Greater Ohio District Conference July 24 & 25, 2016

GREATER OHIO DISTRICT CONFERENCE JULY 24 & 25, 2016

Dr. Wayne Schmidt General Superintendent

Rev. Les Crossfield District Superintendent

2016 ANNUAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE JOURNAL Of

THE GREATER OHIO DISTRICT OF THE WESLEYAN CHURCH INCORPORATED

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Greater Ohio District Website: www.greaterohiodistrict.org TABLE OF CONTENTS

E-Mail Addresses ...... A-2

Directories Denominational ...... A-3 District ...... A-3 Financial ...... A-5 Established Churches ...... A-6 Developing Churches ...... A-18 Hours of Service ...... A-20 Ministry Personnel ...... A-22 Ministerial Service Code ...... A-36 Lay Personnel on District Boards & Committees ...... A-38 Standing Rules 2016-2017 ...... A-39

Post - Conference Proceedings Roll Call (in attendance 2016 District Conference) ...... A-48 Journal of Proceedings - 2016 District Conference ...... A-55 Auxiliaries Audit Report ...... A-59

Wesleyan Women Executive Officers ...... A-60 Local Church Wesleyan Women Contacts ...... A-60 Wesleyan Women Treasurer’s Report ...... A-66

Wesleyan Youth Officer's Directory...... A-69 Wesleyan Youth Treasurer's Report ...... A-69

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Table of Contents A-1 District Board of Ministerial Development...... B-32 Seven Baskets ...... B-40 Wesleyan Women Director ...... B-42 Children’s Ministries Director ...... B-44 Global Partners Ministry Director ...... B-45 Statistical Report (Churches ~ Akron Summit – Lima Trinity) ...... B-46 Statistical Report (Churches ~ Mansfield First - Zanesville Grace) ...... B-51 In Memoriam ...... B-56 Category of Service ...... B-59 Pastoral Appointments ...... B-64 District Conference Nominee’s Biographies ...... B-67

IMPORTANT E-MAIL ADDRESSES DISTRICT OFFICE Les Crossfield - District Superintendent [email protected] Aaron Holley - Exec. Dir. of Culture and Innovation [email protected] Elaine Loyd - Administrative Assistant [email protected]

GREATER OHIO DISTRICT WEBSITE / E-MAIL www.greaterohiodistrict.org / [email protected]

OTHERS: Phil Carder - District Secretary [email protected] Danielle Vandegrift - District Treasurer [email protected] Rodney Shade - District Statistician [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Table of Contents A-2 DENOMINATIONAL DIRECTORY

The Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Location: 13300 Olio Rd, Fishers, Indiana 46037 Mail: PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250-0434 Phone: 317-774-7900 Fax: 317-774-7901 Administrative Offices: 13300 Olio Rd, Fishers, Indiana 46037 Wesleyan Publishing House: 13300 Olio Rd, Fishers, Indiana 46037 (Phone: 800-493-7539) General Superintendent: Dr. Wayne Schmidt, PO Box 50434, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250-0434 Phone: 317-774-3932 E-Mail: [email protected] Colleges/Universities: Oklahoma Wesleyan University: 2201 Silver Lake Rd, Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006 Phone: 918-333-6151 President: Dr. Everett Piper Kingswood University: 26 Western St, Sussex, New Brunswick, Canada E4E 1E6 Phone: 506-432-4400 President: Dr. Steve Lennox Houghton College: Houghton, New York 14744 Phone: 585-567-9200 President: Dr. Shirley Mullen Indiana Wesleyan University: 4201 S Washington St, Marion, Indiana 46953 Phone: 765-674-6901 President: Dr. David Wright Southern Wesleyan University: PO Box 1020, Central, South Carolina 29630 Phone: 864-644-5000 President: Dr. Todd Voss

DISTRICT DIRECTORY Boundaries: The Greater Ohio District includes all 88 Ohio counties. The Greater Ohio District also has churches in Parkersburg, South Parkersburg, and Weirton, West Virginia. District Headquarters: The Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church 5930 Wilcox Place, Suite I, Dublin, OH 43016 Phone 614-718-9031; Fax: 614-718-9049 E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.greaterohiodistrict.org District Corporation: Name: The Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church, Inc. State: A not-for-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Ohio Main Office: 5930 Wilcox Place, Suite I, Dublin, Ohio 43016 Board of Trustees & Corporate Officers: Officers and members of the District Board of Administration Superintendent ...... Rev. Les Crossfield Phone: 614-718-9031; 5930 Wilcox Place, Suite I, Dublin, OH 43016 Secretary ...... Rev. Phil Carder Phone: 419-989-3260-; 74 Fairlawn Ave, Rittman, OH 44270 Treasurer ...... Danielle Vandegrift Phone: 614-595-7678; 8086 Snyder Rd., Orient, OH 43146

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Denominational/District A-3 Board of Administration ...... Rev. Les Crossfield, Chairman Rev. Jon Welch, Vice-Chairman Ministers: Les Crossfield, Phil Carder, Chris Dyer, Beau Hummel, Rick Kavanaugh, Rick Rucker, Zach Stamp, Jonathan Welch

Laypersons: Cassie Bowen, Amy Cordial , Jim Deardorff, Darrel George, Mark Knight, Abby Peters, Danielle Vandegrift

District Departmental Officers: Children’s Ministries Director ...... Rev. Doug Esselburn Pastor Care Coordinator ...... TBD Spiritual Formation District Director ...... Rev. Chuck Osborne Children’s Director...... Rev. Doug Esselburn Youth Director ...... TBD Adult Director ...... Rev. Jan Toft WKFM Coordinator ...... Kathy Gengler Anti-Human Trafficking Director ...... Rev. Jeremy Hayworth World Missions Director ...... Bryan Spurgeon

District Auxiliary Leaders: Wesleyan Men President ...... TBD Wesleyan Youth President ...... TBD Women’s Ministries Director ...... Pattie Holley

Auditing Committee ...... Baker, Baker & Haas Building Committee ...... Rev. Norman Wright, Chairman Ministerial: James Bender, Bryan Feathers, Norman Wright Laypersons: Tom Bradley, Jim Deardorff, Wes Osborne Conference Action Committee ...... Rev. Les Crossfield, Chairman Ministers: Les Crossfield, David Fisher, Paul Garverick, Kevin Kinnison, Laypersons: Jim Deardorff, Barry Hines, Wesley Osborne Conference Nominating Committee ...... Rev. Les Crossfield, Chairman Ministers: Les Crossfield, Beth Ash, John Baker, Fred Fox, Eric George, Rick Rucker, Dale Wheeler Laypersons: Holly Bomer, Larry DeMint, Kathy George, Michael Herring, Cheryl Mansell, Jan Wright Memorial Committee ...... District Office Ministerial Development, District Board of ...... Rev. John Baker, Chairman Ministers: Les Crossfield, Dennis Croy, Maria Acuna, David DeWitt, Fred Fox, Sonia Rodriguez , Beth Ash, Lisa Willey Laypersons: Sandy Metz, Jim Deardorff, Christy Scholl

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Denominational/District A-4 Publications Committee - Journal ...... Rev. Les Crossfield, Chairman Phil Carder, Elaine Loyd Review, Board of Ministers: Dean Blimline, Elwood Stuart, Marvin Taylor, Jan Toft Laypersons: René DeMint, Jim Deardorff Alternate Minister: Stanley Booher, Glenn Rader Alternate Laypersons: Gene Bishop, Gary Whaley

Seven Baskets Community Development Corp...... Dr. Jeffrey Mansell, Executive Director PO Box 65, Hilliard, Ohio 43026 Phone: 614-406-2548; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.seven-baskets.org Statistician ...... Rev. Rodney Shade

Trustees, Board of ...... District Board of Administration

World Missions Board ...... Bryan Spurgeon, Director Les Crossfield (Superintendent), Bryan Spurgeon, Ashley Brooks, David Dewitt, Perry Elkins, Lyn Richard, Robin Weston

FINANCIAL DIRECTORY

District Treasurer ...... Danielle Vandegrift, 8086 Snyder Rd, Orient, OH 43146 Phone: 614-595-7678; E-Mail: [email protected]

Wesleyan Men Treasurer ...... Larry Rose, 253 Greenbriar Dr, Bellville, OH 44813 Phone: 419-565-1600; E-Mail: [email protected]

Wesleyan Women Treasurer ...... Bev Spain, 6866 Garber Rd, Bellville, OH 44813 Phone: 419-883-2120; E-Mail: [email protected]

Wesleyan Youth Treasurer ...... Holly Bomer, 1105 E Wyandot Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 Phone: 419-294-4162; E-Mail: [email protected]

WKFM Coordinator ...... Kathy Gengler, 742 W Wayne St, Delphos, OH 45833 Phone: 419-692-7649; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-District/Financial A-5 ESTABLISHED CHURCHES - DIRECTORY

AKRON SUMMIT ...... 2303 S Main St, Akron, OH 44319 Phone: 330-724-1840; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: thesummitwesleyan.weebly.com Directions: I-277/224 to Exit 3 at South Main & Swartz Rd. Pastor ...... Dan & Nancy Conkey, 1623 Druid Dr, Copley, OH 44321 Phone: 330-666-4753; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Trisha Ross, 3736 Woodglen Ave., Norton, OH 44203 Phone: 330-819-8913; E-Mail: [email protected] ALBANY CHRIST COMMUNITY ...... 6275 Kenney Memorial Ln, Albany, OH 45710 Phone: 740-698-2292; Fax: 740-698-0526 E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.ccwconline.org Directions: Take Rt 32 West from Athens to Albany. Church is approximately 7.5 miles from Athens. Pastor ...... Denver K & Marilyn Dodrill, 3850 Tanager Pointe, Albany, OH 45710 Phone: 740-698-2948; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... David & Beth Ash, 6255 Kenney Memorial Ln, Albany, OH 45710 Phone: 740-302-3940; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Doug & Rachel Esselburn, 8695 Chase Rd, Albany, OH 45710 Phone: 740-698-6113; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Teresa Kirkendall, 8188 Meadowbrook Rd, Albany, OH 45710 Phone: 740-698-2556; E-Mail: [email protected]

AMESVILLE BETHEL ...... 22995 Bethel Ridge Rd, Amesville, OH 45711 Phone: 740-551-2022; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From Chesterhill, Ohio, turn left on Bethel Road. Pastor (Supply) ...... Stephen & Cheryl Hale, 853 Carpico Dr NE, Lancaster, OH 43130 Phone: 614-598-2621; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Carla Jo Sephfus, 2701 Layman Rd, Vincent, OH 45784 Phone: 740-236-2447

ASHLEY ...... 305 E High St, PO Box 327, Ashley, OH 43003 Phone: 877-345-6114 Directions: From I-71, take exit #140, north on Route 61, West on Route 229 into Ashley. Church located on left as you enter town. Church is across from public library. Pastor ...... Dan & Nancy Lemke, 305 E High St., P O Box 327, Ashley, OH 43003 Phone: 614-214-3718; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary...... Heather Jordan, 2681 Twp. Rd. 254, Cardington, OH 43315 Phone: 419-253-8291; E-Mail: [email protected]

BARBERTON CALVARY...... 139 31st Street SW, Barberton, OH 44203 Phone: 330-825-3001; Fax: 330-825-7444 E-Mail: [email protected];Website: www.calvarywesleyan.com Directions: From I- 76/277/224 take Exit 14 Cleveland-Massillon Rd, turn south. Go 2.5 miles. Church is on left. Pastor ...... Gage & Charissa Norem, 157 Evergreen St., Barberton, OH 44203 Phone: 217-260-1973; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Valerie Blake, 233 Cassell Ave, Barberton, OH 44203 Phone: 330-725-2511

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-6 BATAVIA AFTON ...... 2940 Williamsburg Pike, Batavia, OH 45103 Phone: 513-724-1926; Website: www.aftonwesleyanchurch.webs.com Directions: I-275 to Highway 32 East, go approximately 10 miles to Half Acre Rd. Turn right. Go to stop sign, turn left. Church is ½ mile on the left. Pastor ...... James & Audrey Bender III, 1120 Sullivan Rd, West Union, OH 45693 Phone: 513-304-9675; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary...... Jeff Fairchild, 4473 Glendale Dr, Batavia, OH 45103 Phone: 513-235-4516; E-Mail: [email protected]

BELLAIRE UNITED ...... 4424 Harrison St, Bellaire, OH 43906 Phone: 740-676-7619; Fax: 740-676-8266 E-Mail: [email protected] th Directions: I-70 East to I-470 to Route 7 south to Bellaire. Get off at 48 St exit, turn right, go two blocks. Turn left, go four blocks to Duvall’s Pharmacy. Turn right, go one block, turn right, church is three doors down on right. Pastor ...... Mark & Dianne McKay, 369 Highway 7N, Powhatan Point, OH 43942 Phone: 740-213-9399; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Loretta Schirm, 4056 Lincoln Ave, Shadyside, OH 43947 Phone: 740-676-2327 E-Mail: [email protected]

BIDWELL MORGAN CENTER ...... 4673 Clark Chapel Rd, PO Box 425, Bidwell, OH 45614 Pastor ...... Wade Hall, Jr., 4673 Clark Chapel Rd.,Box 425, Bidwell,OH 43614 Phone: 419-575-9316; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Molly Hash, 3386 Roush Hollow Rd, Bidwell, OH 45614 Phone: 740-388-8277; E-Mail: [email protected]

BOLIVAR ...... 241 Pine St, PO Box 517, Bolivar, OH 44612 Phone: 330-874-3104; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.bwctheroc.com Directions: I-77 to Exit 93, West on 212, right on Park to Pine St. Left to church. Pastor ...... Steven & Patricia Gerig, 241 Pine St, P O Box 517, Bolivar, OH 44612 Phone: 330-934-0864; E-Mail: [email protected] Pastoral Assistant ...... Pete Price, 8628 Everhart Rd NE, Dover, OH 44622 Phone: 330-874-3046 Secretary ...... Cindy Lawver, 324 Park Ave N, Bolivar, OH 44612 Phone: 330-447-0403; E-Mail: [email protected]

BUCYRUS LIVING WORD ...... 206 E Irving St, Bucyrus, OH 44820 Phone: 419-569-3154; Website: www.blwf.org Directions: Church located in north part of town just off Route 4. Traveling from south, to first light after the hospital, right on Irving; Church located on left in second block. From north, left at the first light on Irving. Pastor ...... Tim & Teresa Myers, 201 Songer Ave, Bucyrus, OH 44820 Phone: 419-569-3154; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Teresa Myers, 201 Songer Ave, Bucyrus, OH 44820 Phone: 419-562-9312

CAMBRIDGE SOLID ROCK ...... 832 Sherman Ave, Cambridge, OH 43725 Phone: 740-439-0700;E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.solidrockwesleyan.org Directions: I-70 exit 178, OH 209 north to downtown, left on Wheeling Ave (Court House), immediate right on th th 8 St, follow 8 to Sherman Ave, right on Sherman. About ½ block down, church on right. Lay Pastor (Supply)...... Jay & Barb Cook, 5661 Skyline Dr, Cambridge, OH 43725 Phone: 740-680-2252; E-Mail [email protected] Secretary ...... JoAnn McMahan, 1608 Adamsville Rd., Zanesville, OH 43701

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-7 CAREY BEECH GROVE ...... 16054 C.R. 4, Carey, OH 43316 Directions: From I-75, exit via US 30, east, at St Rt 699 Sign, left on Township Rd 95, left on Cty. Rd 4 Pastor ...... Dennis & Barb Croy, 16054 County Highway 4, Carey, OH Phone: 740-457-8914; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Pat Sherman, 8500 Co Hwy 96, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 Phone: 419-721-1870; E-Mail: [email protected]

CHILLICOTHE FIRST ...... 89 South Mulberry, PO Box 10, Chillicothe, OH 45601 Phone: 740-772-4534; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: meetlivego.com Directions: Take Main St exit off Rt 23, go right on Main then turn left onto Mulberry. If traveling on Rt 35, take Business 23 exit, go south to Bridge St. Turn right on Main then left onto Mulberry. Pastor ...... Jonathan & Sarah-Marie Welch, 81 S. Mulberry St, Chillicothe, OH 45601

Associate Pastor ...... Fred I. Fox, 234 S Hickory St, Chillicothe, OH 45601 Phone: 740-703-2211; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Andrew & Heather Day, 89 S Mulberry, Chillicothe, OH 45601 Phone: 740-804-8012; E-Mail: [email protected] Pastoral Assistant ...... Anne & Bill Cox, 89 S Mulberry St, Chillicothe, OH 45601 Phone: 740-775-3883 Secretary ...... Carrie North, 333 Hanover Dr., Chillicothe, OH 45601

CINCINNATI ELMWOOD ...... 309 Linden St, Cincinnati, OH 45216 Phone: 513-242-5001 Directions: From north on I-75, Paddock-Seymour exit, left at light, to right on Towne, to right on Elmwood Ave, to left on Linden, church on left. From I-75 south, Towne Street exit, left on Towne St, right on Elmwood Ave, left onto Linden St. Pastor ...... Jamison Moody, 27 Township Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45216 Phone: 513-827-6343; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Rhonda Hamilton, 105 Eagleview Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215 Phone: 513-563-1893 E-Mail: [email protected]

CINCINNATI GRACE ...... 3308 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251 Phone: 513-245-2900; Fax: 513-245-2902; E-Mail: [email protected] Website; www.gracewesleyanchurch.com Directions: I-275 West to Colerain Ave exit 33B. Proceed south for .6 mile then turn left onto Springdale Rd. Church is located ½ mile on left. Pastor ...... Joe & Donna Mears, Jr., 3308 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251 Phone: 513-312-4438; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Shirley Mueller, 2751 Town Terrace Dr, Apt 3, Cincinnati, OH 45251 Phone: 513-825-2795 E-Mail: [email protected]

COLUMBIA STATION NEW LIFE ...... 11149 W River Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028 Phone: 440-236-8600; Fax: 440-236-3696; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.NLWesleyan.org Directions: I-71 north to 82 west to West River Road. North four miles. Pastor ...... Steve & Sue Spaeth, 4559 Grafton Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212 Phone: 440-238-4392; E-Mail: [email protected] Associate Pastor ...... John Bodo, 11149 W River Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028 Phone: 319-432-8983; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Kathy Burgett, 111 Virginia Ave, Elyria, OH 44035 Phone: 440-610-9474

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-8 COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH ...... 2407 Adams Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 Phone: 513-278-8545; Website: wwwclifechurchcincy.org ; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From I-275 on north side of Cincinnati, exit #36, south on Hamilton Ave, right on Adams Rd, church on left. Pastor ...... Daniel & Sandra Metz, 2425 Adams Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 Phone: 513-341-9332; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Al Gabriel, 3787 Susanna Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45251 Phone: 513-923-4006; E-Mail: [email protected]

CONESVILLE...... 703 Marquand Ave, PO Box 175, Conesville, OH 43811 Directions: One mile east of State Route 16. Two blocks from the post office on Marquand Avenue. Pastor ...... In Hands of DBA

COOLVILLE WHITES CHAPEL ...... 52270 Lydia, PO Box 465, Coolville, OH 45723 Phone: 740-667-6639; Fax: 740-592-2998 Directions: Traveling East on St. Rt. 33 from Columbus, pass Lancaster, Logan and Nelsonville to Athens, taking St Rt 50 East toward Parkersburg, take St. Rt. 144 to County Rd. 53, 2 miles, turn left on Rice Run Road. Church is on the left. Pastor ...... In Hands of DBA Secretary ...... Melissa Riddle, 42696 Vanderhoof Rd., Coolville, OH 45723 Phone: 740-667-3163

COSHOCTON BURT AVENUE ...... 230 Burt Ave, Coshocton, OH 43812 Phone: 740-622-0435; Fax: 740-611-4541; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: St Rt 16 to Coshocton. Take 541 into Coshocton, continue to 6th Street.Turn right, go two blocks to Walnut. Turn left and go to Burt Avenue. Turn right on Burt Avenue - church is on left. Pastor ...... Rod & JoAnn Uhlig, 212 Burt Ave, Coshocton, OH 43812 Phone: 740-294-7496; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Tammy McClain, 936 Orange St, Coshocton, OH 43812 Phone: 740-294-7177

CROOKSVILLE McLUNEY ...... 2 mi W of Crooksville, OH 43731 Directions: Take 93S out of Crooksville and turn right just past IGA; church is on left. Pastor (Supply) ...... John & Sylvia Jividen, 238 South Maple Heights, New Lexington, OH 43764 Phone: 740-343-0884; E-Mail: [email protected]

CROOKSVILLE OAKFIELD ...... 3616 S R 13 SE, Crooksville, OH 43731 Phone: 740-342-3081 E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From Columbus go east on I-70 (approx. 40 miles) to SR 13, south through New Lexington. Go southeast on SR13 approximately 8 miles to Oakfield. Pastor ...... Daniel & Karen Hinkle, 11805 S R 37 SE, Crooksville, OH 43731 Phone: 740-605-8533; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Colisa Glass, 10096 Marietta Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764

CROWN CITY ...... 26144 S R #7, PO Box 57, Crown City, OH 45623 Phone: 740-256-6993; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From Columbus, south on Rt 23 to Rt 35 in Chillicothe to Gallipolis. Take Rt 7 South to Crown City. Pastor ...... Mark & Karey Leist, 26074 St Rt 7 South, Crown City, OH 45623 Phone: 440-728-7729; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Kara Smith, PO Box 445, Crown City, OH 45623 Phone: 740-578-1106; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-9

DAYTON FIRST ...... 401 Gramont Ave, Dayton, OH 45417 Phone: 937-263-8870; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From I-75 to 35 west, exit right to James H. McGee St. Left on Krammer to Gramont. Pastor ...... William & Janice Stringer, Sr., 1454 North Euclid Ave, Dayton, OH 45406, Phone: 937-478-2964 E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Deborah Duncan, 3671 Castano Dr, Dayton, OH 45416 Phone: 937-232-4217 E-Mail: [email protected]

DAYTON NORTHRIDGE ...... 1842 Neff Ave, Dayton, OH 45414 Phone: 937-275-7936; Fax: 937-275-2515; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.northridgewc.com Directions: From I-75 in Dayton, exit west on Wagoner Ford Rd, north on Dixie Highway to the church. Pastor ...... Scott & Lisa Ritz, 1842 Neff Ave, Dayton, OH 45414 Phone: 937-548-9077; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Pat Saunders, 150 Whitehorn Dr, Vandalia, OH 45377 Phone: 937-898-5272

DELPHOS...... 935 S Bredeick St, Delphos, OH 45833 Phone: 419-695-1723 Directions: From south on State Route 66, left on State Road, right on Delphos-Southworth, which becomes Bredeick. Pastor ...... Steve & Rhonda Haddix, 935 S Bredeick St., Delphos, OH 45833 Phone: 937-397-4459; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Beverly Cross-McNeal, 827 W Clime, Delphos, OH 45833 Phone: 419-235-6502 E-Mail: [email protected]

FAIRFIELD ...... 4685 Anthony Wayne Ave, Fairfield, OH 45014 Phone: 513-867-0575; Fax: 513-867-8815 E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From State Route 4, west on Symmes Road, left on Anthony Wayne Ave. Pastor ...... Billy & Katrina Bruns, 4673 Anthony Wayne Ave, Fairfield, OH 45014 Phone: 513-258-5300; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Cathy Harris, 1726 S. Weaver Rd, Okeana, OH 45053 Phone: 513-362-9755 E-Mail: [email protected]

FAITH COMMUNITY...... 3350 Atwood Terrace, PO Box 247316, Columbus, OH 43224 Phone: 614-262-6972; E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.fcwccolumbus.org Directions: Go East on North Broadway from I-71. Turn left on Maize Rd to Oakland Park. Turn right, go to Atwood Terrace and turn left. Church is on right behind Oakland Nursery. Pastor ...... Kevin & Melissa Kinnison, 1281 Kildale Ct, Columbus, OH 43229 Phone: 614-735-8815; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Chris Kauffman, 65 Leland Ave, Columbus, OH 43214 Phone: 614-582-3179; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-10 GALLOWAY CYPRESS ...... 377 Alton Darby Creek Rd, Galloway, OH 43119 Phone: 614-878-8192; Fax: 614-878-2174 E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.cypresschurch.tv Directions: I-70 West to exit 91A, turn right, at second traffic light turn right onto Feder then left on Alton Darby Creek Road. Pastor ...... Ken & Serena Murphy, 377 Alton Darby Creek Rd., Galloway OH 43119 Phone: 614-851-6958; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Dale & Kathy George, 998 Harborton Dr, Columbus, OH 43228 Phone: 614-425-1773; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Rick & Crystal Rucker, 377 Alton Darby Creek Rd, Galloway, OH 43119 Phone: 614-425-1768; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor-Grove City Campus ...... Dave & Marlene Kujawa, 662 Platoon Dr., Galloway, OH 43119 Phone: 616-706-0888; E-Mail: [email protected] Dir. of Student Ministries ...... Nate & Wendy Swearingen,1059 Shady Lake Dr, Columbus, OH 43228 Phone: 937-423-5117 E-Mail: [email protected] Pastoral Assistant-Dublin Campus ...... Drew & Nancy Gillespie, 6165 Lloret Ct, Columbus, OH 43228 Phone: 614-853-9225; E-Mail: [email protected] Pastoral Assistant ...... Ted & Betty Smith, 681 Platoon Dr, Galloway, OH 43119 Phone: 614-870-9255; E-Mail: [email protected] GRAND RAPIDS NEW LIFE ...... 17679 Woodburn Ave, Grand Rapids, OH 43522 Phone: 419-494-2792; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.newlifecommunitywc.org Directions: From I-75, west on US 6, right on Wapakoneta Rd, right on Third St, left on Bridge St, right on Second St, to Woodburn Ave. Pastor ...... Scott & Julie Hergert, 17659 Woodburn Ave, Grand Rapids, OH 43522 Phone: 419-806-9526; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Wendy Cramer, 2582 US 6, McClure, OH 43534 Phone: 419-601-0834 E-Mail: [email protected]

GREENVILLE TRINITY ...... 1400 E Main St, Greenville, OH 45331 Phone: 937-547-0337; Fax: 937-548-5020; E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.greenvilletrinity.com Directions: From US 36, west into Greenville on State Route 571, right on Ohio St., right on East Main Street Pastor ...... Richard & Marcia Kavanaugh, 699 Burr Oak Dr, Greenville, OH 45331 Phone: 937-205-2839; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Phil Lynch, 6318 E 300 N, Union City, IN 47390 Phone: 765-964-1416

GREER ...... 20189 S R 514, Glenmont, OH 44628 Phone: 740-599-7618 Directions: Six miles north of Danville on St Rt 514 (between Danville & Nashville) Pastor ...... Eric & Kendra McEvoy, 20189 State Route 514, Glenmont, OH 44628 Phone: 567-231-9885; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Susan Dusthimer, PO Box D, Danville, OH 43014 Phone: 740-504-7323 E-Mail: [email protected]

GROVE CITY CROSSLINK ...... 4747 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, OH 43123 E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.crosslinkchurch.com Pastor ...... David & Jamie Bever, Jr., 4747 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, OH 43123 Phone: 216-973-8506; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-11 GROVE CITY VIDA NUEVA ...... 2345 Demorest Rd, Grove City, OH 43123 Phone: 614-805-2943; E-Mail: myicvn.com Pastor ...... Jessie & Jenny Lamus, 6363 Sedgewood Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026 Phone: 614-805-2943; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Jenny Lamus, 6363 Sedgewood Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026 Phone: 614-805-2816; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Jessica Lamus & Henry Arias, 1756 Doe Run, Columbus, OH 43223 Phone: 614-556-8478; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Ingrid Martinez & Richardo Gonzalez, 932 Drayson Dr, Galloway, OH 43119 Phone: 614-345-8507; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Jessica Lamus, 1756 Doe Run, Columbus, OH 43223 Phone: 614-556-8478

HAMILTON NEW MIAMI ...... 67 Elliott Ave, New Miami, OH 45011 Phone: 513-896-5433; Fax: 513-896-1603; Website: www.NewMiamiWesleyan.org Directions: State Route 127, west on Elliott Ave to church. Pastor ...... Roger & Debbie Shaw, 32 Thornhill Dr, Hamilton, OH 45013 Phone: 513-887-9226; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Beth McClellan, 1342 Boyle Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013 Phone: 513-889-1083

JACKSON GOOD SHEPHERD ...... 10595 Chillicothe Pk, PO Box 612, Jackson, OH 45640 Phone: 740-286-1234; Fax: 740-286-0234; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: South US 23 to Chillicothe, US 35 south to Jackson. Take first Jackson exit (County Rd 84 aka. Old 35). Church is 1½ miles on left. Pastor ...... Ricky & Cheri Christman, Sr., 238 Broad St, Jackson, OH 45640 Phone: 740-418-3990; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Natalie Nicholson, P.O.Box 945, Jackson, OH 45640 Phone: 740-286-6610 E-Mail: [email protected]

LEESBURG ...... Highway 62 & 28, P.O. Box 7, Leesburg, OH 45135 Directions: Located between Washington Court House & Hillsboro; church is on the southwest corner at intersection of Routes 62 and 28 in Leesburg. Pastor (Supply) ...... Delbert Allison, 1747 Massieville Rd., Chillicothe, OH 45601 Phone: 740-804-2850 Secretary ...... Jane Adams, 168 Hulse St, Sabina, OH 45169 Phone: 937-584-4171

LIBERTY CENTER ...... 306 W Maple St, Liberty Center, OH 43532 Phone: 419-533-3021; Website: www.facebook.com/Liberty.Center.Wesleyan.Church Directions: State Route 109 north into Liberty Center. Turn left on Maple St., church is on the right. Pastor ...... Jerry & Tina Steen, 308 W Maple St, Liberty Center, OH 43532 Phone: 419-533-3021; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Tina Steen, 308 W Maple St, Liberty Center, OH 43532 Phone: 419-533-3021

LIFESPRING COMMUNITY...... 1638 Lester Rd, PO Box 562, Valley City, OH 44280 Phone: 330-483-4774; E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.lifespringcommunitychurch.net Directions: Take I-71 to Rt 303, Brunswick exit. Turn west. Drive through Brunswick on 303 to the west side of Valley City. Turn left on Lester Rd. Drive approximately ½ mile to 1638 Lester Rd. Pastor ...... John & Michelle Baker, 835 Dresden Park Dr, Brunswick, OH 44212 Phone: 330-242-7691; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Jenny McClain, 7419 Wolf Rd, Medina, OH 44256 Phone: 330-241-4388

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-12 LIMA TRINITY ...... 414 E Market St, Lima, OH 45801 Phone: 419-641-6841 Fax: 419-228-7322; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From I-75, exit via Route 309, west into Lima, go right at “Y” intersection, continue about two miles; church on the left just before downtown area. Pastor ...... Eric & Debra Allen, PO Box 123, Cairo, OH 45820 Phone: 419-641-6841; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Grace Woolley, 1629 E Fourth St, Lima, OH 45804 Phone: 419-222-4138

MANSFIELD FIRST ...... 1908 Park Ave West, Mansfield, OH 44906 Phone: 419-529-6841 Directions: I-71 north to 13 N. Left on Park Ave East. Church is located in Ontario at 1908 Park Ave West. Pastor ...... Keith & Cindy Carlisle, 1908 Park Ave West, Mansfield, OH 44906 Phone: 419-566-4273; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Carrie Byus, 329 Vernon Rd, Mansfield, OH 44905 Phone: 419-545-3447

MANSFIELD IMPACT WORSHIP ...... 160 Woodruff Rd, Mansfield, OH 44904 Phone: 419-886-9964; Fax: 419-886-9965 E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.impactwc.com Directions: Located on SR 13 between Bellville and I-71. Pastor ...... Michael & Melina Sweeney, 228 Sheffield St.,Apt. 5 Mansfield, OH 44904 Phone: 540-808-9490; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Matthew & Brianne Liddick, 531 Cedarwood Dr, Mansfield, OH 44904 Phone: 315-956-3469; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Melanie Bittinger, 597 W Honeycreek, Bellville, OH 44813 Phone: 740-507-5488

MARION DAYSPRING ...... 2431 Marion-Mt Gilead Rd, Marion, OH 43302 Phone: 740-389-3684; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.dayspringwesleyan.org Directions: From US 23, east on State Route 95, half mile on south side of Route 95. Pastor ...... David & Marlene Holdren, 1260 Youngland Dr, Columbus, OH 43228 Phone: 614-580-2519; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Chuck & Rachel Osborne III, 5480 Marion Williamsport Rd E, Caledonia, OH 43314 Phone: 740-360-9293; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Beau & Nicole Hummel, 14477 Whetstone River Rd N, Caledonia, OH 43314 Phone: 330-231-8896; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Wes Osborne, 4372 St James Rd, Waldo, OH 43356 Phone: 740-360-7383

MIAMISBURG ...... 838 Kercher St, Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone & Fax: 937-866-3255; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.HopeOfferedHere.com Directions: Exit State Route 725 from I-75 (South of Dayton, 7 miles) to 9th Street then north to Kercher St (4 blocks) then left to church (1 block). Pastor ...... Jan & Gary Toft, 8504 Steleta Dr., West Chester, OH 45069 Phone: 937-430-9937; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Nathaniel & Tracy Harrison, 4 Tonywood Circle, West Carrollton, OH 45449 Phone: 937-569-1048; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Tamra Roberts, 10165 Golay Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45241 Phone: 513-532-0676; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Tracy Vernoy, 545 E Pearl St., Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-247-5149 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-13

MT ORAB ...... 110 Oak St, Mt Orab, OH 45154 Phone & Fax: 937-444-3370 Directions: From I-275, Route #32 East, to Mt Orab exit, continue on Route 68 or North High St, right on Main Street. At light, turn right on Oak Street to church. Pastor ...... David & Elizabeth DeWitt, 114 Oak St, Mt Orab, OH 45154 Phone: 740-504-1481; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Betsy Sharp, 2596 Upper Five-Mile Rd W, Williamsburg, OH 45176 Phone: 937-444-3121

MULBERRY COMMUNITY ...... 949 St Rt 28, Milford, OH 45150 Phone: 513-831-3218; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: mulberrycommunitychurch.com Directions: From I-275, Exit 57 Blanchester/Milford. Turn towards Blanchester. Turn Left at Business Route 28. Church at 2nd traffic light on right. Pastor ...... Eric & Diana George, 949 St Rt 28, Milford, OH 45150 Phone: 513-831-1462; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Sarah Martinez, 4324 Long Lake Dr, Apt 5302, Batavia, OH 45103 Phone: 513-646-6849 E-Mail: [email protected]

NELSONVILLE ...... 677 Chestnut St, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Phone: 740-753-1307; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.nelsonvillewesleyan.org Directions: One block north of St Rt 33 on the corner of Chestnut & First Sts. Pastor ...... Michael & Miriam Thomas, 677 Chestnut St, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Phone: 740-753-1666; E-Mail: [email protected] Assistant Pastor ...... Andrew & Jennifer Stine, 10653 Jackson St, Rockbridge, OH 43149 Phone: 740-475-7365; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Peggy Hartman, P.O. Box 173, The Plains, OH 45780 Phone: 740-797-4305 E-Mail:[email protected]

NELSONVILLE OAK GROVE ...... 13771 Kimberly Rd, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Phone: 740-753-2284; Website: www.oakgrovewesleyan.com Directions: Turn off Rt 33 on to SR 691. Go one mile, right onto County Rd 1, continue 2 miles, church is on right. Pastor ...... Garry & Tammy Dickerson, 765 S Jackson St, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Phone: 740-590-2991; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Ruth Lax, 507 Madison St, Nelsonville, OH 45764; E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 740-753-4531

NEWARK COMMUNITY...... 161 W. Myrtle Ave., Newark, OH 43055 Phone: 740-366-4220; Fax: 740-366-4601 E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.cwcnewark.org Directions: I-70 West to Route 79N (Newark) to Route 16 West to 21st Street North. Church is on corner of 21st st and Myrtle Streets From St Rt 16 west, take 21 St north. Pastor ...... Chris & Renee Dyer, 161 W Myrtle Ave, Newark, OH 43055 Phone: 330-421-0078; E-Mail: [email protected] Pastoral Assistant ...... Zack & Liz Morgan, 2600 Lancaster Rd, Granvile, OH 43023 Phone: 321-243-4573; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Terri Snelling, 7373 Stewart Rd, Newark, OH 43055 Phone: 740-616-4801; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-14 OAK HILL TRINITY ...... 509 N Elm, PO Box 222, Oak Hill, OH 45656 Phone: 740-682-7688; Fax: 740-692-7222; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From Jackson, take State Route 93 south to Oak Hill. Turn right at Morgan. Go one block, turn left on Elm St. Church is on right. Pastor ...... David & Julie Staiger, 242 W Cross St, Oak Hill, OH 45656 Phone: 330-418-6050; E-Mail: [email protected] Pastoral Assistant ...... Tom & Teresa Moore, 2 Pear Ct, Jackson, OH 45640 Phone: 740-682-8560 Secretary ...... Shirley Whitt, 412 N Elm St, Oak Hill, OH 45656 Phone: 740-682-7980

PARKERSBURG 14th STREET ...... 1006 14th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 Phone: 681-229-1222 E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: From I-77 take exit 176. Turn right on to 13th St, turn right on Latrobe St, then right on to 14th St. Church is on the left. Pastor ...... Robert & Mary Kennedy, Sr., 2528 Riverview Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104 Phone: 304-210-2244; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Mary Kennedy, 2528 Riverview Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26104 Phone: 681-229-0188; E-Mail: [email protected]

PORTSMOUTH RIVERVIEW ...... 212 Madison, Portsmouth, OH 45662 Phone: 740-353-4828; E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: US Rt 23 south to 2nd St. Right on 2nd St to church. Lay Pastor (Supply) ...... Mike & Karen Queen, 1323 Cook Rd., Lucasville, OH 45648 Phone: 740-352-2542; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Penny Book, 1515 4th St,West Portsmouth, OH 45663 Phone: 740-464-7936 E-Mail: [email protected]

RITTMAN FIRST ...... 74 Fairlawn Ave, Rittman, OH 44270 Phone: 330- 925-5721; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: rittmanwesleyan.org Directions: Exit I-76 at St. Rt. 57 and proceed south to Eastern Rd. Turn right. At Main St. turn left and go to Home St. Turn right. Church is one block on left. Pastor ...... Philip Carder, 74 Fairlawn Ave, Rittman, OH 44270 Phone: 419-989-3260; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Reba Adkins, 9952 Sterling Rd, Rittman, OH 44270 Phone: 330-925-7231 E-Mail: [email protected]

SHERRODSVILLE...... 73 North Church St, Box 211, Sherrodsville, OH 44675 Phone: 740-269-5724; Website: www.SherrodsvilleWesleyan.org Directions: Route 39 from New Philadelphia toward Carrollton. Go 14 miles to Sherrodsville. Go across railroad tracks. Go less than .2 miles; church on left. Pastor (Lay Supply) ...... Dan & Wendy Parson, 9063 Cumberland Rd. SW, Bowerston, OH 44695-9640 Phone: 330-407-3131; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Charlene Holloway, 90815 Conotton Rd, Bowerston, OH 44695 Phone: 740-269-5615

SOUTH WEBSTER ...... Main St, SR 140, PO Box 214, South Webster, OH 45682 Phone: 740-778-2423 Directions: State Route 140 to South Webster. Pastor ...... Ronnie Rawlins, P. O. Box 4, South Webster, OH 45682 Phone: 740-778-3268 Secretary ...... James Taulbee, PO Box 214, South Webster, OH 45682 Phone: 740-778-2516

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-15 STEWART ...... 8686 St Rt 144 East, PO Box 177, Stewart, OH 45778 E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: 50 East, 329 north to Stewart to 144 south. Church on right. Lay Pastor (Supply) ...... Denny & Carol Bolin, 19855 Felton Rd, Stewart, OH 45778 Phone: 740-448-7605; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Karen Wright, 7499 Quigley Rd, Guysville, OH 45735 Phone: 740-662-0177; E-Mail: [email protected]

TIPP CITY SKYVIEW ...... 6995 S Peters Rd, Tipp City, OH 45371 E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: SkyviewWesleyan.org Directions: From I-75, take State Route 571 west at Tipp City. On SR 571, go west to Peters Road, south on Peters to church (on left). Pastor ...... John & Marie Hughes, Jr., 121 North 3rd St, Tipp City, OH 45371 Phone: 937-416-7700; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Cheryl Gardner Phone: 937-475-9476; E-Mail: [email protected]

TOLEDO DOUGLAS RD ...... 4865 Douglas Rd, Toledo, OH 43613 Phone: 419-724-1079 Directions: From south I-75, exit via I-475 West, North on Douglas Rd. Lay Pastor (Supply) ...... Steve Bentley, 4865 Douglas Rd., Toledo, OH 43613 Phone: 419-729-9066; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Jean Hackney, 5756 Roberts Rd., Sylvania, OH Phone: 419-882-0911

TORONTO ...... P.O.Box 14, Toronto, OH 43964 Phone: 740-537-3174 E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.torontonewlife.com Directions: From Rt 7, go to 4th St exit. Right on 4th St, go to Daniels St. Turn left. Church is on corner of Third and Daniels. Pastor ...... Robert & Byrna Benesh, 104 Wind Crest Dr., Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: 810-938-5118; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Beverly Thompson, 926 Biltmore, Toronto, OH 43964 Phone: 740-537-5252

WEIRTON CHAPEL HILL ...... 139 Gilson Ave, Weirton, WV 26062 Phone: 304-723-2163; Fax: 304-797-1413; E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.chapelhillwesleyan.com Directions: Traveling west on Route 22 - take the Colliers Way exit, turn left on Pennsylvania Ave and left onto Gilson Ave. Traveling east on Route 22 - take the Three Springs Dr exit. Turn right on Cove Rd and then right onto Gilson Ave. Pastor ...... Andrew & Stacy Bush, 139 Gilson Ave, Weirton, WV 26062 Phone: 304-723-2163; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Lisa Pratt, 311 Greenbrier Rd, Weirton, WV 26062 Phone: 304-374-0410; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-16 WEST CHESTER TURNING POINT ...... 7019 Tylersville Rd, West Chester, OH 45069 Phone: 513-777-3879; E-Mail: [email protected] Website: www.turningpoint-church.com Directions: From I-75, exit 22, west on Tylersville Rd, church is on the left. Pastor ...... Zachary & Kelly Stamp, 5025 Lakota Woods Dr, Liberty Township, OH 45044 Phone: 616-916-3900; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Marsha Gordon, 7019 Tylersville Rd, West Chester, OH 45069 Phone: 513-200-0919 E-Mail: [email protected]

ZANESVILLE GRACE ...... 505 Pine St, Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: 740-455-3622; Facebook: GraceWesleyanChurch,Zanesville,Ohio E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: Take I-70 east from Columbus. Follow Rt 40 (Zanesville) exit, turn right. Go into town and turn right just before the “Y” bridge. Church is at top of hill on right. Pastor ...... Daniel & Sara Witherow, 505 Pine St, Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: 740-258-4814; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Lora Thomas, 47 Fourth St, Roseville, OH 43777 Phone: 740-252-9726; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District 2016 Directory-Established Churches A-17 DEVELOPING CHURCHES - DIRECTORY

Category I - Denominational or District Church Plants LA GRAN COMISION ...... 536 Norton Rd, Columbus, OH 43228 E-Mail: [email protected] Directions: Exit I-270 onto West Broad St. Turn left at Norton Rd. Pastor ...... Maria Acuna & Manuel Calderon, 5900 Weston Woods Dr, Galloway, OH 43119 Phone: 614-330-8959; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Griselda Reyna, 5505 Baconridge Dr, Galloway, OH 43119 Phone: 614-586-3209 NEW CITY OF HUBER HEIGHTS ...... 5176 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 Directions: Exit I-70 at #36 Huber Heights. Turn South. Church is 2.9 miles on left. Pastor ...... Willie & Anje Files, 8041 Mt Everest St, Dayton, OH 45424 Phone: 937-304-7990; E-Mail: [email protected]

Category II - Daughter Church Plants CASA de ORACION EBENEZER 755 Stelzer Rd, Lot 1201, Columbus, OH 43219 Pastor ...... Leonor Arias, 755 Stelzer Rd., Lot 1201,Columbus, OH 43219 Phone: 614-649-2706; E-Mail: [email protected] DULCE REFUGIO ...... 46 E. Fifth Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 Phone: 614-312-7827; E-Mail:[email protected] Directions: I-71 south to 5th Avenue. West to 46 E Fifth Ave (between Indianola and High Street). Pastor ...... Sonia Rodriguez & Mariano Rebollar, 2496 Delowe St., Grove City, OH 43123 Phone: 614-312-7827 Secretary ...... Julian Castellano, 46 E Fifth Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 Phone: 614-500-9359

Category III - Revitalization Projects ELYRIA RIVER OF LIFE ...... 860 E Broad St, Elyria, OH 44035 Pastor ...... Shannon Brumfield, 860 E Broad St., Elyria, OH 44035 970-620-1220; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Carol Webb, 6020 Paula Blvd, Ridgeville, OH 44039 Phone: 440-397-4692 GREENVILLE BETHEL LONG...... 255 Stingley Rd, Greenville, OH 45331 Website: www.bethellongwesleyan.weebly.com Directions: From Greenville, south on US 127, right on US 36, to Palestine, right on Hollansburg-Tampico, to Stingley Road. Pastor ...... Pamela Geise, 1260 S Bredeick, Delphos, OH 45833 Phone: 419-204-5469; E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Brenda Jett, 5224 Smith Rd, Greenville, OH 45331 Phone: 937-548-7796 LANCASTER CHURCH OF GOOD HOPE ...... 768 South Broad St, Lancaster, OH 43130 Phone: 740-653-3574 Directions: Take the Broad St exit from Highway 33, turn left at light. Pastor ...... Scott & Autumn Miller, 427 N High St., Lancaster, OH 43130 Phone: 419-966-3177; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Developing Churches A-18 MARENGO FARGO ...... 4010 County Road 15, PO Box 417, Marengo, OH 43334 Phone: 567-233-1933; E-Mail: [email protected]; Website: www.fargowesleyanchurch.com Directions: I-71 to exit 140, go south on State Route 61 one mile to County Rd 15. Turn left -- church is on right. Pastor ...... Norman & Jan Wright, 437 Meadowland Dr., Newark, OH 43055 Phone: 740-263-9364; E-mail: [email protected] Secretary ...... Iris Bauer, 4383 Twp Rd 232, Marengo, OH 43334 Phone: 419-253-4013 E-Mail: [email protected]

NORWOOD NEW LIFE ...... 5407 Warren Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45212 Phone: 513- 731-6630 Directions: From I-75, east on Norwood Lateral, right on Reading Road, left on Tennessee, left on Warren Avenue. .... From I-71, west on Norwood Lateral, left on Reading Rd, left on Tennessee, left on Warren Ave. Pastor ...... Arcelia & Felipe Garcia, 5408 Section Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45212 Phone: 513-462-6862; E-Mail: [email protected]

SOUTH PARKERSBURG ...... 3434 Third Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101 Pastor ...... In Hands of DBA

WEST CARROLLTON CORNERSTONE ...... 111 Rusby Ave, West Carrollton, OH 45449 Website: www.cornerstoneccc.org Directions: From I-75, traveling south, exit at West Carrollton, (south of Dayton area), west on Central Ave, right on Locust St, continue to Rusby Ave and Church. From I-75, traveling north, exit Miamisburg-Centerville, left under interstate, right at the third traffic light on Alex Rd, continue to West Carrollton, left on Central St, right on Locust St, to Rusby Ave. Pastor ...... Steve Chapman, 115 Rusby Ave, West Carrollton, OH 45449 Phone: 937-658-1485; E-Mail: [email protected] WEST LOGAN ...... 1221 Trimmer St, Logan, OH 43138 Directions: State Route 33; exit SR 664 east; right (south) Old McArthur; left on Homer St; right on Hansel Ave. Church on corner of Hansel and Trimmer St. Pastor ...... Andrew & Jennifer Stine, 10653 Jackson St, Rockbridge, OH 43149 Phone: 740-475-7365; E-Mail: [email protected]

Secretary ...... Clayton Price, 1140 Homer Rd, Logan, OH 43138 Phone: 740-380-9057; E-Mail: [email protected] Category IV - Re-Start Projects None

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Developing Churches A-19 HOURS OF SERVICE FOR DISTRICT CHURCHES

MAIN WORSHI P.M. CHURCHES EARLY WORSHIP S.S. P WORSHIP MID WEEK

Akron Summit ------10:00 11:00 ------Albany Christ Community ------10:30 ------6:00 Wed Amesville Bethel ------10:00 11:00 5:00 7:00 Wed Ashley ------10:00 10:45 ------5:00 Kid's Club 6:00 Prayer Mtg Barberton Calvary 9:00 9:00 10:30 ------Batavia Afton ------10:00 11:00 ------10:00 am Wed Bellaire United ------10:00 11:00 6:00 7:00 Wed Bidwell Morgan Center ------9:30 11:00 6:00 6:00 Wed Bolivar ------9:30 10:30 ------7:00 Wed Bucyrus Living Word ------6:00 pm 10:30 ------Cambridge Solid Rock ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Carey Beech Grove ------9:30 10:30 ------7:00 Wed Chillicothe First 8:30 & 9:30 9:45 10:45 ------Cincinnati Elmwood ------9:45 10:45 6:00 7:00 Wed Cincinnati Grace ------10:00 ------7:00 Wed Columbia Station New Life ------9:00 10:00 ------6:45 Wed Community Life ------9:45 10:45 6:00 6:30 Wed Conesville ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Coolville Whites Chapel ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Coshocton Burt Avenue ------9:30 10:30 6:00 6:30 Wed Crooksville McLuney ------10:15 9:30 ------Crooksville Oakfield ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Crown City ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Dayton First ------9:30 11:00 ------6:00 Th Dayton Northridge ------9:30 11:00 ------6:00 W Delphos ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Dulce Refugio ------10:00 11:00 ------7:00 Wed Ebenezer ------11:00 ------Elyria River of Life ------10:00 ------Fairfield ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Faith Community ------9:30 10:30 ------7:00 Wed Galloway Cypress 8:30 ----- 10:00 & 11:30 6:00 Sat. ------Dublin Campus 9:00 & 11:30 6:00 Sun. Grand Rapids New Life ------9:30 10:45 ------6:00 Wed Greenville Bethel Long ------10:00 11:00 ------Greenville Trinity ------9:00 10:00 ------7:00 Wed Greer ------10:45 ------7:00 Wed Grove City Crosslink ------9:30 & 11:00 ------Grove City Vida Nueva ------9:00 & 11:00 ------7:00 Wed Hamilton New Miami ------9:30 10:30 ------10:00 Wed Huber Heights ------6:30 Sat ------6:30 Wed Jackson Good Shepherd ------9:00 10:00 6:30 7:00 Wed La Gran Comision ------11:00 ------7:30 Wed Lancaster Good Hope ------9:30 10:30 6:00 6:30 Wed Leesburg ------11:30 ------

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Hours of Service A-20 MAIN P.M. CHURCHES EARLY WORSHIP S.S. WORSHIP WORSHIP MID WEEK Liberty Center ------10:30 9:30 6:30 ------LifeSpring ------10:00 ------7:00 Wed Lima Trinity ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Mansfield First ------9:30 10:30 ------6:00 Wed Mansfield Impact ------9:30 10:45 ------7:00 Wed Marengo Fargo ------9:30 10:30 ------7:00 Wed Marion Dayspring 9:15 9:15 10:45 6:00 ------Miamisburg ------10:00 11:00 ------6:30 Tues Mt Orab ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Mulberry Community ------9:30 10:30 ------2:00 Tues Nelsonville ------9:30 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Nelsonville Oak Grove ------9:30 10:45 6:00 7:00 Thur Newark Community ------10:30 ------7:00 Wed Norwood New Life ------11:00 ------7:00 Wed Oak Hill Trinity ------9:30 10:30 6:00 6:00 Wed Parkersburg 14th Street ------9:45 11:00 ------6:30 Wed Portsmouth Riverview ------9:45 10:30 6:00 7:00 Wed Rittman First ------9:30 10:30 ------7:00 Wed Sherrodsville ------9:30 10:30 6:00 6:45 Wed South Parkersburg ------9:45 10:45 6:00 7:00 Wed South Webster ------9:30 10:30 7:30 7:30 Wed Stewart ------9:45 10:45 6:30 7:30 Thur Tipp City Skyview ------10:30 ------7:00 Wed Toledo Douglas Road ------9:30 10:30 ------Toronto ------10:00 11:00 ------Weirton Chapel Hill 10:00 11:00 ------W Carrollton Cornerstone ------9:30 10:30 ------6:00 Wed West Chester Turningpoint ------10:45 ------West Logan ------10:00 11:00 ------Zanesville Grace ------10:45 7:00 Teens ------

Service Times are for Sunday unless otherwise noted

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Hours of Service A-21 MINISTRY PERSONNEL DIRECTORY

ACUNA, Rev. Maria (Manuel); OM-PA BARNHILL, Rev. H. Wesley (Maria); OM-SS La Gran Comision 6220 Leawood Dr 5900 Weston Woods Dr Dayton, OH 45424-3039 Galloway, OH 43119-8354 937-237-5542 614-330-8959 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] BATES, Rev. Karen Louise; OM-WA ALLEN, Rev. Eric Toby (Debra); OM-PA 11015 Spyglass Hill Lima Trinity Mitchellville, MD 20721-2345 PO Box 123 740-516-8591 Cairo, OH 45820-0123 E-Mail: [email protected] 419-641-6841 E-Mail: [email protected] BECHDOL, Rev. Stephen; OM-WA 4313 Chesford Rd, 3K ALLISON, Delbert (Phyllis); LA-LP Columbus, OH 43224-1733 Leesburg 317-430-6074 1747 Massieville Rd. E-Mail: [email protected] Chillicothe, OH 45601 740-804-2850 BECK, Rev. John (Jill); OM-RS 7232 Nightshade Dr ARIAS, Rev. Leonor; OM-PA Westerville, OH 43082-8050 Casa de Oracion Ebenezer 330-749-7444 1756 Doe Run E-Mail: [email protected] Columbus, OH 43223-3311 614-649-2706 BECKLEY, Rev. Kenneth (Phyllis); OM-RT E-Mail: [email protected] 4245 Leppert Rd Hilliard, OH 43026-7543 ASH, Revs. David; OM-YP & Beth; OM-SS 614-315-0198 Christ Community E-Mail: [email protected] 6255 Kenney Memorial Ln Albany, OH 45710-8057 BENDER III, Rev. James (Audrey); OM-PA 740-302-3940 Afton E-Mails:[email protected] 1120 Sullivan Rd [email protected] West Union, OH 45693-9410 513-549-4028 BAKER, Rev. John (Michelle); OM-PM E-Mail: [email protected] LifeSpring 835 Dresden Park Dr BENESH, Rev. Ray (Peggy); OM-PA Brunswick, OH 44212-2688 65475 Hillview Ave 330-242-7691 Bellaire, OH 43906-9763 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-676-4866 E-Mail: [email protected] BAKER, Rev. Milo; OM-SS 402 E Main St BENESH, Rev. Robert (Byrna); OM-PA Bowerston, OH 44695-9698 Toronto 740-269-9088 104 Wind Crest Dr E-Mail: [email protected] Wheeling, WV 26003-9652 810-938-5118 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-22 BENTLEY, Steve (Sue); LA-LP BOOTH, Rev. Martin (Donna); OM-CH Douglas Road 1517 Sylvan Dr 4865 Douglas Rd Abilene, TX 79605-4929 Toledo, OH 43613-3243 325-696-4224 419-729-9066 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] BOSTON, Rev. Charles L.; OM-RT OM-RT BERRIDGE, Rev. Paul (Gloria); 3427 Newport Ln 8263 St Mark Dr Willoughby, OH 44094-6406 Brooksville, FL 34601-2796 772-545-1234 352-397-3127 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

BOYD, Rev. Robert (JoAnn); OM-RT BEVER, JR., Rev. David (Jamie); OM-PA Crosslink Community 55 Ankara Ave 4747 Harrisburg Pk Brookville, OH 45309-1220 Grove City, OH 43123- 937-770-2086 8232 216-973-8506 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] BROCK, Rev. John (Patricia); OM-RT BLIMLINE, Rev. Dean (Gloria); OM-ED Beech Grove 2627 Midvale St 6842 Newrock Dr Dayton, OH 45420- Carey, OH 43054 3531 419-210-0515 937-643-4074 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] BROOKS, Ashley; MS-ST BOARDMAN, Phil (Kristy); LM Cypress 715 S Runnymeade Ave 589 Amity Rd Evansville IN 47714-2007 Galloway, OH 43119-8729 513-907-1223 765-618-3477 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

BODO, Rev. John (Erin); OM-AP BRUMFIELD, Shannon (Krystal); LA-LP Columbia Station Elyria 11149 W River Road 860 E Broad St. Columbia Station, OH 44028 Elyria, OH 44035 319-432-8983 970-620-1220 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

BOLIN, Denny (Carol); LA-LP BRUNS, Rev. Billy (Katrina); OM-PA Stewart Fairfield 19855 Felton Rd 4673 Anthony Wayne Ave Stewart, OH 45778-9405 Fairfield, OH 45014-1701 740-448-7605 513-258-5300 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

BOOHER, Rev. Stanley (Marvalene); OM-RT BRYANT, Rev. Doug; OM-IC 5484 Schiering Dr 4425 Laurel Rd, Apt 212 Fairfield, OH 45014-2444 Brunswick, OH 44212-3434 513-856-7944 330-391-0714 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-23 BUSH, Rev. Andrew (Stacy); OM-PA CHRISTMAN, Andrew; MS-ST Chapel Hill Jackson Good Shepherd 139 Gilson Ave 238 Broad St. Weirton, WV 26062-3911 Jackson, OH 45640 304-723-2163 740-418-9929 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

CAMPBELL, Rev. Ray (Terri); OM-SS CHRISTMAN, SR., Dr. Ricky (Cheri); OM-PM 650 Montrose Ave SE Jackson Good Shepherd Roanoke, VA 24013-2411 238 Broad St 540-589-1722 Jackson, OH 45640-1609 E-Mail: 740-418-3990 [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

CANADAY, Rev. Jay (Jan); OM-RT CLEVENGER, Revs. Robert; OM-RT & Elaine; OM-RT 13791 Lonesome Rd 912 Sutton Place Dr Thornville, OH 43076-9717 Gahanna, OH 43230 740-246-5502 740-244-4281 (Bob) E-Mail: [email protected] 614-915-8830 (Elaine) E-Mail: Bob - [email protected] CARDER, Dr. James (Linda); OM-SS Elaine - [email protected] 872 Dickson Pkwy. OM-RT Mansfield, OH 44907 COBLE, Rev. Donald E. (Dorothy); 419-512-6780 330 W Prospect Ave, Apt 246 E-Mail: [email protected] Pierre, SD 57501-2477 605-945-1328 CARDER, Rev. Phil; OM-PA First (Rittman) COLSTEN, Bruce; MS-ST Cypress 74 Fairlawn Ave Rittman, OH 44270-1103 5446 Norton Rd 419-989-3260 Grove City, OH 43123 E-Mail: [email protected] 614-992-4046 E-Mail: [email protected] CARLISLE, Rev. Keith (Cindy); OM-PA First (Mansfield) CONKEY, Rev. J. Dan (Nancy); OM-PA The Summit 99 Lexington Ontario Rd Mansfield, OH 44903-8699 1623 Druid Dr 419-529-6382 Copley, OH 44321-2009 E-Mail: [email protected] 330-666-4753 E-Mail: [email protected]

CARROLL, JR., Rev. Coyt (Jeannette); OM-SS COOK, Rev. Jay (Barb); LA-LP 5012 Monticello Solid Rock Villa Rica, GA 30180 5661 Skyline Dr 614-738-0090 Cambridge, OH 43725-8859 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-680-2252 E-Mail: [email protected] CHAPMAN, Rev. Stephen (Karen); OM-PA West Carrollton Cornerstone COX, Anne (Bill); CL-SW 111 Rusby Ave First (Chillicothe) West Carrollton,OH 45449 PO Box 1715 937-658-1485 Chillicothe, OH 45601-5715 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-775-3883

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-24 CROSSFIELD, Rev. Les (Chris); OM-DS DICKERSON, Rev. Garry (Tammy); OM-PA District Superintendent Oak Grove 5657 Chase Mills Dr 765 Jackson St Westerville, OH 43081-7087 Nelsonville, OH 45764-1339 614-718-9031 740-590-2991 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

CROWE, Rev. Roland Dan (Cindy); OM-SS DODRILL, Rev. Denver K. (Marilyn); OM-PM PO Box 127 Christ Community Irondale, OH 43932-0127 3850 Tanager Pointe 330-532-4115 Albany, OH 45710-9090 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-698-2948 E-Mail: [email protected] CROY, Rev. Dennis (Barb); OM-PA Carey Beech Grove DURHAM, Rev. Jeremiah (Stephanie); OM-WA 16054 Cty Hwy 4 50454 Township Rd 189 Carey, OH 43316 Fresno, OH 43824-9543 419-458-5385 740-295-5482 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

DALZELL, Rev. Jeff (Debbie); OM-RT DYER, Rev. Christopher (Renee); OM-PM 114 Utah Ave Community (Newark) Newark OH 43055-3580 115 Margaret St 740-975-5827 Newark, OH 43055-3112 E-Mail: [email protected] 330-421-0078 E-Mail: [email protected] DAVIS, Revs. Keith; OM-IC & Vicki; OM-IC 454 N Court St ELKINS, Rev. Perry (Sherri); OM-WA Circleville, OH 43113-1223 108 Glenn St 740-474-3289 Barberton, OH 44203-1350 E-Mail: [email protected] 330-388-9686 E-Mail: [email protected] DAY, Rev. Andrew (Heather); OM-A1 First (Chillicothe) ESSELBURN, Rev. Doug (Rachel); OM-MS 222 Lowell Ave Christ Community Frankfort, OH 45628-8004 8695 Chase Rd 740-804-8012 Albany, OH 45710-9369 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-698-6113 E-Mail: [email protected] DELONG, Rev. Luke (Leticia); OM-WA 4886 Stoneybrook Blvd FARLER, Michelle (Bill); CL-CW Hilliard, OH 43026-9361 722 South Clay 765-506-0269 Delphos, OH 45833-2077 E-Mail: [email protected] 419-231-0069 E-Mail: [email protected] DEWITT, Rev. David (Elizabeth); OM-PA Crosspoint (Mt. Orab) FARMER, Rev. Freda; OM-RT 114 Oak St 1380 Yauger Rd, Apt 207 Mt Orab, OH 45154-9408 Mt Vernon, OH 43050-8235 937-444-3639 740-393-2018 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-25 FEATHERS, Rev. Bryan E. (Brenda); OM-RT GEORGE, Rev. Dale (Kathy); OM-A1 4842 Brixston Dr Cypress Hilliard, OH 43026-9445 998 Harborton Dr 614-519-3287 Columbus, OH 43228-9262 E-Mail: [email protected] 614-425-1773 E-Mail: [email protected] FILES, Rev. Willie (Anje); OM-PA New City of Huber Heights GEORGE, Rev. Eric (Diana); OM-PA 8041 Mt Everest St Mulberry Community Dayton, OH 45424-2019 949 State Route 28 937-304-7990 Milford, OH 45150-1911 E-Mail: [email protected] 513-831-1462 E-Mail: [email protected] FISHER, Rev. David (Joan); OM-RT 2151 Koehler Ave GERIG, Dr. Steven (Patricia); OM-PM Dayton, OH 45414-4619 Bolivar 937-275-2181 9749 Hess Mill Rd NE Bolivar, OH 44612-8715 FOX, Rev. Fred I.; OM-AP 330-437-1169 First (Chillicothe) E-Mail: [email protected] 234 S Hickory St Chillicothe, OH 45601-3323 GILLESPIE, Drew (Nancy); OM-S1 740-703-2211 Cypress E-Mail: [email protected] 6165 Lloret Ct Columbus, OH 43228-9251 FRUTH, Rev. David L. (Ann); OM-RT 614-853-9225 536 Chapel Rd E-Mail: [email protected] Amelia, OH 45102-9738 513-797-1170 GLENDENNING, Dr. Eugene (Velma); OM-RT E-Mail: [email protected] 1511 Hardin Ave South Jacksonville, IL 62650-3427 GARCIA, Rev. Arcelia & Felipe; OM-PA; MS-ST 217-602-0302 Norwood New Life E-Mail: [email protected] 5408 Section Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45212 GOLDSMITH, Rev. Wayne; OM-RT 513-462-6862 (Arcelia) 6216 Highgate Pl 614-352-7998 (Felipe) Ft Wayne, IN 46815-7652 E-Mail: [email protected] 260-749-4916 [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

GARVERICK, Dr. Paul (Lisa); OM-ED GOODWIN, Rev. Edwin (Karen); OM-SS 204 Eagle Dr, PO Box 61 1260 Brocklesby Rd Sweetser, IN 46987-0061 Caledonia, OH 43314-9471 765-618-4705 419-845-2726 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

GEISE, Rev. Pamela; OM-PA GORDON, Dr. Danny L. (Marilyn); OM-IC Bethel Long 4496 Canaday Ct 1260 S Bredeick Columbus, OH 43228-9043 Delphos, OH 45833-2298 614-746-3480 419-204-5469 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-26 GRAY, Rev. Rachel; OM-WA HAYWORTH, Rev. Jeremy; OM-RS 7520 Sommerdale Rd NE 3040 Green Arbor Ln Dublin, Mineral City, OH 44656-8858 OH 43017-2045 740-829-2223 330-802-0231 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

HADDIX, Rev. Steven (Rhonda); OM-PA HERGERT, Rev. Scott (Julie); OM-PA Delphos New Life Community 640 N Jefferson St 17659 Woodburn Ave Delphos, OH 45833 Grand Rapids, OH 43522-9745 440-759-5426 419-806-9526 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

HALE, Rev. Stephen Hale; LA-LP HERRERA, Jaqueline; MS-ST 853 Carpico Dr NE 5408 Section Ave. Lancaster, OH 43130 Cincinnati, OH 45212 614-598-2621 HERRERA, Joceline; MS-ST E-Mail: [email protected] 5408 Section Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45212 HALL, JR., Rev. Wade; OM-PA Bidwell Morgan Center 245 Fifth St HICKS, Rev. Walter (Vanita); OM-RT McClure, OH 43534-9541 08126 County Road N 30 419-748-8528 Montpelier, OH 43543-9768 E-Mail: [email protected] 419-485-0002

HAMMAN, Rev. Arthur H. (Donna); OM-RT HINKLE, Rev. Daniel (Karen); OM-PA 788 St Rt 603 W Oakfield Shiloh, OH 44878-9113 11805 State Route 37 SE 419-896-3066 Crooksville, OH 43731-9788 740-342-3081 HANKS, Rev. Tommy; OM-RT E-Mail: [email protected] 73 Covenant Way, Apt 120 Canal Winchester, OH 43110- HOLDREN, Dr. David W. (Marlene); OM-PM 1082 614-837-4077 Marion Dayspring 1260 Youngland Dr HARRISON, Rev. Nathaniel LM-A1 & Tracy; MS-ST Columbus, OH 43228-9702 Miamisburg 614-580-2519 4 Tonywood Cir E-Mail: [email protected] West Carrollton, OH 45449-2619 937-569-1048 HOLLEY, George Aaron; OM-MD E-Mail: [email protected] 2330 Glen Lake Circle [email protected] Hilliard, OH 43026 614-226-1204 HAYES, Matthew; MS-ST E-Mail: [email protected] First (Chillicothe) 4450 Black Run Rd HOLLEY, JR., Rev. George (Pattie); OM-GE Chillicothe, OH 45601 PO Box 68 740-701-0462 Crown City, OH 45623-0068 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-256-6463 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-27 HUBBARD, Rev. Donald (Jeanne); OM-IC JIVIDEN, Rev. John (Sylvia); OM-S1 9486 Coogan Dr McLuney Cincinnati, OH 45231-2847 238 South Maple Heights 513-885-2839 New Lexington, OH 43764-1428 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-343-0884 E-Mail: [email protected] HUBER, Rev. Phillip (Linda); OM-VI Mulberry Community JOHNSTON, Rev. Frank (Kathleen); OM-RT 10234 Knob Hill Dr Florence, KY 41042-3123 8571 Kathleen Dr 859-878-6933 Anchorage, AK 99502-5438 E-Mail: [email protected] 907-248-9068 E-Mail: [email protected] HUGHES, Rev. George A. (Clarice); OM-RT 6914 Poling Dr JUILLARD, Rev. Rob (Amanda); OM-SS New Lexington, OH 43764-1069 P. O. Box 201 740-342-1074 Thompsons Station, TN 37179 E-Mail: [email protected] 614-448-8725 (text only) E-Mail: [email protected] HUGHES, Rev. Jack L. (Bobbi); OM-SS 16 John St KAUFFMAN, Rev. Christopher (Penelope); OM-A1 Jackson, OH 45640-1119 Faith Community 740-418-4045 65 Leland Ave

Columbus, OH 43214-1511 HUGHES, Rev. John (Marie); OM-PA Skyview 614-436-7281 121 North 3rd St E-Mail: [email protected] Tipp City, OH 45371-1915 OM-PA 937-416-7700 KAVANAUGH, Rev. Richard (Marcia); Trinity (Greenville) E-Mail: [email protected] 699 Bur Oak Dr HUMMEL, Rev. Beau (Nicole); OM-A1 Greenville, OH 45331 Marion Dayspring 937-459-4030 14477 Whetstone River Rd N E-Mail: [email protected] Caledonia, OH 43314 330-231-8896 KEATON, Rev. Daniel (Mary); OM-SS E-Mail: [email protected] 4674 E 1200 N Roann, IN 46974-9288 HUNTER, Rev. William O. (Emilie); OM-RT 765-833-2314 Box 233 E-Mail: [email protected] Chauncey, OH 45719-0233 740-797-2204 KENNEDY, SR., Rev. Robert (Mary); OM-PA Parkersburg 14th Street HURD, Rev. Laurie Ann (Jonathan); OM-SS 2528 Riverview Dr 6107 Federalist Dr Parkersburg, WV 26104-2510 Galloway, OH 43119-8276 681-229-0188 614-425-4682 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

HURLES, Rev. Richard (Loretta); OM-SS KIMBROUGH, Rev. Sara (John); OM-RT 4202 St Rt 19 PO Box 85 Bucyrus, OH 44820-9711 Bourneville, OH 45617-0085 419-562-5836 740-626-2522 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-28 KING, Christopher; MS-ST LEMKE, Rev. Daniel (Nancy); OM-PA 828 E Longview Ave Ashley Columbus, OH 43224-3922 PO Box 124 614-507-7644 Caledonia, OH 43314-0124 E-Mail: [email protected] 877-345-6114 E-Mail: [email protected] INNISON, Rev. Kevin (Melissa); OM-PA K Faith Community LIDDICK, Rev. Matthew (Brianne); OM-A1 1281 Kildale Ct Impact Worship Center Columbus, OH 43229-1927 531 Cedarwood Dr 614-841-1950 Mansfield, OH 44904-8902 E-Mail: [email protected] 315-956-3469

KUJAWA, REV. DAVID (MARLENE); OM-A1 E-Mail: [email protected] 662 Platoon Dr. Galloway, OH 43119 LIGHT, Rev. Verl (Fran); OM-RT 616-706-0888 221 W Dow St E-Mail: [email protected] Tipp City, OH 45371-1644 937-667-1745 LABONTE, Rev. Sasha (Nolan); OM-SS E-Mail: [email protected] 2810 Cove Crossing Dr Lawrenceville, GA 30045-8618 LINDNER, Rev. H. James (Evangeline); OM-SS E-Mail: [email protected] 226 Florence Ave

Jackson, OH 45640-2117 LAMUS, David (Amber); MS-ST 740-286-1011 162 Norton Rd E-Mail: [email protected] Columbus, OH 43228-1714

614-507-9864 LYNCH, Wesley; MS-ST E-Mail: [email protected] Trinity (Greenville) LAMUS, Rev. Jessica (Henry Arias); OM-A1 5968 E 250 South Vida Nueva Union City, IN 47390 1756 Doe Run 765-546-2430 Columbus, OH 43223-3311 [email protected] 614-556-8478 OM-IC E-Mail: [email protected] MANSELL, Dr. Jeffrey A. (Cheryl); Seven Baskets CDC LAMUS, Revs. Jessie; OM-PM & Jenny; OM-A1 5195 Calhoon Ct Vida Nueva Hilliard, OH 43026–9130 6363 Sedgewood Dr 614-406-2548 Hilliard, OH 43026-0260 E-Mail: [email protected] 614-805-2943 E-Mail: [email protected] MARSHALL, Rev. Wallace (Ann); OM-RT [email protected] 7189 Tylersville Rd West Chester, OH 45069-1503 OM-SS LEETH, Rev. Charles Greg (Teresa); 513-307-1929 3197 Leeth Creek Rd Waverly, OH 45690-9256 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-222-2907 E-Mail: [email protected] MARTINDALE, JR., Rev. Charles (Romayne); OM-RS 67300 St Rt 124 OM-PA LEIST, Rev. Mark (Karey); Reedsville, OH 45772-9014 Crown City 740-378-6680 26074 St Rt 7 South E-Mail: [email protected] Crown City, OH 45623 440-728-7729 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-29 MARTINEZ, Rev. Ingrid (Richardo Gonzalez); OM-A1 MILLER, Brady; MS-ST Vida Nueva First (Chillicothe) 932 Drayson Dr 213 S Mulberry St. Galloway, OH 43119-8295 Chillicothe, OH 45601 614-345-8507 740-253-1969 E-Mail: [email protected] [email protected]

MAZE, Rev. Darrell (Dianna); OM-CH MILLER, Rev. Lloyd R. (Linda); OM-RT 4534 Tioga NW 18 Old Grapevine Rd Canton, OH 44708 Crossville, TN 38572-1222 330-903-6988 423-881-3239 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

MCEVOY, Rev. Eric (Kendra); LM-PA MILLER, JR., Rev. Phillip K. (Bernadette); OM-SS Greer 994 Portlock Dr 20189 S R 514 Columbus, OH 43228-9257 Glenmont, OH 44628 614-878-5453 567-231-9885 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] MILLER, Rev. Scott (Autumn); OM-PA MCKAY, Rev. Mark (Dianne); OM-PA Church of Good Hope Bellaire United 427 N High 369 Highway 7N Lancaster, OH 43130-3154 Powhatan Point, OH 43942-1350 740-277-6614 740-213-9399 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] MISHLER, Rev. Scott (Lisa); OM-RS MCKEE, Rev. Matthew (Megan); OM-SS P. O. Box 1038 122 Vaughn St Liberty Township OH 45044-9108 West Jackson, OH 45640 Chester, OH 45071-1038 513-377-0159 740-577-3027 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] MOODY, Jamison; LA-LP MEARS, JR., Rev. Joe (Donna); OM-PA 27 Township Ave Grace (Cincinnati) Cincinnati, OH 45216 2494 Westpoint Dr E-Mail: [email protected] Cincinnati, OH 45231-1751 513-312-4037 513-312-3806 OORE, Rev. Paul (Sheri); OM-WA E-Mail: [email protected] M 507 Shenango Park Dr MEEK, Rev. Donnis (Jodie); OM-SS New Castle, PA 16101-6119 1740 Bayberry Ln 724-654-0202 Coshocton, OH 43812-3125 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-622-7206 LA-A1 E-Mail: [email protected] MOORE, Thomas (Teresa); Trinity (Oak Hill) METZ, Rev. Daniel (Sandra); OM-PA 2 Pear Ct Community Life Church Jackson, OH 45640-9551 2425 Adams Rd 740-682-8560 Cincinnati, OH 45231-2826 LM-A1 513-341-9332 MORGAN, Zack (Liz); Community (Newark) E-Mail: [email protected] 2600 Lancaster Rd Granville, OH 43023-9340 321-243-45732600 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-30 MURPHY, Rev. Ken (Serena); OM-PM Cypress PROPER, Rev. Richard (Melody); OM-CH 6357 Durban Dr 4077 Plumwood Ct Galloway, OH 43119-8652 Plain City, OH 43064 614-851-6958 614-738-0187 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

LM-TP MYERS, Frances; CL-SW (Retired) QUEEN, Michael (Karen); 710 Grant St 1323 Cook Rd. Mt Gilead OH 43338-1182 Lucasville, OH 45648 419-946-6322 740-352-2542 [email protected]

MYERS, Rev. Timothy (Theresa); OM-PA QUEZADA, Rev. Ana Ramona; OM-WA Living Word Fellowship 14624 Puritas Ave, Apt 204 201 Songer Ave Cleveland, OH 44135-2853 Bucyrus, OH 44820-1342 216-253-6126 419-569-3154 E-Mail: [email protected] RADER, Rev. Glenn (Blanche); OM-RT 205 Walnut St NOREM, Rev. Gage (Charissa); OM-TP Pandora, OH 45877-9766 BARBERTON CALVARY 419-384-3274 157 Evergreen Street E-Mail: [email protected] Barberton, OH 44203 217-260-1973 RADOJCSICS, Rev. Christine (Kris); OM-WA E-Mail: [email protected] 3405 Hastings Newville Rd Mansfield, OH 44903-7742 PARSON, Dan (Wendy); LA-LP 419-566-6406 9063 Cumberland Rd SW E-Mail: [email protected] Bowerston, OH 44695 OM-RT 330-407-3131 RAMSEY, Rev. Eugene (Phyllis); [email protected] 4562 Ellery Dr Columbus, OH 43227 -2526 614-866-1018 PAUL, Rev. David J. (Joy); OM-RT

855 Hwy 541 RAWLINS, Ronnie; LA-LP Jackson, KY 41339-9433 P. O. Box 4 606-824-4697, ext. 751 South Webster, OH 45682 606-272-4536 740-778-3268 E-Mail: [email protected] REICHERT, Rev. Craig (Kimberly); OM-WA PHILLIPS, Rev. Shelley (Gerald); OM-RT 2646 Ragged Ridge Rd Frankfort, OH 45628-9051 1/2 288 E Second St 740-998-2375 Logan, OH 43138 E-Mail: [email protected]

POST, Rev. Janette; OM-SS RIDENOUR, Rev. Phillip E. (Vivian); OM-RT 10200 122nd Ave N 261 Beal Rd Largo, FL 33773-2000 Athens, OH 45701-3443 740-463-9648 740-593-8900 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

PRICE, Pete; LA-A1 Bolivar 845 Michael Ln Bolivar, OH 44697 330-874-3046

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-31 RITZ, Rev. C. Scott (Lisa); OM-PA SAYLOR, Rev. Duane; OM-RT Northridge 546 Connor Dr 302 Driftwood Dr Mansfield, OH 44905 Greenville, OH 45331-2877 419-565-7363 937-548-9077 E-Mail: [email protected] SCAVOTTO, Joe; MS-ST Cypress ROBERTS, Rev. Dennis (Judy); OM-RT 465 Carriage Dr 2565 Hotchkiss St Plain City, OH 43064 Grove City, OH 43123- 630-824-7472 8444 614-504-7266 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] SCHMITZ, Ryan (Sarah); OM-MI ROBERTS, Rev. Tamra (Timothy); LM-A1 C-301 Central Comercial Managua Miamisburg Managua, Nicaragua 10165 Golay Ave 765-537-8409 Email: [email protected] West Chester, OH 45241-1017 513-532-0676 SEELEY, Rev. Brian (Erin); OM-RS E-Mail: [email protected] 1414 Lester Rd Valley City, OH 44280-9444 330-421-5028 ROBINSON, Rev. Richard; OM-RT E-Mail: [email protected] 1519 Franklin Ave Cincinnati, OH 45237-5909 SHADE, Rev. Rodney (Beth); OM-WA 513-242-6966 55 Ginghamsburg Rd E-Mail: [email protected] Tipp City, OH 45371-2401 937-397-4459 RODRIGUEZ, Rev. Sonia (Mariano Rebollar); OM-PA E-Mail: [email protected] Dulce Refugio OM-PA 2496 Delowe St SHAW, Rev. Roger (Debbie); New Miami Grove City, OH 43123 614-312-7827 32 Thornhill Dr E-Mail: [email protected] Hamilton, OH 45013-6207 513-887-9226

OM-A1 E-Mail: [email protected] RUCKER, Rev. Rick (Crystal); Cypress SHEETS II, Rev. Clinton (Sammi), OM-CH 1119 Oxfordshire Dr 1260 Airborne Dr, Unit B Columbus, OH 43228-9237 Jber, AK 99505-1077 614-425-1768 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] SHELOR, Rev. William (Maggie); OM-EL RUSSELL, Rev. Stephen (Maranda); OM-WA 224 Pontius Ave, N #234 6441 Garber Rd Seattle, WA 98109-5493 Dayton, OH 45415-2014 740-707-2570 937-387-6012 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] SHIDLER, Rev. Robert (April); OM-SS

23735 River Rd SAMMONS, Rev. Kimberly (Fred); OM-WA Grand Rapids, OH 43522-9746 11847 14th Ave East Bradenton, FL 419-832-8925 34212-2771 E-Mail: [email protected] 941-254-7888 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-32 SMITH, Rev. Eric M. (Cheryl); OM-SS STAIGER, Rev. David; OM-PM 6111 Gander Rd E Trinity (Oak Hill) Dayton, OH 45424-4535 242 W Cross St 937-233-3596 Oak Hill, OH 45656-1008 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-978-3355 E-Mail: [email protected] MITH, Rev. Ronald D.; OM-CH S 600 Oakwood Dr STALEY, Rev. Craig (Dianna); OM-WA Lodi, OH 44254-1240 9880 Mennonite Rd 330-948-2623 Rittman, OH 44270-9629 E-Mail: [email protected] 419-989-3776 E-Mail: [email protected] SMITH, Rev. Ted (Betty); PA Cypress STAMP, Rev. Zachary (Kelly); OM-PA 681 Platoon Dr Turning Point Galloway, OH 43119-8839 5025 Lakota Woods Dr 614-870-9255 Liberty Township, OH 45044-3238 E-Mail: [email protected] 616-916-3900 E-Mail: [email protected] SOKOLA, Rev. Steve (Frances); OM-S1 Leesburg STANFORTH, Rev. Robert (Robin); OM-WA 905 Lincoln Dr PO Box 63406 Washington CH, OH 43160-2131 Colorado Springs, CO 80962-3406 740-335-9233 719-551-0383 E-Mail: [email protected] SPAETH, Rev. Steven (Sue); OM-PA New Life (Columbia Station) STEEN, Rev. Jerry (Tina); OM-PA 4559 Grafton Rd Liberty Center Brunswick, OH 44212-2005 308 W Maple St 440-238-4392 Liberty Center, OH 43532-9784 E-Mail: [email protected] 419-533-3021 E-Mail: [email protected] SPANGLER, Rev. Wayne A. (Margaret); OM-RT 22324 Langport Dr STEWART, Rev. Herman L. (Kathryn); OM-RT Brooksville, FL 34601-2715 434 N Elm St 352-796-6850 Oak Hill, OH 45656-1022 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-682-6893 E-Mail: [email protected] SPENCER, Rev. Scott (Tanya); OM-RS 357 Thomas Blvd, Apt E STINE, Rev. Andrew (Jennifer); OM-A1/OM-PA Hamilton, OH 45013-1670 Nelsonville/West Logan 513-785-9796 10653 Jackson St E-Mail: [email protected] Rockbridge, OH 43149-9701 740-475-7365 SPRIGGS, Dr. Garry (Janice); OM-RT E-Mail: [email protected] 6959 SE Congress St Hobe Sound, FL 33455-6013 STRINGER, SR., Rev. William (Janice); OM-PA 330-472-9412 First (Dayton) E-Mail: [email protected] 1454 North Euclid Ave Dayton OH 45406-5920 937-277-1214 E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-33 STUART, Rev. Elwood; OM-RT TIPPETT, Rev. Dow (Andrea); OM-RS 951 Manchester Dr 690 Hiatt Ave Greenville, OH 45331-2485 Wilmington, OH 45177-1510 937-548-9341 937-382-8513 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

SWEARINGEN, Nate (Wendy); OM-S1 TOFT, Rev. Jan (Gary); OM-PM Cypress Miamisburg 1059 Shady Lake Dr 8504 Steleta Dr. Columbus, OH 43228-9372 West Chester, OH 45069 E-Mail: [email protected] 937-430-9937 E-Mail: [email protected]

SWEENEY, MICHAEL (MELINA); OM-SD UHLIG, Rev. Rodney (JoAnn); OM-PA MANSFIELD IMPACT WORSHIP CENTER Burt Ave 228 Sheffield St, Apt. 5 212 Burt Ave Bellvue, OH 44811 Coshocton, OH 43812-2108 540-808-9490 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-623-0914 E-Mail: [email protected]

OM-RT TAYLOR, Rev. Marvin L. (Kathern); VERMILYA, Jeanette CL-LM (Retired) 139 Theresa Dr 313 Hall Ct Weirton, WV 26062-9639 Noblesville, IN 46060-8558 304-797-9899 317-219-3115 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

THOMAS, Rev. Garland (Patty); OM-SS VOLZKE, Rev. Richard (Dawnell); OM-SS 16069 W Jones Rd 457 N Grainger St Tahlequah, OK 74464-0316 Granville, OH 43023-1326 918-931-7602 614-633-9450 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

WALL, Doris; CL-LM (Retired) THOMAS, Rev. Michael (Miriam); OM-PM Nelsonville 22285 Wilson Memorial Dr Brooksville, FL 34601-2732 677 Chestnut St Nelsonville, OH 45764-1428 352-238-2806 740-753-1666 E-Mail: [email protected]

E-Mail: [email protected] WALSH, Patrick; MS-ST Cypress THOMAS, Rev. Nicole; OM-SS 14868 Middleburg Plain City Rd 2121 Sheffield St., Apt. 4 Plain City, OH 43064 Middletown, OH 45044 614-935-2266 614-572-7893 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] WARNER, Rev. Joel (Peggy); OM-WA THOMAS, Shane; MS-ST 190 E Kochheiser Rd 3805 Neely Rd Bellville, OH 44813-9293 Elida, OH 45807-2036 419-566-2500 567-356-6217 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-34 WELCH, Rev. Jonathan (Sarah-Marie); OM-PM WITHEROW, Rev. Daniel (Sara); OM-TP First (Chillicothe) Grace (Zanesville) 81 South Mulberry St 505 Pine St Chillicothe, OH 45601-3320 Zanesville, OH 43701-4813 740-542-1353 740-258-4814 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

WOMACK, Rev. Nathaniel (Tonia); OM-CH WEST, Rev. H. Blaine; OM-AL 4371 Walford Rd #11 Apollo, PA 15613-8527 Warrensville, OH 44128-5125 121 Goodview Dr 330-883-9954 724-727-2520 E-Mail: [email protected]

WHEELER, Dr. Dale (Wilma); OM-RT WOODARD, Rev. Dwayne (Gail); OM-CH 200 W Memorial Dr. 7100 Ulmerton Rd, Lot 2058 Muncie, IN 47302 Largo, FL 33771 440-487-2521 740-572-1891 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

WILLEY, Rev. Lisa; OM-RS WRIGHT, Rev. Norman (Jan); OM-RT 107 Pershing Ave Marengo Fargo Newark, OH 43055-4916 437 Meadowland Dr 740-502-9005 Newark, OH 43055-8647 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-364-2090 WILSON, Ed; MS-ST E-Mail: [email protected] Cypress 796 Wiltshire Rd ZIMMER, Rev. Mark (Angela); OM-WA Columbus, OH 43204-2339 106 Kingman St 614-725-4313 Marietta, OH 45750-2525 E-Mail: [email protected] 740-516-0370 E-Mail: [email protected]

NON-DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE

Manchester, Steve & Theresa...... serving at Tenwek Hospital, Kenya, Africa McCollister, Brian & Jenny ...... 8 Wallace St, Athens, OH 45701 Satterthwaite, Dennis & Mary; 740-545-9543...... 25801 County Rd 10, Fresno, OH 43824

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministry Personnel A-35 The Wesleyan Church Ministerial Service Code Directory Ministerial Service Codes are used by the General Secretary to identify the level of a minister's credentials along with his or her category of service. These codes apply only to ministers under the North American General Conference with the exception of non-stationed ministers. Ordained Commissioned Licensed Ministerial Lay Category of Service Ministers Ministers Ministers Student Minister DISTRICT SERVICE District Superintendent OM-DS Full-time Assist. Dist. Supt. OM-DA Full-time Other Dist. Ministry OM-MD LM-MD Affiliate District Superintendent OM-FS PASTORAL SERVICE Senior Pastor OM-PM CM-PM LM-PM Pastor OM-PA CM-PA LM-PA Co-Pastor OM-CO CM-CO LM-CO Associate Pastor OM-AP CM-AP LM-AP Assistant Pastor OM-A1 CM-A1 LM-A1 Youth Pastor OM-YP CM-YP LM-YP Minister of Music OM-MS CM-MS LM-MS Minister of Visitation OM-VI CM-VI LM-VI Minister of Administration OM-MA CM-MA LM-MA Minister of Children's Ministries OM-CM CM-CM LM-CM Minister of Christian Education OM-CE CM-CE LM-CE Minister of Pastoral Care OM-PC CM-PC LM-PC Minister of Evangelism OM EV CM-EV LM-EV Interim Pastor, Wesleyan OM-IP Interim Pastor, Non-Wesleyan OM-IN Supply Pastor, Wesleyan OM-SP CM-SP LM-SP Supply Pastor, Non-Wesleyan OM-SN LM-SN Asst. Supply Pastor, Non-Wesleyan OM-S1 LM-S1 Supply Pastor, On Loan From OM-PL CM-PL LM-PL Supply Pastor, Lay LA-LP Asst. Supply Pastor, Lay LA-A1 Supply Pastor in process of denom trans. OM-SD CM-SD LM-SD Asst. Sup. Past. in process of denom trans. OM-SA CM-SA LM-SA Pastor, applied for dist. Trans OM-TA CM-TA LM-TA Pastor, pending completion of district transfer OM-TP CM-TP LM-TP Ministerial Student, Supply Pastor MS-PS Ministerial Student, Assistant Supply Pastor MS-AS EVANGELISTIC SERVICE Associate General Evangelist OM-AL CM-AL LM-AL General Evangelist OM-GE Reserve General Evangelist OM-RE DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE Administrator - General Church OM-AD LM-AD Employed by World Headquarters or subsidiary OM-IS CM-IS LM-IS corp. Educator in TWC Educational Institutition OM-ED LM-ED Intern Missionary OM-IM LM-IM Missionary in TWC OM-MI LM-MI INTERCHURCH SERVICE Interchurch Service OM-IC LM-IC SPECIAL SERVICE Special Service OM-SS

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministerial Service Code A-36 The Wesleyan Church Ministerial Service Code Directory CHAPLAIN Chaplain OM-CH LM-CH OTHER APPOINTMENTS Other Service CM-OS LM-OS Itinerant Bible Teacher OM-IT CM-IT LM-IT Withdrawn from TWC (Deceased) Removed-Dec. Removed-Dec. Removed-Dec. Withdrawn from TWC (Withdrawn) Removed-WD Removed-WD Removed-WD Withdrawn from TWC (Voluntarily Surrendered) Removed-VS Removed-VS Removed-VS Withdrawn from TWC (Suspended) Removed-Susp. Removed-Susp. Removed-Susp. Withdrawn from TWC (Deposed) Removed-Deposed Removed-Deposed Removed-Deposed Ordained Minister on educational leave OM-EL Ordained Minister on reserve OM-RS Retired Minister OM-RT CM-RT Minister Without Appointment OM-WA CM-WA Minister in process of transf. from another OM-PT CM-PT LM-PT Denom. and not under pastoral appointment Short-term Missionary OM-SH CM-SH LM-SH MINISTERIAL STUDENTS Ministerial Students MS-ST AFFILIATE CHURCH Wesleyan Pastor OM-AW-F CM-AW-F LM-AW-F Wesleyan Assistant Pastor OM-F1-F CM-F1-F LM-F1-F Non-Wesleyan Pastor OM-NW-F CM-NF-F LM-NW-F Non-Wesleyan Assistant Pastor OM-NA-F CM-NA-F LM-NA-F SPECIAL WORKERS/LAY CATEGORIES Lay Short-term Missionary CL-LS Commissioned Lay Missionary CL-LM Lay Evangelist CL-LE LL-LE Youth Director CL-YD LL-YD Director of Music CL-DM LL-DM Song Evangelist CL-SE LL-SE Children's Worker CL-CW LL-CW Spouse in Ministry CL-SM LL-SM Director of Christian Education CL-DC LL-DC Chalk Artist CL-CK LL-CK Social Worker CL-SO LL-SO Special Workers (other) CL-SW LL-SW

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Ministerial Service Code A-37 LAY PERSONNEL ON DISTRICT BOARDS & COMMITTEES

BISHOP, Gene HERRING, MICHAEL PETERS, Abby 970 Villandry Dr 248 Pinetree Dr 129 Bollinger Rd Marion, OH 43302-6702 Granville, OH 43023-9318 Bellville, OH 44813-9069 740-361-0519 740-975-3037 419-564-5540 [email protected] [email protected] BOMER, Holly ICHARD Lyn 1105 E Wyandot Ave HINES, Barry 1100 Golfview R , Upper Sandusky, OH 43351-9677 Galloway, OH 43119-9715 12620 Lake Ln 419-294-4162 614-870-8907 Athens, OH 45701-9640 [email protected] [email protected] 740-590-8787

[email protected] HOLLEY, Pattie BOWEN, Cassie 10672 State Route 555 PO Box 68 ROSE, Larry Cutler, OH 45724-5179 Crown City, OH 45623-0068 253 Greenbriar Dr 740-551-2790 740-256-6463 Bellville, OH 44813-1159 [email protected] [email protected] 419-565-1600

[email protected] JOHNSON, Laura BRADLEY, Tom 959 Howell Dr 14383 Wolfe Bennett Rd SCHOLL, Christy Newark, OH 43055-1560 Nelsonville, OH 45764-9507 2575 Bradshaw Blvd 740-344-1474 740-590-4975 Galloway, OH 43119-8797 [email protected] [email protected] 614-853-2236 [email protected] ONES Craig CORDIAL, Amy J , 2081 Forestwind Dr 1154 Thomas Dr SPAIN, Bev Grove City, OH 43123 Marion, OH 43302-8903 6866 Garber 614-562-7485 740-389-3953 Bellville, OH 44813-9097 scordial@columbus,rr.com [email protected] 419-883-2120 [email protected] DEARDORFF, Jim KNIGHT, Mark 5040 Fisher Rd 7509 Kuhlwein Rd SPURGEON, Bryan Athens, OH 45701-8965 Galloway, OH 43119-9367 956 Fairbanks Ave 740-593-7964 614-753-8222 Newark, OH 43055-2628 [email protected] [email protected] 740-344-6818 [email protected] DEMINT, Larry & René METZ, Sandy 3060 Blayney Rd 2425 Adams Rd VANDEGRIFT, DANIELLE Sunbury, OH 43074-9511 Cincinnati, OH 45231-2826 8086 Snyder Rd. 740-965-3705 513-341-1006 Orient, OH 43146 [email protected] [email protected] 614-595-7678 [email protected] GENGLER, Kathy OSBORNE, Wes 742 W Wayne WHALEY, Gary 4372 St James Rd Waldo Delphos, OH 45833-2277 11156 Wilson Rd OH 43356-9138 419-692-7649 Utica, OH 43080-9406 740-726-2286 [email protected] 740-892-4563 [email protected] GEORGE, Darrel WRIGHT, Jan 40 Spayde Rd 437 Meadowland Dr. Bellville, OH 44813-9010 Newark, OH 43055-8647 419-886-3185 740-291-9567 [email protected] [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Lay Personnel District Boards & Committees A-38 STANDING RULES GREATER OHIO DISTRICT of THE WESLEYAN CHURCH

SECTION 100: DISTRICT

100. NAME The district shall be known as The Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church, Inc.

110. BOUNDARY The Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church encompasses the state of Ohio and includes the 14th Street church in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the South Parkersburg church in South Parkersburg, West Virginia and the Chapel Hill church in Weirton, West Virginia.

120. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church is to equip and to empower our churches to fulfill the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment.

130. MINISTRY FOCUS In order to fulfill our mission, we will emphasize and provide leadership for three vital ministry areas: Leadership Development, Church Multiplication and Church Development.

140. VISION STATEMENT

141. Leadership Development: It is the vision of the Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church to provide leadership training by offering academic, skill-specific and Biblically-based programs that will equip leaders for personal development and effective ministry.

142. Church Multiplication: It is the vision of the Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church to plant and to establish new churches in strategic locations throughout the district that will be capable of reproducing themselves in a reasonable time. It is additionally desired that established local churches actively participate in the work of church multiplication.

143. Church Development: It is the vision of the Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church to assist local churches in becoming healthy churches characterized by effective ministries that positively impact their congregations and the communities they serve.

150. CORE VALUES

151. Making Disciples is Our Passion: We are committed to birthing new ministries, reproducing congregations, and developing new strategies that keep us actively focused on the Great Commission.

152. Teamwork is Vital: We will intentionally look for ways to blend our unique personalities around a common vision in order to accomplish more for the Kingdom.

153. Leadership Development is a Priority: It is our responsibility to invest our time and resources in the personal and spiritual growth of our leaders to maximize their effectiveness and impact.

154. Health Matters: Partnering with local congregations to evaluate and invest in opportunities that improve their overall health is necessary for us to help them best live out their mission.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-39 155. Innovation Expands our Reach: We want to be creative in our approach and cutting edge in our methods as we continuously develop new and exciting ways to reach our world for Christ.

156. Accountability is Necessary: A commitment to kind and honest dialogue, evaluation and constructive criticism is vital to personal and organizational growth.

157. Excellence is our Pursuit: Our call to Holiness compels us to strive for excellence in every facet of ministry .

SECTION 200: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

200. DISTRICT LEADERSHIP 201. District Superintendent: The primary role of the District Superintendent is to provide spiritual and administrative leadership for the district and to give special direction in Leadership Development. The responsibilities of this office shall include vision casting, strategic planning, pastoral recruitment, pulpit supply, pastoral care, leadership of the DBA and DBMD, conflict resolution and legal affairs. The responsibilities shall also include: Christian education, camping, church buildings, administration, district world missions, and district committees.

204. Regional Director: Regional Directors shall be appointed to oversee the work of zone pastors in a region, who, when meeting together constitute a “Regional Care Committee.” They shall be responsible to provide pastoral care for zone pastors and their families, follow-up on pastoral and local church issues referred to them by zone pastors, carry on a ministry of prayer for the pastors and churches of their region, and to serve as a consultant to the District Superintendent in matters pertaining to churches in their region. They shall be appointed by the DBA upon the recommendation of the District Superintendent to whom they shall be amenable.

205. Zone Pastors: Zone pastors shall be provided by appointment of the DBA. They shall work with the District Superintendent and Regional Director to coordinate and promote the total church and district program. They shall organize the ministers of their zone for prayer and provide a planned program of fellowship and other activities. They shall arrange for times to visit in the churches of their zone as able. Matters warranting special attention shall be conveyed to their Regional Director. They shall be responsible to forward important information when requested by the District Superintendent or other District Officers to all ministers in their zone.

206. Compensation: When a district leader is giving full-time service to the district, he shall be provided a weekly salary (which includes housing allowance). He shall be reimbursed an amount equal to his SECA tax obligation. Travel expenses shall be reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate or an auto provided, and actual expenses (food/lodging) paid according to an accountable reimbursement system. Health Care shall be provided for him and his family. An amount equal to 12% of the salary, including housing allowance and Self-Employment Tax will be remitted to The Wesleyan Pension Fund. Vacation provisions shall be the same as those recommended for the pastors of local churches.

209. Term of Service for Elected/Appointed Leaders: Persons elected or appointed by the District Conference or District Board of Administration will serve for two years or until their successor is elected or appointed. The District Superintendent and at-large members of the District Board of Ministerial Development shall be exempt from this term of service.

210. District Board Of Administration: The District Board of Administration shall consist of fifteen voting members, composed of the District Superintendent, District Secretary, District Treasurer, six ordained ministerial members-at-large, and six lay members-at-large. Highlights of the official actions of the DBA shall be electronically communicated in summary form to every pastor in a timely manner after each meeting and a report in summary form made to the District Conference. It is encouraged that each region be equally represented on the DBA.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-40 212. Board of Trustees: The District Board of Administration shall be the District Board of Trustees. The District Superintendent and a DBA approved member of the DBA shall be the legal signatories for the District Board of Administration. Only one signature of an approved signatory shall be required in the signing of legal documents on behalf of the Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church.

215. District Board of Administration Appointments: The District Board of Administration shall be authorized to elect or appoint the following officers, committees, boards or personnel: Action Committee; Building Committee; Children’s Ministries Committee; Communication’s Director; Courtesy Committee; Director of Christian Education; Director of Leadership Training; District Board of Ministerial Development; District Conference Coordinator; District Property Management Committee; District Team Leaders; District Treasurer; Journal Editing Committee; Memoirs Committee; Pastor Care Coordinator; Property Manager; Regional Directors; Seven Baskets CDC Board of Directors; Statistical Committee; Vice-Chairman of the District Board of Administration; and Zone Pastors.

215. Executive Committee: The Executive Committee shall consist of the District Superintendent, District Secretary, District Treasurer, DBA Vice-Chairman, one minister and one lay member-at-large elected by the DBA from the DBA.

216. Policy Manual: The District shall maintain a Policy Manual containing the various policies that govern the operation of the district. It shall be administered by the District Board of Administration which shall appoint a committee from its members to review it annually. Changes to the Policy Manual shall be reported to the District Conference at its annual session for their inquiry, review or repeal.

220. Board of Ministerial Development: The District Board of Ministerial Development shall be composed of: the District Superintendent; the chairman, appointed by the District Superintendent and ratified by the District Board of Administration; and a minimum of twelve at-large members who shall be appointed by the District Board of Administration with equal representation between ordained ministers and laypersons. Their appointment shall be arranged so that approximately one-third of the members-at- large shall be appointed each year.

220. Building Committee: The District Building Committee shall consist of the District Superintendent, or his representative, as chairman, three ordained ministers and three laypersons.

230. DISTRICT CONFERENCE

231. Action Committee: A District Action Committee shall be appointed by the District Board of Administration. The committee shall be composed of the District Superintendent and the District Treasurer, ex-officio, (Disc. 1165), four ministers and four laypersons. All proposed Memorials or Resolutions from churches or members of the Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church shall be submitted in writing and mailed to the District Office no later than two weeks prior to its scheduled meeting.

231. Nominating Committee: There shall be a District Nominating Committee composed of the District Superintendent, six ministers, and six laypersons. Members of the Nominating Committee shall be nominated by the District Nominating Committee with attention given to Regional representation. They shall be elected by the District Conference. Members elected shall meet to prepare nominations for the subsequent year’s conference. This committee shall nominate persons for the following offices: at- large members of the District Board of Administration; Children’s Ministries Director; District Nominating Committee; District Secretary; World Mission’s Director; and Delegates to General Conference (when required). Each nominee is to be notified of his/her nomination in writing.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-41 234. Reports: All boards, committees, and officers reporting to the Annual District Conference shall present a printed report to the District Office at least three weeks prior to the sitting of the Conference. A copy of the Conference Action Committee’s Report shall be sent to each delegate at least ten days before the Conference.

236. Delegates' Credentials: The District Secretary shall provide forms for the delegates' credentials. These forms are to be returned to the District Office immediately following the Annual Local Church Conference. Those churches which do not have voting delegates to conference shall be allowed an honorary, non-voting delegate representing the local congregation. The nomination of Pastors' wives for delegates to District Conference is discouraged where others are available.

237. Conference Expenses: All local churches and auxiliaries shall pay the registration, traveling and lodging expenses of their delegates to the Annual District Conference. It is recommended that the expenses of each General Evangelist to the Annual District Conference be paid by the church of which they are a member. (General Evangelist’s expenses are to include travel expenses for a distance not to exceed that from their home church to the place of the conference.)

238. Ordination Service: The Ordination Service shall be under the direction of the District Board of Ministerial Development which shall determine its time and place in cooperation with the District Superintendent and the area General Superintendent. The Council of Ordination shall consist of the ministerial members of the DBMD. When appropriate, the Senior Pastor of the ordinaned shall also be included in the Act of Ordination or Commissioning.

250. FINANCES

250. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year of the District shall be from June 1st to May 31st. The District Treasurer's books shall close June 12th.

251. United Stewardship Fund: The district and general church United Stewardship Fund (USF) shall be undivided in its payment and shall be set at 11 percent (General U.S.F.- 2.75%, Educational Institutions Fund- 3.25%, District U.S.F.- 5%) of the local church’s previous year’s Base Income as defined in Disc. Para. 2005. U.S.F. funds are to be forwarded monthly to the District Treasurer unless other arrangements have been approved by the District Board of Administration.

253. Building Fund Adjustment: Whenever a local congregation engages in a major building project (10% or more of the total value of the property before the project) and/or capital fund drive, a Building Fund Adjustment may be requested from the District. A Building Fund Adjustment will be subject to the following criteria: 1. The building project must have the written approval of the District Building Committee and the District Board of Administration; 2. Monies collected for a future building project may be exempted when approved in advance by the District Board of Administration; 3. Requests for a Building Fund Adjustment shall be accompanied by a Financial Agreement providing information relative to the total cost of the project, terms of the mortgage (if any), fund raising goals, status of USF and other relative information; 4. The Building Fund Adjustment shall expire at the completion of the Financial Agreement; 5. Any additions or significant changes to the Financial Agreement shall be approved by the District Building Committee. Churches that fail to follow the Financial Agreement shall be subject to District Board of Administration review and possible repayment of monies exempted from their USF assessment; 6. Exempted churches shall file an annual report with the District Building Committee on approved forms.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-42 255. Annual Budget: It shall be the responsibility of the District Board of Administration to establish an annual District Budget and to exercise oversight of other budgets funded by the District Operating Fund.

280. DISTRICT PUBLICATIONS 281. Journal: The District Superintendent, District Secretary and two additional members shall be a committee for the production and distribution of the Conference Journal. The price of the Journal shall be set by the District Executive Committee. The name, address, and telephone number of each local church secretary shall be included in the Church Directory and the name, address, and telephone number of all members of district boards and committees shall be listed in the District Directory. A listing of all district churches with times of regularly scheduled services shall be included in the District Journal along with directions to each local church.

281. District Communication: The primary method of communication between the district and its constituency shall be through electronic media. A website named www.greaterohiodistrict.org shall be maintained as one form of electronic media. A Director of Communications shall be appointed by the DBA for the purpose of overseeing the distribution of vital news and information. Printed communications shall be provided upon request.

300. DISTRICT PROGRAM

320. Ministerial Convention: A District Ministerial Convention shall be held annually as directed by the District Board of Ministerial Development except in those years when the General Church provides its equivalent. The DBMD shall be responsible to appoint the convention committee. The date of the convention shall be announced at least one year in advance. Each church shall pay full expenses of the pastor, full-time associate pastor(s), and/or full-time assistant pastor(s) and their spouses for the district ministerial convention. Similar provisions are also recommended for the General Church event. The District shall pay full expenses for its General Evangelists and their spouses to attend both the district and the general events.

321. Ministerial Student Internship Program: A program to provide ministerial student internships in Greater Ohio District churches shall be administered by the District Board of Ministerial Development.

350. REGIONS/ZONES

351. North East Region: 351.1. Erie Zone: Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Holmes, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Wayne. 351.2. Frontier Zone: Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Monroe, Noble, and Hancock County, WV.

351. North West Region: 352.1. Miami Valley Zone: Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Preble. 352.2. Sandusky Zone: Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, Wood. 352.3. Lima Zone: Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, Shelby, VanWert.

351. Central Region: 353.1. Capital Zone: Coshocton, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Ross.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-43 353.2. Delaware Zone: Crawford, Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Union, Wyandot. 354. South East Region: 354.1. Athens Zone: Athens, Fairfield, Hocking, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Washington, and Wood County, WV. 354.2. Shawnee Zone: Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Scioto, Vinton.

355. South West Region: 355.1. Cincinnati Zone: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, Warren.

360. Director of Leadership Training: The Director of Leadership Training shall be appointed by the District Board of Administration upon the recommendation of the Ministerial Development Team Leader. They shall perform the duties assigned to this office in Disc. 1486. They shall work with the Ministerial Development Team leader in providing a program of ministerial education.

365. Ministerial Education: The District shall make available to its pastors and laymen a program of ministerial education. This program will consist of the classes required by the General Department of Education and Ministry for ordination as well as opportunities for continuing education in specialized topics. The scheduling of these classes shall be the responsibility of the District Superintendent, Ministerial Development Team Leader, and the Director of Leadership Training.

370. Director of Christian Education: The Director of Christian Education shall recommend a Board of Christian Education to the DBA for appointment. The Director and Board of Christian Education shall develop a plan to promote Sunday School and other Christian education programs to the district.

400. LOCAL CHURCH ADMINISTRATION

400. PROPERTY/LEGAL 401. Holding of Property (Church & District): All original deeds shall be held in the District office file, whether property is held by the local Church or District. All property purchased or received as a gift by the local Church or District shall be held in trust by the Greater Ohio District for The Wesleyan Church. All titles, deeds or other written instruments shall contain the Trust Clause found in Disc. 4610 and the name Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church.

403. Liability Insurance: Each church shall be required to provide adequate liability insurance. Proof of liability insurance shall be forwarded annually to the District Office.

404. Local Church Incorporation: All churches of the Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church shall file and keep current Articles of Incorporation, Statement of Continued Existence of Corporation, where required, and Statutory Agent with the proper state authorities.

421. Local Church Conferences: It is recommended that the annual session of the Local Church Conference be scheduled no later than May 31st. In addition to the election of officers, the sessions should include the presentation of reports as called for in Disc. 650:2-5. It is understood that statistics and financial totals may reflect a partial year.

421. Term of Officers: The term of all church officers should coincide with the District fiscal year.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-44 430. REPORTS

431. Statistical Reports: The Annual Statistical Report shall be submitted no later than the twelfth day following the close of the fiscal year.

431. Developing Church Report: All Developing Churches shall submit a report to the District Superintendent when requested on forms provided by the District Office along with a copy of their Local Advisory Council Minutes.

440. Evangelists: Pastors are urged to secure Wesleyan evangelists whenever possible.

500. PASTORAL RELATIONS

500. SALARY & BENEFITS:

501. Minimum Salary Guideline: Churches employing a full-time pastor(s) shall be prepared to provide the following minimum package of salary and benefits for their pastor(s): a weekly cash salary of $400; rent-free use of the parsonage with all utilities or an equivalent cash housing allowance; full participation in the Wesleyan Pension Fund; major medical health insurance plan for their family; reimbursement for SECA taxes paid by the pastor(s); and professional expenses. Additional provisions regarding vacation, ministerial retreat, special services, etc. stated in the current Standing Rules shall also be observed. In the event a church is unable to provide this minimum package, their pastor shall be free to pursue, in cooperation with the LBA, secular or other employment as a supplement to their income. The above provisions are to be seen as a minimum base for all full-time pastors in the Greater Ohio District. Churches are encouraged to respond generously to the pastor(s) in their employment. An objective salary guideline to assist with developing a salary that exceeds the minimum is available through the District Office.

501. Health Care: It is recommended that all pastors and full-time ministerial employees of district churches be enrolled in a major medical health insurance plan and that the cost of such a plan be paid by the local church.

501. Self-Employment Tax: It is recommended that each church assist its pastoral staff by paying them additional compensation equal to the full amount of the Self-Employment Tax of their salary.

501. Pension: It is recommended that all full-time district pastoral staff be enrolled in the Wesleyan Pension Fund, with contributions equal to 12% of salary, including housing allowance (or rental value of home furnished free, plus utilities) and Self-Employment Tax reimbursement made on their behalf. Contributions to the Wesleyan Pension Fund are to be made on a monthly basis for all participating members.

501. Christmas Bonus: It is recommended that the Local Church give its paid pastoral staff a Christmas Bonus equal to at least one week's salary.

501. Vacations: Vacations with pay for all pastors of this district shall be based on the number of years in Christian service under conference appointment or approval of The Wesleyan Church as follows: From initial appointment through the fifth year of service, a minimum of two weeks per current fiscal year. After five years of service, three weeks per current fiscal year After ten years of service, four weeks per current fiscal year. a. A week's vacation is to be defined as seven days and is to include one Sunday. b. The Local Church is not required to pay for vacation time that is not taken by the Church Pastoral Staff.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-45 c. Vacation time is not accumulative unless by special arrangement with the church board. d. Local churches may add to the above if they deem it appropriate on the basis of tenure and work load.

501. Moving Expenses: The church shall pay the moving expenses of the incoming pastor. The church shall be consulted as to the method of moving.

501. Continuing Education: A program of continuing education exists to promote lifelong learning among district ministers. The program is fully described in the District’s Policy Manual.

501. Sabbatical/Study Leave: It is recommended that one week (seven consecutive days) per year, with pay, be allowed licensed and ordained ministers under appointment, specifically for study, planning, and spiritual development purposes. This time is not to be considered as days-off, vacation time, or in place of continuing education. Sabbatical/study leave shall not be accumulative, unless by special arrangement of the local church board.

501. Special Meetings: Each member of the Church Ministerial Staff shall be granted the privilege of holding two special meetings during the conference year. These shall not involve more than two full Sundays per conference year. The Local Church Conference or Local Board of Administration may broaden this provision but not limit it.

512. Pastoral Vote: All pastoral renewal votes shall be held during the last full week of March except when Easter falls in this week and then the renewal vote shall be taken one week later. This vote shall be taken by the vice-chairman of the Local Board of Administration (LBA). Exceptions may be made at the request of the pastor, the LBA, or the District Superintendent. The final approval of the exceptions shall be made by the District Superintendent. The secretary of the LBA shall notify the District Superintendent of the results in writing within 24 hours after the vote.

513. Pastor’s Quarterly Report: All pastors shall submit informational reports to the District Superintendent when requested on forms provided by the Superintendent.

514. Reserved/Without Appointment Ministers: An ordained minister who remains on the “Reserved” category of service list for two consecutive years shall meet with the District Board of Ministerial Development. Further, there shall be an annual review of the “Without Appointment” Category of Service list by the District Board of Administration. A minister who remains Without Appointment four consecutive years shall meet with the District Board of Ministerial Development. Submission of ministerial license to the District Office may be requested until their return to active district service.

550. SCHOLARSHIPS

552. The C. E. Hanks' Ministry Education Loan/Grant: The C.E. Hanks’ Ministry Education Loan/Grant is available to Greater Ohio District pastors who are pursuing a post-ordination, academic degree through an accredited institution. This loan/grant program shall be administered by the District Board of Ministerial Development and applications can be obtained from its chairman.

600. MISCELLANEOUS

601. District Evangelism & Church Growth Month: October shall be observed as District Evangelism & Church Growth Month in the Greater Ohio District. Opportunity shall be given in our churches for offerings to be received and Faith Promises to be made according to plans presented by the Board of Church Growth and Evangelism.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-46 601. Prayer Emphasis: Every Friday during the months of June and July shall be observed as special days of prayer emphasis for the spiritual success of the District’s summer ministries. Every local church is encouraged to make the evangelism and church growth needs of the district a part of their church’s prayer time on the first Sunday of each month.

604. Church Planting Endowment Fund: An endowment fund shall be maintained for the purpose of creating a depository for finances from individuals, churches, corporations or foundations interested in contributing towards the ministries of evangelism and the establishment of new churches. The DBA of the Greater Ohio District will serve as the trustees of this fund, but reserves the right to delegate managerial authority for the account to another party. Earned income from this account is to be used, but not restricted solely, for the purpose of establishing new churches and equipping established churches to be more effective in the ministries of evangelism.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Standing Rules 2016 A-47

Conference Roll Call

Ordained Ministers A. APPOINTED ORDAINED MINISTERS 1. DISTRICT SERVICE Les Crossfield  # G Aaron Holley  # 2. PASTORAL AND LOCAL SERVICE Maria Acuna # Fred I. Fox  # Mark McKay  # Eric Allen  # Arcelia Garcia # Joseph R. Mears,Jr. Leonor Arias # Pamela Geise  # Daniel Metz  # David Ash # Dale George Scott Miller John Baker  # Eric George  # Kenneth Murphy # James Bender III # Steven Gerig # Timothy Myers # Robert Benesh # Wade Hall, Jr. Gage Norem # David Bever, Jr.  # Leon Scott Hergert # Charles Osborne III  # John Bodo # Daniel Hinkle # Scott Ritz # Billy Bruns  # David Holdren  # Sonia Rodriguez  # Andrew Bush # John Hughes # Rick Rucker # Philip Carder # Beau Hummel  # Paul Service  # Keith Carlisle # Chris Kauffman # Roger Shaw  # Stephen Chapman Rick Kavanaugh  # Steven Spaeth # Ricky Christman, Sr. Robert Kennedy, Sr. David Staiger # J. Dan Conkey  # Kevin Kinnison  # Zachary Stamp # Dennis Croy  # Jenny Lamus # Jerry Steen # Andrew Day  # Jessica Lamus # Andrew Stine # David DeWitt  # Jessie Lamus # William Stringer, Sr. Garry Dickerson # Mark Leist  # Michael Thomas  # Denver K. Dodrill  # Daniel Lemke # Janice Toft  # Christopher Dyer  # Matthew Liddick  # Rodney Uhlig # Douglas Esselburn  # Ingrid Martinez  Jonathan Welch  # Willie Files  #

3. EVANGELISTIC SERVICE a. Associate General Evangelists H. Blaine West b. General Evangelists George Holley, Jr. c. Reserve General Evangelists None 4. DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE Dean Blimline Paul Garverick #

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Conference Roll Call A-48 5. CHAPLAINS Martin Booth Clinton Sheets II Nathaniel Womack, Sr. Darrell Maze  Ronald D. Smith Dwayne Woodard Richard Proper  #

6. INTERCHURCH SERVICE Doug Bryant # EugeneGlendenning Jeffrey Mansell  # Keith Davis Danny Gordon # Janice Strawn Vicki Davis Donald Hubbard

7. SPECIAL SERVICE Beth Ash # Laurie Ann Hurd Donnis Meek # Milo Baker Richard Hurles Philip K. Miller, Jr. H. Wesley Barnhill Rob Juillard Janette Post Raymond Campbell Daniel Keaton Robert Shidler James Carder  # Sasha LaBonte Eric Smith Coyt Carroll, Jr. Greg Leeth Garland Thomas Roland D. Crowe # James Lindner Nicole Thomas Edwin Goodwin Matt McKee Richard Volzke Jack Hughes

8. AFFILIATE CHURCH PASTOR None

A. RETIRED ORDAINED MINISTERS Kenneth Beckley David L. Fruth  # Shelley Phillips Ray Benesh Wayne Goldsmith Glenn Rader Paul Berridge Arthur Hamman Eugene Ramsey Stanley L. Booher Tommy Hanks Phillip E. Ridenour # Charles Boston Walter W. Hicks Dennis Roberts  # Robert Boyd  # Donald Hosier Richard Robinson John Brock George Hughes Duane Saylor Jay Canaday William O. Hunter # Wayne A. Spangler Elaine Clevenger Frank Johnston Garry Spriggs  Robert Clevenger Sara Kimbrough # Herman Stewart  Donald E. Coble Verl Light # Elwood Stuart  # Jeff Dalzell Kenneth Manning Marvin Taylor Freda Farmer Wallace Marshall Dale Wheeler Bryan Feathers Lloyd R. Miller Norman Wright  # David J. Fisher  # David Paul

B. RESERVE ORDAINED MINISTERS (2 years in category) John Beck ('16) # Charles Martindale, Jr. ('16) # Scott Spencer ('16) Rachel Gray ('15) Scott Mishler ('16) Dow Tippett ('15) Jeremy Hayworth ('16) # Brian Seeley ('16)  # Lisa Willey ('15)  #

C. ORDAINED MINISTERS ON EDUCATIONAL LEAVE William Shelor

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Conference Roll Call A-49 D. ORDAINED MINISTERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENT (*) (4 years in category) Karen Louise Bates (‘11) Paul Moore ('16) Kimberly Sammons (‘14) Stephen Bechdol ('16) Ana Ramona Quezada (‘14) Rodney Shade ('16) Lucas DeLong (‘11) Christine Radojcsics ('15)  # Craig Staley ('16) Jeremiah Durham (‘14) Craig Reichert ('16) Robert Stanforth (‘12) Perry Elkins ('16) Stephen Russell (‘13) Joel Warner (‘10) Steven Haddix ('15) # Jesse Ryals (’15) # Mark Zimmer (‘11) Phillip Huber ('16)  #

E. ORDAINED MINISTERS IN PROCESS OF DISTRICT TRANSFER (*) David Kujawa West Michigan

F. ORDAINED MINISTERS IN PROCESS OF DENOMINATIONAL TRANSFER (*) Anthony Payton From The Vineyard  Michael Sweeney From International Pentecostal Holiness Church  # Daniel Witherow From Church of the Nazarene  #

Licensed Ministers

A. PASTORS & ASSISTANT PASTORS Ashley Brooks  # Eric McEvoy Tamra Roberts  # Tyler Harris  # Zachary Morgan # Joseph Scavotto # Nathaniel Harrison #

OTHER APPOINTMENTS (*) None

B. IN PROCESS OF DISTRICT TRANSFER (*)

C. IN PROCESS OF DENOMINATIONAL TRANSFER (*)

Ministerial Students

A. ACTIVE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS (*)

Andrew Christman Joceline Herrera Diana Molina Bruce Colsten  # Christopher King Jacob Shockley  # Jonathan Eads # David Lamus # Neil Snelling # Felipe Garcia # Wesley Lynch # Shane Thomas Dayne Gowan # Cory Marrett  Patrick Walsh # Matthew Hayes Alonso Martinez Ed Wilson  # Jaqueline Herrera Brady Miller

B. INACTIVE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS (*)

Patricia Gomez Richardo Gonzales Daniel Rojas

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Conference Roll Call A-50 Lay Workers

A. COMMISSIONED SPECIAL WORKERS (*) Anne Cox  # Michelle Farler Frances Myers, Retired

B. COMMISSIONED SPECIAL WORKERS IN PROCESS OF TRANSFER(*) None

C. LICENSED SPECIAL WORKERS (*)

D. COMMISSIONED LAY MISSIONARIES (*) Jeanette Vermilya, Retired Doris Wall, Retired

E. SUPPLY PASTORS AND ASSISTANT SUPPLY PASTORS (*) Delbert Allison Jay Cook Jamison Moody Steve Bentley Stephen Hale Dan Parson # Denny Bolin # John Jividen Daniel Witherow  #

F. PASTORAL ASSISTANTS (*)

Andrew Christman # Thomas Moore Ted Smith Drew Gillespie Pete Price Nate Swearingen #

NON-DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE (*)

Steve and Theresa Manchester Brian and Jenny McCollister Dennis and Mary Satterthwaite

NOTE:(*) indicates a non-voting category of service

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Conference Roll Call A-51 Deceased, Discontinued, Transferred

DECEASED:

Nathan George - November 18, 2015 Roger McCoy - February 2, 2016

DISCONTINUED:

None

ORDAINED/LICENSED MINISTERS DISCONTINUED: Carl Callicutt Anthony Perrine

MINISTERIAL STUDENTS DISCONTINUED:

Benjamin Anderson Patricia Ercolino David Sharp Eric Bell Tracy Harrison Amber Spung Amy Brown Walter Lewis Lang Nate Toppins George Coles Phil Riebel Danius Williams Robert Detty Michael Joseph Riley

DEPOSED:

None

WITHDRAWN:

TRANSFERRED/TRANSFERRING:

Mike Cloud Indiana North June 13, 2016 Jason Diaz Florida April 19, 2016 Cody Kohler Mountain Plains March 7, 2016 James Marshall East Ohio Nazarene June 20, 2016 James Vermilya Crossroads May 23, 2016 Benjamin Walker Central Canada June 14, 2016 Jay Wise Crossroads July 23, 2016

 Attended Sunday, July 24, 2016 #Attended Monday, July 25, 2016

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Conference Roll Call A-52 Lay Delegate Chillicothe First Delphos Denise Borland  # Larry Basinger  # Akron Summit  Cathy Clark # Susan Basinger # Albany Christ Comm. Traci Click #  Dulce Refugio Dan Allwine # Anne Cox  #  Mariano Rebollar  # Cassie Bowen-DBA # Tyler Harris  # Linda Clark  # John Kimbrough  # Elyria River of Life  Pete Clark # Bonnie King #  Jim Deardorff-DBA # Joe King # Fairfield  Bill Irwin # Eli Martin # Sarah Brooks  # Connie Romine  # Jane Mendenhall # Brooke Dykes # Tom Romine  # Mike Smith # Jan Weckman  # Faith Community June Sutherland # Lee Wood  # Rob Ryan  # John Venters # Amesville Bethel Judy Venters # Galloway Cypress Cheryl Hale Marlene Webster # Sharon Ackers #

 Ashley Cincinnati Elmwood Liz Alecusan #  Barb Dennis # Cincinnati Grace Ashley Brooks # David Clary # Barberton Calvary Columbia Station New Life Diana Clary # Peggy Berger # Lois Dando # Jim Goudy  # Kelly Hafler # Ron Dando # Barry Hines # Batavia Afton Joyce Kundrod # Debbie Hines #

Donna Killian # Terry Bogan # Community Life Church John Killian # Al Gabriel  # Bellaire United Mark Knight-DBA # Sandy Metz  # Dave Mularcik  # Chris Ploetz # Conesville Mary Ploetz # Bidwell Morgan Center Richard Fry Julie Prater  # Nancy Rich # Bolivar Coolville Whites Chapel Jan Seimer # Roger Haney # Sue Matheny  #  Cindi Tillapaw # Ed Wilson # Coshocton Burt Avenue Jerry Woodruff  # Bucyrus Living Word Mark Carroll # Sue Woodruff  # Nathan Starlin # John Dunlop # Grand Rapids New Life Mike Garrett # Cambridge Solid Rock Brenda Trumbull # Crooksville McLuney Carey Beech Grove Greenville Bethel Long Holly Bomer  # Crooksville Oakfield Greenville Trinity Karen Hinkle # Marcia Kavanaugh  # Casa de Oracion Ebenezer Pat Longfellow  # Crown City Aristeo Cazales # Steve Longfellow  # Karey Leist Wes Lynch  # PattieHolley Dayton First Greer Kim Hartley  # Cullen Nelson Diane Ling  # Dayton Northridge Dorothy Seitz  #  Fran Light # Lisa Ritz #

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call A-53 Grove City Crosslink Miamisburg Rittman First Amy Cordial # Tracy Harrison Linda Grier # Shannon Hay  Sherrodsville Melissa Lamoreaux # Mt. Orab Crosspoint Debbie Craycraft  # Charlene Holloway # Grove City Vida Nueva Deloris Porter  # South Parkersburg Hamilton New Miami Ron Porter  # Debbie Shaw  # Mulberry Community South Webster  Huber Heights Linda Huber # Stewart Carol Meadors # Carol Bolin # Jackson Good Shepherd Marvin Meadors # Kenny Tipton # Tipp City Skyview Nelsonville Patty Tipton # Clay Hampton # Vera Davis #

La Gran Comision Adajane Holdren # Toledo Douglas Road Jose Calderon  # Tom Metcalf-DBA # Ron Phelps  # Wanda Sabo # Lancaster Good Hope Linda Stumbo # Toronto Autumn Miller

Charlotte Tennihill # Leesburg Valley City LifeSpring Nelsonville Oak Grove  Jerry Edwards, Jr. Maureen Davis # Tammy Dickerson # Ron Davis  #

Liberty Center Newark Community Tom Dunmire # Weirton Chapel Hill Dick Barrett # Stacy Bush  #  Lima Trinity Gina Burdick # Keith Mansfield  # Joshua Humphrey # Bill Woods # Sue McCullough  # Debbie Pintz  # Mansfield First Tiffany Spung  # West Carrollton Chris Anderson  # Gary Whaley # Diego Sandino  # Jo Ann Wiblin  # WestChester Nick Dyson # Mansfield Impact Norwood New Life West Logan Blase Amadio  # Felipe Garcia # Darrel George-DBA # Zanesville Grace Oak Hill Trinity Ginger George # Malinda Madden Dan Bailey # Brianne Liddick # Sara Witherow  #  Roger Lee  # Abby Peters-DBA # Jim Walker # Bev Spain # Earl Spain # th Parkersburg 14 St. Marengo Fargo Bernie Basham # Portsmouth Riverview Janet Van Bibber  # Marion Dayspring

 Bud Bending #  Jan Bending # Ken Curl  #

Marjorie Curl  #

Marlene Holdren  # Pam Jones # Fran Myers #  Attended Sunday July 24, 2016 Kevin Shrider  # Naomi Zeisler  # #Attended Monday July 25, 2016

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call A-54 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 2016 District Conference Minutes

THE GREATER OHIO DISTRICT OF THE WESLEYAN CHURCH District Conference, July 24-25, 2016 Dayspring Wesleyan Church, Marion, Ohio

Dr. Wayne Schmidt, General Superintendent Presiding Officer

Rev. Les Crossfield, District Superintendent

SUNDAY, JULY 24, 2016 The Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church convened for the 2016 District Conference at Dayspring Wesleyan Church in Marion, Ohio on July 24, 2016, at 6:30pm.

Order of the Day- Service of Ordination and Commissioning The conference was called to order with the Service of Ordination and Commissioning.

• Rev. John Baker gave the Call to Worship. • Dayspring Wesleyan Praise Team led in worship through song. • Rev. Les Crossfield, District Superintendent, introduced the Council of Ordination. • Dr. Wayne Schmidt, General Superintendent, delivered the Ordination Sermon. He shared from Philippians 1:9-11 on the necessity of abounding love in the life and ministry of the minister.

THE SERVICE OF ORDINATION • Rev. John Baker presented Mr. Willie Files as a candidate for ordination. • Rev. Maria Acuna and Rev. Sonia Rodriguez read the Epistle: Ephesians 3:1-7; 4:11-13. • Rev. David DeWitt read the Gospel: John 10:7, 9-16. • Rev. Dennis Croy delivered the Charge to the candidate for ordination. • Dr. Wayne Schmidt led the Examination of the Candidate. • Mrs. Christy Scholl presented the Covenant with the Candidate’s Spouse. • Dr. Wayne Schmidt administered the Act of Ordination.

THE SERVICE OF COMMISSIONING • Rev. John Baker presented Mrs. Anne Cox as a candidate for commissioning as a Special Worker. • Rev. Rick Rucker delivered the Charge to the candidate for Commissioning. • Dr. Wayne Schmidt led the Examination and administered the Act of Commissioning. • Rev. John Baker presented the Certificates of Ordination and Commissioning. • Rev. Beth Ash led the Prayer of Enduement. • Rev. Doug Esselburn gave the Benediction.

The conference stood in recess at 8:00pm.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Journal of Proceedings A-55 MONDAY, JULY 25, 2016 SESSION ONE: EMBRACING RISK The conference reconvened at 9:00am, July 25, 2016. ORDER OF THE DAY: Worship. Matt Holley and friends led in worship through song.

• CALL TO ORDER: Rev. Aaron Holley gave words of welcome and introduced the order of proceedings with entertaining and inspirational moments.

• Rev. Les Crossfield, District Superintendent, delivered a keynote address, calling the body to ascertain greater expectations for what God wants to accomplish in the life of our church.

• Rev. Paul James, Eastern New York-New England District Superintendent, spoke to the theme of cultivating healthy churches.

• SETTING THE CONFERENCE BAR: Rev. Aaron Holley made a motion to set the conference bar to include the two middle sections of seating, the first five rows to the far left of the chair, and the platform. The motion carried by unanimous consent.

ORDER OF THE DAY: Mid morning Break. The conference stood in recess at 10:35am.

SESSION TWO: MAKING THE MOST The conference reconvened at 11:00am.

• Dr. David Wright brought greetings on behalf of Indiana Wesleyan University.

• Dr. Brittany Trafton brought greetings on behalf of Kingswood University.

• Rev. Les Crossfield and Rev. Roger Shaw introduced the Lilly Foundation Thrive Initiative.

• Dr. Wayne Schmidt, General Superintendent, delivered the State of the Church address.

• RESETTING THE CONFERENCE BAR: Hearing concern from the body, Rev. Aaron Holley made a motion to expand the conference bar to include the four middle sections, the first five rows to the far left of the chair, and the platform. The motion carried by unanimous consent.

• ROLL CALL: Rev. Aaron Holley introduced Roll Call Ballots; they were tendered to the ushers.

ORDER OF THE DAY: Lunch. The conference stood in recess at 12:00pm.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Journal of Proceedings A-56 SESSION THREE: DECIDING WHAT’S BEST The conference reconvened at 1:00pm.

ORDER OF THE DAY: Worship. Matt Holley and friends led in worship through song. ELECTIONS: • DBA/District Secretary: Phil Carder elected by acclamation. • DBA- Ministerial: First Ballot: 211 voting, 106 to elect. Rick Rucker elected with 113 votes. Second Ballot: 221 voting, 111 to elect. No Election. Rev. Steve Spaeth made a motion to elect by plurality. The motion carried. Third Ballot: 222 voting, plurality to elect. Elected: Beau Hummel with 95 votes; Zach Stamp with 92 votes. • DBA- Lay: 221 voting, 111 to elect. Elected: Cassie Bowen with 190 votes; Mark Knight with 169 votes; Amy Cordial with 138 votes. • Children’s Ministry Director: Doug Esselburn elected by acclamation. • District Missions Director: 215 voting, 108 to elect. Bryan Spurgeon elected with 122 votes.

CONSTITUTIONAL MEMORIALS FROM GENERAL CONFERENCE: MEMORIAL 54 - Doctrine of Sin Speeches in favor: 0; Speeches against: 2 204 voting: 162 YES; 42 NO

MEMORIAL 60 - Amendment Regarding Marriage and Divorce No Discussion. 210 voting: 203 YES; 7 NO

MEMORIAL 63 - Gender Diversity and Expression No Discussion. 210 voting: 208 YES; 2 NO

MEMORIAL 67 - Amendment Regarding Marriage and Family No Discussion. 220 voting: 215 YES; 5 NO

A video was shown to explain the rationale for the membership memorials and give a synopsis of the 2016 General Conference debate.

MEMORIAL 68- Conditions of Membership Speeches in favor: 5; Speeches against: 2 Rev. Norman Wright made a motion to call the previous question. The motion carried. 217 voting: 190 YES; 27 NO

MEMORIAL 64 - Membership Speeches in favor: 2; Speeches against: 1 221 voting: 156 YES; 65 NO

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Journal of Proceedings A-57 STANDING RULES: SECTION 150. CORE VALUES Resolved, that Section 150: Core Values of the 2015-2016 Greater Ohio District Standing Rules be stricken in its entirety and replaced with the following:

151. Making Disciples is Our Passion: We are committed to birthing new ministries, reproducing congregations, and developing new strategies that keep us actively focused on the Great Commission. 152. Teamwork is Vital: We will intentionally look for ways to blend our unique personalities around a common vision in order to accomplish more for the kingdom. 153. Leadership Development is a Priority: It is our responsibility to invest our time and resources in the personal and spiritual growth of our leaders to maximize their effectiveness and impact. 154. Health Matters: Partnering with local congregations to evaluate and invest in opportunities that improve their overall health is necessary for us to help them best live out their mission. 155. Innovation Expands Our Reach: We want to be creative in our approach and cutting edge in our methods as we continuously develop new and exciting ways to reach our world for Christ. 156. Accountability is Necessary: A commitment to kind and honest dialogue, evaluation and constructive criticism is vital to personal and organizational growth. 157. Excellence is our Pursuit: Our call to holiness compels us to strive for excellence in every facet of ministry.

No Discussion. 214 voting, 108 to carry: 208 YES; 6 NO. The resolution was adopted.

ORDER OF THE DAY: Mid afternoon Break. The conference stood in recess at 3:00pm.

SESSION FOUR: PRIORITIZING WHY The conference reconvened at 3:20pm.

DISTRICT SPOTLIGHTS: • Dr. Jeff Mansell reported on behalf of Seven Baskets. • Mr. Bryan Spurgeon reported on behalf of district missions. • Rev. Chad McCallum brought inspirational greetings on behalf of Global Partners. • Rev. Chris Dyer spoke to the theme of church planting initiatives. • Rev. Aaron Holley delivered a keynote address on the theme of “prioritizing why,” drawing insight from Matthew 9:35ff. He called the body to reconsider the goal and purpose of ministry. • Rev. Les Crossfield and Dr. Wayne Schmidt prayed over the newly elected district leaders.

The 2016 District Conference of the Greater Ohio District adjourned at 4:45pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Rev. Philip J. Carder, District Secretary Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Journal of Proceedings A-58

Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church 5930 Wilcox Place Suite 1 Dublin, OH 43016

July 21, 2016

General Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Schmidt District Superintendent, Rev. Les Crossfield Conference Delegates

I have audited the accounts of the Wesleyan Women, Wesleyan Kids Camp and the Wesleyan Youth and found them to be materially correct. The audit consisted of checking bank statements with the income and expense records of the groups as provided to us. I want to commend these treasurers for the fine work that they do.

Daniellle Vandegrift

Danielle Vandegrift District Treasurer

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Auxiliaries Audit Report A-59 Wesleyan Women

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

MINISTRY CHAIRPERSON ...... Pattie Holley, PO Box 68, Crown City, OH 45623 Phone: 740-256-6463; E-Mail: [email protected]

MINISTRY CONNECTIONS ...... Pam Dunn, 161 Myrtle Ave, Newark, OH 43055 Email: [email protected]

MINISTRY COMMUNICATIONS ...... Bev Spain, PO Box 472, Bellville, OH 44813 Phone: 419-883-2120; E-Mail: [email protected] MINISTRY CAPABILITIES...... TBA

MINISTRY MISSIONS & CHILDREN ...... Kathy Gengler, 742 W Wayne St, Delphos, OH 45833 Phone: 419-692-7649; E-Mail: [email protected]

LOCAL CHURCH WESLEYAN WOMEN CONTACTS

AKRON SUMMIT Contact ...... Diane Crutchman, 90 Clinton Ave, Akron, OH 44301 Phone: 330-773-2119 ALBANY CHRIST COMMUNITY Contact ...... Deborah Hutchinson, 7675 Meadowbrook Rd, Albany, OH 45710 Phone: 740-698 – 6706; E-Mail:[email protected] AMESVILLE BETHEL Contact ...... Cheryl Hale, 22995 Bethel Ridge Rd, Amesville, OH 45711 Phone: 614-598-2637 ASHLEY Contact ...... Nancy Lemke, PO Box 327, Ashley, OH 43003 Phone: 877-345-8114 BARBERTON CALVARY Contact ...... Elaine Thompson, 3917 Croydon Rd, Norton, OH 44203 Phone: 330-620-8493; E-Mail: [email protected] BATAVIA AFTON Contact ...... Audrey Bender, 2940 Williamsburg Pike, Batavia, OH 45103 E-Mail: [email protected] BELLAIRE UNITED Contact ...... 4424 Harrison St, Bellaire, OH 43906 Phone: 740-676-7619 BIDWELL MORGAN CENTER Contact ...... PO Box 425, Bidwell, OH 45614

BOLIVAR Contact ...... PO Box 517, Bolivar, OH 44612 Phone: 330-874-3104; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Contacts A-60 BUCYRUS LIVING WORD Contact ...... 206 E Irving St, Bucyrus, OH 44820 Phone: 419-569-3154; E-Mail: [email protected]

CAMBRIDGE SOLID ROCK Contact ...... 832 Sherman Ave, Cambridge, OH 43725 Phone: 740-439-0700; E-Mail: [email protected]

CAREY BEECH GROVE Contact ...... Holly Bomer, 1105 E.Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 Phone: 419-348-4488; E-Mail: [email protected]

CHILLICOTHE FIRST Contact ...... PO Box 10, Chillicothe, OH 4560 Phone: 740-772-4534; E-Mail: [email protected]

CINCINNATI ELMWOOD Contact ...... Bertha Davenport, 63 Hillsdale Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45216 Phone: 513-821-0302

CINCINNATI GRACE Contact ...... 3308 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45251 Phone:513-245-2900 ; E-Mail: [email protected]

COLUMBIA STATION NEW LIFE Contact ...... Cindy Harbert, 1177 Hickory St, Grafton, OH 44044 Phone: 440-537-7711; E-Mail: [email protected]

COMMUNITY LIFE CHURCH Contact ...... 2407 Adams Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 Phone: 513-825-5950; E-Mail: [email protected]

CONESVILLE Contact ...... Eileen Evans, 703 Marquand, Box 175, Conesville, OH 43811 Phone: 740-829-2502

COOLVILLE WHITES CHAPEL Contact ...... Martha Sue Matheny, 504 Four Mile Creek Rd, Coolville, OH 45723 Phone: 740-667-3513; E-Mail: [email protected]

COSHOCTON BURT AVENUE Contact ...... 230 Burt Ave, Coshocton, OH 43812 Phone: 740-622-0435 E-Mail: [email protected]

CROOKSVILLE MC LUNEY Contact ...... Linda Wallace, 3568 St Rt 13 SE, Crooksville, OH 43731

CROOKSVILLE OAKFIELD Contact ...... Tabitha Simpson, 9771 Marietta Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764 Phone: 740-342-3825; E-Mail [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Contacts A-61 CROWN CITY Contact ...... Beth Matthews, 8005 C R 12, Proctorville, OH 45669 Phone: 740-256-6993 E-mail:[email protected]

DAYTON FIRST Contact ...... 401 Gramont Ave, Dayton, OH 45417 Phone: 937-263-8870; E-Mail: [email protected]

DAYTON NORTHRIDGE Contact ...... 1842 Neff Ave, Dayton, OH 45414 Phone: 937-275-7936 ;E-Mail:[email protected]

DELPHOS Contact ...... Kathy Gengler, 742 W Wayne St, Delphos, OH 45833 Phone: 419-692-7649; E-Mail: [email protected]

DULCE REFUGIO Contact ...... 46 E Fifth Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 Phone: 614-312-7827; E-Mail: [email protected]

ELYRIA RIVER OF LIFE Contact ...... 2505 W River Rd N, Elyria, OH 44035 Phone: 440-324-4479; E-Mail [email protected]

FAIRFIELD Contact ...... 4685 Anthony Wayne Ave, Fairfield, OH 45014 E-Mail:[email protected]

FAITH COMMUNITY Contact ...... PO Box 247316, Columbus, OH 43224 Phone: 614-262-6972; E-Mail: [email protected]

GALLOWAY CYPRESS Contact ...... Kathy George, 998 Harborton Dr, Columbus, OH 43228 Phone: 614-284-5470; E-Mail: [email protected]

GREER Contact ...... Barbara Williams, 21966 Tw Rd 341, Glenmont, OH 44628 Phone: 740-599-7793; E-Mail: [email protected] GRAND RAPIDS NEW LIFE Contact ...... 17679 Woodburn Ave, Grand Rapids, OH 43522 Phone: 419-494-2792 ;E-Mail: [email protected]

GREENVILLE BETHEL LONG Contact ...... 302 Driftwood Dr, Greenville, OH 45331 Phone: 937-548-9077; E-Mail: [email protected]

GREENVILLE TRINITY Contact ...... Anna Kocher, 5959 Anna M Ave, Greenville, OH 45331 Phone: 937-547-0292; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Contacts A-62 GROVE CITY CROSSLINK Contact ...... Amy Cordial , 4747 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, OH 43123 Phone: 216-973-8506; E:Mail:[email protected]

GROVE CITY VIDA NUEVA Contact ...... 2345 Demorest Rd., Grove City, OH 43123 Phone: 614-805-2943; E-Mail: [email protected]

HAMILTON NEW MIAMI Contact ...... Beth McClellan, 1342 Boyle Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013 Phone: 513-868-9981

HUBER HEIGHTS Contact ...... Anje Files, 5176 Old Troy Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424 Phone: 937-559-4042 E-Mail: [email protected]

JACKSON GOOD SHEPHERD Contact ...... Donna Lewis, 14290 Beaver Pk, Jackson, OH 45640 Phone: 740-286-5033; E-Mail: [email protected]

LA GRAN COMISION Contact ...... 5900 Weston Woods Dr, Galloway, OH 43119 Phone: 614-330-8959; E-Mail: maria.acuna@lgcwc@org

LANCASTER CHURCH OF GOOD HOPE Contact ...... 768 South Broad St, Lancaster, OH 43130 Phone: 740-653-3574; E-Mail: [email protected]

LEESBURG Contact ...... 905 Lincoln Dr, Washington CH, OH 43160 Phone: 740-335-9233

LIBERTY CENTER Contact ...... 306 W Maple St, Liberty Center, OH 43532 Phone: 419-533-3021

LIFESPRING COMMUNITY Contact ...... Box 562, Valley City, OH 44280 Phone: 330-483-4774; E-Mail:[email protected]

LIMA TRINITY Contact ...... Grace Wooley, 1629 E. Fourth St, Lima, OH 45804 Phone: 419-222-4138;EMail:[email protected]

MANSFIELD FIRST Contact ...... Sandy Hardy, 185 Malone Rd, Mansfield, OH 44907 Phone: 419-526-2831; E-Mail: [email protected]

MANSFIELD IMPACT WORSHIP CENTER Contact ...... Lora Thoen, 19231 Waterford Rd, Fredericktown, OH 43019 Phone: 740-398-1958; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Contacts A-63 MARENGO FARGO Contact ...... 4006 Co Rd 15, Marengo, OH 43334 Phone: 419-253-7034 E-Mail:[email protected]

MARION DAYSPRING Contact ...... Polly Goodwin, 960 Loire Valley Dr, Marion, OH 43302 Phone: 740-725-4491; E-Mail: [email protected]

MIAMISBURG Contact ...... 842 Kercher St, Miamisburg, OH 45342 Phone: 937-430-9937; E-Mail: [email protected]

MULBERRY COMMUNITY Contact ...... Barb Brown, 949 St Rt 28, Milford, OH 45150 Phone: 513- 607-9778; E-Mail:[email protected]

MT. ORAB CROSSPOINT Contact ...... Cori Eastridge, 994 Farley Rd, Williamsburg, OH 45176

NELSONVILLE Contact ...... 677 Chestnut St, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Phone: 740-753-1307; E-Mail: [email protected]

NELSONVILLE OAK GROVE Contact ...... 13771 Kimberly Rd, Nelsonville, OH 45764 Phone: 740-753-2284

NEWARK COMMUNITY Contact ...... 161 Myrtle Ave, Newark, OH 43055 Phone: 740-365-4220 E-Mail: [email protected]

NORWOOD NEW LIFE Contact ...... 5407 Warren Ave, Norwood, OH 45212 Phone: 513-731-6630

OAK HILL TRINITY Contact ...... Ann Brandau, 7442 St Rt 93, Oak Hill, OH 45656 Phone: 740-682-3065; E-Mail: [email protected]

PARKERSBURG 14TH ST Contact ...... 1006 14th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 Phone: 304-422-8551

PORTSMOUTH RIVERVIEW Contact ...... Janet VanBibber, 2679 St Rt 8, South Portsmouth, KY 41174 Phone: 606-932-3375; E-Mail: [email protected]

RITTMAN Contact ...... 74 Fairlawn Ave, Rittman, OH 44270 Phone: 330-925-5721 SHERRODSVILLE Contact ...... Pat Caldwell, 7105 Crane Rd, Sherrodsville, OH 44675 Phone: 740-269-0255;E-Mail:[email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Contacts A-64 SOUTH PARKERSBURG Contact ...... 3434 Third Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101

SOUTH WEBSTER Contact ...... PO Box 214, South Webster, OH 45682 Phone: 740-778-2423

STEWART Contact ...... PO Box 177, Stewart, OH 45778 Phone: 740-667-7314;E-mail: [email protected]

TIPP CITY SKYVIEW Contact ...... 6995 S Peters Rd, Tipp City, OH 45371 Phone: 937-667-5516

TOLEDO DOUGLAS RD Contact ...... Sue Bentley,1966 Lehman, Toledo, OH 47611 Phone:419-729-9066; E-Mail: [email protected]

TORONTO Contact ...... Dean Oxier, 1325 Craig St, Toronto, OH 43964 Phone: 740-537-2311

WEIRTON CHAPEL HILL Contact ...... Stacy Bush, 139 Gilson Ave., Weirton, WVA 26062 Phone: 304-723-2163; E-Mail: [email protected]

WEST CARROLLTON CORNERSTONE Contact ...... 111 Rusby Ave, West Carrollton, OH 45449 Phone: 937-658-1485; E-Mail: [email protected]

WEST CHESTER TURNINGPOINT Contact ...... 7019 Tylersville Rd, West Chester, OH 45069 Phone: 513-777-3879; E-Mail: [email protected]

WEST LOGAN Contact ...... 1221 Trimmer St, Logan, OH 43138

ZANESVILLE GRACE Contact ...... 505 Pine St, Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: 740-455-3622; E-Mail: [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Contacts A-65 Wesleyan Women Trial Balance As of May 31, 2016

Debit Credit Totals

Income Convention $327.40 District Missionaries $834.08 Hispanic Church $210.00 Operating $883.77 Retreat $9,181.00 WKFM $100.00 Youth in Missions $294.60 Total Income $11,830.85

Expense Convention Convention Meals Convention Misc Expense Convention Office $49.00 Total Convention Expense $49.00

District Missionaries $1899.77 Total District Missionaries Expense $1899.77

Hispanic Church $1000.00 Total Hispanic Expense $1000.00

Operating Operating Mileage $350.00 Operating-Misc. Total Operating Expense $350.00

Retreat Retreat Lodging $367.14 Retreat Meals Retreat Misc $1000.15 Retreat Office $275.90 Retreat Speaker/Musician $1875.00 Total Retreat Expense $3518.19

WKFM Total WKFM Expense

Youth in Missions $500.00 Total Youth in Missions Expense $500.00 Total Expense $7316.96

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Treasurer's Report A-66 Net Income Convention $278.40 District Missionaries (1065.69) Hispanic Church (790.00) Operating $533.77 Retreat $5662.81 WKFM $100.00 Youth in Missions (205.40) Total Net Income $4513.89

Assets Savings $647.86 Checking $8985.87 Total Assets $9633.73

Liabilities Total Liabilities

Equity Restricted Funds Convention $1204.31 District Missionaries (720.69) Hispanic Church $441.61 Retreat $4769.80 WKFM $398.03 Youth in Missions $348.99 Total Restricted Funds $6442.05

Unrestricted Funds Operating Fund $3191.68 Total Unrestricted Funds $3191.68 Total Equity & Liabilities $9633.73

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Treasurer's Report A-67 Wesleyan Youth Officer’s Directory

DISTRICT YOUTH OFFICERS PRESIDENT ...... TBD

TREASURER ...... HOLLY BOMER, 1105 E Wyandot Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 Cell Phone: 419-348-4488; Fax: 419-294-5674 Phone: 419-294-4162; E-Mail: [email protected] SECRETARY ...... DAVID ASH, 6275 Kenney Memorial Ln, Albany, OH 45710 Phone: 740-698-2292; E-Mail: [email protected] BIBLE BOWL COORDINATOR ...... THERESA LOCHTEFELD,8348 Covered Wagon Ct, Powell, OH 43065 Phone: 614-946-8460; E-Mail: [email protected]

Wesleyan Youth Financial Report

BEGINNING BALANCE: 6/1/15 $ 2,806.83 INCOME: Interest $ 0.24 TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME $ 0.24

TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE AND INCOME $ 2,807.07 EXPENSES: Postage $ 5.75 $ 5.75 TOTAL ANNUAL EXPENSES $ 1,041.16 $ 1,041.16

ENDING BALANCE: 5/31/16 $ 2,801.32

In His Service,

Holly Bomer District Wesleyan Youth Treasurer

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Directory-Wesleyan Men A-68 TABLE OF CONTENTS

District Contacts ...... B-1 Conference Roll Call ...... B-2 Listing of Churches by Region/Zone ...... B-9 Journal of Proceedings - 2015 District Conference Minutes ...... B-10 Reports: Year End Statistics ...... B-15 District Superintendent ...... B-16 Dash Board Indicators ...... B-19 Executive Director of Culture and Innovation ...... B-20 District Treasurer ~ District Treasurer Audit ...... B-22 United Stewardship Fund ...... B-23 2016 Balance Sheet ...... B-24 2015-2016 Total Operating Budget vs Actual ...... B-26 2016-2017 Total Budget Overview ...... B-29 District Board of Ministerial Development ...... B-32 Seven Baskets ...... B-40 Wesleyan Women Director ...... B-42 Children’s Ministries Director ...... B-44 Global Partners Ministry Director ...... B-45 Statistical Report (Churches ~ Akron Summit – Lima Trinity) ...... B-46 Statistical Report (Churches ~ Mansfield First - Zanesville Grace) ...... B-51 In Memoriam ...... B-56 Category of Service ...... B-59 Pastoral Appointments ...... B-64 District Conference Nominee’s Biographies ...... B-67 District Contacts

District Office Les Crossfield, District Superintendent [email protected] Aaron Holley, Exec. Dir. of Culture and Innovation [email protected] Elaine Loyd, Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Greater Ohio District Website & Email www.greaterohiodistrict.org [email protected]

Others District Secretary To be voted on at Conference Danielle Vandegrift, District Treasurer [email protected] Rodney Shade, Statistician [email protected]

Denominational Directory Colleges/Universities

The Wesleyan Church World Headquarters Oklahoma Wesleyan University 13300 Olio Road 2201 Silver Lake Road Fishers, Indiana 46037 Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74006 Phone: 918-333-6151 Mail: PO Box 50434 President: Dr. Everett Piper Indianapolis, IN 46250-0434 Phone: 317-774-7900 Kingswood University Fax: 317-774-7901 26 Western St, Sussex New Brunswick, Canada E4E 1E6 Administrative Offices Phone: 506-432-4400 13300 Olio Road President: Dr. Steve Lennox Fishers, IN 46037 Houghton College Wesleyan Publishing House Houghton, New York 14744 13300 Olio Road Phone: 585-567-9200 Fishers, IN 46037 President: Dr. Shirley Mullen Phone: 800-493-7539 Indiana Wesleyan University General Superintendent 4201 S Washington Street Dr. Wayne Schmidt Marion, Indiana 46953 PO Box 50434 Phone: 765-674-6901 Indianapolis, IN 46250-0434 President: Dr. David Wright Phone: 317-774-3932 E-Mail: [email protected] Southern Wesleyan University PO Box 1020 Central, South Carolina 29630 Phone: 864-644-5000

President: Dr. Todd Voss

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Contacts B-1 Conference Roll Call

Ordained Ministers A. APPOINTED ORDAINED MINISTERS 1. DISTRICT SERVICE Les Crossfield

2. PASTORAL AND LOCAL SERVICE Maria Acuna Dale George Mark McKay Eric Allen Eric George Joseph R. Mears,Jr. Leonor Arias Steven Gerig Daniel Metz David Ash Danny Gordon Scott Miller John Baker Steven Haddix Kenneth Murphy James Bender III Wade Hall, Jr. Timothy Myers David Bever, Jr. Leon Scott Hergert Charles Osborne III John Brock Daniel Hinkle Christine Radojcsics Billy Bruns David Holdren Scott Ritz Andrew Bush Donald Hosier Sonia Rodriguez James Carder Phillip Huber Rick Rucker Philip Carder John Hughes Paul Service Keith Carlisle Beau Hummel Rodney Shade Ricky Christman, Sr. Christopher Kauffman Roger Shaw Michael Cloud Rick Kavanaugh Steven Spaeth J. Dan Conkey Robert Kennedy, Sr. David Staiger Dennis Croy Pamela King Zachary Stamp Andrew Day Kevin Kinnison Jerry Steen David DeWitt Cody Kohler Andrew Stine Garry Dickerson Jenny Lamus William Stringer, Sr. Denver K. Dodrill Jessica Lamus Michael Thomas Christopher Dyer Jessie Lamus Nicole Thomas Perry Elkins Mark Leist Janice Toft Douglas Esselburn Daniel Lemke Rodney Uhlig Fred I. Fox Matthew Liddick Jonathan Welch Arcelia Garcia Igrid Martinez

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call B-2 5. CHAPLAINS Martin Booth Clinton Sheets II Nathaniel Womack, Sr. Richard Proper Ronald D. Smith Dwayne Woodard

6. INTERCHURCH SERVICE Doug Bryant Keith Davis Donald Hubbard Jeff Dalzell Vicki Davis Jeffrey Mansell

7. SPECIAL SERVICE Beth Ash G Aaron Holley Darrell Maze Milo Baker Jack Hughes Donnis Meek H. Wesley Barnhill Laurie Ann Hurd Phillip K. Miller, Jr. Carl Callicutt Richard Hurles Janette Post Raymond Campbell Daniel Keaton Robert Shidler Coyt Carroll, Jr. Sasha LaBonte Eric Smith Roland D. Crowe Greg Leeth Garland Thomas Jason Diaz James Lindner James Vermilya Edwin Goodwin Matt McKee Richard Volzke

8. AFFILIATE CHURCH PASTOR None

A. RETIRED ORDAINED MINISTERS Kenneth Beckley Eugene Glendenning Glenn Rader Ray Benesh Wayne Goldsmith Eugene Ramsey Paul Berridge Arthur Hamman Phillip E. Ridenour Stanley L. Booher Tommy Hanks Dennis Roberts Charles Boston Walter W. Hicks Richard Robinson Robert Boyd George Hughes Duane Saylor Jay Canaday William O. Hunter Wayne A. Spangler Elaine Clevenger Frank Johnston Garry Spriggs Robert Clevenger Verl Light Herman Stewart Donald E. Coble Kenneth Manning Elwood Stuart Freda Farmer Wallace Marshall Marvin Taylor Bryan Feathers Lloyd R. Miller Dale Wheeler David J. Fisher David Paul Norman Wright David L. Fruth Shelley Phillips

B. RESERVE ORDAINED MINISTERS (2 years in category) Stephen Bechdol (‘11) Jim Marshall (‘12) Scott Spencer (‘10) John Beck (‘10) Charles Martindale, Jr.(‘13) Craig Staley (‘12) Robert Benesh (‘13) Scott Mishler (‘12) Dow Tippett (‘15) Rachel Gray (‘15) Paul Moore (‘13) Lisa Willey (‘15) Jeremy Hayworth (‘14) Craig Reichert (‘13) Sara Kimbrough (‘13) Brian Seeley (‘14)

C. ORDAINED MINISTERS ON EDUCATIONAL LEAVE William Shelor

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call B-3 D. ORDAINED MINISTERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENT (*) (4 years in category) Karen Louise Bates (‘11) Rob Juillard (‘12) Kimberly Sammons (‘14) Stephen Chapman (‘15) Roger McCoy (‘12) Robert Stanforth (‘12) Lucas DeLong (‘11) Ana Ramona Quezada (‘14) Joel Warner (‘10) Jeremiah Durham (‘14) Stephen Russell (‘13) Mark Zimmer (‘11) Nathan George (‘14) Jesse Ryals (’15)

E. ORDAINED MINISTERS IN PROCESS OF DISTRICT TRANSFER (*) None

F. ORDAINED MINISTERS IN PROCESS OF DENOMINATIONAL TRANSFER (*) None

Licensed Ministers

A. PASTORS & ASSISTANT PASTORS Benjamin Anderson Zachary Morgan Amber Spung Willie Files Phil Riebel Nate Toppins Nathaniel Harrison Tamra Roberts Benjamin Walker Eric McEvoy

B. OTHER APPOINTMENTS (*) None

C. IN PROCESS OF DISTRICT TRANSFER (*)

None

D. IN PROCESS OF DENOMINATIONAL TRANSFER (*)

Anthony Perrine

Ministerial Students

A. ACTIVE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS (*)

Ashley Brooks Joceline Herrera David Sharp Amy Brown Christopher King Joseph Scavotto Andrew Christman David Lamus Neil Snelling Bruce Colsten Wesley Lynch Leyla Sosa Robert Detty Alonso Martinez Shane Thomas Felipe Garcia Diana Melina Patrick Walsh Tracy Harrison Brady Miller Danius Williams Matthew Hayes Michael Joseph Riley Ed Wilson Jaqueline Herrera

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call B-4 B. INACTIVE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS (*)

Eric Bell Patricia Gomez Daniel Rojas George Coles Richardo Gonzales Patricia Ercolino Walter Lewis Lang

Lay Workers

A. COMMISSIONED SPECIAL WORKERS (*) Michelle Farler Frances Myers, Retired

B. COMMISSIONED SPECIAL WORKERS IN PROCESS OF TRANSFER(*) None

C. LICENSED SPECIAL WORKERS (*) Anne Cox

D. COMMISSIONED LAY MISSIONARIES (*) Jeanette Vermilya, Retired Doris Wall, Retired

E. SUPPLY PASTORS AND ASSISTANT SUPPLY PASTORS (*) Steve Bentley John Jividen Adam Satterfield Denny Bolin Jamison Moody Steve Sokola Jay Cook Raul Rodriguez Daniel Witherow Stephen Hale

F. PASTORAL ASSISTANTS (*) Ron Benson Christopher King Ted Smith Andrew Christman Thomas Moore Nate Swearingen Eric Freeman Anthony Perrine Shane Thomas Drew Gillespie Pete Price

G. NON-DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE (*) Steve and Theresa Manchester Brian and Jenny McCollister Dennis and Mary Satterthwaite

NOTE:(*) indicates a non-voting category of service

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call B-5 Deceased, Discontinued, Transferred

A. DECEASED: Walter Dawson - October 2, 2014 Donald Avore - November 18, 2014 Walter Jeffries - December 16, 2014 Dewain Alexander - February 20, 2015

B. DISCONTINUED: ORDAINED/LICENSED MINISTERS: Kelly Jo Baeza Jamison Moody

MINISTERIAL STUDENTS: Lyndsey Haas Steven Hensinger Julia Sorley Kevin Haddix Gerald Reeves Reuben Wallace Stephen Hale Rex Schirm DEPOSED: None

WITHDRAWN: Steven Criffield John Young C. TRANSFERRED/TRANSFERRING None

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call B-6

Lay Delegate Chillicothe First Dayton Northridge Akron Summit Denise Borland Fran Light Albany Christ Comm. Cathy Clark Lisa Ritz Dan Allwine Traci Click Delphos Cassie Bowen Anne Cox Larry Basinger Linda Clark Tyler Harris Susan Basinger Pete Clark Matt Hayes John Kimbrough Jim Deardorff-DBA Dulce Refugio Bonnie King Bill Irwin Mariano Rebollar Joe King Connie Romine Tom Romine Eli Martin Jane Mendenhall Elyria River of Life Jan Weckman Lee Wood June Sutherland Fairfield John Venters Amesville Bethel Sarah Brooks Judy Venters Brooks Dykes Cheryl Hale Marlene Webster Faith Community Ashley Cincinnati Elmwood Rob Ryan Barb Dennis Cincinnati Grace Galloway Cypress Barberton Calvary Columbia Station New Life Sharon Ackers Peggy Berger Lois Dando Liz Alecusan Kelly Hafler Ron Dando Ashley Brooks Batavia Afton Joyce Kundrod Yolanda Circosta

Terry Bogan David Clary Community Life Church Diana Clary Bellaire United Al Gabriel Jim Goudy Debbie Hines Dave Mularcik Conesville Donna Killian Richard Fry Bidwell Morgan Center John Killian Coolville Whites Chapel Mark Knight-DBA Bolivar Sue Matheny Chris Ploetz Roger Haney Mary Ploetz Cindi Tillapaw Coshocton Burt Avenue Julie Prater Mark Carroll Marlene Rich John Dunlop Bucyrus Living Word Nancy Rich Mike Garrett Ed Wilson Nathan Starlin Jerry Woodruff Crooksville McLuney Cambridge Solid Rock Sue Woodruff Crooksville Oakfield Carey Beech Grove Grand Rapids New Life Ron Glass Holly Bomer Brenda Trumbull Crosslink Greenville Bethel Long CASA de Oracion Ebenezer Melissa Lamoreux Aristeo Cazales Greenville Trinity Crown City Marcia Kavanaugh Karey Leist Pat Longfellow Pattie Holley Steve Longfellow Dayton First Wes Lynch Cullen Nelson

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call B-7 Greer Marion Dayspring Parkersburg 14th St.

Kim Hartley Bud Bending Diane Ling Portsmouth Riverview Jan Bending Dorothy Seitz Janet Van Bibber Ken Curl Grove City Crosslink Marjorie Curl Rittman First Amy Cordial Marlene Holdren Linda Grier Shannon Hay Pam Jones Sherrodsville Zack Mangold Fran Myers Kevin Shrider Charlene Holloway Grove City Vida Nueva Naomi Zeisler South Parkersburg Hamilton New Miami Miamisburg Debbie Shaw Tracy Harrison South Webster

Huber Heights Mt. Orab Crosspoint Stewart Debbie Craycraft Carol Bolin Jackson Good Shepherd Deloris Lanter Kenny Tipton Tipp City Skyview Ron Porter Patty Tipton Clay Hampton

Mulberry Community La Gran Comision Toledo Douglas Road Linda Huber Alba Lopez Ron Phelps

Carol Meadors Lancaster Good Hope Marvin Meadors Toronto Autumn Miller Barbara Croy

Nelsonville Leesburg Vera Davis Valley City LifeSpring Jerry Edwards, Jr. Adajane Holdren Michelle Baker Tom Metcalf-DBA Betty Lee Liberty Center Wanda Sabo Mike Lee Tom Dunmire Linda Stumbo Weirton Chapel Hill Lima Trinity Charlotte Tennihill Sue McCullough Bill Woods Nelsonville Oak Grove Barb Williamson Mansfield First Tammy Dickerson Ken Williamson Chris Anderson Diego Sandino Newark Community West Carrollton Mansfield Impact Dick Barrett West Chester Gina Burdick Blase Amadio Nick Dyson Joshua Humphrey Darrel George-DBA West Logan Ginger George Debbie Pintz Brianne Liddick Tiffany Spung Zanesville Grace Gary Whaley Abby Peters-DBA Malinda Madden Jo Ann Wiblin Bev Spain Sara Witherow Earl Spain Norwood New Life Marengo Fargo Oak Hill Trinity Bernie Basham Dan Bailey Roger Lee Jim Walker

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Roll Call B-8 Region / Zone Directory

North East Region ...... Regional Director, Perry Elkins Erie Zone ...... Zone Pastor: Dan Conkey Akron Summit, Barberton Calvary, Bolivar, Columbia Station New Life, Elyria River of Life, Rittman First, Valley City LifeSpring

Frontier Zone ...... Zone Pastor: Dan Crowe Bellaire United, Cambridge Solid Rock, Sherrodsville, Toronto, Weirton Chapel Hill

North West Region ...... Regional Director - Steve Chapman Miami Valley Zone ...... Zone Pastor: Jan Toft Dayton First, Dayton Northridge, Greenville Bethel Long, Greenville Trinity, Miamisburg, New City of Huber Heights, Tipp City Skyview, West Carrollton Cornerstone Chapel

Sandusky Zone...... Zone Pastor: Jerry Steen Grand Rapids, Liberty Center, Toledo Douglas Road

Lima Zone ...... Zone Pastor: Eric Allen Delphos, Lima Trinity,

Central Region ...... Regional Director - Mike Cloud Capital Zone...... Zone Pastor: John Beck Chillicothe First, Cols. Casa de Oracion Ebenezer, Cols. Dulce Refugio, Cols. Faith Community, Cols. LaGran Comision, Conesville, Coshocton Burt Avenue, Galloway Cypress, Grove City Crosslink Community, Grove City Vida Nueva, Newark Community

Delaware Zone...... Zone Pastor: Tim Myers Ashley, Bucyrus Living Word Fellowship, Carey Beech Grove, Greer, Mansfield First, Mansfield Impact Worship Center, Marengo Fargo, Marion Dayspring, Westerville Dayspring Chapel

South East Region...... Regional Director - Mike Thomas Athens Zone ...... Zone Pastor: TBA Albany Christ Community, Amesville Bethel, Coolville Whites Chapel, Crooksville McLuney, Crooksville Oakfield, Lancaster Church of Good Hope, Nelsonville, Nelsonville Oak Grove, Parkersburg 14th St., South Parkersburg, Stewart, West Logan, Zanesville Grace

Shawnee Zone ...... Zone Pastor: David Staiger Crown City, Jackson Good Shepherd, Morgan Center, Oak Hill Trinity, Portsmouth Riverview, South Webster

South West Region ...... Regional Director - Roger Shaw Cincinnati Zone ...... Zone Pastor: Eric George Batavia Afton, Cincinnati Elmwood, Cincinnati Grace, Community Life, Fairfield, Hamilton New Miami, Leesburg, Mulberry Community, Mt. Orab, Crosspoint, Norwood New Life, West Chester Turningpoint,

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Region / Zone Directory B- 9 Journal of Proceedings 2015 District Conference Minutes

DR. HARRY WOOD

Presiding Officer

Marion Dayspring Wesleyan Church Marion, Ohio

2015 DISTRICT CONFERENCE SUNDAY, JULY 26 & MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015

Sunday, July 26, 2015

SUNDAY EVENING SESSION - 6:30 p.m.

The Greater Ohio District of the Wesleyan Church convened for its fourteenth annual session of District Conference at Dayspring Wesleyan Church in Marion, Ohio on Sunday July 26, 2014, at 6:30 p.m.

ORDER OF THE DAY - Ordination Service

Delegates, families and friends gathered to celebrate the ordination of ministers to The Wesleyan Church.

• Dr. Harry Wood delivered the ordination sermon. • Rev. John Baker presented Billy Bruns, Doug Bryant, Cody Kohler, Aaron Holley and Philip Carder as the candidates for ordination. He also presented Michelle Farler as candidate for Special Worker License and Beau Hummel and Nathaniel Womack, Sr. as candidates for Credential Transfer • Rev. Beth Ash read from The Epistle of Ephesians 3:1-7; Lisa Willey read Ephesians, 4:11-13 and Rev. Steve Spaeth read from The Gospel of John 10:7, 9-16. • Rev. Dave DeWitt delivered the charge to the Ordination Candidates. • Dr. Harry Wood led in the examination of the Candidates. • Mrs. Sandy Metz read the Covenant with the Candidates Spouse's • Dr. Harry Wood presented the Act of Ordination. • Dr. Dale Wheeler delivered the Prayer of Enduement. • Conference stood in recess until Monday morning.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 2015 Conference Minutes B-10 Monday, July 27, 2015 SESSION ONE- 9:30 a.m.

Come Together - Conference opened with Worship at 9:30 a) District Superintendent Les Crossfield spoke on his goals for our District. b) Rev. Aaron Holley and Dr. Dave Holdren shared some inspirationally fun moments. c) Rev. Mike Cloud then presented the Roll Call and received the Roll Call Cards.

Learn Together -

a) Dr. Harry Wood spoke to the conference on behalf of General Superintendent JoAnn Lyon. b) John Croft presented the Jesus Film Outreach Information. c) Dr. Stephen Lennox, via video, brought greetings from Kingswood University d) Dr. Bud Bence brought greetings from Indiana Wesleyan University

Opening Motions:

a) Rev. Mike Cloud made a motion that the two middle sections and the near left section of the auditorium and the platform be designated as the Conference Bar. The motion passed without objection.

Lunch Recess at 12:15

SESSION TWO - Conference reconvened at 1:30.

Decide Together 1. Voting: a) Mike Cloud was elected as District Secretary by acclamation b) Voting for DBA Ministerial, 236 voting, 119 to elect: we elected Jonathan Welch, Chris Dyer, Rick Kavanaugh. c) Voting for DBA Ministerial, 236 voting, 119 to elect: we elected Jim Deardorff, Darrell George, Abby Peters d) Voting for delegates for General Conference in 2016: we elected Ken Murphy, Denver Dodrill, John Baker, Danny Gordon, Rick Kavanaugh as delegates. Then after three rounds of voting, a motionwas made to elect the final individual from the three highest vote getters. Motion passed unanimously. Jonathan Welch as the final delegate. e) Voting for General Conference for Lay Delegates for 2016: we elected Larry DeMint, Coleman Gallaher, Darrel George, BarryHines, Pattie Holley, Marcee Richardson, Kara Smith as delegates. f) District Nominating Committee - Ministerial members: we elected Holly Bomer, Larry DeMint, Michael Herring, Cheryl Mansell, Jan Wright, Kathy George. 2. Phil Ridenour presented the District Treasurer's Report. 3. We voted to approve those who were ordained: Doug Bryant, Billy Bruns, Phil Carder, Cody Kohler, Aaron Holley were all approved unanimously. 4. Motion was made to accept the DBMD Report. It was accepted unanimously. 5. Motion was made to accept the Category of Service Report. It was accepted unanimously.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 2015 Conference Minutes B-11 Working Together

1. Vida Nueva Church was introduced to the conference. They suffered a serious flood to their church. A love offering was received for the church.

2. Pastor Les Crossfield and Dr. David Holdren discussed working together as a district and churches

a) What are the advantages of working together? 1) Cheaper 2) Synergism 3) Camaraderie 4) Helps non-believers see the church differently. 5) Pleases God 6) Combines gifts and skills 7) A sense of belonging 8) Contribution 9) A collective wisdom b) Key ingredients of working together 1) sacrifice of time, energy and money 2) Cooperation 3) Common goal 4) Communication 5) Prayer 6) Humility 7) Compromise 8) Willingness c) Process of working together 1) Need a plan 2) Need a focus 3) Communicating 4) Strategy 5) Accountability

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 2015 Conference Minutes B-12 Discuss Together 1. Pastor Les Crossfield presented a special discussion on proposed membership changes for the Wesleyan Denomination that will be presented at the next General Conference. They are considering eliminating tiered membership. Membership is to become a door into discipleship rather than the end of discipleship. This does open the door to social drinking and being a member. There will be a higher standard required for leadership in the church.

2. Thoughts that were expressed: a) How do you know if the leader has established a higher standard? b) Do you ask someone who is a social drinker to stop drinking to become a leader in the church? c) Do we not already have this in the tiered membership requirements? Why change it since it appears already in place? d) Does this mean that lifestyle no longer matters if one is seeking membership? Lifestyle changes are no longer in the hands of the people but are in the hands of the General Board. e) Do we need to ask the question, "Who are we and what do we want to accomplish?" We need to express the concepts behind our values. This is why we take this stand. What should we stand for? f) It appears that this would decrease our membership. Why would people want to join since it does not matter. g) I do not like the two tiered membership we have established. Yet we still need the power in the hands of the people. h) Some will not become a member because they do not think the church should have the right to put a standard on me plus the Holy Spirit has not convicted me of anything. We have not been raised to think that one drink is a sin. There is not one thing we can do or not do to become holy? Are we becoming like the Pharisees in judging people. Paul says that leaders are not given too MUCH wine (Not NO wine). How do we consider those nominated from the conference floor and their membership commitments. i) We hope that this memorial will be voted down. It takes the leadership away from the local church. We do not know what the future holds. The districts need to have a voice in the membership process. j) What will be the requirements for membership? k) This occurred in the Free Methodist Church and it hurt their membership and attendance. We appear to be walking in a very dangerous path here. Do not see how this will help membership. l) A question from Dr. Woods: "In all honesty presently we have in place a discipleship plan to help new members to grow into holiness?" m) There are two sides to this. Are we using man-made regulations to guide people into membership? This is not a biblical mandate but a Wesleyan mandate. Yet, will this affect other issues that ARE biblical and weaken them? n) An employer spoke and said one of their greatest problems with employee's was alcoholism. o) There are many people in my church that come from different backgrounds and convictions. If we get people sincerely saved God will change their hearts.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 2015 Conference Minutes B-13 p) The Community membership protects the new members. It keeps them from getting overwhelmed with new jobs within the church. Drinking alcohol is about your witness, we should not live in a way that might cause another to fall. q) This is a far bigger issue than just about alcohol. We have recently been working through the divorce issue and removed it from membership consideration. Does this concept open us up to other issues that might open the door to allowing people be members who live lifestyles that are unbiblical? r) We are living in difficult days. We are living in a time of apostasy and a falling away. I would not want to see our church soften our stance. We do not want the Wesleyan church to become part of the cultural shift that is happening. We need to consider where this might lead some day. s) This is a leadership issue. t) There some since in our group that it needs to be broken down and brought to us in pieces. Break out the issue of alcohol and bring that to us separately. u) Since the universities use the membership guidelines as directions for incoming students, would these changes also affect the university guidelines?

Respectfully Submitted,

Pastor Mike Cloud

District Secretary Greater Ohio District of the Wesleyan Church

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 2015 Conference Minutes B-14 District Superintendent Year End Statistics

Church visits 29 Church Conferences 2 Pastor’s meetings 42 DS Leader Meetings 1 Church Board meetings 15 Weddings 2 DBMD Meetings 17 Finance Meetings 6 Zone Meetings 12 Immigration Meetings 8 Interviews 30 Funerals 3 Staff Meetings 12 Funeral Visitations 2 Property Meetings 10 Church Closings 1 DBMD Retreat 1 Children's Meetings 1 Refocus 8 Nominating Committee 1 Administration Meetings 12 Multiplication Summit 4 DBA Meetings 6 Mentoring & Coaching 5 Missions Meetings 2 Developing Church Meetings 4 Exponential 4 Leader Meetings 2 Pastor Visits 33 Follow Youth 3 Hispanic Meetings 2 DS Institute 4 University Meetings 2 Ministers Retreat Meetings 4 Counseling 2 Intern Meetings 2 Church Dedications 1 Pastor Installations 1 Church Board Trainings 1 Pastor Reviews 3 District Conference Meetings 6 General Board Meetings 1 Leadership training 5 Thrive Meetings 4 Pastor Fellowships 4 Revivals 4 Church Meetings 14 General Conf. Meetings 1 Ministry Meetings 8 Vice-Chair Meetings 2 Church Planting 4 Vision Casting Meetings 10

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Superintendent Report B-15 District Superintendent Report

It has been an honor to serve The Greater Ohio District this year and I thank you for your support and prayers of encouragement.

These past 4 years I have learned many valuable lessons. As I travel, listen, engage in conversation with pastors and church attendees, my heart has been drawn to the question: What’s next? Last year I shared a quote with you and I would like to share it with you again.

Robert C. McMillan says: “I have learned in life that in order to soar in leadership you must face your fears, embrace your failures, recognize your inherent gifts, and make the choice to fly to a new height of success.”

We have been praying together about the future of the District and our churches. My focus for the future and I believe many of our churches have been doing the same. You can see on the dash board indicators the results of this. I am encouraged as I see the growth and how God is blessing our churches. However, numbers do not tell the whole story. How many people are being discipled is a question we must ask and consider as we look at growth and health. Next year we will add this to our growth charts. As I look back to 2015-2016 there are some key areas we have been addressing.

• Leadership structures • Addressing dysfunction • Church planting • Issues of concern

We have closed three churches this past year. Pine Ridge, Sidney, Galena Dayspring. My prayer moving forward is that we will begin many new church plants.

We have focused much time and effort into culture. What it looks like and how to understand culture. Our goal last year was to live in a winning culture because we are following Jesus Christ into the future. The four key thoughts we embraced were:

1. What are the behaviors that we will allow? 2. We will not be self-focused or comfortable. 3. We will build a culture that is consistently reinforced. 4. We must articulate culture consistently.

We have made progress here and I am pleased to see the changes that are taking place in our local churches. Personally I have been working on improving my own leadership. I asked myself these 5 questions. I prayed over them daily and began making changes so that I would become a better leader.

1. What kind of a leader am I? 2. How do I become a leader of significance? 3. How can I upgrade my leadership? 4. Do I understand others leadership expectations of me? 5. What is my true leadership potential?

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Superintendent Report B-16 This year I will be adding to this list 5 more questions.

1. What do they need to know? 2. Why do they need to know it? 3. What do they need to do? 4. How do they need to do it? 5. How do we make it measurable?

As we move forward and lead into the future it’s time for a new vision and direction. We have spent time in prayer and directed our attention to our Core Values. As I traveled and met with our Zone Pastors, we took a good look at the proposed Core Values. We gave opportunity to the Districts to speak and give their input into these and make changes. We had many great discussions. We made the changes together. These were presented to the District Board and they approved the new direction. We are now ready to present these to the District Conference for approval and begin moving into the future with a new vision. As we live that out, our vision to reach people for Jesus, will be the foundation. This will help drive our Mission Statement.

Here are the new Core Values:

1. Creating Culture: We want to be a district that is innovative in it approach, cutting edge in its methods, and leading the charge in developing new and exciting ways to reach our world for Christ.

2. Teamwork is vital: Our focus is kingdom-building and collaboration and we will intentionally look for ways to blend our unique personalities around a common vision in order to accomplish more.

3. Leadership Development is a priority: It is our responsibility to invest our time and resources in the personal and spiritual growth of our leaders to maximize their effectiveness and impact.

4. Health matters: Healthy churches are growing churches. As such, we prioritize partnering with local congregations to evaluate and invest in opportunities to improve their overall health.

5. Mission minded is our approach: We are committed to birthing change to developing or implementing?) new ministries, reproducing congregations, and developing new strategies that keep our focus active and outward.

6. Accountability is necessary: A commitment to kind and honest dialogue, evaluation and constructive criticism is vital to personal and organizational growth.

7. Excellence is our pursuit: Our call to holiness compels us to strive for excellence in every facet of ministry.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Superintendent Report B-17 Leadership training and development will revolve around these 6 areas this year. As you learn more about the Thrive Financial Initiative, they will all work together.

. Relational . Financial . Intellectual . Spiritual . Physical . Emotional

For those leaders whose desire is to be their best and continue to grow and move forward, there will be training opportunities also. We will begin this with our Pastor Retreat in October with Dr. Mark Gorvette. This event is for the whole district and we encourage every pastor to be in attendance. It will be a great time of relaxation, sharing, learning and having a good time together.

I recently came across something in an article on accountability that I would like to share with you. In a day where there is added pressure to perform, be our best, and even drawn into a spirit of competition, be reminded of this.

10 THINGS THAT REQUIRE ZERO TALENT

1. Being on time 6. Attitude 2. Work ethic 7. Passion 3. Effort 8. Being coachable 4. Body language 9. Doing extra 5. Energy 10. Being prepared

I believe if we will allow The Holy Spirit to help us, great things will be accomplished for the kingdom. I conclude this report with a quote from Kevin Myers recently on his Twitter account. “Isn’t it obvious that God talk without God acts is outrageous nonsense?”

Mother Teresa said: “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples.

"If something doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you."

As we move forward together in 2016-2017 here are a few reminders from Scripture.

Isaiah 40:10: NLT: Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. I will help you. I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.

2 Timothy 1:7: NLT: For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.

Psalm 119:114: NLT: You are my refuge and my shield, your Word is my only source of hope.

District Superintendent Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Superintendent Report B-18 2010 – 2015 Dashboard Indicators

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 AM Worship 9,361 9,593 9,714 10,142 10,288 10,356

(% change) (6.5%) (2.5%) (1.26%) (4.4%) (14.0%) (0.6%) AM Worship - 5 year 9,593 9,714 10,142 10,288 10,356

(% change) (18.3%) (14.9%) (17%) (15.0%) (8.0%) Churches Planted 1 1 0 0 0 0 # of Churches 85 82 82 81 78 75 Covenant Members 5,457 4,955 5,338 6,099 6,134 6,402

(% change) (-2.1%) (-9.2%) (7.7%) (14.2%) (0.6%) (4.4%) Covenant Members - 5 yrs 4,955 5,338 6,099 6,134 6,402 (% change) (-6.4%) (1.4%) (14.2%) (9.0%) (29%) Community Members 1,118 1,045 1,263 1,090 1,046 1,256

(% change) (2.3%) (-6.5%) (20.8%) (-13.6%) (-4.2%) (20%) Baptisms 287 293 296 281 387 675

(1%): (-5%) (27%) (74%) Salvations 799 521 952 799 720 1,023 (82.7%) (-16%) (-10.9%) (42%)

Sunday School 3,620 3,764 3,972 3,389 4,065 3,862

(% change) (-2.1%) (4%) (5.5%) (-3.3%) (17.0%) (-5.0%) Children’s Ministries 2,598 2,760 4,409 4,881 4,970 4,537

(% change) (-14.5%) (6.2%) (59.7%) (3%) (1.8%) (8.7%) Youth Ministries 1,267 1,095 992 1,057 976 1,105

(% change) (-.2%) (-13.6%) (-9.4%) (6.6%) (-8.2%) (13.2%) Adult Ministries 5,824 4,871 5,820 8,660 9,526 11,142

(% change) (85.6%) (-16.4%) (19.4%) (49%) (9.0%) (17.0%) # Ordained Ministers 184 175 179 190 193 190

(% change) (.5%) (- 4.9%) (2.2%) (6%) (1.6%) (-1.6%) Ministerial Students & 40 49 39 39 36 35 Licensed Ministers (# ordained this year) (1) (4) (8) (2) (7) (1)

Students at Wesleyan 44 79 62 39 45 41 Colleges (% change) (-34.3%) (79.5%) (-21.5%) (-37%) (13.3%) (-8.9%)

Total Contributions $11,013,316 $10,884,063 $10,184,952 $10,888,006 $11,137,284 $11,537,168

(% change) (5.7%) (-1.2%) (-6.4%) (6.9%) (2.2%) (3.6%) USF % Collections 86.3% 84.9% 83% 84% 85% 87%

(# 100% churches) (57) (56) (55) (49) (52) (51)

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Superintendent Report B-19

July 11th, 2016 District Leaders,

It has been a whirlwind twelve months getting settled into my role within the District. Between teaching high school, coaching soccer, pastoring Public House and adjusting to my role within the district, I have been learning how to juggle. I’ve learned that the job of the Kingdom is never complete. Yet, as many of you have experienced in ministry, no matter how expansive the calling of ministry gets, God is Faithful! This has been a year of many milestones for me. A year ago many of you were there as I was officially ordained in the Wesleyan Church. In June, I officially became a full time employee of the District. And, on July 2nd, I married the love of my life. Needless to say, it’s been a year full of excitement and change.

Refocus has been a large part of my job description over the last year. It has been a joy working alongside our churches throughout the District that have been involved with the process. Our focus with every church has been unique with an emphasis on health rather than growth. For far too long the emphasis by many church leaders and consultants has been on trying to help churches grow rather than helping them evaluate and improve their overall health. It has been so incredible to see churches embracing a different approach to growth that focuses on their spiritual and organizational health first, because church health leads to Kingdom growth.

The first step in the refocus process has been taking time to assist churches in examining and evaluating their current situation through interviews, questionnaires and SWOT analyses. This process has not only allowed churches to get to know themselves better, but it has also allowed me to build relationships with their leaders as they allow me to get to know them better. Not only have we learned the value of self-evaluation this year, it has also become clear that most churches have a deep desire and willingness to change, but they just don’t know “how” or “what” needs to change. It is easy to assume that when a church gets stuck in a rut or hasn’t seen change or growth over a period of time that it is the result of an unwillingness to embrace change or do things differently. While this is sadly true in a few cases, the reality is that most churches are simply paralyzed by their lack of resources or ideas to make the proper adjustments. These churches and leaders are most often ready and willing to do whatever is necessary once they figure out what needs to change and as they embrace “why” those changes are important. Helping churches self-identify and discover the areas that need to be adjusted and watching their leaders embrace change and move in new directions makes all of the hard work worth it for the church and for us as a district. Walking alongside leaders as they work together to embrace these concepts has energized me and made this job so rewarding.

While self-evaluation and discovery have been very rewarding parts of my job this year, my favorite part of the Refocus process has been in the time I’ve spent with church leaders helping them develop their foundational documents such as core value statements, purpose statements, mission statements and dashboards to measure their success. I’ve had the privilege of facilitating some amazing brainstorming sessions with brilliant leaders who are creatively collaborating to develop clear and concise statements that are becoming the bedrock of their local ministry philosophy. While it has taken time to work through this process, many of our churches are already seeing the fruits of their labor as they utilize these documents to determine their ministry priorities from staffing to programming to financial decisions. The intentional decision to prioritize in this way is allowing them to become healthier congregations and more effective at reaching their communities for Jesus. Many of these sessions with churches have been some of the most powerful movements of the Holy Spirit that I’ve experienced in my fifteen years of ministry.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Executive Director of Culture and Innovation B-20 In addition to an emphasis on the Refocus process, my job description has expanded throughout the year. Pastor Les has increasingly entrusted me with new tasks that maximize my unique skill set and have renewed a sense of excitement and fueled my passion for the calling God has for my life. I have been able to use my church consulting background to help lead our District Staff, DBA and Zone Pastors through a process of evaluating and creating a new set of clearly stated Core Value Statements. I was given the opportunity to use my creativity to develop new communication and marketing strategies for our District and am currently working on rebranding our District by developing a new District website, creating a more concise and intentional social media presence and more intentionally connecting with our Wesleyan Universities and Institutions. I have also been able to use my passion for our District to begin to brainstorm new ways to bring us Together more frequently and creatively and can’t wait to role some of these ideas out in the near future. I also had the opportunity to help our District connect with one another and on a larger scale at General Conference in Buffalo, NY in June.

This year has been eye opening and incredibly rewarding for me in so many ways as I have gained a better perspective of the health of our district and connected with the leaders that make it tick. As I step into my new, full time position within the District, I’m excited to get to connect with many of you on a whole new level. I’m also incredibly passionate about using my gifts to help create an innovative culture and spirit of togetherness throughout our District. It is a privilege to serve in this capacity alongside amazing leaders like you. And, it is an honor to be mentored by and work side by side with a District Superintendent that gets it the way that our leader does. I have cherished working alongside our District staff, District boards and local church pastors and leaders. Working with you has allowed God to continue to work on and in my life in immeasurable ways. I look forward to what God has in store for us as we work TOGETHER for the sake of the Kingdom!

Partnering with you, G. Aaron Holley Aaron Holley Executive Director of Culture and Innovation

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Executive Director of Culture and Innovation B-21 District Treasurer Audit 2015-2016

July 21, 2016

Greater Ohio District District Board of Administration 5930 Wilcox Place, Ste. I Dublin, OH 43016

RE: 2015-2016 Audit Report

An examination was conducted on the accompanying financial statements of the General Funds of the Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church as of May 31, 2016. The related statements of revenue and expenses were subjected to tests deemed appropriate to determine reasonableness and accuracy.

The financial statements are the responsibility of the District Board of Administration, and per our examination the financial statements present fairly the financial position of the above stated funds as of May 31, 2016 and the results of its operations for the year then ended.

Respectfully submitted,

Darlene Baker, CPA Danielle Vandegrift, District Treasurer

July 21, 2016

General Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Schmidt District Superintendent, Rev. Les Crossfield Conference Delegates

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Treasurer Report-Audit B-22

GREATER OHIO DISTRICT OF THE WESLEYAN CHURCH REPORT OF UNITED STEWARDSHIP FUND Conference Year Ending May 31, 2016

Assessed Received for Percent June 1, 2015 Year 2016 Received

Total General USF $210,006 $181,787 Total Education USF $299,590 $260,131 Total District USF $447,919 $391,722 Total USF $957,515 $833,640 87%

Total Churches 79 Total Churches Paying 100% 51

Akron Summit ** Crown City *** Norwood New Life

Albany Christ Community *** Delphos ** Portsmouth Riverview ***

Amesville Bethel *** Elyria River of Life * Rittman

Barberton Calvary *** Fairfield Sherrodsville

Bellaire United *** Galena Dayspring Chapel ** So. Parkersburg Wesley Chapel

Bidwell Morgan Center * Galloway Cypress ** South Webster ***

Bolivar *** Grand Rapids New Life Tipp City Skyview ***

Cambridge Solid Rock * Greenville Bethel Long *** Valley City LifeSpring

Carey Beech Grove *** Greenville Trinity * Weirton Chapel Hill ***

Chillicothe First *** Greer *** West Carrollton Cornerstone **

Cincinnati Community Life Grove City CrossLink Zanesville Grace

Cincinnati Grace ** Lancaster Church of Good Hope

Columbia St. New Life *** Leesburg ***

Col Casa de Oracion Ebenezer Londonderry Pine Ridge ***

Columbus Dulce Refugio * Mansfield First ***

Conesville * Marion Dayspring * 100% 5 Consecutive Years

Coolville Whites Chapel *** Miamisburg East ** 100% 10 Consecutive Years

Coshocton Burt Ave. *** Milford Mulberry *** 100% 15 Consecutive Years

Crooksville McLuney *** Nelsonville Oak Grove **

Crooksville Oakfield *** Newark Community *

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Treasurer Report-USF B-23

Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church BALANCE SHEET As of May 31, 2016

Total ASSETS Current Assets Bank Accounts 1 BANK ACCOUNTS

2 GODIST CHECKING 24,069.28 2 A Dist Office Desk Fund 200.00 2 B Dist Bookkeeper Desk Fund -12.51 2 C Dist Board Sec Desk Fund 100.00 2 N Norwood New Life 44,091.77 Total 2 GODIST CHECKING 68,448.54 3 INVESTMENT - WIF 3,588.73 0201 Operating Savings 2,717.31 0202 Auto Savings 18,988.43 0203 Bequest Received 0.00 0204 Camp Ground Fund 0.00 0205 Victory Church Fund 257,145.75 0210 Church Planting 25,834.06 0215 District Church Property -2,040.38 0217 CE Hanks Min Edu Grant Fund 38,750.57 0220 Missions Fund 1,562.28 0230 Ministerial Training Fund 4,700.00 Total 3 INVESTMENT - WIF 351,246.75 Total 1 BANK ACCOUNTS 419,695.29 Total Bank Accounts 419,695.29 Accounts Receivable 6 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE -2,952.70 0600 USF Receivables -6,539.12 0610 Cypress Wesleyan LC 421,500.00 0625 M&J Elicson - Sunbury Property LC 61,337.04 0640 Mans Lighthouse - Armor Bearers 525,000.00 0645 F&J Building - Sullivant Ave LC 289,473.92 0650 Vida Nueva Property Taxes 7,166.10 0675 Other Accounts 4,570.00 Total 6 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 1,299,555.24 Total Accounts Receivable 1,299,555.24 Other current assets 5 UNDEPOSITED FUNDS 0.00 Total Other current assets 0.00 Total Current Assets 1,719,250.53 Fixed Assets 7 FIXED ASSETS 0.00 0701 Equipment 10,480.00

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Treasurer Report-Balance Sheet B-24 Total 0702 Property in Holding 350,000.00 0705 Vehicles 22,633.00 0710 Depreciation of Assets -16,190.00 Total 7 FIXED ASSETS 366,923.00 Total Fixed Assets 366,923.00 TOTAL ASSETS $2,086,173.53 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 8 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0.00 A2367 Ashtabula Loan 97,047.06 B1903 Burgess Ave 384,611.82 B2197 Burgess Ave Repairs 0.00 C1890 Crosslinks 1 Loan 0.00 C2187 Crosslinks 2 Loan 0.00 ML2066 Mansfield Lighthouse 1 Loan 359,749.16 ML2158 Mansfield Lighthouse 2 Loan 106,677.90 ML2208 Mansfield Lighthouse 3 Loan 28,147.10 W2314 Wilmington Crossroads 85,419.43 Total 8 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 1,061,652.47 Total Accounts Payable 1,061,652.47 Other Current Liabilities 9 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 1300 Federal Taxes 3,925.76 1301 Pensions Owed Monthly -0.04 1302 Ohio Taxes 424.11 1303 Local Taxes Owed 109.55 IN Taxes Owed 13.65 Total 9 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 4,473.03 None 0.00 Total Other Current Liabilities 4,473.03 Total Current Liabilities 1,066,125.50 Total Liabilities 1,066,125.50 Equity 10 DISTRICT EQUITY 1,191,441.66 3000 Opening Bal Equity -883.28 3001 Accumulated Adjustment -78,848.70 Retained Earnings -43,928.79 Net Income -47,732.86 Total Equity 1,020,048.03 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $2,086,173.53

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Treasurer Report-Balance Sheet B-25 Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church 2016 OPERATING BUDGET VS. ACTUALS June 2015 - May 2016

Total

INCOME Actual Budget over Budget 12 OPERATING INCOME

10000 USF Current Year Income 410,917.75 355,000.00 55,917.75 10001 USF Income Prior Yr 16,846.78 10,000.00 6,846.78 10003 Other Income 5,056.25 6,300.00 -1,243.75 10020 District Special Offering 861.00 500.00 361.00 10213 District Conference 4,888.00 5,000.00 -112.00 10217 World Missions 200.00 200.00 10233 Ministerial Retreat 4,000.00 -4,000.00 10237 Ministerial Training Deposit 4,500.00 5,000.00 -500.00 Total 12 OPERATING INCOME 443,269.78 385,800.00 57,469.78 13 CHURCH PLANTING INCOME 10260 Church Plant Other income 225.00 225.00 Total 13 CHURCH PLANTING INCOME 225.00 225.00 Unapplied Cash Payment Income -150.89 -150.89 Total Income 443,343.89 385,800.00 57,543.89 GROSS PROFIT 443,343.89 385,800.00 57,543.89 EXPENSES 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 16 STAFF PAYROLL EXPENSE District Superintendent 16001 Salary 84,365.28 82,220.00 2,145.28 16002 Housing Allowance 22,984.80 25,130.00 -2,145.20 16003 Pension 12,823.80 12,880.00 -56.20 Total District Superintendent 120,173.88 120,230.00 -56.12 Staff 16010 Wages, Taxes, & Benefits 55,669.49 60,000.00 -4,330.51 16011 Worker Compensation 423.17 770.00 -346.83 Total Staff 56,092.66 60,770.00 -4,677.34 Total 16 STAFF PAYROLL EXPENSE 176,266.54 181,000.00 -4,733.46 17 DISTRICT FACILITY EXPENSE 17001 Facility Expense 13,920.00 20,000.00 -6,080.00 17002 Communications 4,756.88 4,000.00 756.88 17003 Insurance 2,235.64 8,000.00 -5,764.36 17004 Utilities 1,049.26 1,800.00 -750.74 17005 Supplies and Maintenance 585.79 800.00 -214.21 Total 17 DISTRICT FACILITY EXPENSE 22,547.57 34,600.00 -12,052.43 18 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE OTHER 18001 DS Accountable Reimbursement 5,447.58 8,000.00 -2,552.42 18002 DBA Meetings 3,338.44 3,000.00 338.44 18003 Other Meetings 2,299.28 3,000.00 -700.72

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Treasurer Report-Budget vs Actuals B-26 Total Actual Budget over Budget 18004 Honorariums 18005 DBA Vice Chairman 57.37 57.37 18006 Secretary 57.37 57.37 Total 18004 Honorariums 114.74 114.74 18015 Equipment & Supplies 9,825.09 10,000.00 -174.91 18016 Benevolence Fund 1,471.60 2,000.00 -528.40 18017 Contingencies 1,249.39 2,000.00 -750.61 18018 Legal Fees 150.00 750.00 -600.00 18019 Auto Expense 7,375.60 7,000.00 375.60 18020 Property Maintenance 0.00 1,000.00 -1,000.00 Total 18 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE OTHER 31,271.72 36,750.00 -5,478.28 Total 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 230,085.83 252,350.00 -22,264.17 20 MINISTRY OPERATIONS 21 AUXILIARY SUBSIDIES 21002 District Conference 13,731.38 10,000.00 3,731.38 21003 Missions Support 1,062.82 2,000.00 -937.18 21004 Youth Ministries 4,480.00 6,000.00 -1,520.00 21005 Children's Ministries 6,000.00 6,000.00 0.00 21006 Wesleyan Women 1,223.14 3,600.00 -2,376.86 Total 21 AUXILIARY SUBSIDIES 26,497.34 27,600.00 -1,102.66 22 CHURCH DEVELOPMENT 22001 Leader Services 32,035.69 32,700.00 -664.31 22002 Other Expense 2,890.82 5,000.00 -2,109.18 22003 Church Development 18,650.00 15,000.00 3,650.00 22004 Leadership Development and Training 6,646.18 6,000.00 646.18 Total 22 CHURCH DEVELOPMENT 60,222.69 58,700.00 1,522.69 23 MINISTERIAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM 23001 Leader Services 3,229.50 2,150.00 1,079.50 23002 Team Expense 837.12 1,000.00 -162.88 23003 Ministeral Retreat 4,981.20 5,000.00 -18.80 23004 DBMD Expense 5,613.01 7,000.00 -1,386.99 23005 Scholarship Awards 1,500.00 -1,500.00 23008 Continuing Education 750.00 -750.00 23010 Minl Training Funds Deposited 4,800.00 5,000.00 -200.00 Total 23 MINISTERIAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM 19,460.83 22,400.00 -2,939.17 Total 20 MINISTRY OPERATIONS 106,180.86 108,700.00 -2,519.14 30 PLANTING CHURCH EXPENSES 25 CHURCH PLANTING TEAM 25003 Training/Assessement 5,398.70 5,000.00 398.70 25012 Faith Plant 1,747.92 10,000.00 -8,252.08 25024 New City Huber Heights 562.79 500.00 62.79 25050 WIF Repayment 153000 36,000.00 36,000.00 0.00 Total 25 CHURCH PLANTING TEAM 43,709.41 51,500.00 -7,790.59 26 LATINO MINISTRIES TEAM 26002 Team Expense 65.00 65.00 26019 Norwood New Life 20,275.41 5,000.00 15,275.41 26025 Columbus La Gran Comision 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Treasurer Report-Budget vs Actuals B-27 Total Actual Budget over Budget 26027 Casa de Oracion Ebenezer 3,310.00 3,310.00 26028 Col Iglesia Dulce Refugio 1,416.70 1,416.70 Total 26 LATINO MINISTRIES TEAM 30,067.11 10,000.00 20,067.11 Total 30 PLANTING CHURCH EXPENSES 73,776.52 61,500.00 12,276.52 Total Expenses 410,043.21 422,550.00 -12,506.79 NET OPERATING INCOME 33,300.68 -36,750.00 70,050.68 OTHER INCOME USF Income Tracking GEN/EIF 10002 USF Income GEN/EIf Portion 393,386.05 424,000.00 -30,613.95 10004 USF Prior Yr GEN/EIF Portion 18,023.43 15,000.00 3,023.43 Total USF Income Tracking GEN/EIF 411,409.48 439,000.00 -27,590.52 Total Other Income 411,409.48 439,000.00 -27,590.52 OTHER EXPENSES USF Expense Tracking GEN/EIF 19001 USF GEN/EIF Payments 393,386.05 424,000.00 -30,613.95 19002 USF Prior Yr GEN/EIF Payments 18,023.43 15,000.00 3,023.43 Total USF Expense Tracking GEN/EIF 411,409.48 439,000.00 -27,590.52 Total Other Expenses 411,409.48 439,000.00 -27,590.52 NET OTHER INCOME 0.00 0.00 0.00 NET INCOME $33,300.68 $ -36,750.00 $70,050.68

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Treasurer Report-Budget vs Actuals B-28 Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church BUDGET OVERVIEW: 2017 OPERATING BUDGET - FY17 P&L June 2016 - May 2017

TOTAL INCOME 12 OPERATING INCOME 10000 USF Current Year Income 790,000.00 10001 USF Income Prior Yr 10,000.00 10003 Other Income 6,300.00 10020 District Special Offering 500.00 10213 District Conference 5,000.00 10233 Ministerial Retreat 4,000.00 10237 Ministerial Training Deposit 5,000.00 Total 12 OPERATING INCOME 820,800.00 14 PROPERTY INCOME 10276 Property Sales & Land Contracts 40005 Pickerington Land (For Sale) 275,000.00 40006 Sullivant Ave LC 9,000.00 40009 Sunbury Church LC 4,860.00 40011 Cypress/Old Dist Office 0.00 40016 Armor Bearers/Mansfield Lighthouse 50,000.00 40017 Burgess Ave 26,400.00 Total 10276 Property Sales & Land Contracts 365,260.00 Total 14 PROPERTY INCOME 365,260.00 Total Income $1,186,060.00 GROSS PROFIT $1,186,060.00 EXPENSES 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 16 STAFF PAYROLL EXPENSE District Superintendent 16001 Salary 84,937.00 16002 Housing Allowance 25,884.00 16003 Pension 13,266.00 Total District Superintendent 124,087.00 Staff 16010 Wages, Taxes, & Benefits 154,000.00 16011 Worker Compensation 500.00 Total Staff 154,500.00 Total 16 STAFF PAYROLL EXPENSE 278,587.00 17 DISTRICT FACILITY EXPENSE 17001 Facility Expense 14,000.00 17002 Communications 4,000.00 17003 Insurance 2,500.00 17004 Utilities 1,200.00 17005 Supplies and Maintenance 700.00 Total 17 DISTRICT FACILITY EXPENSE 22,400.00 18 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE OTHER 18001 DS Accountable Reimbursement 8,000.00 18002 DBA Meetings 3,000.00 18003 Other Meetings 3,000.00

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TOTAL

18015 Equipment & Supplies 10,000.00 18016 Benevolence Fund 2,000.00 18017 Contingencies 2,000.00 18018 Legal Fees 750.00 18019 Auto Expense 7,000.00 18020 Property Maintenance 0.00 Total 18 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE OTHER 35,750.00 19 PROPERTY EXPENSE 18022 Manager Stipend 2,150.00 18023 Team Travel Expense 500.00 18024 Other Property Expense 1,000.00 18025 Property Loan Payments 50016 Mansfield Lighouse Property 66,000.00 50017 Burgess Ave - Vida Nueva 60,000.00 50022 Ashtabula Property 0.00 50025 Wilmington Crossroads 0.00 50040 Columbus Vida Nueva 0.00 Total 18025 Property Loan Payments 126,000.00 18026 Property Sales Expense 50005 Pickerington Land (For Sale) 11,000.00 50009 Sunbury Church LC 3,600.00 50015 Grove City Property 0.00 Total 18026 Property Sales Expense 14,600.00 18027 Property Expense Other 50018 Dulce Refugio - 5th Ave 800.00 50031 Sidney 5,000.00 Total 18027 Property Expense Other 5,800.00 Total 19 PROPERTY EXPENSE 150,050.00 Total 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 486,787.00 20 MINISTRY OPERATIONS

21 AUXILIARY SUBSIDIES 21002 District Conference 12,000.00 21003 Missions Support 2,000.00 21004 Youth Ministries 6,000.00 21005 Children's Ministries 6,000.00 21006 Wesleyan Women 3,600.00 Total 21 AUXILIARY SUBSIDIES 29,600.00 22 CHURCH DEVELOPMENT 22001 Leader Services 0.00 22002 Other Expense 3,000.00 22003 Church Development 15,000.00 22004 Leadership Development and Training 6,000.00 Total 22 CHURCH DEVELOPMENT 24,000.00 23 MINISTERIAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM 23001 Leader Services 2,150.00 23002 Team Expense 1,000.00 23003 Ministeral Retreat 5,000.00 23004 DBMD Expense 7,000.00 23005 Scholarship Awards 1,500.00 23008 Continuing Education 750.00 Total 23 MINISTERIAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM 17,400.00 Total 20 MINISTRY OPERATIONS 71,000.00

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TOTAL

30 PLANTING CHURCH EXPENSES 25 CHURCH PLANTING TEAM 25003 Training/Assessement 5,000.00 25012 Faith Plant 10,000.00 25024 New City Huber Heights 0.00 25050 WIF Repayment 153000 36,000.00 Total 25 CHURCH PLANTING TEAM 51,000.00 26 LATINO MINISTRIES TEAM 26019 Norwood New Life 5,000.00 26025 Columbus La Gran Comision 0.00 Total 26 LATINO MINISTRIES TEAM 5,000.00 Total 30 PLANTING CHURCH EXPENSES 56,000.00 Total Expenses $613,787.00 NET OPERATING INCOME $572,273.00 OTHER INCOME

USF Income Tracking GEN/EIF 10002 USF Income GEN/EIf Portion 0.00 10004 USF Prior Yr GEN/EIF Portion 0.00 Total USF Income Tracking GEN/EIF 0.00 Total Other Income $0.00 OTHER EXPENSES

USF Expense Tracking GEN/EIF 19001 USF GEN/EIF Payments 420,280.00 19002 USF Prior Yr GEN/EIF Payments 5,320.00 Total USF Expense Tracking GEN/EIF 425,600.00 Total Other Expenses $425,600.00 NET OTHER INCOME $ -425,600.00 NET INCOME $146,673.00

B Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Treasurer Report-Budget Overview B-31 District Board of Ministerial Development

Greetings Greater Ohio District Conference,

This has been a year of transition and implementation for our board. A year ago we developed a new District Ministerial Training Program and this year we began the process of implementing this new system within the district. As I was reading and studying Titus in my private devotions I was reminded again of the call that has been placed on our board and the work that we are to do for the district. In Titus 1:5, Paul gives Titus his charge that he was to “put in order what was left unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.” Titus’ job was not just a pastoral role to shepherd a flock of Christians, but he was to raise up leaders and appoint them as elders, deacons, and overseers of God’s church, very much what we might call Pastors, Elders, or Lay Pastors today. In the next couple of verses, Paul then goes on to list some of the qualifications that these men and women were to have.

As I began to dig into these qualifications one commentator, David Guzik, stated that “Going to seminary doesn’t make one qualified for spiritual leadership. Being a good talker doesn't make one qualified for spiritual leadership. Natural or spiritual gifts in themselves do not qualify one for spiritual leadership. What one gives in money or volunteer time does not qualify them for spiritual leadership. What qualifies a man for spiritual leadership is godly character - and godly character established according to the clear criteria Paul will list.”

It seems that many DBMDs in years past have been mainly focused on the qualifications of pastoral ministry such as education, experience, giftedness and so on as Dr. Guzik states, but have not been as focused on the character of the potential pastoral leader. As I have addressed this with several district and denominational leaders we are caught in a rough place in which the district and colleges rely on the local churches to do the work of assuring the character of a student, but by the time a student moves off to college most churches believe this responsibility mainly lies with the colleges or district. The net result is that character too often gets overlooked in the process of a student becoming an ordained pastor.

The new program, which we are working very hard to bring about in the Greater Ohio District, carefully assesses a student’s character through our cohort system, yearly retreats, and interviews. We have come to understand and witness that Godly character stands alone as the highest attribute of the pastoral call. If a student lacks character, all the training, all the giftedness, and all the experience will not amount to much of a measure of eternal success. It is to this end, that we have now given ourselves in the development of our students. Our desire and hope is that as we move into the future we will be providing to our district pastors who are thoroughly trained, who are prepared with experience, AND whose character matches the high calling of Jesus Christ.

This year has met us with our challenges as we have been working to implement our new system, but I am glad to inform our delegates that by conference our system is up and running and all current English speaking students have been assessed and placed appropriately in our program.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Board of Ministerial Development B-32 We seek your prayer and support as we move into the challenges of this coming year. Now that we have our program developed, this next year we will be merging our program into the Hispanic community. Our district has one of the largest Hispanic student populations in the denomination. Our current number of Hispanic students is almost equal in size to our English students. I have been working with Headquarters and our DMBD team to begin making plans as to how we can translate our program into the Hispanic culture. Our desire and goal (as suggested also by headquarters) is that we will have two sub-groups functioning identically and partnering perfectly together within our district. While we are working to build two sub- groups, out of necessity in conquering the language barrier, we are fully intent on creating a completely integrated model with both groups. Because language can become a barrier, we hope to raise up Godly and grounded Spanish speaking leaders who can help lead our Hispanic cohorts and help in the interviewing process. The denomination has asked us to stay focused on English with an expectation that the Spanish students use English, but also to be considerate and patient as the students work to communicate in English.

This will present some unique challenges, but also some incredible opportunities. I am already looking forward to our May retreat in 2017 as we work to incorporate our Hispanic students and actually host some cross-cultural training moments over the weekend. Our hope and our goal is that all of our students (English or Spanish speaking) will be fully available and qualified for leadership within our district churches upon ordination, so please pray with us as we work to forge a new road for the Wesleyan Denomination in our work in this area.

I also want to give thanks to my DBMD team. I believe I have the best team in the district. They have been gracious and willing to help me forge this new road for our district. We have not had all the answers but I greatly appreciate the team’s willingness to “figure it out”. God has blessed our district and myself with 10 great leaders who have a passion to see our students become the best possible pastors and leaders they can be.

It has been an honor to serve our district as the Chairman of the District Board of Ministerial Development. I hope that as we move forward in our new system that students, pastors, and laymen alike will begin to feel the effects and begin to enjoy the rewards of well qualified, gifted, and prepared individuals taking their place in pastoral ministry within God’s church here in Ohio.

In His Service, Rev. John W. Baker DBMD Chairman

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Board of Ministerial Development B-33 Ordination Report

Ordination Recommendations

The Greater Ohio District Board of Ministerial Development has overseen the development of and interviewed the following individuals regarding their preparation for formal ministry. Each of the following individuals evidence gifts and graces necessary for ordained ministry within The Wesleyan Church. We have observed their growth and development with a watchful eye and thankful hearts. They have completed all educational and supervised ministry requirements and have been certified by the Department of Education and Clergy Development of The Wesleyan Church. It is our privilege to unanimously recommend to the 2016 Greater Ohio District Conference of The Wesleyan Church, these individuals for Ordination:

1. Willie Files 2. Anne Cox (Licensed Special Worker)

Respectfully Submitted,

Rev. John Baker DBMD Chairman Greater Ohio District of The Wesleyan Church

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Board of Ministerial Development B-34 DBMD Students in our Program and Cohort Class

This portion of our DMBD report is to help inform our district leaders of the students that are in our program and their placement in our program. If the student progresses as they should, they should be ordained/commissioned in the year listed below.

Cohort Class of 2016 Cohort Leader: Les Crossfield Cohort Class of 2021 Anne Cox – Commissioned Cohort Leader: Christy Scholl Willie Files - Ordained Jonathan Eads Dayne Gowan Cohort Class of 2017 Cory Marrett Cohort Leader: Rick Rucker Jacob Shockley Ashley Brooks Tyler Harris Andrew Christman Bruce Colsten Hispanic Cohort Matthew Hayes Jaqueline Herrera Christopher King. Joceline Herrera Anthony Payton Felipe Garcia Tamra Roberts Alonso Martinez Joe Scavotto Diana Molina Shane Thomas Patricia Gomez Richardo Gonzales Class of 2018 Cohort Leader: Doug Esselburn There may be a few more Hispanic student Nathaniel Harrison not registered with the Study Course Eric McEvoy Agency. Our goal this next year is to bring Brady Miller our Hispanic delegation up to speed in our Zachary Morgan new district program. Ed Wilson

Cohort Class of 2019 No Students

Cohort Class of 2020 Cohort Leader: Dave DeWitt Wesley Lynch Neil Snelling Patrick Walsh

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Board of Ministerial Development B-35

DBMD Recommendations

I. Part A Recommended for Ordination Willie Files

Transferring Minister None

Recognition of Ordination Janice Strawn

Recommended for Commissioning as Special Worker Anne Cox

II. Part B Ordained Ministers in Process of Transfer Anthony Payton Daniel Witherow

Licensed Minister in Process of Transfer None

Licensed Ministers 1. First Year Ashley Brooks Tyler Harris Joe Scavotto 2. Renewal Nathaniel Harrison Zachary Morgan Tamra Roberts Eric McEvoy 3. In Process of Denominational Transfer Michael Sweeney

Ministerial Students 1. Active/Licensed Andrew Christman Felipe Garcia Diana Molina Bruce Colsten Christopher King Jacob Shockley Jonathan Eads David Lamus Neil Snelling Dayne Gowan Wesley Lynch Shane Thomas Matthew Hayes Cory Marrett Patrick Walsh Jaqueline Herrera Alonso Martinez Ed Wilson Joceline Herrera Brady Miller

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Board of Ministerial Development B-36 2. Inactive Patricia Gomez Richardo Gonzales Daniel Rojas LICENSED SPECIAL WORKERS Anne Cox

ANNUAL SERVICE REPORTS

0- Report is approved 3 - No report: but approved by DBMD 1- No report: first year 4 - Report is unsatisfactory 2- No report: second year * - No report: third year, Discontinued

ORDAINED MINISTERS

0 Acuna, Maria 0 Crossfield, Les 0 Hergert, Leon Scott 0 Allen, Eric 0 Crowe, Roland D. 0 Hicks, Walter W. 0 Arias, Leonor 0 Croy, Dennis 0 Hinkle, Daniel 0 Ash, Beth 0 Dalzell, Jeff 0 Holdren, David 0 Ash, David 0 Davis, Keith 0 G Aaron Holley 0 Baker, John 0 Davis, Vicki 0 Holley, Jr., George 0 Baker, Milo 0 Day, Andrew 0 Hosier, Donald 0 Barnhill, H. Wesley 2 DeLong, Lucas 0 Hubbard, Donald 0 Bates, Karen Louise 0 DeWitt, David 0 Huber, Phil 0 Bechdol, Stephen 0 Dickerson, Garry 0 Hughes, George 0 Beck, John 0 Dodrill, Denver 0 Hughes, Jack 2 Beckley, Kenneth 2 Durham, Jeremiah 0 Hughes, John 0 Bender III, James 0 Dyer, Christopher 0 Beau Hummel 1 Benesh, Ray 0 Elkins, Perry 0 Hunter, William 0 Benesh, Robert 0 Esselburn, Douglas 0 Hurd, Laurie Ann 0 Berridge, Paul 0 Farler, Michelle 0 Hurles, Richard 0 Bever, Jr., David 0 Farmer, Freda 0 Johnston, Frank 0 Blimline, Dean 0 Feathers, Bryan 0 Juillard, Rob 0 Booher, Stanley L. 0 Fisher, David J. 0 Kauffman, Christopher 0 Booth, Martin 0 Fox, Fred 0 Kavanaugh, Richard 0 Boston, Charles 0 Fruth, David L. 2 Keaton, Daniel 0 Boyd, Robert 0 Garcia, Arcelia 0 Kennedy, Sr., Robert 0 Brock, John 0 Geise, Pamela 0 Kimbrough, Sara 0 Bruns, Billy 0 Garverick, Paul 0 LaBonte, Sasha 0 Bush, Andrew 0 George, Dale 1 Lamus, Jenny * Callicutt, Carl 0 George, Eric 0 Lamus, Jessica 0 Campbell, Ray 0 Gerig, Steven 0 Lamus, Jessie 0 Canaday, Jesse 0 Glendenning, Eugene 0 Leeth, Greg 0 Carder, James 0 Goldsmith, Wayne 0 Leist, Mark 0 Carder, Philip 0 Goodwin, Edwin 0 Lemke, Daniel 0 Carlisle, Keith 0 Gordon, Danny 0 Liddick, Matthew 0 Carroll, Jr., Coyt 0 Gray, Rachel 0 Light, Verl 0 Chapman, Stephen 0 Haddix, Steven 0 Lindner, James 0 Christman, Sr., Ricky 0 Hall, Jr., Wade 0 Manning, Kenneth 0 Clevenger, Elaine 0 Hamman, Arthur 0 Mansell, Jeffrey 0 Clevenger, Robert 2 Hanks, Tommy 0 Marshall, Wallace 0 Coble, Donald 0 Hayworth, Jeremy 0 Martindale, Jr., Charles 0 Conkey, J. Dan

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Board of Ministerial Development B-37 0 Martinez, Ingrid 0 Ridenour, Phillip 0 Stamp, Zachary 0 Maze, Darrell 0 Ritz, C. Scott 0 Stanforth, Robert 0 McKay, Mark 0 Roberts, Dennis 0 Steen, Jerry 0 McKee, Matthew 0 Robinson, Richard 0 Stewart, Herman 0 Mears, Jr., Joseph 0 Rodriguez, Sonia 0 Stine, Andrew 0 Meek, Donnis 0 Rucker, Richard 0 Stringer, Sr., William 0 Metz, Dan 0 Russell, Stephen 0 Stuart, Elwood 0 Miller, Lloyd 0 Ryals, Jesse 0 Taylor, Marvin 0 Miller, Jr., Phillip 0 Sammons, Kimberly 0 Thomas, Garland 0 Miller, Scott 0 Saylor, Duane 0 Thomas, Michael 0 Mishler, Scott 0 Service, Paul 0 Thomas, Nicole 0 Moody, Jamison 0 Seeley, Brian 0 Tippett, Dow 0 Moore, Paul 0 Shade, Rodney 0 Toft, Jan 0 Murphy, Kenneth 0 Shaw, Roger 0 Uhlig, Rodney 0 Myers, Timothy 0 Sheets II, Clinton 0 Volzke, Richard 0 Osborne, III Charles 0 Shelor, William 0 Warner, Joel 0 Paul, David 0 Shidler, Robert 0 Welch, Jonathan 0 Phillips, Shelley 0 Smith, Eric 0 West, H. Blaine 0 Post, Janette 0 Smith, Ronald 0 Wheeler, Dale 0 Proper, Richard 0 Spaeth, Steven 0 Willey, Lisa * Quezada, Ana Ramona 0 Spangler, Wayne 0 Womack, Nathaniel 0 Rader, Glenn 0 Spencer, Scott 0 Woodard, Dwayne 0 Radojcsics, Christine 0 Spriggs, Garry 0 Wright, Norman 0 Ramsey, Eugene 0 Staiger, David * Zimmer, Mark 0 Reichert, Craig 0 Staley, Craig

ORDAINED MINISTERS IN PROCESS OFTRANSFER 3 John Bodo 3 David Kujawa

COMMISSIONED MINISTERS None

LICENSED MINISTERS 0 Brooks, Ashley 0 Harrison, Nathaniel 0 Roberts, Tamra 0 Files, Willie 0 McEvoy, Eric 0 Scavotto, Joe 0 Harris, Tyler 0 Morgan, Zachary

MINISTERIAL STUDENTS 0 Brooks, Ashley 0 Herrera, Jaqueline 0 Miller, Brady 0 Christman, Andrew 0 Herrera, Joceline 0 Thomas, Shane 0 Colsten, Bruce 1 King, Chris 0 Walsh, Patrick 0 Garcia, Felipe 0 Lynch, Wesley 0 Wilson, Ed 0 Hayes, Matt

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Board of Ministerial Development B-38 COMMISSIONED SPECIAL WORKERS 3 Myers, Frances, Retired LICENSED SPECIAL WORKERS Anne Cox

COMMISSIONED LAY MISSIONARIES 3 Vermilya, Jeanette, Retired 3 Wall, Doris, Retired

SUPPLY PASTORS & ASSISTANT PASTORS 0 Delbert Allison 0 Cook, Jay 0 Moody, Jamison 0 Bentley, Steve 0 Hale, Stephen 0 Witherow, Daniel 0 Bolin, Denny 0 Jividen, John 0 Dan Parson

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 District Board of Ministerial Development B-39

2016 Report of Seven Baskets Community Development Corporation

To General Superintendent Wayne Schmidt, District Superintendent Les Crossfield, and Members and Friends of the Greater Ohio District:

Micah 6:8 in the International Children’s Bible says, “The Lord has told you what is good. He has told you what he wants from you: Do what is right to other people. Love being kind to others. And live humbly, trusting your God.” This verse was the inspiration for this summer’s Day Camp Program theme, “Made by Design.” The words of Micah are also a descriptive statement of the work of Seven Baskets’ ministry to persons living in economically-distressed, urban communities. People of all ethnicities, socio- economic standings, and religious backgrounds are loved by God and are to be loved by God’s people. Seven Baskets rejoices in the specific call of God to labor among this special group of persons.

The favor of God continues to rest upon the ministry of Seven Baskets. The scope of our work continues to focus on an east Columbus neighborhood and two Columbus City Schools’ elementary schools. The Community Partnership program with Columbus City Schools engages our volunteers in school-day tutoring programs and after-school programs at both elementary schools. This year we worked directly with more than fifty students on a weekly basis and indirectly with nearly 600 students throughout the year. We are also blessed to carry on a ministry of support and encouragement to the staffs of these schools which includes such things as conducting devotions and providing classroom supplies. We have achieved the status that if we ceased to exist, the presence of Seven Baskets would be greatly missed in the schools we serve.

This year we added a middle-school program that meets weekly in order to sustain contact with former elementary school students. The year also included a Community Christmas Pancake Breakfast that allowed us to keep the real meaning of Christmas before our neighbors while treating them to a delicious meal. Hooded sweatshirts bearing the school mascot and the Seven Baskets’ logo were given to every student in Leawood Elementary and hats and gloves were distributed again thanks to the combined efforts of several Wesleyan churches. Increasing connections with the community are giving us growing opportunities to open the doors of the Community House to functions that enhance our ministry of presence in the neighborhood.

We are especially excited to share that the Seven Baskets Executive Board approved the creation of the new position of Program Director and hired Cheryl Mansell to fill the position. As a paid employee of the ministry, Cheryl will be able to devote additional hours to enhance existing programs while exploring and implementing new ministries to serve the neighborhood. At present, nearly 80% of her salary has been raised or committed; another example of God’s people responding to God’s work.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Seven Baskets B-40 Speaking of God’s people, the ministry of Seven Baskets is borne on the shoulders of God’s people who have given generously again this year. We continue to marvel at God’s plan to resource the various projects that are undertaken. Our funding base has become broad and committed. To date we have received support from and/or spoken in sixty-two of the district’s churches. We have also been able to tap into several corporate resources as well as become a recognized charity by Central Ohio’s premier philanthropic organization, The Columbus Foundation. We express frequently that our name is inspired by Jesus’ feeding of the 4,000 recorded in Mark 8. The collection of seven baskets of leftovers conveys to us the message that with God there is always an ABUNDANCE of resources. Time and again he proves that belief to be true.

We are excited about our plans for this new year to increase the neighborhood component of our ministry. We want to create a climate in our neighborhood that is conducive for a church planting pastor to build a new congregation upon. We are getting there, but more work needs to be accomplished. Adult literacy, block watch alliances, parenting groups, Bible studies, and kindergarten readiness are initiatives we anticipate implementing to enlarge our presence.

Two murders over the span of four days this summer on a neighborhood street has reminded us that God needs his people in places where hope is waning. The church and its people, living the message of Micah, can help restore hope and breathe new life into troubled neighborhoods. That is the work of Seven Baskets and its growing number of ministry partners. We invite you to join the work as a prayer and/or financial partner or volunteer. Cheryl and I welcome the opportunity to share the Seven Baskets’ story with your congregation in a service or small group setting. We would love to talk about the open door of ministry God is giving his church in the public school system and the opportunities available to his people to be salt and light in urban neighborhoods.

Blessings to all!

Jeff & Cheryl Mansell Seven Baskets’ Directors

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Seven Baskets B-41 Wesleyan Women’s Ministry Report Pattie Holley Executive Director Report 2016

Greetings in the name of Jesus…to the General Superintendent, District Superintendent Les Crossfield, DBA, Pastors, Delegates and Friends of the G.O.D. Conference.

The Wesleyan Women family is amazing. You have allowed me to serve Christ with you as your Ministry Director for the past four years. It has truly been a privilege to serve the Greater Ohio District Women again this year. I never dreamed God would give me the opportunity to work in His Kingdom in this capacity. I pray I have honored Him in decisions, vision, mission and relationships.

As a cohesive team it has been our goal to be of genuine service to district women leaders, women pastors, and local ministry groups. The G.O. Women leaders are competent and sharp thinkers. As a result, they have effectively assisted me to work toward collaboration, trust and accountability. They work together in ways that inspire me and I am grateful. Special thanks go to: Bev Spain, Kathy Gengler, Pam Dunn & Debbie Pintz for their unwavering service, and advice.

I am happy to report the increase at our annual March retreat. Our focus is to communicate the importance of reaching lost and broken people to Christ, as well as bring healing to our broken society. Newark Community Women showed their support of the District in a big way this year with the largest representation. Exhibits for Dress A Girl and Free the Girls, Seven Baskets and Ohio Missions were beautifully displayed. Flyers, brochures and other resource information was made available to all. This has empowered a rapid and deep response toward our mission. Delphos has pledged to make 200 dresses and are challenging other churches in the Delphos area to join in these efforts. The General office Resource Coordinator and Interim Regional Leader, Cheryl Mansell, introduced the general office team via video. She also shared new resources available to us. Our offering this year went to support the Ibero-America work led by Jarvis and Sue Ferguson. Over $500.00 was collected. We strongly promoted the Pastor’s Spouse Connection at the Wesleyan Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN. Keynote speakers were Dr. Jo Anne Lyon and Patty Bray.

KEY FOCUS AREAS:

BIBLE STUDIES 1. Greater Love - A six-session Bible study with DVD and study guide. In a world where friending and un-friending is as simple as the click of a button...we need sacred friendship. Written by: Andrea Summers and Sarah Jackson. Available in the Fall. 2. Thrive – A study in Colossians written by Marian Green

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 1. Roots - An online leadership development equipping women to discover who God has designed them to be and how God is calling them to lead. Available In the Fall. • Spiritual Formation & Goal Setting • Ministry Outreach • Communications & Mission Connections • Justice Network • Resourcing – wphresources.com

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Director B-42 SERVICE: • Chair (5) Meetings • Send E-Newsletters • Plan & Host Retreat • Plan & Implement Fall Conference/Workshops • Negotiate Hotel Contracts • Spoke at (2) Women’s Events (1) District and (1) General CCCU • Host Zone Gatherings

GIVING: • YIM – $500 Scholarship Recipients: Erica Chapman (IWC) and Jessica Klingaman (Jackson Good Shepherd) • Ohio Missionary Support • Seven Baskets • Hephzibah • Shunem House • Ohio Hispanic Ministries

I would like to extend a “special thanks” to Pastor Les, Aaron Holley, and the DBA whom have led church networks to encourage and support women’s ministries and act on the Great Commission. Thank you for your prayer and financial support. We could not accomplish all we do without your assistance.

But those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)

Together for Christ,

Pattie Holley G.O. District Women’s Ministry Director

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Women Director B-43 Wesleyan Children’s Ministry Report

To General Superintendent Dr. Wayne Schmidt, District Superintendent Rev. Les Crossfield, Pastors, Delegates, and Guests;

Kids Camp 2015 was a huge success. It was our second year at Scioto Hills Christian Camp in Wheelersburg, Ohio. Our relationship with the new camp facility continues to grow. They are very impressed with the intentionality and spiritual depth we put into our camp program. We are very thankful for their experienced staff and the quality activities that they offer. They make our onsite camp organization and programming so much easier than it used to be at previous locations. Consequently, we are able to focus heavily on the spiritual side of the program. This has enabled us to expand our chapel services and the accompanying counselor curriculum. Our desire is always to make the most of our time to share biblical truth and salvation in an age appropriate and significant way. Camper attendance was over 200 with a total of 257 on site including counselors and administrative staff. Our camp theme last year was Splash. We jumped, cannon balled, and dove into God’s word. Our Camp Theme verse was, “To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life.” Revelation 21:6. There were several children who prayed to accept Jesus and numerous children were encouraged spiritually.

This year's camp theme is Fire It Up. We are focusing on the fire of God and a few of the biblical stories that include the imagery of His fire. Our chapels and daily themes will communicate that God is holy, He is a light and comfort to us, He should be feared, He provides forgiveness, and He gives strength for us to serve Him. Our Camp Theme verse is “Our God is a consuming fire” Hebrews 12:29. We have 186 kids registered as of June 30th. Camp dates are July 31st – Aug 4th. We are returning once again to Scioto Hills Christian Camp. Be sure to check out all the details at GODkidscamp.org

I am looking forward to another great year of service

Sincerely, Doug Esselburn

G.O.D. Children’s Ministries Director

District Children's Ministry Budget Report Beginning Balance 6-1-2015 $4,745.93 Revenue 6-1-2015 through 5-31-2016 $41,214.09

Expenditures 6-1-2015 through 5-31-20116 $38,692.22

Ending Balance 5-31-2014 $7,267.80

Note: $1022 of the beginning balance was 2015 Camper Fees deposited before the beginning of the new Conference year.

Doug Esselburn District Children's Director

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Wesleyan Children's Director B-44 Global Partners Ministry Report

How quickly this year has passed…here are a few highlights and opportunities:

1. The chance to serve on a short-term missions team abroad doesn’t come along very often for most people. This year it was brought to our attention that a team headed for Haiti included a father and teenage son. However, because most people on the team were able to pay the cost of their trip out- of-pocket the church and the team were not planning any major fund-raising projects. As a result, the burden on one family to raise nearly $6,000 threatened to limit these family members from experiencing the joy of serving abroad together. We were able to offer a one-time scholarship to defray a portion of the cost of this trip for the family and keep the team intact.

2. While Ryan and Sarah Schmitz were on their Home Assignment last Winter, they were able to borrow a car from a relative as they traveled from church-to-church to share how God was blessing their ministry in Nicaragua. Earlier this Spring, though, they were informed that the car would not be available when they returned for the Amplify Missions Summit at Houghton College, which preceded General Conference ’16 in Buffalo, NY. Two of our local churches responded to our request for financial assistance which allowed us to provide the Schmitz family with safe, reliable transportation for the duration of their trip to Ohio and New York. Upon their return to Nicaragua, Ryan and Sara sent the following note of thanks:

Hi Bryan and Pastor Les,

We wanted to let you both know that we are grateful and were incredibly blessed by your generous gift to our family in providing us with transportation while we were back in the US for the Amplify Mission Summit. You made our visit much more relaxing and enjoyable, and you encouraged us so much. Things went very smooth during our trip, which was a huge treat for our family, because that is often not the case as we travel here in Nicaragua…

Many blessings to you both, and thank you to you and to the Greater Ohio District churches who generously supported and cared for our family.

Ryan & Sarah

3. Throughout the year I’ve had the chance to speak with a few pastors and Local Missions Directors about the possibility of their local churches engaging with Global Partners through their “Global Partnerships Made Simple” strategic coaching program. Through this program, Global Partners is committed to helping local churches reach their greatest potential in fulfilling the Great Commission. With the guidance of a Global Partners Coach, churches work at their pace through a 5-Step process - Look Up, Look In, Look Out, Move Forward, Look Back - to create a sustainable, strategic and right-sized process that helps them discover their unique gift and connect them to their place in the world where that gift can be put into practice. If you have an interest in learning more about this opportunity, please contact the District Office and we will serve as your point-of-contact with Global Partners.

4. I want to thank all of our GOD churches and members for their continued prayerful and financial support of Global Partners missionaries - some of whom are serving in some of the hardest and farthest parts of a world - and especially our GOD missionaries Phil & Kristy Boardman and Ryan & Sarah Schmitz. Also remember our Global Partners leaders and they seek God’s will in their effort to see their global missions force reach 400 missionaries by the year 2020.

Serving Him together with you,

Bryan Spurgeon

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Global Partners Ministry Director B-45

In Memoriam

MINISTERS

ROGER LEE McCOY ~ Age 64, passed away on February 2, 2016. Roger lived his life dedicated to his Lord and personal Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on April 18, 1951 in Parkersburg, WV. He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1970. He married his high school sweetheart, Lois Regina (Blair) on May 8, 1070. He was a devoted husband, loving father to his three daughters and 6 grandchildren, which he adored. He prepared for ministry and graduated from God's Bible School and college in 1976. His life work was spent serving Jesus as an Ordained Minister of the West Virginia and Ohio District's for many years. He pastored churches in St. Albans, Williamson, Parkersburg and Vienna, W. Virginia as well as Stewart, Ohio. Roger was a humble man and his family is comforted thinking of him laying his crowns down at the feet of Jesus in worship to the King of Kings. He is now reunited with his granddaughter, Claudia Way and his parents, Laco and Edna McCoy.

LAITY Albany Christ Community • DAVID GARDNER ~ born May 20, 1942; passed away January 17, 2016 Fairfield Wesleyan • HAROLD GABBARD ~ born December 11, 1931; passed away May 30, 2016. The Gabbard family have been faithful servants of Fairfield Wesleyan. Harold made a substantial monetary gift prior to his death to help build a barn on the church property. • MARY SMACK ~ born December 10, 1926; passed away November 22, 2015 • JIM VANCE ~ born December 18, 1934; passed away May 8, 2016. Jim was an electrician by trade and retired from General Motors. He had been a member of Fairfield for 36 years. Galloway Cypress • JUNETTA “NETTIE” BENJAMIN ~ passed away February 2, 2016 • TIMOTHY BRANT ~ passed away February 28, 2016 • JOSH DICK ~ passed away July 31, 2015 • WALLACE "FRED" FREY ~ passed away March 6, 2016 • RADA GIBSON ~ passed away May 29, 2015 • NATHAN WESLEY GEORGE passed away November 18, 2015 • JOYCE KINCAID~ passed away September 11, 2015 • WILLIAM "BILL" LEIBROCK ~ passed away April 5, 2016 • MYLES EDWARD MANNING ~ passed away January 30, 2016 • CAROLYN MULLINS ~ passed away February 22, 2016 • WILLIAM "BILLY" PRATT ~ passed away February 15, 2016 • RAY RIEBEL ~ passed away November 13, 2015 • GENO STINSON~ passed away September 25, 2015 • KATIE (CRON) TUSSING ~ passed away February 9, 2016 • JAVIER XICOHTENCATL passed away June 1, 2015

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 In Memoriam B-56 Greer • SANDY FRANKS, 51 ~ born March 20, 1064; passed away June 20, 2015 • BARBARA WILLIAMS, 94 ~ Barb was a long-time member of Greer Wesleyan Church and a true Christian lady. She served as a Sunday School teacher of children, teens and adults. She was a Trustee, Vice-Chair of the LBA, and Wesleyan Women Director at the time of her death. Barb also directed the choir, sang specials and worked with a local Saddle Club. She loved Jesus, her husband Ray, her children and Greer Wesleyan Church. Barb left her fingerprint on Greer Wesleyan Church and Knox County. • LOUISE WILLIAMS, 94 ~ born December 25, 1921; passed away May 19, 2016. This long time member of Greer Wesleyan Church, along with her husband, cared for a great number of foster children, and also adopted several of them. • THOMAS VOGLER, 77 ~ born September 25, 1937; passed away June 5, 2015 Jackson Good Shepherd • LEE BOSTON ~Age 56, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. Lee was a member of the Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church in Jackson. He attended J-VAC Industries and always participated in the Special Olympics and was very proud of his medals. He participated at church in anything he could, especially assisting in the teaching of Sunday School and singing in the choir when he was able. He was a proud graduate of the Jackson High School Class of 1979. He loved all Ohio State sports, especially Buckeyes Football. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. • SHIRLEY J HARRISON ~Age 69, of Jackson, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. Shirley was a member of the Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church in Jackson for many years. She retired from the Atomic Plant. She loved her flowers and planting in her flower beds. Most of all she loved watching her grandson race. • KENNETH RICHARD ISRAEL ~Age 81, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at his home. "Kenny" as he was known to his family was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Franklin Valley Golf Course. He was a self- employed trucker who thoroughly enjoyed his work. Kenny was also a born again believer in Jesus Christ and he truly loved the Lord. Londonderry Pine Ridge (Closed)

• DAVID ASPEL ~ Age 70, of Londonderry, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness. David was a member of Londonderry Pine Ridge.

Mansfield Impact Worship Center • JAMIE ROBIN CHAMBERLAIN ~ The Lord called Jamie to himself on September 25, 2015 from her home in Butler following a bout with Breast Cancer. She was 40 years old. Jamie taught Spanish for 16 years at Clear Fork High School and was priviliged to serve on the DBMD translating to Spanish Ministerial Students. She was a faithful member of Impact Worship[ Center. Dear to her heart were her students, sports and her family. Leaving to mourn her loss are her husband, Jake, her parents and siblings and her greatest blessing, daughter Ramsey. • ISAIAH DOUGLAS FREDERICK ~ Infant son of Douglas and Alyssa Frederick was born on December 11, 2015 and was taken into the arms of Jesus on December 13, 2015. He will be missed by his parents and big sister Autumn and a great group of family and friends.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 In Memoriam B-57 • DEAN P. SCOTT ~ Went home to be with his Lord on December 20, 2015. He was 79. Dean was one of those who did not know a stranger. His passion was his family, cooking and his Lord. He was a faithful attendee and will be missed by his friends at IWC.

Marengo Fargo Wesleyan • MYRON "FRITZ" HUBBELL ~ born June 1, 1926; passed away September 29, 2015 • LILLIAN WEAVER ~ born June 8, 1921; passed away September 18, 2015

Portsmouth Riverview • BETTY RUTH McGINNIS ~ born February 3, 1920; entered into rest May 22, 2016. Devoted prayer warrior for 69 years. She was a Sunday School Teacher for the youth at Pilgrim Holiness for many years as they merged into the Riverview Wesleyan Church. She was a scholar and was a wealth of information for those seeking knowledge on our Savior and on the Holy Bible. She loved everyone and especially loved working with the children. She always read her Bible through once a year as long as she was able to. She was homebound for many years but always was there for those seeking information about our Lord. She was always interested in Archaeology. She always expressed she wanted everyone to remember her that she was always alive for the Lord and loved every minute she could talking to Him. Now she is walking with Him in Heaven and enjoying more than we will ever know until we join her!

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 In Memoriam B-58

Category of Service

Ordained Ministers A. APPOINTED ORDAINED MINISTERS 1. DISTRICT SERVICE Les Crossfield G Aaron Holley 2. PASTORAL AND LOCAL SERVICE Maria Acuna Fred I. Fox Mark McKay Eric Allen Arcelia Garcia Joseph R. Mears,Jr. Leonor Arias Pamela Geise Daniel Metz David Ash Dale George Scott Miller John Baker Eric George Kenneth Murphy James Bender III Steven Gerig Timothy Myers Robert Benesh Wade Hall, Jr. Gage Norem David Bever, Jr. Leon Scott Hergert Charles Osborne III John Bodo Daniel Hinkle Scott Ritz Billy Bruns David Holdren Sonia Rodriguez Andrew Bush John Hughes Rick Rucker Philip Carder Beau Hummel Paul Service Keith Carlisle Christopher Kauffman Roger Shaw Stephen Chapman Rick Kavanaugh Steven Spaeth Ricky Christman, Sr. Robert Kennedy, Sr. David Staiger J. Dan Conkey Kevin Kinnison Zachary Stamp Dennis Croy Jenny Lamus Jerry Steen Andrew Day Jessica Lamus Andrew Stine David DeWitt Jessie Lamus William Stringer, Sr. Garry Dickerson Mark Leist Michael Thomas Denver K. Dodrill Daniel Lemke Janice Toft Christopher Dyer Matthew Liddick Rodney Uhlig Douglas Esselburn Ingrid Martinez Jonathan Welch Willie Files

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Category of Service B-59 5. CHAPLAINS Martin Booth Clinton Sheets II Nathaniel Womack, Sr. Darrell Maze Ronald D. Smith Dwayne Woodard Richard Proper

6. INTERCHURCH SERVICE Doug Bryant EugeneGlendenning Jeffrey Mansell Keith Davis Danny Gordon Janice Strawn Vicki Davis Donald Hubbard

7. SPECIAL SERVICE Beth Ash Laurie Ann Hurd Donnis Meek Milo Baker Richard Hurles Philip K. Miller, Jr. H. Wesley Barnhill Rob Juillard Janette Post Raymond Campbell Daniel Keaton Robert Shidler James Carder Sasha LaBonte Eric Smith Coyt Carroll, Jr. Greg Leeth Garland Thomas Roland D. Crowe James Lindner Nicole Thomas Edwin Goodwin Matt McKee Richard Volzke Jack Hughes

8. AFFILIATE CHURCH PASTOR None

A. RETIRED ORDAINED MINISTERS Kenneth Beckley David L. Fruth Shelley Phillips Ray Benesh Wayne Goldsmith Glenn Rader Paul Berridge Arthur Hamman Eugene Ramsey Stanley L. Booher Tommy Hanks Phillip E. Ridenour Charles Boston Walter W. Hicks Dennis Roberts Robert Boyd Donald Hosier Richard Robinson John Brock George Hughes Duane Saylor Jay Canaday William O. Hunter Wayne A. Spangler Elaine Clevenger Frank Johnston Garry Spriggs Robert Clevenger Sara Kimbrough Herman Stewart Donald E. Coble Verl Light Elwood Stuart Jeff Dalzell Kenneth Manning Marvin Taylor Freda Farmer Wallace Marshall Dale Wheeler Bryan Feathers Lloyd R. Miller Norman Wright David J. Fisher David Paul

B. RESERVE ORDAINED MINISTERS (2 years in category) John Beck ('16) Charles Martindale, Jr. ('16) ) Scott Spencer ('16) Rachel Gray ('15) Scott Mishler ('16) Dow Tippett ('15) Jeremy Hayworth ('16) Brian Seeley ('16) Lisa Willey ('15)

C. ORDAINED MINISTERS ON EDUCATIONAL LEAVE William Shelor

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Category of Service B-60 D. ORDAINED MINISTERS WITHOUT APPOINTMENT (*) (4 years in category) Karen Louise Bates (‘11) Paul Moore ('16) Kimberly Sammons (‘14) Stephen Bechdol ('16) Ana Ramona Quezada (‘14) Rodney Shade ('16) Lucas DeLong (‘11) Christine Radojcsics ('15) Craig Staley ('16) Jeremiah Durham (‘14) Craig Reichert ('16) Robert Stanforth (‘12) Perry Elkins ('16) Stephen Russell (‘13) Joel Warner (‘10) Steven Haddix ('15) Jesse Ryals (’15) Mark Zimmer (‘11) Phillip Huber ('16)

E. ORDAINED MINISTERS IN PROCESS OF DISTRICT TRANSFER (*) David Kujawa West Michigan

F. ORDAINED MINISTERS IN PROCESS OF DENOMINATIONAL TRANSFER (*) Anthony Payton From The Vineyard Michael Sweeney From International Pentecostal Holiness Church Daniel Witherow From Church of the Nazarene

Licensed Ministers

A. PASTORS & ASSISTANT PASTORS Ashley Brooks Eric McEvoy Tamra Roberts Tyler Harris Zachary Morgan Joseph Scavotto Nathaniel Harrison

OTHER APPOINTMENTS (*) None

B. IN PROCESS OF DISTRICT TRANSFER (*)

C. IN PROCESS OF DENOMINATIONAL TRANSFER (*)

Ministerial Students

A. ACTIVE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS (*)

Andrew Christman Joceline Herrera Diana Molina Bruce Colsten Christopher King Jacob Shockley Jonathan Eads David Lamus Neil Snelling Felipe Garcia Wesley Lynch Shane Thomas Dayne Gowan Cory Marrett Patrick Walsh Matthew Hayes Alonso Martinez Ed Wilson JaquelineHerrera Brady Miller

B. INACTIVE MINISTERIAL STUDENTS (*)

Patricia Gomez Richardo Gonzales Daniel Rojas

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Category of Service B-61 Lay Workers

A. COMMISSIONED SPECIAL WORKERS (*) Anne Cox Michelle Farler Frances Myers, Retired

B. COMMISSIONED SPECIAL WORKERS IN PROCESS OF TRANSFER(*) None

C. LICENSED SPECIAL WORKERS (*)

D. COMMISSIONED LAY MISSIONARIES (*) Jeanette Vermilya, Retired Doris Wall, Retired

E. SUPPLY PASTORS AND ASSISTANT SUPPLY PASTORS (*) Delbert Allison Jay Cook Jamison Moody Steve Bentley Stephen Hale Dan Parson Denny Bolin John Jividen Daniel Witherow

F. PASTORAL ASSISTANTS (*)

Andrew Christman Thomas Moore Ted Smith Drew Gillespie Pete Price Nate Swearingen

NON-DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE (*)

Steve and Theresa Manchester Brian and Jenny McCollister Dennis and Mary Satterthwaite

NOTE:(*) indicates a non-voting category of service

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Category of Service B-62 Deceased, Discontinued, Transferred

DECEASED:

Nathan George - November 18, 2015 Roger McCoy - February 2, 2016

DISCONTINUED:

None

ORDAINED/LICENSED MINISTERS DISCONTINUED: Carl Callicutt Anthony Perrine

MINISTERIAL STUDENTS DISCONTINUED:

Benjamin Anderson Patricia Ercolino David Sharp Eric Bell Tracy Harrison Amber Spung Amy Brown Walter LewisLang Nate Toppins George Coles Phil Riebel Danius Williams Robert Detty Michael Joseph Riley

DEPOSED:

None

WITHDRAWN:

TRANSFERRED/TRANSFERRING:

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Category of Service B-63 PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS

ESTABLISHED CHURCHES Akron Summit ...... J. Dan Conkey Albany Christ Community ...... Denver Dodrill Assistant Pastor: David Ash Assistant Pastor: Doug Esselburn Amesville Bethel ...... Stephen Hale (Supply) Ashley ...... Daniel Lemke Barberton Calvary ...... Gage Norem Batavia Afton ...... James Bender III Bellaire United ...... Mark McKay Bidwell Morgan Center...... Wade Hall, Jr. Bolivar ...... Steven Gerig Pastoral Assistant: Pete Price Bucyrus Living Word Fellowship ...... Timothy Myers Cambridge Solid Rock ...... Jay Cook(Supply) Carey Beech Grove ...... Dennis Croy Chillicothe First ...... Jonathan Welch Associate Pastor: Fred Fox Assistant Pastor: Andrew Day Pastoral Assistant: Anne Cox Assistant Pastor: Tyler Harris Cincinnati Elmwood ...... Jamison Moody (Supply) Cincinnati Grace ...... Joseph Mears, Jr Columbia Station New Life ...... Steve Spaeth Associate Pastor: John Bodo Community Life Church ...... Daniel Metz Conesville ...... In Hands of DBA Coolville Whites Chapel ...... In Handsof DBA Coshocton Burt Avenue ...... Rodney Uhlig Crooksville McLuney ...... John Jividen(Supply) Crooksville Oakfield ...... Daniel L. Hinkle Crown City ...... Mark Leist Cypress ...... Kenneth Murphy Assistant Pastor (Care): Dale George Assistant Pastor (Connections/Adults): Rick Rucker Pastoral Assistant (Campus Pastor-Dublin Site): Drew Gillespie Pastoral Assistant (Sr. Adults): Ted Smith Pastoral Assistant (Students): Nate Swearingen Pastoral Assistant (Campus Pastor): Dave Kujawa Dayton Northridge ...... Scott Ritz Delphos ...... In Hands of DBA Fairfield ...... Billy Bruns Faith Community ...... Kevin Kinnison Associate Pastor: Chris Kauffman First (Dayton) ...... William Stringer, Sr. First (Mansfield) ...... Keith Carlisle First (Rittman) ...... Philip Carder Fourteenth Street ...... Robert Kennedy, Sr. Good Shepherd ...... Ricky Christman,Sr. Pastoral Assistant: Andrew Christman

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Pastoral Appointments B 64 Grand Rapids New Life ...... Leon Scott Hergert Greer ...... Eric McEvoy Grove City Crosslink Community ...... David Bever, Jr. Grove City Vida Nueva ...... Jessie Lamus Assistant Pastor: Jenny Lamus Assistant Pastor: Jessica Lamus Assistant Pastor: Ingrid Martinez Leesburg ...... Delbert Allison (Supply) Liberty Center ...... Jerry Steen LifeSpring ...... John Baker Mansfield Impact Worship Center ...... Michael Sweeney Assistant Pastor: Matthew Liddick Marion Dayspring ...... David Holdren Assistant Pastor: Chuck Osborne III Assistant Pastor: Paul Service Assistant Pastor: Beau Hummel Miamisburg ...... Jan Toft Assistant Pastor: Nathaniel Harrison Assistant Pastor: Tamra Roberts Mt. Orab ...... David DeWitt Mulberry Community ...... Eric George Assistant Pastor: Phillip Huber Nelsonville ...... Michael Thomas Assistant Pastor: Andrew Stine Nelsonville Oak Grove ...... Garry Dickerson Newark Community ...... Christopher Dyer Assistant Pastor: Zack Morgan New Miami ...... Roger Shaw Portsmouth Riverview ...... In Hands of DBA Sherrodsville ...... Dan Parson (Supply) Skyview ...... John Hughes South Webster ...... In Hands of DBA Stewart ...... Denny Bolin, Lay Pastor (Supply) Toledo Douglas Road ...... Steve Bentley, Lay Pastor (Supply) Toronto...... Bob Benesh Trinity (Greenville) ...... Rick Kavanaugh Trinity (Lima) ...... Eric Allen Pastoral Assistant: Shane Thomas Trinity (Oak Hill) ...... David Staiger Pastoral Assistant: Tom Moore Weirton Chapel Hill ...... Andrew Bush West Chester ...... Zachary Stamp Zanesville Grace ...... Daniel Witherow (Supply)

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Pastoral Appointments B 65 DEVELOPING CHURCHES

Category I - Denominational or District Church Plants La Gran Comision ...... Maria Acuna New City of Huber Heights ...... Willie Files

Category II - Daughter Church Plants Casa de Oracion Ebenezer ...... Leonor Arias Dulce Refugio ...... Sonia Rodriguez

Category III - Revitalization Projects Bethel Long ...... Pamela Geise Elyria River of Life ...... In Hands of DBA Lancaster Church of Good Hope ...... Scott Miller Marengo Fargo ...... In Hands of DBA West Carrollton Cornerstone ...... Steve Chapman Norwood New Life (Vida Nueva) ...... Arcelia Garcia South Parkersburg ...... In Hands of DBA West Logan ...... Andrew Stine

Category IV - Re-Start Projects None

CLOSED CHURCHES 2015-2016 CONFERENCE YEAR:

Ashtabula Dayspring Chapel Pine Ridge Sidney Wesleyan Fellowship

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Pastoral Appointments B 66 BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ON DISTRICT CONFERENCE NOMINEES 2016

Biographical information is provided for each candidate. Information includes: name, church membership, occupation, brief testimony, local church/district service. Each candidate is a covenant member of The Wesleyan Church and has indicated their commitment to uphold the church’s doctrines, Articles of Religion and Membership Commitments.

ACUNA, MARIA La Gran Comision Pastor Nominated for DBA Ministerial "Marriage crisis and critical state of health of my husband. In North Wesleyan Church in Bogota, Colombia, in April 1994. I received Jesus as my Savior. I was baptized the same year and after two years I was called to serve in couples ministry." Service: Assistant Pastor, Treasurer and Secretary at Vida Adundante Wesleyan Church; currently Senior Pastor at La Gran Comision, Team Leader for Latino DBMD.

BOWEN, CASSIE Albany Christ Community Owner of Construction Company Nominated for DBA Lay "In middle school, my friend's mother, Midge Rowland led me to Christ, I was baptized in her swimming pool. I have failed many times since then. It was in the midst of one of my failures (poor decisions) in the mid 90's that I came to understand what true submission to God is and my relationship with Him has become so much more than I could have ever imagined. Such Joy! My life has been a journey that would take volumes to write, very hard to condense into a paragraph. But know this, God has stayed with me even through hard times that were of my own making and sustained me particularly well thru hard times and circumstances that were not of my own making. I intend to do the same for Him to the best of my ability and feel very honored to do so. Service: Local Church Missions, Board and weekly teller, have served on DBA for 4 years

CARDER, PHIL Rittman First Wesleyan Pastor Nominated for DBA Ministerial "Growing up in a pastor's home, I became a Christian at a young ago and was baptized as a child. Since that time I have sought to grow by Grace in the knowledge and love of God, and eventually responded to the call to Pastoral Ministry while a student at Indiana Wesleyan University and Asbury Theological Seminary. I continue to marvel at the power and presence of Christ in my life. Amazing Grace!" Service: Pastor, Rittman First Wesleyan (2014-Present); President-Student Council, Wesleyan Seminary Foundation at Asbury Theological Seminary (2013-2014); Pastor Ministry Internship, New Life Wesleyan, Columbia Station, Ohio (2013); Student Body Chaplain, Indiana Wesleyan University (2010-2011); World Impact Missions Team Leader, Indiana Wesleyan University, World Impact Missions Team Leader, (2008- 2009).

ESSELBURN, DOUG Albany Christ Community Assistant Pastor

"I became a Christian at a very early age. I strive to serve God in all I do." Service: Assistant Pastor of Music and Children for 15+ years; District Minister Retreat Committee Member; Children's Camp Director 10+ years

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Biographical Information B-67 HUGHES, JOHN Tipp City Skyview Pastor Nominated for DBA Ministerial

“I was saved as a young person but then really committed my life to Christ at 15 years of age. Shortly thereafter, God called me to be a Pastor.”

Service: Pastor; Assistant Pastor; Teacher; LBA; District Director of CYC, Kid’s Camp Director, Camp Board, Camp Treasurer, Nominating Committee, DBA

HUMMEL, BEAU Marion Dayspring Pastor of Worship & Discipleship Nominated for DBA Ministerial "I first came the place of a conversion-like experience as a 7 year old in VBS. That being said, I can't remember a day of my life where I wasn't committed to knowing, serving, and loving God. Service: Music Minster-College Wesleyan Church-Marion, IN (2000-2001); Assistant Pastor/Youth Pastor/Pastor of Family Ministries-Walnut Creek Mennonite Church-Walnut Creek, OH (2004-2014); Pastor of Worship and Discipleship-Dayspring Wesleyan Church-Marion, OH (2014-present)

JORDAN, EMERY Cypress Microsoft Technical Acct. Mgr. "I have been a Christian for more than 25 years, as I literally grew up in church-my father was a part of founding two different churches during my life time, I have been a Christian since the age of 8 or 9. When I was initially baptized in church, after taking a seminar called the Master's Plan-and accepting Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Since that time, despite several moves for work and family, we have consistently joined and become a part of the church community with each community where we have lived. Due to my previous career in Higher Education, my family and I often moved due to promotions to new roles at new schools. This has led to us being a part of church congregations in Edwardsville, IL (Mt. Joy Missionary Baptist Church), Bloomington, IN (Sherwood Oaks Christian Church), and Carbondale, IL (The Vine Church), and now, Columbus, OH (Cypress Wesleyan Church). The pastor of the church that I grew up in-Christ Baptist Church in Gary, IN-taught us that "if a church names the name of Christ, and claims the claims of Christ, then we are brothers of God's table." Moreover, I was taught that to be a member of a church, after joining, means participating in local ministry. Therefore, at each church that we have joined, we have become a part of multiple ministries working to share our talents to advance God's kingdom. Whether it was tech, outreach, youth, small groups, communications, and/or sports, I have consistently sought out ways to bless others using the gifts that God has given me. As a part of the requirements for leadership at The Vine Church, I was baptized again, which led to a career change from Higher Education, eventually into Information Technology, with a detour into retail and distribution. After being baptized, I strongly believed the Lord wanted me to go down a different career path from Higher Education, which I finished my MBA, led to me working as a Retail Manager, and moving to Columbus to accept a job in Distribution. After this move, I eventually changed careers into IT, and found my current position through the family of a young in a youth group I was the sponsor for. In closing, despite the length of time I have known God, I just now feel that I am starting to understand what God has meant for me to do-to connect to Him and show them His love via the various array of talents, experiences, knowledge and skills, wrapped by a high energy, ebullient personality He has given me. Service: I have been an active member of Cypress Wesleyan Church having served in various roles within the Sports, Small Groups, Tech, Youth, Hospitality, Communications, and Outreach Ministries during my 4 years of attendance. Moreover, my Small Group organized a school supply drive, which provided resources for more than 60 students, and raised more than $2,000 for 7 Baskets Ministries.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Biographical Information B-68 KNIGHT, MARK Cypress Executive Director Nominated for DBA Lay "I gave my life to Christ as a teenager. I continued to strengthen that relationship as an adult by service to the Kingdom. God has blessed our family by permitting three of us to work F/T in ministry. Service: Served on the LBA (Cypress); School Board (Cypress); Finance Committee (Cypress); Served on the Committee to revise the District Handbook and policies (2004-2005); Have served on the DBA for several years.

RITZ, SCOTT Dayton Northridge Pastor Nominated for DBA Ministerial "I felt God call our family to Trinity Wesleyan where Christ came into my heart and then later called by God into ministry.

Service: Trustee; Sunday School Superintendent; Pastor at Bethel Long; Currently Pastor at Dayton Northridge.

RUCKER, RICK Galloway Cypress Pastor of Adult Ministries Nominated for DBA Ministerial

“Grew up in a Christian family. I became a Christian at a very young age. At 15, I decided to personally get serious about following Christ. At age 17 I was called in to Pastoral Ministry.”

Service: Youth Pastor at Cypress; District Youth President; Currently Pastor of Adult Ministries

SPURGEON, BRYAN Newark Community Senior Analyst, Sales & Distribution Nominated for District Missions Director

“I first accepted Jesus into my heart at the age of 5 during a children’s church service at a summer church camp. Through life’s challenges, I love and continue to live for Him.”

Service: LBA Vice-Chairman, Nominating Committee, Delegate to General Conference

STAMP, ZACH West Chester Turningpoint Pastor Nominated for DBA Ministerial

“I grew up in a fantastic Christian home and was raised to fear and follow God, but I just never really cared until a series of circumstances happened throughout my high school career that led me to begin to explore the reality of God and the Truth of Jesus. After much seeking and many questions, I finally gave my life to Christ when I was 17 years old. The first two years of walking with God were quite a challenge as I was trying to reconcile my new identity in Christ with my old. I truly experienced the dichotomy that Paul discusses in Romans. As I attended college I got extremely involved with CRU at Ohio State. It was there that my relationship with God really began to take off. It was within this ministry and community that I experienced a call into ministry. If you have any questions or would like more detail about my testimony, I'd be happy to tell you. I just wanted to be brief.”

Service: (1998-2002) Student Leader - Campus Crusade for Christ at Ohio State;( 2002-03 and 2005-06) short-term staff with Crusade in Middle East;(2007-13) Assoc. Pastor Crossroads WC in Grand Rapids, MI for 5 1/2 years; Committee Member for the Greater Ohio District Church Multiplication Team; Currently lead pastor at West Chester Turningpoint for the past three years.

Greater Ohio District Conference 2016 Biographical Information B-69 TOFT, JAN Miamisburg Pastor Nominated for DBA Ministerial "I accepted Christ when I was 8 and I have grown in my love for Christ since then. I worked as an Administrative Assistant for Proctor & Gamble, then got a degree in Physical Therapy because I wanted to do something meaningful with my life. All I ever really wanted to do was work in the church. So, I was overjoyed 18 years ago when I got the call to the ministry. Service: Lead Pastor; Zone Pastor; District Ministry Action Plan Team; Assistant Pastor; Pianist; Choir Director; Adult Bible Study Teacher (Precept Ministries); Junior High Sunday School Teacher; Mentor: Junior High "at risk" girls, Board Member: Seven Baskets and Dayton Teen Challenge; Leadership Team: Re-Entry Connect

YEAGER, STACY Cypress Instructor with Cols State Comm College Nominated for District Missions Director

" I have been a Christ believer for as long as I can remember; born and raised within the Lutheran Church, but through familial hardships and poor life choices, I drifted away from God during my late teens and into my 20's. I became pregnant at the age of 20, life became unbearable and felt a call to come back to the church. I then began attending church periodically and was even re-baptized at the age of 21, but continued to drift in and out of them periodically. I finally found Cypress 13 years ago when I was invited through a friend and my son was involved in Upward Sports at the time. This made my decision to try it out much easier. I decided to go and I have been attending regularly ever since. God immediately began putting a heavy call on my heart to begin serving and so I began to volunteer in various roles throughout the church. Finally, in July 2008, I participated in my first mission trip to Zambia, Africa. It was during my time there, that God melted me, completely destroying those walls that continued to keep Him from showing Himself more fully to me. He opened my mind and my heart to the love He has for those forgotten, catching me on fire for all His people. Eight years later, I still feel that same unquenchable fire as I did then and continue to have the passion for reaching the lost and hurting.

Service: Founder/Leader of Cypress's Single Mom's Group (now over 80 women with 5 small groups); Zambia Mission Trip '08, '10 and led '15 as well as developed the health teaching incorporated with the '15 & '16 trip; Co-created the sewing group for Cypress's Dress-A-Girl Around the World after learning about its impact on Human Trafficking during the 2015 Alive Wesleyan Women's Conference; El Salvador Mission Team Member '10; Peru Mission Team Member '13; Nancy's Place Women's Homeless Shelter Team '06-'07; Faith Mission Serving Team '09; Inner City Ministries Meal Team '15; Cypress Middle School Youth Group Leader '08-'10; window cleaning '06; Stage hand/lighting team '12-'14, Usher '15-'16, Cafe Team '06-'08; Middle School Youth Camp Counselor '10; Intern Hostess '16.

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