before the Annual Conference only if they are changed.” The items listed below are the aforesaid policies, procedures and rules, and are designated with the initials “PPR”, followed by a number.
PPR #1 Advance Specials 2005-2006
This is the list of Advance Specials that the Conference Board of Global Ministries recommends for local church support in the next two years. *Indicates new opportunity for giving.
LANE 1 – MISSIONARY SUPPORT Bob Amundsen, #773737, Box 156, Evarts KY 40828, [email protected]
Jamie & Susan Brunk, #773911, P. O. Box 100, Booneville KY 41314, [email protected]
Dave Draggoo, #982960, 9637 Jason Rd., Laingsburg MI 48848, [email protected]
John & Kendra Enright, #05468Z & 05469Z, P. O. Box 70839, Ndola, Zambia, [email protected]
Delbert & Sandy Groves, #12150Z & 12151Z, P. O. Box 20219, Kitwe, Zambia, [email protected]
Susie Henry, # 02332Z, Casilla 434, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, [email protected]
Jeffrey & Ellen Hoover, #07989Z & 07990Z, P. O. Box 22037, Kitwe, Zambia, [email protected]
Peter & Estela Hudy, #13950Z & 13949Z, Colegio Rio Colorado, Casilla 8347, La Paz, Bolivia
Elma Jocson, #13980Z, P. O. Box 126, Kathmandu, Nepal, [email protected]
Charles & Patty Maddox, #11890Z & 11891Z, % Lynx Air, P. O. Box 407139, Ft. Lauderdale FL 33340, [email protected]
Nkemba & Mbwizu Ndjungu, #12910Z & 12909Z, BP 15487 , Dakar, Senegal, [email protected]
Helen Sheperd, #11810Z, P. O. Box 1035, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, [email protected]
Mark & Rebecca Smallwood, #773777, Red Bird Mission School, HC 69, Box 111, Beverly, KY 40913
Ut To & Karen Vo-To, #14175Z & #14174Z, [email protected]
Danny Upton, #982947-6, 227 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids MI 49503, [email protected]
*Paul Webster, #11865Z, P. O. Box 20219, Kitwe, Zambia, [email protected]
Sally Wisner-Ott, #982966, 133 Pearl St., Lancaster PA 17603, [email protected]
(Connections between a project and Lane 1 missionaries are noted in Lanes 2-6.) LEGISLATION LANE 2 – WORLD PROJECTS Africa General: Africa Church Growth and Development Fund #08233T Wind-Up Solar Radio Ministry #982172 Cameroon: Cameroon Initiative #00344A DR Congo: Kafakumba Pastors’ School #11438A (Enright) Kafakumba Pastors’ School Scholarships #07010B (Enright) 2005 LEGISLATION 175 Mulungwishi Seminary Scholarships #05773A (Hoover) Katanga Methodist University Program #14433A (Hoover) Musokatanda Rural Health Project #12793A (Webster) New Life Center (Uzima Mupya) #13125A (Groves) Rural Ag Projects #12779T (Webster) TESOL (The English Speaking School of Lubumbashi) #10337A (Hoover) Liberia: Bible Translation and Literacy Program #05708A Bishop Judith Craig Children’s Home #11820A Ganta Hospital Emergency Program Support #10009A Senegal: Senegal Initiative #00345A (Ndjungu) Zimbabwe: Babyfold at Old Mutare Hospital #11713T Murewa UMC, AIDS Orphans #13863A
Asia Cambodia: Cambodia Initiative #00230A China: Amity Printing Press-Bibles, Nanjing #11422A Laos: Laos Initiative #00239A Mongolia: Mongolia Initiative #00209A (Sheperd) Nepal: Nepal Initiative #00468A Tansen United Mission Hospital #13421A (Jocson) Vietnam: Vietnam Initiative #00469A (To)
Middle East Israel: Jerusalem Center for Disabled Children #14238A West Bank: Hope Secondary School for Disadvantaged youth #12018A
Europe Latvia: Latvia Initiative #00235A Renovation of Church Buildings #12009N Lithuania: Vilnius Church Start (see Lane 6) Rehabilitation Center, Birzai #13545A Russia: Mission in the Commonwealth of Independent States #11510A Russia United Methodist Theological Seminary #12174A
Central America/Caribbean Region: Encounter with Christ in the Caribbean #025100 Cuba: Repair of Church Structures #08575N Leadership Development for Church Women #13186A Honduras: Honduras Initiative #00472A
South America Bolivia: Eastern District Methodist Educational Services #12318A (Henry) Rio Colorado Technical School #12308A (Hudy) Urban Santa Cruz Children’s Ministry #12320A (Henry) Women’s Enrichment Program #07779A (Henry) Special Offerings World Communion Sunday Fund #5820
LANE 3 – NATIONAL PROJECTS General: A Child #123456 Bishop’s Initiative on Children and Poverty #982200 Homelessness in the U.S. #982385 Ministries with Women in Crisis #982876 Native American Comprehensive Plan #982615 NOMADS #982650 North Central Jurisdiction UMVIM #982425 P.E.T. (Personal Energy Transport) #982665 Rural/Farm Crisis Ministry #982809 Shared Mission Focus on Young People #194790 LEGISLATION 176 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century #194815 US-2 Program #982874
Regional: Alaska: Missionary Conference #931027 Nome Community Center, Youth Program #931610 Appalachia Service Project #982050 Kentucky: Henderson Settlement #773365 Red Bird Mission, Inc. #773726 (Amundsen, Brunk, Smallwood) * Red Bird Tuition Support #773728 (Smallwood) Booneville Building Project #773978 (Brunk) New Mexico: McCurdy School Program Support #581479 Special Offerings: Human Relations Day Fund #5807 Peace with Justice Sunday #5809 United Methodist Student Day #5816
LANE 4 – UMCOR/HUNGER AND RELIEF PROJECTS United States: Food Resources Bank #982493 Midwest Distribution Center #901435 National Disaster Response Fund #901670 New Hope for Newcomers #901779 Society of St. Andrew (Potato Project) #801600 Sager Brown UMCOR Depot #901515
World: Bread for the World #982325 Church World Service Blankets #982810 Church World Service CROP #982380 ECHO (Educational Concerns Hunger Organization) #982447 Global HIV/AIDS Program Development #982345 Heifer Project International #982530 International Disaster Response Fund #982450 Landmine Removal #982575 Landmine Prosthesis Program #982580 Medicine Box #982630 North Central Jurisdiction Disaster Response #901375 Project Ag Grad #982057 World Hunger/Poverty Mission Emphasis #982920 Africa: AIDS Awareness and Children Impacted by AIDS/HIV #101218 Congo Emergency #198400 Hunger and Development #101900 Asia: Afghanistan Emergency #602225 Afghanistan Mother/Child Health Training #201260 Caribbean/Haiti: Brakeman-Smith Scholarship Fund #515-11 Child-to-Child Health Promotion #418242 Community Health Worker Training Program #418705 Grace Children’s Hospital #418520 Haiti School Hot Lunch Program #418790 Health Care and Medical Mission #418656 Integrated Community Health #418847
LEGISLATION Methodist Guest House, Port-Au-Prince #20297N (Maddox) Vehicles for Haitian Pastors #10141S Middle East: Iraq Emergency #623225 South America: Mother/Child Survival Health Training #701235 Special Offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing #5822 2005 LEGISLATION 177 LANE 5 – RACIAL ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCHES African American: Battle Creek Washington Heights UMC Faith UMC, South Lansing Asian American: Lansing Korean UMC Michigan Suhbu Korean UMC, Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Vietnamese UMC Holland Vietnamese Outreach Lansing Vietnamese Ministry
Hispanic: La Nueva Esperanza, Grand Rapids Native American: Bradley Indian Mission Greensky Hill Indian Church, Charlevoix Kewadin Indian Mission Mt. Pleasant Chippewa Indian Church Northport Indian Mission Pa Wa Ting Ma Ged Win UMC, Grand Rapids Salem Indian Mission Indian Workers Conference Special Offerings: Native American Awareness Sunday #5813 RELC Sunday Fund #5806
LANE 6 – CONFERENCE PROJECTS Community Development: Battle Creek: Washington Heights Community Ministries Benton Harbor: Harbor Harvest Urban Ministries (HHUM) Grand Rapids: Justice for our Neighbors/JFON (Upton) La Nueva Outreach Ministries North End Community Ministry (NECM) South End Community Ministry (SECOM) Trinity UMC Community Ministries United Methodist Community House United Methodist Metropolitan Ministry Kalkaska: KAIR (Kalkaska Area Interfaith Resources) Laingsburg: Looking Glass Community Services (Draggoo) Lansing: Open Door Ministry Potter Park Outreach Ministries Muskegon Heights: Mission to Area People (M.A.P.) Health and Welfare: Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids Justus House, Kalamazoo Methodist Children’s Home Society, Children’s Village, Detroit Pa Wa Ting Ma Ged Win Senior Meals, Grand Rapids New Church Partnership: Vilnius, Lithuania #12168A Outreach to College Students: Central Michigan University Wesley Foundation, Mt. Pleasant Ferris State University Wesley Foundation, Big Rapids Michigan State University Wesley Foundation, East Lansing Grand Valley State University Student Ministry, Allendale Western Michigan University Wesley Foundation, Kalamazoo United Methodist Camps: Albright, Crystal Springs, Lake Michigan, Lakeview, Wesley Woods LEGISLATION 178 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Lake Louise Camp Scholarship Support Ethnic Youth #6910 Camp Scholarship Support #7480 Camp New Day Scholarships #7482 Other possibilities for giving: Habitat for Humanity—all West Michigan affiliates Michigan Christian Advocate Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems Refugee Sponsorship in West Michigan UMC Centers for Peace and Justice Special Offerings: Bishops’ Initiative on Children and Poverty #7331 *Camp Sunday #5812 Christian Education Sunday #5442 Golden Cross Sunday #5814
PPR #2 Local Church 1. All churches shall submit payments on Ministry Shares and other giving to the Conference Treasurer on a monthly basis. 2. All contributions, whether apportioned or unapportioned, for Michigan Area agencies and institutions, and for all benevolent causes of The United Methodist Church, shall be sent to the Conference Treasurer for distribution. 3. Every church shall assume responsibility for adequate travel reimbursement for its pastor or pastors in its annual budget. Following are guidelines to help a local church administer its travel allowance for pastors: a. Each pastor shall keep an accurate record of the number of miles traveled on church business. b. The payment for mileage driven in any given year shall be by voucher at the maximum rate allowed by the Internal Revenue Service for that year. Other travel expenses, including room and board at Annual Conference up to Conference rates, shall be at cost. 4. Every church shall assume responsibility to provide in its annual budget for health family rate insurance through the conference group policy for its pastor or pastors. If such provision is not necessary because coverage is provided by some other source (pastor’s spouse), half the savings benefit will remain with the church. 5. Effective dates for salary and Ministerial Pension Plan/Comprehensive Protection Plan (MPP/CPP) payments for Ministerial Appointment changes: a. The salary shall be paid through June 30 when an appointment change is made at the session of the Annual Conference. Salary payments for mid-year appointments will coincide with the effective date of the appointment. b. Payment on MPP/CPP billing from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits shall be made for the entire month of June for those appointment changes made during the session of Annual Conference. MPP/CPP payments for mid-year appointments with an effective date of the first of the month shall be made for the previous month for the outgoing pastor and for the current month for the incoming pastor. Payments for appointment changes effective the 15th of a month shall be made for half of the current month for the out-going pastor and half of the current month for the in-coming pastor.
PPR #3 Conference and District Travel Expenses Reimbursement 1. The rate for 2005 for all full-time Program Staff, District Superintendents and those appointed to extension ministries (&335.1b) shall be by voucher at the maximum rate allowed by the Internal Revenue Service, or the actual cost of public transportation rates. Other travel expenses, including room and board at Annual Conference up to Conference rates, shall be at cost. LEGISLATION 2. The reimbursement rate for all Conference and District committees and boards shall be 15 cents per mile. It is expected that all pastors will be reimbursed from their local church travel expense account; therefore, reimbursement checks from the Conference Treasurer’s Office shall be payable to the local church. Other reimbursable costs may include approved lodging, tolls, parking and telephone, if the organizational unit has budgeted for them. 3. All travel expense payments shall be by voucher only. 2005 LEGISLATION 179 4. Reimbursement costs for necessary care for dependents (children, sick or elderly) may be included in the administrative budget of any organizational unit for members attending board, commission or committee meetings. The amount reimbursed shall not exceed $20 per day per member.
PPR #4 Finance and Accounting 1. All agencies and institutions outside the Conference central treasury that are receiving money in the total amount of $5,000 or more within a year from the West Michigan Conference shall file a copy of their annual audit report, a financial review by an independent CPA, or other financial statements approved by the Conference Treasurer with the Conference Treasurer’s Office. 2. Depositories for the funds of Central Treasury are as follows: Eaton Rapids: Consumers Professional Credit Union Grand Rapids: Fifth Third Bank Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Macatawa Bank 3. The books of Central Treasury shall be audited annually by a CPA. 4. There shall be no carrying forward of budgeted funds from one year to the next by any agency or board of the Conference without approval of the Council on Finance and Administration. The following exceptions have been approved: a. The Conference Properties budget of the Conference Board of Trustees may accumulate unexpended funds in order to establish a maximum reserve fund of $25,000 for property maintenance. b. The Board of Christian Camping is permitted to establish an insurance Deductible Reserve Fund not to exceed $5,000. The funding of this reserve account will come from the Camp Board budget. c. The Equitable Salary Commission may accumulate up to an amount of $10,000 in a Temporary Disability Fund. d. The Treasurer’s office may set aside up to $7,500 annually for the purchase of computer hardware and systems. e. The New Church Development Commission may accumulate annually its unexpended funds up to the rate of Apportionments received in that year. f. The Connectional Ministry Section, the Administrative Funds Section and the World Service and Conference Benevolences Section of the Conference Budget may accumulate apportioned or unspent funds in a Contingency Fund account from year to year up to a maximum of 10% of the amount budgeted in the current year. 5. At the end of the year, the Council will review the apportionment receipts and the disbursements made to determine if it will be necessary to restrict spending for the following year. If a restriction is found to be necessary, it will be effective March 1, and the amount of the restriction may not exceed the percentage of the budget that was not collected during the previous year. The Council will advise all organizational units of their budget restriction respectively. The World Service Apportionments will continue to be paid at 100% of the amount budgeted, and all other General Church Apportionments will be paid at least equal to the ratio of actual receipts. 6. Budgeted funds are for the Current Year only. a. All funds provided through the Conference Budget will be available for programs or projects taking place within that year. There will be no carry over of any funds into the next year unless specifically provided for in these policies. b. Programs which are scheduled after January 1 of any given year are to be funded from the budget of that year. Where payments are required in the current year for a program next year, the Treasurer’s Office shall provide for an advance payment by charging a Clearing Account temporarily and then charging the proper account after the beginning of the new year. 7. All interest earned on General Funds carried in Central Treasury shall be accumulated in a General Funds Interest Account. (This does not include funds in Central Treasury which are being held for specific purposes and have been designated as Interest Earning Funds by the Council.) At the end of each fiscal year, this General Interest Account shall be transferred and accumulated in the Conference Contingency Fund to be administered by the Council on Finance and Administration. 8. The Conference Contingency account may accumulate funds from interest earnings and budgeted Apportionments not to exceed an amount equal to one month’s operating expenditures of the Conference. This would be 1/12 of the Conference budget. 9. Guidelines for the borrowing of money from financial institutions to fund capital expenditures of certain organizational units of the West Michigan Conference: LEGISLATION 180 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 a. Requests to borrow $75,000 or less will be acted upon by the Council on Finance and Administration. Requests to borrow more than $75,000 will be automatically referred to the next session of the Annual Conference with recommendation. b. Emergency or unexpected borrowing needs will also be referred to the Council on Finance and Administration, which may act on behalf of the Annual Conference. c. The Chairperson and the Secretary of both the Council on Finance and Administration and the organizational unit seeking the funds will sign the promissory note and/or other documents required by the lending institution. If the loan is to be secured by a mortgage, the signature of the authorized officers of the corporation holding title to the property will also be required. NOTE: To the extent not prohibited by The Book of Discipline, the organizational units governed by the foregoing policy shall be all Councils, Boards and Commissions of the Conference and District; all Divisions, Sections, Committees and similar sub-groups of the foregoing; all Wesley Foundations; the Conference Equitable Salary Commission; the United Methodist Foundation of the West Michigan Conference; all District Boards of Trustees, District Boards of Missions, United Methodist Unions and City Missionary Societies. 10. Prior to any request for action by the Annual Conference on a proposal which will require funding by the Annual Conference, such proposal shall be submitted to the Council on Finance and Administration for its recommendation to the Annual Conference. 11. Request for Conference funding of projects, programs, or agencies located within a District shall be presented for information to the District Council on Ministries before being presented to a Conference program board, the Conference Council on Ministries, or the Council on Finance and Administration. The funding request shall include: [1] The amount to be requested from the Conference, [2] The total budget projected, including anticipated income and estimated expenditures, and [3] A separate listing of United Methodist sources of income anticipated or to be solicited. Exceptions to this are the Conference related institutions of Adrian and Albion colleges, Bronson Methodist Hospital, campus ministries, Methodist Children’s Home, Clark Retirement Community, the Michigan Christian Advocate, and state-wide interdenominational bodies which may continue to make requests directly to the related Conference board. These provisions shall apply to emergency askings as well as to annual budget requests. 12. Any requests for a Conference-wide Capital Funds Crusade shall be presented to the Council on Finance and Administration for recommendation to the Annual Conference. Upon recommendation of the Annual Conference, the proposal shall be presented to the Charge Conferences for information and study only and returned to the next session of the Annual Conference for final action.
PPR #5 Conference Conflict of Interest Policy West Michigan Annual Conference officials, employees and/or members of the various boards and commissions of the Conference shall not, during their term of service, receive any compensation or have any financial interest in any contract, or in any firm or corporation which provides goods or services (excluding publicly held companies where the official, employee, or member owns less than 1% of the voting stock thereof) or in any contract for the supply of goods or services, or the procurement of furnishings or equipment, interest in any construction project of the Conference, site procurement by the Conference, or any other business matter whatsoever, unless approved in advance by the official’s or employee’s immediate supervisor or the board or commission upon which the member participates, after full disclosure of the conflict including the amount of compensation and/or benefit the official, employee or member will receive.
The term official, employee or member of the board or commission shall include the officials, employee’s or member’s immediate family. Immediate family shall be defined as any person residing with the official, employee or member and their mother, father, and/or sons or daughters. LEGISLATION PPR #6 Moving Expense Code West Michigan Conference – UMC A. Eligible Persons and Moves 1. All pastors under Active appointment within the West Michigan Conference structure are eligible to receive moving expense benefits. This will include local church pastors, district superintendents, staff members of conference or district councils, boards, and 2005 LEGISLATION 181 agencies, treasurers, bishop’s assistants, superintendents or directors of parish development, conference-approved evangelists, and campus ministers.
2. Seminary students and pastors from outside the West Michigan Conference who are accepting appointment in the conference are eligible for moving expense benefits as provided in this code up to a limit of 750 miles.
3. The conference will pay for one retirement move for pastors who have retired or plan to retire from Episcopal appointment in the conference. The designation of a retirement move must be declared in writing before the moving expense is incurred. A move within the state of Michigan shall be paid in accordance with the provisions of this code. A move outside the state shall be paid up to a limit of 500 miles beyond the state border.
Pastors called out of retirement and assigned to a charge will be granted an additional retirement move.
4. A disability move or the move of the surviving spouse of an eligible pastor shall be paid in accordance with the policy for retiring pastors.
5. When a separation or pending divorce action makes a move advisable, the spouse of a pastor is entitled to reimbursement for one move. Benefits are the same as those available to a surviving spouse of a deceased pastor.
6. Moves within a charge from one parsonage to another are the responsibility of the local charge unless ordered by the Cabinet.
7. Pastors not eligible for moving expense benefits include those: a. Under appointment outside the structure of the Conference b. On sabbatical, leave of absence or location c. Who no longer have membership in the Annual Conference?
B. Policy for Moves 1. Interstate Moves – For interstate moves, 2 or 3 estimates should be obtained before choosing a moving company to get the lowest rate available.
2. Local Zone Moves (8 miles outside of corporate limits) – Local zone moves are not regulated, as are other moves within the state. Therefore, 2 or 3 estimates should be obtained to get the lowest rate available.
3. Family Travel – Family travel for pastors covered by this policy will be paid upon request, for one car, at the conference rate, except the first 100 miles, plus tolls. If used and receipts presented, one overnight lodging will be paid for moves in excess of 350 miles.
4. Expenses covered by this code: a. Normal state tariff provision for loading, transporting and unloading of household goods up to a maximum weight of 20,000 pounds, including professional books and equipment. Hand written weight certificates will not be accepted. b. Up to $125 will be paid by the conference to cover needed packing materials, including wardrobes and dish packs. c. One extra pickup and one extra delivery. d. Reasonable charges for necessary handling of special items such as a piano or freezer. e. Standard liability insurance of 60 cents per pound which is furnished by the moving company, at no extra charge, under basic tariff provisions.
NOTE: It is now required that the householder sign a release statement on the Bill of Lading on the day of the move to release the shipment to a value of 60 cents per pound per article. Failure to do this will allow the moving company to charge a premium for insurance to cover the shipment at a value of up to $1.50 per pound. LEGISLATION 182 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
f. Where there are medically recognized physical limitations, up to $1,000 additional shall be allowed for packing. g. Storage charges are the responsibility of the local church if the parsonage is not ready for occupancy. The conference will pay only to the place of storage.
5. Expenses NOT covered by this code: a. Moving of items other than normal household goods and books, such as boats, trailers, autos, building materials, firewood, fishing shanties, dog houses, etc. b. Packing and/or unpacking services, except as noted in 4.f. c. Full value insurance beyond standard liability insurance provided by the moving company. d. Charges for waiting time, extra labor, connecting and disconnecting appliances.
C. Miscellaneous Policies 1. No moving company shall employ a pastor or an immediate member of his/her family to solicit business at any time for the purpose of receiving a commission or other consideration.
2. No company shall be allowed to establish an office at the seat of the conference for the purpose of soliciting business.
3. Each pastor is advised to request a copy of his/her inventory sheet from the mover at the time of loading and that it be signed by both the pastor and the moving company.
4. Pastors may want to check with their moving company or home insurance company and request an All-Risk policy that would cover all damages in the moving of their household goods from one residence to another.
D. Administration 1. The Conference Treasurer shall administer the Moving Expense Fund.
2. Pastors anticipating a move shall consult with the Conference Treasurer’s office to review the guidelines of this code.
3. The pastor shall be responsible for contacting a moving company and for scheduling the loading and unloading of household goods.
4. A written estimate of the Cost of Moving Services shall be made by the moving company and a copy shall be sent to the Conference Treasurer’s office in advance of the move.
5. A letter of authorization shall be sent from the Conference Treasurer’s office to the moving company with a copy to the pastor.
6. Billing for the cost of moving expenses covered by this code shall be made directly to the Conference Treasurer’s office. Moving expenses not covered by this code shall be billed directly to the pastor.
7. Provision for payment of any unusual expenses which are not defined by this code shall be arranged through consultation with the Conference Treasurer prior to the move.
8. Requests for exception to the provisions of this code shall be made to the Conference Treasurer in advance of the move. The treasurer shall review and decide on each exception
LEGISLATION after consultation with the Cabinet and/or CFA, as necessary.
PPR #7 Ministry Shares Formula The West Michigan Annual Conference adopted the following Ministry Share (apportionments) effective January 1, 2005. Ministry Shares Formula The projected income of the West Michigan Annual Conference will be based on a Proportional 2005 LEGISLATION 183 Giving Model built upon the Biblical principle of “tithing.” Our Ministry Shares formula will be based on each congregation sharing a Base Percentage Rate of the Actual Receipts each local church as the basic conference budget. Special Needs funding may be added when necessary.
Definitions a. Actual Receipts is the total annual income of the local church excluding receipts for capital fund campaign approved by the District Committee on Church Building and Location. Actual Receipts are funds that are to be used exclusively in support of the annual operating and benevolence budgets and do not include funds used for capital improvements and acquisitions. These funds include: 1. Payment of pledges or other commitments toward the annual operating and benevolence budgets of the church. 2. Receipts from constituents or members who did not pledge or amounts given beyond the amount pledged. 3. Receipts from unidentified givers (for example, loose currency in the offering plate). 4. Interest earned on funds on deposit or investments and used for the general operating or benevolence causes of the church. 5. Proceeds from sale of church assets designated for the general operating or benevolence budget only. 6. Proceeds from rental or fees. 7. Fund raisers for operational and benevolent causes. Exceptions maybe granted by CFA upon request by the pastor for funds raised for special causes like UMCOR, VIM, Youth Mission trips, etc. 8. Amounts received from undesignated grants and contract sources used to fund church programs. 9. In-kind donations recorded in church financial statements. 10. Donations of property, memorials and bequests designated for church operating and benevolence expenses. Bequests and endowments designated for other designated causes are excluded. Note: A local church may request a determination from CFA whether or not certain funds received are to be included as “Actual Receipts” before January 15. b. Base Percentage Rate is ten percent of the annual local church receipts. For 2005 only, the increase or decrease of ministry shares will be capped at 20%. The percentage figure will be reviewed annually and recommended by the Council on Finance and Administration to the Annual Conference churches for adoption, with a 60% vote of members present and voting required to change from the 10% base rate. c. Special needs - Additional connectional giving opportunities may be recommended by CFA to the Annual Conference for special needs or strategic planning emphasis, such as capital funds, new church development, pension plans, or health care, etc. Additional percentage giving opportunities will be presented for churches to pledge their partnership and financial support.
Methodology a. Annually, by February 1, each Local Church Treasurer shall submit to the Conference Treasurer, as part of the year end reports, the church’s Actual Receipts information, using a Table III form. b. The compilation of Actual Receipts information from all the churches will provide an objective basis for the Council on Finance and Administration to prepare its Ministry Shares recommendation to the Annual Conference. (For example, 2005 Ministry Shares based on 2003 data.). The Ministry Shares recommendation includes the Base Percentage Rate, any Special Needs and the Conference Budget. c. Within thirty days after approval of the Ministry Shares recommendation by annual conference, the local church shall submit to the Conference Treasurer a pledge adopted by its administrative council stating the amount of its Ministry Shares based on the approved Base Percentage Rate, any Special Needs and its reported Actual Receipts. If the Conference Treasurer finds a variance between the pledge amount submitted by the church and the expected Ministry Shares amount, he/she shall bring it to the respective church for resolution and if necessary to CFA and Cabinet for final resolution within thirty days. LEGISLATION 184 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 d. By August 15, the Conference Treasurer shall provide the churches their respective Ministry Shares statement showing the distribution of funds based on the ratio of each fund in the approved conference budget. e. A congregation in financial distress shall be provided consultation assistance by other churches or advisors within the district or conference staff upon request from the local church with the recommendation of the District Superintendent. Written documentation of the financial issues and the projected solution will be filed with the Council on Finance and Administration through the office of the District Superintendent. f. As a regular practice, it is recommended that local church treasurers remit at least 10% of their actual receipts or one-twelfth of their annual ministry shares to the conference treasurer monthly.
PPR # 8 District Superintendent Salary Formula The base cash salaries of the District Superintendents will be 1.6 times the West Michigan Conference Estimated Average Cash Salary Base. The 2005 Annual Conference requests that the Council on Finance and Administration recommend to the 2006 Annual Conference a process for determining District Superintendent compensation.
PPR #9 Tax Relief for Retired Pastors and Pastors on Disability (Ministers of the Gospel) 1. An amount equal to 100% of the pension payments received by a retired pastor, or 100% of the disability benefit payments received by a pastor on disability, during any given year may be and is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance respectively for each retired or disabled ordained or licensed pastor of The United Methodist Church who is or was a member of the West Michigan Conference at the time of his or her retirement or disability.
2. This rental/housing allowance shall apply to each ordained or licensed pastor who has been granted the retired relation or placed on disability leave by the West Michigan Conference and whose name and relationship to the conference is recorded in the Journal of the West Michigan Conference and in other appropriate records maintained by the conference.
3. The pension or disability payment to which this rental/housing allowance applies shall be the pension or disability payment resulting from all service of such retired or ordained or licensed pastor on disability, from all employment by any local church, Annual Conference, General Agency, or institution of The United Methodist Church or of any former denomination that is now a part of The United Methodist Church, or from any other employer who employed the pastor to perform services related to the ministry and who elected to make contributions to the pension or benefit funds of The United Methodist Church for such retired pastor’s pension or benefits of pastors on disability.
NOTE: The rental/housing allowance which may be excluded from a pastor’s gross income is limited to the lesser of [a] the amount of the rental/housing allowance designated the Conference (total pension or disability benefits received), [b] the amount actually expended by the retired or pastor on disability to provide his or her housing, or [c] the legally-determined fair rental value of the housing. The cost of all utilities may also be excluded over and above all other housing costs. This provision does not apply to the surviving spouse unless said spouse is also a retired or ordained minister on disability.
PPR #10 Health Care - Premium Rates That the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits be authorized to establish the annual premium rates for all participants in accordance with the amounts required to provide for the anticipated needs and within the amount provided in the Conference budgets for 2003 and 2004, and to evaluate and implement improvement in benefits of the existing plans as opportunity may
LEGISLATION arise. 2005 LEGISLATION 185 PPR #11 Health Care - Retired and Pastors on Disability retired pastors and pastors on disability: It is recommended that premiums for retired pastors receiving pension benefits and without a full time appointment, who are age 62 and over, or with 35 years of service, and eligible surviving spouses, be paid by the Conference at the rate of 5% per year of service to the church based upon full-time service provided that service has been rendered for at least ten years within the Michigan Area immediately preceding the retirement date. The Board of Pension and Health Benefits and Health Care may grant exception to this rule upon request by the Cabinet for appointment reasons. Less than full-time service would earn credit at the percentage equal to the work load (e.g., service listed as 2 work load would earn 2 year credit). Retired pastors and the surviving spouses of pastors having served less than 20 years can participate in the Plan by paying the portion of the premium not covered by their years of full-time service. Those retired pastors who hold a full-time appointment are required to pay the same percentage of premium costs as active pastors. Pastors on full disability, receiving benefits from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, are eligible for full health insurance coverage with premiums being paid by the Conference. It is further recommended to continue not paying premium costs for persons under special appointment outside of the West Michigan Conference structure.
PPR #12 Special Sundays A. The following Special Sundays will be observed with offerings in compliance with the action of the 2004 General Conference: 2004 2005 2006 Human Relations Day Jan 18 Jan 16 Jan 15 One Great Hour of Sharing Mar 21 Mar 6 Mar 5 Native American Ministries Sunday Apr 25 Apr 10 Apr 9 Peace with Justice Sunday* May 30 May 22 May 21 World Communion Sunday Oct 3 Oct 2 Oct 1 United Methodist Student Day Nov 21 Nov 27 Nov 26
*or on a date to be determined by local church
The following other Sundays will be observed with offerings (except as noted): Racial Ethnic Local Church Sunday Feb 8 Feb 6 Feb 5 Golden Cross Sunday May 2 May 1 May 7 Rural Life Sunday Aug 29 Aug 28 Aug 27 Christian Education Sunday Sept 19 Sept 18 Sept 17 Disability Awareness Sunday (without offering) Oct 24 Oct 23 Oct 22 Bishops’ Initiative on Children and Poverty* Camp Sunday*
*Date to be determined by local church
B. Youth Ministries: 1) A goal of $2.00 per youth member is recommended for the YOUTH SERVICE FUND. 70% is to be used by the Conference Youth program and 30% by the General Church youth program. 2) Authorize a mission share of $54,600 to continue to partially fund the staffing of Conference youth and camping ministries. C. The Line of Credit, which has been established with Macatawa Bank, shall be continued up to a limit of $300,000. D. The auditor of record of the Conference Treasurer shall be the firm of Helmholdt & Co., Certified Public Accountants. E. A Housing Allowance according to IRS regulations shall be allowed for the District Superintendents and Conference staff persons as payroll withholding within the approved salaries. F. District Superintendents and other clergy on the conference staff shall be allowed to set aside within their approved salaries for 2005 and 2006 a furnishings allowance up to a maximum of $5,000. A similar provision is recommended for local church pastors in an amount determined by the charge conference. LEGISLATION 186 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
PPR #13 Abuse Prevention Policy Entrusted to our care: Adults with special needs, children, and youth Abuse Prevention Policy of the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church
Preamble Through baptism we renounce the spiritual forces of wickedness and reject the evil powers of this world. We will surround all God’s children with a community of love and forgiveness that they may grow in their trust of God. The faith community lays the foundation for them to grow to be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life. The occurrence of abuse or neglect within the household of God breaks this covenant. Sadly, abuse remains a reality in today’s society both outside and within the church. The West Michigan Conference accepts its biblical and moral responsibility to address this issue. Therefore, this policy is intended to provide for the safety and health of adults with special needs, children and youth during conference-related functions, events or activities.
Abuse and neglect cannot be tolerated or allowed to continue. Our adults with special needs, children and youth must be protected. Too often a victim continues to be abused and/or a perpetrator continues the offensive behavior because it goes unreported. The perpetrator is unlikely to report his/her conduct, and adults with special needs, children or youth often do not report it because of fear or a variety of other reasons. Therefore, it is everyone’s moral obligation to report all known and suspected cases of abuse or neglect. The reporting of abuse or neglect must be handled delicately and appropriately while protecting the rights of confidentiality and privacy of all the involved parties.
This document hereafter shall be referred to as the Abuse Prevention Policy or, simply, this Policy.
The goals of this Policy include: 1. protecting our adults with special needs, children and youth from abuse and neglect; 2. protecting our care providers from false accusations of abuse; and 3. protecting the vitality of our ministries.
To reach these goals, the Conference has adopted and implemented this Policy. This Policy is intended to supplement and not replace the continuing need of our Conference to minister to the spiritual and emotional needs of both the victims and perpetrators of abuse. All camp ministry functions, events and activities shall be in compliance with this Policy and the State of Michigan Family Independence Agency Camp Licensing Rules and Regulations for Children and Adult Foster Care Camps.
[The definitions of terms used in this Policy may be found at the end of this document.]
Section I: Care Provider Selection A. Minimum Requirements 1. All persons working directly with adults with special needs, children, and/or youth shall before the function, event or activity, a. be 16 years of age b. complete a Care Provider Application c. Provide written references d. Submit written permission and pertinent information for a criminal record check to be pursued with local, county, state and/or federal law enforcement agencies. All applications and related documents shall be held confidential and kept by the event director. Persons will be allowed to work at a given event only with a clear background/
LEGISLATION crime report, and with the approval of the event director and/or the sponsoring agency’s chairperson. A clear report does not guarantee the privilege to work at a function, event or activity. 2. All potential care providers will complete the Care Provider Application prior to the function, event or activity. Training will be provided by the Abuse Prevention Team or its designee. [See Section II: Care Provider Training and Education.] 2005 LEGISLATION 187
B. Policy Statement The West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church is responsible for doing all it can to make every conference-related function, event or activity a nurturing environment and safe from potential harm. The West Michigan Conference embraces its calling to provide functions, activities and events which are spiritually and developmentally appropriate and free from abuse. Careful screening is one step to prevent abuse. Screening calls for a careful review of all information (through interviews, written information, personal contacts, and reference checks) in search of persons who can provide a safe and nurturing environment with adequate supervision. All applicants shall satisfactorily complete the screening process required in this Policy before being permitted to work with or provide any services involving any adults with special needs, children, or youth. Anyone who does not satisfactorily complete the required screening process shall NOT be permitted to work with or provide any services involving any adults with special needs, children, or youth. C. Screening Documents 1. Application: The applicant must complete and sign an Application for Care Provider Certification using a form approved by the Abuse Prevention Team. The application shall include an affidavit. 2. Reference Check: The event director or designee shall confirm references regarding the suitability of the applicant to work with adults with special needs, children and youth. 3. Background check: No less than one background check shall be pursued for each applicant. The background checks may come from one of the agencies listed below. The processing of the application, references and criminal background checks shall be the responsibility of the event director. The applicant shall not be held responsible for the financial cost of such checks. A criminal record check of the applicant shall be obtained from the appropriate law enforcement agencies located in any state in which the applicant has resided for a period of at least one year within the last15 years while being at least 18 years of age. These law enforcement agencies may include and are not be limited to the Michigan State Police, Michigan State Bureau of Investigation, Michigan Division of Motor Vehicles, the State of Michigan Family Independence Agency, and /or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. 4. Six-Month Rule: The applicant shall be a member of and/or participant in a ministry setting for a period of at least six months prior to application. 5. Personal Interview: The applicant must be personally interviewed by the event director designee. 6. Approval: The applicant must satisfactorily complete the screening process. 7. Consent by Parent or Guardian: When provided for in this Policy the care provider shall have the written consent of the parent or guardian for each adult with special needs, child, or youth for whom he/she will be providing care services. This consent shall be on a form approved by the Abuse Prevention Team. 8. Other: The applicant shall submit to any other legal screening requested by the event director or designee.
D. Qualifications 1. No one shall be permitted to serve as a care provider who, in the belief of the leader, sponsoring agency or the event director or designee, may represent a potential threat of committing abuse or violating any of this Policy. 2. No one shall serve as a care provider if she/he is known to have been previously convicted of, or pled guilty or no contest to, any crime arising out of any act or conduct involving sexual abuse, or any act or conduct which is of a sexual, molesting, seductive, or criminally deviant nature, whether or not such conduct involved a child. This includes, but is not limited to, crimes involving pedophilic behavior (molestation of a pre-adolescent child), incest, rape, assaults involving adults with special needs, children, or youth, murder, kidnapping, pornography, and the physical abuse of an adult with special needs, child, or youth. This qualifying rule shall be applicable no matter how long ago the crime occurred. 3. No one shall serve as a care provider who has had a verdict rendered against him or her in any civil action arising out of any personal act or conduct related to sexual abuse of an adult with special needs, child, or youth. This qualifying rule shall apply no matter how long ago the civil verdict was rendered. LEGISLATION 188 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 4. No one shall serve as a care provider who has acknowledged or admitted that she/he has participated as a perpetrator in any previous act of sexual abuse of an adult with special needs, child, or youth. This qualifying rule shall apply no matter how long ago or whether a civil or criminal verdict was rendered. E. Screening Procedures 1. The event director or designee shall be responsible for receiving, reviewing, confirming and processing all applications and related documents. 2. The event director or designee shall document the results of all interviews and reference checks of applicants. 3. After all the screening documents and information have been obtained, the event director or designee shall make a determination as to whether the applicant is qualified to serve as a care provider. This determination shall be able to appeal to the sponsoring agency who shall give written notification to the applicant of its decision in a timely manner. 4. All documents and records obtained from applicants not approved to serve as a care provider shall be returned to the applicant. All related documents not received directly from that applicant shall be destroyed. 5. The event director shall submit to the Abuse Prevention Team the names of applicants who did not satisfactorily complete the screening process. The list shall include the dates of the screening process, the name of the group sponsoring the related function, event or activity, and the name of the person who conducted the screening. Upon request, the Abuse Prevention Team will confirm if the name of a particular potential care giver appears on this list. This list shall not be distributed. 6. As the status of a care provider changes, she/he must satisfactorily complete any additional screening requirements that may be appropriate as provided above under “Screening Requirements”. 7. Any care provider who fails to meet any of the qualifications of this Policy may at any time have her or his certification revoked by the Abuse Prevention Team. 8. An applicant may request that his or her screening be handled exclusively and confidentially by the West Michigan Conference connectional staff person assigned to the ministries of the sponsoring agency. In such cases, all the duties and responsibilities in the screening process assigned to the event director or designee may be performed by the staff person. The staff person shall give written notification to the event director or designee of the applicant’s final status in the screening process. F. Confidentiality 1. Except as otherwise provided herein, all documents and information obtained on all care providers shall remain confidential. 2. No Consent by Parent or Guardian, or any file containing such Consents shall be confidential. All such Consents and files shall be a public record, accessible to anyone in the Conference. 3. Notwithstanding the above, all documents and information obtained during the screening process may be disclosed when it is reasonably necessary in the context of any criminal or civil litigation involving the care provider or the Conference. In addition, a care provider’s records, documents, files, and information may be disclosed with the written consent, or at the written direction or request of that care provider.
Section II: Care Provider Training and Education A. The Abuse Prevention Team shall be responsible for training care providers for certification. B. The Abuse Prevention Team shall be responsible for training those responsible for implementing this Policy. C. Care providers shall complete Abuse Prevention training and education for Certification. D. The Abuse Prevention training and education for Certification shall be designed to create and raise awareness of and sensitivity to the issues of abuse. The Abuse Prevention Certification shall
LEGISLATION include a knowledge, understanding, familiarity, and agreement to implement the Abuse Prevention Policy of the Conference. This training and education shall include how to avoid incidents and the appearance of abuse as portions of the strategy to prevent false accusations. E. The Abuse Prevention Certification training and education shall be provided regularly. Abuse Prevention Certification shall be valid for three years. F. The Abuse Prevention Team shall be responsible for maintaining a current list of all certified care providers. This list may reflect any restrictions or limitations on the services to be provided by 2005 LEGISLATION 189 each care provider, i.e., only for senior high youth, junior high youth, or nursery. This list shall be a public record and accessible to anyone in the Conference.
Section III: Care Provider Supervision A. General Statement Proper supervision of certified care providers is necessary to avoid creating the opportunity for both actual abuse and false accusations of abuse to occur. Proper supervision includes providing care providers with Abuse Prevention Certification. Supervision during the care providers’ performance of their responsibilities shall give special attention to high-risk settings such as nurseries, restrooms, and overnights.
B. General Rules and Procedures 1. Adequate Staffing a. All Conference-related functions, activities, and events involving adults with special needs, children and youth shall be staffed to meet the standards of this Policy. The portion of the function, activity, or event which involves care providers as defined in this Policy shall be canceled when staffing required by this Policy is not provided. b. Providing staffing shall be the responsibility of the event director of the Conference- related function, activity or event. c. Certified care providers shall supervise participants as outlined in this policy. d. Certified care providers shall assist and support each other in implementing this Policy. This includes reminders to avoid conduct that may give the appearance of inappropriate behavior. 2. Two Certified Care Providers Rule c. At least two (2) certified care providers, one of which must be an adult, shall be present at each Conference-related function, activity, or event involving adults with special needs, children and youth. d. The two certified care providers rule in the preceding paragraph maybe waived in the following situations: 1) The certified care provider is an adult and there are at least three (3) children over 12 years of age present; 2) Cabin or tent sleeping during a function, event or activity in which there is only one adult care provider and there are at least three (3) adults with special needs, children or youth present; 3) One (1) certified care provider remains while the other certified care provider temporarily leaves the area or room for a medical, family, or other reasonable necessity, i.e., escorting an adult with special needs, child, youth to the restroom; 4) One (1) adult certified care provider remains when the other certified care provider has to leave for an unexpected medical, family, or other reasonable necessity; 5) A certified care provider is taking an adult with special needs, child, or youth to or from a Conference-related function, activity, or event; 6) A certified care provider temporarily remains with an adult with special needs, child, or youth while waiting for others to arrive at, or while the adult with special needs, child, or youth is waiting to leave, a Conference-related function, activity, or event; or 7) One (1) adult certified care provider is acceptable when a parent or guardian for each of participating adult with special needs, child, or youth signs a Consent of Parent or Guardian, using a form approved by the Abuse Prevention Team. 3. An identification procedure shall be used so that each adult with special needs, child, or youth is released only to a properly identified and pre-authorized person.
C. Additional Nursery Procedures No one other than those receiving care in the nursery, their parents or guardians, approved certified care providers, and the adults with special needs, children or youth of the servicing certified care providers shall remain in the nursery. LEGISLATION 190 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 D. Additional Overnight Procedures 1. Only in exceptional circumstances with Abuse Prevention Team advance approval and a signed “Affidavit of Non-Certified Care Provider” in advance of the conference-related function, activity or event may an adult without West Michigan Conference care provider certification be present on any overnight with adults with special needs, children or youth only. 2. No males shall sleep in the same sleeping area as an unrelated female adult with special needs, child or youth. 3. No females shall sleep in the same sleeping area as an unrelated male adult with special needs, child or youth.
Section IV: Policy for Reporting Suspected Abuse or Neglect Involving Adults with Special Needs or Children or Youth A. Persons Required to Report 1. All Care Providers and conference employees who have reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect of an adult with special needs, child or youth shall report all known and suspected cases of abuse or neglect which (1)occur on the Conference premises, (2) occur at a Conference-related function, activity, or event, or (3) are disclosed during Conference- related function, activity or event. All other persons may report known and suspected cases of abuse or neglect in accordance with this Policy and the laws of The State of Michigan. 2. If any adult with special needs, child or youth arrives at a conference-related function, activity or event with signs of abuse or neglect, the event director shall immediately implement this Policy’s reporting procedures. 3. The reporting requirements in this Policy are the minimum requirements. This Policy does not preclude anyone from reporting a known or suspected case of abuse or neglect to others for the protection of an adult with special needs, child or youth. Unless such protection requires otherwise, however, confidentiality of the information reported or received shall be respected to protect the rights and interest of the victim, the alleged perpetrator ,and their families. 4. Under Michigan law anyone reporting in good faith a known or suspected case of abuse or neglect to the Children’s Protective Services or the Adult Protective Services is immune from civil or criminal liability which might otherwise be incurred thereby.
B. Reporting Procedures 1. The care provider shall immediately report the known or suspected abuse or neglect to the event director. 2. If suspected or alleged perpetrator is on premises he or she is to be isolated from the program and have no contact with adults with special needs, children, or youth. 3. Within 24 hours, the event director shall telephone an oral report to the Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services in the county of the function, activity or event. This oral report shall be made in conjunction with the person having made the observations or received the disclosure. The following information will probably be required in the oral report. a. Name, age and gender of the alleged victim and other family members b. Address, phone number and/or directions to the alleged victim’s home c. Parents’ place(s) of employment d. Description of the suspected abuse e. Current condition of the alleged victim. 4. Within 72 hours, the event director, with the person initiating there port, shall submit a completed State of Michigan “Report of Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect” to Children’s Protective Services or its equivalent to Adult Protective Services in accordance with the directions given at the time of the oral report.
LEGISLATION 5. The event director and the entire staff of the Conference-related function, event, activity or program shall cooperate with Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services in its subsequent investigations. 6. Following contact with local Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services the event director shall inform: a. The chairperson of the group sponsoring the Conference-related function, activity or event. 2005 LEGISLATION 191 b. The conference staff person assigned to the ministries of the sponsoring group. The staff person shall inform the Council Director, the Bishop and the District Superintendent of the sponsoring District. c. The facility director, manager or host church clergy person. 7. Notification of a parent or legal guardian of the alleged victim of abuse or neglect which occurred prior to the Conference-related function, activity or event shall be determined by Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services. When it is determined that a parent or legal guardian shall be notified, the event director shall call the parent or legal guardian informing her/him of what has been observed, and what steps have been taken in response to those observations. Unless otherwise instructed by Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services, the event director shall follow the parent’s or legal guardian’s wishes regarding the continued participation of the involved adult with special needs, child or youth. 8. As much as possible, the event director and all others shall keep matters of the known or suspected abuse or neglect completely confidential. The incident is not to be discussed with persons other than those involved in the reporting.
C. Reporting When the Alleged Perpetrator is the Care Provider or Conference Employee When the event director becomes aware of or receives a report of alleged abuse or neglect by a care provider or Conference employee, or the care provider is the known or suspected perpetrator, the event director or the person who received the disclosure or the one witnessing the abuse or neglect shall report the abuse or neglect: 1. If suspected or alleged perpetrator is on premises he or she is to be isolated from the program and have no contact with adults with special needs, children, or youth. 2. Within 24 hours to Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services by oral report. 3. To the chairperson of the sponsoring group of the function, event, activity or program. 4. To the Conference staff person assigned to the ministries of the sponsoring group. The staff person shall inform the Council Director and the Bishop. For functions, events, activities or programs sponsored by a West Michigan District group, the corresponding District Superintendent. 5. To the facility director, manager or host church clergy person. 6. Within 72 hours, by a completed State of Michigan “Report of Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect” to Children’s Protective Services or its equivalent to Adult Protective Services in accordance with the directions given at the time of the oral report. D. Reporting When the Alleged Perpetrator is the Event Director When anyone at a Conference-related function, activity or event becomes aware of or receives a report of alleged abuse or neglect by the event director, she/he shall: 1. If suspected or alleged perpetrator is on premises he or she is to be isolated from the program and have no contact with adults with special needs, children, or youth. 2. Within 24 hours make an oral report to Children’s Protective Services. 3. The chairperson of the sponsoring group shall inform: a. The Conference staff person responsible for the ministries of the sponsoring group. The staff person shall inform the Council Director and the Bishop. For functions, events, activities or programs sponsored by a West Michigan District group, the staff person shall inform the corresponding District Superintendent. b. The facility director or host church clergy person. 4. Within 72 hours, the chairperson of the sponsoring group, with the person initiating the report, shall submit a completed State of Michigan “Report of Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect” to Children’s Protective Services or its equivalent to Adult Protective Services in accordance with the directions given at the time of the oral report.
E. Reporting When the Alleged Perpetrator is a Michigan Area Clergy Person or Diaconal Minister 1. If suspected or alleged perpetrator is on premises he or she is to be isolated from the program and have no contact with adults with special needs, children, or youth. 2. The event director shall: a. Within 24 hours, make an oral report to Children’s Protective Services or Adult Protective Services. LEGISLATION 192 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 b. Inform the Conference staff person assigned to the ministries of the sponsoring group. The staff person shall inform the Council Director and the Bishop. For functions, events, activities or programs sponsored by a West Michigan District group, the staff person shall inform the corresponding District Superintendent. This District Superintendent shall inform the respective supervising District Superintendent. c. Inform the facility director, manager or host church clergy person. d. Within 72 hours, the event director, with the person initiating the report, shall submit a completed State of Michigan “Report of Known or Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect” to Children’s Protective Services or its equivalent to Adult Protective Services in accordance with the directions given at the time of the oral report. 3. The Michigan Area Clergy Sexual Misconduct Policy shall be implemented for Michigan Area clergy persons or diaconal ministers. For cases involving United Methodist clergy from outside the Michigan Area the respective supervising bishop shall be informed. For cases involving non-United Methodist clergy, the respective supervising judicatory authority shall be informed.
F. Reporting When the Alleged Perpetrator is Another Adult with Special Needs, Child or Youth 1. I f suspected or alleged perpetrator is on premises he or she is to be isolated from the program and have no contact with adults with special needs, children, or youth. 2. When the event director becomes aware of or receives a report of alleged abuse or neglect by another adult with special needs, child or youth, she/he shall, within 24 hours, make an oral report to the local law enforcement agency and follow that agency’s instructions. 3. The event director shall inform: a. The conference staff person assigned to the ministries of the sponsoring group. The staff person shall inform the Council Director, the Bishop and the corresponding District Superintendent for functions, activities or events sponsored by a West Michigan District. b. The facility director or manager. c. The parents or guardians of both parties unless instructed otherwise by the local enforcement agency.
G. Reporting All Other Suspected Cases of Abuse or Neglect In all other cases of suspected abuse or neglect, the event director and the conference staff person assigned to the ministries of the sponsoring group shall be immediately notified, and the reporting procedures referenced above shall be implemented.
Section V: Follow-Up Procedures After Reports of Known or Suspected Abuse or Neglect A. General Goals and Objectives After reporting procedures have been implemented, the following goals and objectives as prioritized below shall be addressed: 1. Protection for the alleged victim and other adults with special needs, children and youth from any continued exposure to abuse or neglect. 2. Care for the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator. 3. Respect and preservation of the legal rights of both the alleged victim and the alleged perpetrator. 4. Safeguarding the privacy of all parties involved. 5. Care for the spiritual and emotional well-being of the Conference. 6. Protection of the legal and financial interests of the Conference. LEGISLATION B. Investigation 1. Conference employees and volunteers shall not conduct any investigation of reports or accusations of abuse or neglect. 2. Following the guidance of an attorney representing the Conference, the Conference shall cooperate in any proper investigations by the Children’s Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, law enforcement agency, liability insurer, and the parties involved. 2005 LEGISLATION 193
C. Response Procedures When the alleged abuse or neglect involves (1) a conference or district employee as the alleged perpetrator, (2) an abuse occurring on Conference premises, or (3) an adult with special needs, child or youth participating in any Conference-related function, activity, event, or program, the following procedures shall be observed: [For alleged abuse or neglect involving Michigan Area United Methodist clergy persons or diaconal ministers see item 8 in this section.] 1. The status of the accused care provider (if applicable) shall be immediately suspended, and he or she shall not be permitted to continue providing any services for adults with special needs, youth or children in any Conference-related function, activity, event, or program. Certification may be re-instated only after satisfactory completion of the screening qualifications set forth in this Policy. 2. The Bishop or designee shall appoint a contact person to handle, oversee, and/or represent the Conference in all communications with the Children’s Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and investigators. 3. The Bishop of designee shall give written notice to the liability insurance carrier for the Conference. 4. If the alleged perpetrator is an employee of the Conference, the Conference Personnel Committee may discharge or place the employee on a leave of absence pending the completion of any investigations by the Children’s Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, any responding law enforcement agencies, and/or the completion on any legal proceedings. A leave of absence may be with or without pay, at the discretion of the Conference Personnel Committee. The employee may be reinstated after a leave of absence or discharge, only if approved by the Abuse Prevention Team following satisfactory completion of the screening qualifications set forth in this Policy. 5. The Bishop or designee shall be the spokesperson solely authorized to respond to the media and general public. The designee may or may not be the same person appointed in item 2 of this section. 6. When appropriate the bishop shall inform the Conference of the situation and how the Conference is responding to it. 7. Everyone involved in the response shall document her/his activities and all communications regarding the suspected abuse or neglect. 8. When the alleged perpetrator is a Michigan Area United Methodist clergy person, The Michigan Area Clergy Sexual Misconduct Policy shall be implemented.
D. Response to the Victim(s) and the Accused 1. Pastoral care shall be extended to the victim, the accused and their families. 2. The Conference shall continue to express and share its Christian care, love and support for, both, the victim and the accused, as well as their families. It will be a difficult time for all parties involved and may be when they need the love and support of their Conference family the most. Although the practice of abuse, neglect, or the making of false accusations is not to be condoned, we will continue to acknowledge that God’s grace is available to all. All persons are valued human beings created in God’s image.
Section VI: Revisions A. This policy shall be reviewed annually by the Abuse Prevention Team. B. The Abuse Prevention Team may temporarily adjust this Policy between sessions of the Annual Conference as needed in consultation with the Council Director or designated Conference staff person. Annual Conference approval is necessary to make these revisions permanent. 1. Proposed revisions shall be submitted in writing to the members of the Abuse Prevention Team at least 15 days prior to the consideration of said proposed changes by the Abuse Prevention Team. 2. Revisions shall be effective 120 days after Abuse Prevention Team action unless otherwise specified by the Abuse Prevention Team action. 3. All Conference-related groups shall be informed of the revision(s)within 30 days of the decision giving them 90 days notice.
Section VII: Implementation This policy shall be effective June 1, 2000 for all Conference-related functions, events or activities. LEGISLATION 194 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Definitions For this Policy, the following definitions will apply. “Abuse” means harm or threatened harm to the health or welfare of an adult with special needs, child, or youth by any person responsible for the health or welfare of an adult with special needs, child, or youth that occurs through non-accidental physical or mental injury; sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, or maltreatment [State of Michigan Compiled Laws Act No. 238, Public Acts of 1975, Sections 722.622.2(c)]; sexual harassment, sexual contact, sexual molestation, disseminating, exhibiting, or displaying sexually explicit material.
“Abuse Prevention Certification” refers to the training and education of Abuse Prevention Certified care providers.
“Abuse Prevention Team” means all persons, individually and collectively, who are appointed by the Conference to serve on a committee or task force for the purpose of training care providers and those responsible for implementing this Policy.
“Adult” means a person at least 18 years of age.
“Adult Protective Services” refers to the Adults Protective Services Division of the Family Independence Agency in the State of Michigan which guards the safety and welfare of persons in Michigan over the age of 18 years.
“Adult with special needs” refers to persons overt he age of 18 years of age who are mentally or physically impaired (e.g., mental illness or disability) or incapacitated (e.g., drugged or unconscious).
“Applicant” means a person who is applying to be approved as a care provider.
“Appropriate” means conduct that one could reasonably assume would be acceptable and permissible by the child’s parent or guardian.
“Child” or “Children” or “Youth” refers to a person under 18 years of age [State of Michigan Compiled Laws Act No. 238, Public Acts of 1975, Sections 722.622.2(b)].
“Care provider” means anyone (including employees, volunteers, lay and clergy) charged with supervising adults with special needs, children, and youth during a Conference-related function, event or activity. A certified care provider has completed the Abuse Prevention Certification.
“Child neglect” means harm or threatened harm to the health or welfare of an adult with special needs, child, or youth by a parent, legal guardian, or any other person responsible for the health or welfare of an adult with special needs, child, or youth that occurs through either of the following: a. negligent treatment, including the failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, and protection from abuse; or b. placing an adult with special needs, child, or youth at an unreasonable risk to the health or welfare of an adult with special needs, child, or youth by failure of the parent, legal guardian, or any other person responsible for the health or welfare of an adult with special needs, child, or youth to intervene to eliminate that risk when that person is able to do so, and has, or should have, knowledge of the risk. [State of Michigan Compiled Laws Act No. 238, Public Acts of 1975, Sections 722.622.2.(d)].
“Child Protective Services” refers to the Children’s Protective Services Division of the Family
LEGISLATION Independence Agency in the State of Michigan which guards the safety and welfare of children in Michigan under the age of 18 years.
“Church” means the local congregation.
“Conference” means the West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church. 2005 LEGISLATION 195 “Conference-related” means any function, event or activity sponsored by, planned and/or implemented by persons representing the Conference, any of its districts or other connectional body beyond the local congregation and within the Conference. This definition includes all camp ministry functions, events and activities.
“District Superintendent” means the acting District Superintendent of the respective District of the West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church or her/his designee.
“Employee” means any individual receiving a wage, salary or other compensation from the West Michigan Conference for services rendered beyond and not necessarily related to the specific Conference-related function, event or activity, including all full-time and part-time employees.
“Event director” refers to the person over seeing all personnel and programming at a Conference- related function, event or activity.
“Event site” means the location of a Conference-related function, event or activity. This does not exclusively apply to a United Methodist facility.
“Leader” means anyone directly responsible for supervising and overseeing the specific Conference- related function, event or activity.
“Parent or Guardian” means any parent, step-parent, foster parent, grandparent, or appointed guardian who has the general responsibility for the health, education, or welfare of a child, youth or adult with special needs.
“Sexual abuse” means engaging in any sexual contact or sexual penetration with a child, the sexual exploitation of an adult with special needs, child, or youth, the sexual harassment of an adult with special needs child, or youth, the sexual molestation of an adult with special needs, child, or youth, and/or disseminating, exhibiting, or displaying sexually explicit material to an adult with special needs, child, or youth, regardless of whether such conduct is with or without the knowledge or consent of the adult with special needs, child, or youth [State of Michigan Compiled Laws Act No. 238, Public Acts of 1975, Sections 722.622.2(k)].In general, sexual abuse of an adult with special needs, child, or youth includes any form of sexual conduct in which a victim is being used for the sexual stimulation of the perpetrator. It may be violent or nonviolent. It includes sexual behaviors involving touching, such as fondling, as well as oral, genital and anal penetration, intercourse, and rape. It also includes sexual behavior that does not involve touching, such as sexually suggestive comments, obscene phone calls, exhibitionism, displaying pornographic materials, and allowing adult with special needs, children, or youth to witness sexual activity. It includes any conduct that involves adults with special needs, children, youth in sexual behaviors for which they are not personally, socially, emotionally, or developmentally ready.
“Sexual contact” means the intentional touching of the intimate parts or the clothing covering the immediate area of the intimate parts of a child, youth or adult with special needs.
“Sexual exploitation” means allowing, permitting, or encouraging an adult with special needs, child, or youth to engage in prostitution or in the photographing, filming, creating electronic or computer generated images or any other form of depicting an adult with special needs, child, or youth engaged in actual or suggestive sexual conduct. [State of Michigan Compiled Laws Act No. 238, Public Acts of 1975, Sections 722.622.2(l)].
“Sexual harassment” means any unwanted sexual advance or demand, either verbal or physical, which is perceived by the recipient as demeaning, intimidating or coercive. [See The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church 1996, p. 482]
“Sexual penetration” means sexual intercourse or any other intrusion, however slight, of any part of one’s body, or of any object, into any intimate part of the body of an adult with special needs, child, or youth. LEGISLATION 196 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 “Sexually explicit material” means any printed, electronic or computer generated matter, picture, sculpture, or sound recording which can reasonably be construed as being produced for the purpose of stimulating sexual excitement, arousal, or gratification.
“Shall, Should, and May” were carefully chosen terms used in this Policy, given recognition to their different meanings. “Shall” is to be considered mandatory, “may” is to be considered permissive, and “should” is to be considered a term of strong encouragement.
“Volunteer” means any person receiving no salary, wages or other compensation for providing any services, care, guidance, assistance, or supervision for any adult with special needs, child, or youth in a Conference-related function, event or activity.
“Youth” [See “child.
PPR #14 Covenant of Clergy Sexual Ethics A Policy of the West Michigan Annual Conference Statement of Covenant God has called us, through the grace of Jesus Christ, into covenant with God and one another. This covenant is intended by God to be a means of reconciliation, justice, faith, hope, and love. We live out this covenant in the Church. This covenant implies that there are standards to which clergy are expected to adhere and assumes that each clergy person seeks to live according to these high standards. “Ordination and membership in an Annual Conference in The United Methodist Church is a sacred trust” (The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2000, ¶359.1). Sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment of any kind is sinful behavior against God and one another. Not only does such behavior violate a person’s integrity but it also constitutes an unjust use of status and power which breaks this sacred trust. Therefore all clergy are expected to exercise the most compassionate judgment and to live out the highest ethical standards regarding the role of human sexuality in all interpersonal relationships. Preamble This policy is intended to assist the ministry of the Church by stating expected standards of behavior and by defining inappropriate sexual conduct by clergy. It is further intended to provide guidance so that when incidents of sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment are alleged, the complainant and the respondent may experience grace, justice, and reconciliation. Grace means unconditional love, but it does not mean escaping the consequences of inappropriate actions. This policy is provided to the lay and clergy members of the West Michigan Annual Conference with the hope that it can assist us in creating and maintaining healthy relationships of integrity and safety for the sake of our common ministry to the people of God in the name of Jesus Christ. Theological Reflections Scripture teaches that male and female are created in the image of God, and are of equal value in Christ. From the beginning God intended that all people live out this equality in relationship with one another. Jesus was sent into this world that all persons might experience whole relationships with God and each other. The BOOK OF DISCIPLINE of The United Methodist Church-2000 (¶161.G) states: “We recognize that sexuality is God’s good gift to all persons. We believe persons may be fully human only when that gift is acknowledged and affirmed by themselves, the Church, and society. We call all persons to the disciplined, responsible fulfillment of themselves, others, and society in the stewardship of this gift.” ****************************************************
I. Definitions A. Clergy – The term “clergy” as used in this policy includes all ordained, commissioned, licensed, and consecrated persons serving in the West Michigan Annual Conference, including
LEGISLATION those serving in extension ministries, on leave, honorable location, retired, and those lay people assigned to pastoral ministry in a local church by a District Superintendent. B. Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Abuse1 – The terms sexual misconduct and sexual abuse as used in this policy include sexual contact or inappropriate sexual behavior (not limited to sexual intercourse) by the clergy with an adult or minor parishioner, client, church staff person, or colleague, abusing their vulnerability, regardless of by whom it was initiated. 2005 LEGISLATION 197 C. Sexual Harassment1 – The term sexual harassment as used in this policy applies to conduct by the clergy with an adult or minor parishioner, client, church staff person, or colleague, abusing their vulnerability, regardless of by whom it was initiated and is defined as follows: “Sexual Harassment – We believe human sexuality is God’s good gift. One abuse of this good gift is sexual harassment. We define sexual harassment 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. Contrary to the nurturing community, sexual harassment creates improper, coercive, and abusive conditions wherever it occurs in society. Sexual harassment undermines the social goal of equal opportunity and the climate of mutual respect between men and women. Unwanted sexual attention is wrong and discriminatory. Sexual harassment interferes with the moral mission of the Church” (The BOOK OF DISCIPLINE of The United Methodist Church- 2000, ¶161.I). D. These definitions in I. B. and I. C. above are also applicable in the context of ministries in which there are not “parishioners,” but there is a community which acknowledges the authority of the clergy as a spiritual leader, such as, but not limited to, appointments to extension ministries, honorable locations, leaves, or retirements. ______1 Sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse are chargeable offenses in The BOOK OF DISCIPLINE of The United Methodist Church-2000 (¶2702).
II. Standards for Clergy Conduct A. Clergy related to the Annual Conference are accountable for the ways they respond to persons who ask assistance and/or over whom they have authority. A violation of clergy relationship, clergy responsibility, and clergy authority is abusive and unethical and could result in the discontinuance of ordained, commissioned, licensed, consecrated status or assignment. B. Clergy have the responsibility for developing healthy and ethical relationships with other persons. Married clergy have made a vow to nurture and maintain a faithful marital relationship. Single clergy must maintain appropriate sexual conduct in dating relationships as understood in our Christian teaching. C. Personal integrity and mature professional conduct are a part of every clergy relationship. Such standards prohibit any sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment with a parishioner or client entrusted to his/her sacred care.
III. Expectations A. Clergy often relate to persons who are fragile and vulnerable, and therefore, clergy must exercise special care: 1. To maintain psychological, emotional, and spiritual health; 2. To be properly and adequately prepared and educated, including continuing education, in order to provide appropriate help for those in their care; 3. To seek counsel, advice, and supervision. B. Clergy self-discipline requires self-awareness and a standard of ethics which is implied and described in the vows of ordination and consecration. C. All those within the clergy covenant of the Church are encouraged to discern when particular support, therapy, or other assistance should be sought for clergy colleagues.
IV. Misunderstandings and False Accusations – Fear often surrounds the issues of misunderstandings and false accusations. Certain words and behaviors may be heard, seen, and felt in a different way by one person than by another person. False accusations may sometimes be made. It is understood, therefore, that all care will be taken by those involved in the investigation to determine the validity of a complaint and the appropriate response. V. Retaliation – It is important to protect persons who truthfully disclose such misconduct. Retaliation against those persons by anyone is prohibited. LEGISLATION 198 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 VI. Confidentiality and the Responsibility for Reporting Clergy Sexual Misconduct – Clergy sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment places an unfair and unavoidable burden on the victim of such conduct. Truth-telling may be risky and painful and may also stir up strong feelings of fear and anger for all involved. Even so, truth-telling has the power to release both offenders and victims from the secrecy, denial, and guilt that result from sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment. The Church is a place for healing and justice; therefore, it must recognize, prevent, and stop sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment. All clergy and laity bear sacred responsibility to become informed of appropriate standards of conduct and to address alleged sexual misconduct/ sexual abuse/sexual harassment. Clergy and laity alike bear responsibility for confronting one another with knowledge of sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment. When the covenant of the clergy has been broken by instances of sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment pain and disruption occur. Sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment creates many victims: those directly involved, spouses, families, congregations, and their surrounding communities. In those moments the Church is called to bring about healing, reconciliation, and restoration of all parties. This may include encouragement and support of an aggrieved person, care for one committing the offense, and initiation of complaint procedures as outlined in The BOOK OF DISCIPLINE of The United Methodist Church 2000 (¶359).
VII. Procedure – If you have experienced sexual misconduct/sexual abuse/sexual harassment you may contact the office of a District Superintendent or the Bishop. These addresses and phone numbers are available in any local United Methodist Church. The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church-2000 will be followed in response to complaints which are initiated. Every complaint will be taken seriously and treated with integrity and confidentiality.
VIII. Final Notes – If any provision of this policy is in conflict with The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church shall prevail. Such conflict shall not be grounds for invalidating the entire policy.
Copies of this document are available from the Conference and District Offices.
PPR #15 Conference Policy for the Health Insurance Program CONFERENCE POLICY FOR THE HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
I. ELIGIBILITY : There are two classes of eligibility under the Group Health Insurance Program, (or The Program, defined as follows: A. Mandatory Class: Upon enrollment, participants under the Mandatory Class with their spouse, domestic partner and dependents shall be covered automatically during active appointment to and after retirement from a local church or employment in the Conference, unless they waive participation. Waiver of participation by persons in the Mandatory Class is allowed only if coverage for the participant is obtained through the employer of the participant’s spouse, or domestic partner. B. Optional Class: Persons under the Optional Class have the option to request coverage for themselves, their spouse, domestic partner and dependents within 90 days from date of the qualifying event, e.g., employment in a Conference agency or local church, divorce or leave status. If they choose not to participate and then later change their mind, they may enroll only during the open enrollment period. In all cases, it is required that the salary paying unit or the participant remits the premium monthly to the Conference Treasurer. II. DOCUMENTATION: The Cabinet shall provide the Conference Treasurer with information of appointment, termination, or change of appointment status of Clergy persons in accordance with the guidelines for The Program. This set of information is contained in the Appointment Change
LEGISLATION Report of the respective district superintendent. Information for Lay persons shall be provided by the employing agency. III. MANDATORY CLASS. Persons under the Mandatory Class are: A. All Clergy persons who are appointed half-time or more by the bishop in local churches or Conference Agencies in the West Michigan Conference. B. All full-time lay employees (minimum 30 hours per week) of the Conference. C. Clergy persons on Incapacity Leave status who are qualified to receive CPP benefits. 2005 LEGISLATION 199 D. Lay employees on Disability Leave who are qualified to receive Workers Compensation Insurance benefits. E. Clergy on Retired status whose appointment of at least ten years immediately prior to retirement was within The United Methodist Church structure within the Michigan Episcopal Area; however, exemption may be granted by the Board of Pension and Health Benefits upon request by the Cabinet to facilitate clergy appointments. This rule will be effective for those with appointment dates on July 1, 2003 and later. F. Surviving spouse and eligible dependents of deceased participants in the Mandatory Class. IV. OPTIONAL CLASS. Premiums for this class of persons during active employment and after retirement are the responsibility of the participant or the employing agency and not of the Conference. Persons under the Optional Class are: A. Full-time employees (minimum 30 hours per week) of a local church during active employment or after retirement. B. Clergy granted voluntary leave of absence or sabbatical. C. District Superintendent Appointees with the recommendation of the Cabinet D. Spouse divorced from a participating clergy of a lay employee for a maximum duration of two years subject to termination upon remarriage or coverage elsewhere, and subject to the provisions of the court decree. E. Retired clergy who are not receiving pension benefits or retired Conference lay employees who are less than 62 years old. V. DEFINITIONS: A. Eligible Dependents are dependents of the participant as of the date of retirement or disability leave, who are not permanent residents outside of the U.S.A. They are: 1. Spouse, or domestic partner of the participant The definition of domestic partner will be determined by the insurance carrier. 2. Unmarried children under 19 years of age. 3. Unmarried children 19 to 25 years of age who are registered students in regular full- time attendance in school, provided they are principally dependent upon the participant for support and maintenance. 4. Surviving spouse and/or eligible dependent children of deceased participant. 5. Handicapped children regardless of age who are qualified dependents under the law but excluding their spouse, domestic partner or children. B. Retired participant means a clergy person who has been placed on a retired relationship by the West Michigan Conference, or a lay employee who retired from employment in the West Michigan Conference. C. Clergy on Incapacity Leave means a clergy person who has been placed on incapacity leave status and receives CPP benefits from the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits. D. Clergy on Leave of Absence or Sabbatical means clergy who has been placed on any of this status by action of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. E. Ineligible Classes: The following persons shall not be eligible to participate in The Program. 1. Clergy members of the Conference who are employed outside the West Michigan Conference structure. 2. New spouse, new domestic partner and new dependents of a participant after the participant’s retirement or being placed on disability leave. 3. Children who are no longer deemed dependents because of age. 4. Married children. VI. EFFECTIVE DATE OF INSURANCE. The health insurance of persons in the Mandatory Class are effective on the first of the month following the date of the initial appointment of clergy persons or of the employment of lay persons in the Conference upon enrollment. VII. TERMINATION OF INSURANCE. A. Clergy or Lay Participants 1. Appointment or employment terminates for any reason, except retirement or incapacity leave. 2. The Program is terminated 3. Required payment is not made after the 60-days grace period. 4. Death B. Dependent 1. Person no longer meets the definition of a Dependent LEGISLATION 200 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 2. Required payment is not made after the 60-days grace period. 3. Participant requests termination of a dependent’s coverage VIII. PREMIUM BILLING AND CONTRIBUTION. Insurance premium billing and contribution shall be determined as follows: A. Mandatory Class. 1. The premium contribution of a Charge for each clergy participant in the Program shall be a Blended Rate which is a portion of the Composite Rate. The formula for calculating the Composite Rate consists of dividing the total cost of the Program for the following year by the number of participants enrolled as of July 1 of the current year. 2. The premium contribution of participants is the applicable percentage of the composite rate based on the participant’s compensation and the approved sliding scale, as follows: $20,000 and less = 5% of composite rate; $20,001 to $25,000 = 6% of composite rate $25,001 to $30,000 =7% of composite rate; $30,001 to $35,000 = 8% of composite rate $35,001 to $40,000 = 9% of composite rate; $40,001 to $45,000 = 10% of composite rate $45,001 to $50,000 = 12% of composite rate; $50,001 to $55,000 = 13% of composite rate $55,001 to $60,000 = 14% of composite rate; $60,001 and greater = 15% of composite rate 3. A charge whose pastor’s participation in the Program has been waived because of the spouse’s or domestic partner’s coverage in another plan will be billed $100 each month. B. Optional Class 1. The salary paying unit that is responsible for paying the premium shall pay monthly the actual cost of the premium as determined by the Board. 2. If there is no salary paying unit responsible, the participant shall pay the actual premium cost as determined by the Board. C. Subject to Payment of 10% Minimum Premium Contribution, premium billings of Retired Clergy, Clergy on Incapacity Leave Status and Retired Conference Lay Employees shall be determined as follows: 1. Premiums for retired clergy who have attained age 65 years and 20 years of service to the church or 35 years of service to the church regardless of age, and eligible dependents, shall be paid by the Conference at the rate of 5% for every year up to 20 years of full-time service, subject to the preceding rule under III. E. Less than full-time service shall earn pro-rata credit. 2. Retirees not qualified to be in the Medicare supplemental program because of age (i.e. less than 65 years old), will pay the applicable premium percentage based on the rate of the active plan. 3. Clergy on Incapacity Leave Status who were actively participating in the Program at the time of being placed on incapacity leave status with Cumulative Protection Plan (CPP) benefits, and their eligible dependents shall be provided coverage under the Program at the expense of the Conference. If such clergy remain on incapacity leave until retirement, they shall be eligible for the benefits as provided in the preceding paragraph (VIII.C.1) and the years on incapacity leave shall be counted as years of service. 4. Premiums for Retired Conference Lay employees who have attained age 65 years and eligible dependents, shall be paid by the Conference at the rate of 5% for every year up to 20 years of full-time service to the church, provided that they shall have served
LEGISLATION in the Conference for the 10 years immediately preceding retirement. 5. Conference Program coverage shall be Secondary and Medicare Primary. Persons under Medicare primary coverage are required to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B at their own expense. 6. All retired participants in the Mandatory Class are required to contribute a minimum 10% of the retiree program cost as determined by the Board. 2005 LEGISLATION 201 IX. PREMIUM COLLECTION A. In order to avail themselves of tax exemption benefits, participants in the active plan must complete a Flexible Spending Account enrollment form which authorizes the withholding of premium contribution. B. Local churches shall be required to remit monthly to the Conference Treasurer the total of the blended rate and the amount of the participant’s premium contribution as billed. C. Likewise, Conference lay employees shall be required to pay their premium contribution and the Conference Treasurer is authorized to withhold the amount from payroll based on the completed Flexible Spending Account enrollment form. D. Failure to remit premium payments for participants within the 60 days grace period from the due date shall result in termination of coverage, unless prior arrangements have been made with the Conference Treasurer. E. The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits shall be authorized to arrange with the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits the monthly withholding from pension benefits of retired participants the amount of premium contribution required from each retired participant. F. In the event of financial distress on the part of a mandatory participant, a Medical Benevolence grant may be requested according to the procedures and guidelines established by the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits. The application form shall be furnished by the Conference Treasurer upon request. X. PLAN ADMINISTRATION A. The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits is the designated plan administrator and fiduciary. The Plan is centrally administered through the Office of the Conference Treasurer who acts as the Conference Benefits Officer. The administration of The Program shall be governed by this policy and the Board is granted the authority: 1. To hire a consultant and/or contract third administrators, and select insurance carriers or health care networks upon the recommendation of its Health Care Committee. 2. To set premium rates, participant premium contribution requirements and plan funding mechanism (i.e., Insured or Self-Funded) in order to keep the Program financially sound. 3. To invest funds through its Investment Committee in accordance with the social principles in The Book of Discipline. 4. To develop and recommend plan design changes whenever necessary. 5. To interpret plan provisions through the Conference Treasurer whose interpretations in writing will be considered final unless appealed to the Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits, which has the final authority to decide any issue under The Program. B. The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits is amenable to the Annual Conference which has the final authority to amend, suspend or terminate The Program in whole or in part in an annual conference session or special session called for that purpose, provided that any proposal that may affect The Program shall be referred to the Board for study and evaluation before any Annual Conference action is taken. LEGISLATION 202 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 MEMOIRS X. MEMOIRS A. Associates Members 1. Active None 2. Retired None B. Probationary Members 1. Active None 2. Retired None C. Members in Full Connection 1. Active None 2. Retired
ALDEN B. BURNS Born March 24, 1934; served St. Johns Parish; Hastings Parish; Muskegon Heights Temple; Grand Rapids St. Paul’s; Breckenridge/Wheeler; East Lansing University; Kalamazoo Milwood; retired 1982. Died January 21, 2005.
ROBERT H. CONN Born January 15, 1937; served Brethren/Copemish; Almena/Northwest Oshtemo; Ludington Bethany; Traverse City Asbury; Kalamazoo Sunnyside; Wesley Foundation, Central Michigan University, General Board of Discipleship; General Board of Higher Education and Ministry; Editor, Abingdon Press; Professor of Religious Studies; Chair, Dept. of Religion & Christian Education, Pfeiffer College. Retired 1999. Died March 12, 2005. We remember him as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Many will remember him as an avid runner. In retirement he played an active role in issues of peace and justice. The “Cornered Curmudgeon” was his challenge for us to view religion and politics from a different perspective. Our sincere thanks to the many West Michigan Conference clergy and laity for your thoughtful expressions of sympathy. — Judy Conn, wife
CHESTER JOHN ERICKSON Born November 8, 1904; served Gilford (EUB); Petoskey Epsilon (EUB); Benton Harbor First (EUB); New Haven (EUB); Detroit Bethany (EUB); Arden (EUB); Carlisle (EUB); Ionia (EUB); retired 1971, then served Farwell; Battle Creek Urbandale/Calvary; Battle Creek Christ. Died November 26, 2004. Chester Erickson was the proud holder of the Conference Cane as the oldest living clergyperson of the conference.
RUSSELL R. HOOVER Born December 21, 1918; served North Muskegon; Jackson First; Breckenridge. Died August 26, 2004.
WILLIAM J. RICHARDS Born March 27, 1917; served North Detroit; North Illinois Conf., Sugar Grove; Detroit Westlawn; Detroit Woodmere; Clarkston First; Detroit St. James; Rochester St. Paul’s; Transferred from Detroit Conf.; served Battle Creek Chapel Hill; Kalamazoo First. Retired 1982. Died April 4, 2005. As pastor of Woodmere Methodist Church, Bill doubled the church membership and developed a dynamic youth program. At Clarkston, he facilitated the building of a 2005 MEMOIRS 203
new and larger church and saw the membership grow from 350 to 1200 people, and was instrumental in the founding of Trinity Methodist Church in Waterford. At St. James Methodist Church the church grew to over 1800 members under his leadership. At St. James, he facilitated the expansion of a new sanctuary and received almost
1000 new members. At Chapel Hill he was again active in youth ministry. He had a MEMOIRS successful and challenging career, but was most proud of his family. — Rick Richards, son
ALAN CRAIG SOUTH Born Sept. 7, 1934; served Grant. Died December 11, 2004. Craig devoted his life to serving and helping others. Called to the ministry at a young age (6 years old, he remembered), he graduated from Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio, and earned his Master of Divinity at United Theological Seminary in Dayton. Pastor, alcohol and substance abuse counselor, certifi ed social worker, and adjunct university instructor, Craig was inducted into UTS’s Eckels Society, recognizing 40 years of dedicated ministry, in 2001. A theological scholar, he believed that “things are not always right or wrong — sometimes they’re right or left.” He challenged people to leave the comfort zones of their spiritual concepts. He could stir a lively debate, but also mediate the outcome. He felt a personal mission to teach, and approached all of his work with his own mixture of humor, spirituality and pragmatism.
RICHARD STRAIT Born August 24, 1945 ; served Lyons-Pewamo; Belding; Sand Lake-South Ensley; Snow; Adult Clinician, Allegan County Mental Health Services. Died August 14, 2004.
E. WILLIAM WILTSE Born February 27, 1916; served Hastings Circuit; Rockford; Grand Haven; Alma; Superintendent, Central District; Grandville; Kalamazoo Westwood. Retired 1980. Died March 7, 2005. Dad was a builder. In his ministry it was relationships, vital congregations, effective leaders, and buildings to house them. In his family it was a strong marriage and an enduring example of how to love and nurture. In his woodshop it was practical, creative projects that will long outlast him. He inspired those who knew him to be builders, too, of a world where all live with respect and dignity. — David Wiltse, son
D. Local Pastors 1. Active None
2. Retired None
E. Missionaries MILDRED A. BLACK
F. Missionaries’ Spouses None
G. Deaconesses None 204 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 MEMOIRS
H. Clergy Spouses MARGARET BROWN – Widow of Warren Brown. Born December 31, 1918. Died August 10, 2004
VIOLET COX – Widow of Harold C. Cox. Born November 7, 1910, Died April 18, 2005
OLLIE LOUISE EVANS – Widow of Samuel Houston Evans. Born April 4, 1910. Died February 12, 2005
BEULAH FULLER – Died June 14, 2005
MARY P. GURNEY – Widow of John Herbert Gurney. Born July 24, 1915. Died September 11, 2004
MARY HELENE HAYES – Widow of Keith L. Hayes. Born August 15, 1919. Died April 1, 2005
ANNABELLE RIDLEY – Widow of Claude Ridley. Born March 6, 1926. Died January 22, 2005
VELMA STEEBY – Widow of G. Allen Steeby. Born February 15, 1913. Died June 10, 2004
I. Clergy Surviving Spouses DONA GRUBAUGH – Wife of Lawrence Grubaugh. Born January 30, 1926. Died December 10, 2004
JOHN G. HELLER – Husband of Virginia Heller. Born August 26, 1930. Died February 10, 2005
KAREN NELSON – Wife of David B. Nelson. Born September 14, 1936. Died December 31, 2004
J. Child of the Parsonage None
K. Diaconal Ministers None
L. Diaconal Ministers’ Spouses None
M. Lay Persons (Professionally Related to the Conference) FRED M. KELLER – Born March 17, 1910. Died June 27, 2004
N. Episcopal Family None 2005 ROLL OF THE DEAD 205 XI. ROLL OF THE DEAD For Roll of Deceased prior to July 20, 1938, consult Minutes of 1938 and before For Roll of Deceased prior to June 12, 1967, consult Minutes of 1967 and before For Roll of Deceased prior to April 7, 1977, consult Minutes of 1977 and before MEMOIRS For Roll of Deceased prior to June 2, 1986, consult Minutes of 1986 and before For Roll of Deceased prior to July 1, 1994, consult Minutes of 1994 and before Entered Joined Reg. West Mich. Name Date of Death Place of Death Age Ministry Conference
Morris J. Reinhart July 15, 1994 Ann Arbor, MI 70 1961 1962 Charles B. Hahn October 4, 1994 Grand Rapids, MI 88 1929 1929 Wayne H. Fleenor October 5, 1994 Chelsea, MI 92 1924 1924 Eaden P. Davis October 22, 1994 Battle Creek, MI 96 1934 1935 Allen E. Wittrup November 24, 1994 Grand Rapids, MI 82 1936 1962 Stanley M. Buck January 20, 1995 St. Joseph, MI 87 1931 1932 Cletus Marshall February 5, 1995 Kewadin, MI 38 1994 1994 Marion Nye February 24, 1995 Benzonia, MI 90 1926 1926 George A. Belknap March 5, 1995 Williamsburg, MI 79 1938 1938 Lester E. Priest March 17, 1995 Grand Rapids, MI 80 1948 1954 Jerry L. Hippensteel March 26, 1995 Grand Rapids, MI 61 1977 1976 Ralph M. Tweedy April 18, 1995 Grand Rapids, MI 93 1939 1945 Lon Woodrum August 10, 1995 Defuniak Springs, FL 93 1951 1962 Mary Helen Jackson August 22, 1995 Maryville, TN 80 1953 1953 Leonard Yarlott October 10, 1995 Marietta, GA 78 1950 1950 Kennard Schaibly November 5, 1995 State College, PA 82 1930 1930 Lawrence Lee January 31, 1996 LeMars, IA 92 1940 1940 Russell Lautner April 8, 1996 Traverse City, MI 92 1927 1927 Emerson B. Minor April 9, 1996 Plainwell, MI 78 1941 1941 Glenn M. Frye April 17, 1996 Grand Rapids, MI 99 1921 1925 Donald Scranton April 27, 1996 Traverse City, MI 73 1942 1950 Marjory Berkompas June 13, 1996 Grand Rapids, MI 57 1992 1992 Aryle H. Keesler August, 4, 1996 Ruskin, FL 86 – – Lloyd Cecil Bronson August 27, 1996 Gobles, MI 92 1968 1968 Leon W. Manning October 14, 1996 Clearwater, FL 92 1926 1926 Otto L. Merritt October 16, 1996 Kissimmee, FL 91 1926 1951 Don Wayne Eddy November 7, 1996 Petoskey, MI 56 1966 1966 John H. Gurney November 30, 1996 Kalamazoo, MI 84 1964 1964 Royce R. Robinson December 9, 1996 Grand Ledge, MI 66 1961 1965 Luren Strait December 22, 1996 Greenville, MI 79 1938 1968 Gerald A. Salisbury March 15, 1997 Eaton Rapids, MI 84 1940 1940 Lawrence R. Smith March 22, 1997 Bristol, IN 87 1963 1963 Richard E. Johns May 12, 1997 Lakeview, MI 65 1954 1954 Gerald R. Bates October 30, 1997 Charlotte, MI 72 1949 1952 Jack H. Baumgart November 13, 1997 Shelbyville, MI 76 1958 1953 Martin Luther Brokaw February 1, 1998 Belding, MI 92 1938 1938 W. Prentice Peck February 5, 1998 Winter Haven, FL 94 1929 1929 Lynn Erman Chapel May 31, 1998 Big Rapids, MI 87 1931 1933 Raymond James McBratnie Sept. 12, 1998 Bradley, MI 87 1956 1958 Clarence Willard Hutchens Sept. 18, 1998 Grand Rapids, MI 83 1942 1945 Don A. Wells January 6, 1999 Ionia, MI 57 – – Richard M. Wilson January 6, 1999 Sodus, MI 70 1963 1967 Lawrence R. Taylor February 5, 1999 Grand Rapids, MI 75 1943 1950 Carl Britton Strange March 29, 1999 St. Petersburg, FL 84 1940 1942 Wayne Myron Palmer May 23, 1999 Jones, MI 99 1926 1932 Austin W. Regier June 7, 1999 Lexington, KY 76 1958 1958 Harold E. Homer June 10, 1999 Grand Rapids, MI 85 1948 1950 Leonard F. Putnam June 16, 1999 Grand Rapids, MI 80 1949 1948 Kay B. Bosworth July 6, 1999 Grand Rapids, MI 61 1990 1989 Robert Treat July 6, 1999 Muskegon, MI 83 1942 1954 206 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 MEMOIRS Gaylord D. Howell August 8, 1999 Suttons Bay, MI 79 1945 1945 David S. Evans October 1, 1999 Okemos, MI 82 1947 1949 Raymond D. Flessner December 5, 1999 Greenville, MI 66 1961 1956 M. John Palmer December 28, 1999 Grass Lake, MI 75 1978 1979 Vernor E. Kilgren April 14, 2000 Jackson, MI 85 1936 1940 Ronald A. Entenman April 16, 2000 Kalamazoo, MI 65 1957 1957 Mohr, Forrest E. June 18, 2000 Grand Rapids, MI 88 1945 1945 Burton, Dwight J. August 10, 2000 Flint, MI 51 1978 1975 Poe, Buelah P. September 27, 2000 Lansing, MI 90 1945 1954 Moore, Robert H. October 1, 2000 Newport Richie, FL 94 1933 1952 Beckett, Richard H. November 1, 2000 Kalamazoo, MI 90 1935 1936 Williams, Melvin J. November 10, 2000 Newark, CA 73 1960 1980 Fassett, Ray R. January 9, 2001 Grand Rapids, MI 92 1949 1949 Newcomb, Park H. January 13, 2001 Kissiaimee, FL 91 1945 1949 Kinney, Harold R. February 2, 2001 Bridgman, MI 94 1934 1933 Bennick, Theodore H. April 5, 2001 Kalamazoo, MI 83 1952 1952 McDonald, Howard F. May 26, 2001 Jackson, MI 83 1941 1943 Laurence L. Waterhouse June 3, 2001 Muskegon, MI 80 1956 1956 William H. Mathae June 10, 2001 Traverse City, MI 81 1945 1980 Gerald L. Hedlund June 13, 2001 Traverse City, MI 88 1937 1940 Walker, Lloyd G. September 24, 2001 Avon Park, FL 75 1952 1958 Morris E. Bauman October 12, 2001 Grand Rapids, MI 83 1956 1956 Walter Dahringer November 5, 2001 FL 70 1966 1968 Harold Kirchenbauer November 16, 2001 Howell, MI 85 1942 1942 Wayne H. Gorsline December 5, 2001 Traverse City, MI 75 1972 1969 James E. Cook December 12, 2001 Weidman, MI 71 1988 1982 Larry W. Mannino January 7, 2002 Lansing, MI 44 1981 1983 Miriam DeMint January 20, 2002 Bradenton, FL 87 1969 1969 William Brown January 21, 2002 Bellevue, MI 82 1943 1947 Kenneth Snow June 8, 2002 Muskegon, MI 76 1949 1954 Darwin Salisbury June 14, 2002 Petoskey, MI 82 1943 1950 Lewis White Eagle Church July 6, 2002 Allegan, MI 84 1947 1960 Arthur D. Jackson July 26, 2002 Grand Rapids, MI 81 1957 1962 Thomas B. Jones August 3, 2002 Rockford, MI 71 1990 1990 Donald Warmouth August 3, 2002 Alma, MI 94 1932 1938 Paul E. Robinson August 12, 2002 Grand Rapids, MI 92 1938 1938 Jack M. Mulder September 10, 2002 Portage, MI 67 1956 1956 Chester R. Turner November 22, 2002 Lebanon, OH 87 1947 1947 Densel G. Fuller January 8, 2003 Quince, MI 87 1960 1960 Harry John January 31, 2003 Northport, MI 87 1975 1975 Wayne L. Speese March 10, 2003 Muskegon, MI 85 1958 1960 M. Leon Shaffer March 25, 2003 Chelsea, MI 94 1941 1941 Donette L. Bourke April 2, 2003 Jackson, MI 54 1980 1990 H. Ross Bunce May 2, 2003 Penney Farms, FL 82 1947 1947 Francis Carl Johannides June 3, 2003 Penney Farms, FL 88 1955 1957 Lloyd M. Schloop August 24, 2003 Charlevoix, MI 84 1943 1945 Mark D. Graham August 29, 2003 Grand Rapids, MI 69 1957 1959 Thomas R. Jones November 4, 2003 Farwell, MI 58 1969 1969 Max J. Gladding January 12, 2004 Tustin, MI 77 1960 1960 Lambert G. McClintic February 1, 2004 Jackson, MI 86 1941 1941 Wendell Stine March 6, 2004 Bellevue, MI 69 1962 1965 Charles Lundeen Swan March 26, 2004 Lexington, KY 95 1933 1933 Richard Strait August 14, 2004 – 59 – – Russell R. Hoover August 26, 2004 – 86 – – Chester John Erickson November 26, 2004 Petoskey, MI 100 1929 1949 Alan Craig South December 11, 2004 – 70 – – Alden B. Burns January 21, 2005 Comstock Park, MI 71 1957 1957 Robert H. Conn March 12, 2005 Traverse City, MI 68 1961 1961 William J. Richards April 4, 2005 Chelsea, MI 88 1942 1973 E. William Wiltse March 7, 2005 Grand Rapids, MI 89 1947 1946 Heath T. Goodwin May 31, 2005 Chelsea, MI 88 – 1942 Eldon Charles Schram June 12, 2005 Muskegon, MI – – – Kenneth Curtis June 27, 2005 Cedar Springs, MI – – – 2005 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE / HISTORICAL SESSIONS 207 XII. HISTORICAL SESSIONS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
For information regarding previous sessions of the former Conferences of Evangelical United Brethren Church, refer to the Journal of the 107th Annual Session of the Michigan Conference (EUB) Pages 25 and 26 dated May 20-23, 1968. MEMOIRS
For the Listing of previous Sessions of the West Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Church, please refer to the Journal of the West Michigan Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Pages 240-241, dated June 12-15, 1974. (Note: Session no. 28 in 1996 refers to the 28th session of the United Methodist Church, as formed with the merger of the Methodist and EUB churches in 1968.)
No. Date Began Place Bishop Secretary
133 June 4, 1968 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder H. A. Kirchenbauer 134 June 18, 1969 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder H. A. Kirchenbauer 135 June 18, 1970 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder H. A. Kirchenbauer 136 June 17, 1971 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder H. A. Kirchenbauer 137 June 14, 1972 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder L. R. Taylor 138 June 13, 1973 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder L. R. Taylor 139 June 12, 1974 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder L. R. Taylor 140 June 11, 1975 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder L. R. Taylor 141 June 9, 1976 Albion, MI Dwight E. Loder L. R. Taylor 142 June 2, 1977 Albion, MI Edsel A. Ammons L. R. Taylor 143 June 14, 1978 Albion, MI Edsel A. Ammons E. K. Eldred 144 June 13, 1979 Albion, MI Thomas M. Pryor E. K. Eldred 145 June 11, 1980 Albion, MI Edsel A. Ammons E. K. Eldred 146 June 10, 1981 Albion, MI James S. Thomas E. K. Eldred 147 June 9, 1982 Albion, MI Edsel A. Ammons E. K. Eldred 148 May 31, 1983 Albion, MI Edsel A. Ammons Paul E. Patterson 149 May 29, 1984 Albion, MI Edsel A. Ammons Paul E. Patterson 150 June 11, 1985 Albion, MI Judith Craig Paul E. Patterson 151 June 10, 1986 Albion, MI Judith Craig Paul E. Patterson 152 June 9, 1987 Albion, MI Judith Craig Paul E. Patterson 153 June 14, 1988 Albion, MI Judith Craig Ronald B. Grant 154 June 13, 1989 Albion, MI Judith Craig Ronald B. Grant 155 June 12, 1990 Albion, MI Judith Craig Ronald B. Grant 156 June 11, 1991 Albion, MI Judith Craig Ronald B. Grant 157 June 9, 1992 Albion, MI Judith Craig John H. Hice 158 June 15, 1993 Albion, MI Donald A. Ott John H. Hice 159 June 14, 1994 Albion, MI Donald A. Ott John H. Hice 160 June 13, 1995 Albion, MI Donald A. Ott John H. Hice 28 June 11, 1996 Albion, MI Donald A. Ott Gail L. Friedrick 29 June 10, 1997 Albion, MI Donald A. Ott Gail L. Friedrick 30 June 8, 1998 Grand Rapids, MI Donald A. Ott Gail L. Friedrick 31 June 2, 1999 Grand Rapids, MI Donald A. Ott William C. Johnson 32 June 1, 2000 Grand Rapids, MI Donald A. Ott William C. Johnson 33 May 31, 2001 Grand Rapids, MI Linda Lee William C. Johnson 34 May 31, 2002 Grand Rapids, MI Linda Lee William C. Johnson 35 June 6, 2003 Grand Rapids, MI Linda Lee William C. Johnson 36 June 3, 2004 Grand Rapids, MI Linda Lee William C. Johnson 37 June 2, 2005 Grand Rapids, MI Jonathan D. Keaton Kathryn S. Cadarette 208 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 XIII. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION
Structure of the West Michigan Conference as adopted June, 1990, effective January 1, 1992 Revised June, 2004
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ORGANIZATION I. INTRODUCTION A. Preamble to the Plan of Organization LNOF PLAN B. The West Michigan Conference PURPOSE STATEMENT C. Organizational Principles D. Defi nitions E. General Provisions F. Changes in the Plan or Organization
II. DISTRICT A. District Conference B. District Council on Ministries, or the equivalent
III. ANNUAL CONFERENCE A. Leadership Team B. Standing Committees C. Conference Ministries 1. Organization 2. Meetings 3. Responsibilities 4. Conference Organizational Units: a. Conference Director b. Council on Ministries 1) Membership on the Conference Council on Ministries 2) Offi cers 3) Meetings 4) Committees 5) Reports 6) Conference Program Staff c. Agencies amenable to the Conference Council on Ministries 1) Conference Ministries a) Board of Church and Society b) Board of Global Ministries c) Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry d) Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns e) Commission on Religion and Race f) Commission on the Status & Role of Women g) Congregational Transformation Committee h) United Methodist Men i) United Methodist Women j) Conference Hunger Committee k) Committee on Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice Concerns l) Michigan Area Indian Workers Conference m) Conference Committee on Disability Concerns 2) Communications and Records Ministries a) Communications Commission b) Commission on Archives and History 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 209 3) District and Local Church Ministries a) Board of Christian Camping b) Board of Discipleship c) Board of Evangelism d) Emergency Preparedness Committee e) New Church Establishment and Development Committee f) Racial/Ethnic Local Church Committee g) District Ministries (District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent) d. Finance and Property Ministries 1) Council on Finance and Administration 2) Board of Trustees 3) Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts 4) Committee on Equitable Compensation 5) United Methodist Foundation e. Human Resources Ministries PLAN OF
1) Board of Lay Ministries ORGANIZATION 2) Board of Ordained Ministry 3) Cabinet 4) Conference Personnel Committee 5) Joint Committee on Disability 6) Area Committee on Episcopacy 7) Committee on Nominations 8) Committee on Leadership Development f. Other Conference Organizational Units 1) Units With Conference Fiscal and Governing Control 2) Units Under Annual Conference Fiscal Control 3) Units Under Conference Governing Control 4) Units With Annual Conference Affi liation 5) Units With Annual Conference Representative Affi liation
I. INTRODUCTION A. Preamble to the PLAN OF ORGANIZATION: The “Plan of Organization” serves to order the life of the West Michigan Annual Conference in mission and ministry as we seek to fully realize the 21st century vision of “each alive in Christ, all connected in mission.” Under girding the organizational structure are the core values held by the Annual Conference. These core values enliven the relationships within the structure and shape our common identity as West Michigan United Methodists. The West Michigan Annual Conference will: Be Biblically Based and Spiritually Centered, in that it is ... formed in Christ and led by the Holy Spirit ... the basis for relationships ... the basis for missional outreach ... marked by joy, honesty, perseverance, justice and risk-taking Be Interactive, in that it is ... fl exible, responsive, accessible, and provides strong communication Share Power, in that it ... is respectful, participative, and inclusive ... promotes a collegial community ... frees people for ministry.
B. The West Michigan Conference PURPOSE STATEMENT: The West Michigan Annual Conference is a link in the connectional chain of United Methodism joining together the General Conference, the Jurisdictional Conference, the Districts and the local congregations in reaching out in ministry to the world. Our collective purpose as an Annual Conference is to: 210 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 1. Demonstrate our faith as disciples of Jesus Christ guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all persons with the hope they, too, will become disciples; 2. Provide opportunities for biblical learning, spiritual growth, leadership development and worship in order to nurture, equip and support persons for Christian life and ministry; 3. Establish and sustain congregations who endeavor to serve Jesus Christ in society, practicing and teaching thoughtful stewardship of human, natural and fi nancial resources; 4. Inspire, recruit, develop and support laity who will lead, assist and enable congregations
ORGANIZATION and individuals in the ministry of Jesus Christ within the West Michigan Conference and the whole church; and LNOF PLAN 5. Inspire, recruit, develop, support and appoint pastors and Diaconal Ministers who will lead, assist and enable congregations and individuals in the ministry of Jesus Christ within the West Michigan Conference and the whole church.
C. Organizational Principles: The organizational structure outlined herein has these principles: 1. To create organizational units at District and Conference levels which are compact and focused to best enable and equip the work of the local congregations; and 2. To keep the basic membership of organizational units small yet adequate to provide developing programs, thereby permitting more persons to be doing ministries planned than planning the ministries; and 3. To encourage all organizational units to accomplish their work by creating task forces of their own choosing as needed to do their work, using persons interested in doing a particular task for a designated time, not to exceed two years and then dissolving that task force group. In creating a task force the organizational unit shall inform The Committee on Nominations of such action indicating the names of those on the task force and the date of its creation; and 4. To allow District Conferences and District Nominating Committees to design their own District Council on Ministries, or the equivalent, structures as they choose to do the ministries that will happen on the several Districts. 5. To recommend that The Committee on Nominations seek to achieve in all its nominations, the goal of 1/3 laymen, 1/3 laywomen, and 1/3 clergy with racial/ethnic representation in each organizational unit. 6. To emphasize the importance of nominating persons who expect to serve on a unit for at least four years. Although elections are annual, continuity of leadership is important, especially in smaller units. 7. To ensure the representation of youth on all organizational units of the church and to affi rm youth as vital members of the church of today.
D. Defi nitions: 1. “Ad hoc” — for the purpose of particular end at hand. 2. “Agency” — a term to describe the various boards, councils, commissions, committees, divisions, or other units constituted. See Par. 801, 1988 The Book of Discipline for fuller defi nition. 3. ”At-large” — without regard to geography, specifi c responsibilities, or any other classifi cation. 4. “Board” — one of the nine (9) program units of the Conference (Christian Camping, Church and Society, Discipleship, Evangelism, Global Ministries, Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Board of Laity, Ordained Ministry (program only) each responsible to the Conference Council on Ministries and having direct relationship with similar General Church agencies as well; The Board of Trustees, and the Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts each responsible to the Conference and having direct relationship with similar General Church agencies. 5. “Conference” — Hereafter the word Conference shall mean The West Michigan Conference of The United Methodist Church. 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 211 6. “Co-opt” — to choose or elect as a member for a particular task or purpose. 7. “Conference Staff” — Conference Director and Program Coordinators of the Conference Council on Ministries, Conference Treasurer/Administrator, and such other program and/or administrative full-time employees as may from time to time be provided. 8. “ The Book of Discipline” — the word DISCIPLINE shall mean The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church as revised quadrennially. 9. “Matrix management style” — coordinated system which works with intentional interweaving of operations and cooperation of organizational units to achieve an agreed upon end. 10. “Ministry Team” — employed leaders of the Annual Conference comprising the Bishop, Assistant to the Bishop, the District Superintendents, the Conference Director, the Conference Treasurer/Administrator (all of the aforementioned comprise the Full Cabinet), the Conference Program Staff members, and the Director of the United Methodist Foundation. 11. “Organizational Unit” — an offi cially established council, board, commission, division, PLAN OF
committee, task force, council, section of the Conference. Means the same as “agency”. ORGANIZATION 12. “Task force” — a small group selected to work for a designated time not to exceed two years on a designated assignment, then to be dissolved when the task is completed. Membership on a task force may come from anywhere, i.e., is not restricted to membership on the parent group. Persons may serve on a Task Force who have membership on other organizational units, if they choose. In the formation of the task force, attention should be given to inclusiveness (laity, clergy, gender, race and age.) 13. “Ex-offi cio” — members on an organizational unit because of offi ce or position with voice and vote unless otherwise stated.
E. General Provisions: 1. Membership eligibility. Only members of the United Methodist Church shall be eligible for membership on an organizational unit--task forces excepted--unless permitted otherwise by the The Book of Discipline, Conference, or this Plan of Organization. 2. Confl ict of interest. No person receiving compensation form a Conference unit shall be eligible to be an offi cer on an organizational unit from which he/she would receive compensation, unless required by the The Book of Discipline, this Plan of Organization, or the expressed intention of this Conference. Care shall be given to avoid, as much as possible, appearance of confl ict of interest of persons serving on organizational units who at the same time work with congregations or other bodies who receive funding from the Conference. No member of an organizational unit shall vote on any matters pertaining to Conference or District funding for any congregation or agency by which he/she is employed. 3. District Superintendency. The District Superintendents shall not be eligible for membership on any organizational unit of the Conference except as required by the The Book of Discipline or the expressed intention of this Conference. Superintendents shall (A) serve as voting members of the Conference Council on Ministries; (B) serve as voting members of the respective District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent, and the several District Committees, etc. that exist. (C) One District Superintendent shall be named by the Bishop to serve as a member without vote on (1) the Board of Ordained Ministry, (2) The Council on Finance and Administration, and with vote on (3) the Commission on Equitable Salaries, (4) The Leadership Team, (5) and the Personnel Committee. For communication purposes District Superintendents may receive mailings and maintain contact with chairpersons of other organizational units but they shall not be expected to attend meetings of those units. Any person serving on a conference organizational unit who is appointed to the Cabinet shall end such service at the Annual Conference when the appointment commences, or at least by the next Annual Conference if it is a mid-year appointment. Nothing in these provisions shall be interpreted as preventing a District Superintendent from serving on any Jurisdictional or General Church agency, nor a Board of Trustees (or other governing body) of any group whose essential membership is not selected by this Conference. 4. Tenure. No person elected by the Annual Conference shall serve for more than eight (8) 212 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 consecutive years from the date of his/her election on any organizational unit, or predecessor unit. Following any service of eight (8) years, there shall be a period of at least two (2) years before re-election to the same unit is possible. Persons elected shall serve until their successors are elected or appointed, even if this extends for a brief period the limit of their eight (8) year tenure. Exceptions to the rule of tenure are: a. the Board of Ordained Ministry who are elected and serve, in accordance with the current provisions of The Book of Discipline; b. The Rules of Order Committee and the Conference Facilitator who are elected ORGANIZATION annually;
LNOF PLAN c. those units listed under Article III., Section C.4.E. Other Conference Organizational Units. On these agencies, their election procedures, tenure, etc. shall take precedence. 5. Membership Restriction. A person shall not serve simultaneously as a member of more than one board. A Chair of any Conference board shall not serve on another Conference agency unless as an ex-offi cio member; exceptions could occur for missional reasons or when specifi c expertise is required by an agency. No person shall be elected to serve on an organizational unit in more than one capacity. However, for a limited time, persons who offer a specifi c missional value may serve in an advisory capacity without vote on an organizational unit to which they have not been elected. If a person serving on a Conference unit is elected to serve on a Jurisdictional or General Conference agency that is different than the one they presently serve in the Conference, that person may relinquish membership on the former Annual Conference unit and shall become a member of the Annual Conference unit that corresponds to the one served on a general church level. 6. Vacancies. In the event of a membership vacancy on any organizational unit, the chairperson of such unit shall be entitled to select a person to fi ll that vacancy for no longer than the current Conference year. Consultation with the Conference Committee on Nominations chairperson will occur as this is done, and consideration of other general provisions will be kept in mind. The appropriate nominating body will then in due process act to fi ll the position that was vacated. Any person selected to fi ll a vacancy shall be eligible for nomination and election at the ensuing Annual Conference subject to the tenure rules. In the case of the Board of Ordained Ministry, if the remaining tenure of that vacancy was two years or less for a quadrennium, that time shall not apply to the tenure rule. 7. Chairpersons and Membership. Elections of Chairpersons and selection of members of Conference organizational units. Chairpersons and members of organizational units named herein, shall be nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference. Exceptions to this process are: a. Members and Chairs of Board of Ordained Ministry, Clergy Committee on Investigation, Joint Committee on Review, and The Committee on Nominations who are nominated by the Bishop/Cabinet and b. Chairpersons of Conference Council on Ministries, Council on Finance and Administration, Board of Trustees, Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts, Board of Ordained Ministry, the Area Committee on Episcopacy, the Rules of Order Committee and the Leadership Team. These Chairpersons shall be elected by their respective organizations. The following process shall be used: 1) Organizational units under this process shall be all Area and Conference boards, Commissions, Committees, the Conference Council on Ministries, the Council on Finance and Administration, Conference Trustees (see above exception), and the Leadership Council. 2) Organizational units may suggest to the Conference Committee on Nominations persons to be considered for nomination as members and chairperson on said unit. 3) Not later than March 15 in any year when a new Chairperson is to be selected (or immediately in the event of a vacancy), a unit may advise the Conference 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 213 Committee on Nominations of one or more persons it would place in nomination for such offi ce; 4) The respective organizational units shall nominate and elect, following the Annual Conference election of their chairperson, such other offi cers as they deem helpful for doing their business. Such elections will occur at any regular or called meeting for such purpose keeping in mind that presently elected offi cers continue until their successors are duly elected. 5) While election of chairpersons and other offi cers may happen at any time, there is a historic process that such elections shall normally occur at the Annual Conference of the year when General Conference convenes. Potentially this provides new leaders the training, which normally occurs following Jurisdictional Conferences. 6) Each organizational unit will be intentional in seeking a balance of 1/3 laymen, 1/3 laywomen, and 1/3 clergy and to be representative of age and racial/ethnic persons. The Conference Committee on Nominations has the task of seeking PLAN OF
these balances. ORGANIZATION 7) Any positions that are nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference and are still open at the close of the Conference shall be fi lled by the Committee on Nominations in consultation as necessary with the Bishop, the Cabinet and/or the organizational unit affected. Any person selected to fi ll such an opening shall be eligible for nomination and election at the ensuing Annual Conference subject to tenure rules. 8. Executive Committees. Unless otherwise prohibited by the The Book of Discipline, the Annual Conference, or this Plan or Organization, a duly elected executive committee of any organizational unit is authorized to act between meetings on behalf of such unit to implement or effectuate policies and/or actions of the organizational unit.
F. Changes in the Plan of Organization This Plan of Organization shall always be changed so as to conform to The Book of Discipline. 1. By submission of a Petition to the Conference as provided for in the Rules of Order, or a Response Petition according to the same aforementioned process; 2. Petitions for a change in this Plan or Organization shall be referred, fi rst, to the Rules of Order committee for its comment and recommendation in writing; and, second, to the Annual Conference for its action as it is reported to the Conference. 3. When two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Conference present and voting, vote in favor of the amendment or change this Plan shall be so amended or changed.
II. DISTRICT A. District Conference There shall be a District Conference on each district in the Annual Conference. 1. It shall meet at the time and place specifi ed by the District Superintendent with at least fourteen (14) days public notice 2. Membership of the District Conference shall be: a. The following persons from each local church on the district: all pastors; lay leader; president of the United Methodist Women; president of the United Methodist Men; chairperson of the Council on Ministries and/or Administrative Council; chairperson of the Finance Committee; church school superintendent; chairpersons of the Missions and Evangelism Work Areas; chairperson of the Trustees; chairperson of the Pastor- Parish Relations Committee or Staff-Parish Relations Committee; Lay Member(s) of the Annual Conference elected by the congregations of the district; and lay members of Annual Conference elected by district conference. b. All members of the District Council on Ministries of the District (see Section B following). 3. In addition to such items as shall be determined by the District Conference, Council on 214 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Ministries, and/or the Superintendent as being necessarily a part of its order of business and rules of order, there shall be the following: The District Conference shall be held prior to March 10th. At this meeting the District Conference shall place on its agenda these items: a. From the fl oor of the Conference the nomination of a Nominating Committee, of which the District Superintendent shall be the chairperson, and upon election the Committee shall be charged to prepare the nominations for the subsequent year’s election of such offi cers as are needed.
ORGANIZATION b. Annually each District Conference, if requested by the Conference Committee on Nominations, shall elect those persons requested to serve organizational units. LNOF PLAN c. Annually each District Conference shall elect the members of its District Council on Ministries (See Section B following). These shall be elected upon the nominations offered by the District Nominating Committee, providing that at no time shall nominations from the fl oor of the District Conference be denied. Vacancies shall be fi lled by the Nominating Committee subject to election at the next meeting of the District Conference. d. The adoption of any goals or priorities of programming shall be forwarded to the Conference Council on Ministries for coordination into the conference program and to provide funding for the same. e. Any special asking for fi nances in order that it may be correlated by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration with the total fi nancial projections within the Annual Conference. 4. Other meetings of the District Conference may be held during the year at the call of the District Superintendent, the Bishop, or one-third of the District Council on Ministries, upon notice to the churches of at least fourteen days.
B. District Council on Ministries or the equivalent: 1. The District Council on Ministries, or the equivalent, shall be the basic unit of connectional organization for district programming. The authority of the District Council, or the equivalent, is limited only by the provisions of The The Book of Discipline, actions of the Annual Conference, and other parts of this Plan of Organization. 2. Each District shall develop those ministries it shall choose to under gird the ministries of the congregations within the district, and those given to it by the Annual Conference. 3. Each district through its nominating process and District Conference shall select the structure which shall best serve that district in order to accomplish those ministries it chooses and are given it by the Annual Conference. 4. Membership and Organization: a. The following may be members of the District Council on Ministries, or the equivalent: 1) The District Superintendent 2) District Hunger Coordinator 3) District Lay Leader (District Board of Laity) 4) District Lay Members at large of the Annual Conference 5) District President of the United Methodist Women 6) District President of the United Methodist Men 7) District President of the United Methodist Youth 8) District Secretary of Global Ministries 9) District Disaster Response Coordinator 10) Members of the following groups on the District or persons fulfi lling these responsibilities a) Finance & Property (1) Board of Church Location & Building (2) Church extension (new church development) Committee (3) Finance 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 215 b) District & Local Church committees and organizations recognized by the United Methodist Church. c) Human Resources (1) Ordained Ministry (2) District Superintendency Committee (3) Leadership Development (4) Nominating Committee (5) Funding of the District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent. 5. A district, in order to fulfi ll the responsibilities above, must have control over allocation and use of funds for program purposes in that district. Such funds shall be made available as follows: a. Through regular Annual Conference budgetary processes there shall be appropriated from Annual Conference sources to each District Council on Ministries, or the equivalent, an annual operational sum. b. The Annual Conference Council on Ministries shall determine annually what PLAN OF
programs requested by the Annual Conference are appropriately district-related. They ORGANIZATION shall provide funds to the respective District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent, to enable these programs. This statement shall be made at the earliest feasible date to assist the District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent, in their ministries. c. District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent, may have the option of submitting program and funding requests for ministries on that District to the Conference Council on Ministries for coordination, acceptance and implementation. Any funding requested of Conference monies, shall have been approved by the (1) District Conference, and (2) thereafter by the Annual Conference, including review by the Council on Finance and Administration, for continuation year after year.
III. ANNUAL CONFERENCE A. Leadership Team There shall be a Leadership Team of ten (10) people. Six of the members shall be at large and nominated by the Committee on Nominations in consultation with the Bishop and elected by the Annual Conference. The chair shall be named from the at-large category, by the team. Members shall include the Bishop, Conference Director, Conference Treasurer and Conference Lay Leader (or Associate Lay Leader); and fi ve (5) at-large members. The combined at-large membership shall have experience and skills in organizational development, program development and evaluation, visioning processes, fi nancial development, communication, and connectional ministry. One of the members will serve with voice and no vote as a spiritual director for the group. This person’s primary responsibility will be to assist the team in maintaining spiritual centering and focus. The Conference Director shall be the primary staff person relating to this team. The Leadership Team was formed as follows: At Annual Conference 1999, people were invited to submit names for potential nomination to the leadership team to the Chair of the Committee on Nominations, in care of the Conference Offi ce by August 1. A team made up of the Bishop, Conference Director and the Nominations Chair recruited persons based on the named experience and skills required. The team discussed with potential members their willingness to serve and the abilities/gifts they bring to the task. The Leadership Team organized by October 15, 1999. The team membership was nominated by The Committee on Nominations for election at Annual Conference 2000. In the interim of Oct. 1999 to May 2000, the team initiated its orientation and communication work. Responsibilities shall include: — Hold the system accountable to carrying forward the named Conference vision; — Create settings with leadership for coordination and joint refl ection on purpose, progress and results; — Assess communication strategies across the connection (local congregations, district and Conference) and recommend necessary changes. The team shall be accountable to the Annual Conference and shall report annually to the Annual Conference body. 216 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Within the fi rst 18 months, starting July 1, 1999, the team shall: — Orient themselves to their task; — Create a team through spiritual covenanting; — Establish and guide dialogue sessions within and across the following groups:
CCOM Finance & Property Human Resources as listed in Plan of Organization CFA Board of Laity Section C #4.B Board of Trustees Board of Ordained
ORGANIZATION Ministry RELC Committee Board of Pension and Cabinet LNOF PLAN Health Benefi ts Personnel Equitable Compensation Episcopacy Committee UM Foundation Committee on Nominations Committee on Leadership Development Disability Concerns New Church Committee Committee
and between local congregations and the Conference.
B. Standing Committees The following shall be the Standing Committees of the Session of the Annual Conference: Agenda, Journal, Memoirs, Program, Reference Committee, and Rules of Order. Membership on the aforementioned shall be as provided for by The Rules of Order. As provided for in the The Book of Discipline there shall be the Committees on Investigation respectively for Ordained Ministers and Diaconal Ministers and the Joint Review Committee.
C. Conference Ministries: Organizational units of our Conference are grouped with others doing similar kinds of tasks and will function with a matrix style. We designate three such focuses of tasks: • Conference Council on Ministries: program tasks of the Conference; • Finance and Property Ministries: administrative tasks of the Conference; and, • Human Resources Ministries: personnel recruitment, support and guidance tasks of the Conference. Those organizational units relating to the tasks of the Conference Council on Ministries have persons elected to represent each unit on the Conference Council on Ministries. These organizational units, while having their own identity, organization, and function as outlined below, may also meet with each other (as whole units, executive committees, or chairpersons) if they desire, to coordinate programming. The Conference Council on Ministries, Chairpersons of units, or Conference Staff may initiate such meetings. Organizational units relating to the tasks of Finance and Property Ministries have their own identity and will organize and function as outlined below. They are not required to meet with each other in the development of their work, but they may meet (as whole units, executive committees, or chairpersons), if they choose, to coordinate programming. Chairpersons of units or Conference Staff may initiate such meetings. Organizational units will operate similarly under the tasks of Human Resources Ministries.
1. Organization The following organizational units shall have membership as designated. Unless specifi ed otherwise, all members shall be nominated by The Committee on Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference in accordance with provisions of this Plan of Organization. a. Chairpersons of each organizational unit (except the Chairpersons of Conference Council on Ministries, Conference Board of Lay Ministries, Conference Council on Finance and Administration, Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts, 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 217 Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, and the Area Committee on Episcopacy), shall be nominated by in accordance with provisions of this Plan of Organization, and then elected by the Annual Conference. If a vacancy of Chairperson occurs between sessions of the Conference, The Committee on Nominations may select a Chairperson Pro Temp (using I., D., 7. B.) to serve until regularly elected by the Conference. b. Each organizational unit will itself elect a vice-chairperson, secretary, and such other offi cers as it shall determine are needed following the election of the chairperson. c. Each organizational unit shall determine its own internal organization with reference to standing committees such as a Nominating Committee, etc., subject to the The Book of Discipline. Chairpersons of standing committees and task forces shall be selected from the membership of the agency, unless a non-agency member is approved in advance by the agency chairperson. d. Each organizational unit shall have the authority to enlist non-members of that agency in any of their sub-groups and/or task forces. e. In order to provide continuity of leadership, a duly elected chairperson or other offi cer PLAN OF
may continue on that agency, at the discretion of the organizational unit, until the ORGANIZATION expiration of that person’s tenure even though the originating membership category (district representative, General Conference Board member, etc.) may change during that person’s tenure as an offi cer. 2. Meetings a. Each organizational unit shall meet at least once annually, and may meet more often to accomplish its work on call of its executive committee or chairperson. Meetings are to be scheduled and when possible published in the Conference calendar of meetings. b. A special meeting of the organizational unit may be called by the chairperson, one- third of its membership, or the Bishop upon ten (10) days notice. 3. Responsibilities a. To determine the unit’s goals, priorities and work in light of the goals and priorities adopted by the Annual Conference and transmitted through the Leadership Council and/or the Conference Staff. b. To develop, plan and implement programs in response to and on the basis of needs and requests of the districts and of local congregations as well as the General Conference. It is understood that: 1) The District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent, are responsible for ascertaining and communicating to the conference organizational units the needs of the districts and of local churches along with program and administrative suggestions where possible; 2) Local churches, or any local church member, may communicate directly with conference organizational units; 3) The organizational units may communicate (and promote) the need for program and/or administrative emphases to the District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent, and in such cases the organizational unit shall develop and implement program activities in cooperation with the District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent; 4) The organizational units shall seek, wherever feasible, the cooperation of the District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent, in the promotion of specifi c projects and/or pilot testing programs. c. To provide, wherever possible, resources of any kind upon request of District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent, or of local churches. d. To fulfi ll the responsibilities outlined by the The Book of Discipline, and requested by the Annual Conference. e. To be the connecting link between the Annual Conference and the corresponding agencies of the General Church. 4. Conference Organizational Units a. Conference Director: There shall be a Conference Director who shall be the administrator and coordinator of the organization and ministry of the West Michigan 218 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Conference, with the exception of property management and those duties mandated by the The Book of Discipline to the Conference Treasurer.
The Conference Director shall: — Interpret the vision and mission of the Conference; — Link administrative and program ministries; — Supervise Conference Council on Ministries staff and link full-time and part-time Conference staff, with emphasis on enhancing the ministry of local
ORGANIZATION congregations; — Coordinate the ministry of the Conference Council on Ministries and provide LNOF PLAN linkage among the various entities of the Conference; — Serve, in consultation with the Bishop, as the Conference communicator to public media and other entities within and beyond the Conference; — Promote area, jurisdictional and general church ministry; — Serve as a member of the Cabinet; — Any other duties given by the The Book of Discipline to a Conference Director or equivalent position. The Conference Director’s offi ce shall serve as a primary information source for congregational and Conference leaders. The Conference Director shall be chosen and approved by the Bishop and by the Personnel Committee. The Conference Director, guided by the Personnel Committee, is accountable to the Bishop and the Conference Council on Ministries. The Conference Director shall be a member of the Council on Finance and Administration and its executive committee. b. Conference Council on Ministries: program tasks of the Conference. Program ministries of the Conference shall be coordinated, developed, guided, and evaluated by the Conference Council on Ministries. The Conference Council on Ministries may invite other organizational units of the Conference to meet with them to coordinate, implement and evaluate programs. Organizational units related to the Conference Council on Ministries shall cooperate with and be amenable between sessions of the Conference to the Conference Council on Ministries in matters relating to the development, implementation, administration and evaluation of the program. All matters related to Conference programming which are initiated by an organizational unit amenable to the Conference Council on Ministries shall be submitted to the Council for consideration and recommendation prior to being submitted to the Conference. 1) Membership on the Conference Council on Ministries: a) The Bishop b) District Superintendents c) The Conference Lay Leader d) Conference Secretary e) The chairperson or representative selected by the chairperson, of each of the following twenty-four (24) organizational units: Board of Church and Society Board of Christian Camping Board of Discipleship Board of Evangelism Board of Global Ministries Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry Board of Lay Ministries Board of Ordained Ministry Commission on Archives and History Commission on Christian Unity Commission on Religion & Race Commission on Role & Status of Women 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 219 Communications Commission Emergency Preparedness Committee Michigan Area Indian Workers Conference Hunger Committee New Church Establishment and Development Committee Committee on Nominations Personnel Committee Committee on Prison Ministry Racial/Ethnic Local Church Committee Homeless Ministries Committee Congregational Transformation Committee Conference Committee on Disability Concerns f) Conference Coordinators of Children, Youth, Adult, and Family Ministries. g) The Chairperson, or representative, of each of the District Councils on PLAN OF
Ministries or the equivalent. ORGANIZATION h) Two members of the Conference United Methodist Women, one of whom shall be the President. i) Two members of the Conference Youth Council. j) One member of the Conference United Methodist Men, who shall be its Preside k) Any person(s) elected as member(s) of the General Council on Ministries. l) Four (4) members at large, two of whom shall be young adults if not provided for by other categories, nominated by The Committee on Nominations . m) The following shall be members without vote: Conference Director and Ministry Consultants, Conference Treasurer, the Assistant to the Bishop, one member of the Council on Finance and Administration. 2) Offi cers The offi cers of the Council shall be a Chairperson, a Vice-chairperson, a Secretary, and other such offi cers, as the Council shall determine. They shall be elected by the Council. 3) Meetings The Conference Council on Ministries shall meet as a total body at least once a year on a date(s) set in advance and published in the Conference calendar. Special, non-scheduled meetings may be called by the Bishop, its Chairperson, or one-third of the Council membership upon 10 days notice. A Quorum of at least one-half of the voting membership shall be necessary at such a special meeting in order to transact business. 4) Committees a) Executive: There shall be an Executive Committee which shall be composed at least of one-half lay persons. (1) The Membership shall be: (a) The Bishop (the Assistant to the Bishop may sit for the Bishop) (b) elected offi cers of the Council (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary) (c) one District Superintendent (d) Conference Lay Leader (e) Conference Director (g) Chairperson of the Personnel Committee (h) Up to, but no more than, seven (7) other voting members of the Conference Council on Ministries who shall be nominated 220 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 by the Nominating Committee of the Conference Council on Ministries and elected by the Council. The election of these persons is to provide, if needed, the inclusiveness of laity, clergy, gender, race and age. (2) The responsibilities of the Executive Committee shall be to: (a) design a process for developing the Conference annual program and setting specifi c objectives to fulfi ll the mission
ORGANIZATION focus and the strategic plan of the Conference; (b) develop and implement an evaluation whereby the annual LNOF PLAN program is measured against prior objectives; (c) initiate and coordinate the administration of the Conference annual program in cooperation with all organization units; (d) make decisions as required to facilitate the implementation of the Conference annual program between meetings of the Conference Council on Ministries; (e) recommend to the Leadership Council timely changes in the internal structure of the Conference Council on Ministries, and any of its organizational units; (f) develop an agenda for each regular meeting of the Conference Council on Ministries; (g) function as a Finance Committee for the Conference Council on Ministries. (3) The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the Council Chairperson, who shall chair the Executive Committee, or on call of one-third of the members of the Executive Committee providing at least a 10 day notice has been given. b) Nominating Committee: There shall be a Nominating Committee of fi ve persons elected by the Council who shall nominate offi cers, and any other leaders of the Council as may be determined. The Nominating Committee shall select its own chairperson. c) Other Committees: The Council may create task forces and committees to help it effectively fulfi ll its responsibilities. Chairpersons of any such created committees shall become voting members of the Executive Committee. 5) Reports a) To the Annual Conference: The Conference Council on Ministries shall make a written report to the Annual Conference through the Conference Director. This report shall be printed in the Pre-Conference Reports and shall describe progress toward current goals and plans for future achievements. This report does not substitute for reports of the several organizational units of the Council, which shall be entitled to separate written reports to the Conference. b) To the Council on Finance and Administration: The Conference Council on Ministries shall inform the Council on Finance and Administration in advance of its report to the Annual Conference with special reference to the fi nancial requirements of its programs. In consultation these two groups shall recommend to the Conference for its determination the amount and percentage of the total sum of the Conference Benevolence budget which shall be allocated to each organizational unit in the program budget. 6) Conference Ministry Consultants There shall be an employed Conference Program Staff as determined by the 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 221 Conference upon recommendation of the Conference Council on Ministries. The Program Staff shall resource and enable the mission of Christ through local congregations and conference programs. Individual job descriptions shall be proposed by the Personnel Committee, in consultation with the Program Staff, as guided by the priorities and annual program of the Conference. These job descriptions shall be confi rmed by the Conference Council on Ministries. The work of all Program Staff persons shall be supervised by the Conference Director. The Conference Director, guided by the Personnel Committee, is accountable to the Conference Council on Ministries and the Bishop.
c. Agencies amenable to the Conference Council on Ministries To facilitate their ministries, Conference Council on Ministries organizational units are grouped with others doing similar kinds of tasks and will function with a matrix style. We designate three such focuses of tasks: 1) Conference Ministries; ministries having major impact upon and support of the ministries congregations do collectively PLAN OF
as a Conference; 2) Communications and Records Ministries; ministries of public ORGANIZATION relations, communication and promotion, and historical record keeping to help all know and share the programs of the Conference, districts and congregations; 3) District and Local Church Ministries; support, enablement, and cooperation with ministries essentially carried out for, with, on behalf of, and in local congregations, clusters of congregations, and districts. Organizational units relating to each of these three focuses (Conference Ministries, Communications and Records Ministries, and District and Local Church Ministries) have their own several identities and will organize and function as outlined below. Those relating to the grouping of Conference Ministries are not required to meet with each other in the development of their work, but they may meet (as whole units, executive committees, or chairpersons) if they desire, to coordinate programming. Chairpersons of units or Conference Staff may initiate such meetings. Units will operate similarly under the focuses of Communications and Records Ministries, and District and Local Church Ministries. 1) Conference Ministries; ministries having a major impact upon and support of the ministries congregations do collectively as a Conference. There shall be the following organizational units: a) Board of Church and Society b) Board of Global Ministries c) Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry d) Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns e) Commission on Religion and Race f) Commission on the Status & Role of Women g) Congregational Transformation Committee h) The organization of the United Methodist Men as provided for in the The Book of Discipline shall comprise the Conference agency i) United Methodist Women j) Conference Hunger Committee k) Committee on Prison Ministries and Restorative Justice Concerns l) Michigan Area Indian Workers Conference m) Conference Committee on Disability Concerns MEMBERSHIP: a) Board of Church and Society: (1) Fifteen (15) members at large; (2) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): one youth representative elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries; the mission coordinator for the Christian social involvement of the Conference United Methodist Women; any member of a related General Church agency. (3) The Conference Chairperson of Homeless Ministries to be 222 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 nominated by the Committee on Nominations. b) Board of Global Ministries: (1) Purpose: This Board shall program for ministry as described in the The Book of Discipline. (2) Membership: (a) Ten (10) members at large; (b) The Conference Secretary of Global Ministries who shall be nominated by the Bishop and elected by the Annual
ORGANIZATION Conference; (c) The Chairperson of the Conference Hunger Committee; LNOF PLAN (d) The Conference United Methodist Women’s coordinator of global concerns; (e) Any member of a related General Church Agency; (f) Volunteer in Mission Coordinator who shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference; (g) The Missions Secretary from each of the six (6) Districts; (h) The Conference Coordinator of Cooperative Ministries; (i) Coordinator of Bible Distribution Ministries; (j) Chairperson of the Congregational Transformation Committee; (k) Coordinator of Refugee Ministries; (l) Chairperson of the Hispanic Ministry Plan; (m) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) one youth representative as elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. c) Board of Higher Education & Campus Ministry: (1) Twelve (12) members at large; (2) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): one student and the chairperson, or representative, selected by each local Wesley Foundation Board and church-related college, and Grand Valley Student Fellowship. (3) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): any member of a related General Church agency. (4) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) two youth representatives elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. d) Commission on Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns: (1) The Chairperson nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations. This may be a person selected from section (2), below; (2) Six (6) members, one from each District chosen by the several District Conferences (3) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): any member of the Standing Committee on Christian (4) Unity and Interreligious Concerns; the Governing Board of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA;, or those who residing within the bounds of the Conference have been offi cial United Methodist Delegates to the most recent World Council of Churches Assembly; (5) The chairperson shall represent the Conference on the state ecumenical agency that may exist. (6) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) one youth representative elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. e) Commission on Religion and Race: (1) Eight (8) racial/ethnic persons including four African Americans, two Native Americans, one Hispanic American, one Asian American; 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 223 (2) Four (4) other members-at-large; any member of a related General Church Agency if not in the above membership; (3) Out of all the above members each district shall be represented; (4) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) two youth representatives elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. f) Commission on the Status & Role of Women: (1) Eleven (11) members at large, the majority of whom shall be women; (2) One member named by the Conference United Methodist Women; (3) Any member of a related General Church Agency if not in this member at large number; (4) The Chairperson shall be a woman; (5) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) two representatives elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. g) Congregational Transformation Committee PLAN OF
(1) Purpose to assist congregations to become a people called by God. ORGANIZATION (2) Membership: (a) Eight (8) members at large, with one-half of the membership from transformational groups (congregations or consultants). (b) Four (4) members shall be clergy and four (4) members lay persons. h) United Methodist Men: There shall be a Conference United Methodist Men group. (1) The Conference Committee on Nominations may nominate a man to be chairperson. One of those elected by a District Conference to head United Methodist Men work may be nominated as chairperson; (2) The six District chairpersons of United Methodist Men, or persons selected by the several District Conferences. i) United Methodist Women: The organization of United Methodist Women as provided for in the The Book of Discipline shall comprise the Conference agency. j) Conference Hunger Committee (1) Chairperson nominated by Conference Nominating Committee. (2) Two (2) hunger coordinators from each district, named by the District Nominating Committees. (3) Conference Disaster Response Coordinator (4) Domestic Hunger Coordinator and Refugee Coordinator nominated by the Committee itself. (5) One representative each named by the Board of Global Ministries, the Board of Church and Society and United Methodist Women (6) Chairperson of Conference Council on Ministries or their representative. (7) Up to fi ve additional members may be nominated by the Committee itself to represent Church World Service, Heifer Project and other additional groups if not represented in other members of the Committee. (8) (8) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) one youth representatives elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. k) Committee on Prison and Restorative Justice (1) Nine (9) members, including at least one from each District to be nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and Leadership. (2) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) two youth representatives elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. l) Michigan Area Indian Workers Conference 224 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 m) Conference Committee on Disability Concerns The committee shall include at least 10 members, representative of all six districts. The committee may be expanded to include additional members whenever this is needed to provide advocacy for persons with various disabilities. Members of the committee, including the chair, shall be nominated by the Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference. The committee shall be accountable to, and have a representative on, the Conference Council on Ministries. The Committee
ORGANIZATION will also have a representative on the Conference Program Committee. 2) Communications and Records Ministries: ministries of public relations, LNOF PLAN communication and promotion, and historical record keeping to help all know and share the programs of the Conference, Districts and congregations. There shall be the following organizational units: a) Communications Committee b) Commission on Archives and History MEMBERSHIP: a) Communications Commission: (1) There shall be seven (7) members at large; (2) One (1) representative for each district named by the district nominating committee. (3) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): the Editor of the Michigan Christian Advocate; (4) Ex-offi cio (voice but without vote): and Conference Staff persons employed in communications or media tasks. (5) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) two youth representatives elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. b) Commission on Archives and History: (1) Seven (7) members at large; (2) The Conference Historian, if one is named; (3) The Commission may create a Historical Society as a Standing Committee. (4) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): Curator and Archivist (5) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) one youth elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. 3) District and Local Church Ministries; support, enablement, and cooperation with ministries essentially carried out for, with, on behalf of, and in local congregations, clusters of congregations, and districts. There shall be the following organizational units: a) Board of Christian Camping b) Board of Discipleship c) Board of Evangelism d) Emergency Preparedness Committee e) New Church Establishment and Development Committee f) Racial/Ethnic Local Church Committee g) District ministries (District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent) MEMBERSHIP: a) Board of Christian Camping: (1) Eleven (11) members at large; (2) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): one representative from each Local Camp Committee, selected by each Committee, a representative from the Lake Louise Group Community, two youth elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, District Directors of Camping or that person’s designee. b) Board of Discipleship: (1) Purpose: This Board shall program for ministry as described in the 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 225 The Book of Discipline including the development of ministries in the areas of children, youth, adult, family, stewardship, witness, and devotional life. (2) Membership: (a) Fourteen (14) members-at-large (b) Ex-offi cio, nominated by the Committee on Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference (voice and vote): Conference Coordinator of Children’s Ministries, Conference Coordinator of Family Life Ministries, Conference Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries, Conference Coordinator of single Adult Ministries, Conference Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries, one person representing Stewardship ministries, and one representative from the Board of Evangelism. (c) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): two youth elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries, the Conference Coordinator of PLAN OF
Youth Ministries elected by the Conference Council on Youth ORGANIZATION Ministries, one representative elected by the Conference United Methodist Women, one representative elected by the Christian Educators’ Fellowship, one representative elected by the Forum for Adults in Youth Ministry, one representative elected by the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (FUMMWA), and any person serving as a member of the General Board of Discipleship. c) Board of Evangelism (1) Purpose: To lead the congregations and agencies of our Conference in evangelism ministries. (2) Membership (a) Seven (7) members at large, one of whom shall be a representative to the Board of Discipleship. (b) One person named by each of the six Districts to represent evangelism ministries. (c) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): the Conference Director; any member of a related General Church agency. (d) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) two youth representatives elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. d) Emergency Preparedness Committee: (1) Purpose: There shall be a Conference Emergency Preparedness Committee whose purpose shall be: (a) to work with the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and other organizations, in response to disasters within the bounds of the West Michigan Conference; (b) to help provide beyond the boundaries of the Conference personnel and equipment as needed in response to emergency need; (c) to assist local congregations in being trained and equipped to better handle emergencies within their own churches and communities (2) Membership: (a) A Conference Disaster Response Coordinator who shall be the Chairperson. The Coordinator shall be appointed by the Bishop in consultation with the Conference Committee on Nominations and with UMCOR. (b) Six district Coordinators selected by the respective District Conferences. (c) The Conference Volunteer In Mission Coordinator (d) A representative from the Board of Global Missions 226 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 e) New Church Establishment and Development Committee: (1) Twelve (12) members-at-large; (2) Three (3) of the above twelve (12) shall be from congregations chartered within the last ten years. (3) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) one youth representative elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. f) Racial Ethnic Local Church Committee: The Racial Ethnic Local Church Committee shall be a standing committee
ORGANIZATION of the Conference. Its purpose shall be to strengthen the racial ethnic congregations of the Conference and to assist congregations who have LNOF PLAN adopted a strategic plan to become more multi-racial. Financial assistance from the Racial Ethnic Local Church Committee to churches shall be for staff salaries and benefi ts, program and other needed areas. The defi nition of what constitutes a Racial Ethnic Local Church shall reside within this committee. The Racial Ethnic Local Church (RELC) Committee shall consist of eleven (11) members at large as nominated by the Committee on Nominations, and one (1) representative chosen by each Racial Ethnic Local Church congregation. Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) one youth representative elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. g) District Ministries (District Councils on Ministries or the equivalent): Each District shall select/elect its own manner of organization as a District Council on Ministries to accomplish program ministries within the several Districts. One person from each District shall be designated to work with those from other Districts, as needed, and to serve on the Conference Council on Ministries. d. Finance and Property Ministries: administrative tasks of the Conference. There shall be the following organizational units. 1) Council on Finance and Administration 2) Conference Board of Trustees 3) Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts 4) Commission on Equitable Compensation 5) United Methodist Foundation of the West Michigan Conference MEMBERSHIP: 1) Council on Finance and Administration: a) Fifteen (15 members at large. The majority of these 15 shall be laity. Of this number of 15 at least fi ve (5) shall come from congregations of less than two-hundred members; b) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote): any member of a related General Church Agency; c) Ex-offi cio (voice, but without vote): The Bishop (or Assistant to the Bishop), the Conference Treasurer, the Conference Director (or representative of the Conference Council on Ministries), one District Superintendent. d) Ex-offi cio (voice and vote) one youth representative elected by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries. e) The Council shall elect from its membership, a President, a Vice-president, a Secretary, and other such offi cers, as it may deem necessary. 2) Conference Board of Trustees: Twelve (12) members as provided for in The Book of Discipline. 3) Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts: a) There shall be organized a Board of Pension and Health Benefi ts as provided by The Book of Discipline. b) Membership (1) At large, twelve (12) members, six (6) of whom shall be recommended by the Board itself prior to Annual Conference election. (2) Ex-offi cio and Staff (voice, but no vote): The Conference Treasurer who is designated as Conference Benefi t Offi cer. 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 227 (3) The Board is authorized to create ad hoc committees or task forces and appoint members who may not be members of the Board. The chairs of said ad hoc committees or task forces shall be from the membership of that Board. 4) Commission on Equitable Compensation: a) Twelve (12) members at large. In this number there shall be at least one layperson and one clergy person from congregations of fewer than two hundred members. Also in this number there shall be at least three (3) racial/ethnic representatives. Further, there shall be an equal number of laypersons and clergypersons in the total of ten. b) Ex-offi cio (voice, but with vote): One (1) District Superintendent. c) Ex-offi cio (voice, but without vote): either the Conference Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer. 5) United Methodist Foundation of the West Michigan Conference: a) Statement of Purpose: The United Methodist Foundation is an PLAN OF
organizational unit legally and fi scally responsible to the West Michigan ORGANIZATION Conference. The purpose of the Foundation shall be: (1) To provide resources to United Methodists and United Methodist Churches within the West Michigan Conference regarding charitable giving and estate planning principles; (2) To encourage stewardship of accumulated resources through promotional and educational opportunities, in cooperation with other conference units charged with stewardship concerns; (3) To receive and administer gifts, trusts, devises, and conveyances, and the income therefrom, of real and personal property for United Methodist purposes: (a) Any funds and properties which the Foundation may hold in trust or under contract or agreement shall be administered and subject to the terms of the governing instrument; (b) Any funds and properties received and held by the Foundation which are not otherwise restricted shall be used as authorized. b) Relationship to the Annual Conference: The Foundation’s relationship to the Annual Conference shall include: (1) The presentation of an annual operation budget to the Council on Finance and Administration, and to the Annual Conference; (2) An annual authorization of use of undesignated Foundation funds through a designated maximum expenditure established by the Foundation Board of Directors and approved by the Annual Conference; (3) Procedures for the internal operation of the Foundation, including elections of offi cers, frequency of meetings, committees, etc., as contained in the by-laws adopted by the Foundation Board of Directors, a copy of which is fi led in the Conference Offi ce. c) Membership: The membership of the Foundation shall be composed of: (1) the Bishop of the Michigan Area of The United Methodist Church, or a person designated by the Bishop; and (2) eight (8) Directors nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations ; and (3) four (4) Directors who shall be recommended by the Foundation itself prior to Annual Conference so that at any given time eight (8) Directors will have been nominated by the Committee on Nominations and four (4) Directors will have been nominated by the Foundation. e. Human Resources Ministries — personnel recruitment, support and guidance tasks of the Conference. There shall be the following organizational units: 228 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 1) Board of Lay Ministries 2) Board of Ordained Ministry 3) Cabinet 4) Conference Personnel Committee 5) Joint Committee on Disability, “There shall be a Joint Committee on Disability as provided for by the The Book of Discipline.” 6) Area Committee on the Episcopacy 7) Abuse Prevention Team
ORGANIZATION 8) Committee on Nominations 9) Committee on Leadership Development LNOF PLAN MEMBERSHIP: 1) Board of Lay Ministries: a) Two (2) members-at-large, one of whom shall be a clergyperson; b) One (1) representative each, elected by the Conference United Methodist Women and the Conference United Methodist Men; c) The District Lay Leader from each district; d) The Conference Lay Leader. e) Associate Conference Lay Leaders. f) The Conference Director of Lay Speaking, and the Conference Coordinator of Scouting. g) The Conference Lay Leader or Associate Lay Leader shall be chairperson. 2) Board of Ordained Ministry: a) Forty-two members shall be nominated by the presiding bishop after consultation with the chairperson of the board, the executive committee, or a committee elected by the board of the previous quadrennium, and with the Cabinet; b) The membership shall fi ll the requirements in accordance with the current provisions of the The Book of Discipline. 3) Cabinet: The Cabinet’s personnel responsibilities shall be those described in the The Book of Discipline. 4) Conference Personnel Committee: The Committee on Conference Personnel shall have the responsibility of establishing and coordinating equitable employment policies for all persons employed by all organizational units of the Conference; providing for the hiring, supervision, support, and termination criteria for all such employees by the several hiring agencies of the Conference; and shall themselves provide such personnel governance for the employees of the Conference Council on Ministries. a) Nine (9) members at large. b) Ex-offi cio (with voice and vote): the Bishop or Assistant to the Bishop; the Conference Director; one District Superintendent. 5) Joint Committee on Disability, “There shall be a Joint Committee on Disability as provided for by the The Book of Discipline.” 6) Area Committee on Episcopacy: It shall be the policy of the Conference to participate with the Detroit Conference in an Area Committee on Episcopacy as provided in the The Book of Discipline. Membership paralleling the Detroit Conference shall be nominated by The Committee on Nominations as follows: a) the Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader; b) seven (7) persons elected at large; and, c) two (2) selected by the Bishop. Of these ten (10) persons at least four (4) shall be clergy. Representation of racial/ethnic persons and various ages shall be provided for in the membership. The lay and clergy members of the Jurisdictional Committee 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 229 on the Episcopacy shall be ex-offi cio members with vote. The Committee shall elect their own offi cers. 7) Abuse Prevention Team The Abuse Prevention Team shall have the responsibility of implementing and overseeing the Abuse Prevention Policies of the Conference as enacted in June 1998 and/or changed in succeeding Annual Conference action. There shall be six (6) members at large nominated by the Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference. 8) Committee on Nominations: a) Responsibilities: (1) to identify and recruit volunteer leadership for all Conference organizational units; (2) to nominate one person for each position that is to be elected by the Conference. (3) to monitor the creation and termination of task forces established by PLAN OF
organizational units of the conference; and to establish a networking ORGANIZATION system for the staffi ng of task forces that would provide lists of possible members to specifi c task forces (4) to prepare a slate of offi cers as described in the Plan of Organization. (5) to care for adequate district representation. b) Membership: (1) twelve (12) members at large; (2) Ex-offi cio (with voice and vote): the President, or designee, of the Conference United Methodist Women and Men, the Conference Secretary, the Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader, two (2) youth (to be named by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries); Ex-offi cio (voice but without vote): Conference Director, or designee. (3) Members at large shall be nominated by the Cabinet (for four-year terms). As with all nominations before the Conference, additional nominations from the fl oor shall be accepted before voting. Each nominee shall have signed a consent to serve statement, except oral consent will be suffi cient for fl oor nominations. (4) District Superintendents, persons employed by organizational units of the Conference (except the Conference Director, see 2. above), and chairpersons of such units are not eligible to serve on the Committee on Nominations. (5) In the event of a vacancy on the Committee on Nominations the Bishop will appoint a new member, subject to subsequent Conference election. c) Organization: (1) The Committee on Nominations shall meet to organize at the earliest opportunity following election of its Chairperson and its membership. It may elect such offi cers as it deems necessary to carry on the business assigned to it. Such offi cers shall serve for a two-year term. (2) Whenever possible, the clerical services of the Committee on Nominations shall be provided through the facilities of the Conference Center. Other expenses shall be borne through a budget request for the Committee on Nominations of the Administrative section of the Conference budget. (3) Organizational units of the Conference shall prepare in a timely manner for the Committee on Nominations their nominations, 230 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 including brief biographical sketches, for membership, etc. as provided for in this Plan of Organization. d) Report to the Conference: (1) The Committee on Nominations shall prepare a slate with one nominee for each position in the Conference to be elected by the Conference and present its fi rst draft of nominations to the Cabinet for their consideration not later than 10 days prior to the Conference session. In preparing this slate, the Committee on Nominations
ORGANIZATION is requested to be cognizant of all interests within the Annual Conference, such as theological diversity, urban/rural, large/small LNOF PLAN church, youth, young adults, other age categories, gender, and racial/ethnic inclusiveness. It is recommended that the Committee on Nominations seek to achieve in all its nominations the goal of 1/3 laymen, 1/3 laywomen and 1/3 clergy with racial/ethnic representation in each organizational unit. This applies in the nominations of chairpersons of organizational units, as well. Before completing nominating slates, the Committee on Nominations shall consult with the chairperson of each organizational unit for which nominations are being made. (2) There shall be the following exception in (1) above: For the nominations of Trustees for Albion and Adrian Colleges, the Committee on Nominations shall submit a name for each vacancy to be fi lled. Said names shall be submitted after consultation with the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, and the nomination committee of the respective college pursuant to the The Book of Discipline, paragraph 732.4b(3). (3) The report shall be presented to the Conference at least one day before balloting, unless otherwise ordered by the Conference session, and shall be conducted as a regular election with acceptance by each nominee prior to placing his/her name in nomination. (4) In the nominations report that is presented to the Annual Conference, the Committee on Nominations shall by designation identify whether the nominees are lay or clergy. e) Replacement of members elected: Any person named or elected to organizational units may be replaced at the subsequent Annual Conference if they have resigned or been inactive during the Conference year. The nominating procedure shall be the same as that of the original nomination. The organizational unit that has an inactive member shall notify the nominating unit originating the nomination. Effort shall fi rst be made by the organizational unit to contact the inactive member to encourage either participation or resignation. f) Nominations for General Church agencies: The procedures for nominations to General Church agencies for the West Michigan Conference shall be as follows: (1) Immediately upon receipt of appropriate instructions, the Conference Secretary shall notify the Secretary of the General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegation of all General Church agencies for which nominees are required by the West Michigan Conference. The Delegation shall publicize through appropriate channels (Conference coordinated mailing, the “Michigan Christian Advocate”, or other means) the General Church agencies for which nominees are required. Any United Methodist within the West Michigan Conference may make suggestions through the Secretary of the Delegation for any such nominations, including biographical information regarding such suggested nominees. The Committee on Nominations shall also make suggestions including biographical information for all 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 231 such nominations through the Secretary of the Delegation. Any United Methodist within the West Michigan Conference may make suggestions through the Committee on Nominations for inclusion in its report. (2) Upon the recommendation from a committee composed of the Bishop and General and Jurisdictional Conference Delegation, and having allowed opportunity for nominations from the fl oor, the Annual Conference shall elect persons to be submitted to a jurisdictional pool used by the Jurisdictional Nominating Committee in selecting persons for election to General and Jurisdictional agencies. If, at the site of the Jurisdictional Conference, it becomes necessary for additional names to be submitted to the Jurisdictional Nominating Committee from the West Michigan Conference, the above committee is authorized to secure and submit such additional names as nominees of the West Michigan Conference. PLAN OF
9) Committee on Leadership Development ORGANIZATION a) Responsibilities: (1) to educate, develop, and support leadership of the laity and clergy at all levels within the Conference. (2) to provide a program of leadership development for leadership of congregations, districts, and the Conference. (3) to care for adequate leadership development expertise. (4) to consult with and coordinate the leadership development being done in the Conference by groups such as districts, organizational units, local congregations, and Conference lay groups. (5) to evaluate the leadership development opportunities both within and outside the church to discover the gaps and overlaps and where necessary encourage additional programming. (6) to distribute listings of current leadership development opportunities both within and outside the church-on the model of the continuing education opportunities for professionals in the church which is distributed in the Conference Coordinated Mailing. (7) to maintain an up-to-date fi le of clergy and laity in present and past positions of leadership. (8) to maintain a record of leadership development opportunities completed by individuals. The shall make this record available to the various Nominating Committees of organizational units upon request. A system of recording Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) might be developed. (9) to assist groups to do leadership development at their regular meetings or retreat settings. (10) to initiate and develop continuing leadership programs which shall include: clear descriptions of leadership positions; training; support; evaluation; exiting; working with and managing volunteers; group dynamics and effective leadership of a group; alternate ways of doing business in order to hold fewer face-to-face meetings with the attendance travel costs; learn how to write good program proposals; program planning and management; and research on future leadership positions and resources. b) Membership: (1) eight (8) members at large; (2) Ex-offi cio (with voice and vote): the President, or designee, of the Conference United Methodist Women and Men, the Conference Secretary, the Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader, one (1) youth and a volunteer adult worker with youth (both to be named by the Conference Council on Youth Ministries); Ex- 232 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 offi cio (voice but without vote): Conference Director, or designee. (3) Members at large shall be nominated by the Cabinet (for four-year terms). As with all nominations before the Conference, additional nominations from the fl oor shall be accepted before voting. Each nominee shall have signed a consent to serve statement, except oral consent will be suffi cient for fl oor nominations. (4) District Superintendents, persons employed by organizational units of the Conference (except for the Conference Director, see 2.
ORGANIZATION above), and chairpersons of such unite are not eligible to serve on the Committee on Leadership Development. LNOF PLAN (5) In the event of a vacancy on the Committee on Leadership Development the Bishop will appoint a new member, subject to subsequent Conference election. c) Organization: (1) The Committee on Leadership Development shall meet to organize at the earliest opportunity following election of its Chairperson and its membership. It may elect such offi cers as it deems necessary to carry on the business assigned to it. Such offi cers shall serve for a two-year term. (2) Whenever possible, the clerical services the Committee on Leadership Development shall be provided through the facilities of the Conference Center. Other expenses shall be borne through a budget request for the Committee on Leadership Development of the Administrative section of the Conference budget.
f. Other Conference Organizational Units 1) Units Under Annual Conference Fiscal and Governing Control. Defi nition: The Annual Conference elects, meaning nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Annual Conference, 50% or more of the agency’s governing Board, and provides 25% or more of the agency’s budget. a) “Michigan Christian Advocate”, linked to the Communications Committee; b) “Albion-Adrian Loan Fund linked to the Board of Global Ministries. 2) Units Under Annual Conference Fiscal Control. Defi nition: The Annual Conference elects less than 50% of the agency’s governing Board, but provides 25% or more of the agency’s budget. a) Pastors’ School, linked to the Board of Ordained Ministry; b) The Area Historical Society linked to the Commission on Archives and History. 3) Units Under Conference Governing Control. Defi nition: The Annual Conference elects 50% or more of the agency’s governing Board, but provides less than 25% of the agency’s budget. Clark Retirement Community linked to the Board of Global Ministries. 4) Units With Annual Conference Affi liation. Defi nition: The Annual Conference elects less than 50% of the agency’s governing Board, and provides less than 25% of the agency’s budget. a) Albion College, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry; b) Adrian College, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry; c) Methodist Children’s Home Society, linked to the Board of Global Ministries; d) Michigan Commission/United Ministries in Higher Education, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry; e) Lake Louise Board, linked to the Board of Christian Camping; f) Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems linked to the Board of Church and 2005 PLAN OF ORGANIZATION 233 Society. g) United Methodist Community House, linked to the Board of Global Ministries h) METHESCO, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry; 5) Units with Annual Conference Representative Affi liation. Defi nition: The Annual Conference has representation on the agency’s governing Board, but such representation is completely determined by the agency. a) Peoples Church, East Lansing, linked to the Lansing District; b) United Theological School in Ohio, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry; c) Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, linked to the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry; d) Center for Parish Development, linked to the Board of Global Ministries. e) Bronson Health Care Group linked to the Board of Global Ministries. PLAN OF ORGANIZATION
—MCA Photos, Ann Whiting 234 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 XIV. RULES OF ORDER (Revised and adopted June 2005)
I. RULES OF ORDER
RULE 1 GOVERNANCE: A. PARLIAMENTARY RULES: The proceedings of the West Michigan Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church shall be governed by: 1. The acts of the General and Jurisdictional Conferences, insofar as they apply to the organization and work of the Annual Conference. 2. The Rules of Order adopted by the West Michigan Annual Conference. 3. In all matters not established prior, parliamentary law as set forth in Roberts Rules of Order, Revised. 4. The operation of parliamentary rules governing the Conference may be suspended when 2/3 of the members present and voting, vote in favor of suspension. B. REFERENCE TO CONFERENCE AND DISCIPLINE: RULES OF
ORDER 1. In all these Rules: a. The word Conference with the fi rst letter capitalized shall mean the West Michigan Annual Conference. b. The word Discipline with the fi rst letter capitalized shall mean the Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. C. COMMITTEE ON RULES: 1. Membership – There shall be a standing committee on Conference Rules of Order composed of nine (9) members nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference. It is recommended that the Committee include 1/3 laywomen, 1/3 laymen, 1/3 clergy. The Conference Facilitator, the Conference Director, and a representative designated by the Cabinet shall be members ex-offi cio with voice, but without vote. This Committee shall serve from July 1 through June 30. 2. Organization – Annually, following the Conference session, the Cabinet representative shall convene the committee for the purpose of electing such offi cers as the committee may decide are necessary. This shall be done by August 15th. 3. Duties and Responsibilities – During the year between Conference sessions the Committee shall: a. Be responsible for seeing that the Plan of Organization is in conformity with the Discipline. b. Receive recommendations from Conference organizational units, local churches, or individual church members within the Conference for changes in the Plan of Organization and/or the Rules of Order. The Committee may concur with these recommendations and report them to the Conference for action. c. Committee on Rules 1) Beginning the two (2) years preceding each General Conference the Committee would solicit petitions to General Conference from United Methodist organizations, churches, clergy and laypersons within the West Michigan Conference. 2005 RULES OF ORDER 235 2) The Committee may develop its own recommendations in the form of a petition to the General Conference. 3) Consider petitions pertaining to General Conference matters which are referred from the Committee on Reference to this Committee instead of to a Legislative Committee or directly to the Conference. 4) The report on the General Conference petitions shall be presented at the Conference session in the year before the General Conference. The report shall be mailed with the Pre- Conference Reports. 5) Each petition received or developed by the Committee shall be included in the report together with the recommendation of the Committee for concurrence or non-concurrence on each petition. 6) The Conference shall vote on the recommendations from the Committee with which the Committee concurs. All recommendations for non-concurrence shall be reported to the Conference but shall not be considered unless 1/5 (20%) of the Members of the Conference present and voting request consideration. 7) Each petition shall be debated and may be amended. The recommendation of the Committee shall be advisory only. The ORDER
vote of the Conference shall be on each petition directly. OF RULES 8) The Conference Secretary shall forward all petitions with which the Conference concurs to the General Conference Secretary in the manner and form required by the Discipline. 9) The Committee shall inform the petitioners who submitted petitions under this rule concerning the action of the Conference on their petition(s). 10) When considering and developing petitions to the General Conference, the Committee may consult with other persons, such as former General Conference delegates, persons knowledgeable about the general church (i.e. general agency members, etc.) and others who they feel can assist them in framing appropriate Annual Conference petitions to the General Conference. D. CHANGES IN THE RULES OF ORDER: 1. These Rules may be amended or changed: a. All proposals for changes in the Rules of Order shall not be referred to Legislative Committees for consideration, but referred directly to the Committee on Rules of Order for its recommendation and report at the opening session of Annual Conference. Any changes, when voted by the Annual Conference are effective immediately. b. When the proposed change is referred to the Committee on Rules of Order for its recommendation (When the Conference is in session the Committee on Rules of Order shall report its recommendation to the Conference within twenty-four hours.), and c. When 2/3 of the members of the Conference present and voting, vote in favor of the amendment or change. E. PUBLICATION: The Rules of Order, as adopted and amended from time to time, shall be printed 236 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 annually in both the Pre-Conference Reports Booklet and the Conference Journal.
II. OFFICERS OF THE CONFERENCE
RULE 2 SECRETARY: A. ELECTION OF CONFERENCE SECRETARY: 1. The Secretary of the Conference shall be nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations, after consultation with the Bishop, and elected by the Conference. 2. This election shall occur at the Conference session preceding the General Conference, unless otherwise ordered. 3. The term of offi ce shall begin on January 1 of the year following election and continue for four years. 4. The tenure for this offi ce shall be the same as that of the Conference boards and organizational units. B. DUTIES OF THE CONFERENCE SECRETARY: RULES OF 1. Keep a fair and accurate record of the proceedings of the Conference. ORDER 2. Make a tape recording, whenever possible, with subject, time and date of all business sessions. These tapes shall be kept on fi le for two years, and then deposited with the Conference Historical Society. 3. Preserve the Journals and papers of the Conference. 4. The Conference Secretary shall be the fi nal editor of the Journal. 5. Have the record of the Conference sessions certifi ed by himself/herself and the Conference President and printed in the form of a Journal. This printed Journal shall be the offi cial record of the Conference. 6. Publish the names and addresses of Deaconesses, Diaconal Ministers, surviving spouses of clergy including Local Pastors, lay persons elected to Conference organizational units, persons on Honorable Location, retired Local Pastors, and clergy (including the clergy record of each) in the Journal. The name of the spouse shall be included in parentheses in the manner requested by the spouse. 7. Prepare a Pre-Conference Reports Booklet containing all reports required from offi cial Conference organizational units that are listed in the previous year’s Journal. 8. Provide forms for use by Conference members for writing their motions for presentation to the Conference Secretary. 9. By March 1 of the year for election of delegates to General and Jurisdictional Conference prepare and mail a notifi cation of the date for elections to all pastors under appointment, lay members of Conference and chairpersons of each District Conference and request names of candidates for nomination as lay delegates.
C. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT SECRETARIES: The Conference Secretary shall appoint such assistant secretaries with appropriate skills as deemed necessary for the Annual Conference and preparation of the Journal. 2005 RULES OF ORDER 237 RULE 3 FACILITATOR: A. ELECTION OF CONFERENCE FACILITATOR: 1. The Conference Facilitator shall be nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference. 2. The Facilitator shall be an impartial lay person with broad experience in the Church and able to communicate well. 3. The Facilitator shall serve from July 1 through June 30. B. ASSISTANT FACILITATORS: 1. When deemed necessary, the Annual Conference Program Committee may appoint one or more assistant facilitators. 2. Assistant Facilitators shall serve for the duration of the Conference. 3. When the Assistant Facilitator(s) is not a member of the Conference, the expenses, including mileage, for attending the Conference shall be paid by the Conference Program Committee. C. DUTIES OF THE CONFERENCE FACILITATOR(S): 1. The Facilitator shall occupy a specifi c location on the fl oor of the Conference. Assistant Facilitators shall be seated at specifi c locations in, or adjacent to, the fl oor of the Conference. These locations shall be announced to the Conference. 2. The Facilitator(s) shall assist any person who seeks assistance regarding the understanding and use of the Rules, procedures and resources of the Conference in session. ORDER
3. The Facilitator shall carry out such other duties as outlined in the “Rules of OF RULES Order” and/or the “Plan of Organization.”
RULE 4 STATISTICIAN: A. ELECTION OF CONFERENCE STATISTICIAN: 1. The Conference Statistician shall be nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations, after consultation with the Bishop, and elected by the Conference. 2. The term of offi ce and the tenure shall be the same as that of the Conference organizational units. B. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT STATISTICIANS: 1. There shall be three assistant statisticians. 2. The Conference Statistician shall appoint such assistant statisticians with appropriate skills as deemed necessary for the task.
RULE 5 TREASURER: A. ELECTION OF CONFERENCE TREASURER: 1. The Conference Treasurer shall be nominated by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration, as ordered by the Discipline. 2. The election by the Conference shall occur at the fi rst Conference session after the General Conference. B. SUPERVISION: The Conference Treasurer shall perform all duties of this offi ce under the supervision of the Conference Council on Finance and Administration.
RULE 6 CHANCELLOR: The Chancellor shall be nominated by the Bishop and elected by the Conference. The term of offi ce shall be at the discretion of the Bishop. 238 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 RULE 7 LAY LEADER: A. ELECTION OF CONFERENCE LAY LEADER: 1. The Conference Lay Leader shall be nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference. 2. The term of offi ce shall be (4) four years. 3. The tenure of this offi ce shall be the same as the Conference organizational units. B. ELECTION OF ASSOCIATE CONFERENCE LAY LEADER(S) 1. Associate Conference Lay Leader(s) shall be nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference. 2. The tenure of this offi ce shall be the same as the Conference organizational units.
III. CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP
RULE 8 LAY MEMBERS AND CLERGY MEMBERS: A. ELECTION OF LAY MEMBERS: 1. Lay Members and Reserve Lay Members shall be elected annually by the RULES OF local church Charge Conferences as described in the Discipline. Those ORDER elected shall serve at the Conference session immediately following their election. For churches with multiple clergy staff, the number of Lay Members elected shall be based on the clergy appointed to a church as of the close of the previous Annual Conference. 2. Two Youth Members, and one Reserve Youth Member, shall be elected annually by each District Conference or by the District Council on Youth Ministries. These youth members shall serve at the Conference session immediately following their election. The four-year participation and the two-year membership requirements shall be waived for young persons under age 25. Such persons must be members of The United Methodist Church and active participants at the time of election. B. CLERGY MEMBERS: Clergy members of the Conference are as defi ned in ¶602.1 of the Discipline. [The clergy membership of an annual conference (¶364) shall consist of deacons and elders in full connection (¶324), probationary members (¶318), associate members, affi liate members (¶¶335.4, 559.4), and local pastors under full-time and part-time appointment to a pastoral charge (¶342), (see also ¶30).] The number of clergy shall be as listed under question 64.A for the preceding Annual Conference. C. EQUALIZATION OF LAY AND CLERGY MEMBERS: 1. In order to equalize lay and clergy members as required by the Constitution of the United Methodist Church the following procedure shall provide for seating additional lay members: a. Prior to the close of each Conference the Secretary shall certify to the presiding Bishop the total number of 1) Clergy Members and 2) Lay Members who are qualifi ed members of that Conference, minus those Lay Members who are members because of this section Rule 8.C. b. The difference, if any, between the number of Clergy Members and Lay Members shall be the number of additional Lay Member seats to be fi lled for the next Conference. 2005 RULES OF ORDER 239 c. The additional seats shall be fi lled by lay persons who are not members of the same Conference session serving as of December 31 of the year preceding in the following order: 1) All lay persons who are members of General and Jurisdictional Boards, Councils, and Standing Commissions who reside within the bounds of the West Michigan Conference; 2) All lay chairpersons of West Michigan Conference Boards; 3) Treasurer of West Michigan Conference; 4) Conference Facilitator; 5) Chairperson and all lay members of the Leadership Team; 6) All lay chairpersons of District Council on Ministries or equivalent; 7) Chairperson and all lay members of the Council on Finance and Administration; 8) Conference Missionary Secretary; 9) Chairperson of the Council on Ministries; 10) Conference Secretary and all lay assistant secretaries; 11) Conference Statistician; 12) Director of Conference Graphics 13) Director of the Michigan Area Resource Center 14) Conference Director of Lay Speaking 15) Lay Members of the Conference Program Committee ORDER
16) Lay Directors of West Michigan Conference campus OF RULES ministries 17) All lay chairpersons of these Conference Commissions: • Status and Role of Women • Religion and Race • Archives and History • Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns • Equitable Compensation • Communications 18) All lay chairpersons of these Conference Committees: • Nominations • Leadership Development • Emergency Preparedness • Episcopacy (Vice Chairperson if the Chairperson is not a member of West Michigan Conference) • Michigan Area Indian Workers Conference • Conference Program • Conference Rules of Order • Hunger • Committee on Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice Concerns • General and Jurisdictional Delegates for the two Annual Conferences following General Conference; • Conference Homeless Ministries • New Church Establishment and Development • Racial Ethnic Local Church • Congregational Transformation 19) All lay chairpersons of all Conference Council on Ministries permanent committees; 240 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
20) All lay ministry consultants; 21) Associate Conference Lay Leaders; 22) The Physical Limitations Representative 23) Chairperson of the Abuse Prevention Team 24) Conference Council on Youth Ministries Coordinator 25) All lay members of the Rules of Order Committee 26) Where there is co-leadership, both shall be a part of the lay equalization. d. Any seats remaining shall be divided equally among the six districts and each District Conference shall elect the number of Lay Members allocated to that district. Each District Conference shall also elect two alternate Lay Members to serve, in order of their election, if a regularly elected Lay Member is unable to serve. 1) The District Nominating Committee shall present the names of qualifi ed lay persons to the District Conference. 2) In selecting their nominations the District Nominating Committee is requested to review all various interests within the district, theological diversity, urban and rural, large and
RULES OF small churches, youth, young adults, other age categories, ORDER women and ethnic communities. 3) Where there are Wesley Foundations and/or Wesley Fellowships, the District shall elect one Lay Member from those organizations, in consultation with those organizations, in their district as a part of their equalization number. e. The Conference Committee on Rules of Order shall establish and implement a system of rotation so that from year to year, although the number of seats may not be evenly divisible by the number of districts, there shall be equitable representation from each district. f. Those persons who are seated because of their position of Conference leadership shall have their expenses paid by the group which they lead. The remaining persons elected by the District Conferences shall have their expenses paid from funds made available by the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. D. SEATING RESERVE LAY MEMBERS: A Reserve Lay Member may be seated in the absence of the Lay Member from a Charge or District. This substitution may continue for a portion or for the entire Conference session. The Reserve Lay Member shall be responsible for notifying their District Superintendent in advance of assuming the seat. E. LAY MEMBER’S REPORT TO THE LOCAL CHURCH: The last person seated in the Conference session shall become the Lay Member from their Charge, and it shall be their duty to report the actions of the Conference to their Local Church(s) as soon as possible.
IV. THE CONFERENCE SESSION
RULE 9 PROGRAM COMMITTEE: A. THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM COMMITTEE: 1. There shall be a standing committee on the Program of the Conference. This committee shall plan and arrange the entire program for the Conference Session. 2005 RULES OF ORDER 241
2. The Membership of this Committee shall include: a. The Bishop b. The Assistant to the Bishop c. The host District Superintendent, as convener d. The host pastor e. The Conference Secretary f. The Conference Lay Leader or Associate Conference Lay Leader g. The Conference President of United Methodist Women h. The Conference President of United Methodist Men i. A youth representative of the Conference Youth Council j. The Conference Director k. The Chairperson of the Committee on Rules of Order l. The Conference Facilitator m. A representative designated by the host institution n. A representative from the Conference Committee on Disability Concerns o. Six (6) members at large, one of whom shall be less than 30 years of age at the time of their election. Three of these six shall be lay persons. 3. The elected members are to be nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference. ORDER
B. PRINTED PROGRAM: OF RULES A printed program shall be published in advance, and except for necessary changes approved by the Conference, it shall be the offi cial program for the Conference session.
RULE 10 PRE-CONFERENCE PREPARATION: A. The Conference Secretary shall prepare a Pre-Conference Reports Booklet containing all reports required from offi cial Conference organizational units listed in the previous year’s Journal. B. The deadline for reports to be submitted to the Conference Secretary shall be set by the Conference Secretary. C. The following shall be exempt from making Pre-Conference Reports: the District Superintendents, the Rules of Order Committee, the Conference Committee on Nominations, and the annual audits of the United Methodist Foundation and the Council on Finance and Administration. D. All reports, resolutions or motions of substance which do not appear in the Pre- Conference Reports Booklet shall be presented to the Conference Committee on Reference. E. All editorial changes or corrections in the Pre-Conference Reports shall be submitted to the Conference Secretary in writing at the time that organizational unit reports to the Conference. F. The Pre-Conference Reports Booklet shall be distributed in time for all Conference Members and others under appointment to receive reports at least 14 days before the Conference convenes. The words “Not for Publication Until Perfected and Acted Upon by the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church” shall be printed on the cover of the booklet. G. The Pre-Conference Reports Booklet shall be made available to all Alternate Members of the Conference. A notice of where to obtain a copy shall be sent to 242 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
each pastor prior to the orientation sessions on the districts. H. The design and implementation of thorough training for Conference Members and Alternate Members, including an orientation session on each district and a briefi ng session immediately before the Conference begins, shall be the responsibility of the Conference Lay Leader and the Conference Ministry Consultants.
RULE 11 EXECUTIVE AND CLERGY SESSIONS: A. The Bishop shall convene an Executive Session when 2/3 of the Conference Members, present and voting, so order. B. The Bishop may order or convene Clergy Sessions which are not Executive Sessions.
RULE 12 PETITIONS TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE: A. Petitions to initiate new business may be created by any local church, church organization, clergy or lay person within the West Michigan Annual Conference. B. Petitions may be submitted by regular mail or electronic mail. A petition
RULES OF submitted by an individual clergy or lay person shall state the local church, ORDER or church organization, of which the petitioner is a member. (When several members of a church or church organization are listed as supporting the petition, only the name of the church or church organization and the number of persons listed will be printed in the legislative material.) All petitions shall include the petitioner’s address and telephone number(s) and are subject to verifi cation of their validity. C. A copy of each petition which requests funds from the Conference shall be submitted to the Council on Finance and Administration. The Council on Finance and Administration shall make its recommendation prior to the time the petition is considered at the Conference. D. Deadlines shall be the following: 1. All petitions which are fi led with the Conference Director by a date set by the Conference Secretary shall be printed and mailed with the Pre- Conference booklets to Conference members. 2. Additional petitions in response to any matter contained in either the Pre- Conference Reports or a petition enclosed in the same mailing may be fi led with the Conference Director until 12 business days prior to the opening of the Conference session. However, no petition containing new business which was not introduced in the Pre-Conference Reports or previously fi led petitions shall be accepted. 3. All response petitions shall be furnished to the Members of the Conference prior to the time Conference convenes. 4. No petitions fi led within 12 business days of the opening of the Conference session shall be accepted or considered except by suspension of the Rules or as Addenda (see Rule 22.D). E. The original copy of each petition shall be kept on fi le until after the Conference has acted upon that petition. F. Action on all petitions referred to a board or agency of the Annual Conference or where instructions are given to a board or agency of the Annual Conference shall be reported to the next Annual Conference in a manner to be established by the Conference Secretary by giving the name of the petition, action ordered, action 2005 RULES OF ORDER 243 taken.
RULE 13 ATTENDANCE: All Clergy and Lay Members shall attend all sessions of the Conference. Persons unable to attend shall report the reason to the Conference Secretary, and where appropriate to the District Superintendent, in writing.
RULE 14 FLOOR OF THE CONFERENCE: The limits of the fl oor of the Conference shall be fi xed at the fi rst business session. The Conference Program Committee shall consult with the Bishop or President and recommend limits. All Members must be seated within these limits in order to vote.
RULE 15 IDENTIFICATION: All vote counts shall be conducted by recognizing those eligible to vote on the question. The Conference Program Committee shall provide a color code system identifying Clergy Members, Lay Members, Visitors and any other, which may be determined. A guide for identifi cation shall be published in the Conference Program.
RULE 16 RETIRED LOCAL PASTORS: Retired Local Pastors shall be granted seat and voice on the fl oor of the Annual conference. ORDER
RULE 17 ROLL CALL: OF RULES The Roll Call of the Conference shall be taken from the registration list of Clergy and Lay Members. No additional attendance checks shall be taken during the Conference.
RULE 18 RECESS: The Conference Program Committee shall provide a recess of not less than fi fteen minutes somewhere in both the morning and afternoon business sessions.
RULE 19 CORPORATE SESSION: The Conference Program Committee shall designate a specifi c time for the Corporate Session to meet during the Conference.
RULE 20 PREVIOUS DAY’S JOURNAL: The previous day’s Journal shall be posted at the main entrance(s) to the fl oor of the Conference by the opening of the day’s session. Prior to the close of the day’s business, the approval of the previous day’s Journal shall be the order of the Day. The Conference Secretary shall be allowed to make any necessary corrections to the minutes of the closing day of Conference.
V. CONFERENCE PROCEDURE AND PARTICIPATION
RULE 21 SUBMITTING REPORTS: When a report is submitted to the Conference Secretary and printed in the Pre- Conference Reports Booklet it is before the Conference without further reading provided that: A. Each recommendation which requires new Conference action shall be read before the Conference takes its action. B. Any portion of a report shall be read when it is ordered by 2/3 vote of the 244 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Conference. C. A minority report from any Board, Agency or Committee shall be presented to the Conference immediately following the majority report and prior to debate, regardless of the number of people who endorse it, provided that 1/5 of the members of that Board, Agency, or Committee who are present and voting have agreed that the minority report presents an opinion which the Conference should hear. The signatories of the minority report shall select one of the signatories to present the minority report. D. Materials in the Pre-Conference Reports Booklet shall be historical in nature only. Recommendations for legislative action shall be submitted separately to the Conference Secretary for inclusion in Recommendations and Petitions publication and shall be referred to the Committee on Reference for processing.
RULE 22 COMMITTEE ON REFERENCE: A. MEMBERSHIP: There shall be a Committee on Reference composed of: 1. the Conference Lay Leader, or Associate Conference Lay Leader, who shall serve as Chairperson; 2. the Chairperson of the Conference Program Committee;
RULES OF 3. the Conference Facilitator; ORDER 4. the Conference Director; and 5. the Conference Secretary. B. TERM OF OFFICE: The members of this Committee shall serve from the opening of the Conference session until the opening of the next regular session of the Conference. C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Depending on the nature and amount of legislation, this Committee, in consultation with the Program Committee, shall decide if Legislative Committees will be employed. 2. If Legislative Committees are not used, legislative items will be referred directly to the Conference. a. Exceptions will include legislative items which have funding implications which will fi rst be referred to the Conference Council on Finance and Administration, petitions to General Conference which will fi rst be referred to the Committee on General Conference Petitions, items recommending changes in the Rules of Order which will fi rst be referred to the Committee on Rules of Order, and items recommending changes in the “Plan of Organization” which will fi rst be referred to the Rules of Order Committee. b. The Reference Committee may place those items on a Decision Calendar which they deem would be acceptable to the Annual Conference without discussion. Any item on the Decision Calendar may be lifted at the written request of any member of the Annual Conference. c. The Reference Committee may report petitions as non-concurrence. Said petitions will not be before the Annual Conference unless so requested by 10% of the Annual Conference. d. The Reference Committee shall report out the petitions and may request the presence of a petitioner or the representative of an organization making a recommendation and/or petition for clarifi cation. 2005 RULES OF ORDER 245
3. If Legislative Committees are used, the following process shall be employed: a. Prior to the opening of the Conference session this Committee may assign the legislative recommendations in the Pre-Conference Reports, the properly fi led petitions and any other business which will come before the Conference for action to a Legislative Committee. b. The Committee shall refer each petition or legislative item submitted to the Conference which has funding considerations to the Conference Council on Finance and Administration. The written recommendation of the Council on Finance and Administration shall be presented to both the Legislative Committee and the Conference at the times the proposal is being considered. c. Each amendment to legislation which is proposed by a Legislative Committee or by the Conference, which has funding considerations, shall be referred to the Council on Finance and Administration for their written recommendation prior to the fi nal action by the current session of Conference. d. Any petition which relates to General Conference shall be referred to the Committee on General Conference Petitions, and not to a Legislative Committee. e. During the Conference session, any matter of substance not contained ORDER
in the Pre-Conference Reports, the properly fi led petitions and the OF RULES response petitions shall be referred immediately to the Committee on Reference. The Committee shall report its recommendation to the Conference before the adjournment of the next business session. D. ADDENDA TO REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Each addendum presented shall be referred to the Committee on Reference. 2. Addenda to reports and recommendations in the Pre-Conference Reports from the organizational units shall include an explanatory statement from the chairperson of the organizational unit stating the reason the material was not considered by that organizational unit in time for inclusion in its original Pre-Conference Report. 3. If the Committee on Reference determines that the material in the addendum could reasonably have been acted upon by the organizational unit and included in the Pre-Conference Reports the Committee may recommend that the proposed addendum not be considered by the Conference. When the Committee on Reference recommends non-consideration the Chairperson of the organizational unit submitting the addendum shall be advised promptly. 4. An addendum which is not recommended by the Committee on Reference to the Conference for action may not be considered unless the Conference in session suspends its rules for the specifi c purpose of consideration. 5. Addenda to Pre-Conference Reports shall be presented only when an organizational unit determines it is necessary to do so.
RULE 23 LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: A. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: The Conference may have Legislative Committees. 246 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 B. IF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES ARE USED THE FOLLOWING WILL APPLY: 1. The number of Legislative Committees shall be determined by the Committee on Reference. 2. Each Legislative Committee shall consist of Lay and Clergy Members of the Conference, plus part-time Local Pastors appointed at the current session of Conference. 3. Assignment of members to legislative committees: a. The assignment of Members to each of the Legislative Committees shall be the discretion of the Conference Program Committee b. Should the Pastor(s) and/or Lay Member(s) of the same local church be assigned to the same Legislative Committee, either the Pastor or Lay Member may request a change. The Chairperson of the Conference Program Committee or the Conference Facilitator shall reassign them to a different Committee. c. Any person with a handicapping condition may request a change. The Chairperson of the Conference Program Committee or the Conference Facilitator shall reassign them to a different Committee.
RULES OF 4. Leaders of Legislative Committees: ORDER a. The Conference Program Committee shall select from among the members of the Conference qualifi ed persons to serve as offi cers such as are determined necessary by the Program Committee for each Legislative Committee. b. The Conference Program Committee shall provide orientation for all who will serve as Legislative Committee members prior to the Conference Session. c. All leaders of each Legislative Committee shall be members of that Committee with voice and vote. 5. The Privilege Of Voice And Vote: a. The privilege of vote shall be granted to all Conference Members assigned to a Legislative Committee. b. The privilege of voice in Legislative Committees shall be granted to the following: 1) All Conference Members assigned to a Committee. 2) Deaconesses, certifi ed lay workers and registered visitors specifi cally assigned to a Committee. 3) Retired Local Pastors. c. The privilege of voice only during the discussion of a specifi c report or petition shall be granted to the following: 1) Up to four representatives designated by the organizational unit whose report is being considered by the Committee. The representative of the organizational unit shall also have voice when any petition is being considered affecting the work of the unit. 2) One petitioner or one representative of a petitioning church or organization for each petition being considered by a specifi c Legislative Committee. (If the petitioner cannot be present, they may designate an alternate in writing.) 3) In case of identical or nearly identical petitions, only one person who is selected by the petitioners shall speak for the 2005 RULES OF ORDER 247 petitions. 6. Duties and Responsibilities: a. Each Legislative Committee shall study all matters referred to it and recommend each item by voting for concurrence, concurrence with amendment, or non-concurrence. b. The recommendations of all Legislative Committees shall be the property of the Conference. 7. Reporting to the Conference: a. Each Legislative Committee shall report to the Conference. b. There shall be a Consent Calendar. All legislative items from all Legislative Committees reported to the Conference which meet the following criteria shall be included in the Consent Calendar and presented to the Conference as one item. 1) All legislative items considered by Legislative Committees which receive approval for concurrence without amendment by 90% of the Legislative Committee members present and voting shall be included in the Consent Calendar. 2) Any legislative item included in the Consent Calendar may be removed from the Consent Calendar upon written request to the Conference Secretary by any Conference Member present. 3) The budget of the West Michigan Annual Conference and legislative items which affect the Annual Conference ORDER RULES OF RULES budget may not be included on the Consent Calendar or on the Decision Calendar and must be brought to the full Conference for action. Conference Policies, Procedures and Rules regarding fi nancial matters need to be considered by Legislative Committees and come before the Annual Conference only if they are changed. c. All recommendations for concurrence by less than 90% of the Legislative Committee members present and voting, and all recommendations for concurrence with amendment, shall automatically be before the Conference for action. Abstentions shall be counted as present, but not voting, and shall not be counted in the computation of votes. Any legislation not considered by a Legislative Committee or considered but not acted upon shall be returned to the Conference for their consideration and action. This change will take effect immediately. d. All recommendations for non-concurrence shall be reported to the Conference; however, these recommendations shall not be considered unless 10% of the members of the Conference vote for consideration. e. When the Legislative Committee reports to the Conference a representative of the organizational unit whose recommendation(s) and/or petition(s) is being considered shall be allowed to give a report for information not to exceed three minutes and may be present at a microphone to provide additional information should it be requested. The same consideration shall be given to a petitioner or their representative. 248 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 f. All additions, corrections, and/or deletions regarding the list of Advance Specials as of the beginning of the Annual Conference shall be referred to the Executive Committee of the Conference Board of Global Ministries for their consideration and action. These items shall be acted on in a timely fashion so as to enable them to be printed in the Journal. g. This procedure for the consideration of legislative business shall apply to all matters including Pre-Conference Reports, addenda and petitions.
RULE 24 AGENDA COMMITTEE: A. MEMBERSHIP: There shall be an Agenda Committee for the Conference with the following members: 1. Chairperson of Conference Program Committee, as Chairperson; 2. Chairperson of the Committee on Rules of Order; 3. Conference Facilitator; 4. Chairperson of the Committee on Reference;
RULES OF 5. A representative of the Conference Worship Committee ORDER B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Determine the order and time for the consideration of all legislative business which shall come before the Conference. 2. Advise, not later than the session immediately preceding, when specifi c matters will be considered by the Conference. 3. Coordinate and prioritize the entire agenda of the Conference to provide for the proper and timely consideration of all matters which require action by the Conference. 4. Consult with the Bishop, or President, the Conference Secretary, offi cers of Legislative Committees, representatives of organizational units and others as required in order to perform these responsibilities.
RULE 25 MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS: Each motion and/or resolution of substance (not procedure) which is introduced, either by a member or a committee, shall be written in duplicate and presented to the Conference Secretary. The Secretary will provide the appropriate forms.
RULE 26 SECURING THE FLOOR: A. CONFERENCE MEMBER: 1. A Conference Member who desires to speak or debate, shall stand from within the limits of the fl oor and move to the nearest microphone to await recognition by the President. 2. After being recognized by the President the speaker shall fi rst identify himself/ herself. 3. If the Member wishes to speak on a question of privilege, the Member shall state the request and wait until the President concurs it is a question of privilege. 4. A Member desiring a point of order shall stand from within the limits of the fl oor, call for the point of order, and wait to be recognized by the President. Upon recognition the Member shall move to the nearest microphone and speak. 5. Moments of courtesy may be accepted by the President without vote. 2005 RULES OF ORDER 249 B. NON-MEMBER OF CONFERENCE: A non-member shall be granted the privilege of the fl oor by consent of the Conference, the Conference Program Committee, or at the discretion of the President.
RULE 27 LIMIT FOR SPEECHES: A. No member shall speak more than once on the same subject until every member who chooses to speak has done so. B. No member shall speak more than twice on the same subject or more than fi ve minutes at one time unless an exception is granted by the Conference. C. Addresses by non-members of the Conference shall be limited to fi fteen minutes except for those persons scheduled by the Program Committee.
RULE 28 REFERRAL OR TABLING: No motion, resolution, or report shall be referred or laid on the table until the mover or introducer has been allowed to speak on the question.
RULE 29 VOTING: All voting shall be by a show of hands unless otherwise ordered by the Conference. A count may be ordered: a) by the President, or b) on the call of any Member, supported by 1/5 of the Members present and voting. A majority of those present and voting shall decide all questions unless otherwise directed by these Rules or the Discipline. ORDER RULES OF RULES RULE 30 COMMITTEE ON JOURNAL: There shall be a Committee on the Journal. A. MEMBERSHIP: The membership shall consist of (6) six persons; (2) two clergy, (2) two laymen and (2) two laywomen, nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference. B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Committee shall function under the direction of the Conference Secretary, and shall daily examine the proceedings of the Conference, establishing and reporting on the accuracy of such record, especially in regard to content as required by the Rules of Order. C. TERM OF OFFICE: The term of offi ce shall be for four years.
RULE 31 COMMITTEE ON MEMOIRS: A. MEMBERSHIP: There shall be a Committee on Memoirs comprised of (3) three persons, (1) one clergy, (1) one layman and (1) one laywoman, nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations and elected by the Conference.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Keep a record of deaths of persons professionally related to the Conference, their spouses, and members of their immediate family living at home. 2. This record shall be made available for use in the Memorial Service at the Conference session and to the Conference Secretary for inclusion in the Memoirs section of the Journal. 3. Persons, whose deaths occur prior to the end of the Conference session, but 250 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 after the preparation of materials for the Memorial Service, may be named in the service for that year, and, if possible, included in the Journal. Appropriate printed acknowledgment of such death may also be included in the materials for the Memorial Service the following year, but shall not be repeated in the Journal. 4. Deaths of persons in prior years about which information was not available at the time of the death shall be included in the Journal in the year in which the information is received.
VI. ELECTION OF DELEGATES AND PREPARATION FOR GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCES
RULE 32 LAY DELEGATES: A. ELIGIBILITY FOR ELECTION: 1. Lay delegates shall be nominated and elected without regard to age, sex, race RULES OF
ORDER or any handicapping condition. 2. Only persons who have been members of the United Methodist Church for at least two (2) years immediately prior to their election, and shall have been active participants in the United Methodist Church for at least four (4) years preceding their election. 3. Lay delegates must be members of a United Methodist Church within the bounds of the West Michigan Conference at the time the General and Jurisdictional Conferences are held. B. PRE-CONFERENCE INFORMATION: 1. Notifi cation that the election of delegates to the General and Jurisdictional Conference will occur at the next Conference session shall be sent by the Conference Secretary. 2. This notifi cation shall be mailed to each Pastor under appointment, each Lay Member of Conference and the Chairperson of each District Conference before March 1. 3. In the same mailing the Conference Secretary shall request that the name and a brief biographical sketch (100 words) of each potential delegate be submitted. Appropriate forms shall be enclosed, including space for the written consent of each nominee. 4. Nominations may be made by any local Church Administrative Board, District Conference, or any other organization within the West Michigan Conference; or by any lay person or clergy within the West Michigan Conference. 5. The names, biographical sketches and consent to serve shall be given to the Conference Secretary by April 1 of the year of the election. Copies of this material shall be enclosed with the Pre-Conference Reports.
RULE 33 BALLOTING FOR DELEGATES TO GENERAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCES: A. TELLERS: 1. The Conference Secretary shall designate Tellers from a list of names which shall have been submitted by the Superintendents of the districts. A member of the Conference Secretary’s staff shall serve as head of both groups of Tellers. 2005 RULES OF ORDER 251 2. The Tellers will distribute all ballots, collect all ballots and be responsible for their count. The results shall be reported to the Conference Secretary and announced to the Conference by the Bishop. B. NOMINATIONS: 1. There shall be no nominations or nominating speeches for the clergy ballot. 2. All lay persons whose biographical sketches have been submitted and mailed with the Pre-Conference Reports shall be considered as nominated. Additional lay persons may be nominated from the fl oor, provided written consent to serve if elected has been obtained prior to their nomination. No speeches may be made for a lay person nominated from the fl oor, however a printed biographical statement (100 words) may be passed out to the Members of the Conference.
C. BALLOTING: 1. Ballots may be cast any time the Conference is in session. 2. The Bishop shall announce the number of candidates which may be elected and the names and number of persons previously elected before each ballot is cast. 3. Each ballot shall be cast by distributing ballots, marking the ballots and standing within the limits of the Conference until ballots have been collected by the Tellers. 4. Only the names of persons receiving ten (10) or more votes shall be read after each ballot, and that on the fi rst three (3) votes all those receiving three (3) or ORDER RULES OF RULES more votes shall be read. 5. Balloting shall continue until all delegates and reserve delegates have been elected. D. INVALID BALLOTS: 1. An individual’s ballot shall be invalid if it contains more or less names (or identifying numbers) than the number of delegates to be elected on that ballot. 2. The intent of the voter shall be allowed regardless of mistakes in spelling. 3. If persons with the same name are mentioned and no initials are included that total ballot shall be invalid. E. ELECTION: On each ballot a majority of all the valid ballots cast shall be required for an election. F. RESERVE DELEGATES: 1. The Reserve Delegates to General Conference, in the order of their election, shall be the delegates to Jurisdictional Conference. 2. The two lay and two clergy persons receiving the next largest numbers of votes on the ballot which elects the last Jurisdictional Conference lay and clergy delegates shall automatically become the reserve delegates to the Jurisdictional Conference. These reserve delegates shall have their expenses paid at the same standard as the Jurisdictional Conference delegates. 3. As the expenses of the delegates to General Conference and the fi rst reserve delegate (lay and clergy) are paid by General Conference, the Annual Conference shall pay the second reserve delegate (lay and clergy) expenses, using the same standards used by the General Conference.
RULE 34 ORGANIZATION OF DELEGATION: A. Following the election of the General and Jurisdictional Conference delegates 252 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 the Bishop, or a person designated by him/her, shall convene the delegation, including the Reserve Delegates to Jurisdictional Conference, for the purpose of organizing the delegation. The convener shall preside until the chairperson is elected. B. The delegation shall elect from its membership a chairperson, secretary and other offi cers as desired. Also, the delegation shall elect from its membership the persons to represent the Conference on each of the General and Jurisdictional Conference standing or legislative committees. It is recommended that the position of the Chairperson alternate between Lay and Clergy. C. The delegation shall nominate and/or elect persons for General and Jurisdictional Boards, Councils, Commissions and Committees as required. D. The method of selecting these offi cers and representatives shall be by written nomination and written ballot, unless a majority of the delegation present determines otherwise. A majority of the ballots cast shall be necessary for election, except for the election of members to the Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy, which is mandated in the Discipline. E. The delegation shall meet on call by the chairperson to consider the matters and issues related to General and Jurisdictional Conferences, and to transact other
RULES OF business. ORDER RULE 35 NOMINATIONS FOR THE EPISCOPACY: At the session immediately prior to the Jurisdictional Conference, the Conference may nominate candidates for election to the episcopacy as follows:
A. In the year that precedes any nomination for the episcopacy by the Annual Conference the newly elected Jurisdictional Conference Delegates shall conduct a thorough study of all known potential Episcopal nominees within the Jurisdiction. This study shall include interviews with such nominees when deemed appropriate. Results of this study, including any recommendations, shall be reported to the Annual Conference. B. Nominations may be received from the fl oor. C. The person making the nomination shall be limited to a three-minute speech for the nominee. D. There shall be a 24-hour period between the nominations and the vote on the nominees. E. To have the Annual Conference’s recommendation, the nominee(s) shall have at least a majority vote of approval. F. In the event of more nominations than vacancies, there shall be a written ballot. The number of names, as there are vacancies, receiving the highest vote shall be brought back to the fl oor. These shall then be voted on a second time. Those then receiving at least a majority vote of approval shall be the Annual Conference’s recommendation.
RULE 36 STATEMENT OF EFFECT: The Rules of Order approved by the Conference in session in June 2004 shall supersede all previous Rules of the West Michigan Conference. 2005 MISSIONARIES 253 XV. ADDRESSES A. MISSIONARIES SUPPORTED BY WEST MICHIGAN CONFERENCE * New Projects for our support for 2005-2006 ACTIVE: 1. In the Field:
AMUNDSEN, Jr., Robert BRUNK, Jamie and Susan Box 156, Evarts, KY 41314 P.O. Box 100, Booneville KY 41314 e-mail: [email protected] #773737 email: [email protected] #773911
DRAGGOO, Dave ENRIGHT, John Jay and Kendra Church and Community Worker P.O. Box 70839, Ndola, Zambia, Africa 9637 Jason Rd., Laingsburg MI 48848 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] #982960 John #05468Z; Kendra #05469Z ADDRESSES
GROVES, Delbert and Sandy HENRY, Susie P.O. Box 20219, Kitwe, Zambia, Africa Casilla 434, Santa Cruz, Bolivia email: [email protected] email: [email protected] #02332Z Delbert #12150Z; Sandy #12151Z
HOOVER, Jeffrey and Ellen HUDY, Peter and Estela P.O. Box 22037, Kitwe, Zambia, Africa Colegio Rio Colorado email: [email protected] Casilla 8347, La Paz, Bolivia Jeff #07989Z; Ellen #07990Z Peter #13950Z; Estela #13949Z 254 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
JOCSON, Elma MADDOX, Charles and Patty P.O. Box 126, Kathmandu, Nepal %Lynx Air, P.O. Box 407139, Ft. Lauderdale FL email: [email protected] #13980Z email: [email protected] Charles 11890Z; Patty 11891Z
NDJUNGU, Nkemba and Mbwizu SHEPERD, Helen BP 15487, Dakar, Senegal, Africa P.O. Box 1035, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Nkemba #12910Z; Mbwizu #12909Z email: [email protected] #11810Z ADDRESSES SMALLWOOD, Mark and Rebecca TO, Ut and VO-TO, Karen Red Bird Mission School, HC 69, Box 111 Serving in Vietnam Beverly, KY 40913; #773777 email: [email protected] Ut #14175Z; Karen #14174Z
UPTON, Danny WEBSTER, Paul Church and Community Worker P.O. Box 20219, Kitwe, Zambia 227 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids MI 49503 email: [email protected] #11865Z email: [email protected] #982947-6
WISNER-OTT, Sally Church and Community Worker 133 Pearl St., Lancaster PA 17603 email: [email protected] #982966 2005 MISSIONARIES 255
2. Retired:
ANDERSON, Rev. Frank and Winona (Belize, Trinidad, Jamaica) 4234 Marys Way, Lansing, MI 48917-4201 BAUER, Dr. William and Rosemary (India) 2951 Quincy Lane, Lansing, MI 48910 — e-mail: [email protected] BEAL, Dr. Philip and Kathleen (Singapore, Korea) 619 Appletree Drive, Holland, MI 49423 — e-mail: [email protected] CLOSSON, Natalie (Sierra Leone) 13623 – 165th Avenue, LeRoy, MI 49655 COLE, Betty (Taiwan) Uplands Retirement Village, Box 394, Pleasant Hill, TN 38578 COLE, Theodore (Taiwan) 430 Sorrento Drive, Ballwin, MO 63021 DORNON, Ivan and Eleanor (Japan) 760 Plymouth Road, Claremont, CA 91711 ELLINGER, Lena Eschtruth (Zaire) 1400 N. Drake Rd., Apt. 191, Kalamazoo, MI 49006-3912 ENRIGHT, Kenneth and Lorraine (Zaire) 921 Sandcrest Dr., Port Orange, FL 32127 FRENCH, Carroll G. (DR Congo) 86793 – 502nd Ave., Page, NE 68766 FUKADA, Robert and Laura, (Japan) 525 Mayflower Rd., Claremont, CA 91107 GISH, George and Yoko (Japan) 6-10-8 Minami Aoyama, Minato Ku, Tokyo, Japan
HILLS, Larry and Laura (Zambia, Congo) ADDRESSES P.O. Box 402, Penney Farms, FL 32079-0402 KEHRBERG, Norma (Nepal) 712 Ainapo St., Honolulu, HI 96825 LINN, Rev. Kennie and Evangeline (India) P.O. Box 1000, 3475-D Morton St., Penney Farms, FL 32079 MILLER, Ralph and Mary (Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica) Apartado 130, 4400 Ciudad Quesada. Costa Rica PLOEG, Deanetta (China) 927 Walsh S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49507 RAHN, Rev. Robert and Janet (Japan) 1221 E. Palacio Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85014 RICE, Shirleyann (Malaysia) 4120 Arlene Drive, Lansing, MI 48917 TOWNSEND, Theodore and Rosemary (Alaska, India, Sierra Leone, Russia) P.O. Box 1018, Penney Farms, FL 32079-1018 256 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 VREELAND, Richard (India, U.S.) 182 Ameren Way, #752, Ballwin, MO 63021 WILLIAMS, Virginia (Philippines, U.S.) 36615 Cherry St., Newark, CA 94560
B. DEACONESSES 1. Active: NONE 2. Retired: CALDWELL, Janice 17383 Garfield, G2, Redford, MI 48240 HILL, Helene Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28801-1218 ADDRESSES 2005 SURVIVING SPOUSES 257 C. SURVIVING SPOUSES — MAILING ADDRESSES
Baggs, Betty L Cozadd, 1601 Gilford Rd Apt C107, Caro, MI 48723 ...... (989) 672-2525 Bailey, Helen, 7802 Wendy Lane, Portage, MI 49024 ...... (269) 327-4759 Bates, Mardelle, 316 Emerald Dr, Charlotte, MI 48813 ...... (517) 543-6669 Baumgart, Gloria, 3871 England Dr, Shelbyville, MI 49344 ...... (269) 672-2152 Beadle, Gladys, 415 Cole St Apt 44, Wauseon, OH 43567 ...... (419) 335-2799 Becker, Jeanne, 2985 Hillcrest Drive, New Era, MI 49446 ...... (231) 861-5799 Bennink, Frances, 2300 Portage St Apt 325, Portage, MI 49001-6505 ...... (269) 343-3290 Benton, Katherine, 7835 Wilson SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 Bintz, Ernestine, 1606 W Broadway, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 ...... (989) 773-0683 Braun, Carol, 2730 Clyde Road, Ionia, MI 48846 ...... (616) 527-0034 Broyles, Brucilla, 1315 Warren Avenue, Jackson, MI 49203 ...... (517) 784-5753 Buckner, Elsie A Petersen, 8801 W Pierce Rd, Sumner, MI 48889 ...... (989) 875-4665 Bullock, Bonnie, 196 Irving Park Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...... (269) 965-2768 Bunce, Arra, 801 W Middle St, Chelsea Retirement Community, Chelsea, MI 48118-1341 Burton, Linda J, PO Box 312, 216 Elm, Hopkins, MI 49328-0312 ...... (269) 793-7110
Cameron, Doris J, 1103 SW 11th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33432 ...... 561-395-5827 Carpenter, Esther Ellen, 1551 Franklin St SE, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331 ...... (616) 247-3743 Charter, Doris May, 170 Vodden Street #102, Brampton, ON L6V2Z9 CANADA Cheek, Williemay, 1220 Jackson Street, Albion, MI 49224 Church, Gladys, 2856 128th Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010 ...... (269) 793-4111 Closson, Nathalie H, 13623 165th Ave, Leroy, MI 49655 ...... (231) 768-4809 Conn, Judith, 1225 Lin Dale Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686-9235 ...... (231) 223-8859 Cook, Anne, 1013 Castle Drive, Weidman, MI 48893 ...... (989) 644-5903 Crawford, Shirley, 3849 William Hume Dr, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 ...... (231) 898-2096 Crosby, Wanda, 4229 Buckingham Road, Royal Oak, MI 48073 ...... (248) 549-0969 Crotser, Doris Lee, 840 N Idaho Rd #119, Apache Junction, AZ 85219 Curtis, Irene, 15233 Simmons Ave NE, Cedar Springs, MI 49319-8645 ...... (616) 696-9155
Dahringer, Marjorie, 1056 S Hughes Rd, Howell, MI 48843 DeFouw, Myrtle, 49 East 32nd St, Holland, MI 49423-5175
Deipert, Edith, 1905 Sheffield Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48198 ADDRESSES DesAutels, Irene, 737 Clark Crossing SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331 ...... (616) 452-8194 Doten, Dottie, 1551 Franklin St SE Apt. 2036, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3356 ...... (616) 245-4133
Eddy, Ginger, 8020 Erie Ave, Chanhassen, MN 55317-9752 ...... (952) 974-2092 Eidins, Irma, 37829 Boston Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 ...... (231) 775-7642 Summer: 518 E Chapin St, Cadillac, MI 49601 ...... (231) 775-7642 Entenman, June, 2421 Corlot St, Kalamazoo, MI 49004-2701 ...... (269) 381-5711 Erickson, Ada, 2000 E Mitchell Rd #18, Sunnybank Assisted Living, Petoskey, MI 49770 ....(231) 347-6117 Evans, Catherine, 1112 Silver Maples Dr, Chelsea, MI 48118-1187 ...... (734) 475-1597 Eversole, Edna May, 1551 Franklin SE Rm 1001, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3337 ...... (616) 243-5020
Flessner, Joyce, 8644 Colby Rd, Greenville, MI 48838 (No Mailings) ...... (616) 754-8339 Foltz, Meredyth, PO Box 399, Perrinton, MI 48871 ...... (989) 236-5476 Forkner, Naomi, 330 Bracey Rd Lot 25, Lakeland, FL 33809-1598 ...... 941-858-1660 Fuller, Ann, 1208 E Central Rd, c/o Patricia Bowerman, Quincy, MI 49082 ...... (517) 639-4744 Fuller, Beulah E, 1551 Franklin St SE, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331 ...... (616) 243-6721
Gierman, Adrianne, 2025 Sylvester Rd Apt B2, Lakeland, FL 33803 ...... (813) 648-4223 Gladding, Irene, 15177 W Center Lake Dr, Tustin, MI 49688 ...... (231) 829-3661 258 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Glasgow, Joan M, 1351 Arch Road, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 Goodwin, Alice, 801 W Middle St Apt 375, Chelsea, MI 48118-1387 ...... (313) 475-0727 Gorsline, Esther, 415 Red Cedar Blvd, Williamston, MI 48895-9578 ...... (517) 655-3166 Graham, Jean, 7115 Burger Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ...... (616) 954-9434
Hagans, R Allegra, 1013 Michigan Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090 Heaton, Ruth G, 8673 Ferry St Apt 209, Montague, MI 49437-1385 Hippensteel, Johanna, 695 E Girard Road, Quincy, MI 49082 ...... (517) 278-2118 Homer, Dortha, 1551 Franklin St SE Apt 1027, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331 ...... (616) 475-0361 Hoover, Ruth, 1101 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49202 ...... (517) 784-5148 Howell, Luella, 7430 Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684-9555 ...... (231) 929-1803 Hutchens, Gene, 1551 Franklin SE Apt 2027, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331 ...... (616) 248-2815
Iseminger, Phyllis, 815 N Washington, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...... (269) 965-3407
Jackson, Sydonna, 1551 Franklin SE Apt 2033 ww, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3356 ...... (616) 247-0566 Jacobs, Winifred, PO Box 67, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ...... (517) 627-7407 Jayne, Florence, 924 S Baldwin Street, Greenville, MI 48838 ...... (616) 754-5491 Johannides, Mildred, PO Box 22, Assisted Living Center, Penney Farms, FL 32079 ...... (813) 842-2391 Johns, Marlene, 6221 Honeymoon Dr, Lakeview, MI 48850 3127 Heather Glynn Dr, Mulberry, FL 33860 ...... (989) 352-7559 Jones, Ruth, 11950 N Meridian Rd, Farwell, MI 48622 ...... (989) 588-9843 Jones, Virginia, 5075 New Orleans, Rockford, MI 49341
Kirchenbauer, Mildred, 1551 Franklin St SE Apt 2025, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331 ...... (616) 245-4693 ADDRESSES Kline, Tina, 28955 Pujol St Apt 10-B, Temecula, CA 92590-2837 ...... (951) 506-0609 Kline-Hunt, Janet W, 5140 Mapleridge Dr, Portage, MI 49024 ...... (269) 372-3741
Lavengood, Lorraine A, 2537 Longmeadow St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504-2364 ...... (616) 453-0687 Lutz-Sempert, Joyce, PO Box 5066, Homosassa Springs, FL 34447
Manning, Dorothy, 1055 Forest Hill Ave SE Apt 146, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-3636 ...... (616) 956-0434 Mannino, Barbara, 8732 Huckleberry Lane, Lansing, MI 48917 ...... (517) 627-4996 McClintic, Martha, PO Box 328, Concord, MI 49237 ...... (517) 524-7489 McDonald, Ramelle, 2251 Springport Rd Rm 460, Jackson, MI 49202-1445 ...... (517) 784-6200 Miller, Phyllis, 4300 N Airport Rd, St Johns, MI 48879 ...... (517) 224-2126 Minor, Eleanore, 5722 E Brenda Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49004 Montgomery, Marietta, Chelsea Retirement Community, 805 W. Middleville Rd. # 440, Cheslea, MI 48118
Noordhof, Barbara, 17046 Lloyds Byu Apt 417, Spring Lake, MI 49456-9274 ...... (616) 935-9718
Oldt, Lucy E, 3950 Sumac Dr Apt #221, Traverse City, MI 49684 ...... (231) 932-8786
Palmer-Zellers, Johncie, 128 Park St., Chelsea, MI 48118 ...... (734) 475-8119 Putnam, Amy, 1551 Franklin SE Apt 3070, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331 ...... (616) 475-0035
Regier, Hinako, 312 Malabu Dr, Lexington, KY 40502-3235 ...... (606) 271-5258 Reinhart, Ruth, 9136 Flamingo Circle, N. Ft. Myers, FL 33903 309 Squires Dr, Lot #7, Litchfield, 49252 ...... (239) 652-9188 Robinson, Virginia, 4090 Tall Oaks Dr, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ...... (517) 627-7895 2005 SURVIVING SPOUSES 259
Sailor, Clara, 119 Broad St N, Battle Creek, MI 49017 ...... (269) 963-2197 Salisbury, Marylin, 1551 Franklin SE #4004, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ...... (616) 246-6360 Schanzlin, Ilah R, 17 Chase Gayton Dr Apt 1438, Richmond, VA 23233 Schloop, Patricia, 1551 Franklin SE Apt. 1027, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ...... (616) 246-1006 Scranton Bassett, Vivian, 746 Clark Crossing SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ...... (616) 247-0950 Shaffer, Virginia, 8515 Lawrence Ave, c/o Sharon Montgomery, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 Smith, Margaret H, 288 Crescent, Portland, MI 48875 Snow, Dorothy, 501 Leorie Street, North Muskegon, MI 49445 ...... (231) 744-2659 Speese, Florence, 4830 Elmwood, Muskegon, MI 49441 ...... (231) 798-3542 Stine, Jean, 9270 Jones Road, Bellevue, MI 49021 ...... (269) 763-2706 Strait, Janet Sue, 2340 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 ...... (616) 245-1099
Taylor, Blanche, 742 Clark Crossing, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 ...... (616) 247-6654 Tennant, Jane, 725 W Middle St Apt GA16, Chelsea, MI 48118 ...... (734) 475-6157 Tennant-McLean, Ruth, 3250 Walton Blvd Apt 108, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-1277 Treat, Mary Pendell, 1350 W Hackley Ave - Apt.300, Muskegon, MI 49441-1539 ...... (231) 755-1975 Turner, Margaret, 4031 Bluebird Ct, Lebanon, OH 45036-8872 ...... (513) 934-4367
Walker, Lorna, 6035 Sea Ranch Dr Apt 209, Hudson, FL 34667-1527 ...... (727) 863-6898 Waterhouse, Elizabeth, PO Box 5366, 1911 Cedar Avenue, North Muskegon, MI 49445 ...... (231) 744-3223 Weaver-Brown, Betty, 1421 Royal Oak, Portage, MI 49002 ...... (269) 327-2304 Whittern, Helen L, PO Box 184, 640 Tiffin Street, Hudson, MI 49247 Williams, Virginia, 36615 Cherry St, Newark, CA 94560 Wilson Allen, Mary Jane, 1580 Arbor Lane, Manistee, MI 49660 ...... (231) 723-8976 Wittenbach, Dorothy, 585 N State Rt 741, Otterbeine Retirement Community, Lebanon, OH 45036-8840 ...... (513) 932-6004 Wood-Lozier, Bertie, 21697 Shiawassee Dr, Cassopolis, MI 49031 ...... (269) 445-2903
Yarlott, Irene, 3170 Mary Drive, Marietta, GA 30066-4332 ...... (404) 565-2876
Zinnecker, Helen, 102 Hillcrest, Fremont, MI 49412 ...... (231) 924-5984 ADDRESSES 260 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 D. ADDRESSES OF ELECTED LAYPERSONS
Adams, Robin (Craig) 3761 Lindy Lane, Weidman 48893-7726 ...... (989) 644-3441 Allarding, Diane 5886 Nichols Rd, Mason 48854 ...... (866) 862-2732 [toll/free] (517) 676-1432 Amsler, Mark (Barbara) 1051 Foxborough Dr, Williamston 48895 ...... (517) 393-9400 (517) 655-6941 Anderson, Percy PO Box 804, Elk Rapids 49629 ...... (231) 264-9803 Anthes, Michael (JoAnn) 13698 Meadowbrook Ln, Grand Haven 49417 .... (616) 844-1958 (616) 846-8769 Armstrong, Carole 1216 Downer Ave, Lansing 48912 ...... (517) 432-6123 ext.136 (517) 485-9813 Armstrong, John (Lenore) 3302 St Antoine Ave, Kalamazoo 49006 ...... (269) 372-4415 Arvilla, Pat 128 Frank Rd, Frankenmuth 49734 ...... (989) 652-8945 Badger, Ardis PO Box 184, Moline 49335 ...... (616) 877-4197 Baerman, Paul 12032 Quail Run, DeWitt 48820 ...... (517) 374-6800 (517) 669-5543 Bailey, Janet (Dean) 3782 Murray Lake Ave, Lowell 49331 ...... (616) 691-8011 Ballou, Robin 2523 Windview St SW, Wyoming 49509 ...... (616) 538-3070 (616) 531-3798 Bannink, Amanda 505 Westway Dr NW, Walker 49544 ...... (616) 453-6289 Barnhart, Robert 2335 Indian Hills Dr, Okemos 48864-2016 ...... (517) 349-4220 (517) 381-9991 Barrett, Andrea 942 Sigsbee St SE #1, Grand Rapids 49506-2539 ...... (616) 647-3319 Barrett-Curtis, Diane 204 E Telegraph St, Dowagiac 49047 ...... (269) 782-9282 Beck, Imogene 2238 E Maple Rapids Rd, St Johns 48879-9432 ...... (989) 224-2076 Becker, Eugene (Gwen) 738 N Pine River, Ithaca 48847 ...... (989) 875-4213 Bennett, Sandra 10755 E Murray Ct, Suttons Bay 49682 ...... (231) 271-0058 Berg, Janet E (John) 71090 Brande Creek Dr, Edwardsburg 49112 ...... (269) 663-2890 Berntsen, Robert A (Gayle) 317 First St, Reading 49274 ...... (517) 283-2775 Bethke, James (Pat) 4875 Henry, , Muskegon 49441 ...... (231) 799-9244 Bills, Julie (William) PO Box 154, 948 Lee St, Martin 49070 ...... (269) 672-7121 Birch, Marh Ann (Chuck) 8320 Logan Bay, Portage 49024 ...... (269) 353-6603 Birdsall, Phillip J (Gerlayne) 223 W Ash Street, Mason 48854 ...... (517) 676-3903 (517) 676-6138
ADDRESSES Bobier, Cris Open Door Ministry, 215 N Capital Ave, Lansing 48933 ...... (517) 485-9477 (517) 339-0493 Borseth, Ann 14330 Mill Pond Road, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-3963 Borst, Jean PO Box 34, 230 E Maple, Cedar Springs 49319 ...... (616) 696-1423 Bouman, Garry 3895 Allegan Dam Road, Allegan 49010 ...... (269) 673-3020 Bowden, Jeff (Dianne) 540 Chapel Dr, Nashville 49530 ...... (517) 852-0685 Bowman, Tom 6815 E Houghton Lk Rd, Merritt 49667 ...... (231) 328-4630 Brady, Catherine A 1700 Fisk Rd SE, Grand Rapids 49506 Braun, Carol 2730 Clyde Road, Ionia 48846 ...... (616) 527-0034 Brazo, Leah 2594 Detroit Road, Niles 49120-9476 ...... (269) 684-0811 Brechting, Barbara 5092 Southglow Ct SE, Kentwood 49508-4714 ...... (616) 261-4814 Bremer, Michael 506 Grand Rapids St, Middleville 49333 ...... (269) 795-3075 Breyfogle, Ruth / William 157 Fairview, Kalamazoo 49001 ...... (269) 349-1258 Brink, Mary Anna 1021 Ardmore SE, Grand Rapids 49507 ...... (616) 452-6406 Brinkley, Ellen 5380 Swallow, Kalamazoo 49009 ...... (269) 372-4507 Brodhagen, Erin Albion College, 4652 Kellogg Center, Albion 49224 ...... (517) 629-1292 Brown, David A (Jeannine) 8066 Meadowlane, Portland 48875 ...... (517) 647-1707 Brown, Esther (Dale) 162 Lakewood Dr, East Leroy 49051 ...... (269) 979-9303 Brown, Jay / Helen 3667 S Ninth Street, Kalamazoo 49009 ...... (269) 375-0613 Brown, Kenneth (Barb) Wesley Woods UM Camp, 1700 Clear Lake, Dowling 49050 ...... (888) 992-CAMP (269) 721-8295 Brown, Norvil 9145 Marywood Dr, Stanwood 49346 ...... (231) 972-2918 Brownell, Joyce 404 Maple, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 592-3510 (231) 796-1197 Brubaker, Daniel 523 Lincoln Lk Rd, Lowell 49331-1358 ...... (517) 373-4925 (616) 897-6356 Brunson, Kip (Bruce) 740 Fall Street, Spring Lake 49456 ...... (616) 846-6356 Bunn, Carol / George 8560 N Arbogast Rd, Howard City 49329 ...... (231) 937-9189 2005 ELECTED LAYPERSONS 261 Burpee, Linda 1111 Monterey SE, Grand Rapids 49506 ...... (616) 752-6355 (616) 245-4984 Burpee, Russell (Patricia) 1030 San Lucia Drive SE, Grand Rapids 49506-3457 ...... (616) 241-4208 Bushouse, David (Cindy) PO Box 84, Oshtemo 49077 ...... (269) 375-5427 Busley, John 555 S Williamston Rd, Dansville 48819 ...... (517) 623-6239 Buss, Paul 5555 N Parma, Parma 49269 ...... (517) 788-5833 (517) 531-5314 Campbell, Robert (Beverly) 205 Lakewood Dr, Cadillac 49601 ...... (231) 779-1073 Campbell, Tom 9551 Rossman Road, Eaton Rapids 48827 ...... (517) 646-6721 Care, Charles (Judy) 2152 Northridge Dr NE, Grand Rapids 49505-1282 ...... (616) 363-7376 Carlson, Ted (Linda) PO Box 252, Manton 49663-0252 ...... (231) 824-3593 (231) 824-6354 Carr, Marjorie (Lyle) 9360 Bryndal Way, Ada 49301 ...... (616) 682-9761 Carson, Cynda PO Box 251, Lawrence 49064 ...... (269) 674-3507 Case, Jane PO Box 146, Napoleon 49261 ...... (517) 536-8609 (517) 536-8781 Christie, Jean / Robert 6108 Cypress, Portage 49024 ...... (269) 327-2313 Christman, William 3460 Chicago Rd, Niles 49120 ...... (269) 695-3132 Church, Greg 205 E Main, Hopkins 49328 ...... (269) 793-7416 Church, Robert (Liane) 10616 Eastern Ave SE, Wayland 49348-9602 ...... (269) 686-4122 Clark, Wendy (Al) 4250 Summerwind Ave NE, Grand Rapids 49525 ...... (616) 451-2879 (616) 363-8500 Cobb, Susan (Robert) 9092 Deer Point Dr, Newaygo 49337 ...... (616) 784-4445 (231) 652-7010 Coe, Lisa Carol (Bufford) 4104 Waterview Dr, Vicksburg 49097 ...... (269) 649-0602 Coffey, Judy (Tim) 1020 E Division, PO Box 37, Cadillac 49601 ...... (231) 775-5362 (231) 775-6095 Coffman, Patsy (Dale) 206 S Swegles St, St Johns 48879 ...... (989) 224-7692 Conran, Ross (Jerre Jean) 291 Henry Street, Coopersville 49404 ...... (616) 837-6607 Cooley, Nicole 930 4 Mile Rd NW Apt 3-C, Grand Rapids 49544-1584 Cooper, Kathy (Curtis) PO Box 1, Barryton 49305-0001 ...... (989) 382-9436 Courser, Fran 258 Washington, PO Box 179, Sunfi eld 48890 ...... (517) 322-6703 (517) 566-8682 Cravero, Cheryl (Michael Jr) 2061 Fawn Ave, Middleville 49333 ...... (269) 945-3460 (269) 795-7868 Crawford, Don (Joy) Lakeview UM Camp, 5300 Cutler Road, Lakeview 48850 ...... (800) 985-2267 Cummins, Terri L 3142 Glenrick Ave, Muskegon 49442-4524 ...... (231) 773-9696 (231) 773-5848 Curtis, Richard 204 E Telegraph, Dowagiac 49047 ...... (269) 782-9282 Dahlman, Laurie 1228 Southern, Kalamazoo 49001 ...... (269) 343-1490 Darrow, Linda (Jon) 633 N State Street, Alma 48801 ...... (989) 466-0330 Deemer, Julia 16671 Fewins Road, Interlochen 49643 ...... (231) 275-3191 (231) 275-7954
DeLany, Joseph H (Mary-Jo) 1805 Enfi eld Dr, Holt 48842 ...... (517) 394-9704 (517) 268-6699 ADDRESSES DeLany, Mary Jo (Joe) 1805 Enfi eld Dr, Holt 48842 ...... (517) 268-6699 Depta, Linda S (Daniel) 358 Brittany Dr, Portage 49024 ...... (269) 388-8460 (269) 329-1858 Determann, Sandra (Daniel) 55 S LaVista Blvd, Battle Creek 49015 ...... (269) 961-2230 (269) 962-3348 DeYoung, Gayle 622 Turwill Lane, Kalamazoo 49006 ...... (269) 382-2688 Dinkins, Sharon 1289 Oakhampton, Holland 49424 ...... (616) 399-8956 Dippel, Crispen (Dianne) 7018 Ely Lane, Cadillac 49601-9086 ...... (231) 862-3362 Disel, Charles 95 N Lewis Rd, Shepherd 48883 ...... (989) 772-0581 Dosca, Steve (Janeen) 3883 Starchief St, Kalamazoo 49048-6119 ...... (269) 382-3487 (269) 345-5683 Douglas, Sandra PO Box 32, Benton Harbor 49023 ...... (269) 926-4214 Ext.13 (269) 925-4600 Ext.245 Dow, David 8170 Crancreek Dr, Ada 49301 ...... (800) 968-4441 (616) 676-2365 Dunker, Robert F (Patricia) 55 N Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids 48827 ...... (517) 663-6536 Dye, Mona (William) PO Box 261, Empire 49630 ...... (231) 326-6098 Ensign, Arselia (Albert) 11080 Barry Rd, Bannister 48807 ...... (898) 623-4464 Entenman, Judy 9933 Mardan Dr, Dimondale 48821 ...... (517) 646-0265 Erbes, Annette (Mark) 265 White Pigeon Street, Constantine 49042 ...... (269) 435-4885 Everts, Sharon 4918 W Blanchard Rd, Blanchard 49310 ...... (989) 866-2260 Farnum, Kendall Jean 511 Garrison Rd, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 964-7620 Fassett, Mary Lou (Ron) 3100 Old Kent Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49512 ...... (616) 285-4795 Fenwick, Brian 54145 Pulver Rd, Three Rivers 49093 ...... (269) 293-3293 (269) 358-3641 262 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Ferris, Jill (Don) 455 Sixth Ave, PO Box 576, Lake Odessa 48849 ...... (877) 901-7392 (616) 374-8294 Flegal, Daphna (Gary) 610 Burgundy Dr, Madison 37115-3502 ...... (615) 749-6818 (615) 885-6621 Foster, Margaret L 1124 New Winsor Loop, Sun City Center FL 33573-8026 ...... (517) 349-3122 Fowler, David (Dawn) 3120 Madison SE, Grand Rapids 49508 ...... (616) 452-9786 (616) 949-7342 Francis, Merna (Aden) 2924 North 33rd St, Galesburg 49053 ...... (269) 665-9430 Freestone, Dave (Christie) 4064 W Lincoln Road, Alma 48801 ...... (989) 463-6744 (989) 463-2271 Frye, Nancy 1585 Lake Ave, Holton 49425 ...... (231) 894-6058 Fuller, Amy 2124 E Lake Mitchell Dr, Cadillac 49601 ...... (231) 779-8432 Fuller, Lisa 2237 Hillside, Kalamazoo 49006 ...... (269) 349-8292 Fuller, Robert 13307 Northland Dr, Cedar Springs 49319 ...... (616) 696-9856 Gackler, Kenneth 410 Johnson St., Caledonia 49316 ...... (616) 891-5682 Garbrecht, Bonnie S (Allen) 153 Garrison Ave, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 964-9828 Garcia, Beth (Iquel) 410 E Railroad St, St Johns 48879-1619 ...... (989) 224-2059 Garrod, Marcile (Chuck) 1317 Walwood NE, Grand Rapids 49505-5748 ...... (616) 456-6985 Geiser, John (Susan Petro) 2209 Romence Rd, Portage 49024-4063 ...... (269) 372-0709 Goodlock, Lance 23351 Mintdale Rd, Sturgis 49091 ...... (269) 659-1500 (269) 651-9189 Gowin, Robert 1130 Pennoyer, Grand Haven 49417 ...... (616) 842-8309 Gray, Susan (Todd Buchta) 3399 Hidden Hills Ave SE, Grand Rapids 49546 ...... (616) 956-1461 Graybill, Sue Ann (Joe) PO Box 602, Leland 49654 ...... (231) 256-9255 Greene, Stan 4155 Mahogany Way Ct, Grand Rapids 49525 ...... (616) 361-2335 Grettenberger, Karen (Louis) 1626 Indian Woods Dr, Traverse City 49686 ..(231) 946-3048 (231) 929-1806 Grim, Steve 571 Bertha Drive, Farwell 48622 ...... (989) 588-2652 Groesser, Sue (Terry) 5408 Hall SE, Grand Rapids 49546 ...... (616) 942-9139 Groesser, Terrence (Sue) 5408 Hall SE, Grand Rapids 49506 ...... (616) 451-3120 Grubaugh, Heather 343 Wealthy SE #5, Grand Rapids 49503 ...... (616) 451-2879 ext.128 Guild, Leta 3822 S Deerfi eld Avenue, Lansing 48911-2319 ...... (517) 882-5008 Gunnell, Brian (Dawn) 2294 Barnsbury Rd, East Lansing 48823 ...... (517) 339-5570
ADDRESSES Haggard, Robin (Bill) 5523 Bennington Dr, Lansing 48917 ...... (517) 323-4368 Hahn, Ken 21320 Woodward Ave, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-9027 Hahn, Mark 305 E Hoffman Rd, St Louis 48880 ...... (989) 620-4316 Hall, Lawrence 227 Fleming Dr, Alma 48801 ...... (989) 463-3007 Hall, Tim 508 Sunshine Ln, Gaylord 49735-8579 ...... (989) 731-0071 Hamilton, Vance 2673 Dellridge, Holt 48842 ...... (517) 694-7601 Hansen, Dick 106 Rust Ave, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 592-2497 (231) 796-3867 Hansen, Susan (Randy) 1707 Ritter Dr, Muskegon 49441 ...... (616) 245-6512 (231) 780-3084 Hardy, Lori 520 E Division St, Vicksburg 49097 ...... (269) 649-1702 Hawkins, Joyce (Richard) 9966 100th Street, Alto 49302 ...... (616) 891-1531 Hawley, Barbara (Gene) PO Box 133, Marne 49435 ...... (616) 677-1025 Hayes, Pamela (Geoff) 1018 Charlotte, Grand Rapids 49504 ...... (616) 234-3805 (616) 453-4519 Heisler, Linda (Benton) 4528 Manitou Dr, Okemos 48864 ...... (517) 349-3635 Higginson, Carol 1859 Southwood, Muskegon 49441 ...... (231) 759-0329 Hiler, Donald (Pat) 3123 Waterford NE, Grand Rapids 49505 ...... (616) 957-2799 (616) 363-6130 Hiler, Pat (Donald) 3123 Waterford NE, Grand Rapids 49505 ...... (616) 363-6130 Hill, Helene 266 Merrimon Ave Apt D, Asheville NC 28801-1218 ...... (705) 255-8065 Hill, Sheri-Ann L (Calvin) 5424 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo 49009-9784 ...... (269) 353-3684 Hoag, Rose (Neil) 839 Superior St, South Haven 49090 ...... (269) 637-1968 Hoffman, Luann (William) 4136 Honeyvale Street SW, Grandville 49418-3100 ...... (616) 531-5360 Hofmann, Mary PO Box 467, Delton 49046 ...... (269) 623-5335 Holben, Madeline 7311 Old River Trail, Lansing 48917 ...... (517) 321-3354 Holden, Fred 301 S Gordon Rd, Scottville 49454 ...... (231) 757-4265 Holmes, Billie Joy (S.T.) 473 Mulder St, Muskegon 49442 ...... (231) 726-3586 (231) 722-3066 House, George (Deanna) 5635 Forest Glen SE, Ada 49301 ...... (616) 696-5593 2005 ELECTED LAYPERSONS 263 House, Sara 2903 Lorraine Ave, Kalamazoo 49008-2133 ...... (269) 383-5736 Hudson, Joan (Nolan) 6355 Bivens Rd, Nashville 49073 ...... (517) 852-1821 Huizing, John 40 N. Plum St, Hart 49420-0595 ...... (231) 873-0418 Humm, Heather L 217 S Main St, Vicksburg 49097 ...... (269) 649-5625 Huong, To 5037 Stauffer SE, Kentwood 49508 ...... (616) 819-3095 (616) 455-1541 Irvine, Mary Mt Pleasant Wesley Fdn, 210 E. Gaylord, Mt Pleasant 48858 ...... (989) 773-7795 Jackson, Phyllis (Andrew) 978 Amber View Dr SW, Byron Center 49315-9740 ...... (616) 878-1284 Jessop, David 9151 Windsor Hwy, Dimondale 48821 ...... (517) 646-0641 John, Phyllis 13735 Indian Rd, Kewadin 49648 ...... (231) 264-0527 Johnson, Greg 4957 Olde Forrest Dr, Kalamazoo 49009 ...... (269) 375-8246 Johnson, Michael 84 E Kingman, Battle Creek 49014 ...... (269) 962-6401 Jones, Debra J 5812 Richwood Apt 1, Lansing 48911 Jones, Jack (Margaret) 599 Pebblebrook Ln, East Lansing 48823 ...... (517) 351-0728 Jones, Sheryl 355 Hobart SE, Grand Rapids 49507 ...... (616) 452-9881 Jorgensen, Bob 3697 Weechik, Sawyer 49125 ...... (269) 426-3859 Kaechele, Dave 340 142nd Ave, Caledonia 49316 ...... (616) 891-1020 Kasper, Deb PO Box 266, 201 N Cleveland, Galien 49113 ...... (269) 545-8074 Keating, Phil 19450 Ottawa Lane, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-5001 Keck, Matthew 5746 Cartago Dr, Lansing 48911 ...... (517) 373-1163 (517) 394-2076 Keigley, Marilyn Bus 124, 119 South St, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 592-2412 Kelsey, Joan (Myron) 1879 Cahill Dr, East Lansing 48823 ...... (517) 351-6024 Kidd, Ada (David) 2764 Del Mar Dr, Okemos 48864 ...... (517) 351-7510 Kidd, Irving 1945 Churchill Blvd., Mt Pleasant 48858 ...... (989) 773-5309 Kimball, Dale 118 Buckingham Lane, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 961-9781 (269) 565-0569 King, Nancy 2623 Beethoven, Portage 49024 ...... (269) 327-0051 Kline-Hudson, Kathleen 1430 Glen, Howell 48843 ...... (517) 546-7555 (517) 548-5758 Knoll, Katherine (John) 1124 Woodwind Trl, Haslett 48840 ...... (517) 339-4017 Kramer, Helen (Jerry) 10950 Crawford Lk Tr, Cedar Springs 49319 ...... (616) 975-3575 (616) 225-1580 Kramer, Jerry (Helen) 10950 Crawford Lk Tr, Cedar Springs 49319 ...... (616) 225-1580 Krepps, Karen 303 W Oak St, Mason 48854 ...... (517) 244-0001 Krieger, Eric 1115 M 140, Benton Harbor 49022-9414 ...... (269) 449-9440 Kroeze, Jenny 640 Seminole Dr, Fremont 49412 ...... (231) 924-4814
LaGrand, Jimmy (Emma) 498 Ashton Lake Dr, Battle Creek 49015-4677 ...... (269) 963-4269 ADDRESSES Laing, Carl (Paulette) 3410 W Holmes Rd, Lansing 48911-2231 ...... (517) 393-5595 Lancaster, Lorraine (Dale) 4722 Westgate Dr NW, Comstock Park 49321 ...... (616) 784-5662 Land, Kris 221 E Van Bruggen St, Plainwell 49080-1144 Lawton, Beverly (George) 8000 Warren Woods Rd #79, Three Oaks 49128-8519 ...... (269) 469-8468 Lawton, Gregory 106 Elk St #1, Marshall 49068-2127 ...... (269) 789-9654 LeBaron, Jim 13401 Peacock Rd, Laingsburg 48848-9296 ...... (517) 641-8042 Lee, Steve (Loretta) 142 Greenwood Ave, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 420-3233 (269) 962-6625 Leisenring, Lorri 193 E Central Ave, Shepherd 48883-9013 ...... (989) 828-4309 Leppink, Betsy & Ken 4513 S. Glen Rd., Shelby 49455 ...... (231) 861-5003 Lett, Steven (Diana) 9417 W Scenic Lake Dr, Laingsburg 48848-9749 .....(517) 372-4204 (516) 651-6120 Leydorf, Kathryn 10886 S Woodbridge Rd, Bannister 48807 ...... (517) 394-0118 (989) 862-5171 Linebaugh, Cindy 19465 Golfview, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-4747 (231) 796-3462 Link, Carolyn (Warren) 56335 Bucknell Rd, Mendon 49072 ...... (269) 496-7977 Linsell, Sarah 1124 E Grand River, Lansing 48906-5456 ...... (517) 420-3776 Little, Claude (Denise) 410 Orchard Ave, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 962-0947 Long, Richard G (Michelle Wisdom-Long) 6071 Thunder Bluff, Kalamazoo 49009 ...... (269) 387-3451 (269) 372-0826 Lubovich, Nancy PO Box 395, Schoolcraft 49087 ...... (269) 679-4841 Lukaska, Gloria ASC 1023 FSU, 820 Campus Dr, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 592-2842 264 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Lundquist, C David (Georgia) 5920 Wood Valley Rd, Kalamazoo 49009 ...... (269) 372-2044 Lynch, Leslie (Robert) 6830 Cypress Street, Portage 49024-3208 ...... (269) 327-3520 Lyon, Ina 315 E South St #31, Mason 48854-1947 ...... (517) 676-1268 Lystra, Helen 527 Lafayette Ave, Grand Haven 49417-1450 ...... (616) 846-5429 Macdonald, Gordon 3611 Blackmer Rd, Ravenna 49451 ...... (231) 853-2467 MacGregor, Susan (James) PO Box 914, Pentwater 49449 ...... (231) 869-4364 Maguire, William 5136 W Fox Farm Rd, Manistee 49660 ...... (231) 723-5014 Maidens, Valerie 1639 Black Bark Ln, Traverse City 49686 ...... (231) 941-2360 Mallard, Mildred (Henry) 18525 Division, Marshall 49068 ...... (269) 968-3503 (269) 781-4689 Mallett, Adriana 12655 16 Mile Road, Rodney 49342 ...... (231) 867-1121 Marcus, Deb 8663 Gardendale, Byron Center 49315 ...... (616) 878-9916 Markel, David R (Jan) 464 S St Joseph Ave, Niles 49120 ...... (269) 684-8840 (269) 684-6974 Marsh, Georgia (John) 740 N Kalamazoo, Marshall 49068 ...... (261) 781-2501 Marshall, Raymond (Roseanne) 216 S Nottawa Rd, Mendon 49072 ...... (269) 496-7993 Marsman, Mara (Carl) 1058 73rd St SE, Grand Rapids 49508 ...... (616) 698-3170 (616) 890-1810 Martin, Eleanor (James) 30485 Pokagon Hwy, Dowagiac 49047 ...... (269) 782-5852 Matchett, Tim 01362 Matchett Rd, Charlevoix 49720 ...... (231) 547-2154 Mathieu, Madeleine (Jerome) 7413 Bair Ave, Bear Lake 49614 ...... (231) 864-3519 Mayes, Loraine 1 Orchard Pt, St Louis 48880 ...... (989) 681-2848 McCaw, Jeanne (Ken) 4211 Embassy Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49546-2438 ...... (616) 975-1875 McConnell, Kathy 48482 Woodhenge Drive, Mattawan 49071 ...... (269) 668-2664 McDonald, Eric 517 Quimby NE, Grand Rapids 49505 ...... (616) 361-8655 McDonald, Mike 10843 Talon Ct, Traverse City 49686 ...... (231) 935-3759 McDonald, Sharon 11380 South Shore Dr, Lake 48632 ...... (989) 773-6934 (989) 544-2490 McGriff, Jane 2290 Shawnee Trail, Okemos 48864 ...... (517) 349-2924 McKimmy, Jim / LouAnn 8824 Penahguhme, Rapid City 49676-9385 ...... (231) 264-5653 McLaughlin, John (Helen) 4442 Congden, Williamston 48895 ...... (517) 349-3584 ADDRESSES McMillen, Dan 263 E Bristol RD, Delton 49046- 7679 ...... (269) 721-8514 McNeilly, Peggy 13429 New Millpond Rd, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-2056 McRee, Edward 123 N East St, Eaton Rapids 48827 ...... (517) 663-5541 Meredith, Nora 1055 Flint Road, Coldwater 49036 ...... (517) 238-4654 Merriman, Terry 1284 Astro Ct, Jenison 49428 ...... (616) 717-6425 (616) 667-1181 Meyers, Ann (Ed) 1297 Katrina SE, Kentwood 49508 ...... (616) 534-8931 (616) 455-9559 Meyers, Edward (Ann) 1297 Katrina Dr SE, Grand Rapids 49508 ...... (616) 455-9559 Mieskowski, Laure (Richard) 809 Carpenter NW, Grand Rapids 49504 .....(616) 451-2879 (616) 453-3683 Mikols, Linda Good (Joseph) 92812 Trudy Ln #20, Lansing 48910-3787 ...... (517) 882-3835 Miller, Arlen 727 Campbell, Kalamazoo 49006 ...... (269) 342-2202 Miller, Doris 11332 W Royal Rd, Canadian Lakes 49346 ...... (231) 832-4858 Miller, Lytle (Grace) 912 Briarcliff Rd, Jackson 49203 ...... (517) 784-0611 Miller, Rick 222 N Third Ave, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-1061 Minert, Paul (Ruth) 1505 Kelvere Ave, Portage 49024 ...... (269) 329-0718 Misener, Carmen 2542 McCollum, Flint 48504 ...... (810) 234-5441 Monroe, Mark 115 1/2 N Jeffrey, Ithaca 48847 Moore, Deborah 5165 200th Avenue, Reed City 49677 ...... (231) 832-4858 Moore, Lester 5195 Dingman School Rd, East Jordan 49727-9288 ...... (231) 544-6464 Morehead, Sr, Les 595 Blue Star Memorial Hwy, South Haven 49090 ...... (269) 637-1757 Morris, David 15699 Wright Rd #3, Grand Ledge 48837 ...... (517) 627-5801 Morton, Carrie (David) 4285 E Kirby Rd, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 963-0231 (269) 964-7098 Moseley, Lois (Lloyd) 1753 Breton SE, Grand Rapids 49506 ...... (616) 949-8938 Mott, Reatha (George) 315 Spinaker Dr, Lansing 48917 ...... (517) 886-1360 Murphy, Joan (George) 6241 Randall Rd, Lake City 49651 ...... (231) 839-4988 Murphy, Joy (Mike) 2515 Union SE, Grand Rapids 49507 ...... (616) 245-5546 2005 ELECTED LAYPERSONS 265 Nagel, George 1150 Kenalex, Sparta 49345 ...... (231) 592-2994 (616) 887-5568 Neff, Susan 500 Forest, Clare 48617 ...... (989) 386-2591 (989) 386-7683 Nelson, Wilma 2211 Crosswind Drive, Kalamazoo 49008 ...... (269) 349-5180 Ogemagegedo, Ruby 1897 Carlisle Rd, Traverse City 49686 ...... (231) 935-4453 Oren, Newell (Lois) PO Box 105, 112 W Maple, Shepherd 48883 ...... (989) 772-1477 (989) 828-5914 Ozment, Dean (Debbie) Lake Louise Camp, 11037 Thumb Lake Road, Boyne Falls 49713 ...... (231) 549-2728 (231) 549-2722 Palmer, D. Michael (Lorraine) 8173 Heritage Dr, Kalamazoo 49009 ...... (269) 381-6340 (269) 353-8283 Park, Sara Holland Hispanic Ministry, 57 West Tenth Street, Holland 49423 ...... (616) 396-5205 Parlow, Jon 2673 Beechtree, Byron Center 49315 ...... (616) 878-4694 Parsons, Jeff (Cynthia) 870 66th St, South Haven 49090 ...... (269) 227-3914 Patera, Nancy 183 Sunset Beach, Lake Odessa 48849 ...... (616) 642-0966 Paxson, Adele 1332 Royce Ave, Kalamazoo 49001 ...... (269) 343-2903 Payne, Isabelle 4448 Arbor Drive, Okemos 48864 ...... (517) 349-4155 Peacock, Carolyn (Dave) 7091 S Jerome Rd, Ashley 48806 ...... (989) 838-4490 Peacock, David (Carolyn) 7091 S Jerome Rd, Ashley 48806 ...... (989) 838-4490 Peacock, Maynard 395 E. Lincoln Rd., St. Louis 48880 ...... (989) 463-1585 Perl, Robert Clark Retirement Community, 1551 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids 49506 ...... (616) 452-1568 Peter, Steve 9062 Marywood Dr, Stanwood 49346 ...... (231) 972-8445 Peterson, Beth 628A-4 S Warren, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 527-1210 Peterson, Robert H 2403 Ridgeview Dr, Kalamazoo 49008-2164 ...... (269) 381-8445 Pier-Fitzgerald, Joel 83 West 18th St, Holland 49423 ...... (231) 938-0712 Pigeon, Leslie PO Box 291, Hopkins 49328 ...... (269) 793-7769 Pigeon, Norm PO Box 291, Hopkins 49328 ...... (269) 793-7769 Porraz, Victor 1314 Dickinson Se, Grand Rapids 49507 ...... (616) 245-6716 Posey, Mark 19240 190th Ave, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-3112 Powell, Bea 12639 McKinley Road, Rodney 49342 ...... (231) 972-8220 Powers, Nancy (Paul) 1191 Green St., Muskegon 49442 ...... (231) 773-5834 Pratt, Jody (Gary) 2984 5th St, Shelbyville 49344 ...... (616) 292-1220 (269) 792-0481 Priest, Larry (Elaine) 2419 55th St, Fennville 49408 ...... (269) 561-5480 Prillwitz, Margaret (Calvin) 3180 Hillandale Rd, Sodus 49126 ...... (269) 944-5449 Proctor, Nicole 824 Nipp Ave, Lansing 48915-0122 ...... (517) 367-8287
Proctor, Simmie 73486 8th Ave, South Haven 49090 ...... (269) 637-6053 ADDRESSES Proefrock, Harriett 3099 E Dowling Rd, Hastings 49058 ...... (269) 721-8140 Puckett, Esther PO Box 354, Hanover 49241 ...... (517) 524-6020 Pumfery, Carole (Robert) PO Box 19, Breedsville 49027 ...... (269) 427-5513 Quigley, Paul 5915 Woodland Rd, Woodland 48897 ...... (269) 367-4971 Ranger, Gene 6839 Cornell, Kalamazoo 49002 ...... (269) 327-4187 Reeves, Suzanne 205 Flemming St, Marion 49665 ...... (231) 743-2253 Reyff, Dick L (Susan) 314 Stadium Drive, Middleville 49333-9401 ...... (616) 285-4182 (269) 795-9619 Richards, Robert (Ethel Stears) 10118 Deer Creek Dr SE, Ada 49301 ...... (616) 897-0162 Richardson, Mildred (Lee) 1714 W Kalamazoo, Lansing 48915 ...... (517) 485-0609 Riemersma, Julie 6374 Millstream Loop, Dutton 49316 ...... (616) 656-0155 Rinehart, Jack (Sue) Crystal Springs UM Camp, 33774 Crystal Springs Rd, Dowagiac 49047 ...... (269) 663-3004 (269) 683-8918 Ripatte, Bill 6521 Galway Circle, Dimondale 48821 ...... (517) 646-0654 Rizor, Larry (Kathleen) 2407 Gethings Road, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 968-4300 (269) 964-2555 Roberts, Mark 6077 Wildwood Drive, Elwell 48832 ...... (989) 463-8531 Robinette, Lyle (Cindy) 312 Plymouth Dr, Charlotte 48813 ...... (517) 543-7986 Roe, Jeanine 4949 Sands Park NE, Kalkaska 49646 ...... (231) 258-5473 Rollins, Barbara 2611 Elmwood, Pierson 49339 ...... (231) 636-8692 Ross, Barbara 16809 125th Ave, Rodney 49342 ...... (231) 591-2317 (231) 867-3631 266 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Roush, David (Nancy) 5 Locust Ct, Albion 49224 ...... (517) 629-8750 (517) 629-9096 Rucks, Doris E 348 Cross Ave, PO Box 491, Muskegon 49442 ...... (231) 722-0077 Ruppert, Janice 4747 Nakoma, Okemos 48864 ...... (517) 349-5689 Sabin, Jan (Fred) 7265 Red Bud Lane SE, Grand Rapids 49546 ...... (616) 771-1593 (616) 676-8169 Salisbury, David 10855 Thornberry Way, Zeeland 49464-8686 ...... (616) 772-2828 Salisbury, Michael S (Jill) 625 Hickory Dr, Wayland 49348 ...... (269) 792-2232 (269) 792-3771 Sandbrook, Lois 4423 W Fremont Rd, Blanchard 49310-9767 ...... (989) 866-2358 Sandbrook, Richard 4423 W Fremont Rd, Blanchard 49310 ...... (989) 866-2358 Sanxter, Steve (Teresa) 3599 92nd St SE, Caledonia 49316 ...... (616) 681-9959 (616) 891-3599 Sarut, Gary A (Joanne) 451 S Dangl Rd, Muskegon 49442-2717 ...... (231) 830-0099 (231) 773-3551 Sauter, Julia 1400 E High Street, Mt Pleasant 48858 ...... (989) 773-7143 Scamehorn, Eileen 707 Hillboro Circle, Kalamazoo 49007 ...... (269) 375-1821 Schad, Rex W (Christine) 311 East Main, PO Box 206, Middleville 49333-0206 ...... (269) 795-9283 Schmit, Carol 5555 N Parma Rd, Parma 49269 ...... (517) 788-0522 (517) 531-5314 Schwetz, John (Phyllis) 5747 72nd Ave, Hart 49420 ...... (231) 873-5907 Scoggin, Bryon PO Box 244, Buchanan 49107 ...... (269) 695-0656 Scott, Helen 7220 Traverse Ave, PO Box 128, Benzonia 49616 ...... (231) 882-4359 Searls, James 53 E Central, Zeeland 49464 ...... (616) 772-4306 Shearer, Thomas C 5770 Preservation Ct NE, Ada 49301-9680 ...... (616) 456-7568 (616) 949-8995 Shepard, Kathy 7575 S Leaton Rd, Shepherd 48883-9303 ...... (989) 828-6486 Showen, William (Jackie) 6290 High Pointe Cir, Portage 49042 ...... (269) 342-3750 Sikkenga, Steve 1102 Winter Cherry Lane, Vicksburg 49097 ...... (269) 649-1478 Sipkema, Margaret PO Box 148, Moline 49335 ...... (616) 877-4660 Skinner, John (Deborah) 418 S Elizabeth, Mt Pleasant 48858 ...... (989) 386-6646 (989) 773-4340 Slocum, Jack 102 E Clinton, Hastings 49056-2336 ...... (269) 945-6290 Smiedendorf, Janet 515 Archer, St Joseph 49085 ...... (269) 983-4713 Smith, Elizabeth 1945 Ramblewood Ct SE, Kentwood 49508 ...... (616) 455-6425
ADDRESSES Smith, Michael A PO Box 616, Bellaire 49615 ...... (231) 377-4000 (231) 533-8552 Snell, Joanne 552 Birchwood, Jackson 49203 ...... (517) 788-6822 (517) 750-3317 Snyder, Janet 841 Weaver Ave, Kalamazoo 49007 ...... (269) 344-9770 Soles, Elizabeth Anne PO Box 467, 217 Old State Rd, Pentwater 49449 . (231) 869-4059 (231) 869-7651 Spackman, Nona 1310 32nd St, Allegan 49010-9174 ...... (269) 673-2512 Spagnuolo, Ann 836 Osburn Circle, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-8187 Spahr, Michael (Sandra) 377 Jefferson St, Newaygo 49337 ...... (231) 652-7531 Spalenka, Nancy (Gordon) 2119 Waldron St SW, Wyoming 49519 ...... (616) 249-0513 Spedowski, Mary 12336 230th Ave, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 592-2205 (231) 796-5923 Speller, Corene 40 W Goguac St, Battle Creek 49015 ...... (269) 963-5353 Stahl, Sue (Ron) 1849 Tupelo Trl, Holt 48842-1554 ...... (517) 694-3370 Stark, Mary Beth (Robert) 2301 Shawn Dr, Kalkaska 49646 ...... (231) 258-5995 Stibal, Milton 5745 Milnes Dr, Coloma 49038 ...... (269) 468-4833 Stiehl, Charles O 4622 Blaine SE, Kentwood 49508 ...... (616) 534-2238 Stine, Jean 9270 Jones Road, Bellevue 49021 ...... (269) 763-2706 Stoddard, Ruth A (Alan) 7576 Thrasher Ln, Kalamazoo 49009 ...... (269) 375-1406 Stoll, Ronald (Constance) 11133 Higley Cir E, Schoolcraft 49087 ...... (269) 321-3710 (269) 679-5493 Stone, Donna PO Box 194, Indian River 49749 ...... (231) 238-8889 Stormont, James 3000 Mack Island Rd, Grass Lake 49240 ...... (517) 522-4206 Strader, Veroneze 178 Feld Drive, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 963-6830 Strong, Plyna Clark Retirement, 1551 Franklin St SE #3006, Grand Rapids 49506-3331 .. (616) 241-5184 Stuck, Wanda 16101 South 2nd St, Schoolcraft 49087 ...... (269) 679-5722 Sullivan, Mary Ellen 2508 Alger SE, Grand Rapids 49546 ...... (616) 956-6944 Sweet, Cindy (Robert) 1826 E Miller Rd, Lansing 48911 ...... (517) 882-1211 Sweet, Mary (Jeffrey) 1821 Beal Ave, Lansing 48910 ...... (517) 316-3548 (517) 487-4547 2005 ELECTED LAYPERSONS 267 Sweet, Zachary 107 S. Harrison St, Ludington 49431 ...... (231) 843-8340 Swinehart, Laverne 9673 S 34th St, Scotts 49088-9755 ...... (269) 626-8211 Swinger, Connie 255 Brown SW, Grand Rapids 49507 ...... (616) 942-2448 (616) 452-3532 Tallent, Kim 324 Iroquois Ave, Battle Creek 49015 ...... (269) 565-0112 Tate, Molly 308 W. Garfi eld, Charlevoix 49720 ...... (231) 342-0457 Taylor, Jim (Sally) Albright UM Camp, 3156 190th Ave, Reed City 49677 ...... (800) 330-4026 (231) 832-9094 Thomas, Jennifer Stockwell-Mudd Library Albion College, 611 E Porter St, Albion 49224 .(517) 629-0487 Thomas, Louise PO Box 88292, Kentwood 49518-0292 ...... (616) 954-1736 Thompson, Don 520 Wadsworth, Traverse City 49684 ...... (231) 922-2008 Thompson, Magnolia 35 W Goodale, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 963-6728 Thompson, Scott 6803 S 12th Street, Portage 49024 ...... (269) 375-9031 Thompson, Shirley 3219 Butternut Ln, Kalamazoo 49004 ...... (269) 342-1537 Tingle, Jack (Shirley) 342 Cadgewith E, Lansing 48906-1526 ...... (517) 482-3819 Tobar, Lea (Felipi) 2430 Highridge Ln SE, Grand Rapids 49546-7536 ...... (616) 940-0406 Toshalis, Barbara (Jerry) 2225 Spencer Drive, Middleville 49333 ...... (269) 795-9799 Touse, John 66636 Klett Rd, Constantine 49042 ...... (269) 435-5900 (269) 435-7589 Townsend, James (Corrine) Clark Retirement, 1551 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids 49506 .... (616) 452-2666 Townsend, Lynn 5570 I Drive South, East Leroy 49051 ...... (269) 961-3664 (269) 979-0606 Tran Nguyen, Betty 1954 W Hood Apt 2A, Chicago 60660 Trommater, William 8896 E Wager Road, Lyons 48851 ...... (989) 855-2365 Van Westrienen, Paul 359 Park Avenue, Parchment 49004 ...... (269) 226-6281 (269) 349-4216 VanDriessche, Orlen 22392 24 Mile Rd, Olivet 49076 ...... (517) 857-3427 Vittoz, Irene 5503 Long Hwy, Eaton Rapids 48827 ...... (517) 543-5361 Vogeler, Tom (Carol) 234 Deer Run, Plainwell 49080 ...... (269) 664-6559 Voigt, Lee (Robin) 500 Washington Ave, Holland 49423 ...... (616) 395-5556 Vorbrich, Andrew (Sally) 1914 Waite Ave, Kalamazoo 49008 ...... (269) 381-8844 (269) 343-1906 Wagner, Duane 4055 Blackman Rd, Jackson 49201 ...... (517) 789-7638 Wagner, Patricia (Lynn) 116 S Clinton St, Charlotte 48813-1422 ...... (517) 543-8186 Walker, Amber 418 N Newton, Middleton 48856 ...... (989) 236-5515 Walker, Pam (Michael) PO Box 22, Watervliet 49098 ...... (269) 463-8164 Weaver, Harvey Lake Michigan UM Camp, 5807 N Ridge Rd, Pentwater 49449
...... (231) 869-5317 (231) 873-3201 ADDRESSES Welch, Stephanie 502 N Harrison, East Lansing 48823 ...... (517) 367-3411 (517) 333-8613 Whaley, Ruth (David) 4682 E Cleveland Rd, Ashley 48806-9705 ...... (989) 838-2579 Whitman, Charles W (Marilee) 1955 S Stone Rd, Fremont 49412-8910 ....(231) 924-4411 (231) 924-3472 Wilber, William 4850 Smith Rd, Dimondale 48821 ...... (517) 646-6745 Williams, Donald (Sandy) 5226 Forest View Court, Hudsonville 49426 ....(616) 331-3682 (616) 669-9086 Williams, Donna 411 N Eaton St, Albion 49224-1621 ...... (517) 629-6768 Wilson, Charles (Jeddy) 4713 Weston Ave, Kalamazoo 49006 ...... (269) 388-5899 Winebarger, Fred 14501 157th, Big Rapids 49307 ...... (231) 796-9072 (231) 796-0697 Wirgau, Susan (Robert) 917 W. Sheridan, Petoskey 49770 ...... (231) 347-5463 Wood, Jessica 1325 Cramer Circ #1006, Big Rapids 49307-2739 Woods, Wava (Dale) 2907 200th Avenue, Reed City 49677 ...... (231) 832-2897 Worgess, Susan (Douglas) 10943 East CD Ave, Richland 49083 ...... (269) 629-5027 Wright, Geraldine 1513 E Gaylord St Apt C, Mt Pleasant 48858 ...... (989) 773-7580 (989) 772-0129 Wright, Marshall “Woody” (Nancy) PO Box 458, Elk Rapids 49629 ...... (231) 264-0578 Wyman Sr, Larry (Marcia) 480 Witbeck Dr, Clare 48617-9721 ...... (989) 386-3123 Yakes, Dan 7640 Old Channel Trail, Montague 49437 ...... (231) 777-0231 (231) 894-9279 Zimmer, Jamie 11324 Flintrock Dr, Grand Ledge 48837...... (517) 485-9477 (517) 627-7384 Zimpfer, Judy (Gary) PO Box 75, Alba 49611-0175 ...... (231) 584-2000 ext.124 (231) 584-3572 268 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
ELECTED YOUTH
Anderson, Marc 2737 Frank St, Lansing 48911-6404 ...... (517) 393-9681 Baker-Streevy, John 7113 Benn Rd, Parma 49269 ...... (517) 784-6532 Bennett, Ryan 536 W. Edgerton, Howard City 49329 ...... (231) 937-4432 Books, Bryann 17974 Moorepark Rd., Three Rivers 49093 ...... (269) 278-1319 Brodhagen, Becky 1914 Southern Ave, Kalamazoo 49001 ...... (269) 385-4369 Brown, Rachel 3324 Marlane Ave, Kalamazoo 49006 ...... (269) 385-3049 Brubaker, Joshua 523 Lincoln Lake, Lowell 49331 ...... (616) 897-6357 Camburn, Kevin 28961 E Fawn River, Sturgis 49091 ...... (269) 651-3779 Carey, Nicole 6131 Nottawa St, Weidman 48893 ...... (989) 644-5793 Clark, Daniel 7486 Alden Hwy, Bellaire 49615 ...... (231) 331-6639 Clarke, Benjamin 2147 Bluffton Ave, Muskegon 49441 ...... (231) 759-0682 Dalton, Torrey 505 E. Pere Marquette, Ludington 49431 ...... (231) 845-9330 Davenport, Casey 1852 S. 9th St., Kalamazoo 49009 ...... (269) 353-9711 DeLorm, Jaclyn / Jessica 2500 Mapleview Ct SE, Kentwood 49508 ...... (616) 698-2423 DeYoung, Ashley 159 Rollingwood Dr NE, Rockford 49341 ...... (616) 866-6038 Eberhart, Jessica 11823 Woodbury Rd, Laingsburg 48848 ...... (517) 675-5026 Erbes, Megan 265 White Pigeon St, Constantine 49042 ...... (269) 435-4885 Farnum, Rebecca 511 Garrison Rd, Battle Creek 49017 ...... (269) 964-7620 George, Laura 126 W. Blossom, Cadillac 49601 ...... (231) 775-2191 Hansen, Kim 15795 Seymour Rd, Grass Lake 49240 ...... (517) 475-0256 Hills Jr., David 331 Tannery Drive, Coloma 49038 ...... (269) 468-4905 Holland, Nichelle 4350 W. Beal City Rd., Weidman 48893 ...... (989) 644-5578 Holz, Corey 4017 Gates, Elmira 49730 ...... (231) 585-6170 Homminga, Dennis 109 S. Columbia St., Scottville 49431 ...... (231) 843-1318
ADDRESSES Jeffrey-Mayer, Alisha 1916 N Leaton Road, Mt Pleasant 48858 ...... (989) 772-1631 Jones, Ryder 11090 Woodbushe Rd., Lowell 49331 ...... (616) 897-5069 Krieger, Heather 1115 M 140, Benton Harbor 49022-9414 ...... (269) 944-1755 Leisenring, Katie / Nathan 193 E Central Ave, Shepherd 48883 ...... (989) 828-4309 Ludwick, Emily 664 Chicago Rd., Bronson 49028 ...... (517) 369-1507 Marsh, Ashley PO Box 193, Alba 49611 ...... (231) 584-3437 Miller, Nicole 1009 N. Bundy Dr., Lake Isabella 48893 ...... (989) 644-3001 Nunez, Jamie 3106 Banneta, Muskegon 49441 ...... (231) 773-7300 Rafferty, Timothy 128 E Muskegon, Cedar Springs 49319 ...... (616) 696-9313 Raspotnik, Daniel (D.J.) 3160 W. Hansen, Ludington 49431 ...... (231) 843-2363 Richardson, Skylar 1182 N Leaton Rd, Mt Pleasant 48858 ...... (989) 772-7131 Schram, Sarah 3921 Kinview NW, Grand Rapids 49544 ...... (616) 735-9812 Schrock, Amber 6360 N. Brinton Rd., Lake 48632 ...... (989) 644-3115 Searls, Elizabeth 53 E Central Ave, Zeeland 49464 ...... (616) 772-4306 Shoup, Megan 9867 Holmes Hwy, Eaton Rapids 48827 ...... (517) 663-5674 Smith, Kristin 413 Prospect St, Cadillac 49601 ...... (231) 775-0558 Walker, Amber 418 N Newton, Middleton 48856 ...... (989) 236-5515 Watson, Kamri 7667 E Walker Rd, Ovid 48866 ...... (989) 834-5827 Weissner, Kristen 1227 Cambridge Dr, Kalamazoo 49001 ...... (269) 382-5384 Wightman, Sarah 5965 East 26 Rd, Cadillac 49601 ...... (231) 779-0380 Willson, Elizabeth 3728 Devonshire, Kalamazoo 49006 ...... (269) 382-0284 Woods, Ryan 1103 Napier, St Joseph 49085 ...... (269) 982-8570 Young, Amanda 46 E Division, Sparta 49345 ...... (616) 887-8255 2005 ELECTED LAYPERSONS 269 ADDRESSES 270 PASTORAL RECORD S =Dsrc ueitnetAsgmn + = Ad Interim Appointment ++ DSA =Probationarymemberofother Annual Conference = DistrictSuperintendent =RetiredProbationaryMember Assignment OP RP = Associate memberofother Annual Conference OA =RetiredDeacon RD =RetiredLocalPastor RL =RetiredFullMember RE =Retired Associate Member =Part Time RA LocalPastor PL =Full Time LocalPastor FL member =Affiliated AF =Fullmemberofotherdenomination OF =EldermemberofotherannualconferenceorMethodistdenomination =Elder/fullministerfromotherdenominationservingUMprobation OE EP =ProbationaryElder PE =Deaconmemberofotherannualconference OD =DeaconfromotherdenominationservingUMprobation DP =ProbationaryDeacon PD =ProbationaryMember(ordained underprovisions of1992orearlierDiscipline) PM =Diaconal Minister(consecrated underprovisions of1992orearlierDiscipline) DM of ordinationasElder. The following key isusedthroughoutthePastoral Record: Conference fromotherconferencesordenominations.DstandsforyearofordinationasDeacon;Ethe Conference, orintoourpresentUnitedMethodistConferenceforreception West Michigan 2172; Fax: 231-582-6827;e-mail:[email protected] Conference Secretary, Rev. directed toherbyemail,[email protected], oratP.O. Box6247,GrandRapids,MI49516-6247, address isindicatedthus(*)whenitotherthanthehomeaddress. prior toreceptionintothe West MichiganConference. The first addressgiven isthehomeaddress. The mailing following Annual Conferenceunlessotherwisenoted.Brackets aroundappointmentsindicatecharges served lowing eachappointmentrepresentstheinitialyearofthatappointment,withchangesoccurringimmediately ABIADE, ZAWDIE K(FE)(Nancy)—(R-1986,E-1985) *AINSLIE, PEGG(RE)—(R-1991, D-1975, E-1978) ADAMS, CRAIGL(FE)(Robin)—(R-1973,D-1973,E-1977) In thisrecordRstandsforyearofreceptionintoany formerEUBConference,any formerMethodist This recordismaintainedbyKathyHippensteelattheConferenceCenter. Correspondenceshouldbe This Pastoral Recordindicatesappointmentsbut isnotnecessarilyapensionrecord. The dategiven fol- 2002 Burton HeightsOct.1,1991;Buchanan:Faith/Morris Chapel1996;KalamazooDistrictSuperintendent Transferred fromCMEChurch,LansingPotterPark 1986;BentonHarbor:Hope1988;GrandRapids; Lansing Central(Assoc.)1993;Retired 1997 NY 1988,DetroitConf.Manchester1989 Transferred from DetroitConf.Okemos (Assoc.)Nov, 1,1991; Nebraska Conf.:Lexington 1977;Loup1980;Noxen UMC,Noxen PA 1983; Windsor UMC, Windsor Horton Bay1984;Ionia:Zion1994: Weidman Sept.16,1999 In School1973;transferredfromDetroitConf.,Muskegon:Wolf Lake 1975;Saugatuck/Ganges1979 Kathryn S.Cadarette,5925HortonBayRoad,Boyne City49712,Phone:231-675- WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE XVI. PASTORAL RECORD 810 West Kilgore Ste3,KalamazooDistrict,Kalamazoo, MI49008 2000 PleasantGrove Rd,Lansing, MI48910-2437(517)882-2635 433 W Crooked Lake Dr,Kalamazoo,MI49009 (269)544-0508 of All Pastors of All 5765 W LindyLn,Weidman, MI48893(989)644-3441 P =OtherLocalPastor LP =SupplyPastor SY =StudentLocalPastor SP Member =Associate AM =Elderinfullconnection FE =DeaconinfullConnection FD RMOC =RetiredMinisterofOtherConference PO Box98,Weidman, MI48893(989)644-3148
or tothe 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 271
*ALBERY, PAUL F (RE) (Mary) — (R-1941, D-1943, E-1943) [Detroit Conf. Gagetown 1941; Conf. Youth Director 1942;] Transfered from Detroit Conf., Plainwell March 1,1946; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 1949; St. Joseph 1950; Grand Rapids:Trinity 1953; Muskegon: Central 1960; Mt. Pleasant First 1966; Portage 1970; Lansing Grace 1975; Retired 1981 801 W Middle St Apt 462, Dancey House, Chelsea, MI 48118-1373 (734) 433-9885
ALMEIDA, JANA LYNN (FE) (Gabriel) — (R-1996, D-1996, E-1999) Vicksburg (Assoc.) 1995; Grand Ledge (Assoc.) 1997; Mt. Pleasant: Trinity/Countryside Oct. 16, 1999; West Michigan Conference Staff (LTFT 1/2) 2004 4363 W Harrison Road, Alma, MI 48801 (989) 463-5096 PO Box 6247, United Methodist Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49516
AMON, JANET S (PD) — Chaplain, Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Grand Rapids (para. 331.1a), 2005 1292 Prestwick Dr, Holland, MI 49423 (616) 393-0457 300 68th St SE, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 PO Box 6247, 11 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247 (616) 459-4503
*AMUNDSEN, WILLIAM J (RE) (Catherine) — (R-1967, D-1967, E-1970) Edwardsburg 1969; Mesick/Harrietta 1972; Grand Rapids: Trinity (Assoc.) 1979; Lowell May 1, 1982; Grand Ledge 1993; Retired 2003 735 Maycroft Rd, Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 323-2445
ANDERSON, MARK D (FL) (Leah) — Bear Lake/Arcadia (Dsa) 1999; Bear Lake/Arcadia Feb. 1, 2000 PO Box 157, Bear Lake, MI 49614-0157 (231) 864-3785 PO Box 157, 7871 Main St, Bear Lake, MI 49614-0157 (231) 864-3680 PO Box 136, 3378 Division, Arcadia, MI 49613
*ANDERSON, FRANCIS F (RE) (Winona) — (R-1958, D-1960, E-1962) [New Buffalo/Lakeside 1957] Marcellus 1958; Portage (asst.) 1961; Kalamazoo: Chapel Hill Parish 1962; White Cloud Dec. 9, 1962 Lansing; Central (Assoc.) 1966; Jackson: Haven 1970: Board of Global Ministries, World Division, Secondment to Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas, Belize 1972; Bd. of Global Ministries, M.C.C.A Trinidad 1975: Napoleon Sept 1, 1978; Bd. of Global Ministries,
M.C.C.A, Savanna-la-mar, Jamaica 1980; G.B.G.M, M.C.C.A., Duncans, Jamaica 1986; Detroit Conf. RECORD PASTORAL Hudson Nov 1, 1989; Retired 1991 4234 Marys Way, Lansing, MI 48917-4201 (517) 323-6968
*ANDREWS, J LEON (RE) (Arlene) — (R-1951, D-1959, E-1962) Blanchard 1951; Riverdale 1955; Oshtemo 1960; Coloma 1962; Jackson: Calvary 1968: Big Rapids: First 1972; Grand Traverse District Supt. Aug 18, 1980; Grandville 1986; Marshall 1989; Retired 1992 741 Clark Crossing SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3310 (616) 245-1589
AYOUB, GEORGE H (AF) — [East Pennsylvania Conf.] appointed to extension ministries: Masonic Pathways Senior Living Services, St. Johns 1200 Wright Avenue, Alma, MI 48801 1205 S Mission St Ste 9, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-5140
BABB, MARK R (FD) (Sue) — Coldwater (Deacon) 2002 2440 Smiley Way, Jackson, MI 49203 (517) 783-3803 26 Marshall St., Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 279-8402 272 PASTORAL RECORD BABB, SUSANJ(FE)(Mark)— *BABCOCK, WAYNE H(RE)(Lois)—(R-1968,D-1972,E-1976) BAGLEY, DWAYNE E(FE)(Michele)—(R-1998,D-1998,E-2001) BAEK, SEUNGHO“ANDY” (FE)(Hehyoung) — *BAILEY, DEANI(RE)(Janet) —(R-1958,D-1958,E-1960) *BAILEY, THERON E(RE)(Cheryl) —(R-1961,D-1961,E-1963) *BAILEY, PAUL F(RE)(Lynn) —(R-1995,D-1962,E-1967) BAKER, PEGGYJ(FE)(Forrest) — BAKER-STREEVY, MELANIEJ(FE)(Mike) —(R-1984,D-1984,E-1987) (assoc.) Jan.16,2004 [West Ohioconf.,ChurchNameUMC:City, OH;] Transfered from West OhioConf.;Jackson:First 1987; BerrienSprings1991;Lawrence 1998;RetiredJanuary1,2003 Marcellus/Wakelee Jan.1,1975;Kingsley/Grant 1978; Webberville/Bell Oak1983; Webberville Jan.16, In School1969;Bloomingdale/Townline Sept,11969,InSchool1971,Scottdale/Bridgman1972; Webberville 1995; Albion 2002 Church Ministry-Suhbu Korean Congregation 2001;MichiganSuhbu Korean UMC2005 Transfer from Wisconsin Conf.,GrandRapids:MichiganSuhbu Korean July16,1997;GBGM;New 1987; Retired2002; Alto/Bowne Center(DSA)2002 [Leaton 1956];Sanford1960; Vicksburg 1966;Lowell 1969;Stevensville 1979; Traverse City:Central 1989; Retired1994 Lansing: FirstSept.15,1978;Conf.Staff Program CoordinationMar. 1,1982;GrandRapids:St.Paul 1966; Wyoming Wesley Park Dec.15,1969;SabbaticalSept.1,1977;Empire Ad Interim Aug. 1,1978; [Kewadin 1955;UnionCity1957]; inschool1960;Ogdensburg/Wesley Foundation 1964;Hart/Mears May 1,2001;Ionia:Easton(DSA) April 13,2003 1990; Allen Park: Trinity 1991;] Transferred fromDetroitConf.,Potterville/West Benton1995;Retired 1984; Transferred to DetroitConf.,Midland:Homer1988;Livingston Circuit:Plainfield, Trinity Jan.1, Associate Director, MICAP1978;HonoarableLocation1979; Transferred toN.NYConf., Waddington John’s) 1966;Detroit: West OuterDrive 1969;HonorableLocation1970; Transferred to West Mich.Conf., [spencer, IA1962;Monroe:E.Rainsinville 1963;Presby, Pique,OH1964;Pontiac:N.E.Community(St. Comstock 1998 Creek; Birchwood 1995;SabbaticalLeave 2003; Lansing:First2004 In schoolGETS1984;Empire1985;Leave of Absence 1988;North Adams/Jerome Oct.1,1988;Battle WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 32052 CountyRoad687,Bangor,MI49013(269)427-2681 3827 DeltaRiver Drive, Lansing,MI 48906(517)321-5187 3782 MurrayLake Ave, Lowell, MI49331(616)691-8011 3086 Slater Ave SE,Kentwood, MI49512(616)956-5678 204 W. CassStreet, Greenville, MI48838(616)754-8532 3003 LecoCt,St.Joseph, MI49085-2329(269)983-3929 3782 MurrayLake Ave, Lowell, MI49331616-868-7306 4255 Shaffer Ave, Kentwood, MI49512(616)554-4969 310 BridgeStreet, Portland, MI48875(517)647-4649 262 ErmineSt,Kalamazoo,MI49048(269)345-1953 5090 ChinookLane,Lyons, MI48851(517)647-2460 2440 Smiley Way, Jackson, MI49203(517)783-3803 275 W Michigan,Jackson, MI49201(517)787-6460 11184 29MileRd,Albion,MI49224(517)629-6531 600 E.Michigan,Albion,MI49224(517)629-9425 7113 BennRd,Parma, MI49269(517)784-6532 PO Box4,Comstock,MI49041(290)382-0466 4255 Shaffer Ave, Kentwood, MI49512 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 273
BAKER-STREEVY, MICHAEL P (FE) (Melanie) — (R-1987, D-1987, E-1995) Elk Rapids/Kewadin April 1, 1987; Jonesville/Allen 1988; Battle Creek: Sonoma/Newton 1995; Galesburg Nov. 16, 1999; Parma/North Parma 2003 7113 Benn Rd, Parma, MI 49269 (517) 784-6532 PO Box 100, 100 E Main St, Parma, MI 49269 (517) 531-3685
BALL, THOMAS E (FE) (Kelly) — (R-1982, D-1982, E-1986) In school Drew Theological School 1982; Girard/Ellis Coners 1984; Climax/Scotts Dec. 1, 1988; Farwell 1994; Howard City: Heritage 2000 PO Box 258, Pierson, MI 49339 (231) 937-4748 PO Box 258, Pierson, MI 49339 (231) 937-4310
*BARNES, ALTHA M (RA) — (D-1972) [Farwell Feb. 15, 1970; Waterloo Village: First 1970]; Barryton/Chippewa Lake 1975; Reading 1979; Retired 1983 1001 Carpenters Way Apt 1216, Lakeland, FL 33809 (863) 853-6918
*BARNEY, JAMES W. (RE) (Marilyn) — (R-1972, D-1972, E-1975) [Milan/West Milan/Dummer, New Hampshire Conf. 1974;] transfered from New Hampshire Conf., Munith/Pleasant Lake 1979; Quincy 1983; Wayland 1987; Constantine Sept. 15, 1991; Somerset Center 1998; Retired Aug. 31, 2005 6094 Folks Rd, Horton, MI 49246 (517) 563-8920 PO Box 277, 12095 E Chicago Rd, Somerset Center, MI 49282 (517) 688-4330
BARNEY, MARILYN B (FE) (James) — (R-1985, D-1985, E-1990) In school METHESCO 1985; Burnips/Monterey Center 1987; Three Rivers: Ninth Street/Jones Oct. 1, 1991; Hillsdale 1998 6094 Folks Road, Horton, MI 49246 (517) 563-8920 6100 Folks Rd, Horton, MI 49246 (517) 563-2835
BARRETT, WAYNE C (FE) (Linda) — (R-1972, D-1972, E-1975) [Snow 1969]; Bloomingdale/Townline 1972; Muskegon: Central (Assoc.) Nov. 1, 1974; Grand Rapids: Plainfield 1978; Plainfield/Director United Methodist Foundation Feb 1, 1982; Executive Director, United Methodist Foundation 1982 1517 Heathfield NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 458-9975 PO Box 6247, United Methodist Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247 PO Box 6247, 11 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247 (616) 459-4503 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL
BARRY, B GORDON (FE) (Susan) — (R-1982, D-1982, E-1985) Remus/Halls Corner/Mecosta 1982; New Buffalo/Lakeside 1985; New Buffalo/Bridgman: Faith 1988; Lowell 1993; Stevensville 2003 5846 Ponderosa Dr, Stevensville, MI 49127 (269) 429-5749 5506 Ridge Rd., Stevensville, Mi 49127 (269) 429-5911
BARTELMAY, BRADLEY S (FE) (Sherri Swanson) — (R-1996, D-1996, E-2002) Stevensville (Assoc.) 1990; New Buffalo/Bridgman: Faith 1993; New Buffalo: First May 1, 2000 19603 Oak Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (269) 469-4488 24 S. Whittaker, New Buffalo, MI 49117 (269) 469-1250
*BARTHOLOMEW, JACK M (RE) (Mildred) — (R-1975, D-1975, E-1979) [Quincy/Fisher Hill 1969-1974] in school 1975; Elk Rapids/Kewadin 1978; Hastings: Hope Feb. 16, 1983; Lansing: Calvary Feb. 15, 1986; Stanwood: Northland 1992; Retired 1995 1133 Yeomans St #96, Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-8852
*BAUGHAN, EUGENE L (RA) (Philis) — (R-1993, D-1979) Northeast Missaukee Parish 1974; Springport/Lee Center 1987; Brooks Corner/Sears 1991; Barnard/East Jordan/Norwood 1997; Retired 2002 400 Heartland Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 943-0354 274 PASTORAL RECORD *BEAN, REX(RL)(Margaret) — BEACHY, WILLIAMM(FE)(Barbara)— BECK, ERICS(FE)(Heather)—(R-1979,D-1979,E-1983) BEKOFSKE, GARY L(FE)(Nancy)—(R-1989, D-1972,E-1976) *BEERS, BIRT A (RE)(Helen)—(R-1955,D-1955,E-1959) *BENNETT, LEO“BUD” (RL)(Joyce) —(D-1959,E-1961) BERNTSEN, GAYLE (FL)(Bob)— BENTLEY, TERRIL(FL)(Tom) — *BENSEN, KENNETH W (RE)(Sandra)—(R-1990,D-1990,E-1992) BESEMER, NANCY L(FL)(Robert)— 1551 FranklinSE Apt 3020,ClarkRetirement Community,GrandRapids,MI49506-3331616-243-1618 Chase/Barton 1982;Retired1987 Trinity 2001 [West Ohioconf.,MonfortHeightsUMC:Cincinnati,OH;] Transfered from West Ohioconf.;Lansing: Kalamazoo: Westwood Aug. 1,1995 In school1979;EatonRapids(Assoc.)Dec.1,1980;Muskegon: Unity1983;UnionCity1986; Grace 1996;Montague2005 Ministries 1984;] Transferred fromEasternPennsylvania Conf.1989;HillsdaleJune1,Lansing: Nov. 11983;Philadelphia:Emmanuel1984;Exec. Sec.forEmergency Response, BoardofGlobal Philadelphia: MountPisgah/Providence 1980;Leave ofabsence1982;Philadelphia: Taylor Memorial [Westfield, EastOhioConf.,1972; EasternPennsylvania Conf.:Morrisville1975;Darby:Mt.Zion1977; Muskegon: Crestwood 1983;Stockbridge1990;HarborSprings/AlansonMay15,1993;Retired1995 Fisher Hill1963;Otsego 1967;Breckenridge/Wheeler 1972;Breckenridge 1976;Montague1977; California-Arizona Conf., Alden/Kewadin/Kewadin IndianMission1958; Albion (Assoc.)1961;Quincy/ Mancelona/Alba 1956;transferredtoSouthernCalifornia-ArizonaConf.1957;from Hinchman/Oronoko 1986;Jackson:First(Assoc.)1989;Retired1993 South Cadillac1956; Alden/Kewadin 1961;CedarSpringsSept.15,1965; Wayland 1970;Lawrence 1979; Muskegon: Unity(DSA)Sept.16,1999;Muskegon: UnityFeb. 1,2001;ReadingSept. 2001 Stevensville (Assoc.)2002 Lansing: Faith May1,1987; Retired2003 2003 [Detroit Conference,Middleburry UMCSept.1,1996-June30,1998];Bath/Gunnisonville 1998; Wayland WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1003 Greenway Terrace, Kalamazoo,MI49006-2616(269)344-5821 10191 Pioneer Trl, BoyneFalls, MI49713-9697(231)549-2604 538 NicholsRoad,Kalamazoo,MI49006-2994(269)344-7165 312 EastMichiganStreet, Reading,MI49274(517)283-2443 411 HarrisonStreet, GrandLedge,MI48837(517)627-3256 PO Box80323,Habitatfor Humanity,Lansing, MI48908 5552 MohicanDr,Stevensville, MI49127(269) 429-7389 220 Church Street, Wayland, MI49348(269)792-1152 1000 S Washington, Lansing, MI48910(517)819-7511 5506 RidgeRd.,Stevensville, Mi49127(269) 429-5911 7533 W St.Joseph, Lansing,MI48917(517)627-8388 6203 Windcharme, Lansing,MI48917(517)703-0873 2045 68thStSE,Caledonia,MI49316(616)698-3170 4687 Church St,Montague,MI 49437 (231)894-4625 57 West 10thSt,Holland,MI49423(616)396-5205 8555 CookSt,Montague,MI49437(231)894-5789 220 Church St, Wayland, MI49348269-792-2208 649 E13thSt,Holland,MI49423(616)393-6122 317 FirstSt,Reading,MI49274(517) 283-2775 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 275
*BETTS, ROBERT E (RE) — (R-1951, E-1959) Woodland (EUB) 1957; Cass City (EUB) 1963; Owosso (EUB) 1966; transferred from Detroit Conf., Howard City/Coral Maple Hill 1970; Lansing Central (Assoc.) Aug. 15, 1970; Grand Rapids: St. Paul’s 1974; Eaton Rapids Feb. 1, 1982; Retired 1988; Williamston Center Feb. 1, 1990-1993 10595 Friedley Ln, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827-1664 (517) 663-1789 600 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-3524
BILLS, WILLIAM C (FE) (Julie) — (R-1990, D-1990, E-1993) Burr Oak July 16, 1988; Marshall (Assoc.) 1991; Martin/Shelbyville 1994 PO Box 154, 948 Lee St., Martin, MI 49070 (269) 672-7121 PO Box 154, 969 E. Allegan, Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7097 PO Box 154, Martin, MI 49070 (269) 672-5927
*BIRDSALL, H JAMES (RE) (Ilene) — (R-1945, D-1948, E-1950) [Perrinton/Pompeii 1942] 1945; Pentwater/Summit 1946; Carson City 1951; Muskegon: Lakeside 1959; Grand Ledge 1967; Lansing: Calvary 1973; Retired 1978 1551 Franklin St SE Rm 1002, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 248-0812
*BISTAYI, JOSEPH J (RE) (Cheryl) — (R-1970, D-1970, E-1973) [Ypsilanti: First (Assoc.) 1972; Dundee 1975;] transferred from Detroit Conf., Portage: Chapel Hill Oct. 1, 1978; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill 1985; Conference Staff Person for Spiritual Formation 1993; Georgetown Aug.16,1999; Retired 2005 2336 Elliott SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 940-1986
BISTAYI, MATTHEW (FL) (Shellie) — Brandywine: Trinity Jan. 1, 1999; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 2002 1725 Dover, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 349-1414 212 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 (269) 381-6340
BITEMAN, DANIEL W (FE) — (R-1988, D-1988, E-1996) [Fife Lake/South Boardman, July 1, 1983; Chandler School of Theology; Dewitt: Redeemer (Assoc.) 1987;] Kalamazoo: Lane Blvd. 1988; Grawn 1996 1222 W Silver Lake Rd S, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 943-9632 PO Box 62, Grawn, MI 49637 (231) 943-8353
BITTERLING, NANCY (FL) (Curt) — In School; Niles: Grace 2000; Lincoln Road 2002 RECORD PASTORAL 9437 W Lincoln Road, Riverdale, MI 48877 (989) 466-2979 9479 W. Lincoln Road, Riverdale, MI 48877 (989) 463-5704
*BLAKEY, DOROTHY (RD) (James) — (Consecrated 1994, R-1997, D-1997) Holland: First, (1/4 time) 1997; Retired 1999 5054 Maple Creek SE, Kentwood, MI 49508 (616) 455-8503 227 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3236 (616) 451-2879
*BLANDING, WILLIAM A (RE) — (R-1925, D-1932, E-1933) [Crystal Valley 1923; Horton/Liberty 1924] 1925; Caledonia 1926; Vandercook Lake 1928; in school 1929; Beaverton/Edenville 1932; Hartford 1933; Byron Center/Grand Rapids: South 1936; Belding Oct. 1937; Ovid 1942; Lansing: First 1947; Grand Traverse District Supt. 1954; Kalamazoo: Milwood 1960; Coldwater 1966; Retired 1968 400 N Boone St, Johnson City, TN 37604-5635 (813) 323-1551
BLUNT, RICHARD W (FE) (Natalie) — (R-1985, D-1985, E-1988) [Eastern Penn. Conf.: Lumberville 1984-1986;] In school Princeton Theological Seminary 1985; Ogdensburg 1986; Manton 1993; Reed City Feb. 1, 1999 503 S Chestnut, Reed City, MI 49677 (231) 832-5467 503 S. Chestnut, Reed City, MI 49677 (231) 832-9441 276 PASTORAL RECORD BOAL, TIMOTHY P(FE)(Linda)—(R-1978,D-1978,E-1985) *BOEHM, JAMES W (RE)(Catheryn)—(R-1965,D-1966,E-1976) BOLEY, JOHN W (FE)(Diane)—(R-1991,D-1991, E-1994) BOERSMA, GILBERT R(FE)(SaraJayne) —(R-1982,D-1982,E-1984) BOLTZ, PEGGY A (FL)— *BOVEE, KEITH A (RE)(Elnora)— (R-1956,D-1956,E-1958) BONGARD, CONNIER(FL)(Frank)— BONDARENKO, GARY D(FE) (Lisa)—(R-1989,D-1989,E-1993) BOWDEN, DIANNE M(FE)(Jeff) —(E-2005) BOWMAN, LETISHA— (Assoc.) 1986;Jackson:Calvary 1992-1997;Montague1997;LansingGrace2005 In schoolChristian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis1978;BurrOak1983; GrandRapids: Trinity Retired Sept.1,1998 Conf., Newaygo 1975;Plainwell1984;KalamazooDistrictSupt.1989;Okemos Community1996; Gobles/Kendall Apr. 1,1967-Sept.1969;withdrew 1970;readmitted1973;transferredfromDetroit Pleasant: First2002 In school,Duke Divinity School1991;Mancelona/AlbaJune16,1992;Lansing:Central1997;Mt. Program, BronsonMedicalCenter1997;Chaplain,Hackley HospitalJune15,1998 Care Coordinator, HospiceofOceana&Muskegon CountiesFeb. 1,1995;Inschool,CPEResidency Frontier/Osseo 1982;Freeport/Middleville (Assoc.)1985;Muskegon: Wolf Lake Jan.1,1989;Pastoral Marcellus 1995;Shelby2002 Shelby 1991;Retired1994 1963; St.JohnsFirst1965;voluntary location1968;leftappointment1974;Marne1982;Ionia:First1985; [Frontier 1952;Centerville1954];Muskegon: Central(Assoc.)1957;NorthMuskegon 1959;Lowell Leaton May1,1992;Mt.Pleasant:First(Assoc.) Aug. 1,1994;Edmore:Faith 1997 Charlotte (Assoc.)July16,1988;Boyne City/Boyne Falls June16,1991;Haslett: Aldersgate 2000 In School;NashvilleJanuary16,2002 Saugatuck (DSA)2005 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box663,73N.EldridgeRD,Beulah,MI49617-0663(231)882-7074 PO Box238,833SFirstStreet, Edmore, MI48829-0238(989)427-5575 PO Box647,Mason&Griffith St,Saugatuck,MI49453269-857-2295 751 ClarkCrossing SE,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)241-1569 2400 Lake Lansing Rd.,EastLansing,MI48823(517)339-1706 1900 BostonBlvd,Lansing,MI48910-2493(517)482-5750 2315 Marquette Ave., Muskegon, MI49442(231)773-3654 1109 Glenwood Dr, MtPleasant,MI48858(989)773-7136 400 S.MainStreet, MtPleasant, MI48858(989)773-6934 2915 SCambridgeRd,Lansing,MI48911(517)484-0227 3854 NewSalemDr,Okemos, MI48864(517)381-1965 540 ChapelDr,Nashville,MI49073(517)852-0685 1220 Creston, Muskegon, MI49442(231)773-9696 PO Box370,Nashville,MI49073(517)852-2043 68 E Third St,Shelby,MI49455(231)861-2020 10 E29thSt,Holland,MI49423(616) 393-8022 PO Box238,Edmore, MI48829(989)427-3289 89 4thSt,Shelby,MI49455(231)861-4331 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 277
BOWMAN, JEFFREY J (FL) (Cheryl) — Vermontville/Gresham 1995; White Cloud 2002 718 Pine Hill, White Cloud, MI 49349 (231) 689-6774 PO Box 188, 1125 Newell St, White Cloud, MI 49349 (231) 689-1401
BREITHAUPT, JAMES L (FL) (Kathy) — Grant (DSA) 2002; Grant (1/4 time) Nov. 15, 2002; Grant (1/2 time) / Lake Ann (Assoc. 1/2 time) 2004 18829 Lakewood Circle, Lake Ann, MI 49650-9722 (231) 275-7109 18829 Lakewood Cir, Lake Ann, MI 49650-9722 (231) 269-3981 6583 First St, Lake Ann, MI 49650 (231) 275-7236
BREMER, KENNETH J (FE) (Vicky) — (R-1990, D-1990, E-1995) In school, Asbury Theological Seminary 1990; Holton June 1, 1992 PO Box 100, Holton, MI 49425 (231) 821-0374 PO Box 100, 9530 Holton-Duck Lake Rd, Holton, MI 49425 (231) 821-2323
*BRICKER, J MELVIN (RE) — (R-1966, D-1966, E-1968) Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 1966; Frankfort/Elberta 1971; Rockford 1980; Grandville 1989; Retired 1995 535 Boden Way, Oakland, CA 94610-3609 (510) 930-2867
BRILLHART, JAMES BRADLEY (FE) (Julia) — (R-1999, D-1999; E-2004) Hesperia/Ferry 1999 231 E South Avenue, Hesperia, MI 49421 (231) 854-6132 231 E South Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421 (616) 854-5345 187 E South Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421 (231) 854-5345
BROMBEREK, PATRICIA L (PE) (Glen Brown) — Niles: Grace 2002; Center Park 2004 18775 Moorepark Rd, Three Rivers, MI 49093 (269) 279-9616 18662 Moorepark Rd., Three Rivers, MI 49093 (269) 279-9109
BROMLEY, DENNIS B (AM) (JoAnn) — (R-2000) [D.S. Assignment: Epsilon/Levering 1993]; Epsilon/Levering Nov. 16, 1993; Epsilon/Levering/Pellston Sept. 1, 1997; Clare 2003 714 Rainbow Drive, Clare, MI 48617 (989) 386-7683 105 E. Seventh Street, Clare, MI 48617 (989) 386-2591
BROOK, PATRICIA L (FE) (Roger) — (E-2004) RECORD PASTORAL In School; DeWitt: Redeemer (Assoc.) 1999; Marne Feb. 1, 2002 PO Box 85, Marne, MI 49435 (616) 677-3991 PO Box 85, 14861 Washington, Marne, MI 49435 616-677-3957
BROOKS, RONALD K (FE) (Penny) — (R-1985, D-1985, E-1988) In school Iliff School of Theology 1985; Center Eaton/Brookfield 1985; Nashville 1988; Lawrence May 16, 1991; Lansing: Mt. Hope (Assoc.) 1998; Lansing: Mt. Hope 1999; Lawton: St. Paul 2000 PO Box 456, Lawton, MI 49065 (269) 674-7170 PO Box 456, Lawton, MI 49065 (269) 624-1050
*BROWN, DALE D (RE) (Esther) — (R-1959, D-1959, E-1962) [Stanwood 1951; Edmore 1954]; Comstock 1960; Evart 1961; Grandville 1964; St. Joseph Feb. 1, 1973; Battle Creek: First Jan. 16, 1983; Retired 1993 162 Lakewood Dr, East Leroy, MI 49051 (616) 979-9303
BROWN, KATHY E (FE) — (R-1985, D-1985, E-1987) Traverse City: Central (Assoc.) 1985; Litchfield 1990; Hastings: First Feb. 1, 2001 935 N Taffee Dr, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-2343 209 W. Green St., Hastings, MI 49058-2229 (269) 945-9574 278 PASTORAL RECORD BROWN, LAWRENCE P(FE)(Beverly) —(R-1988,D-1988,E-1992) BROWN, MARY S(FE)(Carl)—(R-1996;D-1994;E-1997) *BRUBAKER, ELLEN A (RE)(John Ross Thompson) —(R-1974,D-1974,E-1976) *BROWN II,TOM (RMOC)(Patricia) — *BROWN, PHILIPL(RE)—(R-1958,D-1958,E-1961) BUCHNER, LEWIS A “BUD” (FL)(Roz)—(D-1974) BUCHNER, GREGORY L(PE)(AnnMarie)— *BUKER, ELAINE(RA)(John) —(D-1985) BUEGE, DONALD L(FE)(Cynthia)—(R-1977,D-1977,E-1981) *BUKER, JOHN(RE)(Elaine)—(R-1977,D-1977,E-1981) Jan. 1,1993;Lakeview: Asbury/Belvidere 1996.;New LifeUMCJan.1,1998 In school Asbury Theological Seminary1988;SomersetCenter/Moscow Plains1989;SomersetCenter Luther 1996;BellaireCommunityOct.16,1998 Baldwin/Luther 1995(para.426.1 The BookofDiscipline); Transfered fromDetroitconf.,Baldwin/ Aldersgate 1992;RetiredDec.31,2001 Ogdensburg 1978;Belding1981;GrandRapidsDistrictSupt.1983; Grand Haven 1989;GrandRapids: Transferred fromDetroitConf., Traverse City:Central(Assoc.)1975; Traverse City:Central(Assoc.)/ 1989; Otsego 1994;Retired1998 Union City1966;HarborSprings/Alanson1971;Breckenridge 1977;GrandLedge1983;Hastings:First [Roca, Neb., Student1953;inschool1956];transferredfromNeb. Conf.,Galien1958;Mendon1963; Convis Union1997;Shelby2001;IncapacityLeave Feb. 1,2002 Ministry 1986; Traverse City:Emmanuel1989;Kalamazoo:Oakwood/Oshtemo 1992;BattleCreek: Kingsley/Grant Sept.1,1972;Ravenna 1978;LansingPotterPark 1983;Coordinator:LansingStreet Three Oaks(DSA)11/15/97-6/98; Wakelee (DSA)1998; Wakelee Nov. 16,1999;Rosebush 2005 1986; Portland1992;Retired1997 [St. Paul (Assoc.),Parkersburg, WV 1976-1978];BigRapids: Third/Paris/Rodney Sept.1,1981;Mendon 1, 1984;Evart/Avondale 1990; Avondale/N. Evart/Sylvan (LTFT 1/4)2000 In school1977; Vergennes/Lowell (Assoc.)1979;Mesick/HarriettaSept.1,1980;Keeler/Silver CreekJan. Interim Pastor, FirstChristianChurch,BattleCreek1991;Potterville/West Benton1992;Retired1995 school PineRestHospitalSept.1,1981; Carlisle1983;BurrOak1986;Leave of Absence Oct.1,1988; [Stephenson, WV 1978;]transferredfrom West Virginia Conf.,BigRapids: Third/Paris/Rodney 1979;in WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box187,3805SchoolStreet, Rosebush, MI48878-0187(989)433-2957 6584 Howard City-Edmore Rd.,SixLakes, MI48886(989)352-7788 8544 Howard City-Edmore Rd,Lakeview, MI48850(989)352-6728 4114 SawkawDrNE,GrandRapids,MI49525(616)361-6539 11705 EdgertonNE,CedarSprings,MI49341(616)866-7224 PO Box235,401NBridge,Bellaire, MI49615(231)533-8133 597 SEast Torch Lake Dr,Bellaire, MI49615(231)544-2338 14335 N29MileRd,Albion,MI49224-8404(517)629-9606 3621 StonewayPt,Powell, OH43065-8268(740)881-0751 3272 E Weidman Rd,Rosebush, MI48878(989)433-5509 11031 CountyRd99,Lillian,AL36549(251)961-1594 11031 CountyRd99,Lillian,AL36549 (251)961-1594 2754 Pontiac Trail, Evart, MI49631(231)734-0242 600 E.Michigan,Albion,MI49224(517)629-9425 2754 Pontiac Trail, Evart, MI49631 PO Box388,Evart, MI49631-0388 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 279 BUNCH, BRIAN R (FL) — [North Indiana conf., Muncie District, Losantville UMC (DSA) 1991; Student Local Pastor Losantville UMC 1993; Part-time Local Pastor Losantville UMC1995;] Brooks Corners and Sears 1997; Brooks Corners/Barryton-Chippewa Lake/Sears March 1, 2002-Aug. 1, 2005; Northeast Missaukee Parish Aug. 1, 2005 7037 E. Hougton Lake Road, Merritt, MI 49667 (231) 328-2039 Church: (231) 328-4598
*BURGESS, RAY W (RE) (Martha) — (R-1961, D-1961, E-1965) [Detroit Conf.: Detroit Aldersgate (Assoc.) 1967; Flint: Flint Park 1968-Jan. 1, 1970;] Transferred from Detroit Conf. Jan. 1, 1970; Wesley Foundation Director, Ferris State College, Jan. 1, 1970; Grand Rapids: South 1979; Sturgis 1988; Muskegon: Central 1993; Retired 2000 10915 Pioneer Trl, Boyne Falls, MI 49713-9217 (231) 549-3066 8701 S Kolb 7-218, Tucson, AZ 85706-9607 (520) 574-6041 324 S Park St, Boyne City, MI 49712 (231) 582-9776
*BURGESS, JAMES W (RE) (Eula Jean) — (R-1981, D-1981, E-1984) [Winn/Blanchard/Pine River/Coomer 1980]; Received from American Baptist Church, Winn/Blanchard/ Pine River/Coomer 1981; Retired 1986 422 Seaman Street, St Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-4129 116 S. Franklin Street, St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-3320
BURSON, LINDA J (FE) (Doug Rose) — (R-1997, D-1987, E-1990) Transferred from New York Conf., Homer/Lyon Lake 1997; Leave of Absence Jan. 1, 2000; Conference Staff Aug. 1, 2000 1220 E Porter St, Albion, MI 49224 (517) 630-9010 PO Box 6247, United Methodist Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247
BURTON, LINDA J (PE) — White Pigeon (DSA)2001; White Pigeon 2002; Hopkins/South Monterey 2005 PO Box 312, 216 Elm, Hopkins, MI 49328-0312 (269) 793-7110 PO Box 356, Hopkins, MI 49328 (269) 793-7323
BUWALDA, DENNIS G (FE) (Carol) — (R-1968, D-1969, E-1970) Transferred from Indiana South Conf. (EUB), Adamsville 1968; Berrien Springs Mar. 15, 1975; North Muskegon Sept. 1, 1978; Holt 1982; Lansing: Trinity 1989; Grand Traverse District Supt. 1992; United Methodist Foundation 1999
5693 S Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-4418 RECORD PASTORAL 600 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-3524
CABOT, ROBERTA (FL) (Sam) — Muskegon: Wolf Lake 2002 370 Vista Terrace, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 788-3215 370 Vista Terrace, Muskegon, MI 49442 231-788-3663
CADARETTE, KATHRYN S (FE) (David) — (R-1994, D-1994, E-1996) Horton Bay 1994; Horton Bay/Greensky Hill Indian Mission Feb. 1, 1998; Leave of Absence 2000; Harbor Springs/Alanson 2003 05925 Horton Bay Rd, Boyne City, MI 49712 (231) 675-2172 343 East Main St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (231) 526-2414 6174 Chicago, Alanson, MI 49706 (231) 548-5709
CAMPBELL, CHARLES (PL) Jackson: First (Assoc.) 2003 -July 15, 2005; Jackson: Brookside and Jackson: First (Associate) July 15, 2005 275 W. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 787-6460 4000 Francis, Jackson, MI 49203 (517) 787-6460
*CANTWELL, JOHN (RMOC) — Glenn (RMOC - DSA) 2002-2005; Retired 2005 3762 118th Ave, Allegan, MI 49010 (269) 673-1752 280 PASTORAL RECORD CARLSON, LINDA J(FL)(Ted) — CERLING, CHARLESE(OF)(Geri)— *CARSON, CROBERT (RE)(Pauline) —(R-1957,D-1957,E-1960) *CERMAK, JOHNE(RE)(Adele)—(D-1957,E-1959) *CHAFFEE, GEORGE W (RE)(Doris)—(R-1945, D-1948, E-1949) CHARNLEY, VICTOR D(FE)(Robin)—(R-1978,D-1976,E-1976) CHARNLEY, STEPHENMG(FE)(Cynthia)—(D-1978,E-1982) CHALKER, MELANY A (PE)— *CHEYNE, DAVID A (RE)—(R-1973,D-1973,E-1975) *CHARTER, JOHN T (RA)(Murelann) —(D-1972) 1551 FranklinSE Apt 4001,ClarkRetirement Community,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)248-4614 Jackson: Calvary (Assoc.,part-time)1993;MantonFeb. 16,1999 Pastor without Appointment, Apr 30,2004;Fenwick/Palo/Vickeryville Aug. 10,2004 [Detroit conf.,BentlyUMC:City, MI;] Transfered fromDetroitconf.,Munith/PleasantLake 2000;Local (Assoc.) 1964;Buchanan1966; Vicksburg 1972;SelbySept.15,1977;Bangor1981;Retired1984 [In schoolNorthIndianaConf.Sept.1945-June1950;Sunfield 1953;]New Buffalo 1958;Jackson:First 1994 Oakwood 1959;Okemos 1966;SabbaticalSept.1,1974;Okemos 1975;Jackson:First1987;Retired Battle Creek: Washington HeightsSept.1953;N.E.Co.Conf.Myricks/Dighton1956;Kalamazoo: 1984 Galesburg 1965;Coloma/Riverside 1968;Ionia:Zion/Easton1971;Jackson:First(Assoc.)1974;Retired Transferred fromNebraskaConf.,New Buffalo 1949;Pentwater 1951;Martin1956;Otsego 1960; Battle Creek: Trinity 1984;Muskegon: Crestwood 1995;Mecosta:New Hope2004 [Grand Haven (Assoc.)1978];Received from American BaptistChurch,GrandHaven (Assoc.)1979; Wisconsin Conf.,Newaygo 1988;GullLake 1994 [Wisconsin Conf.:Hebron/Pleasant Valley/Siloam 1979;Kenosha: First(Assoc.)1982];transferredfrom appointed toDetroitConf.:Springville2005(para.346.1) Parish: LeRoy/Ashton 1999;Sodus:ChapelHill2003;Retired2005 Lake 1982; Webberville 1991; Hillside1995; Three Oaks1998; Baldwin/LutherJan.16,1999;PineRiver [Mulliken Sept.4,1972]1973;SandLake/South Ensley 1975;Hersey/Grant Center1977; Alden/Central Niles: Grace1981;BattleCreek:ChristNov. 16,1992;Retired1999 Battle Creek:Calvary 1972;Homer/Lyon Lake/Marengo 1973;Homer/Lyon Lake 1975;Mendon1978; PO Box839,10540NorthShore Dr,Northport,MI49670-0839(231)386-5204 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box241,126NorthPineStreet, Sheridan,MI48884(989)921-3653 PO Box721 Apt H21,Penney Farms, FL32079(904)284-8472 1374 Ewing Way, Kalamazoo, MI49009-8300(269)353-4014 4417 Cricket RidgeDr#104,Holt,MI48842(517)699-2250 7296 9MileRoad,Mecosta,MI49332-9722(231)972-2838 PO BoxB,Manton,MI49663-0902(231)824-3593 PO BoxB,Manton,MI49663-0252(231)824-6354 7743 Claremont, Onsted,MI49265 (517)467-2563 8640 GullRd,Richland,MI49083(269)629-5137 3955 9MileRd,Remus,MI49340(989)967-8801 PO Box241,Sheridan,MI48884(989)291-5547 PO Box680,Okemos, MI48805(517)349-4220 13091 M89,Augusta, MI49012(269)731-5829 505 EColumbia Ave, BattleCreek, MI49015 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 281
CHEYNE, PAULETTE (FL) — [D.S. Assignment: Bell Oak and Wheatfield 1991;] Bell Oak/Wheatfield (1/2 time) Sept. 1, 1992; Bell Oak/Wheatfield (3/4 time) Jan. 1, 1995; Freeport/Middleville/Parmelee (Assoc.) June 1, 1995; Winn 1999; Blanchard-Pine River/Coomer/Winn 2005 8135 Mill St, Winn, MI 48896 (989) 866-2429 7765 W. Blanchard Road, Blanchard, MI 49310 (989) 561-5250
CHO, BO RIN (OE) — [Minnesota Conf., ChurchName UMC: City, MN;] Transfered from Minnesota conf.(para. 337.1), Lansing: Korean Mar. 1, 2004 12900 Chartreuse Dr, DeWitt, MI 48820 (517) 669-1275 1120 S Harrison Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 333-3633
CHU, WILLIAM W (PE) (Julie Greyerbiehl) — Burr Oak Oct. 1, 2000; Local Pastor without Appointment 2003-2005; Elk Rapids/Kewadin/Williamsburg 2005 1364 Duke Hollow, Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 933-6349 PO Box 40, 5750 Williamsburg Rd, Williamsburg, MI 49690 (231) 267-5792 PO Box 277, Kewadin, MI 49648 (231) 264-8134
CLEGG JR, WILLIAM V (FE) (Joni) — (R-1981, D-1981, E-1986) In school Asbury Theological Seminary 1981; Haslett: Mission Jan. 16, 1984; Haslett: Aldersgate 1985; Wyoming: Wesley Park 1994 1270 Blanchard SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 (616) 531-6624 1150 32nd St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 (616) 534-4411
COBB, MARTIN (FL) (Cherrish) — Burr Oak 1999; Middleton/Maple Rapids/Christian Crossroads Cooperative Parish 2001 320 S Newton St, Middleton, MI 48856-9701 (989) 236-7742 320 S Newton St, Middleton, MI 48856-9701 (517) 236-5089
COE, BUFFORD W (FE) (Genie) — (R-1994, D-1974, E-1978) [Detroit Conf.: Dryden, Attica Jan. 1977; In school, Boston School of Theology 1983; Brockton, MA: Central (Assoc.) (para. 425.1) 1987; Redford: Aldersgate (Assoc.) 1990;] Transferred from Detroit Conf., Hastings: First 1994; Vicksburg Oct. 15, 2000 4104 Waterview, Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-0602 217 S. Main Street, Vicksburg, Mi 49097 (269) 649-2343 RECORD PASTORAL
*COLE, THEODORE F (RE) (Susan) — (R-1959, D-1960, E-1961) [Hastings Parish 1958]; transferred to Taiwan-Hong Kong Provisional Conf. 1962; transferred from Taiwan/Hong Kong Provisional Conf., 1972; Bd. of Global Ministries, World Division, Taiwan Theological College 1972; Jackson: First (Assoc.) Aug. 1, 1984; Casco 1986; Belding Oct. 1, 1988; Retired 1991 25 Arrowhead Estate Court, Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 536-2585
COMER, MICHAEL (OE) (Anne) — (D-1972, E-1975) [In school St. Paul’s School of Theology 1972; Central New York Conf.: Cuyler/Fabius 1974; In school G- ETS/Northwestern University 1978;] Pastoral Counselor, Samaritan Center of Battle Creek 1982; Pastoral Counselor (private practice) 1989 420 Country Club Blvd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 965-7826
CONKLIN, JOHN “JACK” (FL) (Patti) — Mesick/Harrietta (DSA) 2001; Mesick/Harrietta Dec. 1, 2001 3851 N 15 Rd, Mesick, MI 49668 (231) 885-1179 PO Box 337, Mesick, MI 49668 (231) 885-1699 PO Box 13, Harrietta, MI 49638 (231) 389-0267 282 PASTORAL RECORD CONKLIN, MICHAEL T (FE)(Deborah)—(R-1979,D-1979,E-1983) COOLEY, CAROL B(AF)— COOK, ROBERT (PE)(LisaRichey)— *COURTER, WILBUR (RE)—(R-1967,D-1967,E-1970) CORNELISON, ROBERT (FL)(Joann) — *COOMBS, KATHRYN M(RE)(James) —(R-1977,D-1977,E-1983) *CRAWFORD, DAVID L(RE) (Kathryn)—(R-1950,D-1953,E-1954) *CRABTREE, JEAN ARTHUR (RA)(Jane) —(D-1962,E-1964) *CRABTREE, JANE A (RA)(Jean) —(D-1994) CROEL, ANDREW L(PE)(Anne)— 1997; Jackson:Calvary 1999;Lowell 2003 In school1979;Pokagon1981;Boyne City/Boyne Falls 1983;Centreville 1989;Coopersville Aug. 1, [West OhioConf.,IncapacityLeave] Kalamazoo 1985;Retired1998 Services 1976;KalamazooCountyJuvenile HomeSupt.1982; West SideFamily MentalHealthClinic, Alcohol & Addiction CouncilJan.1,1973;KalamazooCountyHealthDept.,Office ofSubstance Abuse Comstock 1967;transferredfromDetroitConf.1970; Alcoholism ProgramCoordinator, Kalamazoo Church andCommunityLiaisonDevelopment, GrandRapids(full-time),June1,2005 Grand Rapids:Plainfield 2002;Plainfield 1/4-timeMay1,2005;UnitedMethodistCommunityHouse, Indian Mission(DSA)2003-2005 Rapids/Kewadin 1998;Frankfort/Elberta1999;Leave of Absence March1,2002;RetiredNorthport Easton Sept.16,1984;Ionia:(3/4-time)Nov. 1,1986;Leave ofabsence1990;Empire1991;Elk Transferred fromIowa Conf.,Quincy 1977;Leave ofabsence1979; Watervliet Dec.1,1981;Ionia:Zion/ Christ 1969; Albion DistrictSupt.1977; Traverse City:Central1981;Hartford1987;Retired1990 from Western New York Conf.,Cadillac:First1960;Executive Sec.BoardofEducation1965;Lansing: Western New York Conf.Buffalo: CentralPark, MinisterofEducation& Administration, 1957;transferred [Portage (Asst.) April 12,1949;GalienOct.1,1950];Galien/Dayton1953;Comstock1954;transferred to (Assoc.) 2000 1990; SixLakes (3/4time)1993;RetiredMarch31,1994;NorthEvart/Sylvan 1996,Fennville/Pearl Harrietta 1979;Parma/North Parma Sept.1,1980;Barryton/Chippewa Lake 1984;SixLakes/Millbrook Stanwood Sept.1955;FenwickCircuit1959;Howard City1962;Newaygo 1967;Hartford1972;Mesick/ 2002; RetiredJuly16,2003 North Evart/Sylvan, Jan.16,1988; Turk Lake 1990;Lake City1996;Fennville/Pearl 2000;Family Leave Dimondale/Grovenburg 2005 904 SheldonSE,UnitedMethodistCommunityHouse,GrandRapids,MI49507 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 752 ClarkCrossing SE,GrandRapids,MI49506-3315(616)475-5768 2538 NMundy Ave, WhiteCloud,MI49349-9422(231)689-3415 2538 NMundy Ave, WhiteCloud,MI49349-9422(231)689-3415 1249 Three MileRdS,Traverse City,MI49686(231)947-5281 102 LancelotPlace W, Lansing,MI48906-1635(517) 974-4025 400 3MileRdNE,GrandRapids,MI49505(616)365-8869 901 NOttilliaSE,GrandRapids,MI49507(616)245-0372 6801 Creyts Road,Dimondale,MI48821(517)646-0641 11127 OviattRd,Honor,MI49640-9592(231)326-5852 PO Box13888,MexicoBeach,FL32410(850)648-8677 1367 N26thSt,Kalamazoo,MI49004(269)382-4136 640 ShepardDr,Lowell, Mi49331(616)897-8267 1368 Grovenburg, Holt,MI48842(517)694-7683 621 EMainSt,Lowell, MI49331(616)897-5936 6747 Creyts Road,Dimondale,MI48821 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 283
*CRUM, H FOREST (RE) (Grace) — (R-1956, D-1956, E-1959, F-1959) Transferred from North Indiana Conf., May 29, 1960; Wayland 1960; Coleman 1966; Grand Rapids: Valley Avenue 1969; DeWitt Nov. 23, 1969; Ludington: St. Paul 1974; Boyne City/Boyne Falls 1981; Courtland/Oakfield 1983; Leave of absence Sept. 1, 1984; Retired 1985 600 Sherman Oaks Dr Apt 627, Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 843-8993 3212 W Kinney Rd, Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 843-3275
CULVER, GREG (PM) Muskegon: Central (Assoc.) 1998; Frankfort/Elberta 2002 *320 Maple, Frankfort, MI 49635. (H) 231-352-4724 537 Crystal Ave., Frankfort, MI 49635. (C) 231-352-7427
CULVER, MARTIN H (FL) (Barbara) — [D.S. Assignment: Keswick 1991;] Keswick August 1, 1991; Ionia: First 2000 119 E Main Street, Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-4654 105 E. Main Street, Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-1860
*CURTIS, MARY E (RA) — (D-1989) Nashville Parish 1984; Sand Lake/South Ensley 1989; Comstock 1991; Retired 1998 6265 Thornapple Lk Rd Lot #134, Nashville, MI 49073 (517) 852-9294
DALTON, BILLIE R (FE) (Georgia) — (R-1985, D-1985, E-1989) [Pompeii/Perrinton/Newark, Sept. 1965; Mt. Pleasant: First (Assoc.) 1970;] In school: Perkins School of Theology, SMU 1985; Lawton/Almena 1987; South Haven: First 1995; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside (3/4 time) 2004 32757 Walden Way, Paw Paw, MI 49079-9577 (269) 628-2471 2800 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048-1384 2800 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 (269) 349-3047
*DANIEL, REVA (RE) (Jerry) — (R-1988, D-1987, E-1990) Pokagon (Part-time) 1984; Transferred from Detroit Conf., Three Rivers: Ninth Street/Jones 1988; Leslie/ Felt Plains Oct. 1, 1991; Baldwin/Luther May 1, 1993; Jonesville/Allen 1995-1997; West Mendon 1997; Hopkins/South Monterey 2001; Retired 2005 1140 138th Ave, Wayland, MI 49348 (269) 792-4562 810 W Kilgore Ste 3, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 (269) 372-7525
*DANIELS, ORIN L (RE) (Gail) — (R-1993, D-1976, E-1978) [Oklahoma Conf.: Orlando/Mulhall 1972; Tuttle 1978; Honorable Location 1982;] Transferred from RECORD PASTORAL Oklahoma, Ogdensburg 1993; Three Oaks 1995.; Disability Leave 1998; Incapacity Leave 2002; Retired 2003 4282 Occidental Rd, Adrian, MI 49221 (517) 266-9377
DAVENPORT, THOMAS A (OE) (Elyse Connors) — [Detroit Conf.] Director, WMU Wesley Foundation 2002 1852 Ninth St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 (269) 353-9711 2101 Wilbur, Wesley Foundation of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
DAVIS, NEIL (FE) (Lela Brown-Davis) — (E-2005) Grand Rapids: Plainfield 1999; Lansing: Faith Connections (New Church Start) 2002; 1/4 Lansing: Faith Connections, 3/4 Lansing: New Church Start 2003; Faith UMC/South Lansing Ministries 2005 2409 Victor, Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 272-0712 4301 S Waverly, Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 882-0661
*DAYRINGER, LEON E (RE) (Joanne) — (R-1950, D-1953, E-1955) Transferred from Detroit Conf. June 1, 1967; Assoc. Director Michigan Conf. Staff 1967; Co. Director 1971; Grand Rapids: Native American 1980; In school Davenport Business College, Grand Rapids 1981; Honorable Location 1982; Readmitted 1985; Retired 1985 3400 Ironwood #1003, Apache Junction, AZ 85220 (480) 982-2672 284 PASTORAL RECORD DEGRAW, RONALD W (FL)(Kathy) — DEBOW, MARTIN M(FE)(Cynthia)—(R-1985,D-1985,E-1988) *DEKEMA, LAURENCE (RL)(Ruth)—(D-1973) *DELO, MERLIN(RL)(Juanita) —(D-1966,E-1968) DIBBET, JAMES A (FE)(Gloria)—(R-1999;Commissioned2001;E-2004) DEVINE, JEROME R(FE)(Ruth)— *DEPPE, ISABELLM(FE)—(R-1990,D-1984,E-1992) DEMOSS, MARIELKAY (FD) (Lynn) —(Consecrated 1985;R-1997;D-1997) *DEMOSS, LYNN A (RE)(Kay)—(R-1961, D-1961,E-1963) *DIMMICK JR,VANCE M(RE)(Ann)—(R-1958,E-1966) Turk Lake Nov. 1,2001 -Aug. 1,2005;BrooksCorner/BarrytonFaith/Sears Aug. 1,2005 In school Asbury 1985;Grovenburg 1986;Coopersville1990;Robbins1997 1976; Retired1980 Oshtemo 1971;Lakeview/Amble Jan.15,1972;Lakeview/Amble/Belvidere 1974;Lakeview/Belvidere Middleton/Sethton 1964;Hesperia/Ferry1966-1978;EastJordan1986;Retired1997 St. Johns:Salem/Greenbush/Lowe 1999;Sodus:ChapelHill2005 District Superintendent2004 Delaware conf.,MinistryConsultant(para.335.1a), West MichiganConferenceStaff Dec.1,1999; Albion [Peninsula-Delaware conf.,Chestertown: FirstUMC:Chestertown, MD;] Transfered fromPeninsula- Sept. 2000 1997; SabbaticalLeave para.349,Jan.1,1998-June30,1998; Vicksburg 1998.;Involuntary Retirement Transferred fromNew York Conf.,CenterEaton/Brookfield 1990;Lansing:PotterPark 1991-Dec.31, (para. 331.6)2005; of Adult Education,Muskegon Central1/4timeandConferenceSecretaryofGlobalMinistries Press (1/2time)andMinisterofEducation,Muskegon: CentralUMC(1/2time)Jan.1,2003;Minister Volunteers, Muskegon Heights1997;Editor/Publisher, BlodgettPress1998;Editor/Publisher, Blodgett Christian Advocate 1987;Editor/Publisher, BlodgettPress1995;Missionto Area People,Coordinatorof Coordinator ofEducationandLayDevelopment, Kalamazoo:First1985;Editor-Publisher, Michigan April 16,1988;Lansing:Central1993;Retired1997 Coleman/North Bradley 1963;Fremont1966; Albion 1969;Muskegon: Central1979;GrandRapids:First 1992 Transferred fromCentral Pennsylvania Conf., Weidman 1977;GrandRapids:Northlawn 1984;Retired WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box100,9530Holton-DuckLake Rd,Holton,MI49425(231)821-2323 505 EColumbia Ave, AlbionDistrictOffice, BattleCreek, MI49015-4412 2706 SMapleIslandRd,Fremont, MI49412-9372(231)924-4182 6419 Bunker Road,EatonRapids,MI48827(517)663-5226 872 S Waverly Rd,EatonRapids,MI48827(517)663-8417 2006 Mills Ave, NorthMuskegon, MI49445(231)744-0336 2006 Mills Ave, NorthMuskegon, MI49445(231)744-0336 5671 Whitneyville Ave SE,Alto,MI49302(616) 868-0779 866 N10thStreet, Plainwell,MI 49080(269)685-1626 11492 Fordyce Rd,Farwell, MI48622(989)588-3467 5951 30th Avenue, Sears,MI49679(231)734-2733 4033 NaomiRoad,Sodus,MI49126(269)927-3454 4071 NaomiRoad,Sodus,MI49126(269)927-4528 944 GrindleDr,Lowell, MI49331(616)897-5326 Cuc: 99 382-5431 (989) Church: 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 285
DIX, JULIE (FE) (William) — (R-1994, D-1994, E-1996) Transferred from Detroit Conf., Portage: Chapel Hill (Assoc.) 1994-Nov. 30, 1997; Chaplain, Clark Retirement Community Dec. 1, 1997; Wayland Aug. 1, 2001; Leave of Absence 2003; Spectrum Health: Chaplain (para. 335.1d) (part time) 2004; Leave of Absence March 8, 2005 1857 Mayberry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (616) 452-9190 PO Box 6247, 11 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247 (616) 459-4503
DOBBS, DEANN J (FL) — [D.S. Assignment: Dansville/Vantown Sept. 1, 1994;] Dansville/Vantown 1995; Country Chapel/Banfield 1996; Country Chapel Feb. 14, 1999; Williamston: Crossroads Aug. 1, 2002 900 Long Blvd Unit #533, Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 699-8522 5491 N Zimmer Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 (517) 655-1466
DOBBS, WILLIAM D (FE) (Janice) — (R-1973, D-1973, E-1978) [D.S. Assignment: West Mendon 1972;] West Mendon 1973; Lansing: Calvary 1978; Ludington: United 1983; East Lansing: University 1991; Holland: First 1996; Central District Superintendent 2005 , 350 Applewood Lane, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 775-7920 1205 S Mission St Ste 9, Central District Office, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858-3939
*DOHERTY, R PAUL (RE) (Joan) — (R-1971, D-1971, E-1975) [Detroit Conf. Dryden/Leonard 1966; Baltimore Conf. St. Paul’s/Smithsburg 1970;] transferred from Baltimore Conf., Constantine Dec. 1, 1979; Dowagiac 1987; Retired 2004 7170 Davies Dr NE, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 874-8095
DOUBBLESTEIN, WILLIAM H (FE) (Karen) — (R-1978, D-1978, E-1982) [Grandville (Assoc.) 1974-Aug. 1977]; in school 1978; Galien/Olive Branch 1980; Springport/Lee Center Oct. 16, 1983; Byron Center 1987; Dowagiac: First 2004 504 Sunnyside Dr, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 782-2444 PO Box 393, 326 N Lowe, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 782-5167
*DOWNING, JUDY K (RL) (Donald) — [D.S. Assignment: Gobles/Kendall 1987;] Gobles/Kendall 1988; Marshall (Assoc.) 1998; Lyons/Muir/ Ionia: Easton 1999; Retired 2001 262 N. 74th Street, South Haven, MI 49090 211 W Calle Nogal, Green Valley, AZ 85614 (520) 625-4304 429 Michigan, South Haven, MI 49090-1333 (269) 637-2502 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL
DRYER, DAVID L (FE) (Tudie) — (R-1963, D-1963, E-1966) Osseo Charge 1963; Mendon 1966; Pine River Parish April 1968; Dansville/Vantown 1974; Hesperia/ Ferry 1980; Lake City 1985; Battle Creek: Trinity 1996 7 N 26th St, Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 968-8504 10 W. Bidwell, Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 962-4900
*DUFFEY, PAULA JANE (RE) (Richard) — (R-1992, D-1992, E-1994) Howard City: Maple Hill (part-time) Nov. 1, 1980-1988; Winn/Blanchard/Pine River/Coomer 1990; Blanchard/Pine River/Coomer (3/4 time) 1994; Blanchard/Pine River/Coomer (Full time) 1996; Lansing: Calvary 1998; Retired 2005 13599 Deaner Rd, Howard City, MI 49329 (231) 762-4473 1205 S Mission St Ste 9, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-5140
*DUFFEY, RICHARD J (RL) (Jane) — Howard City: Maple Hill Nov. 1, 1980-1988; Six Lakes 1994; New Life UMC (co-pastor) Jan. 1, 1998- June 30, 1998; Grovenburg (part time)1998; Retired 2005 13599 Deaner Rd, Howard City, MI 49329 (231) 762-4473 1205 S Mission St Ste 9, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-5140 286 PASTORAL RECORD DYE, WILLIAM(FL)(Mona)— DUNCAN, DANIEL M(FE)(Mary Whittaker) —(R-1986, D-1983,E-1988) DYKE, JAMES (Debbie) — *ELDRED, ELDONK(RE)(Rhea)—(R-1966,D-1966,E-1968) ELDERS, MARCIAL(OF)(David) — ELENBAAS, JOSEPHD(FE)(Mary)—(E-1988) ERBES, MARKR(FE)(Annette)— (R-1996,D-1996,E-2000) *ELLIOTT, GEORGEC(RE)(Natalie)—(R-1939,D-1941,E-1942) ELLINWOOD, CHARLES(AF)— ELLINGER, JOHN W (FE)(Sally)—(R-1968,D-1968, E-1971) Empire Feb. 1,2003 Grand Haven 2003 Transferred fromDetroitConf.,Snow/Vergennes 1986;Muskegon: Central(Assoc.)1989;Fremont1994; Kalamazoo: LaneBlvd.(DSA)2000 Haven 1992;Retired2003 Dec. 1967;Edmore1969;Sparta1973;FremontMar. 1,1979; Albion DistrictSupt.Mar. 1,1987;Grand [Perrinton/Pompeii Charge 1963; inschool1965];NorthGeorgia Conf.,Senoia(Assoc.)1966;Farwell Wyoming: South Wyoming (LTFT 1/4)2003 Ludington: United2000 [Minnesota conf.,Burnsville:River HillsUMC:Burnsville,MN;] Transfered fromMinnesota conf., of Discipline1992);Mt.Pleasant:First (Assoc.)1997;Constantine2001 In School1996;Faith Community(Assoc.),XeniaOH, West OhioConference1996(para.426.1,Book 1957; Hastings1961; Alma 1967;Lansing:Mt.HopeNov. 15,1975;Retired1979 [Mackinaw 1938]1939;Edwardsburg 1941;Coloma/Riverside 1944;Jackson:Haven Oct.1951;Holt [North IndianaConference,Retired] 1990; LansingDistrictSuperintendent1996; Traverse City:Central2002 (Assoc.) Jan.15,1972;Kalamazoo:Sunnyside 1976;Lansing:Grace1981; Albion: First1985;Holland [New York Conf.:Community, Poughkeepsie, NY1970;]transferredfromNew York Conf.,JacksonFirst WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box341,717SheldonRd,GrandHaven, MI49417616-842-7980 PO Box222,8924Cherry Ave, Kewadin, MI49648(231)264-8469 Sept - April, POBox37,Gnadenhutten,OH44629(740)254-9522 5603 Byron CenterRdSW,Wyoming,, MI49509(616)532-0131 265 White Pigeon Street, Constantine,Mi49042 (269)435-4885 1819 Timberlane Dr,Traverse City,MI49686(231)933-4026 285 White Pigeon St.,Constantine,MI49042(269)435-8151 5622 W 100thSt,Fremont, MI49412-9221(231)924-4232 3246 Wayburn SW,Grandville,MI49418(616)896-7763 633 HillcockCt,GrandHaven, MI49417(616)842-3586 914 SeminoleDr,Ludington,MI49431(231)843-8340 6781 East V Ave, Vicksburg, MI49097(269)649-4296 222 CassSt.,Traverse City,MI49684(231)946-5191 222 CassSt.,Traverse City,MI49684(231)946-5191 914 Seminole,Ludington,MI49431(231)843-3861 PO Box261,Empire, MI49630(231)326-5510 PO Box261,Empire, MI49630(231)326-6098 PO Box393,Dorr,MI49323(616)896-8703 1914 March Street, Kalamazoo,MI49001 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 287
ERICKSON, RICHARD R. (FE) (Jayne) — (R-1969, D-1969, E-1973) In school 1969; Woodland 1972; Woodland/Welcome Corners 1975; Jackson: First (Assoc.) 1976; Manistee 1982; Director, Wesley Foundation, Michigan State University 1990 819 Crown Blvd., East Lansing, MI 48823. (H) 517-351-3241 1118 S. Harrison, East Lansing, MI 48823. (O) 517-332-0861
EUPER, TERRY A (AF) (Jackie) — {Detroit Conf.} Area Assistant to the Bishop 2003 11463 S State Rd, Morrice, MI 48857 (517) 625-2920 PO Box 25068, MI Area Episcopal Office, Lansing, MI 48909-5068
EVANS, THOMAS J (FE) (Judy) — (R-1974, D-1974, E-1977) In school 1974; Comstock/Portage (Assoc.) 1976; Comstock Oct. 1, 1980; Leland/Kewsick 1984; Leland 1988; Eaton Rapids Feb. 1, 1994 702 State St, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-8256 600 South Main Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-3524
FANCHER, NANCY — Peace (DSA) March 16, 2005 1317 W Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48915 (517) 371-3311 6043 E M 79 Hwy, Nashville, MI 49073 (517) 852-1993
FARNUM, CHARLES D (FE) (Kendall) — (R-1997, D-1997, E-2002) Middleton/Maple Rapids 1997; Battle Creek: Maple 2001 511 Garrison Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 964-7620 342 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 964-1252
*FASSETT, RONALD M (RE) (Mary Lou) — (R-1959, D-1959, E-1963) Saugatuck-New Richmond 1959; Grand Rapids: Plainfield Ave. 1962; Kalamazoo: Simpson Jan. 1, 1967; Muskegon: Central (Assoc.) 1971; Grand Rapids: Burton Heights Sept. 1, 1974; Grand Rapids Metro Ministry 1983; Retired Dec. 31, 1994 3100 Old Kent Dr SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 (616) 285-4795
*FAUST, ELMER J (RE) (Wilma) — (R-1966, D-1961, E-1963) [Eddyville/Kirkville Charge, So. Iowa Conf. 1954; Mich. Conf.: Blanchard Charge 1955; Ferry/Hesperia 1959]; Dunaway Church, Kentucky Conf. 1963; In school 1965; Empire/Leland 1966; Charlevoix/
Greensky Hill Indian Mission 1969; Delton Faith 1975; Retired 1990 RECORD PASTORAL 640 S Grove, Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-5520
FEIGHNER, BRYCE (PL) (Eileen) Kalamo 2004 220 N. Chester Rd., Charlotte, MI 48813. (H) 517-574-9605 *1475 S. Ionia Rd., PO Box 374, Vermontville, MI 49096-0374. (C) 517-541-1144
FERRIS, DONALD R (FE) (Jill) — (R-1983, D-1983, E-1986) In school G-ETS 1983; Mason (Assoc.) 1984; Frankfort/Elberta April 1, 1989; Cassopolis 1993; Lake Odessa: Central 2000 455 Sixth Avenue, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 (616) 374-8294 PO Box 485, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 (616) 374-8861
*FIELD, RAYMOND D (RE) — (R-1990, D-1980, E-1986) [Detroit Conf.: Norway Grace/Faithhorn 1983; Vernon/Bancroft 1985; West Mich. Conf.: Eagle (1/4 time) 1988; Eagle (1/2 time) 1989;] Transferred from Detroit Conf. 1990; Eagle (1/4 time) 1990; Bath/ Gunnisonville 1993; Hesperia/Ferry 1998; Hopkins/South Monterey 1999; Hersey 2001; Retired May 1, 2003 526 Togstad Glen, Madison, WI 53711-1425 288 PASTORAL RECORD *FINKBEINER, STANLEY A (RA) (Betty)—(D-1974) *FILBRANDT, HAROLD F(RE)(Marian)—(R-1959,D-1959,E-1962) FOLDESI, WILLIAMF(FL)(Deb) — FLESSNER, JODIER(FE)—(R-1993,D-1993;E-1997) *FLEMING, GEORGE W (RE)(Edna)—(R-1963,E-1965) FLAGEL, DAVID L(FE)(Rebecca)—(R-1975,D-1975,E-1977) FISHER, JOHN W (FE)(Corine)—(R-1975,D-1975, E-1980) *FISCHER, FREDERICKH(RE)(Juanita) —(R-1958,E-1961) FLOYD, CAROLYN C(FE)—(R-1992,D-1992,E-1995) FLORY, BARBARA J(FE)(Robert)—(R-1989,D-1989,E-1992) Grand Rapids:Northlawn 1992;Retired1996 Hopkins/South Monterey Feb. 1970;Kent City:ChapelHill1974;Edmore1981;PortlandFeb. 16,1987; 1990; Retired1994 Ludington: First1967;Marshall1974;St.Joseph:Feb. 16,1983;Holland April 1,1987;Fremont [Twelve CornersChurch1950;Lacota/Casco1955];Gobles/Kendall 1959;FrankfortDec.1964; Christian CrossroadsCooperative Parish: Pompeii/Perrinton/North StarNov. 16,2003 Crossroads Cooperative Parish 2001;PineRiver Parish: LeRoy/Ashton 2003 In schoolUnited1993;Pompeii/Perrinton/NorthStar1994;Star/Christian 2002 Turk Lake (EUB)/Greenville (Assoc.)1965;Sodus:ChapelHill Aug. 1,1975;Charlotte1987;Retired Center March1,1989;Lake Odessa:Lakewood 2003 In school1975;North Adams/Jerome Sept.1,1975;Coopersville1980;IoniaParish: LeValley/Berlin Muskegon 1986;Kalamazoo:Sunnyside 1992;SouthHaven: First2004 In school1975;Niles: Wesley (Assoc.)1977;Schoolcraft/Pleasant Valley 1978;Casco1980;North 1980; Elsie/Duplain1985;ElsieJan.1,1990;Retired1996 1965; Rosebush/Leaton Jan.1,1970;Leave ofabsence1978; Williamston Center/Wheatfield; July1, Suttons Bay(EUB)1958;Howard City:MapleHill(EUB)1962;BerrienSprings/ArdenMay West Mendon1990-1997;Mancelona/Alba1997;St.Johns:First2000; Perry/Shaftsburg 2003 New ChurchStart1998;Lansing:SycamoreCreek 2000 In school Asbury Theological Seminary1989;ConcordJan.1,1990;Holt(Assoc.)/Alaiedon Township: WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE Summer: 6714Birch Shore Drive, Lakeview, MI48850(989)352-6667 PO Box161,12821 Warner Rd,Shaftsburg, MI48882(517)675-1567 3123 EGrandRiver Rd,Williamston, MI48895-9161(517)655-4896 10265 E.Brown Road,Lake Odessa,MI48849-9027(269)367-4800 PO Box827,121SMadison Ave, Perry, MI48872(517)625-3444 77020 CountyRoad380,SouthHaven, MI49090(269)637-3087 Winter: 529 Tina Ave, Invernes, FL34452-4562(352)860-1397 PO Box827,131MadisonSt,Perry, MI48872(517)675-4771 429 Michigan,SouthHaven, MI49090-1333(269)637-2502 10121 EBrown Rd,Lake Odessa,MI48849(269)367-4161 582 W Deefield Rd,MtPleasant,MI48858(989)772-2548 3315 SPennsylvania, Lansing,MI48910(517)394-6100 12320 76thSt,SouthHaven, MI49090(269)637-4803 4517 Weswilmar Dr, Holt, MI48842(517)694-7114 793 68thSt,SouthHaven, MI49090(269)637-4406 PO Box38,LeRoy,MI49655-0038(231)768-4972 PO Box38,LeRoy,MI49655-0038(231)768-4512 PO Box125,Pompeii, MI48874(989)838-4159 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 289
FONS, VALERIE (FE) (Joseph Ervin) — (R-1998, D-1998, E-2002) Bell Oak/Webberville 1995; Galien/Olive Branch 1999; Pokagon (LTFT 1/2) 2001; Family Leave 2003 50670 Garrett Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 424-5698
FORWARD, EMILIE (AM) (Walter) — Nottawa/Leonidas 1990; Burr Oak 1994; Breckenridge 1999; leave of absence 2005 --no home info; mail preference--, (989) 842-3477 PO Box 248, Breckenridge, MI 48615 1205 S Mission St Ste 9, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 773-5140
FOWLER, CARROLL A (FE) (Margaret) — (R-1990, D-1990, E-1993) In school, Asbury Theological Seminary 1990; [Wesley Chapel (DSA); Kentucky Conf. 1990]; Freeport & Middleville/Parmalee (Assoc.) 1991; Perry/Shaftsburg April 16, 1995; Leslie/Felt Plains 2003 401 S Main St, Leslie, MI 49251 (517) 589-5581 401 S Main Street, Leslie, MI 49251 (517) 589-0217
*FOX, JAMES E (RE) (Helen) — (R-1965, D-1965, E-1968) [Leaton Community 1961; Rosebush/Center 1962; Grand Rapids: Epworth/Westgate 1964]; Lansing: Trinity 1968; Shelby Nov. 15, 1971; Wyoming: Wesley Park Sept. 1, 1977; Three River: First May 1, 1985; Fennville/Pearl 1990; Hastings: Hope 1992; Retired 1995 1112 N Hanover St, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-0190
FOX, THOMAS P (FE) (Kathleen) — (R-1986, D-1986, E-1992) Mesick/Harrietta 1986; Reading 1992; Portage: Prairie 1999 3310 Chicago Rd, Niles, MI 49120 (269) 695-9822 2450 Orange Road, Niles, Mi 49120-8718 (269) 695-6708
*FRANCIS, JOHN L (RE) (Donna) — (R-1949, D-1952, E-1954) Transferred from Detroit Conf., White Cloud 1950; Sanford 1954; Ithaca 1956; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill 1962; Eaton Rapids Nov. 1, 1964; Hillsdale 1968; Albion District Supt. 1971; Holland 1977; Conference Council Director, Feb. 1987; Retired 1989 740 Clark Crossing SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 245-7402 7000 N Cocoa Blvd Apt 101, Cocoa, FL 32927-5201 (321) 633-4705 57 West 10th St, Holland, MI 49423 (616) 396-5205
*FRANKE, RAE L (RD) (Charles) — (Consecrated 1980, R-1998, D-1998)
Lansing: Trinity (Deacon) 1998; Voluntary Leave of Absence January 1, 2003; Retired January 1, 2004 RECORD PASTORAL 2555 Amelia Lane, Lansing, MI 48917 (517) 322-0484
*FREDERICK, PAUL C. (RE) — (R-1990, D-1965, E-1967) [Detroit Conf.: Mt. Hope 1958; Tipton 1959; Dundee (Cong.) 1963; Euclid (O.) E. Shore (Ed. Assist.) 1964; Berlin Hgts. Meth. & Ceylon E.U.B. (O.) 1965; Detroit: Rice Memorial 1967; Grayling Oct. 1969; Ishpeming: Wesley Feb. 1976; St. Clair Shores: First 1980; Director of Development, Highfields, Inc. Sept. 15, 1986; Leave of absence 1988;] Transferred from Detroit Conf., Lansing: Trinity (Assoc.) 1990; Lansing: Mt. Hope Dec. 1, 1992; Retired 1999 28450 Tiffin Dr, Chesterfield, MI 48047-6203 (586) 598-9887
FRENCH, LILLIAN T (FE) (Michael) — (E-2005) Attending School; Dimondale Nov. 16, 1999; St. Louis 2002 116 N East Street, St Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-2486 116 S. Franklin Street, St. Louis, MI 48880 (989) 681-3320
*FREVERT, ALBERT W (RE) (Beverly) — (R-1951, D-1953, E-1954) [Coral/Amble 1950]; Muskegon: Central (Assoc.) 1954; Vicksburg 1958; Lansing: Faith 1961; Grand Haven 1965; Lansing District Supt. 1972; Mt. Pleasant: First 1978; Retired 1989 300 Russell #11, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 775-2499 290 PASTORAL RECORD FREYSINGER, ROBERT J(FE)(MarionRobin)—(R-1981,D-1981,E-1985) FRIEDRICK, PHILLIPJ(FE)(Gail)—(R-1984,D-1984,E-1988) *FRICK, FRANKS(RE)(Bonnie)—(R-1963,D-1963,E-1963) FUGATE, JACK I.(PL)(Nancy) FRY, DONALD R(FE)(Anna)—(R-1967,D-1967,E-1970) *FRY, CHARLESE(RE)(BettyJean) —(R-1951,D-1953,E-1955) GACKLER, JOYCE (SP)(Ken) — *FULLMER, CHARLES W (RE)(Margaret) —(R-1956,D-1957,E-1959) *GARRIGUS, RUSSELL M(RL)(Kay)— *GARROD, CHARLES F(RE)(Marcile) —(R-1957, D-1957,E-1960) Napoleon 1988;Millville2004 In schoolMETHESCO1981;CenterEaton/Brookfield Oct.16,1982;Kalamazoo:LaneBlvd.1985; Branch 1986;BattleCreek:Birchwood 1991; Alma 1995 In schoolPerkinsSchoolof Theology 1984;HighlandPark (Assoc.),Dallas, TX 1984-1985;Galien/Olive College 1977;ProfessorofReligiousStudies, Albion College 1988;Retired2000 Professor ofReligiousStudies, Albion College 1976;ChairmanandProfessorofReligiousStudies, Albion Pope/Griffith 1995 22, 1977;Marion/Cadillac:SouthCommunity1981;Newaygo 1994; Three Rivers: First2000 Waterloo: Village/First 1969;Sonoma/Newton 1970;IoniaParish 1971;Marne1973; White PigeonNov. Jan. 15,1973;CentralDistrictSupt.1978;GrandRapids: Trinity 1984;Retired1989 Aldersgate 1959;Kalamazoo:Parchment 1964;Conf. Assoc. ProgramDirector1968;BattleCreek:First [Scotts 1949];Scotts/Climax1951;Decatur1953;BentonHarbor(Assoc.)Sept.1956;GrandRapids: Plainfield UMCJune1,2005 Community March1,1994;Retired1997; Amble (DSA) Aug. 1,1999 1962; ReedCity1966;Ionia:First1970;Grandville1977;Petoskey 1986;Chaplain,ClarkRetirement Lyon Lake/Marengo Fall 1956;Lyon Lake 1957;Kalamazoo:First(Asst.)1959;GrandRapids: Valley Epworth/Manistee (Assoc.part-time)1993;Retired2002;Brethren:Epworth (DSA)2002 Free Soil/Fountain 1972; Free Soil/Fountain/Manistee (Assoc.part-time)Nov. 1,1988;Brethren: Oct. 1,1992;Retired1995 Rapids: Trinity 1978;CentralDistrictSupt.1984;Lansing: Asbury 1990;GrandRapidsDistrictSupt. [Lawton/Porter 1955];Kalamazoo:Simpson1962;St.LouisJan. 1,1967;GrandHaven 1972;Grand WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box239,6703Birch Shore Dr,Lakeview, MI48850-0239(989)352-7002 4105 MaracaiboShores SE,Grand Rapids,MI49546(616)956-5653 1317 Walwood NE,GrandRapids,MI49505-5748(616)456-6985 11710 ClementRd.,Springport,MI49284.(H)517-857-3289 1932 NM52,Stockbridge,MI49285-9625(517)851-7853 214 SpencerNE,GrandRapids,MI49505(616)454-7625 116 Wilmen Rd,Quincy,MI49082-8501(517)639-4496 627 Woodworth Ave, Alma,MI48801(989)463-1485 190 DenmarkDr,Ellenton,FL34222(941)729-6478 410 Johnson St,Caledonia, MI49316(616)891-5682 1101 ElmSt,Three Rivers, MI49093(269)278-5565 1956 NM52,Stockbridge,MI49285(517)851-8040 215 NMain,Three Rivers, MI49093(269)278-4722 702 SMeridain#763,Apache Junction, AZ85220 700 Birch St,Manistee,MI49660(231)723-7918 501 Gratiot Ave, Alma,MI48801989-463-4305 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 291
GASTIAN, SANDRA J. (PL) [D.S. Assignment: Athens 1991;] Athens Aug. 1, 1991 *416 N. 22nd Street, Battle Creek, MI 49015. (H) 269-964-9050 PO Box 267, Athens, MI 49011. (C) 269-729-9370
GAY, SUE J. (FL) (David) [D.S. Assignment: Augusta June 1, 1993;] Augusta 1994 *1760 S. 8th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009. (H) 269-375-5326 103 N. Webster Street, PO Box 337, Augusta, MI 49012. (C) 269-731-4222
*GILROY, WILLARD (RE) (Grace) — (R-1954, E-1960) Evart supply (EUB) 1958; Evart (EUB) 1960; Six Lakes (EUB) 1964; Galien 1969; Battle Creek: Convis Union 1973; Lake City 1979; Kent City: Chapel Hill 1985; Casco Oct. 1, 1988; Disability Leave April 1, 1993-July 1, 1997; Retired 1997 39 Park Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 227-3328 GOLDEN, DALE A (PE) (Joleen) — Blanchard/Pine River/Coomer (DSA) 1998; Blanchard/Pine River/Coomer Nov. 16, 1998; Breckenridge 2005 230 Sixth Street, Breckenridge, MI 48615 (989) 842-3477 PO Box 248, Breckenridge, MI 48615 (989) 842-3632
GORDON, BRENDA E. (PE) In School; Hinchman/Oronoko 2000 1636 Hinchman Rd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103. (H) 269-471-1007 *8154 Church St., Berrien Springs, MI 49103. (C) 269-471-5492
GORDON, DIANE (PE) (Tom) — Ashley/Bannister 2003 PO Box 7, Ashley, MI 48806 (989) 847-2305 PO Box 7, Ashley, MI 48806 (989) 847-3400 PO Box 22, Bannister, MI 48807 (989) 862-4392
GOWIN, CATHI M (FE) (Robert) — (R-1996, D-1996, E-2002) Marne 1993; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate Feb. 1, 2002; Grand Rapids: St. Paul’s 2005 1130 Pennoyer, Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 842-8309 3334 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512-2798 (616) 949-0880
GRAHAM, DONALD (FL) (Judy) — RECORD PASTORAL Ionia: Zion 2001 620 N Rich, Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-2313 423 W. Washington Street, Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-1910
GRANADA, LEMUEL O. (PL) Fountain (DSA) 2002; Fountain Nov. 15, 2002; Brethren: Epworth 2003 351 Second St., Manistee, MI 49660. (H) 231-723-2763 3939 N. Highbridge Rd., PO Box 177, Brethren, MI 49619-0177. (C) 231-477-5486
*GRANT, JAMES C (RE) (Alice) — (R-1957, D-1958, E-1959) Alema/Glendale 1957; Dowagiac 1960; Grand Rapids: Second 1966; Kalamazoo: Oakwood 1972; Byron Center Mar. 1, 1975; Otsego 1985; Leave of absence March 6, 1992; Otsego Aug. 1, 1992; Marion/ Cadillac: South Community 1994; Retired June 23, 1999 1029 Wedgewood Drive, Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 685-0079
GRANT, RONALD B (FE) (Carol) — (R-1973, D-1973, E-1976) In school 1973; Concord 1975; Director, Wesley Foundation, Western Mich. Univ. 1982; Leave of absence Aug. 15, 1992; In school, Western Michigan University 1994; Limited Licensed Psychologist Feb. 1, 1995 3716 Edinburgh Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 (269) 375-0321 292 PASTORAL RECORD GRAYBILL, JOSEPHM(FE)(Susan)—(R-1982,E-1984) GRAUER, CHARLESD(FE)(Patricia) —(R-1968,D-1968,E-1971) GREYERBIEHL, JULIE A (FL)(BillChu)— GRETTENBERGER, LOUIS W (FE)(Karen) —(R-1987,D-1987,E-1989) *GRETTENBERGER, GEORGER(RE)(Diane)—(R-1953,D-1954,E-1955) GREENE, CYNTHIASL(FE)(James) —(R-1998,D-1993,E-1995) GREENE, CARL— *GRIENKE, ARAY (RE)(Beverly) —(R-1969,D-1969,E-1971) GRIFFIN JR,HERBERT L(FE)(Ellainia)—(R-1991,D-1991,E-1993) GRIMES, LYNN/. E(FE)(Kip)—(R-1982,D-1982, E-1985) Edmore: Faith April 1,1987-1997;Leland1997 1975; Dansville/Vantown 1980]; Transferred fromFreeMethodistChurch,Dansville/Vantown 1982; Detroit (Asst.)1970;Pikeville UMC,Pikeville, KY(Assoc.)1972;Fairplain FreeMeth.,BentonHarbor [Free MethodistChurch:StudentChaplain,Spring Arbor College 1969;Parkway HeightsFreeMeth., Plainwell: First1996;Lansing:Christ2003 Grass Lake Jan.15,1973; Three Rivers: First/NinthStreet1976; Alma 1981;Okemos: Community1989; Frontier/Cambria 1968;Frontier/OsseoSept.15,1969;Lansing:Central(Assoc.)1970;inschool1972; Elk Rapids/Kewadin/Williamsburg (Assoc.)2005 Candler Schoolof Theology; Manton 1987; Traverse City:Christ1993 Jackson: Calvary 1989;Retired1992 Annual Conf.1965;Lansing:PotterPark 1965;CadillacNov. 1967;Cadillac:United1970;Mason1980; In school1953;Middleville 1955;transferredto Argentina Annual Conf.1959;transferredfrom Argentina 1998; ByronCenter2003 Oregon, April 30,1998] Transfered fromOregon-Idaho Conference:Lansing: Trinity (Assoc.)May1, SW Ohioconf.,Castine/Savona UMC,Castine,OH,1991;Oregon-Idaho conf.,CherryPark, Portand, NC, 1986;Mindanaoconf.,GBGMMissionary(Evangelism andChristianEducation),Philippines,1987; [W. NorthCarolina conf.,ShootingCreekUMC,Hayesville,NC,1984;CherryStreetKernersville, 15, 1974;Kent City:ChapelHill1981;Carson City1985;Retired Aug. 16, 1999 Transferred fromSouthIndianaConf.,BattleCreek:Sonoma/Newton 1971;Boyne City/Boyne Falls Jan. Battle Creek: Washington Heights(Assoc.)1990;U.S.Navy Chaplain1993 Holt 1999 In schoolG-ETS1982;Okemos (Assoc.)1983;GrandLedge 1989;CentralDistrictSuperintendent1993; 2812 ManitouDrNE,GrandRapids,MI49525-1937(949)389-4693Ellainia WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box40,5750 Williamsburg Rd,Williamsburg, MI49690(231)267-5792 1626 Indian Woods Dr,Traverse City,MI49686-3030(231)929-1806 PO Box177,14114CoatesHwy,Brethern, MI49619(231)723-6210 8650 Meadow Haven Dr,Byron Center,MI49315(616)878-9739 2490 Prescott SW,Byron Center,MI49315-8960(616)878-1618 1249 Three MileRd.S.,Traverse City,MI49686(231)946-3048 1364 Duke Hollow, Traverse City,MI49686(231)933-6349 3021 GlenMalierDr,Beulah,MI49617(231)275-7236 11442 EastRiver Dr,DeWitt, MI48820(517)669-3483 517 W. Jolly Road,Lansing, MI48910(517)394-2727 1920 Wank Ave, StJoseph, MO64507(616) 676-0538 1931 OsageDrive, Okemos, MI48864(517)347-4604 1951 HeathertonDr,Holt,MI48842 (517)694-8277 PO Box277,Kewadin, MI49648(231)264-8134 PO Box602,Leland,MI49654(231)256-9161 PO Box602,Leland,MI49654(231)256-9255 PO Box168,Holt,MI48842(517)694-8168 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 293
*GRINER, BERNARD W. (RL) — (D-1977) Brethren March 20, 1975; D.S. Assignment, N.E. Missaukee Parish 1988; Retired 1989; DSA Barnard/ Norwood 1996-1997 6533 Betsie River Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643 (231) 547-6255
*GRUBAUGH, LAURENCE R (RA) — (D-1959, E-1961) [Beaverton-Dale 1952; Sand Lake 1956]; Battle Creek Circuit 1959; Battle Creek: Convis Union 1963; New Buffalo/Lakeside 1964; Watervliet 1968; Bellevue/Kalamo 1971; Union City 1973; Galesburg 1980; Retired 1988 65627 County Road 342, Hartford, MI 49057-9609 (517) 750-9251
GYSEL, JAMES M (FE) (Shari) — (R-1977, D-1977, E-1981) In school 1977; Quincy 1979; Lansing: Central (Assoc.) 1983; Battle Creek: Chapel Hill 1993 121 Sheffield Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015 (269) 963-1467 157 Chapel Hill Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49015-4631 (269) 963-0231
HAAS, PATRICA ANN (PL) Pokagon 2003 (H) 269-624-1471 31393 Kansas Street, Dowagiac, MI 49047. (C) 269-683-8515
HAGAN, SUEANN (FL) (Lloyd) — Chase Barton/Grant Center Oct. 16, 2003 PO Box 104, 8201 E Joiner Street, Chase, MI 49623 (231) 832-9857 PO Box 104, 6957 S Depot Street, Chase, MI 49623 (231) 832-5069 15360 21 Mile Road, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-8006
HAGANS, GERALD F (FE) (Susan) — (R-1983, D-1983, E-1986) In school United Theological Seminary 1983; Gordon/Pitsburg (West Ohio Conf.) 1981-1984; Muskegon: Central (Assoc.) 1984; Constantine 1989; Muskegon Heights: Temple August 1, 1991 1491 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-1767 2500 Jefferson, Muskegon, MI 49444 (231) 733-1065
HAGANS, SUSAN J (FE) (Gerald) — (R-1986, D-1986, E-1989) Muskegon: Unity (Part-time) 1986; Muskegon: Unity 1987; Holland: First (Assoc.) Nov. 15, 1988; Muskegon: Lake Harbor 1995; Grand Rapids District Superintendent 2000 1491 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 755-1767 RECORD PASTORAL PO Box 6247, Grand Rapids District, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247 PO Box 6247, 11 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247 (616) 459-4503
HAGGARD, WILLIAM E (FE) (Robin) — (R-1980, D-1980, E-1984) In school 1980; Lake Ann 1982; Cedar Springs/East Nelson 1989; Traverse City: Asbury 1995; Lansing: Mt. Hope 2002 5523 Bennington Dr, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 323-4368 501 E Mt Hope, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 482-1549
HAHN, ANITA (FE) (Kevin) — (R-1998, E-2001) Whitehall/Claybanks 1998 117 S Division, Whitehall, MI 49461 (231) 894-5495 117 S Division, Whitehall, MI 49461 231-893-2315
HALL, NELSON L (FL) — Baldwin/Luther (DSA) 1999.; Baldwin/Luther Nov. 16, 1999; Wakelee 2005 15951 Dutch Settlement St, Marcellus, MI 49067-9530 (269) 646-2541 PO Box 186, 15921 Dutch Settlement, Marcellus, MI 49067-9530 (269) 646-2049 or_1.877.WAKELEE 294 PASTORAL RECORD *HAMLIN, FREDERICKG(RE)(Joan) —(R-1982,D-1982,E-1987) HALLER, LAURIE A (FE)(Gary)—(R-1987,E-1990) HALLER, GARY (FE)(Laurie)—(R-1979,D-1979,E-1983) *HAMLIN, JOAN K(RE)(Fred) —(R-1984,D-1984,E-1987) HANE, PAUL (FL)— *HANLON, JOYCE (RD)(Charles)—(Consecrated1992;R-1997;D-1997) *HANEY, CLAUDETTE I(RE)—(R-1991,D-1991,E-1993) *HANSEN, LLOYD R(RE)(Beth)—(R-1948,E-1952) HANSEN, RANDALL R(FE)(Susan)—(R-1993,E-1982) 1516 ShermanCourt,ClarkRetirement Community,GrandRapids,MI49506-2714(616)776-1281 Camden/Montgomery/Stokes Chapel1987;Retired1994;DSA:Saugatuck1996-1998 Benton HarborGrace1978;InschoolGETSSept.1982; Watervliet Nov. 20,1984;ByronCenter1985; Mennonite Church1987;Hart1989;GrandRapids:First(co-pastor)1993 Ogdensburg Jan.1,1982;Ludington(Assoc.Part-time) 1985; Transfered fromGeneralConference 1982; Pentwater: Centenary1985;GrandRapids:First(co-pastor)1993 In school1979; Traverse City:Central(Assoc.)/Ogdensburg 1981; Traverse City:Central(Assoc.)Jan.1, Retired 1994;DSA:Saugatuck1996-1998 In schoolGETSSept.1982;Bridgman(Part-time) 1983;Burnips/Monterey Center1985;Quincy 1987; North Adams/Jerome (DSA)2002;North Adams/Jerome June1,2003 Consultation Services1995;Retired2001 Psychotherapist, Psychology Associates ofGrandRapids,P.C. 1992;ReflectionsCounseling& Cassopolis 2000;Retired2005 Harbor Springs/Alanson1990;Homer/Lyon Lake April 16,1993; Lawton/Almena 1995;Lawton 1996; 1, 2002-June30,2002 1, 1991;Evangelical Seminary, PuertoRicoMarch22,1994-March1995;SandLake/South Ensley Feb. Augusta 1987;Retired1988; Alto/Bowne Center, Jan.1-July1,1990;Snow Vergennes Nov. 1,1990-June 1973; ScottvilleFeb. 1,1976;CedarSprings/EastNelsonNov. 1,1980; West Mendon Aug. 1,1983; Voluntary location1969;readmitted1973;MindoloEcumenicalFoundation, Kitwe,Zambia, Africa, (EUB) 1960;BentonHarborFirst1963;Mt.Pleasant1964; without appointment1967; Cloverdale (EUB)1950;Galien1952;Capac1956; Three Rivers (EUB) 1959;Mendon Muskegon: Central2000 Pearl July16,1992;] Transferred fromUruguayEvangelical MethodistConf.,Fennville/Pearl 1993; Mercedes, Uruguay1985;MercedesandPaysandu, Uruguay1987;Mercedes,1990;Fennville/ Jose deCarrascoMeth.CommunityCenters,Montevideo, Uruguay1980; Albion First(Assoc.)1983; [San Pablo/Chaplain ofInstituto Crandon,Montevideo, Uruguay1977;SanPablo/Valparaiso andSan WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box62,220 W MainSt,North Adams, MI49262(517)287-5100 PO Box62,228EMainSt,North Adams, MI49262(517)287-5190 227 EFultonSt,GrandRapids,MI49503-3236(616)451-2879 227 EFultonSt,GrandRapids,MI49503-3236(616)451-2879 2320 Elmwood SE,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)246-5813 2320 Elmwood SE,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)246-5813 51 Las Yucas, Green Valley, AZ85614(520)829-6002 1011 SecondSt,Muskegon, MI49440(231)722-6545 1707 RitterDr,Muskegon, MI49441(231)780-3084 7797 Teakwood, Jenison, MI49428(616) 457-2901 P OBox458,Douglas,MI49406(269)543-4790 PO Box458,Douglas,MI49406(269)543-4790 PO Box46,Glenn,MI49416(269)227-3930 PO Box46,Glenn,MI49416(269)227-3930 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 295 HANSEN, RONALD W (FE) (Jan) — (R-1977, D-1977, E-1980) In school 1977; Fennville/Pearl 1978; Ovid Feb. 1, 1984; Leave of absence 1993; Hartford 1999 143 Paras Hill Dr, Hartford, MI 49057 (269) 621-3796 425 East Main Street, Hartford, MI 49057 (269) 621-4103
HARPOLE, PATRICIA A (AM) (Everett) — (AM-D 2004) [Ohio conf., Redeemer UMC (Assoc.): Columbus, OH;] Transfered from Ohio conf.; Townline/Breedsville November 1, 2002; Dowling: Country Chapel 2004 16 Heron Ct, Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 664-3059 PO Box 26, Dowling, MI 49050 (269) 721-8077
HARTLEY, BENJAMIN L (FD) (Laura) — (D-2004) Attend School (Boston University) 2001; Visiting Professor of Christian Mission, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Philadelphia PA (para. 331.1a) 2005 1 Terrace St #A1, Roxbury, MA 02120 (617) 442-5992 6 E Lancaster Ave, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wynnewood, PA 19096-3430
*HARTMANN, GEORGE O (RE) (Alice) — (R-1950, D-1952, E-1954) Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 1953; Grand Rapids: Second 1956; In school 1959; Manistee 1963; Benton Harbor: Peace Temple Feb. 15, 1967; Kalamazoo District Supt. 1971; Sturgis 1977; Retired 1987; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc. 1/4 time) 1987-1994 3621 Woodbridge Lane, Portage, MI 49024-4093 (269) 323-8817
*HAUSERMANN, CARL L (RE) (Marcia) — (R-1964, D-1964, E-1967) Galien 1964; Grand Rapids: First (Assoc.) 1967; Coloma/Riverside 1971; Ionia: First 1977; Jackson: Calvary 1983; Portage: Chapel Hill 1989; Retired 2001 6070 Baywood Ave, Portage, MI 49024 (269) 381-3905
HAYES, GEOFFREY L (FE) (Pamela) — (R-1970; D-1970; E-1974) In School 1970; Grand Rapids: First (Assoc.) 1973; Lansing: Asbury 1978; Stevensville 1987; Surrender of credentials March 23, 1994; Grand Rapids: Faith 1998 1018 Charlotte NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 453-4519 2600 Seventh St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616) 453-0693
*HAYES, STANLEY L (RE) (Joyce) — (R-1963, D-1963, E-1965) [Leaton 1959; in school 1961]; Grand Traverse Larger Parish 1964; Kingsley Circuit 1965; East Jordan
Oct. 15, 1966; Cedar Springs 1970; Cedar Springs/East Nelson 1972; Evart/Avondale Oct. 15, 1975; RECORD PASTORAL Fennville/Pearl Apr. 1, 1984; Breckenridge 1990; Grass Lake 1994; Retired 1999; Kalkaska (DSA) Oct. 1, 1999; Ogdensburg (DSA) 2002 PO Box 67, 316 N. Main St., Fife Lake, MI 49633 (231) 879-3884 *HAYNES, LEONARD B (RE) — (R-1970, D-1970, E-1973) Riverside 1970; Kingscreek 1972; Pine Rest Christian Hospital 1975; Bethesda Hospital 1976; transferred from West Ohio Conf., Director of Pastoral Care, Chaplain, Bronson Methodist Hospital 1979; Leave of absence March 24, 1983-June 15, 1983; Hinchman/Oronoko 1983; Shepherd/Pleasant Valley 1986; Lansing: Calvary 1992; Leave of Absence March 1, 1998?June 30, 1998; Retired 1998 9247 S Central Park Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805-1405 (708) 423-2889
HEATON, LYLE D (FE) (Sylvia) — (R-1978, D-1978, E-1982) In school 1978; Barryton 1979; Barryton/Chippewa Lake 1980; Middleton/Maple Rapids 1984; Delta Mills 1990; Wacousta Community Jan. 1, 1999 9590 Looking Glassbrook Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 (517) 626-2171 9180 Herbison Road, Eagle, MI 48822 (517) 626-6623
HEFFELFINGER, CONSTANCE L (FE) (Randy Wedeven) — (R-1976, D-1976, E-1980) Transferred from East Ohio Conf., in school 1977; Fremont (Assoc.) 1978; Woodland/Welcome Corners 1981; Saugatuck/Ganges 1984; Saugatuck (1/2 time) Jan. 1, 1990; Incapacity Leave Sep 1, 1995 199 W 20th St, Holland, MI 49423-4180 (616) 393-0919 PO Box 647, Mason & Griffith St, Saugatuck, MI 49453 269-857-2295 296 PASTORAL RECORD HENNING, ROBERT J(OE)(Barbara)—(D-1985,E-1988) HELLER, VIRGINIAL(FE)—(R-1996,D-1996,E-1999) HEISLER, BENTON R(FE)(Linda)—(R-1985,D-1985,E-1988) HEIFNER, KEITH W (FE)(Beckie)—(R-1976,D-1971,E-1973) HILLS, DAVID F(FE)(Claire) —(R-1992,D-1992,E-1994) HILL, CALVIN Y (FL)(Sherri Ann) — *HERTEL, WILLIAM A (RE)(Janet) —(R-1963,D-1963,E-1966) HERRELL, DEVON R(PE)—(R-2005) *HINKLIN, ROBERT L(RE)(Jean) — (R-1963,E-1966) Arbor College, July2,1990]StockbridgeDSASep.1,1995;1996 Coordinator ofPrisonEducationProgramand Assistant ProfessorofInterdisciplinaryStudies,Spring [Transfered toDetroitConf.fromFreeMethodistChurchNew Lothrup,Juddville1988; Assistant Muskegon: Central(Assoc.)1996;Keeler/Silver Creek1998;BattleCreek:Baseline/Bellevue 2004 1988; Lansing: Asbury Nov. 16,1992;Mt.Pleasant:First 1997;LansingDistrictSuperintendent2002 In schoolMETHESCO1985;St.Joseph(Assoc.)1986;Charlevoix/Greensky HillIndianMission Aug. 16, Parma/North Parma 1999;Galesburg 2003 Battle Creek1986;Pastoral CounselingJan.1,1990;BigRapids:First1993;Marshall1996; Counseling Center, BattleCreek1981;Executive Director, SamaritanCenterofSouthCentralMichigan, Samaritan CounselingCenter, BattleCreekadinterim1980;Staff Pastoral Counselor, Samaritan [Sullivan Grace,Sullivan MO1971;]Maplewood 1977; Transferred fromMissouriEastConf.,Counselor, Big Rapids: Third/Paris/Rodney 1992;Climax/Scotts1994;Coloma/Watervliet Aug. 1,1999 Stockbridge Ave/Northwest2003 Grand Rapids:Oakdale Aug. 16,1999;GrandRapids:Oakdale/Salem/Bradley Sept.1,2001;Kalamazoo: Delton: Faith 1990;Retired2001 Paul’s 1969;Lake Odessa:Central1974; Traverse City: Asbury Sept.16,1980;Lansing: Asbury 1987; [Allen 1961];Niles(Assoc.)1964; White Cloud/EastDenver 1966; White Cloud1968;GrandRapids:St. Traverse Bay(Assoc.)2005 1987; Grandville1998;Retired2001;Fennville/Pearl (DSA)2002 Plainfield/Epworth 1972;Georgetown Feb. 1,1976;Lansing:Mt.Hope1984;Portage:First March l, In-School (EUB)May12,1963;Jasper (EUB)1966;Jasper/Weston 1968;Napoleon1969;GrandRapids: 2164 University Park Dr, Ste240,LansingDistrictOffice, Okemos, MI48864-3960 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box518,121 W BattleCreek St,Galesburg, MI49053(269)665-9291 2164 University Park DrSte240,Okemos, MI48864(517)347-4173 3715 Broadview Terrace, Traverse City,MI49684(231)995-9159 1200 RamsdellRd,Traverse City,MI49684-1451(231)946-5282 219 E.ElizabethSt,Stockbridge,MI49285-9666(517)851-7676 113 Prestonwood Dr,Fairfield Glade,TN38558(931)456-0212 1009 EStockbridge Ave, Kalamazoo,MI49001(269)385-8919 3362 PiuteCourtSW,Grandville,MI 49418(616)530-9331 9617 EBaselineRd,BattleCreek, MI49017(269)963-7710 5424 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo,MI49009-9784(269)353-3684 2004 CascadesDr#11,Naples,FL34112 (239)774-3053 4222 Adams Rd.,Stockbridge,MI49285(517)851-8689 331 Tannery Drive, Coloma, MI 49038(269)468-4905 PO Box205,Oshtemo,MI49077-0205(269)628-2414 523 Sherwood Rd, Bellevue, MI49021(269)763-3201 4528 ManitouDr,Okemos, MI48864(517)349-3635 2766 Baldwin St,Jenison, MI49428(616)669-0730 PO Box216,Watervliet, MI49098(269)463-6361 PO Box518,Galesburg, MI49053(269)665-7952 PO Box670,Coloma,Mi49038(269)468-6062 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 297 HODGE, JAMES E (FE) (Kathleen) — (R-1984, D-1984, E-1986) Somerset Center/Moscow Plains 1984; Bangor: Simpson 1989; Bangor: Simpson/Breedsville 1990; Shelby 1994; Grandville (Assoc.) 2001; Caledonia 2005 3162 S Wilson, Grandville, MI 49418 (616) 534-3990 250 Vine St, Caledonia, MI 49316 (616) 891-8669
*HODGE, LAWRENCE E (RE) (Ruth) — (R-1964, D-1965, E-1966) [Bloomingdale/Townline July 1960; Keeler 1963]; Elk Lake Parish 1966; Muskegon: Central (Assoc.) Nov. 1968; Battle Creek: Birchwood 1971; Muskegon: Crestwood 1980; Hillside 1983; Ionia: First 1991; Retired 2000 9947 Huntington Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 969-9483
HOEKWATER, HARRIS J (FE) (Jane) — (R-1980, D-1980, E-1985) In school GETS 1980; Perry/Shaftsburg 1983; Sunfield Jan. 15, 1992; Concord 1998 PO Box 366, Concord, MI 49237 (517) 524-6111 PO Box 366, Concord, MI 49237 (517) 524-6156
HOFMANN, DANIEL B (FE) (Mary) — (R-1993, D-1993, E-1996) In school United 1993; West Ohio Conf.: Ithaca, Arcanum, OH 1993 (3/4 time) (para. 426.1 Book of Discipline); Ravenna 1994; Delton: Faith 2001 146 Bush St, Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-5335 PO Box 467, Delton, MI 49046 (269) 623-5400
HOLLIES, LINDA H (FE) (Charles) — (R- 1996, D-1988, E-1991) [Northern Illinois Conference: Joliet: Richards Street 1988; Alrington Heights: First (Assoc.) 1992; Southlawn 1994] Transfered from Northern Illinois Conf., Conference Council on Ministries Outreach 1996; Lansing: Mt. Hope 2000; Incapacity Leave 2001 2101 Okemos Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 245-9773
HOLMQUIST, CINDY E. (PL) Almena 2003 *27503 C.R. 375, Paw Paw, MI 49079. (C) 269-668-2811
*HORTON, ROBERT E (RMOC) (Beatrice) — Retired; Carson City (DSA) Dec. 16, 1999 - June 2000 704 Clark Crossing SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 247-6911
HOTELLING, DALE A. (FL) (Beth) RECORD PASTORAL D.S. Assignment: Ogdensburg 1995; Ogdensburg 1996; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) July 16, 2000; No Appointment July 1, to Dec. 31, 2004; Conference Staff (¶335.1a) Jan. 1, 2005 3256 Dorais NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. (H) 616-361-1583 *P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247. (O) 616-459-4503
*HOUK, RONALD A (RE) (Anna Belle) — (R-1961, D-1961, E-1963) [Prairieville 1954; Kentucky Conf., Winchester Dunaway 1958]; Muskegon: Central (Assoc.) 1964; Shelby Jan. 15, 1966; Eaton Rapids Oct. 15, 1971; Lansing District Supt. Jan. 16, 1982; St. Joseph: First 1987; Retired 1997; Crystal Valley/Walkerville (DSA) Nov. 8, 1999; (DSA) Fountain July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 4585 S Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 845-7510
*HUBLEY, LAURENCE E (RE) (Marylin Weston) — (R-1991) [Colon Nov. 1, 1985;] Transferred from Free Methodist, Hillside 1991; Hastings: Hope 1995; Muskegon: Wolf Lake 2000; Incapacity Leave 2001; Retired June 1, 2002 625 E Vine St, Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-5756
HUGHES, ROBERT (FL) (Becky) — Union City 2004 635 Walnut Lane, Union City, MI 49094-1075 (517) 741-9041 PO Box 95, Union City, MI 49094 (517) 741-7028 298 PASTORAL RECORD HUNDLEY, ROBERT L(FE)(Ruth)—(R-1982,D-1982,E-1989) *HULETT, JAMES R(RE)(Linda)—(R-1964,D-1964,E-1967) *HYNES, JAMES (RE)(Bernadine) —(R-1966,E-1968) HUSTON, JOSEPHD(FE)(Sara) —(R-1970,D-1970,E-1973) HURLEY JOHNSON,KARAMELODY (OE)— JENSEN, CURTIS E(FE)(Anne)—(R-1970,D-1970,E-1975) JAQUISH, JERRY L(FE)(Joy) —(R-1981,D-1981,E-1984) *JAQUETTE, DALE F(RA)(Betty)—(D-1986) JACKSON, ANDREW(FE)(Phyllis) —(R-1997,D-1997,E-1999) IVANOV, MARY LETTA-BEMENT (FE)(Ivan) —(E-2004) JOHN, THOMASH(FL)(Phillis)— Michigan CapitalMedicalCenterSept.1,1990;Lansing:First1996;Mason:2000 Center Eaton/Brookfield 1980;EastLansing: University (Assoc.) Aug. 1,1982;DirectorofPastoral Care, 1985; Vicksburg 1993;Retired1998 Cando/Churchs Ferry1965;transferredfromNorthDakota Conf.,Lake Odessa:Lakewood 1978;Sparta [Gladwin Circuit(West Michigan)1957;Noonan/Columbus, NorthDakota Conf.,1960;inschool1962]; Transferred fromDetroitConf., Wacousta 1986;Leave of Absence 1992;Nashville1994;Retired2000 16, 1982;Holt1989;CentralDistrictSuperintendent1999;Georgetown 2005 1975; transferredfromDetroitConf.,Robbins/Grovenburg Oct.15,1977;GrandRapids:St.Paul’s Feb. Camden Charge Sept.1,1970;Concord 1972;transferredtoDetroitConf.,Metropolitan(Assoc.) First 1987;Pentwater: CentenaryJanuary16,1996;Lake Odessa:Lakewood 2001 In school1971;Mt.PleasantFirst(Assoc.)1972;Mancelona/Alba1975;Berrien Springs1983;Buchanan: Epsilon/Levering 1981;Leave ofabsence1987; White Cloud1988;Manistee2002 Pompeii/Perrinton/North Star Aug. 16,1981;Reading April 16,1990;Retired1992 1997 Grand Rapids:St.Paul’s (Assoc.Part-time) Feb. 1,1987;Carlisle(part-time)1994;(full-time) Ravenna 2001 Kewadin: IndianMission1998;Kewadin/Northport IndianMissions2005 3600 Fulton,Porter HillsPresbyterian RetirComm,GrandRapids, MI49546 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 978 Amber View DrSW,Byron Center,MI49315-9740 (616)878-1284 PO Box191,12348Stafford St,Ravenna, MI49451(231)853-6688 11127 OviattRd,Northport,MI49640-9592 (231)326-5852 1211 Troon CtSE,GrandRapids,MI49546(616)949-8185 4207 EmbassyDr,GrandRapids,MI49546(616)949-0979 1084 76thStSW,Byron Center, MI49315(616)878-1836 5408 Birch Haven Dr,Mecosta,MI49332(989)382-7162 504 Palm Ave, Wildwood, FL34785-9428(352)330-1670 1079 MarkrisDr,Hillsdale,MI49242(517)437-2392 13735 IndianRd,Kewadin, MI49648(231)264-0527 819 ElmStreet, Manistee,MI49660(231)723-3304 45 N.Manning,Hillsdale,MI49242(517)437-3681 2766 Baldwin St,Jenison, MI49428(616)669-0730 3482 Lo-AlDr,Ravenna, MI49451(231)853-6586 387 FirstSt,Manistee,MI49660(231)723-6219 616 HallBlvd,Mason,MI48854(517)244-0456 201 E Ash St,Mason,MI48854(517)676-9449 7831 CardinalDrive, Jenison, MI49428 PO Box227,Kewadin, MI49648 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 299
JOHNSON, DEBORAH M (FE) — (R-1979, D-1979, E-1983) In school 1979; Manton 1981; Marne 1985; Organizing Pastor, Hudsonville Sept. 1, 1990-1997; Lansing: Asbury 1997 2412 Post Oak Ln, Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-3306 2200 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 484-5794
JOHNSON, HARRY R (FE) (Judy) — (R-1979, D-1979, E-1983) [Brethren/Copemish 1964; Ashton 1965; Barryton/Chippewa Lake 1966; Ravenna 1968; Empire 1976]; In school 1979; Battle Creek: Sonoma/Newton 1981; DeWitt: Redeemer 1985; Greenville 1988 405 W Grant, Greenville, MI 48838 (616) 754-6632 204 W. Cass Street, Greenville, MI 48838 (616) 754-8532
JOHNSON, JANE ELLEN (FE) (Charles) — (E-2005) Farwell 2000 PO Box 709, Farwell, MI 48622 (989) 588-9620 PO Box 709, 281 E. Ohio Street, Farwell, MI 48622 (989) 588-2931
JOHNSON, MARK G (FE) (Johnie) — (R-1983, D-1983, E-1985) Fenwick/Palo/Vickeryville Mar. 16, 1982; Lawrence 1986; Kent City: Chapel Hill May 1, 1991; Hillsdale 1996; Ionia Parrish: LeValley/Berlin Center 2003 4018 Kelsey Hwy, Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-9656 4018 Kelsey Highway, Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-1480
JOHNSON, NATHANIEL W (FE) (Lisa) — (R-1991, D-1990, E-1993) [North Indiana Conf.: Orland/Nevada Mills 1988;] Transferred from North Indiana Conf., Belding 1991; Vergennes Sept. 1, 1996 2821 Boynton Ave NE, Ada, MI 49301-8210 (616) 682-1210 10411 Bailey Dr NE, Lowell, MI 49331 (616) 897-6141
JOHNSON, WILLIAM C (FE) (Judy) — (R-1972, D-1972, E-1975) In school 1972; Jonesville/Allen 1974; Holland (Assoc.) 1977; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 1981; Marshall 1992; Wyoming Park 1996 4390 Summerlane NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (616) 361-0024 2244 Porter SW, Wyoming, MI 49509 (616) 532-7624
JOHNSTON, DAVID L (FE) (Ann Marie) — (R-1977, D-1975, E-1976) RECORD PASTORAL Bellevue/Kalamo 1977; DeWitt: Redeemer May 1, 1983; Lansing: Grace 1985; Jackson: Brookside 1992- June 24, 2005; Leave of absence June 24, 2005
JONES, MARGARET Z (FE) (John “Jack”) — (E-2005) In school 2002; Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator / McLaren-Ingham Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services (para. 335.1 D) Sept. 1, 2002 599 Pebblebrook Ln, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 351-0728
JONES, ROBERT E (FE) (Carol) — (R-1970, D-1970, E-1973) In school 1970; Frontier/Osseo 1971; Mendon Nov. 15, 1973; Grand Rapids: First (Assoc.) 1978; Montague 1983; Lansing: Christ 1992; Big Rapids: First 1996; Scottville 2004 301 W Maple Ave, Scottville, MI 49454 (231) 757-4781 114 W State St, Scottville, MI 49454 (231) 757-3567
*JONGEWARD, ROBERT H (RE) (Elaine) — (R-1939, D-1940, E-1942) Transferred from Detroit Conf., Battle Creek: First Feb. 1, 1951; Jackson: First Feb. 15, 1959; Kalamazoo District Supt. 1966; Muskegon: Central 1971; Retired 1979 574 Belltower Ave #C-1, Deltona, FL 32725 (386) 574-0373 300 PASTORAL RECORD KALAJAINEN, BRADLEYP(FE)(Colleen)—(R-1982, D-1982,E-1984) KADWELL JR,EMMETTH(FE)(Mary)—(R-1973,D-1973,E-1978) JOSLYN, MONA (FE)—(R-1998,E-2001) *KARLZEN, KENNETH W (RE)(MarthaJane) —(R-1967,D-1967,E-1970) KALAJAINEN, RODNEY J(FE)(Janet) —(R-1979,D-1979,E-1981) KASPER, JOHNG(PE)(Deb)— KENDALL, OJAY (FE)(Janis) —(R-1993,D-1984,E-1986) KENDALL, JAYME L(PE)— *KELLER, RON L(RE)(Patricia) —(R-1959,D-1959,E-1962) KEIM, ROBERT J(FL)— Grand Rapids:Cornerstone1990 Freeport/Middleville/Parmalee (Assoc.)Jan.1,1981;Freeport1982;GrandRapids:First1985; Central 1992.;Niles: Wesley Jan.1,2000 In school1973; Ashley/Bannister 1975;EmpireOct.1,1978;Stanwood: Northland1982;Lake Odessa: 1998 D.S. Assignment: Nottawa/Leonidas Oct.1994; Waterloo First/Waterloo Village Aug. 1,1997;Bronson Aldersgate Aug. 1,1995;Retired2000 Greenville Sept.20,1977;Lansing:FirstMarch15,1982;Kalamazoo: Westwood 1988;Haslett: [Frontier/Cambria 1966];North Adams/Jerome 1968;Marne1971;Muskegon: Crestwood 1973; Birchwood 1984;DeWitt: Redeemer1988 St. JohnsParish 1978;Shepardsville/Price1979;Mt.Pleasant:First(Assoc.)1981;BattleCreek: [D.S. Assignment: Hersey Aug. 1,1994;]Hersey 1995;Galien/Olive Branch2001 Conf., NortheastMissaukee Parish Sept.1,1993;Leave of Absence 2005 [Central IllinoisConf.:Otterbein1984; U.S. Army Chaplain 1987;] Transferred from CentralIllinois Elsie 2004;Chaplain,Michigan Army NationalGuard(para.344.1c),July11,2005 Pastor Jan.1,2000-July2000 Jan. 1,1982;Muskegon: Central1988;BattleCreek: First1993;Retired1998;Kalamazoo:First,Interim 1962; BattleCreek:Birchwood 1966;Rockford1970;Conf.Staff Director1973;Kalamazoo:Milwood [Battle Creek: Washington Hgts.Sept.1,1956;NortheastOhioConf.,Republic1958]1959;UnionCity Sturgis (Assoc.)Dec.16,1999 (May –Oct)2179Fox HillDr Apt 5,Grand Blanc,MI48439-5232(810)695-4395 (Nov – Apr) 3014Lemon Terrace Dr,Wimauma, FL33598-4508(813)642-9566 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box189,156 W MainStreet, Elsie,MI48831-0189(989)862-5780 7810 GolfMeadows DrSE,Caledonia,MI49316-8462(616)891-8443 17051 Tomahawk Trail, WhitePigeon,MI49099(269)483-2675 1249 Three MileRdS,Traverse City,MI49686(231)947-5281 1205 SMissionStSte9,MtPleasant,MI48858(989)773-5140 13980 Schavey Road,DeWitt, MI48820(517)669-3430 2155 Longwoods Dr, DeWitt, MI48820(517)669-9140 312 E.ChicagoSt.,Bronson, MI49028(517)369-6555 2045 68thStSE,Caledonia,MI49316(616)698-3170 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI49091(269)651-5990 330 ECorey St,Bronson, MI49028(517)369-1636 302 CedarStreet, Niles,MI49120(269)683-7250 1502 Broadway, Niles,MI49120(269)684-3413 PO Box3,Charlotte,MI48813(517)541-0653 PO Box266,Galien,MI49113(269)545-2275 PO Box266,Galien,MI49113(269)545-8074 PO Box2038,IndianRiver, MI49749 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 301
*KERSTEN, ROBERT L (RE) (Carol) — (D-1963, E-1968) Stanwood/Higbee Oct. 1960; Burr Oak 1962; Napoleon 1967; transferred to Detroit Conf., Mio 1969; Hillman/Spratt 1975; Ishpeming Wesley (Assoc.) 1978; Poseyville/Gordonville 1980; Kilmanagh 1982; transferred from Detroit Conf., Woodland/Welcome Corners 1987; Vermontville/Gresham 1991; Retired 1995 1618 Peggy Place, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 394-2225
KEYTE, DONNA JEAN (PL) (Steven) Lacota Sept. 1, 2003 7632 Sandyridge St., Portage, MI 49024. (H) 269-329-1560 PO Box 7, Lacota, MI 49063
KINTIGH, BRUCE R (FE) — (R-1979, D-1979, E-1983) In school 1979; Shepardsville/Price 1981; Kingsley/Grant 1988; Hart 1993; Battle Creek: Christ Jan. 1, 1999 15 N Woodlawn, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 962-6345 65 Bedford Rd. N., Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 965-3251
KNAPP, DAVID G (FE) (Jane) — (R-1976, D-1976, E-1980) In school 1976; Hopkins/South Monterey 1978; Adamsville Oct. 16, 1982; Jackson: First (Assoc.) 1986; Detroit Conf.: Waterman/Preston 1989; Transferred to Detroit Conf. 1990; Transferred from Detroit Conf., Grand Rapids: Pawating Magedwin and Salem/Bradley Indian Mission 1992; Benton Harbor: Peace Temple 1995; Climax/Scotts 2003 PO Box 125, Climax, MI 49034-0125 (269) 746-4915 PO Box 125, 133 East Maple, Climax, MI 49034-0125 (269) 746-4023
*KOHNS, NORMAN C (RE) (Carole) — (R-1967, D-1967, E-1969) In school 1967; La Rue, TX 1968; Munising-Trenary 1969; transferred from Detroit Conf., Grand Rapids: Aldersgate Jan. 1, 1974; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate/Westgate 1977; Grand Rapids: Aldersgate 1978; Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 1981; In school Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO 1985; Resident Therapist, Care and Counseling, Eden Seminary, St. Louis, MO 1986; Samaritan Counseling Center of South Bend, IN 1988; Riverside/Scottdale Nov. 16, 1992-1993; Director of Pastoral Counseling, Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo 1993; Caledonia 1996; Retired 2005 5845 Lyn Haven Dr SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 (616) 554-1244
KORNOWSKI, SUZANNE (FL) (James Ferguson) — Kalamazoo: Oakwood/Oshtemo (DSA) 2000; Kalamazoo: Oakwood/Oshtemo 2002; Oshtemo (LTFT) December 1, 2002; Oshtemo Mar. 21, 2004 RECORD PASTORAL 41221 Cardinal St, Mattawan, MI 49071-9790 (269) 668-2085 PO Box 12, 6574 Stadium Dr, Oshtemo, MI 49007-0012 (269) 375-5656
KOUGHN, E. JEANNE (FE) — Director, Wesley Foundation, Ferris State University 2003; [transfer from Iowa Conference July 1, 2004] 14610 Tomahawk Lane, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-8355 628 S Warren, Ferris Wesley Foundation, Big Rapids, MI 49307 304 Elm Street, Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-7771
*KRAKLAN, JACK G (RE) (Laura) — (R-1959, E-1962) LaSalle/Zion (EUB) 1962; Ludington: St. Paul (EUB) 1967; Hart-Mears 1971; Traverse City: Emmanuel 1979; Colon 1983; Jonesville/Allen 1985; Leave of absence 1988; Retired 1991 152 Westwood Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242 (517) 437-0365
KRAUS JR, JAMES W (FD) (Lorie) — (Consecrated 1998, FD-2001) Director of Music and Director of Leadership Development, St. Joseph: First 1998; St. Joseph: First (Deacon) 2001 2820 Willa Dr, St Joseph, MI 49085-2555 (269) 983-5798 3003 Leco Ct, St. Joseph, MI 49085-2329 (269) 983-3929 302 PASTORAL RECORD KRUCHKOW, CHRISTOPHER (FL)— *KUHN, RICHARD(RE)—(R-1959,D-1959,E-1961) *LAIDLER, DKEITH(RE)(Judy) —(R-1957,E-1961) *LAFRANCE, SALLY J(RE)(David) — KURSCH, KATHLEEN S(FE)— LANE, MCHRISTOPHER L(FE) (Jane Lippert)—(R-1986,D-1982,E-1988) LEE, DONALD (PL) LAWTON, GEORGE W. (PL) LEE, JUNGKEE(FE)(EunSu)—(R-1998, D-,E-1991) *LEE, JANET A (RD)(William) — (R-1986,D-1982,E-1988) [Detroit conf.,LocalPastor withoutappointment];Buchanan:Faith/Morris Chapel2004 Faith/Morris Chapel1982;St.Louis1987;Retired1998 Leland/Keswick Sept.1,1971;transferredfromMinnesotaConf.1972;Frankfort/Elberta1980;Buchanan Odessa: Central1989;Montague1992;Retired1997;DeltaMills(DSA)Jan.1,1999 (EUB) 1964;Buchanan:Faith 1968;Leighton1972;St.Johns:FirstOct.15,1977;Paw Paw 1984;Lake [Coleman supply(EUB)1956;]Coleman1957;inschool1958;Petoskey (EUB)1961;Brown City 1999; Ogdensburg 2001; Twin Lake 2002;RetiredOct.1,2004 [West Ohioconf.,BascomUMC:Bascom,OH;] Transfered from West Ohioconf.,Climax/ScottsOct.1, (Assoc. 1/2time)/DeltaMills(1/22003;GrandRapids:SouthSept.1,2004 Waterloo First/Waterloo Village 1998;GrandLedge:First(Assoc.)Feb. 1,2000;GrandLedge:First Rapids: Genesis(co-pastor)1995 from HolstonConf., Winn/Blanchard/Pine River/Coomer 1986;Muskegon: Crestwood 1990;Grand [In school,BostonUniversity Schoolof Theology 1982;Oregon StateHospital(CPE)1985;]transferred Frontier/Osseo (DSA)2002;2003 Lakeside Sept.1,1999 Korean 1998;Seoul Theological University Jan.1,2004 [East OhioConference;Korean UMC: Youngstown, Ohio;] Transfered fromEast OhioConf.;Lansing: Daily News, ReligionandLifestylesEditor, 1988;Retired2002 Consultant ofChurchMusicandthe Arts 1986,Hillsdale:First,MinisterofMusicand Arts, andHillsdale [Detroit Conf.:Southfield 1954;Royal Oak:First1957;Clawson 1961]; Transferred fromDetroitConf., 101, SosaBon2-Dong,Seoul Theological University, BucheonCity, 422-742, SouthKorea WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 14970 Red Arrow Hwy., POBox102,Lakeside, MI49116.(C)269-469-3030 8000 Warren Woods Road,#79, Three Oaks,MI49128.(H)269-469-8468 106 E.Maple,POBox127,Camden,MI49232.(H)517-368-5609 PO Box352,5940SMainSt,Twin Lake, MI49457231-828-4083 4780 EStJoseph Hwy,GrandLedge,MI48837(517)627-8681 728 NorthDetroit Street, Buchanan,MI49107(269)695-3261 4500 SDivision Ave, GrandRapids,MI49548(616)535-8931 15132 Snowberry Ct,SpringLake, MI49456(616)850-2157 5103 Marlowe SE, GrandRapids,MI49508(616)532-9226 10143 Lakeside Drive, Perrinton, MI48871(989)682-4814 4670 EFultonStSuite101,Ada,MI49301616-974-0400 445 MoccasinDr,Buchanan,MI49107(269)695-3539 4300 W BaconRd,Hillsdale,MI49242(517)437-4949 1161 S.OsseoRd.,Osseo,MI49266.(C)517-532-3316 45 N.Manning,Hillsdale,MI49242(517)437-3681 8550 52ndSt,Ada,MI49301(616)868-0385 --mail preference--, 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 303
LESTER, BEN B (FE) (Linda) — (R-1990, D-1990, E-1993) Howard City: First/Amble/Coral 1988; Cedar Springs/East Nelson 1995; Hart 2003 3818 Melody Ln, Hart, MI 49420 (231) 873-4766 308 State St, Hart, MI 49420 (231) 873-3516
*LEWIS, EUGENE A (RE) (Marilyn) — (R-1965, D-1965, E-1967) [Glenn-Pearl 1963]; Glenn/Pearl/Casco 1965; Hanover/Horton/Hillside Dec. 1, 1966; Belding/Orleans July 15, 1972; Grand Rapids: Faith 1977; Wacousta 1984; Clare 1986; Stevensville 1994; Retired 2003 25080 27 1/2 St, Gobles, MI 49055 (269) 628-1482
*LEWIS, KENDALL A (RE) (Doris) — (R-1970, D-1970, E-1974) Transferred from Detroit Conf., Banfield/Briggs/Dowling-S. Maple Grove 1973; Country Chapel/Banfield 1975; Marion/Cadillac South Community 1977; White Pigeon 1981; Mendon Jan. 1985; Big Rapids: Third/Paris/Rodney 1986; Retired 1990 23550 East Ave N, Battle Creek, MI 49017-9421 (269) 441-1921
*LINDLAND, KENNETH A O (RE) (Agnes) — (R-1949, D-1951, E-1952, F-1952) Wolf Lake (summer) 1951; Wolf Lake 1952; Wolf Lake/Lake Harbor 1956; Lake Harbor Aug. 1957; Lake Harbor/Unity 1959; Muskegon: Unity/Twin Lake 1961; Wyoming: Wesley Park 1965; Grand Rapids: Oakdale/Westgate Dec. 1, 1969; Kalamazoo: Stockbridge 1973; Traverse City: Emmanuel 1977; Grass Lake 1979; Mulliken/Saranac Mission Sept. 1, 1983; Mullikan/Sebewa Center Nov. 16, 1984; Retired 1987 601 South Street, Grass Lake, MI 49240 (517) 522-8181
LIPPERT, JANE R (FE) (M Christopher L Lane) — (R-1984, D-1984, E-1988) In school, Boston University School of Theology 1984; Oregon State Hospital (CPE) 1985; Riverdale Lincoln Road 1986; Muskegon: Unity (1/2 time) 1990; Grand Rapids: Genesis (co-pastor) (1/2 time)1995 8550 52nd St, Ada, MI 49301 (616) 868-0385 4670 E Fulton St Suite 101, Ada, MI 49301 616-974-0400
LITCHFIELD, CARL Q (FE) (Geri Litchfield) — (R-1985, D-1985, E-1988) [Cheshire, West Ohio Conf., Jan 1, 1983-1986]; In school METHESCO 1985; Brooks Corners/Sears 1986; Woodland/Welcome Corners 1991; Boyne City/Boyne Falls 2000; Litchfield 2005 969 Adams St, Litchfield, MI 49252-9779 (517) 542-3775 PO Box 472, 160 Marshall St, Litchfield, MI 49252 (517) 542-3366 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL LITCHFIELD, DAVID L (FE) (Vera) — (R-1966, E-1969) Scottdale (EUB) 1966; Mendon/W. Mendon 1969; Elsie/Duplain Nov. 15, 1970; Niles: Grace 1976; Bellaire Jan. 15, 1981; Kalamazoo: Oakwood/Oshtemo 1987; Keeler/Silver Creek 1992; Springport/Lee Center 1998; Battle Creek: Convis Union 2001 12040 N Dr N, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 964-2741 18990 12 Mile Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 965-3787
LITCHFIELD, GERALDINE M (AM) (Carl) — Woodland/Welcome Corners (Assoc.) Jan. 1, 1993-1994; Brookfield (1/2 time) 1995.; Horton Bay/ Greensky Hill Indian Mission 2000; leave of absence July 1-Aug. 31, 2005; Somerset Center Sept. 1, 2005 969 Adams St, Litchfield, MI 49252-9779 (517) 542-3775 PO Box 277, 12095 E Chicago Rd, Somerset Center, MI 49282 (517) 688-4330
LITCHFIELD, GLENN C (FE) (Dorie) — (R-1981, D-1981, E-1985) In school GETS 1981; Vermontville/Gresham 1983; Ashley/Bannister 1990; Kent City: Chapel Hill 1996; Cassopolis 2005 61165 Quinnesec, Cassopolis, MI 49031-9452 (269) 445-8474 PO Box 175, 209 S Rowland St, Cassopolis, MI 49031-0175 (269) 445-3107 304 PASTORAL RECORD LOGSTON, JANE D(FE)(Russell)—(R-1994,D-1988,E-1991) *LOVER, JOHND(RE)(Grace)—(R-1994,D-1961,E-1963) LONGDEN, LEICESTERR(FE)(Linda)—(R-1992,D-1973,E-1976) LOGSTON, RUSSELL K(FE)(Jane) —(R-1994,D-1986,E-1991) *LOWES, DHUBERT (RE)(Carol) —(R-1963, D-1964,E-1967) *LYMAN, HOWARD A (RE)—(R-1945,D-1945,E-1947) LYMAN, JR,FRANK W (FE)(Carole) —(R-1976,D-1976,E-1980) LYMAN, CAROLE S(FE)(Frank)—(R-1985,D-1985,E-1989) *LOWLEY, PAUL E(RE)(Marjan)—(R-1991) 1996; Family Leave July1,1998;Newberry (DetroitConf.-para. 337.1)2001;Lawrence 2003 1992; Leave of Absence 1993;] Transferred from West Virginia Conf.,Quincy 1994;Mason:First(Assoc.) [West Virginia Conf.:C.P.E. atCabell/HuntingtonHospital1988;Matoaka1989;Princeton:First(Assoc.) Nebraska Conf.,IndianRiver/Pellston 1994;IndianRiver Sept.1,1997;Retired2000 1983; Monument Valley Parish 1984;Fall CityParish 1991;Sargent/Comstock 1993;] Transferred from Grace 1966;NorthBranch/Clifford 1969;Lexington/Bethel 1977;NebraskaConf.:Benkelman/Max [Detroit Conf: Wellsville 1959;NEOhioConf:Howard 1960;DetroitConf:Livingston 1963;Britton Evangelism &Discipleship,University ofDubuque Theological Seminary(para.335.1a)2001 University 1989;] Transferred fromOregon-Idaho Conf.,Lansing: Trinity 1992; Associate Professorof Absence 1981;Drew University GraduateSchool 1984;para.426.1BookofDiscipline:ChaplaintoDrew [Oregon-Idaho Conf.:Salem:ClearLake 1973;Portland:RoseCityPark (Assoc.)1977;Leave of 1998; Family Leave 2001;Riverside 2005 West Virginia Conf.,Camden/Montgomery/Stokes Chapel1994;Dansville/Vantown 1996;Constantine [West Virginia Conf.:Pleasant Valley 1984;Ceredo1987;New Salem/Sandlick1989;] Transferred from transferred fromMissouri West Conf., Augusta Feb. 1978;ScottvilleJan.1,1984;Retired1993 to MissouriEastConf.,Kahoka1968;transferred West Conf.,Springfield: St.Paul 1975; [Missouri EastConf.,Monticello1960;] Transferred toMissouri West Conf.,Ridgeway 1964;transferred First 1978;Retired1982 District Supt.Oct.22,1958;BentonHarbor Jan.15,1964;Lansing:CentralFeb. 1,1967;BattleCreek: Transferred fromNew York EastConf., Augusta June24,1946;Marshall April 20,1951; Albion/Lansing (Co-pastor) 1991;EastLansing:University (Co-pastor)1996 [Plymouth (Assoc.)1978;]transferredfromDetroitConf.,Muskegon: Lake Harbor1981;Plainwell:First 1991; Plainwell:First(Co-pastor)EastLansing:University (Co-pastor)1996 Muskegon Lake Harbor(Assoc.1/2time)Nov. 1,1984;Muskegon: Lake Harbor(Assoc.3/4time)Jan.1, Transferred fromNorthernIllinoisConf.June1,1991,Ludington:United1991;Retired2000 2000 University Ave, Univ ofDubuque Theological Seminary,Dubuque, IA52001-5099 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 27145 CountyRoad364,Mattawan,MI49071-9558(269)668-6526 PO Box276,122ExchangeSt,Lawrence, MI49064(269)674-8381 7256 Tuscarora Circle, IndianRiver, MI49749(231)238-4047 1120 S.HarrisonRd.,EastLansing,MI48823(517)351-7030 1120 S.HarrisonRd.,EastLansing,MI48823(517)351-7030 9591 Trails EndRd,Petoskey, MI49770-8625(231)347-9373 10710 ShagbarkRd,Dubuque, IA52003(563)583-9174 2540 Koala Dr,EastLansing,MI48823(517) 332-0557 2540 Koala Dr,EastLansing,MI48823(517) 332-0557 1141 CedarLake, Marshall,MI49068(269)789-9029 115 EJames St,Lawrence, MI49064(269)674-8386 115 EJames St,Lawrence, MI49064(269)674-8386 PO Box557,Riverside, Mi49084(269)849-1131 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 305
LYNCH, ROBERT K (FE) (Leslie) — (R-1993, D-1977-Roman Catholic) Mason (Assoc.) 1992; Paw Paw 1995; Kalamazoo: Milwood 1999 6830 Cypress St, Portage, MI 49024-3208 (269) 327-3520 3919 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 381-6720
*LYON, DORIS L (RL) (Paul) — Pleasant Valley (1/4 time) 1997; Retired 2003; Pleasant Valley (DSA) 2003 364 E Gordonville Rd, Midland, MI 48640-8384 (989) 631-6985 364 E. Gordonville Rd., Midland, MI 48640-8384
*LYONS, GARY (RE) — (D-1969, E-1975) Transferred from Detroit Conf., Vermontville/Gresham 1972; Chaplain, U.S. Navy April 5, 1976; Retired 1996
*MANN, HAROLD L (RE) (Norma) — (R-1952, E-1957) Waterloo Circuit (EUB) 1954; Monroe: First (EUB) 1958; Ann Arbor: Calvary (EUB) 1964; Battle Creek: Trinity 1968; St. Louis 1972; Greenville April 1982; Retired 1988 733 Clark Crossing, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3310 (616) 245-6357
MANNING, SCOTT (FL) — Middleville/Freeport 2004 136 Irving Rd #5, Middleville, MI 49333-8016 PO Box 58, 175 Cherry St, Freeport, MI 49325 (616) 765-5316 PO Box 400, 111 Church St, Middleville, MI 49333 269-795-9266
*MARTIN, C WILLIAM (RE) (Maxine) — (R-1948, D-1950, E-1952) Newaygo 1951; Sanford 1956; Hartford 1960; Edmore 1965; Middleville/Freeport 1969; Clare Oct. 1, 1973; Wyoming Park 1979; South Haven 1984; Retired 1989 9034 W Chippewa Trail, Shelby, MI 49455-9415 (231) 861-4986
MARTIN, GREGORY JAMES (FE) (Jennifer Browne) — (R-1982, D-1982, E-1987) In school Wesley Theological Seminary 1982; Leave of absence 1984; Battle Creek: Baseline Oct. 1, 1984; First Congregational United Church of Christ, Downers Grove, IL 1987; Reed City 1993; Albion Dec. 1, 1998; Director, Wesley Foundation, University of Michigan (¶335.1a) 2002 2884 Sorrento Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104. (H) 734-973-6264 602 E. Huron, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. (O) 734-668-6881 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL MATHIEU, PAMELA J (FD) — (Consecrated 1977, R-1997, D-1997) [New York Conf., Endicott, NY: First UMC 1972; Certified 1973 - Wyoming Conf.; Detroit Conf., Adrian: First 1973; Paducah, KY: Broadway 1979; Howell: First 1980; Monroe: St. Paul’s 1990.] Transferred from Detroit Conf., Director of Visitation and Adult Ministries, Lansing: Mt. Hope 1995 2118 Ferrol St, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 394-3914 501 E Mt Hope, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 482-1549
*MATSON, RICHARD L (RE) (Jacqueline) — (R-1963, D-1963, E-1966) Silver Creek 1963; Jonesville/Moscow Plains 1966; Cadillac: Selma St.-South Community 1968; Bear Lake Circuit Oct. 15, 1969; Whitehall/Claybanks 1971; Kalamazoo: Oakwood March 1, 1975; Harbor Springs Alanson 1979; Stockbridge 1987; Reed City 1990; Ovid 1993; Alden/Central Lake 1995; Retired 2003 5792 Leisure South Dr SE, Kentwood, MI 49548-6854 (616) 437-3022
MAURER, D MICHAEL (FL) (Edrye) — East Lansing: Chapel Hill August 1, 1995; East Lansing: Chapel Hill/Vantown 1998; East Lansing: Chapel Hill/Eagle Aug. 16, 1999; Barnard/East Jordan/Norwood 2002 PO Box 878, East Jordan, MI 49727-0878 (231) 536-7596 PO Box 878, East Jordan, MI 49727-0878 (231) 547-5269 306 PASTORAL RECORD MAURER, EDRYE EASTMAN(PE)(Michael)— *MAZUR, PAUL D(RE)(Margaret) —(R-1968,D-1968,E-1971) MAYO, ROBERT J(FE)(Sharon) —(R-1980,D-1980,E-1983) MCBRIDE, DAVID L(FE)(Bonnie)—(R-1985,D-1985,E-1987) *MCCAW, KENNETHD(RE)(Jeanne) —(R-1958,D-1960,E-1962) *MCCONNELL, JANILYN (RD)(MerwinHoyt)—(Consecrated1974,R-1998,D-1998) *MCCREEDY, ALLEND(RE)(Mina Ann) —(R-1965,D-1965,E-1970) MCCOY, JPATRICK (FE)(Susan)—(R-1977,D-1977,E-1982) MCKENNEY, WAYNE E(FL)(Sally)— MCKINVEN-COPUS, CLINTON E.(FE)(LaurieJ.) —(R-1984,D-1984,E-1987) 1103 GrandRiver Drive, EatonRapidsCampground, EatonRapids,MI48827-1686(517)663-2687 In School1999;Lake City2000 Retired 1990 City/Hubbardston 1978;Buchanan:First1985;Frankfort/Elberta1987;Coopersville April 1,1989; [Frontier 1963;Girard1966];Baseline1969;HillsideSept.15,1972;Climax/Scotts1,1974;Carson Superintendent 2005 Hope April 1,1986; Traverse City:Emmanuel1992;GrandRapids:St.Paul 1999;Grand Traverse District [Saratoga/Mt. Zion1979];transferredfromNorthernIndianaConf.,Marcellus/Wakelee 1981;Hastings: Holton/Sitka 1983;HoltonJan.1985;Marshall(Assoc.)1988;Ithaca/Beebe1991 1991.; MedicalDisabilityJan.1,2000;Retired2000 1969; Portage1975;KalamazooDistrictSupt.1983;ConferenceCouncilDirector1989;Kalamazoo:First Transferred fromIndianaConf.,Caledonia1962;Muskegon Parish Dec.1966;GrandRapids:South Deacon, Kewadin (LTFT 1/4)1998;Retired2003 2000 Kalamazoo: Sunnyside 1967; Kalamazoo: Westwood 1973;ReedCity1977;Cadillac1990;Retired 1993 Center, DesMoines,IAOct.15,1985;Dartmouth-HitchcockMedicalCenter, Lebanon,NHNov. 1, Carolina MemorialHosp.,ChapelHill,NC1983;DirectorofClinicalChaplaincy Iowa Methodist Medical In school1977; Three Rivers: First/NinthStreet(Assoc.)Oct.1,1980;ResidentSupervisoryCPE,North Webberville August 1,2002;Boyne City/Boyne Falls 2005 D.S. Assignment: ChaseBarton/GrantCenter1995;Nov. 16, 1995; SECOM (¶335.1d)Jan.1,2001; Voluntary Leave of Absence Feb. 15,2005 1990; Leave ofabsenceSept. 16,1991;Perry/Shaftsburg Feb. 1,1992;GrandRapids:Olivet Jan.1,1995.; Transferred from Wisconsin Conf.,FifeLake/Boardman 1985; West Mendon 1987;Leslie/FeltPlains 1 MedicalCenterDr,DartHitchcockCenter,Lebanon,NH03756-0001 1249 Three MileRdS,Grand Traverse DistrictOffice, Traverse City,MI49686 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 4211 EmbassyDrSE,GrandRapids,MI49546-2438(616)975-1875 5480 S.Lakeshore Dr., Ludington,MI49431. (H)231-845-9414 5047 W Torch LkDr,Kewadin, MI49648(231)264-9115 2015 KaylynDr,Cadillac,MI49601-8210(231)775-8254 PO Box-DrawerP,Lake City,MI49651(231)839-2123 00842 M-75S,BoyneCity,MI49712(231)582-1351 324 SPark St,BoyneCity,MI49712(231)582-9776 PO DrawerP,Lake City,MI49651(231)839-7542 32 Sargent St,Norwich,VT05055(802)649-3736 327 E.Center,Ithaca,MI48847(989)875-4313 327 ECenter,Ithaca,MI48847(989)875-3086 3617 Blair Valley Rd, Traverse City,MI49684 110 Aspen Dr,Kerrville, TX78028 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 307
MCKINVEN-COPUS, LAURIE J (FE) (Clinton) — (R-1984, D-1984, E-1987) In school GETS 1984; Manton 1985; Nottawa/Leonidas (Part-time) 1987; Munith/Pleasant Lake 1990; Leave of absence Sept. 16, 1991; United Methodist Community House, Church and Community Liaison 1996; Honorable Location April 2, 2005 5480 S Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 845-9414 914 Seminole Dr, Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 843-8340
MCLELLAN, BRIAN M — Unity / Sitka (DSA) 2005 1543 Ridge Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 343-4580 1600 North Getty St, Muskegon, MI 49445 (231) 744-1972
*MCLELLAN, DONALD D (RE) — (R-1962, D-1962, E-1964) [Wilbur 1960; Frontier 1961]; in school 1962; Lakeland Circuit 1963; Homer 1964; Durand 1967; Durand/Duffield 1969; South Lyon 1970; Detroit: St. Matthew’s 1975; Taylor/West Mound 1976; Pontiac: Elmwood-Aldersgate 1978; Leave of absence 1979; Kilmanagh 1980; transferred from Detroit Conf., Ashley/Bannister 1982; North Adams/Jerome 1984; Retired Oct. 1, 1988 4640 Shaw Road, Harrisville, MI 48740 (517) 724-6248
MCNARY, SANDRA HOFFMAN (FE) (Charles) — (R-1994, D-1984, E-1988) [Tennessee Conf.: Mt. Carmel 1982; Bethesda: Wesley Chapel 1986;] Transferred from Tennessee Conf., Bangor: Simpson 1994 32054 County Road 687, Bangor, MI 49013-9405 (269) 427-0766 507 Joy St., Bangor, MI 49013 (269) 427-7725
*MCNAUGHTON, JOHN W (RE) (Donna Lee) — (R-1971, D-1971, E-1974) In school 1971; transferred from Detroit Conf., Webberville/Bell Oak 1973; Kalamazoo: Oakwood 1979; Concord 1982; Grand Rapids: Plainfield 1984; Gobles-Kendall 1986; para. 426.1 Book of Discipline: Methodist Church, Blackheath Circuit, England 1987; Frankfort/Elberta 1993; Kalamazoo: Lane Blvd. 1996; Kalamazoo: Stockbridge/Lane Blvd. 1998; Kalamazoo: Stockbridge Ave. (1/2 time) Jan. 16, 2000; Kalamazoo: Stockbridge Ave/Northwest May 1, 2000; Retired 2003 2910 Bronson Blvd, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-2372 (269) 383-3433
MCPHERSON, ROB A (FE) (Kristi) — (R-1997, E-2001) Grandville (Assoc.) 1994; Ovid: United 1999 PO Box 106, 141 W Front Street, Ovid, MI 48866-0106 (989) 834-2044 PO Box 106, Ovid, MI 48866 (989) 834-5958 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL
MCQUOWN, DANIEL (AF) — [UCC] 4672 Kellogg Ctr, Albion College, Albion, MI 49224
MCREYNOLDS, RUSSELL F (FE) — (R-1991) [Detroit Conf., Flint: Bethel 1973;] Transferred from Detroit Conf. June 1, 1991, Washington Heights June 16, 1991; Kalamazoo District Superintendent 1996; Lansing: Central 2002 2828 Woodview Dr, Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 267-1964 215 N Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933 (517) 485-9477
*MEINES, JAMES H (RL) (Noreen) — Muskegon: Unity/Sitka December 1, 2001; Retired March 1, 2005 6500 Moss Lake Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
MEISTER, DAVID W (FE) (Denise) — (R-1977, D-1977, E-1980) Transferred from East Ohio Conf., Rosebush/Leaton 1978; Lakeview/Belvidere 1980; Litchfield 1985; Leave of Absence March 16, 1990; Haslett: Aldersgate 1994; Union City Aug. 1, 1995; Centreville Aug. 16, 1997; Buchanan: First 2003 205 Moccasin Ave, Buchanan, MI 49107 (269) 695-3896 132 S. Oak Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 (269) 695-3282 308 PASTORAL RECORD *MERCER, DOROTHY DOUGLAS(RD)(David) —(Consecrated1987,R-1997,D-1997) *MILES, DAVID L(RE)(Marilyn)—(R-1963,D-1963,E-1966) *MILLER, CLYDE E(RA)(Judith) —(R-1971,D-1964,E-1966) *MICHAEL, VERNONL(RL)(Helen)—(D-1958,E-1961) *MERRILL, DONALD H(RE)(Ardis) —(R-1955,D-1957,E-1961) MINGER, DAVID H(FE)(Charlene)—(R-1991,D-1991,E-1993) MINGER, CHARLENE A (FL)(Dave) — MILLER, TIMOTHY J(FE)(Deborah)—(R-1992) MINOR, DANIEL J(FE) (Jolene) —(R-1968,D-1968, E-1970) MINGER, STACY R(FE)—(R-1988,D-1988,E-1991) 1551 FranklinStSE2001Manor,ClarkRetirement Community,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)452-3439 Director ofMusic,GrandRapids:Faith 1987;Stanwood (1/4time)1997;RetiredMarch1,2003 Duplain 1976;Farwell 1983;Breckenridge 1994;Retired1999 Northwest Conf.June1,1967;BattleCreek:First(Assoc.)GrandHaven (Assoc.)1971;Elsie/ Terrace/Bothell, Washington (Assoc.)1964; Asotin/Anatone, Washington 1965; Transferred fromPacific In schoolSchoolof Theology at Claremont1963; Transferred toPacific NorthwestConf.,Mt.Lake absence Jan.31,1987;Retired1987 1976; Pentwater/Smith Corners1977;Dowagiac Dec.1,1979;Lansing:Christ April 16,1983;Leave of Evansville Asbury 1971;transferred fromSouthIndianaConf.,Pentwater/Smith Corners1973;Pentwater [South IndianaConf.:Cynthiana1960;Lyons 1963;MonroeCity1966;withoutappointment1967-1971;] Pleasant Valley 1969;Coopersville1970;Marne1980;Granteddisability1982;Retired1987 Coleman/North Bradley 1954;Hart1961;ByronCenter/Market St.1966;Niles: Trinity 1967;Schoolcraft/ Petoskey Oct.15,1975;Retired1986 Ravenna 1955;Muskegon: Central(Assoc.)1959;Kalamazoo: Westwood 1961;Lansing:Mt.Hope1967; 2003 1995; Traverse City:Emmanuel1999;Ogdensburg (now calledOldMissionPeninsulaUMC)Feb. 1, Nottawa (Part-time) Oct.1,1983; Athens Sept.1,1987;Springport/LeeCenter1991;Portage:Prairie Branch 1995;Kingsley 1999 Center Eaton/Brookfield (full-time)Jan.1,1994;Brookfield (part-time)Dec.1,1994;Galien/Olive [D.S. Assignment: CenterEaton/Brookfield 1991;]CenterEaton/Brookfield (part-time) August 1,1991; Missions 1995;GrandRapids:Pa Wa Ting MaGed Win 1999;IncapacityLeave Jan.1,2002 Barryton/Chippewa Lake (3/4time)1994;GrandRapids:Pawating Magedwinand Salem/Bradley Indian Transferred fromLouisvilleConf.June1,1992;Leave of Absence June1,1992;Hersey July1,1992; 1989 Transferred fromEastOhio Conf.,EastJordan/Barnard/Norwood April 15,1974;Shelby1981;Parchment Seminary, Assistant Professor(para.335.1b)2004 Seminary 1994; Wayland 1995; To Attend School-Univ. ofKentucky Aug. 1,2001; Asbury Theological In school Asbury Theological Seminary1988;Girard/EllisCorners1989;Inschool Asbury Theological WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box207,449N.Brownson Ave., Kingsley, MI49649(231)263-5999 3704 Hacker Ct Apt 1,Lexington,KY40517-1887 (859)231-5388 1208 ChicagoDrSW,Wyoming, MI49509-1077(616)241-0560 16426 CenterRd,Traverse City,MI49686-9775 (231)223-7647 225 GlendaleBlvd,Parchment, MI49004(269)344-0125 3837 Patti Circle, Parchment, MI49004(269)342-0790 8651 MohawkCt,Stanwood, MI49346(231)972-7175 309 FieldstoneDr,Hemlock,MI48626(989)642-3075 449 NBrownson, Kingsley,MI49649(231)263-5999 1117 Park St,Pentwater, MI49449(231)869-2151 170 Grove, Coopersville,MI49404(616)837-9508 PO Box395,Kingsley,MI49649(231)263-5278 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 309
MITCHELL, MARK (FL) (Joyce) — Howard City: First/Amble/Coral 1995; Howard City: Maple Hill/First/Coral (Assoc.) Aug. 1, 1999; Howard City: Heritage (Assoc.) Aug. 1, 1999; Homer/Lyon Lake 2000 PO Box 175, Homer, MI 49245-0175 (517) 568-3888 PO Box 175, Homer, MI 49245-0175 (517) 568-4001
MITCHUM, JAMES P (FE) (Michelle) — (R-1984, E-1986) Camden/Montgomery/Stokes Chapel 2004
Charlotte (Assoc.) April 16, 1983; Robbins June 1, 1987; Petoskey 1997 900 Jennings, Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 374-4747 1804 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770--9686 (231) 347-2733
MOHR, EDWARD (PL) Camden/Montgomery/Stokes Chapel 2004 5871 Bibon St., Jackson, MI 49201. (H) 517-787-8509 *PO Box 155, 210 S. Main St., Camden, MI 49232. (C) 517-368-5406
MOMANY, CHRISTOPHER P (FE) (Kimberly) — (R-1986, D-1986, E-1989) In school Princeton Theological Seminary 1986; Mecosta: New Hope 1987; Pentwater: Centenary 1993; Office of Chaplain, Adrian College January 1, 1996 133 N Hall, Adrian, MI 49221 (517) 265-8144 110 S Madison St, Adrian College, Adrian, MI 49221
*MOORE, JOHN L (RA) (Ellie) — Arden Nov. 1, 1980; Kalamazoo: Stockbridge March 16, 1988; Galesburg 1992; Retired 1995; Center Park 1995-1997; Union City (DSA) Aug. 17, 1997 2924 Vanderbilt Ave, Portage, MI 49024 (269) 327-1243 8740 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002 (269) 327-6761
MOORE, JOY JITTAUN (FE) — (R-1989, D-1989, E-1991) Jackson: First (Assoc.) 1988; Battle Creek: Baseline 1990; Chaplain and Director of Church Relations, Adrian College Aug. 16, 1993; Battle Creek: Trinity 1995; Lansing: Trinity (assoc.) May 1, 1996; Asbury Theological Seminary, Director of Women’s Ministries and Ethnic Concerns 1997; Director of Student Life 1998; Asbury Theological Seminary, Instructor of Preaching (para. 335.1a) Aug. 16, 2000; Asbury, Professor of Preaching July 1, 2003 204 N Lexington Ave, Wilmore, KY 40390-1199 (859) 858-8945 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL
MOORE, RICHARD D (FE) (Margo) — (R-1988, D-1988, E-1992) In school Asbury Theological Seminary 1988; Howard City: Maple Hill 1989; Howard City: Maple Hill/ First/Coral Aug. 1, 1999; Howard City: Heritage Aug. 1, 1999; Hastings: Hope 2000 121 W North St, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-3397 PO Box 410, 2920 S M-37 Hwy, Hastings, MI 49058 (269) 945-4995
MOORE-JUMONVILLE, ROBERT (OE) — 21 Dickens Street, Spring Arbor, MI 49283 (517) 750-6818 505 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015
MORRISON, DIANNE DOTEN (FL) (Richard) — Sturgis (Assoc.) January 1, 1996; Local Pastor without Appt. Dec. 31, 1997; Gull Lake (Assoc.) 1998; Country Chapel Feb. 1, 2001; Muskegon: Crestwood 2004 1322 Clayton Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441 (231) 780-3951 1220 Creston, Muskegon, MI 49442 (231) 773-9696
MORRISON, REBECCA K (PE) — In School; Potterville January 16, 2002 4115 Scenic View, Potterville, MI 48876 (517) 645-4526 PO Box 458, Potterville, MI 48876 (517) 645-7701 310 PASTORAL RECORD MORSE, JOHND(FE)(Darleen)—(R-1971,D-1971,E-1975) MORRISON, RICHARD A (FE)(DianneDoten)—(R-1967,D-1967,E-1969) MURPHY, ARTHUR (FE)(Patricia) —(R-1991,D-1991,E-1993) *MORTON, DAVID L(RE)(Carrie)—(R-1959,E-1966) MYERS, WILLIAM(OF)(Beth)— *MYETTE, JOHNS(RE)(Ruth)—(R-1954,D-1955,E-1957) *NALETT, LARRY W (RL)(Elaine)— NASH, KENNETHJ(FE)(ChristineFrances)—(E-2004) NELLIST, DAVID (OE)— *NELSON, DAVID (RE)—(R-1961,D-1961,E-1964) 1982; Traverse City:Christ1987;Jackson:First(Assoc.)1993;Coopersville1999 In school1971;CenterEaton/Brookfield 1973;Sunfield/Sebewa CenterFeb. 1,1976;Frankfort/Elberta 1995; Albion DistrictSuperintendentJan.1,1998;Muskegon: Lake Harbor2004 Services, Inc.(ABLC)1981; Transferred from West OhioConf., Alden/Central Lake June1,1992;Sturgis Conf. 1972; Transferred to West OhioConf.,NorthBroadway (Assoc.)1975;Pastoral Counseling In school1967;Jackson:First(Assoc.)1969;BainbridgeNewhope 1971;Missioner, Alaska Missionary Colon 1999 [Brandywine Trinity, Aug. 16,1987;]Barryton/Chippewa Lake 1991;BearLake/Arcadia Dec.1,1993; 1986; BattleCreekHealthSystem,ChaplainMay1,1996;Retired2001 Chapel Hil1970;DeltaMills/EagleJan.15,1974;Jackson:First(Assoc.)1982;BattleCreek:Maple Gilead (EUB)1961;Scottdale1963; Vicksburg (EUB)1965;Hillsdale(Assoc.)1969;Kent City: Muskegon: Lakeside 1993;BattleCreek:First2002 1988; South Wyoming (part-time)Nov. 15,1988-March1991;South Wyoming Jan.1,1994-1995 Crestwood 1969;Lansing Asbury 1970;Rockford1978;Leland/Keswick 1980;Newaygo 1984;Retired Jonesville 1954;Lawrence 1958;Breckenridge Jan.20,1963;GrandRapids:St.Paul’s 1964;Muskegon Eagle 1993;Fenwick/Palo/Vickeryville 1998;Retired Aug. 9,2004 City 2000 [Kentucky conf.,ElkhornandStonerCreekUMCs:Kentucky]; Transfered fromKentucky conf.,Carson Schoolcraft 2000 Council Director1991;Retired1998 1972; Ithaca/Beebe1976;LansingFaith Sept.16,1980;Hastings:First 1985;Plainwell1989;Conference Saugatuck/New Richmond1962;Coopersville/NunicaJan.1965;Portage:ChapelHill March 1968;Ithaca [Mt. Pleasant: Wesley Foundation Director, CentralMich.Univ. 1959;Camden/Montgomery 1960]; WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 111 E.Michigan Ave., BattleCreek, MI49014-4012(269)963-5567 11255 EFort RdUnitB3,SuttonsBay,MI49682(231)271-4439 135 SLincolnBlvd,BattleCreek, MI49015(269)964-6152 PO Box65,403MapleSt,Colon,MI49040(269)432-2783 4861 SHenrySt,Muskegon, MI49441-5436231-798-2181 14879 Cross Lane,SpringLake, MI49456(616)844-0844 4285 EKirbyRd,BattleCreek, MI49017(269)964-7098 1322 Clayton Ave, Muskegon, MI49441(231)780-3951 247 Church St,Coopersville,MI 49404(616)837-9225 318 Willow Ct,Schoolcraft,MI 49087(269)679-4501 4504 SLundRd,Sheridan,MI48884(989)261-3075 219 Ivason Drive, Stanton,MI48888(989)831-4481 PO Box298,CarsonCity,MI48811(989)584-3797 PO Box298,CarsonCity,MI48811(989)584-3366 PO Box336,Schoolcraft,Mi49087(269)679-4845 PO Box646,Colon,MI49040(269)432-2783 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 311 NELSON, F. BERT (OF) — Lyons-Muir Church, January 1, 2005 1074 Olmstead Rd, Muir, MI 48860 (989) 855-3977 1074 Olmstead Road, Muir, MI 48860 (989) 855-2247
*NEWMAN, CAROL A (RL) (Budd) — [D.S. Assignment: Lawton/Almena (Assoc.) 1995;] Lawton/Almena (Assoc.) November 16, 1995; Almena/Northwest 1996; Almena 2000; Retired 2002 20584 Meadow Drive, Gobles, MI 49055 (269) 628-2414
NGUYEN, CUONG M (OE) (Anne) — Grand Rapids: Vietnamese / Lansing: Potter Park Vietnamese 2004 5649 Sugarberry Dr SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 (616) 698-0316 212 Bellevue St SE, Wyoming, MI 49548 (616) 534-4948
NICHOLS, LAWRENCE A (FL) — Waterloo First/Waterloo Village (DSA) 1978; Waterloo First/Waterloo Village 1979-1988; Jackson: Zion Feb. 1, 1994; Hersey 2003 PO Box 85, Hersey, MI 49639 (231) 832-5675 PO Box 85, 200 W. Second Street, Hersey, MI 49639 (231) 832-5168
NISBET, CARL C (SY) (Sara) — Lacota (part time) Oct. 1, 1980 220 Michigan Ave, South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-4748 PO Box 7, Lacota, MI 49063 (269) 253-4382
*NISWENDER, R IVAN (RE) (Phyllis) — Hersey (EUB) 1958; Hersey/Grant Center (EUB) 1960; Battle Creek: Calvary (EUB) 1962; Grand Rapids: Northlawn (EUB) 1966; Perry/Shaftsburg 1969; Honorable Location 1971; Trowbridge 1981; Readmitted 1989; Trowbridge (3/4 time) 1989; Trowbridge 1993; Retired 1994 833 Highbanks Dr, Allegan, MI 49010 (269) 686-2283
NOGGLE, JAMES C (AM) (Karen) — (D-1995) Nashville Parish: Peace and Quimby 1989; Millville March 1, 1993; Mecosta: New Hope 1997; Harrison: New Church Start 2004 10290 Polk Avenue, Harrison, MI 48625 (989) 539-2057 PO Box 238, Harrison, MI 48625 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL NYSTROM, ROBERT D (FE) (Ronda) — (R-1989, D-1989, E-1992) Hopkins/South Monterey 1989; Traverse City: Central (Assoc.) 1992; Bronson 1994; St. Louis 1998; Dimondale & East Lansing: Chapel Hill 2002; East Lansing: Chapel Hill (1/2 time) Jan. 16, 2004; Webberville 2005 120 E Beech St, Webberville, MI 48892 (517) 521-3434 PO Box 769, 205 N Summit St, Webberville, MI 48892 (517) 521-3631
O’BRIEN, JAN L (PL) (Danny) — Free Soil/Fountain (part-time DSA) 2001; Free Soil/Fountain (PTLP) Dec. 1, 2001 1895 West Hansen Road, Scottville, MI 49454 (231) 757-9973 OLSEN, SUSAN D (FL) (Robert) — Hesperia/Ferry (PTLP) Jan. 1, 1998 - July 1, 1998; Gobles/Kendall 1998 - July 15, 2004; Mt. Pleasant: Trinity/Countryside/Leaton July 16, 2004 266 S Crawford Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 772-3725 202 S. Elizabeth Street, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 772-5096
ORR, KARIN K (PE) — Centreville 2003 304 E Market St, Centreville, MI 49032 (269) 467-7715 PO Box 477, Centreville, MI 49032 (269) 467-8645 312 PASTORAL RECORD OSMOND, SHARYN K(FL)(Richard)— OSTEMA, DALE (FE)(Deborah)—(R-1987,D-1987,E-1990) *PAGE, CARLOSC(RE)(Mildred) — (R-1957,D-1957,E-1959) OYLER-SAYLES, THERESA“LITTLEEAGLE” (PE)(Ed)— OTIS, SCOTT K(FE)(Carolyn) —(R-1988,D-1988,E-1991) *PASSENGER, EDWARD L(RE)(Sally)—(R-1959, D-1960,E-1962) PARSONS, CYNTHIAM(FE)(Jeff) —(R-1988,D-1988,E-1992) PANSE, WADE S(FE)(Patti) —(R-1978,D-1978,E-1980) PAHL, CRAIG(FL)— [Detroit conf.,RochesterHills:St.Luke’s UMC:RochesterHills,MI;]Dansville/Wheatfield 2002 1993; Charlevoix Feb. 1,1998;Cadillac2000 In schoolMETHESCO1987;Baldwin:Covenant Community1988;Charlevoix/Greensky HillFeb. 1, Rapids DistrictSupt.1965;BentonHarbor:Peace Temple 1971;Retired1989 [Hope/Edenville 1954;served Andover, NJchurch1956];ReedCity1959;BigRapids:First1961;Grand Grand Rapids:Oakdale/Pa Wa Ting MaGed Win 2003 10-1-04 Grand Rapids:Cornerstone(Assoc./New ChurchStart)2003;Cross Wind Community(new churchstart) appointment) Nov. 16,1988;Lyons/Muir/Ionia: Easton1990;Mecosta:New Hope1993;Portland1997.; In schoolMETHESCO1988;Lyons/Muir (studentappointment)July16,1988;Lyons/Muir (fulltime Retired 1999 Ionia Temporary CorrectionalFacility 1987;CarsonCity Temporary CorrectionalFacility, Dec.28,1987; Caledonia/Parmelee Dec.1, 1966;Hart/MearsDec.1,1969;HonorableLocationJune1971;Chaplain, [Wheeler 1958];inschool1960;Northport/Leland/NorthportIndianMission1962; Alden Sept.15,1965; (Assoc.) 1997;Casco2001 In schoolMETHESCO1988;NorthEastMissaukee Parish 1989; Williamsburg 1993;Kalamazoo:First Theological School,Oct.16,1992;Mt.Pleasant:First1995;St.Joseph: 1997 Burr Oak1978;RobbinsMarch1,1982;Lansing:Mt.HopeMay1987;Director of Alumni, Asbury 2004 Jonesville/Allen 2000;Jonesville/Allen/Moscow Plains2001;Jonesville/Allen/Moscow Plains, full-time WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1218 Riverwood Terrace, StJoseph, MI49085(269)982-2920 1005 Evergreen SE,GrandRapids,MI49507(616)452-7118 1005 Evergreen SE,GrandRapids,MI49507(616)248-0216 3205 NottinghamLn,Cocoa,FL32926-6609(321)631-2757 526 Ferry St,SpringLake, MI49456-1212(616)850-2668 6200 Jefferson Rd.,ClarkLake, MI49234(517)849-9565 3003 LecoCt,St.Joseph, MI 49085-2329(269)983-3929 194 Washington St,Litchfield, MI49250(517)542-2536 880 66thStreet, SouthHaven, MI49090(269)227-3328 203 ConcordRd.,Jonesville, MI49250(517)849-9565 870 66thSt,SouthHaven, MI49090(269)227-3914 PO Box175,Dansville,MI48819(517)623-6591 PO Box48,Dansville,MI48819(517)623-6594 PO Box37,Cadillac,MI49601(231)775-5362 PO Box37,Cadillac,MI49601(231)775-1851 4380 Tracy Tr, Dorr,MI49323(616)681-0283 4380 Tracy Tr, Dorr,MI49323 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 313
*PATTERSON, PAUL E (RE) (Beverly) — (R-1951, D-1952, E-1955) [Altoona: Mardorf (Central Pennsylvania) 1948; Edwardsburg Oct. 1, 1950] In school Garrett 1951; Edwardsburg 1951; Grand Rapids: First (Assoc.) 1955; Wacousta 1957; Cedar Springs 1958; Grand Rapids: South Sept. 7, 1960; Ludington: First 1964; Kalamazoo: Westwood 1967; Sparta 1968; Allegan 1973; Paw Paw 1979; Grand Rapids: Faith 1984; St. Johns: First 1987; Barryton/Chippewa Lake July 1-Oct. 1, 1990; Retired Oct. 1, 1990 745 Bayberry Lane, Otsego, MI 49078-1581 (269) 692-3737
PAYNE, MARK R (FE) (Nola) — (R-1994, D-1994; E-1997) Rosebush 1992; Rosebush (1/2 time) 1994; Rosebush (3/4 time) Jan. 1, 1995; Rosebush (3/4 time) and Clare (Assoc.-1/4 time) 1995; Rosebush (full time) 1996; Life Spring (New Church Start) 2001 28302 Springbrook Dr, Lawton, MI 49065 (269) 624-1531 PO BOX 117, Mattawan, MI 49071 (269) 624-1894 or2697603250
*PAYNE, WILLIAM V (RE) (Jayne) — (R-1960, D-1960, E-1962) [East Osceola Circuit 1951; Middle Branch Church 1954; Leave of absence 1955; Dowagiac 1957]; Decatur 1960; Edmore 1961; Paw Paw 1965; Hillsdale 1979; Sodus: Chapel Hill 1987; Retired 1996 8000 Warren Woods Rd Box 16-D, Three Oaks, MI 49128 (269) 429-7643
*PEBLEY, ALLEN (RMOC) — 1600 Beachside, Battle Creek, MI 49014 (269) 660-8408
*PEDERSEN, DOUGLAS L (RE) (Darlene) — (R-1970, D-1970, E-1972) Center Park 1970; transferred from Minnesota Conf., St. Joseph (Assoc.) 1971; Saugatuck/Ganges Oct. 15, 1973; Turk Lake Aug. 15, 1975; Wyoming: Wesley Park (Assoc.) 1979; Wayland 1982; Grand Rapids: Faith 1987; Leland Feb. 16, 1994-1997; Williamsburg 1997; Traverse City: Emmanuel/Williamsburg Feb. 1, 2003; Traverse Bay/Williamsburg Jan. 2005 (Emmanuel merged with Asbury becoming Traverse Bay January 2005); Retired 2005 PO Box 314, 102 W Terrace Lane, Leland, MI 49654 (231) 256-9088
PERKINS, A EDWARD (FE) (Shirley) — (R-1981, D-1967, E-1970) [Weston 1964; Indianola/Morral/Hepburn 1967; Saginaw: First (Assoc.) 1970; Lambertville 1972; Insight Inc., Hurley Hospital, Flint 1974; Director of Alcoholism Programs, Satellite Clinics, Ford Hospital, Detroit 1975; Honorable Location 1976; Bronson Dec. 1, 1980;] Transferred from Detroit Conf., Bronson 1981; Fremont April 1, 1987; Lansing District Supt. 1990; Grand Rapids: Trinity 1996 3052 Bonita Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508 (616) 241-6622 1100 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 616-456-7168 RECORD PASTORAL
*PETERS, THOMAS (RE) (Mary) — (R-1958, D-1958, E-1961) [Camden 1953]; Sturgis (Assoc.) 1960; Wacousta Nov. 1, 1964; Potterville/West Benton/Dimondale 1967; Sabbatical leave 1970; Honorable Location 1971; Bath (1/2 time) 1981; Bath/Gunnisonville Jan. 1, 1991; Retired 1993; Dimondale (DSA) 2004 6651 N Hartel, Potterville, MI 48876 (517) 645-7455
PETRO, SUSAN M (FE) (John Geiser) — (R-1994, D-1994, E-1996) Gull Lake (Assoc.) 1994-Dec. 31, 1997; Gull Lake (Assoc.) Dec. 31, 1997; Portage: Chapel Hill (Assoc.) Jan. 1, 1998 2209 Romence Rd, Portage, MI 49024-4063 (269) 323-9279 7028 Oakland Dr., Portage, MI 49024 (269) 327-6643
PETRUCCI, BARRY T (FE) (Lesa) — (R-1984, D-1984, E-1988) In school Yale Divinity School 1984; Grandville (Assoc.) 1986; Grand Rapids: Olivet 1989; Director, Grand Rapids Metro Ministries Jan. 1, 1995; Portage: Chapel Hill 2001 5300 Bronson Blvd, Portage, MI 49024 (269) 276-0482 7028 Oakland Dr., Portage, MI 49024 (269) 327-6643 314 PASTORAL RECORD *PHILLIPS, LLOYD A (RE)(Jean) —(R-1951,D-1955,E-1961) *PIERCE, WARD D(RA)(Muriel)—(D-1970) PIER-FITZGERALD, THOMASM(FE)(Lynn) —(R-1977,D-1977,E-1980) PIER-FITZGERALD, JLYNN (FE)(Tom) —(R-1977,D-1977,E-1980) PRATT, MERLINH (AM)(DKay)— PRATT, DKAY (AM)(Merlin)— POWERS, JON R(FE)(SusanSpeer-Powers) —(R-1972,D-1972, E-1975) *POHLY, GERALD A (RE)(Eileen)— (R-1952,E-1957) *POHL, KEITHI(RE)(Roberta)—(R-1958,D-1958,E-1960) Lansing: Mt.Hope1979;Niles: Wesley 1984;Retired1991 Transferred fromGeneseeConf.1958;Oakdale(1953)1959;Bronson1961;Stevensville Oct.15,1969; 1979; Lake Odessa: Lakewood 1985;Retired2001;Mendon/West Mendon2001 1976; (Griggsmerged with Wesley Park) Wyoming: Wesley Park Jan.1,1979;Buchanan:FirstMarch15, Mesick/Brethren/Harrietta 1967;Mesick/Harrietta1971;Lake City1972;GrandRapids:Griggs Aug. 15, Rapids/Kewadin (LTFT 3/4)1999;Grandville2005 White Cloud(1/2time)May16,1984;GrandRapids:South1988;SabbaticalLeave July1,1998;Elk In school1977;EastLansing:University (Assoc.)1978;EastLansingChapelHill/Gunnisonville 1982; Grand Traverse DistrictSuperintendent1999;HollandFirst2005 Wyoming Park (Assoc.1/2time)1988;Leave ofabsence1989;GrandRapids:Plainfield Aug. 16,1991; In school1977;EastLansing:ChapelHill/Gunnisonville 1978; White Cloud(1/2time)May16,1984; 1996; ElsieSt.Johns:Pilgrim2003 [D.S. Assignment, Waterloo: Village/First (Part-time) 1988-Feb. 1,1991;]CountryChapel/Banfield 1991- 1996; Shepardsville/PriceSt.Johns:Pilgrim(Assoc.)2004 St. Paul 1991;]transferredto West MichiganConf.,CountryChapel/Banfield (co-pastor-1/4time)1992- [South IndianaConf.:D.S. Assignment: Freetown 1987;D.S. Assignment: Newberry 1988; Vallonia 1989; Ohio Wesleyan University Aug. 16,1988 1978; ChaplainandDirectorofChurchRelations, Adrian College Aug. 16, 1981;University Chaplain, In school1972;EastLansing:University (Assoc.)1974;Portage:ChapelHill1978;HillsideSept.16, Supt. March1,1973;GrandHaven 1978;GrandRapids: Trinity 1989;Retired1996 Battle Creek:Calvary (EUB)1956;Magnolia1961; Wyoming Park April 1969;CentralDistrict Aug. 1,1980;EditorCircuitRiderSept.1986;RetiredDec.31,1993 Advocate Oct.1,1973;Editor-Publisher MichiganChristian Advocate 1977;EastLansing:University State Univ. Oct.1966; Assoc. EditorMichiganChristian Advocate 1972;EditorMichiganChristian Nashville 1958;GrandRapidsFirst(Asst.)1961;Rockford1964; Wesley Foundation Director, Michigan WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box1021,2486USHwy12E,Niles,MI49120-5055(269)683-2786 PO Box308,52952Lakehead Dr,Mendon,MI49072(269)496-8070 2529 Grove BluffSE,GrandRapids,MI49546(616)949-0757 2917 W Parks Rd#4,StJohns, MI48879-9286(989)224-4423 2917 W Parks Rd#4,StJohns, MI48879-9286(989)224-4423 665 N Aurelius Rd,Mason,MI48854-9528(517)244-0389 2965 W Parks Road,St.Johns, MI48879(989)224-6865 2965 W Parks Road,St.Johns, MI48879(989)224-6865 104 W Winter St,Delaware, OH43015(614)369-1709 PO Box308,Mendon,MI49072-0308(269)496-4295 3140 S Wilson, Grandville,MI49418(616)638-3070 83 West 18thSt,Holland,MI49423(616)393-6242 57 West 10thSt,Holland,MI49423(616)396-5205 83 West 18thSt,Holland,MI49423(616)393-6242 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 315
PRENTISS, DEAN N (FE-Detroit) (Adrianne) — Mt. Pleasant: Trinity/Countryside 1995; Williamston Sept. 15, 1999 733 Orchard Dr, Williamston, MI 48895 (517) 655-2321 211 S. Putnam, Williamston, MI 48895 (517) 655-2430
PRICE, WAYNE A (FE) (Joy) — [North Carolina conf., Appointed to attend school]; Transfered from North Carolina conf., Keswick 2000; Shepherd 2004 PO Box 309, Shepherd, MI 48883 (989) 828-5700 PO Box 309, Shepherd, MI 48883 (989) 828-5866
PROCHNAU, HARVEY K (OF) (Judy) — (R-1999, D-1969, E-1994) Hart Feb. 1, 1999; Plainwell: First 2003 714 E Gun River Dr, Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 685-8595 PO Box 85, Plainwell, MI 49080 (269) 685-5113
*PUMFERY, ROBERT (RE) — Camden/Montgomery 1965; transferred to Mindanao Conf. Jan. 5, 1969; transferred from Mindanao Conf., New Buffalo/Lakeside 1974; Muskegon Heights: Temple 1979; Allegan 1983; Three Rivers: First 1990; Ovid: United 1997; Retired 1999; Townline/Breedsville 1999 - October 31, 2002 PO Box 19, Breedsville, MI 49027 (269) 427-5513 409 Trowbridge St., Allegan, MI 49010 (269) 673-4236
QUERY, TODD J (PD) — Holland: First (Deacon) (para. 337.1 Detroit Conf.) 2003 763 Plasman Ave, Holland, MI 49423 (616) 355-0315 57 West 10th St, Holland, MI 49423 (616) 396-5205
*RADER, BLAINE B (RE) (Sharon) — (R-1958, E-1964) Detroit: Grace (EUB) 1960; in school, Dayton First (Ohio) 1961; Detroit Conf., in school 1964; Chairperson and Associate Professor of Psychology, Adrian College 1966; Educational Coordinator Community Pastoral Counseling and Consultation Center, Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois 1973; transferred to Northern Illinois Conf. 1975; transferred from Northern Illinois Conf., Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center, Battle Creek 1978; Comprehensive Psychological Service, Grand Rapids 1983; Clinical Director, Samaritan Counseling Center of Central Mich. Jan. 1, 1987; Clinical Director, Samaritan Counseling Center of Central Mich. (1/2 time) and Pastoral Counselor, Pastoral Counseling and Consultation (1/2 time) 1990; Leave of absence Sept. 1, 1992; Private practice of pastoral counseling Jan. 27, 1993; Executive Director, Samaritan Counseling Center of Southern Wisconsin Jan. RECORD PASTORAL 1, 1995; Wisconsin Conf., Good Shepherd UMC (para. 337.1) 1997.; Wisconsin Conf., Madison: Bethany UMC, (para. 337.1) 2001; Retired 2004 1400 North State Parkway #10F, Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 255-8544
RAFFERTY, BRIAN F (FE) (Cathy) — (R-1993, D-1993, E-1995) Burr Oak 1991; Kingsley/Grant 1993; Grand Haven: (Assoc)/West Olive Area: New Church Start 1999; New Foundation Church 2002; Cedar Springs/East Nelson 2003; Cedar Springs 2004 128 E Muskegon, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 (616) 696-9313 PO Box K, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 (616) 696-1140
RAFFERTY, CATHY L (FE) (Brian) — (R-1999, E-2002) Grandville (Assoc.) 1999; Chaplain, Clark Retirement Community 2001 128 E Muskegon, Cedar Springs, MI 49319 (616) 696-9313 1551 Franklin SE, Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-3331
RANDELS, JEANNE M (FE) (Paul Hartman) — (R-1982, D-1982, E-1984) Marshall (Assoc.) 1981; Grand Rapids: Plainfield Feb. 23, 1988; Albion Aug. 16, 1991; Okemos: Community Oct. 16, 1998 3786 Yosemite Dr, Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-3595 PO Box 680, Okemos, MI 48805 (517) 349-4220 316 PASTORAL RECORD REEVES, KENNETHC(FE)(Susanne)—(R-1995,D-1978,E-1982) REESE, JEFFREYL(AM)(Carin)—(D-2005) *REECE, WAYNE G(RE)(Jo) —(R-1958,D-1958,E-1960) *RANDOLPH, BERNARD R(RA) (Dorothy) —(D-1956,E-1959) RHINE, MARY BETH(FL)— *REHBERG, WESLEYS(RMOC)(Eileen)— REHBERG, WESLEYS(AF)(Eileen)— RICE II,ALLENB(AF)(Shan)—(T-1948, F-1951) RICHIE, JAMES A (FE)(Alice)—(R-2000; E-2004) *RICHARDS, CHARLES(RE)(RuthRichards)—(R-1969,D-1969,E-1973) Center 1997;Marion/Cadillac:SouthCommunity2004 1985; Erie1991;] Transferred fromDetroitConf.,Riverdale: LincolnRoad1995-1997;Burnips/Monterey [Detroit Conf.:Britton:Grace, Wellsville 1979;LaPorte,Mapleton1982;PortSanilac,Forester, McGregor Dec. 1,1997 Edwardsburg Sept.16,1993;Edwardsburg/Adamsville Aug. 15,1996-Nov. 30,1997;Edwardsburg: Hope [Red BirdMissionaryconf.,RedMission& Thousandsticks UMC:RedBird,KY; 1991-1993] 1979; BigRapids:First1985;Mason:1992;Retired2000 1973; BoardofDiscipleship,CurriculumResourcesCommittee1977;Kalamazoo:First(Assoc.)Feb. 15, Bangor 1966;GeneralBoardofEducation1970;Discipleship,SectionCurriculumResources Transferred fromNorthIndianaConf.May26,1963;Field Worker Conf.,BoardofEducation1963; Retired 1978 Paul 1971;Stanwood: Northland1974; Whitehall/Claybanks March1,1975;ElkRapids/Kewadin 1976; Circuit 1959;HoughtonLake Parish 1964; Wayland 1966;BentonHarbor:Grace1970;LudingtonSt. Sanford-Averill 1948;Mt.Pleasant/Deerfield Center1952;Hesperia/EastDenver 1954;BigRapids Gobles/Kendall July16,2004 (RE) NorthCentralNYConference;Salem/Bradley IndianMissions(DSA)2003 (RE) NorthCentralNYConference;Salem/Bradley IndianMissions(DSA)2003 MICAP 1969;RetiredDec.31,2003 Hammond: First(Assoc.)1953;Nappanee,N.Indiana1956; Alpena 1959;Belleville 1965;Exec. Dir. [Detroit Conf.] West Lebanon:StateLine1946; Waterford: Wesley 1949; Argos/Poplar Grove April 1951; Start 2000;BattleCreek: Washington Heights2002 [North Georgia conf.,Mt.ZionUMC,1994] Transfered fromNorthGeorgia conf.,LansingNew Church Odessa: Central1986;Coldwater 1989;Retired1998 In school1971;Bronson/Snow Prairie1972;Bronson 1975;Kalamazoo:Stockbridge Avenue 1977;Lake 3880 PriestLake Dr #80,PriestLake Park, Nashville, TN37217(615)367-3586 PO Box6247,11Fuller Ave SE,GrandRapids,MI49516-6247(616)459-4503 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE Winter: 10333 W. Olive Ave., Apt A-146, Peoria, AZ 85345(623) 972-7994 PO Box624,69941ElkhartRd,Edwardsburg, MI49112(269)663-5385 PO Box57,210EExchangeSt,Gobles,MI49055(269)628-2263 Spring-Fall: 4120 Arlene Dr,Lansing,MI48917(517)321-2012 PO BoxC,216 W MainSt,Marion,MI49665(231)743-2834 153 North Woods St.,BattleCreek, MI49017(269)968-8773 790 Brook Village Court,Holland, MI49423(616)394-5262 790 Brook Village Court,Holland, MI49423(616)394-5262 727 NFourth Avenue, BigRapids,MI49307(231)796-3412 733 GileadShores Dr,Bronson, MI49028(517)369-2091 26 W Roosevelt, BattleCreek, MI49017(269)660-0921 PO Box624,Edwardsburg, MI49112(269)663-8162 31880 Jefferson St,Gobles, MI49055(269)628-2263 205 FlemmingSt,Marion,MI49665(231)743-2253 4918 14thSt W LotC5,Bradenton,FL34207-2451 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 317
RICKARD, O’RYAN (PE) (Joan) — Morris Chapel 2003; Townline/Breedsville 2004; Salem/Greenbush/Lowe 2005 2065 East Gratiot Road, St Johns, MI 48879 (989) 224-6166 2307 W. Maple Rapids Road, St. Johns, MI 48879 (989) 224-8811
RIDER, MELODY SURGEON (FE) (Aster “Sonny”) — (R-1994, D-1994, E-2005) In school G-ETS 1994; Family Leave 1996; Marcellus 2002 224 Davis St, Marcellus, MI 49067 (269) 646-7791 PO Box 396, 197 W Main St, Marcellus, MI 49067 (269) 646-5801
RILEY, RICHARD M (FE) (Janis) — (R-1975, D-1975, E-1979) In school 1975; Sturgis (Assoc.) 1977; Middleton/Maple Rapids 1980; Kalkaska 1984; Rockford 1993 4305 Rezen Ct, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 866-0522 159 Maple St, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 866-9515
*RITTER, JOHN F (RL) (Delcina) — Ashley/Bannister Oct. 16, 1978; Rosebush 1980; Edwardsburg March 1, 1984; Crystal Valley/Walkerville/ Smith Corners 1988; Carlisle Sept. 1, 1990; Girard/Ellis Corners 1994; Turk Lake 1996; Retired Nov. 1, 2001 2490 E Levering Rd, Levering, MI 49755-9321 (231) 537-2777
ROBINSON, BEATRICE K (FE) (Elbert) — (R-1990, D-1990, E-1992) Pokagon (Part-time) 1988; Riverdale: Lincoln Road 1990; Holland: First (Assoc.) 1995; Jackson: Trinity 1998 3920 Allston Dr, Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 750-2258 1508 Greenwood Ave, Jackson, MI 49203 (517) 782-7937
ROBINSON-FISHER, CAROLYN A (FL) (Don) — Wheatfield (1/4 time) 1988; Middleton/Maple Rapids 1991-1997; Millville 1997; Three Rivers: Ninth Street/Jones 1998 700 Ninth St, Three Rivers, MI 49093 (269) 279-9267 700 Ninth St, Three Rivers, MI 49093 (269) 273-2065
*ROOSE, RANDALL E (RA) (LaVonna) — (R-1987, E-1960) From Church of the Brethren; Weidman Jan. 1, 1986; Retired 1993; Leaton (DSA) Aug. 1, 1999 3380 S Genuine Road, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 772-1001 RECORD PASTORAL
*ROSA, MARVIN R (RE) (Annette) — (R-1968, D-1968, E-1971) [Rosebush/Center 1964; Augusta/Hickory Corners 1967] 1968; Grand Rapids: Trinity (Assoc.) Feb. 15, 1972; Clare 1979; Grand Traverse District Supt. 1986; Big Rapids: First 1992; Leave of absence March 31, 1993 - July 1, 1995; Pastor without appointment 1995 (see Judicial Council ruling #782); Frankfort/ Elberta 1996; Retired 1999 PO Box 123, 19558 Maple, Lake Ann, MI 49650-0123 (231) 275-7557
ROSS, EDWARD C (FE) (Monika) — (R-1976, D-1976, E-1980) In school 1976; Mt. Pleasant: First (Assoc.) 1978; Gull Lake 1981; Jackson: First 1994 5976 McCain, Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 750-3987 275 W Michigan, Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 787-6460
*ROTH JR, ROBERT H (RE) — (R-1979, D-1979, E-1982) In school, Duke Divinity School 1979; Lansing: Central (Assoc.) May 22, 1980; Otsego 1983; Chaplain, Albion College 1985; Center Eaton/Brookfield (3/4 time) 1988; Grand Ledge (Assoc.-3/4 time) 1990; Grand Ledge (Assoc.) 1991; Williamston 1994; Retired 1999 312 Droste Circle, East Lansing, MI 48823 (517) 333-3665 318 PASTORAL RECORD *ROTHFUSS, WALTER J(RE)(Jackie) —(R-1961,E-1968) *RUPERT, HOOVER (RE)(Hazel)—(R-1938,E-1940) RUBINGH, LARRY W (FE)(Linda)—(R-1981,D-1981,E-1987) *RUSSELL, DONALD A (RE)—(R-1958,D-1958,E-1962) *SCHIPPERS-DEMUNTER, MARY L(RA)—(R-1986,D-1986) *SANDERS, WILLIAMP(RE)(Manila)—(R-1988,D-1980,E-1985) SCHLIMM, MATTHEW R(FE)(Melanie)—(E-2005) SCHLEICHER, MARGERY A (OE)(Gordon)— SCHNEIDER, TERRILL(AM)(Linda)—(AM-D2004) SCHNEIDER-THOMAS, BRYAN (OE)(Julie) —(D-1995,E1997) Constantine 1987;Hinchman/Oronoko 1989;Disability2000;Retired2001 May 1968;UnionCity1971;HonorableLocation1973;Readmitted1984;Homer/Lyon Lake 1984; [Petoskey/Epsilon (EUB)May1960]; Adamsville/Kessington (EUB)May1962;Carlisle/South Wyoming Ann Arbor: First1959;transferredfromDetroitConf.,Kalamazoo:1972;Retired1983 Thayer Circuit/Olathe1943; Youth Dept.DirectorGeneralBd.ofEducation1945;Jackson:First1950; Convis UnionJan.1,1992;Jackson:Calvary 1997;GrassLake 1999 Camden/Montgomery/Stokes ChapelMay1983;Stevensville (Assoc.)1987;Holton1988;BattleCreek: D.C. 1980;Retired1996 Washington, D.C.1976;HonorableLocation1977;Readmitted, The ChurchoftheSavior, Washington, Lawton/Porter 1966; Watervliet 1971;Sabbatical1975; Wellspring MissionGroup,ChurchoftheSavior, Transferred fromKentucky Conf., Aug. 15,1960;ByronCenterCenter/Market St.1964; Woodland (DSA)2004 Country Chapel/Banfield 1986;Snow/Vergennes 1991;Leave ofabsence April 1,1995;Retired1998; 1996; Retired2003 1983; Franklin1987;] Transferred fromDetroitConf.,Bellevue/Kalamo 1988;Buchanan:FirstFeb. 2, [In schoolColgateRochesterDivinity School1980;DetroitConf.,St. Timothy 1981,Inkster:Christ University 2003 [Minnesota conf.,Cross Winds UMC:MapleGrove, MN;](para.337.1)2002.; Attend School-Duke St. Johns:First2003 Scottdale June1,1995;Scottdale/Bridgman:Faith May1,2000 2001 Alto/Bowne Center(para.337.1)1995; Attend School(para.416.6)2000; Amble (1/2time)Nov. 1, WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 403 Russell Ave Apt 801,Gaithersburg, MD20877(301)216-5415 13837 DarbyRd,Lake Odessa,MI48849-9721(616)374-7866 4276 ScottdaleRd.,St.Joseph, MI49085-9366(269)429-7270 4651 CountyRd612NE,Kalkaska,MI49646(231)258-6728 4276 ScottdaleRd,StJoseph, MI49085-9366(269)556-9869 449 E.Michigan Ave., GrassLake, MI49240(517)522-8040 1006 Hampshire Drive, StJohns, MI48879(989)224-2415 1777 MagnoliaLnN,Plymouth,MN55441(763)494-9463 3003 LecoCt,St.Joseph, MI49085-2329(269)983-3929 449 E.Michigan,GrassLake, MI49240(517)522-8135 200 E.StateStreet, St.Johns, MI48879(989)224-6859 4024 NealRd,Durham,NC27705-6111(919)382-0689 PO Box576,Bridgman,MI49106-0576(269)465-5116 6116 SlocumSt.,Unionville, MI48767(989)674-2421 282 NMainSt,Kent City,MI49330(616)678-5384 PO Box414,Bridgman,MI49106(269)465-3696 PO Box312,Morley,MI49336(616) 678-5384 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 319 SCHOENHERR, LEONARD R (FE) (Janette) — (R-1987, D-1973, E-1975) Transferred from North Indiana Conf., Watervliet June 9, 1987; Coloma and Watervliet Feb. 16, 1996; Marshall 1999 762 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall, MI 49068-1071 (269) 781-3444 14711 US Highway 27 N., Marshall, MI 49068 (269) 781-5107
SCHOLTEN, JUDITH LEE (FL) (Robert W.) — Eagle (DSA)2002; Eagle Dec. 1, 2002; Mulliken/Eagle/Sebewa Center 2003.; Mulliken/Eagle 2004 12661 Turner Rd, Portland, MI 48875 (517) 647-4916 400 Charlotte, Mulliken, MI 48861 (517) 627-6376
*SCHRAM, ELDON C (RL) — (D-1976) Riverdale/Elwell July 1, 1973; Bronson 1977; Ionia: Zion/Easton Oct. 20, 1980; Retired 1984 1275 Kenneth St, Muskegon, MI 49442-5180
SCHROCK, JEFFREY (FL) (Kathi) — In School 1999; Marion/Cadillac: South Community 2000; Sunfield / Sebewa Center 2004 PO Box 22, 235 Dunham St, Sunfield, MI 48890 (517) 566-2066 5794 Musgrove Hwy, Sunfield, Mi 48890 PO Box 25, 227 Logan St, Sunfield, MI 48890 (517) 566-8448
*SCHWOEBELL, JESSE (RA) (Ruth) — (D-1988) Center Park 1982; Arden April 16, 1988; Retired 1995 7436 O’Connor Dr, Hale, MI 48739-9536 (517) 728-3196
SCOTT, JOHN A (FE) (Rebecca) — (E-2004) In School; Girard/Ellis Corners 2000; Girard/Ellis Corners/Quincy (CoPastor) Sept. 1, 2003 990 Marshall Road, Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 279-0123 32 W. Chicago St., Quincy, MI 49082 (517) 639-5035 990 Marshall Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 279-9418
SCOTT, REBECCA (FL) (John) — Girard/Ellis Corners/Quincy (CoPastor) Sept. 15, 2003 32 W Chicago St, Quincy, MI 49082 (517) 279-0123 32 W. Chicago St., Quincy, MI 49082 (517) 639-5035 990 Marshall Rd., Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 279-9418
*SCOVEL, WARD N (RE) (Mary) — (R-1976, D-1976, E-1980) RECORD PASTORAL In school 1976; Muskegon: Central (Assoc.) 1978; Battle Creek: Birchwood 1980; Wyoming Park 1984; Paw Paw 1989; Leave of absence 1995; Retired Mar. 1, 1998 112 Doncaster Ln, Bluffton, SC 29909-6002 (843) 705-3633
SEAVER, HOWARD (AM) (Judy) — [D.S. Assignment: Fife Lake/Boardmans Parish 1994;] Fife Lake/Boardmans Parish Nov. 16, 1994 PO Box 69, Fife Lake, MI 49633 (231) 331-6867 PO Box 69, 5488 Dagle St, Fife Lake, MI 49633 (231) 879-4270
SELLECK, DAVID A (FE) (Anne) — (R-1972, D-1972, E-1975) In school 1972; St. Joseph (Assoc.) 1974; Constantine April 1, 1976; Stockbridge Sept. 16, 1979; Hillsdale 1987; Leave of Absence Dec. 1, 1988; Honorable Location 1993; Muskegon: Lakeside 2002 3715 Farmwood Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441-4430 (231) 206-0114 2160 Crozier Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441 231-759-7850
SELLECK, GERALD L (FE) (Claudia) — (R-1977, D-1977, E-1981) In school 1977; Somerset Center/Moscow Plains 1979; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 1982; Courtland/ Oakfield Dec. 1984; Hartford 1990; Manistee 1998; Leave of Absence 2002 13210 Hidden Creek Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 850-9600 387 First St, Manistee, MI 49660 (231) 723-6219 320 PASTORAL RECORD *SELLECK, RICHARD A (RE)(Eloise)—(R-1961,D-1961,E-1963) *SHROUT, LARRY R(RE)(Sheila)—(R-1970,D-1970,E-1977) *SHORT, SIDNEY A (RE)(Alice)—(R-1951,D-1954,E-1957) *SHIELDS, CHARLES(RE)(Ida)—(R-1988,D-1988,E-1990) *SHEEN, BRIANK(RA)(Bonnie)—(R-1988) SHATZ, CONNIEE.(PL)(Eugene) *SHAPLEY, JANE B(RE)(Allen)—(R-1984,D-1984, E-1987) SHALER, JOSEPHD(FE)— *SIMON, HAROLD R(RA)— SHUMAKER, ANTHONYC(FL)(Linda)— *SHOWERS, GORDON(RE)(Luella)—(R-1940,D-1942,E-1948) 1551 FranklinStSE, Apt T2121, ClarkRetirement Community,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)245-7462 Sand Lake/South Ensley 1992;Retired1996 1970; KalamazooDistrictSupt.1977;Conf.Staff CouncilDirector1983;Lansing:ChristMarch1,1987; [Ogdensburg 1955];inschool1961;GrandRapids:Oakdale1963;RockfordOct.1966;Muskegon Heights Transferred fromNebraskaConf.,Colon1980;St.JohnsPilgrim 1983;Retired1998 Haven 1966;St.JosephFeb. 1968;Hastings:FirstJan.15,1973;Lansing:Central1982;Retired1993 Sonoma/Newton 1951;BattleCreek:First(Assoc.)March1958;Jackson:1961;South Oakwood/Oshtemo 1997;Lake Odessa:CentralFeb. 1,2000;LincolnRoadRetired2002 Elk Rapids/Kewadin 1988;BattleCreek:Sonoma/Newton 1993;Galesburg 1995-1997;Kalamazoo: Owosso FreeMethodist 1993-1995;Received fromFreeMethodist1998;Sunfield 1998;Retired2004 (assoc.) 1985; Withdrew tounitewiththeFreeMethodistChurch1987;Davidson FreeMethodist1990; St. John:Pilgrim1970;Inschool1983;Leave of Absence Nov. 17,1983;Lansing:CentralFreeMethodist Belding 1999 In schoolGETS1984;Kalamazoo:First(Assoc.)1985;GrandRapids:Oakdale1987;Retired1996 Otsego 2001 March 1,1990;Retired1995 1, 1973;Leave ofabsence Oct. 27,1976;PineRiver Parish July15,1979;Reading1983;DisabilityLeave Ludington Bethany 1968;Mendon/West MendonNov. 15, 1970;Mendon1971;Middleville/Freeport Nov. Center 2004 Almena (DSA)2002; Almena Dec.1,2002;LocalPastor withoutappointment2003;Burnips/Monterery 1982 Delton/Cloverdale Nov. 15,1971;Delton1973;Retired1975;St.Johns:First(Assoc.)Oct.16,1978- 1955; Hartford1957;Beaverton 1960;Elsie/DuplainCharge Oct.1,1965;ElkLake Parish Oct.15,1970; [North Star1939];Stanwood 1943;BattleCreekCircuit1946;Quincy 1950; Three Rivers: NinthStreet WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 4436 Cherrywood Ct,Muskegon, MI 49441-4808(231)799-3669 PO Box345,Malahat,BC VOR 2LOCANADA (250)743-1199 11448 Heintzelman,Rockford, MI49341.(H)616-754-8023 512 Hawthorne Place,Auburn, IN46706(260)927-8117 *301 S.Pleasant,Belding,MI48809.(C)616-794-1244 PO Box652,Rockford, MI49341-0652(616)874-2113 3102 SDeWitt Rd,StJohns, MI48879(989)224-6181 305 Howe St,Belding,MI48809-9577 (616)794-1895 237 W Slope Way, Canton,GA30115(770)704-0711 PO Box443,Otsego,MI49078-0443(269)694-2939 1497 120th Ave, Hopkins,MI49328(269)672-5909 224 MarySt,Plainwell,MI49080(269)685-1203 PO Box30,Burnips, Mi49314(616)896-8410 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 321
*SKINNER, PATRICIA A (RL) (Bill) — Williamston: Center Nov. 16, 1993; Williamston: Center/Bell Oak 1999; Williamston: Crossroads June 14, 2000; Retired 2002 460 S Edgar Rd, Mason, MI 48854-9744 (517) 676-1529
SKUTAR, CYNTHIA (FE) (Jerry Welborn) — (R-1987, D-1987, E-1990) In school METHESCO 1987; Hersey 1988; Kalamazoo First (Assoc.) 1992; Three Rivers: First 1997; Muskegon: Lake Harbor 2000; Coldwater 2004 20 Parsons Ct, Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 279-8402 26 Marshall St., Coldwater, MI 49036 (517) 279-8402
SLATE, EDWARD H (FE) (Beth) — (R-1974, D-1974, E-1978) In school 1974; Whitehall/Claybanks 1976; Leave of absence April 17, 1983; Comstock 1984; South Haven 1989; Stanwood: Northland 1995 18835 Fillmore Road, Stanwood, MI 49346 (231) 823-2514 PO Box 26, Stanwood, MI 49346-0026 (231) 823-2300
SLATTERY, DENNIS E (FE) (Karen) — (R-1982, D-1982, E-1985) In school Anderson School of Theology 1982; Ravenna 1983; Climax/Scotts April 1, 1987; Army Chaplaincy, Fort Hood, Texas Oct. 1, 1988; Keeler/Silver Creek 1990; Marcellus/Wakelee 1992; Wakelee 1995; Ludington: St. Paul 1998 3212 W. Kinney Rd, Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 843-8470 3212 W Kinney Rd, Ludington, MI 49431 (231) 843-3275
*SMALL, STEPHEN C (RE) (Karen) — (E-2004) Glenn Nov. 16, 1998; Center Park 2001; Brookfield Eaton 2004; Retirement October 1, 2004 9658 Allen Court, South Haven, MI 49090 (269) 637-1692
*SMITH, BETTY A (RE) (Bill Biergans) — (R-1990, D-1990, E-1992) Ludington United (Assoc.) 1990; Wacousta 1992; Coldwater 1998; Retired 2004; Potter Park (DSA) October 16, 2004 1822 Willow Creek Dr, Lansing, MI 48917-7807 (517) 323-0278
SMITH, CHARLES W (FE) (Arlene) — (R-1971, D-1971, E-1976) In school 1971; transferred from North Indiana Conf. April 1, 1974; Centreville/Nottawa 1974; Centreville 1976; East Lansing: Chapel Hill/Gunnisonville 1984; Shepardsville/Price 1988; Courtland/Oakfield 1996 9777 Myers Lake Ave, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 874-6269 RECORD PASTORAL 10300 Myers Lake Ave, Rockford, MI 49341 (616) 866-4298
*SMITH, GARTH D (RE) — (R-1945, D-1949, E-1951) [Northstar 1938; Fulton 1941; Leaton 1944]; White Cloud 1945; Fennville 1950; Coloma 1955; Colon 1957; Ovid/Shepardsville 1963; Climax/Scotts/Fulton 1965; Benton Harbor: Grace 1971; Bellaire 1977; Retired Dec. 31, 1980; Jones 1982-Dec. 31, 1984 345 Birch St, Schoolcraft, MI 49087-8749 (269) 679-4646
SMITH, KATHLEEN (FL) — Vermontville/Gresham 2002 PO BOX 186, Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-1165 PO Box 186, Vermontville, MI 49096 (517) 726-0526
*SMITH, ROBERT CHARLES (RE) (Dorothy) — (R-1944, D-1945, E-1946) [St. Johns Parish 1940; Banfield/Dowling 1941] 1944; Middleville 1946; Ovid/Shepardsville 1951; Mt. Pleasant 1958; Jackson: First 1966; Grand Rapids District Supt. 1971; Conf. Staff Council Director 1977; Retired 1983; Consultant to UMCOR, General Board of Global Ministries 1983-Dec. 31, 1992 3341 Woodwind NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 363-4192 322 PASTORAL RECORD SPACKMAN, JOSEPHL(FE)(Nona)—(R-1985,D-1985,E-1989) SPACHMAN, DONALD E(FE)(Shelly)—(R-1982,D-1982,E-1984) *SORENSEN, JOHNF(RE)—(R-1960,D-1960,E-1962) SORDEN, KARENJ(FL)— SNOOK, EDWIN D(FL)— SMITH-JANG, BARBARA L(FE)(SooChan)—(R-1993,D-1993,E-1996) *SMITH, WESLEYE(RA)(Phyllis) —(R-1982,D-1981) SMITH, ROBERT E.(PL) *SPALENKA, GORDON E(RE)(Nancy)—(R-1957,D-1958,E-1960) SPAHR, SANDRALEE(FE)(Michael)— Taejon City Yusong-gu No-eun-dong520-1,Yeolmea Apt 802-901,SouthKorea 305-325,(042)471-7029 St. Johns:Parish: Salem/Greenbush/Lowe 1991; Allegan 1999 [Mulliken adinterim1982];inschoolUnited Theological Seminary1985;Mulliken/Sebewa Center1987; Grawn 1982;Shepherd/Pleasant Valley 1992;Shepherd1997;Keswick 2004 Lansing: First1972;Ludington:UnitedSept.15,1978;Ionia:1983;Retired1985 [Mulliken/Dow 1951;BattleCreek:Upton Ave./Birchwood 1955];Jackson:Haven 1964;Ithaca1967; Baldwin Covenant Community/Luther2005 Elsie July16,2005 Big Rapids: Third Ave./Paris/Rodney (DSA)2002;BigRapids: Third Ave./Paris/Rodney Dec.1,2002; Korea (para.335.1b,c)2000;Pastoral Counselor, Taijohn ChristianSchool,SouthKorea 2003 In schoolG-ETS1993;GrandLedge:First(Assoc.)1994;Family Leave 1997;GBGMMissionary to Jan. 1985;Disabilityleave Aug. 23,1990;Retired1996 [Burnips/Monterey Center1977];Hersey/Grant Center1982;Disabilityleave Feb. 1,1984; White Pigeon (part-time) Dec.31,2003 Barryton/Chippewa Lake July16,1998; Woodland/Welcome CornersFeb. 1,2001; Welcome Corners Centerville 1984;Bellaire1987;Mulliken/Sebewa Center1991;Retired1993 Oct. 15,1969; Arden 1972;BearLake/Arcadia/Pleasanton 1975;Mt.Pleasant: Trinity/Chippewa 1980; Harbor 1961;Boyne City/Boyne Falls 1964;Ovid1965;Leslie/FeltPlains1969;Bronson/Snow Prairie In schoolGarrett1956-1960;Griffith (Assoc.), Griffith, IN1957-1959;Holton/Twin Lake 1959;Lake Newaygo 2000 PO Box206,6711EmbassyBlvd,NewPort Richey,FL34656-0206(813)843-0846 1551 FranklinStSE,ClarkRetirement Community,GrandRapids,MI49506 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE Winter: 37811ChanceyRdLot#104,Zephyrhills, FL33541(813)715-1206 Summer: 1101GrandRiver Dr,EatonRapids,MI48827(517)663-7041 PO Box189,160 W MainSt,Elsie,MI48831-0189(989) 862-5239 PO Box189,156 W MainSt,Elsie,MI48831-0189(989) 862-5780 PO Box366,104StateStreet, Newaygo,MI49337(231)652-6581 2119 Waldron Street SW,Wyoming, MI49519(616) 249-0513 3376 SCenterHwy,SuttonsBay,MI49682(231)271-3755 3400 SCenterHwy,SuttonsBay,MI49682(231)271-4117 11262 S.M-37Hwy, Dowling, MI49050.(H)269-945-2654 409 Trowbridge St.,Allegan,MI49010(269)673-4236 409 Trowbridge St,Allegan,MI49010(269)673-2512 377 Jefferson St,Newaygo, MI49337(231)652-7531 2386 W 44th,Baldwin, MI49304(231)745-2522 PO Box250,Baldwin, MI49304(231)745-3232 PO Box245,Luther,MI49656(231)797-0073 222 N Third Avenue, BigRapids,MI49307 (H) 269-721-8399 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 323
SPRAGG, CAROLIN S (FE) — (R-1991, D-1991, E-1994) In school, G-ETS 1991; Parma/North Parma 1992; Paw Paw 1999 133 Harris St, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 657-4506 420 West MIchigan, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 657-7727
*SPRAGUE, JOSEPH (RL) — Mt. Pleasant Chippewa Indian Mission Feb. 1, 1974; Grand Rapids: Native American Ministry of Presence (Part-time), Central and Grand Rapids Oct. 1, 1984; Mt. Pleasant: Chippewa Indian Mission Jan. 1, 1986; Grand Rapids: Native American Ministry 1986; Pawating Magedwin 1988; Mt. Pleasant: Chippewa Indian June 16, 1992; Retired 1994 PO Box 735, Mt Pleasant, MI 48804-0735 (989) 772-5521
STARK, ROBERT W (FE) (Mary) — (R-1998, D-1998, E-2002) [D.S. Assignment: North Evart/Sylvan Nov. 1, 1990; D.S. Assignment: Pine River Parish 1991;] Pine River Parish: LeRoy/Ashton/Luther August 1, 1991; Pine River Parish: LeRoy/Ashton May 1, 1993; Girard/Ellis Corners 1996; Kalkaska 2000 2301 Shawn Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646 (231) 258-5995 2525 Beebe Rd, Kalkaska, MI 49646 (231) 258-2820
*STASER, CARL W (RE) (Helen) — (R-1952, D-1955, E-1957) In school 1952; Lansing Maple Grove 1956; Jonesville 1958; Frankfort/Elberta 1961; East Lansing: People’s Church (Assoc.) 1964; Leave of absence 1978; Horton Bay 1979; Ovid 1980; Middleville/ Parmelee Oct. 16, 1983; East Lansing: Chapel Hill/Gunnisonville 1988; Retired Jan. 1, 1991 PO Box 1055, 3440 Caroline #205A, Penney Farms, FL 32079 (904) 529-8665
*STEARS, ETHEL Z (RE) (Robert Richards) — (R-1978, D-1978, E-1981) In school 1978; Springport/Lee Center 1979; Grand Rapids: Trinity (Assoc.) Sept. 16, 1983; Grand Rapids: Plainfield 1986; Director of Development, Clark Home Jan. 1988; Chaplain, M.J. Clark Memorial Home 1989; Sabbatical Jan. 15, 1994; Grand Rapids: St. Paul 1994; Retired 1999 10118 Deer Creek Dr SE, Ada, MI 49301 (616) 897-0162
STEEN, KATHRYN M (FE) — (R-1994, D-1994; E-1997) Big Rapids: Third Ave./Paris/Rodney 1994; Mancelona/Alba 2000 PO Box 301, Mancelona, MI 49659 (231) 587-9446 PO Box 301, Mancelona, MI 49659 (231) 587-8461
STEP, GARY (FE) (Lori) — RECORD PASTORAL In School 1999; Indian River 2000 1301 Chippewa Beach Rd, Indian River, MI 49749 (231) 238-0585 PO Box 457, Indian River, MI 49749 (231) 238-7764
*STERNAMAN, JOHN (RL) — Riverside Dec. 1, 1997; Retired 2002 5449 Marquette Dr, Coloma, MI 49038 (269) 468-6454
STODDARD, LINDA D (FE) — (R-1970, D-1970, E-1973) Oshtemo/Northwest 1972; Bainbridge: New Hope/Scottdale Oct. 15, 1976; Battle Creek: Convis Union May 16, 1983; Leave of absence Jan. 1, 1992; Staff Chaplain, Battle Creek Health System para. 335.1d (1/4 time) 2000 99 Mowerson Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49017-1703 (269) 965-1671 342 Capital Ave. NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 964-1252
STOLL, MATTHEW T (PE) (Amy) — Epsilon/New Hope 2003 8250 E Mitchell Road, Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 347-5382 8251 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 347-6608 8250 E Mitchell Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 537-2000 324 PASTORAL RECORD STONE, ERIC(OE)(Sherry)—(P-1993;E-1996) SWARTZ, RONNA L(OE)— SWANSON, SHERRIL(FE)(BradBartelmay)—(R-1991,D-1987, E-1994) SUNDELL, RAYMOND R(FE) (Jennifer) —(R-1993,D-1989,E-1992) *SUMMERS, VERNE(RE)(Dawn)—(R-1962,D-1955,E-1964) *STRADER, CURTIS W (RE)(Gay)—(R-1980,D-1952,E-1954) STOVER, ROBERT P(FE)—(R-1975,D-1975,E-1977) *SYNWOLT, ROYAL J(RE)(Constance)—(R-1952,D-1952,E-1954) SWEET-RICHARDSON, JANET (OE)(Thomas)—(R-1997,D-,E-1991) 216 MadisonStDrawerJJ,MadamRussell/Tate’s ChapelUMCs,Saltville,VA 24370(276)496-4934 Dec. 1,2001 Waterford: Central(Assoc.)1999;] Wesley Foundation Chaplain/Director, CentralMichiganUniversity [Detroit conf.,Farmington: Orchard(Assoc.)1994; Wesley Foundation: University ofIllinoisFeb. 1,1998; [elder memberof Virginia Conference] White Pigeon2005 (3/4 time)1993;Lakeside (1/4time)1995; Three OaksSept.1,1999 Methodist Hospital1990;] Transferred fromIowa Conf.,Galien/Olive Branch1991; Galien/Olive Branch [Iowa Conf.:InschoolGETS1987;Recruitment,1989;ClinicalPastoral Education, Bronson 1993; St.Johns:Pilgrim1998;Fennville/Pearl 2003 [Central IllinoisConf.:Cowden/Lakewood 1987;] Transferred fromCentralIllinois,ElkRapids/Kewadin 1965; Jackson:Brookside1966;CharlotteSept.1,1974;Okemos 1987;Mason1989;Retired1992 [Detroit Conf.Forester 1953];Beaverton/Dale 1956;inschool1960;ElkRapids1963; Parish 1986; Disabilityleave Feb. 1,1988;Retired1993 1969;] transferredfromNorthIndianaConf.,BattleCreek:Maple1980;Kalamazoo:Stockbridge Avenue 1960; Franklin:First,OH1964;Door Village, LaPorte,IN1966;Stull/Immanual,SouthBend,1968- Pittsburgh StateCollege, Pittsburgh, KS1956;Steubenville: FifthSt.,OH1958; Youngstown: Christ,OH [Director, Wesley Foundation, West Texas State,Canyon, TX 1954;Director, Wesley Foundation, 2004 1982; CedarSprings/EastNelson1987;Ludington:St.Paul 1989;GrandRapids:South1998;Napoleon In school1975;Camden/Montgomery/Stokes Chapel1976;Niles:PortagePrairie1980; from DetroitConf.1983;Kalamazoo:First 1983;Retired1991 to DetroitConf.,Conf.Staff ProgramConsultant1971; Area Asst. totheBishopDec.1976;transferred Coloma/Riverside Oct.1951;Portage 1955;Lansing:Mt.Hope1962;Muskegon: Central 1966;transferred Madame Russell/ Tates ChapelUMC?s2003 Kentucky Conf.,Galesburg 1997;Leslie/FeltPlainsNov. 1, 1999;HolstonConf., Abingdon District: In school Asbury Theological Deminary1994; Transfered toKentucky Conf.,1995; Transfered from Transfered fromHolstonConf.,Freeport/Middleville (Assoc.)1989;Mt.Pleasant:First1991; 6909 DrMartinLutherKingJrStS.#298,Petersburg, FL33705-6204(727)867-1131 ext545 1400 S Washington St,MtPlesant Wesley Foundation, MtPleasant,MI48858 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE Winter: 11214Morningside Dr,BoyneFalls, MI49713(231)549-2547 Summer: 870NWSarriaCt,Port StLucie,FL34986(772)873-0949 1175 W HerbisonRd,DeWitt, MI48820-8307(517)669-2815 2 E.Sycamore Street, Three Oaks,MI49128(269)756-2053 687 W Fennville St,Fennville, MI49408(269)561-2537 19603 OakDr,NewBuffalo,MI49117(269)469-4488 1160 Glen Ave, MtPleasant,MI48858(989)772-4759 PO Box518,WhitePigeon,MI49099(269)483-9054 PO Box518,WhitePigeon,MI49099(269)483-7068 10014 SunsetDr,Jackson, MI49201(517)536-4903 PO Box337,Napoleon,MI49261(517)536-8609 PO Box407,Fennville, MI49408(269)561-5048 PO Box7,Ashley,MI48806(989)847-3400 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 325 *TABER, HAROLD M (RE) (Miriam) — (R-1950, D-1952, E-1955) [Springport Parish (Assoc.) 1949]; in school 1950; Shepherd/Pleasant Valley 1952; Shepherd/Indian Mission 1956; Wacousta 1958; Casnovia/Kent City 1960; Houghton Lake Parish 1962; Middleville 1964; Middleville/Freeport 1966; Jackson: Trinity 1969; Kalamazoo: Lane Blvd. 1972; Scottville 1975; Granted disability Jan. 25, 1976; Burr Oak 1977; Granted disability 1978; Retired 1980 960 Harvard, Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 545-4928
TABOR, KENNETH E. (PL) Free Soil/Fountain Nov. 1, 1999; Crystal Valley/Walkerville 2000; Ludington: United (Assoc.) 2004 916 Woodlawn Lane, Ludington, MI 49431. (H) 231-845-6101 *107 S. Harrison, Ludington St., MI 49431. (C) 231-843-8340
TAYLOR-KUNST, TRACEY (FD) (Jack) — (Consecrated 1996, D-1999) Minister of Christian Education, First Congregational Church of Ada, UCC 1996 4917 Cedar Ridge St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 364-0212
*TENHAVE, MILTON J (RE) (Mary) — (R-1962, D-1962, E-1964) [Hastings Parish 1961] 1962; Climax July 28, 1963; Mesick/Brethren/Harrietta 1965; Evart 1967; Galesburg Jan. 15, 1970; Bellevue/Kalamo 1973; Harbor Springs/Alanson 1977; Riverdale/Elwell 1979; Munith/Pleasant Lake 1986; Retired 1990 4705 Dove Dr, Palm Tree Acres, Zephyrhills, FL 33541-7180 (813) 715-1506
*TESTER, RICHARD A (RL) (Lydia) — Millville 1998; Retired 2004 N 10677 M77, Seney, MI 49883-9609 (906) 202-0174
TESTOLIN, ROY G (FE) — Staff Pastoral Counselor (para. 337.1), Battle Creek: First 1990; Staff Pastoral Counselor, Battle Creek: First 1999 11999 H Drive North, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 964-1699
THOMPSON, J TODD (FE) (Jodi) — (R-1989, D-1989, E-1992) In school United Theological Seminary 1989; Alto/Bowne Center 1990; Muskegon: Wolf Lake/Unity 1995; Muskegon: Wolf Lake 1998; Charlevoix 2000 104 State St., Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231) 547-5168 104 State St, Charlevoix, MI 49720 (231) 547-2654
THOMPSON, JOHN ROSS (FE) (Ellen Brubaker) — (R-1995, D-1966, E-1968) RECORD PASTORAL [Western Pennsylvania Conf.: In school, Drew University 1966; Center 1968; St. Paul’s Oct. 1980; Council Director 1990;] Transferred from Western Pennsylvania Conf., Grandville 1995; Conference Director 1998 4114 Sawkaw Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616) 361-6539 PO Box 6247, United Methodist Center, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247
THOMPSON, MARK E (FE) (Nancy) — (R-1988, D-1988, E-1990) Riverside/Scottdale Jan. 1, 1987; Niles Grace Nov. 16, 1992; Bellevue/Kalamo 1996; Keeler/Silver Creek 2004 31994 Middle Crossing, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 782-3086 31994 Middle Crossing Rd, Dowagiac, MI 49047 (269) 782-7061
THOMPSON, R JOHN (FE) (Sheryl) — (R-1998, D-1998) Hudsonville 1997; Hudsonville/Holland: First (Assoc.) 1998; Litchfield April 1, 2001; Kent City Chapel Hill 2005 14555 Fruit Ridge Ave, Kent City, MI 49330 (616) 675-7241 14591 Fruit Ridge Ave, Kent City, MI 49330 (616) 675-7184
*THOMPSON, RONALD J (RE) (Hope) — (R-1961, D-1961, E-1963) [Detroit Conf., Waterford: Trinity 1961; Warren: Wesley 1967; Caro 1972;] transferred from Detroit Conf., DeWitt Oct. 15, 1975; Marshall April 5, 1983; Mt. Pleasant: First 1989; Retired 1995 1010 Tee Drive, Lake Isabella, MI 48893 (989) 644-3225 326 PASTORAL RECORD TOMASINO, ANTHONYJ— TREMAN, COLLEEN(FD)(Keith) —(ConsecratedJune 1984,R-1997,D-1997) TRAN, VINHQ(AL)—(E-) TOWNSEND, RAYMOND (FE)(Joyce) —(R-1987,D-1987,E-1990) TOWNLEY, ALICEFLEMING(FE)(Michael)—(R-1997,D-1997,E-2000) TOWERSEY, CHARLESJ(FE)(Susan)—(R-1987,D-1987,E-1991) TOSHALIS, GERALDL(FE)(Barbara) —(R-1968,D-1968,E-1973) *TORREY, WILLIAMJ(RE)(Eileen) —(R-1952,D-1953,E-1956) TOMPKINS, KAREN A (FE)—(R-1998,D-1998;E-2004) TOMMY, DOMINIC A (FE)(Comfort) — Niles: Grace(DSA),October17,2004 Children’s MinistriesJuly1,1990;Leave of Absence Jan.15,1998;Sturgis (Deacon-LTFT 1/2)1998 Muskegon Lakeside, Director ofChristianEducationJan.1,1990;Kalamazoo:First,Coordinator of Transferred from West OhioConf.,Muskegon Central,DirectorofChristianEducation,Sept.1,1985; March 22,2005 Rapids: Vietnamese (fulltime)1995;IncapacityLeave Feb. 1,2004; Administrative Location(para.362.4), Ministry oftheMichigan Area (1/2time)-GrandRapids: Vietnamese (1/2time)Sept.1,1987;Grand Vietnamese UnitedMethodistMinistry oftheMichigan Area Jan.1,1986; Vietnamese UnitedMethodist Leighton 1991 In schoolMETHESCO1984-1988;DetroitConf.,Samaria/Lulu Plainwell(Assoc.)1988; Center Park 1997;Family Leave 2001 In schoolMETHESCO1987;Lake Ann 1989 (interim) 2005; Book ofDiscipline)1990;GrandRapids: Trinity (Assoc.)1992;Grandville2001;GrandRapids Aldersgate Growth Ministry1972;Director, Samaritan HealthandLiving Center1979;SanDiego: First(para.426.1 In school1968; Voluntary Location1971;Readmitted,GrandRapidsCommunityCounseling-Personal Retired 1993;Portage:First(Assoc.,part-time)1993-May1996 Ludington: United1974;Jackson:BrooksideSept.15,1978;Portage:ChapelHill1985;Rockford1989; [Oshtemo 1951]1952; Wayland 1956; Wacousta 1960;BattleCreek:ChapelHill1964;SouthHaven 1968; Saugatuck/Holland: First(Assoc.)1998;Holland:2001;BattleCreek:Birchwood 2003 Apr. 13,1999;GrandRapids:Olivet (Assoc.) Apr. 16,1999; Alto/Bowne Center2000 D.S. Assignment: GrandRapids:First(Assoc.)1997;(PTLP)Nov. 16,1997- WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2708 ColtonDrSE,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)940-4721 6891 USHwy31,BerrienSprings,MI49103(269)429-4931 6891 USHwy31,BerrienSprings,MI49103(269)473-2136 1332 RollingRidgeLane,Sturgis, MI49091(269)651-6087 114 Pepperidge Ln,BattleCreek, MI49017(269)965-5605 3003 GethingsRd.,BattleCreek, MI49015(269)963-2084 4301 Ambrose NE,GrandRapids,MI49525616-363-3446 310 West Mars,BerrienSprings,MI49103(269)471-7220 2225 SpencerDrive, Middleville, MI49333(269)795-9799 4180 SecondSt,Caledonia,MI49316-9627(616)891-8028 1362 Ferndale Ave, Kalamazoo,MI49006(269)276-0876 28 OwlBrook Rd,Ashland,NH 03217(603)968-6348 4180 SecondSt,Caledonia,MI49316(616)891-1646 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI49091(269)651-5990 6583 FirstSt,Lake Ann, MI49650(231) 275-7236 6583 FirstSt,Lake Ann, MI49650(231)275-6414 2729 Congress St,Niles,MI49120(269)684-3454 501 GrantSt,Niles,MI49120(269)683-8770 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 327
TREMAN, KEITH R (FE) (Colleen) — (R-1983, D-1983, E-1987) In school GETS 1983; Whitehall/Claybanks 1985; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 1990; Sturgis Jan. 15, 1998 1332 Rolling Ridge Ln, Sturgis, MI 49091 (269) 651-6087 200 Pleasant Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 (269) 651-5990
TROWBRIDGE, SUSAN J (FE) (Roger) — (R-1994, D-1987, E-1990) [Newton, MA 1986; Vermontville, MI: First Congregational 1992; D.S. Assignment: Peace/Quimby April 1, 1993;] Transferred from Detroit Conf., Peace/Quimby (3/4 time) 1994; Leave of Absence March 15, 2005 10921 State Rd, Nashville, MI 49073 (517) 852-0580 2164 University Park Dr Ste 240, Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 347-4173
TRUBY, THOMAS L (FE) (Laura) — (R-1987, D-1971, E-1974) Transferred from Northern Illinois Conf., Director, Counseling Ministries Feb. 9, 1987; Mendon 1995; Climax/Scotts 2001; Sabbatical Leave March 1, 2003; Bath/Gunnisonville Oct. 15, 2003 13505 Webster Rd, Bath, MI 48808 (517) 641-6436 PO Box 308, 13777 Main St, Bath, MI 48808-0308 (517) 641-6551 PO Box 308, 2031 E Clark Rd., Bath, MI 48808-0308 (517) 482-7987
TUPPER, MICHAEL J (FE) (Lori) — (R-1993, D-1983, E-1986) [North Indiana Conf.: Hammond Woodmar (Assoc.) 1983; South Bend: Clay (Assoc.) 1991;] Transferred from North Indiana Conf., Casco April 16, 1993; Pentwater: Centenary 2001 124 N Rutledge, Pentwater, MI 49449 (231) 869-6881 PO Box 111, 82 S Hancock, Pentwater, MI 49449 (231) 869-5900
TURKELSON, DONALD — Sand Lake/South Ensley (DSA) 2002 PO Box 97, Sand Lake, MI 49343 (616) 534-1261 PO Box 97, Sand Lake, MI 49343 (616) 636-5673
TURNER, ARTHUR R (FE) — (R-1968, D-1968, E-1972) Scottdale/Bridgman April 1, 1970; Manton/Fife Lake/East Boardman/South Boardman 1971; Lansing: Potter Park 1976; Battle Creek: Baseline 1981; Ashley/Bannister 1984; Handicapper Information Advocate, Handicapper Information Council & Patient Equipment Locker 1990; Honorable Location 1991; Ad-Interim, Morrice/Bennington/Pittsburg Flint District-Detroit Conf., 1998.; Morrice/Bennington/ Pittsburg-Detroit Conf., (para. 337.1, Begun June 2, 1999) 2002; Munith/Pleasant Lake 2004 PO Box 83, Pleasant Lake, MI 49272 (517) 769-2329 RECORD PASTORAL PO Box 189, 224 N Main St, Munith, MI 49259 (517) 596-2441
TURNER, MOLLY C (FE) — (R-1969, D-1969, E-1972) In school 1968; Manton/Fife Lake/East Boardman/South Boardman (Assoc.) 1971; Lansing: Mt. Hope (Assoc.) 1976; Vermontville/Gresham 1979; Breckenridge 1983; Central District Supt. 1990; Area Assistant to the Bishop 1993; Grand Ledge: First 2003 912 E Scott St, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 (517) 627-7347 411 Harrison Street, Grand Ledge, MI 48837 (517) 627-3256
TUTHILL, TIMOTHY T (FE) (Susan) — (R-1998, D-1998 , E-2001) Mason: First (Assoc.) 1998 830 Roosevelt St, Mason, MI 48854 (517) 676-5234 201 E Ash St, Mason, MI 48854 (517) 676-9449
*VALE, DIANE E (RE) (Marc) — (R-1973, D-1973, E-1977) In school 1973; Fife Lake/Boardmans Parish 1976; Lawton Oct. 15, 1977; The Institute for Advanced Pastoral Studies, Bloomfield Hills May 1, 1980; Sabbatical 1983; Weidman 1984; Leave of absence July 15, 1985; Retired 1990 17600 Garvey Road, Chelsea, MI 48118 (316) 475-9526 328 PASTORAL RECORD VANDENBRINK, SANDRAK.(PL) VANDERBILT, HERBERT (PL)(Margaret) VITTOZ, IRENE— VERNON, DOUGLAS W (FE)(Jane) —(R-1967,E-1970) VENTURA, OSCAR(FE)(Naomi)—(R-1996,D-1975,E-1978) *VAUGHT, KENNETHR(RE)(Helen)—(R-1952,E-1957) *VANLENTE, LLOYD R(RL)(Marion)—(D-1958,E-1960) VANLENTE, CHARLES R(AM)(Linda)—(D-1973) *VANDLEN, ARLO D(RL)(Gerry)— VANDERLAAN, KENNETH(Dawn)— 1551 FranklinStSE Apt 3025,ClarkRetirement Community,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)475-0125 1551 FranklinSE Apt 1020,ClarkRetirement Community,GrandRapids,MI49506-3337(616)245- Hudsonville 2001 East Nelson2004 Brookfield Eaton(DSA),October2004 Timothy?s Jan.1,1988;Northville:FirstUMC1991] Transfered fromDetroitconf.,Kalamazoo: First2000 Birmingham: First(Assoc.)Sept.1979;Mackinaw City:ChurchoftheStraitsNov. 15,1984;Detroit:St. Niles: Trinity 1969;Kalamazoo:First(Assoc.)1971;StockbridgeNov. 1974;[Transfered toDetroitconf., 1996; Involuntary Leave of Absence Sept.2002; GrandRapids:LaNueva EsperanzaMarch16,2003 Hispanic Ministry1986;] Transfered from Wisconsin Conf.;GrandRapids: LaNueva EsperanzaSept.1, [Puerto RicoConf.:Cidra1975,PoncePalya 1980, Transfered to Wisconsin Conf.;Kenosha: First 1986; NashvilleJune1,1991;Retired1994;Quimby(DSA)1998 Transferred fromIndianaSouth(EUB),HastingsHope1968;BattleCreekChristJan.16,1983;Leighton Fenville/Ganges Parish 1968;Caledonia/Parmelee 1971;Lansing:Central(Assoc.)1977;Retired1982 Ferry 1955;Shepherd/Mt.PleasantIndianMission1958;Lakeview/Belvidere 1964;GangesJan.1966; Northlawn 1996 1978; ReadmittedHolton/Sitka/Twin Lake 1982;Cassopolis1983;Kalkaska1993;GrandRapids: Howard City:MapleHill1972;HonorableLocation Aug. 15,1976;Holton/Sitka/Twin Lake adinterim Ashton Charge Sept.1963;Morris Chapel/NilesDec.1964-Sept.1965;St.Johns:SalemJan.15,1970; Jan. 24,2000. Vermontville 1943;Leslie1947;Diamondale1948; Weidman 1954-1962;Retired;Ionia:Zion(DSA) Mears 1993(DSA) *PO Box213K,9024–18MileRd.,NE,CedarSprings,MI49319.(C)616-696-0661 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box7723,100BurtonSE,GrandRapids,MI49507(616)241-2000 2903 Gulliford Trails Ct.,Lowell, MI49331-9493.(H)616-897-8642 1157 NorthlawnNE,GrandRapids,MI49505(616)361-8503 1141 NorthlawnNE,GrandRapids,MI49505(616)361-2391 324 Griswold StSE,GrandRapids,MI49507(616)247-6771 3837 Greenleaf Circle, Kalamazoo,MI49008(269)544-2683 5578 School Ave., Hudsonville, MI49426.(C)616-669-2560 5503 LongHwy,EatonRapids,MI48827 (517)543-5361 1641 SBroadway, Hastings,MI49058(269)945-9392 1641 SBroadway, Hastings,MI49058(269)948-3972 3933 Kerri Ct.,Holland,MI49424.(H)616-783-9030 212 SPark St,Kalamazoo,MI49007(269)381-6340 3417 Butler,Muskegon, MI49441(231)742-0152 PO Box430,Charlotte,MI48813(517) 543-4225 1990 NJoy St,Mears,MI49436(231)873-0875 2448 Breakwater Circle, Sarasota,FL34231 2005 4016 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 329
*VUURENS, DONALD (RE) (Florence) — (R-1976, D-1976, E-1979) Received by transfer from Reformed Church of America 1976; Holton/Sitka/Twin Lake Oct. 15, 1975; Leighton Jan. 1, 1978; Bear Lake/Arcadia 1980; Milville Feb. 1, 1983; Adamsville 1986; Retired Oct. 16, 1995; DSA Crystal Valley/Walkerville 1996 4125 Wilson Beach Rd, Twin Lake, MI 49457 (231) 828-4341
WAGNER, GLENN M (FE) (Nancy) — (R-1992, D-1976, E-1982) [Northern Illinois Conf.: Freeport: Faith (Assoc.) 1979; Harvard 1986;] Transferred from Northern Illinois Conf.: North Muskegon Community 1992 2319 Marquard St, Muskegon, MI 49445 (231) 744-1443 1614 Ruddiman, North Muskegon, MI 49445 231-744-4491
WAGNER, LYNN W (FE) (Patricia) — (R-1965, D-1965, E-1970) Hillsdale (Assoc.) 1966; Niles Wesley (Assoc.) 1969; Howard City Circuit Sept. 15, 1970; Evart Circuit March 1, 1971; Keeler/Silver Creek Oct. 15, 1973; Mulliken/Grand Ledge (Assoc.) 1975; Country Chapel/ Banfield 1977; Nashville 1984; Middleville/Parmelee 1988; Battle Creek: Maple 1996; Lyons-Muir/Ionia: Easton 2001; Retired September 1, 2002 116 S Clinton St, Charlotte, MI 48813-1422 (517) 543-8186 PO Box 36, Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-4670
WALES, GARY S (FE) (Cynthia Kaye) — (R-1988, D-1988, E-1990) Fife Lake/Boardman 1987; Trowbridge 1994 2037 108th Ave, Otsego, MI 49078 (269) 694-5244 355 26th Street, Otsego, MI 49078-9621 (269) 673-5502
*WALSWORTH, LOWELL F (RE) (Jessica) — (R-1959, D-1959, E-1962) [Hastings Parish 1957]; Lyon Lake/Marengo 1959; in school 1961; Kalamazoo First (Assoc.) 1962; Bellevue/Kalamo 1966; Grand Rapids: First (Assoc.) 1971; Edwardsburg/Niles: Trinity 1973; Battle Creek: Trinity 1978; Vicksburg 1981; Sturgis 1993; Assoc. Professor of Communications, Olivet College 1995; Retired 2002 1412 E Hatch, Sturgis, MI 49091 (269) 659-4688
WALWORTH JR, MAURICE E (FE) (Sally) — (R-1993, D-1985, E-1989) [Central Texas Conf.: Maypearl-Venus 1983; Dawson/Penelope 1985; Round Rock: First (Senior Assoc. & Business Mgr.) 1987; Southwest Texas Conf.: George West: First 1989; Corpus Christi: St. Peter’s by- the-Sea July-Oct. 1993;] Transferred from Southwest Texas Conf., Battle Creek: Baseline Nov. 1, 1993; Lansing: Christ 1996; Jackson: Calvary 2003 PO Box 612, Grass Lake, MI 49240 (517) 522-3936 RECORD PASTORAL 925 Backus, Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 782-0543
*WEGNER, GLENN R (RE) (Evelyn) — (R-1984, D-1975, E-1978) Transferred from Detroit Conf., Woodland/Welcome Corners 1984; Epsilon/Levering 1987; West Ohio Conf., Seaman Sept. 1, 1992 (para. 426.1 Book of Discipline); Battle Creek: Baseline 1996; Retired 2004 8870 Baseline Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017-8610 (269) 967-3850
WEINBERGER, STEPHAN (FE) — (R-1985, E-1975, Presby. Church) Indian River/Pellston July 1, 1984; St. Johns: First 1990; Lansing: First 2000; Oaks Correctional Facility 2004; Lansing: Calvary/Potter Park 2005 1921 Rock Way, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 394-4741 1919 S Pennsylvania Ave, Lansing, MI 48910 (517) 482-8202 1001 Dakin Street, Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 485-3459
*WELSH, GERALD L (RE) (Martha Gene) — (R-1957, D-1957, E-1960) [Sand Lake Circuit 1953; in school 1956]; Alma (Assoc.) Jan. 1960; Carson City 1961; Harbor Springs Sept. 1965; Stevensville 1968; Bellaire Oct. 15, 1969; Martin/Shelbyville 1976; Evart/Avondale 1984; Bronson 1990; Retired 1994 35 Roberts Court, Coopersville, MI 49404 616-837-7157 330 PASTORAL RECORD WENDELL, DONALD R.(PL)(Violet) WHITE-PIGEON, OWEN (PL)(Carol) WHEAT, KARENS(FE)(Vincent) —(R-1972,D-1972,E-1975) *WESSMAN, ROBERT L(RE)(Leslie)—(R-1974,D-1974,E-1981) WHITLOCK, BOBBYDALE (FE)(NancyJo) —(R-1985,D-1977,E-1980) WHITING, ANNG.(AF)— *WILLIAMS, NOLANR(RE)(Sandra) —(D-1970) *WILLIAMS, MYRON K(RE)(Maudy)—(R-1953,E-1956) WILLIAMS, JEREMYPH(FE)(Tamara) —(R-1996,D-1996,E-2001) WILLIAMS, JEFFREYC(FE)(Beverly) — (R-1987,D-1987,E-1991) WILLIAMS, CHARLES A (FE)(Heidi)—(R-1995,D-1995,E-2000) Zion July15,2003 [D.S. Assignment: Moscow PlainsJan.1,1993;]Moscow Plains1993;Nottawa Jan.1, 1996;Jackson: [D.S. Assignment: Kewadin IndianMission1993.]Mt.Pleasant:Chippewa Indian1994 Creek: First1998;Charlotte:Lawrence Aveune 2002 In school1972;Niles: Wesley (Assoc.)1974;Gobles/Kendall Sept.15,1976;Jackson: Trinity 1986;Battle In school1974;Mason(Assoc.)1979;Caledonia1984; Allegan 1990;Retired1999 16, 1987;Caledonia1990;ScottvilleJanuary6,1996;BigRapids:First2004 Transferred fromOklahomaConf.,Remus/HallsCorner/MecostaSept.16,1985;Dansville/Vantown May [New EnglandConf.]Editor, MichiganChristian Advocate 1999 Beebe Oct.1,1980;Niles: Wesley 1991.; RetiredJan.1,2000 Coral/Amble 1966;Stanwood/Higbe 1967;Stanwood: Northland1971;Ionia: Zion/Easton1974;Ithaca/ Wyoming: Wesley Park 1985;Retired1994 Ludington (EUB)1956;Sodus/Chapel Hill (EUB)1960; Vicksburg 1969;Holt1972; Hastings:First1982; Emmanuel merged January2005); Arden 1995;BerrienSprings/Arden1998; Traverse City: Asbury 2002; Traverse BayJan.2005(Asbury & Church Start/Rockford(Assoc.)2002; White Pines:New ChurchStart2004 In schoolG-ETS1987;CenterPark Aug. 1,1989;Director, WMU Wesley Foundation Feb. 16,1993;New 2003 Mesick/Harrietta 1992-Feb. 14,1997;BeldingFeb. 15,1997;Quincy Jan.1,1999; Alden/Central Lake WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 316 Springbrook, MichiganChristian Advocate, Adrian,MI49221 1200 RamsdellRd,Traverse City,MI49684-1451 (231)946-5282 PO Box130,9015Helena,Alden,MI49612-0130(231)331-4132 3490 S.LeatonRoad,Mt.Pleasant,MI48858.(H)989-772-5521 6174 Meadowlark Dr. NE,Rockford, MI49341(616)863-6218 7529 East Tomah, Mt.Pleasant,MI48858.(C)989-773-0931 PO Box213,8117 W OldStateRd,CentralLake, MI49622 10160 PickwickCt,Traverse City,MI49684(231) 947-5594 *137 W. Michigan,Galesburg, MI49053.(H)269-665-7688 10688 Ridgewood Dr,Greenville, MI48838(616)225-0788 1743 Stebbins Rd,WhiteCloud,MI49349(231)689-1689 6476 Castle Ave, Holland,MI49423-8988(616)335-8983 7498 CooperRd.,Jackson, MI49201.(C)517-769-2570 1209 SClintonDr,Charlotte,MI48813(517)543-4407 304 ElmStreet, BigRapids,MI 49307 (231)796-7771 PO Box157,Alden,MI49612-0157(231)331-6762 304 ElmSt.,BigRapids,MI49307(231)796-5311 601 Center,Tecumseh, MI49286(517)423-4677 PO Box36,Charlotte,MI48813(517)543-4670 PO Box276,Belmont,MI49306(616)970-0354 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 331
*WILLIAMS, RICHARD K (RE) (Susan) — (R-1969, D-1969, E-1972) In school 1969; Benton Harbor: Peace Temple (Assoc.) 1971; Constantine April 1, 1973; Honorable Location 1976; Galien/Olive Branch ad interim Feb. 1, 1977; Muskegon: Wolf Lake Oct. 1, 1979; Lansing: Trinity (Assoc.) Nov. 1, 1983; Hesperia/Ferry 1985; Leave of Absence Oct. 1, 1997; Retired 2001 268 E South Ave, Hesperia, MI 49421 (231) 854-3005
WILLIAMS, TAMARA SM (FE) (Jeremy) — (R-1993, D-1987, E-1990) [Baltimore-Washington Conf.: Chesapeake Charge (Cedar Grove/Oakland) 1988; Cedar Grove 1992;] Transferred from Baltimore-Washington Conf., Stevensville (Assoc.) 1993; Traverse City: Central (Assoc.) 2002 10160 Pickwick Ct, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 947-5594 222 Cass St., Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 946-5191
WILSON, MARGARET HALLS (FE) (Ben) — (R-1984, D-1984, E-1989) In school METHESCO 1984; Alto/Bowne Center 1985; Portage Prairie 1989; Marshall (Assoc.) 1994; Otsego 1998; Evart 2000 8543 Seven Mile Rd, Evart, MI 49631 (231) 734-2003 PO Box 425, Evart, MI 49631 (231) 734-2130
WILSON, RICHARD D (FE) (Jane) — (R-1963, D-1963, E-1967) Muskegon: Unity/Twin Lakes 1965; Cadillac: Selma St./South Community Oct. 1966; Big Rapids Parish Nov. 1968; Howard City/Coral/Maple Hill March 1, 1971; Howard City: First/Coral 1972; Kalamazoo: Lane Blvd. 1975; Muskegon: Lakeside 1981; Buchanan: Faith/Morris Chapel 1987; Sodus: Chapel Hill 1996; Battle Creek: Sonoma/Newton 2003 4790 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 979-0916 4790 Capital Ave SW, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 979-1000 8804 F Drive South, Ceresco, MI 49033 (269) 979-2779
*WINGEIER, DOUGLAS E (RE) — Transfered from Wisconsin conf., Retired 2000 36 Bust O Dawn, Waynesville, NC 28785 (828) 456-3857
WISDOM-LONG, MICHELLE M (FE) (Richard Long) — [North Georgia Conf., Kingswood UMC, Dunwoody, GA] Transfered from North Georgia Conf., Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) (para. 337.1) 1998; Family Leave 2000; Pleasant Valley (LTFT 1/4) 2001 6071 Thunder Bluff Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009-9127 (269) 372-0826 PO Box 517, 9300 West XY Ave, Schoolcraft, MI 49087-0517 (269) 679-5352 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL
*WITMER, RALPH P (RE) (Ruth) — (R-1941, D-1943, E-1945) [Detroit Conf., Wesley Methodist (Assoc.) 1934-1936]; Transfered from Detroit Conf., Concord 1936- 1939; Homer-Clarendon 1939-1941; Jackson First (Assoc.) June to August 1942; [Transfered to Wisconsin Conf., LaGrange-Adams September 1942-March 1945; Transfered from Wisconsin to South Dakota Conf., Yankton April 1945-1951] Transferred from Dakota Conf., Eaton Rapids 1951; Greenville 1956; Petoskey 1964; Marshall Sept. 1, 1970; Retired 1974 Winter: PO Box 260, Moncure, NC 27559-0260 (252) 445-5690 Summer: PO Box 479, Beaver Island, MI 49782 (231) 448-1234
WOLFE, GREGORY R (FE) (Sue) — (R-1973, D-1973, E-1975) Clinical Pastoral Education Program, Milledgeville State Hospital 1973; Potterville/West Benton 1974; Keeler/Silver Creek Oct. 16, 1978; Grass Lake Nov. 16, 1983; Clare 1994; Portland 2003 309 Grape St, Portland, MI 48875 (517) 647-6460 310 Bridge Street, Portland, MI 48875 (517) 647-4649
WOOD, GREGORY B (FE) (Beverly) — (R-1980, D-1980, E-1984) In school 1980; New Buffalo/Lakeside Feb. 1, 1982; Lansing :Trinity (Assoc.) 1985; Manistee 1990; Portage: First 1998 8731 Newhouse, Portage, MI 49024 (269) 327-0410 8740 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002 (269) 327-6761 332 PASTORAL RECORD *YINGLING, DAVID W (RE)(Karen Chrisley)—(R-1969,D-1969,E-1973) WRIGHT, TIMOTHY B(PE)(Paula) — *WOOLUM, DON(RL)— WOOD, LAWRENCE R(FE)(Rexene)—(R-1992,D-1992,E-1994) ZIENERT, ELLENK— ZACHMAN, LEEF(FE)(Barbara)—(R-1977,D-1974,E-1981) YOUNG, STEVENR(FE)(Kathy) —(R-1982,D-1982,E-1985) YOUNG, MELANIES(FE)—(R-1993,D-1993,E-1995) *YOUELLS, RICHARD A (RE)(Carol) — (R-1960, D-1960,E-1963) *YOH, DAVID S(RE)(MaryLee)—(R-1953,D-1955,E-1957) Greensky HillIndianMission1981;BattleCreek:Birchwood 1988;Retired1991 Transferred fromEastOhioConf.,Kalamazoo:Milwood (Assoc.)1972;Edmore1976;Charlevoix/ Horton Bay/Greensky HillIndianMission2005 Center 1997;Retired2003 [Detroit Conf.,SalemGrove 1987;Morrice/Benning/Pittsburg 1990;Mt.Bethel1993];Mulliken/Sebewa Vicksburg (Assoc.)1991;Harbor Springs/Alanson1995;Fremont2003 East Lansing:ChapelHill(DSA)2005 April 16,1994;Middleville/Parmelee 1996;Parmelee (LTFT 1/2)2004 Eaton Rapids(Assoc.)Jan.15,1977;North Adams/Jerome 1980;Martin/Shelbyville1984; Wyoming Park Turk Lake 1982;Muskegon: Lakeside 1987;Sparta1993 Foundation, FerrisStateUniversity Oct1,1998;BurrOak(1/2time)2003 Program, RochesterMethodistHospitalSept.1,1996;Grovenburg 1997;Quincy 1998;Director, Wesley Weidman 1993;Muskegon: Central(Assoc.)1994;Leave of Absence 1996;Inschool,CPEResidency 1995 16, 1979;Muskegon Heights: Temple 1989;GrandHaven: ChurchoftheDunes(Assoc.)1991;Retired Director 1969;Potterville/West Benton/Dimondale1970;SouthHaven 1974;GrandRapids:Olivet Aug. [Silver Creek1958];Bridgman1963; Wesley Foundation Director, CMU1965;Flint Wesley Foundation Temple (DSA)Nov. 15,2003 Monterey (DSA)1996;BurtonHeights1999;Lawrence (DSA)Jan.1,2003;BentonHarbor:Peace District 1966;NorthMuskegon 1968;Parchment Sept.1,1978; Alma 1989;Retired1995;Hopkins/South Transferred fromDetroitConf.,LansingCentral(Assoc.)1961;Montego BayCircuitSupt. Jamaica WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE PO Box1196,3277BlueStarHighway,Saugatuck,MI49453(269)857-5817 9266 W Parmelee Rd,Middleville, MI49333-9729(269)795-8816 PO Box91,105SFourth St,BurrOak,MI 49030 (269)489-2985 4979 BoyneCityRd,City,MI49712-9217(231)582-9262 1600 PlymouthSE,GrandRapids,MI49506(616)243-3759 2034 Willow RunCir,Enon,OH45323-9786(937)864-2166 275 PipestoneSt.,BentonHarbor,MI49023(269)926-2127 4979 BoyneCityRd,City,MI49712(231)582-9441 7521 ColemanRd,EastLansing,MI 48823(517)339-1409 3645 Lakeshore Dr,Shelbyville,MI49344(269)672-5161 352 Butterfield, Fremont, MI49412(231)924-2456 54 EDivision St,Sparta,MI49345(616)887-8255 351 Butterfield, Fremont, MI49412231-924-0030 206 W Main,POBox256,BurrOak,MI49038 46 EDivision, Sparta,MI49345(616)887-0783 PO Box41,Mulliken, MI48861(517)649-8689 1710 RolfeRd,Mason,MI48854 2005 2005 PASTORAL RECORDS 333 *ZIMMERMAN, MARVIN F (RE) (Pauline) — (R-1958, D-1958, E-1960) [Woodland 1957] 1958; Lansing: Mt. Hope (Asst.) 1960; Stevensville 1963; Lake Odessa: Central 1967; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 1974; Grand Rapids: Plainfield/Epworth March 1, 1976; Leave of absence 1978; Retired 1982 541 Main Ct, Mason, MI 48854-1724 (517) 676-3768 PASTORAL RECORD PASTORAL PASTORAL PHOTOS 334 William J. Amundsen Bradley S.Bartelmay Zawdie K. Abiade Thomas E.Ball Paul F. Bailey Eric S.Beck Susan Babb Jack M.Bartholomew Francis F. Anderson Wayne H.Babcock James W.Barney Theron E.Bailey Craig L. Adams Birt A. Beers Birt A. Melanie Baker-Streevy Eugene L.Baughan Marilyn B.Barney Mark D. Anderson Gary L.Bekofske Seung HoBaek Pegg Ainslie Michael Baker-Streevy William M.Beachy Dwayne E.Bagley Wayne C.Barrett John L. Andrews Leo E.Bennett Paul F. Albery Kenneth W.Bensen Jana Lynn Almeida B. GordonBarry Peggy J. Baker Mark R.Babb Dean I.Bailey Rex Bean William A. Blanding William A. Ronald K.Brooks H. James Birdsall John M.Bricker Terri L.Bentley John W.Boley Keith Bovee Dianne M.Bowden James B.Brillhart Gayle S.Berntsen Richard W.Blunt Joseph J. Bistayi Dale D. Brown Peggy A. Boltz Peggy A. Patricia L.Bromberek Daniel W. Biteman,Jr. Gary D. Bondarenko Jeffrey J. Bowman Nancy L.Besemer Kathy E.Brown Timothy P. Boal James L.Breithaupt Lawrence P. Brown Connie R.Bongard Nancy J. Bitterling Dennis B.Bromley James W.Boehm Robert E.Betts Gilbert R.Boersma Kenneth J. Bremer Patricia L.Brook Carol L.Bourns William C.Bills Dorothy Blakey Mary S.Brown 335 PASTORAL PHOTOS PASTORAL PHOTOS 336 Michael T.Conklin Victor D. Charnley William Clegg,Jr. Linda J. Carlson Elaine M.Buker Linda J. Burson Philip L.Brown Charles E.Cerling Jennifer Browne Linda J. Burton John T.Charter John E.Buker Robert Cook Martin Cobb Kathryn M. Coombs Dennis G.Buwalda Ellen A. Brubaker Ellen A. David A. Cheyne David A. John E.Cermak Brian R.Bunch Bufford W.Coe Gregory L.Buchner Paulette G.Cheyne George W.Chaffee Wilbur E.Courter James W.Burgess Theodore F. Cole Roberta Cabot Kathryn S.Cadarette Stephen Charnley Jane A. Crabtree Jane A. Donald L.Buege William W.Chu John J. Conklin Ray W.Burgess Judy K.Downing Cornelius Davis M. KayDeMoss Mary E.Curtis William F. Dye Jean Crabtree Julie A. Dix Julie A. Georgiana M.Dack David L.Crawford Martin M.DeBow Isabell M.Deppe DeAnn J. Dobbs David L.Dryer James P. Dyke Ronald W.DeGraw Jerome R.DeVine William D. Dobbs H. Forest Crum Billie R.Dalton Paula J. Duffey Robert Eckert Gregory P. Culver Richard J. Duffey James A. Dibbet James A. R. Paul Doherty Reva H.Daniel Marcia Elders Merlin Delo Vance M.Dimmick,Jr. William Doubblestein Daniel M.Duncan Martin H.Culver LynnDeMoss A. Eldon K.Eldred Orin L.Daniels 337 PASTORAL PHOTOS PASTORAL PHOTOS 338 Harold F. Filbrandt George W.Fleming Ronald M.Fassett Paul C.Frederick John W.Ellinger Emilie Forward Charles E.Fry Stanley A. Finkbeiner Stanley A. Carroll A. Fowler Carroll A. Jodie R.Flessner Lillian T.French Mark R.Erbes Elmer J. Faust Donald R.Fry Frederick H.Fischer Richard R.Erickson Albert W.Frevert Barbara J. Flory Barbara Jo Fay Thomas P. Fox Jack I.Fugate Robert J. Freysinger Charles W.Fullmer Carolyn C.Floyd Thomas J. Evans Donald R.Ferris John L.Francis John W.Fisher Charles D. Farnum Phillip J. Friedrick Charles F. Garrod Raymond D. Field William F. Foldesi David L.Flagel Rae L.Franke SandraJ. Gastian Julie Greyerbiehl Diane L.Gordon Ronald B.Grant Joan K.Hamlin James M.Gysel Anita K.Hahn Catherine M.Gowin Charles D. Grauer Sueann K.Hagan A. RayGrienke Nelson L.Hall Sue J. Gay Paul Hane Herbert L.Griffin, Jr. Joseph M.Graybill Donald J. Graham Willard G.Gilroy Gerald F. Hagans Claudette Haney Gary T.Haller George Grettenberger Lemuel O.Granada Laurie A. Haller Laurie A. Joyce N.Hanlon Susan J. Hagans Lynn E.Grimes Dale A. Golden Dale A. Laurence R.Grubaugh Frederick G.Hamlin Louis Grettenberger William E.Haggard Brenda E.Gordon Lloyd R.Hansen James C.Grant 339 PASTORAL PHOTOS PASTORAL PHOTOS 340 Constance Heffelfinger Carl L.Hausermann Lawrence E.Hodge Randall R.Hansen Robert L.Hundley William A. Hertel William A. Dale A. Hotelling Dale A. Harris J. Hoekwater Ronald W.Hansen Geoffrey L.Hayes Joseph D. Huston Keith W.Heifner Ronald A. Houk Ronald A. Calvin Y.Hill Laurence E.Hubley Patricia A. Harpole Patricia A. Daniel B.Hofmann Benton R.Heisler Stanley L.Hayes James L.Hynes David F. Hills Leonard B.Haynes Robert L.Hinklin Virginia L.Heller Linda H.Hollies Mary B.Ivanov Robert Hughes Carl Harrison Benjamin L.Hartley Robert J. Henning Robert E.Horton Andrew Jackson James E.Hodge James R.Hulett Lyle D. Heaton Bradley P. Kalajainen David L.Johnston Harry R.Johnson Bruce R.Kintigh Dale F. Jaquette Jack G.Kraklan Ron L.Keller Rodney J. Kalajainen James W. Kraus, Jr. Margaret Z.Jones Jayme L.Kendall Jerry L.Jaquish David G.Knapp Jane E.Johnson Christopher Kruchkow Kenneth W.Karlzen Norman C.Kohns Mark G.Johnson Curtis E.Jensen Robert E.Jones O. Jay Kendall Suzanne P. Kornowski Nathaniel W.Johnson Thomas H.John, Jr. Robert L.Kersten Richard C. Kuhn John G.Kasper Mona K.Joslyn Deborah M.Johnson Emmett Kadwell, Jr. William C.Johnson Kathleen S. Kursch E. Jeanne Koughn Donna J. Keyte J. RobertKeim 341 PASTORAL PHOTOS PASTORAL PHOTOS 342 Geraldine M.Litchfield Charles W.Martin Howard A. LymanHoward A. Sally J. LaFrance Kendall A. Lewis Kendall A. John D. Lover Donald E.Lee Kenneth A. Lindland Kenneth A. Glenn C.Litchfield Gregory J. Martin D. HubertLowes Robert K.Lynch D. Keith Laidler Janet A. Lee Janet A. Pamela J. Mathieu Brian C.LaMew Jane D. Logston Jane R.Lippert Paul E.Lowley Doris L.Lyon Jung Kee Lee M. ChristopherLane Richard L. Matson Russell K.Logston Carl Q. Litchfield Carole S.Lyman Harold L.Mann Ben B.Lester Leicester R.Longden Frank W. Lyman, Jr. D. MichaelMaurer David L.Litchfield George W.Lawton Scott E.Manning Eugene A. Lewis Eugene A. Janilyn S.McConnell Sandra B.McNary David W.Meister Edrye A. Maurer Edrye A. Stacy R.Minger John L.Moore David L.Miles John W.McNaughton Allen D. McCreedy Dorothy D. Mercer Deborah R.Miller Joy JittaunMoore Daniel J. Minor Robert J. Mayo Wayne E.McKenney Thurlan E.Meredith Rob A. McPherson Rob A. Richard D. Moore Timothy J. Miller Paul D. Mazur Mark Mitchell Russell F. McReynolds C. McKinven-Copus Dianne D. Morrison Charlene A. Minger Charlene A. James P. Mitchum Donald H.Merrill David L.McBride Christopher Momany Rebecca K. Morrison L. McKinven-Copus Kenneth D. McCaw Vernon L.Michael James H.Meines David H.Minger 343 PASTORAL PHOTOS PASTORAL PHOTOS 344 Richard A. Morrison Richard A. Douglas L. Pedersen Cynthia M.Parsons Robert D. Nystrom Carol A. Newman Carol A. John S.Myette Scott K.Otis Edward L.Passenger Theresa Oyler-Sayles Lawrence A. Nichols Lawrence A. A. Edward Perkins Janet L.O’Brien Larry W.Nalett John D. Morse Paul E.Patterson Judith A. Nielsen Judith A. David L.Morton Kenneth J. Nash Susan D. Olsen Carlos C.Page Thomas Peters Sharyn K.Osmond Arthur C.Murphy R. Ivan Niswender Susan M.Petro Mark R.Payne Craig A. Pahl Craig A. David Nellist William P. Myers, Jr. David B.Nelson,Jr. Barry T.Petrucci William V.Payne James C.Noggle Dale P. Ostema Wade S.Panse Beatrice K. Robinson Brian F. Rafferty Lloyd A. Phillips Lloyd A. Dean N.Prentiss Gerald A. Pohly Gerald A. Jeffrey L.Reese James A. Richie James A. Carolyn Robinson-Fisher J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald Kenneth C.Reeves Cathy L.Rafferty O’Ryan Rickard WaynePrice A. Jon R.Powers Thomas Pier-Fitzgerald Harvey K.Prochnau Jeanne M.Randels Mary BethRhine Melodye S.Rider Rhonda J. Prater Randall E. Roose Bernard R.Randolph Robert L.Pumfery Richard M.Riley Allen B.Rice,II Marvin R.Rosa Ward D. Pierce D. KayPratt Charles W.Richards Wayne G.Reece Edward C.Ross Blaine B.Rader Merlin H.Pratt John F. Ritter Keith I.Pohl 345 PASTORAL PHOTOS PASTORAL PHOTOS 346 Margery A Schleicher Margery A Robert H.Roth,Jr. Jesse Schwoebell Edward H.Slate Larry R.Shrout David A. Selleck David A. Connie E.Shatz Anthony C.Shumaker Matthew R.Schlimm Walter J. Rothfuss Dennis E.Slattery Gerald L.Selleck Brian K.Sheen John A. Scott John A. Barbara L. Smith Jang Terrill M.Schneider Charles M.Shields Richard A. Selleck Richard A. Larry W.Rubingh Harold R.Simon Rebecca Scott Leonard R.Schoenherr Ward N.Scovel, Jr. Patricia A. Skinner Patricia A. William P. Sanders Joseph D. Shaler Sidney A. Short Sidney A. Betty A. Smith Betty A. Mary Schippers-DeMunter Gordon S.Showers Judith L.Scholten Cynthia A. Skutar Cynthia A. Howard D. Seaver Charles W.Smith Jane B.Shapley Gordon E.Spalenka Linda D. Stoddard Verne C.Summers Harold M. Taber Wesley E.Smith Garth D. Smith Ethel Z.Stears Raymond R.Sundell Kathryn M.Steen Carolin S.Spragg Kenneth E. Tabor Matthew T.Stoll Edwin D. Snook Jean M.Smith Tracy L. Taylor-Kunst Donald E.Spachman Sherri L.Swanson Kathleen Smith Joseph Sprague Diane E.Stone Gary G.Step Janet Sweet-Richardson Joseph L.Spackman Milton J. TenHave John Sternaman Robert C.Smith Robert W.Stark Eric A. Stone Eric A. Curtis W.Strader Richard A. TesterRichard A. James W.Stilwell Royal J. Synwolt Sandra L.Spahr Robert E.Smith Carl W.Staser 347 PASTORAL PHOTOS PASTORAL PHOTOS 348 Dominic A. TommyDominic A. Kenneth R. Vaught J. Todd Thompson Timothy T. Tuthill Thomas L. Truby Lynn W. Wagner Alice F. Townley Raymond J. Townsend John Ross Thompson Karen A. TompkinsKaren A. Michael J. Tupper Oscar Ventura Gary S. Wales Diane E. Vale Sandra K. VandenBrink Lowell F. Walsworth Mark E. Thompson Douglas W. Vernon Donald Turkenson Colleen T. Treman William J. Torrey Maurice Walworth,Jr. Charles R. Van Lente R. John Thompson Donald J. Vuurens Gerald L. Toshalis Arthur R. Turner Keith R. Treman Susan Jo Trowbridge Ronald J. Thompson Charles J. Towersey Lloyd R. Van Lente Glenn M. Wagner Glenn R. Wegner Molly C. Turner Douglas E. Wingeier Stephan Weinberger Bobby D. Whitlock Lawrence R. Wood Nolan R. Williams David S. Yoh Michelle Wisdom-Long Richard K. Williams Robert G. Woodring Charles A. Williams Charles A. Richard A.Youells Gerald L. Welsh Tamara S.M. Williams Jeffrey C. Williams Donald R. Wendell Melanie S. Young Ralph P. Witmer Donald Woolum Margaret H. Wilson Robert L. Wessman Gregory R. Wolfe Jeremy Williams Steven R. Young Ronald Worley Myron K. Williams Richard D. Wilson David W. Yingling Gregory B. Wood Lee F. Zachman Karen S. Wheat 349 PASTORAL PHOTOS 350 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 XVII. CLERGY ON HONORABLE or ADMINISTRATIVE LOCATION
BENNER, DWIGHT M (HL) (Joan) — (R-1970, D-1970, E-1972) Transferred from Northern Illinois Conf. Athens/East LeRoy/Fulton 1970; Portage (Assoc.) 1972; Grand Rapids: Second 1974; Coloma/Riverside 1977; Evart Circuit Sept. 1, 1981; Leave of Absence 1983; Honorable Location 1988 (Charge Conf.: Birmingham: First) 21660 Meadow Ln, Beverly Hills, MI 48025-4850 (248) 723-0676
*CARR, WILLIAM D (RHL) (Carolyn) — (R-1982, D-1982, E-1986) In school METHESCO 1982; Belding 1983; Galien/Olive Branch Oct. 16, 1983; Hamilton Grove (H), New Carlisle, IN, April 16, 1986; Leave of absence Oct. 15, 1988; Bear Lake/Arcadia 1989; Honorable Location 1993 (Charge Conf.: Fennville); Retired Mar. 1, 2003 Address unlisted by request
CROSSMAN, THOMAS A (HL) — (R-1983, D-1983, E-1986) Leaton Aug. 16, 1980-Aug. 1981 (Local Pastor); In school Union Theological Seminary 1983; Mt. Pleasant: First (Assoc.) 1981; Leave of absence June 30, 1986; Honorable Location 1991 (Charge Conf.: St. Paul & St. Andrew, New York, NY) 687 W 204th Street #6J, New York, NY 10034-1290 (212) 567-0437
DEMPSEY, BRUCE W (HL) — (R-1979, D-1979, E-1983) In school 1979; Edwardsburg 1981; Muskegon: Wolf Lake Nov. 1, 1983; Leave of absence Nov. 1, 1988; Honorable Location 1993 (Charge Conf.: Montague) 3950 Westbrook Dr, Muskegon, MI 49444-4165
DRAGGOO, DAVID L (HL) (Sandra) — (R-1962, D-1962, E-1966) Morris Chapel 1962; Sturgis (Assoc.) Nov. 1964; Burr Oak 1967; Perry/Shaftsburg 1971; Leave of Absence 1981; Honorable Location 1986 (Charge Conf.: Laingsburg)
ADDRESSES 9637 Jason Rd, Looking Glass Community Services, Laingsburg, MI 48848 (517) 651-6846
HAINER, C DAVID (HL) (Sally) — (R-1981, D-1981, E-1985) In school GETS 1981; Bainbridge New Hope/Scottdale 1983; Belding Nov. 1, 1983, Kent City Chapel Hill Oct. 1, 1988; Leave of absence March 1, 1991; Honorable Location 1996; (Charge Conf.: Ludington: St. Paul) 4939 Whitneyville Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301-9229 (616) 868-6380
HILL, VALERIE (AL) — (R-1979, D-1979, E-1983) In school Perkins School of Theology 1979; Hinchman-Oronoko 1981; Bear Lake/Arcadia March 1, 1983; Frontier, Osseo 1985; Comstock 1989; Leave of absence 1991; Springport/Lee Center 1996; Pine River Parish: LeRoy/Ashton (Interim)1998; Administrative Location 1999 PO Box 806, Rockford, MI 49341-0806 (616) 754-7556
KINTIGH, GARY D (HL) (Carol) — (R-1976, D-1976, E-1980) Athens-East Leroy 1975; Pokagon 1977; Kalamazoo: Lane Blvd. 1981; Battle Creek: Sonoma/ Newton 1985; Battle Creek: Sonoma/Newton (1/2 time) Feb. 1, 1993; Honorable Location 1993 (Charge Conf.: Battle Creek: Birchwood) 104 Arlington Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017-7841 (269) 968-5272 505 E Columbia Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49015
*LEACH, JAMES E (RHL) — (R-1954, D-1955, E-1957) Hopkins 1955; Kalamazoo: First (Assoc.) 1956; Grand Rapids: Second 1959; Executive Secretary, Michigan Conf. Board of Education 1962; Big Rapids: First 1965; Honorable Location 1972; Retired 1994 340 2nd Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852-5259 (813) 699-1047 2005 CLERGY ON HONORABLE LOCATION 351
LONG, MICHAEL E (HL) (Jean) — (R-1983, D-1983, E-1986) In school Asbury Theological Seminary 1983; Rosebush (3/4 time) Clare (Assoc. 1/4 time) 1984; Rosebush/Geneva Hope (Detroit Conf.) 1990; Grawn 1992; Sommerset Center 1996; Honorable Location 1998 (Charge Conf.: Traverse City: Asbury) 4414 Blair Townhall Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684 (231) 943-9583 1200 Ramsdell Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684-1451 (231) 946-5282
MACARTHUR, TERRY (HL) — (R-1974, D-1974, E-1977) In school, Sparta/Bloomfield, Ohio 1974; St. Johns: Salem/Greenbush/Lowe 1976; Three Oaks Oct. 16, 1979; In school Union Theological Seminary 1983; Leave of Absence 1984; Honorable Location 1985 (Charge Conf.: Portage: Chapel Hill) [NO FORWARDING ADDRESS] 17 ch.Taverney, 1218 Grand Saconnex, Switzerland
*MCNARY, CHARLES D (RHL) (Sandra Hoffman McNary) — (R-1965, D-1965, E-1968) [Winn/Coomer/Millbrook 1961; Casnovia/Kent City 1964]; Kent City 1967; Bangor 1970; Honorable Location 1977; Retired 1995; Morris Chapel (DSA) 2002-2003 32054 County Road 687, Bangor, MI 49013 (269) 427-0766
MEREDITH, THURLAN E (HL) — (R-1966, D-1966, E-1969) [Gladwin Parish Jan. 1960; Courtland/Oakfield Nov. 1963] 1966; Martin/Shelbyville 1970; Grand Rapids: Northlawn 1976; Lake Odessa: Central 1984; Disability 1986; Leave of absence 1988; Honorable Location 1993; Snow (ad interim) 1995 632 Hensel Ave NW #93, Comstock Park, MI 49321-8933 (616) 785-8494 3189 Snow Ave SE, Lowell, MI 49331 (616) 897-9863
MILES, DANIEL E (HL) — (R-1969, D-1969, E-1974) Concord 1969; East Lansing: Chapel Hill/Gunnisonville Jan 1, 1972; Alden/Central Lake 1974; Honorable Location Dec. 1, 1976 (Charge Conf.: Saginaw State Street) 2865 Samuel, Saginaw, MI 48601 (989) 777-1248
MOORE, EUGENE B (HL) — (D-1964, E-1966) [Dimondale 1960; Bear Lake Circuit 1963]; Blanchard/Winn/Pine River/Commer 1966; Three Rivers: Ninth Street/Jones 1968; Honorable Location 1972 (Charge Conf.: Paw Paw)
33250 Berniece Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 567-6445 ADDRESSES
MYERS, ALLEN C (HL) (Janice) — (R-1967, E-1970) East Ohio Conf: Nashville, Ohio (UCC) 1970; In school University of Michigan 1970; Supernumerary 1975; Honorable Location 1977; Transferred from East Ohio Conf. 1980; Honorable Location 1980 (Charge Conf.: Grand Rapids: Trinity) 2011 Orville SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 452-5339 1100 Lake Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 456-7168
*NIELSEN, ROGER W (RHL) (Janet) — (R-1957, D-1959, E-1963) Freeport 1957; Muskegon Heights Temple (Assoc.) 1961; Newaygo 1964; Jackson: Haven 1967; Schoolcraft 1970; Lawton 1971; Disability leave 1974; Supernumerary 1975; Honorable Location 1980; Retired 68101 26th St, Lawton, MI 49065-9615 (269) 624-6223
OTTO, EDWARD F (HL) (Nancy) — (R-1968, D-1968, E-1970) Transferred from Wisconsin Conf., East Lansing: Chapel Hill/Gunnisonville 1969; Wacousta Dec. 15, 1971; Honorable Location Oct. 1, 1978 (Charge Conf.: Lansing: Central) 1335 S Prairie Ave #405, Chicago, IL 60605-3121 (312) 945-3966 352 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
SABO-SHULER, JAMES C (HL) (Ilona) — (R-1971, D-1971, E-1979) Transferred from Wisconsin Conf., Winn/Blanchard/Pine River/Commer 1977; Leave of Absence May 15, 1980; Honorable Location 1985 (Charge Conf.: Williamston) 2206 N Pontiac Dr, Janesville, WI 53545-0660 (608) 755-3808
*SCHEIBNER, PAUL K (RHL) (Elaine) — (R-1959, D-1959, E-1963) Preaching License 1958; Girard 1959; In school 1960; Concord 1962; Martin/Shelbyville 1965; Dansville/Vantown 1970; East Lansing: Chapel Hill/Gunnisonville 1974; Leave of Absence 1978; Honorable Location 1983; Retired 1993 631 Nixon Blvd, Roscommon, MI 48653-8760 (517) 821-9723
SCHROEDER, J CHRIS (HL) (Carolyn) — (R-1976, D-1976, E-1981) Alden/Central Lake 1976; Sunfield/Sebewa 1982; Sunfield Nov. 16, 1984; Leave of absence Jan. 1, 1992; Honorable Location 1998 (Charge Conf.: Sunfield) 1605 Woodcliff SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 (616) 954-0776
*SILVERNAIL, WILBUR L (RHL) (Jean) — (R-1950, E-1955) Portage: Prairie (EUB) 1955; Waterloo (EUB) 1960; Voluntary Location 1969; Honorable Location 1971; Retired 1993 3832 Perrine Road, Rives Junction, MI 49277 (517) 569-3715 925 Backus, Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 782-0543
SMALL, DAVID E (HL) (Elaine Lewis-Small) — (R-1982, E-1982, E-1985) [Niles Trinity 1981]; Brandywine Trinity 1982; Morristown UMC, Northern New Jersey (para. 425.1 Book of Discipline); In school, Drew University 1988; Anderson and Asbury UMC’s - Northern New Jersey Conference (para. 337.1) 1998; Honorable Location 1999 26 Tall Sky Pl, The Woodlands, TX 77381-3200 (281) 298-1236
ADDRESSES *SPOOR, DALE D (RHL) (Vera) — (R-1961, D-1961, E-1964) [Kalamazoo: Milwood (Assoc.) 1960]; Marcellus/Wakelee 1961; Hartford 1965; Wacousta 1967; Stockbridge Dec. 15, 1971; Honorable Location Oct. 1974; Retired 1993 5001 Conners Avenue, Lansing, MI 48911 (517) 394-1948
STEELE, PHILIP P (HL) (Nancy) — (R-1964, D-1964, E-1968) [Schoolcraft 1961; METHESCO 1963-66]; Wolf Lake/Sitka Summer 1964; Cooper UCC Summer 1965; Portage: First (Assoc.) May 3, 1966; Coopersville March 1, 1968; Battle Creek: Birchwood 1970; Honorable Location 1971 (Charge Conf.: Kalamazoo: Milwood) PO Box 85, 56881 Murray St, Mattawan, MI 49071-0085 (269) 668-3973 3919 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (269) 381-6720
*TOMLINSON, ROBERT E (RHL) (Karan) — (R-1976, D-1974, E-1978) Pompeii/Perrinton 1974; Pompeii/Perrinton/North Star 1976; Mt. Pleasant: Trinity/Chippewa Feb. 1, 1977; Caledonia 1980; Augusta Feb. 16, 1984; Bangor: Simpson 1987; Honorable Location 1989 (Charge Conf.: Battle Creek: First); Retired 2001 116 Orbit Drive, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (269) 968-4930
*VERMEULEN, BERTRAM W (RHL) (Alice) — (R-1958, D-1958, E-1962) [Bloomingdale Charge 1954; Three Rivers: Ninth St., 1957] 1958; Litchfield 1961; Lansing: Mt. Hope (Assoc.) 1965; DeWitt Emmanuel 1967; Fremont Oct. 15, 1969; Leave of Absence Jan. 1, 1979; Honorable Location 1984; Retired 1998 220 E Maple, Fremont, MI 49412 (231) 924-0043 351 Butterfield, Fremont, MI 49412 231-924-0030 2005 CLERGY ON HONORABLE LOCATION 353 *WELLFARE, ROBERT W (RHL) (Barbara) — (R-1957, D-1957, E-1960) Sonoma/Newton Feb. 1, 1958; Grand Rapids: Trinity (Assoc.) 1960; Cedar Springs 1961; Wheeler 1962; Professor Olivet College 1966; Niles: Portage Prairie/Trinity 1971; Niles: Portage Prairie 1973; Honorable Location Oct. 1974 (Charge Conf.: University Carillon, Oveido, FL); Retired 2002 3044 Charles St, Fallston, MD 21047-1346 (410) 692-2396
WITTRUP, ROGER G (HL) (Audrey) — (R-1968, D-1968, E-1971) In school 1968; St. Johns Parish 1970; Constantine 1971-Aug. 1972; In school WMU Aug. 1972; Honorable Location Dec. 1973 (Charge Conf.: Birmingham: First) 36700 Woodward Ave Ste 30, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (313) 642-0193
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"All of you together are the one body of Christ and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it."
Ð 1 Corinthians 12:27 (The Living Bible) DIACONAL RECORD DIACONAL 356 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 XIX–A. LOCAL CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES
In Church Pastoral Histories the dates given following each name indicate a pastoral change at the time of Annual Conference unless otherwise noted. These records begin with the pastor serving each church at the time of the 1968 EUB-Methodist merger. Questions and correspondence about Church Pastoral Histories should be directed to Kathy Hippensteel at the Conference Center, by email, [email protected], or at P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6247. You also may inform Conference Secretary Rev. Kathryn S. Cadarette, at 5925 Horton Bay Road, Boyne City 49712, Phone: 231-675-2172; Fax: 231-582-6827; e-mail: davec@racc2000. com
Alanson UMC – Grand Traverse District Phillip Howell 1968-1971; Philip Brown 1971-1977; Milton TenHave 1977-1979; Richard Matson 1979- 1987; Catherine Kelsey 1987-1990; Claudette Haney 1990-April 1993; Birt A. Beers May 1993-1995; Lawrence R. Wood 1995-2003; Kathryn S. Cadarette 2003- Alba UMC – Grand Traverse District M. Helen Jackson 1968-1972; George Gierman 1972-1975; Curtis Jensen 1975-1983; Timothy Graham 1983-1990; Gary Coates 1990-Aug. 1991; Pulpit Supply Sept.-Oct. 1991; Wayne Gorsline Nov. 1991- June 15, 1992; John W. Boley June 16, 1992-1997; Carolyn C. Floyd 1997-2000; Kathryn M. Steen 2000- Albion First UMC – Albion District Don Baker Jan. 1966-1969; Lynn A. DeMoss 1969-1979; David S. Evans 1979-1985; Randall R. Hansen (Assoc.) 1983-1985; John W. Ellinger 1985-1990; Dean L. Francis 1990-1991; Jeanne M. Randels Aug. 1991-Oct. 15, 1998; Gregory J. Martin Dec. 1, 1998-2002; Dwayne E. Bagley 2002- Alden UMC – Grand Traverse District Leonard Yarlott 1968-1970; Paul Hartman 1970-1974; Daniel Miles 1974-1976; Chris Schroeder 1976- 1982; David Cheyne 1982-1991; Wayne Gorsline (interim) July-Nov. 1991; Peter H. Shumar Nov. 1991-May 1992; Richard A. Morrison 1992-1995; Richard L. Matson 1995-2003; Charles A. Williams 2003- Allegan UMC – Kalamazoo District Lester Clough 1968-1973; Paul Patterson 1973-1979; Clarence Hutchens 1979-1983; Robert L. Pumfery 1983-1990; Robert L. Wessman 1990-1999; Joseph L. Spackman 1999- Allen UMC – Albion District Wayne Fleenor 1967-1970; Peter Kunnen 1970-1972; Morris Reinhart 1972-1974; William Johnson 1974-1977; Derryl Cook 1977-1978; M. John Palmer 1978-1982; Lloyd Walker 1982-1985; Jack Kraklan
CHURCH PASTORAL 1985-1988; Michael Baker-Streevy 1988-1995; Reva Hawke 1995-1997; Nelson Ray 1997-2000; Craig Pahl 2000-
HISTORIES Alma UMC – Central District George Elliott 1967-Nov. 1975; Donald Scranton Dec. 1975-1981; Charles D. Grauer 1981-1989; David S. Yoh 1989-1995; Phillip J. Friedrick 1995- Almena UMC – Kalamazoo District Raymond Carpenter 1966-1977; Philip Steele 1977-1980; C. Nesseth 1980-1981; Dean Francis 1981- 1985; Beverly Gaska 1985-1987; Billie R. Dalton 1987-1995; Claudette K. Haney 1995-1996; Carol Newman (Assoc.) 1995-1996; Carol A. Newman 1996-2002; Anthony C. Shumaker 2002-2003; Cindy E. Holmquist 2003- Alto UMC – Grand Rapids District Beulah Poe 1962-1971; Carter Miller 1971-1973; John Eversole 1973-1977; Keith Avery June-Oct. 1977; Albert Sprauge Oct. 1977-Jan. 1978; Herb Kinsey Jan. 1978-May 1979; Martin Fox May 1979-Oct. 1982; Herb Kinsey Oct. 1982-1983; Harold Diepert 1983-March 1985; Margaret Peterson 1985-1989; Jill Rose July-Dec. 1989; Lloyd Hansen Dec. 1989-1990; Todd Thompson 1990-1995; Bryan Schneider-Thomas 1995-2000; Dominic A. Tommy 2000-2002; Dean Irwin Bailey (DSA) 2002- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 357
Amble UMC – Central District Albert Rill 1968-Nov. 1971; Larry Dekema Jan. 1972-1975; Joseph Shaw 1975-1979; John Gurney 1979-Nov. 8, 1981; David England Oct. 1, 1982-1984; Ben Lester 1988-1995; Mark Mitchell (DSA) 1995-July 31, 1999; Charles W. Fullmer (DSA) Aug. 1, 1999-Oct. 31, 2001; Bryan Schneider-Thomas Nov. 1, 2001- Arcadia UMC – Grand Traverse District Stephen Hubbell 1967-1969; Richard Matson 1969-1971; Ken Curtis 1971-March 1975; Raymond Roe April-June 1975; Gordon Spalenka 1975-1980; Donald Vuurens 1980-1983; Valerie Hill 1983-1985; John Backoff 1985-1989; William Carr 1989-1993; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1993; Arthur C. Murphy Dec. 1, 1993-1999; Mark D. Anderson Feb. 1, 2000- Arden UMC – Kalamazoo District Frederick Fischer 1965-1970; Harrison Harnden 1970-1972; Gordon Spalenka 1972-1975; Wayne Gorsline 1975-1980; John Moore 1980-1988; Jesse Schoebell 1988-1995; Jeremy P.H. Williams 1995- 2002; Dominic A. Tommy 2002- Ashley UMC – Central District Wayne Sparks 1966-1970; William Cox 1970-1972; Marjorie Matthews June-Sept. 1972; Joseph Dudley Sept. 1972-1973; Miriam DeMint 1973-1975; Emmett Kadwell 1975-Oct. 1978; John Ritter Oct. 1978- 1980; Mark Johnston 1980-1982; Donald McLellan 1982-1984; Arthur R. Turner 1984-1990; Glenn C. Litchfield 1990-1996; Robert J. Besemer Sept. 1, 1996-1999; Jana L. Jirak 1999-2003; Diane L. Gordon 2003- Athens UMC – Albion District Garold L. Simison Sept. 1965-1969; James Gerhardt 1969-1970; Dwight Benner 1970-1972; John Bauer 1972-Jan. 1974; Gary Kintigh Feb. 1974-1977; Walter Rothfuss 1977-1978; Wendy S. Pratt 1978-Dec. 1979; Terry Howard Dec. 1979-1980; Richard Young Aug. 1980-1986; Robert G. Woodring 1986-1987; David Minger Sept. 1987-1991; Sandra J. Gastian 1991- Augusta Fellowship UMC – Albion District Marvin Rosa 1967-Feb. 1972; Richard Cobb March 1972-1976; Matthew Walkotten Aug. 1976-Sept. 1977; Herbert Lowes Feb. 1978-Dec. 1983; Robert Tomlinson Feb. 1984-87; Lloyd Hansen 1987-1988; Nelson Ray 1988-May 1993; Sue Gay June 1993- Avondale UMC – Central District Edward R. Jones 1967-1969; Walter Easton 1969-1971; Daniel L. Reedy 1971-1972; H. Howard Fuller 1973-1975; Laurence Waterhouse June-Oct. 1975; Stanley Hayes Oct. 1975-March 1984; Gerald Welsh 1984-1990; Donald L. Buege 1990- Bangor Simpson UMC – Kalamazoo District Wayne C. Reece Oct. 1966-1970; Charles D. McNary 1970-1977; Lawrence D. Higgins 1977-1981; Robert C. Carson 1981-1984; Morris J. Reinhart 1984-1987; Robert E. Tomlinson 1987-1989; James E. Hodge 1989-1994; Sandra B. Hoffman 1994- Bannister UMC – Central District
Wayne Sparks 1966-1970; William Cox 1970-1972; Marjorie Matthews June-Sept. 1972; Joseph Dudley HISTORIES Sept. 1972-1973; Miriam DeMint 1973-1975; Emmett Kadwell 1975-Oct. 1978; John Ritter Oct. 1978-
1980; Mark Johnston 1980-1982; Donald McLellan 1982-1984; Arthur R. Turner 1984-1990; Glenn C. CHURCH PASTORAL Litchfield 1990-1996; Robert J. Besemer Sept. 1, 1996-1999; Jana L. Jirak 1999-2003; Diane L. Gordon 2003- Barnard UMC – Grand Traverse District Stanley Hayes 1967-1970; Lester Priest 1970-Jan. 1974; Daniel Minor April 1974-1981; Betty Burton 1981-1982; Glenn Britton 1982-1983; Supply pastor 1983-Aug. 1985; Robert Bellairs Aug. 1985-1996; Bernard W. Griner (DSA) 1996-1997; Eugene L. Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael Maurer 2002- 358 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Barryton Faith UMC – Central District Thomas Tarrant 1967-March 1969; Isaac Sayers March 1969-1975; Altha Barnes 1975-1979; Lyle Heaton 1979-1984; Jean Crabtree 1984-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1991; Arthur C. Murphy 1991-Dec. 1, 1993; William W. Dornbush Jan. 1-June 30, 1994; Timothy J. Miller 1994-1995; Kevin Parkins 1995-1998; Robert E. Smith July 16, 1998-Feb. 1, 2001; James E. Cook (DSA) 2001-Feb. 28, 2002; Merged with Chippewa Lake Jan. 1, 2002 (See Barryton-Chippewa Lake for current listings) Bath UMC – Lansing District Alma Glotfelty 1968-1970; Tom Daggy 1970-1971; Clarence Keith 1971-1976; Dan Miles June-Dec. 1976; Tom Peters Feb. 1977-1993; Raymond D. Field 1993-1998; Nancy L. Besemer 1998-2003; Thomas L. Truby Oct. 15, 2003- Battle Creek Baseline UMC – Albion District Richard Budden 1966-1969; Paul Mazur 1969-Sept. 1972; Charles Grauer Sept.-Dec. 1972; Marvin Iseminger Jan. 1973-1977; Harold Diepert 1977-1978; Sharon Rader 1978-1981; Arthur Turner 1981- 1984; Gregory J. Martin Sept. 1984-1987; Robert Woodring Sept. 1987-1990; Joy Jittaun Moore 1990- Aug. 15, 1993; Maurice E. Walworth, Jr. Nov. 1, 1993-1996; Glenn R. Wegner 1996-2004; Virginia L. Heller 2004- Battle Creek Birchwood UMC – Albion District Ron L. Keller 1966-1970; Philip P. Steele 1970-1971; Lawrence E. Hodge 1971-1980; Ward N. Scovel 1980-1984; Rodney J. Kalajainen 1984-1988; David W. Yingling 1988-1991; Phillip J. Friedrick 1991- 1995; Melanie J. Baker-Streevy 1995-2003; Karen A. Tompkins 2003- Battle Creek Chapel Hill UMC – Albion District Royce Robinson 1968-1973; William J. Richards 1973-May 1976; Heath T. Goodwin May 1976-1981; Donald Scranton 1981-1985; Joseph J. Bistayi 1985-1993; James M. Gysel 1993- Battle Creek Christ UMC – Albion District Gaylord Howell 1966-1973; Chester Erickson 1973-1978; Morris Bauman 1973-Jan. 1983; Kenneth Vaught Jan. 1983-1986; B. James Varner 1986-July 1992; John Charter Nov. 1992-Jan. 1, 1999; Bruce R. Kintigh Jan. 1, 1999- Battle Creek First UMC – Albion District John Tennant 1966-Jan. 1973; David Lee Miles (Assoc.) 1967-1971; Charles Fry Jan. 1973-1978; Howard Lyman 1978-1982; Neil Bintz July-Nov. 1982; Merle Broyles (interim) Nov. 1982-Jan. 1983; Dale Brown Jan. 1983-1993; Ron L. Keller 1993-1998; Karen S. Wheat 1998-2002; William P. Myers, Jr. 2002- Battle Creek Trinity UMC – Albion District Harold L. Mann 1968-1973; Wirth G. Tennant 1973-1978; Lowell Walsworth 1978-1981; Lloyd M. Schloop 1981-1984; Victor Charnley 1984-1995; Joy Jittaun Moore 1995-1996; David L. Dryer 1996- Bear Lake UMC – Grand Traverse District CHURCH PASTORAL Stephen Hubbell 1967-1969; Richard Matson 1969-1971; Ken Curtis 1971-March 1975; Raymond Roe April-June 1975; Gordon Spalenka 1975-1980; Donald Vuurens 1980-1983; Valerie Hill 1983-1985; John HISTORIES Backoff 1985-1989; William Carr 1989-1993; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1993; Arthur C. Murphy Dec. 1, 1993-1999; Mark D. Anderson Feb. 1, 2000- Beebe UMC – Central District Wayne Sparks 1968-1970; Larry Uhrig 1970-1971; Ralph Kline 1971-Sept. 1974; Supply pastor Sept. 1974-1976; David Nelson 1976-Sept. 1980; Nolan Williams Oct. 1980-1991; David McBride 1991- Belding UMC – Central District Ross E. Tracy 1966-1972; Eugene A. Lewis 1972-1977; Richard A. Strait 1977-1981; Ellen A. Brubaker 1981-1983; William D. Carr July-Oct. 1983; C. David Hainer Nov. 1983-Oct. 1988; Theodore F. Cole Oct. 1988-1991; Nathaniel W. Johnson 1991- Aug. 31, 1996; Charles A. Williams Feb. 15, 1997-Jan. 1, 1999; Connie Shatz 1999- Bellaire UMC – Grand Traverse District James Lavengood Sept. 1965-Sept. 1969; Gerald Welsh Oct. 1969-1976; Alan Volkema 1976-1977; Garth Smith 1977-1981; David Litchfield 1981-1987; Gordon Spalenka 1987-1991; Richard A. Powell 1991-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Mary S. Brown Oct. 16, 1998- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 359 Bellevue UMC – Albion District Lowell F. Walsworth 1966-1971; Laurence R. Grubaugh 1971-1973; Milton J. Tenhave 1973-1977; David L. Johnston 1977-May 1983; James William Schoettle May 1983-1988; William P. Sanders 1988-Feb. 1996; Mark E. Thompson 1996-2004; Virginia L. Heller 2004- Benton Harbor Peace Temple UMC – Kalamazoo District George Hartman 1966-1971; Carlos Page 1971-1989; Dow Chamberlain 1989-Nov. 30, 1993; Donald Entenman Feb. 1, 1994-1995; David G. Knapp 1995-2003; Deborah R. Miller 2003-Nov. 14, 2003; David S. Yoh (DSA) Nov. 15, 2003- Berrien Springs UMC – Kalamazoo District David Lutz, March 1967-1969; William A. Wurzel 1969-Feb. 1975; Dennis Buwalda March 1975-Sept. 1978; Gaylord Howell Sept. 1978-1983; Curtis Jensen 1983-1987; Edward & Priscilla Seward 1987- March 1990; Ross Bunce Jr. (Interim) 1990-1991; Wayne H. Babcock 1991-1998; Jeremy P.H. Williams 1998-2002; Dominic A. Tommy 2002- Big Rapids First UMC – Central District James E. Leach 1965-1972; J. Leon Andrews 1972-1980; Richard Johns 1980-1985; Wayne G. Reece 1985-1992; Marvin R. Rosa 1992-March 31, 1993; Keith W. Heifner 1993-1996; Robert E. Jones 1996-2004; Bobby Dale Whitlock 2004- Blanchard-Pine River UMC – Central District Harold E. Arman 1968-1969; Leslie D. Smith 1969-1977; James C. Sabo-Shuler 1977-1980; James W. Burgess 1980-1986; M. Christopher Lane 1986-1990; Paula Jane Duffey 1990-1998; Dale A. Golden 1998-2005; Paulette G. Cheyne 2005- Bloomingdale UMC – Kalamazoo District Wayne Babcock 1969-1971; Gerald Hudlund 1971-1972; Wayne Barrett 1972-1973; Pulpit supply 1973-1976; David L. Youngs 1976- Bowne Center UMC – Grand Rapids District Beulah Poe 1962-1971; Carter Miller 1971-1973; John Eversole 1973-1977; Keith Avery June-Oct. 1977; Albert Sprauge Oct. 1977-Jan. 1978; Herb Kinsey Jan. 1978-May 1979; Martin Fox May 1979-Oct. 1982; Herb Kinsey Oct. 1982-1983; Harold Diepert 1983-March 1985; Margaret Peterson 1985-1989; Jill Rose July-Dec. 1989; Lloyd Hansen Dec. 1989-1990; Todd Thompson 1990-1995; Bryan Schneider-Thomas 1995-2000; Dominic A. Tommy 2000-2002; Dean Irwin Bailey (DSA) 2002- Boyne City UMC – Grand Traverse District R.J. McBratnie 1965-1970; Bruce Pierce 1970-Dec. 1973; Ray Grienke Jan. 15, 1974-1981; Forest Crum 1981-1983; Michael T. Conklin 1983-1989; John Backoff 1989-April 1991; Max Gladding (retired) April- June 1991; Gary D. Bondarenko 1991-2000; Carl Q. Litchfield 2000-2005; Wayne E. McKenney 2005- Boyne Falls UMC – Grand Traverse District R.J. McBratnie 1965-1970; Bruce Pierce 1970-Dec. 1973; Ray Grienke Jan. 15, 1974-1981; Forest Crum 1981-1983; Michael T. Conklin 1983-1989; John Backoff 1989-April 1991; Max Gladding (retired) April- June 1991; Gary D. Bondarenko 1991-2000; Carl Q. Litchfield 2000-2005; Wayne E. McKenney 2005- Bradley Indian Mission of the UMC – Grand Rapids District Lewis White Eagle Church 1972-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1992; David G. Knapp 1992-1995; Timothy J. Miller 1995-1999; John Pesblakal (DSA)1999-Aug. 31, 2001; Calvin Hill Sept. 1, 2001-2003; Wesley S. Rehberg (DSA) 2003- HISTORIES
Brandywine: Trinity UMC – Kalamazoo District CHURCH PASTORAL Vernon L. Michaels 1967-1969; Douglas Vernon 1969-1971; Robert Wellfare 1971-1973; Lowell F. Walsworth 1973-1978; Raymond D. Flessnor 1978-1981; David E. Small 1981-1987; Arthur C. Murphy Aug. 1987-1991; Edward A. Friesen 1991-1993; Patricia A. Myles 1993-Apr. 17, 1994; Richard L. Eslinger 1994-Nov. 1, 1998; Matthew Bistayi Jan. 1, 1999-2002; Allen J. Duyck 2002-Sept. 22, 2003; Carl Harrison Feb. 1, 2004- Breckenridge UMC – Central District Allen Wittrup 1966-1969; Gilbert Heaton 1969-1972; Birt Beers 1972-1977; Philip Brown 1977-1983; Molly Turner 1983-1990; Stanley Hayes 1990-1994; David L. Miles 1994-1999; Emilie Forward 1999-2005; Dale A. Golden 2005- 360 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Breedsville UMC – Kalamazoo District Lloyd Bronson 1967-1978; Lloyd Bronson 1978-1981; Charles McNary 1981-1991; James Hodge 1991-1992; Kenneth J. Littke 1992-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Jana Jirak Sept. 16, 1998-1999; Robert L. Pumfery 1999-October 31, 2002; Patricia Anne Harpole November 1, 2002-2004; O’Ryan Rickard 2004-2005; Sheila F. Baker 2005- Brethren Epworth UMC – Grand Traverse District Ward Pierce 1967-1971; Floyd Soper 1986-1993; Russell M. Garrigus (Ret) (DSA) 1993-2002; Lemuel O. Granada 2003-2005; Bridgman Faith UMC – Kalamazoo District Walter Easton 1968-1969; David Lutz 1969-Jan. 1970; Arthur & Molly Turner April 1970-1971; Merritt Edner 1971-1972; Wayne Babcock 1972-Dec. 1974; Stanley Buck Jan. 1975-Dec. 1981; Daniel Graber Jan. 1982-1983; Joan Hamlin 1983-1985; Laura Truby 1985-Jan. 1987; Richard Bates March-Nov. 1987; Ross Bunce Nov. 1987-1988; B. Gordon Barry 1988-1993; Bradley S. Bartelmay 1993-May 1, 2000; Terrill M. Schneider May 1, 2000- Bronson UMC – Albion District Lloyd A. Phillips 1961-Oct. 1969; Gordon E. Spalenka Oct. 1969-1972; Charles W. Richards 1972-1977; Eldon C. Schram 1977-Oct. 1980; Paul Walter Oct.-Dec. 1980; A. Edward Perkins Dec. 1980-April 1987; Marilyn Barney April-May 1987; Milton John Palmer May 1987-1990; Gerald L. Welsh 1990-1994; Robert D. Nystrom 1994-1998; Mona Joslyn 1998- Brookfield Eaton UMC – Lansing District John H. King, Jr. 1967-1971; Miriam DeMint 1971-1973; John Morse 1973-March 1976; James Allred March 1976-Sept. 1979; Pulpit Supply Sept. 1979-1980; Robert Hundley 1980-1982; Pulpit Supply July-Oct. 1982; Robert Freysinger Oct. 1982-1985; Ronald Brooks 1985-1988; Robert Roth 1988-1990; Isabel Deppe 1990-1991; Charlene Minger 1991-1995; Geraldine M. Litchfield 1995-2000; Kevin E. Hale 2000-2004; Stephen C. Small 2004- Brooks Corners UMC – Central District Carter Miller 1968-March 1971; Lynn Wagner March 1971-Oct. 1973; Pulpit Supply Nov. 1973-1974; Darryl Cook 1974-May 1977; Kenneth Kline 1977-1986; Carl Q. Litchfield 1986-1991; Eugene L. Baughan 1991-1997; Brian R. Bunch 1997- Aug. 1, 2005; Ronad W. DeGraw Aug. 1, 2005- Brookside UMC – Albion District Verne Summers 1966-Aug. 1974; Verner Kilgren Sept. 1974-Sept. 15, 1978; William Torrey Sept. 15, 1978-1985; Richard Johns 1985-1992; David L. Johnston 1992-June 24, 2005; Charles Campbell, June 24, 2005- Buchanan Faith UMC – Kalamazoo District D. Keith Laidler 1968-1972; Kenneth L. Snow 1972-1982; Richard C. Kuhn 1982-1987; Richard D. Wilson 1987-1996; Zawdie K. Abiade 1996-2002; Ralph K. Hawkins 2002-2004; Christopher Allen CHURCH PASTORAL Kruchkow 2004-
HISTORIES Buchanan First UMC – Kalamazoo District C. Robert Carson 1966-1972; Ronald Entenman 1972-1979; Ward D. Pierce 1979-1985; Paul D. Mazur 1985-1987; Curtis E. Jensen 1987-Jan. 1996; William P. Sanders Feb. 2, 1996-2003; David W. Meister 2003- Burnips UMC – Kalamazoo District Ron Smith Oct. 1991-1997; Kenneth C. Reeves 1997-2004; Anthony Carrol Shumaker 2004- Burr Oak UMC – Albion District David Draggoo 1967-1971; P.T. Wachterhauser 1971-1974; Larry D. Higgins 1974-1977; Harold Tabor 1977-1978; Wade S. Panse 1978-March 1982; Dan Bennett 1982-1983; Timothy Boal 1983-1986; John Buker 1986-1988; William Bills 1988-1991; Brian Rafferty 1991-1993; Ruth A. Bonser 1993-1994; Emilie Forward 1994-1999; Martin Cobb 1999-2001; William Chu 2001-2003; Melanie S. Young (1/2 time) 2003- Byron Center UMC – Grand Rapids District Max Gladding 1966-1975; James C. Grant 1975-1985; Fred Hamlin 1985-1987; William H. Doubblestein 1987-2004; Cynthia S.L. Greene 2004- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 361
Cadillac South Community UMC – Grand Traverse District Richard Wilson Nov. 1966-Nov. 1968; Richard Matson Dec. 1968-Oct. 1969; Edward Eidins Oct. 1969- 1971; Robert R. Boyer 1971-1977; Kendall A. Lewis 1977-1981; Donald Fry 1981-1994; James C. Grant 1994-1999; Howard H. Harvey 1999-2000; Jeffrey Schrock 2000-2004; Kenneth C. Reeves 2004- Cadillac UMC – Grand Traverse District George Grettenberger Nov. 1967-1980; Richard Wilson 1980-1990; Allen D. McCreedy 1990-2000; Dale P. Ostema 2000- Caledonia UMC – Grand Rapids District Edward D. Passenger 1966-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1971; Lloyd Van Lente 1971-1976; Adam Chyrowski 1976-1980; Robert Tomlinson 1980-1984; Robert Wessman 1984-1990; Bobby Dale Whitlock 1990-Jan. 1996; Norman C. Kohns 1996-2005; James E. Hodge 2005- Camden UMC – Albion District Karl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969-Aug. 1970; Joseph Huston Aug. 1970-1972; Richard Huskey 1972-1974; J. Brian Selleck 1974-Feb. 1976; Robert P. Stover March 1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh 1983-1987; Frederick G. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston 1994-1996; Diane Stone Nov. 16, 1996-2004; Edward Mohr 2004- Carlisle UMC – Grand Rapids District John Rothfuss 1968-1971; Curtis Cruff 1971-1975; Leonard Yarlott 1975-1979; Timothy Graham 1979- 1983; John Buker 1983-1986; Larry Mannino 1986-1990; John Ritter 1990-1994; Andrew Jackson 1994- Carson City UMC – Central District Raymond D. Flessner 1970-1978; Paul D. Mazur 1978-1985; A. Ray Grienke 1985-Aug. 16, 1999; Richard A. Powell Aug. 16, 1999-Dec. 16, 1999; Robert E. Horton (DSA) Dec. 16, 1999-July 1, 2000; Kenneth J. Nash 2000- Casco UMC – Kalamazoo District Lawrence Lee 1968-1970; O.I. Lundberg 1970-1971; Adam Chyrowski 1971-1977; Athel Lynch 1977- 1979; Dan Graber 1979-1980; John Fisher 1980-1986; Theodore Cole 1986-Sept. 1988; Willard Gilroy Oct. 1988-April 15, 1993; Michael J. Tupper April 16, 1993-2001; Cynthia M. Parsons 2001- Cassopolis UMC – Kalamazoo District Joseph Wood 1966-1976; James G. Crosby 1976-1983; Charles Van Lente 1983-1993; Donald R. Ferris 1993-2000; Claudette Haney 2000-2005; Glenn Litchfield 2005- Cedar Springs UMC – Grand Rapids District Leo Bennett 1965-1970; Stanley Hayes 1970-Oct. 1975; Ralph Kallweit Jan. 1976-1980; Lloyd Hansen 1980-1983; Arthur Jackson 1983-1987; Robert Stover 1987-1989; William Haggard 1989-1995; Ben B. Lester 1995-2003; Brian F. Rafferty 2003- Center Park UMC – Albion District Richard Darhing 1969-1970; Douglas Pederson 1970-1971; Luther Brokaw 1971-1975; Logan Weaver 1975-1978; Albert O’Rourke Sept. 1978-April 1982; Jesse Schwoebell 1982-1988; Dwight Stoner 1988- 1989; Jeffrey Williams August 1989-Feb. 1993; Nelson Ray June 1993-1995; John L. Moore 1995-1997; Alice Fleming Townley 1997-2001; Stephen C. Small 2001-2004; Patricia L. Bromberek 2004- HISTORIES
Central Lake UMC – Grand Traverse District CHURCH PASTORAL Leonard Yarlott 1967-1969; Paul Hartman 1970-1974; Daniel Miles 1974-1976; Chris Schroeder 1976- 1982; David Cheyne 1982-1991; Celia Hastings, June-Nov. 1991; Peter H. Shumar Nov. 1991-May 1992; Richard A. Morrison June 1992-1995; Richard L. Matson 1995-2003; Charles A. Williams 2003- Centreville UMC – Albion District Rudy A. Wittenbach 1967-1974; Charles W. Smith 1974-1984; Gordon E. Spalenka 1984-1987; Paul G. Donelson 1987-1989; Michael T. Conklin 1989-Aug. 1, 1997; David W. Meister Aug. 16, 1997-2003; Karin Orr 2003- 362 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Charlevoix UMC – Grand Traverse District Leona Winegarden 1965-1969; Elmer J. Faust 1969-1975; Austin Regier 1975-1981; David Yingling 1981-1988; Benton R. Heisler 1988-Nov. 15, 1992; Dale Peter Ostema Feb. 1, 1993-2000; J. Todd Thompson 2000- Charlotte Lawrence Avenue UMC – Lansing District Forrest E. Mohr 1966-1970; Lester Bailey 1970-1974; Verne Summers Sept. 1974-1987; James Mitchum (Assoc.) Apr. 1983-May 1987; George W. Fleming 1987-2002; Don Entenman (Assoc.) 1987-1988; Gary Bondarenko (Assoc.) 1988-1991; Edna Fleming (Assoc.) 1995-; Karen S. Wheat 2002- Chase-Barton UMC – Central District Michael Nicholson 1988-Dec. 1991; Paul Patterson (ret.) Jan.-June 1992; Deborah R. Miller June 1, 1992-1995; Wayne McKinney (DSA) 1995-July 31, 2002; Timothy W. Doubblestein Sept. 1, 2002-Sept. 15, 2003; Sueann K. Hagan Oct. 16, 2003- Chippewa Indian UMC – Central District Thomas Tarrant 1967-March 1969; Isaac Sayers March 1969-1975; Altha Barnes 1975-1979; Lyle Heaton 1979-1984; Jean Crabtree 1984-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1991; Arthur C. Murphy 1991-Dec. 1, 1993; William W. Dornbush Jan. 1-June 30, 1994; Timothy J. Miller 1994-1995; Kevin Parkins 1995-1998; Robert E. Smith July 16, 1998-Feb. 1, 2001; James E. Cook (DSA) 2001-Feb. 28, 2002; Merged with Barrington Church Jan. 1, 2002; Church closed (See Barryton-Chippewa Lake) Clare UMC – Central District Donald Winegar 1966-Sept. 1973; C. William Martin Oct. 1973-1979; Marvin R. Rosa 1979-1986; Eugene A. Lewis 1986-1994; Gregory R. Wolfe 1994-2003; Mark R. Payne (Assoc. 1/4 time) 1995-1996; Dennis B. Bromley 2003- Claybanks UMC – Grand Rapids District Charles Dunbar 1965-1971; Richard Matson 1971-1975; Bernard Randolph 1975-1976; Edward Slate 1976-1983; Steve Smith 1983-1985; Keith Treman 1985-1990; Kay B. Bosworth 1990-1998; Anita Hahn 1998- Climax UMC – Albion District Garth Smith 1965-1971; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1971; Wilbur Williams Nov. 1971-Aug. 1973; Paul Mazur Sept. 1973-1978; Pulpit Supply July-Dec. 1978; Donald Robinson Dec. 1978-Aug. 1979; James Allred Sept. 1979-Dec. 1986; Pulpit Supply Jan.-Apr. 1987; Dennis Slattery Apr. 1987-Oct. 1988; Pulpit Supply Oct.-Dec. 1988; Thomas E. Ball Dec. 1988-1994; David F. Hills 1994-Aug. 1, 1999; Sally J. LaFrance Oct. 1, 1999-2001; Thomas L. Truby 2001-March 1, 2003; David G. Knapp 2003- Coldwater UMC – Albion District Mark D. Graham 1968-Sept. 1974; Lester C. Bailey Sept. 1974-1982; James M. Morgan 1982-1988; CHURCH PASTORAL Royce R. Robinson 1988-1989; Charles W. Richards 1989-1988; Betty A. Smith 1998-2004; Mark Babb (Deacon) 2002-; Cynthia Ann Skutar 2004- HISTORIES Coloma UMC – Kalamazoo District George W. Chaffee 1968-1971; Carl Hausermann 1971-1977; Elizabeth Perry Nord (Assoc.) 1976-1981; Dwight Benner 1977-Sept. 1981; Timothy Closson Jan. 1982-Oct. 1986; Laura C. Truby Jan. 1987-1991; Richard Rossiter 1992-Feb. 4, 1996; Leonard R. Schoenherr Feb. 16, 1996-1999; David F. Hills Aug. 1, 1999- Colon UMC – Albion District Leon Shaffer 1967-Nov. 1, 1973; Larry R. Sachau March 15, 1974-1979; Theodore Bennink 1979-1980; Larry R. Shrout 1980-1983; Jack Kraklan 1983-1985; Lawrence Hubley Nov. 1, 1985-1991; Raymond D. Flesner 1991-1999; Arthur C. Murphy 1999- Comstock UMC – Kalamazoo District Wilbur Courter 1967-Jan. 1973; David Dunn Jan. 1973-Dec. 1973; David Charter Feb. 1974-Feb. 1976; Thomas Evans 1976-1984; Edward Slate 1984-1989; Valerie Hill 1989-1991; Mary Curtis 1991-1998; Peggy J. Baker 1998- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 363
Concord UMC – Albion District Everett Love 1967-1969; Daniel Miles 1969-Dec. 1971; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1972; Joseph Huston 1972-1975; Ronald Grant 1975-1982; John McNaughton 1982-1984; Pulpit Supply 1984-1986; David Hansen 1986-1989; Ed Dahringer (interim) July-Dec. 1989; Barbara M. Flory Jan. 1990-1998; Harris J. Hoekwater 1998- Constantine UMC – Albion District Adam Chyrowski 1966-1971; Roger Wittrup 1971-April 1973; Richard Williams April 1973-April 1976; David Selleck April 1976-Sept. 1979; R. Paul Doherty Dec. 1979-1987; Walter Rothfuss 1987-1989; Gerald Hagans 1989-Aug. 1991. James W. Barney Sept. 1991-1998; Russell K. Logston 1998-2001; Mark R. Erbes 2001- Convis Union UMC – Albion District Howard McDonald 1968-1973; Willard Gilroy 1973-1979; Dennis Paulson 1979-Apr. 1983; Linda D. Stoddard May 1983-Dec. 1991; Larry W. Rubingh Jan. 1992-1997; Lewis A. Buchner 1997-2001; David L. Litchfield 2001- Coomer UMC – Central District Harold Armon 1968-1969; Lawrence Smith 1969-1970; Athel Lynch 1970-1973; Joseph Dudley 1973- 1974; Kathy Nickerson 1974-1977; James Sabo-Schuler 1977-1980; James Burgess 1980-1986; M. Christopher Lane 1986-1990; Paula Jane Duffey 1990-1998; Dale A. Golden 1998-2005; Paulette G. Cheyne 2005- Coopersville UMC – Grand Rapids District Philip P. Steele 1968-1969; Vernon L. Michael 1970-1980; David L. Flagel 1980-1989; Paul D. Mazur 1989-1990; Martin M. DeBow 1990-1997; Michael T. Conklin Aug. 1, 1997-1999; John D. Morse 1999- Cornerstone UMC – Grand Rapids District Bradley P. Kalajainen 1990- ; Scott Keith Otis (Assoc.) 2003-Oct. 1, 2004; Countryside UMC – Central District George Rule 1968-1970; Joseph Dudley 1970-Sept. 1972; Daren C. Durey Oct. 1972-Jan. 1977; Robert E. Tomlinson Feb. 1977-1980; Gordon Spalenka 1980-1984; Janelle Gerken 1984-Jan. 1987; Michael J. Kent May 1987-Jan. 1991; James Cook 1991-1995; Dean Prentiss 1995-Sept. 14, 1999; Susan D. Olsen July 16, 2004- Courtland-Oakfield UMC – Grand Rapids District T.E. Meredith 1968-1970; Richard E. Cobb 1970-March 1972; William J. Bildner 1972-1977; Wendell Stine 1977-1983; Forest H. Crum 1983-Sept. 1984; Gerald Selleck Dec. 1984-1990; Charles K. Stanley Nov. 1, 1990-1996; Charles W. Smith 1996- Covenant Community UMC – Grand Traverse District Rebecca Neal Niese 1984-1988; Dale Peter Ostema 1988-Jan. 1993; Reva Hawke May 1993-1995; Mary S. Brown 1995-Oct 15, 1998; David A. Cheyne Jan. 16, 1999-June 30, 1999; Nelson Hall 1999-2005; Karen J. Sorden 2005- Crestwood UMC – Grand Rapids District Carl B. Strange 1962-1969; John S. Myette 1969-1970 Phillip R. Glotfelty, Jr. 1970-1973; Kenneth W. Karlzen 1973-1977; David G. Showers 1977-1980; Lawrence E. Hodge 1980-1983; Birt A. Beers HISTORIES 1983-1990; M. Chris Lane 1990-1995; Victor D. Charnley 1995-2004; Dianne D. Morrison 2004- CHURCH PASTORAL Cross Wind Community UMC – Grand Rapids District Scott Keith Otis Oct. 1, 2004- Crystal Valley UMC – Grand Traverse District Hubert Bengsten 1965-1974; Pulpit supply 1974-1975; Charles Bowman 1975-Jan. 1977; Harry Parker Feb. 1977-1980; Rebecca Neal Niese 1980-1984; Michael Nicholson 1984-1988; John Ritter 1988-Sept. 1990; Max Gladding Sept.-Oct. 1990; A. Ruth Bonser Oct. 1990-1993; Nancy Bugajski 1993-Oct. 1995; Donald J. Vuurens (DSA) 1996-1998; Steven J. Hale 1998-Nov. 8, 1999; Ronald A. Houk (DSA) Nov. 8, 1999-2000; Kenneth E. Tabor 2000-2004; Ronald L. Worley 2004- 364 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Dansville UMC – Lansing District Silas Foltz 1968-1970; Paul Schreibner 1970-1974; David Dryer 1974-1980; Joseph Graybill 1980- May 1987; Bobby Dale Whitlock 1987-May 1990; Clyde Miller (interim) May-Sept. 1990; Genevieve DeHoog Oct. 1990-1994; Pulpit Supply July-Aug. 1994; DeAnn J. Dobbs Sept. 1, 1994-1996; Russell K. Logston 1996-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998-1999; Stephen F. Ezop 1999-June 30, 2002; Sharyn K. Osmond 2002- Delta Mills UMC – Lansing District Donald H. Thomson 1963-1969; Bruce Pierce Aug. 1969-1970; Raymond J. McBratnie 1970-1973; Dave Morton 1973-1982; William Dornbush 1982-1986; Clarence W. Hutchens Nov. 1986-Jan. 1987; Janelle E.R. Gerkin Jan. 1987-1990; Lyle D. Heaton 1990-Jan. 1, 1999; D. Keith Laidler Jan. 1, 1999-June 30, 1999; Robert J. Besemer 1999-2002; Kathleen S. Kursch 2003-Aug. 31, 2004 Delton Faith UMC – Albion District Earl Champlin 1968-1971; Gordon Showers 1971-1975; Elmer Faust 1975-1990; William A. Hertel 1990-2001; Daniel B. Hofmann 2001- DeWitt Redeemer UMC – Lansing District Rodney J. Kalajainen 1988-; Patricia L. Brook (Assoc.) 1999-Jan. 31, 2002. Dimondale UMC – Lansing District Tom Peters 1967-1970; Richard Youells 1970-1974; Thomas Weber 1974-Apr. 1978; John Ristow Apr. 1978-1979; Daryl Boyd 1979-May 1981; Heidi Joos 1981-1983; Glenn Herriman 1983-1985; Richard Powell 1985-1988; Bonnie Yost-McBain 1988-Nov. 1990; Donald D. Entenman 1991-Jan. 31, 1994; Joyce DeToni-Hill Feb. 16, 1994-Oct. 15, 1999; Lillian T. French Nov. 16, 1999-2002; Robert David Nystrom 2002-2004; Thomas Peters (DSA) 2004-2005; Andrew L. Croel 2005- Dowagiac UMC – Kalamazoo District John H. Ristow 1966-1978; Dale Benton 1979-1980; Clyde Miller 1980-1983; Claude Ridley 1983-1987; R. Paul Doherty 1987-2004; William H. Doubblestein 2004- Dowling Country Chapel UMC – Lansing District Marvin Iseminger 1968-1973; Kendall Lewis 1973-1977; Lynn Wagner 1977-1984; Carl Olson 1984- 1985; James Cook 1985-1986; Mary Horn (Schippers) 1986-1991; Merlin Pratt 1991-1996; Kay Pratt (co-pastor) 1992-1996; DeAnn J. Dobbs 1996-Oct. 1, 2000; Dianne D. Morrison Feb. 1, 2001-2004; Patricia Anne Harpole 2004- Eagle UMC – Lansing District William Cox 1968-1970; Raymond J. McBratnie 1970-1974; David Morton 1974-1982; William Dornbush 1982-Nov. 1986; Janell E.R. Gerken Jan. 1987-1988; Raymond D. Field 1988-1993; Larry W. Nalott 1993-1998; Stephen F. Ezop 1998-1999; D. Michael Maurer Aug. 16, 1999-2002; Judith Lee Scholten 2003-
CHURCH PASTORAL East Boardman UMC – Grand Traverse District Gerald L. Hedlund 1966-1971; Arthur and Molly Turner (co-pastors) 1971-1976; Diane Vale 1976-Oct.
HISTORIES 1977; Marion Nye Oct. 1977-1985; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1985-1987; Gary Wales 1987-1994; Howard Seaver 1994- East Jordan UMC – Grand Traverse District Stanley L. Hayes Nov. 1966-1970; Lester E. Priest 1970-Jan. 1974; Daniel J. Minor April 1974-1981; Phillip W. Simmons Sept. 1981-1984; Brian Secor 1984-1986; Merlin K. Delo 1986-1997, Eugene L. Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael Maurer 2002- East Lansing Aldersgate UMC – Lansing District William Clegg 1984-1994; David W. Meister 1994-July 31, 1995; Kenneth W. Karlzen Aug. 1, 1995- 2000; Gary D. Bondarenko 2000- East Lansing Chapel Hill UMC – Lansing District Stephen Beach 1968-1969; Edward F. Otto 1969-Dec. 1972; Daniel Miles Dec. 1972-1974; Paul K. Scheibner 1974-1978; J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 1978-May 1984; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastor) 1982-May 1984; Charles W. Smith May 1984-1988; Carl W. Staser 1988-Jan. 1991; Beverly E. Gaska Jan. 1991-July 31, 1995; D. Michael Maurer Aug. 1, 1995-2002; Robert David Nystrom 2002-Jan. 15, 2004; Robert David Nystrom (1/2 time) Jan. 16, 2004-2005; Ellen K. Zienert 2005- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 365
East Lansing Peoples Church Lansing District East Lansing University UMC – Lansing District Alden Burns 1966-1971; Arno Wallschlaeger (Assoc.) 1968-1977; Donn Doten 1971-1979; Jon Powers (Assoc.) 1974-1978; Tom Pier-Fitzgerald (Assoc.) 1978-1982; Keith Pohl 1980-1986; Robert Hundley (Assoc.) 1982-1990; Sharon Z. Rader 1986-1989; Gessel Berry, Jr. 1989-1991; William Dobbs 1991- 1996; Marguerite M. Rivera (Assoc.) April 16, 1995-1996; Frank W. Lyman, Jr. & Carole S. Lyman (co-pastors) 1996- East Nelson UMC – Grand Rapids District Leo Bennett 1965-1970; Stanley Hayes 1970-Oct. 1975; Ralph Kallweit Jan. 1976-1980; Lloyd Hansen 1980-1983; Arthur Jackson 1983-1987; Robert Stover 1987-1989;William Haggard 1989-1995; Ben B. Lester 1995-2003; Brian F. Rafferty 2003-2004; Herbert VanderBilt 2004- Eaton Rapids UMC – Lansing District Ronald A. Houk Oct. 1971-Jan. 1982; Eric S. Beck (Assoc.) Dec. 1980-1983; Robert E. Betts Feb. 1982- 1988; Larry W. Mannino (Assoc.) 1983-1986; Larry E. Irvine 1988-Oct. 15, 1993; Howard (Rick) McKire (Assoc.) Jan. 1993-; Thomas J. Evans Feb. 1, 1994- Edmore Faith UMC – Central District C. William Martin 1965-1969; Eldon Eldred 1969-1973; Howard McDonald 1973-1976; David Yingling 1976-1981; Stanley Finkbeiner 1981-Feb. 1987; Stephen Charnley (interim) Feb.-April 1987; Joseph Graybill April 1987-1997 Connie R. Bongard 1997- Edwardsburg Hope UMC – Kalamazoo District (Formerly Adamsville and Edwardsburg); Jeffrey L. Reese Dec. 1, 1997- Elberta UMC – Grand Traverse District Richard M. Wilson 1967-1971; John Melvin Bricker 1971-1980; Richard C. Kuhn 1980-1982; John D. Morse 1982-1987; Paul D. Mazur 1987-April 1989; Donald R. Ferris April 1989-1993; John W. McNaughton 1993-1996; Marvin R. Rosa 1996-1999; Kathryn M. Coombs 1999-2002; Gregory P. Culver 2002- Elk Rapids UMC – Grand Traverse District Lawrence Hodge 1966-Nov. 1968; Glen Loy Oct. 1968-Oct. 1970; A.J. Lynch (Assoc.) June-Oct. 1968; R.J. Lautner (Assoc.) 1968-Oct. 1970; Gordon Showers Oct. 1970-Oct. 1971; Robert Doner Dec. 1971- 1976; Bernard Randolph 1976-1978; Jack Barthlomew 1978-Feb. 1983; Stephen Beach April 1983-Nov. 1986; Michael Baker-Streevy Dec. 1986-1988; Charles Shields 1988-1993; Raymond R. Sundell 1993- 1998; Kathryn M. Coombs 1998-1999; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald 1999-2005; William W. Chu & Julie A. Greyerbiehl (Chu) 2005- Ellis Corners UMC – Albion District Logan Weaver 1968-1976; Densel G. Fuller 1976-1981; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1981-1984; Thomas E. Ball 1984-Nov. 1988; Stanley Fenner Dec. 1988-1989; Stacy R. Minger 1989-1994; John F. Ritter 1994-1996; Robert Stark 1996-2000; John Scott 2000-Sept. 1, 2003; John A. Scott & Rebecca Scott (CoPastors) Sept. 2003- Elsie UMC – Central District Gordon Showers 1965-1970; David Litchfield 1970-1976; David Miles 1976-1983; Joe Glover 1983-
1985; Fred Fischer 1985-1996; Merlin Pratt 1996-2003; David C. Blair 2003-2004; Jayme L. Kendall HISTORIES 2004-2005; Edwin D. Snook July 16, 2005-
Empire UMC – Grand Traverse District CHURCH PASTORAL Elmer J. Faust 1966-1969; Edward R. Jones 1969-1971; Alvin Doten 1971-1976; Harry R. Johnson 1976- Sept. 1978; Emmett Kadwell Jr. Oct. 1978-1982; Andrew Weeks 1982-1985; Melanie Baker-Streevy 1985-1988; Kenneth Curtis 1988-1991; Kathryn M. Coombs 1991-1998; William (Will) McDonald 1998-Jan. 31, 2003; William F. Dye Feb. 1, 2003- Epsilon UMC – Grand Traverse District Norman Crotser 1968-1969; Seward Walton 1969-1976; John Gurney 1976-1979; Marvin Iseminger 1979-1981; Jerry Jaquish 1981-1987; Glenn Wegner 1987-Aug. 1992; John F. Greer Sept.-Nov. 1992; Dennis Bromley Jan. 1993-2003; Matthew Todd Stoll 2003- 366 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Evart UMC – Central District Milton TenHave 1967-1970; Marjorie Matthews Feb.-Oct. 1970; Laurence Waterhouse Oct. 1970-Oct. 1975; Stanley Hayes Oct. 1975-March 1984; Gerald Welsh 1984-1990; Donald Buege 1990-2000; Margaret H. Peterson 2000- Farwell UMC – Central District Leroy Howe 1967-Dec. 1967; Eldon K. Eldred Dec. 1967-1969; George B. Rule 1969-Feb. 1970; Altha M. Barnes Feb. 15-June 1970; Miriam F. DeMint 1970-1971; Chester J. Erickson 1971-1974; John W. Bullock 1974-1978; Dwight J. Burton 1978-1983; David L. Miles 1983-1994; Thomas E. Ball 1994-2000; Jane Ellen Johnson 2000- Felt Plains UMC – Lansing District William Wurzel 1966-1969; Gordon E. Spalenka June-Oct. 1969; Arthur A. Jackson Oct. 1969-1972; Wayne E. Sparks 1972-1975; James M. Morgan 1975-1982; Max J. Gladding 1982-1990; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1990-Oct. 1991; Reva Hawke Oct. 1991-April 1993; Derek DeToni-Hill 1993-Oct. 15, 1999; Janet Sweet-Richardson Nov. 1, 1999-2003; Carroll Arthur Fowler 2003- Fennville UMC – Kalamazoo District Lloyd R. VanLente 1968-1971; Matthew Walkotten 1971-1976; Miriam DeMint 1976-1978; Ronald Hansen 1978-1984; Stanley Hayes 1984-1990; James Fox 1990-1992; Randall R. Hansen 1992-2000; Jane A. Crabtree 2000-2002; Jean Crabtree (DSA) (Assoc.) 2000-2002; Robert L. Hinklin (DSA) 2002-2003; Raymond R. Sundell 2003- Fenwick UMC – Central District John H. Gurney 1970-1976; Norman Crotser 1976-Dec. 1978; Daniel R. Bennett 1979-March 1982; Mark G. Johnson March 1982-1986; James E. Cook 1986-1991; Howard H. Harvey 1991-1996; Patrick Glass 1996-1998; Larry W. Nalett 1998-Aug. 9, 2004; Charles E. Cerling Aug. 10, 2004- Ferry UMC – Grand Rapids District Merlin Delo 1966-1978; William Bowers 1978-1980; David Dryer 1980-1984; Richard Williams 1984- Oct 1, 1997; Pulpit Supply Oct. 1, 1997 - Dec. 31, 1997; Susan Olsen Jan. 1, 1998-July 1, 1998; Raymond D. Field 1998-1999; James Bradley Brillhart 1999- Fife Lake UMC – Grand Traverse District Gerald L. Hedlund 1966-1971; Arthur and Molly Turner (co-pastors) 1971-1976; Diane Vale 1976- Oct. 1977; Marion Nye Dec. 1977-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; Athel Lynch 1979-1981; Pulpit Supply 1981-1983; Daniel Biteman, Jr. 1983-1985; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1985-1987; Gary Wales 1987-1994; Howard Seaver 1994- Forest Hills Genesis UMC – Grand Rapids District
CHURCH PASTORAL M. Christopher Lane & Jane R. Lippert (co-pastors) 1995- Fountain UMC – Grand Traverse District HISTORIES Viola Norman 1967-1971; Robert Doner June-Dec. 1971; Lewis Buchner Jan. 1972-Aug. 1972; Russell Garrigus Sept. 1972-1993; Warren Wood (DSA) 1993-Nov. 1, 1999; Kenneth E. Tabor Nov. 1, 1999-2000; Janet Lynne O’Brien (DSA) 2001-Nov. 30, 2001; Jan O’Brien (PTLP)Dec. 1, 2001-2002; Lemuel O. Granada 2002-2003; Lemuel Granada 2005- Frankfort UMC – Grand Traverse District Richard M. Wilson 1967-1971; John Melvin Bricker 1971-1980; Richard C. Kuhn 1980-1982; John D. Morse 1982-1987; Paul D. Mazur 1987-April 1989; Donald R. Ferris April 1989-1993; John W. McNaughton 1993-1996; Marvin R. Rosa 1996-1999; Kathryn M. Coombs 1999-2002; Gregory P. Culver 2002- Free Soil UMC – Grand Traverse District Viola Norman 1967-1971; Robert Doner June-Dec. 1971; Lewis Buchner Jan. 1972-Aug. 1972; Russell Garrigus Sept. 1972-1993; Warren Wood (DSA) 1993-Nov. 1, 1999; Kenneth E. Tabor Nov. 1, 1999-2000; Janet Lynne O’Brien (DSA) 2001-Nov. 30, 2001; Janet Lynne O’Brien (PTLP)Dec. 1, 2001- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 367
Freeport UMC – Grand Rapids District Harold M. Taber 1966-1969; Charles W. Martin 1969-Oct. 1973; Harold R. Simon Nov. 1973-Oct. 1976; Arthur D. Jackson Apr. 1977-1981; Bradley P. Kalajainen Jan. 1981-1985; Gilbert R. Boersma 1985- Jan. 1989; Janet K. Sweet 1989-1991; Carroll A. Fowler 1991-April 15, 1995; Paulette Cheyne June 1, 1995-1999; Richard A. Powell 1999-Aug. 15, 1999; Deborah R. Miller Aug. 16, 1999-Jan. 31, 2002; Paul Peterson (DSA) 2002-2004; Scott E. Manning 2004- Fremont UMC – Grand Rapids District Lynn DeMoss 1966-1969; Bertram Vermeulen 1969-1978; Constance Heffelfinger (Assoc.) 1978-1981; Eldon K. Eldred 1979-1987; A. Edward Perkins 1987-1990; Harold F. Filbrandt 1990-1994; Daniel M. Duncan 1994-2003; Lawrence R. Wood 2003- Frontier UMC – Albion District Jerry L. Hippensteel 1989-1994; Susan Deason 1994-1998; Kathy L. Nitz 1998-Aug. 15, 1999; Donald Lee (DSA) 2002- Galesburg UMC – Albion District Laurence R. Lowell 1968-1969; Pulpit Supply 1969-1970; Milton J. TenHave 1970-1973; Jack Scott 1973-1977; Allan Valkema 1977-1980; Larry Grubaugh 1980-1988; Rochelle Ray 1988-1992; John L. Moore 1992-1995; Charles M. Shields 1995-1997; Janet Sweet-Richardson 1997-Nov. 1, 1999; Michael Baker-Streevy Nov. 16, 1999-2003; Keith W. Heifner 2003- Galien UMC – Kalamazoo District Lawrence Smith 1967-1969; Willard Gilroy 1969-1973; Arthur Beadle 1973-1976; Gordon Everett (interim) July-Nov. 1976; Richard Williams Dec. 1976-Oct. 1979; Paul Smith Nov. 1979-March 1980; Joseph Wood (interim) March-June 1980; William Doubblestein 1980-1983; William Carr 1983-April 1986; Joseph Wood (interim) April-June 1986; Phillip Friedrick 1986-1991; Sherri Swanson 1991-1995; Charlene A. Minger 1995-1999; Valerie Fons 1999-2001; John G. Kasper 2001 Ganges UMC – Kalamazoo District Lloyd R. Van Lente Jan. 1966-1971; Matthew Walkoton 1971-1973; Douglas L. Pederson 1973-1975; Richard W. McLain 1975-1979; Craig L. Adams 1979-1984; Constance L. Heffelfinger 1984-Jan. 1990; Aurther D. Jackson Jan. 1990-Jan. 1991; Leonard Coon Jan.-June 1991; John Burgess 1991-1994; Marcia L. Elders 1994-1997; Barbara Jo Fay 1997-Dec.31, 2004; Jean M. Smith Jan. 16, 2005- Georgetown UMC – Grand Rapids District Robert Hinklin Feb. 1, 1976-1984; John R. Smith 1984-Feb. 18, 1999; Joseph J. Bistayi Aug. 16,1999- 2005; Joseph D. Huston 2005- Girard UMC – Albion District C. Jack Scott 1968-1970; William E. Miles 1970-1971; Harold M. Deipert 1971-1973; Norman A. Charter 1973-1976; Densel G. Fuller 1976-1981; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1981-1984; Thomas E. Ball 1984-Nov. 1988; Stanley Fenner Dec. 1988-1989; Stacy R. Minger 1989-1994; John F. Ritter 1994-1996; Robert Stark 1996-2000; John Scott 2000-Sept. 1, 2003; John A. Scott & Rebecca Scott (CoPastors) Sept 2003- Glenn UMC – Kalamazoo District Lloyd Van Lente 1968-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973; Pulpit Supply 1973- 1974; O. Bernard Strother 1974-1998; Stephen Small Nov. 16, 1998-2001; John R. Cantwell (DSA)
2002-2005; Jean A. Smith 2005- HISTORIES Gobles UMC – Kalamazoo District CHURCH PASTORAL James Boehm 1967-1970; Allen Valkema 1970-1971; William Miles 1971-1974; Rudolph Wittenback 1974-1976; Karen S. Slager-Wheat 1976-1986; John McNaughton 1986-1987; Judy K. Downing 1987-1998; Susan Olsen 1998-2004; Mary Beth Rhine 2004- Grand Haven Church of the Dunes Grand Rapids District Albert W. Frevert 1965-1972; David Miles (Assoc.) 1971-1976; Charles F. Garrod 1972-1978; Lawrence Wiliford (Assoc.) 1976-1978; Gerald A. Pohly 1978-1989; Victor Charnley (Assoc.) 1978-1984; Robert Gillette (Assoc.) 1984-1991; Ellen A. Brubaker 1989-1992; Richard Youells (Assoc.) 1991-1995; Eldon K. Eldred 1992-2003; Brian F. Rafferty (Assoc.) 1999-2003; Daniel M. Duncan 2003- 368 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Grand Ledge UMC – Lansing District H. James Birdsall 1967-1973; Royce R. Robinson 1973-1983; Philip L. Brown 1983-1989; Lynn E. Grimes 1989-1993; Robert H. Roth, Jr. (Assoc.) 1991-1994; William J. Amundsen 1993-2003; Barbara Smith Jang (Assoc.) 1994-1997; Jana L. Almeida (Assoc.) 1997-Oct. 15, 1999; Kathleen S. Kursch (Assoc.) Feb. 1, 2000-Aug. 31, 2004; Molly C. Turner 2003- Grand Rapids Aldersgate UMC – Grand Rapids District Clinton Galloway 1967-Dec. 1973; Norman Kohns Jan. 1974-1981; William Johnson 1981-1992; Thomas B. Jones (Assoc.) 1990-Dec. 31, 1995; Ellen A. Brubaker 1992-Jan. 1, 2002; Cathi M. Gowin Feb. 1, 2002-2005; Gerald L. Toshalis (2005- Grand Rapids Faith UMC – Grand Rapids District Second UMC – and Valley UMC – merged in 1977 to become Faith UMC –. Eugene Lewis 1977-1984; Paul Patterson 1984-1987; Douglas Pedersen 1987-Feb. 15, 1994; Kim L. Gladding 1994-1998; Geoffrey L. Hayes 1998- Grand Rapids First UMC – Grand Rapids District Donald B. Strobe 1964-1972; Carl L. Hausermann (Assoc.) 1967-1971; Lowell F. Walsworth (Assoc.) 1971-1973; John S. Jury 1972-Nov. 1974; Geoffrey L. Hayes (Assoc.) 1973-1978; William W. DesAutels Dec. 1974-1981; Robert E. Jones (Assoc.) 1978-1983; Robert C. Brubaker 1981-Nov. 1987; Darwin R. Salisbury (Assoc.) 1983-1985; Bradley P. Kalajainen (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Lynn A. DeMoss April 1988- 1993; Joyce DeToni-Hill (Assoc.) 1990-1991; Derek DeToni-Hill (Assoc.) 1990-1993; Gary T. Haller and Laurie A. Haller (Co-pastors) 1993-; Dominic A. Tommy (Assoc.) 1997-1999 Grand Rapids St Paul’s UMC – Grand Rapids District John S. Myette 1964-1969; William A. Hertell 1969-1974; Robert E. Betts 1974-1982; Edward Trimmer (Assoc.) 1981-1982; Joseph D. Huston 1982-1989; Andrew Jackson (Assoc. part-time) Sept. 1-1986- 1994; Theron E. Bailey 1989-1994; Ethel Z. Stears 1994-1999; Robert J. Mayo 1999-2005; Catherine M. Gowin 2005- Grand Rapids Trinity UMC – Grand Rapids District Donn P. Doten 1962-1971; Philip A. Carpenter (Assoc.) 1966-1972; Lawrence R. Taylor 1971-1978; Marvin R. Rosa (Assoc.) Feb. 1972-1979; Charles F. Garrod 1978-1984; William John Amundsen (Assoc.) 1979-1982; Edward A. Trimmer (Assoc.) 1982-1983; Ethel Stears (Assoc.) Sept. 1983-1986; Charles Fry 1984-1989; Timothy P. Boal (Assoc.) 1986-1992; Gerald A. Pohly 1989-1996; Gerald Toshalis (Assoc.) 1992-2001; A. Edward Perkins 1996-; Robert Cook (Assoc.) 2001- Grand Rapids Vietnamese UMC – Grand Rapids District Vinh Q. Tran Aug. 1987-2004; Cuong Nguyen 2004- Grandville UMC – Grand Rapids District Dale Brown 1964-Feb. 1973; L. George Babcock (Assoc.) 1967-1972; E. William Wiltse March 1973- CHURCH PASTORAL 1977; William H. Doubblestein (Assoc.) 1974-Aug. 1977; Charles Fullmer 1977-1986; Leon Andrews 1986-1989; Barry Petrucci (Assoc.) 1986-1989; Kim L. Gladding (Assoc.) 1989-1994; J. Melvin Bricker HISTORIES 1989-1995; Rob McPherson (Assoc.) 1994-1999; John Ross Thompson 1995-1998; Robert L. Hinklin 1998-2001; Cathy Rafferty (Assoc.) 1999-2001; Gerald L. Toshalis 2001-; James Edward Hodge (Assoc.) 2001-2005; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald 2005- Grant Center UMC – Central District David A. Cheyne 1977-1982; Wesley E. Smith 1982-Feb.1984; Martin D. Fox May 1984-Sept. 1986; Nelson Ray Dec. 1986-1988; Michael Nicholson 1988-Dec. 1991; Paul Patterson (ret.) Jan.-June 1992; Deborah R. Miller June 1, 1992-1995; Wayne McKinney (DSA) 1995-July 31, 2002; Timothy W. Doubblestein Sept. 1, 2002-Sept. 15, 2003; Sueann K. Hagan Oct. 16, 2003- Grant UMC – Grand Traverse District Marion Nye 1966-1970; Silas H. Foltz 1970-1971; Lewis (Bud) Buckner 1972-1978; Wayne Babcock 1978-1983; Beverly Prestwood-Taylor 1983-1986; Beverly Prestwood Taylor (3/4 time) 1986-May 1988; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor (3/4 time) 1986-May 1988; Bruce Kintigh 1988-1993; Brian F. Rafferty 1993-1999; Craig South 1999-2002; James L. Breithaupt (1/4 time) 2002-2004; James L. Breithaupt (1/2 time) 2004- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 369
Grass Lake UMC – Albion District Kenneth Harris Dec. 1966-1969; Dale Culver 1969-Dec. 1972; Charles Grauer Jan. 1973-1976; Howard McDonald 1976-1979; Kenneth Lindland 1979-Sept. 1983; Gregory Wolfe Nov. 1983-1994; Stanley L. Hayes 1994-1999; Larry W. Rubingh 1999- Grawn UMC – Grand Traverse District Carter Miller 1968-1969; Richard LaCicero 1969-Nov. 1970; Russell J. Lautner Nov. 1970-1982; Don Spachman 1982-1992; Michael E. Long 1992-1996; Daniel W. Biteman, Jr. 1996- Greensky Hill UMC – Grand Traverse District Leona Winegarden 1965-1969; Elmer J. Faust 1969-1975; Austin Regier 1975-1981; David Yingling 1981-1988; Benton R. Heisler 1988-Nov. 15, 1992; Dale Peter Ostema Feb. 1, 1993-Feb. 1, 1998; Kathryn S. Slaughter Feb. 1, 1998-2000; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2000-2005; Timothy B. Wright 2005- Greenville UMC – Central District Darwin R. Salisbury 1964-March 1970; Howard A. Smith March 1970-1972; Harold A. Jayne 1972-Sept. 1977; Kenneth W. Karlzen Sept. 1977-March 1982; Harold L. Mann March 1982-1988; Laren J. Strait (Assoc.) 1980-; Harry R. Johnson 1988- Gresham UMC – Lansing District David C. Haney 1967-1969; William R. Tate 1969-1972; Gary V. Lyons 1972-April 1976; Gerald A. Salisbury April 1976-1979; Molly C. Turner 1979-1983; Glenn C. Litchfield 1983-1990; Richard W. Young 1990-1991; Robert L. Kersten 1991-1995; Jeffrey J. Bowman 1995-2002; Kathleen Smith 2002- Griffith UMC – Albion District Lambert G. McClintic 1952-1995; Jack Fugate 1995- Grovenburg UMC – Lansing District Maurice Glasgow 1966-1978; Paul Mergener (Assoc.) 1976-Oct. 1978; Joseph Huston Oct. 1978-Oct. 1981; Paul Wehner Oct. 1981-1986; Marty DeBow 1986-1990; Kyewoon Choi 1990-1997; Melanie S. Young 1997-1998; Richard J. Duffey 1998-2005; Andrew L. Croel 2005- Gull Lake UMC – Kalamazoo District Keith Heifner Sept. 1980-1981; Edward C. Ross 1981-1994; Stephen M.G. Charnley 1994- ; Susan M. Petro (Assoc.) 1994-Dec. 31, 1997; Dianne Doten Morrison (Assoc.) 1998-Feb. 1, 2001; Gunnisonville UMC – Lansing District Stephen Beach 1968-1969; Edward F. Otto 1969-Dec. 1972; Daniel Miles Dec. 1972-1974; Paul K. Scheibner 1974-1978; J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 1978-May 1984; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastor) 1982-May 1984; Charles W. Smith May 1984-1988; Carl W. Staser 1988-Jan. 1991; Thomas Peters Jan. 1, 1991-1993; Raymond D. Field 1993-1998; Nancy L. Besemer 1998-2003; Thomas L. Truby Oct. 15, 2003- Harbor Springs UMC – Grand Traverse District Phillip Howell 1968-1971; Philip Brown 1971-1977; Milton TenHave 1977-1979; Richard Matson 1979- 1987; Catherine Kelsey 1987-1990; Claudette Haney 1990-April 1993; Birt A. Beers May 1993-1995; Lawrence R. Wood 1995-2003; Kathryn S. Cadarette 2003- Harrietta UMC – Grand Traverse District
Ward Pierce 1967-1972; Bill Amundsen 1972-1979; Jean Crabtree 1979-Aug. 1980; Donald Buege HISTORIES Sept. 1980-Jan. 1984; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor Jan. 1984-1986; Thomas P. Fox 1986-1992; Charles A.
Williams 1992-Feb 14, 1997; J. David Thompson Nov. 16, 1997-2001; John J. Conklin (DSA) 2001-Nov. CHURCH PASTORAL 30, 2001; John J. Conklin Dec. 1, 2001- Harrison: The Gathering – Central District James C. Noggle 2004- Hart UMC – Grand Traverse District Theron Bailey 1966-Dec. 1969; Edward Passenger Dec. 1969-1971; Jack Kraklan 1971-1979; Lloyd Walker 1979-1982; Kenneth Snow 1982-1989; Laurie Haller 1989-1993; Bruce R. Kintigh 1993-Jan. 1, 1999; Harvey Prochnau Feb. 1, 1999-2003; Ben Bill Lester 2003- 370 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Hartford UMC – Kalamazoo District Morris Reinhart 1967-1972; Jean Crabtree 1972-1979; John Hice 1979-1987; David L. Crawford 1987- 1990; Gerald L. Selleck 1990-1998; Richard A. Powell 1998-1999; Ronald W. Hansen 1999- Hastings First UMC – Lansing District Emeral Price 1967-March 1969; Stanley Buck April 1969-Dec. 1972; Sidney Short Jan. 1973-1982; Myron Williams 1982-May 1985; David Nelson 1985-1989; Philip L. Brown 1989-1994; Bufford W. Coe 1994-Oct. 15, 2000; Kathy E. Brown Feb. 1, 2001- Hastings Hope UMC – Lansing District Kenneth Vaught 1968-Jan. 1983; Jack Bartholomew Feb. 1983-Feb.1986; Robert Mayo Apr. 1986-1992; James E. Fox 1992-1995; Laurence E. Hubley 1995-2000; Richard D. Moore 2000- Heritage UMC – Central District Richard D. Moore Aug. 1, 1999-2000; Mark Mitchell (Assoc.) Aug. 1, 1999-2000; Thomas E. Ball 2000- Hersey UMC – Central District Otto Flachsmann 1964-1969; M.K. Matter 1969-1977; David A. Cheyne 1977-1982; Wesley E. Smith 1982-1984; Martin D. Fox 1984-Sept. 1986; Nelson Ray Dec. 1986-1988; Cynthia A. Skutar 1988-1992; Timothy J. Miller 1992-1994; Pulpit Supply July 1994; John G. Kasper Aug. 1, 1994-2001; Raymond D. Field 2001-2003; Lawrence A. Nichols 2003- Hesperia UMC – Grand Rapids District Merlin Delo 1966-1978; William Bowers 1978-1980; David Dryer 1980-1984; Richard Williams 1984-Oct. 1, 1997; Pulpit Supply Oct. 1, 1997 - Dec. 31, 1997; Susan Olsen Jan. 1, 1998-July 1, 1998; Raymond D. Field 1998-1999; James Bradley Brillhart 1999- Hillsdale UMC – Albion District John Francis 1968-1971; David S. Evans 1971-1979; William V. Payne 1979-1987; David A. Selleck 1987-Dec. 1988; Hugh C. White (Interim) Dec. 1988-1989; Gary L. Bekofske 1989-1996; Mark G. Johnson 1996-2003; Curtis Eugene Jensen 2003- Hillside UMC – Albion District Lawrence Hodge 1983-1991; Laurence E. Hubley 1991-1995; David A. Cheyne 1995-1998; Marilyn B. Barney 1998- Hinchman UMC – Kalamazoo District Robert Strauss 1968-1981; Valerie Hill 1981-March 1983; Leonard Haynes 1983-1986; Leo Bennett 1986-1989; Walter J. Rothfuss 1989-2000; Brenda Gordon 2000-
CHURCH PASTORAL Holland First UMC – Grand Rapids District Hilding W. Kilgren 1963-1970; Paul E. Robinson (Assoc.) 1965-1972; Darwin R. Salisbury 1970-1977;
HISTORIES Brent Phillips (Assoc.) 1972-1973; John L. Francis 1977-1987; William C. Johnson (Assoc.) 1977-1981; Heath T. Goodwin (part-time) 1981-1983; Robert S. Treat (part-time) 1983-1988; Harold F. Filbrandt 1987-1990; Susan J. Hagans (Assoc.) 1988-1995; John W. Ellinger 1990-1996; Beatrice K. Rose (Assoc.) 1995-1998; William E. Dobbs 1996-2005; R. John Thompson (Assoc.) 1998-Apr. 1, 2001; Karen A. Tompkins (Assoc.) 1998-2003; Todd J. Query (Deacon) 2003- ; J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 2005- Holt UMC – Lansing District Philip R. Glotfelty, Jr. 1964-1970; Douglas A. Smih 1970-1972; Myron K. Williams 1972-1982; Dennis Buwalda 1982-1989; Joseph D. Huston 1989-1999; Barbara J. Flory (Assoc.) 1998-; Lynn E. Grimes 1999- Holton UMC – Grand Rapids District Ira J. Noordhof 1967-1975; Donald Vuurens 1975-Jan. 1978; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1978; Charles Van Lente 1978-1983; David McBride 1983-1988; Larry Rubingh 1988-Dec. 1991; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1992; Kenneth Bremer 1992- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 371
Homer UMC – Albion District Ronald Wise 1968-1969; Orvel Lundberg 1969-1970; E. Lenton Sutcliffe 1970-1971; Daniel D. Corl 1971-1973; John T. Charter 1973-1978; Harold Deipert 1978-1983; Walter Rothfuss 1983-1987; Linda Farmer-Lewis Sept. 1987-Dec. 1992; Claudette Haney Apr. 16, 1993-1995; Nelson Ray 1995-1997; Linda J. Burson 1997-Jan. 1, 2000; Mark Mitchell 2000- Hopkins UMC – Kalamazoo District Glenn Britton 1968-Jan. 1970; Stanley Finkbeiner Feb. 1970-1974; Densel Fuller 1974-1976; Brent Phillips 1976-1978; David Knapp 1978-Oct. 15, 1982; Robert J. Stillson Nov. 1982-1989; Robert D. Nystrom 1989-1992; Marjory A. Berkompas 1992-June 13, 1996; David S. Yoh (DSA) 1996-1999; Raymond D. Field 1999-2001; Reva H. Daniel 2001-2005; Linda J. Burton 2005- Horton Bay UMC – Grand Traverse District Seward Walton 1968-1976; John Gurney 1976-1978; Steve Tower 1978-1979; Carl Staser 1979-1980; Allen Valkema 1980-1982; Martin Fox 1982-1984; Craig Adams 1984-1994; Kathryn S. Slaughter 1994-2000; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2000-2005; Timothy B. Wright 2005- Hudsonville UMC – Grand Rapids District Deborah Johnson Sept. 1990-1997; R. John Thompson 1997-Apr. 1, 2001; Sandra K. VandenBrink 2001- Iglesia Metodista Unida La Nueva Esperanza Grand Rapids District Miguel A. Rivera 1983-1986; Francisco Diaz 1986-1991; Juan B. Falcon 1992-Sep. 1995; Oscar Ventura Sept. 1995-Sept. 2002, ; Isidro Carrera Sept. 2002-March 16, 2003 Indian River UMC – Grand Traverse District Gerald Janousek 1968-1970; Argle Leesler 1970-1972; Robert Elder 1972-1976; Morris Reinhart 1976- 1984; Steve Weinberger 1984-1990; Larry Mannino 1990-1994; John D. Lover 1994-2000; Gary Step 2000- Ionia Easton UMC – Central District George W. Chaffee 1971-1974; Nolan Williams 1974-Oct. 1980; Eldon Schram Oct. 1980-Sept. 1984; Kathryn M. Williams Sept. 1984-Nov. 1986; Kathryn M. Coombs Nov. 1986-1990; Scott K. Otis 1990- 1993; David J. Blincoe 1993-Aug. 15, 1994; Supplied by Presbyterian Church Sept. 1994; Don Wells (Presbyterian) 1995-Jan. 6, 1999; Judy K. Downing 1999-2001; Lynn W. Wagner 2001-Sept. 1, 2002; Paul F. Bailey (DSA) April 13, 2003; Thomas R. Reaume Sept 1, 2004; Ionia First UMC – Central District Lester C. Bailey 1964-1970; Charles W. Fullmer 1970-1977; Carl L. Hausermann 1977-1983; John F. Sorensen 1983-1985; Keith A. Bovee 1985-1991; Lawrence E. Hodge 1991-2000; Martin H. Culver 2000- Ionia Parish: Berlin Center UMC – Central District Luther Brokaw 1967-1971; Donald Fry 1971-1973; Lloyd Walker 1973-Aug. 1979; Willis Braun Aug. 16, 1979-Feb. 1989; David L. Flagel March 1989-2003; Mark Gregory Johnson 2003- Ionia Parish: LeValley UMC – Central District Luther Brokaw 1967-1971; Donald Fry 1971-1973; Lloyd Walker 1973-Aug. 1979; Willis Braun Aug. 16, 1979-Feb. 1989; David L. Flagel March 1989-2003; Mark Gregory Johnson 2003- HISTORIES
Ionia Zion UMC – Central District CHURCH PASTORAL Chester Erickson 1967-1971; George Chaffee 1971-1974; Nolan Williams 1974-Oct. 1980; Eldon Schram Oct. 1980-1984; Kathryn Williams (Coombs) 1984-Sept. 1986; William Dornbush Nov. 1986-Dec. 31, 1993; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1- June 30, 1994; Craig L. Adams 1994-Sept. 15, 1999; Arlo Vandlen (DSA) Jan. 24, 2000-2001; Donald Graham 2001- Ithaca UMC – Central District John F. Sorensen 1967-1972; David B. Nelson, Jr. 1972-1980; Nolan R. Williams 1980-1991; David L. McBride 1991- 372 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Jackson Calvary UMC – Albion District J. Leon Andrews 1968-1972; Haven UMC – merged with Calvary in 1972; Donald P. Sailor 1972-1977; Claude Ridley 1977-1983; Carl L. Hausermann 1983-1989; George R. Grettenberger 1989-1992; Timothy P. Boal 1992-1997; Linda J. Carlson (Assoc.) 1993-Feb. 16, 1999; Michael T. Conklin 1999-2003; Maurice E. Walworth, Jr. 2003- Jackson First UMC – Albion District Robert C. Smith 1966-1971; E. Lenten Sutcliffe (Assoc.) 1968-1971; Richard A. Morrison (Assoc.) 1969- 1971; Merle D. Broyles 1971-1981; Wilbur A. Williams (Assoc.) 1971-1973; David C. Brown (Assoc.) 1971-1973; Ivon Gonsor (Assoc.) 1973-1974; George Chaffee (Assoc.) 1974-1984; John Ellinger (Assoc.) Jan. 1972-1976; Richard Erickson (Assoc.) 1976-1982; Larry Taylor 1981-1987; David Morton (Assoc.) 1982-1986; Ted Cole (Assoc.) 1984-1986; Linda Farmer-Lewis (Assoc.) 1986-1987; David Knapp (Assoc.) 1986-1989; Joy Moore 1988-1990; John Cermak 1987-1994; Leo E. Bennett (Assoc.) 1989-1993; Donette Bourke (Deacon) 1990- 2003; John D. Morse (Assoc.) 1993-1999 ; Edward C. Ross 1994-; Sanda Sanganza (Assoc.) 1999-2001; Charles Campbell (Assoc.) 2003; Susan Babb (Assoc.) 2004- Jackson Trinity UMC – Albion District (Jackson Trinity is a merged congregation of Greenwood Ave. UMC –, Greenwood Park EUB and Francis Street EUB); James Crosby 1968-1969; Harold Kirkenbauer 1968-1969; Harold Taber 1969-1972; Dale Crawford 1972-1977; B. James Varner 1977-1986; Karen Slager Wheat 1986-1998; Beatrice K. Robinson 1998- Jackson Zion UMC – Albion District Amos R. Bogart Jan. 1968-1969; Frederick W. Werth 1969-1971; Charles R. Campbell 1971-1981; D. David Ward 1981-Jan. 7, 1994; Lawrence A. Nichols Feb. 1, 1994-2003; Donald R. Wendell July 15, 2003- Jerome UMC – Albion District Kenneth W. Karlzen 1968-1971; Thomas R. Jones 1971-Aug. 1974; David Flagel Sept. 1975-1980; Lee F. Zachman 1980-1984; Donald McLellan 1984-Sept. 1988; Melanie Baker-Streevy Oct. 1988-1995; Rochelle Ray 1995-2000; Tim Doubblestein 2000-Aug. 31, 2002; Paul Hane Sept. 1, 2002- Jones UMC – Albion District Reva Hawke 1988-Oct. 1991; Marilyn B. Barney Oct. 1991-1998; Carolyn A. Robinson 1998- Jonesville UMC – Albion District Densel Fuller 1968-1974; William Johnson 1974-1977; Derryl Cook 1977-1978; M. John Palmer 1978- 1982; Lloyd Walker 1982-1985; Jack Kraklan 1985-1988; Michael Baker-Streevy 1988-1995; Reva Hawke 1995-1997; Nelson Ray 1997-2000; Craig Pahl 2000- Kalamazoo First UMC – Kalamazoo District
CHURCH PASTORAL James W. Wright 1964-1972; J. Melvin Bricker (Assoc.) 1966-1971; O. Lavern Merritt (Assoc.) 1968- 1970; Ray R. Fassett (Assoc.) 1970-1974; Hoover Rupert 1972-1983; Douglas W. Vernon (Assoc.)
HISTORIES 1971-1974; Marvin Zimmerman (Assoc.) 1974-1976; Donald Ludman (Assoc.) 1974-1978; William Richards (Assoc.) 1976-1979; Richard Beckett (Assoc.) 1977-1987; Mac Kelly (Assoc.) 1978-1982; Wayne Reece (Assoc.) 1979-1985; Gerald Selleck (Assoc.) 1982-1984; Royal Synwolt 1983-1991; Jane Shapley (Assoc.) 1985-1987; Dean Francis (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Richard Rossiter (Assoc.) 1987-1992; George Hartmann (Assoc.) 1987-1994; Keith Treman (Assoc.) 1990-1998; Kenneth McCaw 1991-Jan. 1, 2000; Cynthia A. Skutar (Assoc.) 1992-1997; Cynthia M. Schaefer (Assoc.) 1997-2001; Michelle Wisdom-Long (Assoc.) 1998-2000; Ron Keller (interim senior pastor) Jan. 1, 2000-July 1, 2000; Douglas W. Vernon 2000-; Dale A. Hotelling (Assoc.) July 16, 2000-2004; Matthew J. Bistayi (Assoc.) 2002- Kalamo UMC – Lansing District Lowell F. Walsworth 1966-1971; Laurence R. Grubaugh 1971-1973; Milton J. Tenhave 1973-1977; David L. Johnston 1977-May 1983; James William Schoettle May 1983-1988; William P. Sanders 1988-Feb. 1996; Mark E. Thompson 1996-2004; Bryce Feighner 2004- Kalkaska UMC – Grand Traverse District Richard M. Riley 1984-1993; Charles R. VanLente 1993-1996; Charles K. Stanley 1996-Oct. 1, 1999; Stanley Lee Hayes (DSA) Oct. 1, 1999-July 1, 2000; Robert W. Stark 2000- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 373
Keeler UMC – Kalamazoo District Meredith Rupe 1968-Nov. 1970; Gary E. Gamble Nov. 1970-1973; Supply pastor June-Oct. 1973; Lynn W. Wagner Oct. 1973-1975; Daniel R. Barker 1975-Sept. 1978; Gregory R. Wolfe Oct. 1978-Nov. 1983; Donald L. Buege Jan. 1984-1990; Dennis E. Slattery 1990-1992; David L. Litchfield 1992-1998; Virginia L. Heller 1998-2004; Mark E. Thompson 2004- Kendall UMC – Kalamazoo District James Boehm 1967-1970; Allen Valkema 1970-1971; William Miles 1971-1974; Rudolph Wittenback 1974-1976; Karen S. Slager-Wheat 1976-1986; John McNaughton 1986-1987; Judy K. Downing 1987-1998; Susan Olsen 1998-2004; Mary Beth Rhine 2004- Kent City Chapel Hill UMC – Grand Rapids District Charles McNary 1964-1970; David Morton 1970-Jan. 1974; Stanley Finkbeiner 1974-1981; Ray Grienke 1981-1985; Willard Gilroy 1985-Oct. 1988; David Hainer Oct. 1988-March 1991; Mark Johnson May 1991-1996; Glenn C. Litchfield 1996-2005; R. John Thompson 2005- Keswick UMC – Grand Traverse District Dale Crawford 1968-Oct. 1971; Richard Kuhn Oct. 1971-1980; John Myette 1980-1984; Tom Evans 1984-1988; Wayne Gorsline 1988-1991; Martin H. Culver 1991-1999; Wayne A. Price 2000-2004; Donald E. Spachman 2004- Kewadin Indian Mission UMC – Grand Traverse District Harry John Sr. Jan. 1975-1993; Owen White-Pigeon (DSA) 1993-1994; Cletus Marshall 1994-Feb. 5, 1995; Pulpit Supply Feb. 6-June 1995; Delfred White-Crow (DSA) 1995-Nov. 15, 1997; Delfred White- Crow (PTLP) Nov. 16, 1997-Apr. 16, 1998; D.S. Assignment Apr. 16, 1998; Thomas H. John Jr 1998- Kewadin UMC – Grand Traverse District Glenn Loy 1968-Sept. 1970; Russell Lautner (Assoc.) 1968-Oct. 1970; Gordon Showers Oct. 1970-Nov. 1971; Robert Doner Dec. 1971-1976; Bernard Randolph 1976-1978; Jack Bartholomew 1978-Feb. 1983; Stephen Beach Feb. 1983-Nov. 1986; Michael Baker-Streevy Dec. 1986-1988; Charles M. Shields 1988-1993; Raymond R. Sundell 1993-1998; Kathryn M. Coombs 1998-; Janilyn McConnell (Deacon) 1998-2003; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald 1999-2005; William W. Chu & Julie A. Greyerbiehl (Chu) 2005- Kingsley UMC – Grand Traverse District Marion Nye 1966-1970; Silas H. Foltz 1970-1971; Lewis (Bud) Buckner 1972-1978; Wayne Babcock 1978-1983; Beverly Prestwood-Taylor 1983-1986; Beverly Prestwood Taylor (3/4 time) 1986-May 1988; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor (3/4 time) 1986-May 1988; Bruce Kintigh 1988-1993; Brian F. Rafferty 1993-1999; Charlene A. Minger 1999- Lacota UMC – Kalamazoo District Robert Victor 1966-1969; John Hagans 1969-1974; Pulpit Supply 1974-1977; Joseph Pratt 1977-1980; Carl C. Nisbet 1980-Aug. 31, 2003; Donna Jean Keyte Sept. 1, 2003- Lake Ann UMC – Grand Traverse District Carter Miller 1966-1969; Richard LoCicero 1969-1970; Russell J. Lautner Oct. 1970-1982; William E. Haggard 1982-1989; Charles J. Towersey 1989-; James L. Breithaupt (Assoc. 1/2 time) 2004- Lake City UMC – Grand Traverse District J. William Schoettle 1965-Feb. 1970; Leonard J. Yarlott Feb. 1970-1972; Ward D. Pierce 1972-Aug. 1976; Ross Bunce Aug. 1976-1979; Willard Gilroy 1979-1985; David L. Dryer 1985-1996; Jane A. Crabtree HISTORIES 1996-2000; Edrye Eastman-Sealey 2000- CHURCH PASTORAL Lake Harbor UMC – Grand Rapids District Wayne Speese 1964-1975; Harold Kirchenbauer Oct. 1975-1981; Frank Lyman 1981-1991; Carole Lyman (Assoc.) 1984-1991; Jack Stubbs 1991-1995; Susan J. Hagans 1995-2000; Cynthia Ann Skutar 2000-2004; Richard A. Morrison 2004- Lake Odessa Central UMC – Lansing District Marvin F. Zimmerman 1967-1974; William A. Hertel 1974-Sept. 1980; Steve Keller 1980-1984; Thurlan E. Meredith 1984-1986; Charles W. Richards 1986-1989; D. Keith Laidler 1989-1992; Emmett H. Kadwell, Jr. 1992-Jan. 1, 2000; Charles M. Shields Feb. 1, 2000-July 1, 2000; Donald R. Ferris 2000- 374 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Lake Odessa Lakewood UMC – Lansing District Wilbur A. Williams 1967-1971; Charles A. Dunbar 1971-1978; James R. Hulett 1978-1985; Ward D. Pierce 1985-2001; Curtis E. Jensen 2001-2003; David Lee Flagel 2003- Lakeside UMC – Kalamazoo District Robert Carson 1958-1964; Laurence R. Grubaugh 1964-1968; John Bullock 1968-1974; Robert Pumfery 1974-1979; Pulpit Supply 1979-1981; Charles Tooman 1981-1982; Gregory Wood 1982-1985; B. Gordon Barry 1985-1988; Steven Pearson 1988-1990; Ruth Haynes-Merrifield 1990-1995; Sherri L. Swanson 1995-Sept. 1, 1999; George W. Lawton Sept. 1, 1999- Lane Blvd UMC – Kalamazoo District Marion Burkett 1966-1969; James Lavengood 1969-1972; Harold Taber 1972-1975; Richard D. Wilson 1975-1981; Gary Kintigh 1981-1985; Robert Freysinger 1985-1988; Daniel Biteman 1988-1996; John W. McNaughton 1996-Jan. 16, 2000; James Dyke (DSA) 2000- Lansing Asbury UMC – Lansing District Douglas A. Smith 1960-1970; John S. Myette 1970-1978; Geoffrey L. Hayes 1978-1987; William A. Hertel 1987-1990; Charles F. Garrod 1990-Oct. 1992; Benton R. Heisler Nov. 1992-1997; Deborah M. Johnson 1997- Lansing Calvary UMC – Lansing District Morris Bauman 1965-1973; H. James Birdsall 1973-1978; William Dobbs 1978-1983; Dale Crawford 1983-Feb. 1986; Jack M. Bartholomew Feb. 1986-1992; Leonard B. Haynes 1992-1998; Paula Jane Duffey 1998-2005; Stephan Weinberger 2005- Lansing Central UMC – Lansing District Howard A. Lyman Feb. 1967-1978; Francis F. Anderson (Assoc.) 1966-1970; Peter H. Kunnen (Assoc.) 1968-1970; Robert E. Betts (Assoc.) 1970-1974; Charles Grauer (Assoc.) 1970-1972; Paul L. Hartman (Assoc.) 1974-Jan. 1980; Samuel H. Evans (Assoc.) 1975-1977; Lloyd VanLente (Assoc.) 1977-1982; Neil F. Bintz 1978-1982; Robert H. Roth, Jr. (Assoc.) May 1980-1983; Sidney A. Short 1982-1993; James M. Gysel (Assoc.) 1983-1993; Lynn A. DeMoss 1993-1997; Pegg Ainslie (Assoc.) 1993-1997; John W. Boley 1997-2002; Russell F. McReynolds 2002- Lansing Christ UMC – Lansing District Wilson Tennant 1966-1969; Meinte Schuurmans (Assoc.) 1966-1980; David L. Crawford 1969-1977; Thomas L. Weber (Assoc.) 1974-1978; Donald P. Sailor 1977-Feb. 1983; Clyde E. Miller April 1983- March 1987; Eric Burrows (Assoc.) 1983-1984; Philip Simmons (Assoc.) 1984-1985; James J. Walker (Assoc.) 1985-1989; Richard A. Selleck March 1987-1992; Rebecca N. Niese (Assoc.) 1991-Oct. 31, 1994; Robert E. Jones 1992-1996; Maurice E. Walworth, Jr. 1996-2003; Charles David Grauer 2003- Lansing Faith & South Lansing Ministries – Lansing District CHURCH PASTORAL J. Edward Cherryholmes Apr. 1964-Apr. 1969; Richard E. Johns Apr. 1969-1980; David B. Nelson Jr. 1980-1985; John Palmer 1985-May 1987; Kenneth W. Bensen May 1987-2003; James A. Richie (Assoc.) HISTORIES 2000-2002; Cornelius Davis (Assoc. 1/4 time) 2003- ; (Lansing Faith merged with South Lansing Ministries 2005) Lansing First UMC – Lansing District Francis C. Johannides 1968-1972; John F. Sorensen 1972-Sept. 1978; Theron E. Bailey Sept. 1978- March 1982; Kenneth W. Karlzen March 1982-1988; Mark D. Graham 1988-1996; Robert L. Hundley 1996-2000; Stephan Weinberger 2000-2004; Melanie Jean Baker-Streevy 2004- Lansing Grace UMC – Lansing District Clarence W. Hutchens 1967-1975; Paul F. Albery 1975-1981; John W. Ellinger 1981-1985; David L. Johnston 1985-1992; Richard E. Johns 1992-1996; Gary L. Bekofske 1996-2005; Timothy P. Boal 2005- Lansing Korean UMC – Lansing District Young Ho Ahn 1984-Sept. 1985; Chung Soon Chang Sept. 1985-1988; Hyo Nam Hwang Oct. 1988-1998; Jung Kee Lee 1998-Dec. 31, 2003; Bo Rin Cho Mar. 1, 2004- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 375
Lansing Mt Hope UMC – Lansing District Donald Merrill 1967-Oct. 1975; George Elliott Nov. 1975-1979; Lloyd Phillips 1979-1984; Robert Hinklin 1984-Feb. 1987; Wade Panse May 1987-Oct. 1992; Paul C. Frederick Dec. 1992-1999; Pamela J. Mathieu (Deacon) 1995- Ronald K. Brooks (Assoc.) 1998-1999; Ronald K. Brooks 1999-2000; Linda H. Hollies 2000-2001; William Earl Haggard 2002- Lansing Potter Park UMC – Lansing District Ronald Entenman 1967-1972; Peter Kunnen 1972-1976; Arthur Turner 1976-1981; Clinton Bradley- Galloway 1981-1983; Lewis Buchner 1983-1986; Zawdie Abiade 1986-1988; Donald Entenman 1988- 1991; Isabell Deppe 1991-Dec. 31, 1997; D. Michael Maurer (Pastor Interim, part time) Jan. 1, 1998-June 30, 1998; Grace Kathleen O’Connor 1998-2001; Lamarr V. Gibson 2001-2004; Betty A. Smith (DSA) October 16, 2004-2005; Stephan Weinberger 2005- Lansing Sycamore Creek UMC – Lansing District Barbara J. Flory 2000- Lansing Trinity UMC – Lansing District James E. Fox 1968-1971; Gerald R. Bates 1971-1979; Larry Sachua 1979-1989; Richard Williams (Assoc.) 1983-1985; Gregory Wood (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Dennis Buwalda 1989-1992; Paul C. Frederick (Assoc.) 1990-Dec. 1992; Leicester Longden 1992-2001; Linda J. Farmer-Lewis (Assoc.) Jan. 1993- 1994; Joy J. Moore (Assoc.) 1995-1997; Cynthia S.L. Green (Assoc.) May 1, 1998-2004; Rae L. Franke (Deacon) 1998-2003; William Beachy 2001- Lansing Vietnamese UMC – Lansing District Lawrence UMC – Kalamazoo District Kenneth Snow 1967-1972; Norman Crotser 1972-1976; George Gierman 1976-1979; Leo Bennett 1979- 1986; Mark Johnson 1986-Apr. 1991; Ronald K. Brooks May 1991-1998; Wayne H. Babcock 1998-Dec. 31, 2002; David S. Yoh (DSA) Jan. 1, 2003-July 1, 2003; Jane D. Logston 2003- Lawton St. Paul’s UMC – Kalamazoo District Donald Russell 1968-1971; Roger Nielson 1971-1974; Al Sprague 1974-1977; Diane Vale 1977-1980; Jeff Edwards 1980-1981; Dean Francis 1981-1985; Beverly Gaska 1985-1987; Billie R. Dalton 1987- 1995; Claudette I. Haney 1995-2000; Ronald K. Brooks 2000- Leaton UMC – Central District Paul Peet 1968-1969; Fred Fischer 1969-1978; David Meister 1978-1979; Pulpit Supply 1979-1980; Thomas Crossman 1980-1981; Pulpit Supply 1981-Jan. 1984; Dale Barry Jan.-Aug. 1984; Tim Girkin Oct.-Nov. 1984; Byron Coleman Nov. 1984-Jan. 1992; Connie Bongard Jan. 1992-1994; Thomas R. Jones (retired) 1994-July 31, 1999; Randall E. Roose (DSA) Aug. 1, 1999-2004; Susan D. Olsen July 16, 2004- Lee Center UMC – Albion District Lynn Chapel 1965-March 1971; Beulah Poe March 1971-1976; Robert Doner 1976-1978; Joel Campbell 1978-1979; Ethel Stears 1979-Sept. 16, 1983; William Doubblestein Oct. 16, 1983-1987; Eugene Baughan 1987-1991; David H. Minger 1991-1995; Wayne Willer 1995-1996; Valerie Hill 1996-1998; David L. Litchfield 1998-2001; David Blair 2001-2003; Diane E. Stone 2004- Leighton UMC – Grand Rapids District
James Sherwood 1965-1972; Keith Laidler 1972-1977; Curtis Cruff July-Dec. 1977; Donald Vuurens Jan. HISTORIES 1978-1980; Richard W. McClain 1980-1986; Kenneth Vaught 1986-May 31, 1991; Raymond Townsend
1991- CHURCH PASTORAL Leland UMC – Grand Traverse District Elmer J. Faust 1966-1969; Edward Jones 1969-1971; Richard Kuhn Nov. 1971-1980; John Myette 1980- 1984; Tom Evans 1984-Jan. 31, 1994; Doug L. Pedersen Feb. 16, 1994-1997; Joseph M. Graybill 1997- Leslie UMC – Lansing District William Wurzel 1966-1969; Gordon E. Spalenka June-Oct. 1969; Arthur A. Jackson Oct. 1969-1972; Wayne E. Sparks 1972-1975; James M. Morgan 1975-1982; Max J. Gladding 1982-1990; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1990-Oct. 1991; Reva Hawke Oct. 1991-April 1993; Derek DeToni-Hill 1993-Oct. 15, 1999; Janet Sweet-Richardson Nov. 1, 1999-2003; Carroll Arthur Fowler 2003- 376 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
LifeSpring New Church – Kalamazoo District Mark R. Payne 2001- Lincoln Road UMC – Central District John Buckner 1966-1972; Eldon Schram 1973-1977; Marvin Iseminger 1977-1979; Milton TenHave 1979-1986; Jane Lippert 1986-1990; Beatrice Rose 1990-1995; Kenneth C. Reeves 1995-1997; Lois M. Munn 1997-2000; Charles M. Shields 2000-2002; Nancy J. Bitterling 2002- Litchfield UMC – Albion District Dorr Garrett 1968-1970; Peter Kunnen 1970-1972; Morris Reinhart 1972-1976; Stephen Keller 1976- Dec. 1979; Paul Hartman Jan. 1980-1985; David Meister 1985-March 1990; Kathy Brown 1990-Feb. 1, 2001; R. John Thompson Apr. 1, 2001-2005; Carl Q. Litchfield 2005- Lowell UMC – Grand Rapids District G. Robert Webber 1965-1969; Hartwell Gosney (Assoc.) 1968-Oct. 1972; Dean E. Bailey 1969-1979; Gerald R. Bates 1979-Apr. 1982; Donald L. Buege (Assoc.) 1979-Aug. 1980; Beulah P. Poe (Assoc.) Sept. 1980-1982; William J. Amundsen 1982-1993; B. Gordon Barry 1993-2003; Michael T. Conklin 2003- Ludington St. Paul UMC – Grand Traverse District Jack Kraklan 1967-1971; Bernard Randolph 1971-1974; Forest Crum 1974-1981; Ray D. Flessner 1981-1989; Robert P. Stover 1989-1998; Den Slattery 1998- Ludington UMC – Grand Traverse District Paul E. Lowley 1991-2000; Joe D. Elenbaas 2000-; Kenneth E. Tabor (Assoc.) 2004- Luther UMC – Grand Traverse District David Dryer 1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979; Harold Simon 1979- 1983; Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983-Dec. 1984; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1985; Douglas Kokx 1985-1991; Robert Stark 1991-April 1993; Reva Hawke May 1993-1995; Mary S. Brown 1995-Oct. 15, 1998; David A. Cheyne Jan. 16, 1999-June 30, 1999; Nelson Hall 1999-2005; Karen J. Sorden 2005- Lyon Lake UMC – Albion District A. Ray Noland Sept. 1968-1973; John T. Charter 1973-1978; Harold Deipert 1978-1983; Walter Rothfuss1983-1987; Linda Farmer-Lewis Sept. 1987-Dec. 1992; Claudette Haney April 16, 1993-1995, Nelson Ray 1995-1997; Linda J. Burson 1997-Jan. 1, 2000; Mark Mitchell 2000- Lyons-Muir Church Central District Richard Strait 1972-1977; George Matter 1977-1979; Howard McDonald 1979-1982; Byron Coleman 1982-1984; Bette Dobie 1984-1988; Scott Otis 1988-1993; David J. Blincoe 1993-Aug. 15, 1994; Supplied by Presbyterian Church Sept. 1994; Don Wells (Presbyterian) 1995-Jan. 6, 1999; Judy K.
CHURCH PASTORAL Downing 1999-2001; Lynn W. Wagner 2001-Sept. 1, 2002; Kathy Jean Clark Aug. 1, 2003- Mancelona UMC – Grand Traverse District HISTORIES M. Helen Jackson 1968-1972; George Gierman 1972-1975; Curtis Jensen 1975-1983; Timothy Graham 1983-1990; Gary Coates 1990-Aug. 1991; Pulpit Supply Sept.-Oct. 1991; Wayne Gorsline Nov. 1991- June 15, 1992; John W. Boley June 16, 1992-1997; Carolyn C. Floyd 1997-2000; Kathryn M. Steen 2000- Manistee UMC – Grand Traverse District Carleton A. Benson Sept. 1968-1971; Richard M. Wilson 1971-1980; Gilbert B. Heaton 1980-1982; Richard R. Erickson 1982-1990; Gregory B. Wood 1990-1998; Gerald L. Selleck 1998-2002; Jerry Lee Jaquish 2002- Manton UMC – Grand Traverse District Eduard Eidens 1967-1969; J. William Schoette 1969-1970; Leonard J. Yarlott 1970-1971; Arthur R. Turner 1971-1976; Molly C. Turner (Assoc.) 1971-1976; Norman Charter 1976-1977; J.T. Wood 1977-1981; Deborah Johnson 1981-1985; Laurie McKinven-Copus 1985-1987; Louis W. Grettenberger 1987-1993; Richard W. Blunt 1993-Feb. 1, 1999; Linda J. Carlson Feb. 16, 1999- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 377
Maple Rapids UMC – Central District William Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-Feb. 1970; Charles VanLente Feb. 1970-May 1972; Abe Caster May 1972-Jan. 1973; Eldon Schram Feb.-June 1973; J. Thomas Churn 1973-1979; Richard Whale 1979-1980; Richard Riley 1980-1984; Lyle Heaton 1984-1990; Tim Wohlford 1990-1991; Carolyn Robinson 1991-1997; Charles D. Farnum 1997-2001; Martin Cobb 2001- Maple UMC – Albion District Donald Sailor 1966-1972; Jack Baumgart 1972-1980; Curtis Strader 1980-1986; David L. Morton 1986-1996; Lynn W. Wagner 1996-2001; Charles D. Farnum 2001- Marcellus UMC – Kalamazoo District Ira Fett 1968-1969; Donald Ludman 1969-1974; Wayne Babcock 1975-1978; Derryl Cook 1978-1981; Robert Mayo 1981-1986; Kenneth I. Kline 1986-1992; Dennis E. Slattery 1992-1995; Peggy A. Boltz 1995-2002; Melodye Surgeon Rider 2002- Marengo UMC – Albion District Stanley Fenner 1989-Aug. 8, 2000 Marion UMC – Grand Traverse District Edward R. Jones 1967-1969; Walter S. Easton 1969-1971; Robert R. Boyer 1971-1977; Kendall A. Lewis 1977-1981; Donald R. Fry 1981-1994; James C. Grant 1994-1999; Howard H. Harvey 1999-2000; Jeffrey Schrock 2000-2004; Kenneth C. Reeves 2004- Marne UMC – Grand Rapids District Kenneth E. Curtis 1967-1969; Don W. Eddy 1969-1971; Kenneth W. Karlzen 1971-1973; Donald Fry 1973-1977; Douglas Knight 1977-1980; Vernon Michael 1980-1982; Keith Bovee 1982-1985; Deborah M. Johnson 1985-1990; Timothy W. Graham 1990-1993; Cathi M. Gowin 1993-Jan. 31, 2002; Patricia L. Brook Feb. 1, 2002- Marshall UMC – Albion District Charles Manker 1968-1970; Ralph Witmer 1970-1974; Harold Filbrandt 1974-1983; Jeanne Randels (Assoc.) 1981-1988; Ronald Thompson 1983-1989; David McBride (Assoc.) 1988-1991; Leon Andrews 1989-1992; William Bills (Assoc.) 1991-1994; William Johnson 1992-1996; Margaret H. Peterson (Assoc.) 1994-1998 ; Keith W. Heifner 1996-1999; Judy K. Downing (Assoc.) 1998-1999; Leonard R. Schoenherr 1999- Martin UMC – Grand Rapids District Paul Scheibner 1965-1970; Thurlan Meridith 1970-1976; Gerald L. Welsh 1976-1984; Lee F. Zachman 1984-April 15, 1994; William C. Bills 1994- Mason UMC – Lansing District Keith L. Hayes 1966-1980; Robert L. Wessman (Assoc.) 1979-1984; George R. Grettenberger 1980- 1989; Donald R. Ferris (Assoc.) 1984-1989; Verne C. Summers 1989-1992; Charles B. Hodges (Assoc.) 1989-March 1991; Wayne G. Reece 1992-2000; Robert K. Lynch (Assoc.) 1992-1995; Jane D. Logston (Assoc.) 1996-1998; Timothy Tuthill (Assoc.) 1998- ; Robert L. Hundley 2000- Mears UMC – Grand Traverse District Kenneth L. Snow 1990-1993; Kenneth Vanderlaan (DSA) 1993- Mecosta New Hope UMC – Central District HISTORIES Gordon L. Terpening 1968-1971; Norman Charter 1971-1973; Pulpit Supply 1973-1974; Michael
Nickerson 1974-1977; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1977-1982; B. Gordon Barry 1982-1985; Pulpit Supply July- CHURCH PASTORAL Oct. 1985; Bobby Dale Whitlock Oct. 1985-Apr. 1987; Pulpit Supply April-June 1987; Remus, Mecosta and Halls Corners merged to form New Hope in 1987; Christopher Momany 1987-1993; Scott K. Otis 1993-1997; James C. Noggle 1997-2004; Victor D. Charnley 2004- Mendon UMC – Albion District Marcius Taber 1968-1969; David Litchfield 1969-1970; Harold Simon 1970-Nov. 1973; Robert Jones Nov. 1973-1978; John Charter 1978-1981; Ira Noordhoff 1981-Jan. 1985; Kendall Lewis Jan. 1985-1986; Elaine Buker 1986-1992; Rochelle Ray 1992-1995; Thomas L. Truby 1995-2001; Ward D. Pierce (DSA) 2001- 378 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Mesick UMC – Grand Traverse District Ward Pierce 1967-1972; Bill Amundsen 1972-1979; Jean Crabtree 1979-Aug. 1980; Donald Buege Sept. 1980-Jan. 1984; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor Jan. 1984-1986; Thomas P. Fox 1986-1992; Charles A. Williams 1992-Feb. 14, 1997; J. David Thompson Nov. 16, 1997-2001; John J. Conklin (DSA) 2001-Nov. 30, 2001; John J. Conklin Dec. 1, 2001- Michigan Suhbu Korean UMC – Grand Rapids District Seung Ho Baek July 16, 1997- Middleton UMC – Central District De Layne Hersey 1967-1969; Herald Cox Sept. 1969-Sept. 1971; Lloyd Hansen Sept. 1971-May 1972; Abe Caster May 1972-Jan. 1973; Eldon Schram Feb.-June 1973; J. Thomas Churn 1973-1979; Richard Whale 1979-1980; Richard Riley 1980-1984; Lyle Heaton 1984-1990; Tim Wohlford 1990-1991; Carolyn A. Robinson 1991-1997; Charles D. Farnum 1997-2001; Martin Cobb 2001- Middleville UMC – Grand Rapids District Harold M. Taber 1964-1969; C. William Martin 1969-1973; Harold Simon Nov. 1973-Oct. 1976; Arthur Jackson April 1977-Aug. 1983; Bradley Kalajainen (Assoc.) Jan. 1981-1985; Carl Staser Oct. 1983-1988; Lynn W. Wagner 1988-1996; Lee F. Zachman 1996-2004; Scott E. Manning 2004- Millville UMC – Lansing District Daniel Harris 1965-1970; Dorr Garrett 1970-1973; Lester Priest Jan. 15, 1974-1980; Robert Stillson 1980-Nov. 15, 1982; Donald Vuurens Feb. 1983-1986; Richard Young 1986-1990; Jeffrey Wright 1990- Jan. 1993; James C. Noggle March 1993-1997; Carolyn A. Robinson 1997-1998; Richard A. Tester 1998-2004; Robert J. Freysinger 2004- Milwood UMC – Kalamazoo District Richard C. Miles 1966-1970; Heath T. Goodwin 1970-1971; Alden B. Burns 1971-Dec. 1981; John H. Hice (Assoc.) 1977-1979; Ron L. Keller Jan. 1982-1988; James M. Morgan 1988-1999; Robert K. Lynch 1999- Montague UMC – Grand Rapids District Wirth G. Tennant 1965-1972; Gilbert B. Heaton 1972-1977; Birt A. Beers 1977-1983; Robert E. Jones, Jr. 1983-1992; D. Keith Laidler 1992-1997; Timothy P. Boal 1997-2005; Gary Bekofske 2005- Monterey Center UMC – Kalamazoo District Ron Smith Oct. 1991-1997; Kenneth C. Reeves 1997-2004; Anthony Carrol Shumaker 2004- Montgomery UMC – Albion District Karl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969-Aug. 1970; Joseph Huston Aug. 1970-1972; Richard Huskey 1972-1974; J. Brian Selleck 1974-Feb. 1976; Robert P. Stover March 1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh 1983-1987; Frederick G. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston
CHURCH PASTORAL 1994-1996; Diane Stone Nov. 16, 1996-2004; Edward Mohr 2004- Morris Chapel UMC – Kalamazoo District HISTORIES Albert O’Rourke 1968-1970; Douglas Vernon 1970-1971; Pulpit Supply 1971-1972; Kenneth L. Snow 1972-1982; Richard C. Kuhn 1982-1987; Richard D. Wilson 1987-1996; Zawdie K. Abiade 1996-2002; Charles D. McNary (DSA) 2002-2003; O’Ryan Rickard 2003-2004; Christopher Allen Kruchkow 2004- Moscow Plains UMC – Albion District Densel Fuller Feb. 1969-1974; David Showers 1974-1976; Martin Fox 1976-1979; Gerald Selleck 1979- 1982; Mark Kelly 1982-1983; Dr. Campbell 1983-1984; Jim Hodge 1984-1989; Lawrence P. Brown 1989-Dec. 1992; Donald R. Wendell Jan 1, 1993-Dec. 31, 1995; Bernice Taylor-Alley (DSA) 1996-2001; Craig Pahl 2001- Mt Pleasant First UMC – Central District Paul Albery 1966-1970; Neil Bintz 1970-1978; Albert W. Frevert 1978-1989; Edward C. Ross (Assoc.) 1978-1981; Rodney J. Kalajainen (Assoc.) 1981-1984; Thomas Crossman (Assoc.) 1984-1986; Steven M. Smith (Assoc.) 1986-1991; Ronald J. Thompson 1989-1995; Janet K. Sweet (Assoc.) 1991-1994; Connie R. Bongard (Assoc.) Aug. 1, 1994-1997; Wade S. Panse 1995-1997; Benton R. Heisler 1997-2002; Mark R. Erbes (Assoc.) 1997-2001; Michelle LaMew (Assoc.) 2001-; John W. Boley 2002- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 379
Mt Pleasant Trinity UMC – Central District G.B. Rule 1967-1969; J.A. Dudley 1969-1972; Daren C. Durey 1972-1977; Robert E. Tomlinson 1977- 1980; Gordon E. Spalenka 1980-1984; Janelle E. Gerken 1984-1987; Michael J. Kent 1987-1991; James Cook 1991-1995; Dean Prentiss 1995-Sept. 14, 1999; Jana Lynn Almeida Oct. 16, 1999-2004; Susan D. Olsen July 16, 2004- Mulliken UMC – Lansing District Everatt Love 1968-1972; David A. Cheyne 1972-1975; Lynn Wagner 1975-1977; John Eversole 1977- 1982; Joseph Spackman 1982-1983; Ken Lindland 1983-1987; Joseph Spackman 1987-1991; Gordon Spalenka 1991-1993; Robert Besemer 1993-Aug. 31, 1996; Donald Woolum Sept. 16, 1996-2003; Judith Lee Scholten 2003- Munith UMC – Lansing District Frederick Werth 1967-1971; Bert L. Cole March 1972-1973; Larry Irvine 1973-1975; Thomas Adams 1976-1978; James Barney 1979-1983; Linda Farmer-Lewis 1983-1986; Milton TenHave 1986-1990; Laurie McKinven-Copus 1990-Sept. 1991; Robert Marston Oct. 1991-1998; Judith A. Nielson 1998- 2000; Charles Cerling 2000-Aug. 9, 2004; Arthur R. Turner 2004- Muskegon Central UMC – Grand Rapids District Royal J. Synwolt 1966-1971; Robert H. Jongeward 1971-1979; Lynn A. DeMoss 1979-1988; Ron L. Keller 1988-1993; Daniel M. Duncan (Assoc.) 1989-1994; Ray W. Burgess 1993-2000; Melanie S. Young (Assoc.) 1994-1996; Virginia L. Heller (Assoc.) 1996-1998; Gregory P. Culver (Assoc.) 1998-2002; Randall R. Hansen 2000- ; M. Kay DeMoss (Deacon) 2003- Muskegon Hts Temple UMC – Grand Rapids District Verner Kilgren 1962-1970; Richard Selleck 1970-1977; Dale Crawford 1977-1979; Robert Pumfrey 1979-1983; Don Eddy 1983-1989; Richard Youells 1989-1991; Gerald F. Hagans 1991- Muskegon Lakeside UMC – Grand Rapids District Robert Treat 1967-1981; Richard D. Wilson 1981-1987; Steven R. Young 1987-1993; William P. Myers, Jr. 1993-2002; David A. Selleck 2002- Napoleon UMC – Albion District Robert Kersten 1967-1969; Robert Hinklin 1969-1972; Douglas Smith 1972-1973; Marjorie Matthews 1973-Dec. 1975; J. Brian Selleck March 1976-Sept. 1978; Francis Anderson Sept. 1978-Sept. 1980; Wayne Gorsline Sept. 1980-1988; Robert J. Freysinger 1988-2004; Robert P. Stover 2004- Nashville UMC – Lansing District James Crosby 1969-1975; Leonard F. Putnam 1975-1984; Lynn Wagner 1984-1988; Ronald K. Brooks 1988-May 15, 1991; Kenneth Vaught June 1, 1991-1994; James L. Hynes 1994-2000; Gail C. Patterson 2000-Dec. 31, 2001; Dianne M. Bowden January 16, 2002- NE Missaukee Parish: Merritt-Butterfield UMC – Grand Traverse District Athel Lynch 1968-1970; Marion Nye 1970-1973; Eugene Baughan 1974-1987; Bernard Griner 1988- 1989; Cynthia Schaefer 1989-1993; (Merritt and Butterfield merged on July 1, 1991.) Pulpit Supply July 1-Aug. 31, 1993; O. Jay Kendall Sept. 1, 1993-Aug. 1, 2005; Brian R. Bunch Aug. 1, 2005- NE Missaukee Parish: Moorestown-Stittsville UMC – Grand Traverse District Athel Lynch 1968-1970; Marion Nye 1970-1973; Eugene Baughan 1974-1987; Bernard Griner 1988-
1989; Cynthia Schaefer 1989-1993; Stittsville merged with Moorestown in 1993; O. Jay Kendall Sept. HISTORIES 1, 1993-2005 New Buffalo UMC – Kalamazoo District CHURCH PASTORAL John Bullock 1968-1974; Robert Pumfery 1974-1979; Joseph Beattie 1979-1980; Ken Vanderlaan 1980-1981; Charles Tooman 1981-Jan. 1982; Gregory B. Wood Feb. 1, 1982-1985; B. Gordon Barry 1985-1993; Bradley S. Bartelmay 1993- New Hope UMC of Emmett County – Grand Traverse District Matthew Todd Stoll 2003- New Life UMC – Central District Lawrence P. Brown Jan. 1, 1998-; Richard J. Duffy (co-pastor) Jan. 1, 1998-June 30, 1998. 380 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Newaygo UMC – Grand Rapids District Jean Crabtree 1967-1972; Paul E. Robinson 1972-1975; James W. Boehm 1975-1984; John S. Myette 1984-1988; Stephen M.G. Charlney 1988-1994; Donald R. Fry 1994-1999; Sandra L. Spahr 2000- Newton UMC – Albion District Howard Moore May 1968-1970; Ray Grienke 1970-Jan. 1974; Ray McBratnie Jan. 1974-1976; Kenneth Curtis 1976-1981; Harry Johnson 1981-1985; Gary Kintigh 1985-1993; Charles M. Shields 1993-1995; Michael Baker-Streevy 1995-Nov. 16, 1999; Charles Edward Rothy 2000-2003; Richard Duane Wilson 2003- Niles Grace UMC – Kalamazoo District Leonard Putnam 1964-1969; Orin M. Bailey 1969-1971; Don Cozadd 1971-1976; David Litchfield 1976- 1981; John Charter 1981-Nov. 1992; Mark E. Thompson Nov. 1992-1996; Glenn McNeil 1996-2000; Nancy J. Bitterling 2000-2002; Patricia L. Bromberek (SP-DSA) 2002-2004 Niles Wesley UMC – Kalamazoo District Robert Trenery 1968-1974; Mark Graham 1974-1984; Lloyd Phillips 1984-1991; Nolan R. Williams 1991-Jan. 1, 2000; Emmett H. Kadwell, Jr. Jan. 1, 2000- Ninth Street UMC – Albion District Eugene Moore 1968-1972; Helen Jackson 1972-Jan. 1974; Albert A. O’Rourke Nov. 1974-1976; Charles Grauer 1976-1981; Raymond McBratnie (Assoc.) 1976-Aug. 1980; James Patrick McCoy (Assoc.) Oct. 1980-1983; Frank Closson 1981-April 1985; John A. Backoff (Assoc.) 1983-1985; Phillip Simmons 1985-1988; Reva Hawke 1988-Oct. 1991; Marilyn B. Barney Oct. 1991-1998; Carolyn A. Robinson 1998- North Adams UMC – Albion District Kenneth W. Karlzen 1968-1971; Thomas R. Jones 1971-Aug. 1974; David Flagel Sept. 1975-1980; Lee F. Zachman 1980-1984; Donald McLellan 1984-Sept. 1988; Melanie Baker-Streevy Oct. 1988-1995; Rochelle Ray 1995-2000; Tim Doubblestein 2000-Aug. 31, 2002; Paul Hane (DSA)Sept. 1, 2002-May 31, 2003; Paul Hane June 1, 2003- North Evart UMC – Central District Carter Miller 1968-March 1971; Lynn Wagner March. 1971-Oct. 1973; Pulpit Supply Nov. 1973-1974; Darryl Cook 1974-May 1977; Kenneth Kline 1977-1981; Pulpit Supply June-Aug. 1981; Dwight Benner Sept. 1981-1983; Purlin Wesseling Aug. 1983-1986; Frank Closson 1986-Jan. 1988; Jane Crabtree Jan. 1988-1990; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1991; Robert Stark Nov. 1990-Aug. 1991; Carol Lynn Bourns Sept. 1991-Dec. 31, 1994; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1995-1996; Jean Crabtree (DSA) 1996-2000; Donald L. Buege 2000- North Muskegon Community UMC – Grand Rapids District
CHURCH PASTORAL David S. Yoh 1968-Sept. 1978; Dennis Buwalda Sept. 1978-1982; Laurence L. Waterhouse 1982-1986; John W. Fisher 1986-1992; Glenn M. Wagner 1992- HISTORIES North Parma UMC – Albion District Edward Dahringer 1968-Sept. 1980; Jean Crabtree Nov. 1980-Jan. 1984; Jerry Hippensteel 1984-1989; Charlotte Lewis 1989-1992; Carolin S. Spragg 1992-1999; Keith W. Heifner 1999-2003; Michael P. Baker-Streevy 2003- North Star UMC – Central District Robert E. Tomlinson 1974-Jan. 1977; Donald L. Warmouth Feb. 1977-1978; Glenn Britton 1978-1979; Lois H. Gremban 1979-1981; Dale F. Jaquette Aug. 1981-April 1990; T. Ried Martin 1990-1993; Karen E. Nesius 1993-1994; Jodie Flessner 1994-2003; William F. Foldesi 2004- Northlawn UMC – Grand Rapids District Ivan Niswender 1966-1969; Leonard Putnam 1969-1973; Carlton Benson 1973-1976; Thurlan Meredith 1976-1984; Vance Dimmick, Jr. 1984-1992; Stanley Finkbeiner 1992-1996; Charles R. VanLente 1996- Northport Indian Mission UMC – Grand Traverse District Marshall Collins (DSA) 1991- ; Kathryn Coombs (DSA) 2003-2005; Thomas H. John Jr. 2005- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 381
Northwest UMC – Kalamazoo District Ray Carpenter 1967-1972; Linda Stoddard 1972-1976; Dorcas Lohr 1976-1982; Pulpit supply 1982- 1983; Alden B. Burns 1983-1996; Carol A. Newman 1996-2000; John W. McNaughton 2000-2003; Calvin Y. Hill 2003- Norwood UMC – Grand Traverse District Stanley Hayes 1967-1970; Lester Priest 1970-Jan. 1974; Daniel Minor April 1974-1981; Betty Burton 1981-1982; Glenn Britton 1982-1983; Supply pastor 1983-Aug. 1985; Robert Bellairs Aug. 1985-1996; Bernard W. Griner (DSA) 1996-1997; Eugene L. Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael Maurer 2002- Nottawa UMC – Albion District Rudy A. Wittebach 1967-1974; Charles W. Smith 1974-1976; Elanor Carpenter 1976-Nov. 1980; Carl Leth Nov. 1980-Oct. 1983; David H. Minger Oct. 1983-1987; Laurie J. McKinven-Copus 1987-1990; Emilie Forward 1990-1994; Pulpit Supply July-Sept. 1994; Mona Joslyn (DSA) Oct. 1994-1996; Donald R. Wendell Jan. 1996-July 15, 2003 Oakdale UMC – Grand Rapids District Arthur Jackson 1966-Oct. 1969; Kenneth Lindland Dec. 1969-1973; Brent Phillips 1973-1976; Douglas Knight 1976-1978; Charles Dunbar 1978-1979; Ed Trimmer 1979-1982; Cathy Kelsey 1982-1987; Jane Shapley 1987-1996; Marguerite R. Bermann 1996-1999; Calvin Hill Aug. 16, 1999-2003; Theresa Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles 2003- Okemos Community Church – Lansing District John E. Cermak 1966-1987; Lynn E. Grimes (Assoc.) 1983-1986; Verne C. Summers 1987-1989; Richard C. Sneed (Assoc.) 1989-1991; Charles D. Grauer 1989-1996; Pegg Ainslie (Assoc.) 1991-1993; Joyce DeToni-Hill (Assoc.) 1993-Feb. 15, 1994; James W. Boehm 1996-Sept. 1, 1998; Jeanne M. Randels Oct. 16, 1998- Old Mission Peninsula UMC – Grand Traverse District Richard W. Blunt 1986-1993; Orin L. Daniels 1993-1995; Dale Hotelling 1995-July 16, 2000; Sally J. LaFrance 2001-2002; Stanley Lee Hayes (DSA) 2002-Jan. 31, 2003; David H. Minger Feb. 1, 2003- (Church changed name from Ogdensburg to Old Mission Peninsula 2004) Olive Branch UMC – Kalamazoo District Leslie Smith 1965-1969; Willard Gilroy 1969-1973; Arthur Beadle 1973-1976; Gordon Everett (interim) July-Nov. 1976; Richard Williams Dec. 1976-Oct. 1979; Paul Smith Nov. 1979-March 1980; Joseph Wood (interim) March-June 1980; William Doubblestein 1980-1983; William Carr 1983-April 1986; Joseph Wood (interim) April-June 1986; Phillip Friedrick 1986-1991; Sherri Swanson 1991-1995; Charlene A. Minger 1995-1999; Valerie Fons 1999-2001; John G. Kasper 2001- Olivet UMC – Grand Rapids District Grand Orin Bailey 1964-1969; Allen Wittrup 1969-1977; C. Jack Scott 1977-1979; Richard Youells Aug. 1979-1989; Barry T. Petrucci 1989-Dec. 31, 1994; Clinton McKinven-Copus Jan. 1, 1995-Jan. 1, 2001; Dominic A. Tommy (Assoc.) Apr. 16, 1999-2000.; Robert Eckert (DSA) 2001-2005; James Stilwell March 1, 2005- Oronoko UMC – Kalamazoo District Robert Strauss 1968-1981; Valerie Hill 1981-March 1983; Leonard Haynes 1983-1986; Leo Bennett 1986-1989; Walter J. Rothfuss 1989-2000; Brenda Gordon 2000- HISTORIES
Oshtemo UMC – Kalamazoo District CHURCH PASTORAL Jay Gunnett Apr. 1968-1971; Laurence Dekema 1971-Jan. 1972; Linda Stoddard 1972-Oct. 1976; Pulpit Supply Oct. 1976-1977; Dorcas Lohr 1977-1982; Kenneth H. Kline 1982-1987; David L. Litchfield 1987-1992; Lewis A. Buchner 1992-1997; Charles M. Shields 1997-Feb. 1, 2000; Suzanne Kornowski 2000- (Kalamazoo: Oakwood merged with Oshtemo on October 27, 2002.) Osseo UMC – Albion District Jerry L. Hippensteel 1989-1994; Susan Deason 1994-1998; Kathy L. Nitz 1998-Aug. 15, 1999; Clarence Able (DSA) 2001-2002 382 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Otsego UMC – Kalamazoo District Birt Beers 1967-1972; Leonard Yarlott 1972-1975; J. William Schoettle 1975-1983; Robert H. Roth, Jr. 1983-1985; James C. Grant 1985-March 1992; Emerson Minor (interim) March-August 1992; James C. Grant 1992-1994; Philip L. Brown 1994-1998; Margaret H. Peterson 1998-2000; Joseph D. Shaler 2001- Palo UMC – Central District John H. Gurney 1970-1976; Norman Crotser 1976-Dec. 1978; Daniel R. Bennett 1979-March 1982; Mark G. Johnson March 1982-1986; James E. Cook 1986-1991; Howard H. Harvey 1991-1996; Patrick Glass 1996-1998; Larry W. Nalett 1998-Aug. 9, 2004; Charles E. Cerling Aug. 10, 2004- Parchment UMC – Kalamazoo District Wayne Groat Feb. 1968-Feb. 1969; James W. Dempsey March 1969-1973; Gaylord D. Howell 1973-1978; David S. Yoh Sept. 1978-1989; Daniel J. Minor 1989- Paris UMC – Central District Richard Wilson 1968-1971; Lynn Chapel 1971-1979; John Buker 1979-1981; Elaine Buker 1981-1986; Kendall Lewis 1986-1990; J. Robert Collins 1990-Oct. 1991; David F. Hills 1992-1994; Kathryn M. Steen 1994-2000; Dawn A. Beamish Jan. 1, 2001-2002; Edwin D. Snook 2002-2005; Parma UMC – Albion District Edward Dahringer 1968-Sept. 1980; Jean Crabtree Nov. 1980-Jan. 1984; Jerry Hippensteel 1984-1989; Charlotte Lewis 1989-1992; Carolin S. Spragg 1992-1999; Keith W. Heifner 1999- Parmelee UMC – Grand Rapids District Edward D. Passenger 1966-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1971; Lloyd Van Lente 1971-1976; Adam Chyrowski 1976-1980; Robert Tomlinson 1980-1981; Arthur Jackson 1981-Aug. 1983; Carl Staser Oct. 1983-1988; Lynn W. Wagner 1988-1996; Lee F. Zachman 1996-2004; Lee F. Zachman (1/2 time) 2004- Paw Paw UMC – Kalamazoo District William Payne 1965-1979; Paul Patterson 1979-1984; Keith Laidler 1984-1989; Ward N. Scovel 1989- 1995; Robert K. Lynch 1995-1999; Carolin S. Spragg 1999- Pawating Magedwin UMC – Grand Rapids District David G. Knapp 1992-1995; Timothy J. Miller 1995-Jan. 31, 2002; Deborah R. Miller Feb. 1, 2002-2003; Theresa Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles 2003- Peace UMC – Lansing District Robert E. Boyer 1968-1969; Marion R. Putnam 1969-Jan. 1970; E.F. Rhoades Feb.-July 1970; Michael Williams Aug. 1970-1971; William P. Reynders 1971-Feb. 1972; Thomas Churn March 1972-April 1973; Thomas Peters May 1973-Aug. 1976; Dale D. Spoor Sept. 1976-Dec. 1979; Steven Reid Jan. 1980-Jan.
CHURCH PASTORAL 1984; Mary Curtis March 1984-1989; James Noggle 1989-Feb. 1993; Susan A. Trowbridge March 1993-March 15, 2005; Nancy V. Fancher (DSA) March 16, 2005- HISTORIES Pearl UMC – Kalamazoo District Ronald Wise 1968-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973; Matthew Walkotten 1973- 1976; Miriam DeMint 1976-1978; Ronald Hansen 1978-1984; Stanley Hayes 1984-1990; James Fox 1990-1992; Randall R. Hansen 1992-2000; Jane A. Crabtree 2000-2002; Jean Crabtree (DSA) (Assoc.) 2000-2002; Robert L. Hinklin (DSA) 2002-; Raymond R. Sundell 2003- Pentwater Centenary UMC – Grand Traverse District W. Jackson 1967-1970; Glenn B. Britton 1970-1973; Clyde Miller 1973-1979; Charles M. Johnson 1979- 1982; Milton John Palmer 1982-1985; Gary T. Haller 1985-1993; Christopher P. Momany 1993-Dec. 31, 1996; Curtis E. Jensen Jan. 16, 1996-2001; Michael J. Tupper 2001- Perrinton UMC – Central District Robert E. Tomlinson 1974-Jan. 1977; Donald L. Warmouth Feb. 1977-1978; Glenn Britton 1978-1979; Lois H. Gremban 1979-1981; Dale F. Jaquette Aug. 1981-April 1990; T. Ried Martin 1990-1993; Karen E. Nesius 1993-1994; Jodie Flessner 1994-2003; William F. Foldesi 2004- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 383
Perry UMC – Lansing District Karl W. Patow 1962-1969; Ivan Niswender 1969-1971; David Draggoo 1971-1981; Jeff Siker-Giesler 1981-1983; Harris Hoekwater 1983-Jan. 1992; Clinton McKinven-Copus Feb. 1992-Dec. 31, 1994; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1-April 15, 1995; Carroll A. Fowler April 16, 1995-2003; Carolyn C. Floyd 2003- Petoskey UMC – Grand Traverse District Ralph P. Witmer 1964-Sept. 1970; Charles L. Manker Sept. 1970-Oct. 15, 1975; Donald H. Merrill Oct. 15, 1975-1986; Charles W. Fullmer 1986-April 30, 1994; Don W. Eddy March 1, 1994-Dec. 1996; James P. Mitchum 1997- Pine River Parish: Ashton UMC – Grand Traverse District David Dryer April 1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979; Harold R. Simon 1979-1983; Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983-Jan. 1985; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1985; Douglas Kokx 1985-1991; Robert W. Stark 1991-1996; Valerie M. Sisson Sept. 16, 1996-1998; Valerie M. Hill 1998- 1999; David A. Cheyne 1999-2003; Jodie Rae Flessner 2003- Pine River Parish: LeRoy UMC – Grand Traverse District David Dryer 1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979; Harold R. Simon 1979-1983 Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983-Jan. 1985; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1985; Douglas Kokx 1985- 1991; Robert Stark 1991-1996; Valerie M. Sisson Sept. 16, 1996-1998; Valerie M. Hill 1998-1999; David A. Cheyne 1999-2003; Jodie Rae Flessner 2003- Plainfield UMC – Grand Rapids District K.C. Downing 1967-1969; C. Dow Chamberlain 1969-1972; Don W. Eddy (Assoc.) 1971-1979; Robert L. Hinklin 1972-1976; Marvin F. Zimmerman 1976-1978; Wayne C. Barrett 1978-1982; Neal M. Kelly 1982-1984; John McNaughton 1984-1986; Ethel Z. Stears 1986-1988; Jeanne Randels 1988-1991; Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 1991-1999; Neil Davis 1999-2002; Robert R. Cornelison 2002-2005; Joyce F. Gackler June 1, 2005- Plainwell UMC – Kalamazoo District Emerson B. Minor 1964-1984; James W. Boehm 1984-1989; Raymond Townsend (Assoc.) 1988-1991; David B. Nelson, Jr. 1989-1991; Frank W. Lyman, Jr. and Carole Strobe Lyman (co-pastors) 1991-1996; Charles D. Grauer 1996-2003; Cindy E. Holmquist (Assoc.) 2001-June 30, 2003; Harvey K. Prochnau 2003- Pleasant Lake UMC – Lansing District Frederick Werth 1967-1971; Bert L. Cole March 1972-1973; Larry Irvine 1973-1975; Thomas Adams 1976-1978; James Barney 1979-1983; Linda Farmer-Lewis 1983-1986; Milton TenHave 1986-1990; Laurie McKinven-Copus 1990-Sept. 1991; Robert Marston Oct. 1991-1998; Judith A. Nielson 1998- 2000; Charles E. Cerling 2000-Aug. 9, 2004; Arthur R. Turner 2004- Pleasant Valley UMC – Central District G. Albert Rill 1971-1976; Joseph Dudley 1976-Aug. 1979; Michael L. Selleck Aug. 1979-1986; Leonard B. Haynes 1986-1992; Donald E. Spachman 1992-1997; Doris Lyon 1997- Pokagon UMC – Kalamazoo District Albert A. O’Rourke 1962-1974; Harold Deipert 1974-1977; Gary D. Kintigh 1977-1981; Michael Conklin 1981-1983; Theodore H. Bennink (retired, part-time) 1983-1984; Reva Hawke 1984-1988;
Beatrice Rose 1988-1990; Claude Ridley (retired) May 1-Nov. 1, 1990; Theodore Bennink (retired) Nov. HISTORIES 1, 1990-April 30, 1991; Claude Ridley (retired May 1-Nov. 1, 1991; Richard Muessig (DSA) Nov. 1, 1991-April 30, 1992; Claude Ridley (retired) May 1-Aug. 30, 1992; Richard Muessig Sept. 1992-2001; CHURCH PASTORAL Valerie Fons 2001-2003; Patrica Ann Haas 2003- Pompeii UMC – Central District Robert E. Tomlinson 1974-Jan. 1977; Donald L. Warmouth Feb. 1977-1978; Glenn Britton 1978-1979; Lois H. Gremban 1979-1981; Dale F. Jaquette Aug. 1981-April 1990; T. Ried Martin 1990-1993; Karen E. Nesius 1993-1994; Jodie Flessner 1994-2003; William F. Foldesi 2004- Pope UMC – Albion District Lambert G. McClintic 1952-1995; Jack Fugate 1995- 384 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Portage Chapel Hill UMC – Kalamazoo District David Nelson 1968-1972; Dow Chamberlain 1972-1978; Jon Powers July-August 1978; Joseph Bistayi Sept. 1978-1985; William Torrey 1985-1989; Carl Hausermann 1989-2001; Julie A. Liske (Assoc.) 1994-Nov. 30, 1997; Susan M. Petro (Assoc.) Jan. 1, 1998-; Barry Thayer Petrucci 2001- Portage First UMC – Kalamazoo District Donald Scranton 1967-1970; Paul Albery 1970-1975; Kenneth McCaw 1975-1983; Logan Weaver (Assoc.) Oct. 1, 1980; Royce Robinson 1983-Dec. 1986; Robert Hinklin March 1987-1998; Logan Weaver (Pastor Emeritus, Assoc. ) Jan. 1, 1988; William J. Torrey (Ret. Assoc.) 1993-1995; Gregory B. Wood 1998- Portage Prairie UMC – Kalamazoo District Darrell Osborn 1968-1970; Robert Welfare 1970-1974; Robert Stillson 1974-1980; Robert Stover 1980- 1987; Morris Reinhart 1987-1989; Margaret Peterson 1989-1994; Larry W. Mannino 1994-1995; David H. Minger 1995-1999; Thomas P. Fox 1999- Portland UMC – Lansing District Raymond Norton 1967-1969; Donald Cozadd 1969-1971; Carlton Benson 1971-1973; Harold Homer 1973-1978; C. Dow Chamberlain 1978-Nov. 1985; David Evans (interim) Nov. 1985-Feb. 1986; Dale Crawford Feb.-Oct. 1986; David Evans (interim) Oct. 1986-Feb. 1987; Stanley Finkbiener 1987-1992; Elaine M. Buker 1992-1997; Scott K. Otis 1997-2003; Gregory Ryan Wolfe 2003- Potterville UMC – Lansing District Thomas Peters 1967-1970; Richard Youells 1970-1974; Gregory Wolfe 1974-Oct. 1978; J. Thomas Churn Oct. 1978-1982; Austin Regier 1982-1987; Beverly Gaska 1987-Jan. 1991; Charles B. Hodges March 1991-March 1992; Milton J. TenHave (interim) March-July 1992; John Buker 1992-1995; Paul F. Bailey 1995-May 1, 2001; Rebecca K. Morrison Jan. 16, 2002- Quimby UMC – Lansing District John Joldersma 1965-1970; Esther Cox 1970-1971; William P. Reynders 1971-Feb. 1972; Thomas Churn March 1972-April 1973; Thomas Peters May 1973-Aug. 1976; Dale D. Spoor Sept. 1976-Dec. 1979; Steven Reid Jan. 1980-Jan. 1984; Mary Curtis March 1984-1989; James Noggle 1989-Feb. 1993; Susan A. Trowbridge March 1993- Quincy UMC – Albion District W. Ernest Combellack 1967-1969; Jack Bartholomew 1969-1974; Bruce Keegstra 1974-1977; Kay Williams 1977-1979; Jim Gysel 1979-1983; James Barney 1983-1987; Joan Hamlin 1987-1994; Jane D. Logston 1994-1996; John Knowlton 1996-1998; Melanie S. Young 1998-Oct. 1, 1998; Charles A. Williams Jan. 1, 1999-2003; John A. Scott & Rebecca Scott (CoPastors) Sept. 2003- Ravenna UMC – Grand Rapids District William Foster 1968–1973; William Bowers 1973–1978; Lewis Buchner 1978– 1983; Dennis Slattery
CHURCH PASTORAL 1983–1987; Kenneth Curtis 1987–1988; Rick Powell 1988–1991; Pamela Kail 1991-1994; Daniel B. Hofmann 1994-2001; Mary Bement Ivanov 2001-
HISTORIES Reading UMC – Albion District Harold Cox 1968-Sept. 1969; William Bowers Sept. 1969-1972; Eric Johnson 1972-1975; Dennis Paulson 1975-1979; Altha M. Barnes 1979-1983; Harold R. Simon 1983-March 1990; Dale F. Jaquette April 1990-1992; Thomas P. Fox 1992-1999; Kathy L. Nitz Aug. 16, 1999-July 31, 2001; Gayle Berntsen Sept. 1, 2001- Reed City UMC – Central District Charles W. Fullmer 1966-1970; Forrest E. Mohr 1970-1977; Allen D. McCreedy 1977-1990; Richard L. Matson 1990-1993; Gregory J. Martin 1993-Dec. 1, 1998; Jennifer Browne (Assoc.) Jan. 15, 1997-Dec. 1, 1998; Richard W. Blunt Feb. 1, 1999- Riverside UMC – Kalamazoo District George Chaffee 1968-1971; Carl L. Hausermann 1971-1977; Elizabeth Perry Nord 1976-Oct. 1986; Mark Thompson Jan. 1987-Nov. 15, 1992; Norman C. Kohns Nov. 16, 1992-1993; Jackie Bralick 1993-Feb. 1, 1995; Pulpit Supply Feb.-April 1995; Alan D. Stover May 1, 1995-Sept. 25, 1997; John Sternaman Dec. 1, 1997-2002; Michael R. Bohms 2002-Dec. 31, 2003; Thomas Meyer (DSA) Feb. 1, 2004-June 30, 2004; Sheila F. Baker 2004-2005; Russell K. Logston 2005- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 385
Robbins UMC – Lansing District Maurice Glasgow 1966-1977; Joseph Huston 1977-1982; Wade Panse 1982-1987; James P. Mitchum 1987-1997; Martin M. DeBow 1997- Rockford UMC – Grand Rapids District Richard A. Selleck 1966-1970; Ron L. Keller 1970-1973; George A. Belknap 1973-1978; John S. Myette 1978-1980; J. Melvin Bricker 1980-1989; Leonard F. Putnam (Assoc. part-time) 1984-1994; William J. Torrey 1989-1993; Richard M. Riley 1993-; Jeffrey Charles Williams (Assoc.) 2002-2004 Rodney UMC – Central District Richard Wilson 1968-1971; Lynn Chapel 1971-1979; John Buker 1979-1981; Elaine Buker 1981-1986; Kendall Lewis 1986-1990; J. Robert Collins 1990-Oct. 1991; David F. Hills 1992-1994; Kathryn M. Steen 1994-2000; Dawn A. Beamish Jan. 1, 2001-2002; Edwin D. Snook 2002-2005; Rosebush UMC – Central District Paul Peet 1968-1969; Fred Fischer 1969-1978; David Meister 1978-1980; John Ritter 1980-1984; Michael Long 1984-1992; Mark R. Payne 1992-2001; Brian Charles LaMew 2001-May 1, 2005; Gregory L. Buchner 2005- Salem Indian Mission of the UMC – Grand Rapids District Lewis White Eagle Church 1948-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1992; David G. Knapp 1992-1995; Timothy J. Miller 1995-1999; John Pesblakal (DSA)1999-Aug. 31, 2001; Calvin Hill Sept. 1, 2001-2003; Wesley S. Rehberg (DSA) 2003- Sand Lake UMC – Central District Richard A. Selleck 1992-1996; Howard H. Harvey 1996-1999; Nathan D. Junius 1999-Feb. 1, 2002; Lloyd R. Hansen Feb. 1, 2002-June 30, 2002; Donald Turkelson 2002- Saugatuck UMC – Grand Rapids District C. Dow Chamberlain 1967-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973; Douglas L. Pedersen Oct. 1973-Aug. 1975; Richard W. McClain Aug. 1975-1979; Craig L. Adams 1979-1984; Constance L. Heffelfinger 1984-1996; Fred & Joan Hamlin (DSA) 1996-1998; Karen A. Tompkins 1998- 2001; Jean Smith (DSA) 2001; Jean Smith Dec. 1, 2001-2005; Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley UMC – Kalamazoo District Robert J. Stillson 1963-1969; Vern Michael 1969-1970; Roger Nielson 1970-1971; Lay Speakers 1971-1972; Dale Benton 1972-1978; John W. Fisher 1978-1980; Dale Crawford 1980-1983; Dwight J. Burton 1983-1992; Laura Truby 1992-1996; Ronald S. Scholte 1996-2000; Larry Reeves 2000; Michelle Wisdom-Long 2001- Schoolcraft UMC – Kalamazoo District Robert J. Stillson 1963-1969; Vern Michael 1969-1970; Roger Nielson 1970-1971; Lay Speakers 1971- 1972; Dale Benton 1972-1978; John W. Fisher 1978-1980; Dale Crawford 1980-1983; Dwight J. Burton 1983-1992; Laura C. Truby 1992-1998; Marilyn M. Sanders 1998-Jan. 16, 2000; Pete Love (DSA) 2000-; David Nellist 2000- Scottdale UMC – Kalamazoo District David Litchfield 1966-1969; David Lutz 1969-1970; Arthur Turner 1970-1971; Merritt Edner 1971-
1972; Wayne Babcock 1972-1975; Ross Bunce 1975-1977; Linda Stoddard 1977-1983; C. David Hainer HISTORIES 1983-1984; Elizabeth Perry Nord 1984-Oct. 1986; Mark Thompson Jan. 1987-Nov. 15, 1992; Norman C.
Kohns Nov. 16, 1992-1993; Jackie Bralick 1993-Feb. 1, 1995; Pulpit Supply Feb.-May 1995; Terrill M. CHURCH PASTORAL Schneider June 1, 1995- Scotts UMC – Albion District Garth Smith 1965-1971; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1971; Wilbur Williams Nov. 1971-Aug. 1973; Paul Mazur Sept. 1973-1978; Pulpit Supply July-Dec. 1978; Donald Robinson Dec. 1978-Aug. 1979; James Allred Sept. 1979-Dec. 1986; Pulpit Supply Jan.-Apr. 1987; Dennis Slattery Apr. 1987-Oct. 1988; Pulpit Supply Oct.-Dec. 1988; Thomas E. Ball Dec. 1988-1994; David F. Hills 1994-Aug. 1, 1999; Sally J. LaFrance Oct. 1, 1999-2001; Thomas L. Truby 2001-March 1, 2003; David G. Knapp 2003- 386 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 Scottville UMC – Grand Traverse District Bernard Fetty 1964-Jan. 1970; J. William Schoettle Feb. 1970-1975; Harold Taber 1975-Jan. 1976; Lloyd R. Hansen Feb. 1976-Oct. 1980; William Mathae Nov. 1980-Dec. 1983; D. Hubert Lowes Jan. 1984-1993; Merritt F. Bongard 1993-Aug. 16, 1995; Pulpit Supply Aug. 1995-Jan. 1996; Bobbie Dale Whitlock Jan. 1996-2004; Robert Ellery Jones 2004- Sears UMC – Central District Dan Reedy 1968-1969; Carter Miller 1969-March 1971; Lynn Wagner March 1971-Oct. 1973; Eugene Baughn Oct. 1973-March 1974; Daryl Cook 1974-1977; Kenneth Kline 1977-1986; Carl Litchfield 1986-1991; Eugene L. Baughan 1991-1997; Brian R. Bunch 1997- Sebewa Center UMC – Lansing District Marjorie Matthews June-Sept. 1968; Robert D. Keith Sept. 1968-1971; Ralph Kallweit 1971-Jan. 1976; John Morse Feb. 1976-1982; Chris Schroeder 1982-Nov. 1984; Kenneth A.O. Lindland Nov. 1984-1987; Joseph L. Spackman 1987-1991; Gordon Spalenka 1991-1993; Robert Besemer 1993-Aug. 31, 1996; Donald Woolum Sept. 16, 1996-2003; Judith Lee Scholten 2003-2004; Jeffrey J. Schrock 2004- Shaftsburg UMC – Lansing District Karl Patow 1962-1969; Ivan Niswender 1969-1971; David Draggoo 1971-1981; Jeff Siker-Geisler 1981- 1983; Harris Hoekwater 1983-Jan. 1992; Clinton McKinven-Copus Feb. 1992-Dec. 31, 1994; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1-April 15, 1995; Carroll A. Fowler April 16, 1995-2003; Carolyn C. Floyd 2003- Shelby UMC – Grand Rapids District Ronald Houk Jan. 1966-Oct. 1971; James Fox Nov. 1971-Aug. 1977; Robert Carson Sept. 1977-1981; Daniel Minor 1981-1989; Ray Flessner 1989-1991; Keith Bovee 1991-1994; James E. Hodge 1994-2001; Lewis A. Buchner 2001-Feb. 1, 2002; Peggy A. Boltz 2002- Shelbyville UMC – Grand Rapids District Paul Scheibner 1965-1970; Thurlan Meridith 1970-1976; Gerald L. Welsh 1976-1984; Lee F. Zachman 1984-April 15, 1994; William C. Bills 1994- Shepardsville UMC – Central District Leroy Howe 1968-1969; Karl Ziegler 1969-1970; Roger Wittrup 1970-1971; Darold Boyd 1971-1978; Rodney Kalajainen 1979-1981; Bruce Kintigh 1981-1988; Charles Smith 1988-1996; D. Kay Pratt 1996- 2004; Shepherd UMC – Central District G. Albert Rill 1971-1976; Joseph Dudley 1976-Aug. 1979; Michael L. Selleck Aug. 1979-1986; Leonard B. Haynes 1986-1992; Donald E. Spachman 1992-2004; Wayne Allen Price 2004- Silver Creek UMC – Kalamazoo District Meredith Rupe 1968-Nov. 1970; Gary Gamble Nov. 1970-May 1973; Supply pastor June-Oct. 1973; Lynn Wagner Oct. 1973-1975; Daniel Barker 1975-Sept. 1978; Gregory Wolfe Oct. 1978-Nov. 1983; Donald
CHURCH PASTORAL Buege Jan. 1984-1990; Dennis Slattery 1990-1992; David L. Litchfield 1992-1988; Virginia L. Heller 1998-2004; Mark E. Thompson 2004- HISTORIES Sitka UMC – Grand Rapids District Kenneth D. McCaw 1967-1968; Austin W. Regier 1969; Ira J. Noordhof 1971-1975; Donald J. Vuurens, Oct. 15, 1975-Dec. 31, 1977; Wayne Speese (Pulpit Supply) Jan. 1, 1978-June 1978; Charles R. VanLente 1978-1983; Steven D. Pearson 1983-1988; Kathryn B. Robotham 1988-1990; Michael A. Van Horn 1990-1991; Leonard Coon 1991-Nov. 1, 1999; Milton Stahl (interim) Nov. 1, 1999-July 1, 2000; Patrick Cameron 2000-Nov. 30, 2001; James Meines December 1, 2001-2005; Brian M. McLellan (DSA) 2005- Snow UMC – Grand Rapids District Ralph Tweedy 1967-1969; Wayne Barrett 1969-1972; Steven Beach 1972-1974; Ed Passenger 1974-1977; Allen Wittrup 1977-1985; Richard Strait 1985-1986; Dan Duncan 1986-1989; Tracey Taylor 1989-1990; Lloyd Hansen 1990-1991; Mary (Horn) Schippers 1991-March 31, 1995; Pulpit Supply April-June 1995; Thurland Meredith (ad interim) 1995- Sodus Chapel Hill UMC – Kalamazoo District Myron Kent Williams 1960-1969; B. James Varner 1969-1973; Leonard Putnam 1973-1975; George Fleming 1975-1987; William V. Payne 1987-1996; Richard D. Wilson 1996-2003; David A. Cheyne 2003-2005; James A. Dibbet 2005- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 387
Somerset Center – Albion District Richard Stoddard 1968-1974; David Showers 1974-1976; Martin Fox 1976-1979; Gerald Selleck 1979- 1982; Mark Kelly 1982-1983; Dr. Campbell 1983-1984; Jim Hodge 1984-1989; Lawrence P. Brown 1989-1996; Michael E. Long 1996-1998; James W. Barney 1998-2005; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2005- Sonoma UMC – Albion District Howard Moore May 1968-1970; Ray Grienke 1970-Jan. 1974; Ray McBratnie Jan. 1974-1976; Kenneth Curtis 1976-1981; Harry Johnson 1981-1985; Gary Kintigh 1985-1993; Charles M. Shields 1993-1995; Michael Baker-Streevy 1995-Nov. 16, 1999; Charles Edward Rothy 2000-2003; Richard Duane Wilson 2003- South Boardman UMC – Grand Traverse District Gerald L. Hedlund 1966-1971; Arthur and Molly Turner (co-pastors) 1971-1976; Diane Vale 1976-Oct. 1977; Marion Nye Dec. 1977-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; Athel Lynch 1979-1981; Pulpit Supply 1981-1983; Daniel Biteman, Jr. 1983-1985; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1985-1987; Gary Wales 1987-1994; Howard Seaver 1994- South Ensley UMC – Central District Richard A. Selleck 1992-1996; Howard H. Harvey 1996-1999; Nathan D. Junius 1999-Feb. 1, 2002; Lloyd R. Hansen Feb. 1, 2002-June 30, 2002; Donald Turkelson 2002- South Haven UMC – Kalamazoo District William Torrey 1968-1974; Richard Youells 1974-Aug. 15, 1979; Larry Irvine Sept. 16, 1979-1984; C. William Martin 1984-1989; Edward Slate 1989-1995; Billie R. Dalton 1995-2004; John W. Fisher 2004- South Monterey UMC – Kalamazoo District Glenn Britton 1968-Jan. 1970; Stanley Finkbeiner Feb. 1970-1974; Densel Fuller 1974-1976; Brent Phillips 1976-1978; David Knapp 1978-Oct. 15, 1982; Robert J. Stillson Nov. 1982-1989; Robert D. Nystrom 1989-1992; Marjory A. Berkompas 1992-June 13, 1996; David S. Yoh (DSA) 1996-1999; Raymond D. Field 1999-2001; Reva H. Daniel 2001-2005; Linda J. Burton 2005- South UMC – Grand Rapids District South Wyoming UMC – Grand Rapids District Walter Rothfus 1968-1971; Curtis Cruff 1971-1975; Leonard Yarlott 1975-1979; Edward Trimmer 1979- 1981; Ben Chapman 1981-1982; Howard Harvey 1982-1988; John Myette 1988-March 15, 1991; Arthur D. Jackson March 15, 1991-Dec. 31, 1993; John Myette Jan. 1, 1994-1995; Lois M. Munn 1995-1997; Donald D. Entenman 1997-Sept. 30, 1997; Rhonda J. Prater Nov. 16, 1997-2003; Marcia L. Elders 2003- Sparta UMC – Grand Rapids District Paul Patterson 1968-1973; Eldon K. Eldred 1973-April 1979; Ronald Entenman 1979-1985; James R. Hulett 1985-1993; Steven R. Young 1993- Springport UMC – Albion District Lynn Chapel 1965-March 1971; Beulah Poe March 1971-1976; Robert Doner 1976-1978; Joel Campbell 1978-1979; Ethel Stears 1979-Sept. 16, 1983; William Doubblestein Oct. 16, 1983-1987; Eugene Baughan 1987-1991; David H. Minger 1991-1995; Wayne Willer 1995-1996; Valerie Hill 1996-1998; David L.
Litchfield 1998-2001; David Blair 2001-2003; Diane E. Stone 2004- HISTORIES St Johns First UMC – Central District Harold Homer 1968-1972; Francis Johannides 1972-1977; Keith Laidler 1977-1984; Mark Graham 1984- CHURCH PASTORAL 1987; Paul Patterson 1987-1990; Stephan Weinberger 1990-2000; Carolyn C. Floyd 2000-2003; Margery A. Schleicher 2003- St Johns Parish: Greenbush UMC – Central District William Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1970; Charles VanLente 1970-1972; Everett Love June-Dec. 1972; Norman Wood 1973-1976; Terry MacArthur 1976-Oct. 15, 1979; Robert Gillette Jan. 1980-1984; Merritt Bongard 1984-1991; Joseph Spackman 1991-1999; James Dibbet 1999-2005; O’Ryan Rickard 2005- 388 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
St Johns Parish: Lowe UMC – Central District William Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1970; Charles VanLente 1970-1972; Everett Love June-Dec. 1972; Harold McGuire 1973-1974; Terry MacArthur 1976-Oct. 15, 1979; Robert Gillette Jan. 1980-1984; Merritt Bongard 1984-1991; Joseph Spackman 1991-1999; James Dibbet 1999-2005; O’Ryan Rickard 2005- St Johns Parish: Salem UMC – Central District William Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1970; Charles VanLente 1970-1972; Everett Love June- Dec. 1972; Paul Jones 1973-1975; Douglas Jones 1975-1976; Terry MacArthur 1976-Oct. 15, 1979; Robert Gillette Jan. 1980-1984; Merritt Bongard 1984-1991; Joseph Spackman 1991-1999; James Dibbet 1999-2005; O’Ryan Rickard 2005- St Johns Pilgrim UMC – Central District Eugene Friesen 1966-1970; Brian K. Sheen 1970-1983; Larry R. Shrout 1983-1998; Raymond R. Sundell1998-2003; Merlin H. Pratt 2003-; D. Kay Pratt (Assoc.) 2004- ; Price UMC – merged with St Johns Pilgrim 2005; St Louis UMC – Central District Harold L. Mann 1972-March 1982; Gerald R. Bates April 1982-1987; Richard C. Kuhn 1987-1998; Robert D. Nystrom 1998-2002; Lillian T. French 2002- St. Joseph First UMC – Kalamazoo District Sidney A. Short Feb. 1968-Jan. 1973; Richard E. Johns (Assoc.) Apr. 1968-Apr. 1969; Gary Gamble (Assoc.) 1969-1971; Douglas L. Pedersen (Assoc.) 1971-Oct.1973; Dale D. Brown Feb. 1973-Dec. 1982; David A. Selleck (Assoc.) 1974-Mar. 1976; Harold F. Filbrandt Feb. 1983-Mar. 1987; Benton R. Heisler (Assoc.) 1986-Aug. 1988; Ronald A. Houk 1987-1997; Charles K. Stanley (Assoc.) Oct. 1988-Oct. 1990; Shelley L. Caulder (Assoc.) Dec. 1991-1996; Thomas C. Nikkel (Assoc.) 1996-2000; Wade S. Panse 1997-; James W. Kraus, Jr. (Deacon) 2001- Stanwood Northland UMC – Central District Nolan Williams 1967-1974; Bernard Randolph 1974-March 1975; Max Gladding March 1975-1982; Emmett Kadwell 1982-1992; Jack Bartholomew 1992-1995; Edward H. Slate 1995- Stevensville UMC – Kalamazoo District Gerald Welsh 1968-Oct. 1969; Lloyd Phillips Oct. 1969-1979; Dean Bailey 1979-1987; Steve Emery (Assoc.) 1981-1987; Geoffrey Hayes 1987-March 23, 1994; Larry Rubingh (Assoc.) 1987-1988; Jeffrey Wright (Assoc.) 1988-1990; Bradley Bartelmay (Assoc.) 1990-1993; Tamara S.M. Williams (Assoc.) 1993-2002; Eugene A. Lewis 1994-2003; Terri L. Bentley (Assoc.) 2002-; Beryl Gordon Barry 2003- Stockbridge Avenue UMC – Kalamazoo District Lloyd Schloop 1968-1973; Kenneth O. Lindland 1973-1978; Charles W. Richards 1978-1986; Curtis Strader 1986-1988; John Moore 1988-1992; Dwight J. Burton 1992-1998; John W. McNaughton 1998-
CHURCH PASTORAL 2003; Calvin Y. Hill 2003- Stockbridge UMC – Lansing District HISTORIES William Frayer 1965-1969; Raymond Norton 1969-1971; Dale Spoor 1971-Sept. 1974; Douglas Vernon Oct. 1974-Sept. 1979; David Selleck Oct. 1979-1987; Richard Matson 1987-1990; Birt Beers 1990-1993; Stuart L. Proctor 1993-Sept. 1995; Robert J. Henning 1996- Stokes Chapel UMC – Albion District Karl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969-Aug. 1970; Joseph Huston Aug. 1970-1972; Richard Huskey 1972-1974; J. Brian Selleck 1974-Feb. 1976; Robert P. Stover March 1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh 1983-1987; Frederick G. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston 1994-1996; Diane Stone Nov. 16, 1996-2004; Edward Mohr 2004- Sturgis UMC – Albion District Charles B. Hahn 1966-1970; Hilding Kilgren 1970-1977; Miriam DeMint (Assoc.) 1969-1970; David Dunn (Assoc.) 1970-1973; Dennis Paulsen (Assoc.) 1973-1975; Edward Boase (Assoc.) 1975-1977; George Hartmann 1977-1987; Richard Riley (Assoc.) 1977-1980; Mark Graham 1987-1988; Susan Adsmond Fox July-Sept. 1987; Ray W. Burgess 1988-1993; Lowell F. Walsworth 1993-1995; Richard A. Morrison 1995-Jan. 1, 1998; Dianne Morrison (Assoc.) Jan. 1996-Jan. 1, 1998; Keith R. Treman Jan. 15, 1998-; Colleen T. Treman (Deacon) 1998-; J. Robert Keim (Assoc.) Dec. 16, 1999- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 389
Sunfield UMC – Lansing District Marjorie S. Matthews June-Sept. 1968; Robert Keith Sept. 1968-1971; Ralph G. Kallweit 1971-Jan. 1976; John Morse Feb. 1976-1982; J. Chris Schroeder 1982-Jan. 1992; Harris J. Hoekwater Jan. 1992-1998; Brian K. Sheen 1998-2004; Jeffrey J. Schrock 2004- Sunnyside UMC – Kalamazoo District Allen D. McCreedy 1967-1973; Robert H. Conn 1973-1976; John W. Ellinger 1976-1981; Norman C. Kohns 1981-1985; Paul L. Hartman 1985-1992; John W. Fisher 1992-2004; Billie R. Dalton 2004- Sylvan UMC – Central District Kenneth I. Kline 1977-1981; Pulpit Supply June-Aug. 1981; Dwight Benner Sept. 1981-1983; Purlin Wesseling Aug. 1983-1986; Frank Closson 1986-Jan. 1988; Jane Crabtree Jan. 1988-1990; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1991; Robert Stark Nov. 1990-Aug. 1991; Carol L. Bourns Sept. 1991-Dec. 31, 1994; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1995-1996; Jean Crabtree (DSA) 1996-2000; Donald L. Buege 2000- Third Avenue UMC – Central District Richard D. Wilson 1968-1971; Lynn Chapel 1971-1979; John Buker 1979-Jan. 1981; Elaine Buker Jan. 1981-1986; Kendall Lewis 1986-1990; J. Robert Collins 1990-Oct. 1991; Albert Frevert (interim) Jan.- June 1992; David Hills 1992-1994; Kathryn M. Steen 1994-2000; Dawn A. Beamish Jan. 1, 2001-2002; Edwin D. Snook 2002-2005; Three Oaks UMC – Kalamazoo District Larry Waterhouse Apr. 1966-Oct. 1970; Meredith Rupe Nov. 1970-Nov. 1975; Larry Irvine Nov. 1975- Sept. 1979; Terry MacArthur Sept. 1979-1983; Ross Bunce 1983-1985; Lloyd Walker 1985-1988; Steven Pearson 1988-1995; Orin L. Daniels 1995-1998; David A. Cheyne 1998-Jan. 16, 1999; Sherri L. Swanson Sept. 1, 1999- Three Rivers First UMC – Albion District Richard H. Beckett 1968-1976; Charles D. Grauer 1976-1981; Raymond McBratnie (Assoc.) 1976-1980; James Patrick McCoy (Assoc.) Oct. 1980-1983; Frank B. Closson 1981-April 1985; John A. Backoff (Assoc.) 1983-1985; James E. Fox May 1985-1990; Robert L. Pumphery 1990-1997; Cynthia A. Skutar 1997-2000; Donald R. Fry 2000- Townline UMC – Kalamazoo District John Gurney 1965-1969; Wayne Babcock 1969-1971; Gerald Hudlund 1971-1972; Wayne Barrett 1972- 1974; Pulpit Supply 1974-1976; David Youngs 1976-1978; Lloyd Bronson 1978-1985; Dwight Stoner 1985-1988; Donald Williams 1988-1990; William Brady 1990-1991; Kenneth J. Littke 1991-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Jana Jirak Sept. 16, 1998-1999; Robert L. Pumfery 1999-October 31, 2002; Patricia Anne Harpole November 1, 2002-2004; O’Ryan Rickard 2004-2005; Sheila F. Baker 2005- Traverse Bay UMC – Grand Traverse District Traverse City Asbury & Emmanuel merged to become Traverse Bay UMC – January 2005; [ASBURY: Dale E. Crawford 1967-Oct. 1971; Wilson Tennant Nov. 1971-May 1976; Richard E. Cobb 1976-Aug. 1980; Wirth G. Tennant (Assoc.) 1978-Sept. 1983; William A. Hertel Sept. 1980-1987; John H. Hice 1987-1995; William E. Haggard 1995-2002; Jeremy P.H. Williams 2002- ;] [EMMANUEL: George Belknap 1966-1973; B. James Varner 1973-1977; Kenneth A.O. Lindland 1977-1979; Jack Kraklan 1979- 1983; Steven Averill 1983-April 1989; Lewis Buchner 1989-1992; Robert J. Mayo 1992-1999; David H.
Minger 1999-Jan. 31, 2003; Douglas L. Pedersen Feb. 1, 2003- ;] Jeremy P.H. Williams 2002- ; Douglas HISTORIES L. Pedersen Feb. 1, 2003-2005; Devon R. Herrell (assoc.) 2005-
Traverse City Central UMC – Grand Traverse District CHURCH PASTORAL William N. DesAutels 1968-Nov. 1974; Robert C. Brubaker Dec. 1974-1981; Ellen A. Brubaker (Assoc.) 1975-1981; Joanne Parshall (Assoc.) 1981-Sept. 1982; David L. Crawford 1981-1987; Gary T. Haller (Assoc.) 1981-1985; Kathy E. Brown (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Dean I. Bailey 1987- 2002; Steven R. Emery- Wright (Assoc.) Aug. 1990-May 1992; Robert D. Nystrom (Assoc.) 1992-1994; John W. Ellinger 2002-; Tamara S.M. Williams (Assoc.) 2002- Traverse City Christ UMC – Grand Traverse District John D. Morse 1987-1993; Louis W. Grettenberger 1993- 390 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Trowbridge UMC – Kalamazoo District Henry Houseman 1962-1974; Leon Shaffer 1974-1981; R. Ivan Niswender 1981-1994; Gary S. Wales 1994- Turk Lake UMC – Central District George Fleming 1965-1975; Douglas Pedersen 1975-1979; Jim Hartman 1979-1982; Steven Young 1982- 1987; Joyce DeToni-Hill 1987-1990; Jane Crabtree 1990-1996; John F. Ritter 1996-Nov. 1, 2001; Ronald W. DeGraw Nov. 1, 2001-2005; Kay Welsch July 16, 2005- Twin Lake UMC – Grand Rapids District Kenneth D. McCaw 1967-1968; Austin W. Regier 1969; Alma H. Glotfelty 1970; Ira J. Noordhof 1971- 1975; Donald J. Vuurens, Oct. 15, 1975-Dec. 31, 1977; Wayne Speese (Pulpit Supply) Jan. 1, 1978-June 1978; Charles R. VanLente 1978-1983; Steven D. Pearson 1983-1988; Kathryn B. Robotham 1988-1990; Michael A. Van Horn 1990-1991; Leonard Coon 1991-Oct. 31, 1999; Milton Stahl (interim) Nov. 1, 1999-July 1, 2000; Patrick Cameron 2000-2002; Sally J. LaFrance 2002- Union City UMC – Albion District Philip L. Brown 1966-1971; Walter J. Rothfuss 1971-1973; Larry Grubaugh 1973-1980; Adam Chyrowski 1980-1986; Eric S. Beck 1986-July 31, 1995; David W. Meister Aug. 1, 1995-Aug. 15, 1997; D.S. Assignment Aug. 16, 1997; John L. Moore (DSA) Aug. 17, 1997-2004; Robert M. Hughes 2004- United Church of Ovid – Central District Unity UMC – Grand Rapids District Kenneth McCaw Dec. 1966-1969; Austin Regier 1969-1975; Joseph Glover 1975-1983; Eric Beck 1983- 1986; Susan Krill (Hagans) 1986-Nov. 1988; Ron Robotham Jan. 1989-1990; Jane Lippert 1990-1995; J. Todd Thompson 1995-1998; Kimberly A. DeLong 1998-Sept. 16, 1999; Gayle Berntsen Sept, 16, 1999-Sept. 1, 2001; James Meines Dec. 1, 2001-2005; Brian M. McLellan (DSA) 2005- Vergennes UMC – Grand Rapids District William Vowell 1968-1969; Phillip Carpenter 1969-1977; Luren Strait 1978-1979; Donald Buege 1979- Sept. 1, 1980; Stanley Forkner Sept. 1, 1980-1986; Daniel Duncan 1986-1989; Tracy Taylor 1989-1990; Lloyd Hansen 1990-1991; Mary Schippers 1991-March 31, 1995; Pulpit Supply April-June 1995; David F. Stout 1995-1996; Nathaniel W. Johnson Sept. 1, 1996- Vermontville UMC – Lansing District David C. Haney 1967-1969; William R. Tate 1969-1972; Gary V. Lyons 1972-April 1976; Gerald A. Salisbury April 1976-1979; Molly C. Turner 1979-1983; Glenn C. Litchfield 1983-1990; Richard W. Young 1990-1991; Robert L. Kersten 1991-1995; Jeffrey J. Bowman 1995-2002; Kathleen Smith 2002- Vickeryville UMC – Central District John H. Gurney 1970-1976; Norman Crotser 1976-Dec. 1978; Daniel R. Bennett 1979-March 1982; Mark CHURCH PASTORAL G. Johnson March 1982-1986; James E. Cook 1986-1991; Howard H. Harvey 1991-1996; Patrick Glass 1996-1998; Larry W. Nalett 1998-Aug. 9, 2004; Charles E. Cerling Aug. 10, 2004- HISTORIES Vicksburg UMC – Kalamazoo District Dean Bailey (Methodist) 1966-1969; David Morton (EUB) 1965-1969; Myron K. Williams 1969-1972; C. Robert Carson 1972-Oct. 1977; Francis C. Johannides Oct. 1977-1981; Lowell F. Walsworth; 1981-1993; Lawrence R. Wood (Assoc.) 1991-1995; James R. Hulett 1993-1997; Jana Lynn Almeida (Assoc.) 1995- 1997; Isabell M. Deppe 1998-Sept. 2000 Wacousta UMC – Lansing District Dale Spoor 1967-1971; Edward Otto 1971-1977; John R. Smith 1977-1984; Eugene Lewis 1984-1986; James Hynes 1986-1992; Betty A. Smith 1992-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Lyle D. Heaton Jan. 1, 1999- Wakelee UMC – Kalamazoo District Ira Fett 1968-1969; Donald Ludman 1969-1974; Wayne Babcock 1975-1978; Derryl Cook 1978-1981; Robert Mayo 1981-1986; Kenneth I. Kline 1986-1992; Dennis E. Slattery 1992-1998; Gregory L. Buchner (DSA) 1998-Nov. 16, 1999; Gregory L. Buchner Nov. 16, 1999-2005; Nelson L. Hall 2005- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 391
Walkerville UMC – Grand Traverse District A. Ruth Bonser Oct. 1990-1993; Nancy Bugajski 1993-1996; Donald J. Vuurens (DSA) 1996-1998; Steven J. Hale 1998-Nov. 8, 1999; Ronald A. Houk (DSA) Nov. 8, 1999-2000; Kenneth E. Tabor 2000- 2004; Ronald L. Worley 2004- Washington Heights UMC – Albion District Donald Grant 1967-1972; John L. Thompkins Sept. 1972-1975; Pulpit Supply 1975-1976; Clifton Bullock 1976-Feb. 1991; Herbert Griffin (Assoc.) 1990-1993; Russell McReynolds 1991-1996; Howard (Rick) McKire 1996-Feb. 27, 1997; Curnell Graham 1997-2002; James A. Richie 2002- Waterloo First UMC – Lansing District Wilbur Silvernail 1960-1969; Donald R. Fry 1969-1970; Altha M. Barnes 1970-1975; Richard M. Young 1975-1976; Glenn Kjellburg 1976-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; L. A. Nichols 1979-1988; Merlin Pratt 1988-1991; Wayne Willer 1991-1995; Pulpit Supply 1995; Kathleen A. Groff Dec. 1995-July 31, 1997; Mona Joslyn Aug. 1, 1997-1998; Kathleen S. Kursch 1998-Feb. 1, 2000; Georgiana M. Dack (DSA) Feb. 1, 2000- Waterloo Village UMC – Lansing District Wilbur Silvernail 1960-1969; Donald R. Fry 1969-1970; Altha M. Barnes 1970-1975; Richard M. Young 1975-1976; Glenn Kjellburg 1976-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; L. A. Nichols 1979-1988; Merlin Pratt 1988-1991; Wayne Willer 1991-1995; Pulpit Supply 1995; Kathleen A. Groff Dec. 1995-July 31, 1997; Mona Joslyn Aug. 1, 1997-1998; Kathleen S. Kursch 1998-Feb. 1, 2000; Georgiana M. Dack (DSA) Feb. 1, 2000- Watervliet UMC – Kalamazoo District Lawrence Grubaugh 1968-1971; Donald Russell 1971-1975; Joseph Wood 1975-1978; Lawrence Wiliford 1978-Sept. 1981; Katherine Williams (Coombs) Dec. 1981-Sept. 1984; Fred Hamlin Nov. 1984-1985; Kenneth Curtis 1985-May 1987; Len Schoenherr 1987-1999; David F. Hills Aug. 1, 1999- Wayland UMC – Grand Rapids District Bernard R. Randolph 1966-1970; Leo E. Bennett 1970-1979; Richard W. Barker 1979-1982; Douglas L. Pedersen 1982-1987; James W. Barney 1987-Sept. 1991; Wendell R. Stine Sept. 1991-1995; Stacy R. Minger 1995-Jul. 31, 2001; Julie A. Dix Aug. 1, 2001-2003; Nancy L. Besemer 2003- Webberville UMC – Lansing District Gary Lyons 1968-1969; Milford Bowen 1969-1973; John McNaughton 1973-1979; Ross Bunce 1979- 1983; Wayne Babcock 1983-1991; David Cheyne 1991-1995; Dwayne E. Bagley 1995-2002; Wayne E. McKenney Aug. 1, 2002-2005; Robert D. Nystrom 2005- Weidman UMC – Central District James Linton 1967-1969; Lawrence R. Smith 1969-1970; Athel J. Lynch 1970-1977; Vance M. Dimmick, Jr. 1977-1984; Diane E. Vale 1984-1985; Pulpit supply July 1985-Jan. 1986; Randall E. Roose Jan. 1986- 1993; Melanie S. Young 1993-1994; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1994-March 26, 1995; Pulpit Supply April-June 1995; James H.K. Lawrence 1995-May 10, 1999; Craig L. Adams Sept. 16, 1999- Welcome Corners UMC – Lansing District John Jodersma 1967-Nov. 1968; Stanley Finkbeiner Nov. 1968-1969; Esther Cox 1969-1975; Richard Erickson 1975-1976; Clinton Bradley-Galloway 1976-1981; Constance Heffelfinger 1981-1984; Glenn Wegner 1984-1987; Robert Kersten 1987-1991; Carl Q. Litchfield 1991-2000; Geraldine M. Litchfield
(Assoc.) Jan. 1993-1994; Soo Han Yoon Aug. 1, 2000-Jan. 31, 2001; Robert E. Smith Feb. 1, 2001-Dec. HISTORIES 31, 2003; Robert E. Smith (part time) Dec. 31, 2003- Wesley Park UMC – Grand Rapids District CHURCH PASTORAL Kenneth Lindland 1968-Dec. 1969; Theron Bailey Dec. 1969-Sept. 1977; James E. Fox Sept. 1977-April 1985; (Griggs St. UMC – merged with Wesley Park in Jan. 1979. Ward Pierce was pastor of Griggs St.)Ward Pierce Jan.-March 1979; Douglas Pedersen (Assoc.) 1979-1982; Myron K. Williams 1985-1994; William V. Clegg 1994- West Mendon UMC – Albion District William Foster 1965-1969; David Litchfield 1969-1971; Harold Simon 1971-1973; William Dobbs 1973- 1978; Frank Closson 1978-1981; Larry Higgins 1981-1983; Lloyd Hansen 1983-1987; Clinton McKinven- Copus 1987-1990; Carolyn Floyd 1990-1997; Reva Hawke 1997-2001; Ward D. Pierce (DSA) 2001- 392 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
Westwood UMC – Kalamazoo District A.R. Davis 1968-1973; Allen D. McCreedy 1973-1977; E. William Wiltse 1977-1980; Merged with Kalamazoo Simpson 1980; Jack H. Baumgart 1980-1984; Larry E. Irvine 1984-1988; Kenneth W. Karlzen 1988-July 31, 1995; Eric S. Beck Aug. 1, 1995- Wheatfield UMC – Lansing District Eugene Tate Oct.-Dec. 1968; Dennis Ferris Dec. 1968-April 1969; Wayne Gorsline April 1969-1975; Millard Wilson 1975-1977; Marcel Elliott 1977-Jan. 1978; Thomas Butcher Jan. 1978-Oct. 1979; Dennis Demond Oct. 1979-1980; Fred Fischer 1980-1985; Susan Adsmand 1985-1987; David Wendland 1987- 1988; Carolyn Hare Robinson 1988-1991; Paulette Cheyne 1991-1995; Valerie Fons 1995-1999; Stephen F. Ezop 1999-June 30, 2002; Sharyn K. Osmond 2002- White Cloud UMC – Grand Rapids District William A. Hertel 1966-1969; Kenneth E. Curtis 1969-1971; Allan R. Valkema 1971-1976; Peter H. Kunnen 1976-Jan. 1984; Thomas and Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastors) May 1984-1988; Jerry L. Jaquish 1988-2002 White Pigeon UMC – Albion District Lyle Chapman 1965-1969; Robert Stillson 1969-1975; Daniel Wolcott 1975-Sept. 1977; Donald Fry Nov. 1977-1981; Kendall Lewis 1981-Jan. 1985; Wesley Smith Jan. 1985-Sept. 1990; Charles Vizthum Nov. 1990-July 31, 1995; Mary Pieh 1996-1998; Patrick Glass 1998-Sept. 15, 2001; Linda J. Burton (DSA) 2001-2002; Linda J. Burton 2002-2005; Ronna L. Swartz 2005- White Pines UMC – Grand Rapids District Jeffrey C. Williams 2004- Whitehall UMC – Grand Rapids District Charles Dunbar 1965-1971; Richard Matson 1971-1975; Bernard Randolph 1975-1976; Edward Slate 1976-1983; Steve Smith 1983-1985; Keith Treman 1985-1990; Kay B. Bosworth 1990-1998; Anita Hahn 1998- Williamsburg UMC – Grand Traverse District Merritt F. Bongard 1991-1993; Cynthia W. Schaefer 1993-1997; Douglas L. Pedersen 1997-2005; William W. Chu & Julie A. Greyerbiehl (Chu) 2005- Williamston Crossroads UMC – Lansing District Williamston: Center and Bell Oak merged to become Williamston: Crossroads UMC –; Patricia A. Skinner June 14, 2000-2002; DeAnn J. Dobbs 2002- Williamston UMC – Lansing District Ferris S. Woodruff 1966-1979; Harold A. Kirchenbauer 1969-Oct. 1975; Laurence L. Waterhouse Oct. 1975-1982; Ilona R. Sabo-Shuler 1982-1994; Robert H. Roth, Jr. 1994-1999; Dean Prentiss Sept. 15,
CHURCH PASTORAL 1999- Winn UMC – Central District HISTORIES Harold Arman 1968-1969; Lawrence Smith 1969-1970; Athel J. Lynch 1970-1973; Joseph A. Dudley 1973-1974; Kathy Nickerson 1974-1977; James C. Sabo-Schuler 1977-1980; James W. Burgess 1980- 1986; M. Christopher Lane 1986-1990; Paula Jane Duffey 1990-1994; Philip Bacon 1994-1997; Ron Smith 1997-1999; Paulette Cheyne 1999- Wolf Lake UMC – Grand Rapids District Kenneth McCaw Nov. 1966-1969; Austin Reiger 1969-1975; Craig Adams 1975-Aug. 1979; Richard Williams Sept. 1979-Nov. 1983; Bruce Dempsey Nov. 1983-Nov. 1988; Gilbert Boersma Jan. 1989-Jan. 31, 1995; Pulpit Supply Feb.-June 1995; J. Todd Thompson 1995-2000; Laurence E. Hubley 2000-Nov. 15, 2001; Roberta W. Cabot Nov. 16, 2001- Woodland UMC – Lansing District Claude Ridley 1968-1972; Richard Erickson 1972-1976; Clinton Bradley-Galloway 1976-1981; Constance Hefflefinger 1981-1984; Glenn Wegner 1984-1987; Robert Kersten 1987-1991; Carl Litchfield 1991-2000; Geraldine M. Litchfield (Assoc.) Jan. 1993-1994; Soo Han Yoon Aug. 1, 2000-Jan. 31, 2001; Robert E. Smith Feb. 1, 2001-Dec. 31, 2003; Mary Schippers-DeMunter (DSA) 2004- 2005 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 393 Wyoming Park UMC – Grand Rapids District James W. Dempsey 1965-1969; Gerald A. Pohly 1969-Feb. 1973; John P. Hitchens (Assoc.) 1972-1985; Stanley H. Forkner March 1, 1973-1979; C. William Martin 1979-1984; Ward N. Scovel 1984-1989; Don Eddy 1989-Feb. 28, 1994; Lee F. Zachman April 16, 1994-1996; William C. Johnson 1996- HISTORIES CHURCH PASTORAL 394 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 XIX–B. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS HISTORY
Michigan Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church 1929-1939 Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Church 1940-1968 West Michigan Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church 1969-Present
Albion District Grand Rapids District 1929-1930 M.W. Duffey 1929-1391 Clark S. Wheeler 1930-1934 Cecil E. Pollock 1932-1934 Hugh Kennedy 1935-1937 Albert H. Pellowe 1935-1940 L. L. Dewey 1938-1942 Lloyd H. Nixon 1941-1946 Edmond H. Babbitt 1943-1948 Spencer B. Owens 1947-1952 L. Winston Stone 1948-1954 William H. Helrigel 1953-1958 Maurice D. McKean 1955-1958 Richard C. Miles 1959-1964 Keith T. Avery 1959-1963 Howard A. Lyman 1965-1970 Carlos C. Page 1964-1968 Stanley Buck 1971-1976 Robert C. Smith 1969-1970 Lawrence Taylor 1977-1982 Darwin R. Salisbury 1971-1976 John L. Francis 1983-1988 Ellen A. Brubaker 1977-1980 David L. Crawford 1989-1992 Sharon Z. Rader 1981-1986 William W. DesAutels (Elected Bishop July 15, 1992) 1987-1991 Eldon K. Eldred 1992-1993 Ilona R. Sabo-Shuler 1992-1997 Paul L. Hartman (Effective September 1, 1992) 1998-2003 Richard A. Morrison 1993-1994 Charles Garrod 2004-present Jerome Devine 1995-1999 John H. Hice 2000-present Susan J. Hagans
Big Rapids District Grand Traverse District 1929-1932 J.C. DeVinney 1929-1930 J. O. Randall 1933-1937 Victor W. Thrall 1931-1935 Moses E. Reusch 1938 Stanley B. Niles 1936-1937 Glenn M. Frye 1939-1942 W. Maylan Jones 1938-1942 Wm. H. Helrigel 1943-1948 Byron A. Hahn 1943-1948 Leslie J. Nevins 1949-1954 Clark H. Phillips 1949-1953 Russell R. King CHURCH PASTORAL 1955-1960 Leon Manning 1954-1959 William Blanding
HISTORIES 1961-1962 Emeral E. Price 1960-1964 Heath T. Goodwin 1963 changed to Central District 1965-1969 Howard A. Smith Central District 1970-1975 Donald Scranton 1963-1966 Emeral E. Price 1976-1980 Marjorie S. Matthews 1967-1972 E. William Wiltse 1981-1985 J. Leon Andrews 1973-1977 Gerald A. Pohly 1986-1991 Marvin R. Rosa 1978-1983 Charles Fry 1992-1998 Dennis Buwalda 1984-1989 Charles F. Garrod 1999-2005 Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 1990-1992 Molly C. Turner 2005-present Robert Mayo 1993-1998 Lynn E. Grimes 1999-2005 Joseph Huston 2005-present William Dobbs 2005 DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT HISTORIES 395 Kalamazoo District Lansing District 1929-1930 R.E. Meader 1929-1930 Cecil E. Pollock 1931-1934 W. F. Kendrick 1931-1966 Lansing listed with Albion 1935-1940 Henry W. Ellinger 1967-1971 Harold A. Jayne 1941-1946 Raymond B. Spurlock 1972-1977 Albert W. Frevert 1947-1952 Richard D. Wearne 1978-1981 Lawrence R. Taylor 1953-1954 Richard C. Miles 1982-1986 Ronald A. Houk 1955-1960 Harold R. Kinney 1987-1989 Quincy D. Cooper 1961-1965 Charles B. Hahn 1990-1995 A. Edward Perkins 1966-1970 Robert H Jongeward 1996-2001 John W. Ellinger 1971-1976 George O. Hartmann 2002-present Benton Heisler 1977-1982 Richard A. Selleck 1983-1988 Kenneth D. McCaw 1989-1995 James Boehm 1996-2001 Russell McReynolds 2002-present Zawdie Abiade HISTORIES CHURCH PASTORAL 396 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
MULTI-STAFF PASTORS’ WAGES 2004
ALBION DISTRICT GRAND TRAVERSE DISTRICT Coldwater UMC Central UMC - T.C. Betty A. Smith 50,470 John W. Ellinger 70,493 Mark R. Babb 21,390 Tamara S. Williams 42,024 First UMC Jackson Lake Ann UMC Edward C. Ross Charles J. Towersey Susan J. Babb James L. Breithaupt Charles Campbell UMC of Ludington Sturgis UMC Joseph D. Elenbaas 68,469 Keith Treman 50,776 Kenneth E. Tabor 9,532 Colleen Treman 19,565 Robert Keim 23,968 KALAMAZOO DISTRICT First UMC Kalamazoo CENTRAL DISTRICT Doug Vernon 63,472 Pilgrim UMC (St. Johns) Dale Hotelling 33,946 Merlin H. Pratt 39,000 Mathew J. Bistayi 30,128 Darlene Kay Pratt 15,500 Chapel Hill UMC Portage Barry Petrucci 49,804 GRAND RAPIDS DISTRICT Sue Petro 41,331 Cornerstone UMC St. Joseph UMC Brad Kalajainen 64,630 Wade Panse 59,500 Scott Otis 47,250 James W. Kraus Jr. 26,500 Genesis UMC Stevensville UMC Jane R. Lippert 22,154 B. Gordon Barry 79,232 M. Christopher Lane 39,069 Terri L. Bentley 43,578 First UMC Grand Rapids Laurie Haller 67,100 LANSING DISTRICT Gary T. Haller 67,100 Mt. Hope UMC Trinity UMC William E. Haggard 47,275 A. Edward Perkins 58,253 Pamela J. Mathieu 30,483 Robert B. Cook 30,901 University UMC East Lansing Grandville UMC Frank W. Lyman, Jr. 41,833 Gerald Toshalis 52,350 Carol Strobe Lyman 41,833 James E. Hodge 40,100 Grand Ledge UMC Holland UMC Molly Turner 58,000 William E. Dobbs 64,474 Kathleen Kursch 23,526 Todd Query 27,945 Trinity UMC Lansing William Beachy 63,227 Cynthia Greene 44,872 Mason UMC Robert Hundley 53,320 Timothy Tuthill 37,320 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 397 REPORT AUDITOR’S 398 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 399 REPORT AUDITOR’S 400 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 401 REPORT AUDITOR’S 402 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 403 REPORT AUDITOR’S 404 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 405 REPORT AUDITOR’S 406 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 407 REPORT AUDITOR’S 408 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 409 REPORT AUDITOR’S 410 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 411 REPORT AUDITOR’S 412 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 413 REPORT AUDITOR’S 414 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 415 REPORT AUDITOR’S 416 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 417 REPORT AUDITOR’S 418 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 419 REPORT AUDITOR’S 420 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 AUDITOR’S REPORT 2005 STATISTICIAN’S AND TREASURER’S REPORTS 421 STATISTICAL INFORMATION
West Michigan Annual Conference
of The United Methodist Church
The 37th Session
STATISTICIAN’S and TREASURER’S REPORTS
January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004
CHARLES WILLIAMS, Statistician PROSPERO TUMONONG, Treasurer
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– MCA Photo ORDAINED ELDERS IN FULL CONNECTION L to R: Lillian T. French, Jane Ellen Johnson, Matthew Richard Schlimm, Neil Davis, Melodye Ann Surgeon Rider, Margaret Zee Jones and Dianne Melrose Bowden
– MCA Photo Commissioned Towards Ordination as an Elder Front row: Gregory Lewis Buchner, Linda Joan Burton, Melany A. Chalker, William Winston Chu Second row: Devon Renee Herrell, Dale Alan Golden, O’Ryan Rickard, Timothy Barret Wright, Janet Sue Carter Amon Back row: Andrew Lawrence Croel and John Gerrits Kasper 2005 ORDAINED, CONSECRATED, COMMISSIONED 499
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ORDAINED DEACON Jeffrey L. Reese 500 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005
ROADS TO CAMPSITES It is the policy of the camping programs of the West Michigan Conference of the United Methodist Church to include and welcome persons of all races, economic levels and ethnic backgrounds.
ABOUT OUR CAMPS: 1. Albright, located just outside of Reed City, has a variety of options for accomodations. There are swimming, trails, and many other activity areas.
2. Crystal Springs, located just south of Dowagiac, offers cabin style accomodations. There is swimming available in the pool and a new dining hall to serve the campers.
3. Lake Michigan, located on the shore of Lake Michigan just south of Pentwater, takes in sand dunes, woods, water and trails.
4. Lake Louise is located north of Gaylord and is situated on the shore of beautiful Lake Louise. Camping here is in rustic cabins.
5. Lakeview, located midway between Six Lakes and Lakeview, is situated on Townline Lake. Trails and shore front facilities provide many options for activities.
6. Wesley Woods, located north of Battle Creek, provides beautiful lakeside enjoyment. Campers stay in cabins equipped with bunks. Swimming in the pool, games, and waterfront activities provide recreation for all.
Albright Camp
Crystal Springs Camp
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Lake Michigan Camp
Lakeview Camp
Wesley Woods Camp
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GRAND RAPIDS URBAN DETAILS 2005
WEST MICHIGAN CONFE 1 RENCE CENTER, 11 Fuller Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids, M 49506 (616) 459-4503 From North or South—Take 131 to I-196 east to Fuller Avenue exit; turn right (south) onto Fuller; go one block past Fulton. The Center is on the corner of Baldwin and Fuller. From East—Take I-96 to Cascade Road West exit; Cascade merges with Fulton; take Fulton to Fuller; turn left onto Fuller and go one block south, to the corner of Fuller and Baldwin. From West—Take I-196 east to Fuller Avenue exit; turn right (south) onto Fuller; go one block past Fulton. The Center is on the corner of Baldwim and Fuller.
CLARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 1551 Franklin Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-331 (616) 452-1568 2 From North or South—Take 131 to I-196 east to Fuller Avenue exit; go south on Fuller to Franklin Street; turn left. From East—Take I-96 to Cascade Road West exit; take Cascade Rd. west to Robinson Rd.; turn left and take Robinson Rd. to Plymouth; turn left and take Plymouth to Franklin; turn right. From West—Take I-196 east to Fuller Avenue exit; go south on Fuller to Franklin Street; turn left.
UNITED METHODIST COMMUNITY HOUSE, 904 Sheldon SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 (616) 452-3226 3 From North or Soount—Take 131 to Hall Street exit; go east on Hall to Sheldon (a one way street going north). From East or West—Take I-196 to 131; go south on 131 to Hall Street exit; go east on Hall to Sheldon (a one way street going north).
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KALAMAZOO CITY DETAIL
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LANSING AREA DETAIL
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Accountability / Review Center, Establishment of ...... 147 Addresses of Elected Lay Persons...... 260-269 Administrative Review Committee ...... 25, 70 Admission and Continuance of Full Membership...... 52 Adrian-Albion College Endowment Loan Fund, Trustee of ...... 24 Adrian College (BOHE&CM)...... 13 Advance Special Projects...... 174 Agencies Amenable to CCOM: Conference Ministries ...... 13-16 Agencies Amenable to CCOM: Communications and Records Ministry...... 17 Agencies Amenable to CCOM: District and Local Church Ministries...... 17-19 Albion College (BOHE&CM)...... 13 Albright United Methodist Camp ...... 7 Annual Conference Agenda...... 169 Annual Conference, Location of ...... 65 Annual Conference Policy Recommendations ...... 150 Annual Conference Program Committee ...... 10 Annual Policy Recommendations ...... 150-151 Anti-Poverty Policy of Millennium Development Goals ...... 154 Appeal to Judicial Council ...... 148, 149, 158 Appointments of Clergy ...... 96-125 Appointments to Extension Ministries ...... 126-129 Archives and History, Commission on ...... 17 Area Cooperation and Union, Withdrawn ...... 144 Area Cooperation and Union, New Motion ...... 172-173 Assistant Conference Secretaries...... 5 Assistant Statisticians ...... 5 Auditor’s Report ...... 396 Awards ...... 88 Awareness Sunday, Disability ...... 151
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Bar of the Conference ...... 47 Base Salary Support Levels for 2006 ...... 162 Benefits, Domestic Partner ...... 160 Benefits to Same Sex Partnership ...... 160 Bishop’s Initiative on Children and Poverty ...... 185 Bishop’s Executive Secretary ...... 4 Board of Ordained Ministry, Responsibilities of...... 22 Boycott of Nestle ...... 153 Budget for 2006, Annual Conference ...... 164-165 Business of the Annual Conference (formerly Disciplinary Questions)...... 49-65
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Cabinet ...... 131 Cabinet Representatives on Conference Organizations...... 33 Camps, Colleges, Wesley Foundations and Other Institutions ...... 7 Camps, Maps to ...... 500-509 Campus Ministries ...... 8 Central Treasury Agencies, Policies and Procedures ...... 179 Certification in Specialized Ministry...... 52 Chancellor ...... 5 2005 INDEX 511
Change in Calculation of Local Church Shared Ministry (Apportionment)...... 162 Children and Poverty, Bishop’s Initiative on...... 185 Christian Camping, Board of...... 17 Christian Education Sunday Offering ...... 185 Christian Unity and Inter-religious Concerns, Commission on ...... 14 Church and Society, Board of ...... 13 Church Growth, Accountability for ...... 151 Church Pastoral Histories ...... 356-393 Church Property Funds ...... 148-149 Clark Retirement Community ...... 8 Clark Retirement Community, Trustees of ...... 24 Clergy Assistant to the Bishop ...... 4 Clergy Delegates to General Conference ...... 34 Clergy Delegates to Jurisdictional Conference ...... 34 Clergy Session ...... 67 Clergy Session Report ...... 72 Cokesbury Contribution Donated to Central Conferences ...... 149-150 Colleges ...... 7 Commissioned Clergy ...... 95 Commissioning Service ...... 85-86 Committee on Leadership Development ...... 23 Committee on Nominations...... 23 Community House, United Methodist...... 8 Communications Commission...... 17 Communications Committee (CCOM) ...... 17 Compensation, District Superintendent...... 162 Conference Center Staff...... 6 Conference Director...... 6 Conference Journal Volume 1 ...... 169 Conference Lay Leader ...... 135 Conference Lay Leader’s Report...... 135 Conference Ministries ...... 11-12 Conference Ministry Consultants ...... 6 Conference Mission and Strategic Plan...... 145-147 Conference Officers ...... 25 Conference Organizations and Related Personnel...... 10 Conference Personnel Committee ...... 22 Conference Personnel Policy Changes ...... 158 Conference Secretary...... 5, 26 Conference Statistician ...... 5, 131 Conference Statistician’s Report ...... 131 Conference Treasurer...... 5, 133 Conference Treasurer’s Report ...... 133 Conference Trustees, Board of ...... 20 Conference Trustees, Report to Annual Conference ...... 90 Confession of Faith ...... 151 Congregational Evangelism Award ...... 88 Consent Calendar...... 76 Constitutional Amendments, 2004 General Conference ...... 166-169 Cooperation, Michigan Area ...... 144 Corporate Session ...... 90 Council on Finance and Administration ...... 80 Council on Ministries ...... 11 Covenant of Clergy Sexual Ethics...... 196 Crystal Springs, Conference Board of Trustees ...... 17 512 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 D
Daily Proceedings ...... 67-95 Deaconesses ...... 256 Delegates, General and Jurisdictional Conference ...... 34 Denman Evangelism Awards ...... 88 Diaconal Ministers’ Service Record ...... 354 Disability Awareness Sunday, Observance of...... 183 Disability Concerns, Conference Committee on ...... 16 Disaster Response Coordinator...... 6 Discipleship, Board of...... 18 Disciplinary Questions See Business of the Annual Conference ...... 69-71 District Boards of Church Location and Building ...... 26 District Committees ...... 26 District Committees on District Superintendency ...... 27 District Committees on Ordained Ministry ...... 28 District Council on Ministries...... 19 District Lay Leaders ...... 21 District Superintendent Compensation, 2006 ...... 162-163 District Superintendents ...... 4, 394-395 District Superintendents’ Report...... 131 Domestic Partner Benefits...... 158-160 Domestic Partner Benefits During Employment, Elimination of...... 160 Domestic Partner Benefits During Retirement, Elimination of ...... 160 Domestic Partner Benefits, Judicial Council Ruling ...... 160
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Elections, General and Jurisdictional Conference ...... 34 Elimination of Domestic Partner Benefits During Employment ...... 160 Elimination of Domestic Partner Benefits During Retirement...... 160 Emergency Preparedness Committee ...... 19 Episcopacy, Michigan Area Committee on the...... 22 Episcopal Staff ...... 169 Equalization of Lay/Clergy Membership ...... 47-48 Escrow Funds Release...... 149 Establishing “Activity-Free Times” in West Michigan Public Schools ...... 152 Establishment of an Accountability / Review Center ...... 147-148 Evangelism Awards ...... 88 Evangelism, Board of ...... 18
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Facilitator...... 6 Ferris State University Wesley Foundation ...... 8, 29 Finance and Administration, Council on...... 20 Finance and Administration Legislation ...... 145, 150, 162-166 Finance and Administration Report...... 93 Finance and Property Ministries ...... 20
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Gambling, Older Adults and ...... 155 General and Jurisdictional Conference Personnel...... 34 General Conference Delegates ...... 34 Global Ministries, Board of...... 13 2005 INDEX 513
Graphic Arts Director ...... 6 Greetings and Regrets ...... 72
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Health Insurance, Conference Policy ...... 198 Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Board of ...... 13 Historical Sessions of the Annual Conference ...... 207 Historical Society, Michigan Area United Methodist ...... 24 Homosexuality, Legislation related to ...... 158-160 Honorable Location, Clergy on ...... 348-351 Human Resources Ministries...... 21 Hunger Committee (CCOM) ...... 15 Hunger Goal, West Michigan Conference...... 161
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Implementing Conference High Priorities...... 152 Indian Worker’s Conference ...... 16 Investigation, Committee on ...... 25
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John Wesley Association ...... 68 Journal, Committee on...... 10 Judicial Council Appeal...... 148-149, 158 Judicial Council Ruling, Domestic Partner Benefits...... 158-159 Jurisdictional Conference Delegates ...... 34 Jurisdictional Nominations ...... 34
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Kalamazoo Wesley Foundation ...... 8, 29
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Lake Louise, Trustees of ...... 17 Lake Louise United Methodist Camp ...... 7 Lake Michigan United Methodist Camp ...... 7 Lakeview United Methodist Camp ...... 7 Lay Delegates to Jurisdictional Conference ...... 34 Lay Delegates to General Conference...... 34 Lay Leader, Conference...... 5 Lay Leader’s Report ...... 135 Lay Members of Conference ...... 35-47 Lay Ministries, Board of ...... 21 Lay Persons Serving on Conference Boards of Agencies...... 260 Lay Speaking, Conference and District Directors of ...... 21 Leadership Council ...... 10-11 Leadership Development, Committee on ...... 23 Leadership Team ...... 10 Legislative Action ...... 137 Legislative Action Index ...... 137-143 Length of Annual Conference Session ...... 147 514 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 M
Making Disciples of Jesus Christ, Spiritual Disciplines for ...... 156 Maps to Camps and District Maps ...... 500-509 Marking Sacred Time ...... 84 Memorial Service...... 79 Memoirs ...... 202-204 Memoirs, Committee on ...... 10 Methodist Children’s Home Society (BOGM) ...... 24 Methodist Theological School in Ohio (METHESCO) ...... 25 Michigan Area Clergy Family Advocacy Committee ...... 31 Michigan Area Cooperation Task Force ...... 74, 76 Michigan Area Resource Center (MARC) ...... 7 Michigan Christian Advocate Trustees ...... 23 Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems (MICAP)...... 24 Michigan State University Wesley Foundation ...... 30 Mileage Reimbursement Policies, Procedures and Rules ...... 178 Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) Policies, Procedures and Rules ...... 178 Ministers’ Reserve Pension Fund (MRPF) ...... 161 Ministers’ Reserve Pension Fund (MRPF) -- For Past Service...... 161 Ministry Shares, Change in Calculation ...... 182 Ministry Shares Policy...... 182 Mission and Strategic Plan, Conference ...... 145 Missionaries Supported by West Michigan Conference ...... 253 Missions and Church Extension Trust Fund of Michigan Area ...... 24 Moving Expense Code...... 180 Multi-Staff Churches, Pastor Salaries of ...... 396
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National Health Care ...... 154-155 Nestle, Boycott of ...... 153 New Church Development...... 19 New Church Establishment & Development, Committee on ...... 19 Nominations, Committee on ...... 23 Nominations Report...... 10 Number of Districts – Reduction...... 144-145
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Observance of Disability Awareness Sunday ...... 151 Officers of Conference Organizations and Associations...... 30-32 Older Adults and Gambling...... 155 Orders of Elders and Deacons Chairs ...... 68 Ordained Ministry, Board of ...... 22 Ordained Ministry, District Committees on ...... 28 Ordination and Commissioning Certification ...... 95
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Pastoral Record ...... 270-333 Pastoral Record Secretary ...... 270 Peace and Genocide in Sudan ...... 156 Peace Awards ...... 88 Pension and Health Benefits, Board of ...... 20 Personnel Committee...... 22 Personnel Policy Changes, Conference ...... 158 2005 INDEX 515 Policies, Procedures, and Rules...... 174-201 Prescription Drug Benefits, Retirees’ ...... 161 Prison Ministry and Restorative Justice Concerns, Committee on...... 16 Proceeds of Sale of South Wyoming UMC...... 149 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – I ...... 166 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – II ...... 167 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – III ...... 167 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – IV ...... 167 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – V ...... 167 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VI ...... 168 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VII ...... 168 Proposed Constitutional Amendment – VIII ...... 168
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Racial/Ethnic Local Church Committee ...... 19 Reference, Committee on ...... 11 Regrets and Greetings ...... 72 Religion and Race, Commission on ...... 14 Reports...... 131-135 Retirees’ Prescription Drug Benefits...... 161 Roll of the Dead ...... 205-206 Rules of Order ...... 232-250 Rules of Order, Committee on ...... 11 Rules of Order, Change--Director of Lay Speaking ...... 169 Rules of Order, Change--Legislative Committees ...... 169
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Salaries of Pastors in Multi-staff Churches...... 396 Salaries (2003) of Persons Appointed Beyond the Local Church...... 129 Salary Legislation ...... 162-163 School for Pastoral Ministry Report ...... 81 Setting of Appointments ...... 87 Sexual Ethics, Clergy Covenant of ...... 196 Six Lanes of the Advance (BOGM) ...... 174 South Wyoming UMC, Proceeds of Sale of ...... 149 Special Days Offerings ...... 150 Spiritual Disciplines for Making Disciples of Jesus Christ ...... 156 Standing Committees...... 10 Statistical Information regarding Apportionments ...... 423 Statistician...... 5, 26 Statistician’s Report ...... 131 Statistician’s and Treasurer’s Report...... 421-498 Status and Role of Women, Commission on ...... 15 Strategic Plan, Mission and (Conference) ...... 145 Sudan...... 156 Support of Water Protection/Boycott of Nestle ...... 153-154 Surviving Spouses – Mailing Addresses...... 257-259
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Treasurer ...... 5, 25 Treasurer’s Report...... 133 Treasurer’s and Statistician’s Report ...... 421 Trial, Conviction and Punishment of Reverend Beth Stroud ...... 160 Trustees of West Michigan Conference ...... 20 Trustees, Report to Annual Conference ...... 90 516 WEST MICHIGAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2005 U
United Methodist Camps ...... 177 United Methodist Community House ...... 8 United Methodist Foundation ...... 7 United Methodist Men...... 31 United Methodist Women ...... 32 United States Budget Priorities ...... 157-158 Uniting Detroit and West Michigan Conference United Methodist Foundations...... 144
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Water Protection/Boycott of Nestle...... 153 Wesley Foundation Boards ...... 29-30 Wesley Foundations ...... 8 Wesley Woods United Methodist Camp ...... 7 West Michigan Budget Recommendation, 2006 ...... 163 World Hunger Goal 2006, West Michigan Conference...... 161 Worship Committee, Membership on Agenda Committee ...... 10
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