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The United Methodist Churc~h 1985

LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Officers ...... 6

II. Boards, Commissions, Committees, Rolls of Conference Members ...... 7 Boards, Commissions, Committees A. Conference Boards, Councils, Commissions and Committees ...... 7 B. Conference Council on Ministries, Commissions and Committees ...... 23 C. Area Committee on Cooperative Parish Ministries ...... 28 D. Institutional Trustees ...... 29 E. District Council on Ministries ...... 31 F. Campus Ministry Board of Directors ...... 39 G. Officers of United Methodist Women ...... 43 Conference Directory: Lay Personnel on Annual Conference Boards and Agencies ...... 44 Retired Ministers ...... 49 Effective Ministers ...... 51 Probationary Members ...... 55 Associate Members ...... 55 Local Pastors ...... 55 Laymen Serving as Pulpit Supplies ...... 56 Diaconal Ministers ...... 57 Lay Members ...... 58 Church Lay Leaders ...... 73 Conference Secretary's Staff ...... 81

III. Daily Proceedings ...... 82

IV. Disciplinary Questions ...... 90

V. Appointments ...... 103

VI. Reports ...... 112 Report of The Council on Ministries ...... 112 Report of Conference Boards, Commissions and Committees ...... 119 Financial Reports ...... 157 Conference Structure ...... 174

VII. Memoirs ...... 195

VIII. Roll of Deceased Ministerial Members ...... 204

IX. Historical ...... 217

X. Miscellaneous ...... 222 Standing Rules ...... 222

XI. Ministers Service Record ...... 226 Salaries of Conference Members in Special Appointments ...... 232

XII. Statistical Reports ...... 239 Statistical Tables ...... 239

XIII. Index ...... 278 6 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

I. Officers Officers Of The Annual Conference President - Bishop Richard B. Wilke, 715 Center, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Secretary - Gerald K. Fincher, Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas 71909 Statistician - William D. Haake, P. 0. Box 178, Star City, Arkansas 71667 Director, Council on Ministries - F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center St., Little Rock, Arkan­ sas 72201 Associate Director, Council on Ministries - William A. Eason, 715 Center St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Associate Director, Council on Ministries - Charles Nesbitt, 715 Center St., Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 President UMW - Mrs. Leona Bonsall, 7 Arnold Dr., Texarkana 75502 Lay Leader - Dale Booth, 6911 Skywood Rd., Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 Area Officers Area Treasurer - Ann Onstott, P. 0. Box 3364, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 President - Hendrix College - Joe B. Hatcher, Conway, Arkansas 72032 Editor, Arkansas Methodist- Georgia Daily, P. 0. Box 3547, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 Superintendent, The Methodist Children's Home - Joe R. Phillips, Jr:, 2002 Fillmore, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 Executive Director - United Methodist Foundation of Arkansas - James B. Argue, Jr., P. 0. Box 3364, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203 President, Philander Smith College - Hazo W. Carter, Jr., 12th & State Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204 Cooperative Parish Ministries - Ron B. Clark, 715 Center, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 District Superintendent Arkadelphia - Norman C. Carter, P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923 Camden - Alvin C. Murray, 484 Elaine Avenue, N.W., Camden, Arkansas 71701 Hope - David B. Wilson, 200 N. Pine Street, Hope, Arkansas 71801 Little Rock - George A. Tanner, 715 Center Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Monticello - Merle A. Johnson, 436 South Main, Monticello, Arkansas 71655 Pine Bluff - John W. Lindsay, 1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71601 General Council On Ministries Dianna Piggee Jurisdictional Council On Ministries F. Gladwin Connell, Martha Faulkner LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 7 II. Boards, Commissions, Committees, Rolls Of Conference Members

All addresses are in Arkansas unless otherwise noted. A. CONFERENCE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES CONFERENCE COUNCIL STAFF ASSIGNMENTS 1985-86 F. GLADWIN CONNELL BILL A. EASON CHARLES NESBITT Little Rock DCOM Pine Bluff DCOM Arkadelphia DCOM Hope DCOM Monticello DCOM Camden DCOM

Congregational Dev. Congregational Dev. Congregational Dev. Priority Priority Priority Missional Priority Education Missional Priority Coord. Committee Higher Education Coord. Committee CFA World Hunger Church & Society Global Ministries Lay Life & Work Religion & Race Evangelism Communications UAPB Campus Ministry Archives & History Stewardship HSU Wesley Fdn. Annual Conference Worship Planning Comm. Christian Unity Review & Evaluation Language Task Force UAM Wesley Fdn. SA U Wesley Fdn. UALR Wesley Fdn. *** ***Also carries assignment in the North Arkansas Annual Conference

ASSIGNMENT OF CABINET REPRESENTATIVES TO BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES 1985-86 Diaconal Ministries ...... John Lindsay Ordained Ministry ...... John Lindsay, David Wilson Professional Ministries ...... Norman Carter Pensions ...... Alvin Murray Lay Life & Work ...... Bill A. Eason C.F.A ...... George Tanner Archives and History ...... Gladwin Connell Equitable Salaries ...... Norman Carter Religion and Race ...... Charles Nesbitt Church and Society ...... Charles Nesbitt Education ...... Bill A. Eason Evangelism ...... Gladwin Connell Global Ministries ...... Alvin Murray Christian Unity ...... Merle Johnson Stewardship ...... Bill A. Eason Status & Roll of Women ...... Norman Carter Worship ...... Bill A. Eason Annual Conference Committee ...... Host District Superintendent Insurance ...... Merle Johnson Joint Review Committee ...... George Tanner-John Lindsay 8 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Disability ...... George Tanner Review and Evaluation ...... Gladwin Connell Higher Education and Campus Ministry ...... Gladwin Connell Communications ...... Bill A. Eason Planning & Research ...... Gladwin Connell Congregational Development Task Force ...... Alvin Murray Missional Priority Coordinating Committee ...... John Lindsay Trustees ...... George Tanner BOARD OF CHURCH & SOCIETY 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Sam Albright, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 (80) V. Chairperson: ...... Don Wilson, P. 0. Box 477, Hampton 71744 (84) Secretary: ...... Robert Berry, #1 Sierra Dr., Hot Springs 71909 (80) Cab. Rep.: ...... Charles Nesbitt, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

A -Robert Berry, #1 Sierra Dr., Hot Springs 71909 (80) A -Susan Neeper, #2 Briar Ridge Dr., Hot Springs 71913 (84) c -David Swift, P. 0. Box 146, Waldo 71770 (84) c -Ginger Fisher, 389 Palisade, Camden 71701 (85) H -Charles Walthall, 145 E. Commerce, Ashdown 71822 (84) H -Mrs. Robert Prator, 104 Georgian Terrace, Texarkana 75502 (84) LR -Carlos Summers, 7421 Fairways Dr., Little Rock 72204 (84) LR -Barbara Lewis, 216 W. Sixth, Little Rock 72201 (85) M -John Alston, P. 0. Box 311, Hamburg 71646 (85) M -Carolyn Curry, 313 Shelby, Warren 71671 (85) PB -John Darnall, Rt. 7, Box 755, Pine Bluff 71603 (84) PB -Josephine Bell, 58 Westchester, Pine Bluff 71602 (84) UMW -Margaret Wynne, 1742 Abernathy, Fordyce 71742 -Ann Ashcraft, Rt. 5, Box 404, Malvern 72104 (80) UMM -Don McKay, 1524 Pine Valley, Little Rock 72207 (84) UMY

At-Large: Richard Lancaster, 4000 Dixon Rd., Little Rock 72206 (84) Bill Robinson, 1906 S. Monroe, Little Rock 72204 (80) Betty West, 119 Sparling Rd., Hot Springs 71901 (80) Leona Bonsall, 7 Arnold, Texarkana 75502 (80) Don Wilson, P. 0. Box 477, Hampton 71744 (84) George Rook, P. 0. Drawer S, Altheimer 72004 (80) Sam Albright, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 (80) John P. Miles, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212 (84) Criminal Justice Ministry: ..... Josephine Bell, 58 Westchester Ct., Pine Bluff 71602 CCOM Staff: ...... Charles Nesbitt, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 NAC Staff: ...... Lamar Davis, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Send notices to: ...... Don Riggin, P. 0. Box 125, Little Rock 72203 BOARD OF DIACONAL MINISTRY 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Mike Parker, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 (80) V. Chairperson: ...... Marcia Dodd, 1575 Ridgeway Rd., Pine Bluff 71603 (80) Secretary: ...... Jenni Douglas, 2300 Sylvia, Arkadelphia 71923 (80) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 9

Cab. Rep.: ...... John Lindsay, #1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603 Registrar: ...... Trish Hicks, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212 (80)

Mrs. Daisy Cabean, Rt. 1, Box 249, Lockesburg 71846 (80) Mike Parker, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 (80) Gene Efird, Pulaski & Third St., Little Rock 72201 (80) Carl Matthew, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 (80) Marcia Dodd, 1575 Ridgeway Rd., Pine Bluff 71603 (80) Len Bobo, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 (80) Betty Deless, Box 738, Crossett 71635 (80) Trish Hicks, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212 (80) Jenni Douglas, 2300 Sylvia, Arkadelphia 71923 (80) David Glaze, 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock 72207 (84) Evy Lamb, 802 S. Grand Ave., Stuttgart 72160 (84) Rusty Johnson, P. 0. Box 296, Magnolia 71753 (84) Laura McDonald, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 (84)

CCOM Staff: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 BOARD OF EDUCATION 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Charles Settle, 3010 Hazel, Pine Bluff 71603 (84) V. Chairperson: ...... Pat Parette, 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock 72207 (84) Secretary: ...... Keenan Williams, Box 171, Glenwood 71943 (84) Cab. Rep.: ...... Bill A. Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

A -Harold McAfee, Rt. 1, Box 169A, Amity 71921 (84) A -Keenan Williams, Box 171, Glenwood 71943 (84) C -Bill Leslie, P. 0. Box 296, Magnolia 71753 (85) C -Gloria Watson, Box 39, Mt. Holly 71758 (85) H -Davis Thompson, P. 0. Box 119, Nashville 71852 (85) H -F. F. Seymour, 305 E. 18th, Hope 71801 (84) LR -Pat Parette, 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock 72207 (84) LR -Bill Cheyne, #1 Biscayne Dr., Little Rock 72207 (84) M -Carolyn Saffold, 214 E. Willis, Monticello 71655 (84) M -William 0. Reeves, P ..Q. Box 192, Lake Village 71653 (84) PB -Charles Settle, 3010 Hazel, Pine Bluff 71603 (84) PB -Barbara Brabston, Rt. 7, Box 758, Pine Bluff 71603 (84) UMM - W. H. Fowler, 2515 S. Ringo, Little Rock 72206 UMW -Janis West, Rt. 1, Box 36, Malvern 72104 UMY Conference Lay Leader: ...... Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 Associate Director in Charge of Camping: .. Bill Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Adult Coordinator: ...... Mort Cox, 106 Brentwood, Hot Springs 71901 Youth Coordinator: ...... Roy Smith, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 Davis Thompson, P. 0. Box 119, Nashville 71852 (85) Children's Coordinator: ...... Sarnia Minton, P. 0. Box 511, Murfreesboro 71958 Young Adult Coordinator: ...... Mike Parker, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 Family Coordinator: ...... Marty Spellman, P. 0. Box 658, Camden 71701 Camp Tanako Trustees: ...... Tom Adkinson, 1603 Abernathy, Fordyce 717 42 10 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

BOARD OF EDUCATION 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Robert Langley, Box 163, Texarkana 75504 (84) V. Chairperson: ...... Tom Letchworth, Rt. 5, Box 4180, Benton 72015 (84) Secretary: ...... V. Sanford Hankins, P. 0. Box 712, Hazen 72064 (84) Cab. Rep.: ...... Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

A -Steve Douglas, 2300 Sylvia, Arkadelphia 71923 (84) A -Richard Robinson, 614 S. Seventh, Arkadelphia 71923 (84) c -Robert Woody, 2801 Cherokee, Camden 71701 (84) c -J. H. Kirkpatrick, Route 3, Magnolia 71753 H -James Fairweather, 1802 Forest St., Texarkana 75502 (85) H -Donna Beavers, 145 W. Northgate, DeQueen 71832 (84) LR -Tom Letchworth, Rt. 5, Box 4180, Benton 72015 (84) LR -Dr. M.D. Fiser, #12 Gay Place, Little Rock 72207 (84) M -Wayman Mann, Rt. 2, Box 37, Monticello 71655 (84) M -James Carter, P. 0. Box 163, Harrell 71745 (85) PB -Gary Goldman, Box 357, Sheridan 72150 (84) PB -Bob Shannon, Rt. 5, Box 30, Sheridan 72150 (84) UMM -Jimmie Lee Stephens, 811 NW Fourth, Bryant 72022 UMW UMY Conference Lay Leader: ...... Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 At-Large: Sanford Hankins, P. 0. Box 712, Hazen 72064 (84) Clyde Swift, 2433 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock 72204 (80) Albert Elder, 224 Northeast Fourth, England 72046 (80) Robert Langley, Box 163, Texarkana 75504 (84) Aultus Block, P. 0. Box 336, Eudora 71640 (80) Earl Chadick, Jr., General Delivery, Sherrill 72152 (80) Norma McLain, Blevins 71825 (84) Charles Walthall, 145 E. Commerce, Ashdown 71822 (84) Carl Diffee, 116 S. Dickson, Hot Springs 71913 (84) BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Henry "Buddy" Ratliff, Jr., 300 Church Dr., Pine Bluff 71602 (80) V. Chairperson: ...... J. Robert Scott, 113 N. Eighth, Arkadelphia 71923 (80) Secretary: ...... Rodney Steele, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 (84) Cab. Rep.: ...... Alvin Murray, 484 Elaine· Ave., Camden 71701

A -Dolphus Whitten, 1020 Village Dr., Arkadelphia 71923 (84) A -Herb Pekar, 513 Fairview, Malvern 72104 (80) C -George Stewart, 1221 Bluebird, Magnolia 71753 (84) C -Larry Ferguson, 201 S. Hill, ElDorado 71730 (80) H -John Dill, 265 W. Second, Prescott 71857 (84) H -Mrs. T. H. Dowd, 2501 Senator Ave., Texarkana 75501 (84) LR -Frances Dorough, 4220 Dixie Rd., Little Rock 72206 (84) LR -Rodney Steele, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 (84) M -Helen Pledger, 184 Center Dr., Monticello 71655 (80) M -David Prothro, 318 S. Main, Monticello 71655 (85) PB -H. A. Ratliff, Jr., 300 Church Dr., Pine Bluff 71602 (80) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 11

PB -Peggy Mitchell, 108 W. 34th, Pine Bluff 71603 (85) UMM -Charlotte Barnes, Rt. 1, Box 813, Camden 71701 (84) UMW UMY At-Large: George McCoy, 802 S. Grand, Stuttgart 72160 (84) Mary Ann Jacobs, Rt. 2, Box 687, Royal 71968 (84) Brenda Norwood Henson, (80) Ex-Officio: Gerald Fisher, 2 Fern, Hot Springs 71901 (80) John Blundell, 2000 Aldersgate, Little Rock 72204 (80) J. Robert Scott, 113 N. Eighth, Arkadelphia 71923 (80) Ray Tribble, 7206 Glen Oaks, Little Rock 72209 (80) AnnaBelle Arnold, Rt. 8, Box 746, Malvern 72104 Herb Pekar, 513 Fairview, Malvern 72104 (80) General Board of Global Ministries: .... Doris Fish, 12620 Meyer Dr., Mabelvale 72103 General BOGM: Zenobia Waters, 1700 Westpark, #232, Little Rock 72204 BOARD OF LAY LIFE AND WORK 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 (84) CCOM Staff: ...... Bill Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

Arkadelphia - John Jacobs, Rt. 2, Box 287, Royal 71968 Camden - Armin Dressel, Rt. 3, Box 690, Camden 71701 Hope - Tom DeBlack, 539 No. Fourth St., Nashville 71852 Little Rock - Paul Fair, 45 Wingate, Little Rock 72205 Monticello - Faye Pounds, 701 W. Lincoln, Hamburg 71646 Pine Bluff - Howard Parette, Rt. 7, Box 648, Pine Bluff 71603 UMY UMM -Jim B. Ault, 23 Buttermilk Rd., Little Rock 72205 UMW -Leona Bonsall, 7 Arnold Dr., Texarkana 75502 Debbie Robinson, 2301 B Dorchester, Little Rock 72204 BOARD OF ORDAINED MINISTRY 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... John B. Hays, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 (82) V. Chairperson: ...... Michael Clayton, 127 E. Page, Malvern 72104 (84) Secretary: ...... Robert Regnier, P. 0. Box 738, Crossett 71635 (80) Registrar: ...... Charles Murry, P. 0. Box 126, Bryant 72022 (80) Assoc. Registrar: ...... Mackey Yokem, P. 0. Box 186, Lonoke 72086 Candidacy Registrar: ...... Don Eubanks, P. 0. Box 145, Gillett 72055 (84) Cabinet Rep.: ...... John Lindsay, #1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603 Cabinet Rep.: ...... David Wilson, 200 N. Pine, Hope 71801

Don Nolley, 200 N. Market, Benton 72015 (80) Mike Clayton, 127 E. Page, Malvern 72104 (84) Davis Thompson, P. 0. Box 119, Nashville 71852 (84) Tom Haley, 201 W. Peddicord, Dermott 71638 (80) Don Eubanks, P. 0. Box 145, Gillett 72055 (84) Nick Evans, 205 Puryear, Dumas 71639 (84) Beverly Sawyer, Perkins School of Theology, SMU, Dallas (80) 12 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Shelton Kilgore, Second & Walnut, Gurdon 71743 (84) John B. Hays, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 (82) Mackey Yoken, P. 0. Box 186, Lonoke 72086 (80) Charles Murry, P. 0. Box 126, Bryant 72022 (80) David Deere, 723 Center St., Little Rock 72201 (80) Gordon Donham, 700 W. Eighth, El Dorado 71730 (85) Dan George, P. 0. Box 165, Mabelvale 72103 (84) Keenan Williams, Box 171, Glenwood 71943 (84) Bob Regnier, P. 0. Box 738, Crossett 71635 (80) Larry Powell, 2102 Seventh St., Hot Springs 71901 (84) Robert Scott, 113 N. Eighth, Arkadelphia 71923 (80) Gary Goldman, P. 0. Box 357, Sheridan 72150 (80) Richard Preston, 104 Gallahad Ct., Hot Springs 71914 William S. Briant, Jr., P. 0. Box 490, Portland 71663 (85) Continuing Education Chairperson: ...... J. Robert Scott, 113 N. Eighth, Arkadelphia 71923 (80) Probationer's Chairperson: ...... Gary Goldman, P. 0. Box 357, Sheridan 72150 (80) Chairperson, Conference Relations: ...... David Deere, 723 Center St., Little Rock 72201 (80) CCOM Staff:

BOARD OF PENSIONS 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Merle Peterson, P. 0. Box 666, Dumas 71639 (84) V. Chairperson: ...... William Cheyne, 2223 Durwood, Little Rock 72207 Secretary: ...... Doris Fish, 12620 Meyer Dr., Mabelvale 72103 (80) Treasurer: ...... Sheila Bagley, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 (85) Cab. Rep.: ...... Alvin Murray, 484 Elaine Ave., NW, Camden 71701 Pension Credit Officer: .. Larry Williams, 15524 Rock Creek Pkwy., Little Rock 72211

Terms to expire in 1988: CLERGY John Ross, P. 0. Box 1022, Benton 72015 John P. Miles II, 124 Harrell, Hot Springs 71901 Larry Williams, 15524 Rock Creek Pkwy., Little Rock 72211 Harold Hansford, 401 Second St., Murfreesboro 71953 LAITY Doris Fish, 12620 Meyer Dr., Mabelvale 72103 (80) Sheila Bagley, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 (85) Tom Williams, 921 N. Mellon, Little Rock 72207 Yvonne Murry, Box 125, Stephens 71764

Terms to expire in 1992: CLERGY Palmer Garner, P. 0. Box 400, Hope 71801 Roger Armstrong, 4115 Airport Rd., Hot Springs 71913 William Cheyne, 2223 Durwood Rd., Little Rock 72207 Robert Woody, 2807 Cherokee, Camden 71701 LAITY Merle Peterson, P. 0. Box 666, Dumas 71639 (84) Edwin Horton, P. 0. Box 131, Camden 71701 Bob Sanders, 321 Clay, Arkadelphia 71923 Walter Leeper, Route 1, Horatio 71842 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 13

CFA Rep.: Retiree Relations: ...... John P. Miles II, 124 Harrell, Hot Springs 71901 Roger Armstrong, 4115 Airport Rd., Hot Springs 71913 BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Dale Diffee, P. 0. Box 467, McGehee 71654 (80) V. Chairperson: ...... Lloyd Posey, P. 0. Box 8003, Pine Bluff 71601 (84) Secretary: ...... Bill Fish, 1508 Porter, Malvern 72104 (84) Cab. Rep.: ...... Bill Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

A -Bill Fish, 1508 Porter, Malvern 72104 (84) A -Jean Alexander, 1516 Evans, Arkadelphia 71923 (84) C -Bruce Howard, 2211 Maul Rd., Camden 71701 (84) C -George Crumby, 604 E. University, Magnolia 71753 (84) H -Bill Shirron, Route 6, Prescott 71857 (80) H -Allen Bonsall, 1524 Laurel, Texarkana 75501 (84) LR -Calvin Mitchell, 6401 West 32nd, Little Rock 72204 (80) LR -Wendell Strong, 1201 Cross St., Little Rock 72206 (84) M -Dale Diffee, P. 0. Box 467, McGehee 71654 (80) M -Sykes Harris, 106 Scotta, Warren 71671 (85) PB -Lloyd Posey, P. 0. Box 8003, Pine Bluff 71601 (84) PB -Gerald Andrews, 611 E. 33rd, Pine Bluff 71601 (84) UMW -Ann Ashcraft, Rt. 5, Box 404, Malvern 72104 UMM -John Harding, 25301 Lawson, Little Rock 72210 UMY Conference Lay Leader: ...... Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 At-Large: James Scudder, 516 West F St., North Little Rock 72114 (84) Fred Smith, P. 0. Box 417, Carlisle 72024 (80) Mrs. Robert Prator, 104 Georgian Terrace, Texarkana 75502 (80) James Harris, 2719 Rock, Little Rock 72204 (80) Betty Gay, Box 177, Portland 71663 (84) Ex-Officio: James B. Argue, Jr., 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... R. J. Wills, 14 Cimarron Valley, Little Rock 72207 (86) V. Chairperson: ...... John McAnally, Rt. 3, Box 153, Arkadelphia 71923 Secretary: ...... Allen Bonsall, 1524 Laurel, Texarkana 75501 Cab. Rep.: ...... George A. Tanner, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

Class of 1986: CLERGY Joe Hunter, 1755 Omega S.W., Camden 71701 Allen Bonsall, 1524 Laurel, Texarkana 75501 LAITY John McAnally, Rt. 3, Box 153, Arkadelphia 71923 R. J. Wills, 14 Cimarron Valley, Little Rock 72207 (86) 14 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Class of 1987: CLERGY John Walker, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 James Fairweather, 1802 Forest, Texarkana 75502 LAITY Kelvin Wyrick, 2015 Beech, Texarkana 75502 Lucille Nix, Box 82, Lonoke 72086

Class of 1988: CLERGY Robert B. Moore, Jr., Rt. 2, Box 270, Magnolia 71753 Roy I. Bagley, 963 Ridgeview, Camden 71701 LAITY Bob Wilson, #8 Robinwood, Little Rock 72207 George Frazier, P. 0. Box 1450, Hope 71801 BOARD OF WORSHIP 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Michael Campbell, 6608 Lantana, Little Rock 72209 (84) V. Chairperson: ...... Kurt Boggan, P. 0. Box 126, Mt. Ida 71957 (84) Secretary: ...... Diana Terry, 1902 N. Jackson, Magnolia 71753 (84) Cab. Rep.: ...... Bill Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

A -John Copher, Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village 71909 (85) A -Mrs. Wayma Rowe, 1020 Higdon, Hot Springs 71913 (84) C -Marion Fleming, P. 0. Box 28, Norphlet 71759 (85) C -Diana Terry, 1902 N. Jackson, Magnolia 71753 (84) H -Harold Rogers, P. 0. Box 488, DeQueen 71832 (84) H -Glenn Vasser, 204 Friar Tuck, Prescott 71857 (80) LR -Michael Campbell, 6608 Lantana, Little Rock 72209 (84) LR -Ruth Johnson, 3424 W. 14th, Little Rock 72204 (80) M -Robert Armstrong, P. 0. Box 86, Watson 71674 (85) M -Dixie Newton, Rt. 1, Box 126, Tillar 71670 (85) PB -Bill Steele, #3 Carol, Pine Bluff 71602 (84) PB -Janet Emerson, 69 W. Pinewood, Pine Bluff 71603 (84) UMW -Bettie Riggin, Box 15, Portland 71663 UMM -Kenneth Schnipper, 16 Cambridge Dr., Texarkana 75502 UMY

At-Large: James B. Argue, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 (80) Joyce Brown, 717 N. Jackson, ElDorado 71730 (84) Elizabeth Armstrong, 5008 Myers, Little Rock 72209 (80) John Darnall, Rt. 7, Box 755, Pine Bluff 71603 (80) Kurt Boggan, P. 0. Box 126, Mt. Ida 71957 (84) COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Ruth Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 (84) V. Chairperson: ...... Tom Adkinson, 160 Abernathy, Fordyce 71742 (84) Secretary: ...... Mrs. James Rice, 4901 E. Crestwood, Little Rock 72207 (84) Cab. Rep.: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 15

Tom Adkinson, 1603 Abernathy, Fordyce 71742 (84) Mrs. John Riddle, 6900 Cloverdale, Little Rock 72209 (85) Mrs. Nellie Rea Gordon, 311 E. Main, Prescott 71857 (85) Willie Hardin, 2804 S. Broadway, Little Rock 72206 (80) R. B. Brown, 3718 Ludwig, Little Rock 72204 (80) Dr. Robert Walz, SAU, Magnolia 71753 (80) Arthur Terry, 555 N. Jefferson, Magnolia 71753 (84) Dolphus Whitten, 1020 Village, Apt. 1, Arkadelphia 71923 (84) Mrs. James Rice, 4901 E. Crestwood, Little Rock 72207 (84) Ruth Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 (84)

UMW -Merlyn Watson, P. 0. Box 736, Prescott 71857 COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE SALARIES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Gerald Myers, 2004 E. Tenth, Pine Bluff 71601 (80) V. Chairperson: Secretary: Cab. Rep.: ...... Norman Carter, P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia 71923

A -Joe Wilkerson, 841 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 (85) A -Gene Harwood, P. 0. Box 1358, Hot Springs 71901 (84) C -Ralph Holiman, 950 Highland, Magnolia 71753 (84) C -David Kassos, Box 278, Junction City 71749 (85) H -Richard Carver, P. 0. Box 87, Mena 71953 (84) H -James Swain, Box 176, Horatio 71842 (80) LR -Clyde Swift, 2423 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock 72204 (85) LR -Rick Fleming, 5700 Lowrance, North Little Rock 72118 (84) M -Donald Wilson, Box 477, Hampton 71744 (85) M -Carl Wells, Wilmot 71676 (85) PB -Fred Haustein, 307 E. Fourth, Stuttgart 72160 (84) PB -Mike King, 17 Skyline Dr., Pine Bluff 71603 (84)

At-Large: Gerald Myers, 2004 E. Tenth, Pine Bluff 71601 (80) Harry Wadsworth, 2000 W. Elm, ElDorado 71730 (84) Royal Dodson, Box 223, Almyra 72003 (84) Drexel Powell, Box 199, McGehee 71654 (84) Zenobia Waters, 1700 Westpark, #212, Little Rock 72204 (80) COMMISSION ON RELIGION AND RACE 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Dianna Piggee-Kinsey, 2400 McCain, Bldg. 6, #2030, North Little Rock 72116 (84) V. Chairperson: ...... Tyrone Gordon, Rt. 5, Box 572, Little Rock 72212 (84) Secretary: ...... Susan Smith Miles, 124 Harrell, Hot Springs 71901 (84) Cab. Rep.: ...... Charles Nesbitt, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

A -Susan Smith Miles, 124 Harrell, Hot Springs 71901 (84) A -Susan Washington, 335 Walnut, Hot Springs 71901 (84) C -James Polk, 121 Harrison, Camden 71701 (85) C -Herbert Fort, Rt. 2, Box 202A. Chidester 71726 (84) 16 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

H -J. T. Counts, Rt. 1, Box 234, Lockesburg 71846 (84) H -Dick Dodson, 1202 State Line, Texarkana 75501 (84) LR -Tyrone Gordon, Rt. 5, Box 572, Little Rock 72212 (84) LR -Virginia Machen, #10 Reynard Ct., Little Rock 72207 (80) M -L. T. Marks, Rt. 1, Box 644, New Edinburg 71660 (85) M -Margo Wynne, 801 Meek, Fordyce 71742 (85) PB -C. E. McAdoo, P. 0. Box 8951, Pine Bluff 71611 (85) PB -Frank Cook, P. 0. Box 217, Leola 72084 (84) UMW -Juanita Torrence, UAPB Box 141, Pine Bluff 71601 UMM UMY

At-Large: Marie Watkins, 2203 Howard, Little Rock 72202 (84) Carlos Summers, 7421 Fairway, Little Rock 72204 (84) C. D. Womack, Box 163, Texarkana 75504 (84) James Rush, 173 Pine Oak, Springfield 72157 Dianna Piggee-Kinsey, 2400 McCain, Bldg., #2030, North Little Rock 72116 (84) COMMISSION ON STATUS AND ROLE OF WOMEN 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Marilyn Loyd, P. 0. Box 743, Lake Village 71653 (80) V. Chairperson: Secretary: ...... Maxine Callaway Waller, 2317 Vancouver, Little Rock 72204 (80) Cab. Rep.: ...... Norman Carter, P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia 71923 UMW Pres.: ...... Leona Bonsall, 7 Arnold, Texarkana 75502 UMW Rep.: ...... Annie Sampson, Rt. 1, Box 108B, Ozan 71855 UMY Rep.:

District Representatives: A -Pam Warren, 120 Mimosa, Hot Springs 71901 (85) C - Paulete Purser, Rt. 3, Box 112, Bearden 71720 (84) H -Leona Bonsall, 7 Arnold, Texarkana 75502 (84) LR -Marion McClintock, 1601 Louisiana, Little Rock 72206 (84) M -Marilyn Loyd, P. 0. Box 743, Lake Village 71653 (80) PB -Ellen Alston, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601

At-Large Members: Mary Jones, Presbyterian Children's Home, Monticello 71655 (84) Dixie Newton, Rt. 1, Box 126, Tillar 71670 (80) Hattie Smith, 3001 Marshall, Little Rock 72206 (80) F. G. Villines, Jr., 38 Sherrill Hts., Little Rock 72202 (80) Maxine Callaway Waller, 2317 Vancouver, Little Rock 72204 (80) Lynne Hughes, P. 0. Box 43, Smackover 71762 (80) Ruby Fleming, 1106 Wild Turkey Ct., Little Rock 72211 (84) Don Armstrong, Box 205, Stephens 71764 (84) Liz McDonald, 3000 Dixon Rd., Little Rock 72206 (84) Doyne Graham, Rt. 1, Box 330, Hope 71801

Also send mailings to: Bishop District Superintendents CCOM Dtr. Church & Society Chairperson LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 17

COMMITTEE ON THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 (84) V. Chairperson: Secretary: ...... Pat Parker, 841 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 (84) Cab. Rep.:

Host Pastor:

Two Lay Persons from Host Church:

Director of Finance and Management: Ann Onstott, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Conference Secretary: Gerald Fincher, Village United Methodist Church, Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 Statistician: Bill Haake, P. 0. Box 178, Star City 71667 Guy Downing, 4600 Baseline, Little Rock 72209 (84) Don Riggin, 6313 Lee Ave., Little Rock 72205 (84) W. A. Arnold, P. 0. Drawer A, Crossett 71635 (84) Juanita Timms, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 (80) Edward Warren, Box 117, Dierks 71833 (84)

Bishop Richard B. Wilke, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN UNITY AND INTERRELIGIOUS CONCERNS 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Marty Nicholas, 1700 Napa Valley, Little Rock 72212 (84) V. Chairperson: ...... Ted Johnston, P. 0. Box 287, Stuttgart 72160 (80) Secretary: ...... Ray Bates, Star Rt. 2, Box 131, Risoin 71665 (80) Cab. Rep.: ...... Merle Johnson, 468 S. Main, Monticello 71655

A -J. Robert Scott, 113 N. Eighth, Arkadelphia 71923 (84) A -Helen Wilson, 835 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 (84) C -Jack Wilson, P. 0. Box 296, Magnolia 71753 (84) C -Mrs. Ken Williams, 1900 Woodward, Magnolia 71753 (85) H -William Joseph Head, Gen. Delivery, Hatfield (85) H -Lethe Nell Rushing, P. 0. Box 312, Emmet 71835 (84) LR -Dick Haltom, 1601 Louisiana, Little Rock 72206 (84) LR -Richard Butler, Jr., 417 E. Tenth, Little Rock 72202 (84) M -Jane Lambi, Pickens 71662 (84) M -William Haake, P. 0. Box 178, Star City 71667 PB -Loyd Perry, P. 0. Box 527, DeWitt 72042 (80) PB -Dr. Ted Johnston, P. 0. Box 287, Stuttgart 72160 (80)

Chairperson, Religion & Race: ...... Dianna Piggee-Kinsey, 2400 McCain, Bldg. 6, #2030, North Little Rock 72116 UMW: ...... Audrey Powell, Rt. 9, 205 Rustic Dr., Pine Bluff 71603

At-Large: Ray Bates, Star Rt. 2, Box 131, Rison 71665 (80) Richard Butler, Jr., P. 0. Box 624, Little Rock 72203 (80) Edward Warren, P. 0. Box 117, Dierks 71833 (84) J. Robert Scott,..113 N. Eighth, Arkadelphia 71923 (84) Marty Nicholas, 1700 Napa Valley, Little Rock 72212 (84) 18 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

COMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATIONS 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Laura Thompson, P. 0. Box 119, Nashville 71852 (84) V. Chairperson: ...... Kenneth Dodd, 1575 Ridgeway Rd., Pine Bluff 71602 (80) Secretary: Cab. Rep.: ...... Bill A. Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

A -Jim Bardwell, 112 Sycamore, Hot Springs 71913 (84) A -Bob Trieschmann, 316 N. 11th, Arkadelphia 71923 (80) C -Walter Smith, P. 0. Box 608, Lewisville 71845 (80) C -Clint Ross, 3405 Calion Rd., ElDorado 71730 (80) H -Ruth Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 (84) H -Gary Harrison, P. 0. Box 175, Mineral Springs 71851 (85) LR -Gene Goss, 1806 S. Gaines, Little Rock 72206 (80) LR -Dana Thomason, 200 W. Market, Benton 72015 (85 M -Robert Regnier, P. 0. Box 738, Crossett 71635 (84) M -Dan Coston, P. 0. Box 181, Dermott 71638 (85) PB -Kenneth Dodd, 1575 Ridgeway Rd., Pine Bluff 71602 (80) PB -Dwayne Hamann, Rt. 2, Box 730, Pine Bluff 71603 (84) UMW -Evelyn Perry, 3407 Poplar, Pine Bluff 71603 UMM -Bob Wimberley, 6502 Pleasant Place, Little Rock 72209 UMY

Conference Lay Leader: ...... Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 At-Large: Laura Thompson, P. 0. Box 119, Nashville 71852 (84) Ruth Fomby, 3 Knightsbridge, Texarkana 75503 (80) Bill Steele, #3 Carol, Pine Bluff 71602 (80) Charles Hodge, 19 Lakeside Dr., Little Rock 72204 (80) Bob Hicks, 1518 S. Buchanan, Little Rock 72204 (80) Mary Jo Gilliam, 905 N. 26th, Arkadelphia 71923 (85) DISABILITY COMMITTEE 1985/86

Pension Committee Representatives: Palmer Garner, P. 0. Box 400, Hope 71801 Larry Williams, 15524 Rock Creek Pkwy., Little Rock 72211 Robert Woody, 2603 Mt. Holly Rd., Camden 71701 (Alternate) Cabinet Representative: ...... George Tanner, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

Board of Ministry Representatives: Nick Evans, 205 Puryear, Dumas 71639 David Deere, 723 Center, Little Rock 72201 Larry Powell, 216 Higdon, Hot Springs 71913 (Alternate) JOINT COMMITTEE ON REVIEW 1985/86

Ordained Ministry: Gary Goldman, P. 0. Box 357, Sheridan 72150 Don Nolley, 200 N. Market, Benton 72015 Mackey Yoken, P. 0. Box 186, Lonoke 72086 (Alternate) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 19

Cabinet Representatives: George A. Tanner, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 John Lindsay, #1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603

Non-Cabinet, Non-Board of Ministry Representatives: John Walker, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 John Dill, 265 W. Second, Prescott 71857 George McCoy, 802 S. Grand, Stuttgart 72160 (Alternate) COMMITTEE ON EPISCOPACY 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... George Tanner, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 (84) Secretary: ...... Marilyn Loyd, P. 0. Box 743, Lake Village 71653 (84)

CLERGY: John Walker, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluiff 71601 (84) Mike Clayton, 127 E. Page, Malvern 72104 (84) C. E. McAdoo, P. 0. Box 8951, Pine Bluff 71601 (85) Kurt Boggan, Box 126, Mt. Ida 71957 (84) Beverly Sawyer, Perkins School of Theology, SMU, Dallas, TX (84)

LAITY: Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 (84) Dr. James Hudson, 2312 Pine, Texarkana 75501 (84) Dr. J. R. Pierce, 36 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603 (84) Richard Garland, Rt. 1, Box 237, Lockesburg 71846 (84) Edna Bussey, Route 1, Bradley 71826 (84) Marilyn Loyd, P. 0. Box 743, Lake Village 71653 (84) Mrs. W. E. Ayres, 12 Jefferson Pl., Pine Bluff 71603 (84) Martha Faulkner, 11723 Fairway, Little Rock 72212 (84)

Conference UMY President:

Ex-Officio: ...... Don Riggin, P. 0. Box 125, Little Rock 72203 MISSIONAL PRIORITY COORDINATING COMMITTEE 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Tyrone Gordon, Rt. 5, Box 572, Little Rock 72212 Director, Council on Ministries: .... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Board of Education: ...... Charles T. Settle, 3010 Hazel, Pine Bluff 71603 Board of Evangelism: ...... Robert Langley, Box 163, Texarkana 75504 Board of Global Ministries: ...... Buddy Ratliff, 300 Church Dr., Pine Bluff 71602 Board of Church & Society: ...... Sam Albright, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Status & Role of Women: ...... Marilyn Loyd, P. 0. Box 743, Lake Village 71653 Religion & Race: ...... Dianne Piggee-Kinsey, 2400 McCain, Bldg. 6, #2030, North Little Rock 72116 Communications: ...... Ken Dodd, 157 5 Ridgeway, Pine Bluff 71603 Black Methodist for Church Renewal: ...... Bill Robinson, 4000 West 13th, Little Rock 72204 20 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

At-Large: L. T. Marks, Rt. 1, Box 644, New Edinburg 71660 Dick Freer, 400 Pine Valley, Little Rock 72207 Ruth Johnson, 3424 W. 14th, Little Rock 72204 Bill Cheyne, 2223 Durwood, Little Rock 72207 Tyrone Gordon, Rt. 5, Box 572, Little Rock 72212 Richard Garland, Rt. 1, Box 237, Lockesburg 71846 District Superintendent: ...... John Lindsay, #1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603 COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Dr. Sherman Peterson, 17 Nob Hill Cove, Little Rock 72205 (80) V. Chairperson: Secretary: ...... Francis Scott, 1517 W. 21st, Little Rock 72202 Cab. Rep.: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

Campus Ministers: Henderson: R. W. Trieschmann, 316 N. 11th, Arkadelphia 71923 UALR: Darrel Bone, Rt. 1, #5 Stillman Loop, Benton 72015 SAU: Joe 1\rnold, Box 1290, SAU, Magnolia 71753 UAM: Tom Abney, Box 3071, UAM, Monticello 71655 UAPB: C. E. McAdoo, P. 0. Box 8951, Pine Bluff 71601 Chairpersons of Boards and Student Representatives: Henderson Chairperson: Henderson Student: UALR Chairperson: UALR Student: SAU Chairperson: SAU Student: UAM Chairperson: UAM Student: UAPB Chairperson: UAPB Student: Hendrix College Representative: Dr. Ed Matthews, Hendrix College, Conway 72032 Hendrix College Trustees: Oliver Clegg, Drawer A, Magnolia 71753 (80); Bob Langley, Box 163, Texarkana 75504 (80) Philander Smith President: Dr. Hazo Carter, Philander Smith College, 812 W.13th, Little Rock 72202 Philander Smith Trustees: Wendell Strong, 1201 Cross, Little Rock 72202 (80); Mrs. Homer Winstead, 6507 Shirley, Little Rock 72204 (80) District Young Adult Coordinators: A -John & Connie Cook, Rt. 19, Box 439, Hot Springs 71913 C -Paul Lyons, 1002 Parson, Stamps 71860 H -C. D. Womack, 412 E. Sixth, Texarkana 75502 LR -David Steele, 13000 Baseline Rd., Little Rock 72209 M -Mary Jo Tucker, 118 N. College, Dumas 71639 PB Don Eubanks, Box 145, Gillett 72055 Associate Director, CCOM: Bill Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

At-Large: Karen Emmert, Rt. 2, Box 230, Emerson 71740 (84) Dr. Jerry G. Webb, Rt. 4, Box 78, Monticello 71655 (84) Richard Prior, 2401 Dorchester, Little Rock 72204 (84) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 21

Dr. James Bell, 58 Westchester, Pine Bluff 71602 (84) Dr. William Gentry, 1426 Welch, Arkadelphia 71923 (84) Rev. Fred Hunter, 1300 E. University, Magnolia 71753 (85) COMMITTEE ON INSURANCE 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Tom Abney, Box 3071, UAM, Monticello 71655 V. Chairperson: ...... Gene Harwood, Box 1358, Hot Springs 71901 (80) Secretary: ...... David Prothro, 317 S. Main, Monticello 71655 (80) Cab. Rep.: ...... Merle Johnson, 468 S. Main, Monticello 71655

Tom Abney, Box 3071, UAM, Monticello 71655 Gene Harwood, Box 1358, Hot Springs 71901 (80) David Prothro, 317 S. Main, Monticello 71655 (80) Glen A. Bell, Route 1, Mineral Springs 71851 (84) Richard Clark, The People's Bank, Waldo 71770 (84) Cecil Polk, P. 0. Box M, Norphlet 71759 (84) COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATION 1985/86

PRINCIPALS: Joe R. Phillips, 2002 S. Fillmore, Little Rock 72204 (80) Albert Elder, 224 E. Fourth, England 72046 (80) Fred H. Arnold, P. 0. Box 8003, Pine Bluff 71601 (85) James B. Argue, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 (80) Withers Moore, P. 0. Box 498, Des Arc 72040 (84) Jack Wilson, P. 0. Box 296, Magnolia 71753 (84) J. T. Counts, Box 234, Lockesburg 71846 (80)

RESERVES: Larry Williams, 15524 Rock Creek Pkwy., Little Rock 72211 (80) Cagle Fiar, 5005 N. Park, Texarkana 75503 (80) Virgil Bell, 623 Faulkner, Conway 72032 (84) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE NOMINATING COMMITTEE (all expire in 1986)

Bishop: ...... Richard B. Wilke, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Arkadelphia ...... Norman Carter, P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia 71923 Camden ...... Alvin Murray, 484 Elaine Ave., NW, Camden 71701 Hope ...... David Wilson, 200 N. Pine, Hope 71801 Little Rock ...... George Tanner, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Monticello ...... Merle Johnson, 436 S. Main, Monticello 71655 Pine Bluff ...... John Lindsay, #1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603

A -Pat Parker, 841 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 A -Liz Alderman, #6 Concord Cir., Arkadelphia 71923 C -Mrs. Virginia Guthrie, 600 Dundee, SW, Camden 71701 C -Mattie Lou Wilson, Rt. 4, Box 408, Magnolia 71753 H -Lethe Nell Rushing, Box 312, Emmet 71835 H -Ruth Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 LR -Betsy Henderson, 1010 S. Arthur, Little Rock 72204 22 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

LR -Charles Murry, P. 0. Box 126, Bryant 72022 M -Ervin McClain, 228 W. Bolling, Monticello 71655 M -Dale Diffee, P. 0. Box 467, McGehee 71654 PB - W. E. Ayres, 12 Jefferson Pl., Pine Bluff 71603 PB -Fred Haustein, 307 E. Fourth, Stuttgart 72160 COMMITTEE ON PLANNING AND RESEARCH 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... John Alston, P. 0. Box 311, Hamburg 71646 (80) V. Chairperson: ...... Gerald Fisher, 2 Fern, Hot Springs 71901 (80) Secretary: ...... Daniel C. George, P. 0. Box 165, Mabelvale 72103 (80) Cab. Rep.: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Conference Lay Leader: ...... Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 (84)

At-Large: Dan George, P. 0. Box 165, Mabelvale 72103 (80) James Shaddox, P. 0. Box 490, Portland 71663 (80) William 0. Reeves, P. 0. Box 192, Lake Village 71653 (80) Gerald Fisher, 2 Fern, Hot Springs 71901 (80) John Alston, P. 0. Box 311, Hamburg 71646 (80) Dick Freer, 5312 W. Markham, Little Rock 72205 (84) James T. Jordan, P. 0. Box 505, Monticello 71655 (84) COORDINATING COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL MINISTRIES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Dr. Clint Burleson, 723 Center St., Little Rock 72201 (84) Cab. Rep.: ...... Norman Carter, P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia 71923 Registrar of Ordained Ministry: ...... Charles Murry, P. 0. Box 126, Bryant 72022 Registrar of Diaconal Ministry:Trish Hicks, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212 Chairperson, Ordained Ministry: ...... John Hays, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 Chairperson, Diaconal Ministry: ...... Mike Parker, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 Chairperson, Pensions: ...... Merle Peterson, P. 0. Box 666, Dumas 71639 Chairperson, Equitable Salaries: ...... Gerald Myers, 2004 E. lOth, Pine Bluff 71601 Chairperson, Conference Relations: ... David Deere, 723 Center St., Little Rock 72201 Chairperson, Insurance: ...... Tom Abney, Box 3071, UAM, Monticello 71655 COMMITTEE ON REVIEW AND EVALUATION 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... F. G. "Buddy" Villines, 38 Sherrill Hts., Little Rock 72202 (80) V. Chairperson: Secretary: Cab. Rep.: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

Lee Cate, 620 E. Maple, Fayetteville 72701 Bubby Villlines, 38 Sherrill Hts., Little Rock 72202 (80) Ray Hozendorf, 723 Center, Little Rock 72201 (80) Josephine Bell, 58 Westchester Ct., Pine Bluff 71602 (80) Max Wittman, 150 Marcone Dr., DeQueen 71832 (80) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 23

B. CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES 1985/86

Resident Bishop: ...... Richard B. Wilke Chairperson: ...... Robin Wynne V. Chairperson: ...... Michael Clayton District Superintendents: Arkadelphia - Norman Carter Camden - Alvin Murray Hope - David Wilson Little Rock - George Tanner Monticello - Merle Johnson Pine Bluff - John W. Lindsay Conference Secretary: ...... Gerald Fincher Conference Statistician: ...... Bill Haake Conference Chairperson of United Methodist Youth: Other UMY Representative: Conference President of United Methodist Men: ...... Paul Fair Other UMM Representative: Conference President of United Methodist Women: ...... Leona Bonsall Other UMW Representative: ...... Audrey Powell Conference Lay Leader: ...... Eugene Cobb District Council on Ministries and Representatives: Arkadelphia: Mike Clayton Other: Mrs. George McClure Camden: Earl Hughes Other: Mattie Lou Wilson Hope: Ruth Cobb, Secretary Other: John Dill Little Rock: James B. Argue Other: Don Riggin Monticello: Tom Abney Other: Robin Wynne Pine Bluff: Rubye Lee Jackson Other: Roy Smith Chairpersons of Conference Boards: Christian Unity & Interr. Concerns - Marty Nicholas Church & Society - Sam Albright Communications - Laura Thompson Diaconal Ministry - Mike Parker Education - Charles Settle Evangelism - Bob Langley Global Ministries - Buddy Ratliff Higher Education & Campus Ministry - Sherman Peterson Ordained Ministry - John B. Hays Religion & Race - Dianna Piggee-Kinsey Review & Evaluation - Floyd Villines COSROW - Marilyn Loyd Stewardship - Dale Diffee Worship - Mike Campbell Planning & Research - John 0. Alston Conference Chairpersons of Age Level Ministries: Children - Sarnia Minton 24 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Youth - Roy P. Smith Davis Thompson Young Adult - Mike Parker Adults - Mort Cox Family - Marty Spellman Conference Members of Jurisdictional Council on Ministries: F. Gladwin Connell Dale Booth General Council on Ministries: George A. Tanner General Board of Discipleship: LaVerne Burton General Board of Global Ministries: Doris Fish Ex-Officio Members: F. Gladwin Connell, Bill A. Eason, Charles Nesbitt, Ron Clark, Ann Onstott, CFA Chpsn., Jim Argue, Jr., Georgia Daily, and Georgia Sells. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON ADULT MINISTRIES 1985/86

Arkadelphia District: ...... Jenni Douglas, 2300 Sylvia, Arkadelphia 71923 Camden District: ...... Rusty Johnson, P. 0. Box 296, Magnolia 71753 Hope District: ...... David Orr, Orr Chevrolet, State Line Ave., Texarkana 75501 Little Rock District: ...... Trish Hicks, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212 Monticello District: ...... Bill Briant, Box 490, Portland 71663 Pine Bluff District: ...... Gerald Myers, 909 Wisconsin, Pine Bluff 71601 Conference Coordinator: ...... Mort Cox, 106 Brentwood, Hot Springs 71901 CCOM Staff: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES 1985/86

Arkadelphia District: ...... Ellen Clements, Rt. 17, Box 322, Hot Spring 71901 Camden District: ...... Jeannie Pope, P. 0. Box 161, Bearden 71720 Hope District: ...... Claudette Smith, Rt. 2, Box 67 A, Ashdown 71B22 Little Rock District: ...... Marilyn Williams, 7415 H St., Little Rock 72205 Monticello District: ...... Betty DeLess, P. 0. Box 73B, Crossett 71635 Pine Bluff District: ...... Mrs. James T. Spain, 1204 Berkshire, Pine Bluff 71601 Conference Coordinator: ...... Sarnia Minton, P. 0. Box 511, Murfreesboro 7195B CCOM Staff: ...... Bill A. Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON FAMILY MINISTRIES 1985/86

Arkadelphia District: ...... Wanda 0. Quinn, 133 Evonshire, Arkadelphia 71923 Camden District: ...... Marty Spellman, P. 0. Box 65B, Camden 71701 Hope District: ...... Betty Sorrensen, Rt. l, Box 733B, DeQueen 71B32 Little Rock District: ...... Beth Deere, BOB N. Jackson, Little Rock 72205 Monticello District: ...... Tom Adkinson, 1603 Abernathy, Fordyce 71742 Pine Bluff District: ...... Marcia Dodd, 111 Friendswood, Pine Bluff 71603 Conference Coordinator: ...... Marty Spellman, P. 0. Box 65B, Camden 71701 CCOM Staff: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 25

LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES 1985/86

Arkadelphia District: ...... John & Connie Cook, Rt. 19, Box 439, Hot Spring 71913 Camden District: ...... Paul Lyons, 1002 Parson, Stamps 71860 Hope District: ...... C. D. Womack, 412 E. Sixth, Texarkana 75502 Little Rock District: ...... David Steele, 13000 Baseline, Little Rock 72209 Monticello District: ...... Mary Jo Tucker, 118 N. College, Dumas 71639 Pine Bluff District: ...... Don Eubanks, Box 145, Gillett 72055 Conference Coordinator: ...... Mike Parker, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 CCOM Staff: ...... Bill A. Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON YOUTH MINISTRIES 1985/86

Arkadelphia District: ...... John P. Miles II, 124 Harrell, Hot Springs 71901 Bruce Bennett, 127 E. Page, Malvern 72104 Camden District: ...... Don Armstrong, P. 0. Box 205, Stephens 71764 Hope District: ...... Lori Smith, Rt. 3, Box 55A, Ashdown 71822 Little Rock District: ...... Lu Harding, 321 Pleasant Valley, Little Rock 72212 Monticello District: ...... Robert Hunter, 310 W. Union, Monticello 71655 Pine Bluff District: ...... Sandy Smith, 1501 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 Mary Jane Reed, Conference Coordinator: ...... Roy Smith, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 Davis Thompson, Box 119, Nashville 71852 CCOM Staff: ...... Bill A. Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

(r COUNCIL ON FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION) 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Charles Ashcraft, 121 Harrison, Camden 71701 (80) V. Chairperson: ...... Georgia Sells, 1103 Biscayne, Little Rock 72207 (80) Secretary: ...... Jane Nixon, 505 West 35th, Pine Bluff 71603 (80) Cab. Rep.: ...... George A. Tanner, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201

Clergy: Therr.al Wilson, 1109 Janssen, Mena 71953 (80) Varnell Norman, 1109 State, Little Rock 72202 (85) Louis Averitt, 1700 Napa Valley, Little Rock 72212 (85) Charles Ashcraft, 121 Harrison, Camden 71701 (80) David Steele, 13000 Baseline, Little Rock 72209 (84)

Lay Men: David Leech, 14 Bayou Cove, McGehee 71654 (84) W. E. Ayers, 12 Jefferson Pl., Pine Bluff 71603 (84) Joe Woodward, 319 Washington, Magnolia 71753 (80) Winston Faulkner, 11723 Fairway, Little Rock 72212 (80) Courtney Couch, 732 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 (84)

Lay Women: Mrs. Robert Nixon, 505 W. 35th, Pine Bluff 71603 (80) Beverly Davis, 135 W. Bolling, Monticello 71655 (85) 26 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Mrs. H. R. Woods, Jr., General Delivery, Grady 71644 (80) Georgia Sells, 1103 Biscayne, Little Rock 72207 (80) Virginia Burke, 2819 Marshall, Little Rock 72206 (85) Area Treasurer: ...... Ann Onstott, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 CCOM Director: ...... Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 CHURCH DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE COMMITTEE 1985/86

Honorary Chairman: ...... Bishop Richard B. Wilke, 723 Center, Little Rock 72201 Chairman: ...... Dan Robinson, P. 0. Box 5730, Little Rock 72215 Vice Chairman: ...... Reverend Jack Wilson, P. 0. Box 296, Magnolia 71753

The District Superintendents: .Arkadelphia - Norman Carter, P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia 71923 Camden - Alvin Murray, 484 Elaine Ave., NW, Camden 71701 Hope - David Wilson, 200 N. Pine, Hope 71801 Little Rock - George A. Tanner, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Monticello - Merle Johnson, 468 S. Main, Monticello 71655 Pine Bluff - John Lindsay, #1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603 Director, COM: ...... F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Chairperson, BOGM: ...... Henry A. Ratliff, Jr., 300 Church Dr., Pine Bluff 71602 Chairperson, CFA: ...... Charles Ashcraft, 121 Harrison, Camden 71701 Conference Lay Leader: ...... Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 President, UMW: ...... Leona Bonsall, 7 Arnold, Texarkana 75502 Conference Treasurer: ...... Ann Onstott, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Director, Communications: ...... Bill A. Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Others: Jim Argue, Jr., 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Bob Langley, Box 163, Texarkana 75504 Laura Thompson, Box 119, Nashville 71852 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE CONGREGATIONAL DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Robert Langley, Box 163, Texarkana 75504 V. Chairperson: ...... Nancy Wood, 28 Lenon, Little Rock 72207

Sub-Committees: 1. Establishing New Congregations Alvin C. Murray, 484 Elaine Ave., NW, Camden 71701 Jess V. Essex, 422 W. Second St., DeWitt 72042 Grady May, 800 West 30th, Pine Bluff 71601 2. Local Church Growth John P. Miles, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212 Helen Deane, Rt. 2, Box 1490, Pine Bluff 71603 3. Skill Development Fred Haustein, 307 E. Fourth, Stuttgart 72160 Robin Wynne, 603 Center, Fordyce 71742 James Ross, LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 27

4. Adult Education Charles Settle, 3010 Hazel, Pine Bluff 71603 Pat Parette, 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock 72207 Ex-Officio Bishop Richard B. Wilke, 723 Center, Little Rock 72201 F. Gladwin Connell, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Louis "Biff" Averitt, 1700 Napa Valley, Little Rock 72212

LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE SUB-COMMITTEE ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT 1985/86

Nancy Wood, Chpsn. Robin Wynne 28 Lenon 603 Center St. Little Rock 72207 Fordyce 717 42 Reverend George McCoy Liz Caplinger 802 S. Grand 8701 Linda Lane Stuttgart 72160 Little Rock 72207 Reverend Gary Goldman Rose Stewart P. 0. Box 357 2202 Crestwood Sheridan 72150 Pine Bluff, AR 71603 Reverend Davis Thompson Rev. Richard Lancaster P. 0. Box 119 4000 Dixon Rd. Nashville 71852 Little Rock 72206 Reverend Fred Haustein 307 E. Fourth Stuttgart 72160

CONFERENCE TASK FORCE ON BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL LANGUAGE 1985/86

Mrs. Ben Burton, Chairperson (Laverne) Mrs. Maxine Callaway Waller 106 Meadow Dr. 2317 Vancouver Hot Springs 71913 Little Rock 72204 Reverend John Walker Reverend David Deere 1500 Olive 723 Center St. Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Little Rock 72201 Dr. Marvin Loyd Reverend Keenan Williams P. 0. Box 743 P. 0. Box 171 Lake Village 71653 Glenwood 71943 Mr. Bill Rowland Reverend Bill Eason P. 0. Box 48 715 Center Carlisle 72024 Little Rock 72201 Mrs. Carlos Summers (Linda) Reverend Jeanie Pope 7421 Fairways Dr. Box 161 Little Rock 72204 Bearden 71720 Mrs. Jim Garrison (Shirley) 601 E. 15th El Dorado 71730

Also send notices to: Mort Cox, 106 Brentwood, Hot Springs 71901 28 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

C. AREA COMMITTEES 1985 AREA COMMITTEE COOPERATIVE PARISH MINISTRIES , LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

George Tanner Cabinet Representative 715 Center St. Little Rock, AR 72221 Keenan Williams Clergy Box 171 Glenwood, AR 71943 John Walker Clergy 1500 Olive Pine Bluff, AR 71601 Virginia Machen Laity 10 Reynard Ct. Little Rock, AR 72207 Richard P. Garland Laity Rt. 1, Box 237 Lockesburg, AR 71846 Judy Lowery Laity P. 0. Box 41 Langley, AR 71952 Sybil Cole Laity 1215 No. Jackson Magnolia, AR 71753 William 0. Reeves Parish & Community Development P. 0. Box 192 Board of Global Ministries Lake Village, AR 71653 Calvin Mitchell Equitable Salaries 6401 West 32nd St. Little Rock, AR 72204 Charles Murry Ordained Ministry P. 0. Box 126 Bryant, AR 72022 JURISDICTIONAL COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES

F. Gladwin Connell Dale Booth JURISDICTIONAL COUNCIL ON FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE SCOUTING COORDINATOR

Wayne Delaran LYDIA PATTERSON INSTITUTE

Eugene Cobb LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 29

Life Trustees: Robert E. L. Bearden, George Pike, Alton B. Raney, Arthur Terry, H. F. Trotter NOMINATIONS - CAMP TANAKO BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS - 1985

TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1985: Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 Sarnia Minton, Box 511, Murfreesboro 71958 Kathi Walker, Rt. 1, Box 726, Carlisle 72024 Rev. Howard Williams, 210 E. Shields, Warren 71671 Jim Wilson, 12400 Olds Lane, Little Rock 72211 TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1986: Gary Nutter, 1203 Forest Acres Cir., Texarkana 75502 Newlyn Birch, 23 Lennox, Dumas 71639 Bill Reed, P. 0. Box 327, England 72046 Rev. Walter L. "Bubba" Smith, P. 0. Box 608, Lewisville 71845 TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1987: Robert E. "Bob" Jones, 520 Fairview, Malvern 72104 Rev. Tom Adkinson, 1603 Abernathy, Fordyce 71742 Anita Cabe, 104 Clay Cir ., Gurdon 717 43 Joe Bailey, 1128 Toler, Malvern 72104 TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1988: Eugene Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 Jim Wilson, 12400 Olds Lane, Little Rock 72211 Rev. William 0. "Bud" Reeves, P. 0. Box 192, Lake Village 71653 Terry Rasco, 5720 North Country Club, Little Rock 72207 Dale Booth, 6911 Skywood Road, Little Rock 72207 OFFICERS­ President: Secretary/Treasurer: ...... Terry Everitt, Rt. 19, Box 363, Hot Springs 71913 The following officers OR THEIR APPOINTED REPRESENTATIVES shall be Ex­ Officio members of the Board, with the same rights and duties as Camp Tanako Trustees: The Resident Bishop: ...... Bishop Richard Wilke, 723 Center, Little Rock 72201 Arkadelphia District Superintendent:Rev. Norman Carter, P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia 71923 Assoc. Director, CCOM: ...... Rev. Bill Eason, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Chairperson, Board of Education: ...... Charles Settle, 3010 Hazel, Pine Bluff 71603 Representative, UMW: ...... Hazel Latture, 1307 Richard, Hot Springs 71901 Representative, UMM: ...... Howard Parette, P. 0. Box 6208, Pine Bluff 71611 President, UMY: The President of the Board of Trustees is Ex-officio on all committees. The Executive Committee consists of President, V-Pres., Secretary/Treasurer, and Chairpersons of all standing committees.

D. INSTITUTIONAL TRUSTEES UNITED METHODIST FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS

Little Rock Conference: Class of 1985-86 - Richard C. Butler, Varnall Norman, Cliff Peck, Mabel Smith, Clint Burleson Class of 1986-87 - Sidney Good, Tom Pugh, Don Riggin, Mike Clayton, John Walker 30 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Class of 1987-88 - Philip Dixon, Carl Hall, Maurice Mitchell, Drexel Powell, James V. Spencer, III North Arkansas Conference: Class of 1985-86 - Jim Beal, Clark McClinton, Jay Lawhon Class of 1986-87 - Dale Bumpers, M.D. Deneke, Winfred Polk, Raye Rogers, Bill Williams Ex-Officio (with vote): Bishop Richard Wilke, Rev. F. Gladwin Connell, Rev. Jim Meadors Ex-Officio (without vote): James B. Argue, Jr., R. Bryan Brawner, LRC CFA Pres., Gene Brand, Ann Onstott, Bishop Paul Galloway, H. Lawrence Yancey UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME Little Rock Conference Trustees

1986: Tom Ed Townsend, Gordon Hartwick, Rev. Palmer Garner, Rev. John Walker 1987: William H. Bowen, Mrs. Myrtle Birch, Rev. Jack Wilson, Rev. William Eason 1988: Dennis Ramsay, Paul Barringer, Rev. Calvin Mitchell, Rev. Varnell Norman 1989: Partee Tuberville, Gary Tarpley, John Alston, Don Nolley MT. SEQUOYAH

Little Rock Conference Trustee: Dr. Ed Matthews PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE

Little Rock Conference Trustee: Don Riggin ST. PAUL

Little Rock Conference Trustee: Don Nolley HENDRIX COLLEGE TRUSTEES

Chairman: ...... Robert D. Cabe, Little Rock Vice Chairman: ...... Robert Cress, Little Rock Secretary & Treasurer: ...... Rodney D. Todd, Conway Ex-Officio Trustees: President Joe B. Hatcher, Bishop Richard B. Wilke, James M. Meadors, Jr., F. Gladwin Connell Little Rock Conference: George A. Tanner -1986; Ralph E. Hale -1986; Jack Wilson -1991; Robert Langley - 1988; Fred Arnold - 1991 Trustees at Large: Terms to expire 1986: Robert D. Cabe, Wilbur P. Gulley, Jr. Terms to expire 1987: Betty Bumpers, H. Tyndall Dickinson, Vernon J. Giss, Thomas F. (Mack) McLarty, III, Robert E. Miller, George Mitchell, William Rainwater Terms to expire 1988: B. Stan Cook, William C. Roberts Terms to expire 1989: Robert G. Cress, William L. Farris, Joe R. Goyne, Charles R. Ledbetter Terms to expire 1990: Patsy M. Bates, Oliver M. Clegg, Mary Lynn Reese, Ark Monroe, Doyle Rogers Terms to expire 1991: Nancy Wood, Rex Amonette, Glenn L. Dalton, Mike Murphy LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 31

E. DISTRICT COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES ARKADELPHIA DISTRICT COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Michael Clayton, 127 E. Page, Malvern 72104 Vice Chairperson: ...... -Dr. William C. Gentry, 1426 Welch, Arkadelphia 71923 District Superintendent: ...... Norman Carter, P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia 71923 Global Ministries: ...... Dolph us Whitten, 1020 Village Dr., Arkadelphia 71923 Church & Society: ...... Robert Berry, # 1 Sierra Dr., Hot Springs 71909 Education: ...... Harold McAfee, Rt. 1, Box 169A, Amity 71921 Stewardship: ...... Bill L. Fish, 1508 Porter, Malvern 72104 Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns: ...... J. Robert Scott, 113 N. Eighth, Arkadelphia 71923 Evangelism: ...... Steve Douglas, 2300 Sylvia, Arkadelphia 71923 Worship: ...... John Copher, Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village 71909 Communications: ...... Jim Bardwell, 112 Sycamore, Hot Springs 71913 Children's Coordinator: ...... Ellen Clements, Rt. 17, Box 322, Hot Springs 71901 Youth Coordinators: ...... John P. Miles II, 124 Harrell, Hot Springs 71901 Bruce Bennett, 127 E. Page, Malvern 72104 Young Adult Coordinator: .. John & Connie Cook, Rt. 19, Box 439, Hot Springs 71913 Adult Coordinator: ...... Jenni Douglas, 2300 Sylvia, Arkadelphia 71923 Family Coordinator: ...... Wanda O'Quinn, 133 Evonshire, Arkadelphia 71923 District Lay Leader: ...... John Jacobs, Rt. 2, Box 687, Royal 71968 Other Rep. for Laymen: ...... Dr. William Durand, Rt. 1, Box 88C, Arkadelphia 71923 At-Large Members: Roger Armstrong, 4115 Airport Rd., Hot Springs 71913 John Hays, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 Keenan Williams, Box 171, Glenwood 71943 UMW President: ...... Hazel Latture, 1307 Richard St., Hot Springs 71901 Deaconness: ...... Mrs. Nancy Hardy (on leave), Rt. 1, Box 95, Plainview 72857 Equitable Salaries: ...... Joe Wilkerson, 841 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 UMY President: ...... Scott Williams, Rt. 6, Box 134, Malvern 72104 Other Youth Rep.: ...... Cathy Kingery, 104 Kaywood, Hot Springs 71913 District Hunger Coordinator: ...... Liz Alderman, 6 Concord Cir., Arkadelphia 71923 Religion & Race: ...... Susan Smith Miles, 124 Harrell, Hot Springs 71901 ARKADELPHIA DISTRICT 1985/86

District Nominating Committee: Rev. John P. Miles II; June Davis; Sandy Bray; Annie Bell Arnold; Rev. Mike Clayton; Rev. Roger Armstrong; Dr. Bill Gentry; Fred Garritson District Trustees: Barbara Wasson; Rachel Witt; Randall Mathis; Johnny McAnally; Curtis Toler; Cecil Cupp, Sr.; Bill Frazier; Paul Barringer District Committee on Ordained Ministries: James Robert Scott; Robert W. Trieschmann; Larry D. Powell; Gerald Fincher; Keenan Williams Committee on District Superintendency: Courtney Couch; Bob Sanders; Barbara Landes; Vivian Scott; John Hays; Kurt Boggan; Christy Clark; Shelton Kilgore District Committee on Church Location & Building: John Hays; Joe Wilkerson; Steve Douglas; Bob Jones; Larry Whitley; Horace Lay 32 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

CAMDEN DISTRICT COMMITTEES FOR 1985/86 CAMDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES

Chairperson: ...... Dr. Earl Hughes, Box 43, Smackover 71762 District Superintendent: ...... Dr. Alvin C. Murray, 484 Elaine, Camden 71701 Secretary: ...... Bill Leslie, P. 0. Box 296, Magnolia 71753 Church and Society: ...... Franklin Maples, P. 0. Box 366, Bradley 71826 Ecumenical Affairs: ...... Gordon Donham, 700 W. 8th, El Dorado 71730 Evangelism: ...... Robert Woody, 2603 Mt. Holly, Camden 71701 Education: ...... Jim Hightower, 700 W. 8th, ElDorado 71730 Global Ministries: ...... George Stewart, 1221 Bluebird, Mag-nolia 71753 Worship: ...... Gloria Watson, Box 39, Mt. Holly 71758 Status and Role of Women: ...... Paulette Purser, Rt. 3, Box 643, Camden 71701 Religion and Race: ...... James Polk, 121 Harrison, Camden 71701 Stewardship: ...... Bruce Howard, 2211 Maul Rd., Camden 71701 Children's Coordinator: ...... Jeannie Pope, P. 0. Box 161, Bearden 71720 Youth Coordinator: ...... Don Armstrong, Box 205, Stephens 71764 Campus Ministries: ...... Joe Arnold, Box 1290, SAU, Magnolia 71753 Young Adult Coordinator: ...... Paul Lyons, 1002 Parson, Stamps 71806 Family Coordinator: ...... Marty Spellman, Box 658, Camden 71701 Communications: ...... Walter Smith, Box 608, Lewisville 77845 Dist. Lay Leader: ...... Armin Dressel, Rt. 3, Box 690, Camden 71701 Other Lay Man: ...... Robert McMenis, 1123 Pine Circle, Smackover 71762 Dist. UMW Pres.: ...... Virginia Guthrie, 600 Dundee SW, Camden 71701 Other UMW: ...... Trebbie Shaw, Rt. 2, Box 2345, Magnolia 71753 Adult Coordinator: ...... Rusty Johnson, Box 296, Magnolia 71753 Dist. UMY Pres.: ...... To be selected Dist. UMY V. Pres.: ...... To be selected Pres. Dist. Bd. of Missions: ...... W. A. Geddie, 3375 Cash Rd. SW, Camden 71701 Hunger Coordinator: ...... Fred Hunter, 1300 E. University, Magnolia 71753 At-Large: Charles Ashcraft, 121 Harrison, Camden Ralph Hale, 201 S. Hill, El Dorado Jack Wilson, Box 296, Magnolia Kay Emmert, Rt. 2, Box 230, Emerson 71740

Committee on Nominations: Charles Ashcraft, Chairman; Jack Wilson, Marty Spellman, Armin Dressel, Ron Stovall, Virginia Guthrie. Building and Locations Committee: Ralph Hale, W. A. Geddie, Robert Woody, Mrs. Carolyn Parks, James Ford, and Partee Tuberville. Committee on Superintendency: Chairperson, Ralph Hale; Jack Wilson, Mrs. Lee Gill, Rt. 1, Chidester; Jennings Shaw, Rt. 2, Box 245, Magnolia; Louis Wilson, Rt. 4, Box 408, Magnolia; Mrs. Louise Henry, P. 0. Box 68, Thornton 71766; Mrs. Barbara Foster, Rt. 3, Box 262, Camden; Mrs. Juanita Foster, Rt. 1, ElDorado; Larry Ferguson. Committee on Ordained Ministry: Jack Wilson, Ralph Hale, Joe Arnold, Walter Smith, Charles Ashcraft, Earl Hughes, Gordon Donham and Alvin Murray. District Trustees: Class of 1985, Rodney Chambers, Raymond Jones; Class of 1986, Dr. J. L. Dedman (Chm), Richard Clark; Class of 1987, James V. Spencer III, Harold Campbell. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 33

HOPE DISTRICT COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Mrs. Ruth Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 District Lay Leader: ...... Tom DeBlack, 539 N. 4th, Nashville 71852 District Superintendent: ...... David B. Wilson, 200 N. Pine, Hope 71801 District Treasurer: ...... Dennis Ramsey, P. 0. Box 599, Hope 71801 Church and Society: ...... Charles Walthall, 145 E. Commerce, Ashdown 71822 Worship: ...... Harold Rogers, P. 0. Box 488, DeQueen 71832 Christian Unity: ...... William Joseph Head, P. 0. Box 275, Hatfield 71945 Missions: ...... John Dill, 265 W. Second, Prescott 71857 Evangelism: ...... James Fairweather, 1802 Forest, Texarkana 75502 Education: ...... Davis Thompson, 1005 Grove St., Nashville 71852 Stewardship: ...... Bill Shirron, Rt. 6, Prescott 71857 Religion and Race: ...... J. T. Counts, P. 0. Box 234, Lockesburg 71846 Status and Role of Women: ...... Mrs. Leona Bonsall, 7 Arnold Dr., Texarkana 75501 Children's Coordinator: ...... Mrs. Claudette Smith, Rt. 2, Box 67 A, Ashdown 71822 Young Adult Coordinator: ...... C. D. Womack, 412 E. 6th, Texarkana 75502 Adult Coordinator: ..... David Orr, Orr Chevrolet, State Line Ave., Texarkana 75501 Family Life Coordinator: ...... Mrs. Betty Sorenson, Rt. 1, Box 733B, DeQueen 71832 World Hunger Coordinator: ...... Doyne Graham, Rt. 1, Box 330, Hope 71801 Communications: ...... Gary Harrison, Box 175, Mineral Springs 71851 President UMM: ...... Kelvin Wyrick, 2015 Beech, Texarkana 75502 One Other UMM: ...... Jim Gosnell, Rt. 1, Box 177M, Nashville 71852 President UMW: ...... Mrs. Royalene Smith, 415 Jan sen, DeQueen 71832 One Other UMW: ...... Mrs. Lorena Ford, 420 Click, Ashdown 71822 President UMY: ...... Tracy Lawrence, Foreman 71836 One Other UMY:1 ...... Jack Shirron, Rt. 6, Prescott 71857 At-Large: Richard Garland, Rt. 1, Box 237, Lockesburg 71846 Palmer Garner, Box 400, Hope 71801 Robert Langley, Box 163, Texarkana 75504 Therral Wilson, 501 Ninth St., Mena 71953 Denzil Gilbert, 220 W. Ave. B, Hope 71801 E. C. Cobb, Box 307, Ashdown 71822 Mrs. Callie Franklin, Box 251, DeQueen 71832 Deaconess: ...... Mrs. Daisy Cabean, Rt. 1, Lockesburg 71846

DISTRICT NOMINATING COMMITTEE Class of 1986 Harold Rogers, Box 488, DeQueen 71832 Mrs. Ruth Cobb, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 Mrs. Letha Nell Rushing, Box 312, Emmet 71835 Charles Walthall, 145 E. Commerce, Ashdown 71822 Class of 1987 J. T. Counts, Rt. 1, Box 234, Lockesburg 71846 George Frazier, Box 489, Hope 71801 Allen Bonsall, 7 Arnold Drive, Texarkana 75501 Denzil Gilbert, 220 W. Ave. B, Hope 71801

DISTRICT TRUSTEES Dr. H. B. Wren, 804 E. 12th, Texarkana 75502 Albert Graves, 402 N. Washington, Hope 71801 Bill Shirron, Rt. 6, Prescott 71852 34 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

E. C. Cobb, P. 0. Box 307, Ashdown 71822 Richard A. Carver, P. 0. Box 87, Mena 71953 S. W. Manning, 415 W. Heynecker, DeQueen 71832

DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY Palmer Garner (Chp.), Box 400, Hope 71801 Harold Rogers, Box 488, DeQueen 71832 J. T. Counts, Box 234, Lockesburg 71846 John T. Dill, 265 W. Second, Prescott 71857 Therral Wilson, 501 Ninth St., Mena 71953

COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY Laymen Max Wittman, 150 Marcone Dr., DeQueen 71832 Denman Wylie, Emmet 71835 Laywomen Mrs. James McLarty, 701 E. 14th, Hope 71801 Mrs. Snowie Brown, P. 0. Box 317, Horatio 71842 Clergy Palmer Garner, P. 0. Box 400, Hope 71801 Robert Langley, P. 0. Box 163, Texarkana 75504 At-Large John T. Dill, 265 W. Second, Prescott 71857 Edward Warren, P. 0. Box 117, Dierks 71833

DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING Clergy Allen Bonsall, 7 Arnold Drive, Texarkana 75501 Palmer Garner, P. 0. Box 400, Hope 71801 Robert Langley, P. 0. Box 163, Texarkana 75504 Laity Kelvin Wyrick, 2015 Beech, Texarkana 75502 Jim Young, Route 1, Nashville 71852 George Frazier, P. 0. Box 489, Hope 71801 LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... James B. Argue, Sr., P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72215 Church & Society: ...... Sam Albright, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 Education: ...... Mike Parker, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72215 Ecumenical Affairs: ...... Dick Haltom, 1601 S. Louisiana, Little Rock 72206 Evangelism: ...... Tom Letchworth, Rt. 5, Box 4180, Benton 72015 Missions: ...... Bill Cheyne, 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock 72207 Stewardship: ...... Calvin Mitchell, 6401 West 32nd, Little Rock 72207 Religion & Race: ...... Virginia Machen, # 10 Reynard Ct., Little Rock 72207 Worship: ...... Mike Campbell, 5500 Geyer Springs Rd., Little Rock 72209 Children's Coordinator: ...... Marilyn Williams, 7415 "H" St., Little Rock 72205 Youth Coordinator: ...... Lu Harding, 321 Pleasant Valley, Little Rock 72212 Young Adult Coordinator: ...... David Steele, 13000 Baseline Rd., Little Rock 72209 Adult Coordinator: ...... Trish Hicks, 321 Pleasant Valley, Little Rock 72212 Family Life Coordinator: ...... Beth Deere, 808 N. Jackson, Little Rock 72205 World Hunger: ...... Gene Efird, Pulaski & Third St., Little Rock 72201 Communications: ...... Gene Goss, 1806 S. Gaines, Little Rock 72206 District Lay Leader: ...... Paul Fair, # 45 Wingate, Little Rock 72205 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 35

Other Other Layman: ...... John Fortenberry, 201 Auburn, Little Rock 72205 President, UMW: ...... Frances Scott, 1517 West 21st, Little Rock 72202 One Other UMW Rep.: President, UMY: ...... Jamie Russenburger, 3128 Willow Spr. Rd., Little Rock 72206 At-Large: Faye Norwood, 2205 State St., Little Rock 72206 Marie Watkins, 2203 Howard St., Little Rock 72202 Clint Burleson, 723 Center St., Little Rock 72201 Martha Faulkner, 11723 Fairways, Little Rock 72212 Ex Officio w/Vote: ...... Chairperson, District Board of Missions (John P. Miles), 321 Pleasant Valley, Little Rock 72212 Rep., Status & Role of Women: ...... Marian McClintock, 3802 Kavanaugh, Little Rock 72205 Conference COM Rep.: ...... Bill Eason, 715 Center, # 201, Little Rock 72201 Chairperson, MUM COR: ...... Rodney Steele, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72215 LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT District Trustees

Class of 1986: Class of 1987: Class of 1988: Jack W. Nutt Roland M. Shelton Richard C. Butler Lonnie Dallas E. B. Matkin, Jr. B. Frank Mackey Wen dell Strong Tom Williams Dale Booth Committee on Church Buildings and Locations I Tom Williams John P. Miles Glenn Williams Clint Burleson R. J. Wills Mackey Yokem I

Committee on Ordained Ministries Varnell Norman Mike Campbell Don Nolley Bill Cheyne Charles Murry Louis "Biff' Averitt

District Committee on Superintendency Dale Booth Peggy Keller James B. Argue Phil Dixon Shelby Hillman John P. Miles I Members of Conference Nominating Committee (expires in 1986) Betsy Henderson I Charles Murry

District Nominating Committee Class of 1986: Class of 1987: Robert Cabe Tyrone Gordon Fred Smith Faye Norwood Ernestine McKinney Dale Booth Varnell Norman Larry Williams

District Lay Leader: Paul Fair District Treasurer: Secretary of District Office 36 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Lay Members (At-Large): Doris Fish Don Riggin J. G. Washington MONTICELLO DISTRICT COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Tom Abney, Rt. 4, Box 89, Monticello 71655 District Superintendent: ...... Merle Allison Johnson, 468 S. Main, Monticello 71655 Church & Society: ...... Kathy Tumlison, Rt. 2, Box 84-3, Monticello 71655 Ecumenical Affairs: ...... John Alston, Box 311, Hamburg 71646 Education: ...... Carolyn Saffold, 214 E. Willis, Monticello 71655 Evangelism: ...... Wayman Mann, Rt. 2, Box 37, Monticello 71655 Missions: ...... Helen Pledger, 184 Center Dr., Monticello 71655 Stewardship: ...... Dale Diffee, Box 467, McGehee 71654 Religion & Race: ...... L. T. Marks, Rt. 1, Box 644, New Edinburg 71660 Christian Unity: ...... Jane Lambi, Picken 71662 Worship: ...... Howard Williams, 210 E. Shields, Warren 71671 Children's Coordinator: ...... Betty DeLess, Box 738, Crossett 71635 Youth Coordinator: ...... Robert Hunter, 310 W. Union, Monticello 71655 Young Adult Coordinator: ...... Mary Jo Tucker, 118 N. College, Dumas 71639 Adult Coordinator: ...... Bill Briant, Box 490, Portland 71663 Family Coordinator: ...... Tom Adkinson, 1603 Abernathy, Fordyce 71742 Communications: ...... Robert Regnier, Box 738, Crossett 71635 Lay Leader: ...... Faye Pounds, 701 W. Lincoln, Hamburg 71646 One Other Layman: ...... David Leech, Box 909, McGehee 71654 President, UMW: ...... Marilynn Loyd, Box 743, Lake Village 71653 At-Large: Robin Wynne, Box 746, Hampton 71744 David Prothro, 318 S. Main, Monticello 71655 Bill Haake, P. 0. Box 178, Star City 71667 Mrs. Yelton York, Rt. 1, Box 189, Hermitage 71647 Dixie Newton, Rt. 1, Tillar 71670 James Suit, Dermott St. Bank, Dermott 71638 World Hunger: ...... Helen Pledger, 184 Center, Monticello 71655 Equitable Salaries: ...... Donald Wilson, P. 0. Box 477, Hampton 71744 MONTICELLO DISTRICT 1985/86

District Nominating Committee David Prothro Tom Abney Robert Hunter Bob Regnier Lorraine Holdren Nick Evans Tommy Free John Alson

District Trustees Taylor Prewitt Louis Ederington John Spivey Searcy Harrell J. C. McGoogan Ervin McClain Merle Peterson George Pugh, Jr. B. M. Hargis LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 37

District Committee on Ordained Ministries Tom Haley Tom Abney Nick Evans Bob Regnier David Prothro

Committee on District Superintendency James Peacock Tom Abney David Walt Howard Williams Mrs. Louis Ederington John W. Free Mrs. L. T. Marks William 0. Reeves

District Committee on Church Location & Building Dale Diffee Tommy Chandler Robert Armstrong Faye Pounds Bill Haake Glynn Puryear PINE BLUFF DISTRICT COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES 1985/86

Chairperson: ...... Rubye Lee Jackson, 2402 Pine Hill Dr., Pine Bluff 71603 534-2886 Church & Society: ...... John Darnall, Rt. 7, Box 755, Pine Bluff 71603 879-3360 Ecumenical Affairs: ...... Roy Smith, 1501 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 534-6241 Education: ...... Charles Settle, 3010 Hazel, Pine Bluff 71603 534-4483 Evangelism: ...... Gary Goldman, Box 357, Sheridan 72150 942-4127 Missions: ...... Buddy Ratliff, 300 Church Dr., Pine Bluff 71602 247-1481 Stewardship: ...... Lloyd Posey, P. 0. Box 8003, Pine Bluff 71601 535-1543 Worship: ...... Don Taylor, 1900 W. 32nd., Pine Bluff 71603 535-5750 Children's Coord.: ... Mrs. James T. Spain, 1204 Berkshire, Pine Bluff 71601 534-8151 Youth Coord.: ...... Mrs. Roy Smith, 1501 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 534-6241 Mary Jane Reed Young Adult Coord.: ...... Don Eubanks, Box 145, Gillett 72055 548-2574 Adult Coord.: ...... Gerald Myers, 909 Wisconsin, Pine Bluff 71601 534-3696 Family Coord.: ...... Marcia Dodd, 111 Friendswood, Pine Bluff 71603 534-2358 Communications: .... J. Kenneth Dodd, 1575 Ridgeway Rd., Pine Bluff 71603 536-1611 Layperson: ...... Mrs. Ray Toler, 3305 Poplar, Pine Bluff 71603 535-2207 Layperson: ...... George Tschiemer, 3204 S. Cedar, Pine Bluff 71603 534-8265 Pres. UMW: ...... Mrs. Gene Ratekin, 410 E. 13th, Stuttgart 72160 673-1158 Other UMW: ...... Mrs. James Bell, 58 Westchester Court, Pine Bluff 71602 242-1812 Pres. UMY: ...... Joey Dean, Rt. 3, England 72046 275-3700 Other Youth: ...... LeAnne Smott, Rt. 1, No.8 Pinecrest, Sheridan 72150 942-4568 COSROW: ...... Ms. Ellen Alston, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 534-6241 Religion & Race: ...... C. E. McAdoo, P. 0. Box 8951, Pine Bluff 71601 536-6366 Lay Leader: ...... Howard Parette, Rt. 7 Box 648, Pine Bluff 71603 879-1529 World Hunger: ...... Ray Toler, 3305 Poplar, Pine Bluff 71603 535-2207 At-Large: Mr. Billy Gibbs, 518 E. Purdon, England 72046 Mr. Tommy Paschall, 5511 West 20th, Pine Bluff 71603 Rev. Fred Arnold, P. 0. Box 8003, Pine Bluff 71601 Mrs. Dean Emerson, 69 Pine Wood Drive, Pine Bluff 71603 879-4546 Earl Paty, Jr., Rt. 2 Box 193B, Sheridan 72150 942-79 Dr. James R. Bell, 58 Westchester Court, Pine Bluff 71602 247-1812 38 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

PINE BLUFF DISTRICT 1985/86

District Nominating Committee Loyd Perry Charles Settle Mrs. W. C. Patton Henry Ratliff Mrs. Peggy Mitchell Mrs. J. T. Spain Don Taylor Fred Arnold

District Trustees Louis L. Ramsay, Jr. Mrs. W. D. Jones Wirt Blankenship Robert Reeves Mrs. Jess Walt Martin L. Wilson James 0. Merritt Gene Hudson Charlie Mitchell

District Committee on Ordained Ministries John Walker Loyd Perry Fred Haustein George McCoy Roy Smith

Committee on District Superintendency W. E. Ayres Fred Arnold Fulton Walker George Rook Mrs. Herbert Spiller Mark Kalkbrenner Mrs. W. J. Deane Mrs. Larry Stone

District Committee on Church Location & Building Sidney Good Albert Elder James Conn David Acklin John Barner Ray Bates LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 39

DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY

Arkadelphia: Keenan Williams, Robert W. Trieschmann, J. Robert Scott, Gerald Fincher, Larry Powell. Camden: Jack Wilson, Ralph Hale, Joe Arnold, Charles Ashcraft, Earl Hughes, Alvin Murray, Walter Smith, Gordon Donham Hope: Harold Rogers, Palmer G1;1rner, J. T. Counts, John T. Dill, Therral Wilson. Little Rock: Charles Murry, Bill Cheyne, Mike Campbell, Don Nolley, Louis Averitt, Varnall Norman Monticello: Tom Abney, Tom Haley, Nick Evans, David Prothro, Bob Regnier Pine Bluff: Fred Haustein, John Walker, Roy Smith, Lloyd Perry, George McCoy DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND LOCATIONS

Arkadelphia: John Hays, Steve Douglas, Bob Jones, Larry Whitley, Horace Lay, Joe Wilkerson Camden: Ralph Hale, W. A. Geddie, Robert Woody, Carolyn Parks, James Ford, Partee Tuberville Hope:Allen Bonsall, Kelvin Wyrick, Palmer Garner, Robert Langley, Jim Young, George Frazier Little Rock: John P. Miles, Clint Burleson, Mackey Yokem, Tom Williams, R. J. Wills, Glen Williams Monticello: Dale Diffee, Bill Haake, Tommy Chandler, Faye Pounds, Glen Puryear, Robert Armstrong Pine Bluff: Sidney Good, John Barner, James Conn, Albert Elder, David Acklin, Ray Bates F. CAMPUS MINISTRY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wesley Foundation Board of Directors HENDERSON STATE UNIVERSITY ARKADELPHIA, ARKANSAS 1985 Ex Officio: District Superintendent, Arkadelphia District District Superintendent, Hope District Director, Program Council, Little Rock Conference Associate Director, Program Council, Little Rock Conference Campus Minister, Arkadelphia Wesley Foundation Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Arkadelphia Pastor, St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Arkadelphia President, U.M.W., Arkadelphia District President, Henderson State University President, Ouachita Baptist University Wesley Foundation Executive Council Pastor, Gurdon United Methodist Church Pastor, Prescott United Methodist Church Treasurer of Board of Directors of Wesley Foundation Pastor, Malvern First United Methodist Church Pastor, Nashville United Methodist Church Pastor, Mena First United Methodist Church 40 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Pastor, Hope First United Methodist Church Pastor, Grand A venue United Methodist Church, Hot Springs Pastor, Hot Springs First United Methodist Church Pastor, Oaklawn United Methodist Church, Hot Springs Trustees: 1985 Duke Wells 1986 Bob Sanders 1987 Kendall Hunter Classes: 1985 Randall Mathis Rev. Gerald Fincher Paul Barringer Mrs. William Durand 1986 Hayden Little Rev. Gary Goldman Gary Anderson Mrs. Marvin Blair 1987 Billy Webb Rev. Carlos Martin Leroy Pennington Mrs. Bill Shiron OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

Chairman Dr. Gary Anderson V-Chairman Paul Barringer Secretary Bro. Bob Trieschmann Treasurer Dr. Joe Clark Wesley Foundation UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO BOX 3071, MONTICELLO, ARKANSAS 71655 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 1986 I. Officers: Chairperson: ... Mr. Steve Richardson, Rt. 3, Box 86, Warren 71671 (226-6672) Vice-Chairperson: .. Mr. Earl Baxter, 432 So. Main, Monticello 71655 (367-3761) Secretary: ...... Mrs. Betty DeLess, P. 0. Box 738, Crossett 71635 (364-4903) Treasurer: ... Mr. Robert Langley, Rt. 4, Box 87 A, Monticello 71655 (367-6556) II. Trustees: Mr. David Leech, # 14 Bayou Cove, McGehee 71654 (222-4009 or 22-3057) Mr. Louis Ederington, Box 310, Warren 71671 (226-7183) Pastor: First Un. Meth. Church of Monticello, Rev. David Prothro, 318 So. Main, Monticello 71655 (367-6174 or 367-6542) III. Student Council Representatives: Miss Rebecca Abney, Rt. 4, Box 89, Monticello 71655 (367-7294 or 367-2339) Miss Mary Jo Boyd, Box 2182 U.A.M., Monticello 71655 (367-2339 Mr. Derek Reed, Box 2081 U.A.M., Monticello 71655 (367-8989) Miss Deborah Webb, Rt. 4, Box 78, Monticello 71655 (367-5804 or 367-2339) IV. At-Large Members: Mr. Earl Baxter, 432 So. Main, Monticello 71655 (367-3761) Mrs. Carolyn Curry, 313 Shelby, Warren 71671 (226-6174) Mrs. Betty DeLess, P. 0. Box 738, Crossett 71635 (364-4903) Mr. Bart Langford, P. 0. Box 364, Fordyce 71742 (352-7625) Mr. Ervin McClain, 228 W. Bolling, Monticello 71655 (367-5497) Mr. J. C. McGoogan, Box 676, Crossett 71635 (364-2561 or 364-3141) Mr. Faye Pounds, 701 W. Lincoln, Hamburg 71646 (853-5726 or 853-5561) Mr. Steve Richardson, Rt. 3, Box 86, Warren 71671 (226-6672) Rev. William S. Briant, Jr., Box 490, Portland 71663 (737-2907) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 41

Mr. James Suitt, c/o Bank of Dermott, Dermott 71638 (538-3428 or 538-3266) Mrs. Mary Jo Tucker, 118 No. College, Dumas 71639 (382-4392) .Mr. Robin Wynne, 801 Meek, Fordyce 71742 (798-4222 or 352-5101) V. Ex-Officio Members: District Superintendency: Rev. Merle Johnson, 436 So. Main, Monticello 71655 (367-3365) Rev. John Lindsey,# 1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603 (534-1738) United Methodist Women: Mrs. Marilyn Loyd, Box 7 43, Lake Village 71652 (265-2024) Mrs. Bea Ratekin, 410 E. 13th, Stuttgart 72160 (673-1158) Conference Council on Ministries: Rev. Charles Nesbitt, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 (374-5027) Univ. of Ark. at Monticello: Mr. Robert Langley, Rt. 4, Box 87A, Monticello 71655 (367-6556) Wesley Foundation SOUTHERN ARKANSAS UNIVERSITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1986

Class of 1985 Rev. Fred Hunter, P. 0. Box 352, Magnolia 71753 Sammy Nix, 1901 Monzingo, Magnolia 71753 Archie Monroe, 1003 Lawton Cir., Magnolia 71753 Harold Baker, Rt. 1, Box 139, Stamps, Ark. 71860 Lawrence Bearden, 1203 Pine Circle, Smackover 71762 President-Student Council, S.A.U., Magnolia 71753 Rev. H. 0. Richardson, Box 608, Lewisville 71845 Class of 1986 Rev. Jack Wilson, 305 West Main, Magnolia 71753 Rev. Ralph Hale, 201 So. Hill, ElDorado 71730 Armin Dressel, Rt. 3, Box 690, Camden 71701 Harold Fincher, People Bank, Waldo 71770 Trebie Shaw, Rt. 2, Box 245, Magnolia 71753 W. A. Geddie, 3375 Cash Rd., Camden 71701 Class of 1987 Richard Clark-Chairman, Peoples Bank, Waldo 71770 Rev. Charles Ashcraft, 121 Harrison SW, Camden 71701 Virginia Guthrie, 600 Dundee, Camden 71701 Mrs. Charles Duncan, Box 1344 SAU, Magnolia 71753 Dianna Terry-Sec.-Treasurer, Box 1250 SAU, Magnolia 71753 Student Council Rep., S.A.U., Magnolia 71753 Rev. Bill Eason, 715 Center St., Little Rock 72201 Camden District Superintendent and the Director of Wesley Foundation serve in each Class. Personnel Committee Finance Committee (1980 Dis. Par. 266.2) District Superintendent Jack Wilson - Chairman Board Chairperson Director-Wesley Foundation Student Council President District Superintendent Jack Wilson Dianna Terry-Treasurer W. A. Geddie-Chairperson Rev. Charles Ashcraft 42 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Trustees: Archie Monroe, Harold Fincher, Harold Baker, and Armin Dressel Nominating Committee: Director-Chairman, President U.M.W., Rev. Fred Hunter, Stu­ dent Council Rep., and District Superintendent UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS 1986 AND FOLLOWING

I. Ex-Officio Members: A. District and Conference Officers: 1. Little Rock Conference: Little Rock District Superintendent, L.R. U.M.W. President, L.R. Lay Leader, Director of Conference Council on Ministries, Campus Minister. 2. Pastors of the following local churches: St. Luke, Oak Forest, Geyer Springs, and Henderson. II. 1984 - 1985: Evelyn Hoggard, Frances Robinson, Beck Tyer, and Johnny Tyer. 1985 - 1986: Judy Tenebaugh, Sible Robinson, Bart Herdon, and Sharon May. 1986 - 1987: Dr. Richard Prior, Dr. Richard Jordon, and Charles Tenebaugh. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 43

G. OFFICERS OF UNITED METHODIST WOMEN UNITED METHODIST WOMEN LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE OFFICERS 1985

The function of the conference organization of United Methodist Women shall be to work with the district organizations and the local units of United Methodist Women in developing programs to meet th.e needs and interests of women and the concerns and responsibilities of the global Church; to encourage and support spiritual growth, mis­ sionary outreach, and Christian social action; and to promote the plans and responsibilities of the Women's Division. Article 2, Constitution of United Methodist Women in the Con­ ference, Constitution and Bylaws United Methodist Woimen 1985-1988, page 43.

President: ...... Leona Bonsall, 7 Arnold Drive, Texarkana 75502 774-5418 Vice-President: ...... Audrey Powell, Rt. 9, 205 Rustic Dr., Pine Bluff 71603 879-0949 Secretary: ...... Janis West, Rt. 1, Box 36, Malvern 72104 332-6268 Treasurer: ...... Jimmie Lee Stephens, 811 N. W. 4th, Bryant 72022 847-9373 Mission Coordinators: Christian Personhood: ...... Bettie Riggin, P. 0. Box 15, Portland 71663 737-2248 Christian Global Concerns: . Charlotte Barnes, Rt. 1, Box 813, Camden 71701 836-5627 Christian Social Involvement: ..... Margaret Wynne, 1724 Abernathy, Fordyce 71742 352-2978 Supportive Community: ...... Annie Sampson, Rt. 1, Box 108B, Ozan 71855 845-1180 Chairperson, Committee on Membership: ...... Merlyn Watson, P. 0. Box 736, Prescott 71857 887-2051 Chairperson, Committee on Nominations: ...... Juanita Torrence, Box 141 UAPB, Pine Bluff 71601 534-4891 Secretary of Program Resources: ...... Debbie Robinson, 2301-B Dorchester St., Little Rock 72204 227-0971 work 373-5928 Secretary of Publicity and Public Relations: ...... Evelyn Perry, 3407 Poplar, Pine Bluff 71603 534-8149 Secretary for Financial Interpretation: ...... Ann Ashcraft, Rt. 5, Box 404, Malvern 72104 844-4753 44 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Conference Directory LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE LAY PERSONNEL 1985/86

A ALDERMAN, Liz, #6 Concord Cir., Arkadelphia 71923 ALEXANDER, Jean, 1516 Evans, Arkadelphia 71923 ALSTON, Ellen, 1500 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 ANDREWS, Gerald, 611 E. 33rd, Pine Bluff 71601 ARMSTRONG, Elizabeth, 5008 Myers, Little Rock 72209 ARNOLD, Anna Belle, Rt. 8, Box 746, Malvern 72104 ARNOLD, W. A., P. 0. Drawer A, Crossett 71635 ASHCRAFT, Ann, Rt. 5, Box 404, Malvern 72104 AULT, Jim B., 23 Buttermilk Rd., Little Rock 72205 AYRES, Mrs. W. E., 12 Jefferson Pl., Pine Bluff 71603 AYRES, W. E., 12 Jefferson Pl., Pine Bluff 71603

B BAGLEY, Sheila, 715 Center, Little Rock, 72201 BARDWELL, JiF 112 Sycamore, Hot Springs 71913 BARNES, Charluoce, Rt. 1, Box 813, Camden 71701 BEAVERS, Donna, 145 W. Northgate, DeQueen 71832 BELL, Glen, Route l, Mineral Springs 71851 BELL, James, 58 Westchester, Pine Bluff 71602 BELL, Josephine, 58 Westchester Ct., Pine Bluff 71602 BOBO, Len, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 BONSALL, Leona, 7 Arnold Dr., Texarkana 75502 BRABSTON, Barbara, Rt. 7, Box 758, Pine Bluff 71603 BROWN, Joyce, 717 N. Jackson, ElDorado 71730 BURKE, Virginia, 2819 Marshall, Little Rock 72206 BURTON, LaVerne, 106 Meadow Dr., Hot Springs 71913 BUSSEY, Edna, Route 1, Bradley 71826 BUTLER, Richard, 417 E. Tenth, Little Rock 72202 c CABEAN, Daisy, Rt. 1, Box 249, Lockesburg 71846 CAPLINGER, Liz, 8701 Linda Lane, Little Rock 72207 CARTER, James, P. 0. Box 163, Harrell 71745 CARVER, Richard, P. 0. Box 87, Mena 71953 CLARK, Richard, The People's Bank, Waldo 71770 CLEMENTS, Ellen, Rt. 17, Box 322, Hot Springs 71901 COBB, Eugene, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 COBB, Ruth, 960 Rankin, Ashdown 71822 COOK, John, Rt. 19, Box 439, Hot Springs 71913 COOK, Connie, Rt. 19, Box 439, Hot Springs 71913 COSTON, Dan, P. 0. Box 181, Dermott 71638 COUCH, Courtney, 732 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 COX, Mort, 106 Brentwood, Hot Springs 71901 CRUMBY, George, 604 E. University, Magnolia 71753 CURRY, Carolyn, 313 Shelby, Warren 71671

D DAVIS, Beverly, 135 W. Bolling, Monticello 71655 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 45

DEANE, Helen, Rt. 2, Box 1490, Pine Bluff 71603 DEBLACK, Tom, 539 N. Fourth, Nashville 71852 DEERE, Beth, 808 N. Jackson, Little Rock 72205 DELEss; Betty, P. 0. Box 738, Crossett 71635 DODSON, Dick, 1202 State Line, Texarkana 75501 DODD, Marcia, 111 Friendswood, Pine Bluff 71603 DOROUGH, Frances, 4220 Dixie Rd., Little Rock 72206 DOUGLAS, Jenni, 2300 Sylvia, Arkadelphia 71923 DOWD, Mrs. T. H., 2501 Senator Ave., Texarkana 75501 DRESSEL, Armin, Rt. 3, Box 690, Camden 71701

E EMERSON, Janet, 60 W. Pinewood, Pine Bluff 71603 EMMERT, Karen, Rt. 2, Box 230, Emerson 71740 ESSEX, Jess, 422 W. Second St., DeWitt 72042

F FAIR, Paul, 45 Wingate, Little Rock 72205 FAULKNER, Martha, 11723 Fairway, Little Rock 72212 FAULKNER, Winston, 11723 Fairway, Little Rock 72212 FISER, Dr. M. D., 12 Gay Place, Little Rock 72207 FISH, Doris, 12620 Meyer, Mabelvale 72103 FISHER, Gerald, 2 Fern, Hot Springs 71901 FISHER, Ginger, 389 Palisade, Camden 71701 FLEMING, Rick, 5700 Lowrance, North Little Rock 72118 FLEMING, Ruby, 1106 Wild Turkey Ct., Little Rock 72211 FOMBY, Ruth, 3 Knightsbridge, Texarkana 75503 FORT, Herbert, Rt. 2, Box 202A, Chidester 71726 FOWLER, W. H. 2515 S. Ringo, Little Rock 72206 FRAZIER, George, P. 0. Box 1450, Hope 71801 FREER, Dick, 400 Pine Valley, Little Rock 72207

G GARLAND, Richard, Rt. 1, Box 237, Lockesburg 71846 GARRISON, Shirley, 601 E. 15th, ElDorado 71730 GAY, Betty, Box 177, Portland 71663 GILLIAM, Mary Jo, 905 N. 26th, Arkadelphia 71923 GLAZE, David, 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock 72207 GORDON, Nellie Rea, 311 E. Main, Prescott 71857 GOSS, Gene, 1806 S. Gaines, Little Rock 72206

H HAMANN, Dwayne, Rt. 2, Box 730, Pine Bluff 71603 HARDIN, Willie, 2804 S. Broadway, Little Rock 72206 HARDING, John, 25301 Lawson, Little Rock 72210 HARDING, Lu, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212 HARRIS, James, 2719 Rock, Little Rock 72204 HARRIS, Sykes, 106 Scotta, Warren 71671. HARWOOD, Gene, P. 0. Box 1358, Hot Springs 71901 HENDERSON, Betsy, 1010 S. Arthur, Little Rock 72204 HICKS, Bob, 1518 S. Buchanan, Little Rock 72204 HICKS, Trish, 321 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock 72212 HODGE, Charles, 19 Lakeside Dr., Little Rock 72204 HOLIMAN, Ralph, 950 Highland, Magnolia 71753 46 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

HORTON, Edwin, P. 0. Box 131, Camden 71701 HUDSON, James, 2312 Pine, Texarkana 75501 HUGHES, Lynne, P. 0. Box 43, Smackover 71762

J JACKSON, Rubye Lee, 2402 Pine Hill, Pine Bluff 71603 JACOBS, John, Rt. 2, Box 687, Royal 71968 JACOBS, Mary Ann, Rt. 2, Box 687, Royal 71968 JOHNSON, Rusty, P. 0. Box 296, Magnolia 71753 JOHNSON, Ruth, 3424 West 14th, Little Rock 72204 JOHNSTON, Ted, P. 0. Box 287, Stuttgart 72160 JONES, Mary, Presbyterian Children's Home, Monticello 71655

K KING, Mike, 17 Skyline, Pine Bluff 71603 KINSEY, Dianna, 2400 McCain, # 2030, Bldg. 6, North Little Rock 72116 KIRKPATRICK, J. H., Route 3, Magnolia 71753

L LAMB, Evy, 802 S. Grand Ave., Stuttgart 72160 LAMBI, Jane, Pickens 71662 LEECH, David, 14 Bayou Cove, McGehee 71654 LEEPER, Walter, Route 1, Horatio 71842 LEWIS, Barbara, 216 W. Sixth, Little Rock 72201 LOWERY, Judy, P. 0. Box 41, Langley 71952 LOYD, Marilyn, P. 0. Box 743, Lake Village 71653 LOYD, Marvin, P. 0. Box 743, Lake Village 71653

M MCAFEE, Harold, Rt. 1, Box 169A, Amity 71921 MCANALLY, John, Rt. 3, Box 153, Arkadelphia 71923 MCCLAIN, Ervin, 228 W. Bolling, Monticello 71655 MCCLINTOCK, Marion, 1601 Louisiana, Little Rock 72206 MCDONALD, Liz, 3000 Dixon Rd., Little Rock 72206 MCDONALD, Laura, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 MCKAY, Don, 1524 Pine Valley, Little Rock 72207 MCLAIN, Norma, Blevins 71825 MACHEN, Virginia, #Reynard Ct., Little Rock 72207 MAY, Grady, 800 West 30th, Pine Bluff 71601 MINTON, Sarnia, Box 511, Murfreesboro 71958 MITCHELL, Peggy, 108 West 34th, Pine Bluff 71603 MURRY, Yvonne, Box 125, Stephens 71764

N NEEPER, Susan, #2 Briar Ridge Dr., Hot Springs 71913 NEWTON, Dixie, Rt. 1, Box 126, Tillar 71670 NIX, Lucille, Box 82, Lonoke 72086 NIXON, Jane, 505 West 35th, Pine Bluff 71603

0 O'QUINN, Wanda, 133 Evonshire, Arkadelphia 71923 ONSTOTT, Ann, 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 ORR, David, Orr Chevrolet, State Line Ave., Texarkana 75501 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 47 p PARETTE, Pat, 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock 72207 PARETTE, Howard, Rt. 7, Box 648, Pine Bluff 71603 PARKER, Mike, P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72225 PARKER, Pat, 841 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 PERRY, Evelyn, 3407 Poplar, Pine Bluff 71603 PETERSON, Merle, P. 0. Box 666, Dumas 71639 PETERSON, Sherman, 17 Nob Bill Cove, Little Rock 72205 PLEDGER, Helen, 184 Center, Monticello 71655 POLK, Cecil, P. 0. Box M, Norphlet 71759 POUNDS, Faye, 701 W. Lincoln, Hamburg 71646 POWELL, Audrey, Rt. 9, 205 Rustic Dr., Pine Bluff 71603 POWELL, Drewel, Box 199, McGehee 71654 PRATOR, Mrs. Robert, 104 Georgian Terrace, Texarkana 75502 PRIOR, Richard, 2401 Dorchester, Little Rock 72204

R RICE, Mrs. James, 4901 E. Crestwood, Little Rock 72207 RIDDLE, Mickey, 6900 Cloverdale, Little Rock 72209 RIGGIN, Bettie, Box 15, Portland 71663 RIGGIN, Don, P. 0. Box 125, Little Rock 72203 ROBINSON, Dan, P. 0. Box 5730, Little Rock 72215 ROBINSON, Debbie, 2301B Dorchester, Little Rock 72204 ROBINSON, Richard, 614 S. Seventh, Arkadelphia 71923 ROSS, Clint, 3405 Calion Rd., ElDorado 71730 ROWE, Mrs. Wayne, 1020 Higdon, Hot Springs 71913 ROWLAND, Bill, P. 0. Box 48, Carlisle 72024 RUSH, James, 173 Pine Oak, Springfield 72157 RUSHING, Lethe Nell, Box 312, Emmet 71835 s SAFFOLD, Carolyn, 214 E. Willis, Monticello 71655 SAMPSON, Annie, Rt. 1, Box 108B, Ozan 71855 SANDERS, Bob, 321 Clay, Arkadelphia 71923 SCHNIPPER, Kenneth, 16 Cambridge Dr., Texarkana 75502 SCOTT, Francis, 1517 W. 21st, Little Rock 72202 SELLS, Georgia, 1103 Biscayne, Little Rock 72207 SEYMOUR, F. F., 305 E. 18th, Hope 71801 SHANNON, Bob, Rt. 5, Box 30, Sheridan 72150 SHIRRON, Bill, Route 6, Prescott 71857 SMITH, Claudette, Rt. 2, Box 67 A, Ashdown 71822 SMITH, Hattie, 3001 Marshall, Little Rock 72206 SMITH, Sandy, 1501 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 SORRENSEN, Betty, Rt. 1, Box 733B, DeQueen 71832 SPAIN, Mrs. James T., 1204 Berkshire, Pine Bluff 71601 STEPHENS, Jimmie Lee, 811 NW Fourth, Bryant 72022 STEWART, George, 1221 Bluebird, Magnolia 71753 STEWART, Rose, 2202 Crestwood, Pine Bluff 71603 STRONG, Wendell, 1201 Cross St., Little Rock 72206 SUMMERS, Linda, 7421 Fairways Dr., Little Rock 72204

T TERRY, Diana, 1902 N. Jackson, Magnolia 717 53 THOMPSON, Laura, Box 119, Nashville 71852 48 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

TIMMS, Juanita, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 TORRENCE, Juanita, UAPB Box 141, Pine Bluff 71601 TUCKER, Mary Jo, 118 N. College, Dumas 71639 v VASSER, Glenn, 204 Friar Tuck, Prescott 71857 VILLINES, F. G. (Buddy), 38 Sherrill Hts., Little Rock 72202 w WADSWORTH, Harry, 2000 W. Elm, ElDorado 71730 WALLER, Maxine, 2317 Vancouver, Little Rock 72204 W ALZ, Robert, SA U, Magnolia 71753 WARREN, Pam, 120 Mimosa, Hot Springs 71901 WASHINGTON, Susan, 335 Walnut, Hot Springs 71901 WATERS, Zenobia, 1700 Westpark, #232, Little Rock 72204 WATKINS, Marie, 2203 Howard St., Little Rock 72203 WATSON, Gloria, P. 0. Box 39, Mt. Holly 71758 WATSON, Merlyn, P. 0. Box 736, Prescott 71857 WEBB, Jerry G., Rt. 4, Box 78, Monticello 71655 WELLS, Carl, Wilmot 71676 WEST, Betty, 119 Sparling Rd., Hot Springs 71901 WEST, Janis, Rt. 1, Box 36, Malvern 72104 WHITTEN, Dolphus, 1020 Village, Arkadelphia 71923 WILLIAMS, Tom, 921 N. Mellon, Little Rock 72207 WILLIAMS, Mrs. Ken, 1900 Woodward, Magnolia 71753 WILLIAMS, Marilyn, 7 415 H St., Little Rock 72205 WILLS, R. J., 14 Cimarron Valley, Little Rock 72207 WILSON, Bob, # 8 Robinwood, Little Rock 72207 WILSON, Helen, 835 Quapaw, Hot Springs 71901 WILSON, Mattie Lou, Rt. 4, Box 408, Magnolia 71753 WIMBERLEY, Bob, 6502 Pleasant Place, Little Rock 72209 WINSTEAD, Mrs. Homer, 6507 Shirley, Little Rock 72204 WITTMAN, Max, 150 Marcone Dr., DeQueen 71832 WOOD, Nancy, 28 Lenon, Little Rock 72207 WOODS, Mrs. H. R., General Delivery, Grady 71644 WOODWARD, Joe, 319 Washington, Magnolia 71753 WYNNE, Robin, 603 Center, Fordyce 71742 WYNNE, Margaret, 1742 Abernathy, Fordyce 71742 WYNNE, Margo, 801 Meek, Fordyce 71742 WYRICK, Kelvin, 2015 Beech, Texarkana 75502 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 49

Conference Directory

(All addresses in Arkansas, unless otherwise noted) Lay Personnel On Annual Conference Boards And Agencies Honorary Members Name Address Appointment Bishop Kenneth W. Hicks . 4201 West 15th St., Topeka, Kansas 66604 Bishop Paul V. Galloway .. Boston Avenue UMC, 1301 S. Boston, Tulsa, OK 7 4119 Bishop Eugene Frank .... 3913 West 57th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66205 Retired Ministers Arnold, Fred L ...... 411 Puryear, Dumas 71639 *Atchley, Clinton M ...... Route 2, Box 80, Fordyce 71742 Bagley, Roy I...... 963 Ridgeview, Camden 71701 ...... Holly Springs Chg. Bailey, George C ...... 12th & Oak Street, Box 12, Stuttgart 72160 *Bailey, Harold S ...... P. 0. Box 213, Simsboro, Louisiana 71275 *Barron, W. W ...... Rt. 7, Box 425, Harrison 72604 Bass, W. Harry ...... 2500 Gaines, Apt. 204B, Little Rock 72206 *Beasley, Robert S ...... 119 Liberty Hill Street, Hot Springs 71901 Beck, Robert 0 ...... P. 0. Box 626, Spring Hill, Louisiana 71075 Bell, Virgil C ...... 623 Faulkner, Conway 72032 Bone, W. T ...... Rt. 1, # 5 Stillman Loop, Benton 72015 Bridenthal, Irl ...... 5301 Locust, North Little Rock 72116 Bright, W. H. D ...... 2119 South Martin, Little Rock 72203 Brown, R. B ...... 3718 Ludwig, Little Rock 72207 Cate, N. Lee ...... 620 E. Maple, Fayetteville 72701 *Claiborne-Tabor, Dorothy . 3901 Royal Forest, Pine Bluff 71601 *Darrow, Roland E ...... 5305 North Sycamore, North Little Rock 72218 *Dean, Gerald C ...... 14501 Darbydale Ave., Woodbridge, VA 22191 *DeBlack, Alfred ...... 3662 A McCain Park Blvd., North Little Rock 72116 Associate, Asbury, Little Rock Diffee, Rayford L ...... 511 Lakeshore Drive, Hot Springs 71901 Dodson, Edwin B ...... #6 Colonial, Texarkana 75502 *Eason, Alf A ...... #6 Covewood, Conway 72032 Fair, Cagle ...... 5005 N. Park, Texarkana 75503 Flowers, W. Harold ...... # 4 Eastwood, Pine Bluff 71601 ...... Duncan Grogan, Horace M ...... Route 3, Box 34, Arkadelphia 71923 Hamm, J. Frank ...... 803 NE 2nd, Atkins 72832 *Hankins, David M., Jr .... 51 Broadmoor Drive, Little Rock 72205 *Harris, Edward W ...... 8217 Leatrice Drive, Little Rock 72207 Hemund, Ralph ...... P. 0. Box 142, Amity 71921 *Hilton, Gerald K ...... P. 0. Box 177, Pine Mountain Valley, Georgia 31823 *Hines, Claude ...... P. 0. Box 236, Frankstown, Texas 75763 Holland, Herston R...... P. 0. Box 42, Beebe 72012 Hoover, 0. W ...... Star Route 10, Box 45, Hot Springs 71909 Hozendorf, C. Ray ...... 200 S. Ridge Rd., Little Rock 72207 ...... Associate First Church, Little Rock *Hudnall, Winston ...... P. 0. Box 297, Taylor 71861 Johnson, Robert W ...... Rt. 2, Box 51, Hampton 71744 Kerr, George G ...... P. 0. Box 521, 611 Sunset, Nashville 71852 *McNeal, T. T ...... 133 S. Sunset Cr., Hopkinsville, Ky. 42240

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Name Address Appointment Major, James E ...... 2805 Foxcroft Rd., # 1001, Little Rock 72207 Mann, Ralph S ...... 910 Brook Wood, El Dorado 71730 *Mashburn, Charlie V ...... 102 Hazel, Hot Springs 71901 Meyer, George G ...... 14103 Sardis Road, Mabelvale 72103 *Miller, Marion W ...... 1005 Amanda Street, SW, Camden 71701 *Monroe, Curtis ...... Route 1, Box 225, Wilmar 71675 Moore, Robert B., Sr..... 1421 N. University, Apt. N 102, Little Rock 72207 Associate, Winfield, Little Rock Nation, Thomas J ...... 404 N. Montgomery, Clarksville 72830 Patton, C. Everett ...... P. 0. Box 213, Bono 72416 Peters, 0. D ...... 1305 Pine Valley Road, Little Rock 72207 ..... Associate Pulaski Heights, Little Rock Pearce, Myron ...... 622 S. Washington, Magnolia 71753 Richardson, Howell 0 ..... P. 0. Box 188, Lewisville 71845 Robken, James E ...... 100 Audubon Dr., L7 G3 Maumelle 72118 *Roe, C. H ...... 807 Wood Street, Minden, Louisiana 71055 Rowe, Doyle T ...... 6400 Trinity Dr., Pine Bluff 71611 Savage, W. Braska ...... P. 0. Box 43, Horatio 71842 Sewell, James Ralph ..... P. 0. Box 65, Parkdale 71661 Simpson, Arnold ...... 34 Broadmoor Dr., Little Rock 72204 *Simpson, James A ...... Route 2, Mena 71653 Sorrells, Rufus F ...... Box 302, Fordyce 71742 *Steel, Marshall T ...... 6400 Trinity Drive, Pine Bluff 71603 Stewart, William A ...... 1920 Biscayne, Little Rock 72207 Teague, Otto W ...... Route 3, Box 262, Little Rock 72211 Terry, Arthur ...... 555 North Jefferson, Magnolia 71753 Thomason, Elmo ...... 16 Dulzura Way, Hot Springs 71909 Shorewood Hills Chg. White, Osborne ...... P. 0. Box 96, Norman 71960 Retired Associate Members Bean, Bruce H ...... 519 North Fourth, Nashville 71852 Callicott, J. R...... Rt. 1, Rosston 71858 ...... Emmet Circuit Clark, Claude ...... 803 West lOth, Stuttgart, 72160 Ford, James T ...... P. 0. Box 27, Norphlet 71759 *Green, Veo E ...... Rt. 1, Box 626, Pine Bluff 71603 Madison, A. C...... 4015 Dixon Road, L.R. 72206 Taylor, Jess Willard ..... P. 0. Box 954, Magnolia 71753 ...... Silver Springs Retired Lay Pastors *Crain, R. M ...... 206 Charlotte Road, Camden 71701 *Crow, W. M ...... R.F.D. Lockesburg 71846 Dunaway, David M ...... Box 65, Bismarck 71929 ...... Friendship *Gantz, Bun ...... P. 0. Box 29, Hatfield 71945 *Mathis, Earl C...... Route 1, Box lllA, Okolona 71962 *Richert, Hursel ...... P. 0. Box 213, Carthage 71725 Ratekin, H. E ...... 410 E. 13th, Stuttgart 72160 ...... Hunters Chapel Rushing, Lethe Nell ...... Washington *Sirmon, Autrey ...... Box 147, Hatfield 71945 *Small, Walter I...... c/o Lucille Yates, 4779 Avenida Del Cozador, Tucson, Arizona 75711

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Retired Local Pastors Name Address Appointment Berry, Robert J ...... 1 Sierra Circle, Hot Springs Village 71909 ...... Fountain Lake *Jolly, L. E ...... Route 1, Box 199D, Sheridan 72150 Disability List *Head, William Joseph .... P. 0. Box 1408, Texarkana 75504 *Williams, Donald R...... 9 Crest Drive, Fenton, Mo. 63026 Retired Diaconal Ministers *Story, Norma ...... 202 Gilbert, Little Rock 72205 *Snyder, Ruth Wells ...... 1702 West Mimosa, Rogers 72756 Resident Bishop Wilke, Richard B ...... 723 Center Street, Little Rock 72201 Effective Members Abney, Thomas A ...... Box 3071, UAM, Monticello 71655 .... Wesley Fnd. UAM Adkinson, John T...... 1603 Abernathy, Fordyce 717 42 ...... Fordyce Akin, G. Coleman ...... P. 0. Box 746, Troy, North Carolina 37271 ..... NC Div. of Corrections Albright, Sam L ...... 46 Walnut Valley Drive, Little Rock 72211 ... Cokes bury Alston, John 0 ...... P. 0. Box 311, Hamburg 71646 ...... Hamburg Argue, James B ...... P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72205 ...... Pulaski Heights Armstrong, Donald F ..... Box 205, Stephens 71764 ...... Stephens Armstrong, Robert C..... Box 86, Watson 71674 ...... Watson Armstrong, Roger ...... 4115 Airport Road, Hot Springs 71913 ..... Piney Grove Arnold, Fred H ...... P. 0. Box 8003, Pine Bluff 71601 ...... Pine Bluff First Arnold, Joe E ...... P. 0. Box 1290, SAU, Magnolia 71753. Wesley Fnd. SAU Ashcraft, Charles G...... 121 Harrison, Camden 71701 ...... Camden First Averitt, Louis ...... 12101 Shawnee Forest, Little Rock 72212 ... Asbury LR Baker, Ed ...... 7510 Gable, Little Rock 72205 ...... Assoc. Trinity LR *Barrington, Paul ...... Taylor 71861 ...... Taylor Bates, Ray Henry ...... Star Route, 2, Box 131, Rison 71665 ...... Rowell Chg. Bitter, Melvin ...... Block, Altus M ...... P. 0. Box 336, Eudora 71640 ...... Eudora-Parkdale Boggan, William Kurt .... P. 0. Box 126, Mt. Ida 71957 ...... Mt. Ida Bone, W. Darrell ...... Rt. 1, # 5 Stillman Loop, Benton 72015 ...... Wesley Fnd. UALR - Chap. Meth. Child. Home Bonsall, Allen B...... 7 Arnold Drive, Texarkana 75504 ...... Fairview-Ogden Briant, William S., Jr ..... P. 0. Box 490, Portland 71663 ...... Portland, Wilmot Brown, Winslow E ...... Rt. 8, Box 298T, Hot Springs 71913 ...... On Leave Burleson, Clint D ...... 7504 Briarwood Dr., Little Rock 72207 . Little Rock First Camp bell, J. Michael ..... 6608 Lantana, Little Rock 72209 ...... Geyer Springs Carter, Norman ...... P. 0. Box 186, Arkadelphia 71923 ...... District Superintendent Cheyne, William A...... 2223 Durwood, Little Rock 72207 ...... St. Paul LR Clanton, Robert A. B. . . . . Student Clayton, Michael R...... 1525 Reed, Malvern 72104 ...... Malvern First Connell, F. Gladwin ...... 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 ...... Director CCOM *Cookus, Jerry ...... 10202 Raymond Drive, Little Rock 72205 ..... On Leave Copher, John E...... 1 Vaqueria, Hot Springs Village 71909 ...... Assoc. Village UMC *Indicates did not Register Attendance al Annual Conference 52 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Name Address Appointment Counts, J. T ...... Rt. 1, Box 234, Lockesburg, 71846 ...... Ebenezer-Wiley *Cox, Billy H...... 5th Signal Command, Worms, Germany APO NY 09056 ...... Chaplain Darnall, John D ...... # 69 West Pinewood, Pine Bluff 71601 ...... Good Faith *Darr, Stephen ...... 305 Washington St., S.W., P. 0. Box 232 Black burg, Virginia 24060 ...... Cooper House Deere, G. David ...... 723 Center, Little Rock 72201 ...... Assoc. 1st. LR Diffee, Carl Dean ...... 116 S. Dickson Drive, Hot Springs 71913 ...... Gardner Diffee, Dale L ...... 1511 N. 3rd, McGehee 71654 ...... McGehee Dill, John T ...... Route 6, Box 223F, Prescott 71857 .... Prescott-Fairview Dodd, J. Kenneth ...... 111 Friendswood, Pine Bluff 71601 ...... Hawley Douglas, Stephen W ...... 2300 Sylvia Street, Arkadelphia 71923 ...... St. Andrew Eason, William A ...... 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 ...... Assoc. CCOM Edwards, J. Wayne ...... 503 Casa Linda, ElDorado 71730 ...... St. Mark Efird, Eugene ...... 207 Barton Street, Little Rock 72205 ...... Capital View Elder, Albert M ...... 224 NE 4th St., England 72046 ...... England *Elder, William M ...... 96 Katsuragi Cho, Chibbz-Shi, Japan 280 .... Missionary Elliott, William D ...... 1101 N. Mississippi, Little Rock 72207 ...... Trinity Eubanks, Donald L ...... P. 0. Box 145, Gillett 72055 ...... Gillett Evans, T. Nicols ...... P. 0. Box 416, Dumas 71693 ...... Dumas Fincher, Gerald K ...... Carmona Road, Hot Springs Village 71909 .. Hot Springs Village Fish, Bill L ...... 1508 Porter, Malvern 72104 ...... St. Paul Parish Garner, Palmer ...... P. 0. Box 400, Hope 71801 ...... First Church Gentry, William C...... 1426 Welch, Henderson State Univ. Arkadelphia 71923 ...... Faculty HSU George, Daniel C ...... # 1 Mavis Circle, Mabelvale 72103 ...... Mabelvale Goldman, L. Gary ...... P. 0. Box 357, Sheridan 72150 ...... Sheridan Graham, Doyne E ...... Rt. 1, Box 330, Hope 71801 ...... Springhill-DeAnn *Grigsby, John R ...... 2109 Sandra Lane, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052 . Pastoral Counseling, Education Center Haake, William D ...... P. 0. Box 178, Star City 71667 ...... Star City Hale, Ralph E ...... 200 N. Timberland, El Dorado 71730 ...... First Church Haley, Thomas M ...... 201 W. Peddicord, Dermott 71638 ...... Dermott-Wesley Haltom, William D ...... 1601 Louisiana, Little Rock 72206 ...... Winfield, LR Hansford, Harold D ...... 401 2nd Street, Murfreesboro 71958 ...... Murfreesboro Harrison, Clayton ...... Route 3, Box 769, Benton 72015 ...... New Hope Haustein, Fred H ...... 1918 McCracken, Stuttgart 72160 ...... Stuttgart 1st Hays, John B...... 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 ...... Hot Springs 1st *Hilliard, Frank V ...... The Ecumenical Institute, 3444 Congress Parkway, Chicago, Illinois 60624 ...... Faculty Howard, Bruce ...... 2211 Maul Road, Camden 71701 ...... West Side Hughes, Earl ...... 200 W. 12th, Smackover 71762 ...... Smackover Hunter, Fred W ...... 2500 Chaffin, Magnolia 71753 ...... Asbury, Magnolia Hunter, Joe W ...... 1755 Omega SW, Camden 71701 ...... Timothy *Irwin, W. Robert ...... P. 0. Box 746, Malvern 72104 ...... Carthage Circuit Johnson, Merle Allison ... P. 0. Box 739, Monticello 71655 . District Superintendent Jones, George Sam ...... 1265 Union Ave., Suite 411, Drs. Bldg. Memphis, Tenn. 38104 ...... Special Appointment *Justice, Richard D ...... 414 So. R. L. Thornton, Dallas, Texas 75203 Kilgore, Shelton ...... 137 Pinewood Dr., Gurdon 71743 ...... Gurdon

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Name Address Appointment Lancaster, Richard A ..... 4211 Dixon Road, Little Rock 72206 ...... Primrose Langley, .Robert ...... # 8 Green Oaks, Texarkana 75502 ...... Texarkana 1st. *Lau, Donald ...... Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130 ...... Faculty Letchworth, Thomas B. ... Rt. 5, Box 4180, Benton 72015 ...... Salem Lindsay, John W ...... 1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603 District Superintendent Lyons, Paul ...... 1002 Parson Street, Stamps 71869 ...... Stamps *McConathy, Robin M ..... 2186 Eastex, Box 9, Beaumont, Texas 77703 .... Pastoral Counselor McCoy, George ...... 802 South Grand, Stuttgart 72160 ...... Grand A venue Martin, Carlos E ...... 300 Alpine, Hot Springs 71901 ...... Assoc. 1st Matthew, Carl V ...... P. 0. Box 5125, Little Rock 72205 ...... Assoc., Pulaski Heights Matthews, Edward G..... 1903 College, Conway 72032 ...... Vice-Pres. Hendrix Miles, John P ...... 714 Hall, Little Rock 72212 ...... St. James Miles, John P. II ...... 124 Harrell St., Hot Springs 71901. .... Pullman Heights Mitchell, Calvin ...... 6401 W. 32nd, Little Rock 72204 ...... St. Luke Moore, Robert B. Jr ...... Rt. 2, Box 270, Magnolia 71753 ..... Marysville-Silverhill Moore, Robert L ...... CTS, 5757 South University, Chicago, Ill 60637 .. Faculty Moore, Withers M ...... P. 0. Box 498, Des Arc 72040 ...... Des Arc. Murray, Alvin C ...... 484 Elaine Avenue, SW, Camden 71701...... District Superintendent Murry, Charles F ...... P. 0. Box 126, Bryant 72022 ...... Bryant Myers, Gerald F...... 909 Wisconsin, Pine Bluff 71601 ...... Carr Nicholas, William Martin .16 Lyric Lane, Little Rock 72205 ...... Assoc. Asbury Nolley, Donald F ...... 500 W. Conway, Benton 72015 ...... Benton 1st Norman, Varnell M ...... 1109 State Street, Little Rock 72202 .... Wesley Chapel Perry, Loyd A ...... P. 0. Box 527, DeWitt 72042 ...... DeWitt Phillips, Joe R. Jr ...... P. 0. Box 55216, Little Rock, 72204 .... Childrens Home Posey, E. Lloyd ...... 2507 N. Sheraton Drive, Pine Bluff 71603 . Assoc. PB 1st Powell, Larry D ...... 2102 7th Street, Hot Springs 71901 ...... Oaklawn Prothro, David F ...... 318 S. Main, Monticello 71655 ...... Monticello Racop, Jr., Carr Dee ..... P. 0. Box 4434, Little Rock 72214 .... Sherrill-Tom berlin Ratliff, Henry A ...... 300 Church Drive, Pine Bluff 71602 ...... White Hall Reeves, W. 0 ...... P. 0. Box 192, Lake Village 71653 ...... Lake Village- Montrose Regnier, Robert A ...... P. 0. Box 738, Crossett, 71635 ...... Crossett *Riley, Neg ail R...... 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 11027 ...... Staff, Bd. Global Ministries Robinson, William H ...... 1906 Monroe, Little Rock 72205 ...... Hoover Rogers, Harold Gene ..... P. 0. Box 488, DeQueen 71832 ...... DeQueen Rook, George E ...... P. 0. DrawerS, Altheimer 72204 .Altheimer-Wabbaseka Ross, John B ...... 1101 Mason, Benton ...... Parkview Sawyer, Beverly ...... 8109 Skillman, # 2005, Dallas, Texas 75231 ...... Perkins SMU Scott, James Robert ..... 1030 Caddo, Arkadelphia 71923 ...... Arkadelphia 1st Settle, Charles T ...... 3010 Hazel, Pine Bluff 71603 ...... Wesley Shaddox, James ...... P. 0. Box 165, Foreman 71836 ... Foreman-Wards Chapel Shafer, John W ...... 109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29403 ...... Chaplain Smith, Lloyd ...... 3001 Marshall, Little Rock 72206 ...... Macedonia Smith, Roy P ...... 1501 Olive, Pine Bluff 71601 ...... Assoc. Lakeside

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Name Address Appointment Smith, Walter L ...... P. 0. Box 608, Lewisville 71845 ...... Lewisville Steele, Constance D ...... 3 Carol, Pine Bluff 71602 ...... On Leave Steele, David R ...... 7902 Lee Summit Dr., Little Rock 72204 ..... Henderson Steele, Rodney G ...... 1825 N. Monroe, Little Rock 72205 .. Assoc. Pulaski Hts. Steele, William N ...... 3 Carol, Pine Bluff 71602 ...... St. Luke Summers, Carlos B ...... 7421 Fairways Drive, Little Rock 72204 .. Western Hills Swain, James B ...... P. 0. Box 3116, Horatio 71842 ...... Horatio Swift, Clyde N ...... 2401 Fair Park Blvd., Little Rock 72204 ..... Oak Forest Swift, David E ...... P. 0. Box 146, Waldo 71770 ...... Waldo Talley, Owen, Sr ...... P. 0. Box 5009. North Little Rock 72119 ...... White Memorial Tanner, George A ...... 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 .. District Superintendent Thomason, Dana A ...... 922 Crestwood, Benton 72015 ...... Assoc. Benton 1st Thompson, Davis E ...... 1005 Grove, Nashville 71852 ...... Nashville-Bingen Trieschmann, Robert W ... 316 N. 11th Street, Arkadelphia 71923 Wesley Fnd. HSU Walker, John F. Jr ...... 607 W. 34th, Pine Bluff 71603 ...... Lakeside Wallace, Rodney C ...... 327 Bogue Circle, China Lake, California 93555 Walthall, Charles 0 ...... 370 Lakewood, Ashdown 71822 ...... Ashdown Warren, E. Edward ...... P. 0. Box 117, Dierks 71833 ...... Dierks Williams, George R ...... 9820 W. Markham, L.R. 72205 ...... Markham Williams, Howard L ...... 210 E. Shields, Warren 71671 ...... Warren Williams, Keenan C ...... Box 171, Glenwood 71943 ...... Glenwood Williams, Larry R...... 7415 H Street, Little Rock 72205 ...... Highland Valley Wilson, David B ...... 200 N. Pine, Hope 71801 ...... District Superintendent Wilson, Donald N ...... P. 0. Box 477, Hampton 71744 ...... Hampton Wilson, Jack A ...... 305 W. Main, Magnolia 71753 ...... Magnolia 1st Wilson, Therral ...... 501 9th, Men a 71952 ...... Men a Woody, Robert E ...... 2603 Mt. Holly Rd., Camden 71701 ...... Fairview Yokem, G. Mackey ...... P. 0. Box 152, Lonoke 72086 ...... Lonoke *Zinn, Grover A., Jr ...... Oberlin College, Oberlin, Oh. 44074 ...... Faculty

*Indicates did not Register Attendance at Annual Conference LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 55 I Probationary Members Name Address Appointment I *Bennett, Bruce N ...... 127 E. Page, Malvern 72104 ...... Assoc. Malvern 1st Coburn, Steve ...... Iliff School of Theology ...... Student Gordon, Tyrone ...... Rt. 5, Box 572, Little Rock 72212 ..... St. Paul-Maumelle Harrison, Gary Franklin .. P. Box 175, Mineral Springs .. Mineral Springs-Whitfield Head, William Joseph .... P. 0. Box 275, Hatfield 71945 ...... Hatfield *Hilliard, Mary Susan Butt ...... On Leave Jones, Rockwell ...... ·.106 N. Buchanan, Durham, NC 27701 ...... Student I Kassos, James David ..... Juncton City 71749 ...... Junction City *Kirkpatrick, Daniel R. .... Asbury Theo. Sem., Wilmore, Ky. 40390 ...... Student I Leslie, William B ...... 911 Highland Drive, Magnolia 71753 ...... Assoc. 1st McAdoo, C. E ...... 415 Talbot, Pine Bluff 71601...... St. James *McDonald, Michael A ..... 1016 Iredell, Durham, NC ...... Student Polk, James P ...... 411 Bruce, Camden 71701 ...... Assoc. Camden 1st. Pope, Helen Jean ...... P. 0. Box 161, Bearden 71720 ...... Bearden-Thornton Purser, Paulette Warren ... Rt. 2, Box 171H, Bearden 71720 ...... Harmony Grove Reeves, W. 0 ...... P. 0. Box 86, Watson 71674 ...... Watson I *Slater, Thomas B ...... Rt. 5, Box 366, Magnolia 71753 Womack, Carey Don ..... 412 East 6th Street, Texarkana 75502 .... Assoc. Texarkana I Associate Members Caldwell, Dorsey ...... Box 83, Hermitage 71647 ...... Hermitage Dodson, Royal S ...... Box 223, Almyra 72003 ...... Almyra Downing, Guy J ...... 8204 Dreher Lane, Little Rock 72209 ...... St. Andrews Eagle, Warren E ...... Box 267, Grady 71644 ...... Grady Fairweather, James E .... 1802 Forest Street, Texarkana 75501 ...... College Hill- Garland Ferguson, Lawrence A .... 1623 Park Lane, El Dorado 71730 ...... Assoc. 1st. Fleming, Marion E ...... P. 0. Box 28, Norphlet ...... Norphlet Hankins, Sanford ...... P. 0. Box 712, Hazen 72064 ...... Hazen-DeValls Bluff Jones, Mary ...... Presbyterian Childrens Home, Monticello 71655 McLean, W. A ...... P. 0. Box 1307, Crossett 71635 ...... Wallers Chap. Martineau, Larry W ...... 3302 Romine Road, Little Rock 72204 ...... John Wesley Parish Prothro, John L ...... Rt. 5, Box 491, Little Rock 72212 ...... Mt. View I Rush, James ...... Philander Smith College, 912 W 13th, Little Rock Smith, Fred R...... P. 0. Box 415, Carlisle 72024 ...... Carlisle I Spellman, Martha A ...... 586 Elaine Avenue, Camden 71701 ..... St. Mark-Louann *Wagner, E. Stanley ...... Sparkman 71763 ...... Sparkman Local Pastors Acklin, David ...... Box 64, Roe 72134 ...... Roe Batts, James E ...... 714 Pine Bluff Street, Malvern 72104 ...... Dalark Blundell, John ...... 2000 Aldersgate Road, Little Rock 72202 .... Aldersgate I Camp Brown, James F ...... P. 0. Box 217, Junction City 71749 ...... Huttig-Strong I Bush, David W ...... Star Route, Box 114A, Stuttgart 72160 .... Bayou Meto- Lodges Corner *Cammack, Raymond W ... Box 1189, SAU, Magnolia 71753 ...... Columbia Charge *Chadick, Earl ...... Sherrill 72152 Cook, Frank ...... P.O. Box 217, Leola 72084 ...... Leola Dobson, Everett ...... Route 1, Box 60, Bauxite 72011 ...... Sardi!

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Name Address Appointment *Douglas, Eldon H. III ..... 28 Scottie Drive, Little Rock 72206 Traskwood-Ebenezer Elliott, W. Ernest ...... Rt. 4, Box 762, Texarkana 75501 ...... Rondo *Faucett, John ...... School of Religion, Vanderbilt ...... Student Fikes, Michael ...... Rt. 8, Box 24( Malvern 72104 ...... Bismark Fox, Billy G ...... Rt. 1, Box 30, ElDorado 71730 ...... Parker's Chap. Gilbert, Denzil R ...... 220 W. Avenue B, Hope 71801 ...... St. John Hagemeier, Garren ...... 1713 Lynnette, Little Rock 72205 ...... Austin Circuit *Haire, Oscar A ...... 527 Jewel Lane, El Dorado 71730 ...... Magnolia Chg. Jackson, Jeffery L ...... P. 0. Box 95, Blevins 71825 ...... Blevins *Jackson, Travis E ...... P. 0. Box 813, Fordyce, 71742 .... Chidester, Mt. Moriah Jones, David ...... Rt. 9, 104 Elmwood, Pine Bluff 71701 ...... Humphrey, Humnoke *Lee, Robert ...... Rt. 1, Box 51, Mt. Holly 71758 ...... Lisbon *McCulloch, D. Ed ...... 51 Shoshoni Dr., North Little Rock 72116 .... Mt. Tabor- Mt. Zion *Mann, Waymon N ...... Rt. 2, Box 37, Monticello 71655 ...... Monticello Chg. Maples, Frank ...... P. 0. Box 366, Bradley 71826 ...... Bradley Marks, L. T ...... Rt. 1, Box 644, New Edinburg 71660 ... Johnsonville Ct. Miles, Susan ...... 124 Harrell Avenue, Hot Springs 71913 ... Gum Springs Moseley, David F ...... P. 0. Box 106, Okolona 71962 ...... Okolona Chg. Nesbitt, Charles ...... 715 Center, Little Rock 72201 ...... Assoc. CCOM Pekar, Herbert F ...... 513 Fairview, Malvern 72104 ...... Keith Mem. Rhodes, Jerry ...... Rt. 1, Box 629, Texarkana 75502 ...... Few Memorial Rischell, Charles V...... P. 0. Box 109, Lockesburg 71846 ...... Lockesburg *Roden, Jimmie ...... Blevins, 71825 ...... Blevins *Rogers, David R...... 4 Moore Hall, SMU, Dallas 75205 ...... Student Scott, Herbert M ...... P. 0. Box 101, Fordyce 71742 ..... Murfreesboro-Valley Gro. *Scruggs, David ...... 8805 Herrick Lane, Little Rock 72209 ...... Sweet Home *Scudder, James E ...... 516 W. F Street, North Little Rock 72114 ...... Redfield *Sills, Gillham ...... Rt. 4, # 20 Oakdale, Alexander 72002 ...... Mt. Carmel Spellman, Charles M ...... *Terry, Robert A. Jr ...... 1902 N. Jackson, Magnolia 71753 ...... Village-Ebenezer Tremper, Dale ...... 3516 S. Holt, Little Rock 72204 ...... St. James Vail, Michael C ...... 124 Potter, Hot Springs 71901 ..... Tigert-Morning Star *Wooley, William Paul .... Rt. 2, Box 453, Pine Bluff 71603 ...... Kingsland Circuit Yoder, Thomas M ...... Dodridge ...... Dodridge Laymen Serving As Pulpit Supplies Bell, James R ...... 58 Westchester Court, Pine Bluff 71602 ...... St. Mark Bell, Monty ...... Box 142, Amity 71921 ...... Amity Baker, Leroy Hensley .... P. 0. Box 414, Hope 71801 ...... Wesley-Babel Bostow, Larry ...... Box 104, Story 71970 ...... Daisy-Langley Culpepper, Jay ...... Rt. 1, Box 722, Pine Bluff 71601 ...... Carthage Ct. Emberton, William C..... Rt. 5, Box 100, Nashville 71852 ...... Nashville Chg. Henderson, Freeman ..... Box 99, Murfreesboro 71958 ...... Delight Chg. *McKinney, Dale ...... Rt. 2, Box 72, Hope 71801 ...... Moscow-Rocky Hill Oliver, Richard ...... P. 0. Box 74, Rison ...... Rison *Newsam, John W ...... Pleasant Hill Scott, Terry ...... Rt. 6, Box 127-B, El Dorado 71730 ...... Pleasant Grove *Terrell, AI ...... Murfreesboro ...... Sweet Home-Biggs Chap. *Westmoreland, Jerry ..... Friar Tuck Lane, Prescott 71857 ..... Midway-Harmony

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Diaconal Ministers Len D. Bobo, Director of Music, Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church, Little Rock LaVerne Keahey, Director of Education and Program, First UMC, Little Rock Michael D. Parker, Director of Christian Education, Pulaski Heights UMC, Little Rock Olive Smith, retired Martha L. Thompson, Organist and Co-Director of Music, St. James UMC, Little Rock G. Felix Thompson, Director of Music Activities, St. James UMC, Little Rock Ray Tribble, Administrator of Crippled Children's Section, Medical Services, State of Arkansas Jenni L. Douglas, Director of Christian Education, Consultant Meredith Cravens, retired Mary Frances Garrett, retired Ruth Wells Snyder, retired

*Indicates did not Register Attendance at Annual Conference 58 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE Lay Members Arkadelphia District Charge Principal Reserve Amity-Point Cedar Martha Adams Floy Mae DeBow Route 3 P. 0. Box 103 Amity 71921 Amity 71921 Carver Vaughn Rt. 2 Amity 71921 George McCormick Rt. 1 Bismark 71929 Arkadelphia, First Bob Sanders Tom Duncan Rt. 1, Box 180 P. 0. Box 633 Arkadelphia 71923 Arkadelphia 71923 St. Andrew-Hollywood Mrs. Bunn Gary Leah MeN amara P. 0. Box 483 1411 Evans Arkadelphia 71923 Arkadelphia 71923 Johnny McAnally Rt. 3 Arkadelphia 71923 Liz Beard Rt. 3 Arkadelphia 71923 Dalark-Bethlehem *Paul Williams Sewel Daniell Rt. 2, Box 615 104 Rugar Arkadelphia 71923 Hot Springs 71901 Daisy-Langley *Aubrey Johnson Judy Lowery Daisy Rt., Box 50 Star Rt., Box 1 Kirby 71950 Langley 71952 Christine Crump General Delivery Langley 71952 Delight-Antonine-Smyrna *Clyda Lee Brock Joe Denny Delight 71940 Delight 71940 Mary Alice Brooks Antonie 71922 Hurshel Brooks Antonie 71922 Ollie Spradlin Rt. 1 Okolona 71962 Friendship *Howard Callaway Georgia Fisher Route 1 Friendship 71942 Donaldson 71941 Glenwood-Grant's Chapel- Violet Weaver Horace Lay St. Paul-Caddo Gap Rt. 1, Box 99 P. 0. Box 1656 Glenwood 71943 Glenwood 71943 Gurdon-Mt. Zion C. T. Bryan Blanche Smith 606 E. Pine 607 E. Pine Gurdon 71743 Gurdon 71743

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Charge Principal Reserve Dick Bridges Rt. 3, Box 231 Arkadelphia 71923 Hot Springs First G. Harwood M. Dunn P. 0. Box 1358 308 Elmhurst Hot Springs 71902 Hot Springs 71913 LaVerne Burton J. Tarkington 106 Meadow Dr. # 8 Longleaf Hot Springs 71913 Hot Springs 71901 Fountain Lake *Mina Stephens Elaine Berry Rt. 10, Box 199 1 Sierra Circle Hot Springs 71901 Hot Springs 71909 Grand A venue Jo Rasmussen Warren Griffin Rt. 1, Box 174 # 7 Sonora Way Royal 71968 Hot Springs 71909 Gum Springs *Nellie Crumpton Erna Smith Rt. 7, Box 17 Star Rt. 2, Box 56 Hot Springs 71901 Mtn. Pine 71956 Gardner James E. Bardwell Dorothy Frazier 112 Sycamore Dr. Rt. 9, Box 759 Hot Springs 71913 Hot Springs 71913 Haven Claudyne Cravens Edwinor Horton 323 Ozark St. 416 Whitton Hot Springs 71901 Hot Springs 71901 Oaklawn Raymond Hall Clarence Bale 115 Spencer Dr. 320 Lakeshore Dr. Hot Springs 71901 Hot Springs 71913 Pullman Heights- *Helen Jackson tcarolyn Baker New Salem 1 Westbrook 11 Cathy Rd. Hot Springs 71901 Hot Springs 71903 Elaine Dickson Rt. 9, Box 792-AB Hot Springs 71913 Tigert-Morning Star *Virginia McFarland tAbby Stiles 124 Potter 124 Potter Hot Springs 71901 Hot Springs 71901 Village Schuyler Christian Ed Vennon 9 Victoria Lane 1 Halcon Place Hot Springs 71909 Hot Springs 71909 Malvern, First Curtis Toler Mike Fikes 1206 Brownwood Rt. 8, Box 244 Malvern 72104 Malvern 72104 Keith Memorial-Rolla- *Mary Belle Patenotte Grace Crawford L'Eau Frais 2212 Shady Lane 624 Babcock Malvern 72104 Malvern 72104 Ozell Johnson Rt. 6, Box 484 Malvern 72104

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Charge Principal Reserve St. Paul-Adkins *Lillian Waters tMr. and Mrs. Carl Deere Memorial-Midway 728 East Highland 1008 Keith Malvern 72104 Malvern 72104 Bob Branderburg Rt. 1, Box 154 Donaldson 71941 Ernest McDonald Rt. 4, Box 44 Malvern 72104 Manchester Claude McCaskill Harry Hunter Rt. 2, Box 218 Rt. 2, Box 210 Arkadelphia 71923 Arkadelphia 71923 Mt. Ida-Odent- Norman Jane Whittington Lonnie Landers P. 0. Box 245 P. 0. Box 647 Mt. Ida 71957 Mt. Ida 71957 Betty Jones Ralph Graves SRI Box 113T Norman 71960 Mt. Ida 71957 Murfreesboro-J apany W. C. Dillard Jerry Stockton Box 185 Rt. 1, Box 359 Murfreesboro 71958 Murfreesboro 71958 Murfreesboro, Valley *Joe Preston Vivian Scott Grove General Delivery P. 0. Box 101 Murfreesboro 71958 Fordyce 717 42 Okolona-Center Grove- Lou Shope Francis Crain Trinity Box 41 Rt. 1, Box 216 Okolona 71962 Okolona 71962 Shorewood Hills-Magnet *Carroll McCarver D. A. Smith Cove-Rockport Rt. 7, Box 2n Rt. 5, Box 650 Malvern 72104 Malvern 72104 Piney Grove *Betty West tMartha Howe 119 Sparling Rd. Rt. 2, Box 3025 Hot Springs 71913 Royal 71968 Sparkman-Macedonia *Jettie M. Posey A van ell Looney Rt. 1 Box 186 Sparkman 71763 Sparkman 71763 Camden District Bearden-Thornton Sally Brazil Lois Henry P. 0. Box 123 Thornton 71766 Bearden 71720 Bradley *Millard Drake Betty Drake P. 0. Box 66 P. 0. Box 66 Bradley 71826 Bradley 71826 Camden: Fairview Floyd Bullock Elois Jones 521 Chestnut 2823 Rosebud Camden 71701 Camden 71701

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Charge Principal Reserve Camden: First W. A. Geddie Ramy Garland 3375 Cash Rd. 453 Lakeside Camden 71701 Camden 71701 Camden: St. Mark-Louann Ginger Fisher Bob Fisher 389 Palisade 389 Palisade Camden 71701 Camden 71701 Camden: Timothy- *Leslie Walker Joan McGaughy Buena Vista 2470 Old Wire Rd. Rt. 1, Box 447 Camden 71701 Camden 71701 Camden: Westside- Wayne Sanders Raymond Williams Rushing Memorial Chidester 71726 Chidester Hwy. Camden 71701 Chidester: Mt. Moriah Herbert Fort Ervin Gulley Rt. 2, Box 202A Gen. Delivery Chidester 71726 Bluff City 71726 Columbia Parish J. H. Kirkpatrick Joe Broussard Rt. 3, Box 540 Rt. 1, Box 332 Magnolia 71753 Magnolia 71753 Bob Nipper Rt. 3 Magnolia 71753 El Dorado: Dumas *Jewell Sewell Peggy Jones 3520 W. Hillsboro Lawson 71750 El Dorado 71730 El Dorado: First Fred Mayfield Helene Mayfield 800 W. Block 800 W. Block El Dorado 71730 El Dorado 71730 ElDorado: St. Mark *E. E. Bomar, Jr. Minette Bolding 715 Griffin 903 Haynie El Dorado 71730 El Dorado 71730 El Dorado: St. Paul Dwayne Houston Linda Houston 1222 Linwood 1222 Linwood El Dorado 71730 El Dorado 71730 Harmony Grove-Lakeside Hartwell Smith Gary Robertson Rt. 3, Box 702 Rt. 4, Box 115 A Camden 71701 Camden 71701 Holly Springs Parish *Mrs. J ennetta Looney Mrs. Raymond Shaddock Rt. 2, Box 101 Rt. 2, Box 151 Sparkman 71763 Sparkman 71763 Huttig-Strong *Hilton Nelson Earl Wilson P. 0. Box P. 0. Box Huttig 71747 Strong 71765 Junction City Parish *Jerry Brewer Bob Grieshaber P. 0. Box 320 North Elm Junction City 717 49 Junction City 717 49 Lewisville-Buckner Helen Jane Garrett Roy Kimbell P. 0. Box 100 Buckner 71827 Lewisville 71845

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Charge Principal Reserve Lewisville: McDonald *Mrs. Irene Phillips Mrs. Sarah Ivey Chapel P. 0. Box 321 P. 0. Box 33 Lewisville 71845 Lewisville 71845 Lisbon *Louise Pemble Russell Hooks 413 Wyatt Dr. Rt. 6, Box 236 El Dorado 71730 El Dorado 71730 Magnolia: Asbury Rodney T. Chambers George Stewart 1221 Dogwood 1221 Bluebird Magnolia 71753 Magnolia 71753 Magnolia: First Tabbie Mae Moore Sheri King 601 Maple 1730 Pineview Florene Bradley Magnolia 71753 405 W. Calhoun Magnolia 71753 Magnolia: Wesley Parish James Souter Louis Wilson Rt. 4, Box 248 Rt. 4, Box 408 Magnolia 71753 Magnolia 71753 Magnolia Parish *Mrs. Lloyd George Lloyd George Rt. 5 Rt. 5 Magnolia 71753 Magnolia 71753 Marysville-Silver Hill Trebie Shaw Gloria C. Watson Rt. 2, Box 245 Mt. Holly 71758 Magnolia 71753 Norphlet-Ebenezer *Cecil Polk J aneene Lewis Box 263 Box 33 Norphlet 71759 Norphlet 71759 Parker's Chapel-Bethel Betty Fox Mrs. Bea Cammack Rt. 1, Box 30 Rt. 1 El Dorado 71730 El Dorado 71730 Pleasant Grove-Centennial *Larry Carter tJerry Sue Langley Rt. 2, Box 148 Rt. 6, Box 127 Junction City 71749 El Dorado 71730 Silver Springs Carolyn Roberts Bobbie Sue Carter Box 233 Rt. 3, Box 88 Stephens 71764 Stephens 71764 Smackover Joe Gunn Irvin Strickland 213 w. 12th 5707 Northwest Ave. Smackover 71762 El Dorado 71730 Stamps Parish Harold Baker Rt. 1, Box 139 Stamps 71860 Stephens-Mt. Prospect Marvin Murry Yvonne Murry Box 125 Box 125 Stephens 71764 Stephehs 71764 Taylor John Durward Dodson Ruth Dodson P. 0. Box 227 P. 0. Box 227 Taylor 71861 Taylor 71861 Village-Ebenezer Harold Allen J. H. Wells Box 469 Rt. 1 Waldo 71770 Stephens 71764

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Charge Principal Reserve Waldo-Willisville *Charles Bundy Edith Griffin Gen. Delivery Rt. 1, Box 322 Willisville 71864 Waldo 71770 Welcome-New Era Mrs. Jack Phillips Joe Gaddis Rt. 2, Box 188 Rt. 1 Haynesville, LA 71038 Emerson 717 40

Hope District Ashdown-Richmond Eugene Cobb Caroline Magruder 960 Rankin Rt. 2, Box 25-C Ashdown 71822 Ashdown 71822 Blevins Circuit Maurine Stephens Joy Loe Blevins 71825 Rt. 1, McCaskill 71847 Ed Rinehart McCaskill 71847 Cherry Hill *Dennis Philpot Jim Philpot Mena 71953 Mena 71953 DeQueen Walter Leeper Lois Carruth Rt. 1, Box 316 509 W. Heynecker Horatio 71842 DeQueen 71832 Dierks Circuit *Sammye Winton tcharlotte L. Gibson Rt. 1, Box 62 Rt. 2, Box 229B Dierks 71833 Dierks 71833 Doddridge Circuit Nellie Noble Corrine Evers Rt. 1, Box 212 Rt. 1 Doddridge 71834 Doddridge 71834 Patsy Hon Rt. 2 Fouke 71837 Evenezer *Rosa Briggs M. C. May 1118 W. Lockesburg Rt. 2, Box 100 Nashville 71852 Nashville 71852 Emmet Circuit Letha Nell Rushing Shelly Jones Emmet 71835 Emmet 71835 Foreman David Warrick Ulys Reid Rt. 1, Box 264 Foreman 71836 Foreman 71836 Hatfield Circuit *Cathy Taylor Floyd Richardson Hatfield 71945 Hatfield 71945 Hope Circuit Mike Misenheimer W. Y. Jackson Rt. 3, Box 179 Rt. 1, Box 24A Rosston 71858 Hope 71801 Hope First James McLarty 701 E. 14th St. Hope 71801 Hope - St. John San Huckabee Rt. 5, Box 619 Hope 71801 Horatio Circuit Alfred Long Aletha Savage Star Rt., Box 91B Box 43 Winthrop 71866 Horatio 71842 *Indicates did not register at Annual Conference tPresent and served as Delegate 64 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Charge Principal Reserve Lockesburg Charge Anna Jane Jackson 32 Cedar Heights Little Rock 72118 Macedonia Circuit *Felix Bell tCallie Franklin P. 0. Box 251 DeQueen 71832 Mena Circuit Thelma Ferguson James 0. Hunter 201 Eleventh 1515 Bolton Mena 71953 Mena 71953 Sid Stewart Rt. 2, Box 255R Mena 71953 Mena: First Richard A. Carver John C. Elliott P. 0. Box 87 Rt. 8, Box 66 Mena 71953 Mena 71953 Harmony Grove/Midway Sue Miller Prescott 71857 Mineral Springs-Wakefield Louis A. Bell Sam White Box 326 RFD Mineral Springs 71851 Nashville 71852 Nashville/Bingen J. Alton Daniel Hugh Davidson 1201 Grove 302 Jones Nashville 71852 Nashville 71852 Nashville Circuit Allen Lamb Luther Allen Rt. 2, Box 222 Rt. 5, Box 414 Nashville 71852 Nashville 71852 Prescott/Fairview Phena Fincher Tommy Cottingham Rt. 1, Box 57 Emmet 71835 Rondo-Pleasant Hill *Kathy Martin Kathy Wormington Rt. 12 Rt. 12 Texarkana 75501 Texarkana 75501 Springhill-DeAnn TEXARKANA: College Hill-Garland Gladys Icenhower Bill and Bernice Wright 1914 Dudley Rt. 1, Box 597 Texarkana 75501 Texarkana 75501 Fairview/Ogden Ruth Fomby Nathan Furlow, Jr. #3 Knightsbridge Rd. Box 53 Texarkana 75502 Ogden 71953 Few Memorial *Chloe Crawford tMelvin Wall 1002 Country Club Rt. 1, Box 489 Texarkana 75502 Texarkana 75502 First James Hudson Henry Hunt 2312 Pine 2404 Glendale Rt. 7, Box 459 Texarkana 75502 Texarkana 75502 *David Orr Mrs. Herbert Wren P. 0. Box 1857 804 E. 12th Texarkana 75504 Texarkana 75502

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Charge Principal Reserve Hall Memorial Charge *Josephine Morris 1608 Edwards Texarkana 75502 Washington Circuit Wesley Chapel *Louelle Boles Carolyn Adams Rt. 5, Box 231F Rt. 5, Box 225 Nashville 71852 Nashville 71852 Corliss Lewis Rt. 5, Box 223 Nashville 71852 Little Rock District Austin Circuit Concord *Myrtle Wesson Leroy Moore 306 West Third St. Route 3 Lonoke 72086 Lonoke 72086 Mt. Tabor *Bill Kennedy # 12 Kordmeir Little Rock 72206 Mt. Zion *Frank Moore J ettie Moore Route 1 Route 1 Lonoke 72086 Lonoke 72086 South Bend *Shirley Hill Ron Laughlin Route 1, Box 113 208 Lonsdale Circle Jacksonville 72076 Jacksonville 72076 Benton: First J errene Holiman "Pud" Evitts P. 0. Box 108 729 E. Saline Circle Benton 72015 Benton 72015 Mt. Carmel *Katie Welch Fred Welch 1101 McCurdy 1101 McCurdy Benton 72015 Benton 72015 Congo *Earl McGhee Leon Brazil Route 4, Box 930 Route 5, Box 4090 Benton 72015 Benton 72015 New Hope W. B. Redden W. A. Ritchey Route 1, Box 189E 2310 South Neeley Bauxite 72015 Benton 72015 Parkview Jim Sigler Blake Robertson 1019 W. Hazel 1201 McCurdy Rd. Benton 72015 Benton 72015 Salem *Susan Bondurant Hugh Bragg Route 1, Box 176-G Route 5, Box 6280 Alexander 72002 Benton 72015 Bethel *Billie Red Winford Dorsey Route 1 Route 1 Sheridan 72150 Sheridan 72150 Bryant Etta Hogue Garry Teeter 705 Hogue Circle 63 Crain Drive Bryant 72022 Bryant 72022

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Charge Principal Reserve Carlisle Bill Rowland Earl Perkins P. 0. Box 48 Route 1, Box 236 Carlisle 72024 Carlisle 72024 Des Arc Margaret Fisher Betty Moore Des Arc 72040 Des Arc 72040 Hamilton Betty Parker Route 1, Box 143 Hazen-Devalls Bluff LeRoy Larkin Warren Doss Route 2, Box 193 P. 0. Box 285 Hazen 72064 Hazen 72064 Hickory Plains-Hebron *Bill Thornton Milton Ballowe Route 2 Route 2 Carlisle 72024 Des Arc 72040 Little Rock Churches: Asbury Larry Morton Stella Hood 3108 Misty Lane 3522 West 12th Little Rock 72207 Little Rock 72204 Frances Benton 8101 Sophia Little Rock 72209 Capitol View *A. T. Dodd tGwen Efird 315 N. Schiller 207 Barton Little Rock 72205 Little Rock 72205 Duncan Elsie Coley Willie Hardin 2719 Rock Street 2804 S. Broadway Little Rock 72206 Little Rock 72206 First James H.Rice, Jr. Robert Bibby 4901 E. Crestwood 6513 Scenic Drive Little Rock 72207 Little Rock 72207 Dale Booth 6911 Skywood Little Rock 72207 Mrs. Craig Wood 28 Lenon Drive Little Rock 72207 Mrs. Larry Woodard 22 Crepe Myrtle Place Little Rock 72209 Geyer Springs John Chambers S. E. Whitwell # 24 S. Meadowcliff 5901 West 57th Little Rock 72209 Little Rock 72209 Henderson Haynes Richardson W. T. Butler 1200 No. Mellon 9733 Meadow Lane Little Rock 72207 Little Rock 72103 Highland Valley Jack Armstrong Maxie Mackey 26 Shobe Road 819 McAdoo Street Alexander 72002 Little Rock 72205 Hoover William Robinson III Maxine Callaway Waller 1200 Hendrix 2317 Vancouver Little Rock 72204 Little Rock 72204

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Charge Principal Reserve John Wesley Parish Hunter *Virginia Machen Alice Knight # 10 Reynard Court 4301 Lee A venue Little Rock 72207 Little Rock 72205 Marks' Chapel Barbara Douglas Janie Bledsoe 4819 Rightsell 13401 Cantrell Little Rock 72212 Little Rock 72212 Mt. Pleasant Henry Chumney 14124 Colonel Glenn Rd. Little Rock 72204 Mabelvale Jeff Mcilroy Euna Meyer 7901 Kling Road 14103 Sardis Rd. Mabelvale 72103 Mabelvale 72103 Markham Duwane Bentley Frank Rowland #1 Brooklawn 2008 Clapboard Hill Little Rock 72205 Little Rock 72207 Oak Forest A. J. Tyer Johnnie Tyer 1500 Mountain Drive 1500 Mountain Drive Little Rock 72207 Little Rock 72207 Pulaski Heights Jim Argue, Jr. Doug Buford 13409 St. Charles Blvd. 306 Midland Little Rock 72211 Little Rock 72205 *Helen Hall tDon Martin 205 Normandy 624 North Oak Little Rock 72207 Little Rock 72207 Tom Williams Buddy Villines 38 Sherrill Heights 921 N. Mellon Little Rock 72202 Little Rock 72207 St. Andrew Tullis Elrod Mrs. Claude Hudspeth 9202 Sunset Lane #9 Althea Circle Little Rock 72209 Little Rock 72209 St. James Price Roark t J o Ann Miles 22 River Ridge Road 714 Hall Drive Little Rock 72205 Little Rock 72205 *Pat Reed 507 Green Mtn Dr. #29 Little Rock 72211 St. Luke Milton English Bernie Allen 102 Broadmoor Drive # 11 Broadmoor Drive Little Rock 72204 Little Rock 72204 St. Paul Imogene Knox Emmett Darr # 3-A Bobolink # 40 Colony Little Rock 72205 Little Rock 72207 Trinity Don Wold Don Snow # 38 Pine Manor Drive 13723 Rivercrest Drive Little Rock 72207 Little Rock 72212 Wesley Chapel Ida Ruth Morton Price E. Brown 2113 Pulaski Street 1873 Cross St. Little Rock 72206 Little Rock

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Charge Principal Reserve Western Hills Jim Agee Louis Waldron 4424 Western Hills 4613 Eastwood Little Rock 72204 Little Rock 72204 White Memorial Foster Strong James Washington 3514 West 14th 1720 Johnson Little Rock 72204 Little Rock 72204 Winfield Bob Wimberley tCurrey Bishop 6502 Pleasant Place 6903 Briarwood Little Rock 72205 Little Rock 72205 Lonoke Churches First Lillian Fletcher Sam Cochran Route 1, Box 196 318 Barnes Street Scott 72142 Lonoke 72086 St. James *Alma Cale Rita Young Route 3 713 Ferguson Street Lonoke 72086 Lonoke 72086 Mt. View Nellie VanCleve P. 0. Box 73 Roland 72135 Old Austin *Mickey Hopkins Bill Temple 1919 So. Pine Route 3, Box 300 Cabot 72023 Cabot 72023 Primrose Eula Thompson Pauline Russenberger 10820 Hilaro Springs Rd. 3100 Russenberger Rd. Little Rock 72209 Little Rock 72206 Sardis Faye Moren Olivette Montgomery Route 1, Box 786 Route 1, Box 31 Mabelvale 72103 Bauxite 72011 St. Paul Maumelle Mary Grandison Marsha Gordon 3003 Marshall 1601 N. Shackelford # 273-13 Little Rock 72204 Little Rock 72211 Sweet Home Alice Smith Ella McClendon P. 0. Box 17 P. 0. Box 25 Sweet Home 72164 Sweet Home 72164 New Haven Freddie M. Randall Guy Smith 7615 Hwy. 65 P. 0. Box 397 Little Rock 72206 Hensley 72065 Traskwood *John M. Due Henry Saugey Route 1 Route 1, Box 29 Traskwood 72167 Benton 72167 Ebenezer Johnnie Smith Route 8 Benton 72015 Woodlawn: Circuit Bethlehem Providence *Emmett Richey James E. Bear 612 N. Center Route 1 Lonoke 72086 Austin 72007

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Charge Principal Reserve Smyrna *Joe Dan Glover S. V. Hester Route 1, Box 349 Route 1, Box 391 Lonoke 72086 Lonoke 72086 Monticello Crossett *W. S. Arnold tMary Elizabeth Hines P. 0. Drawer A 501-A Main Crossett 71635 Crossett 71635 Dermott-Wesley Mildred Nisler Toni Scucchi 411 S. Main 16 Maulding Dr. Dermott 71638 Dermott 71638 Dumas Ralph Clayton Ken Shea 425 E. Choctaw 206 W. Waterman Dumas 71639 Dumas 71639 Merle Peterson P. 0. Box 666 Dumas 71639 Eudora Parkdale *James H. Edwards Mrs. Lynda Edwards P. 0. Box 338 P. 0. Box 338 Eudora 71640 Eudora 71640 Extra *Mrs. Frank Gifford Rt. 1 Fountain Hill 71642 Fordyce Mt. Olive *Elzod Crossy Minerva Owens New Edinburg 71660 Rt. 2, Box 214 Fordyce 717 42 Fordyce Parish Herb Woodson Margaret Wynne 1609 W. 3rd 1724 Abernathy Fordyce 717 42 Fordyce 717 42 Gould Parish *Mrs. Lee Esther Smith Luther Davis P. 0. Box 85 P. 0. Box 171 Gould 71643 Dermott 71638 Hamburg *William M. Jones tMildred Blanks P. 0. Box 28 803 Pine Manor Hamburg 71646 Hamburg 71646 Hampton Winnie Harrell Janette Goolsby Box 651 Box 766 Hampton 71744 Hampton 717 44 Hermitage-Martin's Chapel *Kirby Bowman Janice Savage Rt. 2, Box 485 Rt. 2 Warren 71671 Warren 71671 Johnsville Circuit *Velton York Mrs. Bertha Marks Rt. 1, Box 189 Rt. 1, Box 644 Hermitage 71647 New Edinburg 71660 Kingsland Circuit *James Lash Jimmy Childress Box 36 Rt. New Edinburg 71660 New Edinburg 71660 Lake Village, Montrose Dr. Marvin Loyd Lee Simpson P. 0. Box 743 P. 0. Box 307 Lake Village 71653 Montrose 71658

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Charge Principal Reserve DeWitt Jess Essex Ruby Hampton 422 W. 2nd SE 119 S. Van Buren De Witt 72042 De Witt 72042 England *Bob CarlLee Bill Reed England 72046 England 72046 Keo *Atticus & Jeanett Cobb I. H. & Ruby Nute Keo 72083 Keo 72083 Gillett Wilma Smith Billie Vizzier Box 37 Box 418 Gillett 72055 Gillett 77055 Campshed *Elmer Midkiff Rt. 1 Tichnor 72166 Grady *Bobbie Nichols tMrs. H. R. Wood, Jr. Rt. 2 Box 207 Star City 71667 Grady 71644 Trinity Mrs. H. R. Wood, Jr. Box 207 Grady Humphrey Rita Jones Mrs. Annie Wilson Rt. 9 Rt. 1, Box 363 104 Elmwood Humphrey 72073 Pine Bluff Humnoke Rita Jones Mrs. Annie Wilson Rt. 9 Rt. 1, Box 363 104 Elmwood Humphrey 72073 Pine Bluff Hunter's Chapel *James H. Dean Oneal Watts Star Route Casscoe 72026 Casscoe 72026 Leola *Ruby Biggs Ruby Riggan P. 0. Box 137 P. 0. Box 196 Leola 72084 Leola 72084 Moores Chapel *Johnnie Harper Earl Paty, Jr. Box 176 Rt. 2, Box 193B Sheridan 72150 Sheridan 72150 New Hope *Karen Wilson Joy Carson Rt. 4, Box 659 Rt. 4 Sheridan 72150 Sheridan 72150 Carr *Janet Emerson tGordon Summitt Rt. 9, Box 69 1200 Dakota Pine Bluff Pine Bluff First-Pine Bluff Betty Townsend Jimmy Rogers Fountain Square Apt. Pine Bluff 71603 31st & Beech - # 19 Pine Bluff 71603 Good Faith *Mae Little Rt. 9, Box 1198 Pine Bluff 71603

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Charge Principal Reserve Hawley Clint Patton Bill Brabston 1817 Hickory Rt. 7, Box 758 Pine Bluff 71603 Pine Bluff 71603 Lakeside Rubye Lee Jackson Mrs. Robert Hermann 2402 Pine Hill Dr. 2118 Cherry Pine Bluff 71603 Pine Bluff 71603 St. James *Peggy Mitchell Juanita Torrence 108 w. 34th 1905 Collegiate Circle Pine Bluff Pine Bluff St. Luke Tommy Pascali Marvin McDaniel 5511 w. 20th 14 McCool Circle Pine Bluff 71601 Pine Bluff 71602 Center Grove Wesley Helen Deane Charles Nony Rt. 2, Box 1490 2007 w. 34th Pine Bluff 71603 Pine Bluff White Hall Fred J ansonius Phyllis Jansonius 6908 Sheridan Rd. 6908 Sheridan Rd. Pine Bluff 71602 Pine Bluff 71602 Sulphur Springs *Mr. & Mrs. Fred Divine Neal Green Rt. 1, Box 305 Rt. 1, Box 630 Pine Bluff 71603 Pine Bluff 71603 Glendale Redfield *Nell Glasgow Jonus Babcock Redfield 72132 Redfield 72132 St. Mark *Ezra Henry Rolla Benford 4113 w. 13th 1019 Pear Pine Bluff 71603 Pine Bluff 71603 Rison *Sanford Beshear Melody Medley P. 0. Box 487 P. 0. Box 485 Rison 71665 Rison 71665 Mt. Carmel *Martha Hawley Leonard Rhodes Rt. 1, Box 95 Rt. 11, Box 195 Rison 71665 Pine Bluff 71603 Roe Marcia Davis Ferne Bock Roe 72134 Roe 72134 Shiloh Walter Gunnell Rt. 1 Almyra 72003 Ulm Evelyn Trotter Rt 2 Stuttgart 72160 Mt. Olivet Grady May 800 w. 30th Pine Bluff 71603 Prosperity Beverly Boyd Star Route 2 Rison 71665 Union Larry Groves Rt. 1 Warren 71671 *Indicates did not register at Annual Conference tPresent and served as Delegate LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 73

Charge Principal Reserve St. Charles *Amelia Browning St. Charles 72140 Pleasant Grove *E. L. Reed Box 327 De Witt 72042 Sheridan Carroll D. Bratton Nan McDonald Box 343 310 W. High Sheridan 72150 Sheridan 72150 Sherrill Harris Bogue Mrs. Harris Bogue Sherrill 72152 Sherrill 72152 Tomberlin Harris Bogue Mrs. Harris Bogue Sherrill 72152 Sherrill 72152 Stuttgart-First Clark Smith Ralph Wilson P. 0. Box 49 603 S. Anna Stuttgart 72160 Stuttgart 72160 Grand A venue Frances Cottey 608 S. Buerkle Stuttgart 72160 Church Lay Leaders Arkadelphia District Amity Phillip Sutton Route 3 Amity 71921 Point Cedar Carver Vaughn Rt. 2 Amity 71921 Arkadelhia, First Tom Duncan 206 Forrest Park Arkadelphia 71923 St. Andrew Bunn Gary 2829 Walnut Arkadelphia 71923 Hollywood Johnny McAnally Route 3 Arkadelphia 71923 Dalark Vernie Langley, Jr. Route 2 Arkadelphia 71923 Bethlehem Paul Williams Rt. 2, Box 615 Arkadelphia Daisy Aubrey Johnson Daisy Rt., Box 50 Kirby 71950 Langley Judy Lowery Star Rt., Box 1 Langley 71952 Delight Herbert Witt Delight 71940 Antoine Esta Jean Apollos Antoine 71922 Smyrna Rosmond Davis Route 1 Okolona 71962 Friendship Howard Callaway Route 1 Donaldson 71941 Glenwood- Grant's Chapel John Crain P. 0. Box 105 Glenwood 71943

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Charge Principal Reserve Gurdon Frank Taylor 213 Huntington Place Gurdon 71743 Mt. Zion Dick Bridges Rt. 3, Box 231 Arkadelphia 71923 Hot Springs, First John Jacobs Rt. 2, Box 687 Royal 71968 Fountain Lake Dale A. Kastner 39 Pontevedra Cir. Hot Springs Village 71909 Grand Avenue Eldon Cooley 701 Oak Hot Springs 71901 Gum Springs Eric Smith Star Rt. 2, Box 56 Mt. Pine 71956 Gardner Bob Henderson 203 Patricia Hot Springs 71913 Haven Thomas Love 105 John St. Hot Springs 71901 Oaklawn Dr. Graham Holt 111 Talmage Place Hot Springs 71913 Pullman Heights Earl Cox 330 Holly Hot Springs 71901 New Salem Armon Lavender Star Rt., Box 12 Hot Springs 71901 Tigert Bob Carpenter 400 Airport Rd. Hot Springs 71913 Morning Star Charles Stiles Rt. 2, Box 353 Hot Springs 71901 Village Bob Saunders 19 Telde Circle Hot Springs Village 71909 Malvern, First Joe Bailey 1128 Toler Malvern 72104 Keith Memorial Robert Jones 520 Fairview Malvern 72104 Rolla A. H. Bailey Rt. 1, Box 102 Malvern 72104 L'Eau Fraiz Bill Ledbetter R.t 6, Box 490 Malvern 72104 St. Paul Marty Kriigel Rt. 1, Harper St. Malvern 72104 Midway Jim Sibley Rt. 1 Donaldson 71941 Adkins Memorial Ernest McDonald Rt. 4, Box 44 Malvern 72104 Manchester Kendall Hunter Rt. 2, Box 40 Arkadelphia 71923 Mt. Ida Jon Alan Standridge S.R. 1, Box 155 Mount Ida 71957 Oden Bob Raines Oden 71961 Norman Ralph Graves Norman 71960 Murfreesboro Paul Thompson P. 0. Box 353 Murfreesboro 71958 Japany Jerry Stockton Rt. 1, Box 359 Murfreesboro 71958

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Charge Principal Reserve Valley Grove James J uniel Rt. 2, Box 173 Murfreesboro 71958 Okolona Hugh McElhanon Okolona 71962 Trinity Ross Grier Rt. 1, Box 106 Okolona 71962 Center Grove Mack McCauley Rt. 1, Box 230 Okolona 71962 Shorewood Hills Carroll McCarver Rt. 7, Box 272 Malvern 72104 Magnet Cove D. A. Smith Rt. 5, Box 650 Malvern 72104 Rockport Mary McDougal 1850 S. Main Malvern 72104 Piney Grove Bud West 507 Songer Lane Pearcy 71964 Sparkman James Taylor Box 172 Sparkman 71763 Macedonia Bill Johnson Route 1 Sparkman 71763

Camden District Bearden-Thornton George Goree Bearden 71720 Thornton Ed Womble Thornton 71766 Bradley Richard Estes P. 0. Box 301, Bradley 71826 Camden: Fairview Larry Gortney 1331 Scotia, Camden 71701 Camden: First Roy Ledbetter P. 0. Box 3108, East Camden 71701 Camden: St. Mark Ed Horton 643 Camark, Camden 71701 Louann I. T. Smith Louann 71751 Camden: Timothy Doug Sweet 20 Chaffee Creek Tr ., Camden 71701 Buena Vista Robert Shelby 1530 Carroll Rd., Camden 71701 Camden: Westside Raymond Grinder Chidester Hwy., Camden 71701 Rushing Memorial John Stott Chidester 71726 Bell Chapel Becky Lampkin Poison Spgs. Rd., Chidester Missouri Kenneth Bussell Rosston Rd., Camden 71701 Red Hill Jess W. Taylor Box 954, Magnolia 71753 Chidester: Mt. Moriah Herbert Fort Rt. 2, Box 202A, Chidester 71726 Columbia Parish: Harmony Hughlon Nipper Rt. 3, Magnolia 71753 Philadelphia J. H. Kirkpatrick Rt. 3, Box 540, Magnolia 71753 Unity Mark Smith Taylor 71861 ElDorado: Dumas Memorial Pete Parks Rt. 2, Box 264, El Dorado 71730 Rhodes Chapel Crawford Jones Lawson 71750 El Dorado: First Leroy Jackson 1101 Brookwood, El Dorado 71730 El Dorado: St. Mark Walter Stephens 1515 W. 5th, ElDorado 71730 Calion M. L. Danford Box 182, Calion 71724 El Dorado: St. Paul Marvin Dodson 1014 W. Oak, El Dorado 71730 Harmony Grove Lee Walters Rt. 3, Box 702, Camden 71701 Lakeside Tarver Germann Rt. 4, Box 123, Camden 71701 Holly Springs Milton Moore Rt. 2, Box 293, Bearden 71720

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Church Name Mailing Address Sardis Wallace Gordon Rt. 1, Box 41, Sparkman 71763 Mt. Carmel Jervis Walker 30 Clement Dr., Little Rock 72203 Huttig Hilton Nelson P. 0. Box, Huttig 71747 Strong Earl Wilson P. 0. Box, Strong 71765 Junction City Terry Crumpler North Elm, Junction City 71749 Bethel L. G. Fields Rt. 6, Box 65, El Dorado 71730 Olive Branch Joe Courtney Rt. 2, Junction City 71749 Lewisville Wade Tatom Box 576, Lewisville 71845 Buckner Roy Kimbell Buckner 71827 Lewisville: McDonald Chapel Mrs. Irene Phillips Box 321, Lewisville 71845 Lisbon Louise Pemble 413 N. Wyatt Dr., ElDorado 71730 Magnolia: Asbury Rodney Chambers 1221 Dogwood, Magnolia 71753 Magnolia: First Quinton Riggins 1403 Apache, Magnolia 71753 Wesley Parish: Emerson Travis Starr Rt. 1, Emerson 71740 Greer's Chapel Henry Heath 1304 Dudney, Magnolia 71753 Lydesdale Louis Wilson Rt. 4, Box 408, Magnolia 71753 Magnolia Parish: Atlanta John Chambers, Jr. Rt. 5, Magnolia 71753 Christie's Chapel Lloyd George Rt. 5, Magnolia 71753 McNeil Arnold Crain Rt. 1, McNeil 71752 Mt. Pisgah Huber Green Rt. 1, Emerson 71740 Ware's Chapel Jack Phillips Rt. 2, Haynesville, LA 71038 Marysville Mrs. Trebie Shaw Rt. 2, Box 245, Magnolia 71753 Silver Hill Audrey Boyd Rt. 1, Mt. Holly 71758 Norphlet Jimmy Lambert Box 138, Norphlet 71759 Ebenezer Martha Russell Rt. 3, Box 269, ElDorado 71730 Parker's Chapel Kenneth Cross Rt. 1, Box 53A, ElDorado 71730 Bethel Wade Wilson Rt. 1, Box 20, Mt. Holly 71758 Pleasant Grove Leon Hines Rt. 2, Box 165A, Junction City 71749 Centenniel Maurice Barbaree Rt. 4, Box 106, El Dorado 71730 Silver Springs Butch Lamkin Box 734, Stephens 71764 Smackover Carl Horne Rt. 1, Box 64A, Smackover 71762 Stamps Danny Ormand Rt. 2, Stamps 71860 Oak Grove Mrs. L. L. Thompson Rt. 2, Box 265, Stamps 71860 Sardis R. F. Boulware 201 Hope Rd., Stamps 71860 Stephens Marvin Murry Box 125, Stephens 71764 Mt. Prospect Mrs. Elise Morgan Box 576, Stephens 71764 Taylor Clifford Page Rt. 2, Taylor 71861 Village Harold Allen Gen. Delivery, Village 71769 Ebenezer Coy Booth Rt. 1, Stephens 71764 Waldo Richard Clark P. 0. Box 428, Waldo 71770 Willisville Tim Marlar Gen. Delivery, Willisville 71864 Welcome Vernon Gosdin 221 2nd Pinehill, Springhill, LA 71075 New Era Joe Gaddis Rt. 1, Emerson 717 40 Hope District Ashdown, First George Steele 931 Smith Circle, Ashdown 71822 Richmond Hoarce Abney Rt. 2, Ashdown 71822

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Church Name Mailing Address Blevins Bobby Taylor Blevins 71825 A ver.y's Chapel Ottis Loe Rt. 1, McCaskill 71847 Friendship Hazel Gorham Rt. 1, McCaskill 71847 Cherry Hill Lee Fountain Mena 71953 DeQueen, First Forney Durham 409 Gibson, DeQueen 71832 Gillham Robert Beck Rt. 3, Box 40, Gillham 71841 Dierks Helen Gilbert Box 85, Dierks 71833 Green's Chapel Wendell Cox Rt. 1, Dierks 71833 Umpire Bobby Manases Umpire 71971 Doddridge Ct.: Boyd Union Jess Morton Rt. 2 Doddridge Corrine Evers Rt. 1, Box 219, Doddridge 71834 Olive Branch Carl Stuckey Rt. 2, Box 45, Doddridge 71834 Ebenezer Logan Coulter 1224 Ansley, Nashville 71852 Wiley Chapel M. C. May Rt. 2, Box 100, Nashville 71852 Emmet Ct.: Emmet Denman Qylie Emmet 71853 Holly Grove Harry Lauterback Hope 71801 New Salem Linda Callicott Prescott 71857 Foreman Bill Self Foreman 71836 Wade's Chapel J. D. Waldrip Ashdown 71822 Hatfield Ct.: Hatfield Lloyd Shufelberger Hatfield Wickes Edqard Blackie Brewer Vandervoort Tinker Watkins Cove Harold Chadwick Hope Ct.: Oak Grove Denvil L. Ross Rt. 2, Box 205 A, Hope 71801 Hinton Hope First George Frazier 409 E. 17th, Hope 71801 Hope St. John Terriel Sparks Rt. 5, Box 608, Hope 71801 Horatio Ct.: Horatio Wesley Huddleston Little River Club, Horatio 71842 Wilton Clyde Pearl P. 0. Box 593, Nash, TX 75569 Winthrop Dale Landsdell Foreman 71836 Lockesburg Charge Wayne Clay P. 0. Box 35, Lockesburg 71846 Macedonia Ct.: Phillis Smith Booker Hamond Callie Franklin Mt. Moriah Elease Moreland Mena Ct.: Mt. View Windfred Wright 1616 W. Church, Mena 71953 Shady Grove Bob Snelgrove 223 Hensley Ave., Mena 71953 Mena First Bill McChriatian P. 0. Box 1076, Mena 71953 Harmony Grove I Midway Gene M. Ross Prescott 71835 Mineral Springs Louis A. Bell P. 0. Box 326, Mineral Springs 71851 Wakefield Denzil Hicks Rt. 5, Nashville 71852 Nashville Don Cooley 517 W. College, Nashville 71852 Bingen Noel (Chuck) Carlton 214 W. College, Nashville 71852

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Church Name Mailing Address Nashville Ct.: Allen Lamb Rt. 2, Box 222, Nashville 71852 Prescott Dr. Darrel Fain 417 Ridgeview Rd., Prescott 71828 Fairview Elbert Grimes Rondo Kathy McClemmons Blackmon Ferry Rd., Texarkana 75501 Pleasant Hill Chief Robert Rt. 1, Box 375A, Texarkana 75501 Springhill Art Mhoon East Ridge Dr., Hope 71801 DeAnn Rodney Price Rt. 2, Box 104, Emmet 71835 Texarkana: College Hill Eddie Shuffield Rt. 7, Box 459H, Texarkana 75501 Garland Doris Holley P. 0. Box 171, Garland 71839 Fairview Ray Harris 5802 McKnight Rd., Texarkana 75501 Ogden Hazel Furlow Ogden 71953 Few Memorial Buddy Crawford Rt. 1, Box 643, Texarkana 75502 First Dr. Charles Bruce # 6 Loder a, Texarkana 75503 Hall Memorial Josephine Morris 1608 Edwards, Texarkana 75501 Washington Ct.: Washington Wilma Booker Rt. 1, Washington 71862 Sardis George Ross 912 S. Mill, Nashville 71855 Wesley Chapel Larry Clardy Rt. 5, Box 183A, Nashville 71852 Little Rock District A us tin Circuit Concord Lavonne McDonald Route 3, Lonoke 72086 Mt. Tabor Charles Russell Route 2, Cabot 72023 Mt. Zion Edwin Rea Route 1, Lonoke 72086 South Bend Candace Laughlin 208 Lonsdale Cr., Jacksonville 72076 Benton Churches: First Bill McCormick 512 Teresa, Benton 72015 Mt. Carmel Wilma Grimmett Route 5, Benton 72015 Congo Earl McGhee Route 4, Box 930, Benton 72015 New Hope W. B. Redden Rt. 1, Box 189E, Bauxite 72011 Parkview Mark Gillis 1022 Pinewood, Benton 72015 Salem Bethel W. A. Sprankle 10801 Mora Lane, Little Rock 72206 Bryant Jamey Johnson 600 Mills Park Rd., Bryant 72022 Carlisle Wesley Hamric P. 0. Box 219, Carlisle 72024 Des Arc John Stephens III Des Arc 72040 Hamilton Hazen Marvin Reid P. 0. Box 340, Hazen 72064 De Vails Bluff Hickory Plains Billy Covington Route 2, Des Arc 72040 Hebron Bill Thornton Route 2, Carlisle 72024 Little Rock Churches: Asbury Roland M. Shelton 1509 Fair Park, Little Rock 72204 Bob Jones 14109 Sweet Bay, Little Rock 72211 Capitol View A. T. Dodd 315 N. Schiller, Little Rock 72205 Duncan Michael Robinson # 1 Shelby Circle, Little Rock 72209 First Robert Gannaway 6700 Waverly, Little Rock 72207 Geyer Springs John Tenney # 47 Sunnydale, Little Rock 72209 Henderson Art Spicer 17013 Quail Run, Little Rock 72209

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Church Name Mailing Address Highland Valley Jim Lilly 722 N. Monroe, Little Rock 72205 Hoover William Robinson III 1200 Hendrix, Little Rock 72204 John Wesley Parish: Hunter Virginia Machen # 10 Reynard Ct., Little Rock 72207 Marks Chapel Barbara Douglas 4819 Rightsell, Little Rock 72211 Mt. Pleasant Henry Chumney 14124 Colonel Glenn Rd., Little Mabelvale Cliff Morehart 11005 Heinke Rd., Mabelvale 72103 Markham Oak Forest Ezra Wingfield 8201 Westwood Ave., Little Rock 72204 Pulaski Heights Tom Williams 921 N. Mellon, Little Rock 72207 St. Andrew M. W. "Doc" Finton 8507 Shelley, Little Rock 72209 St. James Bob & JoAnn Lane 11414 E. Stoney Pt. Ct., Little Rock 72211 St. Luke Nick Politis 2004 Gristmill Rd., Little Rock 72207 St. Paul Dr. Paul Fair 45 Wingate Drive, Little Rock 72205 Trinity Dr. Travis Tunnell 29 Nob View Circle, Little Rock 72205 Wesley Chapel Travis Walton 800 N. Locust, N. Little Rock 72114 Western Hills Tom Reid 8003 West 28th, Little Rock 72204 White Memorial Bettye Brown Little Rock Winfield Currey Bishop 6903 Briarwood Dr., Little Rock 72205 Lonoke Churches: First Jimmy Miller 119 Cherry Street, Lonoke 72086 St. James W aynette McClain 204 E. Palm St., Lonoke 72086 Mountain View Nellie VanCleve P. 0. Box 73, Roland 72135 Old Austin Bill Temple Rt. 3, Box 300, Cabot 72023 Primrose Harry V. Page 6001 LynDell Dr., Little Rock 72209 Sardis Joe Courtney Rt. 1, Box 62, Bauxite 72011 St. Paul Maumelle Elvin Miller 5009 Conner, Little Rock 72212 Sweet Home Johnie Rogers P. 0. Box 219, Sweet Home 72164 New Haven Freddie Mae Randall 7615 Hwy. 65, Sweet Home 72164 Traskwood John M. Due Route 1, Traskwood 72167 Ebenezer Terry Brumbelow Rt. 8, Box 940, Benton 72015 Woodlawn Circuit Bethlehem Bill Roy Fawcett Route 1, Box 140, Lonoke 72086 Providence James E. Bear Route 1, Austin 72007 Smyrna Joe Dan Glover Route 1, Box 349, Lonoke 72086 Monticello District Crossett First W. E. Hastings P. 0. Box 446, Crossett 71635 Dermott First Swan B. Moss, Jr. Rt. 2, Box 13, Dermott 71638 Wesley Vernon Sawyer P. 0. Box 826, McGehee 71654 Dumas First David Walt 100 N. May, Dumas 71639 Eudora Henry Connell 923 Gum St., Eudora 71640 Parkdale Mark Hawkins, Jr. Parkdale 71661 Extra Ben T. Robinson Rt. 4, Bastrop, LA 71220 Fordyce Mt. Olive Vernell McFadden P. 0. Box 295, Rison New Edinburg Bethel Daisy A. Blackmon New Edinburg 71660 Fordyce First Robin Wynne 801 Meek, Fordyce 717 42 Randy Pearce Box 152, Fordyce 717 42

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Church Name Mailing Address Gould Parish Brown's Chapel Luther Davis P. 0. Box 171, Dermott 71638 Hamburg First Fay Pounds 710 W. Lincoln, Hamburg 71646 Hampton David Reddin Box 272, Hampton 71744 Harrell James Carter Box 163, Harrell 717 45 Faustina Vernon Dunn Rt. 1, Hampton 71744 Hermitage Kirby Bowman Rt. 2, Box 485, Warren 71671 Martin's Chapel Ray A. Ourlaw Rt. 2, Warren 71671 Wilson's Chapel Yelton York Rt. 1, Box 189, Hermitage 71647 Saint Francis Mattie Marks Rt. 1, Box 644, New Edinburg 71660 Kingsland George Childs Rt. 1, Box 30, Kingsland 71652 Chambersville Ralph Ballew 301 W. 5th, Fordyce 71742 Hebron Jimmy Childress New Edinburg 71660 New Edinburg James Lash Box 36, New Edinburg 71660 Lakeside Jerry Ford 20 Southside, Lake Village 71653 Montrose Charlie Bridewell P. 0. Box 355, Montrose 71658 McGehee David Leech 14 Bayou Cove Cir., McGehee 71654 Arkansas City Myron Case Arkansas City 71630 Monticello First Horace Furlough Box 663, Monticello 71655 Monticello Ct. Lacey Mrs. Bethel Chapman Rt. 4, Monticello 71655 Palestine Mrs. Helen Peters Rt. 2, Hermitage 71647 Green Hill Homer Pace Rt. 1, Wilmar 71675 Trinity G. D. Stedman Rt. 1, Warren 71671 Portland James Gay Box 177, Portland 71663 Wilmot William E. Place Box 96, Wilmot 71676 Star City W. V. Burns Box 6210, Star City 71667 Gould First W. C. Shepherd, Jr. Box 325, Gould 71643 Tillar C. R. Prewitt Tillar 71670 Newton Chapel Mrs. Morris Newton Rt. 1, Tillar 71670 Selma Aileen Watson Rt. 1, Box 28, Tillar 71670 Winchester Jessee Peacock Winchester 71677 Mt. Tabor Peggy Humphries Rt. 2, Box 75, Tillar 71670 Waller's Chapel German Murphy Rt. 2, Box 206, Crossett 71635 Fountain Hill Wesley McClain South East Hamburg 71646 Zion C. M. Miles North Crossett 71642 Warren First Bill Wisener 311 Turner, Warren 71671 Good Hope Wagnon Watson First Bill Lloyd Rt. 1, Box 141A, Watson 71674 Wilmar Carolyn Curry 313 Shelby, Warren 71671 Andrews Chapel Mrs. Betty J o Stafford Rt. 2, Box 201, Wilmar 71675 Rock Springs Hubert McKeown Rt. 1, Wilmar 71675 Mt. Pleasant Dale Hughes Rt. 3, Box D67, Monticello 71655 Pine Bluff District Almyra Charlie Moss Almyra 72003 DeLuce Sam Vittitow Rt. 1, De Witt 72042 Altheimer Joe Simpson P. 0. Box 177, Altheimer 72004 Wabbaseka Brenda Vassaur Rt. 2, Box 189, Altheimer 72004

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Church Name Mailing Address Bayou Meto Eddie Lumsden Rt. 1, DeWitt 72042 Lodges Corner Nicky Hargrove Star Route, Stuttgart 72160 Carthage James Matthews Carthage 71725 Hunter's Chapel Hazel Horne Rt. 1, Leola Tulip Ben C. Matthews Rt. 2, Carthage 71725 Waverly Margie Womack Rt. 2, Box 33, Carthage 71725 DeWitt Dean Bell P. 0. Box 603, DeWitt England Terry Axley England 72046 Keo Atticus Cobb Keo 72083 Gillett Louise Mattmiller Rt. 1, Gillett 72055 Campshed Grady G. S. Tribble P. 0. Box 237, Grady 71644 Trinity Bobbie Nichols Rt. 2, Star City 71667 Humphrey Donald Roberts P. 0. Box 101, Humphrey 72073 Humnoke Ed Weaver P. 0. Box 186, Humnoke 72072 Hunters Chapel James H. Dean Star Route, Casscoe 72026 Leola Burl D. Cooper Rt., Leola 72084 Moore's Chapel Earl Paty, Jr. Rt. 2, Box 193B, Sheridan 72150 New Hope Phil Wilson Rt. 4, Box 659, Sheridan 72150 Carr Cynthia Puckett 1802 E. lOth, Pine Bluff 71601 First-Pine Bluff James Eberhart 2305 W. 42nd, Pine Bluff 71603 Good Faith Howard Parette Rt. 7, Box 648, Pine Bluff 71603 Hawley Laverne Commer 1604 W. 31st, Pine Bluff 71603 Lakeside Corinne Shepherd 2109 Wellington, Pine Bluff 71603 St. James Ezra Scoggins #1 Bonnie Park, Pine Bluff St. Luke Voy Brown 22 S. Richard, Pine Bluff 71601 Center Grove Wesley Roy Smith 3110 Tulip, Pine Bluff 71603 White Hall Scott Preston Rt. 4, Box 973, Pine Bluff 71602 Sulphur Springs James Farrell Rt. 1, Box 349, Pine Bluff 71603 Glendale Carr Lee Chamber Rt. 4, Box 78, Star City 71667 Redfield St. Mark Rolf Benford 1019 Pear, Pine Bluff 71603 Rison Edna Thomasson Rt. 2, Box 231, Rison 71665 Mt. Carmel Leonard Rhodes Rt. 11, Box 195, Pine Bluff Roe J. T. Davis, III Roe, 72134 Shiloh Tom Hasty Crocketts Bluff 72038 Ulm M. L. Smith Rt. 2, Stuttgart 72160 Mt. Olivet Jimmy Boyd Rt. 2, Rison 71665 Prosperity Roy M. Boyd Rt. 2, Rison 71665 Union Lee Coker Rt. 2, Rison 71665 St. Charles Malcolm Browning St. Charles 72140 Pleasant Grove T. B. Smith Box 546, De Witt 72042 Sheridan Tom Waller P. 0. Box 424, Sheridan 72150 Sherrill Donald Pipkin Sherrill 72152 Tomberlin Eugene Neal Rt. 3, England 72046 Stuttgart First Bill Knoll 1916 Fairway, Stuttgart 72160 Grand A venue Bennie Burkett Star Route, Box 38, Stuttgart 72160 Conference Secretary's Staff Journal Clerk - John 0. Alston Statistician - William D. Haake Staff Assistant - 0. D. Peters Transcriptionist - Patricia Parker 82 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

III. DAILY PROCEEDINGS CONFERENCE MINUTES The Service Of Commenoration And Communion Monday Afternoon, June 10, 1985 - 2:00 p.m. The Service was prepared by the Little Rock Conference Board of Worship. The Con­ ference organist was Carolyn Appling. Worship leaders included: Celebrant, and Preacher, Bishop Richard Wilke, Resident Bishop of Arkansas. The elements were distributed by the Cabinee of the Little Rock Conference. Gerald Fincher, Conference Secretary, called the names of those who had died during the year, and a bell was tolled for each of them, after which the Conference thanked God for them. Bishop: William Clyde Martin; Ministers: H. A. F. Ault, A. J. Lightfoot, Dean Mouzon Mann, Harold D. Sadler, Jack Skelton, James W. Workman, Sr., and S. T. Hollowell. Wives or Widows of Ministers: Mrs. Bessie Crain, Mrs. Susie Davies, Mrs. Eunice Thompson Gold, Mrs. Ola McAfee, Mrs. Inez Rowe, and Mrs. Edith P. Thompson. Foreign Missionaries: George Bell Workman. Leading Laymen: Mrs. H. King Wade and Elbert Faucett. The Conference sang, "For All the Saints" and Bishop Richard Wilke served as the celebrant. He was assisted by the Cabinet of the Little Rock Conference. The one hun­ dred and thirty-second session of the Little Rock Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church was convened at the First United Mehtodist Church, Hot Springs, Arkansas. The session was called to order immediately following the Communion and the Service of Commemoration by Bishop Richard Wilke. The Bishop called on the Secretary for those matters that need to be dealt with in order to organize the Conference business. Gerald Fincher, Secretary of the conference, moved the adoption of the agenda as printed in the 1985 Members Workbook with the understanding that it may be adjusted as need arises. Seconded. Passed. The Secretary nominted John 0. Alston as Journal Clerk; 0. D. Peters as Staff Assistant; and Patricia Parker as Transcriptionist. Also the following were nominated as general tellers: Robert W. Trieschmann, head teller; Herb Pekar; Buddy Ratliff; Robert Woody; Dale Diffee and Mike Vail. · Other instructions were given by the Secretary. "Every members of the Conference, both clerical and lay members, is expected to register his/her attendance. All retired ministers, all local pastors, all reserve lay delegates, are expected to register. Although it is not required, visitors are welcome to register. Please carefully record your name as you want it printed in the Journal. Use the new addresses where you receive your mail, including the zip code. if you know it. We also want to know where you were stay­ ing while you are here in Hot Springs. This is for the purpos!'l of locating you in case there is an emergency call." Further instructions were: "I move that the bar of the Conference be set as the main floor of the Sanctuary. All motions, resolutions and amendments shall be submitted in duplicate the Conference Secretary's desk at the time of presentation. When granted the privilege of the floor by the Presiding Officer, delegates shall identify themselves by name and the church or district which they represent. Persons who wish to be recogniz­ ed should first proceed to one of the microphones. In order to balance the lay and clergy votes, I move that the following persons be granted the laity vote: Local Church Delegates, You (2 per district), District Lay Leaders, Diaconal Minister, Lay Chairpersons of Con­ ference Bords, Committees, Commissions and Task Forces not already delegates, three at-large lay delegates from each district making a total of 275 equaling the number of clergy delegates at 275." "Emergency messages will be posted on the board in the Sanctuary. All other messages LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 83 will be posted on a bulletin board in the basement." John Hays welcomed the Conference as host pastor. He introduced the Mayor of Hot Springs, Jim Randall, who is a member of First UMC and Ceil Cupp, Jr., who is chair­ man of the Board of Stewards of First UMC. Mayor Randall welcomed the Conference to Hot Springs and First UMC. Cecil Cupp, Jr. gave a welcome and a history of First Church and the Little Rock Annual Conference, stating the first meeting in Hot Springs had been 107 years ago. The General Conference met at First UMC in 1922. John Hays introduced Carlos Martin, Associate Pastor, and then extended hospitality to members of the Conference. Conference Statistician, Bill Haake, gave his report. (See Statician's Report). Adoption of the report was moved, seconded and passed. Ruth Cobb, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, gave the report of that Com­ mittee. The report was presented with corrections as given by Gladwin Connell. Ruth Cobb moved the adoption of the report. John Miles moved, seconded by Ralph Hale that these nominations be approved as presented. J. Robert Scott's name was added as Chairperson of Continuing Education on Board of Ordained Ministry. The Nominating Committee report was approved. Bishop Wilke called for a round of applause for the Committee. Mackey Yokem presented an amended Board of Ordained Ministry report which in­ cluded a new policy statment (See Board of Ordained Ministry Report). Ralph Hale made an amendment to Section VI, 4. a and b. (a) Be enrolled in a seminary approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church and consult with the Board concerning one's choice of a seminary. and (b) Maintain a current address and school status with the Registrar. This amendment was seconded, and passed by a vote of 115 for and 38 against. A discus­ sion was held concerning funding for this Board. John Miles made an amendment to Section VII, G. "Appointments for testing and in­ terviews are to be arranged by the candidate with Dr. Tunnell as early as the summer between the end of the first year of seminary and beginning of the second year." The amendment was seconded and passed. The report of the Board of Ordained Ministry was adopted. John Hays moved the adop­ tion of the amended budget of the Board of Ordained Ministry and the budget was ap­ proved. Associate members elected: Lawrence A. Ferguson and Marion E. Fleming. Pro­ bationary members: Steven D. Coburn and Rockwell Jones. Those elected into full con­ nection: Thomas M. Letchworth, John P. Miles, II, William 0. Reeves and Owen Talley, Sr. Sam Albright, Chairman of the Board of Church and Society, presented that report. A motion was made, seconded and passed that the Annual Conference collection be given to the hungry in Africa. The report of the Board of Church and Society was accepted. A resolution on Apartheid was referred back to the Board for editorializing. Bob Trieschmann was recognized for a moment of courtesy. He stated that W. T. Bone has not missed Conference in 65 years. Joel Cooper and Ralph Clayton were guests. The Celebration Of The Word Monday, June 10, 1985 - 7:30 p.m. The Preacher was the Rev. Bill Hinson, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. The Liturgist was the Rev. Kurt Boggan, Pastor of the Churches of Mt. Ida, Oden, and Norman. The prayer was offered by Mrs. Judy Lowery of the Langley United Methodist Church. The Organist was Mrs. Carolyn Appling. The pianist was Lynne Crow of Hot Springs. The Choir was from Mabelvale United Methodist Church, under the direction of Miss Joyce Swinney. 84 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Tuesday Morning, June 11, 1985 - 8:15 a.m. For the morning worship, Dale Booth was the liturgist and Tyrone Gordon gave the message. The session was called to order by Bishop Wilke at 9:00 a.m. Bishop Wilke gave the Episcopal Address. He thanked the United Methodists in Arkansas for their hospitality and reviewed his activities for the past eight months as he traveled over the state. Bishop Wilke recognized the activities and concerns of the United Methodist Church, specifical­ ly in Arkansas and outlined his plan for the future of the United Methodists in Arkan­ sas. He presented a five point star plan of excellence for local church: 1) Receive one person by Profession of Faith for every 75 members; 2) Have a Confirmation Class; 3) Form one new adult Sunday School class; 4) Increase Sunday School attendance by 5% and 5) Pay all apportionments in full. Bishop Wilke stated that District Superintendents would be available to help local churches explore processes for implementing this five point star plan. He challenged each church in the Conference to incorporate these points in their churches. Bishop Wilke expressed his love for the Methodist Church. He was given a standing ovation at the conclusion of his address. A motion was made and seconded to extend the Bar of The Conference to include the floor of the Sanctuary from the marble columns forward plus the center section to the back of the Sanctuary. The motion carried. Bob Trieschmann presented Mrs. Wilke to the Conference. He also presented Mrs. Wilke's mother, Mrs. Kitchens. Mrs. Tom Weir presented Mrs. Wilke a corsage. Doris Fish made a motion that a Committee be appointed to audit the daily proceedings of the Annual Conference and that minutes be provided for each member of the Audit Committee before they are published in the Journal of this Annual Conference. The mo­ tion was seconded and passed. The members of the Audit Committee are Larry Williams, Chairman, Debbie Robinson, Doris Fish and C. D. Womack. It was announced they will meet each morning in Room 102 at 7:45 a.m. Dr. Arthur Terry made a motion that greetings be sent to those who are absent from Annual Conference. The motion carried. John Walker asked the Secretary to send a letter of concern to Judge Earl Chaddick and the Honorable Caroline Robinson, Mayor of Pine Bluff, expressing concern for the safety of their community following the train wreck. Louis Averitt presented the report of the Cooperative Parish Ministry. He was assisted by Bud Reeves and Dixie Newton from the Cooperative Parish. Ron Clark was introduc­ ed to the Conference as the new CPM Director and New Church Development Area Coodinator. The report was approved. Laura Thompson made the Methodist Communications report. The communications work sheet (Talent Bank List) found in the packet was emphasized and it was asked that all people present complete and return it to Ms. Thompson. Bill Eason introduced Georgia Daily, Editor of the Arkansas United Methodist. She reported eleven journalistic awards had been received by the Arkansas United Methodist in the past five years and one additional award is to be announced in July. She asked for help from ministers to increase subscriptions. Georgia Daily introduced Michael Tyler, the new assistant editor. Bill Eason moved that the Communications and the Arkansas United Methodist reports be accepted by the Conference and they were approved. Sam Albright from the Board of Publications gave the names of several published authors in the Little Rock Conference, Beverly Sawyer, Larry Powell, Tom Haley, Merle Allison Johnson, Richard B. Wilke and Bill Hinson. Brenda Norwood Henson presented a check for $8,250.84 to the Pension Fund from the publishing house. Henson is a member of the General Board of Communication. Merle Peterson, Chairman of the Board of Pensions, gave that report. The updated list of churches defaulting in paying the 1984 Pension and Benefit items is included in Report# 2 of the Board of Pensions. The report was approved. Merle Peterson introduc­ ed Gerald Hornung of the General Board of Pensions. He spoke on the history of the LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 85

Pension Plan which is the oldest in the United States, being established in 1784. The fund now stands at $1,800,000,000.00. Those who are retiring from the Little Rock Conference are introduced. They are Virgil Bell, Cagle Fair and James Ford. Each of the retirees spoke to the Annual Conference. Bob Trieschmann presented Dale Bard to Annual Conference. Tuesday Afternoon, June 11, 1985 - 2:00 p.m. The session was opened with the singing of Hymn #71 "All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name" led by Richard Oliver. Dr. Arthur Terry offered a prayer. Sam Albright presented the rewritten Resolution on Aparthied. Gerald Hornung from the General Board of Pensions spoke to the resolution from an investment standpoint. Don Riggin moved that the resolution be referred back to the Board of Church and Socie­ ty for editing and then be brought back to the Conference. The motion is seconded and passed. Mike Parker, Chairman of the Board of Diaconal Ministries moved that the portion of the report that had been presented be accepted. The motion was seconded and pass­ ed. Trish Hicks, Registrar of the Board of Diaconal Ministries moved the acceptance of persons to their respective relationships. (see Diaconal Ministry Report) The motion pass­ ed. It was recommended that Elizabeth Armstrong be certified as an Associate Director of Music and that Joyce Sweeney be certified as a Director of Music. Both recommenda­ tions were approved. It was recommended that La Verne Keahey be consecrated as a Diaconal Minister. This recommendation was approved. Charles Nesbitt gave the report of the Ethnic Minority Local Churches and introduced Leon Brown a student at Rush College in Mississippi. He spoke on behalf of the Black College Fund. Charles Nesbitt narrated a slide presentation depicting what has been done through the year in EMLC churches. Tyrone Gordon presented the EMLC budget. The report was approved. Leon Brown gave a dramatic reading of Johnson's "CREATION." The corrected Annual Conference Structure report was given by Buddy Villines who outlined the process which was used to produce the document. A motion was made by Mike Clayton to adopt the report including corrections. Jim B. Argue, Sr. made an amendment to delete the phrase "with membership of less than 200" which appears on page 87 of the 1984 Journal. The amendment was seconded and failed. Doris Fish made a motion that the sentence "a member of the Conference Council Staff shall serve as Conference Secretary of Global Ministries" on page 7 of the Structure docu­ ment be deleted. This motion carried by a vote of 113 for the motion and 85 against. Ruby Lee Jackson moved that the delegates elected to General and Jurisdictional conference for the quadrennium following their election be counted among those designated to balance the Annual Conference laity and clergy. The motion passed. John Walker moved that each place the phrase "standing Task Force" appears, the phrase "Committees that meet only on call" be substituted. This motion was seconded and passed. Mike Campbell moved that on page 13 the Chairperson of the Conference Board of Worship be added. This motion was seconded and carried. The Conference perfected the document with several amendment now incorporated in the report. Amendmens that were made and passed are now a part of the document. Don Riggin made a motion which was seconded and carried to close debate. The report of the Board of Diaconal Ministry was approved. Larry Ferguson reported on the Church Extension Funds. This report was approved. Charles Nesbitt called attention to the Arkansas Methodist story concerning Denzil Gilbert helping another congregation in their building work. Bob Trieschmann introduced Jay Lofton, Charles Ramsey, John Schaffer, Lee Cate and Tom Shircliff. 86 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Gladwin Connell nominated Bishop Wilke and Sam Albright as delegates to the World Peace Conference. Bishop will be accompanied by Mrs. Wilke. The Celebration Of The Word Tuesday, June 11, 1985 - 7:30 p.m. The Conference Preacher was the Rev. Bill Hinson, Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. The Liturgist was the Rev. Mackey Y okem, Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Gurdon. The organist was Mrs. Carolyn Appling. The Choir was from First United Methodist Church of Benton, under the Direction of Marshall Townsend. Wednesday Morning, June 12, 1985 - 8:15 a.m. For the Morning Worship Service Paulette Purser brought the message and Jeff Kilpatrick was liturgist. The session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Bishop Wilke. Tom Abney, Chairman of the Insurance Committee introduced David Prothro, a member of the Insurance Committee. The insurance booklet "Hospitalization and Medical Expense Program of the Little Rock Conference - Death Benefit Program of the Little Rock Con­ ference" was distributed. David Prothro reviewed the important provisions contained in the booklet. Sheila Bagley, the new Office Records Coordinator, (the insurance per­ son), was introduced. Tom Abney moved the adoption of the report. The motion was seconded and the report was approved. Allen Bonsall made the report of the Board of Trustees. This report was approved item by item. All of the resolutions were approved and the report is adopted. Jim Fairweather reported for Equitable Salaries Committee. This corrected report was submitted for approval. The report was approved as corrected. Gladwin Connell presented the Rural Fellowship church awards. The church name was called by Bob Langley. (see Cooperative Parish Ministries Report) Arnold Tyer, President of the Tanako Board of Trustees, presented the report of Camp Tanako. Terry Everitt was introduced to report on the camping situation this year. 1. There will be a Tanako Day to which everyone is invited. 2. MAD Camp will present "Jesus Christ Superstar." The Board of Trustees recommend that the board of Tanako be granted authority to raise $25,000 for the preparation for the development of a long range plan to be presented to the 1986 Annual Conference. This request has not been officially before the CF A. Ray Hozendorf moved that in compliance with the Standing Rule of the Conference they be referred to the CF A at their scheduled meeting to be brought back to this session of Conference. This motion was seconded and passed. Nomina­ tions for members of the Board of Trustees of Camp Tanako are Gene Cobb, Jim Wilson, Bud Reeves, Terry Rasco, and Dale Booth. These new members of the Board are approved. The United Methodist Men's report was given by Dale Booth. The adoption of the report is moved and passed. Jeff Kilpatrick gave the United Methodist Youth report. A youth coordinator has been named - Roy Smith. The Youth Delegates were Jeff Kilpatrick, Phil Bell, Pam Lee, Clair Wallace, Courtney Niven, LeAnn Smoot, Joey Dean and Andy Reed. The report of the UMY is approved. Bishop Wike recognized Bill Applegate who is a volunteer with the Heifer Project In­ ternational who has given three years of service and John Gingerich with education Op­ portunities. Their report was received. The United Methodist Foundation report is presented by Jim Argue, Jr. Clint Burleson, Chairman of the Foundation, made the following motion "Be It Resolved that the Little Rock Conference endorse the Cornerstone Fund Plan as developed by the United Mehtodist Foundation of Arkansas and encourage United Methodist to support it." The report and the motion were approved. The wives of the District Superintendent's were presented to The Annual Conference LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 87

by Bob Trieschmann. The wives presented are Mary Ellen Murray, Shirley Lindsay, Sue Tanner. Marion Weir and Fay Ella Bagley will be leaving the Conference and Novella Carter and Carolyn Wilson will be coming into the Little Rock Conference. The wives were greeted with a standing ovation. Leona Bonsall presented the report of the United Methodist Women. The report was approved. The Status and Role of Women report was presented by Liz Workman who also read a statement of the Committee on Status and Role of Women containing words of counsel on inclusive language. The report is approved. Bob Trieschmann recognized Buddy Barton of the St. Paul School of Theology. Wednesday Afternoon, June 12, 1985- 2:00p.m. The session was opened with the singing of Hymn # 93 "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing': R. B. Brown offered a prayer. Don and Constance Waddell, Administrator and Associate Administrator, of Mt. Sequoyah were introduced. Jim Major extended a per­ sonal welcome to the W addells. The Campus Ministries report was given by Tom Abney. He narrated a video presen­ tation entitled "Campus Ministries - Memoir and Mandate." Rusty Jones from SAU in Magnolia, Bart Herndon of UALR, Becky Abney from UAM and Nita Mikesell from Henderson were introduced and spoke on behalf of the Wesley Foundation. An appeal was made for local churches to pay Wesley Foundation apportionments in full. The report was adopted. Dr. Harold flowers presented a certificate of appreciation to Bishop Wilke on behalf of the Little Rock Conference for paying 100% of the Black College Fund ap­ portionments. Tom Abney moves the adoption of the Campus Ministries report and it was adopted. The report of the Committee on Higher Education and Campus Ministries was presented and accepted. Ed Matthews gave a report from Hendrix College. Dr. Joe B. Hatcher was acknowledged. An audio visual presentation on Hendrix College was made. Dr. Hazel Carter, President of Philander Smith College was presented to the Conference by Bishop Wilke. Gladwin Connell presented the Conference Program Priorities of the Council on Ministries. Sam Huckabee was presented to the Conference. He is a lay person from St. John's in Hope, the first church begun as a result of the Church Development campaign. Sam Huckabee addressed the Conference reporting on activities, membership and at­ tendance at St. John's. He also thanked the Conference for aid in building the church. Susan Neeper, a lay person from Piney Grove UMC, reported on their building program. July 14 will be their first Sunday service. A check was presented by Dan Robinson to Denzil Gilbert for St. John UMC in the amount of $102,596.44. Alvin Murray made a mo­ tion that an additional grant of $50,000 plus interest accrued on loan for purchase of land be granted St. John UMC in Hope. This motion was approved. The guidelines for spen­ ding funds were recommended by the committee for approval at this time. These guidelines were approved. The remainder of the report was approved as corrected. Fred Haustein and Nancy Wood were presented to the Conference. Nancy is the chairperson of the Skills Development Sub Committee. She reported on a Skill Develop­ ment Workshop assisted by Gary Young, Ruby Fleming, Bob Berry, George Frazier and Rose Stewart who were representatives of each workshop. A presentation was made to Fred Haustein and Nancy Wood from the Committee members. This report was approved. Gladwin introduced Charles Settle of the Conference Board of Education who presented a priority "Proposed Church development in 1986 and 1987 - Adult Christian Educa­ tion." This priority is adopted. John Miles moved for recess and that the report of the Inclusive Language Task Force be presented Thursday. The motion to recess is carried. 88 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

The Order Of Worship For The Consecration Of Diaconal Ministers And The Ordination Of Deacons And Elders The preacher was the Rev. Bill Hinson of First United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas. bishop Richard Wilke consecrated the diaconal ministers and ordained the deacons and elders. Assisting him in the consecration was Mr. Mike Parker, Chairperson of the Board of Diaconal Mnistry. Assisting him in the ordination was the Rev. John Hays, chairperson of the Board of Ordained Ministry and Rev. Charles Murry, registrar of the Board of Ordained Ministry. Litugists were the members of the Cabinet of the Little Rock Conference. The choir was from Trinity United Methodist of Little Rock under the direction of Mr. David Glaze. Thursday Morning, June 13, 1985 - 8:15 a.m. Roy Smith brought the message and La Verne Burton was liturgist at the Morning Worship Service. Bishop Wilke called the session to order at 9:00 a.m. Bob Trieschmann reported Palmer and Shirley Garner's grandchild died as a new born and asked that concern be expressed. LaVerne Burton gave the report of the Inclusive Language Task Force. Other members of that Task Force are John Walker, Dr. Marvin Lloyd, Bill Rowland, Linda Summers, Shirley Garrison, Maxine Waller, David Deere, Keenan Williams, Jean Pope and Bill Eason. LaVerne Burton made a motion that this report be accepted. John Miles makes an amendment to "delete the phrase, 'an existing group, or a new group' and insert the phrase 'a task force'." The amendment is seconded and passed. JoAnn Miles challenges information which goes into the Sunday bulletin - asked that it use inclusive language. The report was approved as amended. Sam Albright presented the Resolution to Eliminate Apartheid. Palmer Garner makes a motion to delete the word "Immediate" in the resolution. The motion failed. The resolu­ tion was approved by a hand count. Charles Ashcraft presented the report of the CF A. Gene Cobb made a motion that the Camp Tanako resolution concerning the raising of $25,000 be approved. The resolution was approved. He also reported the placing of a sign at the entrance to the Camp which was a gift from the family of the late Robert L. Riggin and was given in his memory. Betty Riggin was recognized as being present in the Conference and was thanked for this gift. Ann Onstott spoke to the Conference and acknowledged 21 church which have already paid their apportionments in full for the year. Charles Ashcraft moved the adoption of the report. Charles Murry made an amendment which was accepted as a part of the report without a vote because it is a fulfillment of a requirement; namely,", ThePerkins/St. Paul Fair­ share funds are not to be paid until the "Ministerial Education Fund" apportionment is paid in full by the church involved." The full report of the CF A is approved. John Hayes made the motion that the Conference empower the treasurer to pay any unpaid salary of Wesley Foundation ministers for 1984 and that districts raise emergen­ cy funds to pay these salaries. Alvin Murray made a motion that each of the other Wesley Foundations be paid the amount that was not previously paid. Fred Haustein made a motion to refer the matter of the Wesley Foundation minister's salary to the CFA and ask them to take the concern expressed by this Conference and deal with this matter in their best judgment. The motion of Fred Haustein was seconded and passed. A mo­ tion was made seconded and passed by Ed Matthews that the CF A and the Conference Treasurer be asked to word a directive which will be printed on each month's remit- LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 89

1 tance form to local churches, urging remittance monthly of at least /t 2 of all apportioned items. Ruth Cobb asked that letters of appreciation be sent to Robert Armstrong, Roger Arm­ strong, Len Bobo, Linda Driver, and Judy Goss for the presentation of the Bicenennial stage play, "1784 - A NEW CHURCH FOR A NEW NATION". This motion was approved. John Hays introduced the staff of First UMC who hosted the Annual Conference. Ruby Lassiter, George Lassiter, Anatole, Carolyn Appling, Jan Suanders, Nita Timbs, Laura McDonald and Carlos Martin. George Tanner presented three Constitutional Amendments from General Conference. These amendments were voted on separately and the vote is: # 3 191 For, (all passing unanimously). The report of the Committee on Religion and Race. The report was adopted. A resolu­ tion was presented by Dr. Harold Flowers which had been signed by a number of people. (See Journal Report.) Roger Armstrong named the churches which received awards at the United Methodist Rural Fellowship Dinner: Open Country Church of the Year - Silver Hill - Davie Steele, pastor; Small Town Church of the Year - Friendship - David M. Dunaway, pastor; Town & Country Pastor of the Year - Walter L. "Bubba" Smith. A "Quadrennial Membership to The Rural Fellowship" was presented to Bishop Wilke by Roger Armstrong. John Hayes invited Annual Conference back to First UMC in 1986 and the invitation was accepted by a vote of this Annual Conference. A motion was made, seconded and passed to make moving day June 19. A report of the Resolutions Committee was given by Charles T. Settle. The report was accepted. A closing Celebration preceded the reading of appointments. Bishop Wilke read appointments of ministries for the coming year. The Conference stood to sing, "A Charge to Keep I Have." The 132nd Session of the Little Rock Annual Conference is adjourned with prayer.

President

Secretary 90 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

IV. Disciplinary Questions

The Business Of The Annual Conference

The Minutes of the Little Rock Annual Conference held in Hot .Springs, Arkansas, from June 10, 1985, through June 13. 1985. Bishop Richard B. Wilke, Presiding. Date When Orga­ nized: 1854. Number of This Session: 132nd.

Part I Organization And General Business 1. Who are elected for the quadrennium(~~ 702.6, 715.1): Secretary? Gerald K. Fincher Mailing Address: Carmona Road; Hot Springs Village, Ark. 71909 Telephone: 501/922-1030 Statistician? William D. Haake Mailing Address: P.O. Box 178; Star City, Ark. 71667 Telephone: 501/628-4893 Treasurer? Ann Onstott Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3364, Little Rock, Ark. 72203 Telephone: 501/372-5378 2. Is the Annual Conference incorporated(~ 702.1)? No 3. Bonding and auditing: a) What officers handling funds of the conference have been bonded, and in what amounts(~~ 714, 2510)? Ann Onstott, Director of Finance & Management, and the Personnel in her office. $1,000,000 b) Have the books of said officers or persons been audited(~~ 713, 2510)? Yes 4. What conference councils, boards, commissions, and committees have been appointed or elected? a) Answer Yes or No for each of the councils, boards, commissions, or committees list- ed: (1) Council on Finance and Administration? Yes (2) Council on Ministries? Yes (3) Board of Diaconal Ministry? Yes (4) Board of Ordained Ministry? Yes (5) Board of Pensions? Yes (6) Board of Trustees of the Annual Conference? Yes (7) Commission on Archives and History? Yes (8) Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns? Yes (9) Commission on Equitable Salaries? Yes (10) Commission on Religion and Race? Yes (11) Commission on the Status and Role of Women? Yes (12) Committee on Investigation? Yes (13) Committee on Episcopacy? Yes (14) Joint Review Committee? Yes b) Indicate the name of the agency in your annual conference which is responsible for the functions related to each of the following agencies: (1) Board of Church and Society(~ 728)? Same (2) Board of Discipleship ('11729)? Board of Evangelism (3) Board of Global Ministries(~ 730)? Same (4) Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry(~ 731)? Same (5) Board of the Laity(~ 729.8)? Same (6) Committee on Communication (~ 726.5a)? Same LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 91

c) Answer Yes or No for each of the following conference or district organizations: (1) Conference United Methodist Women? Yes (2) Conference United Methodist Men? Yes (3) Conference Council on Youth Ministry? No (4) District Boards of Church Location and Building? Yes (5) Committees on District Superintendency? Yes (6) District Committees on Ordained Ministry? Yes (7) District Councils on Ministries? Yes d) What other councils, boards, commissions, or committees have been appointed or elected in the annual conference? Committee on Annual Con£erence Committee on Insurance Committee on Review and Evaluation Committee on Planning and Research 5.Have the secretaries, treasurers, and statisticians kept their respective records accord- ing to the prescribed forms(~ 705.7)? Yes 6. What is the report of the statistician? (See report, page 239 of Journal.) 7. What is the report of the treasurer? (See report, page 139 of Journal.) 8. What are the reports of the district superintendents as to the status of the work within their districts? (See Reports section of Journal.) 9. What is the schedule of equitable salaries for pastors for the ensuing year (~ ~ 442, 722.3)? Full Time - $15,300 Resident Student - 11,500 Non-Resident Student- 9,400 Base Salary - 10,500 10. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the district superintendents for the ensuing year (~ 710.1a)? $303,100 11. What amount has been apportioned to the pastoral charges within the conference to be raised for the support of the pension and benefit programs of the conference for the en­ suing year(~~ 710.1d, 1607)? 1,076,899 12. What are the apportionments to this conference for the ensuing year: a) For the World Service Fund? $310,309 b) For the Episcopal Fund? $50,862 c) For the General Administration Fund? $25,788 d) For the Interdenominational Cooperation Fund? $9,880 e) For the Ministerial Education Fund? $157,304 f) For the Black College Fund? $65,286 g) For the Missional Priority Fund? $51,081 h) For the Temporary General Aid Fund? $7,503 13. What is the percentage division between World Service and conference benevolences for the ensuing year (~ 710.3d)? World Service? 45.5% Conference benevolences? 54.5% 14. Conference and district lay leaders(~~ 702.8, 746): a) Conference lay leader: Name: Eugene Cobb Mailing Address: 960 Rankin, Ashdown, Ark. 71822 b) Associate conference lay leaders: District Lay Leaders are the Associate Lay Lead­ ers c) District and associate district lay leaders: Arkadelphia - John Jacobs Camden - Armin Dressel Hope - Tom DeBlack 92 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Little Rock - Paul Fair Monticello - Faye Pounds Pine Bluff - Howard Parette 15. What local churches have been: a) Organized ('11268)? None b) Merged ('112543)? None c) Discontinued or abandoned ('11 '1]231, 444.2, 2546)? None d) Relocated and to what address? None e) Changed name of church? (Example: "First" to "Trinity"). None f) Transferred this year into this conference from other United Methodist conference(s) and with what membership ('11 '1144, 269)? None g) What other changes have taken place in the list of churches? None 16. What changes have been made in district and charge lines? None

Part II Pertaining To Ministerial Relations: Ordained Ministers And Local Pastors

17. Are all the ministerial members of the conference blameless in their life and official administration ('11 '1]703.4, 704.6)? Yes 18. Who constitute: a) The Conference Committee on Investigation ('112623.3)? Joe R. Phillips, Jr.; Albert Elder; James B. Argue, Sr.; Withers Moore; Jack Wil­ son; J. T. Counts; Fred H. Arnold RESERVES: Larry Williams; Cagle Fair; Virgil Bell b) The Joint Review Committee ('\]455.1c)? Gary Goldman Don Nolley John F. Walker George Tanner John Lindsay John Dill Reserves: Mackey Yokem, George McCoy 19. Who have received the certificate of candidacy for ordained ministry? ('11404, 405. - In­ clude the names of all candidates for ordained ministry who have not completed the studies for the license as a local pastor.) David Selig, Jay G. Culpepper, Pamela Jean Estes, Kay Hammet Evans, Robert Da­ vid Jones, Curtis Hartsfield, F. Thomas Hazelwood, Jim B. Hightower, Jr., Jeffery L. Jackson, D. Allen McClain, Russell R. Moore, Leslee Phillips, Britt Allen Skarda, Wil­ liam Smith, Donald R. Souter, Woodrow Ritchie Stephens, Michael R. Strickland, Linda Summers, Gary Teeter, Harris E. Williams 20. Who have completed the studies for the license as a local pastor, are approved, but are not now appointed? ('\]407): Percy Brown, J. Wayne Clark, Jim Davis, Len Miles-Deloney, Rebekah Miles-De­ loney, John Faucett, C. Alan Haltom, James Lenderman, Randall G. McKennon, Augus­ tus C. Remmel, Greg Louis Taylor, Earl Chaddick 21. Who are approved and appointed as ('11409.3): a) Full-time local pastors ('\1408.1) and what progress has each made in the course of study? ('11409 .4 ): David Acklin 1 2 John E. Blundell 4 5 Henry Franklin Cook 0 1 Everett M. Dobson 2.5 7 (Excused 1985) Billy G. Fox 1 3 Denzil R. Gilbert 2 2 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 93

Frank Maples Adv. Study 1 Charles E. Nesbitt 1 2 Richard Oliver 0 1 Herbert F. Pekar 4.5 6 Jerry D. Rhodes 4 8 Charles V. Richell 3 5 Thomas Yoder 0 1 b) Part-time local pastors ('11408.2) and what progress has each made in the course of study? ('11409.4): Name CSS Yr James E. Batts 0 3 Lawrence N. Bostow 0 2 Michael S. Fikes 0 1 0. Freeman Henderson 0 2 Susan S. Miles 0 1 Herbert M. Scott * Comp. James F. Brown 4 4 Raymond Cammack .0.5 6 Oscar Haire* Comp. Robert F. Lee 0 1 Lavon Post* Comp. Robert A. Terry 1.25 7 LeRoyBaker 0 1 Glenn D. Harris 0 2 Jerry Westmoreland 1 3 Montgomery Bell 1 2 Eldon Douglas 2 4 Garren E. Hagemeier 2.5 4 D. Ed McCulloch* Comp. David Scruggs 1.5 4 (Excused 1985) Gilliam Sills .0.5 4 Travis E. Jackson 0 6 Waymon Mann• Comp. L. T. Marks 1.5 8 William P. Wooley 3 7 James Scudder (LE) Comp. c) Student local pastors ('11408.3), and in what schools are they enrolled? David F. Mosley- Henderson State University Michael C. Vail- Garland County Community College Terry L. Scott - Southern Arkansas University William E. Elliott - Texarkana Community College Larry E. Kelso - St. Paul School of Theology David W. Bush- Memphis Theological School d) Students of other denominations in a school of theology listed by the University Sen­ ate serving as local pastors ('11408.4)? None 22. Who have been discontinued as local pastors ('11410.1)? Full Time: James Knight Jimmy L. Rhoden Part-time: Joseph A. Harvey Gregg White Student: Herman Fair 94 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

23. Who have been reinstated as local pastors(~ 410.4)? None 24. What ministers from other Annual Conferences or Methodist denominations are ap­ proved for appointment in the Annual Confet:ence while retaining their conference or denominational membership(~ 425.1)? Mary Jones - Presbyterian Children's Home, Monticello, Ark. 71655 - N. Georgia James Rush- Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark. 72202- Central N.Y. William Edward Baker - Associate, Trinity UMC, Little Rock - No. Alabama 25. What ministers in good standing in other Christian denominations have been approved to serve appointments or ecumenical ministries within the bounds of the Annual Confer­ ence while returning their denominational affiliation (~ 425.2)? William C. Emberton Dale G. Tremper 26. Who are Affiliate members: a) With vote(~ 418.4, 701.1)? William Edward Baker - North Alabama b) Without vote(~ 443.4)? Mary Jones - North Georgia James Rush- Central New York 27. Who are elected as Associate Members(~ 419)? Lawrence A. Ferguson Marion E. Fleming 28. Who are elected as Probationary Members: a) Under the provisions of Para. 415? Stephen D. Coburn - Iliff School of Theology Rockwell F. Jones - Duke School of Theology b) Under the provisions of~ 416.1? None c) Under the provision of~ 416.2? None 29. Who are continued as Probationary Members, what progress have they made in their ministerial studies, and in what year were they admitted to Probationary Membership (~ ~ 417, 423): William Joseph Head a) As students in approved schools of theology?(~ 417(1)) Stephen Coburn 85 Iliff School of Theology Rockwell F. Jones 85 Duke School of Theology Daniel Kirkpatrick 83 Asbury School of Theology Thomas B. Slater 84 University of Virginia b) In the advanced ministerial course of study?(~ 417(2)) None c) Following completion of their educational requirements?(~ 423(1)) Bruce W. Bennett 83 (A) • Tyrone Gordon 84 (LR) Gary F. Harrison 84 (A) Mary Susan Butt Hilliard 80 (on 1985leave) (C) David Kassos 84 (C) William B. Leslie 81 (C) C. E. McAdoo 84 (PB) James Pritchard Polk 83 (C) Helen Jean Pope 83 (C) Paulette Purser 83 (C) C. D. Womack 84 (H) George Williams 82 (LR) 30. Who have been transferred from other Christian denominations(~ 426.3): a) As Associate Members (~ 426.3a)? None b) As Probationary Members(~ 426.3a, b)? None 31. Who are elected as ministerial Members in Full Connection(~ 423)? Thomas M. Letchworth William 0. Reeves John Pershing Miles II Owen Talley, Sr. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 95

32. What Probationary Members, previously discontinued, are readmitted(~ 456)? None 33. Who are readmitted(~ 457-459): a) As Associate Members? None b) As Members in Full Connection? Robert C. Armstrong David Swift 34. Who are returned to the effective relationship after voluntary retirement?(~ 453.7): a) As Associate Members? None b) As Probationary Members? None c) As Members in Full Connection? None 35. Who have been received by transfer from other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church(~~ 516.5, 732.2m)? Name Conference Date Norman C. Carter North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 Gordon R. Donham North Akransas Conference 6-10-85 Dana Thomason North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 Joe Wilkerson North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 George Williams (PM) North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 John E. Copher North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 Robert B. Moore, Jr. Southwest Texas Conference 6-10-85 Richard B. Preston Kansas West Conference 6-10-85 36. Who are transferred in from other Methodist denominations (~ 426.2)? Name Denomination Date Thomas B. Slater A.M.E. June 1, 1984 (Correction to 1984 Journal) 37. Who have been elected and ordained deacons(~ 433): a) As Associate Members(~ 433.1)? Lawrence A. Ferguson Marion E. Fleming b) As Probationary Members ('\1433.2): Stephen Coburn Rockwell F. Jones 38. Who have been elected and ordained elders(~ 434): a) As theological graduates(~ 434.1)? Thomas M. Letchworth John Pershing Miles II William 0. Reeves Owen Talley, Sr. b) As Probationary Member previously Associate Members(~ 434.2)? None 39. What ministers, corning from other Christian denominations, have had their orders rec­ ognized (~ 427): a) As deacons? None b) As elders? None 40. Who have been elected or ordained as a courtesy to other conferences? a) Elected: None b) Ordained after election by this conference: None c) Ordained after election by other conferences: None 41. Who have been transferred out to other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church(~ 516.5)? Name Conference Date Joe Hughes North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 R. T. Jarrell North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 Michael C. Morey North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 Louis M. Mulkey North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 96 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Name Conference Date Thomas E. Weir North Arkansas Conference 6-10-85 Nancy Binores Childress (PM) Virginia Conference 6-10-85 Kenneth W. Kinard Southwest Texas Conference 6-01-85 Eric W. Parker Northern New York Conference 6-01-85 Daniel C. Raines Kansas West Conference 6-01-85 42. Who are discontinued as Probationary Members ('\]454.1)? None 43. Who have been granted honorable location ('\1454.2)? Donald A. Lau 6-10-85 First UMC Murfreesboro, Tennessee Jerry K. Cookus 6-10-85 First UMC Hot Springs, Ark. 44. Who have had their conference membership terminated: a) By Withdrawal to unite with another denomination ('\]454.3)? None b) By surrender of the ministerial office ('\]454.4)? None c) By withdrawal under complaints or charges ('\] '\]454.5; 2626.2)? None d) By withdrawal between conferences ('\]454.6)? None e) By involuntary termination ('\]455.1)? None f) By Administrative location ('\1455.2)? None g) By trial('\] '\]455.3, 2624.3)? None 45. Deceased: a) What Associate Members have died during the year? Effective: None Retired:_ Name Date of Birth Date of Death Arthur James Lightfoot 1-09-04 6-18-84 b) What Probationary Members have died during the year? None c) What Members in Full Connection have died during the year? Effective: Name Date of Birth Date of Death Jack Skelton 9-27-25 12-30-84 Retired: Name Date of Birth Date of Death H.A.F.Ault 1-14-94 5-19-85 D. Mouzon Mann 11-19-17 12-4-84 Harold D. Sadler 3-05-01 1-15-85 James W. Workman 11-04-97 12-13-84 d) What local pastors have died during the year? Name Date of Birth Date of Death S. T. Hollowell -94 6-6-85 46. What ministers have received appointments in other Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church while retaining their membership in this Annual Conference ('\]425.1)? None 47. Who are the ministers on leave of absence and for what number of years consecutively has each held this relation ('\1450)? a) With consent? Name and Number of Years Charge Conference Melvin Bittner 3 Winslow E. Brown 4 Gardner, Hot Springs Mary Susan Butt Hilliard 1 El Dorado, First (Probationer) Richard D. Justice 1 Robert W. Irwin 2 Constance D. Steele 1 St. Luke, Pine Bluff b) Without consent? None LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 97

48. Who have been suspended under the provisions of Par. 2623.3e? None 49. Who are granted sabbatical leave (~ 448)? None 50. What acti9ns have been taken concerning disabled ordained ministers and full-time lo­ cal pastors(~ 452.) a) What ordained ministers and full-time local pastors were granted disability leave since the last Annual Conference session (~ 452.2)? None b) What ordained ministers and full-time local pastors have had their disability leave terminated since the last conference session (~ 452.4)? William Joseph Head (Proba­ tioner) 6-1-85 c) What ordained ministers and full-time local pastors are granted disability leave at this session(~ 452.1)? Donald R. Williams 51. What members in Full Connection have been retired (~ 453): a) This year? Virgil C. Bell Cagle E. Fair b) Previously? Fred L. Arnold Robert W. Johnson Clinton M. Atchley George G. Kerr Roy I. Bagley T. T. McNeal George C. Bailey James E. Major Harold S. Bailey Ralph S. Mann W. W. Barron Charles V. Mashburn William Harry Bass George G. Meyer RobertS. Beasley Marion W. Miller R. 0. Beck Curtis E. Monroe W. T. Bone Robert B. Moore, Sr. Irl Bridenthal Thomas J. Nation W. H. D. Bright C. Everett Patton Roy B. Brown Myron C. Pearce N. Lee Cate 0. D. Peters Roland E. Darrow Howell 0. Richardson Gerald C. Dean James E. Robken Alfred DeBlack C. H. Roe Rayford L. Diffee Doyle T. Rowe Edwin B. Dodson W. Braska Savage Alf. A. Eason J. Ralph Sewell W. Harold Flowers Arnold Simpson Horace M. Grogan James A. Simpson J. Frank Hamm Rufus F. Sorrells David M. Hankins, Jr. Marshall T. Steel Edward W. Harris William Allen Stewart Ralph E. Hemund Dorothy Claiborne Tabor Gerald K. Hilton Otto W. Teague Claude D. Hines Arthur Terry Herston R. Holland David W. Terry 0. W. Hoover Elmo A. Thomason C. Ray Hozendorf Osborne White Winston Hudnall Wayne White 52. What Associate Members have been retired(~ 453): a) This year? James T. Ford b) Previously? Bruce H. Bean Veo E. Green J. R. Callicott A. C. Madison Claude Clark Jess W. Taylor 98 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

53. What Probationary Members have been retired ('1]453): a) This year? None b) Previously? None 54. Who have been recognized as retired local pastors ('11410.5): a) This year? None b) Previously? Robert J. Berry Earl C. Mathis R. M. Crain H. E. Ratekin W. M. Crow Hursel Richert David M. Dunnaway Autrey J. Sirmon Bun Gantz W. I. Small L. E. Jolley 55. Changes in ministerial membership: What is the number of ordained ministers: a) Elected as Associate Members? (27) 2 b) Elected as Probationary Members? (28a, b, c) 2 c) Elected as Members in Full Connection? (31) 4 d) Readmitted? (32, 33a, b) 2 e) Retired made effective? (34a, b, c) 0 f) Transferred in? (30a, b, 35, 36) 8 g) Transferred out? (41) 9 h) Discontinued as Probationary Members? (42) 0 i) Honorably located? (43) 2 j) Withdrawn? (44a, b, c, d) 0 k) Involuntarily terminated? (44e) 0 1) Administratively located? (44f) 0 m) Terminated by trial? (44g) 0 n) Deceased (45a, b, c) 6 56. What is the number of: a) Pastoral charges? 214 b) Local churches? 372 57. What is the number of ministerial members of the Annual Conference?

Associate Members & Affiliate Members in Probationary Members Full-time Categories Full Connection Members with vote Local Pastors Pastors 112 12 14 13 Appointments Beyond the Local Church: Within United Methodist Connectional Structures, including District Superintendents (69a) 21 0 0 0 Appointments Beyond the Local Church: Extension Ministries (69b) 4 0 0 Appointments Beyond the Local Church: Other Valid Ministries (69c) 5 0 0 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 99

Associate Members & Affiliate Members in Probationary Members Full-time Categories Full Connection Members with vote Local Pastors Appointments to Attend School (69d) 1 4 1 Appointed in other Annual Conferences (46) 6 0 0 On Leave of Absence (47) 5 1 0 Under suspension (48) 0 0 0 On Sabbatical Leave (49) 0 0 0 On Disability Leave (50c) 1 0 0 Retired (51, 52, 53) 66 0 7 Total Number, Ministerial Members 221 17 22 13 Grand Total, All Conference Ministerial Members 273

Part III Diaconal Ministers 58. Who are consecrated this year as diaconal ministers (~307)? LaVerne Keahey 59. Who are reinstated as diaconal ministers (~313.4)? None 60. Who are transferred in as diaconal ministers (~312)? None 61. What diaconal ministers have been granted leaves of absence (~313.1): a) Since the last session of the Annual Conference? Marcia Rebecca Carter Dodd - June 1983-June 1984 b) At this session of the Annual Conference? Marcia Rebecca Carter Dodd- June 1984-June 1985 62. Who are transferred out as diaconal ministers (~312)? None 63. Who have had their conference relationship as diaconal ministers terminated by Annual Conference action (~313.3)? None 64. Who have taken the retired relationship to the Annual Conference as diaconal ministers (~313.2): a) This year? None b) Previously? Olive Smith Mary Frances Garrett Meredith Cravens Ruth Wells Snyder 65. What diaconal ministers have died during the year? None a) Effective: b) Retired: Part IV Ministerial Appointments And Concluding Business 66. Who are approved for appointment to less than full-time service, what is the total num­ ber of years for which such approval has been granted to each, and for what fraction of full-time service (in one-quarter increments) is approval granted (for purposes of equi­ table salary claim and pension credit)(~~ 436.2, 442.2 1606.4b)? Name Fraction Years J. T. Counts 114 4 Carr Dee Racop 1/z 4 100 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

67. What changes have been made in appointments since the last Annual Conference ses­ sion? Arkadelphia: David M. Dunaway (RS) from Bismark UMC to Friendship UMC replacing Daryl Hightower (LS) 12-1-84. Michael Fikes (LP) to Bismark UMC replacing David M. Dunaway 12-1-84. Camden: Paul Lyons, Elder, was appointed to Stamps, effective 8-15-84. Frank Maples (LP) was appointed to Bradley, effective 8-15-84. Hope: Robert Langley was appointed to First UMC, Texarkana effective 1-1-85 replac­ ing Edwin B. Dodson, who retired. Little Rock: R. B. Brown was appointed to St. James, Lonoke 7-1-84. Tom Slater left Marks Chapel/Hunter Associate 7-15-84. Charles Nesbitt appointed to Marks Chapel/ Hunter Associate 7-29-84. John Absure appointed to Providence/Smyrna 8-15-84. L E. Jolley left Bethel 9-23-84. A. C. Madison appointed to Bethel 11-15-84. Arnold Simpson appointed to Markham 2-1-85, following Jack Shelton's death 12-30-84. Monticello: August 15, 1984 - Thomas M. Haley went to Dermott and Paul Lyons went to Stamps. Pine Bluff: David Jones replaced Walter Garriott, Humphry-Humnoke Charge August 15, 1984. John Walker replaced Robert Langley, Lakeside, Pine Bluff, January 1, 1985. 68. Where are the preachers stationed for the ensuing year? (Attach List) 69. What ordained ministers are appointed beyond the local church for the ensuing year: ('\]443. List according to the disciplinary categories listed below. For categories a), b), and c), attach list.) a) Within the connectional structures of United Methodism ('\]439.1a,c)? Name With Annunity · Without Annuity Thomas Abney X Joe E. Arnold X John Blundell X Darrell Bone X F. Gladwin Connell X Stephen E. Darr X William A. Eason X William C. Gentry X Frank V. Hilliard X Edward G. Matthews X Robert L. Moore X Charles Nesbitt X Joe R. Phillips X Negail R. Riley X Beverly Sawyer X Robert W. Trieschmann X Grover A. Zinn X b) To Extension Ministries ('\]439.1d)? G. Coleman Akin X Billy Howard Cox X William M. Elder X John W. Shafer X c) To other valid ministries under the provisions of ('\]439.ld?) Sam Albright X John R. Grigsby X Clayton S. Harrison X G. Sam Jones X Robin McConathy X LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 113

4. Accept goals in the local church to meet Conference goals for 1992. a. Suggested local church goals for membership (4% net gain, 2% or 1% net gain) b. Suggested local church goals for attendance (4% net gain, 2% or 1% net gain) c. Suggested local church goals for stewardship gains (10% ). 5. Frequent celebrations of achievement in church growth. a. At Annual Conference recognize all churches who have shown net growth in the previous calendar year - Certificates of recognition for largest numerical growth, greatest percentage increase and largest increase in numbers received on Profession of Faith in each district. 6. Devise means to share successful programs in church growth area working in local churches through such means as the Arkansas United Methodist. 7. Strengthen and further develop CPM as a style of ministry that encourages church growth. 1986 Emphasis: "Harvesting In the Pioneer Spirit" A. Skill Training Events: (throughout year) 1. Various events will be planned and held across the Conference, in the Districts, etc. as indicated from District Sharing Events. 2. Professional leadership will be brought in to provide specific skill training in areas of interest. 3. District Superintendent, members of Sub-Committee on Skill Development, and members of District Council on Ministries will monitor local church utilization of re­ source workshops and local church progress in setting and reaching plans for growth. B. District Sharing Events on "Harvesting in the Pioneer Spirit" -Fall, 1986: 1. Local church displays, from each church in the District, sharing "things that are working for us." 2. Worship Celebration, featuring groups (musical, dramatic, etc.) from local churches within district. 3. Those to be in attendance: District-wide invitation to all clergy and laity. New Church Development St. John United Methodist Church, Hope, Arkansas, is completing its first year of life. The congregation has met in the home of the pastor for both Sunday School and Worship. The congregation has experienced such growth that they have outgrown the home as a place of worship and are currently looking for a new site for worship. At the 1984 session of the Annual Conference, St. John was selected for a $50,000 grant to assist in buying proper­ ty and establishing a church location. The Congregation Development Task Force is submitting the following request to the 1985 session of the Annual Conference: "We move that an additional grant of $50,000 plus interest accrued on loan for purchase of land be granted St. John United Methodist Church in Hope, Arkansas. Church Redevelopment The Piney Grove Church was selected as our first site for redevelopment. They are now in their building process and should be in the new facility by Easter, 1985. They are pro­ gressing well and gaining in membership. A grant of $100,000 was awarded them at the 1984 Annual Conference. This grant is to be paid prior to the close of the 1985 fiscal year. Guidelines For New Church Development And Redevelopment Of Existing Churches With the availability of funds which are being given to the Church Development program of the Little Rock Conference, there must, of necessity, be guidelines for the distribution of these funds and their use. The following should provide basis for the development of new churches through the use of these funds and policies for the use of other funds provided. Guiding Principle: From the very beginning of discussions concerning the plans for 114 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE meeting the decline of United Methodism and turning our denomination to growth, the total purpose has been that funds be raised primarily to encourage growth, to entering growth situations and to assisting churches that have possibility for growth. It is certainly not the aim of this program simply to help those who are in need of money or might ask for help. Therefore, all monies that are distributed should be aimed toward this overriding goal: the stimulation of growth. If there is a choice to be made between two locations which are recommended for funds, that one which seems to have the greatest prospect for growth shall be the one deemed to merit first choice as a recipient of the grant, loan or help. I. Fund Depository As funds are given for the Church Development Program, the ultimate guidance for the deposit of these funds, the interest to be made from investment and the handling of all of these, shall be under the guidance of the Council of Finance and Administration of the Lit­ tle Rock Conference and the Conference Treasurer. II. Grants Grants are to be made to new churches to be developed and existing churches to be rede­ veloped. In both cases, prospects for growth shall be the most important criteria for decid­ ing upon the church. The following shall be the standard operation procedure for making grants: 1. A local church may apply, with the consent of the District Superintendent. A District Committee on Missions and Church Extension may also apply. 2. The Conference Sub-Committee on Church Development must approve any applica­ tion. It will also be the duty of the Committee to consult with the Little Rock Confer­ ence Cabinet and receive approval before giving its own approval. The sub-committee will then send the application forward to the Conference Committee on Church Exten­ sion (a Committee of the Conference Board of Global Ministries). 3. The Conference Board of Global Ministries, through the Committee on Church Exten­ sion will give final approval and assign a time when the funds will be available and co­ ordinate them with the apparent time when the funds will be needed by church which will be developed or re-developed. Funds will then be recommended by the Church Ex­ tension Secretary for distribution in keeping with the policies set forth in paragraph 2 of I above. 4. Proper use of funds will be supervised by the affected District Superintendent and/or the District Board of Building and Locations. III. Loans Loans will be made from the principal of the deposited Endowment Funds. The following procedure will apply: 1. Churches may apply to borrow funds. The Church Conference of the local church must vote to borrow this money. The application forms are to be provided by the Church Extension Secretary. Included in the forms shall be such information as plan for re­ payment, plans for building insurance and other casualty insurance, the length of time the funds will be borrowed, and a demographic study to support site selection. A maxi­ mum of $200,000 may be loaned to an individual church. 2. The District Superintendent must approve the application. 3. The Committee on Church Extension will follow through by having appropriate papers filled out and giving notice to the Conference Treasurer /United Methodist Foundation to issue the check. The amount of interest charged to the borrower shall be determined by the Church Extension Committee upon recommendation of the Church Extension Secretary and the Conference Treasurer. Interest rates will be used for additional church development ministries. 4. Repayment shall be principal plus interest on a monthly basis. The Conference Com­ mittee on Church Extension shall be charged with the responsibility of determining how long the term of the loan shall be, the rate of interest and, in cases of necessity, negotiate with the local church in making extensions. Local churches shall be encour­ aged to make early repayment of loans. 5. The Church Extension Secretary shall be charged with making a full report on the sta­ tus of all funds to the Annual Conference each year. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 115

Site Selection The local church and/or the District Building and Location Committee should suggest more than one site. Preliminary architectural plans and estimated cost of construction shall be provided by local church and/or District Building and Locations Committee. The site for the development of new churches or the redevelopment of existing churches shall be determined by the District Committee on Building and Church Locations in consultation with the Conference Advisory Committee on Building and Church Locations. The Conference Advisory Committee on Building and Church Locations shall be chaired by the Director of C.P.M. And New Church Development and shall be composed of the Bishop and three lay persons with expertise in planning, real estate and population re­ search. When the two committees have studied thoroughly the demographics and statistics of an area requesting development or redevelopment and have reached agreement, they shall then forward their recommendation through the proper channels stated within these guide­ lines. Church Growth Development Funds Submitted by the Council Board of Global Ministries I. Purpose This section of the Church Extension policy is to provide an administrative policy for use of the Congregational Development Funds for those situations that have growth potential and that have been earmarked by the Sub-committee on Church Development along with consultation of the Conference Advisory Committee. These funds will be designated as the "Breaking New Ground Fund" and the "Pioneer Endowment Fund." This section of the Church Extension policy is exclusive of all other chur.ch extension sections and regulations. This section does not amend nor change those sections or those regulations. This section will administer grants from the "Breaking New Ground Fund" and loans from the "Pio­ neer Development Fund" and grants from the interest that will be generated by those two funds. II. Receipt of Funds When funds from any source are received for the church development program they will be deposited under the guidance of the CFA and the Conference Treasurer, earmarking them into either the "Breaking New Grounds Fund" or the "Pioneer Development Fund." The money will be invested by the CF A or the Conference Treasurer into short term inter­ est bearing financial instruments until the actual deposit transaction at the depository has been made. Any interest generated and accrued by the interim investments will be deposit­ ed into the account to which it was earmarked. When the "Pioneer Development Fund reaches its goal of one million dollars ($1,000,000) then the interest generated from the in­ vestments will be transferred into the Breaking New Ground Fund." The designated De­ pository will be The United Methodist Foundation in Arkansas. III. Expenditure of Funds A. Breaking New Ground Fund This fund will be utilized as grants only for the development of new congregations that have been designated and approved as being in areas with growth potential and/or for the redevelopment of existing congregations that have been approved as strategic growth con­ gregations in growth potential areas. 1. Any local church may apply for a grant with the consent of the District Superinten­ dent. A District Committee on Mission and Church Extension may apply when new congregations are to be established. Every application for a grant to establish a new congregation or to redevelop an existing congregation must provide the fol­ lowing information: a. A selection of more than one site for the project. b. Preliminary architectural plans. c. Estimated cost of construction. 116 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

The Conference Advisory Committee and the District Committee on Church Location will determine the appropriate construction site after a thorough study of the demograph­ ics and statistics and then route the application through the appropriate channels. All ap­ plications for grants must certify that Performance Bonds, Builders Risk or other adequate insurance coverage has been secured and certified to the Church Extension Com­ mittee. 2. Prior to any new or existing congregation being authorized a grant from this fund, approval must be received from the following: a. District Superintendent. b. Conference Sub-committee on Church Development after consultation with the Little Rock Conference Cabinet and the Conference Advisory Committee on Building and Church Location. c. Church Extension Committee and the Board of Global Ministries of the Little Rock Conference. 1. This committee will set the date for the grant to be released and will notify the District Superintendent and the local congregation. 3. When the grant is released the District Superintendent or the District Board of Building and Locations will supervise the expenditure of the grant to insure the proper use of the grant. 4. Funds from the Breaking New Ground Fund carried forward will be invested by the Depositor in short term financial instruments not to exceed a time of maturity of more than one year and in different denominations of value. These short term in­ vestments should mature on different dates so that funds, if needed, for grants will be available. All interest earned by this method will be credited to this account. 5. Additional Grants - No church or newly developed congregation may receive more than one grant from the "Breaking New Ground Fund." If there is over­ whelming evidence that an additional grant is needed to insure success of a congre­ gation and there are no other remedies available to said church or new congregation an additional grant may be approved after the request and reasons are presented at and approved by the Little Rock Annual Conference at its annual meeting. B. Pioneer Development Fund The purpose of this fund is to provide a base by which interest is earned and deposited into the "Breaking New Ground Fund." The primary method of accruing interest will be through loans to Little Rock Conference local churches. The alternate method will be to in­ vest the Fund monies through The Depository in short term financial instruments not ex­ ceeding one year in length. Other methods of investment can be utilized if they do not impede the use of funds for loans to local churches. 1. Application for Loans Any local church may apply for a loan through the Church Extension Committee. Requests for the appropriate forms must be made to the Secretary of the Commit­ tee on Church Extension of the Conference Board of Global Ministries. All applica­ tions will be treated equally, but when a conflict for loans arises due to a shortage of funds the one overriding factor that will be used to determine which church has priority will be the factor of which church is designated as a growth potential church as designated by the Conference Advisory Committee. The maximum amount of any loan will be two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). No church may apply for more than one loan at a time and all outstanding loans must be repaid in full prior to any additional applications from that church being accepted. 2. Interest on Loans The interest on the loans will normally be lower than interest a church could se­ cure a loan for from a local market. The maximum amount of interest that may be charged on any loan will be the Little Rock prime rate at the time the loan is is­ sued. The interest rate will be established by the Church Extension Committee af- LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 117

ter consultation with the conference treasurer or The United Methodist Foundation. The applying church must indicate the interest rate they will have to pay when bor­ rowing the money from a local financial institution. 3. Repayment of Loans The repayment of the loan will be'monthly and will include both principal and in­ terest. Early repayment of the loan is recommended and urged. Only in the most severe cases will loans be extended and in these instances readjustment of the prin­ cipal and interest is mandatory. A loan may never be converted to a grant. 4. Approval of Loans All applications for loans must have the approval of the District Superintendent of the affected district on the application. After all of the actions necessary to ful­ fill the requirements of the application, the Church Extension Committee Secretary will notify the applicant of approval and when the funds will be available. 5. Insurance The local church applying for a loan must secure Performance Bonds, Builders Risk, or other adequate insurance coverage that will provide for completion of the project for which the loan is secured, in the event should contractors fail to fulfill their obligation. This requirement will be on all loans in excess of ten thousand dol­ lars ($10,000). Prior to any loan being approved, the securing of such insurance must be certified to the Church Extension Committee Secretary. IV. Reporting to Annual Conference The Church Extension Committee will be required to make an annual Report on all funds loaned and/or granted the previous calendar year (January-December). This report will in­ clude the development of new congregations and those redeveloped congregations. Also, the Committee will include by name the churches which have been given grants or loans.

Job Description- Staff Person In Charge Of New Church Development I. A person is needed to coordinate the efforts on new Church Development in the Arkan­ sas Area. This is a major goal in the North Arkansas Conference and a part of the Con­ ference Priority in the Little Rock Conference. II. In order for the Conferences to plan, to undergird, and to begin new churches that will. , be successful requires the coordination of Boards, Commissions, and Committees of the Annual Conference and at the District level. The use of an Area Staff person would pull these efforts together. III. This Area Staff person shall be accountable to (1) The Bishop, (2) The Cabinets of the Conferences, and (3) the Conference Councils on Ministries. IV. This Area Staff person would work in the following four major areas: A. Research and Site Selection - This staff person would engage in demographic, geographic, and community Research in order to Resource the District Superinten­ dents, the District Board on Church Location and Building, and an Area-Wide site Team on the best location for the placement of a new church. This staff person would work to coordinate this study across all13 districts helping the Conferences and particularly the Councils on Ministries in ranking and prioritizing the time-line of when, where, and why they should start a new church, each year helping the Council to update and stay on target in new Church Development. B. New Church Development Funds - Adequate property and Buildings are essential to the start of a new church. The Conferences need a strong program of Develop­ ment Funding. This staff person would work with the conferences to insure ade­ quate funding for the purchase of property, grants for facilities, and/or loans for new churches getting started. This would require coordination with Parish and Community Development Committees, Boards of Global Ministries, and the Confer­ ence Councils on Ministries. This person would work directly with the Council on 118 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Ministries Directors to support their overall responsibility in Congregational De­ velopment in all churches. C. Pastoral Appointment - Support of the appointment of a new pastor would require working closely with the Bishop and the Cabinets. This staff person would work in the appointive process to allow adequate lead time necessary to provide the best leadership available. This staff person would work with the D.S. to evaluate annu­ ally the new church and the progress being made. D. Salary Package - Financial Support for the new pastor over a period of 1-5 years to undergird a strong creative pastor is critical. This staff person would work with the Equitable Salaries Commission and Mission Support as well as Insurance and Pension Benefits to help provide the support package needed. We move that effective at the end of the Little Rock Annual Conference Session of 1985 the staff responsibility of new church development be placed within the job responsibility of the Area Director of Cooperative Parish Ministries and that the office be entitled Area Director of Cooperative Parish and New Church Development. This is in keeping with the Job Description adopted by the Conference Council on Ministries.

Proposed Church Development -1986-87 Adult Christian Education The Little Rock Annual Conference has committed itself over the next eight years to the Church Development Campaign of which we believe the Adult Sunday School is a vital and necessary element. Realizing the sincere desire of the Little Rock Conference to develop, strengthen, and revitalize local congregations for Christian service in and to the world, the Board of Education of the Little Rock Conference Council on Ministries proposes the fol­ lowing emphasis for the 1986-87 Church Development Priority. We propose that the Little Rock Conference emphasis be Adult Christian Education and Spiritual Development. We propose this emphasis within the Little Rock Conference Priority for the following reasons: 1. Biblical and Theological imperatives are given to the Church to instruct God's people in a way that leads to self-esteem, personal growth, and total Christian discipleship. 2. There is a Historical imperative seen in the Methodist Movement as having been founded and expanded by the organizing of small groups or classes for the reaching, teaching, sharing, and caring for persons in need of God's Good News. 3. Statistics have shown that one key to unlocking church growth is evangelizing through the Sunday School. If this emphasis is adopted, each church will be encouraged to set its own reasonable and attainable goals for Adult Sunday School growth. Some examples of such goals are: 1. To start six new Sunday School classes in churches that presently do not have Sunday School. (Goal: One New Sunday School per District.) (There are 53 churches in our conference which do not have a church school.) 2. To sponsor a Sunday School class in an area where there is no church. 3. To add classes in existing Sunday School. 4. To intentionally plan for spiritual and numerical growth in existing Sunday School. 5. To develop a new model of leadership recruitment and nurture. (Let this model use methods of communications such as video tapes, be available for local church use, and focus on Adult Christian Education development, recognition, and certification.) The most important factor concerning this proposal is the fact that this emphasis is in keeping with the General Conference's Ethnic Minority Local Church priority, since one of the ethnic church's major concerns is Adult Sunday School Leadership Development and Growth. With the Conference Church Development emphasis being focused upon Adult Christian Education, the Adult Sunday School can become and continue to be a place of reaching, teaching, sharing and caring to persons in need of God's Good News. Respectfully Submitted by the Little Rock Conference Board of Education LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 119

Board Of Diaconal Ministry -1986 Purpose The purpose of the Conference Board of Diaconal Ministry is to study the needs and re­ sources of the Conference, relative to lay professional careers and to interpret Diaconal Ministry throughout the Conference, to seek to enlist persons of all races and ethnic origins; to guide persons interested in these careers through the process of training, certification and consecration. Goals 1. To survey the present and potential use of lay professionals in the Annual Confer­ ence. 2. To work with local churches and agencies employing Diaconal Ministers and lay em­ ployees in providing adequate salary, benefit support systems, and continuing educa­ tion. 3. To increase the number of Diaconal Ministers in the Annual Conference by 10% in the 1985-88 Quadrennium. 1986 Program Objectives 1. Keep current the survey of local churches employing lay staff persons in order to en­ courage continuing education toward certification and/or consecration as Diaconal Ministers. 2. To continue cooperation with District Superintendent and enable local church Pas­ tor-Staff Relations Committees to fully understand 1984 Discipline regarding Diaco­ nal Ministers; the importance of employing trained professional staff; and to aid them in upgrading their effectiveness through continuing education and benefit sup­ port systems. 3. To interpret Diaconal Ministry throughout the conference using the media (Arkansas Methodist, etc.). 4. Each candidate will be assigned a Diaconal Mentor for spiritual and professional guidance. Policy Statement The minimum starting salary and benefits of persons who are certified by the United Methodist Church and/ or Diaconal Ministers serving full-time in a United Methodist Church, shall commensurate with those of a beginning ordained minister. Scholarship Fund The Board of Diaconal Ministry shall maintain a scholarship fund for candidates prepar­ ing for Diaconal Ministry as follows: 1. For those fulfilling candidacy requirements through a master's degree at a theologi­ cal or graduate school approved by the University Senate of the UMC. 2. For those fulfilling candidacy requirements through the UM Foundational Studies. 3. Each applicant may receive up to $275 per year. Aid will be granted on the basis of need and availability of funds. Due to limited funds, transportation is not covered. Candidates may apply for the balance of tuition/expense cost from the General Board of Diaconal Ministry and/ or the local church. 4. Candidates may make application for financial aid to the Committee on Scholarship and Continuing Ed. Send applications to the Vice-Chairperson or Registrar of the BDM. Diaconal Ministers are required to earn 1 continuing education unit or 10 contact hours in equivalent study. Financial aid is available for continuing education. The following shall serve as policy guidelines: 1. Each Diaconal Minister may apply for $150 annually, if an equal amount is matched by the local church and/or minister. The matching requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Committee on Scholarship and CE funds shall be used for tu­ ition, room, and board. Aid will be granted based upon the date of application and availability of funds. 120 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

2. Person seeking financial aid for CE shall secure an application from Vice Chairper­ son of BDM. 3. The Committee on Scholarship and CE shall review applications by Jan. 31 and June 30 of each year. Diaconal Ministers recommended for continuation: Len Bobo Jenni L. Douglas Michael D. Parker Martha L. Thompson G. Felix Thompson Ray Tribble Diaconal Ministers retiring this year: Olive Smith Diaconal Ministers previously retired: Meredith Cravens Mary Frances Garrett Ruth Wells Snyder Diaconal Ministers granted personal leave: Marcia Rebecca Carter Dodd Who is recommended to the Candidacy of the Diaconal Ministry? Margaret Davis Lu Harding Patricia V. Hicks James R. "Rusty" Johnson Who is recommended to continue in the Candidacy of the Diaconal Ministry? David Allen Glaze Tom Hazelwood Laura Loudon McDonald Sylvia Anderson Wray Directors of Christian Education recommended for continuation: Marcia Rebecca Carter Dodd Jenni L. Douglas Laura Loudon McDonald Dwaine Hardin Morgan Michael D. Parker Director of Christian Education discontinued: Olive Smith (retired) Associates in Christian Education recommended for continuation: James R. "Rusty" Johnson Ministers of Christian Education recommended for continuation: F. Galdwin Connell Who is recommended for certification as an Associate in Music? Patricia V. Hicks Directors of Music recommended for continuation: Len Bobo David Allen Glaze Laura Loudon McDonald G. Felix Thompson Martha L. Thompson Educational Assistants: Persons who are working toward certification in Christian Education: Ellen Alston Karen Granderson Ellen Clements Lu Harding Margaret Davis LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 121

Music Assistants: Persons who are working toward certification in music: Elizabeth Armstrong Wayne Kerr Joyce Swinney Sylvia Anderson Wray

Board Of Church And Society Using the "Social Principles of the United Methodist Church" as our guide, the Board of Church and Society represented the positions of the general church in three areas of local concern this past year. 1) In September the Board sponsored Dr. Beverly Jackson, from the General Board of Church and Society, in a workshop on "Counseling Alcohol/Drug Abuse Problems." This workshop was attended by thirty laypersons and clergy. 2) The Board helped to spread the church's opposition to the constitutional amendment which would allow casino gambling in Arkansas. In addition to the resolution adopted by the Little Rock Annual Conference, the Board sponsored the production and distribution of bulletin inserts and other materials concerning this important issue. 3) The Board, through a called news conference, expressed opposition to Constitutional Amendment 65. In doing so, the Board upheld the teachings of our Social Principles that " ... recognizes the tragic conflict of life with life that may justify abortion, and in such cases support the legal option of abortion under proper medical procedures." For 1985 the Board of Church and Society would ask the United Methodists of the Little Rock Annual Conference to study the social principles of our church. We encourage the use of the curriculum resource "Faith Meets Life" to help in this study. Areas of concern for 1985 will include the plight of farm families in Arkansas, rights of migrant workers in our state, economic justice, and shalom for our world.

Board Of Church And Society Resolutions Use of Annual Conference Collection In response to the cries of pain, and the sights of starvation from our brothers and sister in drought-stricken Africa, the Little Rock Conference Board of Church and Society moves that the offering collected in the Tuesday night worship service of the Little Rock Annual Conference go to the United Methodist Committee on Overseas Relief. That U.M.C.O.R. di­ rect this aid in the relief of all suffering and starvation in Africa.

RESOLUTION TO ELIMINATE APARTHEID Whereas, the United Methodist Church has a long and unique history of fighting for the righteousness of God against all evils of sin; Whereas, the founder of Methodism left us a heritage that affirms all persons to be children of God, and that condemns slavery and material gain at the expense of life; Whereas, South Africa's system of racial apartheid has been rejected by action of the Board of Church and Society, March 21, 1985; We, the members of the Little Rock Annual Conference urge United Methodist to do the following: 1. Immediate personal and institutional divestment of stock in all companies which have not signed the Sullivan Principles. 2. Bring stockholder pressures to bear on companies which have signed, but have not complied with the Sullivan Principles. Failure of companies to receive a "passing grade" in the next annual Authur D. Little Company report would target them for immediate divestment action. 3. Encourage companies which have received "passing grade" by the Authur D. Little Company report to remain in their top categories or face divestment action. 122 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

4. Boycott the South African Krugerrand. SAM ALBRIGHT, Chairperson ROBERT BERRY, Secretary Board Of Evangelism Role Of The Conference Board of Evangelism 1. Support congregations to do their tasks of Evangelism. 2. Know where the resources are and make them available. 3. Train people in Evangelism get it done by someone. 4. Network the program a. Share the stories of what's happening. b. Rejoice in the success stories (never be jealous of successful efforts by others) 5. The individual does not have the most important job in the world - the congregation does. Thus the responsibility for Evangelism is a shared one. 6. Make sure the members of the Conference are really committed to Evangelism. Support The Board Of Evangelism gives its wholehearted support to the Third Century Pioneer Church Development Campaign and those programs designed to enhance present congre­ gational development, such as the Skills Development Workshops and the follow-up work­ shops. Resources Tom Letchworth, V. Chp. Board of Evangelism, brought information concerning the use of "Covenant Discipleship Groups" in the local church. Ten such groups are in operation at St. James U.M.C., Little Rock. Basically these are accountability and not share groups. The groups use a written covenant of intent as the basis of their meetings. The members them­ selves write the covenant, incorporating the three general rules of the early Methodist so-· cieties: avoiding sin, doing good, and using the means of grace. Their meetings are once a week and are strictly limited to one hour. The groups are open to anyone in the church. The groups do not become elitist or divisive. They do become a lively part of the work of the congregation in ministry and mission. Two books written by David Lowes Watson, Accountable Discipleship and The Early Methodist Class Meeting are available from Discipleship Resources, P.O. Box 189, 1908 Grand Avenue, Nashville, TN 37202. Additional information, including staff resourcing for the groups, can be obtained by writing to The Section on Evangelism, The General Board of Discipleship, The United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 840, Nashville, TN 37202-0840. Budget $450. ROBERT LANGLEY, Chairperson V. SANFORD HANKINS, Secretary

Board of Global Ministries Purpose To serve as a linkage between local churches, districts, the Annual Conference, the Juris­ dictional Council on Ministries, and the General Board of Global Ministries, providing for global functions related to the objectives and scope of the General Board of Global Minis­ tries. Goals 1. To interpret the nature of and Biblical and theological mandates for global misl!!ion, making mission education and cultivation opportunities available to all persons in the LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 123

Little Rock Annual Conference and enlisting persons in missions. (Committee on Educa­ tion and Cultivation) 2. To interpret and support Parish and Community Development, increasing total mem­ bership, ethnic membership, community service and development, and participation in Cooperative Parish Ministry. (Parish and Community Development Committee) 3. To interpret and increase financial support of the Missional Priority, Special Programs related to global ministries, and Advance Specials. (Parish and Community Develop­ ment Committee, World Hunger Committee, Education and Cultivation Committee, Church Development Committee) 4. To interpret, increase and implement financial support of Health and Welfare Minis­ tries. (Health and Welfare Committee) Recommendations to CFA We recommend the $40,000 apportionment for Special Church Extension be continued. We recommend the $12,000 for Regular Church Extension in Conference Benevolences be continued. We recommend the Saint Paul School of Theology be allowed to solicit gifts in the Little Rock Annual Conference for the endowment of a chair in Parish Ministries. We recommend $50,000 be requested from the churches in "Fair Share" goals for "Core Costs" at Aldersgate, and the "Programmatic Costs" be continued as a Conference "Ad­ vance Special." We recommend that the month of February be recognized as "Aldersgate Month" for the uplifting and promotion of Aldersgate. Proposed Budget Operations ...... $ 800.00 CPM Training ...... 2,000.00 Area School of Missions ...... 2,600.00 World Hunger Task Force ...... 3,000.00 UMRF Awards ...... 200.00 Health and Welfare Seminar ...... 200.00 $8,800.00 BRENDA NORWOOD-HENSON, Chairperson RODNEY STEELE, Secretary Conference Council Board Of Global Ministries Church Extension Report - 1984 The Church Extension Committee of the Conference Council Board of Global Ministries of the Little Rock Annual Conference submits this report for the period beginning January 1, 1984 through December 31, 1984. This report consists of disbursements for the Regular and Special Church extension funds. REGULAR CHURCH EXTENSION FUND There was budgeted for the year 1984, $12,000 for the support of the Regular Church Ex­ tension program. Of that amount, $9,150.00 was disbursed to ten (10) churches in the Little Rock Conference. The districts receiving these grants were, Camden, Arkadelphia, Hope and Monticello. The churches within those districts are as follows: Hope District: Macedonia, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Zion, New Hope, Vandervoort and Wiley Chapel all received grants of $1,000. Mt. View /Shady Grove received a grant of $650. Arkadelphia District: Langley received a grant of $500 Camden District: 124 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Parker's Chapel received a grant of $1,000 Monticello District: Arkansas City received a grant of $1,000 SPECIAL CHURCH EXTENSION We began the year with a balance of $22,905.02 and budgeted for the year 1984 was a to­ tal of forty thousand dollars. This amount was apportioned to the Little Rock Conference churches. From the apportioned amount we received $32,812.07 or 81% of the total budget. We disbursed a total of $34,500 to various projects within the Little Rock Conference. Three Districts were benefactors as was the Volunteers in Mission project, a Jurisdictional effort which was approved for funding at the 1983 Annual Conference. The projects by Districts are as follows: Hope District: Ebenezer U.M.C. received a grant of $17,500 Arkadelphia District: Three Rivers Parish received a grant of $6,500 Little Rock District: Hunter U.M.C. received a grant of $3,500 MUMCOR received a grant of $5,000 Jurisdiction: Volunteers in Mission received a grant of $2,000 These disbursements left a balance at the end of 1984 in the Special Church Extension Fund of $21,217.09. The total monies granted from the Church Extension Funds for 1984 was $43,650. Respectfully Submitted, Larry Ferguson Secretary Church Extension Committee

Board Of Lay Life And Work The Board of Lay Life and Work is organized and involved in all Districts in the Confer­ ence. The Board was responsible for the lay activities at Annual Conference in 1984 and will assume the same responsibilities for Annual Conference 1985. Chairman Eugene Cobb attended the annual meeting of the National Association of Lay Leaders held in Nashville in February, 1985. Under the leadership of Armin Dressel, District Chairman, a lay speakers school was held in the Camden District in April. John Lusk was the leader. The Board met at First United Methodist Church, Malvern, in February to consider busi­ ness for 1985, lending support for lay speakers schools in all districts, Methodist Men, the Laymen's Assembly at Camp Tanako, United Methodist Women and United Methodist Youth, and to set a budget. Dr. Paul Fair, Conference President of United Methodist Men, reported good progress this year with new clubs being organized and chartered. EUGENE COBB, Chairman JIMAULT, Secretary

Board of Trustees Called Meeting - February 12, 1985 The purpose of this meeting was to consider the will of Mr. Willis C. Eatmon. Our atten­ tion was directed to Clause VII d,_ "United Methodist Church located in Little Rock, Ar­ kansas." Written testimonials sent to the Trustees by: Bob Lawson, attorney who drew up the will and Dallas C. Potter, a personal friend, convey that the intent of the deceased was to re- LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 125 member his church, which is Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Elvin Miller made the motion that: "The Little Rock Conference, Board of Trustees, au­ thorize the Little Rock District Board of Missions to receive the funds from the estate of Willis C. Eatmon, and in turn convey them immediately to Pulaski Heights United Method­ ist Church, Little Rock." Lucille Nix seconded the motion and it was. agreed by all present. The Conference Board of Trustees submits the following recommendations for action by this session of the Little Rock Annual Conference: 1. Hunter United Methodist Church be given the Conference Portable Church. It was placed at Hunter to be used in their Day Care program. It has been condemned for further use by the Health Department until some extensive repairs are made. Hunter is willing to spend the necessary funds to repair it if the Conference will give them the building. 2. Valley Methodist Church, Monticello District, be deeded to the 16th Section Valley­ Ozment Cemetery Association, Rt. 1, Wilmar, Arkansas, 71675 provided they are le­ gally incorporated by the laws of this state, with the Association paying all the ex­ penses of this transaction. 3. Authorize Mr. R. J. Wills, Chairman of Conference Board of Trustees, and the Dis­ trict Superintendent of the Arkadelphia District to negotiate the sale of abandoned church property located in the community of Gifford, Hot Spring County, East 1/2 of Block 2, Lots 1 through 6. The records of this Conference indicate that in 1965 the An­ nual Conference approved the sale, but no sale was ever made. We now have a bonafide offer of $4,000.00 for this property and propose following the 1984 Discipline regarding "the sale of property." The monies to be used by the Arkadelphia District Board of Missions to assist any church showing growth. 4. The deed of the Oak Grove Methodist property, Arkadelphia District, be transferred to the Fendley-Oak Grove Cemetery Association. 5. Permission be given to the Arkadelphia District to sell abandoned church property; Lots 13, 14, Block 29, Ouachita, Dallas County, for at least $300, with the proceeds to go to the Arkadelphia District Board of Missions. 6. Authorize the Arkadelphia District Superintendent to negotiate for the Trustees the sale and transfer of this property at Princeton, Arkansas, upon the receipt of a writ­ ten proposal and in consultation with former members who live in Princeton. An in­ terest has been shown by a prospective buyer for restoration of this old building. R. J. Wills, Chairman of the Conference Board of Trustees Allen Bonsall, Secretary

Board Of Education 1986 Purpose: To develop and promote a Conference program of Christian education that gives persons of all ages a knowledge of and experience in the Christian faith and nurture as motivation for Christian service in the Church, the Community, and in the World. Goals: 1. To assist the DCOM's in training local church leaders to actually do the work of Chris­ tian Education in the local church. 2. To work with the Coordinating Committee on Camping to provide quality experience in our Conference Camping Ministry; to expand the scope of the camping ministry by at least 5% each year and to affirm the General and Annual Conference Priorities. 3. To promote the Little Rock Conference Camping Program at Camp Tanako and Lab Training Events at Mt. Sequoyah through the DCOM's and local churches. 4. To strengthen the local church by training for leaders in small membership churches, 126 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

intergenerational settings, and open class meetings. 5. To encourage the observance of the first Sunday of Christian Education Week in each lo­ cal church as Christian Education Sunday for the purpose of emphasizing the impor­ tance of Christian Education in the Conference. The offering for 1986 is $12,000. 6. To encourage and support the development of Family Life and Singles Ministries in the Conference, District, and local churches. Recommendations: 1. "The Conference Board of Education supports the Little Rock Conference Planning and Research Committee in making a study of the possibility of Conference or Area staff position in the field of Christian Education. We believe this person is needed to give guidance to leadership development for all age-levels. This position could be created by re-structuring existing staff, or consideration could be given to adding a staff person." 2. It is expected that United Methodist Curriculum shall be the basis for Christian Educa­ tion in the churches of our Conference. It is our conviction that the recommended cur­ riculum is the best material available for United Methodist Churches. 3. Believing that it is crucial for the employed Christian Education workers to be trained in the history doctrine, policy, and literature of United Methodism: We recommend that local churches encourage staff members to seek United Methodist Certification of their work. This recommendation is made for current staff members and staff members add­ ed in the future. CHARLES T. SETTLE, Chairman KEENAN WILLIAMS, Secretary

Committee On Higher Education & Campus Ministry 1986 One of the primary functions of the Committee on Higher Education and Campus Minis­ try is to present the financial needs for adequate support of all ministries related to higher education. This includes schools, colleges, seminaries, camp ministries, related to our Con~ ference. Therefore, we present the following recommendations to the Council on Finance and Administration and to the Annual Conference for their consideration and action. 1. We recommend that an apportionment of $170,631 be made to the churches in the Little Rock Conference for the support of Hendrix College. 2. We recommend that the full apportionment as requested be made to the local churches for the Black College Fund. 3. We recommend that the full apportionment as requested be made to the local churches for the Ministerial Education Fund. 4. We request that an apportionment in the amount of $150,661 be made to the local churches for the support of Campus Ministries in the Little Rock Annual Conference for 1986. 5. We request that an apportionment of $25,000 be made to the local churches for Philan­ der Smith in 1986. 6. We continue the request granted in 1984 that Wesley Foundations be granted permission to conduct "low-key" Capital Fund Campaigns to raise funds for major repairs on Wes­ ley Foundation buildings and parsonages. United Methodist Children's Home, Inc. THE SERVICE DELIVERY COMMITTEE STUDY OF CHRISTIAN TRAINING PROGRAM September 20, 1984 The Service Delivery Committee met in the Social Services Building on the Home grounds, nine members of the committee and four staff members were present. Alvin Mur­ ray, Chairman, presided. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 127

Various staff members told of the philosophy governing the operation of the Home. Chaplain Darrell Bone told of the program that he leads. It is pointed out that 1/3 of the children live in group homes and 2/3 on the main campus. It was also pointed out that the Magnolia and Searcy homes are extremely involved with the local churches and all chil­ dren are in Sunday School and church each week. After hearing all of the reports the Committee makes the following recommendations to the Board: The Board and the constituency at large need to be aware of the actual situation con­ cerning the philosophy of caring for children which our Home embraces and also the facts about what is being done. Negatively speaking, we do not believe in coercion or mandatory church attendance. Positively, we do believe in winning the children by showing love and concern. Therefore, we recommend that our policy continue to be that love and concern be of­ fered to children as the motivation for their Christian practices. It is also our policy to strongly encourage each child to, during his or her stay, participate in Christian training and worship, particularly in United Methodist churches. To accomplish this we recommend that the Home continue the programs already in op­ eration, namely: 1. Chaplain's daily contact with children, on campus and in residences; 2. Regular month­ ly chapel services; 3. Chaplain's in-service training of teaching parents in Christian nurtur­ ing and guidance; 4. Vacation Church School each summer; 5. Chaplain's fellowships and parties with children; 6. Chaplain's ministry to staff. We further recommend that a program already underway, be expanded. We refer to THE ADOPT A COTTAGE as practiced by two local churches in Little Rock. The St. Luke United Methodist Church has adopted Cottage #9 and members of that church have be­ come friends of the children, inviting them to their homes and church; the children know these people and want to be with them in these places. The St. Paul, Maumelle, Church has a relationship with Cottage #4, in which they have done some of the same things that St. Luke has. We commend these churches. We ask that the Chaplain and Staff recruit other churches in Little Rock to begin a rela­ tionship with cottages on the same basis as listed above, thus they will establish a relation­ ship that will make the children want to come to their churches and help them find the way to Christian commitment. Reverend Jack Wilson, pastor of First Church in Magnolia, whose church has such a relationship with the children in two cottages there, says that the children were motivated to become involved in church because the members of the churches made friends of them and let them know they were included. It is our finding that a fine program of Christian nurture and training has been in exis­ tence at the Home. The leaders are all people of strong Christian faith and example. A splendid and regular program has been carried forth. Moreover, there has been an absence of forced religion which we don't think is a part of the standard Methodist Home and shouldn't be in this Home. Furthermore, we feel that the greatest neglect has been to tell the story of what is going on in the Home. Certainly, we need to educate people as to what happens on this campus. Those who are aware of it believe in the important work that happens. Those who are not aware have much misinformation. A suggestion has also been made that we seek ways to have more Christian symbolism displayed on the campus. A committee has been appointed to look in to this and make rec­ ommendations. Our committee recommends that if the Board of Directors approves of this report and the recommendations made here, that this be reported to the Annual Conference by the President of the Board in response to the resolution passed by the Conference requesting such a study. Respectfully submitted, Alvin C. Murray, Chairman 128 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Perkins School Of Theology, S.M.U. The summer of 1984 was productive as Perkins School of Theology at S.M.U. received three large gifts and the Jurisdictional Conference voted to accept "Fair Share Goals" for theological education jointly for Perkins and St. Paul School of Theology. An anonymous $1 million gift was received to support Bridwell Library operations. Longtime faculty mem­ ber James Seehorn Seneker named Perkins beneficiary of income from a trust in support of a Christian education professorship, programming, and scholarship for M.R.E. students. A bequest from the estate of Gertrude Thompson has been used to establish an endowed fund for M.S.M. students. "Fair Share Goals" are being accepted by Annual Conferences in the Jurisdiction for en­ dowments to further strengthen scholarship aid for students, to endow the Perkins Intern Program, and to enhance the Perkins Continuing Education program. With enrollment last Fall at an all-time high of 524 students, Perkins commits the high­ est dollar amounts of all United Methodist seminaries to student aid for all purposes, with over $1 million paid out. Tuition charges for the typical student enrolled full time were $3,800, with average scholarship support of $1,900. These figures do not include fee, room and board, books, or personal expenses. The Perkins Alumni Loyalty Fund has continued significant growth, with a national phonathon and an active campaign among graduates which is expected to exceed the 1984- 85 goal of $75,000. Four years ago, the drive netted just over $29,000. Rev. Kelly Williams, senior pastor at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston, is this year's Loyalty Fund chairman. In the second year of the new curriculum, reactions have been generally positive. The question about time required for graduation from Perkins was addressed in a survey show­ ing that 87.5% of Perkins students completed their work and graduated within four years. Five persons in this class elected to take longer for various reasons, such as our residency program in the British Methodist Conference. 80% of our students elect to take a full year's internship, explaining the extended time for degree completion. Joining the staff this year were the Rev. Beverly Sawyer from Little Rock, Arkansas, Associate Dean for Community Life, and Mr. Jim Lewis from Dallas, Director of Perkins Development. Dr. Stanley J. Menking from Drew University became Director of Continu­ ing Education and the Doctor of Ministries program, and Dr. David Maldonado from Ar­ lington, Associate Professor of Church and Society, accepted that faculty appointment in early 1985. A specialist in gerontology, who has worked particularly with aging in the His­ panic family, he is Chair of the Texas Governor's Coordinating Council on Health Delivery Systems for the Aging. Dr. Richard P. Heitzenrather was named Albert Cook Outler Pro­ fessor of Wesley Studies effective September 1. In addition he continues as Director of the Bridwell Library Center for Methodist Studies. Active worship life in the community, with three regular, daily services, and the second year of formation groups, to which each first-year student is assigned, have enriched the Perkins community. In addition to the study program, an outstanding series of convoca­ tions and workshops have centered on "The Practice of Ministry." Emphasis weeks for Women, for Hispanics, the Black Seminarians, and International students have been added dimensions to training for the ministry at Perkins. DEAN JAMES E. KIRBY, Perkins School of Theology, S.M. U. Saint Paul School Of Theology A Perspective In one of his many memorable hymns, Charles Wesley unintentionally provided a pre­ scription for theological seminars (#344 United Methodist Hymnal, from verse 3} - United the two so long disjoined Learning and holiness combined Knowledge and vital piety And truth and love (for all to see) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 129

. The seminary is a graduate school of the church, and as such, an intellectual center for critical reflection and pursuit of truth. Both John and Charles Wesley were prime exam­ ples of the inquiring mind and the tireless search for truth. They would have insisted that a seminary be more than a trade school, and that ministry be undergirded by sound intellec­ tual and scholastic preparation. The Wesleys were concerned not only £01: the truth for truth's sake, but also for love's sake. Piety for the Wesleys included a charge to keep, an engagement of the world through the mind of Christ, a process of sanctification in relation to both God and neighbor, all in response to and elJlpowered by God's grace. It wasn't enough to study and learn scripture; one was called to spread scriptural holiness! The seminary is a professional school of the church, called to advocate and model the moral use of knowledge as a historical vocation. Learning is for liberation of self and neighbor, scholarship for service, intellect for implementation. Through Saint Paul School of Theology, we are called to unite the two so long disjoined. Some Highlights The 1984 year completed the celebration of the seminary's 25th year. Approximately 800 Saint Paul graduates now serve the church and their respective communities. The begin­ ning enrollment for the 1984-85 year was 229. The Doctor of Ministry program has now grown to an all-time high. During the past year Dr. Paul Kapp has joined the faculty in Field Education and searches are underway to fill three other positions. Drs. George Baldwin and Julius Del Pino moved to other settings for ministry. As many as six or seven faculty openings could need replacement in the remainder of the 1980s depending on retirement decisions, so this constitutes a major agenda for the future. Major financial assistance for Saint Paul continues through the strong performance of the Ministerial Education Fund which provides 25% of the seminar's $2.5 million budget. Likewise, the Phase II or Capital Funds phase of Emphasis 25 provided $143,621 during 1984 above and beyond 100% MEF performance. Five percent of this program is set aside for the dream of a Town and Country Chair/Center, with 75 percent of the balance to en­ dowment and 25 percent to campus improvements. In Aprill985 the Lindsey Pherigo Chair in New Testament is scheduled for inauguration as a result of special and successful efforts by seminary graduates and other generous do­ nors. A Personal Word At the end of this school year in May 1985, I will have served as president of Saint Paul for twelve years. Having a hand in enabling and empowering our faculty, staff, and stu­ dents in their several ministries, as well as sharing the task with trustees and graduates, will always remain with me as a very special and memorable dimension of my ministry. I am extremely grateful to God, the United Methodist Church, Saint Paul School of Theology, and friends in many places for encouragement during these years at Saint Paul, as well as my previous years in the local church. After many months of careful reflection, prayerful consideration and a slowly growing conviction, I concluded that by the end of this academ­ ic year in May, I would be ready to move on to other ministries. Accordingly, I announced these intentions to our trustees in October 1984. I firmly believe that the best days are ahead for Saint Paul. Each succeeding adminis­ tration should have a part in lifting the seminary to a new level of strength, service, and ef­ fectiveness. It is essential that a new administration have our prayers and support. Your many forms of support and encouragement during the past twelve years remain with me and with Saint Paul as treasured gifts. For the days ahead, grace, peace, and God's blessings. WILLIAM K. McELVANEY, President 130 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Scarritt Graduate School Scarritt Graduate School for Christian Education and Church Music is pleased to have this opportunity of reporting to the Little Rock Conference. The 1984-85 academic year has been an exciting one. Over the past four years, we have been building an internationally acclaimed faculty in Chri;;tian education and church mu­ sic. The recent addition of Hal Hopson, composer of over five hundred anthems for church choirs, completes this process. Our student enrollment has grown each year since 1980. In the Spring semester we reached a total of 111 graduate students in addition to the students at Vanderbilt Divinity School who look to us for courses in Christian education, church music, and United Method­ ist studies. We hope to reach our goal of 150 full-time students within the next two years. We are privileged to have the opportunity of working with diaconal ministry candidates and educational assistants in the two Arkansas conferences with a goal of providing exten­ sion courses in these areas. Scarritt has been endorsed recently by the General Board of Discipleship and the Gener­ al Board of Higher Education and Ministry as an institution existing solely for service to the church in providing quality preparation for persons seeking a ministry as Christian educators or church musicians. We are the only school in The United Methodist system committed to the preparation of lay professionals. The support provided by Little Rock is absolutely necessary for the underwriting of this unique institution of The United Methodist Church and we are grateful. We trust that this gratitude is demonstrated in the quality of Scarritt graduates who return to work in your conference. DONALD J. WELCH, President Hendrix College We are pleased with the opportunity which we have at Hendrix College to be in partner­ ship with the United Methodist Church of Arkansas. We trust that the Church is pleased with the contribution that its college makes to her. The College's role in ministerial educa~ tion for clergy to serve the local church has long been a significant one. A report in 1939 re­ quested by then President John Hugh Reynolds reveals that of the 553 then active Methodist clergy in Arkansas, 152 were Hendrix graduates. As we check the current statis­ tics for a comparison to now, the numbers are almost identical. Of the 502 active United Methodist clergy in 1984, 152 are Hendrix graduates. This means that Hendrix continues to educate some 30 percent of Arkansas Methodism's clergy. In this year's enrollment there are 11 ministerial students, who receive half tuition scholarships to attend Hendrix. Cur­ rently on campus are 66 dependents of ministers who receive half tuition scholarships. The two groups annually receive more than $150,000 in scholarship assistance, which directly benefits the local church and its parsonage families. Thus one of the ways we use the mon­ ey which comes from the local church to the College is to provide such an education, and it gives us a good feeling to be in such a two-way partnership. We have now successfully completed the four-year program of adding $800,000 to the College's endowment designated specifically for United Methodist students from the state of Arkansas who need financial aid to attend Hendrix. This effort culminating December 31, 1984, resulted in the addition of 59 named scholarships, with 29 of them from churches and 30 from individual Arkansas United Methodists. This has greatly enhanced the Col­ lege's opportunity to serve United Methodist students in Arkansas, and the College surely owes a great debt to the United Methodist Church for its many years of financial and moral support. Certainly another source of extreme pride to us at Hendrix is our student body. Last fall our enrollment was 975 students with 85 percent coming from Arkansas. Of the 301 fresh­ men students there were 29 valedictorians. Forty-six percent came from the top ten per­ cent of their high school graduating class. Ninety-five percent were from the upper half of their graduating class. The ACT average for the entering class was 24. It is anticipated that LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 131 we will have about 315 new freshmen in the fall of 1985, which is the number necessary to keep enrollment at about 1,000, our optimum size. Tuition costs will go to $4,200 in the fall of 1985 compared to this year's $3,900. Of our 975 students, 734 receive scholarships, loans, or work grants. Since my last report to you, the College has celebrated its centennial. It was a time when the College was recognized by responsible press and other professional educators as "the state's premier private college of liberal arts ... an institution where students go not pri­ marily to learn a specialty, but rather to get a broad education and to understand the soci­ ety they have inherited." In these hundred years, many alumni have distinguished themselves all over Arkansas and about the country. For the future, we will hold to the principles of our past. We will continue to be a college of about 1,000 students and will con­ tinue to carry out the mission the church gave Hendrix 100 years ago in being the best lib­ eral arts college we can be. Celebrating a centennial is a time for evaluation and a very natural time to look ahead, and make plans that will assure that the College will be even more effective in the next 100 years. The administration, faculty, and trustees, with input from the students, the alumni and church leadership have developed a comprehensive plan to allow Hendrix to enhance its position as the premier academic institution in Arkansas. The outcome is a plan, based on the knowledge that we have at this time, for the next ten years. It projects the new en­ dowment and construction dollars that we will need to raise to assure that Hendrix will maintain its commitment to excellence and its position of educational leadership in the state and region. The total dollar cost for that 11th decade is in excess of $35 million. As a significant first step toward meeting the needs of those next ten years, the board of trust­ ees of the College has approved a three-year capital campaign for $12 million. The College will not be looking to the United Methodist Annual Conferences for an ap­ portionment to help with this campaign, nor do we plan a systematic approach to the churches of the two Conferences. We respect the fact that the two Annual Conferences have undertaken rather ambitious capital fund goals for the pension fund and for church devel­ opment. A request from the College for apportionments or fair share goals could be harm­ ful to each of our efforts at the present time. On the other hand, we do need and hope for the interest and support of the church and a real sense of ownership of our efforts by Ar­ kansas United Methodism. Bishop Wilke and a number of key United Methodists from each of the Conferences have been involved in the planning process for this effort. We are com­ mitted to maintain and enhance the good relationship between the College and the church in this capital fund effort. Of course, we will be continuing our current fund during the capital campaign program, which is over and above the $12 million in capital funds. We very much need the continued support of the Little Rock Annual Conference's apportionments for that fund. We have asked the Conference to consider a seven percent increase in that apportionment for 1986. Discovering new and better ways to educate persons will continue to challenge us in these first years of the new century. We expect good results because we are committed to such a task and because we anticipate your support in investments of time, talent, and en­ ergy in this effort that is critical to our Church and our society. JOE B. HATCHER, President Philander Smith College Introduction - Philander Smith College celebrated its 107th birthday with a formal Con­ vocation Saturday, March 2, 1985 at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church. Actually, Wesley Chapel was the birthplace of the College, inasmuch as it was founded in 1877 as Walden Seminary in Wesley Chapel. It is interesting to observe that Philander Smith was the second school to be established west of the Mississippi River by the Freedman's Aid So­ ciety of the former Methodist Episcopal Church. It is our privilege again this year to report to you some of our achievements and concerns for the past year. 132 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Enrollment Management - During the 1984 fall term, enrollment increased by 8.3 per­ cent over the 1983 fall term. The headcount enrollment for the fall of 1983 was 505 and for the fall of 1984, 544. These gains in enrollment may be attributed to the impact of a cam­ pus-wide Intensive Recruitment Program which has been established and implemented by the President. During the 1984 Summer Sessions, the Intensive Recruitment Committee held two pre-registration/orientation sessions on the campus for potential new students. Over 90 percent of the students who attended these sessions enrolled at the College for the 1984 fall term. The College has been awarded $76,500. This amount is the first of $160,000 three-phase award by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Inc. to launch a comprehen­ sive marketing recruitment and fund-raising plan. Notwithstanding the increase in enroll­ ment, the rate of increase continues to be slowed down by insufficient institutional financial aid for students, the uncertainty of federal financial aid, and a lack of adequate work opportunities for students during summers. Academic Services - The academic unit of the College has been strengthened by the employment of additional highly qualified persons. In September, the College employed a dynamic, highly trained, experienced Vice President for Academic Services. Under his ad­ ministration, improvements are being made in academic programs. A comprehensive aca­ demic advisory system designed to impact on retention and excellence in scholarship is being implemented. Talented high school seniors are enrolled currently in college courses for college credits, and several innovative courses have been placed in the curriculum. The academic ties with the Arkansas Fine Arts Center, Little Rock, have been enlarged in terms of course offerings and cooperative endeavors. Other academic personnel employed include a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Computer Science, and an Assistant Professor of Adult Education. The Adult Education professor will implement a $26,000 Adult Education Pro­ ject funded by the Arkansas State Department of Education to train pre-service and in-ser­ vice teachers in methods and materials of Adult Education. With support of Title III funds, the College is strengthening its Computer Services. Three computer systems have been installed during the year, a mainframe computer system, a microcomputer laboratory for tutorials for under-achieving students. The total expendi­ ture for Computer Hardwares and Softwares by Title III amounts to $200,320. Title III funds for all programs for the year amount to $426,075. This year, through the efforts of one of its alumni, the College received a transmission electron microscope valued at over $200,000. The microscope will help to strengthen our science education programs. At its meeting September 10, 1984, the State Board of Education approved the College to continue its teacher preparation programs. The North Central Association of Colleges, and Schools approved the College's annual report with regard to continuing accreditation. The Commission of Black Colleges of the Division of Higher Education of the Board of Higher Education and Ministry visited the College November 11-13, 1984 with regard to support by the Black College Fund. A one-semester hour course in computer literacy was made a graduation requirement for all students, and the curriculum offerings at night were in­ creased. Student Services - The College continues to maintain a comprehensive student services program. One of its components, the Human Development Center, provides a comprehen­ sive counseling service for all students. During the summer of 1984, the student residence halls underwent a comprehensive renovation with funds provided by The United Methodist Church. The religious emphasis and church relatedness of the College have been strengthened. An Acting College Minister and a minister who serves as his assistant have been employed. Church-wide community worship services are held monthly at Wesley Chapel United Meth­ odist Church, weekly prayer services are held, and periodic worship services through songs rendered by the College's Choirs and community church choirs have been held. Spiritual counseling for students is provided by the College minister, his assistant, and the pastor of Wesley Chapel. UNCF - Philander Smith College, in cooperation with the United Negro College Fund LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 133

(UNCF), raised $91,000 during its annual UNCF fund-raising campaign. The fund-raising efforts were culminated with a National UNCF telethon which was televised locally in Lit­ tle Rock by Channel 16 December 29, 1984. During the broadcast $65,000 in cash and pledges were raised. The campaign was part of the national UNCF campaign to raise $28,000,000 to help support its forty-two member institutions. Philander Smith is the only College in Arkansas which benefits from the UNCF Campaign. Development and Fund Raising - A new, dynamic Director of Development has been employed. The Board of Trustees of the College has approved a five-year, long-range plan and a three-year comprehensive marketing plan. As mentioned above, the marketing plan has been funded by the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation, Inc. The $160,000 award will en­ able the Development Office to strengthen its total fund-raising operations. The Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the United Methodist Church furnished the College with a professional development consultant for three months - August, Sep­ tember, and October, 1984. The consultant was Dr. William Finch, Senior Fund-Raising Of­ ficer on sabbatical leave from Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania. A $1,750,000 Capital Fund-Raising Campaign kick-off date has been set for August, 1985. The National Alumni Association has pledged to raise at least $300,000 for the Campaign. Already, the Association's membership has pledged approximately $100,000. The College has secured $646,500 on a $1.47 million plant renovation project, and it has identified and earmarked an additional $200,000 for a total of $846,500. The College Cluster Program continues to progress in the area of increased involvement in the community with Business and Industry. Business and Industry employed fifteen stu­ dents during the 1984 summer term under the Cluster Program. Business and Industry has employed 212 students who participate in the Cluster Temporaries who have earned a total of $40,000. Thirty-five Businesses are currently involved in the Cluster Program. The Collegiate Chorale - The Chorale, continuing a legacy of fine choral music at the College, performed for numerous college events, for churches and community organiza­ tions during 1984 and 1985. A significant highlight of the Chorale's activities for the year was its performance at the Bicentennial Celebration of the United Methodist Church in Baltimore, Maryland at the invitation of the General Conference. The Chorale also made its Spring tour through the Mid-west and on the East Coast, singing in churches and for the Philander Smith Alumni chapters. DR. HAZO W. CARTER, JR., President, Philander Smith College Lydia Patterson Institute El Paso, Texas Lydia Patterson Institute has a unique and important miss~on on the U.S./Mexico border in El Paso. The institute provides a bi-national Christian environment where faith and knowledge interact to enrich and nurture hundreds of young lives yearly. A fully accredit­ ed Pre-collegiate school, L.P.I. offers a quality educational ministry to Juarez and El Paso students. The majority of the 325 students attending L.P.I. commute from Juarez daily. Approxi­ mately 25% are El Paso residents. All have a need of the quality Christian education and environment which the institute provides. Many begin their education at L.P.I. with En­ glish-as-a-Second Language classes and then proceed to complete their pre-collegiate edu­ cation. Everyone receives the full benefit of L.P.I.'s academic and Religious Life program and environment. Twenty-five teachers and staff are providing outstanding leadership to this mission at the present time. Academic standards have been strengthened during the last year according to guidelines set by the Texas Education Agency and student support services have been increased. A new Office of Student Life provides counseling services, social activities, spiritual life pro­ grams and student recruitment activities. Tuition Assistance Grants are made to needy students, primarily those who are still be- 134 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

ing impacted by the continuation of the peso devaluation in Mexico. Having as a primary purpose to prepare students for higher education, L.P.I. is participating enthusiastically in the newly formed Consortium for Hispanic Education in the Southwest, a group composed of United Methodist related educational institutions and Conference representatives. We are also proud that the Board of Trustees has now established a second major pro­ gram at the Institute. This will be the Center for Cross-Cultural Educational Ministries. The purpose of this Center will be to provide the United Methodist Church with expertise and training for cross-cultural and inter-national ministry and evangelism. Plans are to open the Center in the summer of 1985. Lydia Patterson is the only United Methodist, predominantly Hispanic, educational insti­ tution remaining in the United States. The South Central Jurisdictional Conference af­ firmed L.P.I.'s strategic and unique mission at its 1984 session in Lubbock by recommending that each annual conference designate L.P.I. a Missional Priority for 1985- 88. We are thankful for this strong support from the Church and for the many local churches, groups and individuals who have given generously to this ministry over the year. Presently, 66% of the budget is met through church gifts. Sam Martinez has been named Director of a new Office of Development established last fall. We are also grateful for the Work Camp groups who visited and worked at L.P.I. during last summer. You have been a vital part of this educational mission in the past year and we look for­ ward to our continued partnership in ministry in the year ahead. On behalf of our students and staff, I say, muchas gracia. RUBEN SALCIDO, President Camp Tanako Recommendation To Conf. Council On Ministries Concerning Camp Tanako Master Plan WHEREAS the land and facilities of Camp Tanako are valuable resources and the Camp facilities need much improvement; and WHEREAS this vital ministry potential to all ages must be developed, but especially for children and youth. · We, the Camp Tanako Board of Trustees, recommend that a Master Plan Concept be presented to the 1985 Annual Conference and that the Board of Camp Tanako be granted authority to raise $25,000 for the preparation of a <~Master Long-Range Development Plan." The "Master Long-Range Development Plan" would be presented to the 1986 Annual Conference. Presentation of the Plan would not necessarily mean immediate capitol devel­ opment. Capitol expenditures for the Master Plan implementation would be subject to the financial resources available. Whether or not immediate capitol development action is tak­ en, it is our recommendation that a Master Plan must be the first step. CAMP TANAKO BOARD OF TRUSTEES Committee On Communications Communicating the gospel is a calling of all followers of Christ, and the Committee on Communications hopes to assist local churches and individuals in improving their commu­ nications skills. Work has begun on a talent survey and communications ministries and equipment sur­ vey to assist the committee in locating persons skilled in various communications areas and in discovering the areas of communications ministries which local churches are using presently or for which they are needing assistance. More coordination in working with ex­ isting public media can improve our communication of the gospel message without calling for additional conference funding. An on-going budget of $2,400, the same as the 1985 budget, will enable the committee to continue two important goals. Video-taping of important conference events for preserva- LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 135 tion in the A-V Library and for use by local churches is budgeted at $2,000. Tapes made in this way include the Old Washington Bicentennial Celebration, Bishop Wilke's Christmas message and the drama production "1784." $400 is needed to improve the network of district and eventually local church communi­ cation coordinators so that lines of communication to and from local churches to the con­ ference and area offices are improved. Initial tasks would include work with newsgathering for the Arkansas United Methodist, promotion of United Methodist pro­ grams and telecasts such as the Easter Sunday Celebration and benevolence interpreta­ tion. LAURA THOMPSON, Chairperson MIKE MOREY, Secretary The Commission On The Status And Role Of Women -1986 The purpose of the Little Rock Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women is to monitor the performance of our church on issues related to women, to advocate equal participation of women in the decision-making arenas of our church, and to be a catalyst in mediating differences in the hope of bringing new empowerment to our church. Goals 1. To coordinate our out-reach with the Missional Priority to strengthen the Ethnic Minor­ ity Church by ensuring that two young black women participate in the Conference Youth Camp. 2. To implement the new CSRW Guidelines by having each local church have a Status and Role of Women representative. 3. To promote the study of inclusive and Theological language as adopted by the General Conference. 4. To encourage the study of the Arkansas Area Our Ministry Report on the district level. 5. To seek to have Conference employment opportunities published so that all have right to apply for positions. Recommendations To Inclusive Language Task Force With prayerful consideration and thoughtful deliberation, be it hereby known that the Commission on the Status and Role of Women of the Little Rock Annual Conference, on the Twenty-First day of August, Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Four, recommends to the Inclu­ sive Task Force the following: I. We as COSROW affirm that traditional imagery of God remains meaningful and Bib­ lically sound. II. We as COSROW affirm that less traditional imagery of God is also meaningful and Biblically sound. III. We as COSROW stress that Clergy are an integral part of faith and Inclusive image formation. IV. We as COSROW would like to emphasize that we realize that the Task Force's role is not in changing the wording of the Bible, but in making its interpretation more inclu­ sive. V. We as COSROW would like to encourage the Laity to study Resource Material on In­ clusive Language (INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE LECTIONARY, REPORT NUMBER NINE - sometimes referred to as Report Number Fourteen, etc.) in order that as Laity we may grow in our individual understandings. LIZ WORKMAN, Chairperson MIKE MOREY, Secretary 136 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Commission On Religion And Race The Commission on Religion and Race has one of the most challenging tasks of any com­ mission, committee, board or agency in our Conference. Our task is to challenge our Con­ ference and all connectional structures to let the church be the church! This challenge is so great because of our history irrespective of our Christian beliefs. Seeing past skin pigmen­ tation (or the lack thereof) to the heart of man when color has been such an important fac­ tor in our lives, is not easy. However, our purpose as a commission is to challenge the Conference. This includes challenging its agencies, institutions and its connectional structures to a full and equal par­ ticipation of the racial and ethnic minority constituency. In the total life and mission of the church there has to be an advocate to review and monitor the practices of the Conference so as to further ensure racial inclusiveness. Action in this area is new turf for our Conference. But the Little Rock Conference Cabi­ net stated it aptly in their 1984 report to the Annual Conference: "Christian Faith is always properly dynamic, not static. Faith, though rooted in history, must always win its life anew ... Christian Faith/Discipleship exists in a necessary tension" appropriately termed Cre­ ative Tension - "Tension between the past and the future; between sin and grace; between things as they are 'and things as they may yet become.'" Our Conference priority is church growth and development - and we are prime for a spiritual rebirth as a church. But, we must not disregard our brothers and sisters who are unlike us. To break down the barrier of racism and to allow the Holy Spirit to work the "works of Him who sent me" is a big challenge. Results from surveying our almost four hundred congregations show there is a wonderfully vibrant desire to be an example to the world in the area of race relations. It also shows a vivid rejection of the unknown. Ours is a ministry of reconciliation - an expression of the Christian gospel. If we, personally, are to grow spiritually, thus impacting the entire church, we must accept the challenge to work toward a truly inclusive church throughout the connection. We must commit "to struggle, to risk, to be open, to change" because these actions really are essential if the church is to be vital in today's world. We must each become sensitive to the attitudes and feelings of one another, and be will­ ing to accept the Christian challenge, so that our Almighty's kingdom might indeed be seen in us. Toward that end our goals are: 1. To encourage and enable each local church to establish a work area, task force or local area contact person for Religion and Race. · 2. To monitor specific conference bodies for sensitivity and inclusiveness. DIANNA PIGGEE KINSEY, Chairperson Inclusive Language Task Force Action Taken: 1. Voted that the report of this Task Force given at the 1985 Annual Conference include the Judicial Council's ruling on "The Words that Hurt and Heal." 2. To ask the 1985 Annual Conference, through the Conference Council on Ministries, to ap­ point a task force, to continue to study, monitor and communicate to the Annual Confer­ ence the impact of this issue and its study as it relates to the local church and Little Rock Conference. This group's task will be to gather facts and data relating to the Inclusive Language Issue and its Study; to study and suggest ways and methods of understanding the issue; to make recommendations to the local church as to how they may study the issues; to encourage each local church involvement on the issue; to serve as a communication net­ work to assist in relating local church responses back to the Annual Conference. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 137

3. Voted to send the Judicial Council's report to lay members of the Annual Conference, each pastor, and the chairperson of the Administrative Boards, Councils as soon as pos­ sible. LA VERNE BURTON, Chairperson Missional Priority Coordinating Committee The Conference Council Staff, namely, Gladwin Connell and Charles Nesbitt, conducted meetings throughout the conference with minority churches. These meetings were designed to have concerns expressed so that the committee could be more effective in its work. From the response of these consultations, the committee sees its purpose as strengthening ethnic churches through the areas of Leadership Development (lay & clergy), as well as Re­ tention of Clergy in our Conference. We have budgeted to reach the objectives of the General Church which are: 1) Witness, 2) Discipleship, 3) Liturgy, 4) Outreach, 5) Leadership, 6) Structures, 7) Facilities. The budget for the committee is as follows: Operations ...... $ 500 Special Program Dev ...... 5,000 Leadership Develop ...... 10,000 Scholarships ...... 2,000 Facilities ...... 2,000 Recruitments ...... 500 $20,000 These monies will come from the turn-back funds from the General Church. The recruitment and retention of ethnic minority clergy is a major concern of our minor­ ity churches. We are pleased to report that we have four young men who are going into the ministry. We are encouraging them to finish their undergraduate work and enroll in semi­ nary, then return to Arkansas to fulfill their call as ministers of the gospel. Scholarship Guidelines 1. Must be United Methodist Minority College Student, full or part-time. 2. Preference should be given those students who have shown a commitment to church se­ lected occupations. 3. Preference should also be given those students applying from Philander Smith, but the scholarships should not be limited to that school. Also, the applicant must maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. 4. The scholarship must be tied to satisfactory completion of college hours, and reasonable progress towards a degree. TYRONE GORDON, Chairman Ethnic Minority Local Church Administrative Budget Associate Director's Salary ...... $13,135 Associate Director's Travel & Exp ...... 8,000 Associate Director's Utilities & Appurt ...... 4,500 Housing Allowance ...... 7,200 Vouchered Travel ...... 2,500 HMEP/DB ...... 1,500 Workmen's Comp ...... 75 MPP/CPP ...... 3,400 Telephone ...... 500 Supplies & Postage ...... 500 138 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Office Rent ...... 500 Secretarial Help...... 2,400 Total...... $44,210 From Little Rock Conference...... $22,105 From North Arkansas Conference...... $22,105 The 1986 request includes a 6% raise for Mr. Nesbitt and the inclusion of his pension pro­ gram, which was omitted from the 1985 request. Memorial To The Little Rock Annual Conference In Its 132nd Annual Session First United Methodist Church Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas June 10, 1985 We, the undersigned, duly authorized, and empowered, to act on behalf of the Little Rock District United Methodist Fellowship and the Little Rock Conference Black Methodists for Church Renewal, submit the following position paper on our concerns related to the Ethnic Minority Local Church: I We believe that the appointment of a black District Superintendent in the Little Rock Annual Conference is urgently needed in moving us toward the inclusive church for which we have yearned and struggled since merger with the Southwest Conference in 1972. Realizing that the United Methodist Church has long since declared its intent to provide excellent administration in carrying out its mission through the appointment and hiring of persons without regard to color, the stark fact that alarms is that there is such a vast dif­ ference in its declarations and practices. We, therefore, deplore the fact that only one black serves the church at its Little Rock headquarters. We advise that an Affirmative Action policy be set in place that would hire minorities on District and Conference staff. We strongly advise that a Black District Superintendent be appointed by 1987. II We condemn the unprofessional conduct of disseminating information as to the assign­ ment of Black pastors without the prior revelation or consultation with the pastor. III We call upon the Conference to order and empower its agencies to intensify the goals of developing an inclusive church. Mindful that Pan-Methodist organizations are busy establishing programs and conduct leading to the unification of the estranged black denominations, we call upon this church to urge all of its local units to be more sensitive to the needs among Ethnic Minority Local Church members. Whereas, twelve years have passed since merger we urge this Conference under the new­ ly assigned Episcopal leader to move with all deliberate speed to accomplish and carry out the terms of merger with the Southwest Conference. We call upon the Conference to open its doors and to be receptive to the appointment of an Ethnic Bishop. W. Harold Flowers Chairman of Ad Hoc Committee Little Rock District United Methodist Fellowship and Black Methodists for Church Renewal LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 139

MINISTERS AND/OR LAY PERSONS Elwin Miller - President William H. Robinson, Jr. United Methodist Fellowship Wendell P. Strong Brenda Norwood-Henson Marian McClintock Tyrone Gordon, Pastor Josephine Bell Michael H. Woods Marie Watkins R. B. Brown Chadatte Walton James R. Bell Ermalino Lofton William Robinson, III 0. E. McAdoo Don R. Gibson Sandra Graves Leroy Baker Debbie Robinson Deanna Peggee Kinsey Herbert M Scott, Sr. Freddie M. Randall Hattie Smith Ida Ruth Morton L. Smith Opal V. Jones Callie Franklin Alice Smith Alice L. Preston Thomas B. Slater Daisy M. Cabean

Little Rock Conference Council On Ministries Financial Statement January !-December 31,1984 Percent Of Budget Used Income Budget Disbursements In 1984 Conference Benevolence ...... $238,350. $204,655.52 85% Christian Education ...... 9,000. 7,626.97 84% Other Income ...... TOTAL ...... $247,350. $212,282.49 85% Disbursements Council on Ministries - Salary - Director ...... 31,600. 31,600.08 100 Utilities -Director ...... 4,800. 4,800.00 100 Expenses - Director ...... 6,300. 6,300.00 100 Salary - Assoc. Director (BE) ...... 18,202. 18,251.08 100 utilities - Assoc. Director (BE) ...... 4,500. 4,500.00 100 Expenses - Assoc. Director (BE) ...... 8,000. 8,000.00 100 HMEP/DBP ...... 5,300. 5,686.53 107 Housing Allowance ...... 19,800. 13,200.00 66 Adm. Asst ...... 11,416. 11,116.05 97 Secretary's Health Insurance ...... 0 243.20 0 Secretary - Part Time ...... 4,600. 4,573.26 99 Travel (Vouchered) ...... 7,500. 5,959.99 79 Rent ...... 5,300. 4,747.57 89 Postage ...... 2,800. 2,269.65 81 Telephone ...... 4,200. 2,510.34 59 Supplies ...... 3,000. 2,634.45 87 Equipment/Maintenance ...... 1,500. 1,257.88 83 Loan on Equipment ...... 2,100. 1,301.33 61 Council Meeting ...... 2,100. 1,831.87 87 Training Supplements ...... 0 510.50 0 Contingency ...... 1,500. 1,542.96 102 140 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Percent Of · Budget Used Income Budget Disbursements In 1984 Area EMLC Salary & Exp...... 18,150. 18,150.00 100 FICA Matching ...... 1,200. 1,103.00 91 TOTAL ...... $163,868. $152,089.74 92% District Council on Ministries - Arkadelphia District...... 2,123. 1,150.20 54 Camden District ...... 2,229. 1,855.71 83 Hope District ...... 2,025. 868.77 42 Little Rock District ...... 3,627. 3,290.37 90 Monticello District...... 1,791. 244.66 13 Pine Bluff District ...... 2,136. 2,013.06 94 TOTAL ...... $ 13,931. $ 9,422.77 67% Council Board & Committee Programs - Christian Unity Operations ...... 450. 367.75 81 Programs & Communications ...... 250. 112.83 45 TOTAL ...... $ 700. $ 480.58 68% Church & Society Operations ...... 450. 574.52 127 Drug & Alcohol Abuse ...... 1,000. 146.68 14 Legislative Awareness ...... 0. 10.50 0 TOTAL ...... $ 1,450. $ 731.70 50% Communications Operations ...... 2,000. 404.99 20 ICC Membership ...... 0. 500.00 0 Production ...... 0. 500.00 0 Tapes ...... 0. 500.00 0 TOTAL ...... $ 2,000. $1,904.99 95% Diaconal Ministry Operations ...... 900. 333.93 37 Resource Material ...... 100. 0. 0 Annual Conference ...... 150. 0. 0 Workshop ...... 500. 294.00 58 Continuing Educ. Grant ...... 1000. 1,000.00 100 TOTAL ...... $ 2,650. $1,627.93 61% Education Operations ...... 550. 637.28 115 Parenting Event ...... 500. 0. 0 Children's Choir Camp...... 1,100. 1,483.08 134 Conference Camp ...... 1,650. 1,600.00 96 MAD Camp ...... 1,375. 1,325.00 96 Camp Currie. & Staff ...... 9,600. 8.052.72 83 Adult Workers With Youth ...... 300. 0. 0 Young Adult Training ...... 300. 1,000.00 333 Christian Educ. Leadership ...... 2,000. 2,942.55 147 TOTAL ...... $17,375. $17,040.63 98% Evangelism Operations TOTAL ...... $ 450. $ 374.19 83% Global Ministries Operations ...... 1,500. 689.36 45 CPM Training ...... 3,000. 615.15 20 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 141

Percent Of Budget Used Income Budget Disbursements In 1984 Area School of Missions ...... 2,500. 2,500.00 100 CPM Award Dinner ...... 300. 0. 0 Golden Cross Promotional ...... 100. 0. 0 World Hunger Task Force ...... 3 000. 3,000.00 100 TOTAL ...... $10,400. $6,804.51 65% Higher Education Operations TOTAL ...... $ 500. $ 218.60 43% Lay Life & Work Operations TOTAL ...... $ 400. $ 372.98 93% Religion & Race Operations TOTAL ...... $ 450. $ 295.27 65% Status & Role of Women Operations ...... 600. 862.20 143 Leadership Development ...... 400. 0. 0 Training ...... 0. 175.00 0 TOTAL ...... $ 1,000. $ 1,037.20 103% Stewardship Operations TOTAL ...... $ 450. $ United Methodist Men Operations ...... 300. 129.00 43 Tanako ...... 1,000. 697.31 69 TOTAL ...... $ 1,300. $ 826.31 63% Worship Operations ...... 450. 547.15 121 Wesleyan Hymnody ...... 500. 0. 0 Mission Training ...... 300. 0. 0 TOTAL ...... $ 1,250. $ 547.15 43% Youth Council Operations TOTAL ...... $ 900. $ 1,166.69 129% Conference Program Priority Bd. of Worship ...... 500. 500.00 100 AR Pastor School ...... 1,000. 1,000.00 100 DCOM DS Bicent. Committee ...... 2,000. 1,650.00 82 Old Washington CCOM Staff ...... 2,500. 1,749.55 69 Bishop/CCOM Director ...... 3,000. 2,097.84 69 TOTAL ...... $ 9,000. $ 6,997.39 79 Special Program Development Operations TOTAL ...... $ 6,000. $ 2,018.95 34% EMLC (Different Amount than in Journal) ...... $ 4,276. GRAND TOTAL ...... ~238,350. ~204,655.52 85%

Little Rock Conference Council On Ministries Proposed Budget For 1986 1985 1986 Summary of Budget Items: Council on Ministries ...... $149,693. $155,146. District Council on Ministries ...... 13,890. 13,767. 142 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

1985 1986 Boards/Committees/Commissions ...... 65,600. 61,925. TOTAL ...... $229,183. $230,838. Council on Ministries Council Director ...... 32,900. 34,300. Utilities/ Appurtenance ...... 4,800. 5,000. Expenses, Director ...... 8,300. 8,500. Salary, Assoc. Director (BE) ...... 20,052. 23,330. Utilities/ Appurtenance (BE) ...... 4,500. 4,500. Expenses, Assoc. Director (BE) ...... 8,000. 8,000. HMEP /DBP (all staff) ...... 7,155. 7,155. Housing Allowance Supplementation ...... 21,600. 14,400. Administrative Assistant...... 12,416. 13,161. Secretary, Part Time ...... 4,600. 4,600. Travel (Vouchered) ...... 7,500. 7,500. Rent ...... 5,300. 5,300. Postage ...... 3,100. 3,100. Telephone ...... 4,200. 4,200. Supplies ...... 3,500. 3,500. Equipment/Maintenance ...... 1,500. 3,000. Loan on Work-Room Equipment ...... 2,100. 0. Council Meetings ...... 2,100. 2,100. Contingency ...... 2,000. 2,000. FICA ...... 1,270. 1,500. TOTAL ...... $149,693. $155,146. District Council on Ministries Arkadelphia District ...... 2,112. 2,095. Camden District ...... 2,212. 2,192. Hope District ...... 2,025. 2,020. Little Rock District ...... 3,629. 3,613. Monticello District ...... 1,800. 1,741. Pine Bluff District ...... 2,112. 2,106. TOTAL ...... $ 13,890. $ 13,767. Council Board/Committee/Commission Operations Conf. Program Priority TOTAL ...... $ 18,550. $ 18,550. Christian Unity Operations ...... 450. 400. Leadership Training ...... 0. 250. Communications ...... 250. 50. TOTAL ...... :...... $ 700. $ 700. Church & Society Operations ...... 450. 600. Drug & Alcohol ...... 200. 300. Leg. Awareness ...... 500. 0. Migrant Workers Min ...... 0. 300. TOTAL ...... $ 1,150. $ 1,200. Communications Operations ...... 2,400. 500. Editing ...... 500. Tapes ...... 500. Benevolence Promotion ...... 500. Training for Coordinators ...... 400. TOTAL ...... $ 2,400. $ 2,400. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 143

1985 1986 Diaconal Ministry Operations ...... 900. 0 Resource Materials ...... 100. 0 Annual Conference ...... 150. 0 Workshop ...... 500. 0 Cont. Educ. Grants ...... 1,000. 0 TOTAL ...... $ 2,650. 0 Education Operations ...... 550. 550. Children's Choir Camp ...... 1,200. 1,200. Conference Camp ...... 1,700. 1,600. M.A. D. Camp ...... 1,450. 1,450. Camp Currie. & Staff ...... 10,000. 10,000. Christian Educ. Leadership ...... 3,500. 3,800. Children's Choir Festival...... 0. 600. TOTAL ...... $ 18,400. $ 19,200. Evangelism Operations TOTAL ...... $ 450. $ 450. Global Ministries Operations ...... 1,500. 800. CPM Training ...... 3,000. 2,000. Area School, Christian Missions ...... 2,600. 2,600. Golden Cross Promotion ...... 100. 0 World Hunger Task Force ...... 3,000. 3,000. UMRF Awards ...... 350. 200. Health & Welfare Seminar ...... 100. 200. BOGM Training ...... 250. 0 TOTAL ...... $ 10,900. $ 8,800. Higher Education Operations TOTAL ...... $ 500. $ 500. Lay Life & Work Operations ...... 400. 250. National Conference ...... 0 350. TOTAL ...... $ 400. $ 600. Religion & Race Operations ...... 450. 250. Survey ...... 0 100. Workshop ...... 0 150. TOTAL ...... $ 450. $ 500. Status & Role of Women Operations ...... 600. 800. Leadership Dev ...... 400. 200. TOTAL ...... $ 1,000. $ 1,000. Stewardship Operations TOTAL ...... $ 450. $ 450. United Methodist Men Operations ...... 450. 450. Tanako ...... 1 000. 1,200. TOTAL ...... $ 1,450. $ 1,650. Youth Council Operations TOTAL ...... $ 900. $ 900. 144 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

1985 1986 Worship Operations ...... 450. 525. Training Events - Diaconal Ministers ...... 0 500. Choir Directors ...... 300. 0 TOTAL ...... $ 750. $ 1,025. Special Program Development TOTAL ...... $ 4,500. $ 4,000. TOTAL ...... $ 65,600. $ 61,925. Other Ministries AR Conference of Churches & Synagogues ...... 5,000. 5,000. Reg. Church Extension ...... 12,000. 12,000. Special Church Extension ...... 40,000. 40,000. Golden Cross Sunday (special offer) ...... 3,000. 0 Hendrix ...... 157,620. 170,631. Criminal Justice Ministry ...... 12,500. 12,500. Area Communications ...... 17,846. 18,788. AR United Methodist ...... 50,000. 50,000. Camp Tanaka ...... 65,000. 69,000. Scarritt ...... 4,000. 4,000. Philander Smith ...... 25,000. 25,000. Wesley Foundations ...... 137,755. 150,661. Christian Education Day ...... 9,000. 9,000. Aldersgate (Fair Share) ...... 50,000. 50,000. Christian Civic Fdn. (Fair Share) ...... 12,500. Perkins/St. Paul (Fair Share) ...... * * * *no recommendation

Arkansas United Methodist In the 1984 United Methodist Communications contest, the Arkansas United Methodist received four awards. The paper was judged in the category of newspapers with less than 15,000 circulation. It received the top award for layout and design for Page 1 of the Easter issue which fea­ tured a painting of daffodils by Dean Lynn of Texarkana, in color, and a poem by Reverend Beverly Sawyer. The editor, Georgia M. Daily, received an award for a feature story on Reverend Harold Flowers. In the photography division, the assistant editor, Michael Mitch­ ell, won first place for a Page 1 picture of a child in the tutorial program at St. James UMC, Pine Bluff, and first place for a two-page spread of his coverage of the Bicentennial celebration at Old Washington. The newspaper, in its second year, continued to show plus signs in subscriptions and ad­ vertising, an indication of the support of the two conferences. Letters from subscribers also indicate support. Subscriptions reached 11,500 at the end of the year. And for the second time, the paper ended the year with a surplus in the budget. United Methodism in Arkansas, people and churches, received complete coverage in the newspaper, in accordance with the direction set when the two conferences created it in the Fall of 1982. At the end of the 1985 Annual Conferences, the Arkansas United Methodist will be two and a half years old, and it seems an appropriate time for an evaluation and suggestions by the Joint Communications Committee. Both the editorial content and financial situation should be evaluated by persons knowledgeable in those fields, and a report made at the 1986 Annual Conferences. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 145

This also is an appropriate time for the two conferences to deal with the matter of in­ creased paid subscriptions and advertising to increase the income of the newspaper. The bishop and cabinets have approved the observance of Sunday, September 29, as Arkansas United Methodist Day in all the churches. The event will be promoted in the newspaper be­ fore that date, and the staff and Communications Committees will work with district and local church communications coordinators to promote the paper and subscriptions. Com­ plete plans will be announced later. GEORGIA M. DAILY, Editor

Report Of The Commission On Archives And History To The Little Rock Annual Conference, 1985 Members of this Commission have undertaken the goal of organizing and updating the Methodist historical materials and information which are in the Arkansas Room of the Bailey Library at Hendrix College. Very few materials are on file from churches in our Conference. During the Bicentennial emphasis of Methodism in America, histories of many churches in our Conference were written and historical events were held, both in local churches and in districts. Copies of these books, programs, brochures, and leaflets will be available additions to our Archives. Copies of historical oral interviews with knowledgeable church members and tape record­ ings of historical church speeches, sermons, or musicals are also valuable. Minutes of an­ nual charge conferences are of particular value. Each pastor and lay person at this Annual Conference is requested to begin helping our Commission. We request that a church historian be appointed in each Church and that, that person's name and address be given our Conference Council office so that we will have a link of communication among all churches. The names of the Conference Commission are listed in the Conference Journal. Ruth Cobb, Chairperson

Board of Pensions Report No.1 1. We recommend that the Little Rock Conference participate in the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) and the Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) of the General Board of Pen­ sions during 1986 on the following basis: a. Contribution base shall be limited to each minister's plan compensation not to ex­ ceed the denominational average compensation. b. Contribution rate shall be MPP, 12% of each ministers contribution base, and CPP, 4.4% of each minister's contribution base. c. Annuity rate for pre-January 1, 1982 service shall be $210.00 per service year. d. Surviving spouse percentage of the formula benefit rate shall be 70%. e. A 40 year amortization period shall be used to pay the unfunded past service liabil­ ity. f. Monthly contributions to MPP /CPP shall be made through the apportionment sys­ tem. g. CPP benefits shall be supplemented with Death Benefit Plan-Plus (DBP-Plus) to 300% DAC. h. Active participants will contribute to the Death Benefit Program Plus with the church paying 60% and the participant 40%. i. Eve,ry Conference member making less than the Equitable Salary from his/her pri­ .. mary salary paying unit can be included in CPP at the rate of 3.4% of his/her contri­ bution base. j. Probationers at seminary will be provided CPP at 3.4%. k. Those on leave of absence may participate in CPP at the rate of 3.4%. The partici­ pant will pay the full 3.4%. 146 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

2. We recommend that in keeping with Par. 1606, Section 12e of the 1984 Discipline that the Sunday following Easter be observed as Retired Minister's Day. Each Pastor is urged to acquaint his or her congregation with the pension program of the Conference as part of the observance, and if possible to use a retired minister in the Worship Service. 3. We recommend in keeping with Par. 1606, Section 4h of the 1984 Discipline, the approval of the Annual Conference that Special Appointments shall be listed in the Conference Journal as follows: (1) With Annuity Claim, (a) upon the Annual Conference, or (b) upon a General Board, an Institution, or an Agency of the United Methodist Church; (2) Without Annuity claim upon this Annual Conference. 4. We recommend that the Board of Pensions pay the entire premium for our eligible re­ tirees, surviving spouses, and ministers on disability both for the Death Benefit Plus Program and the Hospital and Medical Expense Program. The Death Benefit for eligi­ ble surviving spouses is now a part of the CPP of the new pension program. Benefits re­ main 10% of the Denominational Average Compensation. In Addition, we recommend the eligible Conference and Special Conference Claimants pay their own voluntary por­ tion of Medicare which was paid previously by the Conference Board of Pensions. 5. We recommend that an annual amount equal to 100% of the pension and disability pay­ ment of each minister of the Little Rock Conference be designated as housing allow­ ance. 6. We recommend that in keeping with Par. 736, Section 4 of the 1984 Discipline that there shall be organized from the membership of the Board of Pensions of the Little Rock Conference a committee to compare the records of the amount paid by pastoral charge for support of pastors and for pension benefit purposes computing the proportional dis­ tribution thereof and keeping a permanent record of defaults of the ministers in the Conference who have failed to observe the provision in Par. 736, Section 4 pertaining to proportional payment, and shall render annually to each minister and charge in default a statement of amounts in default for that and preceding years. In event of default by any Pastoral Charge and after the notification of the committee, liens shall be filed against future pensions and the names of the churches and ministers along with the amount in default shall be printed in the Conference Journal. 7. We request the Secretary of the Annual Conference to print in the Minister's Service Re­ cord in the Journal, one column stating "Years of Pension Claim on the Little Rock Con­ ference," and another stating "Total Service Years in the Ministry." 8. A List of annuitants and pension payments for the year 1984 is available in the Confer­ ence Treasurer's Office from Sheila Bagley.

Resolution Relating To Rental/Housing Allowances For Retired Or Disabled Ministers Of This Conference Whereas, the religious denomination known as the United Methodist Church has and functions through Ministers of the Gospel who are duly ordained or licensed; and Whereas, the practice of The United Methodist Church is to provide a parsonage or a rental allowance as part of the gross compensation for each of its active ordained or li­ censed ministers; and Whereas, pensions paid to retired ordained or licensed ministers of The United Methodist Church are considered as deferred compensation and are paid to said retired ordained or licensed ministers in consideration of previous, active service, and disability benefits are considered payments in lieu of compensation for active service; and Whereas, the Internal Revenue Service has recognized that the Little Rock Annual Con­ ference is the appropriate organization to designate a housing/rental allowance for retired ordained or licensed ministers who are members of this Conference; and Whereas, the disabled minister has the same legal relationship to an Annual Conference as does the retired minister and, thus, this Annual Conference is also the appropriate orga- LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 147 nization to designate a housing/rental allowance for a disabled ordained or licensed minis­ ter who is a member of this Conference; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: 1. An amount equal to 100% of the pension payments received by a retired minister, or 100% of the disability benefit payments received by a disabled minister, during the year 1986 be and is hereby designated as a rental/housing allowance respectively for each retired or disabled ordained or licensed minister of The United Methodist Church who is or was a member of the Little Rock Annual Conference at the time of his or her retirement or disability; 2. The pension or disability payment to which this rental/housing allowance applies shall be the pension or disability payment resulting from all service of such retired or disabled ordained or licensed minister from all employment by any local church, Annual Conference, General Agency, or institution of The United Methodist Church or any former denomination that is now a part of The United Methodist Church, or from any other employer who employed the minister to perform services related to the ministry and who elected to make contributions to the pension or benefit funds of The United Methodist Church for such retired minister's pension or disabled minis­ ter's benefits. Note: The rental/housing allowance which may be excluded from a minister's gross income is limited to the lesser of (1) the amount of the rental/housing allowance designated by the minister's employer or other appropriate body, (2) the amount actually expended by the minister to provide his or her housing, or (3) the legally determined fair rental value of the parsonage or other housing provided. As specified in Rev. Rul. 71-280, 1971 C.B. 92, "the only amount that will qualify for exclusion under section 107 (2) of the Code as a 'rental Al­ lowance' is an amount equal to their fair rental value of the home, including furnishings and appurtenances such as a garage, plus the cost of utilities." Beginning in 1984, there is no longer a sick pay or disability income exclusion available with respect to disability benefit payments. Therefore, the full amount of disability benefit payments will be taxable income to the recipient beginning in 1984. Addendum A To The Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) and The Comprehensive Protection Plan (CPP) (MPP Supplement Paragraph (c)) For The Year 1985 This Addendum A is applicable to the Little Rock Annual Conference and is effective as of January 1, 1985. It replaces any previously executed Addendum A and shall be in effect until amended by the Annual Conference in accordance with the provisions of the Ministe­ rial Pension Plan and the Comprehensive Protection Plan. Contribution Base: The MPP and CPP Contribution Base shall be the Active Partici­ pant's Plan Compensation for a plan Year not to exceed the Denominational Average Com­ pensation. (MPP Section 4.1 (c) and CPP Section 4.1 (c)) Contribution Rate: The MPP Church contribution rate shall be 12% of the Contribution Base of each Active Participant and the CPP Church Contribution rate shall be 4.4% of the Contribution Base of each Active Participant. (MPP Section 4.1 (b) and CPP Section 4.1 (c)) Contribution Method: The Church Contribution shall be made monthly to the Plan by the Annual Conference in accordance with the Plan document. Such MPP and CPP Church Contributions shall be transferred monthly from the Deposit Account of the Annual Confer­ ence by the General Board of Pensions to each Active Participant's account and the Pro­ tection Benefit Fund, respectively. The Annual Conference shall maintain an amount in its Deposit Account sufficient to provide for the monthly transfer of the Church Contributions on behalf of its Active Participants. In the event the Deposit Account is overdrawn, an in­ terest charge shall be made by the General Board of Pensions. Such charge shall be made at the current monthly rate of interest credited to the STIRA investment program. (MPP Section 4.1 (a) and 4.2 (g), and CPP Section 4.1 (b) and 4.2 (h)) Past Service Pension Rate: On January 1, 1986, the ministerial Pension Rate shall be 148 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

$210.00, and the local pastor's Pension Rate shall be $210.00. (Disciplinary Paragraphs 1606.2 (b) and 1606.7) (MPP Supplemental Section (f)) Surviving Spouse Benefit: In accordance with paragraph (3) (5) of Supplement One, the Surviving Spouse Benefit shall be 70% of the Participant's Formula Benefit. Special Arrangements: The Little Rock Annual Conference Board of Pensions is hereby authorized, at its discretion, to arrange with the General Board of Pensions for active par­ ticipation in the CPP by persons who are eligible under special rules but not automatically included as Active Participants. (CPP Section 3.2) Past Service Funding: In accordance with paragraph (f) of Supplement One, the unfund­ ed liability as of January 1, 1986 has been actuarially projected to be $4,317,796. Past ser­ vice funding deposits are required to fund this unfunded liability, and shall be in the amounts for the periods as shown below: Amount Period of Deposits $232,157.00 27 years $332,056.00 26 years These annual deposits shall be made at the end of each calendar year as required by the General Board of Pensions. The past service deposits shall be transferred from the Little Rock Annual Conference Deposit Account to the Past Service Funding Account on Decem­ ber 31. If the annual cash flow requirement, as determined by the General Board of Pen­ sions, exceeds the combined past service funding deposit amounts, then the cash flow requirement shall become the required past service funding deposit. (MPP Supplement One (f)) Submitted for Approval by the Little Rock Annual Conference. MERLE PETERSON, Chairman DORIS FISH, Secretary

Little Rock Conference Board Of Pensions Report No.2 List of churches defaulting in paying Pension and Benefit items for the year 1984, report­ ed in accordance with paragraph 736.4 of the 1984 Book of Discipline: Amount Amount Amount Apportioned Paid Due Arkadelphia District Grand Avenue ...... 11,262. 8,262.00 2,500.00 Shorewood Hills ...... 577. 300.00 277.00 Camden District St. Mark ...... 4,660. 1,660.00 1,792.27 McDonald's Chapel ...... 93. -0- 93.00 Hope District Fulton ...... 63. -0- 63. Scott Memorial ...... 300. 100.00 200.00 Hall Memorial ...... 736. -0- 736.00 Wesley Chapel ...... 245. 200.00 45.00 Babel Chapel ...... 54. 27.00 27.00 Little Rock District Parkview ...... 4,332. 3,332.00 1,000.00 Bryant...... 4,282. 3,424.00 858.00 Hamilton ...... 985. -0- 985.00 Hickory Plains ...... 600. -0- 600.00 Hoover ...... 27. -0- 27.00 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 149

Amount Amount Amount Apportioned Paid Due Hunter Memorial...... 2,606. 1,200.00 1,406.00 Wesley Chapel...... 3,075. 2,204.00 871.00 Western Hills...... 5,872. 3,682.19 2,189.81 Winfield...... 12,454. 10,608.00 1,846.00 St. James/Lonoke...... 226. 202.00 24.00 Sweet Home ...... 408. 200.00 208.00 Smyrna...... 565. 65.00 500.00 New Haven...... 339. 219.50 119.50 Monticello District Zion ...... 227. 182.00 45.00 New Edinburg ...... 201. -0- 201.00 Gould First ...... 570. 370.00 200.00 Bailey's Chapel ...... 203. -0- 203.00 Bethel ...... 123. -0- 123.00 Pine Bluff District Prosperity ...... 832. 658.00 174.00 Pleasant Grove ...... 903. 800.00 103.00 Parham Chapel ...... 70. -0- 70.00

Commission On Equitable Salaries Policy Statement Equitable Salary And Mission Salary Supplement Equitable Salary Guidelines All requests for Equitable Salary grants shall be reviewed before grants for mission sup­ plement are considered. Equitable Salary needs shall have prior claim on available funds. I. The Commission shall recommend to the Annual Conference the amount for Equi­ table Salary to begin on January 1st. The Commission shall recommend the maxi­ mum amount of Equitable Salary monies that a charge may receive (Para. 722.9). This amount shall be effective on January 1st. The maximum amount of Equitable Salary support for 1986 shall be $2,400.00 II. The Minimum Salary for a pastor approved by the Annual Conference for the 1986 year shall be: Full Time ...... $15,300 Resident Student ...... 11,500 Non-Resident Student...... 9,400 Base Salary...... 10,500 III. Where a charge sets more than the minimum requirement of $250.00 the pastor will be allowed to receive the benefit of the increase for that year provided total sup­ port does not exceed minimum salary. No pastor shall suffer a loss of income through the next session of the Annual Conference due to the failure of the charge to meet the minimum requirements. IV. To encourage charges to reach full Equitable Salary support a charge will be given credit for any annual increase that is in excess of $250.00, and the pastor shall be allowed to receive an amount equal to one-half of said increase: total support not to exceed the minimum salary set by Annual Conference. V. In the event of insufficient funds to meet all claims, each charge shall share pro­ portionately from the funds available. VI. The Commission shall report the amounts paid during the fiscal year to each charge and minister. VII. The above plan of distribution of funds be made effective June 1985. 150 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

VIII. Equitable Salary Applications and Grants 1. Every church and/or charge shall submit a proposed budget in writing. Copies to the Commission through the District Superintendent by January 1. 2. Each church and/or charge shall conduct a financial campaign and report the results to the Commission through the District Superintendent by January 1. 3. Each church and/or charge shall have accepted the apportionments in full for the coming year. Each church and/or charge shall have paid the apportionments in full the preceding year. 4. The church and/or charge shall make application to the Commission on the pre­ scribed form by action of the Charge Conference. 5. The District Superintendent shall make his/her recommendations to the Com­ mission by the date set by the Commission. This date shall not be later than Jan­ uary 10. 6. Exceptional cases may be declared by the Commission from the above require­ ments and waived on recommendation by the District Superintendent provided the District Superintendent shall file in writing the reasons for the exceptional circumstances. 7. Pastoral assignment shall be full time (Para. 442 & 442.1) except that the Com­ mission shall consider applications whose pastoral supply is appointed in accor­ dance with Para 442.2 and 436.2. 8. In exceptional cases approved by the Cabinet, any requirement above except #7 may be waived by the Commission. IX. The Equitable Salary Commission shall be empowered to designate a portion of the Equitable Salary Fund for Mission Salary supplement provided that Mission Salary Supplement shall not exceed the balance anticipated for the year after Equitable Salary grants have been approved. X. Missional Salary Supplement Applications and Grants 1. Every church and/or charge shall present a budget for the year to the Commis­ sion through the District Superintendent. 2. Each church and/or charge shall conduct a financial campaign and report the results to the Commission through the District Superintendent by January 1. 3. Each church and/or charge shall have accepted the apportionments in full for the coming year. Each church and/or charge shall have paid the apportionments in full the preceding year. 4. The church and/or charge shall make application to the Commission on the pre­ scribed form by action of the Charge Conference. 5. The District Superintendent shall make his/her recommendations to the Com­ mission by the date set by the Commission. This date shall not be later than Jan­ uary 10. 6. Exceptional cases may be declared by the Commission from the above require­ ments and waived on recommendation by the District Superintendent provided the District Superintendent shall file in writing the reasons for the exceptional circumstances. XI. All grants from Mission Salary Supplement shall be reported by the Commission to the Annual Conference. XII. Adjustments may be made by the Commission at the beginning of the fiscal year when such adjustments are necessitated by a change of appointment or realign­ ment of the charge - or by a new salary arrangement voted by the Charge Confer­ ence. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 151

Equitable Salaries Budget For 85-86 ARKADELPHIA DISTRICT Daisy /Langley ...... $ 2,294 Delight Ct ...... 1,470 Hot Springs-Haven ...... 5,819 Pullman Hts./New Salem ...... 600 Tigert/Morning Star ...... 2,901 St. Paul Charge ...... 720 Sparkman/Macedonia ...... 550 Valley Grove ...... 1,350 Total ...... $15,704 CAMDEN DISTRICT Bradley Charge ...... $ 550 Harmony Grove ...... 2,200 Magnolia Ct ...... 1,200 McDonald Chapel (Lewisville) ...... 900 Mt. Moriah (Chidester) ...... 900 Pleasant Grove/Centennial...... 600 Village/Ebenezer ...... 900 Total ...... $ 7,250 HOPE DISTRICT Doddridge Ct ...... $ 3,570 Ebenezer /Wiley ...... 1,000 Macedonia Ct ...... 8,681 (Special aid for Health Insurance) ...... 1,500 St. John ...... 11,000 Washington Ct...... 1,000 Wesley Chapel ...... 1,200 Total ...... $27,951 LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT Hebron ...... 1,500 Hunter ...... 2,089 White Memorial ...... 2,000 Lonoke-St. James ...... 300 Sweet Home ...... 400 New Haven ...... 1,500 Total ...... $ 7,789 MONTICELLO DISTRICT Hermitage Ct ...... $ 2,000 Watson ...... 2,000 Waller Chapel Ct ...... 2,000 ($1,000 goes to help church pay HMEP) Total ...... $ 6,000 PINE BLUFF DISTRICT St. Mark Ct...... $ 1,500 Roe Charge...... 1,500 Redfield...... 1,500 St. Charles-Pleasant Grove...... 1,500 Carthage...... 1,500 Total...... $ 7,500 GERALD F. MYERS, Chairman JAMES E. FAIRWEATHER, Secretary 152 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Council On Finance & Administration Fund Requests For 1986 1984 1985 1986 % Appor­ Recommen­ Receipts tionment dation District Superintendents Fund ...... $ 270,910 $ 291,000 $ 303,100 4% EPISCOPAL FUNDS: Episcopal Fund ...... (38,828) (46,691) (50,862) 9 Episcopal Residence ...... ____ (6,ooo)_-'"-'-(6'-'-,oo-'--'-o) _o TOTAL EPISCOPAL FUNDS ...... 38,828 52,691 56,862 8 Pension & Benefit ...... 904,623 986,742 1,076,899 9 Equitable Salary ...... 79,429 81,000 87,000 7 WORLD SERVICE/CONFERENCE BENEVOLENCES: World Service ...... (238,508) (294,095) (310,309) 6 Conference Benevolences ...... {274,412) {342,685) {371,540) _8 WORLD SERVICE/CONF. BENEVOLENCES .. . 512,920 636,780 681,849 7 CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES: General Administration ...... (20,188) (25,800) (25, 788) 0 Jurisdictional Administration ...... (7,370) (9,018) (9,428) 5 Temporary General Aid ...... (7,764) (8,194) (7,503) (8) Episcopal Area Fund ...... {1,270) {1,500) {1,500)_0 TOTAL CONNECTIONAL MINISTRIES ...... 36,592 44,512 44,219 (1) Interdenominational Cooperation ...... 7,288 9,979 9,880 (1) Ark Conf of Churches & Synagogues ...... 4,053 5,000 5,000 0 Black College Fund ...... 59,917 61,827 65,286 6 Hendrix College ...... 120,532 159,216 170,631 7 Ministerial Education Fund ...... 125,195 150,884 157,304 4 Campus Ministries ...... 110,417 137,755 150,661 9 Ark. United Methodist Newspaper ...... 39,295 50,000 50,000 0 Ark. United Meth. Communications ...... 14,285 17,846 18,788 5 Special Church Extension ...... 32,757 40,000 40,000 0 Missional Priority Fund ...... 34,369 51,674 51,081 (1) JURISDICTIONAL MISSION NEEDS: Lydia Patterson Institute ...... (12,228) (15,371) (16,396) 7 Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conf ...... (6,637) (7,500) (7,500) 0 Rio Grande Conference ...... (5,752) (6,500) (6,500) 0 Mount Sequoyah ...... (3,319) (3,750) (3,750) 0 Volunteers in Mission ...... {2,250) {2,250) 0 TOTAL JURISDICTIONAL MISSION NEEDS 27,936 35,371 36,396 3 Christian Education Day ...... 7,627 9,000 9,000 0 Scarritt College ...... 3,294 4,000 4,000 0 Pastors Moving Expense ...... 10,860 12,500 13,750 10 Camp Tanako ...... 53,352 65,000 69,000 6 SMU Capital Funds ...... 3,976 0 0 Cooperative Parish Ministries ...... 32,615 44,150 45,734 4 Philander Smith College ...... 6,497 25,000 25,000 0 Conference Debt ...... 23,305 31,500 31,500 0 TOTAL APPORTIONED FUNDS ...... $2,560,872 $3,004,327 $3,202,940 7% LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 153

I. MINISTERIAL SUPPORT: We recommend the following be apportioned to the local churches on the decimal: District Superintendents' Fund ...... $ 303,100 Episcopal Funds ...... 56,862 Pension & Benefit Fund ...... 1,076,899 Equitable Salary Fund ...... 87,000 Total ...... $1,523,861 We recommend the District Superintendents salary and expenses be: Salary ...... $ 34,300 utilities and Appurtenances ...... 5,000 Travel Expense (auto, mileage, etc.) ...... 8,500 Total Salary & Expense ...... $47,800 We recommend a vouchered expense pool for the District Superintendents in the amount of $15,000 for meetings (Cabinet, CCOM, and out of state) with the stipulation that no dis­ trict, board or agency make any payment for the purpose indicated above. We recommend that the Director of the Council on Ministries salary and expense be the same as the District Superintendents. II. We recommend the Conference Benevolence fund be as follows: CONFERENCE BENEVOLENCES: 1984 1985 1986 Expendi- Recom tures men- % Budget dation % A. CONFERENCE ADMINISTRATION: Finance & Management ...... $ 51,503 96 $ 59,247 $ 62,097 5 Annual Conference Expense ...... 4,434 84 5,830 6,000 3 Conference Journal ...... 13,325 74 15,000 15,000 0 Pre-Conference Report ...... 1,409 56 1,500 1,600 7 Conference Secretary Salary ...... 900 100 1,000 1,250 20 Expense ...... 1,755 109 1,650 1,650 0 Statistician Salary ...... 600 100 800 1,000 20 Expense ...... 904 151 600 1,000 40 Printout...... 426 85 1,000 1,000 0 Conference Trustees ...... 171 34 250 250 0 Council on Finance & Admin ...... 2,097 83 2,000 2,800 29 Boards, Committees, Commissions not receiving funds ...... 3,479 165 2,250 3,000 25 Audit ...... 2,400 72 3,300 3,300 0 Miscellaneous ...... 1,194 79 3,000 3,000 0 Local Church Fidelity Bonding ...... 0 0 0 2,900 0 Insurance 1,175 2,000 2,000 0 Receptionist ...... 0 _o 6,000 0 _o Total Disbursements ...... $ 85,772 93 105,427 107,847 2 Less: Interest Income ...... 72,309 121 60,000 60,000 0 Other Income ...... 825 _o 0 0 0 Conference Administration ...... $ 12,638 39 $ 45,427 $ 47,847 5 B. PROGRAM NEEDS: Council on Ministries ...... $152,090 92 $142,267 155,146 (4) District Council on Min ...... 9,423 67 13,890 13,767 (1) Boards and Committees ...... 36,525 88 65,600 61,925 (6) 154 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

1984 1985 1986 Expendi- Recom tures men- % Budget dation % EMLC Area Expense ...... 18,150 100 19,201 22,105 _!Q_ Total Disbursements ...... $216,188 99 $240,958 $252,943 5 Less: Other Income ...... _ ___,(8=4=3) __0 ____::.0 0 _o Total Program Needs: ...... $215,345 99 240,958 252,943 5 C. OTHER CONFERENCE MINISTRIES: Archives & History...... 0 0 500 250 (50) Ordained Ministries - Adm...... 4,658 68 6,900 8,150 18 Diaconal Ministry...... 2,000 Regular Church Extension...... 9,150 76 12,000 12,000 0 Criminal Justice Ministries...... 11,250 90 12,500 12,500 0 United Methodist Foundation...... 14,000 100 14,400 15,500 8 Professional Ministries ...... 0 0 0 350 Contingency...... 21,209 112 10,000 20,000 100 Other Conference Ministries...... 60,267 105 56,300 70,750 26 CONFERENCE BENEVOLENCES...... $288,250 94% $342,685 $371,540 8% III. We recommend that the full amount of World Service and Conference Benevo­ lences be apportioned to the local churches. IV. We recommend that the formula used by the conference for the apportionments to the local churches be composed of the following: one-third (V3) membership and two-thirds(%) on total budget less: Church Growth and Development Funds; equi­ table salary and mission salary support; grants from General, Conference and Dis­ trict boards and agencies; principal and interest paid on indebtedness, loans, and mortgages; paid on buildings and improvements. The apportionments to the local churches will be based on the 1983 and 1984 statistics. The decimal will be a Confer­ ence decimal with each church weighed against the Conference total. V. OTHER APPORTIONED FUNDS: We recommend that the following funds be approved and apportioned to the local churches on the decimal: Ark. United Methodist Communications ...... $ 18,788 Ark. United Methodist Newspaper...... 50,000 Black College Fund...... 65,286 Campus Ministries (1,200 for UAM Parsonage)...... 150,661 Hendrix College ...... 170,631 Lydia Patterson Institute ...... $16,396 Oklahoma Indian Miss. Conference...... 7,500 Rio Grande Conference...... 6,500 Mount Sequoyah...... 3, 750 Volunteers in Mission...... 2,250 Jurisdictional Mission Needs ...... 36,396 General Administration ...... 25,788 Jurisdictional Administration ...... 9,428 Temporary General Aid...... 7,503 Episcopal Area Fund...... 1,500 Connectional Ministries ...... 44,219 Ministerial Education Fund ...... 157,304 Missional Priority Fund ...... 51,081 Pastor's Moving Expense ...... 13,750 Special Church Extension ...... 40,000 Cooperative Parish Ministries ...... 45,734 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 155

Camp Tanako...... 69,000 Conference Debt...... 31,500 Philander Smith College ...... 25,000 Arkansas Council of Churches & Synagogues...... 5,000 Interdenominational Cooperation Fund...... 9,880 Scarritt College...... 4,000 Total ...... $988,230 VI. ADVANCE SPECIALS: We recommend General Advance Specials to local churches for first hand relationships with mission projects and involvement in mission. VII. SPECIAL DAYS: We recommend these Special Days with offerings: Human Relations Day - Last Sunday in Epiphany One Great Hour of Sharing - Fourth Sunday in Lent United Methodist Student Day - Last Sunday of Year Christian Education Sunday- Last Sunday in September with a goal of $9,000 to be apportioned to the local churches. World Communion Sunday- First Sunday in October United Methodist Children's Home - Second and Third Sundays in December World Order Sunday- October 20. VIII. ALDERSGATE "FAIR SHARE" We recommend $50,000 to be requested from the churches in "Fair Share" goals for "core costs" at Aldersgate and that "programmatic costs" be continued as a Conference Advance Special. IX. CHRISTIAN CIVIC FOUNDATION: We recommend $12,500 be requested from the local churches in "Fair Share" goals for the Christian Civic Foundation in 1986. X. PERKINS/ST. PAUL FAIRSHARE: We recommend $63,060 be requested from the local churches in "Fair Share" goals for the Perkins-St. Paul Campaign for 1986 with the provision that the church involved shall have paid its "Ministerial Education Fund" apportionment in full beforehand. XI. OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS- We recommend that: A. Apportionments for Ethnic Minority Local Churches be accepted by every local Church and that 50% of the Missional Priority Fund be retained for use in the Conference. We recommend that the World Hunger goal of $300,000 be retained. B. Pastor's Utilities and Appurtenances: If no utility allowance is made, we recommend that the local churches designate a part of the salary as Parsonage utilities and Appurte­ nances to exempt those costs from income taxes. C. The contract between the Committee on the Annual Conference and First United Methodist Church - Hot Springs be approved. The contract sets a flat payment of $2,400 for the cost of the 1985 session of the Annual Conference. D. The Travel Allowance remain at $.20 per mile plus $.02 per mile for each additional person, to encourage car pooling. E. Retired Ministers be paid $35 per diem for days they attend Annual Conference. F. Pastor's Moving Expense be paid at the rate of $200 plus $.75 per mile. The mileage is to be paid from parsonage to parsonage, except when a pastor transfers to or from another conference, the rate will apply from parsonage to the Little Rock Conference boundary. The policies for application for Pastor's Moving Expense funds are listed in the 1982 Lit­ tle Rock Conference Journal, Page 127, Section 12II(F). G. All unrestricted benevolence funds be placed in a central operating balance. H. "Interest Income" from investments, with the exception of the income earned from Church Development Funds, continue to go into the Conference Administration Fund. I. Any Conference employee who has, or who desires, a tax sheltered annuity, may direct the Director of Finance & Management to pay this annuity from his regular income follow­ ing proper guidelines. 156 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

J. That housing allowances (for persons receiving such funds) be set at the estimated ac­ tual expense as reported to the conference or local church. This information should be re­ ported at the beginning of each calendar year. This will result in a reallocation in the funds paid to such persons and wiii not increase the total amount paid. K. Each board, commission, committee or agency not be allowed to change a line item in its approved budget which would exceed 10% of the amount without the approval of the Council on Finance & Administration. L. The latest independent audits shall be submitted for review and study by any agency receiving conference funds. M. Wesley Foundations may solicit funds within their supporting Districts after approval is given by the proper District Council on Ministries. N. There will be applied to all 1986 apportionments, a uniform percentage "pad" of five (5) percent. 0. Local Church Administrative Boards consider paying all Conference Life and Health Insurance (DBP & HMEP) premiums directly, above salary, in order to provide tax savings for pastors and other church employees. If necessary or desirable, the salary may be re­ duced by the same amount. This policy must be consistently applied to all employees. P. Participation by the Conference in Area Programs must not exceed 50% of the cost of that program, with exceptions approved by the C.F.A. Q. The funds for the Missional Priority be placed in the Council on Ministries Director. R. The management and investment of all the monies of/from all those boards and agen­ cies which receive monies from the Conference or line item apportionments must be han­ dled by the Area Treasurer's office. S. Any capital asset purchase over $1,500 must be approved by the Council on Finance & Administration prior to purchase, even if that budget has been previously approved. T. Permission be granted to the Area Treasurer to borrow funds (on a short-term basis) from the Arkansas Area account if Little Rock Conference funds are not sufficient to meet current needs. Both Council on Finance & Administration presidents must approve the loan before it is transacted. Interest on such loan will be paid at the current money market rate. U. The Conference provides fidelity bonding insurance for all local churches in compli­ ance with Paragraph 2510 of the 1984 BOOK OF DISCIPLINE. V. The Board of Trustees of Camp Tanako be allowed to raise $25,000 from sources other than local church budgets for the development of a Master Development Plan to be pre­ sented in 1986. W. A task force be appointed by the Council on Finance & Administration to study revis­ ing the current apportionment formula. The task force will report to the 1986 Annual Con­ ference. CHARLES G. ASHCRAFT President JANE NIXON Secretary LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 157

Financial Statements Little Rock Conference Of The United Methodist Church Little Rock, Arkansas December 31, 1984 And 1983

Frost & Company CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS WORTHEN BANK BUILDING LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201 A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION 501-376-9241

Council On Finance And Administration Little Rock Conference Of The United Methodist Church Little Rock, Arkansas We have examined the statement of assets, liabilities and fund balances of the Little Rock Conference of the United Methodist Church as of December 31, 1984 and 1983, and the related statement of changes in fund balances for the year ended December 31, 1984. Our examination was made in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and, ac­ cordingly, included such tests of the accounting records and such other auditing procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. As described in Note 1, the organization's policy is to prepare its financial statements on the basis of cash receipts and disbursements. Consequently, certain receipts and the relat­ ed assets are recognized when received rather than when earned, and certain disburse­ ments are recognized when paid rather than when the obligation is incurred. In addition, expenditures for capital assets are reflected as disbursement and are not shown as assets of the organization. Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements are not intended to present financial position and changes in fund balances in conformity with generally ac­ cepted accounting principles. In our opinion, the aforementioned financial statements present fairly the assets, liabil­ ities and fund balances of the Little Rock Conference of the United Methodist Church as of December 31, 1984 and 1983, and the changes in its fund balances for the year ended De­ cember 31, 1984, on the basis of accounting described in Note 1, which has been applied in a manner consistent with that of the preceding year. Frost & Company Little Rock, Arkansas Certified Public Accountants April4, 1985 Little Rock Conference Of The United Methodist Church Statement Of Assets, Liabilities And Fund Balances December 31, 1984 And 1983

ASSETS 1984 1983 Current Unrestricted Assets Conference Checking Account - Commercial National Bank .. . ~(62,913) ~(132,026) Balance Due to Conference from Camp Tanako Accounts ...... 34,152 1,755 CampTanako Checking Account - Arkansas Bank And Trust...... 20,023 1,172 Fidelity Cash Reserves ...... 24,348 45,267 Less Balance Due to Conference ...... (34,152) (1,755) 158 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

1984 1983 Total Camp Tanako ...... 10,219 44,684 Short-Term Cash Investments - Conference Funds (Note 3) Dean Witter Inter Capital Liquid Asset Fund ...... 125,073 3,182 11.50% GNMA ...... 22,294 23,107 12.50% GNMA ...... 19,023 21,592 10.95% Certificate of Deposit ...... 70,031 10.50% Certificate of Deposit ...... 100,000 100,000 11.00% Certificate of Deposit ...... 100,000 102,750 10.15% Certificate of Deposit ...... 100,000 10.177% Bankers Acceptance ...... 96,140 9.85% Commercial Paper- Ford Motor Credit ...... 59,500 Savers Federal Money Fund ...... 63,662 Total Short-Term Investments ...... 436,421 569,933 Total Current Unrestricted Assets ...... 417,879 484,346 Restricted Cash Investments - Insurance Committee (Note 3) 9.70% Certificate of Deposit ...... 155,000 9.05% Certificate of Deposit ...... 24,000 9.85% Commercial Paper- Ford Motor Credit ...... 140,500 179,000 140,500 Restricted Cash Investment - Board of Pensions (Note 3) Savings Account - Elk Horn Bank and Trust...... 1,918 1,951 Notes Receivable (Note 4) Finance and Management ...... 598 1,360 Hoover Property ...... 85,595 104,515 Total Assets ...... $684,990 $732,672 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES FUND BALANCES ...... $684,990 $732,672 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. Statement Of Changes In Fund Balances For The Year Ended December 31,1984 Balance Receipts Disburse- Balance December and ments and December 31, 1983 Transfers Transfers 31, 1984 APPORTIONED FUNDS District Superintendents' Fund ...... $ 39,910 $ 271,378 $ 272,108 $ 39,180 Pension and Benefit Plan Fund ...... 925,188 925,188 Equitable Salaries ...... 110,638 79,587 81,061 109,164 Church Extension - Special...... 22,905 32,812 34,500 21,217 Campus Ministries ...... 110,600 110,600 Arkansas United Methodist Communications ...... 14,318 14,318 Arkansas United Methodist Newspaper ...... 39,713 39,713 Hendrix College ...... 120,748 120,748 Scarritt College ...... 3,296 3,296 Philander Smith College ...... 5 1,122 1,127 Arkansas Council of Churches and Synagogues ...... 4,055 4,055 Christian Civic Foundation ...... 1,719 1,719 Episcopal Fund ...... 38,896 38,896 Board of Ordained Ministry ...... 52,487 31,639 32,354 51,772 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 159

Balance Disburse- Balance December ments and December 31,1983 Transfers 31, 1984 24,087 94,016 7,300 65,292 36,641 20,215 7,277 1,172 237 2,500 15,016 15,759 238,860 7,663 8,475 3,980 146,007 10,219 52,190 18,958 32,665 30,737 (4,951) 2,463,038 272,293

$ 61 $ 24,012 $ 24,012 29,295 29,295 162,149 173,833 28,530 5,336 5,383 (47) 331 600 2,048 434 1,377 24,958 980 980

222,537 235,480 55,550

27,976 27,976 6,647 (6,647) 5,760 (5,760) 12,245 (12,245 ) 3,324 (3,324)

27,976 27,976

278,501 432,880 843 152,090 (151,247) 9,423 (9,423) 73,145 81,339 (8,194) 14,000 (14,000) 19,502 (19,502) 373 (373) 219 (219) 3,638 8,072 (4,434) 732 (732) 1,905 (1,905) 1,628 (1,628) 160 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Balance Receipts Disburse- Balance December and ments and December 31,1983 Transfers Transfers 31, 1984 Board of Evangelism ...... 374 (374) Board of Global Ministries ...... 6,805 (6,805) Church Extension - Regular ...... 9,150 (9,150) Ordained Ministry ...... 3,355 (3,355) Prison Ministry ...... 11,250 (11,250) Religion and Race ...... 295 (295) Status and Role of Women ...... 1,037 (1,037) Stewardship ...... 318 (318) Worship ...... 547 (547) Board of Education ...... 17,041 (17,041) Christian Unity ...... 861 (861) Youth Council ...... 1,167 (1,167) Conference Program Priority ...... 6,997 (6,997) United Methodist Men ...... 826 (826) Special Program Development...... 2,019 {2,019) Total General Conference Benevolence Funds ...... ~154,379 ~356,127 ~351,325 ~159,181 General Advance Special Funds One Great Hour of Sharing ...... 8,407 8,407 World Communion ...... 7,578 7,578 United Methodist Student Day ...... 1,096 1,096 Human Relations Day ...... 1,689 1,689 Lovely Lane Restoration ...... 1,282 1,282 World Missions- Miscellaneous ...... 14,445 14,445 National Missions - Miscellaneous ...... 1,912 1,912 World Service Specials ...... 379 379 World Mission-Delos McCauley ...... 11,905 11,905 Total General Advance Special Funds ...... 48,693 48,693 Other Funds Miscellaneous Benevolences ...... 391 9,054 3,301 6,144 National Division Receipts ...... 24,186 7,000 7,000 24,186 Insurance Committee ...... 140,421 852,045 823,184 169,282 Youth Service Fund- Outside Conference Project ...... 1,857 990 543 2,304 Youth Service Fund- In Conference Project ...... 1,456 989 786 1,659 Professional Development Planning Retreat ...... 630 630 Board of Pensions- Restricted ...... 1,951 105 138 1,918 Youth Service Fund ...... 4,240 4,240 Youth Service- Conference ...... 757 3,311 1,086 2,982 Youth Service- Evanston ...... 1,272 1,272 Disability Fund ...... 6,313 6,313 Against Gambling ...... 14,027 14,027 Black Women's Work ...... 200 200 MUMCOR ...... 442 442 Skills Development Retreats ...... 5,330 5,330 Third Century Pioneers ...... 42,200 60,170 (17,970) American Family Life ...... 919 842 77 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 161

Balance Receipts Disburse- Balance December and ments and December 31,1983 Transfers Transfers 31, 1984 1982 Receipts ...... 168 168 1983 Receipts...... 12,217 12,217 1985 Receipts ...... ___ --"'-1,=-=22:.-=-4 ____ 1,224 Total Other Funds...... 171,817 961,878 935,729 197,966 Total All Funds...... $732,672 $4,014,559 $4,062,241 $684,990 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Little Rock Conference Of The United Methodist Church Notes To Financial Statements December 31, 1984 And 1983 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Accounting - The financial statements of the Little Rock Conference of the United Methodist Church have been prepared on the cash basis. The records are held open for approximately two weeks after year-end in order to include the remittances from the churches in the conference for the last few weeks of the year. This policy is consistent with prior years. 2. Income Taxes The conference meets the requirements of section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and is therefore exempt from federal income taxes. 3. Cash Investments All cash investments are recorded at cost plus interest income as received in the ac­ count. These balances approximate current market value of the particular investments. Due to the current nature of most of these investments, market quotations are not avail­ able. Interest on the savings accounts is received quarterly. Interest on Dean Witter Inter­ capital Liquid Asset Fund, Savers Federal Money Fund, and Fidelity Cash Reserves are received monthly. Interest on all other cash investments is not recognized until maturi­ ty. 4. Notes Receivable - Finance and Management Notes Receivable - finance and management are 10% notes to the conference from the conference board to reflect repayments due from investments in a computer and a parcel of land. These notes are payable $2,377 monthly, including interest, through Au­ gust, 1988. Board Of Ordained Ministry Report #1: 1. The policy statements of the Board of Ordained Ministry are listed on pages 162-164 of the 1984 Journal. These policies are under review and may require adjustment because of limited funding. 2. The list of officers and committees of the Board is published for your information: Executive Committee Chairperson: John B. Hays, 1100 Central, Hot Springs 71901 V. Chairperson: Mike Clayton, 127 E. Page, Malvern 72104 Secretary: Bob Regnier, P.O. Box 738, Crossett 71635 Registrar: Charles Murry, P.O. Box 126, Bryant 72022 Assoc. Registrar: Mackey Yokem, P.O. Box 152, Lonoke 72086 Candidacy Registrar: Don Eubanks, P.O. Box 145, Gillett 72055 Cabinet Rep.: David B. Wilson, 200 N. Pine, Hope 71801 Cabinet Rep.: John Lindsay, #1 Longmeadow, Pine Bluff 71603 Continuing Education Chairperson: J. Robert Scott, 113 N. Eighth, Arkadelphia 71923 162 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Probationer's Chairperson: Gary Goldman, P.O. Box 357, Sheridan 72150 Chairperson of Conference Relations: David Deere, 723 Center St., Little Rock 72201 Chairperson of Evaluation Committee: Don Nolley, 200 N. Market, Benton 72015 JOINT REVIEW BOM CABINET Gary Goldman George Tanner Don Nolley John Lindsay John F. Walker John Dill RESERVES: Mackey Yokem George McCoy JOINT DISABILITY BOM PENSIONS Nick Evans Palmer Garner, Chm. David Deere Robert Woody Shelton Kilgore Larry Williams PROBATIONERS' COMMITTEE Chairperson: Gary Goldman Charles Murry Larry Powell Tom Haley Don Nolley Bill Briant Keenan Williams J. Robert Scott CONTINUING EDUCATION J. Robert Scott, Chairperson Keenan Williams Nick Evans EVALUATION Chairperson: Don Nolley David Deere Charles Murry 3. Proposed Budget for 1986 Income: Ministerial Education Fund (at 90% ) ...... $ 37,500.00 Request from CFA for Administration ...... 11,650.00"' $ 49,150.00 Budget: from CFA funds Administration ...... $ 3,500.00 Board Expense ...... 1,500.00 Campus Visits ...... 1,200.00 Health Exams ...... 500.00 Psychological Exams ...... 1,500.00 Probationers Committee ...... 1,500.00 Consultation on Women Clergy ...... 750.00 Conference Relations Committee ...... 200.00 Supervising Pastors ...... 1,000.00 $ 11,650.00 Budget: from MEF funds Seminary Scholarships ...... $ 16,800.00 College Scholarships ...... 1,500.00 Continuing Education ...... 6,000.00 Course of Study School (incl. Advanced studies) ...... 9,500.00 License to Preach School ...... 1,250.00 Pastor's School ...... 1,600.00 Correspondence Fees ...... 200.00 Emergency Fund ...... 1,500.00 $ 38,350.00 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 163

Request from Diaconal Ministries ...... $ 2,800.00 Total MEF $ 41,150.00 *Note: CFA's recommendation to the Annual Conference for Administration will be $8,150.00 rather than the $11,650.00 requested. An adjusted budget will be presented to the Annual Conference. 4. The Board is preparing a small handbook of Procedures and Policies which will be dis­ tributed to all persons connected with the Board. JOHN B. HAYS, Chairperson BOB REGNIER, Secretary

Board Of Ordained Ministry Policy Statement SECTION I. BOARD OPERATION A. The Little Rock Board of Ordained Ministry proposes to work strictly within the frame­ work of the current Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church. B. The officers elected by the Board are: chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, regis­ trar, associate registrar, and candidacy registrar. C. The Executive Committee of the Board are the elected officers, the chairperson of the Conference Relations Committee, the chairperson of the Probationers' Committee, and the chairperson on Continuing Education. D. The Board is divided into groups of members who may serve up to a maximum of eight years. The Executive Committee is responsible for reporting the expired terms of Board members to the Bishop. E. The Board shall meet prior to the opening of school, at mid-year, at Annual Conference, and on call of the chairperson. F. The Board shall have representatives on each District Committee on Ordained Ministry (in accordance with Par. 749.1). In consultation with the District Superintendents, the chairperson shall appoint a member of the Board to serve on each committee. G. The Board's sources of income shall be: 1. A designated amount from the Council on Finance and Administration. 2. Twenty-five percent of the amount collected from local churches for the Ministerial Education Fund. 3. Gifts, bequests, interest, and repayment of loans. H. The Policy Booklet shall be reviewed and revised annually by a committee appointed by the Chairperson of the Board. I. Policy statements of the Board shall be submitted to the Annual Conference for annual approval. SECTION II. CANDIDACY A. As a first step to ministry, inquiring candidates shall enroll for studies for a certificate of candidacy for ministry (in accordance with Par. 404) with the Department of Minis­ try, Division of Ordained Ministry and through the Board's Candidacy Registrar. B. The candidate shall provide to the District Committee and Conference Board of Or­ dained Ministry a health exam report on a form provided by the Candidacy Registrar. The candidate shall bear the expense of the examination. C. The Board shall be responsible through the Candidacy Registrar for maintaining a list of supervising pastors for candidates. The list will be formed after consultation with the District Superintendents and then approved by the Board. D. The Board shall train or re-train the supervising pastors in 1987 and again in 1989. SECTION III. LOCAL PREACHER'S LICENSE SCHOOL A. The Local Preacher's Licensing School shall be a joint venture with the North Arkansas Annual Conference. 164 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

B. Those serving on the Planning Committee shall be: the Chairperson of the Board of Or­ dained Ministry, the Associate Registrar and Candidacy Registrar of the Board of Or­ dained Ministry. C. In agreement with the North Arkansas Board of Ordained Ministry, the Little Rock Con­ ference Board of Ordained Ministry shall: 1. Provide 1f2 of the administrative costs of the school. 2. Provide two persons to teach on the faculty. 3. Provide a person to serve as Dean for the school for 1985 and 1986. The Dean for the 1987 and 1988 school will be the selection of the North Arkansas Board of Ordained Ministry. 4. The Little Rock Annual Conference shall provide a registrar for students from this conference for each school. 5. The Annual Conference shall pay room, board, and travel for its two faculty persons. 6. The Little Rock Annual Conference will cover the following expenses for the Little Rock Annual Conference participants: books, room, and board. D. The evaluation of each participant in the school will be reported to their District Com­ mittee on Ministry. SECTION IV. COURSE OF STUDY/ ADVANCED STUDIES A. All persons entering the Course of Study shall notify the Associate Registrar of their in­ tention to enter by March 15 of each year. B. Those students proceeding through the Course of Study shall notify and forward to the Associate Registrar of the Board their registration form for the current year of the Course of Study. (by March 15) C. The following financial assistance is available from the Board: 1. Those in the five-year Course of Study shall receive the cost of tuition, registration fees, room and board. 2. Those enrolled in correspondence work will receive the payment of tuition fees only. 3. Those enrolled in the Advanced Course of Study shall: a. Before enrolling the course, one shall follow all the steps and fulfill all the re­ quirements as outlined in Par. 416. Furthermore, one shall enter into the ad­ vanced course of study work only in consultation with the Board. b. The Board will reimburse each student $135.00 per completed course in the Course of Study. SECTION V. RELATION TO COLLEGE/MINISTERIAL STUDENTS A. Those enrolled in college level courses and intending to enter Seminary or the Course of Study: 1. Shall meet with the Board of Ordained Ministry or the Executive Committee of the Board prior to making their selection of a seminary. 2. Shall hold a current certificate of candidacy for ministry in the United Methodist Church. 3. Before August 1, prior to their first year in seminary, make application to the Regis­ trar of the Board for the fall semester giving all information requested and authoriz­ ing regular grade reports to this Board's Registrar from the school's Registrar including a transcript of credits at the end of the year. By January 15 make applica­ tion for the second semester. Applications must be requested. 4. Beginning January 1, 1986, no scholarship aid will be provided for college assistance. B. The Board is unable to provide scholarship aid to students enrolled in college level courses. (Beginning January 1st, 1986.) SECTION VI. RELATION TO SEMINARY /MINISTERIAL STUDENTS A. Financial assistance for seminary students and policy for funds received from the Min­ isterial Education Fund is as follows: 1. Scholarship aid shall be given only if one maintains a grade point average sufficient to insure graduation. 2. The "scholarship" is in reality a loan. It is to be re-paid through service in the United LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 165

Methodist ministry at the rate of one year of service for each year of financial assis­ tance. To qualify for a loan a legally binding note must be signed. 3. In the event one does not enter United Methodist ministry or serve long enough to discharge the loan, the loan shall become due and interest from the date of the loan issued shall apply. Arrangements must be made to begin repayment of the loan with­ in six months. 4. To qualify for seminary scholarships the student must: a. Be enrolled in a United Methodist seminary and consult with the Board on one's choice of a seminary. b. Maintain a current address and school status with the Registrar. 5. Limitations for the scholarships are: a. Seminary scholarships are available for a maximum of four years toward the completion of the Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent. b. The full amount of scholarship aid is available for full time students. Part-time students may receive aid on a pro-rata basis. c. In the event that courses are not completed, the student must refund to the Board that portion of aid received for the uncompleted course. Additional aid will not be granted until this requirement is met. 6. The application process is as follows: a. Request the necessary forms from the Registrar. (The promissory note and the application blank) b. Complete the forms and send to your District Superintendent for approval. c. Release and mail a copy of your most recent transcript to the Registrar. At the time of graduation, one shall make available a copy of one's final transcript to the Registrar. d. Scholarship applications must be requested: For the fall term, contact the Regis­ trar by September 1st. For the winter /spring term(s}, contact the Registrar by January 15th. B. The Board may set a maximum amount of scholarship aid per year per recipient, but assistance will be determined for each individual on the basis of requirements or needs. 1. Scholarship aid for summer seminary sessions will be determined as follows: The number of hours taken in a summer session will be compared to the number of hours taken in a normal full-time semester load (as established by school) to deter­ mine the percentage of scholarship aid available. 2. Additional emergency scholarship aid for seminary students will be granted at the Board's discretion to students in the following categories, requesting and making ap­ plication who: a. Begin preparation for ministry later in life with pressing financial responsibil­ ities. b. Have severe health circumstances. c. Come from disadvantaged economic backgrounds. 3. The maximum amount of emergency scholarship aid per year shall not exceed an amount equal to one semester's grant for scholarship aid. The Executive Committee must approve the emergency scholarship aid. SECTION VII. PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS A. Psychological evaluations shall be provided and required of all persons seeking proba­ tionary membership, associate membership, or requesting re-entry into full or part­ time appointments within the Little Rock Annual Conference. B. Every candidate for probationary membership and ordination as a deacon, and every candidate for associate membership shall be required to receive prognostic psychologi­ cal evaluation as part of their application process. This evaluation shall consist of: 1. Administration of the Minnesota Multiple-Personality Inventory (MMPI) 2. Administration of the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory 3. Administration of the Millon-Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI) 166 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

4. A minimum of two personal interviews with Dr. Travis Tunnell of Arkansas Psychi­ atric Services, Little Rock, administrator of the tests, to include: a. An introductory interview prior to Dr. Tunnell's evaluation of the test results to permit him the opportunity for relating to the candidate, unbiased by test scores b. An interview with the candidate to interpret the test results and to identify any in­ dicated problem areas c. Subsequent interviews as may be necessary to resolve issues raised by the tests for the purpose of providing the candidate the opportunity to reevaluate goals for ordination and membership in the conference (These additional interviews may require the candidate to bear the expenses involved.). C. Dr. Tunnell will, upon receipt of a signed release form from the candidate, share a writ­ ten evaluation of each candidate, based on the test results and personal interviews, with a select and duly authorized Evaluation Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry. The Evaluation Committee will make available this information in those circumstances deemed important to the Interview Process. However,' in no case will the whole Board of Ordained Ministry have access to the evaluation results until after the Interview Teams have finished their personal interviews and then only if the evaluation results will shed significant new information upon the decision-making process. A candidate who will not agree to share the evalulation results when requested to do so by the Board will be discontinued from the admission process. D. Dr. Tunnell will be available during the Spring interviews to explain particular evalua­ tions to the Board and to serve as advocate for his conclusions. He may also be avail­ able to candidates following the interview for further consultation. E. Written evaluations become the joint property of the Board, held in administrative con­ fidence by the Evaluation Committee and Dr. Tunnell, and of the candidates. Results of the evaluation may not be released to anyone else without the express written consent of the candidate. The evaluations should be held in the possession of Dr. Tunnell for a period of time not to exceed three years following admission of the candidate to mem­ bership in the conference whether in full connection or as an associate member, at which time they may be destroyed or converted to a protected anonymous status for the purpose of research only. F. Any candidate who is denied ordination or admission into the annual conference may re­ quest permission of the Board to obtain a second opinion from a psychiatric or psycho­ logical professional mutually agreeable to the candidate and the Board. Costs of a second evaluation would be borne by the candidate. The Board will consider evaluations from a second professional as part of the total application process for the candidate. G. The evaluation process is to begin with the administration of the tests and the introduc­ tory interview. Appointments for testing and interviews are to be arranged by the can­ didate with Dr. Tunnell in the time between late summer and Christmas holidays prior to the year of admission and ordination. Enough time should be allowed to permit Dr.Tunnell to submit written evaluations to the Board 30 to 60 days prior to the Spring interviews. SECTION VIII. PERMISSION FORM TO RELEASE PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION

I, , do hereby grant permission to Dr. Travis Tunnell to release his written evaluation of my test scores and interviews to mem­ bers of the Board of Ordained Ministry of the Little Rock Annual Conference. I understand this evaluation may be used in the application process for admission into the Little Rock Annual Conference. I further understand that the Board of Ordained Ministry has the right to discontinue my application should I refuse to make this evaluation available to them. I also understand this permission to release this written evaluation grants permission to the Board of Ordained Ministry to use this information in the interview process. I do also give my permission to Dr. Tunnell to use this evaluation without reference to my name for LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 167 the purpose of research only. No other use of this evaluation may be made without my ex­ press written consent.

Date Candidate

Dr. Travis Tunnell

Chairperson, Evaluation Committee Board of Ordained Ministry SECTION IX. PROBATIONARY PROCESS A. Applicants for admission into full membership and ordination in the Little Rock Confer­ ence who have completed all educational requirements and upon receiving full-time ap­ pointment shall enter a probationary process for a period of not less than two years. B. This process shall be coordinated and supervised by the Probationer's Committee of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and shall be in full accordance with the disci­ plinary requirements and such other requirements as deemed necessary by the Annual Conference (1984 Discipline, Par. 413}. C. The purpose of the probationary process of the Little Rock Annual Conference is to sur­ round each probationary member with supportive caring groups. These groups are in­ vited to face with the probationer the possibilities and challenges of ordained ministry and his/her growth in that ministry. D. Basic to the caring process is the establishment of a local Committee of Concern (COC), which is an official committee on the local level representing the Probationer's Com­ mittee of the Board of Ordained Ministry. This Committee of Concern functions in the following ways: 1. To help the probationer meet the requirements for full conference membership 2. To enable the probationer to make transitions into the ministry with support and guidance 3. To give opportunity for each committee member to grow in ministry and self-under­ standing. E. The Committee of Concern shall be composed of the following: 1. The probationer 2. One Elder, chosen by the probationer 3. Four lay persons (two men and two women recommended) chosen by the probation­ er, after consultation with the Chairperson of the Committee of Concern 4. The chairperson (an Elder, appointed by the Board of Ordained Ministry) "Members in full connection with an annual conference by virtue of their election and ordination are bound in special covenant with all the ordained ministers of the Annual Conference." (Disicpline, 1984, Par. 421}. The concept of the Committee of Concern also presupposes a sense of covenant with one another in the group, with Christ, and with the Church. The mutual counseling relationship of the Committee of Concern is of paramount importance. F. In consultation with the District Superintendent, Chairperson of the Committee of Con­ cern, the Committee of Concern itself, and others, the probationer will develop a Growth Covenant stating his/her personal goals for growth as pastor and as person dur­ ing the process. G. The Probationers Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry will design a two-year program of growth opportunities, seminars, evaluations, retreats, and other require­ ments which must be completed in total by the probationer. Either the probationer or the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry may extend the two-year process if deemed advisable. 168 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

H. By February 1st, of the second year of probation, the probationer shall present to the Committee of Concern and to the Chairperson of the Probationers Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry a written sermon and answers to the doctrinal questions re­ quired for conference membership (1984 Discipline, Par. 423). I. The probationer shall be required to take Health and Psychological examinations in keeping with provisions of the 1984 Discipline. (Par. 423.4) SECTION X: CONTINUING EDUCATION A. The Board shall encourage participation in continuing education programs by ministers of the Little Rock Conference. Pastors are required by the Discipline to earn at least two continuing education units per year. The following shall serve as policy guidelines: 1. Each eligible individual applicant may receive up to $150.00 annually, if an equal amount is provided by the Church and/or the pastor. These amounts shall include only projected expenses for tuitions, books, room, and board. The matching require­ ment shall be waived for those who receive less than $4,000.00 above the conference minimum salary. 2. Persons seeking financial aid for continuing education shall secure an application form from the chairperson of the Committee on Continuing Education. All requests relating to continuing education funds shall be directed to the chairperson of said committee. 3. In hardship cases, ministers can apply to the Committee on Continuing Education for help to attend Pastor's School. Such help will be granted only after other avenues for aid have been exhausted. 4. No financial aid is available for Ministers' Week at any seminary. SECTION XI. ENTRY/EXITING/RE-ENTRY A. Entry 1. Requests for conference membership and/or ordination a. For Associate and Probationary membership (and/or Deacon's Orders) one shall make application through their District committee on Ordained Ministry. The dis­ trict committee shall forward their recommendation to the Registrar of the Board by March 15, of each conference year. b. For full membership and/or Elder's Orders application shall be made through the Registrar of the Board. c. All requests for Conference membership should be on file with the Registrar at least nine months before Annual Conference. d. Expense procedures for psychological testing are outlined in the policy entitled "Psychological Evaluation." e. Expenses for medical examination in preparation for membership and/or ordina­ tion will be reimbursed at an amount not to exceed $40.00. Reimbursement will be arranged by the Registrar of the Board. B. Exiting 1. Whenever or for whatever reason, a person related to the Annual Conference with ministerial relationship leaves that existing relationship, the exiting must be ap­ proved by the Board of Ordained Ministry as per requirements of the Discipline. 2. The Secretary of the Board shall record in the minutes of the Board and the Regis­ trar shall list in the individuals record, the stated reason for exiting. In addition, a statement concerning any circumstances surrounding the reason for exiting shall also be filed with the Board. 3. Disciplinary requirements shall take precedence as described in the following para­ graphs: a. 454. Voluntary Termination f. 452. Disability b. 455. In-voluntary Termination g. 453. Retirement c. 455.2 Administrative Location h. 452. Disability d. 455.3 By Trial i. 454.2 Honorable Location e. 450 Leave of Absence j. 455.2 Administrative Location k. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 169

C. Re-entry 1. All requests for re-entry to the Annual Conference for appointment must be present­ ed to the Board of Ordained Ministry 90 days prior to the opening of the Annual Con­ ference. 2. The Board shall review and discuss the exiting statement filed at the time of leaving. 3. All persons requesting re-entry are required to submit to a psychological evaluation as prescribed in the section "Psychological Evaluation." The cost for this evaluation shall be borne by the person requesting re-entry. 4. All Disciplinary requirements will be fulfilled by the Board in re-entry procedures as prescribed in the following paragraphs: a. 450 Return from Leave of Absence b. 456 Re-admission to probationary membership c. 457 Re-admission after honorable or administration location d. 458 Re-admission after surrender of the Ministerial Office e. 459 Re-admission after termination by action of the Annual Conference SECTION XII. INDEX For information or questions concerning Board of Ministry policy and action the follow­ ing individuals may be contacted: Policy, Agenda, Budget, General Information John Hays 623-6668 1100 Central Hot Springs, AR 71901 Ordination, Records, Board Interviews, Scholarship Aid Charles Murry 847-0226 P. 0. Box 126 Bryant, AR 72022 Continuing Education, Continuing Education Grants W. Robert Scott 246-2493 113 N. Eighth St. Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Course of Study, Advanced Course of Study, Local Preacher's License Mackey Yokem 676-6767 P. 0. Box 152 Lonoke, AR 72086 Change in Conference Relations, Retirement David Deere 372-2256 723 Center Street Little Rock, AR 72201 Candidacy or Candidacy Training Don Eubanks 548-2574 Box 145 Gillett, AR 72055 Probationer's Committee Gary Goldman 942-4127 P. 0. Box 357 Sheridan, AR 72150 United Methodist Women Bishop Wilke, Delegates and friends, 1985 has begun a new quadrennium in the United Methodist Church. For the United Methodist Women of the Little Rock Conference; it has seen a major change in officers. Because of this, we have spent time setting new goals, learning our responsibilities, and getting acquainted with each other. There were five officers who attended New Officer Training at 475 Riverside Drive, New York, in December. They were Margaret Wynne of Eordyce, Betty Riggin of Portland, An- 170 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

nie Sampson of Ozan, and Charlotte Barnes of Camden. As you know, the organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mis­ sion through participation in the global ministries of the church. There are many ways United Methodist Women are challenged each day. In 1984, we had 93 per cent of our local units reporting, (163 of 176 units), but we are striving for 100 per cent. Little Rock and Arkadelphia Districts had 100 per cent reporting, and it is very important that we hear from every local unit, because without these local units there would be no Women's Division and our support for missions is very important to the work of the National and World Division. The reports showed a slight decrease in mem­ bers, but we gained (3) three new units. May 25th this year, a new unit was chartered at Wilson's Chapel, in the Monticello District, and that District has another church they are working on. Yes; we are growing in new units, and new subgroups. In 1984, our Pledge to Missions was $110,000 and we met this pledge with everyone con­ tributing. For 1985, we have increased it 5 per cent, making our pledge $115,500. This is a challenge for all of us, and I know the women of the Little Rock Conference, will meet this goal. On April 20th of this year, there was a State Wide Meeting of the World Federation of Methodist Women. There were 150 women from four branches of Methodism in attendance. They were from the African Methodist Episcopal Church, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and the United Methodist Church. The meeting was at Philander Smith College. The officers of the South Central Jurisdiction with our own Zenobia Waters as President, has begun Leadership Training for District Officers. In May, the Pine Bluff District took (9) nine of their officers to Dallas, for the first of these sessions, and we hope to have the Little Rock District attend a similar workshop in Kansas City in September, with Dr. Josephine Bell of Pine Bluff, the coordinator. The Conference Officers will receive training when we attend West Gulf Regional School of Christian Mission at Oklahoma City College, next week. The Arkansas Area School of Christian Mission is set for Hendrix College. The weekend school is August 2-4, and the weekday school is August 5-8, and we have a very good faculty for this school. Teaching the study; "Native Peoples of North America," will be; Mary Catherine McSpadden, of the North Arkansas Conference; Pat Chisholm, immediate past Women's Division Director; Ray McGilbray and Leona Sullivan, members of the Creek Tribe of Oklahoma. "Caring For God's Earth," will be taught by; Jessie Pratt, who has been with us before; Ruth Daugherty, immediate past president of the Women's Division; Merrilyn Irvin, a Divinity School student; and Sharon Spurlin of the North Arkansas Con­ ference. "Daniel," is being brought to us by; Jorge Gonzalez, author of our study book; Jon­ athan Keaton, a graduate of Philander Smith College; and Carolyn E. Johnson, a member of the Board of Global Ministries. We have two Youth Scholarships available for each Dis­ trict and hope they will be used. There are many avenues open to women in the United Methodist church, and I hope the women in your congregations take advantage of them. At our annual meeting in 1983, at Dumas, we began a Centennial Celebration by review­ ing our past with our sister organizations. In 1984, at Mabelvale, we took a look at where we were; then and now, in our spiritual life, as well as what we are doing in mission. This Fall, on October 5th, right here in First United Methodist Church, Hot Springs, we shall look at the future, and see where we are headed, and if that is what we really want to see accomplished. Bishop Wilke, we are all, one Mission Team, working together, for the Mission of The United Methodist Church. Leona Bonsall, President Janis West, Secretary LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 171

Report - United Methodist Men "The United Methodist Men shall be a creative, supportive fellowship of men, who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually and seek daily His will." Our primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of men and in all their relationships as we strive to be doefs of the word and not hearers only. At the present time there are 5 active charters in the Arkadelphia District, 5 in the Cam­ den District, 6 in the Hope District, 9 in the Little Rock District, 3 in the Monticello Dis­ trict, and none in the Pine Bluff District, for a total of 28. There are other organized Methodist Men's fellowships in the Conference that are providing an array of effective Christian services even though they are not officially charted under the auspices of the Na­ tional Men's Office. We will continue, during the coming year, to strengthen the tie between our national of­ fice and the local church program by providing more information and technical service for organization and development. To assist this effort, a quarterly UMM newsletter is being published and distributed to laymen and pastors throughout the Conference. The Scouting Ministry, the Moving United Methodist Ministry, designed to address the "fade-out" prob­ lem of Methodist who move from one area to another, and local Christian service projects will be emphasized. Our twenty-seventh annual Methodist Men's Assembly will be held at Camp Tanako on September 7 & 8th. Dr. John Farthing, Chairman Department of Religion-Hendrix College will teach a series of Bible studies. Bill Fuller, First Methodist Church Little Rock, will be the song leader. 16 men have pre-registerd to attend the National Congress of United Methodist Men which will be held on the campus of Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana on July 12- 14, 1985. We urge you, as members of the Annual Conference to support our efforts to strengthen the existing fellowships, to promote the establishment of other active Methodist Men's Fel­ lowships and to make the United Methodist Men a more effective instrument of spiritual growth in our Conference. CONFERENCE OFFICERS President: Dr. Paul Fair Vice President: Dale Booth Secretary: Olen Taylor Treasurer: G. James Washington DISTRICT PRESIDENTS Arkadelphia: Joe Bailey Camden: Armin Dressel Hope: W. Kelvin Wyrick Little Rock: Homer Winstead Monticello: E. Fay Pounds Dr. Paul Fair President The United Methodist Foundation Of Arkansas The year 1984 was another benchmark year in the growth of your conference foundation. Assets reached $1,280,000, and our level of service to individuals and local churches in­ creased dramatically. Some may not be entirely familiar with the foundation, and so a brief review of our min- istry might be helpful: · 1. The foundation exists to assist persons in making lifetime and testamentary gifts of cash and other property to a wide array of United Methodist purposes. Oftentimes, the foundation serves as trustee of these gifts, which means that it assumes long-term re­ sponsibility for prudently managing assets and insuring that the giftmaker's wishes are carried out. If the ministry of the foundation was not available, many of these very sig- 172 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

nificant gifts would not be made. 2. The foundation receives gifts benefiting any United Methodist purpose. Our services are available to anyone wishing to make a gift to a United Methodist program, local church, or institution. 3. The foundation offers its services free of charge. This is a very appe'aling feature to giftmakers who know that it allows 100% of their gift to go to its intended purpose. The foundation is able to render service without charge because of the operating support provided by the two annual conferences. 4. The vast majority of foundation funds are designated for a particular purpose. Although the funds are owned by the foundation, the giftmaker specified a particular use for the funds. In 1984, the foundation made payments totaling $27,890 from its designated en­ dowments. 5. The foundation assists persons in utilizing various trusts authorized in the tax code. One of these forms of giving is called a life income gift, which means that the giftmaker makes a lifetime gift to the church, but retains the income from the gift for their life­ time. The foundation has $310,000 in life income gifts. Someday, these funds will benefit the church. Again, it is likely that these gifts would not have been made if the founda­ tion had not existed to serve as trustee. It is difficult to understand the diversity of ways in which the foundation can serve the church. But nevertheless, you should be encouraged that the foundation is doing well. The foundation's board is most pleased with our results. We have come a long way, and are poised for major new growth. We are now in our fourth year of having a full-time founda­ tion director, and this commitment has made the difference. We have recently purchased a computer to streamline our administrative duties, and we are now trying to arrange oper­ ating budget support to allow us to employ a full-time secretary. The most significant development recently has been the development of a plan to estab­ lish an unrestricted endowment fund within the foundation. We are tentatively referring to this concept as the Cornerstone Fund. You'll be hearing more about it shortly. As the foundation's president, I am most thankful for all of you who have supported this worthy program, and I'm also appreciative of the outstanding leadership offered by the foundation's board of directors. If you would like more information about the foundation, I encourage you to contact our executive director, Jim Argue, Jr., at the foundation office, P. 0. Box 3364, Little Rock, 72203. The phone number is 374-4438. Clint Burleson President Be it resolved, that the Little Rock Annual Conference endorses the Cornerstone Fund as developed by The United Methodist Foundation of Arkansas and encouraged United Meth­ odists to support it. Cooperative Parish Ministries For the past Quadrennium Cooperative Parish Ministries has been a part of the Network on Town and Country Ministries, of the National Division of the General Board of Global Ministries. It has been a key way to strengthen local churches in rural areas of all five Ju­ risdictions of the United Methodist Church across America. The numbers of parishes are growing. Following the 1984 General Conference, Cooperative Parish Ministries took on a new sense of importance to the National Division in two significant ways. First of all the National Division began plans to create a new National Network on Coop­ erative Parish Ministries. This network will focus on the knowledge gained by this form of ministry and seek to impact the church for renewal and mission outreach. The National Di­ vision said that what has been effective in rural America can also help in other areas as well. The second, and perhaps most important way that Cooperative Parish Ministries has be­ come more important to the National Division, is as a major way to revitalize churches. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 173

The Division has been charged with the mission of growth within the Church. In transition­ .al neighborhoods, with ethnic churches, and through ecumenical ventures, Cooperative Parish Ministries is beginning to help churches move from a position of hopelessness to a new sense of vitality and a new spirit of being the Church. Methodism as a church has made a commitment to growth. This commitment is based upon the call of God to carry the Gospel to every corner of the Earth and make disciples of all people. Emphasis upon new congregations, growth of larger churches, and growth in key areas of population shifts is critical, but this growth is not enough to move our church ahead toward tomorrow's goal. The Gospel must be carried to the ends of the Earth. Every church in every community in America must become a part of this mission. Smaller churches must do more than survive and the National Division has picked Cooperative Parish Ministries as one of the key ways our denomination has found to bring about a revival across America. In light of these changes the Area Office of Cooperative Parish Ministries has estab­ lished these goals for 1986: I. The Area Office will provide training and consultation to the parishes we already have established and work with new target areas in the state. II. The Area Office will encourage cooperation at all levels of the Church and provide re­ sources for clergy and laity both within parishes and through a network of parish leaders. III. The Area Office will work closely with the Conference Staff, Boards of Global Minis­ tries, Parish and Community Development Committees, and Conference Councils on Minis­ tries to interpret the work of Cooperative Parish Ministries as a method to revitalize churches. IV. The Area Office will assist the Bishop and the Cabinet in the appointment of clergy in Cooperative Parishes and the building of team ministry wherever possible. V. The Area Office will continue to do field service for the General Board of Global Min­ istries National Division in Arkansas and work with the South Central Jurisdiction as a part of a network on Congregational Development and Revitalization. LOUIS L. "BIFF" AVERITT, Director

UMRFAWARDS OPEN COUNTRY CHURCH CATEGORY- Churches located in areas where fewer than 500 persons live. SMALL TOWN CATEGORY- Churches located in areas where fewer than 2500 persons live. Churches in these categories have 200 members or fewer on their rolls. TOWN & COUNTRY PASTOR CATEGORY - PASTORS serving churches with fewer than 200 members in one of the above categories. NOMINATIONS ARE MADE BY THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT, THEN CONSI­ DERD BY A COMMITTEE MADE UP OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES AND THE ARKANSAS UMRF. EACH CHURCH HAS BEEN ASKED TO FILL OUT A FORM FROM THE UMRF CALLED "STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT" THOSE CHURCHES NOMINATED IN THE OPEN COUNTRY CATEGORY ARE PRE­ SENTED IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: 1. Bayou Meto - Lodges Corner Charge, Pine Bluff District, David Bush, Pastor 2. New Hope UMC, Saline County, Little Rock District, Clayton Harrison, Pastor 3. New Salem UMC, Arkadelphia District, John Miles II, Pastor 4. Ogden UMC, Hope District, Rev. Alan Bonsall, Pastor 5. Silver Hill UMC, Camden District, David Steele, Pastor 6. Waller's Chapel/Fountain Hill/Zion Charge, Monticello District, Richard Oliver, Pastor THOSE CHURCHES NOMINATED IN THE SMALL TOWN CATEGORY, IN ALPHA­ BETICAL ORDER, ARE: 1. Friendship UMC, Friendship, Ark., Arkadelphia District, David Dunnaway, Pastor 174 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

2. Lewisville UMC, Lewisville, Ark., Camden District, Walter Smith, Pastor 3. Lockesburg UMC, Lockesburg, Ark., Hope District, Davis Thompson, Pastor 4. Marks Chapel UMC, Pankey, Ark., Little Rock District, Charles Nesbitt, Pastor 5. Redfield UMC, Redfield, Ark., Pine Bluff District, James Scudder, Pastor THOSE PERSONS NOMINATED FOR TOWN & COUNTRY PASTOR ARE, By District: 1. Arkadelphia District, Susan Smith Miles, Gum Springs Church 2. Camden District, Walter L. "Bubba" Smith, First UMC, Lewisville 3. Hope District, John Prothro, Springhill 4. Little Rock District, Gil Sills, Mt. Carmel and Congo churches 5. Monticello District, Richard Oliver, Pastor of the Waller's Chapel Charge 6. Pine Bluff District, Earl Chaddick, Sulpher Springs Little Rock Conference Structure At the 1983 session of the Little Rock Annual Conference, the Committee on Review and Evaluation recommended that a Task Force on Structure be established to study the whole structure of the Little Rock Annual Conference. It was approved and at the end of the Con­ ference Session the following persons were named to the Task Force: F. G. (Buddy) Villines, Chairperson James E. Major, Vice-Chairperson N. Lee Cate, Secretary Michael R. Clayton, Cabinet Representative F. Gladwin Connell, CCOM Director C. Ray Hozendorf Dr. Josephine Bell Max Whittman Bill Keltner Palmer Garner William 0. (Bud) Reeves Louis L. "Biff" Averitt (added in 1984) After many hours studying the current structure and all the amendments that have been made to it, the Task Force felt that a new structure should be designed. This new structure would reduce the size of the structure, improve the flow process, and enable the Confer­ ence to function more efficiently and more effectively. In order to develop a comprehensive structure the committee requested and received a year's extension of its work at the 1984 Annual Conference. This new structure incorporates the Disciplinary changes made in the 1984 Discipline and hopefully the intent of the modifications made to the structure in the past. It greatly reduces the size of the Annual Conference Structure and at the same time shifts significant responsibilities to the District Level. The purpose of the Task Force was to provide a document that will help the Little Rock Conference to organize itself in such a way as to best fulfill its ministry by: 1. Creating a climate in which persons can commit themselves to Jesus Christ as their personal savior; 2. Providing nurture and growth for persons in Christian living and service; 3. Influencing and changing a world not committed to Christ. This structure would provide inclusion at all levels of the Church for representation from all groupings of persons and at the same time accomplish the work necessary to have a strong vital conference. We present to this 1985 session of the Little Rock Conference the following structure for its approval, modification, and use.

Sincerely, Task Force on Structure 6/85 PREFACE ...... 174 ORGANIZATION CHART ...... 176 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 175

I. CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES ...... 177 A. Discipleship 1. Education ...... 178 2. Stewardship ...... 178 3. Worship ...... 178 4. Evangelism ...... 178 B. Outreach 1. Global Ministries ...... 179 2. Higher Education ...... 179 3. Church & Society ...... 180 4. Christian Unity ...... 180 C. Coordinated Ministry 1. UMW ...... 180 2. UMM ...... 180 3. UMY ...... 180 4. Communications ...... 180 D. Advocacy 1. COSROW ...... 181 2. Religion & Race ...... 181 II. ADMINISTRATION A. Conference Nominating Committee ...... 181 B. Board of Trustees ...... :...... 182 C. Council on Finance & Administration ...... 182 D. Standing Task Forces 1. Committee on Annual Conference ...... 182 2. Archives & History ...... 182 3. Committee on Review ...... 182 4. Episcopal Residence ...... 183 III. PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY A. Professional Ministries Coordinating Committee ...... 183 B. Ordained Ministry ...... 183 C. Diaconal Ministry ...... 184 D. Episcopacy ...... 184 E. Pensions ...... 184 F. Equitable Salaries ...... 184 G. Insurance ...... 185 H. Standing Task Forces 1. Disability ...... 185 2. Investigations ...... 185 3. Review ...... 185 4. Board of Managers of Pastor's School ...... 185 IV. DISTRICT STRUCTURE A. District Council on Ministries ...... 185 B. Administration 1. Nominating Committee ...... 186 2. Stewards ...... 187 3. Trustees ...... 187 4. Church Location & Building ...... 187 C. Ministry 1. Ordained Ministry ...... 187 2. Superintendency ...... 187 V. STANDING RULES A. Annual Conference ...... 188 B. Finance Administration ...... 189 C. Conference Procedure ...... 189 D. Amendments ...... 190 ..... -J Little Rock Annual Conference ~ Bishop I ANNUAL CONFERENCE STRUCTURE

Administration Ministry Conference Council on Ministries

Conference Nominating Professional Ministry Discipleship Outreach Coordinated Advocacy t"' Committee Ordained Ministry Ministry ~ Board of Trustees Diaconal Ministry Education Global Min. UMW COSROW t"' CFA Episcopacy Committee Stewardship Higher Educ. UMM Rel. &Race l::l:l Standing Task Forces Pensions Worship Church & UMY BMCR Annual Conference Equitable Salaries Evangelism Society Communications ~ Archives & History Insurance Committee Missional Christian ~ C":l Committee on Review Standing Task Forces Priority Unity 0 Episcopal Residence Disability z Investigation ~ Joint Review Committee :;:!:1 Board of Managers of zl::l:l Pastor's School @ I --- DISTRICT STRUCTUREI · I Administration Ministry Council on Ministries

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I. CONFERENCE COUNCIL ON MINISTRIES Book of Discipline: Para. 726-727 Responsible to Annual Conference Responsibilities: The Annual Conference Council on Ministries shall facilitate the church's program in the Annual Conference. The council will be responsible for the development and admin­ istration of the program of the Annual Conference and to encourage, coordinate, and support the conference agencies, districts, and local churches in their ministry and vari­ ous programs. Membership: 1. The membership shall consist of the presiding Bishop; the District Superintendents; The chairperson of each conference Program Area, Task Force, Advocacy Group, and Dis­ trict Council on Ministries and the Chairperson of the Coordinating Committee on Pro­ fessional Ministries; one representative of the UMY; the President of the Conference UMW; the President of the Conference UMM; the Conference Lay Leader; Age Level and Family Life Coordinators; and one lay person from each district. 2. The person or persons serving as members of the General and Jurisdictional Council on Ministries shall be a member(s) of the Annual Conference Council on Ministries. 3. The following are members of the Council without vote: salaried and volunteer Annual Conference (or Area) staff; and one member of the Council on Finance and Administra­ tion. Officers: 1. The officers shall be a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson, and a Secretary. The Confer­ ence Treasurer shall be the treasurer of the Annual Conference Council on Ministries. The officers shall be elected by the Council. 2. At the end of the quadrennium, or when a vacancy occurs, the Chairperson shall appoint a Nominating Committee of four persons to present nominations of new officers to the Council at their next regular stated meeting. 3. There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the officers, the Bishop, one Dis­ trict Superintendent, the Conference Lay Leader, the Conference Council Director, and the elected representative of the General Council on Ministries. One half of the mem­ bers of the Committee shall be lay persons. The Conference Council Executive Commit­ tee shall also serve as the Personnel Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet upon call of the Chairperson and/or Director. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Conference Council on Ministries between regular meetings. 4. The Council shall elect, upon nomination by the Bishop and District Superintendents, an executive officer to be known as the Conference Council Director. The Director shall be the chief executive officer of the Council. Meetings: The Conference Council on Ministries shall have a minimum of two regular meetings an­ nually. Special meetings shall convene upon the call of the Chairperson, Bishop, and/or Council Director. Staff: All employed Conference Council staff persons shall be employed by and responsible to the Conference Council Director and/or the Conference Council on Ministries. Ordained Ministers on the staff are subject to appointment by the presiding Bishop. The maximum tenure for the Conference Council Director and the Associate Council Director(s) shall be eight consecutive years. Divisions: The Conference Council on Ministries shall be structured in four departments: (1) Disci­ pleship; (2) Outreach; (3) Coordinated Ministry; (4) Advocacy. 178 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

A. Discipleship 1. CONFERENCE COUNCIL BOARD OF EDUCATION Book of Discipline: Para. 729 Responsible to the Conference Council on Ministries There shall be a standing Conference Council Board of Christian Education. Responsibilities: A. Foster and direct a plan of Christian Education that encourages and experience in Christ and the development of a well-rounded Christian character, that gives chil­ dren, youth, young adults, and older adults a knowledge of and experience in the Christian ministry and other church occupations. It shall promote church school ex­ tension, the program of Christian Education, the use of United Methodist church school literature, Christian vocations, and Camp Tanako. B. Oversee the Conference Camping Ministry. A Coordinating Committee on Camping shall be established and shall be reponsible to plan the camping program of the con­ ference in conjunction with the appropriate conference and district coordinators. The Committee shall be composed of the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Tanako Board of Trustees; the Director and Associate Director(s) of the CCOM, the Resident Agent of Camp Tanako, the Chairperson and Secretary of the Conference Council Board of Education, the Conference Age-Level Coordinators. The Chairman­ ship of the Committee shall alternate yearly between the Chairperson of the Confer­ ence Council Board of Education and the Chairperson of the Tanako Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees of Camp Tanako shall have charge of all property matters, physical care, and paid personnel relating to Camp Tanako. C. Assist the District Councils in their ministry. Membership: A Chairperson for the Conference Council Board of Education shall be nominated by the Annual Conference Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Conference. Each District Chairperson of Education and one other person from each District (one repre­ sentative shall be lay and the other clergy) nominated by the District Nominating Com­ mittee and elected by the Annual Conference; Conference Age-Level Coordinators; one representative from the UMY, UMW, UMM (selected by their respective groups); one District Superintendent; and the Associate Director of the Conference Council in charge of camping. 2. CONFERENCE WORK AREA ON STEWARDSHIP Book of Discipline: Para. 729.5 Responsible to the Conference Council on Ministries A Chairperson for the Work Area of Stewardship shall be nominated by the Annual Con­ ference Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Conference. A Task Force shall be appointed, as needed, by the Conference Council on Ministries and/or the Executive Committee of the Conference Council on Ministries in consulta­ tion with the Chairperson of the Work Area on Stewardship and the Conference Council Director. 3. CONFERENCE COUNCIL WORK AREA ON WORSHIP Book of Discipline: Para. 729.4 Responsible to Conference Council on Ministries A Chairperson for the Work Area on Worship shall be nominated by the Annual Confer­ ence Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Conference. A Task Force shall be appointed, as needed, by the Conference Council on Ministries and/or the Executive Committee of the Conference Council on Ministries in consulta­ tion with the Chairperson of the Work Area on Worship and the Conference Council Di­ rector. 4. CONFERENCE COUNCIL WORK AREA ON EVANGELISM Book of Discipline: Para. 729.3 Responsible to Conference Council on Ministries LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 179

A Chairperson for the Work Area on Evangelism shall be nominated by the Annual Con­ ference Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Conference. A Task Force shall be appointed, as needed, by the Conference Council on Ministries an­ d/or the Executive Committee of the Conference Council on Ministries in consultation with ' the Chairperson of the Work Area on Evangelism and the Conference Council Director.

B. Outreach I L CONFERENCE COUNCIL BOARD OF GLOBAL MINISTRIES Book of Discipline: Para. 730 I Responsible to Conference Council on Ministries There shall be a standing Conference Council Board of Global Ministries. Responsibilities: The Board shall be divided into two major Committees: Missionary Education and Cul­ tivation, and Parish and Community Development. A. Missionary Education and Cultivation shall be responsible for the following areas of work: World Hunger, Health and Welfare Ministries, Missionary Itineration, Mission Fairs, School of Missions, Advance Specials, and such other areas of mission as the Board shall give to it. B. Parish and Community Development Committee shall be responsible for the follow­ ing areas of work: Church Extension, Cooperative Parish Ministries, United Method­ I ist Town and Country Awards, Church and Community Workers, Volunteers in I Mission and such other areas of mission as the Board shall give to it. Membership: A Chairperson for the Conference Council Board of Global Ministries shall be nominat­ ed by the Annual Conference Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Confer­ ence. District Chairpersons of Global Ministries; Conference Coordinator for Christian Global Concerns for the UMW; a District Superintendent; and eight members at large. 2. CONFERENCE COUNCIL BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAMPUS MINIS­ TRY Book of Discipline: Para. 731 Responsible to Conference Council on Ministries There shall be a standing Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. I Responsibilities: A. Receive annually reports from the Campus Ministry Units, Philander Smith Colleg~ I and Hendrix College. B. Recommend improvements in facilities, program, finance and personnel for campu ministry units. C. Approve the purchase or sale of property, and the plans for any new building, inclu( ing a parsonage, proposed by the Campus Ministry Unit and the financial progra1 covering the liquidation of its cost. Approval is also required by the District Commi tee on Church Location Building. D. Cooperate in interpretation of the intercollegiate campus Christian movement. Membership: A. A Chairperson for the Conference Council Board of Higher Education and Cam1 I Ministry shall be nominated by the Annual Conference Nominating Committee 1 elected by the Annual Conference. I B. A District Superintendent; one staff member from the Conference Council on Mi tries. C. Eight At-Large members, four of whom shall be lay persons and four clergy. B Members of Campus Ministry Units and Institutions of Higher Education shal serve as At-Large members. D. All Campus Ministers and one representative from each institution of higher e1 tion shall be members without vote.

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B. Conference Board Of Trustees Book of Discipline: Para. 2512-2515 Membership: 1. Twelve persons of legal age; six shall be clergy and six shall be laity. 2. One District Superintendent, without vote. C. Council On Finance And Administration Book of Discipline: Para. 707-716 Responsible to Annual Conference Responsibilities: 1. The purpose of the Council shall be to develop, maintain, and administer a comprehen­ sive and coordinated plan of fiscal and administrative policies, procedures and manage­ ment services for the Annual Conference. (Para. 7081. of the Book of Discipline.) 2. Nominate, following each General Conference, a Conference Treasurer. The Annual Conference shall elect the Treasurer to serve for the quadrennium. If a vacancy should occur during the quadrennium, the Council shall have the power to fill the vacancy until the next session of the Annual Conference. The Council on Finance and Administration shall have authority and supervision of the work of the Treasurer. Membership: 1. Membership shall consist of five clergy, six laity, all of whom shall be nominated by the Conference Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Conference. (Para. 708.2) 2. Ex-officio members shall be those listed in Para. 708.2b. Their voting privileges shall also conform to this Paragraph. 3. The officers shall be elected from its membership. D. Committees That Meet Only On Call 1. COMMITTEE ON THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE Book of Discipline: None Responsible to Annual Conference Responsibilities: Assist the Bishop and Secretary of the Annual Conference in planning, conducting and re­ cording the sessions of the Annual Conference. The Committee may form sub-committees such as: Agenda, Arrangements, Courtesies, Minutes, Resolutions, Journal and Memoirs. Membership: a. The Director of the Conference Council on Ministries shall serve as Chairperson. b. Bishop, Director of the Conference Council on Ministries, Host District Superinten­ dent, Host Pastor(s), two Laypersons from the host church, Director of Finance and Management, the Conference Secretary, and Chairperson of Conference Council Board of Worship. c. Additional members, as needed, to carry out the task assigned. 2. COMMISSION ON ARCHIVES AND HISTORY Book of Discipline: Para. 737 Responsible to Annual Conference Membership: a. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the Conference Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Conference. b. Nine to twelve persons nominated by the Conference Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Conference. 3. COMMITTEE ON REVIEW Book of Discipline: None Responsible to Annual Conference Responsibilities: a. Monitor the functions of the Annual Conference, its agencies, its employed staff, and to offer recommendations for improvement. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 183

b. Recommend changes in the Conference Structure that are mandated by the General Conference and are published in each subsequent edition of the Book of Discipline. c. Review all unsponsored resolutions presented on the floor of the Annual Conference which call for changes in the Structure or the Standing Rules and recommend con­ currence or non concurrence when presented for vote. Membership: a. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the Annual Conference Nominating Commit­ tee and elected by the Annual Conference. b. A District Superintendent. c. Three clergy and four laity shall be nominated by the Conference Nominating Com­ mittee and elected by the Annual Conference. 4. EPISCOPAL RESIDENCE COMMITTEE Book of Discipline: Para. 735.4 Membership: a. The Chairperson shall be the representative of the Committee on Episcopacy of the Annual Conference in which the episcopal residence is currently located. b. The Chairperson, or his/her designate, of the Conference Committee on Episcopacy. c. The Chairperson, or his/her designate, of the Council on Finance and Administration. d. The Chairperson, or his/her designate, of the Board of Trustees.

III. PROFESSIONAL MINISTRY A. Coordinating Committee On Professional Ministries Book of Discipline: None Responsible to Annual Conference Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate all responsibilities pertaining to professional ministry. It shall in no way abridge the disciplinary responsibilities of the member groups. 2. May request funding from the Council on Finance and Administration to cover cost of meetings and materials. Membership: 1. A Chairperson nominated by the Conference Committee on Nominations, elected by the Annual Conference for a term of four years. 2. A District Superintendent and the Registrars of the Board of Ordained Ministries and Diaconal Ministries. 3. Chairperson (or his/her designate) of the following: Board of Diaconal Ministry Board of Ordained Ministry Board of Pensions Commission on Equitable Salaries Committee on Insurance Officers: 1. In addition to the Chairperson, a vice-Chairperson and Secretary shall be elected from among the members of the committee.

B. Board Of Ordained Ministry Book of Discipline: Para. 732 Responsible to Annual Conference Membership: 1. No less than six clergy in full connection. They shall be nominated by the Bishop after consultation with the Chairperson, the Executive Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry, and the Cabinet. 2. Membership may include a retired clergy in full connection. 3. Membership shall include women, persons of ethnic minority, and one person in an ap­ pointment beyond the local church. Two thirds of the Board shall be graduates of semi- 184 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

naries approved by the University Senate. 4. The board shall select from its own membership an official representative to serve on each District Committee on Ordained Ministry preferably from within said district. 5. Two District Superintendents without vote. 6. Officers shall be elected by the membership. C. Board Of Diaconal Ministry Book of Discipline: Para. 733 Responsible to Annual Conference Membership: 1. No less than nine persons of whom at least one third shall be in Diaconal Ministry. They shall be nominated by the Bishop after consultation with the Executive Committee of the Board. 2. A District Superintendent. 3. Officers shall be elected from the membership. D. Committee On Episcopacy Book of Discipline: Para. 734 Responsible to Annual Conference Membership: 1. The members shall consist of three laywomen, three laymen, three clergy, and three at­ large members. These persons shall be nominated by the Conference Nominating Com­ mittee and elected by the Annual Conference. 2. Three additional members shall be appointed by the Bishop. 3. Five members shall be clergy. 4. One of the lay members shall be the Conference Lay Leader. E. Board Of Pensions Book of Discipline: Para. 736 Responsible to Annual Conference Membership: 1. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the Annual Conference Nominating Committee. 2. No less than twelve persons nominated by Conference Nominating Committee. Mem­ bership shall include one third laywomen, one third laymen, and one third clergy. 3. The person serving as a member of the General Board of Pensions shall be a member of the Annual Conference Board of Pensions. 4. Members may not be in debt to the General Board of Pensions or receiving a pension from the General Board of Pensions. 5. One District Superintendent. F. Commission On Equitable Salaries Book of Discipline: Para. 722 Responsible to Annual Conference Membership: 1. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the Conference Nominating Committee. 2. There shall be twelve members, nominated by the Conference Nominating Committee, to include six clergy and six laity. The laity members shall be comprised of one person from each district. 3. A District Superintendent. 4. One lay member and one clergy shall represent churches of fewer than two hundred members. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 185

G. Committee On Insurance Book of Discipline: None Responsible to Annual Conference Responsibilities: 1. Administer the Conference Insurance Program Membership: 1. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the Conference Nominating Committee. 2. One District Superintendent named by the Cabinet shall be a member. 3. Six persons nominated by the Conference Nominating Committee and elected by the An­ nual Conference. H. Committees That Meet Only On Call 1. JOINT COMMITTEE ON DISABILITY Book of Discipline: Para. 743 Responsible to Annual Conference Two members from the Board of Ordained Ministry and two members from the Board of Pensions elected by the respective Boards, and one District Superintendent appointed by the Bishop. 2. COMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS Book of Discipline: Para. 2623.3. Responsible to Annual Conference Seven elders in Full Connection and three reserves nominated by the Bishop. None shall be members of the Joint Review Committee or the Board of Ordained Ministry. 3. JOINT REVIEW COMMITTEE Book of Discipline: Para. 455.1c. Responsible to Annual Conference Two District Superintendents appointed by the Bishop; two Board of Ordained Ministry members appointed by the Chairperson of the Board; and two non-cabinet, non-Board members in full connection, one nominated by the Bishop and Cabinet, the other by the Board of Ordained Ministry. An alternate for all three categories shall be named and shall not be a member of the Cabinet or Board and shall be nominated by the Bishop and Cabinet. 4. BOARD OF MANAGERS, ARKANSAS' PASTOR'S SCHOOL Book of Discipline: None Responsible to Annual Conference Chairperson of Board of Ministry Chairperson of Board of Education Director of Conference Council on Ministries Chairperson of Board of Diaconal Ministry Two At-Large Board of Ministry Members Staff Representative of Hendrix College Responsibilities: Coordinate the program development and the running of Pastor's School along with Representatives of the North Arkansas Annual Conference Boards and Agencies. IV. DISTRICT STRUCTURE A. District Council On Ministries Book of Discipline: Para. 747 Responsible to the Annual Conference, the Annual Conference Council on Ministries, and the Churches within the District. 186 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Membership: 1. Membership shall include: the Chairperson; District Superintendent; District Lay Lead­ er; District President of United Methodist Women; District President of United Method­ ist Men; District President of United Methodist Youth; and a maximum of six at-large members; a Conference Council Staff person. 2. Additional Membership may include as needed: a. Work Area Chairpersons of Education; Stewardship; Worship; Global Ministries; Higher Education & Campus Ministry; Church & Society; Christian Unity & Interreli­ gious Concerns; and Communications. b. Age Level Coordinators for Children; Youth; Young Adults; Older Adults; and Fam­ ily. c. Representatives from the advocacy groups of Status & Role of Women; and Religion and Race. 3. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the District Nominating Committee and elected by the Annual Conference. The Council shall elect the Vice-Chairperson and Secretary from within its elected membership. 4. The District Superintendent, not eligible to serve as Chairperson, is the Council's execu- tive officer, and shall be responsible for implementation of program. 5. Shall meet on call of the Chairperson and/or the District Superintendent. 6. Committees and Task Forces may be formed as needed. 7. Membership is nominated by the District Nominating Committee and elected by the An­ nual Conference. B. Administration 1. DISTRICT NOMINATING COMMITTEE Book of Discipline: None Responsible to the Annual Conference, Annual Conference Nominating Committee, and the District Stewards. Responsibilities: a. The Committee shall nominate annually the following: (1) One lay member of the Conference Nominating Committee to be elected by the Annual Conference. (2) Members of the Committee on District Superintendency as prescribed by the Discipline (Para. 751) to be elected by the Annual Conference. (3) Chairperson and a maximum of six at-large members of the District Council on Ministries to be elected by the Annual Conference. (4) Additional members of the District Council on Ministries as may be prescribed by district or conference structure; district representatives to conference boards, commissions, and committees, as needed; and other offices deemed nec­ essary by the district or conference structure. Election by the Annual Confer­ ence. (5) District Trustees, members of the District Committee on Church Location & Building, District Treasurer, and other district officers as needed. Election by the District Board of Stewards. . b. Annually request from local churches the names of persons who may be considered for nomination. c. Vacancies may be filled by appointed of the District Superintendent until the next election. Membership: a. The District Superintendent shall be the chairperson with vote. b. Six persons to include three lay and three clergy members. c. The term of officer for elected members shall be three years in rotation. No elected member may serve two consecutive terms. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 187

2. DISTRICT BOARD OF STEWARDS Responsiblities: a. Shall meet at least annually on call of the District Superintendent. b. To receive from the District Superintendents and Conference Council Staff the pro­ gram and financial requirements adopted at the previous Annual Conference Session and report to the local church Committee on Finance, Council on Ministries/ Admin­ istrative Board or Administrative Council. c. Elect District Trustees, Members of the District Committee on Church Location & Building; the District Treasurer; and other district officers as needed. d. Elect members of the District Nominating Committee by nomination from the floor. e. Adopt the District Administration Fund Budget; and approve any other funds which relate to financial needs or programs within the district. f. Recommend apportionments to the churches for all district funds as needed. Membership: a. The District Superintendent shall be the Chairperson. b. One lay person from each Church within the district elected by the Charge Confer­ ence. c. The District Treasurer. 3. DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Book of Discipline: Para. 2517.2 Responsible to the Annual Conference Responsibilities: Report annually to the District Board of Stewards concerning the state of the district parsonage and any other properties held in trust by the District Board of Trustees. Membership: a. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the District Nominating Committee and elected by the District Board of Stewards. b. Three to nine lay persons nominated by the District Nominating Committee and elected by the District Board of Stewards. 4. DISTRICT BOARD ON CHURCH LOCATION AND BUILDING Book of Discipline: Para. 2518-2523 Responsible to Annual Conference Responsibilities: Report annually to the District Board of Stewards Membership: a. The District Superintendent who shall be the Chairperson. b. Six persons to include three lay and three clergy members. Nominated by the Dis­ trict Nominating Committee and elected by the District Board of Stewards.

C. Ministry 1. DISTRICT COMMITTEE ON ORDAINED MINISTRY Book of Discipline: Para. 749 Responsible to the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry. Membership: a. The District Superintendent and at least five other members in full connection in the district, including women and ethnic clergy, whenever possible, nominated annually by the District Superintendent in consultation with the Chairperson or Executive Committee of the Board of Ordained Ministry and approved by the Annual Confer­ ence. Interim vacancies may be filled by the District Superintendent. b. The District Superintendent shall not be the Chairperson (Para. 521.2). c. One representative named by the Conference Board of Ministry, who may serve as Chairperson. 2. COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENCY Book of Discipline: Para. 751 Responsible to the Annual Conference. 188 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Membership: a. The Chairperson shall be nominated by the District Nominating Committee and elected by the District Board of Stewards. b. The District Lay Leader, two laywomen, two laymen, two clergy, and two at-large members nominated by the District Nominating Committee and elected by the Annu­ al Conference. c. Two additional persons appointed by the District Superintendent. d. There shall be at last three clergy members and at least seven lay members.

V. THE STANDING RULES A. Annual Conference 1. ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEMBERSHIP: The voting membership of the Annual Con­ ference shall be composed of clergy and laity in equal number. a. Clergy members include: Elders in Full Connection; Probationary Members; Asso­ ciate Members; and Full-Time Local Pastors. Elders and Associate members in the retired relationship continue as voting members of the Annual Conference. b. Lay members include: (1) persons elected as lay member by each charge conference. One lay member shall be elected to correspond to each clergy appointed to the charge (2) Two youth members elected annually by each District Council of the Unit­ ed Methodist Youth. (3) Conference President of United Methodist Women, Confer­ ence President of United Methodist Men. (4) Conference Lay Leader. (5) Each District Lay Leader. (6) Diaconal Ministers. (7) Lay Chairpersons of Conference Boards, Committees, and Commissions. (8) Delegates to General & Jurisdictional Conference for the quadrennium following their election. c. The formula for balancing the Conference shall be: (1) An equal number of "at large" delegates from each district selected by the District Nominating Committee. These "at large" delegates shall be from Churches with membership of less than 200. After the balance has been determined, the Council office shall notify these persons in writing of their delegate status at least 60 days prior to the Annual Conference. d. The names and addresses of all members of the Annual Conference shall be reported to the Conference Secretary at least ninety days prior to the opening day of the An­ nual Conference. 2. BOARD SERVICE: a. Elective membership on any specific board, agency, committee of the Little Rock Annual Conference may not exceed eight consecutive years, excepting ex-officio membership on the Conference Council on Ministries. Membership begins upon elec­ tion with the date noted in the Conference Journal. b. There are two types of membership on Annual Conference boards, committees, com­ missions and councils; at-large and ex-officio. A person may serve in only one at­ large and one ex-officio capacity. c. The membership of the Committee on Review; the Committee on the Annual Confer­ ence; the Committee on Episcopacy and members of the Cabinet & Conference Staff shall be exempt from the provisions of (a) and (b). d. No person from the Little Rock Conference, clergy or lay, shall serve as an elected trustee of more than one United Methodist related institution within the bounds of the Arkansas Area at a time. "Within the bounds of" these United Methodist related institutions are understood to be the following: Hendrix College, Philander Smith College, Aldersgate, Methodist Children's Home, the Methodist Foundation of Arkan­ sas, the Wesley Foundations, Little Rock Conference Camp Tanako, and Mt. Se­ quoyah Assembly. e. Any person(s) serving on a General or Jurisdictional Board or Agency shall be a member with vote on the corresponding Board or Agency of the Annual Conference. f. No person serving on the Conference Council on Finance and Administration shall serve on any Annual Conference Board or Agency receiving funds from the Council on Finance and Administration. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 189

3. TASK FORCE SERVICE: a. Membership on Task Forces shall be inclusive of ethnic minorities and persons from small membership churches. A balance of laymen, laywomen and clergy shall be the norm. b. The norm of Task Force membership shall be a broad base of participation from throughout the Conference. c. Persons are limited to membership on one Conference task force at a given time. Emphasis shall be given to non-consecutive membership from one conference task force to another conference task force. B. Financial Administration 1. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the Annual Conference shall be from January 1 to December 31. 2. FINANCIAL AND STATISTICAL. a. All reporting of Conference funds shall be made in whole dollars. b. Each pastor shall make an annual statistical and financial report to the District Su­ perintendent who shall submit the reports to the Conference Statistician. 3. ADMINISTRATIVE FUND. The Council on Finance and Administration shall recom­ mend an apportionment for a Conference Administrative Fund. All clerical work of the Conference, the expense of publishing the pre-conference report, the expense of publish­ ing the Journal and preserving the records of the Conference, the expense of preparing and printing the Worship Booklet for the Annual Conference, the expenses of auditing the accounts of the several boards, the expenses of the Conference Secretary and Statis­ tician, the expenses of committees raised by the Conference shall be paid from this Fund. The Conference Treasurer shall be the custodian of the Fund. Payments for un­ budgeted claims on this fund shall be made on vouchers signed by the Chairman of the Council on Finance and Administration or the Conference Secretary. 4. PROGRAM BUDGETS. Budgets for expenditures for program for the District and the Conference shall be co-ordinated by the Conference Council on Ministries. The Confer­ ence Council on Ministries shall make recommendations to the Council on Finance and Administration which shall make a final recommendation to the Annual Conference. C. Conference Procedure 1. RULES OF ORDER. The Rules of Order shall be the Roberts Rules of Order revised. 2. PRE-CONFERENCE REPORTS AND RESOLUTIONS. There shall be a pre-confer­ ence report which shall contain reports of all program boards and agencies of the Con­ ference. This report shall be mailed to each member of the Little Rock Conference at least 30 days before the annual session. The Conference Secretary shall be the editor of this publication. The pre-conference reports shall be typewritten, in triplicate, on spe­ cial forms furnished by the Conference and obtained from the Conference Secretary. In the event editing of a report is deemed necessary by the Conference Secretary and Chairperson of the Board involved, permission is hereby granted. 3. FLOOR RESOLUTIONS. Any resolution not sponsored by a regular board or standing committee or Task Force of the Conference must lay on the table for twenty-four hours before being debated and acted upon, provided, however, immediate debate and action may be ordered by two-thirds vote of the Conference present and voting. If the floor res­ olution calls for a change in the structure or standing rules, it must be submitted to a re­ view by the Committee on Review which will recommend concurrence or non concurrence. 4. CONFERE.NCE EXPENSE FUND a. Registration fees and offerings taken at the Annual Conference shall be administered by the Conference Treasurer and shall be used to defray expenses of the session. b. The Conference Treasurer shall pay a per diem to retired ministers for days actually in attendance at Annual Conference and be reimbursed from the Conference Ex- 190 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

pense Fund. Eligibility shall be determined by the Conference Board of Pensions. c. Any deficit in the Conference Expense Fund shall be made up from the Conference Administrative Fund. d. The Conference Expense Fund shall be administered by the Committee on the Annu­ al Conference. 5. UNBUDGETED EXPENDITURES. When any proposal is submitted to the Annual Con­ ference which involves the expenditure of funds not included in the Council on Finance and Administration report, such a proposal shall be referred for advice and recommen­ dation to the Council on Finance and Administration and brought back to the same ses­ sion of the Annual Conference for a vote to be taken by the Conference. No unbudgeted expenditures shall be submitted within the last twenty-four hours of a Conference Ses­ sion. 6. CAMPAIGNS. All Conference-wide campaigns to raise funds shall be voted on by writ­ ten ballot of the Conference. 7. MEMOIRS. There shall be published in the Journal a memoir of each deceased clerical member of the Conference. A picture of the deceased shall be published with the mem­ oir. The same shall be done for probationary members, associate members and local pastors. Likewise, a memoir of spouses of the above shall be published in the Journal. The District Superintendents shall report to the Conference Secretary the death of any of the above mentioned and be responsible for the submission of memoirs not later than thirty days after the death occurs. The names or memoirs of deceased laypersons who have been active in the Conference sessions, or served on Conference Boards or as offi­ cials of Conference institutions may be published in the Journal. It shall be the duty of the District Superintendents to report to the Chairman of the Conference Board of Pen­ sions the death of any conference claimant that occurs in their respective districts. 8. HISTORICAL MATERIAL a. The Library at Hendrix College shall be the depository for all historical documents and artifacts of the Little Rock Conference. The College Librarian shall be the custo­ dian of these historical materials. b. The Editor of the ARKANSAS UNITED METHODIST shall submit to the Commis­ sion on Archives and History a group picture of the class admitted into full connec­ tion for publication in the Journal and also two small pictures of each clerical member at the time of his/her retirement. D. Amendments The Conference Structure and these rules may be repealed or amended by a majority vote of those present and voting in any annual session of the Conference, provided the pro­ posed change is presented to the Conference in writing one day before the vote is taken. Proposed Constitutional Amendments The 1984 session of the General Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland, May 1-11, pro­ posed by more than the required two-thirds vote the following constitutional amendments and ordered their presentation to the Annual Conferences for vote: 1984-25 In Paragraph 1* delete ecclesiastical and legal The paragraph would then read: Paragraph 1. Article 1. Declaration of Union. - The Evangelical United Brethren Church and The Methodist Church shall be united in one Church. The united Church, as thus constituted, is, and shall be the successor of the two uniting churches. Number of members of the Annual Conference present and voting _____ Yes 192; No 0; Abstained 0. • *. 1984-26 In Paragraph 6"' delete automatically vest in The United Methodist Church. add be held and administered in accordance with the Book of Discipline. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 191

The paragraph would then read: Paragraph 6. Article VI. Title to Properties. - Titles to properties in The Evangeli­ cal United Brethren Church, and the Methodist Church shall, upon consummation of the union, be held and administered in accordance with the Book of Discipline ... Number of members of the Annual Conference present and voting _____ Yes 192; No 0; Abstained 0. * * * 1984-27 In Paragraph 36* add following "together with a lay member elected by each charge," the diaconal ministers The paragraph would then read: Paragraph 36. Article 1. - The Annual Conference shall be composed of ministerial members as defined by the General Conference, together with a lay member elected by each charge, the diaconal ministers, the conference president of United Methodist Wom­ en, the conference president of United Methodist Men, the conference lay leader, dis­ trict lay leaders, the president or equivalent officer of the conference young adult organization, the president of the conference youth organization, and two young persons under twenty-five (25) years of age from each district to be selected in such manner as may be determined by the Annual Conference ... Number of members of the Annual Conference present and voting _____ Yes 191; No 0; Abstained 0. * * * Official Certificate Of Action By The Annual Conference

At the session of the Little Rock Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, held in Hot Springs, Ark. on June 10-13, 1985, the above Proposed Constitutional Amendments of The United Methodist Church were presented to the Conference and after having been con­ sidered were voted on. The record of vote following each amendment as shown above is correct. Richard B. Wilke, Bishop Gerald K. Fincher, Secretary

This certificate should be signed in triplicate. Mail original to Bishop Paul A. Duffey, Secretary of the Council of Bishops, The United Methodist Church, Professional Towers, Suite 264, 4010 DuPont Circle, Louisville, Ken­ tucky 40207 Mail duplicate to C. Faith Richardson, Secretary of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church, 168 Mt. Vernon St., Newtonville, Maryland 02160 *In the 1980 Book of Discipline; para. 36 becomes 35 in the 1984 Discipline since 1980 amendments eliminated paras. 21 and 41.

Called Session Of Little Rock Annual Conference Meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas September 15, 1984 Bishop Richard B. Wilke called the session to order at 1:30 p.m. The congregation joined in singing "I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord." Joel Cooper led the conference in prayer. Bishop Wilke gave the Devotional entitled: "The Covenant People." The Organization of the Conference was perfected by Gladwin Connell. The following resolution in behalf of the Episcopal Residence Committee was presented by Joe Taylor 192 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

who moves its adoption; Earl Carter seconded the motion. The resolution states: Resolution To Purchase And Pay For An Episcopal Residence "WHEREAS the General Conference of The United Methodist Church did pass in May 1984 the proposal that all Episcopal Areas would buy, rent or lease a residence for the bish­ op of the area; and "WHEREAS the General Conference of The United Methodist Church did authorize an Episcopal Residence Committee for each area with responsibility to implement the action related to housing for the resident bishop, and "WHEREAS the Episcopal Residence Committee does recommend the purchase of a house rather than the leasing of a house; therefore "BE IT RESOLVED that the (Little Rock) (North Arkansas) Annual Conference in ses­ sion on September 15, 1984, does hereby authorize the purchase of the residence located at #28 St. Andrews, Little Rock, as an episcopal residence for the resident bishop of the Ar­ kansas Area of The United Methodist Church (the "Residence"); and the Conference Board of Trustees be and they are hereby authorized to pay therefore the sum of $140,000 by a down payment of $14,000 and the balance financed upon terms approved by and satisfac­ tory to the Conference Board of Trustees, which financing may be secured by a mortgage or similar encumbrance upon the Residence. Title to the Residence shall be held in trust pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Discipline. The Conference hereby agrees to pay, when due, one-half (1/z) of the purchase price, closing costs, and maintenance cost of the residence. and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Conference Board of Trustees be and they are hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to effect the action au­ thorized by this Resolution." Peggy Keller of the Little Rock Conference CFA presented the following resolution con­ cerning the financing of the Episcopal Residence: Resolution To Borrow Down Payment And Closing Costs For An Episcopal Residence "BE IT RESOLVED that the (Little Rock) (North Arkansas) Annual Conference in ses­ sion on September 15, 1984, borrow from the United Methodist Foundation of Arkansas the sum of $14,000 and an amount equal to the purchaser's share of closing costs and related expenses in connection with the purchase of an episcopal residence. The note evidencing said loan shall bear interest at a rate not to exceed the prime interest rate of First Com­ mercial Bank, N.A., on the date of the loan and shall be upon such terms and conditions as may be negotiated by the Conference Board of Trustees. and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Conference Board of Trustees be and they are hereby authorized and directed to do any and all things necessary to effect the action au­ thorized by this Resolution." September 15, 1984 Gene Baird of the North Arkansas Conference CFA spoke to the report. After some dis­ cussion, John Miles called for the question. The resolution to purchase said residence was presented by Peggy Keller. Little Rock Conference vote was: 136 for; 2 against. North Arkansas Conference vote was 178 for; 1 against. The resolution to finance the residence was presented by Gene Baird. The Little Rock Conference vote was: 188 for; 0 against. The North Arkansas Conference vote was: 133 for; 0 against. Bishop Wilke gave a gracious statement of thanks to both conferences. The Conference adjourned at 4:00p.m. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 193

How Do We Pay For Residence? INCOME: Monthly Yearly General Council on Finance & Administration ...... $ 1,000.00 $12,000.00 North Arkansas Conference ...... 500.00 6,000.00 Little Rock Conference ...... 500.00 6,000.00 TOTAL ...... $ 2,000.00 $24,000.00 EXPENDITURES: Monthly Yearly Principal & Interest ...... $ 1,200.78 $14,409.36 Insurance ...... 85.05 1,020.60 Sub Total ...... $ 1,285.83 $15,429.96 Utilities ...... 200.00 2,400.00 Loan on Down Payment/Closing Costs ...... 198.00 2,376.00 TOTAL ...... $ 1,485.83 $17,829.96

Addition To 1984 Journal Errata: Due to printer's error, the following action of the 1984 Annual Confer­ ence was omitted from the 1984 Conference Journal. Continuing from Page 81. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE BE ASKED TO GO ON RECORD AS BEING OPPOSED TO REPORT NUMBER NINE, AND TO AC­ TIVELY SEEK REDRESS BY WHATEVER REASONABLE AND LEGAL MEANS AVAILABLE TO HALT IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS INCLUDED IN SAID REPORT. DATED THIS 20TH DAY OF MAY, 1984. ALVIN FORD, JR. Chairperson Administrative Board Lakeside United Methodist Church Lake Village, Arkansas

SECRETARY

Mr. Lloyd asked that the Little Rock Conference go on record as being opposed to report #9. This resolution was received and laid over for another 24 hour period. Mike Campbell moved the discussion of the resolution be made the order of the day at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. This motion is approved. MONDAY AFTERNOON, May 28, 1984 - 2:00p.m. 0. D. Peters led the singing of "Blessed Assurance." The prayer was offered by Claude Clark. Charles Murry continued the report of the Board of Ordained Ministries. As a probation­ ary member of the Conference under paragraph #428.3, add the name of Thomas B. Slater. He comes by transfer from another denomination. The Chair recognized Sikes Harris and John Ross from the Board of Pensions in relation to retirees. George Kerr raised the ques­ tion as to whether widows of ministers would be able to receive the benefits designed as housing allowances. John Ross explained the IRS has ruled this cannot be done at this time. The Board of Pensions report was recommended as printed in the Journal by a vote of the Conference. John Ross recognized Sikes Harris for his two years of service as he now leaves the Board of Pensions. Members entering into a retired relationship are: Robert J. Berry, N. Lee Cate, Edwin B. Dodson, Ralph Hemund, Thomas J. Nation, James Robken, Veo E. Green, and L. E. Jolly. 194 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Ralph Hemund was not present. Bishop Hicks offered his appreciation for these persons and for Sikes Harris and the service he has rendered. A resolution of the Committee on Episcopacy is presented by Dr. James Argue. "Since the 1984 General Conference has enacted legislation which states that 'the provi­ sion of housing for effective bishops in the Jurisdictional Conferences shall be the re­ sponsibility of the annual conference or conferences comprising the episcopal area to which the bishop is assigned,' the Committee on Episcopacy of the Little Rock Annual Conference asks the annual conference to instruct the Area Treasurer to set aside $500.00 each month, beginning August 1, 1984, from conference administration funds, for the establishment of an episcopal housing fund, to be matched by an equal amount by the North Arkansas Conference, with the combined contributions of the two annual con­ ferences to be matched by an equal amount from the General Council on Finance and Administration. This fund shall be used for the leasing of a residence, for utilities, for furnishings, and other appurtenances." This resolution is seconded and passed. The report of the Arkansas United Methodist Communications was given by Keenan Wil­ liams who moved the adoption of the report. The report was approved. Keenan Williams introduced Georgia Daily, Editor of the Arkansas United Methodist. Michael Mitchell, as­ sistant Editor, was introduced by Georgia Daily. The report of the Arkansas Methodist was moved for adoption by Bill Eason. The report was approved. Buddy Villines, a member of the Review and Evaluation Committee, is recognized. The following recommendations for changes in standing rules are presented. 6 (a) "Elective membership on any board, agency, committee of the Little Rock Annual Con­ ference may not exceed a maximum of eight consecutive years, excepting ex-officio membership on the Conference Council on Ministries. Membership begins upon election. Date of election shall be listed beside name in Conference Journal." Review & Evaluation LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 223

(b) There are two types of membership on Annual Conference boards, commit­ tees, commissions and councils; at large and ex officio. A person may serve in only one at-large and/or one ex-officio capacity. (c) The membership of the Committee on Review and Evaluation; the Commit­ tee on Planning and Research; the Committee on the Annual Conference; and the Episcopal Committee shall be exempt from the provisions of (a) and (b) of Review and Evaluation. (d) No person from the Little Rock Conference, clerical or lay, shall serve as an elected trustee of more than one United Methodist related institution within the bounds of the Arkansas Area at a time. "Within the bounds of" these United Methodist related institutions are understood to be the follow­ ing: Hendrix College, Philander Smith College, Aldersgate, Methodist Children's Home, the Methodist Foundation of Arkansas, the Wesley Foun­ dations, Little Rock Conference Camp Tanako, and Mt. Sequoyah Assembly. This is to take effect during the year 1979, as each institution could possibly have its timetable of elections on a different schedule. Trustees presently serving are allowed to complete their present terms. (e) All Councils, Boards, Committees and Commissions of the Conference shall be made representative. Special consideration shall be given to placing women, youth, and minority persons on the membership of these conference agencies. (f) Beginning with the 1984 Quadrennium no member of the Annual Conference shall be eligible for the chairmanship of a board, committee, commission or council of the Annual Conference who has served as chairman of a board, committee, commission or council for the preceding 8 years. II. Financial Administration 1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Annual Conference shall run from January 1 to December 31. 2. Financial and Statistical. (a) The District Superintendents shall furnish the treasurer with all appor­ tionments to the churches on, or before January 15. These figures shall be official. (b) All Conference assessments and reports of collections shall be made in whole dollars; with no column for cents. (c) Each pastor shall make a statistical report to the District Superintendent who shall submit the reports to the Conference Statistician. The Pastor's financial report will be audited and checked by the Final Data Processing Print-Out. Where there is discrepancy, the amount recorded on the Print­ Out will prevail. 3. Administrative Fund. The Council on Finance and Administration shall recom­ mend an assessment for a Conference Administrative Fund. All clerical work of the Conference, the expense of publishing the pre-conference report, the ex­ pense of publishing the Journal and preserving the records of the Conference, the expense of preparing and printing the Worship Booklet for the Annual Con­ ference, the expense of auditing the accounts of the several boards, the expenses of the Conference Secretary and Statistician, the expenses of committees rais­ ed by the Conference shall be paid from this Fund. The Conference Treasurer shall be the custodian of the Fund. Payments for unbudgeted claims on this fund shall be made on vouchers signed by the Chairman of the Council on Finance and Administration or the Conference Secretary. 4. Program Budgets. Budgets for expenditures for program for the District and the Conference shall be co-ordinated by the Conference Council on Ministries. The Conference Council on Ministries shall make recommendations to the Council on Finance and Administration which shall make a final recommendation to the Annual Conference. 224 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

5. Conference Treasurer. The Council on Finance and Administration shall set the salary and provide for the expenses of the Conference Treasurer and make ar­ rangements for paying the same, subject to the action of the Annual Conference. The Annual Conference shall assign the duties, responsibilities, and the head­ quarters city, of the Conference Treasurer, on recommendation of the Council on Finance and Administration, in keeping with the provisions of the Discipline. 6. District Fund. The District Stewards shall estimate and allocate to the several charges an amount necessary for district parsonage and other necessary district expenses. The District Stewards shall elect a treasurer who shall be custodian of this fund and pay it out on order of the District Superintendent. The treasurer of the district fund shall report to the District Stewards annually, showing receipts and disbursements. Funds budgeted by the District Council on Ministries will be paid by the District Treasurer upon action of the District Council on Ministries and the approval of the District Superintendent. 7. Apportionments Based on Pastor's Salary. On all items apportioned to local chur­ ches by means of a percentage of the minister's salary, such percentage shall be understood to apply to all ministerial members of the local church staff serv­ ing under the appointment of the Bishop and District Superintendent, including ministers in full connection, ministers on trial, and full-time Lay Pastors. 8. Requests for financial support by the Conference, when not presented to the Conference by the Council on Finance and Administration, shall lay on the table for twenty-four hours prior to a vote being taken. This rule may be suspended by a 3/4 vote of the Conference. It does not preclude a Council on Finance and Administration recommendation being amended. III. Conference Procedure 1. Rules of Order. The Rules of Order shall be Roberts Rules of Order revised. 2. Reports and Resolutions. There shall be a pre-conference report which shall con­ tain reports of all the boards and agencies of the Conference. This report shall be mailed to each member of the Little Rock Conference at least 30 days before the annual session. The Conference Secretary shall be the editor of this publica­ tion. in the pre-conference reports shall be typewritten, in triplicte, on special forms furnished by the Conference and obtained from the Conference Secretary. In the event editing of a report is deemed necessary by the Conference Secretary and Chairmn of the Board involved, permission is hereby granted. 3. Conference Expense Fund. (a) Registration fees and offerings taken at the Annual Conference shall be ad­ ministered by the Conference Treasurer and shall be used to defray the expenses of the session. (b) The Conference shall meet on a self-entertainment plan, except that the entertainment of the retired ministers shall be paid from the Conference Expense Fund. The Conference Treasurer shall pay a per diem for days ac­ tually in attendance directly to the retired ministers and be reimbursed from the Conference Expense Fund. Eligibility shall be determined by the Con­ ference Board of Pensions. (c) Any deficit in the Conference Expense Fund shall be made up from the Con­ ference Administrative Fund. (d) The Conference Expense Fund shall be administered by the Committee on the Annual Conference. 4. Unsponsored Resolutions. Any resolution not sponsored by a regular board or standing committee of the Conference must lie over for twenty-four hours before being debated and acted upon, provided, however, immediate debate and ac­ tion may be ordered by two-thirds vote of the Conference present and voting. LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 225

5. Memoirs. There shall be published in the Journal a memoir of each deceased clerical member of the Conference, containing date and place of birth, date of admission on trial, to whom married and date, names of children, charges serv­ ed, and place of burial. A picture of the deceased shall be published with the memoir. The same shall be done for probationary members, associate members and lay pastors. Likewise, a memoir of wives or widows of the above shall be published in the Journal. The District Superintendents shall report to the Sub­ committee on Memoirs the death of any of the above mentioned and be respon­ sible for the submission of memoirs not later than thirty days after the death occurs. The names or memoirs of deceased laymen who have been active in the Conference sessions, or served on Conference Bdards or as officials of Conference institutions may be published in the Journal. The District Superintendent shall be responsible for securing the memoirs for laymen whose memoirs shall be published. It shall be the duty of the District Superintendents to report to the Chairman of the Conference Board of Pensions the death of any conference clai­ mant that occurs in their respective districts. 6. Historical Material. (a) The Library at Hendrix College shall be the depository for all historical documents and artifacts of the Little Rock Conference. The College Librarian shall be the custodian of these historical materials. (b) The Commission on Archives and History shall be responsible for securing a group picture of each class admitted into full connection for publication in the Journal and also two small pictures of each clerical member at the time of his retirement. 7. Unbudgeted Expenditures. When any proposal is submitted to the Annual Con­ ference which involves the expenditure of funds not included in the established budget, such a proposal shall be referred for advice and recommendation to the Council on Finance and Administration and brought back to the same session of the Annual Conference for a vote to be taken by the Conference. 8. Campaigns. All Conference-wide campaigns to raise funds shall be voted on by secret ballot of the Conference. IV. Amendments. These rules may be repealed or amended by a majority vote of those present and voting in any annual session of the Conference, provided the proposed change is presented to the Conference in writing one day before the vote is taken. 226 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

XI. Ministers Service Record

Abbreviations: O.T. - On Trial; F.C. - Full Connection; T. - Transferred; Ef. - Effective; Exc. -Years Not Effective; S.- Supernumerary; R.- Retired; Ord.- Orders Recognized; Re-ad.- Re­ admitted; Sus. - Suspended; S.L. - Sabbatical Leave; P. - Probationers after 1968; M - Merger; D. - Disability; O.L. - On Leave.

Note: under column VI all who are not otherwise indicated served without break in the Conference, joined as indicated in column III. Ark. means the Old Arkansas Methodist Protestant Conference. In the case of men who originally belonged to one of these Conferences and came back by Transfer after a period in some other Conference, we have indicated the number of years out of the Conference by giving the number in parentheses following T. • means we know the fact, but not the date. Inquiries concerning Service Record should be addressed to Gerald K. Fincher, Conference Secretary. Inquiries concerning Column IX or No. Yrs. Claim on LR Conf. should be addressed to Mrs. Doris Fish, 12620 Ramon Meyer Rd., Mablevale 72103.

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FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, AND STUDENT SUPPLY LOCAL PASTORS

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SALARIES OF CONFERENCE MEMBERS IN SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS

Name Total Thomas A. Abney ...... $21,600 G. Coleman Akin ...... 25,000 Sam L. Albright ...... 24,876 William M. Elder ...... Not Furnished William C. Gentry ...... 34,055 Joe E. Arnold ...... 19,800 Clayton Harrison ...... Not Furnished Stephen E. Darr ...... 23,779 Louis L. Averitt ...... 43,600 John Grigsby ...... Not Furnished Bill Eason ...... 32,552 Frank V. Hilliard ...... Not Furnished G. Sam Jones ...... 32,000 Robin M. McConathy ...... 32,000 Robert L. Moore ...... 32,000 Joe R. Phillips ...... 41,000 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 233

Name Total Negail Riley ...... 42,236 Robert W. Trieschmann ...... 20,465 Charles Nesbitt ...... 23,776 Darrel Bone ...... 24,900 Edward G. Matthews ...... 46,000 Grover Zinn ...... 34,800 CHAPLAINS: Billy Howard Cox ...... 60,336 John W. Shafer ...... 40,200 234 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

Little Rock Annual Conference - 1985 Report Of The Conference Statistician For The Calendar Year 1984 TABLE I- Church Data

Rate of Line (Column Number) 1984 Reports Change Change % 1. Total Full Members at close of 1983 ...... 76,735 (- 939) (- 1.21) 2. Received - Confession of Faith or Restored ...... 1,037 + 84 + 8.81 3. Received - Other United Methodist Churches ...... 1.678 + 37 + 2.25 4. Received - Other Denominations ...... 738 (- 64) (- 7.98) 5. Removed - Charge Conference Action/Withdrawn .... . 1,255 (- 52) ( 3.98) 6. Removed - Transfer to Other United Methodist Chs ... 1,411 ( - 57) ( - 3.88) 7. Removed- Transfer to Other Denominations ...... 648 + 161 + 33.06 8. Removed - Death ...... 1,137 + 64 + 5.96 9. TOTAL FULL MEMBERS at Close of 1984 ...... 75,737 ( 998) (- 1.30) 10. Average Weekly Worship Attendance ...... 26,968 + 317 + 1.19 11. Persons Baptized - All Ages ...... 1,104 + 92 + 9.09 12. Preparatory Members on Roll ...... 6,307 + 138 + 2.24 13. Persons on Constituency Roll ...... 4,130 + 477 + 13.06 14. Confirmation Class Enrollment...... 673 (- 42) (- 5.87) 15. Leaders for all Education Work ...... 4,017 + 110 + 2.82 16. Children Enrolled in Church School...... 7,364 (- 47) (- 0.63) 17. Youth Enrolled in Church School ...... 4,242 (- 97) (- 2.24) 18. Adults Enrolled in Church School ...... 19,072 + 126 + 0.67 19. TOTAL CHURCH SCHOOL Enrollment...... 34,695 + 92 + 0.27 20. Average Attendance in Church School ...... 18,066 + 57 + 0.32 21. Average Attendance- Other On-Going Classes ...... 6,175 + 398 + 6.89 22. Average Attendance- Short-Term Classes ...... 9,710 + 1,475 + 17.91 23. Church School Members Joining Church on Confession of Faith ...... 617 + 42 + 7.30 24. Membership - Chartered United Methodist Men ...... 1,401 + 322 + 29.84 25. Amount Paid for Projects - U.M.M ...... $ 12,845 $(- 15,567) (- 54.79) 26. Membership - United Methodist Women ...... 8,441 (- 245) (- 2.82) 27. Amount Paid- Local & Community by U.M.W ...... $ 125,897 $(- 30,448) (- 19.47) 28. Value of Church, Land, Buildings, Equipment...... $110,273,429 $ + 8,406,148 + 8.25 29. Value of Church-Owned Parsonages & Furniture ...... $ 11,912,584 $ + 547,384 + 4.82 30. Value of Other Assets (Cash, Securities, Etc.) ...... $ 5,954,240 $ + 747,819 + 14,36 31. Indebtedness on Items 28, 29, 30 at Close 1984 ...... $ 5,934,952 $(- 1,496,697) (- 20.14) 32. Other Current Indebtedness at Close 1984 ...... $ 1,138,820 $ + 1,028,297 +930.39

MEMBERSHIP ANALYSIS - CHANGES - BY DISTRICT

Line 9 Line 9 Line9 Change Change % Rate of % Rate of District 1982 1983 1984 82 to 83 83 to 84 Change 83 Change 84 Arkadelphia ...... 10,953 10,510 10,130 (-443) (-380) (-4.04) (- 3.62) Camden ...... 11,924 11,824 11,596 (-100) ( 228) (-0.84) ( -1.93) Hope ...... 10,202 10,083 10,028 ( -119) (- 55) ( -1.17) (-0.55) Little Rock ...... 26,125 26,143 26,079 + 18 (- 64) +O.o7 (- 0.24) Monticello ...... 7,413 7,092 6,937 ( -321) ( -155) (-4.33) (- 2.19) Pine Bluff ...... 11,057 11,083 10,967 + 26 (-116) +0.24 ( -1.05) CONFERENCE TOTAL ...... 77,674 76,735 75,737 (-939) (-998) ( -1.21) ( -1.30) LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 235

ANALYSIS OF MEMBERSHIP CHANGES Eleven Year Period 1974-1984 (Base Year = 1973)

Year Lines 1 through 9 Per­ Net cent 2 3 4 + Plus 5 6 7 8 Minus 9 Loss Loss + + + + (-) (-) (-) (-) (-) (-) (-) % 1973 82909 1974 82909 1220 1925 784 + 3929 998 1659 497 1192 4346 82492 417-0.50 1975 82492 1184 1728 755 + 3667 525 1664 490 1002 3681 82478 14-0.02 1976 82478 1208 1708 688 + 3604 604 1540 589 1062 3795 82287 191-0.23 1977 82287 1096 2018 776 + 3890 984 1564 522 1016 4086 82091 196-0.24 1978 82091 1011 1618 758 + 3387 1595 1382 456 980 4413 81065 -1026 -1.25 1979 81065 1066 1681 769 + 3503 850 1563 613 1049 4075 80493 - 572-0.71 1980 80493 1227 1740 785 + 3752 1554 1595 735 1065 4949 79296 1197 -1.49 1981 79296 1235 1570 702 + 3507 946 1437 606 1127 4116 78687 - 609-0.77 1982 78687 1020 1434 690 + 3144 1154 1378 569 1056 4157 77674 -1013 -1.29 1983 77674 953 1641 802 + 3396 1307 1468 487 1073 4335 76735 - 939 -1.21 1984 ------76735 1037 1678 738 ------+ 3453 1255 1411 648 1137 -----4451 75737 - 998-1.30 TOTAL 12257 18728 8247 + 39232 11772 16661 6212 11759 -46404 -7172-8.65

Total Gross Gains 1974-1984 (Lines 2 + 3 + 4) Equals + 39232 Total Gross Losses 1974-1984 (Lines 5 + 6 + 7 + 8) Equals - 46404 TOTAL NET LOSS - 11 year period Equals - 7172

DIRECT COMPARISON OF NET CHANGE- By Category of Change Gross Gain Prof. of Faith CT- U.M.C.'S CT- O.D.'s TOTAL + 12,257 + 18,728 + 8,247 + 39,232 Charge Conf. Gross Loss By Death CT-U.M.C.'s CT-O.D.'s (-) -11,759 -16,661 -6,212 -11,772 -46,404 NET CHANGE + 498 + 2,067 + 2,035 11,772 - 7,172 = Net Gain = + 4,600 Net Loss

Analysis: We lose members by Death and Transfer, but fewer than we receive by Confession of Faith and Transfer: so we always show a Net Gain when Lines 2, 3, & 4 are compared with Lines 6, 7, & 8. The culprit seems to be Line 5. Over the 11 year period, our Net Gain was 4,600, but this was obliterated by Line 5, and we end up with a Grand Net Loss of 7,172 for the 11 year period. 236 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE

TABLE II- FINANCIAL DATA

%Rate of Line Item (Column Number) $Paid 1984 Change Change 33. Paid on Indebtedness - Prin. & Interest...... $ 2,623,674 $ + 626,653 + 31.38 34. Buildings & Improvements - Paid in 1984...... 2,224,956 (- 556,211) (- 20.00) 35. Program & Church School Expenses ...... 1,858,480 (- 146,659) (- 7.31) 36. Current Operating Expenses ...... 4,453,410 + 577,877 + 14.91 37. Benevolences Paid Directly ...... 320,591 + 21,284 + 7.11 38. Pastors' Salaries ...... 2,598,257 + 195,959 + 8.16 39. Associate Pastors' Salaries ...... 216,255 + 36,746 + 20.47 40. utilities & Other Cash Allowances ...... 698,308 + 100,881 + 16.89 41. Travel Allowances ...... 680,035 (- 14,986) (- 2.16) 43. Pension & Benefit Fund ...... 904,958 + 132,560 + 17.16 44. District Superintendents' Fund ...... 270,911 + 29,076 + 12.02 45. Episcopal Fund ...... 38,828 (- 722) (- 1.83) 46. Equitable Salary Fund ...... 79,429 (- 13,122) ( -14.19) 47. Pastors' Moving Expense Fund ...... 10,861 (- 1,254) ( -10.35) 48. Campus Ministries ...... 110,467 (- 1,892) (- 1.68) 49. Interdenominational Cooperation Fund ...... 7,319 (- 855) ( -10.46) 50. Connectional Ministries ...... 36,593 (- 3,726) (- 9.24) 51. Jurisdictional Missions Needs ...... 27,935 (- 2,155) (- 7.16) 52. Little Rock Urban Ministries (Conf. Debt) ...... 23,304 (- 7,713) ( -24.87) 53. District Funds ...... 87,519 + 8,294 + 10.47 54. District Missions Funds ...... 52,628 (- 3,030) (- 5.44) 55. World Service & Conference Benevolences ...... 513,120 + 7,425 + 1.47 56. Ministerial Education Fund ...... 125,246 + 1,729 + 1.40 57. Black College Fund ...... 46,094 (- 2,904) (- 5.93) 58. Missional Priority Fund ...... 34,370 (- 3,587) (- 9.45) 59. Camps & Colleges (Excluding Hendrix) ...... 108,212 + 13,359 + 14.08 60. General Advance Specials ...... 86,055 + 42,452 +97.36 61. Youth Service Fund ...... 4,107 + 1,010 + 32.61 62. Four General Church Offerings ...... 18,773 + 1,993 + 11.88 63. Christian Education Day & Golden Cross ...... 7,958 (- 5,025) (- 38.70) 64. Special Church Extension ...... 32,758 (- 3,868) ( -10.56) 65. C.P.M. Parish Development...... 32,615 (- 1,500) (- 4.40) 66. Hendrix College & Endowment Fund ...... 144,595 (- 22,842) ( -13.64) 67. Arkansas United Methodist News & Commo ...... 53,579 (- 8) (- 0.01) 68. Methodist Children's Home ...... 137,182 + 12,259 + 9.81 69. Arkansas Conference of Chs. & Synogogues ...... 4,053 (- 482) ( -10.63) 70. All Other Benevolences ...... 157,958 + 68,291 + 76.16 71. United Methodist Women- Cash Sent to District or Conference Treasurer ...... 155,260 + 5,020 + 3.34 72. GRAND TOTAL PAID DURING 1984...... ~18,986,653 $ + 1,090,317 + 6.09 LITTLE ROCK CONFERENCE 237

Analysis Of 1984 Finances Monies Paid By Local Churches Of The Conference Comparison With 1983 - By Type Of Disbursement Item

Percent Percent Monies Monies of Total of Total Paid Paid Rate of Paid Paid Type 1983 1984 Change Change 1983 1984 LOCAL EXPENSES $ $ $ % '7o % Indebtedness, Buildings & Improvements ...... 4,778,188 4,848,630 + 70,442 + 1.47 26.70 25.54 All Program & Church School Expenses ...... 2,005,139 1,858,480 - ( 146,659) -( 7.31) 11.20 9.79 Current Operating Expenses ...... 3,875,533 4,453,410 + 577,877 + 14.91 21.66 23.46 Ministerial Support...... 3,874,255 4,192,855 + 318,600 + 8.22 ~ ____1W Sub-Total Local Expenses ...... 14,533,115 15,353,375 + 820,260 + 5.64 ~ ~ Other Ministerial Support Funds ...... 1,270,818 1,415,454 + 144,636 + 11.38 7.10 7.46 Paid to U.M.W. Dist. & Conf...... 150,240 155,260 + 5,020 + 3.84 0.84 0.82 Arkansas United Methodist-News & Commo ... 53,587 53,579 -( 8) -( 0.01) 0.30 0.28 Administration Funds All Levels ...... 157,808 159,366 + 1,558 + 0.99 0.88 0.84 All Benevolences Paid ...... 1,730,768 1,849,619 + 118,851 + 6.87 ~ 9.74 Sub-Total - Monies Sent Off ...... 3,363,221 3,633,278 + 270,057 + 8.03 ~ ____1lli GRAND TOTAL ...... 17,896,336 18,986,653 + 1,090,317 .+ 6.09 100.00 100.00

SUMMARY OF MONIES PAID- COMPARISON WITH 1983- by Type of Disbursement Item

Local Church Expenditures ...... 10,658,860 11,160,520 + 501,660 + 4.71 59.56 58.78 (Without Ministerial) Total- All Ministerial Support...... 5,145,073 5,608,309 + 463,236 + 9.00 28.75 29.54 Other Items ...... 361,635 368,205 + 6,570 + 1.82 2.02 1.94 All Benevolences...... 1,730,768 1,849,619 + 118,851 + 6.86 ~ 9.74 GRAND TOTAL ...... 17,896,336 18,986,653 + 1,090,317 + 6.09 100.00 100.00

Respectfully Submitted - William D. Haake Statistician Little Rock Annual Conference