GENESIS CONFERENCE - 120 Ministerial Appointments 2020
FINAL 5.14.2020
Conference Superintendent: (5) Pam Braman (E) (First of a 2nd four-year term)
Akron, One Church - 010 (20) Rick Rouse (E) (6) Brian Hahn (E), Associate (1) Kevin Weigel (CMC), ATP
Albion, First - 020 (2) Under the Superintendent (2) Delores Hansel (CMC), ATP
Allegany, Creekside Chapel - 030 (9) Adam Stein (E)
Alton - 035 (8) Michael Cogswell (E)
Batavia, Northgate - 035 (8) Vern Saile (E) (14) Gloria Roorda (E), Associate (11) John Keller (E), Associate (9) David Odachowski (E), Associate (5) Christopher Landon (E), Associate (4) Marsha Rivers (E), Associate (3) Daniel Calkins (CMC), ATP (1) Katrina Wilkins (CMC), ATP
Belfast - 050 (1) Under the Superintendent
Binghamton, Hands of Hope - 055 (13) Henry Ausby (E)
Binghamton, Life Quest Community - 460 (11) Rex Bell (E) (1) Brigitte Ritter (CMC), ATP
Brockport - 060 (8) Andy Sass (E) (15) Mike Rivera (E), Associate (10) Penny Norton (E), Associate
Brocton, Hope Rising - 070 (2) Nathaniel McCollum (CMC)
Buffalo, Cornerstone - 080 (21) Christopher Hoppe-Spink (E), Co-pastor (21) Joan Hoppe-Spink (E), Co-pastor (2) Timothy Deeks (E), Associate
Buffalo, El Shaddai CCP - 083 (2) Alexis Nkurunziza (CMC), Lead
Buffalo, Epic – 085 (9) Mark Rouse (E) (8) Ray Hammond (E), Associate
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Buffalo, Nueva Vision - 105 (25) Guillermo Calcano (E) (3) Adelfa Calcano (CMC), ATP (3) Johanan Calcano (CMC), ATP
Cattaraugus, Roberts Memorial - 110 (19) Michael Jones (E)
Cortland, Living Word - 120 (7) Ryan Lawrence (CMC)
Dansville - 130 (3) Colleen Dick (E)
East Otto, Brooklyn - 140 (4) Paul Cobo (LP)
East Randolph, Faith Lighthouse Chapel-150 (2) Beth Hayner (CMC)
East Williamson, Grace Ridge – 155 (17) Tedd Smith (E) (9) Sandra Burroughs (E), Associate (2) Paul Juszczak (CMC), ATP
Elmira, Hand in Hand - 165 Under the Superintendent
Endicott, New Life Ministries - 170 (15) Joe Wickman (E) (10) Vincent Socci (E), Associate (1) Allan Edwards (E), Associate (3) Brandon Baker (CMC), ATP (3) Jonathan Scofield (CMC), ATP (3) Dana Weseman (CMC), ATP (2) Jordan Fairchild (CMC), ATP
Fairport, Eastside - 175 (3) Jeremy Kelly (E)
Franklinville - 180 (6) Andrew Haskins (E)
Fredonia, Harvest Chapel - 190 (6) James LaBarr (E) (10) Nathan Lesher (E), Associate (3) Lisa Leavitt (CMC), ATP (1) Joshua Lehman (CMC), ATP
Gerry - 200 (3) Roberta Mosier-Peterson (E)
Gowanda - 210 (2) Simon Knighten (LP)
Hornell - 220 (14) Alan Bliss (LP)
Jamestown, First, Joy Fellowship- 240 (4) Dodi McIntyre (E) (4) Chaz Maldonado (E), Associate (5) Mario Angeli (E), Associate Page 2 of 7 GENESIS CONFERENCE - 120 Ministerial Appointments 2020
Liverpool, New Life (Walk of Faith) - 260 (3) Christian Misciangna (E)
Niagara Falls, Colonial Heights - 290 (6) Shane Haffey (E) (1) Rachel Stevens (CMC), ATP
North Chili, Pearce Memorial - 300 (1) Under the Superintendent (3) Megan Hoose (E), Associate
North Tonawanda, Nash Road - 320 (4) Jeff Cappello (E), Co-Pastor (4) Margaret Cappello (E), Co-Pastor (2) Todd Lachat (CMC), ATP
North Tonawanda, Open Arms Community-310 (39) Jonathan Hunt (E) (26) Herbert Reitmeier (E), Associate
Norwich, Canasawacta Valley - 325 (7) Jennifer Westervelt (E) (3) Ariel Wich (CMC), ATP (2) Cathy Albrecht (CMC), ATP (2) John Albrecht (CMC), ATP (2) James Potter (CMC), ATP
Norwood - 330 (6) Anthony J. Daniels (LP)
Oneonta, New Life - 332 (2) Joel Shue (CMC), Lead (2) Patricia Zellmer (E), Associate
Palmyra, Cross Creek - 335 (26) David Prince (E) (17) Danielle Schoenfelder (E), Associate (14) Jason Tarnowski (E), Associate (15) Ben Schoenfelder (LP), ATP (4) Shane Collins (CMC), ATP (4) Paul Zittel (E), Associate
Parma, Crosspoint - 340 (14) Darlene Mieney (E) (6) James Honan (E), Associate
Perry, Hope Chapel - 360 (5) Mike Kuhlkin (E)
Ransomville - 380 (19) William Lowery, Jr. (E) (3) Lonnie Thoms (E), Associate
Rochester, Community of the Savior - 398 (11) Barbara Isaman-Bushart (E), Co-Pastor (7) Douglas Cullum (E), Co-Pastor (2) Katie Sawade Hall (E), Associate (1) Elizabeth Guckenbiehl-Lang (CMC), ATP
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Rochester, Edgewood - 400 (10) Douglas Langford (E) (14) Louis E. Colon (E), Associate (13) Thomas Kilburn (E), Associate (8) Daria Roesch (E), Associate (6) Brian Roth (E), Associate (2) Ephram Wilkoff, (CMC), ATP
Rochester, El Shaddai FEL – 402 (4) Heritage Munyakuri (E), Lead
Rochester, Heart and Soul Community - 405 (16) Louis D. Colon (E)
Rochester, New Hope - 700 (8) Scott Sittig (E) (2) Earlando Thomas (CMC), ATP (1) Olivier Kabaya (CMC), ATP (1) Jared Sittig (CMC), ATP
Rochester, Park Ridge - 410 (14) Deano Pulice (E) (5) Randy Freeman (E), Associate (4) Scott Bassett (E), Associate (1) Lance Mitchell (CMC), ATP
Rose - 420 (8) Michael Cogswell (E)
Salamanca - 430 (2) Stephen Brooks (CMC), Lead
Sayre, Encounter - 037 (8) Daniel Walker (E) (1) Melanie Sumner (CMC), ATP
South Dayton - 440 (3) David Mills (E)
St. Regis Falls - 442 (6) Colin Smith (LP)
Syracuse African FMC – 443 (8) Ephraim Barangendana (E) (8) Amoni Hakizimana (D), Assistant
Syracuse, New Life Community - 445 (21) Christian Misciagna (E) (2) William Walker (CMC), ATP
Syracuse, Prepare the Way of the Lord CPP - 444 (3) Oremo Oredi Joas (E)
Tonawanda - 450 (28) Donald Mohr (E)
Wampsville, New Beginnings - 470 (4) John Heinike (E) (24) Randy Phillips (D), Assistant (6) Marissa Heffernan (E), Associate
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Warsaw, Valley Chapel - 480 (9) Todd Daningburg (E) (4) Ryan Rovito (E), Associate
Webster, Crossroads Community - 490 (16) Peter Mills (E)
Webster, FreeChurch.net - 495 (12) Troy Bassett (E)
West Seneca, Living Faith - 160 (3) Merry Kendall (E)
Yorkshire - 500 (4) Mark Weber (E) (2) Kathryn MacConnell (CMC), ATP
Special Appointments & Relationships Retired: John Carter Adams (D), Robert Ahern (E), Brian Babcock (E), Laverne W. Bates (E), LaVerne Blowers (E), Gregory Brotzman (E), David J. Buck (E), David Carden (E), Lt. Col. Rex Carpenter (E), Casey Davis (E), Lloyd Donnell (E), Russell M. Elder (E), Merlin John Fisher (E), Walter S. Fleming (E), Margaret Flowers (E), George Ford (E), John Gilmore (E), Lawrence J. Greeno (E), Barry Hamilton (E), Leroy M. Hellmig (E), Nelson Hill (E), Richard Ireland (E), Ralph E. Jordan (E), James W. Kane (E), Paul Lattimer (E), William Leslie (E), Paul W. Livermore (E), George Lockwood (E), William T. Lowery Sr. (E), Robert Mackmer (E), John Martin (E), David McCarthy (E), Wayne McCown (E), David Miller (E), H. Robert Mitchell (E), Barbara Mosher (E), David Nelson (E), Howard Olver (E), Baiba Peelle (E), David Peelle (E), Lynton N. Perry (E), Mitchell C. Pierce (E), William Powell (E), Sebastian Prospero (E), Ron Sawade (E), Linda Schwab (E), Harold D. Scott (E), Samuel Shreffler (E), Richard D. Snyder (E), Thomas C. Stroup (E), Norma Billings Tennies (D), Wesley Vanderhoof (E), Beverly Walsh (D), Patricia Welch (E), Caryl Wenzke (E), Gary Wood (E), Edwin C. Wright, Sr. (E)
Attending School: Karen Jenkins (E)
Available for Appointment: Shannon Blankenship (CMC) Charles Searles (CMC) Jotham Ngarukiye (E) Boaz Taleshiwe (E)
Conference Evangelist: Randall LeBaron (E)
Denominational Service: Linda Adams (E) Bishop, Free Methodist Church USA Jonathan Bratt (E) FM Chaplain – Higher Education – Career Advisor, Green Car, University of Rochester Donald Bridges (E) FM Chaplain - Chaplain, Georgia Air National Guard Lt. Col. Rex Carpenter (E) FM Chaplain - Free Methodist Endorsing Agent and Director of Chaplain Ministries Douglas Cullum (E) Vice President & Dean, Prof of Historical & Pastoral Theology, Northeastern Seminary Matthew Davis (E) Adjunct Professor, Northeastern Seminary Jerome (Pete) Dillard (E) FM Chaplain, Highland Hospital, Rochester, NY Nelson J. Grimm (E) Director of Field Education and Prof of Applied Theology, Northeastern Seminary
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Roger Haskins, Jr (E) FMWM - Southeast Asia Brett Heintzman (E) Dir of Communications FMCUSA and Associate Director of National Prayer Ministry Matthew Hill (E) Associate Professor of Philosophy, Spring Arbor University Megan Hoose (E) ICCM Ambassador for the Northeast; Adjunct Professor, Roberts Wesleyan College Maurice Hopkins (E) FM Chaplain - Pediatric Chaplain, Golisano Children’s Hospital Rebecca Letterman (E) Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation, Northeastern Seminary Chaz Maldonado (E) FM Chaplain - Chaplain, Hospice & Pallative Care Jonathan Moran (E) FM Chaplain - Chaplain, Mercy Kenmore Hospital, Buffalo, NY Larry Petry (E) FM Chaplain - Senior Chaplain, Heritage Ministries, Jamestown, NY Kathleen Petteys (E) FM Chaplain - Chaplain, Heritage Ministries at Rolling Fields Elder Care, Conneautville, PA and at Orchard Grove, Jamestown, NY Mitchell C. Pierce (E) Pastor to Missionaries in Europe, Free Methodist World Missions Robert Searle (E) FM Chaplain - Supervisory VA Chaplain, VA Medical in Canandaigua & Rochester, NY Richard D. Snyder (E) Bishop Emeritus, Free Methodist Church USA Josef Sykora (E) Director of Doctor of Ministry Program & Assistant Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Northeastern Seminary Pamela Washburn (E) Strategic Ministry Evaluation Coordinator, Genesis Conference Christopher Wilkins (E) Missionary, Free Methodist World Missions-Japan Yuko Wilkins (E) Missionary, Free Methodist World Missions-Japan Gary Wood (E) FM Chaplain – Hospice and Hospital Chaplain
Conference Service: Julie Cooper (E) Genesis Incubator Howard Olver (E) African Ministries John Tassone (E) Genesis Liaison to Senegal Pam Washburn (E) Genesis Incubator
Released for Service Outside the Denomination: Raquel Alston (E) Pastor, Chaffee Community Baptist Church, Chaffee, NY Brenda Bierdeman (E) Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Counseling Fe Cristiana Fermin (CMC) Assistant to the Pastor, Nuevo Dia Church, Rochester, NY Febe Fermin (CMC) Assistant to the Pastor, Nuevo Dia Church, Rochester, NY Natividad de Jesus Fermin (E) Pastor, Nuevo Dia Church, Rochester, NY Vern Groves (E) Pastor, United Church of DeRuyter, NY Eric Harblin, Jr. (E) Pastor, Presbyterian Church and Community Church, Gouverneur, NY David Gregory Harp (E) Practice Manager of Agape Counseling, Rochester, NY Jonathan Horton (E) Campus Pastor, Watermark Wesleyan Church, Hamburg, NY Kristina LaCelle-Peterson (E) Associate Professor of Religion, Houghton College, Houghton, NY Alejandro Luis (CMC) Assistant to the Pastor, Nuevo Dia Church, Rochester, NY Marisol Luis (CMC) Assistant to the Pastor, Nuevo Dia Church, Rochester, NY Mark Mutton (E) The Father’s House, Rochester, NY David Pritchard (E) Pastor, Sherburne United Methodist Church, Sherburne, NY David Skiff (E) Professor, BSW Online Program, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA Tanya Spencer (E) Pastor, Good Shepherd Community of Faith, Buffalo, NY Stewart Thompson (D) Breathe Life of WNY, Brocton, NY Eric Young (E) Worship Leader/Coordinator, Life Center, The Father’s House, Rochester, NY Page 6 of 7 GENESIS CONFERENCE - 120 Ministerial Appointments 2020
Family Leave: Calvin Smith (E)
Leave of Absence: William Gibbons (E), personal reasons James S. Payne (E), secular employment James Kendall (E), secular employment Gary Smith (CMC), personal reasons Ruth Langdon (CMC), personal reasons Lynette Sykora (E), secular employment Dorcas McCown (E), secular employment Kenneth Tesch (E), secular employment Christopher O’Brien (E), personal reasons
Discontinued as a Conference Ministerial Candidate: Jeffery Cooper Britta McCarthy Abigail Yentzer Kenneth Yentzer
Returned to Lay Status: Nicole Johnson
Credentials Declared Null and Void: (Person has lost or not returned credentials; therefore are not on file in conference office) Nicole Johnson
Located: Paul Cooley (D), Gerry James Yansick (D), Yorkshire Arthur Prouty (E), Pearce, North Chili Ward C. Yourdon (E), LifeQuest, Binghamton Ronald Sittig (E), Pearce, North Chili
Deceased: Lloyd M. Cooke (D) Jack A. Logan (E) Virgil C. Dey (E) Paul E. Newcomb (E) Robert L. Doan (E) Paul D. Show (E) Harry W. Frederick (E) Michael Stepanian (E)
Genesis Annual Conference (13th Session) May 14, 2020 Genesis Center, 2260 Westside Dr., Rochester, NY 14624
Bishop Linda Adams, President
Elder (E) Deacon (D) Conference Ministerial Candidate (CMC) Licensed Pastor (LP) Assistant to the Pastor (ATP) # in ( ) before pastor’s name is years appointed to a particular church ------Page 7 of 7